The Unraveling: A Mother's Betrayal

The provided text recounts the tragic true crime story of Jessica Lynn Carter, a 14-year-old girl from Katy, Texas, who was strangled to death by her mother, Cheryl Anne Meadows. Jessica's body was discovered wrapped in a pink tarp near a drainage canal, a week after she went missing. The investigation uncovered Cheryl's elaborate deception, including a fabricated girlfriend named "Kendall" and the purchase of expensive Taylor Swift concert tickets, which deeply impacted her finances. Ultimately, Cheryl confessed to killing Jessica after her daughter discovered messages related to Cheryl's attempt to sell her for money. Cheryl Anne Meadows was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison, bringing a tragic end to a case marked by betrayal, fantasy, and devastating consequences.