Man Killed Teen’s Family After Catfishing Her
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- Опубликовано: 21 сен 2024
- Police say former Virginia State Trooper Austin Lee Edwards drove to Riverside, California, to meet up with a 15-year-old girl. He allegedly lured her into an online relationship by posing as a 17-year-old. Cops later found the bodies of the teenage girl's grandparents and mother inside their home which was set on fire. Edwards was later killed in a shootout with police officers. Thankfully, the teen was not injured.
This man is the embodiment of evil. To think that he was a police officer as well is absolutely terrifying. Best wishes to everyone involved.
And that grin proves he has no shame.
@@madisonwebster5417 I think the report said they killed him so I'm not sure what this picture is from. But he's so creepy and evil looking.
@@curiousmind6612 looks like he’s wearing his police uniform in the photo
The police in the US only have to have a GED and no training on human behavior. So many other require a bachelor's degree with an additional year of training, so they can deal effectively with situations. My surprise is we aren't seeing more of these types of stories, our police aren't qualified for anything but being violent.
Unfortunately, “evil” people like this, more often than not, will gravitate toward employment than puts them in a position of power, like law enforcement would.
This sick person drove 2500 miles to commit this act of violence. Unbelievable. Just terrible.
Yeah he was definitely sick. Suffering and in pain. He drove that far to get himself killed
@@TheTruth-13 Imo he should have just unalived himself and not murder other people
@Trakaplex Doxed why?
@idk ofc its a new acc💀
@Trakaplex but did everyone die?
The poor girl. I can only imagine the kind of survivors guilt she must have. My heart goes out to her and the rest of her family.
This is so sad :((
@@TheWicked4727 yawn
Your heart doesn’t go anywhere. Nonsense
@@TheWicked4727 lol there’s a lot of trash out there⚪️🗑💩🤡👿
She could of told him to do it
She may be "safe" but she'll never be the same, this is horrific. 😥
@JackWrath1what?
@JackWrath1this it disgusting tf you laughing at
@Jack Wrath wtf is funny?
@@_Sirens hes trolling
@JackWrath1go to hell for that
Every arrest he’s ever made needs to be investigated.
Not the first time this has came out of that area. Lookup Oliver Mullins from Big Stone Gap. EVERYTHING near Abingdon VA needs investigated. Place is super corrupt. Messing with kids is just one of the many things they do. Locals have tried to raise the warning on it forever. No one will listen than they act surprised when stuff like this happens.
Imagine how guilty the teen must be feeling hope she is fine
Well, fortunately, the teen is okay
@@Getcha-Pull psychologically she's probably completely broken. And never be the same. A kidnapping is enough to cause ptsd let alone a familcide
@Jack Wrath bot
Right I know
That is what I am thinking. Her playing around online acting like she is grown was apart of the reason her family 👪 got killed.
I honestly can't even begin to wrap my head around what this teenage girl must be going through... I hope she doesn't blame herself... but good lord.
She’s going through what’s she’s always been going through. Events like these affecting people is only an illusion. Creates an excuse to blame these events on pain
@@TheTruth-13 what...
@@Lexii23 unless you’re physically injured. Nothing changes.
@@TheTruth-13 ah looked at your comments, and realized you're a troll lmao
@@TheTruth-13 kid
I cannot imagine what the teenage girl is going through. I pray that she’ll get through this. I pray that she’ll be able to forgive herself too.. it’s so heartbreaking. I’m so sorry
Did they plan the murder together? Why did he murder them?
@@circesoul2218 he was suffering and enduring a lot of pain. Killing someone was the highest for of stimulation he knows. He wanted to die
@@Abby-th8ur you’re out on a limb with that one. Rapid fire assumptions
@@Abby-th8ur you just used 2 IQ seriously wtf lmfao. Please there’s no way you actually thought that through and though it made sense.
@@vinnyfatstacks1644 fr
This is so sad. It’s hard to believe the things that happen online. The internet is disgusting.
@Jack Wrath what is wrong with you?
