About this episode

The episode discusses the tragic case of Trey Eric Sesler, who murdered his family and planned a school shooting, influenced by past violent events.

On March 20, 2012, Trey Eric Sesler, a 22-year-old YouTuber, shot and killed his parents and brother in Waller, Texas. He had planned a school shooting at Waller Junior High School after murdering his family, but while sitting in the parking lot…changed his mind. Investigators say that Sesler was heavily inspired by the Columbine High School massacre, as well as other infamous killers.

People in this episode

Host: True Crime Guys

Topics covered

• murder
• school shooting
• true crime
• family tragedy
• inspiration from violence

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Waller, Texas, Waller Junior High School

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