12 Minutes on Elm Street
- Nov 28, 2024
- 40:53
- Full Episode
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<p>When two teenage cousins, Nicholas Brady and Haile Kifer, don’t show up for Thanksgiving dinner in their hometown of Little Falls, Minnesota, their families fear the worst has happened. Kate Snow reports.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
Brief Summary
A Thanksgiving shooting in Minnesota leads to a controversial trial over self-defense and murder charges against homeowner Byron Smith.
Key points
- Thanksgiving Tragedy. Two teenagers go missing on Thanksgiving, leading to a shocking discovery.
- A Deadly Home Invasion. Byron Smith shoots two intruders in his home, claiming self-defense.
- The Investigation Unfolds. Authorities investigate the shooting, revealing troubling details about the events.
- Byron Smith Indicted. Byron Smith was indicted on two counts of first-degree murder five months after the shootings.
- The Trial Begins. Byron Smith's first-degree murder trial began in April 2014, dividing the town of Little Falls.
- The Audio Revelation. Prosecutors revealed that Byron Smith recorded the break-in and shootings, capturing twelve deadly minutes.
Episode highlights
- Thanksgiving TragedyTwo teenagers go missing on Thanksgiving, leading to a shocking discovery.“It was something no one in Little Falls could have seen coming.”6:20Nov 28, 2024
- A Deadly Home InvasionByron Smith shoots two intruders in his home, claiming self-defense.“If you break into somebody's home, you better not have an expectation you're going to walk out alive.”9:26Nov 28, 2024
- The Investigation UnfoldsAuthorities investigate the shooting, revealing troubling details about the events.“Why in the world are we only hearing about the shooting of two people a day later?”17:34Nov 28, 2024
- Byron Smith IndictedByron Smith was indicted on two counts of first-degree murder five months after the shootings.“Now there would be a trial in the case everyone in town was talking about.”25:17Nov 28, 2024
- The Trial BeginsByron Smith's first-degree murder trial began in April 2014, dividing the town of Little Falls.“The people of Little Falls, Minnesota, found themselves divided.”25:59Nov 28, 2024
- The Audio RevelationProsecutors revealed that Byron Smith recorded the break-in and shootings, capturing twelve deadly minutes.“Those 12 deadly minutes heard on tape.”31:34Nov 28, 2024
- The VerdictThe jury found Byron Smith guilty of first-degree murder for killing both Nick Brady and Haley Kiefer.“The verdict? Guilty of first-degree murder for killing both Nick Brady and Haley Kiefer.”39:03Nov 28, 2024
- A Life Changed ForeverByron Smith will live out his retirement in prison, having received an automatic life sentence.“Byron Smith will live out his retirement in prison, having received an automatic life sentence.”39:55Nov 28, 2024
Tension
85/ 100High tension