@@whosritajj it's a bot
@Jack Wrath bot.
Your a bot
@@whosritajj I'm 24 and although I live in another city and work in construction, my Mom makes me send her my credit card statements because she doesn't want me to buy useless things and my Internet is monitored, I can't even have Netflix. I'm from a Korean family. She controls a lot of my life, unfortunately, and as the oldest I have to look after her. I have told her she's kind of interfering, but I agree that parents need to really talk to their children about the dangers of the Internet. I have a niece and I couldn't believe I acted like my Mom when I found out she had a lot of social media accounts and 'friends.' No 13 year old has 1200+ followers on Instagram and Facebook.
The fact he drove that far to kill someone really shows just how dedicated to evil he is. Does he have anything better to do?
First
no fr because he had all that time during the trip driving to think about his actions or just turn around and decide it wasn’t worth it…, like literally he went across the country.. so unbelievable
Maybe he was lonely and had nothing to live for.....don't blame him
@@justinsalluce9176 right? That's what I say. Men that lack good looks in this world that don't receive love based off their appearance is only existing to Kill
@@SmileyouronCamera666 correct!!! Society may try to brainwash people by saying that humans have a higher calling....but there really isn't. Just imagine if women in the masses had the same problem of feelings of genuine worthlessness.....it would be considered a societal issue 🙄
That is absolutely heartbreaking. That poor young lady is going to blame herself for communicating with that freak who was a damn cop no less.
I think she helped burn the house down! They need to investigate her!
That poor girl I can’t imagine the horror and grief stricken ordeal she’s dealing with right now I’m happy she’s alive but at the same time I feel sad for her family losing grandparents and her mother from this monster who posed himself as a 17 year old boy and is a police officer!!!!! As a grandson of a police officer this really breaks my heart
@@stars8924 don’t be too quick to judge on her okay
This will indeed stick with her for a while. Hope she's the few who can help the society because of her trauma.
@@stars8924now why the hell would she burn the house down and than he kidnapped, you sound slow. If she did she was forced to do it
Somebody please please PLEASE be a voice that tells that poor baby girl every day that these events were in no way her fault. She’s a child who was taken advantage of by a sick & perverted adult. I feel so bad for her & the family. 😞
Unless it turns out she was encouraging the murders. There have been many instances of teenagers murdering their parents or families when they suspect they'll disapprove of a boyfriend or girlfriend.
Horrific to think about, but it happens
@@Jhfisibejoso8pkabrvo2is8 true
@@Jhfisibejoso8pkabrvo2is8 Honesly, when they said she got in the car that was the first thing that crossed my mind.If she was expecting a teenage boy, why hop in the car with this obviously ill-intentioned old man? Hopefully that's not the case but I dunno.
@@Jhfisibejoso8pkabrvo2is8 ikr after watched all true crimes investigations it’s possible. It just why put your career in this situation. Smh
This is why people should be careful with who they talk to on the internet. You can't trust anyone now adays. Prayers for the girl 🙏🏽 she's gonna need a lot of love.
@Jack Wrath bot.
@@soph266 even in real life though you can still meet scary people like this. So it's best to be cautious of your overall surroundings and where you're meeting others.
@Soph I met my bf through a personal ad.
We've been together for 20 years
Only the blind can’t trust people. If they’re ugly they aren’t to be trusted.
@@TheWicked4727 bot🗿🗿🗿
The amount of guilt this teen must feel is incredibly unjustified. I hope one day she understands that what happened was not her fault. She was manipulated by not only a predator, but by a narcissistic, sociopath. Who knew how to pass the background check and lie detector to become a police officer. This guy reminds me of the main character of 'You'. May the family and teen get help from the mental and emotional abuse this caused them. May they become closer to one another.
I think The Chief really meant to say: This is yet another horrific reminder that predators exist not only in the public but in the police academy as well.
Thank you!
Right??
