Sally, the Real Lolita, Was Destined for Tragedy

You’ve probably heard of the book Lolita (1955), and even if you’ve never read it, you know it’s controversial. And that’s because it’s about an underaged girl and a much older man. Well, scandalous books aside, the story is actually based on a real girl and a real case. In 1948, 11-year-old Sally Horner was kidnapped by an ex-convict named Frank La Salle.

Sally Horner / Lolita / Sally Horner.

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He held her captive for nearly two years, made her pretend to be his daughter in public and had his way with her in private. So, how did this creep get his hands on Sally? Well, it all began with a game of Truth or Dare… and Sally chose dare.

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