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In 2006, Hudson, Michigan when Virgina “Ginny” Bentley fails to wake up one morning, her grieving husband is at a complete loss. Knowing she has been extremely sick lately his only conclusion at first is that her health just took a turn for the worst. It wasn’t until her autopsy revealed a very suspicion cause of death that made Buzz Bentely seriously question his wife’s death. Then when his 13 year old step granddaughter Kristina Adkins admits in a letter that she is the one responsible for Ginny’s death Buzz as well as the people of Hudson, Michigan are completely shocked to hear this unbelievable news. References:Associated Press. (2008). Girl, 16, gets life for poisoning grandmother. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.comKentucky Online Offender Lookup. (2026). Shepard, Tina Lynn Adkins. Offender Information. http://apps.corrections.ky.gov/KOOL/Details/288760“Thrill Kill & Poisoned”. (2012). Killer Kids Season 1, Episode 4.Staff Reports. (2008). Convicted teen’s mom charged in Ky. Murder. Daily Telegram. https://www.lenconnect.comStaff Writer. (2008). Teen given life as adult for poisoning grandmother. Daily Telegram. https://www.lenconnect.comTaylor, J. (2008). Adrian teen pleads guilty to murder. NBC 24 News. https://nbc24.comZash, C. (2008). Teen pleads guilty to poisoning grandma. WFMY News 2. https://www.wfmynews2.com

In the small town of Noble, Illinois, life for 16-year-old Chris Churchill is rough. Relentlessly bullied his whole life Chris reaches a breaking point when his 17-year-old half-brother moves in adding one more person in Chris’ life that picks and pokes at the already fragile teen. In the early hours of February 9th, 1998, after a night of drinking, smoking pot and constantly being taunted Chris waits for everyone to fall asleep so he can finally fight back and in his own demented and sick way acts out his pent up rage on those closes to him. References:Contributed Content. (1999). Life term for teen in 5 hammer killings. Chicago Tribune. https://www.chicagotribune.comDouglass, K. and Monroe, J. (2016). Illinois man serving life sentences for killing could be resentenced. 14 News. https://www.14news.comIllinois Department of Corrections Internet Inmate Status. (2026). K88881- Churchill, Christopher C. Illinois Department of Corrections. https://www.idoc.state.il.usKiller Kids. (2014). Ticking time bomb: Season 3, Episode 15.Tribune News Services. (1999). Hammer murderer gets life. Chicago Tribune. https://www.chicagotribune.comUnknown. (n.d.) Christopher C. Churchill. The Wacky World of Murder. https://murderpedia.org

In 2010 after 14-year-old Alex Crian shot his parents in their affluent community of Naples, FL. Friends, family and neighbors are shocked. With no warning signs to foresee this tragic incident from happening many are left to wonder did something in him just snap or was it methodically and maliciously planned? His hysterical state afterwards that he seemed to turn on and off depending on who was in his vicinity made authorities question whether or not this 14-year-old was just a devastated child who made a horrible impulsive mistake or was this the actions of a cold blooded killer.References:Bhasin, S. (2011). April trial date set for teen accused of killing parents. NaplesNews.com. https://murderpedia.orgBhasin, S. (2011). Grandmother stands behind teen accused of killing parents. Naples Daily News. https://archive.naplesnews.comInmate Profiles (2026). Alexander Crain. InmateAid. https://www.inmateaid.com“The Lost Boy and Family Heirloom (2013). Killer Kids Season 2 Episode 7.Shoaff, M. (2026). Discover Golden Gate Estates, Naples, FL. RE/MAX. https://www.bing.comSwift, A. (2010). Golden Gate teen accused of slaying his parents breaks down in court. MacroNews.com. https://murderpedia.orgUnknown. (2012). Alex Crain to plead guilty to killing parents. NBC-2.com. https://murderpedia.org

In 1997 when 18 year old Ronnie Greene is shot outside a convenience store in Pontiac, Michigan the community is shocked to find out the person responsible is an 11-year-old boy named Nathaniel Abraham. Although Nathaniel had several run-ins with the law prior to the incident the questions of whether an 11 year old had the ability to concoct a plan to kill another with full understanding and intention to do so was on everyone’s mind. The prosecution had to proof this possibility while the defense stood firm that this whole incident was nothing more than a terrible accident and unfortunate tragedy. References:Haddad, K. (2018). Nathaniel Abraham, convicted in 1997 Pontiac murder at 11-years-old, released from prison. https://www.clickondetroit.comHutchinson, D. (2018). Nathaniel Abraham argues with Pontiac judge at arraignment for hitting officers, indecent exposure. Click on Detroit. https://www.clickondetroit.comMichigan Case Law. (1999). “In Re Abraham”. Justia U.S. Law. https://law.justia.com"Nathaniel Abraham Trial: 1999 ." Great American Trials. Encyclopedia.com. 6 Jan. 2026. https://www.encyclopedia.comLocal Observer (2025). Is Pontiac, Michigan a good place to live or move to? Expert analysis. Local Observer. https://www.localobserverdaily.comSlovenko, R. (2000). The prosecution of Nathaniel Abraham- A minor. The Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law. (28, p 89-99). https://jaapl.org/content/jaapl/28/1/89.full.pdfUnknown. (1999). Michigan boy, 13, convicted of 1997 murder. CNN, https://www.cnn.com

