Teen Girls Can’t Stop Laughing in Cop Car, Excited About Mugshots After Attempted Murder Arrest

In January 2026, the chilling case of Isabel Valdez, 15, and Lois Lippert, 14, at Lake Brantley High School in Florida, brings to light a premeditated murder plot intended to resurrect a notorious school shooter through a grisly ritual. The girls’ disturbing plan, their detailed stalking, and their lack of remorse after arrest highlight the need for vigilance and intervention in school safety and mental health.

Isabel and Lois Planned Murder to Resurrect Shooter

Driven by a delusional fixation to perform a “blood oath”—with the stated intention to bring a school shooter back from the dead—Isabel Valdez targeted a specific classmate, John. Isabel stalked John for months, closely monitoring his routines at school. From September 2025 to January 2026, she secretly followed him through hallways, knowing his schedule and patterns, and carefully planned the attack’s timing: right after second period in the upstairs bathroom.

Isabel had amassed over 200 surreptitiously obtained photographs of John and posted many on TikTok under the handle “I Love Sandy Hook,” further referencing tragic past attacks in both her online presence and her plan. She admitted to police that she would wait in areas John frequented, always keeping her actions hidden so John would not realize he was being watched.

The planned assault was precise: Isabel would lure John into the largest stall in the upstairs bathroom, pull him in, then stab him in the stomach or cut his throat with a 12-inch kitchen knife. She had even attempted to sharpen this knife on the toilet seat and metal bathroom railings earlier that morning with Lois’s help. Isabel brought Clorox wipes, a trash bag, a yellow microfiber towel (intended to muffle John’s screams), and the weapon itself—all hidden in her backpack. She wrote to police about smearing or drinking the victim’s blood after the attack, photographing the body, and handing over the camera’s SD card to Lois Lippert, who had also brought cleaning supplies and helped plan each detail.

Tip Prevents Attack; Teens Arrested Hours Before Planned Violence

The plot was foiled thanks to an anonymous tip submitted via Fortify Florida, a web platform for reporting school threats. The tipster warned that a 15-year-old trans friend (with the preferred name “Jimmy,” believed by police to be Isabel) said he planned to kill a classmate named John and would do so soon. The tip highlighted ongoing concerns about the student’s prior involvement in threats and police interactions, mentioning that the suspect’s phone had recently been confiscated over another threat.

School administrators reacted swiftly, recognizing Isabel from the tip. On the morning of the planned attack, after Isabel and Lois tried sharpening the knife and scoping out the bathroom, Isabel was called out of class and questioned by the assistant principal before police arrived. During questioning, Isabel openly confessed to the entire plan, calmly detailing the items and weapons she brought in her backpack and her motive—explicitly stating her intent to murder John as part of a ritual to resurrect Adam Lanza, the perpetrator of Sandy Hook. She offered minimal resistance and freely admitted to all elements of the plot.

Shortly thereafter, both Isabel and Lois were arrested at school before the planned violence could unfold.

Isabel and Lois Lacked Remorse, Disturbingly Joked, and Roleplayed School Shooter Scenarios In the Police Car

Despite the gravity of their actions, Isabel and Lois’s behavior after arrest was marked by disturbing nonchalance and even excitement. Giggling and chatting in the back of a police car, the two showed more concern over hair and potential mugshots than their charges. Lois, checking her reflection, wished she had done her makeup, while Isabel reassured herself her appearance was fine for their “bonding experience.” They joked about who would play the “but ...

A disturbing online ecosystem has emerged in which some users idolize mass shooters, especially those responsible for school attacks. This culture, rooted in communities like the "Columbiners," the TCC (true crime community), and fandoms centering on the indie film "Zero Day," blurs lines between true crime interest and outright glorification or romanticization of murderers.

"Columbiners" Romanticize and Celebrate Columbine Shooters Over Victims

"Columbiners" are a subset of internet users who idolize Columbine shooters Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold. Instead of mourning the 13 victims of the 1999 Columbine massacre, Columbiners routinely post fan edits and tributes to the killers themselves. They make emotional video edits of Eric and Dylan with captions like "Goodnight" or "RIP my babies," often set to melancholic Europop or alternative songs like "Pumped Up Kicks." These posts do not grieve for the students and teachers who died but instead lament the deaths of the perpetrators as tragic antiheroes.

Within this group, community members debate which shooter was "cuter," with some lamenting the girls who turned Dylan down, writing things like, "I'd beg God on my knees to even be near him." A niche phenomenon called "Dilric" shipping has emerged, with users imagining and creating romantic or even sexual narratives between Eric and Dylan, producing fan art, fictional stories, and memes depicting the killers in intimate scenarios.

