Why did she do this?
The Shocking Case of a 12-Year-Old Girl's Crime
The Initial Incident
- A 12-year-old girl killed her parents and called 911, claiming there was a robbery. Upon police arrival, they discovered her family dead while she was found locked in a closet.
- She fabricated an elaborate story about masked intruders breaking into their home, which convinced everyone around her.
- The community rallied behind her as the "perfect victim," raising $300,000 through a GoFundMe campaign to support her.
Life After the Tragedy
- For four years, she lived with her grandmother and maintained the facade of being a tragic survivor.
- Her boyfriend discovered her journal, revealing detailed plans for the murder that included administering crushed sleeping pills to her parents' dinner.
Unraveling the Truth
- In her writings, she documented how she used her father's gun at 3:00 AM while they were asleep and practiced crying for the 911 call.
- Disturbingly, she also mentioned poisoning her grandmother with arsenic over six months, indicating premeditated intent to harm.
Arrest and Reaction
- When arrested by police, she displayed calmness and even smiled while stating that she would be out by age 21 after turning 16.