Murderous Minors

In 1996, 17-year-old David Crawford was murdered by 16-year-old Federico Cruz, in Michigan, in a brutal crime that shocked the community; in 2016, 15-year-old Mathew Borges lured 16-year-old Lee Manuel Viloria-Paulino from his home in Lawrence, Massachusetts, so friends could rob it. What happened next was unthinkable. Music: We Talk of Dreams www.purple-planet.com www.hooksounds.com For sources,...

Stories of siblings killed by children 5 and under, and tales from grandpa and grandma's house. Music: We Talk Of Dreams www.purple-planet.com For sources, visit: https://murderous-minors.podsite.io/episode/33-when-toddlers-kill-670 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murderous-minors--2964579/support .

Harvey Miguel Robinson is the youngest serial killer on death row (Pennsylvania) Craig Chandler Price killed for the 1st time at 13- The Warwick Slasher (Warwick, Rhode Island) Music: We Talk of Dreams www.purple-planet.com For sources, visit: https://murderous-minors.podsite.io/episode/31-young-serial-killers-of-america-harvey-miguel-robinson-craig-price-warwick-slasher-020 Become a supporter of...

Part 1 of this 2 part series includes Amardeep Sada, 8, India; Cayetano Santos Godino, 15, Argentina; Graham Young, 15, U.K.; and Peter Woodcock, 17, Canada. Music: Resonate Recordings We Talk of Dreams For sources, visit: https://murderous-minors.podsite.io/episode/30-young-serial-killers-around-the-world-748 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murderous-minors--2...

On December 29, 1987, 16-year-old Antonio Espree shot and killed 23-year-old Emmanuel Billups. He received a natural life sentence at the age of 17- no chance of parole. This is his story, in his words. For sources, visit: https://murderous-minors.podsite.io/episode/29-a-night-amongst-many-nights-antonio-espree-interview-534 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murd...

On May 10, 2011, 14-year-old Terrence "Trey" Zwicker was found dead behind Liberty High School, in Louisville, Ky. Since then, Josh Gouker, his step-father, and Josh Young, his step-brother, have continuously changed their stories. Was Josh Young a Murderous Minor? Music: Resonate Recordings We Talk of Dreams For sources, visit: https://murderous-minors.podsite.io/episode/28-double-jeopardy-josh-y...

Part 1: On His Own Recognizance – December 7, 2018, Tupelo, Mississippi. 17-year-old Latavious Betts murdered 66-year-old Annie Walton, in a drive-by shooting, while he should already have been incarcerated. Part 2: He Took Action – December 8, 2018, Mishawaka, Indiana. 16-year-old Aaron Trejo murdered 17-year-old Breana Rouhselang, as well as their unborn child. Part 3: Twins – December 17, 2018,...

On February 12, 2008, 15-year old Larry King was shot twice by 14-year-old Brandon McInerny, while in their 8th grade English class at EO Green School, in Oxnard, California. Their community was torn apart over who was to blame. If you would like a free Project ChildSafe Safety Kit, which includes a cable-style gun lock and safety instruction, visit https://www.projectchildsafe.org/safety/get-a-sa...

On August 5, 2004, 16-year-old Cynthia Brown shot 43-year-old Johnny Allen in his Nashville, TN home. Her sentence would spark a national movement geared toward gaining her some degree of executive clemency. Promo by Exploiting Vicki Tims Music: Resonate Recordings We Talk of Dreams www.purple-planet.com For sources, visit: https://murderous-minors.podsite.io/episode/25-cyntoia-brown-635 Become a...

On July 17, 1993, the body of 13-year-old Hillary Norskog was found, beaten and stabbed by 17-year-old Steven Pfiel. The Pfiel family fled Palos Park, Illinois, for St. John, Indiana however they could not outrun Steven’s violent and destructive fate. Credits: The Pros and Cons, Mouth Off Network Mixed and mastered by Resonate Recordings. Music: We Talk of Dreams For sources, visit: https://murder...

Two stories, two decades, two killer kids- one house. On March 7, 2015, just one day after her 17th birthday, Ashlee Martinson stabbed her mother, Jennifer Ayers, and shot her stepfather Thomas Ayers, to death in their family home. Almost two decades earlier, 14-year-old Jesse Halverson lived in that same house in Piehl, Wisconsin. He decided to visit his friend one day, 14-year-old Dustin Polinsk...

In Port St Lucie, Florida, 17-year-old Tyler Hadley wanted to be the first kid to kill his parents, and throw a party with their bodies still there. And so he did, on July 16, 2011. But, the "Hammer Time" murders of Blake and Mary Jo Hadley were not the first time this happened, and not the last, either. On December 8, 2003, 16-year-old Zachary Eggers killed his parents Delyn and Bradley Sr, both...

Last Thanksgiving holiday, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Corrections Lieutenant Eric Mott returned home from vacation, expecting his 53-year-old mother Kristina French, and his 15-year-old diabetic son Logan Mott to meet him at the airport. It's November 22, 2017- Eric makes a 911 call when he arrives at his ransacked home. It’s the day before Thanksgiving and mother and son were missing. Music: R...

