Ep 8. Lethal Teens

In Deadly Women season 7 episode 8, titled "Lethal Teens," viewers are taken on a journey through some of the most depraved and deadly crimes committed by teenage girls. From jealousy to greed and revenge, these young women show that age is no barrier to committing heinous acts.

The episode opens with the story of Rachel Wade, a 19-year-old from Florida who became entangled in a toxic love triangle with her boyfriend and another girl. When her rival turned up dead, Rachel was arrested and charged with murder.

Next up is the case of siblings Jasmiyah and Tasmiyah Whitehead, who at just 16 years old, brutally murdered their mother in Georgia. The two girls had a history of abuse and neglect, leading prosecutors to argue that the murder was premeditated.

The episode then takes a darker turn with the story of Brenda Spencer, a troubled teenager who opened fire on a San Diego elementary school in 1979, killing two adults and injuring eight children. As it turned out, Brenda had been abused by her alcoholic father and bullied at school, leading to her heinous act of violence.

Other cases include British teenager Lisa Connett, who murdered her own mother to inherit her fortune, and 15-year-old Alyssa Bustamante, who brutally murdered her neighbor just for the thrill of it.

Throughout the episode, interviews with investigators, prosecutors, and family members shed light on the psychology behind these teenage killers. Some argue that their age and immaturity should be taken into account, while others argue that these girls were just as capable of cold-blooded murder as any adult.

"Lethal Teens" is a chilling reminder of the darkness that can lurk within even the youngest members of society. Viewers are left wondering what could possibly be going through the minds of these girls as they committed such heinous crimes. The episode raises questions about the responsibility of parents and the justice system when it comes to punishing young offenders, and whether rehabilitation is possible for those who have committed such terrible acts of violence.