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Timestamp to skip the intro: (11:00) Welcome back to another episode of the True Crime Society Podcast. In this episode we discuss two separate cases of missing celebrities: Joseph Pichler was a child star, best known for his roles in films such as Varsity Blues, Beethoven’s 3rd and Beethoven’s 4th.  In 2006,  Joseph’s vehicle was found abandoned in Washington State with a note indicating that his belongings should go to his brother.  Now, 19 years later, Joseph remains missing. Musician Richey Edwards was part of the British band ‘Manic Street Preachers.’  Richey had a documented history of mental health and addiction struggles.  Once when he was questioned about being serious about his music,  he carved the words ‘4 Real’ into his arm with a razor blade.  The injury required 18 stitches. In February 2005, Richey was due to leave London to fly to the United States to begin a press tour.  Instead, he left behind some of his belongings in his hotel and drove back to his apartment in Cardiff, Wales.  Over the next few weeks, there were reported sightings of Richey in that country.  His car would later be found abandoned near a bridge.  Reported sightings of Richey have come from India and Spain.  Richey has now been missing for over 20 years. Read our blog for these cases - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/12/15/missing-celebrities-joe-pichler-and-richey-edwards/ We will be taking next week off from the podcast to spend the holiday with our families.  Be sure to join us on Patreon for over 100 exclusive episodes if you need your TCS fix!  - Patreon.com/truecrimesociety Happy Holidays! Follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesociety

Timestamp to skip intro: (10:20) Lawyer Ciera Locklair met Xavier Breland during the pandemic.  The two were married by a Justice of the Peace via Zoom, shortly after they first met. Ciera became pregnant and gave birth to their son in October 2021.  She was becoming increasingly unhappy in her marriage and told family and friends of her plans to leave Xavier.  Ciera even had a burner phone to use in case of an emergency and she told her cousin that if anything happened to her, authorities should look at Xavier. In February 2022, Ciera, Xavier and their son traveled from Indiana to Georgia to visit family.  Ciera was last seen alive on CCTV at Xavier’s mother’s home on February 23, 2022.  After that date, Ciera vanished and no trace of her has ever been found. Xavier has given conflicting stories about the circumstances surrounding his wife’s disappearance.  He is currently incarcerated on charges unrelated to this case. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we ask the question - where is Ciera Locklair Breland? Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/12/08/lawyer-ciera-breland-missing-since-2022/ Join us on Patreon for exclusive weekly content - Patreon.com/truecrimesociety Follow us on all social media for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesociety This episode is sponsored by: Rula - Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that’s actually covered by insurance.  Visit Rula.com/tcs to get started

Timestamp to skip the intro: (9:00) In early September 2025, an abandoned Tesla was towed from an affluent neighborhood in Los Angeles to a tow yard after it violated a parking ordinance.  Within days, employees at the yard reported a foul odor coming from the vehicle and reported that it was attracting flies.   When authorities investigated, they discovered the body of a young female in the front trunk of the Tesla.   The body was identified as Celeste Rivas Hernandez – a California teen who had been reported missing in 2024.   Upon further investigation, it was discovered that Celeste had been associated with the musician D4vd in recent years.  The two have documented interactions online.  When Celeste’s body was discovered, she was noted to have a tattoo that matched one that d4vd has.   D4vd has since cancelled his upcoming tour and media sources report that he is a suspect in Celeste’s death.  No charges have been laid but a grand jury has been convened in the case.   Read our blog for the case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/11/30/the-death-of-celeste-rivas-hernandez-is-d4vd-involved/   Join us on Patreon for weekly, exclusive content - Patreon.com/truecrimesociety   Be sure to follow us on all social media for the latest crime news – Instagram.com/truecrimesociety and search ‘True Crime Society’  on all other platforms.

