Woman's last moments before she's gunned down by unknown assailant - Crime Watch Daily Full Episode

In this episode of Crime Watch Daily: A woman's walk home is ended with a single shot. Plus, a child killer convicted for throwing her fiance's toddler down a set of stairs.

[@ailecperalta641]

It’s not crazy that an eight year old does it , out of jealousy and anger.

[@tigerlily102511]

I used to be a youth counselor for an organization that housed kids with behavioral issues. Kids can hurt other kids. I personally sustained a shoulder dislocation, a facial laceration, and other injuries from kids between the ages of 5 and 11. Violent kids do exist and can have severe mental illnesses that cause their violent behavior.

[@asifyahia7091]

get to the gym

[@JupiterJamie]

ODD Oppositional Defient Disorder. I'd like to know what the older sister said when they questioned her. I'm sure she just denied doing anything. But she was only 8 so it should be easier to tell if she lies.

[@JE4-1]

Do not let your friends walk home alone.... Especially if you've had a drink or two!

[@ryanlight1013]

What about three?

[@dontworryaboutit4255]

That's very easy to just say, BUT I've had friends before who will *NOT* listen and take off on their own. Telling them no will make them wanna do it even more.

[@ingridj7070]

Her friends offered. She refused the ride. What were they supposed to do, carry her home?

[@touche7174]

I agree..after 3 drinks I don't listen to anybody!!!😮😮

[@TheNinnyfee]

And never drink with people who let you go home alone drunk.

[@Victoria-hz3gx]

LOOK AT THE JAMES BULGAR CASE. CHILDREN ARE CAPABLE OF HARMING ANOTHER CHILD SERIOUSLY.

[@LeiJ1111]

Yes... but she was the responsible adult in the house. You don't leave kids 30 minutes unattended. Even less in a house with stairs. I have girls and they fight a lot! At the first noise (and they make a lot) Ihear because they are hitting themselves I get between and separate them. Kids scream a lot, and very loud even more when they are playing and fighting. But the 8yo needs therapy if the rage tantrums are real. She will need them even more that she lost her sister. Amd she obviously is blocking something because she doesn't remember and will need to with time, for her well being.

[@suemoore9276]

They said that the little girl had one arm out of its socket. Could the sister have jerked her out of her cot,bed for it to be out of its socket?!

[@just_channing]

Facts!! When he said “an 8 year old is not capable of being premeditated” my jaw dropped. Like yes tf they are😂

[@TNT-km2eg]

Louder . Can't hear you

[@Victoria-hz3gx]

I think of the nature/ nurture debate, and every case is different. Sometimes, it is monkey see, monkey does ( sorry to put it crudely). Who knows why children do what they do? Retaliation, abuse, misuse or severe mental health issues out of their control, for example, substance abuse when in the womb or genetics and not always inherent; relatively, some biological pathways are activated through an on or of a specific switch in the genomes. I wish it didn't exist, but it does. 🥺

[@susangilliam6400]

I can't believe this juror is sunny that he has doubts but yet convicted her.. That's so wrong

[@Airman_Fu]

My thought exactly!

[@waldo2600]

Some people lack empathy and logical sense. Yes she was the only adult and yes they were under her supervision but 20 years? Did she even discipline her own child physically

[@jaggybee4704]

Should be grounds for appeal

[@TheGhostOfMichaelJackson]

You don’t understand how it works. A person’s guilt has to be proven beyond a REASONABLE doubt, NOT beyond all doubt. That means a juror can have doubts and still rightfully vote guilty.

[@bbe3034]

She was murdered in October 2016 and has never been solved. 😢

[@kellynicole3672]

😢

[@hellothere242]

Her mother was a fool. NO Way would I Be cool with my daughter walking alone anywhere at 2;30am.

[@Janadu]

@@hellothere242 She was 26 years old. Why blame her mother? Geez.

[@hellothere242]

@@Janadu did you hear the mother? GEEz

[@FrankskinOrweed-ep4ij]

@hellothere242 Yes we did and her daughter was in a busy, college town that was well lit on a weekend night, she also was constantly updating her friends with funny recordings and walking with pepper spray. Stop blaming the victims!!!STOP THE GUN VIOLENCE AND BLASE CRIMES IN AMERICA

[@loua1519]

For me the timing in conjunction with the 8 year old's history of anger prove the child killed the baby. Psychopaths start as children. Emily has no violence in her history.

[@niamphdollieofficial]

I agree but doesn't mean she isn't capable.

[@teatee_mommie8487]

We

[@bubbagasm1]

So apparently beyond a reasonable doubt is not what decides cases now.

[@stephaniegonsalves2810]

Agreed...I'm ashamed to say it but at 8yrs old I definitely could have done something like that my emotions were so intense I would rage and want to hurt others, my thoughts were very dark. I hope that kid gets help be4 it's too late.

