The author shares information about Cyntoia's life before the murder to help
readers understand the circumstances that might have influenced her rash
decision
Explanation:
Cyntoia was convicted of killing Johnny Allen after she shot at him after they agreed a fee for sex. She was 16 at the time.
A research into her life shows women in her family in her family had a history of abuse as her grandmother said she was a victim of violent abuse of which she got pregnant and gave birth to Cyntoia's mother who in turn is a single parent and didn't supervise Cyntoia as she grew which led her down the paths of drugs, prostitution and finally murder.
