Paula Sims reported that masked kidnappers had taken two of her infant daughters in separate incidents in 1986 and 1989. Both children were found dead. The investigation led to her conviction in Heather’s death and later admissions concerning both daughters.
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03TV & documentaries
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Deadly Women — Hearts of Stone (full episode)
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Macon Chronicle-Herald · 1989-05-31 · Page 1
Grand jury indicts Paula Sims
The report covers concealment and obstruction charges following the death of Loralei Sims, as investigators also examined Heather Sims's death.
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FOX 2 St. Louis
Revisiting the 1980s case of Paula Sims, when there were more questions than answers - Part 1 | The
Video from FOX 2 St. Louis covering the Paula Sims case. Length: 24:00.
The Shit Show: A Half Assed True Crime Podcast — Facebook page
Linked by this creator in the episode notes for “16. Paula Sims and Pamela Smart.” This creator channel covers multiple cases. The matching case episode is linked below. The platform may ask you to sign in.
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Midwest Crime Files · Blog / essay
The Brighton Baby Killers
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Internet Archive · Library record · 1991
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Weber, Don W,Bosworth, Charles. A library catalog record for a book connected with Paula Sims. The record may offer a preview or borrowing options; full reading access is not guaranteed.
Becker, Audrey. A library catalog record for a book connected with Paula Sims. The record may offer a preview or borrowing options; full reading access is not guaranteed.
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11Court records & documents
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People v. Sims — postconviction counsel claims
An Illinois appellate opinion addressing Paula Sims’s postconviction claims, including issues arising from joint legal representation.
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13Where are they now?
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14Positive Outcome
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07Social Media
9 itemsCase videos, posts, family pages, and creator communities. Creator channels and groups cover multiple cases; each includes a link to the relevant episode. Facebook or TikTok may require sign-in, and groups may require membership approval. Community opinions are separate from verified reporting.
FOX 2 St. Louis
Revisiting the 1980s case of Paula Sims, when there were more questions than answers - Part 1 | The
Video from FOX 2 St. Louis covering the Paula Sims case. Length: 24:00.
Watch on YouTubeFOX 2 St. Louis
Paula Sims granted parole after 30 years in prison for killing daughters
Video from FOX 2 St. Louis covering the Paula Sims case. Length: 3:38.
Watch on YouTubethis is MONSTERS
The Woman Who Claimed a Masked Man Kidnapped Her Child TWICE : Paula Sims
Video from this is MONSTERS covering the Paula Sims case. Length: 58:57.
Watch on YouTubeFOX 2 St. Louis
Revisiting the 1980s case of Paula Sims, when there were more questions than answers - Part 2 | The
Video from FOX 2 St. Louis covering the Paula Sims case. Length: 28:11.
Watch on YouTubeTrue Crime Brewery
No Girls Allowed: The Daughters of Paula Sims
Video from True Crime Brewery covering the Paula Sims case. Length: 1:27:10.
Watch on YouTubeKSDK News
Paula Sims, who admitted to killing her newborn babies in the 1980s, granted parole
Video from KSDK News covering the Paula Sims case. Length: 0:26.
Watch on YouTubeOur True Crime Podcast
164. Another Girl Gone: Paula Sims
Video from Our True Crime Podcast covering the Paula Sims case. Length: 1:08:51.
Watch on YouTubeReddit · r/TrueCrime
Discussion: Paula Sims: Your Thoughts?
Public community discussion connected to Paula Sims. Posts and comments are reader perspectives, not independently verified reporting.
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The Shit Show: A Half Assed True Crime Podcast — Facebook page
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