In 1995 Rector, Arkansas a family of four is reported missing. When 17 year old Aaron Flick is found to be alive and well police are confused about where the rest of his family could be. According to Aaron they are in Florida visiting friends, according to their friends in Florida they never showed leaving the Rector Police Force wondering, where is the Flick family? Within the following week of them be reported missing 17 year old Aaron is driving around in his Stepdad’s truck, using his credit cards and throwing party after party in the family’s garage that was converted into an apartment. The only stipulation is no one can go into the main house; it was closed off and locked according to Aaron. Repeated calls to law enforcement concerning the Flicks whereabouts caused police to put pressure on Aaron to give answers where needed. Pressure Aaron couldn’t take and eventually the truth about his family was revealed and surprisingly this whole time the Flick family had been closer than anyone could have imagined. References:City of Rector, Arkansas. (n.d.). https://rectorarkansas.govCrickett, A. (2022). 26 years later, convicted murderer’s life sentence gets reduced; could be free soon. ABC7. https://katv.comGonzales, M. (2023). Justice for the Flicks. Cgange.org. https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-the-flicksSupreme Court of Arkansas. Hodge v. State (1998). FindLaw. https://caselaw.findlaw.comTester, J. (2025). Man convicted of 1996 triple murder released from prison, sparking community concerns. MSN. https://www.msn.comTester, J. (2025). Rector man convicted of murdering his family as a teenager set for release. K8News. https://www.kait8.com

In April of 2024, Gateshead, England 15-year-old Kriesha Stroud would enlist her boyfriend Jordan Tams (17) and their friend Leandro Lopez (17) to retrieve a dog from her ½ sister’s ex-boyfriend, 40-year-old Gary Balfield. At the time Gary’s son, 21-year-old Luke Williams was living with his dad. As the two were reconnecting, Kriesha was plotting and scheming a way to get into the house and do whatever it took to get the dog, which whom she believed her ½ sister was the rightful owner of. Shortly after the teens enter the home a violent attack ensues with one of the victims managing to escape in a desperate attempt to search for help. Meanwhile back at the house, the vicious attack continues with both assailants attacking the man left behind and eventually leaving him for dead. References:Court Documents. (2025). REX -v- KRIESHA STROUD, LEANDRO LOPEZ, JORDAN TAMS. Judiciary of England and Wales. https://www.judiciary.ukDoughty, S. (2025). How Kriesha Stroud went from schoolgirl in Walker to orchestrating Gary Belfield’s brutal murder. MSN. https://www.msn.comKelly, K. (2024). Schoolgirl ‘organised dad’s horror stabbing then watched attack unfold from behind window. The Mirror. https://www.mirror.co.ukKennedy, R. & Beever. S. (2025). Gary Belfield: Teens who murdered man in his own home unmasked as they’re jailed for 72 years. The Mirror. https://www.mirror.co.ukKennedy, R. & Doughty, S. (2025). Gateshead murder victim Gary Belfield’s son brands teen killers ‘vile’ as they are jailed for life. Chronicle Live. https://www.chroniclelive.co.ukKennedy, R. & Goodwin, N. (2025). Gary Belfield murder sentencing: Live updates as teen killers jailed total of 72 years. Chronicle Live. https://www.chroniclelive.co.ukMcGhie, T. & Younger, O. (2025). Teenage murderer dies in prison 10 months after being jailed for horror crime. The Daily Star. https://www.dailystar.co.ukNorthumbria Police. (2025). Three teenagers jailed for murder of man in Gateshead. Northumbria Police. https://www.northumbria.police.ukRaemason, S. (2025). Killer schoolgirl girl, 15, who ‘recruited’ teens to help murder man in his own home is unmasked-as CCTV shows gang fleeing scene. The Irish Sun. https://www.thesun.ieUnknown. (2025). Three teenagers jailed for life for murder of Gateshead’s Gary Belfield after conflict over dog. ITV News. https://www.itv.comVisit North East England. Gateshead. Visit North East England. https://www.visitnortheastengland.comYounger, O. & Nunes, E. (2025). Convicted teen murderer Jordan Tams dies at young offender institution. The Mirror. https://www.mirror.co.uk

Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1971 13-year-old Charlie Brandt shocks the community when he tries to kill his family, successfully killing his pregnant mother with several gunshots as she relaxed in the bath. His father and 3 sisters would survive the attack. Due to Charlie’s age there was nothing the courts could do so Charlie was never charged, and the family relocated and went on living their lives as if nothing ever happened. Then in 2004 in Orlando, Florida Charlie Brandt would strike again only this time would his crimes reveal a sick and twisted perversion leading investigators to look into cold cases with shocking similarities and finally being able to close at least one from 1989. References:Delong, W. (2018). Charlie Brandt killed his mom at 13 – Then walked free to butcher his wife as and adult. All That’s Interesting. https://allthatsinteresting.com Martinez, E. (2009). Police interrogation: Bloodbath reveals shocking family secret. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.comTaylor, G., Perez, R. & Pedicini, S. (2004). Killer’s secret shocks friends. Orlando Sentinel. https://www.orlandosentinel.comTownsend, J. (2022). The case of Charlie Brandt. Medium. https://medium.comSchorn, D. (n.d.). Deadly obsession. Murderpedia. https://murderpedia.orgUnknown. (2006). Killer tied to 89’death- Wife suspected him all along. Murderpedia. https://murderpedia.orgUnknown. (2006). Fort Wayne killer focus of ’48 Hours’. Murderpedia. https://murderpedia.org

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada in 2006 12-year-old Jasmine Richardson’s family is murdered, and she goes missing. After finding evidence, Jasmine quickly goes from potential fourth victim to main suspect. Evidence also point investigators in the direction of a 23-year-old man and self-proclaimed werewolf named Jeremy Steinke, who just happens to be Jasmine’s boyfriend that her parents forbade her to see. Investigators begin to uncover a twisted forbidden romance turned deadly and discover that Jasmine and Jeremy would do anything to be together including taking care of those who were trying to keep them apart.