[@loua1519]

@@bubbagasm1 That's precisely what the juror admitted.

[@kelsiehogan576]

“It takes a lot of force to break a kid’s skull” I’ve not been a child for many years, but I am pretty positive that it takes at least a few years for a skull to fuse, no?

[@CapsFan]

At that age, your bones are basically still cartilage, and as an x-ray technician, I can tell you cartilage is a lot harder to “break” than bone. Cartilage has a lot of bend to it, bone doesn’t. Whenever a child around that age comes in with a Femur fracture, for example - it is policy for a hospitals staff to call CPS on the spot. Investigations are generally done before the family leaves with the child, as a simple fall won’t break a child’s Femur, generally speaking - that only occurs via extreme abuse. The skull is probably the 2nd hardest bone to break in a child’s body at that age, due to it not fully forming/calcifying yet. As a matter of fact, around 2 years old - a child doesn’t even have a fully developed nasal bone. Hope that answers your question.

[@kelsiehogan576]

That does answer my question, thank you so much!

[@rickkonesnii]

​@@CapsFanwrong my little brother when we were kids we were riding bikes not even fast he fell off his bike and broke his femur bone from 1 short fall

[@ridgerunner3364]

You are correct, not until the late teens does that happen!

[@richardclifford003]

The suture lines of a human skull won't fuse (close) until roughly the age of 25. A newborn's skull is highly pliable with large sutures to aid in moving through the birth canal. When it comes to skeletal remains, it's very, very rare finding a complete skull. Most of the skull is cartilage and soft bone until puberty.

[@getuphereletsdance]

“Dancing and skipping towards her death”? Ermmmm, did he have to say that?

[@LatinaLady30]

I thought the same thing .

[@keyanashantice]

Let’s say Annabelle’s sister did commit this crime, Emily was away from them long enough not to hear any screaming or crying?

[@jeanbeans7926]

I agree, the adult parent is responsible for safety no matter if the kid is violent or not. she took on the role of mother then act like it and be aware of what's going on in your house!

[@drintx5734]

Maybe, but that’s probably a different charge than what she was tried and convicted of.

[@annagedrich4247]

Thank you ! How the fuck you dont hear the kid screaming in pain. I call bullshit

[@flintflix3327]

She killed the kid.

[@mileva3723]

I think the older sister knock the little sister unconsciously and that why she was not heard by the stepmother.

[@pingerboy69]

It's 100 percent plausible that the 8 year old did it!! It wouldn't be the first time a kid that age has done something like this... I have seen kids do some real evil sh!t...

[@dangray08]

Even so, she's the adult and was supposed to be watching the kids. So she's still to blame

[@aservantinbabylon]

Facts.

[@SavedbyGrace-7-7-7]

@@dangray08no one is saying she isn’t the adult nor that she wasn’t responsible for their care; however, she may not be responsible for directly hurting the child. What is stated, an 8 year old is capable and it’s plausible her sister is responsible for inflicting the harm causing her death. Clearly, the 8 yr old was extremely jealous of anything coming into her daddy’s life. She was exhibiting rage prior to and I bet it’s because of her baby sister taking up the attention. The dad even warned his fiancee. She and her son move in, and with some misplaced anger she could’ve killed her sister. Clearly, the dad thought something was amiss. He stood by his fiancée throughout the trial. That speaks volumes considering she was on trial for murdering his own daughter!

[@johnrebel9539]

@@SavedbyGrace-7-7-7 an 8yr old boy in india killed 3 children for no real reason. So ya,add in jealousy,rage & underdeveloped empathy and it's absolutely possible

[@arleneportsmouth1263]

I 100% unequivocally agree with you because I have seen it done but only by a jealous sibling while I was living there he was continuously abusing me and his siblings. He would take these plastic jars that his mom and I had a business selling to companies and he would put a different animals like the cats inside in the plastic jar put the lid on it and then put it at the bottom of the pool laughing hysterically as the animal shot 30 ft into the air. He would abuse all kinds of animals and I still have nightmares to this day watching the atrocities and the torturer that he caused innocent animals to endure. I firmly believe that Emily is innocent after studying body language and pupils for 25 years

[@RandomBogey]

I’d be curious to know where “the 8yo” is now, behavioral-wise; since that happened, have there been any incidents of them acting out violently or lashing out/hurting other kids, maybe in school? Obviously anecdotal and not identical, but I knew a family who got tangled up in CPS after marks/bruises on their toddler were reported and long story short, some time later, after couple particular incidents had occurred, it was ultimately determined “very likely” their older adopted child (in the range of 8yo at the time) was responsible. From how I understood it, professionals believed it was likely a mix of jealousy, having been the only child then having to share parental affection, and maybe some past trauma prior to their adoption.

