Pauline Parker

Pauline Parker was a New Zealand teenager best known for her close, intense friendship with Juliet Hulme. In 1954, their relationship led to a tragic murder, when they murdered Pauline's mother. The case attracted widespread attention due to the teenagers' emotional bond and the shocking nature of the crime. Pauline was convicted of murder and served her sentence, but her later life remains less documented. The case inspired the film "Heavenly Creatures," highlighting issues of obsession, friendship, and mental health, and remains a notable example of the darker side of adolescent relationships.