Alyssa Bustamante is a woman from Missouri who gained notoriety for her involvement in a tragic crime in 2009. At the age of 15, she was charged with the murder of 9-year-old Elizabeth Olten, a girl from her neighborhood. The case drew significant media attention due to the age of both individuals and the nature of the crime. Bustamante was later convicted and sentenced to 35 years in prison. Her actions raised discussions about youth violence and mental health, as well as the legal system's handling of juvenile offenders. The case remains a somber reminder of the complexities surrounding crime and adolescence.