In 2010, Aberkenfig, Wales, UK a community is rocked when 15 year old Rebecca “Becca” Aylward goes missing only to be found the following morning dead from what appears to be a vicious attack. Police are quickly pointed in the direction of Becca’s ex-boyfriend 15 year old Josh Davies and one of his friends. Although Josh denies any involvement it is very obvious to authorities, loved ones and most importantly the jury that Josh in fact murdered his former girlfriend by bludgeoning her to death. References:Gavaghan, B. (2024). The Village Where You Feel Like a Local and There’s a Surprise Around Every Corner. Wales Online. https://www.walesonline.co.ukLewis, A. (2018). Schoolboy Killer Joshua Davies Finally Confesses to Murder of Ex-Girlfriend Rebecca Aylward. Wales Online. https://www.walesonline.co.ukLewis, A. (2018). The Savage Killing of a Teenage Girl Bludgeoned to Death with a Rock So Her Schoolboy Killer Could Win a Free Breakfast. Wales Online. https://www.walesonline.co.ukMorris, S. (2011). Rebecca Aylward: A Shocking Teenage Murder with no Apparent Motive. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/ukRogers, J. (2023). Mum’s Agony My Daughter, 15, Was Battered to Death with a Rock in Sick Bet for Fry Up By Her Coward Ex- He Must Never Be Released. https://www.the-sun.comStone, A. (2011). Boy, 16, Jail for Killing Ex-Girlfriend. Independent. https://www.independent.co.ukUnknown. (2010). Boys Held as Girl, 15, Found Murdered in Bridgend Woods. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com Unknown. (2011). Rebecca Aylward Mum: Jail Killer Joshua Davies Forever. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com Unknown. (2011). Murder Accused ‘giggled’ about Rebecca Aylward. BBC News. https://www.bbc.comUnknown. (2011). Murder Accused Schoolboy ‘Hated’ Rebecca Aylward, 15. BBC News. https://www.bbc.comWatts, D. (n.d.). Detention at His Majesty’s Pleasure. Ministry of Injustice. https://ministryofinjustice.co.uk

When 98 year old Margaret Douglas is found murdered in her home police are left with more questions than answers. With little to go on they turn to investigating those involved in smaller crimes around the area, leading them to 17 year old Gavon Ramsay. What they uncover is a crime so disturbing it completely shocked the community of Wadsworth, Ohio and left two families devastated.

When kids start showing up beaten and tortured in the Chelsea area of Boston police are shocked to discover that 12 year old Jesse Pomeroy is responsible. After almost a year and a half in a reform school Jesse is released and shortly after 10-year-old Katie Curren goes missing and 4-year-old Horace Millen turns up dead. References: Kuta, S. (2022). Jesse Pomeroy: What drove the 14-year-old serial killer to torture and murder?. A&E. https://www.aetv.comMontillo, R. (2015). The story of Jesse Pomeroy, 14 year-old serial killer. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.comReadman, K. (2021). The teenage fiend: Jesse Pomeroy, America’s youngest serial killer and rapist. Historic Mysteries. https://www.historicmysteries.comUnknown. (n.d.). Jesse Pomeroy. Biographs. https://biographs.orgUnknown. (n.d.) Jesse Harding Pomeroy materials in the city archives. City of Boston Archives. https://cityofbostonarchives.omeka.net

When 14 year old Lucas Markham starts dating Kim Edwards, also 14, the two fall hard for one another. As the intensity of their relationship grows their family’s concerns do so as well. Growing tired of others in their lives trying to keep them apart Kim and Lucas devise a plan to permanently put an end to the interference. References:Banim, J. (2025). Horror moment ‘Twilight killer’ teens decided to slaughter family before cosy film night. Mirror. https://www.mirror.co.ukJacobs, T. (2021). Twilight killers: My twisted sister got her boyfriend to stab our mum and sister to death before having sex with him downstairs. The U.S. Sun. https://www.the-sun.comNelson, S. C. (2017). Spalding Murders: How Kim Edwards and Lucas Markham became Britain’s youngest double murderers. Huffington Post. https://www.huffingtonpost.co.ukRoyal Courts of Justice. (2017). Court of Appeal. Court Documents. https://www.judiciary.ukWhitmore. (n.d). Kim Edwards and Lucas Markham: The Twilight killers. Crime & Investigation. https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk

In 2018 on the Isle of Bute in Scotland 16 year old Aaron Campbell kidnapped 6 year old Alesha MacPhail and committed the most unthinkable acts the island had ever seen. A callous and cocky Aaron would deny these allegations and continuously point the finger at other people being responsible for the crimes he committed. References:Bazaraa, D. (2019). Alesha MacPhail: The catastrophic injuries that caused six-year-old girl’s death. https//www.mirror.co.ukBBC. (2019). Aaron Campbell appeals sentence for Alesha MacPhail murder. BBC. https://www.bbc.comBBC. (2019). Alesha MacPhail murder: Boy, 16, found guilty. BBC. https://bbc.comGaddi, B. (2024). Alesha MacPhail’s murderer Aaron Campbell moved to adult prison. Daily Record. https://www.dailyrecord.co.ukHicks, A. (2019). Alesha MacPhail: ‘Warning signs’ of killing Aaron Campbell’s descent into evil. https://www.mirror.co.ukMcBride, L. (2019). Alesha MacPhail’s killer Aaron Campbell appeals against like sentence for murder. https://www.mirror.co.ukNelson, S. (2019). Aaron Campbell wins right to appeal life sentence for murder of Alesha MacPhail. Huffpost. https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk

