Episode 5: The Murder of Alianna DeFreeze
14-year-old Alianna DeFreeze was described as bubbly and happy. Her favorite color was purple and she loved all things “girly”. She went missing on her way to school one morning and was never seen alive again.
To learn more about Alianna and the work her amazing family is doing visit- The Alianna DeFreeze Let’s Make a Change Foundation.
Christopher Whitaker abducted, raped, tortured, and ultimately murdered Alianna. He was sentenced to death and is currently waiting for his sentence to be carried out on death row at the Chillicothe Correctional Institution.
Sources
Family, community says goodbye to Alianna DeFreeze- Kaylee Remington- cleveland.com
Psychologist says suspect in Cleveland teen’s slaying misused drugs- WSYX/WTTE- ABC 6 News
Video shows murder suspect meeting Alianna DeFreeze, investigators say- Matt Wright- Fox 8 News
VIDEO: Home demolished where Alianna DeFreeze was murdered- Ian Cross- news5cleveland.com