>>446All four girls had troubled backgrounds with claims of physical or sexual abuse committed by a parent or other adult. Hope Rippey, Toni Lawrence, and Laurie Tackett had histories of self-harming behavior.[47] Tackett was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and suffering from hallucinations.[17]
Melinda Loveless, often described as the ringleader in the attack,[48] had the most extensive history of abuse and mental health issues.
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