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Pocatello Today
By the People, for the People
2006 'Scream Murder' Case in Idaho Becomes Streaming Documentary
HULU produces a new true crime documentary about the brutal killing of a 16-year-old girl that was inspired by the horror movie franchise.
Published on Feb. 17, 2026
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A 2006 murder case in Pocatello, Idaho, known as the 'Scream Murder' has been developed into a new documentary series on the HULU streaming platform. The case involved two high school students, Brian Lee Draper and Torey Michael Adamcik, who were convicted of brutally stabbing their 16-year-old acquaintance Cassie Jo Stoddart to death, inspired by the Scream horror movie franchise.
Why it matters
The 'Scream Murder' case gained national attention at the time due to the young age of the perpetrators and the disturbing connection to the popular Scream slasher films. The new HULU documentary aims to revisit the case and explore the psychology behind the 'thrill kill' murder that shocked the small Idaho community.
The details
Draper and Adamcik were both given life sentences without the possibility of parole for the murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart, which occurred on September 22, 2006 when she was pet-sitting for relatives. The two teens were inspired by the Scream movies, which center around a serial killer known as 'Ghostface', and they carried out the brutal 'thrill kill' where Stoddart was stabbed around 30 times.
- The murder took place on September 22, 2006 in Pocatello, Idaho.
- The new HULU documentary series on the 'Scream Murder' case premiered in February 2026, nearly 20 years after the crime occurred.
The players
Brian Lee Draper
One of the two high school students convicted of murdering Cassie Jo Stoddart in 2006, inspired by the Scream horror movie franchise.
Torey Michael Adamcik
The other high school student convicted along with Brian Lee Draper for the 2006 murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart.
Cassie Jo Stoddart
The 16-year-old victim who was brutally murdered by Draper and Adamcik while pet-sitting for relatives in 2006.
What’s next
The new HULU documentary series on the 'Scream Murder' case is expected to generate renewed interest and discussion around the 2006 crime and the psychology behind the actions of the two teenage perpetrators.
The takeaway
This tragic case serves as a sobering reminder of the potential dangers of impressionable youth being influenced by violent media, and the importance of addressing mental health and warning signs to prevent such senseless acts of violence in the future.
