BY SARAH STEPHENS
ELMORE/AUTAUGA NEWS
Shannon Paulk will be remembered Aug. 14, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. at the Pratt Park Amphitheater located at Doster Road in Prattville. On August 16, it will be 20 years since Shannon was reported missing from her neighborhood in Candlestick Mobile Home Park.
In event information, it reads, “We will be gathering to celebrate the life of a little girl who is greatly missed. There will be a time for sharing your favorite memories of Shannon followed by prayer. At nightfall we will light candles and release 20 lanterns to the sky in honor Shannon and her family.”
Shannon’s story:
For newcomers to this area, her name may not be familiar. But for members of the surrounding area who lived here at the time of her disappearance, the memories are still very strong, and difficult. For the family members, they have not forgotten the sweet little girl who loved everyone, and was a common presence in the neighborhood.
Shannon was just 11 when she disappeared. Despite thousands of manhours, national media publicity, features on multiple unsolved crime shows, her killer has never been positively identified, or faced justice. The theories of what happened that day are numerous.
People can still remember what they were doing when the news was first released of her disappearance. Residents offered prayers and their help to search. Ultimately it would be hunters who found her remains in a wooded area of north Autauga County.
This case has never been considered closed by area law enforcement, especially the Prattville Police Department. Hundreds of people were interviewed over several years. Leads were followed, tips came in. But so far it remains one of the biggest unsolved cases within the Prattville community.
For those who would like to show their support in honor of Shannon, here is information on how you can purchase a T-shirt. The deadline to order is July 29.
From Glamour and Grit
Justice For Shannon Paulk T-Shirts are available for PRE-ORDER $20 per shirt. With the families blessing we decided that All proceeds will be divided into two donations 1- to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and 2- POMC(Parents Of Murdered Children) in Shannon’s Memory.
Order DEADLINE is Thursday July 29th and you must PRE-PAY (No Refunds)
Due to a massive shortage on wholesale shirts at the moment PLEASE GIVE A BACKUP COLOR in case when order is placed your color size is no longer available. If you do not list a backup color then a random color will be chosen.
To place an order for a shirt go to Glamour and Grit Facebook page and send a message with all the needed information.
If choosing Paypal add your email
If choosing CashApp send money to $TwistedSister82
If choosing Facebook Pay send message/payment to Gwen McLaughlin
Delivery/Pick Up will be on August 13th from 5-7pm at the Pratt Park by Amphitheater Stage Canopy and Table will be set up for pick up. All shirts NOT picked up will be left with Shannon’s Uncle, Aunt and Cousin. Charlie and Tammy Evans and Heather Andrews to be picked up at the Vigil. You will need to contact them if picking up at the Vigil.
