The two girls began to grow apart when they entered San Fernando High School; Severson reportedly grew jealous of Avila because she was considered more popular and attractive.

[2] During the girls' junior year in high school, Avila began dating a boy named Randy.

[2] On October 4, Avila's body was found face down in a stream in Big Tujunga Canyon in Angeles National Forest.

[3] She had been forcibly drowned in six inches of water, her waist-length hair was hacked off and there was a four-foot log found on top of her body.

[2] Irene Avila later said she had no reason to suspect Severson or Doyle were involved in her daughter's death.

On July 26, 1988, Eva Chirumbolo, another teen who had taken the 45-minute drive into the mountains, came forward and told police about the murder.

According to the prosecutors, Severson and Doyle lured Avila to the creek and then proceeded to yell at her about her promiscuity.

[4][7] In March 1990, Severson and Doyle were convicted of second degree murder, and sentenced to 15 years to life in prison.