Another one broke into Meg Turney/Gavin Frees home with a shotgun last year. Then, police say, Clark moved to a tarp where a teen's bloodied body was located. Investigators learned that message was taken from a series of Japanese comic books called "Punpun" that Clark and Bianca had often read together. Photos of Bianca's body were posted on. Brandon Clark was charged with second-degree murder on Monday for allegedly killing Bianca Devins by slashing her throat, nearly decapitating her. Jericka Duncan: At what point did you realize she needed help? The upcoming episode of CBS 48 Hours focuses on the shocking murder of a teenage girl named Bianca Devins in July 2019 by a man named Brandon Clark. Officers who tracked the call found Clark stabbing himself in the neck. A pain that time cannot heal and only seems to worsen. They said she had just graduated from high school and planned to attend Mohawk Valley Community College in the fall. and our Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. You were the best sister anyone couldve ever asked for.. Det. FRANK WILLIAMS [outside courtroom after July 28th hearing]: Don't play games. Brandon Clark is the suspect in the murder of Bianca Devins. And as prosecutors prepared to go to trial, they had only one goal in mind. She was a such fighter and accomplished what she needed to. Bianca's mother and grandfather have never seen the video but heard of its contents early on in the investigation. Bryan Coromato: We found out that there was a video of the murder This is a horror film playing out in real life. However, they said a video circulating online, purporting to be related to the . Bianca graduated from T. R. Proctor High School this past June and was looking forward to attending MVCC (Mohawk Valley Community College) in the fall., Brandon Clark: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know. Pictures of slain teen Bianca Devins are spreading across social media after her murder this week, and some users are now pushing back. After communicating on social media, they eventually took their relationship offline and briefly dated, but were never exclusive. Kim may have been right to be suspicious. But Bianca's behavior was growing increasingly erratic. This week, police in Utica, New York, said the 17-year-old was killed after having her throat cut by a man she knew, 21-year-old Brandon Clark. The first thing we did, and I think everybody does now as a prosecutor, something you don't know, you Google it. Kim Devins: It's heartbreaking. Clark was interviewed by detectives on Monday. Even in her worst struggles, when she couldn't help herself, she helped others. I have a very hard time understanding how anybody can justify taking another young persons life because they kissed somebody else.. Kim Devins: My last memory of Bianca is her full of life, so excited. Bryan Coromato: We were fighting against time. A chance for the friends, who had met for the first time two months ago after chatting online, to see musician Nicole Dollanganger in Queens. He then took a selfie and posted it to social media with the caption "Ashes to ashes.". Police called the killing a possible domestic incident, WKTV reports. Others flooded the hashtag of Devins' username with cheery pictures of hearts and animals to overwhelm the number of photos of her killing, making it less likely that they would surface when someone searched her name. A young girl has been murdered and social media users have shared horrific images of her body, largely unpoliced, in pursuit of engagement. Clark, 21, reportedly called police on himself, according to Lt. Bryan Coromato. (The corner of Parkway and Oneida) Everyone is welcome to bring candles. Utica Police Lieutenant Bryan Coromato said they received a call on the morning of July 14 that led them to the crime scene. Bianca Devins was a 17-year-old girl from Utica, New York, who was murdered. Every time the photo was removed another one would appear in its place, says reporter EJ Dickson. He posted one of the photos with the caption: 'I'm sorry Bianca'. I thought it was a fake or a lookalike, the 20-year-old toldRolling Stone. Prosecutor Sarah DeMellier: The books are dark. Apparently, he's suicidal. What police heard in those calls was horrifying: Someone had uploaded an image of a bloodied, lifeless young woman to the server, her throat marred by a deep gash. According to internet chatrooms and comments Bianca made to friends in her final hours, they smoked marijuana together in the car. By Earlier in the night, another young man was with them. Overnight investigators had conducted a forensic analysis of Brandon Clark's cell phone and found something terrifying. Frank Williams: "Puff the Magic Dragon" that's the special song [emotional]. So, you don't know that correct? The upstate New York man who slit the throat of a 17-year-old Instagram star Bianca Devins after she kissed another man at a concert last year and then posted images of the grisly killing online