1950’s Omaha, Nebraska Bill and Opal Arnold are murdered by their 15 year old son Leslie. After his arrest Leslie was sentenced and sent to prison only to escape 8 years later and was never seen again. That is until 2022 when advancements in DNA help uncover the secret life of an Australian family man known only to those close as John Damon. References:Cordes, H.J. (2017). He killed his parents in Omaha at age 16 and escaped from prison nearly a decade later. Then he simply vanished. Omaha-World Herald. https://omaha.comFarga, K. (2023). DNA evidence reveals that ‘great father’ from Australia was actually an escaped killer from the U.S. All That’s Interesting. https://allthatsinteresting.comRosenberg, R. (2023). How DNA identified Australian family man as escaped US fugitive who murdered his parents. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com Whiteman, H. (2023). Loving father exposed as a convicted killer who lived life on the run. WLKY. https://www.wlky.com

In May of 2000 John Silva was only 15 years old when he lured his good friend 12 year old Jerry Lee Alley to a secluded lot and coerced him into a compromising position where John was able to strike when Jerry was least suspecting it. References:Hernandez-White, T. (2013). Jerry Lee Alley Jr. Find a Grave. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/122227514/jerry_lee-alleyKiller Kids. (2012). Spoiled Rotten & Bad Dream Season 1, Episode 2. Staff Writer. (2000). 15-year-old arrested for murder of missing boy. The Ledger. https://www.theledger.comUnknown. (2000). Teen accused of killing boy. Tampa Bay Times. https://www.tampabay.comUnknown. (2000). Slaying unnerves town residents. Tampa Bay Times. https://www.tampabay.comUnknown. (2001). Teen guilty of killing playmate. Tampa Bay Times. https://www.tampabay.comUnknown. (2001). Teen guilty of killing playmate. Tampa Bay Times. https://www.tampabay.comWord, R. (2001). 15-year-old boy convicted of murdering 12-year-old. https://theworldlink.com

In 2003 when a badly beaten body of a male is discovered in Fishtown, PA police are left wondering who the individual is and why would anyone do this?With nothing to go on the police have another John Doe in their system until 3 days later when they receive a call from a worried mother wanting to report her 16 year old son missing. What investigators uncover is something this simple blue collar town believed only happened in the movies. References:Associated Press. (2005). Teens convicted of killing friend over drug money. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.comDale, M. (2003). Teen’s brutal beating death stuns Philly. My Plainview. https://www.myplainview.comDeadliest Kids. Season 1: Episode 3. (2021). The murder of Jason Sweeney. https://www.amazon.comHenley, N. (2021). Why teen boy was murdered by his best friend and new girlfriend. Medium. https://medium.com

When Rebecca Spencer was murdered in 1987 a lack of evidence and leads brought her case to a standstill with family members wondering if it will ever get solved. Then when Joan Heaton and her two small daughters are found murdered two years later the similarities in crime scenes has people wondering could the same person be responsible? Luckily for investigators evidence left behind from the Heaton murders allowed them to zero in on the culprit. To everyone’s shock the number one suspect was 15 year-old Craig Price who quickly became known as the youngest serial killer in the United States. References:Associated Press. (2007). Case leaves lasting impact on youth justice. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.comBotelho, J. (2018). Neighbor remembers Craig Price murders as anniversary, trial approaches. 10 WJAR. https://turnto10.comKiller Kids: Season 2 Episode 5 “Sibling Rivalry & The Warwick Slasher”.Mulvaney, K. (2019). Price gets 25 years in stabbing of inmate. The Providence Journal. https://www.providencejournal.comRoss, K. (1989). Teenager held in killing four neighbors. UPI. https://www.upi.comWhite, T. (2015). Brother of murder victim calls Craig Price’s shrinking ‘sentence ridiculous’. WPRI.com 12. https://www.wpri.comWhite, T. (2017). Craig Price faces potential life sentence for latest prison charge. WPRI.com 12. https://www.wpri.com

In 2008 in Cocekysville, MD, an affluent suburb of Baltimore, 15 year old Nick Browning was an honor student working on becoming an Eagle Scout when he decided to kill his entire family. He claims it was because of abuse but with no evidence to backup these claims the courts struggled to believe the allegations and took his lack of remorse and casual attitude as proof he was nothing more than a stone cold killer. References:Associated Press. (2008). Md. Teen pleads guilty to murdering family. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.comAssociated Press. (2009). Teen who killed family gets 4 life sentences. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.comBroadwater, L. (2008). Police say no explanation why Browning family murdered. The Examiner. https://murderpedia.orgBroadwater, L. & Janis, S. (2008). Student: Nicholas Browning joked about killing family. The Examiner. https://murderpedia.orgBrowning, N. (2019). Nicholas Browning #355015 Pen Pal Profile. Prison Pals. https://writeaprisoner.comCarbonaro, G. (2023). Who is David Linthicum? Suspected police killer held in Baltimore. https://www.newsweek.comIgnacio Blanco, J. (n.d.). Nicholas Waggoner Browning. Murderpedia. https://murderpedia.orgJames, J. & Loader, J. (2022). Man who murdered entire family when he was 15 pens creepy dating profile from cell. Daily Star. https://www.dailystar.co.ukJones, K. (2008). Police say Maryland boy scout killed his family while they slept. Associated Press. https://murderpedia.orgKiller Kids Season 2 Episode 2. (2012). Spoiled Rotten & Bad Dream. Vimeo. https://vimeo.comLange, K. (2014). Judge denies modified sentence for teen who killed family. WBAL TV 11. https://www.wbaltv.com

