Murder of Elizabeth Olten
Was it just an experiment or a well-thought-out plan?
4.7 (16)
59 mins
Learn about the chilling case of Alyssa Bustamante, who killed 9-year-old Elizabeth Olten in St. Martins in 2009. Explore how Bustamante lured Elizabeth into the woods, carried out the murder, and attempted to hide the crime, and how the investigation revealed disturbing details that left the community in shock.
Ep 1:
The Girl Who Never Made It Home
In a quiet Missouri town, nine-year-old Elizabeth Olten steps out for an hour of play and vanishes, launching a desperate overnight search through 60 acres of woods.
Ep 2:
A Perfect Grave in the Woods
Searchers uncover a grave-shaped hole in the forest, pulling fifteen-year-old Alyssa Bustamante into focus as investigators find disturbing writings and evidence hidden in her bedroom.
Ep 3:
The Confession Behind the Blue Ink
Under relentless questioning, Alyssa's calm facade cracks, unleashing a horrifying confession about a plan she'd secretly rehearsed for five days before Elizabeth's murder.
Ep 4:
Born Into Chaos, Built for Violence
A brutal childhood of neglect and trauma collides with a chilling online persona, revealing warning signs and a motive as cold as it is senseless.
Ep 5:
A Sentence Without an End
As Alyssa faces trial and sentencing, legal loopholes and online fandoms reignite Elizabeth's family's fight to keep her killer behind bars for good.
Discussions (4)
Howard
Level 8 · 5 mo agoChurch later? Priorities.
Zeke
Level 7 · 4 mo agoWho was the 2nd grave for?
Eddie
Level 2 · 4 mo agoA fresh murder then off to the church dance LOL.
