Mom Accused of Kidnapping, Torturing and Killing Son's Bully

Mom Accused of Kidnapping, Torturing and Killing Son's Bully

From True Crime Case Files by Ed O'Leahy

April 28, 2026 · 38 min · Episode 355

About this episode

This episode explores the tragic true crime case of a missing teenager in Michigan, involving allegations against a mother and the subsequent investigation and trial.

Tragic true crime in Novi, Michigan: In March 2022, 15-year-old Ethan Darnell, a high school sophomore, went missing after school, sparking a two-week search that ended with his body being found in Lake Erie. The shocking case involved allegations of bullying, kidnapping, and reckless actions by Angela Morris, the mother of a classmate, and raised questions about parental responsibility, teenage conflict, and accidental death from dangerous substances. This gripping true crime story explores the investigation, forensic errors, police work, and the dramatic trial that divided the community. Watch as we uncover the shocking events, arrests, and courtroom drama in this detailed true crime case file. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-case-files--6127499/support . Hey True Crime Case Solvers, want more exclusive in-depth true crime full of exclusive content you won’t find anywhere else? CLICK HERE or just search True Crime Case Files on Youtube. We're waiting for you...

People in this episode

Host: Ed O'Leahy

Topics covered

  • kidnapping
  • bullying
  • true crime
  • parental responsibility
  • courtroom drama

Keywords

  • true crime
  • kidnapping
  • bullying
  • court trial
  • forensic errors

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Novi, Michigan, Lake Erie

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