VIDEOS
Discover the dynamic world of CRIME CHAMPS through our dedicated Videos page, where you can explore a comprehensive collection of engaging content sourced directly from our YouTube channel. This curated selection showcases a variety of captivating videos that delve into the intricacies of crime, investigation, and justice, designed to inform and entertain our audience. Each video is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, featuring expert insights, real-life case studies, and thought-provoking discussions that appeal to both crime enthusiasts and casual viewers alike. Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of criminal psychology or simply enjoy thrilling narratives, our Videos page serves as your gateway to an immersive viewing experience that keeps you informed and intrigued.
TAKODA COLLINS
10-year-old Takoda Collins spent much of his life locked nude in his father Al-Mutahan McLean's attic. Takoda died on Dec 13, 2019, at Dayton Children's Hospital. McLean was charged with raping and abuse. Ex-girlfriend Amanda Hinze and her sister Jennifer Ebert lived in the house. Prosecutors say Takoda suffered in "hellish" conditions, with injuries linked to McLean's torture: punching, standing on his back, forced poses, burning with hot sauce, and drowning. Coroner confirms death by blunt trauma, asphyxia, and drowning.
JORDAN RODRIGUEZ
Larissa Rodriguez and boyfriend Christopher Rodriguez were sentenced to prison after her special needs son was found buried in their yard. Larissa said he fell ill on Sept 21, 2017, and died the next day, fearing loss of all her children if she sought help. She admitted to police they buried him together, wanting him close. Police found the 5-year-old's body where she described, with help from Christopher's brother who alerted them. Jordan had prior injuries; Larissa blamed Christopher. She confessed guilt and claimed to love her son deeply.
MITCHELLE BLAIR
Mitchelle Blair, 35, was evicted in 2015 from her Detroit home with four children due to unpaid rent, facing financial struggles. When court officials arrived for eviction, they found two frozen bodies in her freezer: her children Stephen Berry, 9, and Stoni Blair, 13. Blair confessed to killing them, claiming it was 'an evil act.' The children were identified after their bodies were thawed for autopsy. Deaths were from blunt force trauma, classified as homicides. Stoni died in May 2013 and Stephen in August 2012, spending over two years in the freezer.
CRIME CHAMPS -VS- CHOMOS
Child molesters are either preferential (sexually prefer children) or situational (engage with children for complex reasons). Common traits: fantasies about children, consistent patterns, seeing children as objects of sex, sophisticated victim targeting. Indicators include criminal history, strained peer relationships, access to children, and activities involving them. After conviction, they might reveal knowledge of serious crimes like child rings and are at suicide risk, notably if from a middle-class, first-time offender background.
MADELINE SOTO
13-year-old Madeline Soto from Kissimmee, FL vanished on Feb 26, 2024. Her mom, Jennifer, reported her missing after Madeline wasn't at school. Stephan Sterns, Jennifer's boyfriend, claimed he dropped Madeline near the school. A 4-day search began. Sterns was a suspect; disturbing media was found on his phone. He faced charges. Madeline was found dead on Mar 1 in Osceola County, where Sterns' car was seen. Police believe she was dead when Sterns was supposed to take her to school. He was seen disposing of her belongings. A grand jury later charged Sterns with first-degree murder, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty.
TAMIR RICE
Tamir Rice, 12, was shot by officer Timothy Loehmann in Cleveland on Nov 22, 2014, while holding a toy gun. Police, responding to a call about a male with a gun at Cudell Park, weren't informed it was likely fake and the individual was likely a juvenile. Officers claimed they shouted "show me your hands," and Loehmann said he thought Rice was drawing a gun. Rice was hit once in the torso from two shots fired and died the next day. The patrol car was still moving when Rice was shot.