Exactly my thoughts!!! 🎯🎯🎯
🥂🎣
That's how monsters can get away with crimes. They look like every day people with every day jobs. My channel covers true crime and we covered a Chinese serial killer that had a wife and kid, was well liked at his job and was a fire fighter. Turns out, he had a basement where he kept 6 women. He had the type of face that you wouldn't give a second look at. Its so scary to think how many people you walk by or even know that have done horrible things and you don't know about it.
Background check is useless. They need psychological exams.
100% Agree
"Did she go voluntarily with him?" Um, no, if you knew half as much as I know, Officer, you would know that the neighbor called the police because she looked so distressed as he was putting her in the car, after killing three members of her family.
Distressed because she probably helped him! SO SAD!
@@stars8924 not help, but her talking to him led to their deaths
I agree with you!
Look up Charles Starkweather. I wouldn't say it's impossible for that scenario to play out that way.
@@sarah69420 I don’t believe that! They need to investigate her!!!!
I could never imagine any one ever doing this in my family.
No one ever does.
@Jack Wrath bot
@Jack Wrath bot.
I don't know why....this happens every day with these people!!
I still dont understand. Y he kill
This is why a lot of parents monitor their kid's phones. You can't fully let your guard down because these predators have easier access to children these days. ☹️
Why does he look like the type of guy to do this?
These Weirdos have that kind of look.
That poor girl is going to feel horribly guilty over this. Hopefully she wasn't involved beyond being catfished by that perv.
@Jack Wrath bot.
She most likely convinced him to do it
@@jlovelady26 youre commenting this everywhere . there is 0 proof . it says she got catfished , meaning she thought the man was 17 . there is no reason for her to kill her parents over dating someone 2 years older than her . youre sick
@@jlovelady26 men victim blaming at its finest
Hope he gets what's coming to him for this.
I hope the family can find peace and be safe.
Wasnt he killed?
He’s deas
He’s dead. There’s nothing more to come.
@@Copeharder99 good then
Lol back the blue⚪️🗑💩🤡🐷🚔🍩👿
This catfisher brings shame to the name of our state and the State Troopers.
My deepest condolences to the family.
What is he a soldier who brought shame on his country???
He said state meaning he lives in Virginia, i was thinking the same thing
They said how did he get pass background check and all that? Here is the thing most people can be first time criminals. You have a clean record until you don’t. You never know what is what in human heart. That is why I wouldn’t blame it on a whole state and troopers
@@clarkabeast8136 You may want to reread what he said again.
No he doesn’t, has nothing to do with anyone but himself. Nonsesne
the teen will never be the same, rip to her family members
Of course not, her body will continue to grow and cells will replicate and die. She will continue to change for the rest of her life
She could of told him to do it.
@@TheTruth-13 shut up
@@jlovelady26 I don’t think so that guy was crazy enough to drive that far out for that
i hope that girl does not have lasting guilt or self-blame from this trauma. i hope she gets whatever treatment or support she might need.
i wouldnt be able to, no matter what support, i would’ve killed myself by now, the fact she’s still alive shows her strength- i believe she can make it through yhis
I am so sorry. Thanks for sharing this because so many people we need to be aware of these things. Especially when it comes to kids. God bless you and your family may comfort you each day. God bless🙏🏽
amen
This is so awful. I hope the family and the girl can move past this eventually. That girl will need support. That man is horrible for doing this to a family!
at this point I'ma keep being an introvert with today's crazy world.
Meeting people online and in real life can be dangerous. People should always be cautious of you they meet.
This guy must be boiling in the depths of Dante
Can't imagine how heartbreaking this must be for the girl, especially a day after Thanksgiving but before Christmas. The parents might have already got the gifts which is even worse. The guilt she must feel for the rest of her life.
Parent failure! This has been happening for years and a "good" parent would drill this into their kids head and ALWAYS know what your 15 year old is up to until they become adults and out on their own!
@@twiggyb8962 you’re a waste of air honestly.
@Twiggy B honestly...I didn't tell me mom most of the stuff I did as a teenager online cause the internet was my only way of escape/ my only privacy. My mom didn't understand me so chatting online with strangers helped.