[@wantobeaprincess]

Children are capable of dreadful cruelty

[@flintflix3327]

She just blamed the kids she killed that baby

[@buckyb7658]

The lucky one is the baby who died. These parents are kids themselves. Dad will be with another woman soon but she won’t be his last. Bio mom is self centered and cruel herself (doesn’t want to take care of her own kids, yet wants the max penalty for those who hurt them). The 8yo will have a hell of a childhood, will continue to be neglected and her tantrum will only get worst. There is no happy ending for anyone in this family. Guaranteed!

[@clarissa8477]

@@buckyb7658 I think you’re making quite a lot of assumptions lol

[@lizzyyork]

Ladies not only is walking home at night alone not ever safe anywhere.... but dancing, singing, and taking pictures is really not safe. Pay attention to your surroundings and know you're never EVER safe anywhere!

[@FrankskinOrweed-ep4ij]

For goodness sake yet MORE VICTIM BLAMING from ANOTHER WOMAN !!! Next you’ll be saying she shouldn’t have worn a short skirt! Disgusting.

[@chris55529]

Obviously not a robbery (nothing stolen). I'd bet anything that it was just some douche who she rejected at the bar and he wanted revenge.

[@dondon3030]

Exactly what i was thinking

[@4dyamondx745]

Could be, but it was in the wee hours of the night, she was drinking, and walking alone from a bar, whether she had pepper spray or not, she was inebriated.

[@nuckinfuts7610]

​@@4dyamondx745her friends, witnesses, text msgs, and pics would say otherwise. But regardless, what's your point?

[@Sovereign_Citizen_LEO]

I tend to think based on my decades of watching crime shows, that it was African American males (possibly juveniles). And it could well have been a robbery attempt/ crime of opportunity but when the alarm went off they got spooked.

[@mmwar105]

​@@Sovereign_Citizen_LEO Good point ☝️

[@relaxnaturesounds6588]

Too many unanswered questions. Emily is responsible for the safety of the children in the end. You don't let a child with behaviour issues be alone inside a house with a baby for 30 minutes.

[@ninawebber-towels4019]

True but the issue with the 8 year old didn't just occur that day. Her parents knew she had behavioral issues long before and should have done something about it sooner. Emily came in the midst of this child having problems.

[@andresmattos7541]

YEAH BUT THAT DOES NOT MEAN SHE IS RESPONSIBLE OF HOMICIDE.

[@FrankskinOrweed-ep4ij]

Yeah but the baby was napping. Cmon you can’t monitor kids 24/7 she was outside in the garden for goodness sake!

[@dot8209]

Surely Emily should've been convicted of negligence, not 2nd degree murder- that's crazy to blame her when there's reasonable doubt she didn't do it herself.

[@FrankskinOrweed-ep4ij]

I actually really feel like she didn’t kill his poor child. Not even sure neglect as the other child was NAPPING! How can u be guilty of neglect for being outside in the garden for few mins. But obviously since the history of the other child and her not keeping a tight eye on her, this may well change things!! Hopefully her conviction will be overturned and the child can get help! @@dot8209

[@frandyson6133]

So much evil in this world

[@adamantium4797]

Are you new?

[@flintflix3327]

Yet you support abortion but are some how appalled by this?

[@Deasy782]

Calling Charlotte, NC a "college town" is wildly misleading lmao.

[@tamekadavis6641]

It's a cold and dark world.

[@robinsafrit3533]

As a native of Charlotte.....the comment about Central Avenue being "safe" is far from the truth. That side of town is completely crime-ridden and has been for over 40+ years! There are a multitude of reasons to not feel safe walking during the day! But walking alone at night!?!?! Suicidal!

[@jimwerther]

An article I read in a Charlotte magazine said that the neighborhood had been significantly cleaned up as of a few years prior.

[@ridgerunner3364]

And no one makes rational decisions when they are drunk!

[@Lala-Loyalty420]

I was born and raised in Charlotte also and central Avenue has always been a bad part of town Especially no place for a woman to be walking at 2:30 in the morning.

[@noelle1225]

@@jimwertherPlaza Midwood is safe but is surrounded by areas that are dangerous. No one should be walking alone late at night for a mile anywhere, let alone a big city. I also live in Charlotte, and I’m not sure where anyone thought that was a good idea.

[@TonyaJames1.16]

Emily Defries Attorney, Broccoletti described his client as a mother figure who loved Anna. He showed photos of them together. The night before Anna died, Defries and Anna’s father, Brandon Bell, got engaged. Meanwhile, he said, Bell wrote in his journal that his daughter had bruises that neither day care providers nor the girl’s biological mother could explain and that happened when Defries wasn’t around. Broccoletti said the older sister had been violent to Anna, and they couldn’t sit together in the car. He said Bell and Defries had decided to take a weekend trip with Anna and leave the 8-year-old behind so she could not attack her younger sister.

