Child Killer Realized He Is Arrested 18 Years Later

On the night of May 13, 1997, Shannon Hatfield tucked her 8-year-old daughter, Kirsten, into bed, never anticipating the tragedy that awaited them. The following morning, Kirsten had vanished, making every parent's worst nightmare come true. As if it wasn’t haunting enough for her parents, chilling traces were found in the family's backyard– her torn underwear stained with blood and distressing blood traces on her bedroom windowsill. For years, her disappearance remained one of the most haunting unsolved mysteries. However, in 2015, the case saw a shocking twist. Anthony Palma, a 56-year-old man living merely two doors away from the Hatfields, emerged as a prime suspect. But he wasn't just any neighbor. For years, rumours were circulated about Palma's creepy behavior, especially towards children. Disturbingly, his blood perfectly matched the samples from Kirsten's window and underwear, leading to his arrest.