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Pocatello, Idaho · 2006

Cassie Jo Stoddart

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Teen & school

Cassie Jo Stoddart was killed while house-sitting in Idaho in 2006. Classmates Brian Draper and Torey Adamcik had recorded their plans and discussed horror films before the attack. Both were convicted of murder, and the recordings became central to later accounts.

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Pocatello, Idaho. The map provides regional context; individually verified historical places are listed below.

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Cassie Jo Stoddart murder location

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11372 West Whispering Cliffs Drive, Pocatello, Idaho

Stoddart was killed while house-sitting for relatives in September 2006. The property has changed ownership since the crime.

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01Books

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02Movies

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03TV & documentaries

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Dateline: The Last Day — The Case of Cassie Jo Stoddart (2022)

IMDb episode reference connected to the Cassie Jo Stoddart case. Listed release: 2022. Cast, credits, and title information; viewing availability is separate.

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04Newspaper clippings

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Casper Star-Tribune · 2006-10-04 · Page 18

Charges reported after Cassie Jo Stoddart's death

An early brief reports murder and conspiracy charges against Brian Draper and Torey Adamcik following Cassie Jo Stoddart's killing.

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The Times-News · 2017-07-31 · Page A8

Idaho examines life sentences for juvenile offenders

A report considers changing juvenile-sentencing law and its possible implications for Draper, Adamcik, and other Idaho defendants.

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05News & reporting

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Reporting on Cassie Jo Stoddart

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06Podcasts

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Murder on the Market — Cassie Jo Stoddart (Episode 4)

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Serialously with Annie Elise

Deranged Friends Plan Murder Based on a Movie? | The Tragic Murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart

Podcast coverage of the Cassie Jo Stoddart case. Released October 21, 2024. About 81 minutes.

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Morbid

The Scream Murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart

Podcast coverage of the Cassie Jo Stoddart case. Released August 8, 2020. About 96 minutes.

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True Crime All The Time

The Murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart

Podcast coverage of the Cassie Jo Stoddart case. Released August 16, 2021. About 71 minutes.

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Murder With My Husband

6. Cassie Jo Stoddart - The Scream Murder

Podcast coverage of the Cassie Jo Stoddart case. Released May 4, 2020. About 48 minutes.

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True Crime Campfire

Do You Like Scary Movies? The Murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart

Podcast coverage of the Cassie Jo Stoddart case. Released October 23, 2020. About 50 minutes.

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Criminal Discourse Podcast

Cassie Jo Stoddart The Scream Murder Case

Podcast coverage of the Cassie Jo Stoddart case. Released November 21, 2022. About 34 minutes.

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Murdered and Missing News True Crime

The Murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart: The Scream Murder

Podcast coverage of the Cassie Jo Stoddart case. Released September 23, 2022. About 55 minutes.

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Dateline NBC

The Secret in Black Rock Canyon

Podcast coverage of the Cassie Jo Stoddart case. Released June 25, 2024. About 41 minutes.

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Cold Case Murder Mysteries

A Murderous Villain Like Eric & Dylan: Cassie Jo Stoddart Part 1

Podcast coverage of the Cassie Jo Stoddart case. Released April 26, 2022. About 68 minutes.

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Mama Mystery with Kelly Evans

Ep 13 : The Murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart

Podcast coverage of the Cassie Jo Stoddart case. Released November 13, 2020. About 35 minutes.

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Murder In America

EP. 6 IDAHO - The "SCREAM" Killers & The Death of Cassie Jo Stoddart

Podcast coverage of the Cassie Jo Stoddart case. Released February 3, 2021. About 31 minutes.

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Wicked and Grim: A True Crime Podcast

Teen Murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart

Podcast coverage of the Cassie Jo Stoddart case. Released January 3, 2023. About 49 minutes.

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Missing

640 // The Murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart - The Scream Murder

Podcast coverage of the Cassie Jo Stoddart case. Released February 23, 2026. About 51 minutes.

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Murder, Mystery & Makeup

Cassie Jo Stoddart - Scream Inspired Case

Podcast coverage of the Cassie Jo Stoddart case. Released January 4, 2022. About 32 minutes.

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07Social Media

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Bailey Sarian

Scream Inspired - Cassie Jo Stoddart Case - MurderMystery&Makeup | Bailey Sarian

Video from Bailey Sarian covering the Cassie Jo Stoddart case. Length: 32:33.

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Lights Out

These Teen Boys Took Their Horror Movie Obsession Too Far... The Murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart

Video from Lights Out covering the Cassie Jo Stoddart case. Length: 1:46:24.

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Law&Crime Network

Prime Crime: Teen's Housesitting Weekend Turns into Horror Movie

Video from Law&Crime Network covering the Cassie Jo Stoddart case. Length: 45:59.

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Ray William Johnson

The Real Life Scream Murder // The Brian Draper Murder Story

Video from Ray William Johnson covering the Cassie Jo Stoddart case. Length: 8:25.

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Serialously with Annie Elise — TikTok channel

Linked by this creator in the episode notes for “Deranged Friends Plan Murder Based on a Movie? | The Tragic Murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart.” This creator channel covers multiple cases. The matching case episode is linked below. The platform may ask you to sign in.

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Serialously with Annie Elise — Facebook page

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Murdered and Missing News True Crime — Facebook page

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Wicked and Grim: A True Crime Podcast — Facebook page

Linked by this creator in the episode notes for “Teen Murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart.” This creator channel covers multiple cases. The matching case episode is linked below. The platform may ask you to sign in.

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Missing — TikTok channel

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Missing — Facebook page

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Missing — TikTok channel

Linked by this creator in the episode notes for “640 // The Murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart - The Scream Murder.” This creator channel covers multiple cases. The matching case episode is linked below. The platform may ask you to sign in.

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Missing — Facebook page

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08Blogs & essays

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Medium · The Wicked Truth · Blog / essay

The Real-Life “Scream” Murder of 16-Year-Old Cassie Jo Stoddart

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cindyparmiter · Substack · Blog / essay

The Shocking Murder of Sixteen-Year-Old Cassie Jo Stoddart

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Medium · Obscure Horror · Blog / essay

Cassie Jo Stoddart Brutally Murdered By Friends Brian Draper And Torey Adamcik

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09Internet Archive

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Dateline : MSNBCW : June 8, 2025 2:00am-3:00am PDT

The archive indexes this broadcast under Cassie Jo Stoddart. It may contain several stories; use any available captions or previews to locate the relevant segment. Full playback may be restricted.

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Internet Archive · TV News Archive

In Coldest Blood : MSNBCW : October 29, 2011 12:00pm-1:00pm PDT

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Internet Archive · TV News Archive

The Killing Game? : MSNBCW : September 2, 2013 2:00pm-3:01pm PDT

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10From the journal

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11Court records & documents

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State v. Draper — Cassie Jo Stoddart murder appeal

The Idaho Supreme Court’s review of Brian Draper’s prosecution for Cassie Jo Stoddart’s murder.

Court / agency
Idaho Supreme Court
Document date
September 13, 2011
Case / citation
34667
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State v. Adamcik — Cassie Jo Stoddart murder appeal

A separate Idaho Supreme Court opinion reviewing Torey Adamcik’s prosecution for Cassie Jo Stoddart’s murder.

Court / agency
Idaho Supreme Court
Document date
January 25, 2012
Case / citation
34639
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