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00:00In a world where innocence should reign, some stories take an unexpected turn,
00:04revealing a darker side of childhood that few could imagine.
00:07Imagine kids, the very embodiment of laughter and play,
00:11taking a detour into a realm of shadows and sinister tendencies.
00:14Today, we delve into a chilling realm where youth meets the unexpected,
00:18exploring the tales of the ten most dangerous kids in prison.
00:21These are not your typical stories of mischief.
00:24Instead, they unravel a side of adolescence that sends shivers down the spine.
00:28Graham Young
00:29First up, we have Graham Young, a notorious serial killer known as the Teacup Poisoner.
00:34From a young age, Graham Young had an eerie fascination with poisons and toxicology,
00:39conducting deadly experiments on family members and friends.
00:42Born in 1947, Young's childhood took a dark turn as he immersed himself in chemistry,
00:48forensic science and toxicology, spurred on by an obsession with infamous poisoners.
00:53His peculiar behavior intensified during his teenage years,
00:56delving into dark interests like Hitler worship and occult rituals.
00:59Despite limited academic coverage,
01:01Young's father encouraged his passion by gifting him a chemistry set,
01:05which became the gateway to his toxic experiments.
01:08At 13, Young deceived chemists to acquire lethal poisons like antimony and arsenic.
01:13His experimentation escalated,
01:15with Christopher Williams surviving a poison cocktail.
01:18Unsatisfied, Young turned to family, poisoning stepmother Molly, who succumbed to thallium poisoning in 1962.
01:26Young admitted to his crimes at 14 and was committed to Broadmoor Hospital.
01:30Inside, his deadly experiments continued, claiming fellow inmate John Berridge.
01:34Released in 1970 after nine years, Young found employment at a factory in Bovingdon, Hertfordshire.
01:39His dark history as a poisoner remained unknown to colleagues.
01:43Young resumed poisonings, targeting co-workers.
01:45The factory's management, alarmed by a health crisis, investigated Young.
01:49In 1971, confronted by management, his reign of terror met its end, leading to his arrest.
01:55During the investigation, authorities uncovered a significant stash of poisons in Young's possession,
02:00revealing the horrifying extent of his deadly arsenal.
02:03This shocking revelation left even seasoned investigators astonished at the depth of Young's malevolence.
02:09Charged with two murders, two attempted murders, and multiple counts of administering poison,
02:14Young, despite overwhelming evidence, entered a not guilty plea, seemingly hoping to draw out the trial for attention.
02:21His attempt to maintain innocence, however, proved futile.
02:24The trial commenced on June 19th, 1972, at St. Albans Crown Court, with an atmosphere of anticipation.
02:31Young, with a sinister demeanor, aimed to unsettle the jury and gallery, relishing the media attention.
02:37Yet, the compelling evidence, including detailed diaries outlining dosages and reactions, left both the jury and spectators in shock.
02:45On June 29th, 1972, Young's fate was sealed.
02:49The jury found him guilty on all counts, and he was sentenced to life imprisonment.
02:54Willie Bosket Jr.
02:55In the late 1970s, the New York City subway system became the haunting ground for one of the most notorious
03:01killers in American history, Willie Bosket Jr.
03:04At the tender age of 15, Bosket embarked on a reign of terror that would forever scar the city.
03:09On March 19th, 1978, Bosket boarded a New York City subway train, targeting Noel Perez in a fatal robbery near
03:16the Harlem 148th Street station.
03:19Just eight days later, Bosket, accompanied by an accomplice, killed Moises Perez at the 145th Street station.
03:26The subway murders spread fear, with Bosket's violent acts extending to a transit employee and two armed robberies.
03:32The shocking revelation of Bosket's age, 15, prompted a national discussion on juvenile offenders and the need for stricter laws.
03:40During his trial in family court, Bosket unexpectedly pleaded guilty to both murders.
03:44Despite the gravity of his crimes, prevailing laws limited his sentence to five years in the Goshen Youth Facility.
03:50Willie Bosket's short sentence prompted public outcry, leading Governor Hugh Carey to act.
03:55Despite initial opposition to trying juveniles as adults, Carey called a special session after Bosket's case, resulting in the Juvenile
04:03Offender Act of 1978.
