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Teens Charged with Attempted Murder Over Social Media Plot

2/13/2026

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Alexis Pickett, a 17-year-old from Indiana, and Melanie Little, a 17-year-old from Mississippi, are charged with attempted murder and conspiracy.
Investigators allege the plan unfolded via social media.
Alexis Pickett shared the school's layout.
Pickett is held on a $1 million bond and her trial is set for April 20, while Melanie Little remains jailed in Mississippi awaiting extradition.

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Story summary

Alexis Pickett, a 17-year-old from Indiana, and Melanie Little, a 17-year-old from Mississippi, are charged with attempted murder and conspiracy.
Investigators allege the plan unfolded via social media.
Alexis Pickett shared the school's layout.
Pickett is held on a $1 million bond and her trial is set for April 20, while Melanie Little remains jailed in Mississippi awaiting extradition.