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