04:05This law allowed children as young as 13 to face adult trials for crimes like murder, setting a precedent nationwide,
04:11often referred to as the Willie Bosket Law.
04:14After serving time for two murders, Bosket's criminal path persisted.
04:18A brief escape led to adult charges and a four-year prison sentence.
04:22Released in 1983, he faced subsequent arrests, including robbery and assault.
04:27Convictions for assault, arson, and a 25-year-to-life sentence for stabbing a corrections officer followed in 1989.
04:33Since his 1989 assault conviction, Bosket, currently in Wendy Correctional Facility as of December 2022, has endured solitary confinement, despite
04:42nearly 250 disciplinary.
04:44Violations from 1985 to 1994, he has remained violation-free since 1994.
04:50Anticipated release in 2062 suggests a life behind bars.
04:55In 1995, New York Times reporter Fox Butterfield explored Bosket's life and the generational violence within the Bosket family in
05:03All God's Children, the Bosket family and the American tradition of violence.
05:07Jesse Pomeroy.
05:08Born on November 29, 1859, in Charlestown, Massachusetts, Jesse Pomeroy became the youngest person in the history of the Commonwealth
05:17to be convicted of murder in the first degree.
05:19Jesse Pomeroy's reign of terror began in 1872 with savage attacks on young victims, starting with seven-year-old Tracy
05:26Hayden in February.
05:27The violence escalated in May with eight-year-old Robert Meyer and reached a horrifying peak in September when five
05:34-year-old Robert Gould was discovered beaten and slashed.
05:37Pomeroy's family moved to South Boston in August 1872, hoping to escape the panic, but the attacks continued.
05:43On September 21, Joseph Kennedy recognized Pomeroy, leading to his immediate arrest.
05:49Pomeroy confessed in juvenile court, resulting in a guilty verdict and a six-year sentence at the State Reform School
05:55for Boys.
05:55These early attacks marked the beginning of Pomeroy's reign of terror from 1872 to 1874, leaving a lasting impact on
06:03the community.
06:04Released on parole in February 1874 at the age of 14, Jesse Pomeroy's freedom proved a grave mistake, as his
06:11sadistic tendencies persisted.
06:13In March of that year, ten-year-old Katie Curran went missing in South Boston, leading detectives to focus on
06:19Pomeroy despite lacking concrete evidence.
06:21The horrifying truth unfolded on April 22, 1874, when the mutilated body of four-year-old Horace Millen was found
06:29on the marsh of Dorchester Bay.
06:31Katie Curran's remains were discovered in Pomeroy's mother's dress shop basement.
06:34The evidence was damning, and Pomeroy was implicated in the heinous crimes.
06:38The trial of Commonwealth v. Pomeroy took place in December 1874, presenting a mountain of evidence linking Pomeroy to the
06:45atrocities.
06:46On December 10, 1874, he was pronounced guilty, with the jury recommending mercy due to his youth.
06:53Despite defense attorney Charles Robinson's exceptions, Pomeroy was sentenced to death by hanging in February 1875.
07:00Governor William Gaston refused to sign the death warrant, leading to the Massachusetts Governor's Council, twice upholding Pomeroy's execution.
07:09In August 1876, the council anonymously commuted Pomeroy's sentence to life in prison in a year of solitary confinement.
07:17On September 7, 1876, Pomeroy was transferred to state prison at Charlestown, beginning a life in isolation at just 16
07:24years and nine months old.
07:26In prison, Pomeroy continued his twisted pursuits, claiming to learn foreign languages, writing poetry, and battling officials over publishing rights.
07:34Multiple escape attempts showcased his ingenuity and persistence.
07:38In 1917, with District Attorney Joseph Pelletier's support, Pomeroy's sentence was commuted to allow privileges for life prisoners.
07:45Initially resistant, Pomeroy adjusted to change circumstances, even participating in a minstrel show at the prison.
07:51By 1929, an elderly Pomeroy was transferred to Bridgewater Hospital for the criminally insane.
07:57His health declined, and on September 29, 1932, he passed away, ending the life of one of America's most notorious
08:04criminals.