Timestamp: (10:19) In the US, an average of 450 children are murdered by their parents each year, with mothers more likely to kill infants and fathers more likely to kill older children. North Carolina man Wellington Dickens called 911 in October 2025.  He confessed to killing four of his children over the period of a few months.  He also told authorities that another child of his had previously passed and police are searching for the remains of that baby. In November 2025, New Zealand man Dean Field allegedly killed his three young children August, Hugo and Goldie before setting their home on fire.  Dean perished along with the children. Ohio man Ryan Eagon and his wife Raven had a tumultuous relationship.  Raven believed that Ryan was away for work and she enlisted the help of a previous partner, Dustin Willey, to help her move her two children and their belongings out of the home.  Ryan ambushed the family, killing Dustin and the two young boys, before taking his own life. Read our blog for these tragic cases - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/11/24/deadly-dads-november-2025/ If you are in an abusive relationship, we have helpful resources on our Instagram highlight section - Instagram.com/truecrimesociety Join us on Patreon for weekly, exclusive content - Patreon.com/truecrimesociety This episode is sponsored by: Mood - Head to mood.com, find the functional gummy that matches exactly what you're looking for, and let Mood help you discover YOUR perfect mood. And don't forget to use promo code [TCS] when you check out to save 20% on your first order.

Timestamps: (9:10) - Updates: Delphi & Skelton Brothers (19:41) - Natasha Ryan Australian teenager Natasha Ryan (14) was having some difficulties in 1998.   Her parents had divorced and she had been experimenting with drugs and alcohol. One morning in August 1998, Natasha’s mother dropped her off at school.  Her daughter never made it home. For years, police and the family searched for Natasha.  It was believed that she was possibly a victim of Leonard Fraser, a serial killer that had been operating in the area.  Fraser was charged with the murder of Natasha, as well as other women.   During Fraser’s trial, an anonymous tip was called in to police.  They searched a house in Rockhampton, Queensland.  Natasha was found alive and well, hiding in a cupboard. All sources and clips are linked on our blog for Natasha - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/11/16/natasha-ryan-the-tragic-case-of-the-girl-in-the-cupboard/ We also discuss updates in the Delphi murder case and the disappearance of the Skelton brothers. Join us on Patreon for weekly exclusive content.  And all our episodes are ad-free - patreon.com/truecrimesociety Follow us on social media for the latest crime news - search True Crime Society or visit instagram.com/truecrimesociety

Timestamp to skip intro: (6:58) Filicide is the deliberate act of a parent killing their own child. On average, according to FBI statistics, 450 children are murdered by their parents each year in the United States. TW - child m*urder. Despite having a seemingly perfect life on the surface, Paula Truong and her husband Thomas Ocheltree were having financial issues in 2025.  Their businesses had been forced to close and their multi-million dollar house had been foreclosed on.  In October 2025, Thomas’ brother became concerned when he could not get in touch with the family.  He went to the home and found Paula, Thomas and their two young daughters deceased.  Autopsy results are pending but media reports indicate that Paula was the perpetrator in this case. Texas woman Oninda Romelus once appeared on the reality show ‘Paternity Court’ in an effort to determine who the father of her oldest son was.  In October 2025, Oninda allegedly shot her four children and drove them to a gas station where she called 911.  Two of the children passed and two survived.  Oninda told authorities later that she had not called 911, that she had called the devil. Anaesthetist Dr Tiffany Wilkes and her daughter Clementine (8) lived in Queensland, Australia.  Tiffany’s mother passed away in recent years and Tiffany was said to be struggling with her mental health.  In September 2025, Tiffany and Clementine checked into an Airbnb that cost $1,000 per night, and they never checked out.  Tiffany sent a pre-scheduled email to a colleague that prompted a welfare check.  When authorities went to the home, they found the bodies of the mother and daughter.  Causes of death for the pair have not been released, but police have determined this was likely a murder-suicide. Read our blog for this case  Join us on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free content.  We have recently covered what is said to be the most famous missing person case on social media - the disappearance of Lars Mittank - patreon.com/truecrimesociety Be sure to follow us on all social media for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesociety This episode is sponsored by: Rula - Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that’s actually covered by insurance.  Visit Rula.com/tcs to get started

