RedHanded Episode 76 - Sandy Charles: The Boy Who Wanted to Serve Satan
Jan 3, 2019
A shocking murder case involving a 14-year-old boy who thought the voices in his head were telling him to kill. The hosts discuss the challenges of diagnosing mental illness in children, share their experiences with horror movies, and explore the investigation and trial of the accused. They also express gratitude, excitement, and promote their social media accounts.
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The Victim And Community Shock
- Jonathan George Timpson was a playful seven-year-old from La Ronge who was murdered in 1995 near his grandmother's house.
- The community was shocked because his killers were local boys, including 14-year-old Sandy Charles.
Sandy's Early Life And Change
- Sandy Charles was raised by a teenage mother in La Ronge and was initially responsible and studious as a child.
- He began withdrawing at 13, quitting activities and declining academically before voices began to dominate him.
Voices Escalated Into Commands
- Sandy experienced auditory hallucinations and believed they were ghosts, prompting him to use a Ouija board to communicate.
- His delusions escalated from voices to commands that directed violent acts.