08:05Joshua Phillips
08:06Joshua Earl Patrick Phillips, born on March 17, 1984, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, faced a tumultuous upbringing marked by the abusive
08:14and violent behavior of his drug-addicted and alcoholic father, Steve.
08:18The household, filled with fear and turmoil, was a challenging environment for Joshua and his mother, Melissa.
08:24Steve, imposing strict rules and displaying a particular dislike for young girls, created an atmosphere of tension that escalated as
08:32Joshua grew older.
08:33The family's relocation from Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, to Jacksonville, Florida, was intended to offer a fresh start, but would lead
08:40to a tragic turn of events.
08:41In November 1998, 14-year-old Joshua seemed like a quiet and friendly boy to neighbors in Jacksonville.
08:48Maddie Clifton, an 8-year-old neighbor, was one of Joshua's friends, with her mother having no reason to fear
08:53him.
08:54Despite the chaos at home, Joshua appeared normal at school, described by teachers as a popular and unremarkable student.
09:00His seemingly ordinary life took a horrifying turn, forever staining his name.
09:04It was on November 3rd, 1998, that tragedy struck.
09:08Joshua was home alone, when Maddie Clifton approached him, asking if he wanted to come outside and play baseball.
09:13Despite knowing that he was not allowed to have friends over while his parents were away, Joshua agreed, unaware that
09:19this innocent game would take a sinister turn.
09:21As Joshua and Maddie played baseball, a terrible accident occurred.
09:25In a moment of misfortune, Joshua accidentally struck the ball into Maddie's eye, causing her to bleed, cry, and scream
09:32in pain.
09:33Overwhelmed by fear of his father's reaction and desperate to silence Maddie's cries, Joshua made a fateful decision that would
09:39forever alter the course of their lives.
09:41Panicked and consumed by the dread of punishment, Joshua dragged Maddie into his house, claiming that her clothing came off
09:47in the process.
09:48In a horrifying act of violence, he struck her with a baseball bat, hoping to silence her screams.
09:53He then hid her under the base of his bed, a chilling testament to the darkness that resided within him.
09:59Unbeknownst to Joshua, his father would soon return home.
10:02Steve interacted with Joshua for some time before retiring to his room.
10:06Joshua, burdened by the weight of his actions, retreated to his room, leaving Maddie hidden beneath the base of his
10:12bed.
10:13Days passed with the community unaware of Maddie's disappearance.
10:16Joshua, living in denial, created a fantasy world as a defense mechanism.
10:20Refusing to acknowledge his actions, he immersed himself in make-believe.
10:24On November 10th, Melissa Phillips made a horrifying discovery in Joshua's room.
10:28A wet spot led to the uncovering of Maddie Clifton's lifeless body, hidden beneath the base of Joshua's bed.
10:34Overwhelmed, Melissa reported the incident to the police, leading to Joshua's arrest at school, where he confessed to the murder.
10:40Prosecutors disputed aspects of Joshua's story, suggesting a potential sexual motive, but the autopsy revealed no evidence of sexual assault,
10:48leaving the crime's motive uncertain.
10:50The trial, held in Polk County due to media attention, became a turning point in Joshua's life.
10:55Tried as an adult, defense attorney Richard D. Nichols chose not to call witnesses, relying on a closing statement.
11:01Joshua remained silent throughout the trial, with the jury taking just over two hours to convict him of first-degree
11:07murder.
11:07He received a life sentence without parole.
11:10Eric Smith.
11:11On that fateful summer day in 1993, the peaceful town of Savona, New York, was shattered by a brutal crime
11:17that would haunt the community for years to come.
11:20Thirteen-year-old Eric Smith, with his innocent facade, committed an act of unimaginable violence against four-year-old Derek
11:27Roby.
11:27As Derek walked alone to a local summer camp, Eric spotted him, and lured him into a nearby wooded area.
11:33It was there that Eric unleashed his sadistic tendencies, strangling Derek, dropping a heavy rock on his head, and even
11:40subjecting him to unspeakable acts of sexual assault.
11:43To add to the horror, Eric poured Kool-Aid from Derek's lunchbox into his open wounds, further desecrating his lifeless
11:50body.
11:50The news of Derek's disappearance spread like wildfire, and a frantic search ensued.
11:55Four hours later, the devastating truth was revealed when Derek's lifeless body was discovered in the woods.