What starts out as an awesome snow day for local kids in Kresgeville, Pennsylvania ends in tragedy when 7 year old Jessica Kocher is shot and killed by 9 year old Cameron Kocher. References:Esper, G. (1990). Children who kill: Girl’s death raises issue of what to do with 11-year-old in murder case: Law: The Pennsylvania supreme court agreed to decide whether he will be tried as an adult. The boy is accused of shooting a 7-year-old playmate while she rode a snowmobile. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.comKrajieck, D. J. (2019), 25 years ago, Pennsylvania boy Cameron Kocher shot and killed neighbor girl after losing to her in Nintendo game. Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.comPelisek, C. (2025). A girl, 7, was killed over a video game boast- and the shooter, 9, left witnesses haunted by his words. People. https://people.comUnknown. (1992). Boy gets probation in shooting death. Tampa Bay Times. https://www.tampabay.com

In the early hours of May 9th, 2021 in the beautiful bedside community of St. John County, Florida 14 year-old Aiden Fucci brutally stabbed 13 year-old Tristyn Bailey in a wooded area at the end of a cul-de-sac near his home.References:Baker, K.C. (2021). When told of Tristyn Bailey’s death, teen suspect allegedly responded, ‘How is that my problem?’. People. https://people.comBridges, C.A. (2023). Florida murder case: Teen gets life sentence in brutal death of Tristyn Bailey, 13. Everything to know. USA Today. https://www.usatoday.comFrazier, F. (2023). Grim medical examiner testimony, emotional victim impact statements on 1st day of Aiden Fucci sentencing. News 4 Jax. https://www.news4jax.com Frazier, F. & Harding, A. (2023). Aiden Fucci sentenced to life in prison for murder of Tristyn Bailey. Click Orlando. https://www.clickorlando.comFraizer, F. & Harding, A. (2023). ‘He is beyond saving’: Tristyn Bailey’s family asks for maximum sentence for killer in emotional hearing. News 4 Jax. https://www.news4jax.comKalmbacher, C. (2023). Aiden Fucci, sentenced to life in prison with review after 25 years in brutal stabbing death of teen cheerleader Tristyn Bailey. Law & Crime. https://lawandcrime.comTristyn Bailey Foundation. (2024). About The Tristyn Bailey Foundation. Tristyn Bailey Foundation. https://tbstrong.org

On the night of August 10th, 2012 48 year old Melanie Davis was brutally murdered by her 15 year old son Zachary. After he had savagely attacked his mom he set his house on fire in an attempt to murder his 16 year old brother who was also home and a sleep at the time. References :Bilderbeck, P. (2024). Most disturbing interview in Dr. Phil’s history had shocking murder confession. UNILAD. https://www.unilad.comCondon, A. (2023). Teen smirks as he explains how he killed his own mother. UNILAD. https://www.unilad.comDelong, W. (2024). The disturbing story of Zachary Davis, the 15-year-old who bludgeoned his mother and tried to burn his brother alive. All That’s Interesting. https://allthatsinteresting.comExplore with Us. Teen killer shocks detectives by the way he speaks. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com.Lee, T. (2015). Zachary Davis gets 20 more years in bludgeoning death of mother. The Tennessean. https://www.tennessean.comMonjica, A. (2015). Teen who killed mom with sledgehammer learns fate. Fox 17. https://fox17.com

Between March 30th and April 1st 2023 the bodies of 3 teenagers were found shot to death among various locations in Ocklawaha, Florida. Shortly after the news broke three more teens would be arrested and charged with the murders. As this story unfolds shocking details about friends murdering their own friends emerge and the cause of this senseless act is too absurd to believe. References: Acosta, N. (2023). 2 juveniles arrested in murders of 3 Fla. Teens, 3rd suspect at large: ‘These kids had a full life ahead of them’. People. https://people.comAmaya, J. (2023). Marion murders: 12, 17 year-old boys charged in triple murder, third suspect at large. 4WGFL. https://mycbs4.comAmaya, J. (2023). Third suspect, 16 years old, arrested after killings of 3 teens in Marion County. 4WGFL. https://mycbs4.com/The Editors of Encyclopedia Britannica. (2025). Ma Barker. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.comEgan, L. (2025). Florida Boy, 12, who killed teen softball pitcher, agrees to testify against 2 other defendants. Crime Online. https://www.crimeonline.com Harris, D. (2025). Boy who was just 12 when he and his pals allegedly killed beloved softball player, 2 others pleads guilt to murder. MSN. https://www.msn.comHogan, B. (2023). Third suspect, 16 years old, arrested in shooting deaths of 3 teens in Marion County. Click Orlando.com. https://www.clickorlando.comHogan, B. (2025). Boy arrested at 12 years old pleads guilty in Marion County teen murders. ClickOrlando.com. https://www.clickorlando.comMaglio, J. (2023). All three suspects in the murders of three Marion County teens have been arrested. Hernando Sun. https://www.hernandosun.comNaham, M. (2023). ‘Not only are the victims juveniles, but the murderers are juveniles as well’: Tragic update after softball pitcher, two more teens shot dead in Florida. Law & Crime. https://lawandcrime.comStaff Report. (2023). 12-year-old boy, 2 teens charged as adults in Marion County triple homicide. Ocala-News.com. https://www.ocala-news.comTuberville, R.W. (2023). Grand jury indicts 3 suspects in Ocklawaha triple murder, charged as adults. 20abc WCJB. https://www.wcjb.comUnknown. (2025). About Marsy’s Law. Marsy’s Law. https://www.marsyslaw.us/about-marsys-lawLaw

