Lieth von Stein was killed and his wife, Bonnie, seriously wounded in their North Carolina home in 1988. Investigators traced the attack to a plan involving Bonnie’s son, Chris Pritchard, and accomplices. Money and inheritance were central to the prosecution. Coverage also focused on the young defendants’ social circle and role-playing interests.
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Washington, North Carolina. The map provides regional context; individually verified historical places are listed below.
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Honor Thy Mother (1992)
IMDb title reference connected to the Lieth & Bonnie von Stein case. Listed release: 1992. Cast, credits, and title information; viewing availability is separate.
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Cruel Doubt (1992) — miniseries listing
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IMDb title reference connected to the Lieth & Bonnie von Stein case. Listed release: 1992. Cast, credits, and title information; viewing availability is separate.
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The News and Observer · 1991-10-06 · Page 133
Two books examine the von Stein case
A comparative review considers Jerry Bledsoe’s Blood Games and Joe McGinniss’s Cruel Doubt.
Book criticism about two accounts of the same crime.
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Case videos, posts, family pages, and creator communities. Creator channels and groups cover multiple cases; each includes a link to the relevant episode. Facebook or TikTok may require sign-in, and groups may require membership approval. Community opinions are separate from verified reporting.
Crack House Chronicles
Ep 144 The Murder of Lieth Von Stein
Video from Crack House Chronicles covering the Lieth & Bonnie von Stein case. Length: 1:19:00.
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09Internet Archive
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Internet Archive · Library record · 1991
Cruel Doubt by Joe McGinniss (1991-10-01)
Joe McGinniss. A library catalog record for a book connected with Lieth & Bonnie von Stein. The record may offer a preview or borrowing options; full reading access is not guaranteed.
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11Court records & documents
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Court opinions, filings, transcripts, and dockets, alongside clearly labeled parole records, released investigative files, and courtroom recordings. Each item identifies its source and scope. Allegations in filings are not findings of guilt. These selections are not complete case files. Where an online document could not be verified, a separate guide identifies the records office or archive to contact.
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State v. Upchurch — co-defendant’s murder appeal
James Bartlett Upchurch III’s appeal arising from the attack on Lieth and Bonnie von Stein. The court addresses the conspiracy evidence and trial proceedings and orders a new capital sentencing hearing.
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13Where are they now?
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Lieth & Bonnie von Stein — media, court records & case files | Unforgotten Casebook
07Social Media
4 itemsCase videos, posts, family pages, and creator communities. Creator channels and groups cover multiple cases; each includes a link to the relevant episode. Facebook or TikTok may require sign-in, and groups may require membership approval. Community opinions are separate from verified reporting.
Crack House Chronicles
Ep 144 The Murder of Lieth Von Stein
Video from Crack House Chronicles covering the Lieth & Bonnie von Stein case. Length: 1:19:00.
Watch on YouTubeSouthern Fried True Crime
Episode 182: The Von Stein Attack aka The Dungeons & Dragons Murder
Video from Southern Fried True Crime covering the Lieth & Bonnie von Stein case. Length: 1:06:45.
Watch on YouTubeMoms And Mysteries Podcast
A Deadly Inheritance: The Von Stein Murder
Video from Moms And Mysteries Podcast covering the Lieth & Bonnie von Stein case. Length: 42:28.
Watch on YouTubeTrue Crime Brewery
The "Dungeons & Dragons" Murder
Video from True Crime Brewery covering the Lieth & Bonnie von Stein case. Length: 1:40:55.
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