Banned regularly from mainstream platforms, Columbiner communities persistently reemerge under new accounts or in fringe forums. They frame Columbine as an "outcasts’ revenge," perpetuating the myth of socially marginalized heroes rather than facing the harsh reality of terrorism and mass murder.

Central to Columbiner obsession is the desire to access the “basement tapes”—videos Eric and Dylan recorded planning their attack. While these tapes were reportedly destroyed by Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, persistent rumors allege federal agencies might possess copies. Columbiner circles fixate on the idea of these tapes being released, believing they hold deep psychological insights and potential inspiration.

"Tcc" Niche: From True Crime Enthusiasts to Mass Murderer Advocates

The TCC (true crime community) label, while sounding benign, refers here not to typical amateur sleuths but to a niche segment that venerates mass murderers and serial killers, crafting an online subculture that overlaps with Columbiners. TCC members differ from mainstream true crime hobbyists—who focus on mysteries, law, and justice—by glorifying school shooters and producing romantic or sexual content about them.

Members openly speculate about mass shooters’ attractiveness, posting comments such as, "I want XYZ murderer to breed me," and making romantic edits of murderers like Adam Lanza. They routinely justify these violent individuals, making dismissive statements like, "We all make mistakes," or describing shooters as merely "quirky."

Some posts go further, with users theorizing about what kind of boyfriend a killer might be, describing him as "clingy," "overbearing," but oddly affectionate—completely disregarding the heinous nature of their actions. The detached and bizarrely sentimental tone includes detailed fantasies about notorious shooters being loving partners.

To evade detection, TCC members use coded hashtags like "#Adam Lasagna"—a reference to Adam Lanza, the Sandy Hook shooter—for circulating fan content and to dodge platform bans. Users express disturbing sentiments regarding Lanza’s death, with one writing about a wish to touch his body "to feel how frail he was," and viewing his actions and fate through a lens of tragic longing rather than horror at his crimes.

Indie Film "Zero Day" Sparks Fan Community Creating Graphic Fan Art and Fiction of School Shooters In Sexual and Violent Scenarios

The indie film "Zero Day," which chronicles two school shooters named Cal and Andre (loosely based on Harris and Klebold), has spawned its own fandom, interwoven with Columbiner and TCC subcultures. The film’s found-footage style, drawing clear inspiration from Columbine, has led to a bizarre corner of internet fandom where fans create extensive graphic art and fiction around its main characters.

Within this community, artists like Lois Lippert (aka "Foxfever" on Tumblr) have built entire portfolios depicting Cal and Andre in violent, sexualized, and hagiographic scenarios. Examples include animated scenes of the two kissing with blood in their mouths, stabbing themselves, reenacting the Columbine shooter death poses, or referencing Columbine iconography—such as "na ...

Isabel Obsessively Stalked John For Three Months, Convinced He Was Her Destined Partner

Isabel spent three months stalking John, convinced that he was her soulmate despite never having an actual interaction with him. She secretly photographed John at school, amassing over 200 photos and waiting in places where she knew she would see him. Isabel would often capture these images when John’s back was turned, describing in her writings, “Most likely when he turns around sometimes. So this sounds like taking pictures. Like I do it when he’s turned around.” She also posted these photographs to her TikTok account, which was named "I love Sandy Hook."

Isabel’s fixation extended into anxious speculation about whether John noticed her behavior. In her journal, she questioned, "Do you think he actually switched out of this class? Like I feel like she wouldn’t have even put the ticket, like maybe he’s just skipping because I creeped him out." She wondered if John changed his schedule to avoid her or if he was simply skipping class, displaying her awareness of her own disturbing conduct. In a note exchanged with a classmate, the classmate warned, “I honestly think he’s just skipping, but maybe he’s in the process of getting something against you. I hope he doesn’t get a restraining order.” Isabel dismissed this concern, insisting, "No, he would have already told his mom. I’ve been doing it for like two weeks."

Throughout her stalking, Isabel remained convinced John was unaware of her surveillance or that, if he was aware, he was not going to take action.

Isabel Fixated On John's Resemblance To the Sandy Hook Shooter to Justify Her Violent Fantasies

Isabel’s obsession was fueled by her belief that John resembled Adam Lanza, the Sandy Hook shooter, whom she described as her soulmate. She told the assistant principal that John was "perfect" as a victim because "he reminds her of Adam Lanza." Isabel’s writings and online posts detailed her fixation: on her Tumblr, she wrote that John “smiles like Dylan, looks like Adam, is absolute perfection,” calling him “the perfect example of what can be made.” These writings clearly show she justified her fantasies by linking John with notorious perpetrators of violence.