On March 19th, 2024 after a long day of school 14-year-old Carly Gregg came home and murdered her mom Ashley Smylie, she then lured her stepdad home in hopes of murdering him as well. When her plan went array she fled the scene only to be captured shortly after. Questions of mental health and whether Carly Gregg was insane or just plain evil dominated the courtroom and the community. References:Acosta, N. (2024). Carly Gregg’s father speaks out after teen daughter’s conviction for killing mother: ‘Ashamed, embarrassed’. People. https://people.com.Acosta, N. (2024). She killed her mom and invited friend to see the body. Here’s what a psychiatrist said Carly Gregg was thinking. People. https://people.com.Cavallier, A. (2024). A teenage girl killed her mom and invited friend to see the corpse. She will spend rest of her life behind bars. Independent. https://www.the-independent.comDay, D. (2024). Slain Rankin County teacher Ashley Smylie once taught at Warren Central. Vicksburg News. https://vicksburgnews.comKeller, E. (2024). Carly Gregg sentencing: What’s next for ‘evil’ 15-year-old who murdered mom. Newsweek. https://www.newsweek.comNaham, M. (2024). 14- year-old girl who hid gun from kitchen camera before shooting mom in the face in bedroom and texting stepdad ‘when will you be home honey’ is locked up for life. Law & Crime. https://lawandcrime.comNaham, M. (2024). 14-year-old looked ‘like she had seen a demon’ after shooting her mom in the face and inviting friend over to show off victim’s body, investigator testifies. Law & Crime. https://lawandcrime.comRoy, A. (2024). Carly Gregg unable to control her giggles while being charged for murder. Times Now World. https://www.timesnownews.comShackelton, N. (2024). Horrific bodycam footage shows disturbing scene after teen ‘fatally shot her mother’. UNILAD. https://www.unilad.comSilver, L. & Cowley IV, J. (2024). MS v. Carly Gregg: Deadly daughter murder trial. Cout TV. https://www.courttv.comThe Vicksburg Post. (2024). Ashley Nicole Smylie. The Vicksburg Post. https://www.vicksburgpost.comWilliams, A. (2024). Northwest Rankin High School feels loss of teacher whose 14-year-old daughter is charged with murder. 16abc WAPT. https://www.wapt.com

In 1994 14 year-old Chris Steiner goes missing only to be discovered dead with no answers. It wasn’t until a year later when 13 year-old Thad Phillips was taken from his home and discovered a few days later that the Steiner family would finally find out what happened to their son. The torture these two boys endured was both shocking and horrifying. So when the community discovered the culprit was a 17 year-old kid who planned to repeat these acts with a list of future victims ready and waiting the people of Baraboo, Wisconsin were relieved to say the least. References:Allan, L. (2024). The horrifying story of the boy who survived the bonebreaker killer. Ranker. https://www.ranker.comBlanco, J.I. (n.d.). Joe Clark. Murderpedia. https://murderpedia.orgState v. Joseph C. Clark. (1998). Court of appeals decision dated and filed. State of Wisconsin. https://www.wicourts.gov

In the early morning hours of July 7th 2016 14 year ago old Kali Bookey put her plan into action and viciously attacked her brother’s girlfriend while she slept. Halle Hickman desperately fought for her life that morning but the 15 year old would eventually be overpowered and left for dead on her bedroom floor. References:CBS News. (2016). “Have a nice afterlife”: New details on teen who allegedly slit girls throat. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.comKelley, S. (2018) Western WI teen pleads guilty to trying to kill another girl. WQOW. https://www.wqow.comLongaecker, M. (2016). New Richmond girl, 14, charged with attempted homicide. Republican Eagle. https://www.republicaneagle.comLongaecker, M. (2017). Teen attack victim making strides, New Richmond mom says. Republican Eagle. https://www.republicaneagle.comMcCarthy, M. (2021). Teen avoids prison time in attack. The 715 News Room. https://715newsroom.comO’Neil, M. (2016). US teen accused of trying to murder her brother’s girlfriend. The New Zealand Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nzPark, A. (2016). 14 year old girl allegedly attempted to kill brother’s girlfriend to get her to leave him alone. People. https://people.com

Alene and George Jenkins were good people who loved their children. They were the type of parents who were ready to exhaust all avenues to help their kids in anyway they knew how. Unfortunately the help they offered was not appreciated and in February of 1996 an unthinkable act committed by their own son would change the lives of so many while devastating two communities in the process. References:Las Vegas Sun. (1996). Murder of Family Detailed. Las Vegas Sun. http://lasvegassun https.comLas Vegas Sun. (1996). DA Portrays Teen as Brutal Killer in Slaying of Family. Las Vegas Sun. http://lasvegassun https.comLas Vegas Sun. (1997). Las Vegas Teen Who Murdered Family Describes Killing on Videotape. Las Vegas Sun. http://lasvegassun https.comLas Vegas Sun. (1997). LV Teen Pleads Guilty in Killings. Las Vegas Sun. http://lasvegassun https.comMehrotra, K. (2021). Alene and George Jenkins’ Murders: Where is Joshua Jenkins Now?. The Cinemaholic. https://thecinemaholic.comMidnight Truths. (2025). The Dark Side of Teenagers: True Crime Stories Revealed!. YouTube. https://youtube.comScott, C. (1996). Police Say Teen Plotted Slaying. Las Vegas Sun. http://lasvegassun https.com

