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9. MURDERED: Cassie Jo Stoddart — A Real Life Scream Nightmare


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In September 2006, 16-year-old Cassie Jo Stoddart was house-sitting for her aunt and uncle in Pocatello, Idaho. She was responsible, kind, and trusted — but what should have been a quiet weekend became a nightmare that no one could have imagined.

Two of Cassie’s classmates were obsessed with the movie Scream — the 1996 slasher film known for its masked killer who stalks and murders teenagers in their homes. For most, it was entertainment. A cult classic that shaped horror for a new generation. But for two high school classmates in Pocatello, Idaho, Scream became an obsession. And in 2006, they set out to bring it to life. 

That night, Cassie was brutally murdered in the place where she should have been safe. The crime devastated her family and sent shockwaves through the community.

This episode focuses on Cassie’s case: the betrayal she faced, the chilling recordings left behind, and the lasting impact of a murder driven by a horror obsession.

TW: This episode contains disturbing material, including explicit details of a violent crime, audio and video footage created by the perpetrators, references to mass shootings, and discussions of premeditated violence. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

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