Michael Strouse was convicted of stalking and murdering Ellie Weik, 23, in West Chester Township, Ohio. He was interrogated for approximately 17 hours over two days. Strouse, who friends said was obsessed with serial killers and horror films, used a text spoof app to send Weik messages pretending to be someone else and secretly recorded her from outside her home. During the interrogations, Strouse admitted to his actions and at one point tried to explain away the possession of Weik's personal items as part of making a horror film, a claim that detectives rejected. Details emerged of Strouse's actions on the night of the crime, including a confession to moving Weik's body and dumping it in a field near his house, although he claimed to have been in a confused state due to the consumption of alcohol and marijuana. The evidence collected by West Chester police and Butler County prosecutors led to Strouse's guilty plea. He is currently serving a 17.5 years to life sentence for his crimes, a conviction that underscores the importance of thorough police work in securing justice. The case has prompted reflection on the legal handling of stalking cases and the tools used to disguise and manipulate communication. #murder #truecrime #truecrimetiktok #murdertok #foryou #realcrime #stalked
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