In the year 2000 Brittni was a tenacious 15 year old girl who knew what she wanted and wasn’t afraid to go after it. After becoming pregnant by her on again off again boyfriend Brittni knew a baby was not in the cards for her. Unfortunately regardless of what she wanted and needed her former boyfriend, unnecessarily plagued by this, chose to handle the situation differently and senselessly took Brittni from her family, her bright future and the world. References:Bailey, J.D., (2020). Elliott re-sentenced to life in prison for 2000 murder; justice served says prosecutor. Banner-News. https://www.magnoliabannernews.comBell, B. (2020). The Columbia County jury sends Matthew Elliott back to prison for life. Magnolia Reporter. https://www.magnoliareporter.com Frye, C. (2000). Daughter unafraid of life, mom says. Angelfire. https://www.angelfire.com McNeill, M. (2020). (With two photos) Matthew Elliott and William Davis likely to receive new sentences in Brittni Pater murder case. Magnolia Reporter. https://www.magnoliareporter.comNational Organization of Victims of Juvenile Murderers. (n.d.). Brittni Pater. NOVJM. https://teenkillers.orgNational Organization of Victims of Juvenile Murderers. (n.d.). Matthew Elliot and William Davis. NOVJM. https://teenkillers.org Williams, A. (2023). Brittni Pater (Part 1). True Crime Chronicles. https://truecrimechronicles.blogspot.com

Junko Furuta was a bright and ambitious 17 year old girl who had a loving family and the world at her fingers. Unfortunately in this world there is evil everywhere and what happened to Junko is one story that is extremely hard to tell but one that is also very important. References:Henrique, K. (n.d.) Murder of Junko Furuta – Concrete case. Suki Desu. https://skdesu.comMyers, B. (2023). The horrific 1989 murder of 17-year-old Junk Furuta. Grunge. https://www.grunge.comOto, W. (2025). Junko Furuta and the concrete-encased high school girl murder case: Justice revisited. Tokyo Weekender. https://www.tokyoweekender.comRitesh. (2023). Junko Furuta Autopsy: Parents, father Akira Furuta and mother. TV Show Stars. https://tvshowstars.comStaff. (2025). Murder of Junk Furuta: New book looks at back crime scene today. Tokyo Reporter. https://www.tokyoreporter.comThe Misery Machine. (2020). Junko Furuta: The 44 days of hell. YouTube. https://youtube.comUnknown. (2020). 44 days of hell- The mournful story of Junko Furuta. Bugged Space. https://www.buggedspace.comUnknown (n.d.). 44 days of hell- The murder story of Junko Furuta. Japan Daily. https://japandaily.jp

Hillary Norskog was a 13 year old girl who was blossoming into a beautiful and confident young lady. With new beginnings and a new school on the horizon, Hillary started to branch out and meet new friends. Little did she suspect that amongst these friends was an acquaintance just waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike. But the story doesn’t end there and the events that unfold after Hillary’s shocking murder will not only destroy a family but it will devastate an entire community.References:Andrew. (2020) Hillary Norskog: The tragic end to her youthful life. The War Report Online. https://thewarreportonline.comMucha, Z. (1995). A mother’s rage. Chicago Reader. https://chicagoreader.comMy Crime Library. (2021). Steven Pfeil teen killer murders 2 in Illinois. My Crime Library. https://mycrimelibrary.comSloan, P. & McWhirter, C. (1993). Girl in a hurry to grow up, but she never had a chance. National Organization of Victims of Juvenile Murderers. https://teenkillers.orgSmith, B. (2015). The one percent and why not?. Killer Kids.The Associated Press. (1995). Family that fled with son ran into a new nightmare. Desert News. https://www.deseret.com

Phoebe Prince was a beautiful, smart 15-year-old girl from Ireland excited about a fresh start in the US. Unfortunately kids can be cruel and at South Hadley High there were a few who didn’t think much of the new freshman and relentlessly told her so. This story is about a young girl who had everything going for her but was pushed to the edge and reached a breaking point she couldn’t return from. References: ABC News (2010). Teens indicted after allegedly taunting girl who hanged herself. ABC News. https://abcnews.go.com Bazelon, E. (2010). The untold story of her suicide and the role of the kids who have been criminally charged for it. Slate. https://slate.comGiacobbe, A. (2020). The tragic, enduring legacy of Phoebe Prince. Boston Magazine. https://www.bostonmagazine.comJames, E. (2023). Exclusive: Kayla Narey- who bullied schoolmate Phoebe Prince, 15, to suicide- now works as nurse at hospital where her victim was treated. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.co.ukMiller, C. (2010). Phoebe Prince’s final days: Bullied girl suffered “intolerable” abuse before suicide, say court docs. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com