12:00Law enforcement immediately launched an intense investigation, determined to bring Derek's killer to justice.
12:05Eric Smith, who had been interviewed during the search, quickly became a person of interest.
12:10His accurate description of Derek's clothing and lunch bag raised suspicions, leading investigators to believe he may have witnessed something
12:16related to the murder.
12:17A pivotal moment in the investigation came when Eric was asked to re-enact the events of that day.
12:23The chilling re-enactment revealed inconsistencies in Eric's story, casting doubt on his claims of innocence.
12:28It became clear that Eric knew more than he was letting on.
12:31Finally, on August 8th, 1993, Eric Smith confessed to his mother that he had killed Derek.
12:37The Smith family immediately contacted law enforcement, and Eric's shocking admission sent shockwaves through the community.
12:43The nation was left grappling with the disturbing reality that a 13-year-old boy could commit such a heinous
12:49act of violence.
12:50After Eric Smith's shocking confession, the legal process began to hold him accountable for his heinous crime.
12:56In August 1994, a year after the murder of Derek Robey, Eric Smith faced a jury trial.
13:01The nation watched as the prosecution presented evidence of Smith's guilt,
13:05while the defense argued that he suffered from a mental disease that made him not criminally responsible for the murder.
13:10After hours of deliberation, the jury found Eric Smith guilty of second-degree murder.
13:15The judge sentenced Eric Smith to the maximum term then available for juvenile murderers,
13:20a minimum of nine years to life in prison.
13:22He began his sentence in a juvenile detention facility,
13:25where he spent three years before being transferred to an open prison for young adults.
13:30In 2001, he was transferred to the Clinton Correctional Facility,
13:34a maximum security prison in Dannemora, New York.
13:37Throughout his incarceration, Eric Smith expressed remorse for his actions.
13:40He read an apology letter to Derek Robey's family on public television,
13:44acknowledging the terrible loss he had caused.
13:46Despite his apologies, Eric was denied parole ten times,
13:50with concerns for public safety and the opposition of Derek's parents playing a significant role
13:54in the parole board's decisions.
13:56However, after 27 years in prison,
13:59Eric Smith's parole was finally granted in October 2021.
14:02The parole board considered factors such as his clean disciplinary record,
14:06strong release plan, and low-risk assessment scores.
14:08His release was delayed due to the need for an approved residence,
14:12but on February 1st, 2022, Eric Smith was released from prison.
14:16He will remain on parole for the rest of his life,
14:19closely monitored and subject to strict conditions.
14:22Brenda Ann Spencer
14:23Brenda Ann Spencer, a name that still sends chills down the spines
14:27of those who remember the horrifying events that unfolded on January 29th, 1979.
14:33Brenda Ann Spencer's life was marred by a troubled background,
14:36setting the stage for the tragic shooting at Grover Cleveland Elementary School.
14:41Her upbringing, and the circumstances surrounding the shooting,
14:44provide insights into the motivations behind her heinous act.
14:47Born on April 3rd, 1962, in San Diego, California,
14:51Brenda grew up in the San Carlos neighborhood,
14:53residing across the street from the school where the shooting occurred.
14:57Described as introverted with negative attitudes towards authority figures,
15:00Brenda's mindset was influenced by various factors.
15:03A significant aspect of her life was the strained relationship with her parents.
15:07Living in virtual poverty with her father,
15:10Wallace Spencer,
15:11Brenda accused him in 2001 of beatings and sexual abuse during her upbringing,
15:15allegations he vehemently denied.
15:17These claims emerged years after the shooting,
15:19their veracity subject to debate.
15:21Brenda's troubled background was compounded by mental health struggles.
15:25In early 1978,
15:26concerns about her suicidal tendencies surfaced at a facility for problem pupils.
15:31That year, she was arrested for shooting out school windows with a BB gun and burglary.
15:36A psychiatric evaluation recommended her admission to a mental hospital,
15:40but her father refused.
15:42In December 1978,
15:43Brenda's father gifted her a rifle and ammunition for Christmas,
15:47a shocking gesture that hinted at disturbing dynamics within their relationship.
15:50Brenda later revealed,
15:52feeling her father wanted her to kill herself.
