At 10 years old Judith Barsi had a sizeable resume, I mean 20 commercials and spots on shows like Cheers and Punky Brewster were nothing to shake your head at. She seemed ready to take on the world of film with her bubbly personality and clear star power. However, there was more going on behind the scenes. Judith had a monster at home. This monster did not have to hide in a closet or under the bed, to stoak fear in the Barsi household. And this monster made sure that Judith's story did not have a happy ending.
Join us as we discuss the devastating case of Judith Barsi the star whose light did not shine long enough.
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