[@clarissa8477]

Very interesting, do you know if all of this was presented to the jury at trial?

[@annb8296]

Gone are the days when you can safely walk home alone at night. Stay safe ladies as far as you are able.

[@725k9]

Those days never existed…

[@kokoyaro]

Does a woman truly innately "want" to "walk home alone"? Or is she indoctrinated by liberal society to behave opposite her natural instincts? Just 100 years ago women weren't going to bars to drink their common sense away let alone walk home alone after that

[@kokoyaro]

What does "stay safe" mean? What solution do you propose?

[@juhsuhcahfritz5276]

Gone were the days? Those days were never here to begin with.... it's heart breaking. And it's not only women who need to stay safe and alert. Men are victims too. They might not be victims are far as sexual assault goes compared to women being sexual assault victims. But they're victimized by muggings/jumpings/physical attacks. It's not gennder specific... but it does happen to women more I feel because we are seen as weaker/smaller/easier to overtake. There's no way to keep ourselves, as humans, safe. There's precautions we can take. But really, there's just sick people out there. And they look just like the rest of us. It makes me sad how disgusting the human race can be.

[@BFdEutschLaNd]

why not checking the sister too and who knows if she is capable of hurting someone or the baby. there are young and brats in this world which you cannot expect

[@danischooley4477]

I truly don’t think she was the killer.

[@nevertimetotryagain]

Idk i think there's too much reasonable doubt in the 2nd case.

[@rickkonesnii]

Absolutely shes definitely innocent 😢

[@noneyabizness]

Someone has to be held responsible and you can’t hold an eight year old legally responsible, so they chose the easier route.

[@elizabethgilman1346]

The step mom was negligent for not watching them but with a clear history of violence I definitely think it’s possible the 8yr old is responsible

[@ShanieCakesss]

Tge second case actually scares me. Huge possibility she's innocent

[@4dyamondx745]

THE, not tge

[@nuckinfuts7610]

​​@@4dyamondx745what's it like to have never made a common typo in your whole life? Btw, you forgot to put a punctuation at the end of your sentence.

[@infinitewisdom4557]

You're definitely not one to give someone 'the benefit of the doubt'... The OP got everything else right so it would be extremely logical to lay blame on a 'typo'. Instead we have pots and kettles.

[@infinitewisdom4557]

Honestly, the things people have time for 😄

[@711408]

The 8 year old is the murderer...fact.

[@mlwsmp]

I don't necessarily disagree but what makes you say that?

[@4dyamondx745]

Maybe.

[@dalhousiekid]

Probably.

[@y2ksurvivor]

"fact" 🤡

[@trustinJesus_only-_]

Unfortunately it wouldn't surprise me

[@bubbagasm1]

Holy shit, prison has been really rough on Emily. Doesn’t even look like the same person.

[@brooklyn8760]

Was looking for this comment! Ooof

[@aftottenhamhotwings2179]

The older sister is the one who committed this horrible crime 100%

[@Ganz59]

The Neighborhood that you consider Safe could be the Very most Dangerous place to be late at night

[@Objection_23and1]

That first case broke my heart.💔 to know absolutely nothing. Just walking home and skipping, laughing, living life. Then moments later gone with zero explanation at all? I am praying for the parents and her family and friends 🥺

[@fremontpathfinder8463]

America's love of guns

[@joutoob9]

Why not interview the sister? She'd be about 18, 19 now.

[@paulmiller3221]

Emily's negligence in the 30 minutes the two children were alone reflects back on Emily. I believe that is what the jury thought. Emily may not have even performed this killing. A really difficult decision for some

[@4dyamondx745]

It was more than 30 mins, she said the 8 year old had taken a nap and the time frame was about 5 hours

[@MsCarissa]

Then you charge her with negligence, not murder.

[@sarahissersohn5495]

Jeez- what adult leaves children unattended for 5 HOURS?!?? I’m not trying to be awful, but how are you not changing baby’s diapers or helping w/ potty, serving snacks if not meals, providing activities, etc etc - I do not understand this at all. Also, was bio mom of baby also mom of 8YO? If so, this explains a lot. If not, we are missing a huge piece of this puzzle Edit: rewound; mom Heather is parent of both kids. Of course she’s going to rather blame the new fiancé over her own (sole remaining) child. I just hope the girl is not allowed around younger, or really any, kids, unsupervised, in the future. It may be the only thing that exonerates Emily, but I hope she’s able to get justice w/o any other children having to die Parents, keep an eye on your kids, and if you have a two-household family, or even if you don’t, consider therapy for your kids - mental health can be a problem in any family, and you never know whose lives might be saved.

[@akumarvilla14]

Emily went to smoke, or was on the phone or soemthing and the 2 year old got killed by her older sister. Emily was slacking on the job, that cost her 20 years in prison. The inmates must be targeting her,.they don't care what happened, she got convicted. If you are going to baby sit make sure your not doing your personal things.

