What A 15 Year Old Mass Killer Looks Like

 00:00:00 - 01:00:00The video describes the interrogation of 15-year-old Nick, a suspect in the murder of his family. The detectives use various tactics such as building rapport, indirect questioning, and lying about evidence to try to get Nick to confess. Throughout the interrogations of Nick and his friends, their body language and inconsistent stories suggest they may be hiding something. The detectives use Nick's strict parents as a possible motive for the murders, but ultimately remind him that nothing can change the fact that he committed the heinous act.See more00:00:00 In this section, the footage of the interrogation of the four teenagers who discovered the murdered browning family is analyzed. The detectives handle the teenagers carefully and try to make them feel comfortable. The 15-year-old boys are questioned separately, and the detectives gather information about their whereabouts and what they did on the day of the murders. The boys are forthcoming with their responses and express their shock and trauma at the discovery. The detectives employ different tactics with each teenager and try to make them feel at ease while also trying to glean as much information as possible about the murders.00:05:00 In this section of the video, we see the police officers enter the room to interrogate 15-year-old Nick, who is a suspect in a mass murder case. The detective tries to build rapport with Nick by speaking casually and invading his personal space to make him feel more comfortable. The police officer begins a basic line of questioning, giving Nick an opportunity to describe the events of the past two days on his own to help the police attempt to poke holes in his story. Meanwhile, we see another detective questioning Ryan and discussing where Nick was during that night. It is speculated that Nick had planned to sneak home to get the car before driving back to take the boys for a ride, but this never happened, and his story is inconsistent.00:10:00 In this section of the transcript, the detective reminds 15-year-old Taylor that he needs to tell the truth in the murder case of his friend's family. Taylor appears anxious, and the detective notes his body language indicating discomfort and uncertainty. Furthermore, the detective encourages Alex to be 100% honest and take him through the last 29 hours. Alex's account seems consistent with Taylor's, and he explains that they watched movies, ordered food, and hung out in the living room while Ryan's parents had friends over, including Nick. The detective emphasizes the importance of disclosing any information and encourages Taylor to reveal anything he may be holding back.00:15:00 In this section, the detective observes the behaviors of Taylor and Ryan as they discuss Nick's whereabouts the night of the murder, suggesting that they may know something or have strong suspicions that Nick was up to no good. Taylor shows signs of discomfort and nervousness throughout the interrogation, particularly when asked about Nick's plans, indicating that he may not be telling the whole truth. Meanwhile, Nick's gestures and illustrators seem misaligned with his statements, which could indicate deception. Despite having found his entire family murdered, Nick remains casual, which could suggest he's still in denial.00:20:00 In this section of the video, the detectives grill Alex about what happened the night of the massacre. He denies that Nick left the house that night, but the detective already knows that he did. He eventually changes his story and tells the truth. It's unclear if any of the boys knew more about the situation. Meanwhile, in Ryan's interrogation room, the detective asks Ryan to explain exactly what happened leading up to the discovery of Nick's slain family. He mentions that they were all at the mall and came back to Nick's house, where Nick was already worried about his parents because they hadn't checked in with him.00:25:00 In this section of the video, the interviewer speaks with Nick and Alex about their arrival at Nick's house after a trip to the mall. Nick describes finding his family murdered but does not appear to show any signs of trauma, which is surprising given the magnitude of the event. Alex's account about his early morning outing with Nick further incriminates him, as Nick had previously denied getting driven around or having the car keys. The discovery of the Xbox and Wii left behind makes it less likely that this was a burglary, as those items are typically taken.00:30:00 In this section, the detective attempts to build rapport with Nick by getting him to believe that he is on his side. He asks Nick if he needs anything and if he could ask his grandfather to come over. Nick's request for food is surprising given the circumstances, indicating that he may be emotionally disconnected. The detective also asks Taylor about Nick's home life, and Taylor reveals that Nick got into trouble twice due to drinking. This could be a sign of behavior problems in the household, which could be concerning considering Nick's age. The detective also tries to see how Nick feels about his father, potentially to remove a motive for Nick being the killer. Nick is frequently touching his face, a self-soothing behavior, which suggests he is not truly comfortable with the interview process.00:35:00 In this section of the video, the detective tries to extract more information from Nick and Alex by putting pressure on them through indirect questioning, planting seeds about the seriousness of the situation and letting them sit for a while. Alex offers up important information after the detective leaves him alone, while Taylor seems to become more nervous and suggests that he may have misunderstood some of the questions. Nick appears to talk about his parents and brothers' death very casually, and his actions don't make much sense given the supposed concern he expressed about them earlier.00:40:00 In this section of the video, the detective questions Nick about his whereabouts on the night of the murder of his family. Nick seems to be giving faulty or intentionally incorrect timelines, raising suspicions about his involvement in the crime. The detective also asks Nick about the gun locker in his house, and Nick's answers indicate that he could potentially use the guns in the locker. The detective also probes into Nick's relationship with his parents and hints at the pressure high achieving students can face, often turning to coping mechanisms like drinking. The detective displays a strategy of trying to make Nick feel comfortable acknowledging past mistakes, hoping that he may admit to something crucial about the crime.00:45:00 In this section, the transcript excerpt depicts the detective questioning Nick and attempting to rule him out as a suspect in the murders of his parents. The officer reveals that Nick was recently in trouble for bringing alcohol on a ski trip, indicating that he may have a pattern of disobeying the rules. The detective asks Nick if he has talked to his brothers and if they know anything, to which Nick denies having done so. Nick mentions a neighbor who has allegedly had trouble with the police before, possibly trying to shift the focus away from himself. Lastly, Alex mentions that Nick's father is hard on him and sometimes calls him "Hitler," which could indicate stress in the family due to a mother who may be abusing alcohol.00:50:00 In this section, the detective continues to interview Nick, taking note of his relaxed attitude despite the gravity of the situation. The detective introduces his partner, who becomes accusatory towards Nick and begins to unravel his story, such as his father's anger towards him the day before. The detectives use tactics such as lying about evidence and appealing to Nick's emotions to try to get him to confess. While they state that they need to know the motive for the crime, it is not legally required to prove murder, only intent. The detectives express their certainty that Nick committed the murders and inform him that the gun-locker keys were found under his mattress.00:55:00 In this section, the interrogators continue to push Nick towards confessing to the murders of his family, using different techniques such as reiterating that there is no other explanation for what happened and empathizing with him to make him feel more comfortable to admit guilt. They even suggest a possible motive for the murders being Nick's strict parents, which he brings up himself multiple times throughout the interrogation. The detectives speculate that if Nick has anti-social personality disorder, then his intense resentment towards controlling parents could be a motivation for the murders. Despite their attempts to normalize the killings, the interrogators remind Nick that nothing can change the fact that he committed the heinous act.