The Boy Who Killed His Twin | Full Episode
Twin Brother Accused of Murder Claims Sleepwalking Defense
Explore the scientific and legal battle over whether a teenager who stabbed his twin sister committed murder or acted during a rare, violent sleepwalking episode.
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- Outcome: Benjamin Elliott was found guilty of first-degree murder despite a vigorous defense based on parasomnia and sleep science.
- Why it Matters: This case intensely scrutinizes the limits of the sleepwalking defense when applied to fatal incidents, pitting expert testimony on sleep patterns against behavioral evidence from the interrogation.
- Orientation: The segment details the immediate aftermath of the stabbing via the 911 call, the conflicting expert testimonies regarding sleep disorders like Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and the prosecution's focus on motive absence and seemingly conscious behavior.
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Top Comments (10)
Sleepwalking is possible but his lack of remorse and emotion is what’s suspicious.
Just because no one knows the motive, doesn't mean there wasn't a motive.
I’m 100% sure there’s more to this case than the story we’re being told
For him to say he’s not guilty of anything is delusional. He showed zero remorse or emotion. Not one single tear.
Imagine waking up to your son telling you he murdered your daughter. I know their minds were beyond wrecked
He’s dangerous whether he’s innocent or not. Committing a homicide while sleep walking? Who is safe around him?
He’s a victim?? No ma’am. Your DAUGHTER is the victim. Something is really off about this story…
1. He stabs her twice in the neck while asleep. 2, He has her face covered with a pillow 3. He doesn't wake his parents but instead whispers while calling 911 4. He remembers his dream 5. He acts very calm, talking about school during interrogation 6. When heard she has passed his reaction is: "hmm". Add more to the naughty list:
Click here to watch more “48 Hours” full episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcFHkKbd_jTJiRmfUfLX2Ay_hnf5j3cxH
That line of "everyone's here for Benjamin and not one person is here for Megan". That honestly hit me in the soul. 100% accurate
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Top Comments (10)
Sleepwalking is possible but his lack of remorse and emotion is what’s suspicious.
Just because no one knows the motive, doesn't mean there wasn't a motive.
I’m 100% sure there’s more to this case than the story we’re being told
For him to say he’s not guilty of anything is delusional. He showed zero remorse or emotion. Not one single tear.
Imagine waking up to your son telling you he murdered your daughter. I know their minds were beyond wrecked
He’s dangerous whether he’s innocent or not. Committing a homicide while sleep walking? Who is safe around him?
He’s a victim?? No ma’am. Your DAUGHTER is the victim. Something is really off about this story…
1. He stabs her twice in the neck while asleep. 2, He has her face covered with a pillow 3. He doesn't wake his parents but instead whispers while calling 911 4. He remembers his dream 5. He acts very calm, talking about school during interrogation 6. When heard she has passed his reaction is: "hmm". Add more to the naughty list:
Click here to watch more “48 Hours” full episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcFHkKbd_jTJiRmfUfLX2Ay_hnf5j3cxH
That line of "everyone's here for Benjamin and not one person is here for Megan". That honestly hit me in the soul. 100% accurate