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Teen Horror Film Inspires Real-Life Murder
2 Sep
Summary
- Podcast revisits 2006 killing of Idaho teen Cassie Jo Stoddart.
- Two classmates murdered her, inspired by horror films.
- Series includes interviews with family and investigators.
A new six-part true-crime podcast, "The Scream Murder: A True Teen Horror Story Podcast," has premiered on Disney+ and Hulu. The series delves into the 2006 murder of 16-year-old Cassie Jo Stoddart in Idaho.
Stoddart was killed by two classmates who allegedly plotted the murder, drawing inspiration from horror movies. Hosted by producers of the original documentary, the podcast offers an in-depth examination of the crime and its aftermath.
The series includes interviews with Stoddart's friends and family, investigators, legal professionals, psychologists, and a local reporter. It promises to reveal material not featured in the earlier Hulu documentary. This launch marks an expansion of ABC News' video podcast offerings on streaming platforms.