2 year old James Bulger was an innocent little boy who knew nothing about the evils that lurked around him. What happened to him not only shocked the world but it also robbed parents of believing their children were safe amongst other children. References:Real Stories (2018). Unforgiven: The Tragedy of James Bulger and His Killer Boys. [YouTube]. https://www.youtube.com › watchChambers, C. (2021) Lost Boy: The Killing of James Bulger. [YouTube]. https://www.youtube.comRice, L. (September 30, 2021). Robert Thompson and Jon Venables now: Jon is imprisoned and Robert reintegrated into society. The Netline. https://thenetline.com/robert-thompson-and-jon-venables-now/O’Neill, K. (February 18, 2018). James Bulger’s killer Jon Venables injured after being at attacked with boiling water in jail. Mirror. https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/james-bulgers-killer-jon-venables-12046125 Closer. (March 12, 2021). The murder of two year old James Bulger in 1993 at the hands of two children shocked the nation. And now Terence Riley-who discovered the youngsters body- says the trauma has led to a life of crime. Closer. https://closeronline.co.uk/Smith, D.J. (January 21, 2018). James Bulger, 25 years on: what happened to Robert Thompson and Jon Venables?. The Times. https://www.thetimes.com/uk/law/article/what-happened-to-the-boys-who-killed-james-bulger-wtsdjbjj8ulger, 25 years on: what happened to Robert Thompson and Jon Venables?Margaritoff, M. (December 14, 2021). ‘A match made in hell’: How Robert Thompson and Jon Venables became killers at age 10. all that’s interesting. https://allthatsinteresting.com/robert-thompson-and-jon-venablesThe Guardian. (2000). https://www.theguardian.com/

Brittney Bergeron was a fierce little 10 year old who loved her baby sister Kristyanna “Kissy” Cowan more than anything in the world. She sacrificed everything to take care of her and protect her anyway she could. When an evil revenge plot is devised by a 16 year old girl and her 19 year old brother that leaves Brittney and Kissy on the receiving end of vicious attack, Brittney shocks the world and demonstrates the true meaning of strength. References:Almeida, C. (2005). Paralyzed in knife attack, girl fights on with positive outlook in Nevada: Intruders killed her sister and severed her spine, but Brittney Bergeron survived and had become an honor student. The Salt Lake Tribune. https://archive.sltrib.com Almeida, C. (2005). Surviving sister awaits justice in 2003 stabbing. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.comAssociated Press. (2003). Father of murder suspects kills 2. Desert News. https://www.deseret.comAssociated Press. (2005). Memories of horror never far away. Desert News. https://www.deseret.comAssociated Press. (2006). Women gets 47 years, brother gets death in Mesquite stabbings. Desert News. https://www.deseret.comMerskamer, M. (2009). Drug deal leads to attack, new life for victim. NOVJM. https://teenkillers.orgNational Organization of Victims of Juvenile Murderers (NOVJM) (2006). Monique Maestas. NOVJM. https://teenkillers.orgPordum, M. (2005). Autopsy photos may be damming for Maestas. Las Vegas Sun. https://lasvegassun.comPordum, M. (2005). Maestas apologizes to families. Las Vegas Sun. https://lasvegassun.comReavy, P. (2003). Extradition is sought in slaying. Desert News. https://www.deseret.comRyan, C. (2012). State Supreme Court upholds death penalty in murder of mesquite child. Las Vegas Sun. https://lasvegassun.com

Skylar Neese was a bright 16 year old who had the world at her fingertips. A real go getter with big dreams and a close knit group of friends. However it was the closest ones to her that she should’ve been the most concerned about. What happened to Skylar and by who is something that no one would have ever expected and something especially those close to Skylar could not fathom. References:Effron, L. & Deutsch, G. (2019). A teenager killer’s eerie tweets she sent after stabbing friend to death: “We really did go on three”. ABC News. https://abcnews.go.com Nolting, M. (2024). Shoaf denied parole a second time in Skylar Neese murder. Metro News. https://wvmetronews.comNolting, M. (2023). Shoaf parole hearing confirms motive for Skylar Neese murder. Metro News. https://wvmetronews.comSengutpa, S. (2024). Skylar Neese murder: Where are Sheila Eddy and Rachel Shoaf now?. The Cinemaholic.com. https://thecinemaholic.com Wright, A. (2024). Heartbroken father of Skylar Neese rips killers as he speaks out about new podcast ‘Three’ recounting murder of his daughter by her teenage best friends: ‘They took my soul’. The Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com

Kimmy Dotts was a sweet and endearing 15 year old girl who accepted an invitation to what she thought was a harmless sleepover. Only this 2 night long sleepover would end in tragedy with Kimmy being on the receiving end of a twisted 16 year old’s idea of fun. References:Kinney, D. (1999). Just Trying To Fit In, Teenage Girl Became Torture, Slaying Victim. The Seattle Times. https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/19990118/2939401/just-trying-to-fit-in-teenage-girl-became-torture-slaying-victim Unknown. (2023). Jessica Holtmeyer Teen Killer Brutally Murders Classmates. My Crime Library. https://myceimelibrary.com/jessica-holtmeyer-teen-killer-brutally-murders-classmates/Watcher, D. (2016). Slain Teen’s Parents Wants Killer To Stay Behind Bars. New Castle News. https://www.ncnewsonline.com/news/slain-teens-parents-want-killer-to-stay-behind-bars/article_086baf2-ceb5-11e5-bf80-d313a2772a53.htmlThe Associated Press. (1999). Girl, 16, Is Guilty Of Killing Girl, 15. The New York Times. https://wwwnytimes.com/1999/01/29/us/girl-16-is-guilty-of-killing-girl-15.htmlMarroni, S. (2018). Woman Convicted Of Hanging Classmate In Woods Could Walk Free. Pennsylvania Real-Time News. https//www.pennlive.com/news/2018/12/women-convicted-of-hanging-classmate-in-woods-could-walk-free.htmlEMason88. (2017). The Runaway Gang. Documenting Reality. https://www.documentingreality.com/forum/f249/run-away-gang-172301/