The Laney Gwinner Effect: How One Cold Case Mobilized a High School to Make a Difference (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781958727539)

The Laney Gwinner Effect: How One Cold Case Mobilized a High School to Make a Difference explores the unsolved murder of 23-year-old Alana "Laney" Gwinner and the ripple effect it had on a small community. When Laney disappeared in 1997, her case became a haunting mystery, with her body discovered weeks later in the Ohio River. Though her killer remains at large, her story continues to inspire.

This book chronicles the journey of high school teacher Randy Hubbard and his students as they delved into Laney's cold case, sparking a classroom movement that brought forensic science to life in ways no one could have predicted. Through their dedication, Laney's case took on new meaning, giving birth to a phenomenon that challenged minds and ignited passions.

More than just a true crime story, The Laney Gwinner Effect highlights how one life, tragically cut short, can still have a profound impact, creating waves of change and inspiring future generations.