Timestamps (10:18) - Updates (22:00) - Kada Scott Kada Scott (23) drove to her overnight shift at an assisted living facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 4, 2025.   When she did not arrive home the following morning, her parents raised the alarm. For weeks, authorities would search for Kada.  A man named Keon King (21) would turn himself into police after police determined that he had been communicating with Kada prior to her disappearance. On October 18, 2025, an anonymous tipster called in information about the case and Kada’s remains were found in a shallow grave.  Her cause of death was determined to be a gunshot to the head and Keon has now been charged with murder.  Read our blog for Kada https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/11/02/the-murder-of-kada-scott/ Also in this episode, we run through some updates on cases we have previously covered: Caitlin Tracey’s husband Adam Beckerink has been charged with her murder. David Brian Pearce has been sentenced to 146 years in prison following the deaths of Christy Giles and Hilda Cabrales-Arzola.   Murder charges have been laid in the case of missing Idaho boy Michael ‘Monkey’ Vaughan. Be sure to join us on Patreon for weekly exclusive content - patreon.com/truecrimesociety Join us on Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesociety This episode is sponsored by: Mood - Head to Mood.com and find the functional gummy that matches exactly what you're looking for.  Let Mood help you discover YOUR perfect mood. And don't forget to use promo code TCS when you check out to save 20% on your first order.

Timestamp to skip straight to the case: (11:04) A professor from Northeastern University believes “violent crimes increase by as much as 50% on Halloween, which is two times the daily average.” In 2008, Arpana and her neighbors opened their apartment doors for a Halloween party.  Arpana dressed as ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ for the event.   After a night of festivities, Arpana headed to bed at around 3am. When Arpana did not arrive at work on the following Monday, her family in India asked friends to go and check on her.  A family friend discovered Arpana’s beaten body in her apartment. Now, 17 years later, Arpana’s murder remains unsolved.   Was she murdered by someone from her apartment complex or could a serial killer like Israel Keyes have been involved? Read our blog for this case  - all sources and clips are linked on the blog.   The Unresolved Podcast has very comprehensive coverage of this case - check out their write-up at - https://unresolved.me/arpana-jinaga  Be sure to join us on Patreon for weekly exclusive content and you get all episodes ad-free. Follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news This episode is sponsored by: Skylight - Say goodbye to sticky notes and calendar confusion with Skylight. The Skylight Calendar is here to keep your family organized!  Go to MySkylight.com/tcs for $30 off your 15 inch calendar.

Timestamps: (5:10) - Chance Englebert Update (11:15) - Cari Farver Dave Kroupa and Cari Farver hit it off immediately on the day that Cari took her vehicle into Dave’s auto repair shop in Nebraska in 2012.  They began seeing each other and both agreed that they only wanted a casual relationship.  Dave had been seeing another woman named Liz Golyar prior to meeting Cari.  When Cari was given a job opportunity close to Dave’s home, he offered for her to stay with him to make her commute easier.  Cari accepted and the two continued their easy-going relationship. One day in November 2012, Cari seemingly changed.   She started sending Dave possessive and obsessive messages and he decided to end things, saying he had dodged a bullet. The messages kept coming, sometimes hundreds per week.  Despite the electronic communications being sent, Cari’s family were becoming increasingly worried as they were unable to get in touch with her.   After she failed to show up to her father’s funeral, they reported her missing. Cari’s alleged harassment of Dave went on for years. Police eventually began to investigate and what would unravel is one of the most bizarre cases we can recall.   It was discovered that Liz Golyar (the woman Dave had previously been seeing) was behind the messages and years of harassment.  It was also discovered that she had murdered Cari and disposed of her body. As of October 2025, Cari’s remains have not been found. Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/10/20/the-murder-of-cari-farver/ Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive weekly podcast episodes - Patreon.com/truecrimesociety Follow us by searching ‘True Crime Society’ on all social media platforms - we have over 500,000 members of our communities!   This episode is sponsored by: Mood - Head to Mood.com and find the functional gummy that matches exactly what you're looking for.  Let Mood help you discover YOUR perfect mood. And don't forget to use promo code TCS when you check out to save 20% on your first order.

