True Crime Stories That Are So Wild, It’s a Matter of Time Before Netflix Turns Them Into a Documentary

Christopher Hightower’s betrayal of the Brendel family was particularly shocking given that he was a trusted friend and Sunday school teacher to the family. The murders of Ernest, his wife, Alice, and their daughter, Emily, in the quiet town of Barrington, Rhode Island, left the community in shock and disbelief. Hightower was eventually caught and convicted of the murders, but the impact on the Brendel family and the community still resonates to this day.

It was a reminder that even in small towns, horrific crimes can occur and that we can never fully know the intentions of those around us. It’s a case that serves as a warning always to be cautious and aware of who we trust, even those who may seem to be pillars of the community.