EP209: Sacrifice & Cinema: Sandy Charles, the 14-Year-Old Horror Fan Turned Killer

At just 14 years old, Sandy Charles committed a horrific, horror movie-inspired murder that shocked an entire nation. In 1995, the teen from La Ronge, Saskatchewan became obsessed with the 1989 supernatural horror film Warlock and convinced that he could acquire the power to FLY by performing a gruesome ritual: murdering a young, male, fatherless virgin and cooking his body fat. Tragically, 7-year-old Johnathan Thimpsen fit the criteria. What followed was an almost unfathomable act of violence, fueled by a twisted belief in black magic and the promise of supernatural powers. But how does a 14-year-old cross the line between cinematic fantasy and real-life murder, and what happens when a court decides he isn't criminally responsible? This is the deeply disturbing case of Sandy Charles, where Hollywood horror became a child's deadly reality. FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE wherever you are listening! Join our Patreon family! (Patreon.com/Psychopediapod) AD FREE episodes, exclusive true crime content, Girl On Gore Season 2, BTS pics/vids, group chats, a place to request cases, and much more! FOLLOW ME EVERYWHERE! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@investigatorslater Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investigatorslater/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@investigatorslater Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/PsychopediaPod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2LBNRJG9B8vrruJNAuHsxp?si=b9ecd0d712b44c4b Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psychopedia-true-crime-criminal-psychology/id1677222172 Website: https://www.psychopediapod.com/ ==SPONSORS== Quince: Make your summer wardrobe feel easier. Go to Quince for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. BetterHelp: Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp Hers: Ready to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com/psychopedia to access personalized, affordable care for weight loss, hair, menopause, and more. Zenni: Upgrade today with Zenni! Go to Zenni.com/podcast and use code PODCAST15 for fifteen percent off your first order, plus free shipping on all US orders over sixty five dollars. Uncommon Goods: Don’t wait, cross those names off your list before the rush. To get 15% off your next gift, go to UncommonGoods.com/Psychopedia Bioma: If you're ready for a natural way to feel fuller longer, visit Bioma and use code PSYCHOPEDIA for an extra 15% off your order. Chewy: For life with pets, there’s Chewy. And right now you can save $20 on your first order and get free shipping by going to Chewpanions.Chewy.com/InvestigatorSlater See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.