[@diavolaangelica]

Guilty or not, if you are being looked at for a murder charge, lawyer up immediately! Nothing good comes from police interrogations if you may be innocent. Innocent people get locked up all the time.

[@livelive7435]

There is no such thing called safe neighborhoods ever ???!!!!!

[@gladyszavport6845]

She really walked home at 2:30 AM??!! Who does that

[@britmecole]

Tell me you've never been to a college town, without telling me

[@noelle1225]

@@britmecoleto call Charlotte a college town is ridiculous. It’s a big city that happens to have a few colleges like most big cities. No one should be walking around late at night, especially for a mile.

[@marcianaanthony1798]

I have it depends on where you live

[@angshusarma8331]

Doesn't matter if you stay in the safest city/country...do not walk alone at midnight.

[@briannagibbs5771]

Free that woman. She may be guilty of not paying enough attention or not being attentive enough but in no way is there enough evidence to sentence her to TWENTY years!! Too much doubt too many other possibilities

[@feliciasmith9024]

It doesnt look too safe of an area as they said.Pretty isolated to me.Don't walk home alone ladies

[@sofializzy4519]

Sadly, it isn't innocent until proven guilty - its guilty until proven innocent for certain crimes.

[@ridgerunner3364]

That is where we have gotten to as a nation!!

[@ShamekaJames]

When she was asked if she killed the child, she nodded no at first, but then she nodded yes during the silence.

[@tarrasmith1341]

I was with her up until that moment it literally gave me chills and I didn't know why.

[@Ginanguyen791]

On the baby death case. Stepmother, as an adult should have eyes and supervision on the baby. Not knowing what time anna went down on nap, and don’t check on her for hours???? That’s neglect. Then letting the older child has the opportunity to even harm the baby is even more outrageous.

[@baiharke1642]

Not sure why but Emily seemed innocence. 😢 hope she is not jail for something she didn’t do.

[@debbieschultz9768]

She seemed innocent to me. Those are real tears and emotions. If she did to it, shes a great actress!!

[@TheNinnyfee]

8-year-olds can do a lot of damage and are sneaky as well. If you were ever bullied by your fellow 8-year-olds you know. And a toddler's skull is still pretty soft. 😢 The child had alleged jealousy and anger issues and children tend to take it out on less powerful kids if they aren't treated and their behaviour isn't addressed. If the child did it she got what she wanted, daddy to herself and no siblings. Never underestimate what a separation can do to a child, especially with issues. And she would likely do it again if dad tries for another relationship.

[@preciousOne79]

For your safety, never share anything live on social media. You never know who's watching.

[@donnahodges5596]

💯

[@PiperBailey160]

People are so evil.

[@Mghol1968]

Agree. Sad

[@711408]

I know, especially the 8 year old murderer.

[@PiperBailey160]

@@711408 yes it’s really such a disappointment that there are people like that in this world….

[@easygoer1234]

I agree with u Piper. That sadly seems to be the norm these days.

[@PiperBailey160]

@@easygoer1234 unfortunately yes it does…. It’s often times weak minded people that go after people or animals that aren’t strong basically just to make themselves feel strong when they are far from strong. It’s evil. Me personally, I’m a very very strong woman and I go after people or animals that aren’t strong and I just try to make them stronger and happier!!:-)

[@ChrisUnveilsCrimes]

I've learned so much from watching the videos here. Truly the best true crime resource!

[@slimwalk708]

If the 8 year old did her little sister in she will most certainly do it again at some point. Step mum is guilty of not keeping a keen eye on both girls. For that she is guilty.

[@Dreamanicole28]

You can't keep your eyes on kids every single second of the day... Shes not guilty of that at all

[@Sisflowflow]

Perfectly stated!

[@SpaceGhost999]

You're right, that she should have been keeping a closer eye on the kids. But if she's truly not the one that killed the poor little girl, then I don't think she deserves 20 years for neglect.

[@Brandiisbeloved]

no she's only guilty of agreeing to take on a thankless job of being a step mom to a child that she was warned about. I'm not taking on misbehaved children that arent mine to live around my children

[@RWB20]

These days, the hate of joy is so intense - a jealous creep would kill just to steal her joy.

[@polkadots716]

I was thinking the same.

[@jennifersuzuki]

So many stories of people walking alone late at night and either ending in their disappearance or abduction or death. Don’t walk alone!

[@lizab7625]

You could have requested an attorney at this point when they were questioning you.

