Two Florida teenagers, Isabelle Valdez, 15, and Lois Lippert, 14, have been charged as adults for allegedly plotting to murder a classmate as part of a twisted “blood ritual” with the goal of resurrecting Adam Lanza, the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooter, prosecutors revealed.
Disturbing Arrest Video Captured by Police
The two teens were arrested in connection with the plot after a fellow student came forward to authorities about the murder plan. Video footage obtained by local CBS affiliate WKMG shows Valdez and Lippert laughing and joking while in the back of a police car after their arrest.
In the video, the girls can be heard making light of the situation, discussing their mugshots and even “My Little Ponies.” “Yay!” they shout after being told they would be housed in the same jail together. Lippert expresses her surprise at being placed in the same car with Valdez, saying, “I did not expect … them to let us, like, go in the same car.”
At one point, Valdez mentions planning to do her makeup for the mugshot, while Lippert asks, “Think I’ll be able to fix my hair?” They continue making light-hearted comments, even laughing about past encounters with law enforcement.
Plot to Kill Classmate in “Blood Ritual”
According to prosecutors, Valdez and Lippert believed that killing a fellow student, who they thought resembled Lanza, would bring the Sandy Hook shooter back to life. The teens allegedly saw the classmate as the “perfect embodiment of Lanza,” a claim mentioned in the police affidavit.
The murder plot had been in the works for months, with the teens allegedly planning to kill their classmate in the school restroom. The plan involved bringing the student into the bathroom, using Clorox wipes to cover evidence, and stabbing or slicing the victim’s throat, according to a pretrial motion filed by prosecutors.
Authorities say Valdez showed Lippert the items she had gathered for the planned ritual, including a knife, a towel to muffle the victim’s screams, and Clorox wipes. One of their classmates reportedly overheard their plans and informed the authorities, which led to the arrest of Valdez and Lippert.
Teens Express Disappointment Over “Snitch”
After their arrest, the teens were caught on camera talking about their plot. In the recorded interaction, both expressed disappointment that someone had “snitched” on them. They also discussed how much prison time they might face, while laughing about their plans and sharpening the knife.
Valdez allegedly said, “I would be so jolly, going to jail,” and made other disturbing comments about the ritual they had intended to carry out. Digital evidence obtained by law enforcement included messages exchanged between the teens, with Valdez reportedly writing, “Holy s— im gonna make a blood ritual for adam lanza LMAOOOO.”
Charges and Legal Proceedings
Valdez and Lippert have been charged as adults with attempted murder and are being held without bond. A judge in Seminole County ordered the teens’ detention following their arrest, and they are due back in court on April 29.
In the days leading up to their arrest, Valdez allegedly expressed guilt, telling Lippert that she “hugged my parents extra tight today I feel kind bad for what’s coming.” Despite this, both teens appeared to continue discussing their plans with unsettling indifference.
Community Shock and Ongoing Investigation
The plot, which involved the planning of a cold-blooded murder as part of a disturbing ritual, has shaken the local community. Authorities are continuing to investigate how the teens developed such a violent fixation on the Sandy Hook shooter and whether there were other influences that may have contributed to their plans.
While the details of the case are still emerging, the authorities have made it clear that these teens will face serious consequences for their actions. The story highlights the disturbing reality of how young individuals can be influenced by extremist ideas and take dangerous actions, and serves as a chilling reminder of the potential dangers lurking in social circles.
