A "Funny" Teen Prank That Brutally Took a Mother's Life

On a warm Labor Day afternoon in 2019, 44-year-old Victoria Schafer set out to capture special moments through her photography at Hocking Hills State Park. What began as a normal day quickly turned into an unthinkable tragedy due to a reckless decision made by two teenagers seeking to be "funny." Investigators uncovered chilling questions about accountability and the devastating consequences of impulsive actions. #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimesolved #solved #unsolved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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