has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. Photos via Instagram. UTICA, N.Y. - Brandon Andrew Clark, a Cicero man who is a suspect in the grisly murder of Bianca Devins, slashed his throat in front of officers and took a selfie of himself lying across the. On Instagram in particular, some users even began to capitalise on Devins death, promising to post non-existent video footage of her murder in exchange for likes and follows. "Social media was a huge part of Bianca's life," says Bianca's mother Kim Devins." It's like 6 in the morning and I am currently editing this, but I just wanted to let you know that I am so funny. In addition to posting pictures of Devins' body, Clark also posted a picture of himself after he cut his own throat, the New Post reported. Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world. E-girls, similar to scene girls from the 2000s, are teens and young women who use social media sites to post about emo-style fashion, anime and video games, according to BuzzFeed. DeMellier says its then that Bianca reminded Clark they were not exclusive. It was at this time that is believed that the male took self-photographs of himself laying across the deceased female. A New York man who slashed teen Instagram star Bianca Devins' throat before posting gruesome images of her bloody body online has been sentenced to at least 25 years in prison. And we get a call from the police department. Prosecutor Michael Nolan: I think it wasn't until that very moment that we realized this was probably the most horrible, terrible thing either of us have ever seen in our life and as a prosecutor. Responding officers placed Clark under arrest and found Bianca's body hidden under a tarp. They found him at the end of a dead-end road, on the ground next to a black SUV, officials said. Jericka Duncan: When did you first learn that your daughter was missing? By the time police could get to Kim Devins, someone had already texted her family the horrific photo. He had also scrawled 'May you never forget me' on the road next to them. The photos have since been taken down from the suspects Instagram page, but have been reposted elsewhere. It's not her, it's not my baby. Elizabeth: The reason they're called "orbiters" is because they will follow, like, a girl they think is attractive online and, you know, just like orbit them, never become close to them. Some on social media have called Devins an Instagram influencer or internet personality, but Devins did not have a large following prior to her death. ", Frank Williams: I knew it was her. Though Clark did not identify as an incel, he was celebrated by this dark community for what he did to Bianca. Prosecutor Sarah DeMellier: Brandon has posted a photograph of what appears to be the New York State Thruway. McNamara added, The headline is out there, boyfriend kills girlfriend and posts photograph on social media and most people think the investigation is complete and its done and over with, but he said there is still a lot to figure out. It's just not good enough for him. EJ Dickson: Bianca's family members were being targeted as a result of Bianca's death. Michael Curley, confirmed the authenticity of the post. So, no matter what she [Bianca] said, she was gonna wind up dead that night. She craved to, but a dispute turned into an assault on the drive back, and she was eventually slashed and stabbed to death with a long knife. Nancy Kramer is the executive editor. And there was something else investigators found unusual about the scene. When the murder of an innocent woman becomes internet fodder, we have a serious problem. But shortly before his trial began in February 2020, Clark pleaded guilty to Bianca's murder. And we need to make sure that Brandon Clark can never hurt anyone else again. Nothing better than waking up at 4am to find out your brother killed someone and tried to kill himself, and when youre trying to understand and comprehend how the person you looked up to, and taught you so much is responsible for such a horrible act, and people proceed to go out and blame you for what he did., He added, So here I am stationed in Alaska for military service wanting nothing more than to wake up and be back home hoping this is some sick twisted nightmare, instead Im all the way across the country. EJ Dickson: An E-girl is it's basically a term used to describe a certain type of aesthetic. Frank Williams: But the justice for Bianca now takes on a different form. Bianca's death photos spread on the social media platforms Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Investigators are looking into whether jealously led to the killing. Utica Police said they received numerous calls about 7:20 a.m. on Sunday, July 14, that led them to the crime scene. BRANDON CLARK: No, I'm not going to stay on the line with you. Det. Lets light up the park, like she lit up our lives!, Her stepmother shared messages from friends who talked about Biancas life. The swings at The Parkway Park. Police say the two