Texas Teen Killer: Inspired by Halloween Movie

What this episode covers

Hey y’all, it’s Julie Mattson, and this week on Pushing Up Lilies, we’re diving into a tragic and truly chilling case from right here in Texas. Jake Evans, a 17-year-old, claimed he was inspired by a horror movie - Rob Zombie’s remake of Halloween - to kill his own mother and younger sister. Armed with a .22 revolver and a twisted sense of purpose, Jake lured his 15-year-old sister, Mallory, from her room and shot her multiple times, then turned the gun on his mother, Jamie Evans. In this episode, I’ll take you through Jake’s haunting four-page confession, what led up to the murders, and the eerie way he described watching the film and feeling driven to commit the unthinkable. We’ll also talk about the impact violent media can have on unstable minds, and how we as a society can do more to spot the warning signs before it’s too late. Y’all, this one is heavy… let’s get into it. * Listener discretion is advised.

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