FATHER JEROME KERNS
On April 15, 2014, Father Jerome Kern testified under oath in a sexual abuse lawsuit filed in Minnesota in November 2013. On June 24, 2014, video testimony and documents from the Kern case were released to the public. Kahn has admitted to sexually abusing children during his more than 30-year career as a priest in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, and documents show that despite reports of inappropriate behavior, authorities failed to stop him from further abusing children.
DARRELL BROOKS
A red Ford Escape sport utility vehicle crashed through barriers and entered the Waukesha, Wisconsin, annual Christmas parade on November 21, 2021, at approximately 4:39 p.m. local time. Six people lost their lives in this, and over 68 others were hurt. After seizing the car, Waukesha police officers made an arrest. To stop the SUV, at least one officer pulled out a gun. The driver of the SUV, Darrell Brooks, was found guilty of all 76 charges against him on October 26, 2022. He received six life sentences without the possibility of release.
JODI ARIAS
Travis Alexander (1977–2008) was killed by ex-girlfriend Jodi Arias in Mesa, AZ. In 2013, Arias was found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to life without parole in 2015. Alexander had a gunshot to the forehead and 27 stab wounds. Arias claimed self-defense, but the jury disagreed. The case received extensive media coverage.
BASIL BORUTSKI
Basil Borutski, 60, was found guilty of two counts of first-degree murder and one count of second-degree murder at the conclusion of his graphic triple murder trial. The jury, which consisted of six men and five women, accepted the Crown's argument that Borutski had been planning to kill when he went on the September 22, 2015, rampage through Renfrew County, killing Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk, and Nathalie Warmerdam. Here’s how the saga unfolded.
TORI STAFFORD
On April 8, 2009, Stafford left school but never made it home. Security cameras saw a woman leading her away. By 6:04 p.m., her grandmother reported her missing. Suspicions initially focused on Stafford's mother, Tara McDonald, due to her drug issues and inconsistent actions. McClintic, later identified as the woman on camera, confessed to luring Stafford with a promise of a puppy. The case shifted from missing to abduction, with police halting ground searches after five days. McClintic faced charges, including murder, on May 20. Her accomplice Rafferty was also charged with murder.
RAMBO ROCKY WEI NAM KAM
Rambo Rocky Wei Nam Kam was convicted for the brutal 2017 double murder of Dianna Mah-Jones and Richard Jones in Vancouver, sentenced to life with no parole for 25 years. Kam confessed to breaking into their home, killing them with a hatchet and knife. Despite not knowing the victims, he confessed. Security footage showed him buying a hatchet two weeks before the murders. The Crown sought a 50-year term, but defense accepted a 25-year life sentence. Kam's lawyer, Glen Orris, argued 50 years would leave no chance for rehabilitation by age 75.
JODI CHRISTINE PARRACK
Jodi Christine Parrack passed away on November 8, 2007, and she was born on September 2, 1996. Jodi, an 11-year-old girl from Constantine, Michigan, was sexually assaulted before being killed while being abducted while on her bicycle on a neighborhood street. Her case received a lot of media attention because of the heinousness of the crime as well as the initial mistaken identity of the perpetrator, which led to an overturned conviction and discussions about how officially suspects are interrogated and what information is shared with them.
ALIANNA DEFREEZE
Alianna DeFreeze, 14, was brutally murdered by Christopher Whitaker in Cleveland, Ohio, on Jan 26, 2017. Whitaker, with a criminal record, took her to an abandoned house, where she was raped and killed. A search led to her body being found three days after her disappearance. In Feb 2018, Whitaker's trial found him guilty and he got the death penalty. DeFreeze's parents sued over school negligence, receiving $1M in 2022. A 2019 law mandates schools quickly notify parents of absences.
INTERROGATIONS & BODY CAMERA FOOTAGE
This series presents diverse real-life scenarios with techniques by experienced interrogators. Each video highlights verbal, non-verbal cues, psychological tactics for confessions, and ethical considerations. Gain insights into suspect dynamics, environmental influences, and rapport-building. Ideal for training or study, it's a key resource for improving interrogation skills.