The 5th Grade Murder Plot

A group of 5th graders in Surprise, AZ hatched a detailed plan to murder their fellow classmate and cover their tracks. Thankfully, they were caught before they could carry it out. True Crime Correspondent Briana Whitney sits down with reporter Micaela Marshall, who interviewed the victim’s parents for the first time. Marshall details her investigation, what happened to the child suspects, and where the case stands now.

Bullying prevention resources:

https://www.azed.gov/wellness/bullying-prevention

https://www.stopbullying.gov/resources/get-help-now

https://www.speakstandsave.com/resources-general

https://asatonline.org/for-parents/education/lifespan/resources-bullying/

Arizona’s Family journalists Briana Whitney and Serjio Hernandez take a deep dive into both unsolved and solved cases around Arizona — retracing steps, uncovering new evidence, and revealing new theories from those involved in the investigations.