Murder of Elyse Pahler
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Elyse Marie Pahler (April 24, 1980 – July 22, 1995)[1] was a 15-year-old Arroyo Grande High School freshman who was murdered on July 22, 1995 by three teenage boys, Royce Casey, Jacob Delashmutt, and Joseph Fiorella.
Elyse Pahler | |
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Born | (1980-04-24)April 24, 1980 |
Died | July 22, 1995(1995-07-22) (aged 15) Arroyo Grande, California |
Casey, Delashmutt, and Fiorella lured Elyse Pahler to a remote location and stabbed her to death as a sacrifice to Satan.[2] The three teenagers planned the heinous act for months, believing that murdering Pahler would "enhance their death metal playing."[2] Casey, Delashmutt, and Fiorella were each sentenced to 25 and 26 years to life in prison.[2]
In 2000, Pahler's family unsuccessfully attempted to sue Slayer, claiming that the thrash metal band's music incited the three teenage boys to murder their daughter. The lawsuit was dismissed by a judge.[3]