TikTok is a platform synonymous with humor, viral dance moves, and clever tricks. However, in mid-February, TikTok dominated the headlines for a decidedly sinister reason: murder. Reports from the Manheim, Pennsylvania, township alleged that popular TikTok user Claire Miller had allegedly stabbed her older sister, Helen, to death.
Shock engulfed the social media community when TikTok users around the world claimed that Claire had regularly appeared on TikTok’s “For You” recommendation page. It’s unclear how TikTok’s algorithm works, but it’s suspected that Claire’s page appeared in many users’ feeds due to the notoriety she gained after her alleged murder.
This article will look at Claire Marie’s parents, the details of the alleged murder, and Claire’s life before the incident.
Claire’s parents had established an irrevocable trust in their home in the name of Helen Miller.
Claire Miller’s parents, Mark and Marie Miller, married in September 1997. They bought their home for close to half a million dollars in 2005. Mark and Marie later established an irrevocable trust in their home in the name of Helen Miller.
Helen Miller suffered from cerebral palsy and therefore required constant care. Claire Miller’s parents are believed to have established an irrevocable trust to secure the benefits and care for Helen Miller’s future.
Claire Miller’s parents were reportedly asleep when the fatal stabbing occurred in the early morning of February 22, 2020. “My heart goes out to them. [Helen’s parents]and I can’t even begin to comprehend or imagine the pain they’re in right now,” said Tom Rudzinski, Manheim Township Police Chief.
Claire Miller was reportedly dealing with suicidal and homicidal thoughts on the night of the alleged stabbing.
Claire reportedly called 911 in the early morning hours of February 22 and said that she had stabbed her sister. Police arrived at Miller’s residence shortly after 1 a.m.. to find Claire dressed in bloodstained clothing trying to wash her hands in the snow.
Court documents reveal that Claire repeatedly told the officers, “I stabbed my sister,” as she led them to Helen’s room. Police found Miller lying on her back with her face covered with a “blood-stained pillow.” Upon removing the pillow, officers found a knife protruding from Helen’s neck.
Efforts to revive Helen were unsuccessful and she was pronounced dead at 4:13 am. The coroner concluded that Helen died from multiple stab wounds. Tom Rudzinski summed up the general sentiment at Manheim when he said where:: “I don’t know if I’ve ever been part of something as sad as this.”
According to the daily beast, a witness called after Claire’s arrest and claimed they had been talking to Claire the night of the murder. The anonymous witness said that Claire spoke of harboring suicidal and homicidal thoughts. Police used witness statements to request a search warrant.
Police collected a list of items from Miller’s home, including kitchen knives, a stuffed rabbit, and Miller’s clothing at the time of the murder. The Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office issued a statement revealing that Claire would be tried as an adult. In Pennsylvania, homicide is not considered a criminal offense. The statement said:
“The information so far determined that the event occurred at night when the parents of the girls were sleeping. Claire Miller was taken into custody at the scene. The Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office is assisting with the investigation and has approved charging Claire Miller with manslaughter. Anyone charged with murder in Pennsylvania is not eligible for bail.”
Claire, who is currently being held in the Lancaster County Jail, is expected to return to court on March 26, 2021.
Claire’s TikTok account was suspended for “enabling violence on TikTok.”
Claire Miller was a good student with a friendly personality, a report from lancaster online claims. The outlet spoke to the parents of the children who attended Lancaster Country Day School with Claire. Miller was co-president of her ninth grade class at the private school and was active in co-curricular activities.
“As a school community, we are shocked and saddened by the events that unfolded on Monday,” the school’s principal, Steve Lisk, told the daily beast. “We are focused on taking care of our students and faculty as we begin to process this tragedy.”
After the news of the murder hit the news headlines, Internet detectives launched an investigation into the possible motive for the murder. They found out that Claire was some sort of TikTok celebrity with over 20,000 followers. Most of her TikTok videos of her refer to violent anime and video games.
Miller’s account was closed by TikTok for violating community guidelines. the daily beast reports that the account violated TikTok’s policy against ‘enabling violence on or off TikTok’. “We do not allow people or organizations on our platform that promote or participate in violence,” a source told the outlet.
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Source: vcmp.edu.vn