[@MossTheJockey]

Come on everyone no walking at night not safe hasn’t been forever Rip 🙏🏿

[@ltee2261]

2nd case i believe they should have investigated the child more seems like a psychopath

[@rickkonesnii]

Yes the mother doesn't seem to care so much to me barely any tears.. Emily is innocent

[@clarissa8477]

@@rickkonesniiI understand to an extent. She doesn’t want to believe her only remaining child could have done something like that. Maybe there’s some jealousy of the finance also, who knows. I feel like this is a huge injustice though, and mom needs to suck it up.

[@nadanalia3000]

Looking handsome Chris!

[@EvergreenElvish]

8 years old is very large and fully aware of actions and harm, they needed to investigate her better, the police failed that case

[@Clara12111]

We live in UK and James Bulgar was a terrible crime by 2 kids on a 2 year old little boy now an angel. Such a sad story all round. Poor lady, poor children

[@johnrebel9539]

Having been a bouncer in clubs I put womans safety above all else. Pointing out creeps,walking ladies to their cars,making sure they were as safe as possible while enjoying themselves. This poor girl didn't have a chance even if she had been armed. Fml

[@adristein84]

Thank you. You’re a good one. I’m sure you made a difference in so many lives.

[@johnrebel9539]

@@adristein84 working strip clubs wore me down mentally. The stalkers,creeps and ex pimps or boyfriend's made up 95% of the customers. Such a dangerous environment to work in for a woman. Knowing a dancer likes your money,not you is pretty obvious you would think but men still get confused.

[@adristein84]

@@johnrebel9539 that sounds terrifying. But still those girls were lucky to have you watching out for them. I bet you have stories galore

[@reginatobey7371]

I feel so sorry for the loss of the child but I do not think that Emily Defries killed the child. I do believe the 8 year old had something to do with her sister's death..Such a sad story.

[@DeepMeditationMusic1]

Poor girl!

[@heather4089]

I had a friend that his wife was also gunned down while at the ATM, they put her in her car, and shot her in the head. My friend couldn’t handle and committed suicide two years later.

[@whitneylovesweets]

It’s not entirely unlikely that the 8y.o sister did it, especially since her dad had to warn his new girlfriend that she has some behavioral issues.

[@lizhernandez7409]

She was the adult to supervise specially if she knew the 8yo anger

[@sherryebeling4998]

If some of these injuries were old then why didn’t her father or stepmom notice the bruises.

[@traciepratte3983]

The very slight nod in the end yes, was creepy. 🫤

[@goaskyourmom4337]

She's never lied, and I'm 5'10 160lbs, military trained with a 7.5 yr old....and she's pushed me and kicked n hit me, she's done some damage. It's very plausible. Especially a child with explosive disorders.

[@sweetlisajohnson]

My son 8 beat me so bad he was sentence to 2 yrs in Juveniledentenion..he better now...I believe her1000%

[@Mscavalli2]

@@sweetlisajohnson, I am sorry for what happened to you and glad your son is ok. I believe her too.

[@sweetlisajohnson]

@Mscavalli2 I do to.. I feel the pain in her voice...u know when someone is full of sh#t.. she's being honest... look at it like this.. nowadays how many kids kill....a lot ..sadly 😔

[@user-qk3td7zv3c]

Not even a year and this man left her.

[@sweetlisajohnson]

@user-qk3td7zv3c I know .. that's bs..he wasn't a real man.. she was watching his kids not hers.. and likely the 8 yr old did it.. why would she if she just got engaged..

[@Trevor-lr2oh]

That second chick was clearly lying

[@donjuan9388]

I agree. Most of the comments are blaming the 8 year old but I disagree. Looks to me like she’s lying. I also noticed the subtle unconscious nod she gave after denying that she killed her. I agree with the expert analyzer.

[@inglestherightway]

@@donjuan9388 and I agree with you both! And she's evil enough she wants to harm another child, the older sister, by destroying her reputation as a sister-killer.

[@tyler6971]

@@donjuan9388 Whether or not she was lying it still doesn't prove her guilty. Their is no evidence proving her guilty. Nothing but speculation and absolutely a bogus conviction. At most she should have been charged with negligence not murder. Crazy how speculation can put you in prison.

[@davidcross701]

She did it.

[@inglestherightway]

I can see that plain as day too. And she's evil enough she wants to harm another child, the older sister, by destroying her reputation as a sister-killer.

[@mrs.childers8333]

@@inglestherightwayshe nods yes after nodding no.

[@antonpfleger5448]

If she knew she was violent why leave them alone? Why were a 20 month old and an 8 year old left alone? Even she didn't do it she should be held accountable for leaving them alone. Her actions set forth the events that happened.

[@australianwoman9696]

Who doesn't know when the sun goes down, the predators come out? You can't always keep your loved ones safe but you can lower the risks. By not walking alone during the early hours of the morning whilst intoxicated would be a no brainer.

[@Karen-jy9md]

To blame the victim is wild. You need help.