However, I never gave anyone my personal info and was under anonymous accounts. I have social anxiety so my paranoia was probably a big part why I never gave my real info but I also knew not to do that because I knew a lot about internet safety from my mom, and because I'm into true crime so I heard of cases like this.
I think the parents were doing their best. They probably should have educated their daughter more on the dangers of the internet.
@@kpoppy9635 Yeah, same here.
Why aren't they using the word "groomed" she was groomed by him , not only catfished !
This is just scary and terrifying for the girl who was catfished by a evil man . I was catfished 4 years ago and my family knew this was a dangerous situation. Now we must keep kids off social media it’s too dangerous.
Catfishing should be illegal
@@bluetwinkiesaregood I agree .
@@bluetwinkiesaregood I thought it was.
Always tell your kids to be careful on who they meet online make sure you talk to them about the dangers of talking to someone online.make sure they know that catfishing exists and that predators exist.
@Jack Wrath bot
It's not just the internet though, even meeting people in real life can be extremely dangerous, you never know anyone's intentions
@@tacobell1299 yeah that too I mean mental illness is on the rise they need to do something about that too.and what you said is true you never know someone Intentions.
@@caylasimpson6914 Let me guess, they should only be cautious of bad men and that label only applies to those men specifically?
@@tacobell1299 I'm 24 and although I live in another city and work in construction, my Mom makes me send her my credit card statements because she doesn't want me to buy useless things and my Internet is monitored, I can't even have Netflix. I'm from a Korean family. She controls a lot of my life, unfortunately, and as the oldest I have to look after her. I have told her she's kind of interfering, but I agree that parents need to really talk to their children about the dangers of the Internet. I have a niece and I couldn't believe I acted like my Mom when I found out she had a lot of social media accounts and 'friends.' No 13 year old has 1200+ followers on Instagram and Facebook.
I stay right in Riverside this is horrific and sad all the way around my condolences to her and her family....
The girl will never forgive herself. She brought a wolf to a hen house.
He looks totally insane! How did the police that hired him no see that?
Now I'm not the type to judge a book by it cover but his little walk told me all that I needed to know about him, how did he even get into/pass the academy thingy let alone become an officer? Smh!
RIP to the lost ones and condolences to the family.
Judging? Nahhh more like follow your gut. You can defo tell something was off about dude! No guilt trip over here! 🚩😕
whoever was involved in his LE career should be investigated. they clearly have no type of intuition or judgement skills.
@@heatherc4416 Have any of you considered that he might be "EXACTLY" what THEY want!!!
i know, right? looking all smug and pompous during that grad video of his. the only good thing that came out of this is that POS is dead and won't be in the service
Yeah dude was clearly suffering and in pain, which is why he targeted a teen and had a death wish
This breaks my heart into pieces and I don’t just say that often but this poor child and her family will never be the same. She did not deserve that and it is not her fault and if she ever reads this I hope she knows it’s not her fault.
A distant reminder of predators in law enforcement.
the fact that he was a state trooper disgusts me and the fact that she would probably blame herself for their deaths..jesus i feel so bad for her
She most likely confessed him to do it.
@@jlovelady26 I doubt it when he arrived and she saw he wasn’t a teen she probably didn’t wanna go with him so he did what he did to her family members and threatened her life if she didn’t go with him
@@jlovelady26 youre commenting this everywhere so im replying everywhere i see this . there is 0 proof . it says she got catfished , meaning she thought the man was 17 . there is no reason for her to kill her parents over dating someone 2 years older than her . youre sick
@@jlovelady26 why "most likely"
How did this man become a cop? God we need to do something as a country.
The internet is dangerous in many ways. Every parent should inform their kids about the dangers the internet has. And how to avoid them
A lot of parents just control their kids technology without actually teaching them how to use. So teens end up rebelling often times.
@Jack Wrath bot.
If someone's actively searching every comment to see if this ass has made a comment and seen my multiple, you're legendary, and I hope you have a good day.
