5 Teens Who Committed Insane Crimes Caught On Bodycam
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Takeaways
- ❖19-year-old Jason Zeehi caused a fatal DUI crash, killing a 17-year-old and her dog, then focused on personal costs and truck damage.
- ❖13-year-old Derek Rosa calmly confessed to stabbing his mother over 40 times, sending photos to a friend.
- ❖16-year-old Julia Eagler murdered her mother and her mother's boyfriend, shooting and then stabbing one victim repeatedly.
- ❖Two 15-year-olds in a stolen truck chase discarded guns, one of which was later found and fired by a 5-year-old child.
Insights
1Jason Zeehi's Fatal DUI and Lack of Remorse
19-year-old Jason Zeehi caused a drunk driving crash in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, resulting in the death of 17-year-old Megan Voss and her dog. Despite initial denials, he later admitted to being drunk, but his primary concerns were the cost of medical care and the damage to his truck. His girlfriend revealed he had been drinking heavily all day, consuming sangria, wine, and an estimated half-bottle of vodka. He registered a 0.238 BAC, nearly three times the legal limit. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison for homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle.
Bodycam footage of Jason's statements, witness accounts, his girlfriend's detailed testimony about his drinking, and the breathalyzer result.
2Derek Rosa: 13-Year-Old Stabs Mother Over 40 Times
In Miami, Florida, 13-year-old Derek Rosa called 911 to report killing his 39-year-old mother, Irina Garcia, by stabbing her more than 40 times. The incident occurred while his 14-day-old baby sister was asleep nearby. Rosa calmly confessed to police, detailing how he took a kitchen knife and attacked his mother. He sent photos of the crime scene and a selfie to an online friend and considered suicide. He was charged as an adult with first-degree murder.
911 call recording, Rosa's calm confession during a police interview, and the detail that he sent photos to a friend.
3Porfirio Brown: 14-Year-Old Kills Friend with Gun, Father Charged for Unsecured Weapons
In Questa, New Mexico, 14-year-old Porfirio Brown shot and killed 13-year-old Amber Archuleta by pointing a gun at her face, which then discharged. Witnesses initially attempted to cover up the incident as a drive-by shooting, a story suggested by Brown. His father, William Brown, was later arrested under 'Benny's Law' for allowing his son easy access to over a dozen unsecured firearms in their home. Porfirio Brown was charged with second-degree murder and tampering with evidence.
Witness testimony detailing the shooting and the attempted cover-up, discovery of multiple unsecured guns in the home, and the father's arrest.
412-Year-Old Girl Stabs 9-Year-Old Brother
In Tulsa, Oklahoma, a 12-year-old girl stabbed her 9-year-old brother, who later died from his wounds. The girl was found inconsolable, expressing remorse and fear of going to prison, and stated she threw the knife out her window. Her mother indicated the girl had never been aggressive and suggested a possible manic episode related to medication. The case details were kept confidential due to the suspect's age.
Bodycam footage of the girl's distraught reactions and statements, her mother's testimony about her character and potential medical issues, and the discovery of the knife.
5Adim Berry: 14-Year-Old Murders Mother, Injures Boyfriend
In Riverview, Florida, 14-year-old Adim Berry shot and killed his mother, Tiffany Harris, and injured her boyfriend. Deputies found Berry running through a subdivision with a handgun, threatening to kill himself. Officers successfully de-escalated the situation using a non-lethal launcher to disarm him. Berry's brother witnessed him shoot their mother. Berry was charged with second-degree murder and attempted murder, but was later ruled incompetent to stand trial and remanded to a mental health facility.
Bodycam footage of the de-escalation, Berry's brother's eyewitness account, and the discovery of the victims.
6John Fuentes: Drug-Induced Dorm Shooting at UNM
18-year-old John Fuentes shot and killed a 14-year-old boy and injured another in a University of New Mexico dorm. Fuentes claimed he 'blacked out' after a night of heavy drug use, including acid, cocaine, and marijuana, along with drinking. He expressed confusion and paranoia, believing he was 'laced,' and recalled running around campus, bleeding from cuts sustained while breaking windows. He learned of the fatality from his mother and expressed profound remorse. Fuentes faces charges of second-degree murder, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, and tampering with evidence.
Fuentes's detailed confession during interrogation, his description of drug use and 'blacking out,' and his physical injuries.
7Julia Eagler: 16-Year-Old Murders Mother and Her Boyfriend
In Brevard County, Florida, 16-year-old Julia Eagler (who identifies as Jasper) initially called 911 reporting a burglary, but later confessed to the double murder of her mother, Kelly McCollum, and her mother's boyfriend, Matthew Shane Rock. Julia shot both victims with her mother's revolver, then stabbed Matthew repeatedly after running out of ammunition. She reloaded the gun and shot Matthew in the head when he asked to be 'taken out of his misery.' Motives included arguments over her transgender identity and her disapproval of her mother's relationship with Matthew, who was 16 years younger than her mother. Surveillance footage contradicted her intruder story, showing her parents entering the front door and no one else in the backyard.
Julia's inconsistent statements, surveillance camera footage, blood spatter analysis, her confession detailing the shootings and stabbings, and her stated motives.
8Teens in Stolen Truck Chase Lead to 5-Year-Old Firing Discarded Gun
Two 15-year-old boys were passengers in a stolen truck involved in a high-speed chase in Lea County, New Mexico. They bailed out of the truck during the pursuit, discarding two firearms. One of these guns was later found by a 5-year-old child, who fired it. The child was unharmed. Both teens refused to speak to deputies but were identified through shoe prints matching those at the scene where the magazine was found. They face charges including evading arrest, tampering with evidence, negligent use of a firearm, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Bodycam footage of the chase and apprehension, discovery of the discarded magazine and guns, matching shoe prints, and witness accounts of the 5-year-old firing the gun.
Lessons
- Parents must secure all firearms to prevent accidental discharge by children or misuse by teenagers, as demonstrated by multiple tragic incidents.
- Law enforcement de-escalation techniques are critical in volatile situations involving armed and distressed juveniles, potentially saving lives.
- The legal system's approach to juvenile offenders, including charging as adults and mental health evaluations, reflects the severity and complexity of youth crime.
Quotes
"I didn't kill anybody. I I didn't kill anybody, right?"
"I took pictures and I told my friends about it. Was that bad?"
"I think I just shot two people. I'm like, 'I don't know. I'm losing my mind.'"
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