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Thirteen-year-old Lauren Landavazo of Wichita Falls, Texas, was fatally shot on September 2, 2016, while walking home from school with her best friend Makayla Smith, also 13. Investigators found 15 shell casings at the scene.

Lott reportedly confessed, telling police he was motivated by jealousy after learning Lauren had a boyfriend and saying he had planned the attack after talking to the devil. He was arrested soon afterward when his vehicle matched the description of the shooter’s car. Lott was charged with murder and aggravated assault; his taped confessions were played at trial and witnesses described seeing him aim and open fire. The jury convicted him of murder and aggravated assault, and he received life plus 20 years with parole eligibility after 30 years.

Lauren’s family remembered her as compassionate and loving, and the Wichita Falls community raised funds to help with funeral expenses. If anyone knew Lauren, Makayla, or saw the events around September 2, 2016, what can be shared with investigators or the community now?