Precious Victims
Don W. Weber and Charles Bosworth
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1986–1989 · Illinois
Paula Sims
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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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When1986–1989
WhereIllinois
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Precious Victims
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Deadly Women — Hearts of Stone (full episode)
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Forensic Files — Similar Circumstances (1998)
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This Is Monsters — Paula Sims
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No Girls Allowed: The Daughters of Paula Sims
Podcast coverage of the Paula Sims case. Released December 28, 2016. About 88 minutes.
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164. Another Girl Gone: Paula Sims
Podcast coverage of the Paula Sims case. Released May 4, 2022. About 70 minutes.
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Season 1, Episode 24 Killer Mom: Paula Sims - Part 1
Podcast coverage of the Paula Sims case. Released May 21, 2021. About 58 minutes.
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Paula Sims: A Victim?
Podcast coverage of the Paula Sims case. Released March 25, 2026. About 31 minutes.
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S3E21 Denial (TCC: Paula Sims)
Podcast coverage of the Paula Sims case. Released February 22, 2022. About 74 minutes.
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The Sins of Paula Sims
Podcast coverage of the Paula Sims case. Released March 24, 2026. About 30 minutes.
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180. The Case of Paula Sims
Podcast coverage of the Paula Sims case. Released November 24, 2025. About 34 minutes.
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Season 1, Episode 25 Killer Mom: Paula Sims- Part 2
Podcast coverage of the Paula Sims case. Released May 21, 2021. About 58 minutes.
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16. Paula Sims and Pamela Smart
Podcast coverage of the Paula Sims case. Released July 8, 2020. About 94 minutes.
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Season 1, Episode 26 Killer Mom: Paula Sims- Part 3
Podcast coverage of the Paula Sims case. Released May 21, 2021. About 47 minutes.
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Paula Sims Case and Trial/Episode 24
Podcast coverage of the Paula Sims case. Released November 22, 2021. About 54 minutes.
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Episode 162 - Paula Sims Baby Killer
Podcast coverage of the Paula Sims case. Released October 31, 2021. About 30 minutes.
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Episode 7: Anti-Murder
Podcast coverage of the Paula Sims case. Released February 2, 2022. About 54 minutes.
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Reporting on Paula Sims
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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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Macon Chronicle-Herald · 1989-07-06 · Page 1
Relatives subpoenaed in Sims investigation
A second grand jury sought testimony as investigators compared the reported disappearances of Paula Sims's two infant daughters.
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Internet Archive · Library record · 1991
Precious victims
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.
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Dying dreams : the secrets of Paula Sims
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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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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- Illinois Appellate Court
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- June 11, 2001
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- 5-99-0250
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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No Girls Allowed: The Daughters of Paula Sims
Video from True Crime Brewery covering the Paula Sims case. Length: 1:27:10.
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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.
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164. Another Girl Gone: Paula Sims
Video from Our True Crime Podcast covering the Paula Sims case. Length: 1:08:51.
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Discussion: Paula Sims: Your Thoughts?
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The Shit Show: A Half Assed True Crime Podcast — Facebook page
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