TRUE CRIME with Bratterstein21 Mars 2025

11-Year-Old Girl was Murdered by the Monster Next Door : The Jaquita Mack Case

This case is absolutely heartbreaking and one of the most disturbing crimes I’ve ever come across. Alex DeMolle, a man with no violent history, was convicted of the horrific murder of 11-year-old Shaquita Mack, who was just out riding her bike, trying to escape her troubled home life. The prosecution painted a chilling picture of how Alex lured her into his apartment, assaulted her, and then strangled her to death to cover up his crime. He later dumped her body in the weeds where it was left to be discovered the next day. The courtroom was filled with raw emotion as her family listened to the graphic details and Alex’s own words, admitting that he “just wanted it all to end.” The evidence, including DNA and his written confessions, sealed his fate, and the jury found him guilty of first-degree murder with special circumstances, recommending the death penalty.During sentencing, Alex’s defense team tried to portray him as a caring individual who made a tragic mistake, but the prosecution argued this was a premeditated, cold-blooded murder deserving of the harshest punishment. The judge didn’t hold back, calling Alex a predator and sentencing him to death. Shaquita’s family expressed relief at the verdict but made it clear that no punishment could bring their little girl back. Her brother spoke about how Shaquita was the glue that held their family together, and her loss left a hole that could never be filled. This case is a gut-wrenching reminder of the evil that exists in this world and why we must continue to fight for justice for victims like Shaquita Mack.

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An Evil Witch of a Woman : The Diane Downs Case

As always, thank you for hanging out and remembering Cheryl, Christie, and Stephen with me today. On the night of May 19, 1983, Diane Downs drove her three children, Christie, 8, Cheryl, 7, and Danny,...

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They Killed His Grandparents for $20,000... Then Tried to Burn the Evidence

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He Had His Whole Life Ahead of Him… Then His Best Friend Killed Him

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Kenia Monge and the "Good Samaritan"

As always, thank you for hanging out and remembering Kenia Monge with me today. In the early hours of April 1, 2011, 19-year-old Kenia Monge disappeared after leaving the 24K Lounge in downtown Denver...

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As always, thank you for hanging out and remembering Sarah Ludemann with me today. In April 2009, 18-year-old Sarah Ludemann was fatally stabbed by 19-year-old Rachel Wade outside the Pinellas Park, F...

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Three Naval Academy Graduates, Two Murders, One Obsession

As always, thank you for hanging out and remembering Kerryn O’Neill and Alton Grizzard with me today. In the early hours of December 1, 1993, Ensign George P. Smith, 24, shot and killed his former fia...

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Failed at 4-Years-Old: The Samiah Downing Horrifying Case

As always, thank you for hanging out and remembering Samiah Downing with me today. In December 2012, four-year-old Samiah Christine Cornell Downing died in Adelanto, California, after prolonged abuse ...

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True Story of a Family Annihilator : The Christian Longo Case

As always, thank you for hanging out and remembering Mary Jane, Zachary, Sadie, and Madison with me today. In December 2001, Christian Longo killed his wife, MaryJane Longo, 34, and their three childr...

11 Sep 24min