met on social media, and had a relationship. Brandon Clark takes the stand at his trial for the murder of Bianca Devins. They're basically pinging his phone. The street terminates into a wooded area where the first arriving officer located a black SUV with a male lying on the ground beside it. Police have not commented about the photos posted to social media after the killing. FORMER CONGRESSMAN BRINDISI: Today we are putting social media companies on notice. The law awaits the New York governor's signature. Photos of her body were posted on Instagram by the suspected killer. CALLER 2: I'm hoping the girl is just bleeding badly and maybe still alive. He was taken into custody and hospitalized. We are actively working with the various social media platforms to address the sharing and distribution of these images, Utica Police said in a statement. On Facebook, Bianca Devins stepmother, Kaleigh, expressed her familys outrage at people who have reshared the graphic images of Biancas death on social media. Never-before-seen photos and details about accused Idaho killer, The disappearance of Carole Baskin's then-husband Don Lewis, "48 Hours" probes the shooting death of Danielle Nemetz, How investigators solved the Hargan killings, "48 Hours": Brooke Skylar Richardson case. Clark, whose sentencing is scheduled for April, initially pleaded not guilty. Instead of repeatedly sharing and it saving these sick pictures, you report them so they can be taken down. Det. Even as investigators questioned what had happened after that and where nothing could have prepared them for what they would soon uncover. He wrote, Shoutout to all the people who target someones family and blame them for a persons decisions. Bianca Devins had just graduated from high school. In his . Bianca always wanted to help someone. He also allegedly posted a photo on Discord, with the caption 'Sorry f**kers, you're gonna have to find someone else to orbit.'. Local; US; World; Business; Entertainment; Sport; Technology; Lifestyle; Breaking News. I have seen the pictures. Police say the pair had been at a concert in New York City on the night of Saturday, July 13, and that they had driven back to Utica later. Kim Devins: When Brandon came around, and he came around pretty often, he just looked like a goofy nerdy, boy next door. Photos of the violence and the moments before and after were posted to Discord and what appeared to be Clark's Instagram account, @yesjuliet. Frank Williams: That impressed me the most was she fought for her life. Since her death was confirmed, Devins family have released a statement. And that's not all. Prosecutor Sarah DeMellier: And then he blames her. The murderer knew about it and was angry when she kissed the other man at the concert, as per a source. Investigator Michael Curley: We learned that Brandon is meticulous in his categorization, itemization of things that he wants to do. Brandon Clark, who is accused of killing 17-year-old Bianca Devins, has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder, according to his attorney, Luke Nebush of the Oneida County Public Defender's . Authorities said the two were friends but not romantically involved. Members of Discord then viewed the images and posts and contacted the Utica Police Department. Investigators started at the crime scene. She was so loved and it breaks our hearts not knowing if she ever realized just how loved she was. It just didn't make sense that he would have hurt her. Once this occurred, it was learned that a young female had suffered extensive injuries to her neck, and was obviously deceased. Prosecutor Sarah DeMellier [to Nolan]: I would just describe this list as the "to-do" list, the things he needs to do to carry out his plan and to stage the crime scene. / CBS News, [This story originally aired on September 18, 2021. Incels see themselves as victims, says Crimando, in a never-ending struggle to win the affection of attractive women whom they refer to as "Stacys.". THE MURDER Brandon Andrew Clark (also known as Brandon Kuwaliski) is a 21 . Bianca, age 17, was a talented artist, a loving sister, daughter, and cousin, and a wonderful young girl, taken from us all too soon. Det. Prosecutor Sarah DeMellier: We need justice for Bianca. The case drew horror nationwide after Clark, who tried to slice his own throat as police arrived on the scene, posted photos of Devin's body on both Instagram and Discord, a chat app popular among teens. She had a large presence on many platforms. An image of Bianca's body first appeared on the social media platform Discord on July 14, 2019. . On July 12, 2019, Bianca Devins and Brandon Clark went to a concert in New York City, where she had prepared to meet another man she knew. OFFICER: Where's the girl!? We got a call from one of the parents that was concerned about some things that were occurring in the relationship at this point, Utica Police Lieutenant Bryan Coromato told WKTV. After slitting Devins' throat, Clark posted photos of her bloody