15:54On January 29th, 1979,
15:57Brenda executed her sinister plan.
15:59Firing from her home across the street as children gathered outside Cleveland Elementary School,
16:03chaos erupted.
16:04Principal Burton Ragg and custodian Mike Suchar were among the victims,
16:08displaying immense bravery before succumbing to the gunfire.
16:11The shooting left eight students,
16:12and a police officer wounded,
16:14creating a scene of unimaginable horror.
16:16Survivors grappled with lasting trauma as they sought safety amidst the chaos.
16:20During the shooting,
16:22a reporter contacted houses near the school and reached Brenda herself,
16:25who freely admitted her involvement.
16:27When asked why,
16:28she chillingly responded,
16:29I don't like Mondays,
16:31a statement forever associated with the tragic events of that day.
16:34After firing 30 rounds,
16:36Brenda initiated a seven-hour standoff with the police,
16:39callously stating her motivations.
16:40I don't like Mondays,
16:42during a telephone conversation with a journalist.
16:44Police negotiators heard her disturbing remarks about intending to come out shooting.
16:48Despite scattered beer and whiskey bottles at her home,
16:51Brenda did not appear intoxicated upon surrender.
16:53Facing the legal consequences,
16:55Brenda was tried as an adult for the Grover Cleveland Elementary School shooting,
16:58pleading guilty to two counts of murder and assault with a deadly weapon.
17:02Despite controversy over her age,
17:04the prosecution sought justice for the lives lost,
17:06and survivors scarred by the tragedy.
17:09Testimonies during the trial portrayed Brenda as a disturbed young woman,
17:12callously targeting innocent children and staff.
17:15Survivors' emotional accounts,
17:17mourning victims Principal Burton Ragg,
17:19and custodian Mike Suchar,
17:21left a lasting impact.
17:22The .22 caliber rifle and spent cartridges presented as evidence,
17:26along with forensic analysis,
17:27corroborated the severity of the attack.
17:29Found guilty of first-degree murder and assault,
17:32Brenda received a 25-year-to-life sentence,
17:34starting her prison life at the California Institution for Women in Chino, California.
17:38Despite epilepsy diagnosis and ongoing medical treatment,
17:41parole hearings faced opposition from the San Diego County District Attorney's Office,
17:46citing her public threat.
17:47During parole hearings, Brenda expressed remorse,
17:50but skepticism arose due to her lack of insight into the crime and inconsistent accounts.
17:55Allegations of abuse against her father,
17:57Wallace Spencer, in 2001,
17:59added complexity to her troubled background,
18:02with vehement denials from him.
18:03In prison, Brenda engaged in rehabilitation programs,
18:07addressing her medical needs.
18:08The contentious issue of potential release persists,
18:11with consistent denials by the parole board,
18:13reflecting concerns about her societal danger.
18:16Victims, families, and the community seek closure and justice,
18:19grappling with the aftermath of Brenda's actions.
18:22Barry Lukaitis
18:23In the small town of Moses Lake, Washington,
18:26a horrifying tragedy unfolded on February 2, 1996.
18:29In order to understand the shocking events that unfolded on that fateful day in Moses Lake, Washington,
18:34it is crucial to delve into the background and events that led up to the school shooting committed by Barry
18:39Lukaitis.
18:40Barry Dale Lukaitis, born on February 26, 1981, in Moses Lake,
18:45appeared ordinary in the tight-knit community.
18:48Despite his quiet demeanor, darkness brewed within him.
18:51At 14, Barry grappled with anger, resentment, and isolation,
18:55finding solace in aggressive heavy metal music with themes of violence and death.
18:59The weeks preceding February 2, 1996, marked a tumultuous period.
19:03Barry's parents' recent divorce left him emotionally unstable,
19:06and feeling abandoned.
19:08Particularly strained was his relationship with his father, Chuck Lukaitis, sparking resentment.
19:13Armed with a hunting rifle and concealed handguns,
19:15Barry entered Frontier Middle School on that fateful day.
19:18His math class bore witness to the unleashed terror that would forever scar lives.
19:22Barry's first victim was his algebra teacher, Leona Kairos,
19:25whose life was abruptly taken.
