In the small town of River Oaks, Texas, residents lived in fear after multiple cheerleaders were attacked. People were afraid to sleep at night, knowing they might be the next victim. However, in January 1982, things completely changed when Retha Stratton was found dead. The former cheerleader’s murder shook the town.
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The only thing more shocking than her death was the fact that Wesley Wayne Miller did it. Miller was highly regarded in the community as the captain of the Castleberry High School football team. He was beloved by his classmates. His high standing in the town allowed him to escape justice for so long.