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True Crime with Elli Mac - The Harper Family Massacre
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The Harper Family Massacre

True Crime with Elli Mac

10/04/23

26m

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In early July 2003, the city of Bakersfield, California, was rocked by the horrific slaying of 5 members of the same family, the youngest of which was just six weeks old.When police entered the house, the the crime scene initially seemed like a home invasion gone wrong, but a closer look revealed that nothing had been stolen, and the killings had been so aggressive and brutal. Someone wanted this family dead.With their main suspect offering a solid alibi, the investigators tasked with solving these murders knew they needed to call in reinforcements and dig deep in order to capture the murderer and to put this monster behind bars.This is the tragic case of the Harper family murders.

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The Shooting Of Jan Moffatt

September 24, 2023

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On the 26th January 2015, Jan Moffatt went out for a drive after cleaning her house as she needed some air.As she drove around the neighbourhood she saw a turquoise pickup truck catching up with her in her rearview mirror, it was her husband Tim Moffatt.Jan sped away and made a quick left turn to try to lose him, but as she got to the dead end of a culde sac, Tim followed her, and slammed into her SUV and then fired a gun at Jan, hitting her 4 times.Why had Jan’s husband attacked her so suddenly and violently, and would Jan Moffatt be okay and survive?

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When 3 month old Ryan was rushed to hospital as he had laboured breathing and was vomiting uncontrollably, it was found, that his tiny body contained high levels of ethylene glycol and acetone in his blood.

Both compounds that are usually found in everyday household items such as nail polish remover and anti-freeze.Sadly, just 3 months later, at 6 months old, baby Ryan would pass away from this poisoning and his parents were immediately the prime suspects.His mother Patricia was arrested and charged for his murder, and put in jail, but during this time, she gave birth to another baby boy, David Junior.

David Junior was immediately put in states hands, but when he also starting showcasing the same symptoms as his older brother Ryan, everyone was confused.Had Patricia stallings really poisoned her some Ryan, and had she somehow also positioned her newborn baby David Junior? And if she had, why had she done it?

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