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May 5, 2025

Podcast Episode: Murderous Minors - Stephen Feil Case

Episode Details

  • Episode Title: War Baby (Episode 24)
  • Podcast: Murderous Minors in collaboration with the Pros and Cons Podcast
  • Hosts: Adriana and Bethany from the Pros and Cons Podcast
  • Guest: War Baby from Murderous Minors
  • Based On: 2015 episode of the TV show Killer Kids "The 1% and Why Not?"

Key Topics Discussed

  • Introduction: Pros and Cons Podcast

    • Hosts: Bethany Jones and Adriana Padilla
    • True crime podcast discussing real cases with experts
    • Available on Spotify, iTunes, Google Play, and others
    • Encouragement to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts
    • Social Media: Facebook and Instagram @TheProsAndConsPodcast
  • Guest Introduction: War Baby

    • Host of Murderous Minors podcast
    • Previous work on "Killer Kids" TV show
    • Appreciation for audience support over the year

Case Overview: Stephen Feil

  • Setting: Suburbs of Chicago, 1993

  • Family Background:

    • Roger Feil: 42, executive at a meatpacking company
    • Gail Feil: 41, homemaker
    • Children: Roger (18), Stephen (17), Melissa (12)
    • Wealthy family, moved from a mobile home to affluent suburb
    • Lifestyle: Yacht, luxury cars, and a lenient parenting style
  • Family Dynamics and Issues:

    • Troubled behavior from Roger and Stephen
    • Previous incidents of misbehavior, e.g., throwing rocks at traffic
    • Known as bullies in their community
    • Involved in a group of stoners in high school

Key Incident: Hillary Norskog

  • Hillary Norskog:

    • 13-year-old girl, recently graduated from eighth grade
    • Eager to fit in at Stagg High School
    • Befriended by Kim G, who introduces her to the Feil brothers
  • Critical Night at Hidden Pond (July 1993):

    • Hillary attends a party at Hidden Pond with older teens
    • Marcia, Hillary's mom, unaware and expects her home by 10 p.m.
    • Stephen Feil offers Hillary a ride home
  • Missing Person Investigation:

    • Marcia realizes Hillary is missing after calling Vicky (Hillary's friend)
    • Stephen Feil claims to have dropped Hillary at her home
    • Marcia's attempts to reach out to Feil family met with resistance
    • Stephen eventually speaks to Marcia, confirms dropping Hillary but didn't ensure she got inside

Additional Notes

  • Concerns About Parenting and Community Response

    • Wealth and status potentially shielding the Feil brothers from consequences
    • Community and school administration's inadequate handling of bullying behavior
  • Podcast Mention:

    • Promo for another true crime podcast, Murderific, hosted by Bernadette

Final Thoughts

  • Reflections on the Era:

    • Discussion on parenting in affluent communities in the 1990s
    • Unfavorable response from Feil family during investigation
  • Conclusion:

    • Call for listener caution due to disturbing content
    • Reminder of the broader context of children committing grave crimes