The Horrifying Case of Theresa Knorr and more True Crime
The Case of Theresa Knorr and the Case of Aaliyah Shantrelle Herring
Theresa Knorr’s life began with hardship, but the darkness that followed is something no one could have anticipated. Born in 1946, Theresa endured a tumultuous childhood and early marriage to Clifford Clyde Sanders, a relationship that ended in tragedy when she shot him in 1964. Despite significant evidence pointing to premeditated murder, Theresa was acquitted and went on to remarry, eventually having six children. Her subsequent marriages were marked by violence, control, and paranoia, with Theresa inflicting unspeakable abuse on her children. By the 1980s, her wrath escalated to murder, claiming the lives of her daughters, Suesan and Sheila, in horrific and calculated ways.
Theresa’s reign of terror included forcing her sons to help dispose of their sisters’ bodies, isolating her children, and using her twisted logic to justify acts of extreme cruelty. For years, her crimes went undiscovered, as authorities dismissed reports of abuse and failed to act on critical evidence. It wasn’t until Terry, her youngest daughter, bravely came forward in 1993 and contacted America’s Most Wanted that investigators reopened cold cases and uncovered the horrifying truth. With her siblings’ testimonies and forensic evidence, Theresa was finally held accountable, pleading guilty to two counts of murder and receiving two life sentences without parole.
Theresa Knorr’s story is one of unrelenting abuse, missed opportunities for intervention, and the resilience of her surviving children, particularly Terry, who fought tirelessly for justice. Her case stands as a chilling reminder of the consequences of unchecked violence within a family. To hear the full story of Theresa Knorr and the unimaginable impact of her actions, listen to this episode, where we delve into every heartbreaking and disturbing detail.
Past Case
Florida Man Friday | Mother Savagely Beats Toddler on FaceTime and Blames AI
On January 24, 2024, Miami-Dade Police responded to video evidence showing a disturbing case of alleged child abuse. The video, captured during a FaceTime call between 25-year-old Aaliyah Shantrelle Herring and David Jones, the father of her child, showed Aaliyah hitting her three-year-old daughter with what appeared to be a hanger. David immediately reported the incident to authorities after recording the footage, which included Aaliyah making alarming threats against the child:
“Since you don’t want to handle your own kid, guess what? I’ll eliminate her my damn self, how about that?”
“Still don’t want to shut up? That’s fine. Y'all going to watch me kill your kid, how about that?”
This led to her swift arrest and charges of child abuse and neglect without great bodily harm.
When questioned by police, Aaliyah initially claimed she was disciplining her daughter for throwing a remote. However, when presented with the video evidence, she insisted the footage had been faked using AI. Aaliyah was placed on a mental health hold under Florida's Baker Act before being released on bail with conditions, including no contact with the child. Meanwhile, her daughter was placed in the care of Aaliyah’s stepmother and is reported to be in stable condition.
This case underscores the importance of swift action in child abuse allegations and the vital role of vigilant parenting and reporting. With the investigation ongoing and court proceedings ahead, the focus remains on ensuring the child's safety. To hear the full story and the implications of this troubling case, tune in to the podcast.