Episode 32: Alex Crain

Episode 34: Kristina Adkins

In 2006, Hudson, Michigan when Virgina “Ginny” Bentley fails to wake up one morning, her grieving husband is at a complete loss. Knowing she has been extremely sick lately his only conclusion at first is that her health just took a turn for the worst. It wasn’t until her autopsy revealed a very suspicion cause of death that made Buzz Bentely seriously question his wife’s death. Then when his 13 year old step granddaughter Kristina Adkins admits in a letter that she is the one responsible for Ginny’s death Buzz as well as the people of Hudson, Michigan are completely shocked to hear this unbelievable news. References: Associated Press. (2008). Girl, 16, gets life for poisoning grandmother. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com Kentucky Online Offender Lookup. (2026). Shepard, Tina Lynn Adkins. Offender Information. http://apps.corrections.ky.gov/KOOL/Details/288760 “Thrill Kill & Poisoned”. (2012). Killer Kids Season 1, Episode 4. Staff Reports. (2008). Convicted teen’s mom charged in Ky. Murder. Daily Telegram. https://www.lenconnect.com Staff Writer. (2008). Teen given life as adult for poisoning grandmother. Daily Telegram. https://www.lenconnect.com Taylor, J. (2008). Adrian teen pleads guilty to murder. NBC 24 News. https://nbc24.com Zash, C. (2008). Teen pleads guilty to poisoning grandma. WFMY News 2. https://www.wfmynews2.com

Episode 33: Chris Churchill

In the small town of Noble, Illinois, life for 16-year-old Chris Churchill is rough. Relentlessly bullied his whole life Chris reaches a breaking point when his 17-year-old half-brother moves in adding one more person in Chris’ life that picks and pokes at the already fragile teen. In the early hours of February 9th, 1998, after a night of drinking, smoking pot and constantly being taunted Chris waits for everyone to fall asleep so he can finally fight back and in his own demented and sick way acts out his pent up rage on those closes to him. References: Contributed Content. (1999). Life term for teen in 5 hammer killings. Chicago Tribune. https://www.chicagotribune.com Douglass, K. and Monroe, J. (2016). Illinois man serving life sentences for killing could be resentenced. 14 News. https://www.14news.com Illinois Department of Corrections Internet Inmate Status. (2026). K88881- Churchill, Christopher C. Illinois Department of Corrections. https://www.idoc.state.il.us Killer Kids. (2014). Ticking time bomb: Season 3, Episode 15. Tribune News Services. (1999). Hammer murderer gets life. Chicago Tribune. https://www.chicagotribune.com Unknown. (n.d.) Christopher C. Churchill. The Wacky World of Murder. https://murderpedia.org

Episode 32: Alex Crain

In 2010 after 14-year-old Alex Crian shot his parents in their affluent community of Naples, FL. Friends, family and neighbors are shocked. With no warning signs to foresee this tragic incident from happening many are left to wonder did something in him just snap or was it methodically and maliciously planned? His hysterical state afterwards that he seemed to turn on and off depending on who was in his vicinity made authorities question whether or not this 14-year-old was just a devastated child who made a horrible impulsive mistake or was this the actions of a cold blooded killer. References: Bhasin, S. (2011). April trial date set for teen accused of killing parents. NaplesNews.com. https://murderpedia.org Bhasin, S. (2011). Grandmother stands behind teen accused of killing parents. Naples Daily News. https://archive.naplesnews.com Inmate Profiles (2026). Alexander Crain. InmateAid. https://www.inmateaid.com “The Lost Boy and Family Heirloom (2013). Killer Kids Season 2 Episode 7. Shoaff, M. (2026). Discover Golden Gate Estates, Naples, FL. RE/MAX. https://www.bing.com Swift, A. (2010). Golden Gate teen accused of slaying his parents breaks down in court. MacroNews.com. https://murderpedia.org Unknown. (2012). Alex Crain to plead guilty to killing parents. NBC-2.com. https://murderpedia.org

Episode 31: Nathaniel Abraham

In 1997 when 18 year old Ronnie Greene is shot outside a convenience store in Pontiac, Michigan the community is shocked to find out the person responsible is an 11-year-old boy named Nathaniel Abraham. Although Nathaniel had several run-ins with the law prior to the incident the questions of whether an 11 year old had the ability to concoct a plan to kill another with full understanding and intention to do so was on everyone’s mind. The prosecution had to proof this possibility while the defense stood firm that this whole incident was nothing more than a terrible accident and unfortunate tragedy. References: Haddad, K. (2018). Nathaniel Abraham, convicted in 1997 Pontiac murder at 11-years-old, released from prison. https://www.clickondetroit.com Hutchinson, D. (2018). Nathaniel Abraham argues with Pontiac judge at arraignment for hitting officers, indecent exposure. Click on Detroit. https://www.clickondetroit.com Michigan Case Law. (1999). “In Re Abraham”. Justia U.S. Law. https://law.justia.com "Nathaniel Abraham Trial: 1999 ." Great American Trials. Encyclopedia.com. 6 Jan. 2026. https://www.encyclopedia.com Local Observer (2025). Is Pontiac, Michigan a good place to live or move to? Expert analysis. Local Observer. https://www.localobserverdaily.com Slovenko, R. (2000). The prosecution of Nathaniel Abraham- A minor. The Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law. (28, p 89-99). https://jaapl.org/content/jaapl/28/1/89.full.pdf Unknown. (1999). Michigan boy, 13, convicted of 1997 murder. CNN, https://www.cnn.com

Episode 30: Aaron Hodge (Flick)

In 1995 Rector, Arkansas a family of four is reported missing. When 17 year old Aaron Flick is found to be alive and well police are confused about where the rest of his family could be. According to Aaron they are in Florida visiting friends, according to their friends in Florida they never showed leaving the Rector Police Force wondering, where is the Flick family? Within the following week of them be reported missing 17 year old Aaron is driving around in his Stepdad’s truck, using his credit cards and throwing party after party in the family’s garage that was converted into an apartment. The only stipulation is no one can go into the main house; it was closed off and locked according to Aaron. Repeated calls to law enforcement concerning the Flicks whereabouts caused police to put pressure on Aaron to give answers where needed. Pressure Aaron couldn’t take and eventually the truth about his family was revealed and surprisingly this whole time the Flick family had been closer than anyone could have imagined. References: City of Rector, Arkansas. (n.d.). https://rectorarkansas.gov Crickett, A. (2022). 26 years later, convicted murderer’s life sentence gets reduced; could be free soon. ABC7. https://katv.com Gonzales, M. (2023). Justice for the Flicks. Cgange.org. https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-the-flicks Supreme Court of Arkansas. Hodge v. State (1998). FindLaw. https://caselaw.findlaw.com Tester, J. (2025). Man convicted of 1996 triple murder released from prison, sparking community concerns. MSN. https://www.msn.com Tester, J. (2025). Rector man convicted of murdering his family as a teenager set for release. K8News. https://www.kait8.com