Crime Investigation: Gregg Olsen Uncovers a Haunting Case with Trauma's Mounting Impact
In the spring of 2013, Shasta Groene, a girl who had been kidnapped by Joseph Edward Duncan, III, found herself in trouble once again. This time, she was arrested for possession.
Shasta's life had been a tumultuous journey since her rescue. After being rescued, she was offered drugs by various people, a sad testament to the world she found herself in. Her experiences in the woods had a profound impact on her, leaving her with a twisted, battered, and crushed sense of self.
Shasta's home life was far from safe. She was no longer allowed at home without her father's presence, a man who lived on the fringes of a messy and scary world, along with her parents and brothers. Her brothers were involved in drugs before the kidnapping and murders, and Shasta was hanging out with a rough crowd of teens who ran drugs for adult dealers.
The police had been called to the Groene household due to the escalating violence between Shasta and her father. Despite the turmoil, Shasta was grounded instead of receiving support when she identified her attacker from a photo lineup.
Shasta's story was not believed by law enforcement when she reported being assaulted and high at the time. This further added to her sense of isolation and despair.
Shasta did not see herself as court-disaster prone, but others perceived her that way. She was afraid of being committed to Idaho State Hospital North in Orofino. Her actions were leading to further avoidance and seeking more numbness, as she turned to drugs and possibly even selling them.
In the fall of 2013, Shasta was released only to find herself in more trouble. A confrontation with her father ended in the smashing of a big-screen TV.
Despite her struggles, Shasta's story serves as a stark reminder of the long-lasting effects of trauma and the complexities of recovery. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the hope for a brighter future.
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