This week, the gals consider the motives and minds of children who murder. Cases include a 13-year old serial killer, a seemingly sweet little girl with an insidious habit, and a publicity stunt gone horribly wrong. This topic is paired with Cascina Castlet Barbera D’Asti, so pick up a bottle, make sure there are no murderous minors nearby, and enjoy.
Ep8 Killer Kids
March 22, 2017
Mary Bell circa 1968
Scotswood, a district in the West End of Newcastle where Mary Bell lived.
On the day before her 11th birthday, Mary Bell lured 4-year-old Martin Brown to an abandoned house.
Martin Brown
Two months later, she strangled 3-year-old Brian Howe to death.
Brian Howe
Police discovered four notes, one of which specifically referred to the death of Martin Brown.
Note written by Mary Bell.
Scissors used to mutilate Brian Howe’s body and genitals.
Personally written “confession” drawn by Mary Bell which shows details of Martin Brown’s murder.
Brian Howe (left) and Martin Brown (right)
Mary Bell holding a banner which claimed poor living conditions caused Martin Brown’s death.
Newspaper article about Martin Brown’s death.
Newspaper article about Martin Brown’s death.
Newspaper article about Mary Bell.
Mary Bell’s mother, Betty, who would abuse and prostitute out Mary at a very young age.
In 1980, after serving 12 years in prison, Mary Bell was released from Askham Grange prison.
Mary Bell was granted a new identity and anonymity, allowing her to start a new life.
Mary Bell is now a grandmother living under her new identity.
David Francis Brom killed his parents, brother and sister with an axe when he was sixteen.
“Hoax press release makes the media go “Helter Stupid” over Christian axe murderer.”
The band, Negativeland, created a conspiracy of their music being linked to David Brom killing his family.
Jon Venables and Robert Thompson became the youngest convicted murderers in England in 1993.
Jon Venables (left), James Bulger (upper right), and surveillance footage showing the abduction of James.
In 2001, after eight years in prison, Thompson and Venables were released on life-long parole, and given new identities.
Eric Smith in court after killed four-year-old Derrick Robie in 1993.
