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Slasher Film Obsession: Teens' Deadly 'Scream' Fantasy
7 Mar
Summary
- Two teens fatally stabbed a classmate inspired by 'Scream'.
- A hidden videotape documented their chilling plot and 'first kill'.
- Convicted killers expressed remorse decades after the crime.
In September 2006, 16-year-old Cassie Jo Stoddart was murdered while house-sitting in Pocatello, Idaho. Her classmates, Brian Draper and Torey Adamcik, inspired by the movie 'Scream,' were responsible for the crime. They believed they were acting out a cinematic fantasy, seeking notoriety for their actions.
Investigators discovered a hidden videotape where Draper and Adamcik chronicled their plot, gleefully discussing their desire to experience a 'first kill.' The recording captured their adrenaline rush and subsequent efforts to conceal evidence. Both teens were convicted of first-degree murder in 2007 and sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Decades later, now 35 years old, Draper and Adamcik have expressed profound remorse from behind bars. They acknowledge the terrible harm they caused and understand the consequences of their actions, which they claim they did not fully grasp as teenagers. The case has had a devastating impact on Stoddart's family, the community, and the parents of the convicted killers.