Though Isabel never interacted with John—he never spoke to her and had no direct conflict with her—she imagined a destined partnership. She admitted in her writing that she was in "the worst parasocial relationship" with him and understood that her attachment was one-sided and rooted in fantasies. Isabel’s actions and thoughts consistently blurred the line b ...

Lois Lippert, as "Foxfever," Created Graphic Fan Art Celebrating School Shooters and Depicting Violence In Romanticized, Sexualized Contexts

Lois Lippert, known online as "Foxfever," built a body of fanart that explicitly romanticizes and sexualizes violence by school shooters and infamous mass murderers. Drawing inspiration from characters like Cal and Andre from "Zero Day," Lois’s portfolio is filled with disturbing images: in one, Andre stabs himself in the stomach while blood drips from his mouth; in another, Cal goes down on Andre. One drawing shows them locked in a bloody embrace, both with mouths full of blood, while another depicts the two finding satisfaction in harming each other with knives. Lois’s artwork often references real-life killers, such as depicting Andre wearing a "natural selection" shirt, echoing one of the Columbine attackers.

She doesn’t limit her subjects to fictional criminals; she also creates graphic, detailed fanart of real mass murderers. Her pieces feature figures like Elliot Rodgers, Jeffrey Dahmer, and the Academy Maniacs, displaying a fixation on and idealization of notorious killers. Lois’s skilled and stylized technique heightens the impact, transforming violent, disturbing scenarios into romantic or erotic tableaus.

Content requests for this fanart appear to be vetted—Lois requires fanart suggestions to go through Isabel (nicknamed "Jimmy") for approval before she creates the commission. This points to a collaborative effort that blends personal obsession with calculated production, further amplifying the dangerous glorification of violence and murder.

Lois Created Disturbing Artwork Depicting Classmate John and Friend Isabel In Violent Scenarios Like Columbine Crime Scenes

Lois’s portfolio does not end with the fictional or criminal. She extends her disturbing themes to real people around her, particularly Isabel and their classmate John, whom Isabel and Lois allegedly targeted for violence. Several pieces show John in vulnerable, fearful poses as Isabel stalks him, caresses his face and refers to him as a "porcelain doll." Other drawings depict Isabel holding John’s face to her chest while he appears alarmed and uncomfortable.

Lois fuses stalking, fantasy, and violence in intimate scenes—some drawings show Isabel performing acts on John or Adam Lanza, the Sandy Hook perpetrator. In one, John is drawn with a rope around his neck, further invoking self-harm and victimization. Lois’s work includes recreations of infamous true-crime photography: one piece mirrors the Columbine shooters' death photo, but with Isabel and John lying dead instead of Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold. Another depicts Isabel hugged and kissed by both Adam Lanza and John, visually intertwining her victim and mass shooter fantasies.

These images not only vi ...

Isabel Created a Delusion Of Hearing Adam Lanza's Voice Urging Her to Murder to Resurrect Him

Isabel develops a delusional belief focused on her connection to Adam Lanza, the perpetrator of the Sandy Hook shooting, whom she considers her "soulmate." She claims to miss hearing Lanza's voice and becomes convinced that performing a violent ritual killing will restore that connection. Isabel states she plans to murder John because she hears voices telling her that if she shows her "devotion" through this act, Adam Lanza would come back and speak to her as he did before. She becomes fixated on the idea that killing John is the key to ending her loneliness, repeatedly hearing voices urging her to perform the murder to facilitate Lanza's resurrection. Despite any outside attempts at intervention, Isabel remains intent on carrying out her plan to kill John, indicating a total submission to her delusional system.

Isabel's Belief in a "Blood Oath" as a Magical Means to Resurrect Adam Lanza Showed a Disconnect From Reality

Isabel explains in her police written statement that the so-called "blood oath" involves smearing John's blood on herself and possibly drinking it: "I was planning to possibly smear his blood on myself and or drink it." She cannot explain how this ritual would actually work but is nevertheless committed to its supposed efficacy. Isabel's plan also includes photographing John’s corpse after the killing, then leaving his body in the bathroom and giving the camera’s SD card to Lois Lippert, whom she involves as part of the ritualistic aftermath. She also requests a shirt from Lois, specifically for John's resurrection ritual, although its purpose within the ritual is not explained.

In her police statement, Isabel draws heart symbols, showing an emotional fixation with the ritual and underlining her irrational, emotionally driven investment in the act rather than any coherent plan or understanding.

Isabel's Delusions Integrated Resurrection From Various Religious and Fictional Traditions, Though Her Plan Bore No Coherent Relationship to any Belief System or Outcome

Isabel’s plan is a unique but thoroughly co ...