On October 21, 2009, 9 year old Elizabeth Olten was lured into the woods and murdered by her 15 year old neighbor, Alyssa Bustamante, whose online persona led to this case gaining media attention. Episode 12: The Prozac Defense https://www.spreaker.com/user/10605036/12-the-prozac-defense Find Heartland Homicide here: https://heartlandhomicide.podbean.com Twitter @HrtlndHomicide https://www.faceboo...

Incidents of death attributed to rocks being thrown at vehicles: October 18, 2017: Kenny White is killed near Flint, Michigan by teens Kyle Anger, Mikaydyn Payne, Mark Sekelsky and Trevor Alexander; March 28, 1999: Julie Catherine Laible is killed in Bradenton, Florida by Noe Ramirez, 16; Juan Cardenas, 18; Jesus Dominguez, 16; February 27, 2000: Sandra Ottman & Karin Rothermel are killed in two s...

This episode is a companion to Episode 20. I had a candid conversation with Kate for an episode of her podcast, Ignorance Was Bliss, a resident of the area when Miss Ritzer was murdered. Music: Resonate Recordings For sources, visit: https://murderous-minors.podsite.io/episode/bonus-a-zebra-with-an-invisible-disease-philip-chism-ignorance-was-bliss-ft-warbaby-595 Become a supporter of this podcast...

On October 22, 2013 24-year-old math teacher Colleen Ritzer was viciously raped and murdered inside Danvers High School, near Boston, Massachusetts, by 14-year-old freshman, Philip Chism. He is currently awaiting trial for a second attack perpetrated on a juvenile detention center employee, while he was being detained leading up to his trial. the Colleen Ritzer Memorial Scholarship fund - twitter....

*Did you know that in Indiana (where this case takes place) under extreme circumstances, children as young as 10 years old can be tried and sentenced in adult courts? The child that we will be discussing in this case remains one of the youngest EVER to be tried in this fashion. In this collaboration, Heather and Warbaby (from the Murderous Minors: Killer Kids podcast) discuss Paul Henry Gingerich...

On May 29, 14-year-old N’yalah Lightfoot was stabbed by a 13-year-old friend, in Fort Worth, Tx. On June 4, a 15-year-girl struck and killed David Abshire and Tom Papineau, as her mom was teaching her to park. On June 8, 17-year-old Jaiden Caruso allegedly shot and killed 17-year-old Matt Minkler, during a game of ‘modified’ Russian Roulette. On June 13, 17-year-old Jayden Straight allegedly kille...

Part 1: On October 26, 2013 16-year-old Michael Roy Helms attacked and killed his mother with a frying pan, before attempting to kill his step-father, as well. Part 2: September 21 marks 20 years since Cookie Jacobson vanished from her home, leaving her kids 16-year-old Aaron and 13-year-old Laura motherless, and under a cloud of suspicion. Music: Resonate Recordings For sources, visit: https://mu...

Part 1: On May 5, 2000, 16 year old Joshua Wolf shot and killed his grandmother, Carol Lindley, before setting their house on fire. Part 2: On September 17, 2012, 13 year old Antonio ‘Tino’ Barbeau beat his great-grandmother Barbara Olson to death with help from his friend Nathan Paape, so they could rob her. Now would be a great time to call your grandma, if you are lucky enough to have one. Musi...

Part 1- 17 year old identical twins David and Michael Samel rob and kill their friend, Bobby Sellon, in 1981.  Part 2- Identical twins Jasmiyah and Tasmiyah Whitehead were 16 years old in 2010, when they stabbed their mother Nikki Whitehead, to death.  For sources, visit: https://murderous-minors.podsite.io/episode/14-double-the-overkill-david-michael-samel-jasmiyah-tasmiyah-whitehead-301 Become a...

It's been almost 25 years since the brutal murder of 4 year old Derrick Robie, by 13 year old Eric Smith. This tragic case has influenced legislation in New York since 1999. Listen in to hear what Eric has had to say about the heinous murder he admits to committing, along with where he is today. Produced by Resonate Recordings. Visit resonaterecordings.com today, and have the first episode of your...

On October 21, 2009, 9 year old Elizabeth Olten was lured into the woods and murdered by her 15 year old neighbor, Alyssa Bustamante, whose online persona led to this case gaining media attention. Mixed and mastered by Resonate Recordings. Podcasting is for everyone; visit https://resonaterecordings.com to have your first episode produced for free! For sources, visit: https://murderous-minors.pods...

In February 2009, 11 year old Jordan Brown was arrested and charged as an adult for the murder of his father's pregnant fiance, Kenzie Houk. Mixed and mastered by Resonate Recordings. Podcasting is for everyone; visit https://resonaterecordings.com to have your first episode produced for free! For sources, visit: https://murderous-minors.podsite.io/episode/11-all-american-boy-jordan-brown-366 Beco...