Natalia P. Semler
Natalia Parker "Tasha" Semler (August 25, 1959 – October 29, 1973) was a 14-year-old student at the Madeira School who was tortured and murdered on the school grounds in McLean by John S. Gilreath on October 29, 1973.[1] [2]
Her corpse was found tied to a tree early the next day by her father.[1]
Her murder partially inspired science fiction writer Alice B. Sheldon to write her short story "The Screwfly Solution", which she published using the pen name Raccoona Sheldon.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Nunes, Donnell, and Laura A. Kiernan. "Girl, 14, Slain at Madeira School in Va." The Washington Post, Times Herald (1959-1973): A1. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Washington Post (1877-1994). Oct 31 1973. Web. 28 Oct. 2011
- ↑ Elsen, William A. "D.C. Man Arraigned in Slaying Va. Girl." The Washington Post, Times Herald (1959-1973): C1. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Washington Post (1877-1994). Nov 02 1973. Web. 28 Oct. 2011.
External Links
- Kirwan-Taylor, Helen. "Remember Tasha." Marie Claire. Hearst Communication, Inc., 6 Jan. 2010. Web. 28 Oct. 2011.
- Kirwan-Taylor, Helen. "The Truth about Tasha." London Evening Standard. ES London Limited, 18 Feb. 2010. Web. 28 Oct. 2011.