[@australianwoman9696]

@@Karen-jy9md No one's blaming the victim, just pointing out we live in a dangerous world full of predators who hunt the naive ones like sport. I have the deepest empathy for all victims. Gone are the days of security & walking alone in the dark. I tell my own daughter these very things. Don't become a victim. 😞

[@Sovereign_Citizen_LEO]

Definitely true. It's really sad though that people have to be always and ever vigilante (can't relax, enjoy the night, and walk home). And of course women are at far greater potential risk (probably triple the risk [or more], especially if they are attractive/ good looking).

[@SuperMichelleDJ]

Men are actually 50% safer than women at any time of the day or night. Women always have disadvantage.

[@kokoyaro]

@@Sovereign_Citizen_LEO An utopia is not possible. 4 thousand years ago the reason for not walking alone intoxicated at night was predators (wild animals). Now the "smart people" have civilized to world to where humans have to fill the void for the wild animals. That's just how it is.

[@Jeremy----]

The woman in the 2nd case deserves a new trial, 100% just based on the interview with the jury foreman. The foreman admitted, straight up, that he was not convinced that she committed murder, or that she was even the person who did the act she's accused of doing. That twenty-year sentence was a compromise sentence because he felt 'she was responsible' which is not 2nd-degree murder. That's not what the jury is instructed to do and it's clear reasonable doubt. Juries are terrifying.

[@Freakster1859]

Agree, she was just easy to blame. They cant fathom the idea of an 8yr old being aggressive or killing another child. Conviction was unfounded and not enough evidence on Emily to convict her for murder. Negligence, maybe. Murder, no.

[@felicitycaesar7849]

Why would Emily murder this child if she expected to marry her father??

[@peaceandfuntimes]

You just answered your own question

[@NicoleCzarnecki]

Anna Belle was about the own age of Emily’s son, as I recall them saying. That could make a potential stepparent especially envious.

[@saskialolita]

I mean I’m not saying I believe Emily is guilty - I really don’t know whether she is or not - but I def wouldn’t rule it out just bc it doesn’t make sense to murder your fiancé’s child. The truth is murders don’t always make sense and the people who commit them don’t always use the same logic as you or I would. I’ve seen far too many cases in which the perpetrator’s guilt is not in question but their motives, reasons, actions are nonsensical, counterintuitive and counterproductive. And unfortunately it’s not at all uncommon for people to murder the children of their fiance/spouse/significant other… But the reason they’re able to justify doing something so horrific, something that will surely result in the alienation of/excommunication from their partner (not to mention life in prison) once they’re found out, is that they generally expect they never will be.

[@rscbmr1023]

It always seems like its the brightest and happiest that die young. Skipping, dancing and singing while walking home. Who does that except those filled with Light & Joy. RIP Katie Praying for Peace for her family & friends.

[@user-to2gh7sg3l]

I want to hear Chris read The Cat in The Hat with his true crime voice.... That would priceless.

[@kimberlychelen9890]

👏😅! 👏😂! 👏🤣!

[@francesmcstay]

In the end the Cat in the Hat would be apprehended for contributing to the delinquency of minors (Thing One and Thing Two), animal cruelty (the goldfish) and breaking and entering (he had no business entering into the house).

[@kimberlychelen9890]

@@francesmcstay 👏🤣❗

[@satob7690]

The problem here is gentrification has people thinking this is a "good" side of town, and comfortable walking alone at night. This part of Charlotte has never been "safe". Its a sketchy area with new fancy apartments right down the street from the hood.

[@noneyabizness]

Violence doesn’t only happen in the hood. 🙄 creeps and killers come from all backgrounds. When will people stop being ignorant

[@satob7690]

@@noneyabizness who in the hell in this comment said violence only happens in the hood? Before writing things comprehend what you have read. My comment was in regards to the narrator saying this was a safe side of town and it isn't. I didn't insinuate that things can't happen in the so called safe areas

[@matthewharris-davies8368]

@@satob7690 lol I love it when intellect rules.

[@mckinneymisses78]

That second case.. idk why they always have that guy on that tells “when someone is lying” he doesn’t seek truth. He is going to always find someone is lying..so bogus! Waste of money

[@dman2095]

Extended nap? Never heard the baby cry out or scream in pain?? Dont believe her for a second.

[@mamabearmaeziebear8894]

Her sniffling in the end like she was crying, no real tears are coming out.

[@niamphdollieofficial]

Considering you've never had to take care of children 24/7 you don't know that type of exhaustion

[@mamabearmaeziebear8894]

@@campcrystalcake13 Yes! Exactly! My daughter just turned 21 months. She's a crazy ball of energy. I wouldn't dare leave her alone for that long or even half that time! Honestly couldn't have said it better myself.

[@gofortharts]

I think she feels guilt for letting the child sleep and not checking on her when sibling went in.

[@rhodacruz201]

Somebody might have tried to kidnap her, she fought, kidnapper panicked and shot her.

