Teen Accused of Killing Child in 'Play Hunting' Game

A 16-year-old stands trial for the fatal stabbing of 9-year-old Aria Thorpe in December 2025, during a game he called “play hunting.” Though he claimed she stepped into the knife, the prosecution says the single stab wound—minimal force, yet lethal—killed her instantly. After the attack, the teen boasted to strangers at a train station, admitting he’d stabbed a child and that it would be on the news. He was arrested after fleeing on a train, later expressing regret but initially withholding key details. The case has stunned the community, described by prosecutors as “desperately sad and upsetting.” Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/69f2f91bb7d486bc