Nicole Lovell's friends on rumors at school | Forensic Files

My name is Natasha Bryant and I'm Nicole's friend. She like going online and she like trying to find boyfriends
and stuff. Tell me about the first time you heard of the person she met online. I got really mad at her because she told
me his age and I told her that she should not be talking to somebody that age. She told me his name was David
Eisenhower. He was funny, he was sweet, and they were going to go get married and have
kids. I was kind of scared. She said that she'll be okay. She'll be fine. He just looked
evil. So, I'm on the bus and I hear my friend Marthine talking about Nicole. He said she was missing. And I sit up in my
seat and he starts saying that he she was going to go off with this 18-year-old named
David. And I didn't tell my mom, but I wish I would have. Investigators testified Eisenhower covered
Levelville's mouth and cut her throat. And everybody started crying. There's a beautiful, beautiful,
kind-hearted little girl that do not deserve to be killed.

Nicole Lovell, 13, kept her online communications secret from her parents, but they were no secret around school. With their parents' permission, "48 Hours" spoke to her friends, who said Nicole had been telling classmates about a date with an older man she met through a smartphone app.

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Brief Summary

A friend's account of Nicole Levelville's tragic online relationship and murder by David Eisenhower.

Key points

The First Online Encounter. Natasha recalls her friend's excitement about meeting David online, despite her concerns.
The Shocking Revelation. Natasha learns from a friend that Nicole is missing, leading to a chilling discovery.
The Tragic Outcome. Investigators reveal the horrifying details of Nicole's fate, leaving everyone in tears.

Episode highlights

Episode quotes

He just looked evil.

Natasha's impression of David Eisenhower.

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