Skip straight to the case: (13:39) In the first ten months of 2025, at least 16 bodies have been pulled from bayous in the Houston area.  In 2024, 24 bodies were found. The increasing number of bodies being found has led people to speculate - is there a serial killer operating in Houston, Texas? Over 90% of our Instagram followers believe that a serial killer is operating in the area. 19 of the deaths were men, three were women. The ages are varied with the majority falling between 29 to 55 years old. Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/10/09/is-there-a-serial-killer-in-houston/ This episode is sponsored by: Rula - Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that’s actually covered by insurance.  Visit Rula.com/tcs to get started. Join us on Patreon for ad-free episodes.  We also release exclusive weekly content to our community - Patreon.com/truecrimesociety Be sure to favorite us on Instagram so that you do not miss the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesociety

Timestamp to skip straight to the case: (8:31) Welcome back to another episode of the True Crime Society Podcast. In July 2021, Katie and Bowie were taking  a late-night walk through Piedmont Park in Atlanta, Georgia.   This was their routine as Katie worked as a bartender. When Katie did not arrive as scheduled to pick up her partner Emma from work, Emma set out to look for her.  She used a phone tracking app and discovered that Katie’s phone was in Piedmont Park.  Emma went to the park and there she discovered the lifeless bodies of both Katie and Bowie.   Katie had been brutally stabbed to death - she had 50 stab wounds to her face, neck and torso.  The letters F A T had also been carved into her body. Now, four years later, the murders of Katie and Bowie remain unsolved.  A $25,000 reward is being offered for information in the case. Read our blog for Katie and Bowie here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/08/11/the-unsolved-murder-of-katie-janness-and-her-dog-bowie/ This episode is sponsored by: Skylight - Say goodbye to sticky notes and calendar confusion with Skylight. The Skylight Calendar is here to keep your family organized!  Go to MySkylight.com/tcs for $30 off your 15 inch calendar. Join our Patreon community for exclusive, ad-free weekly content - Patreon.com/truecrimesociety Follow us on all social media - search ‘True Crime Society’. 

Skip the intro - (3:30) It is a story that we now hear all too often.   A child is missing for years before anyone notices and reports it to authorities.  We have covered many cases like this in the past - Harmony Montgomery and Oakley Carlson to name but two. Hayden Manis is also one of these children.   Hayden was around five years old when he went missing from  his home in Muncie, Indiana in either 2019 or 2020 (stories differ).  He was not reported missing for four to five years. Hayden’s extended family realized that he was missing in 2024.  When Hayden’s father Dustin was questioned about his son’s whereabouts, he gave conflicting stories.  Dustin died in December 2024 from a drug overdose and left no clue as to what happened to Hayden. Last week, we covered Hayden’s background and the lead up to his disappearance.  Be sure to listen to Part One of Hayden’s story first.   As of October 2025, Hayden remains missing. Read Hayden’s blog here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/09/07/the-lonely-life-and-disappearance-of-hayden-manis/ Be sure to follow us on all social media including Reddit and Tiktok - just search ‘True Crime Society’  Join our Patreon community for weekly exclusive content and all episodes are ad-free - Patreon.com/truecrimesociety

Timestamps: (10:06) - D4VD (15:30) - Hayden Manis It is a story that we now hear all too often.   A child is missing for years before anyone notices and reports it to authorities.  We have covered many cases like this in the past - Harmony Montgomery and Oakley Carlson to name but two. Hayden Manis is also one of these children.   Hayden was around five years old when he went missing from  his home in Muncie, Indiana in either 2019 or 2020 (stories differ).  He was not reported missing for four to five years. Hayden’s extended family realized that he was missing in 2024.  When Hayden’s father Dustin was questioned about his son’s whereabouts, he gave conflicting stories.  Dustin died in December 2024 from a drug overdose and left no clue as to what happened to Hayden. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we tell part one of Hayden Manis’ story.  We run through the background of the case and the early stages of the investigation into Hayden’s disappearance. Read our blog for Hayden Join us next week for Part Two as we discuss what has happened in the investigation to date. This episode is sponsored by: Quince - Keep it classic and cozy this fall cool—with long-lasting staples from Quince. Go to Quince.com/tcs for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Be sure to follow us on all social media including Reddit and Tiktok - just search ‘True Crime Society’  Join our Patreon community for weekly exclusive content and all episodes are ad-free - Patreon.com/truecrimesociety