body on Instagram and chat appDiscord. Clark and Devins' had attended a concert earlier in the evening. It was just nonstop harassment. According to WSYR-TV, Utica Police found Clark on Poe Street about 7:20 a.m. Sunday, July 14, outside of an SUV. The judge denied Brandon Clark's request to withdraw his guilty plea. Devins, who was known among her 170,000 Instagram followers as an e-girl who posted about emo fashion and video games, was murdered on July 14 after getting into an argument with Clark, who police say slit her throat in a fit of jealousy after she kissed another man at a concert in Queens. He had the phone staged. And that's who Brandon is, he is a murderer. Formerly an industrial powerhouse, Utica, which has a population of about 62,000, suffered a. It actually furthers the physical crime. They're of a lovely, beautiful girl whose life was taken from her in a cruel way. Kim Devins: They were sent to me. He's made statements saying that he hurt your daughter. For more information, please see our The Devins family still receives graphic photos of Bianca's murder. Bianca Devins: Prosecutors allegedly shared sex and murder videos of 17-year-old influencer . including images of her slit throat - were . They're violent. I am so sorry that I put everyone through this. On July 14, 2019, a teenager named Bianca Devins was murdered by Brandon Clark, who then shared photos of her dead body on social media. Many of the details are too gruesome to describe. Wtf is wrong with you people!!? Clark posted a photo of her body with the caption 'I'm sorry Bianca' to Instagram, which was criticized for failing to remove it for almost a day. Det. Devins was known among her 170,000 Instagram followers as an e-girl who posted about emo fashion and video games. That's what our job is. Devins was just a recent high school graduate, a student at Mohawk Valley Community College with a dream of getting a degree in psychology in order to help people with mental illness. It was updated on August 13, 2022.]. Dad Of Bianca Devins' Suspected Killer Once Threatened To Cut His Wife's Throat. Brandon Clark, the 21-year-old suspect in Bianca Devins murder, remains hospitalized in critical condition. Kim Devins: Bianca first saw a therapist at 9 years old. Kim Devins: I was so confused. Bianca Devins recently graduated from Thomas R. Proctor High School in Utica, New York. Michael Curley: Brandon had this planned. Family members and friends attend a candlelight vigil in memory of Bianca. As the first runners crossed the finish line, Utica Police Detectives Bryan Coromato and Michael Curley heard alarming reports of a possible murder. It's like a very edgy, dark aesthetic different colored hair. His mugshot showed a scar on his neck from where he stabbed himself. On Saturday night, 17-year-old "e-girl" Bianca Devins attended a concert in New York City. Sometime during the early morning hours of Sunday July 14, 2019 the two arrived back in Utica and proceeded to the Poe St location. Thank you for always being there for me. 'We got a call from one of the parents that was concerned about some things that were occurring in the relationship at this point,' he said. It is absolutely disgusting that people are sharing, screenshotting the pictures of Biancas death, she wrote on Monday. A friend of murdered YouTuber Bianca Devins has shared how she was horrified to find pictures of her friend's body online. "Social media was a huge part of Bianca's life," says Kim Devins. And I said to myself, "I'm going to be strong, get my family through this.". Jericka Duncan: How was her mood when she left? Days on from her death, the horrific photo of Devins body has been posted, taken down and reposted once again by hundreds of users on Instagram, 4chan and Discord. Prosecutor Sarah DeMellier: When we do learn that there is a kiss at the concert we need to explore was it a crime of passion if you will? Officers then found Bianca Devins dead near the SUV. "The argument progressed until the male produced a large, black handled knife, and used this to inflict the injuries that caused her death," the police said in a statement. 16 July 2019, 14:10. MICHAEL NOLAN: Right. The dispatcher tried to keep Brandon Clark talking until police could pinpoint his location. After a brief struggle, Clark was disarmed and placed under arrest. Jericka Duncan: Would Bianca be considered Stacy? Brandon Clark, 22, pleaded guilty in February 2020 to second-degree murder for stabbing 17-year-old Bianca Devins to death. As the search continued, Bianca's friends suspected the photo circulating on Discord might be a hoax after learning it was Clark who posted the image. Her throat had been slit by the young man, Brandon Clark, who then posted grisly. When I close my eyes, those images haunt me., A post shared by bianca (@escty) on Jul 10, 2019 at 4:15pm PDT. Discord expressed regrets in a statement sent by spokesman Will DeGirolamo. I'm going to kill myself. 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