Cops or ex cops can be the very worst criminals. What did this man do to be fired (assumption) from his job? Whatever it was I bet it was covered up.
heard it was abuse of power
Condolences to the family. This isn't a new phenomenon. It's been happening for literally decades unfortunately.
Cat fishing is really recent because of phones esp on this level with the amount of photoshop and stuff we have on newer phones
the fact that the teen gave a stranger her address thats what caused it all 💀
typical young and dumb as hell
This is why I would like to stay single
Absolutely devastating💔 I hope this young girl heals and can have a good life!
I'm absolutely at a lost for words. So so heartbreaking.
If your lost for words how did you spell “So so heartbreaking”
I’m sure the teen blames herself for this. Poor girl
The teen is partly to blame in my opinion.. she had NO BUSINESS talking to strangers and also meeting up with one!! Smh I'm pretty sure she will live with that with the rest of her life
So partly blame the victim, check.
Yes blame the 15 year old and not the grown man who manipulated her
@@Emily-do2jy Everyone is a stranger, to say a 15 year old can't speak to a 17 year old is insane, she was lied to.
youre sick
@Strawberry Cake its called taking accountability for your actions , the girl should have stayed in a childs place and the man obviously was crazy its both of their catastrophe
Driving 2500 miles by himself alone is an act of a wacko.
I mean should be smart enough not to give a stranger their address they meet online
he wasnt a stranger
@@rotcoric so catfish ing a kid online and getting their info makes them not a stranger??
@@Smackattackk no ... do you know what catfishing is ? pretending to be someone to be in a relationship with them . the man didnt go to this girl and just say " hey , im 17 , wanna date ?" obviously they had been talking long enough to start DATING , meaning the girl was in love with him . your BOYFRIEND isnt a stranger . she thought she knew him .
@@rotcoric soooooooooooooooooo he was a stranger.....like I said and you said he catfished her lied to her which comes down to her not really knowing who he was which makes him......a stranger lol it isn't that deep bro
@@Smackattackk that still doesnt make him a stranger ? a stranger is someone you quite literally do not know . its not a metaphor like " i guess you didnt really know him " . a stranger is someone on the street or smth .
also , let say him being a catfisher did make him a stranger , she didnt know that ??? she thought it was her bf ??? so ur thing is so useless .
she only gave the address to meet her 17 year old bf at her HOUSE WITH HER FAMILY . she was trying to be safe by having other people with her ???
some cops catfish people pretending to be a teen to catch predators
.and some other cops catfish as a teen BECAUSE they're a predator?
Man I have a 12 year old daughter, this scares the hell out of me.
make you youre educating her about internet safety and all that
@@rotcoric I have but I'm gonna step it up and learn more to make sure I'm doing it right.
I hate that he died in the process. He deserved to be held accountable.
WE NEED
ANTI CATFISH LAWS
We already have laws against murder...
My question is why would you blame it on catfishing ?A evil cop with evil plans killed your daughter not catfishing.
The girl is still alive, it's her families that got killed though.
Think the police officer meant to say "this is just another horrific example of how predators can enter the police force with ease with no detection"
Thank you for calling him a predator, that is exactly what he is! Rest in peace to that family.
Glad she's alive but the quality of her life will never be anywhere near decent. Things like this the hurt stays with you forever.
Why isn't the title "Cop killed teens family?" Why the "Man" hiding something Inside Edition?
Oh my God this is heartbreaking what's wrong with people 💔 😢
Man, what is Chris Hansen when u need him. My condolences to the family🙏
Why didn't the police investigate the girl? She might be involved in her family's murder. Now she's getting off scott-free!! WTH???
there is 0 proof . it says she got catfished , meaning she thought the man was 17 . there is no reason for her to kill her parents over dating someone 2 years older than her . youre sick
First time this happen it's the guy's fault, if this happen a second time I'm sure the girl would be question. She obviously can't get catfish twice unless she enjoys it.
She's with child protective services?? For what, so she can be around people who aren't her own loving blood/family?!?! She should be placed with a family member pronto!
Catfishing needs to be illegal and identities need to be verified on all social media platforms. Catfishing happens way too often and it hurts millions.