[@leedrowlette2847]

There should have been a safety gate on the top of the stairs, but ultimately the mother left her toddlers alone.

[@Catscozycorner]

Drunk asf and born and raised here in Charlotte Nc & suddenly came across this ! Glad I made it home safe prayers to the victim

[@ldyrck]

That doesn't seem like a well lite area to me...smh

[@user-zg7zl6fe2n]

I want to say one thing. When a woman gets engaged they take their position to a great higher level with the relationship. They become more controlling, more manipulative, more in charged, and more authoritative. I do know children that can be severely angry and destroying. I see both sides and I noticed the nod prior to being shown by the specialist pointing it out. Honestly don’t know what way I would choose. There was not enough evidence but as others say with that child history she should have been keeping better eye on the older sister.

[@MsLilac88]

I always feel intrigued by your crime investigation series. 👍 Hope that Katie rest in peace. 😢

[@jeanbeans7926]

I'm so sorry for this mom, my deepest condolences. I hope they catch the demon that did this.

[@angievanwijk2236]

Wow. To think a lot of people also think JoneBenet Ramsey's brother (who was NINE years old at the time) could be a suspect in her murder.

[@Freakster1859]

Even when DNA excluded her whole family too

[@sherryebeling4998]

Were some of the injuries old? I’m not so sure that she did it.

[@shulamiteKINGSbride]

Sweet Momma. Hugs sweetheart. So sorry for your loss.❤

[@willowwillis7374]

I'm not sure what to believe. It's scary though that even if the child did it the adult would still be respondible. I had an experience babysitting sisters who were 2 and 4. The 4 year old shoved the 2 year old into a wall because she got mad that her baby sister wanted to help with some holiday decorating. No serious injuries but turned out older sis grew up to be troubled and pathologically hated younger sis over the years. An angry 8 year old could have harmed the baby.....scary and sad if this woman is really innocent.

[@JJtvee]

Emily did it. She's trying to blame the child.

[@nicole757]

eight year olds are absolutely capable of doing fatal harm. why the hell would she call 911 if she was the one responsible?! insane a child narcissist sociopath is walking free just for being upset about an engagement.

[@nicole757]

this is enraging. a known person with an anger issue who was described as “blase” during the court trial - it’s obvious who is responsible

[@4dyamondx745]

YES, they can cause harm, but why would the stepmom not check on the other daughter throughout the nap time, it was about 5 hours when she was alone?

[@jeanbeans7926]

Why would she let an 8 year old hurt a younger child? If they knew she was violent then she would be watched continuously. sorry, not buying the young kid did it.

[@donjuan9388]

Guilty people call 911 all the time. I watch a lot of crime shows and some of the 911 calls are obviously so fake ( by the perpetrator). They are usually balling and wailing and overacting in order to sound believable.

[@aliwooz913]

Poor little girl 😢 why?? My heart breaks into pieces when my little baby nephews fall and get Hurt let alone purposely injure them. I'm sick to my stomach

[@johnoneill7947]

The fact that she shared her love of life till the end...

[@Debara501]

I hope this family get justice for there love one ❤️ prayer 🙏🏼

[@JJLSWARTZ]

My daughter unfortunately fell down similar stairs when she was 9 months old. All she got was a little bruise on her leg. Barely cried after a snuggle.

[@jeanbeans7926]

Yup. And i don't believe an 8 year old would do this. Not to mention the adult in the house is responsible for the children's welfare at ALL times. The stepmom was negligent at the very least

[@felixf4378]

@@jeanbeans7926You don’t believe in bad 8 year olds?

[@kirstenwright1974]

I doubt she would do this with her sister. The wee boy perhaps. Certainly not her sister

[@trinleywangmo]

@@felixf4378 Nope. Bad parents... all the time!

[@LC-awilar1]

Why killing her ?? 😢 looks more personal than anything else ..

[@MurderHornet-mo3tm]

y is Chris Hanson knocking on my door right now lol

[@Charlathejournalingjunky]

I always thought doubt meant not guilty yes she’s at fault for not taking great care to prevent it but I don’t think she deserves to be in jail for 20 years when there’s this much doubt and kids can do this just look at little James bulger who was killed by 2 10 year old boys

[@tekarock]

How old is this episode? If it’s old by now that 8 years old would have hurt someone else if she was guilty

[@CrystalMM]

Not necessarily...could surface later

[@halverde6373]

It might happen on a rare, rare occasion , but either the killer or her knew them.

[@4dyamondx745]

Of course the daddy broke things off, what did you think he would do?

[@NicoleCzarnecki]

Some fathers would be just as sadistic and remain with the murderous fiancées.

[@chatcrib]

Don't leave a bar to walk one mile home alone at night. Just the thought of doing that is scary to me. No place in this world is that safe!😮