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A 15-year-old shoplifter changed his course when another teen whispered a message

As a teenager, Everett Miller went through a rough time and started shoplifting. He recalls how a girl's whispered message kept him from making a terrible mistake.

Published April 20, 2026, 9:20 PM
Updated May 14, 2026, 12:23 PM840
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A 15-year-old shoplifter changed his course when another teen whispered a message

UNSUNG HERO - EVERETT MILLER

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As a teenager, Everett Miller went through a rough time and started shoplifting. He recalls how a girl's whispered message kept him from making a terrible mistake.

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