19:27Chaos ensued as classmates screamed and sought cover.
19:30Manuel Vela and Arnold Fritz, both 14, tragically lost their lives in the crossfire.
19:35Amidst the chaos, Natalie Hintz, a 13-year-old student,
19:38was shot in the arm and narrowly escaped death.
19:41She would later recount the harrowing experience of lying next to her deceased classmate,
19:45witnessing the brutality unfold before her eyes.
19:47The heroism of John Lane, another teacher at the school, cannot be understated.
19:52Upon hearing the gunshots, Lane rushed to the classroom and confronted Barry.
19:55In a courageous act, he managed to disarm the young shooter and restrain him until the authorities arrived.
20:01Lane's actions undoubtedly saved lives that day.
20:04As the dust settled and the community grappled with the aftermath of the tragedy,
20:08questions arose about what could have driven a young boy to commit such a heinous act.
20:12The investigation into Barry Lukaitis' motives revealed a disturbing combination of anger,
20:18isolation, and a fascination with violence.
20:20In the days before the shooting, Barry left a disturbing note, revealing his intent to kill and seek infamy.
20:26His meticulous planning, specific targets, and profound resentment towards classmates and the educational system were evident.
20:33The trial was a distressing experience for the community.
20:36Barry tried as an adult, asserted an insanity defense,
20:39but was convicted of three counts of aggravated first-degree murder and one count of first-degree assault.
20:44Barry Lukaitis was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
20:48However, in 2012, a U.S. Supreme Court ruling determined that individuals younger than 16 could not receive life sentences
20:55without parole.
20:56As a result, Barry was sentenced to 189 years in prison, ensuring that he would spend the rest of his
21:01life behind bars.
21:03Edmund Kemper
21:04The name Edmund Kemper strikes fear into the hearts of those who know his chilling story.
21:09Known as the co-ed killer, Kemper was an American serial killer who terrorized Santa Cruz, California, in the 1970s.
21:16Edmund Kemper's early life was marked by dysfunction and abuse.
21:20Born in 1948 in Burbank, California, his parents divorced when he was nine, leaving a lasting impact.
21:26His troubled relationship with his alcoholic and critical mother, Clarnell, fueled his dark fantasies and violent tendencies.
21:33At a young age, he exhibited signs of cruelty, engaging in disturbing acts with his sisters, animals, and family cats.
21:40Sent to live with his father and later his paternal grandparents, Kemper's rage intensified.
21:45He developed an interest in firearms, leading to the murders of his grandparents in 1964.
21:50After confessing to his mother, he underwent psychiatric evaluation, was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, and was committed to Atascadero State
21:57Hospital.
21:58Released at 21, Kemper returned to live with his mother in Santa Cruz.
22:01Despite warnings from doctors, he struggled to reintegrate, feeling like an outsider.
22:05As his dark desires resurfaced, he began targeting young hitchhikers in the area.
22:10In 1971, Kemper found employment, but continued to harbor sinister fantasies.
22:15His reign of terror began when he picked up and brutally murdered two Fresno State students in 1972.
22:20His violence escalated with each crime, earning him the chilling monikers of the co-ed killer and the co-ed
22:26butcher.
22:27In 1973, Kemper's brutality reached its peak when he murdered his mother and her friend.
22:32Following his arrest, he confessed to the murders of six female students.
22:36Despite high intelligence, Kemper's parole requests have been repeatedly denied, and he remains incarcerated.
22:42His case serves as a chilling example of the intersection of early trauma, mental illness, and violent behavior.
22:48In 1972, Kemper's dark fantasies materialized when he murdered Fresno State students, Marianne Pessy and Anita Luchessa.
22:56Picking them up, he brutally killed them and engaged in disturbing acts with their corpses.
23:00His violence continued in January 1973, with the murder of hitchhiker Cindy Schaal, whose remains he disposed of in the
23:07ocean.
23:08Kemper's insatiable thirst for violence escalated on February 5th, 1973, using a campus parking sticker to facilitate a double murder.
23:16He shot and killed Rosalind Thorpe and Alice Liu, decapitating and further dismembering their bodies.
23:21The Santa Cruz area, already plagued by serial killers, earned the moniker's murder capital of the world due to Kemper's
23:27atrocities.
