In the novel ‘The Shack’ by William P. Young, Missy, the youngest daughter of the main character Mack, dies tragically. She is abducted during a family camping trip. While Mack is distracted helping his other children after a canoeing accident, Missy is taken by a serial killer known as the ‘Little Ladykiller.’ Later, it is revealed that Missy was murdered by this killer. Her death is a pivotal event in the story, deeply affecting Mack and leading him on a spiritual journey to find peace and understanding.