48 Hours A Hidden Threat
Oct 22, 2025
Valessa Robinson, the teenage daughter of murder victim Vicki Robinson, shares her harrowing journey through a tragic family saga. Valessa reveals the complexities of her relationship with her mother and reflects on the dark turn of events leading to Vicki’s death. The discussion explores Valessa's initial confession, later retraction, and the gripping influence of her boyfriend, Adam. She addresses the pain of a troubled adolescence, drug use, and the impact of family breakdown, all while contemplating how these factors culminated in an unimaginable tragedy.
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Highway Arrest Reveals Unexpected Witness Role
- Sheriff Bruce Wilson led a multi-state chase that ended with the thieves' arrest and Valessa in the van.
- The arrest revealed Valessa appeared willing to be with the suspects, not a passive hostage.
Confession Details The Killing Sequence
- John Whispel confessed and described the murder sequence and his involvement to detectives in detail.
- He claimed Adam orchestrated the attack while Valessa and John were high on LSD and largely passive.
Perpetrators Went On A Multi-Day Spree
- Adam Davis admitted in a statement that he 'just sliced' and later described stabbing Vicki and attempting to use a syringe.
- The three then loaded the body into the van and went on a five-day spending spree across states.