23:28As Kemper's body count grew, the community lived in fear.
23:31Despite his friendly demeanor, he reveled in the power and control over his victims.
23:36On April 20th, 1973, he bludgeoned, beheaded, and mutilated his mother, Clarnell, symbolizing his animosity.
23:43Inviting her friend, Sarah Taylor, Sally Hallett, for dinner, he strangled her, leaving a note expressing his satisfaction.
23:49After these heinous acts, Kemper fled to Pueblo, Colorado, covering over 1,000 miles without stopping.
23:55Fearing a manhunt, he called the police, confessing to the murders of his mother and Hallett.
24:00Despite the urgency, the police didn't take him seriously initially.
24:03Persistent, he called again, confessing to details that led to his arrest.
24:07Kemper's detailed confessions shocked investigators, leading to his October 23rd, 1973 trial.
24:13Despite pleading insanity and suicide attempts, three court-appointed psychiatrists found him legally sane.
24:19Dr. Joel Fort revealed disturbing details about alleged acts of cannibalism.
24:24Kemper was declared sane and guilty on all counts, receiving seven years to life for each.
24:28Despite parole eligibility, he remains incarcerated and denied release, with the next eligibility in 2024.
24:36Peter Woodcock
24:37Peter Woodcock, born on March 5th, 1939, in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, faced a troubled childhood marked by emotional trauma and
24:46isolation.
24:47As an adopted child, he struggled with foster homes, displaying signs of distress early on.
24:52Placed with the Maynard family at age three, Woodcock experienced relentless bullying, leaving deep emotional scars.
24:58Using his bicycle as an escape, Woodcock wandered Toronto's streets, developing violent fantasies.
25:03He imagined leading the Winchester Heights gang, a group of 500 invisible boys on bikes, providing an outlet for his
25:10anger and desire for control.
25:12Despite the Maynards seeking help from the hospital for sick, children, Woodcock's issues persisted.
25:17He entered private school but failed to form meaningful connections, remaining socially maladjusted.
25:22At 11, Woodcock's anger grew, leading to interactions described as lacking self-control.
25:27His excessive affection for his foster mother, and difficulty understanding social norms, further isolated him.
25:33Woodcock's violent fantasies began to surface more prominently during this time.
25:37A social worker accompanying him at the Canadian National Exhibition overheard him mutter,
25:41I wish a bomb would fall on the exhibition and kill all the children.
25:44These disturbing thoughts hinted at the darkness lurking within him.
25:48Woodcock's intelligence shone through amidst the darkness.
25:51Teachers at his private high school remembered him as a bright student, excelling in subjects like science, history, and English.
25:58Despite his academic achievements, his social isolation remained unchanged.
26:03Peter Woodcock's descent into darkness reached its horrifying climax with a series of brutal murders that shocked Toronto.
26:09On September 15, 1956, he lured seven-year-old Wayne Mallette from Exhibition Place,
26:15strangling him and subjecting the lifeless body to disturbing acts, including defecation.
26:20Following Mallette's murder, the wrongful arrest of Ron Moffat diverted attention.
26:25It wasn't until later that police recognized a serial predator, leading to Woodcock's eventual arrest.
26:31On October 6, 1956, Woodcock encountered nine-year-old Gary Morris,
26:36driving him to Cherry Beach for a savage beating, resulting in death.
26:40The crime mirrored the ritualistic pattern seen in Mallette's murder,
26:43with disturbing elements like clothing manipulation and bite marks.
26:46Woodcock's sadistic acts instilled fear and disbelief in the community as the true extent of his depravity unfolded.
26:53Woodcock's insatiable appetite for violence and control reached its horrifying peak on January 19, 1957,
27:00when he targeted four-year-old Carol Voice.
27:02Approaching the young girl while riding his bike, Woodcock offered her a ride, luring her into his clutches.
27:08He then drove her under the Bloor Viaduct, where he subjected her to unimaginable horrors.
27:12Carol Voice's life was brutally cut short as Woodcock choked her into unconsciousness and sexually molested her.
27:19The cause of her death was a tree branch forcibly inserted into her vagina,
27:23a grotesque and barbaric act that defies comprehension.
