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EPISODE · Nov 17, 2025 · 54 MIN

13-Year-Old KILLERS Ambush Grandma in her own Home : The Barbara Olson Case

from TRUE CRIME with Bratterstein · host BRATTERSTEIN

As always, thank you for hanging out and remembering Barbara Olson with me today. In 2014, a quiet neighborhood in El Cajon, California, was shaken when 12-year-old Raven Juarez and her 13-year-old friend Monique Trevino ambushed Raven’s grandmother, Barbara Olsen, inside her home. The girls had planned the attack days in advance, convinced that killing Barbara would allow them to run away together and start a new life.Barbara, who had been caring for Raven, had no idea what her granddaughter was plotting. When she walked into her house, the two girls attacked her, leaving her gravely injured. Barbara survived the assault long enough to call 911 and identify her attackers, a detail that stunned both the community and investigators.The case exposed a disturbing mixture of teenage fantasy, manipulation, and violent intent. Both girls were arrested and charged with attempted murder. In court, prosecutors revealed text messages and detailed plans showing the attack was premeditated. Both teens were ultimately sentenced to several years in juvenile custody.

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