Timestamp to skip to the case" (5:12) Canadian man Robert William Pickton is a serial killer also known as ‘The Pig Farmer’ or ‘The Butcher.’  He and his brother were raised by their parents on a pig farm that was described as a ‘creepy looking place.’ A 600lb (275kg) boar roamed freely around the farm.  When Robert’s parents died, he and his siblings inherited the pig farm.   Under the guise of throwing huge parties, Robert lured many vulnerable women to the property.  From the 1990’s onward, more than 60 women disappeared from the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver.  Robert would end up confessing to the murder of 49 women. He ended up being convicted of 6 of those. Read our blog for this case If you’re looking for a new true crime podcast, be sure to check out ‘Crime Salad.’ Husband-and-wife duo Ashley and Ricky have been hosts since 2018.  They dive deep into both well-known and lesser-covered cases.  Search ‘Crime Salad’ wherever you get your podcasts. Be sure to follow us on all social media including Reddit and Tiktok - just search ‘True Crime Society’  Join our Patreon community for weekly exclusive content and all episodes are ad-free This episode is sponsored by- Skylight - Skylight Calendar was designed to help you ditch the chaos of family life.  Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to SkylightCal.com/tcs

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Timestamp to skip straight to the case: (11:40) Clinton and Cristen Brink moved with their two young daughters from South Dakota to Arkansas in mid 2025.  They moved for a fresh start and to be closer to family. On Saturday July 26, 2025, the family headed to the beautiful Devil’s Den State Park to hike and explore the area. While they were hiking, the family came across Andrew McGann.  Andrew allegedly fatally attacked Clinton.  Cristen took their daughters to safety before returning to try to help her husband.  She was also then brutally murdered. Andrew has pleaded not guilty to two counts of capital murder.  His trial is currently scheduled for November 2025. Terrifyingly, authorities have said that this appears to have been a totally random attack.  No motive has been made public. Read our blog for the case Be sure to follow us on your preferred podcast platform so that you never miss an episode. Join us on Patreon for exclusive weekly episodes and all content ad-free Follow ‘True Crime Society’ on all social media platforms - TikTok, Instagram, Reddit.  This episode is sponsored by: IQBar - The Ultimate Sampler Pack is a great way to try all IQBAR products and flavors: you get 9 IQBARs, 8 IQMIX sticks, and 4 IQJOE sticks.  IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners twenty percent off all IQBAR products—including the sampler pack—plus FREE shipping. To get your twenty percent off, text CRIME to 64-000

Timestamp to skip the chat: (4:38) Tamika Chesser is a former reality star, best known for her appearance on ‘Beauty and The Geek.’  Over the past few years, Tamika’s family have said that she was struggling with her mental health.   In June 2025, police were called to the home that Tamika shared with her partner, Julian Story, following reports of a fire.  When they entered the property, some of Julian’s remains were found in the bathroom.  His head was missing.  Tamika was said to be in a catatonic state when she was taken into custody. Julian’s head was located in scrub by a man walking his dog in late July 2025.   In July 2019,  Jessica Camilleri was living with her mother Rita in Sydney, Australia.   Jessica had a life-long history of mental illness.  In the weeks prior to the murder, Jessica had decided to stop taking her medication and was opting to seek out natural alternatives. On the day of July 20, 2019,  tensions between Jessica and Rita escalated.   Rita lost control of her daughter and threatened to call authorities to have her taken to a facility.  This enraged Jessica and she ended up stabbing her mother over 100 times.  Jessica then decapitated her mother and carried the head down the street.  When Jessica was arrested, she asked police "Can I ask, is my mum dead? Don't think I'm insane, but you can't bring her back to life?" You can read our blog for these cases here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/09/01/the-cases-of-tamika-chesser-and-jessica-camilleri/ Be sure to follow us on our social media - Reddit, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.  Search ‘True Crime Society’ on all platforms. We have over 200 Patreon exclusive episodes available This episode is sponsored by: IQBar - The Ultimate Sampler Pack is a great way to try all IQBAR products and flavors: you get 9 IQBARs, 8 IQMIX sticks, and 4 IQJOE sticks.  IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners twenty percent off all IQBAR products—including the sampler pack—plus FREE shipping. To get your twenty percent off, text CRIME to 64-000.