27:26Witnesses' descriptions led to an accurate composite sketch of a teenager cycling away from
27:31Carol Voice's crime scene, leading to Peter Woodcock's arrest on January 21, 1957.
27:37Fearing his mother's discovery, Woodcock confessed to all three murders.
27:41Specifically tried for Carol Voice's murder, he was found not guilty by reason of insanity on April 11, 1957,
27:48and sent to the Oak Ridge Division of the Penetanguishene Mental Health Center.
27:52Diagnosed as a psychopath, Woodcock underwent psychiatric therapy and engaged in problematic behavior during imprisonment.
28:00Transferred to the Brockville Psychiatric Hospital, he changed his name to David Michael Kruger.
28:04In 1991, Kruger orchestrated the murder of Dennis Kerr with Bruce Hamill's assistance,
28:10leading to his return to Oak Ridge after brutally murdering Kerr.
28:14In 2010, on his 71st birthday, Kruger died of natural causes in custody,
28:19remaining a subject of biographies and documentaries,
28:22occasionally attempting to explain his actions without providing rational reasons.
28:26In a 1993 interview, he admitted to having no morality, stating,
28:30My morality is whatever the system allows.
28:33Mary Flora Bell
28:35Mary Bell, born on May 26, 1957 in Newcastle, England,
28:39had a troubled background marked by neglect and abuse.
28:42Her mother, Betty McCricket, a local prostitute, showed disdain for Mary from an early age.
28:48Mary's family witnessed disturbing incidents hinting at her mother's neglect,
28:51with suspicions of Munchausen syndrome by proxy.
28:54At five, Mary witnessed her friend's tragic death, compounding her emotional turmoil.
28:59Her behavior became increasingly disturbed and violent,
29:02with a fascination for violence and a tendency to fight with peers.
29:05Despite this, she found solace in her friendship with Norma Bell, a neighbor.
29:10In May 1968, Mary committed her first murder by strangling four-year-old Martin Brown.
29:15Norma confessed that Mary had shown her how she did it.
29:18In July 1968, they were seen with three-year-old Brian Howe before his tragic death,
29:23marked by signs of strangulation and mutilation.
29:25During the investigation, it became clear that Mary's disturbed behavior extended beyond her home.
29:31Despite her disturbing claims about the murders,
29:33her reputation as a show-off and a liar initially prevented anyone from taking her seriously.
29:38The trial that followed shed further light on Mary's troubled background and disturbed behavior.
29:43Mary accused Norma of being the actual killer, while Norma denied any involvement.
29:47The prosecution argued that both girls were equally culpable
29:50and had killed the children for the pleasure and excitement of murder.
29:54Mary's defense highlighted her troubled background
29:56and argued that she suffered from a serious personality disorder.
29:59In the end, both girls were found guilty of manslaughter.
30:03Mary was sentenced to be detained at Her Majesty's pleasure,
30:05while Norma was acquitted of all charges.
30:08The judge recognized Mary as a dangerous person
30:10and a serious threat to other children,
30:12leading to her indeterminate sentence.
30:14Mary Bell's imprisonment began with her initial detention in a Durham remand home
30:18and subsequent transfers to facilities like the Red Bank Secure Unit and H.M. Prison Style.
30:24During her time in custody, she claimed to have been sexually abused.
30:28In June 1979, the Home Office decided to transfer Mary Bell
30:32to H.M. Prison Ascom Grange in preparation for her release.
30:35She worked under supervision guidelines,
30:37and in May 1980, at 23, she was released,
30:41granted anonymity with a new name to start a new life.
30:43Mary Bell's escape attempt with Annette Priest in 1977
30:47resulted in her arrest,
30:48and she faced penalties within the prison system.
30:51Her journey continued through various facilities,
30:53emphasizing her notoriety.
30:55After her release, Mary Bell's anonymity was protected
30:58by a High Court order in 2003,
31:00extended for life,
31:02preventing the divulging of any identifying information.
31:04Her collaboration with Gitta Sireni
31:06in the 1998 book Cries Unheard,
31:09the story of Mary Bell,
31:10provided insights into her life before and after her crimes,
31:13addressing the abuse she suffered as a child.
31:16As of now, Mary Bell's current whereabouts remain unknown.
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