Episode 236
- Mar 19, 2023
- 1:05:37
- Full Episode
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On March 11th, 2018, 15-year-old Kyle Bancroft and his younger brother invited two teenage friends to a sleepover at their home in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. By about 1:30 AM the following morning, everyone had gone to bed, but nobody would get a full night’s rest. Around 4 AM, a knife-wielding manic decided to go on a bloody rampage, fully intent on stabbing everyone in the house to death, as they slept.<br /><br />Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com
Brief Summary
Corey Johnson murders 13-year-old Giovanni Sierra during a sleepover, influenced by extremist beliefs, leading to a tragic stabbing incident.
Key points
- The Attack Unfolds. Kyle's mother recounts the horrifying moment she was attacked by a friend.
- The Aftermath. In the chaos, Kyle wakes up to find his brother bloodied and unresponsive.
- A Sleepover Turns Deadly. What started as a typical sleepover escalated into a violent attack with a knife.
- Corey's Online Influence. Corey's extremist beliefs stemmed from his internet usage, leading to dangerous ideologies.
- The Birthday Sleepover. Corey attends a birthday party, but his intentions turn sinister during the night.
- The Stabbing Incident. Corey brutally stabs his friend Gio on his birthday, believing he deserved it.
Episode highlights
- The AftermathIn the chaos, Kyle wakes up to find his brother bloodied and unresponsive.“Heavily armed police officers threw Kyle to the ground and handcuffed him.”5:35Mar 19, 2023
- A Sleepover Turns DeadlyWhat started as a typical sleepover escalated into a violent attack with a knife.“Who knew sleepovers could be so dangerous?”10:41Mar 19, 2023
- Corey's Online InfluenceCorey's extremist beliefs stemmed from his internet usage, leading to dangerous ideologies.“These beliefs landed him on the FBI's terrorist watch list.”30:19Mar 19, 2023
- The Birthday SleepoverCorey attends a birthday party, but his intentions turn sinister during the night.“I feel like stabbing something.”36:41Mar 19, 2023
- The Stabbing IncidentCorey brutally stabs his friend Gio on his birthday, believing he deserved it.“Corey decided that he was going to stab and kill everyone in the house.”40:22Mar 19, 2023
- Aftermath of ViolenceCorey attacks multiple people, leading to a chaotic scene and police intervention.“I just sat inside the bathroom for a while.”51:22Mar 19, 2023
- Giovanni's Tragic DeathGiovanni Sierra was murdered on his 13th birthday, leaving a community in shock.“He was pronounced dead on the scene and died on his 13th birthday.”52:38Mar 19, 2023
- A Mother's Heartfelt SpeechAt Giovanni's funeral, his mother shared the profound impact he had on her life.“I want to speak to you from how Giovanni impacted my life.”56:16Mar 19, 2023
Tension
85/ 100High tension