Timestamp to skip intro chat: (2:15) In the early 1970’s, 42 boys vanished from the Houston Heights area of Texas. Dean Corll lived in the area and worked for the family company, Corll Candy Company.  In 1970, he began a three-year killing spree, along with his accomplices David Owen Brooks and Elmer Wayne Henley. All of their victims were males, aged between 13-20.  The three men tortured and abused their victims before viciously murdering them. Their rampage ended in 1973 when Elmer killed Dean following an altercation.  He called police and said "Y'all better come here right now! I just killed a man!" Dean, Elmer and David have been conclusively linked to 29 murders. Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/08/17/dean-corll-and-the-candyman-murders/ Thank you to Lauren for this episode suggestion.   This episode is sponsored by- Skylight - Skylight Calendar was designed to help you ditch the chaos of family life.  Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to SkylightCal.com/tcs Be sure to follow us on all social media including Reddit and Tiktok - just search ‘True Crime Society’  Join our Patreon community for weekly exclusive content and all episodes are ad-free - Patreon.com/truecrimesociety

Timestamp to skip intro: (11:57) Madeline Soto had just celebrated her 13th birthday in February 2024.   She had a small party with her grandmother Yolanda, and a few friends.   She had been spending a lot of time with her grandmother.   When Madeline had to go back to the home of her mother, Jennifer Soto, she cried. Madeline and Jennifer were living in a condo with many roommates.  One of the people living there was Stephan Sterns.   Stephan and Jennifer had a relationship for years, but according to her, as of February 2024, they were no longer intimate.   Despite this, the sleeping arrangements in the home meant that Madeline and Stephan would share a bed.  Jennifer had her own separate bedroom.  This was explained because apparently the teen needed human contact to sleep and Jennifer needed her own space. On February 26, 2024, Jennifer went to collect Madeline from school.  She allegedly discovered that Madeline had not attended classes that day. A search began for the teen.  Her body was found in a wooded area five days later. Stephan would end up being charged with Madeline’s murder.  He was also charged with multiple counts of heinous crimes relating to children.   In July 2025, Stephan was sentenced to 21 concurrent life sentences with no chance of parole for the role he played in Madeline’s abuse and murder. Read our blog for Madeline here This episode is sponsored by: Quince - Elevate your fall wardrobe essentials with Quince. Go to Quince.com/tcs for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. Be sure to follow us on all social media platforms - Reddit, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.  Just search for ‘True Crime Society.’ Join us on Patreon for weekly exclusive content.   All content on Patreon is ad-free - patreon.com/truecrimesociety

Skip straight to the case: (10:35) In October 2024, six members of the Humiston family were sleeping peacefully in their beds in Fall City, Washington.   Parents Sarah and Mark lived in a beautiful lake-front home with their five children - aged between 7 and 15. Sarah and Mark had been having some troubles with their eldest son, who we will call  ‘A’.   He had been caught viewing inappropriate images online and had been struggling with his school work.   On October 21, 2024, A retrieved a gun from the family’s gun safe.   He then allegedly shot every single member of his family.  He believed they were all dead and he called 911.  He told dispatchers that his younger brother Benjamin had carried out the massacre before taking his own life. A was incorrect in thinking that his whole family was dead.   His 11 y/o sister had played dead after he shot her and she managed to run to a neighboring property to ask for help.  She told authorities the true story.    In August 2025, new court documents were filed that indicate the Humiston parents were controlling and isolated their children from the community.   “A common theme that has been expressed amongst extended family, neighbors, and those who knew the Humistons is that the children were isolated from the outside world and did not engage socially with many peers – only a select few families that went to their church and were friends of their family,” court documents say. “Furthermore, initial reports indicate the home was abusive, tightly controlled, and dominated by extreme religious beliefs.” A has been charged with five counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder.   A debate is currently ongoing in the legal system to determine if he will be tried as an adult or a juvenile. Read our blog for this case Join us on Patreon for ad-free and exclusive content Follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news This episode is sponsored by: Skylight:  Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to SkylightCal.com/TCS