We can't even enforce theft laws that happen in broad daylight with video evidence. Good luck getting catfishing illegal and enforceable.
"It's disgusting", "another horrific reminder of the predators in" your own ranks.
I'm 24 and although I live in another city and work in construction, my Mom makes me send her my credit card statements because she doesn't want me to buy useless things and my Internet is monitored, I can't even have Netflix. I'm from a Korean family. She controls a lot of my life, unfortunately, and as the oldest I have to look after her. I have told her she's kind of interfering, but I agree that parents need to really talk to their children about the dangers of the Internet. I have a niece and I couldn't believe I acted like my Mom when I found out she had a lot of social media accounts and 'friends.' No 13 year old has 1200+ followers on Instagram and Facebook.
I feel so bad for her but honestly, don’t go online dating, you don’t know who your talking to. I used to live near river side but I don’t anymore. Hearing about this terrifies me.
So that's why my parents always told me to never give my name and location to anyone online.
A teenager shouldn't be that dumb to start with.
@@Mothobius I have learned to never underestimate the power of human stupidity.
I would be so mad if I died because a stupid girl in my family got catfished and leaked our address.
I’ve looked into this more and the predator was formally a police officer at a Washington DC station. One day he randomly resigned. No one thought anything about his quitting, and the fact that if someone were to look into that more could’ve potentially did at least something.
Tragic! She will forever live the guilt that her online thirst got her family killed by a psycho Po-po.
She just wanted to be loved by someone such as a significant other, and it led to this. Poor girl, I pray that she feels better over time💗
Law enforcement should pass a psychological test as well in part of the process/training before receiving their badge
Oh my God!! this is horrible... but I'm glad the teen is alright, then back to this.... This is awful to see your grandparents and mom dead
That makes no sense
We're They Royalty? This Girl was old enough to have heard & know better. So sad. R.I.P. !!! 🙇♀️♥️⚘️🙏
Right right
exactly she knew better than to give him her information,
Blaming a child is just gross.
the fact that you people can still victim blame a child…
@@marilynwillett804 you dont know anything about her . they were dating , she thought he was 17. she was excited to see her partner. stop victim blaming an innocent child
Why is the teen with child protective services? Doesn't she have an aunt that we saw on camera?
Man, that's crazy. What a crazy world we live in. Condolences for her family
This is absolutely awful.
Chris Hansen needs to make a comeback
This is terrible, I can't imagine what the teen feels. They didn't video call or nothing??
Catfishing needs to be a severe crime which will get a vey long sentence
Her little fast tail cost the lives of 3 ppl.
This is one of the most terrifying news all week and what's even worst is that he was a police officer
Imagine a POLICE OFFICER ((EMPLOYED)) AT the time of this TRIPLE MURDERS Kidnapping! ...
Gosh it makes me so angry when I see police and other first responders murdering other people. They should be saving our life’s NOT taking our lives. Absolutely heartbreaking. May the victims rest in peace ❤️
Sadistic people go for power of leadership positions roles. That’s why the world is so corrupt. Of course he wanted to be a police officer.
Cop catfishes child and murders her family. I'm so done with this world.
This is horrifying people should be careful of who they talk to on the internet. You can trust anyone now a days especially a police officer.
Tell me you're in on it without telling me you were in on it
It’s in her eyes.
Can’t trust a soul.
The "man" all of a sudden. Don't try to hide the fact that he's a cop.
First of all, that man's face is just pure evil. Secondly, I can't imagine the guilt that this girl would have to carry all her life.
This is crazy..ppl ain't ever playing games no more.... mental health is at an all time high...y'all stop accepting anybody into your lives....being lonely or desperate is always deadly....
I hate catfishers
Same
This is why I am not sure about online dating
This was a true demon. Glad he can't do harm to anyone else but this story is truly disturbing. RIP to the victims. He preyed on a catfished a child then slaughtered her family.. that's pure evil.
How did he become an officer, you ask? Because that's the perfect officer. They want that kinda person behind the badge.