DIGITAL NEWS MONTAGE
August 2017 - February 2018
August 3, 2017
CNN Breaking News
BREAKING: FBI launches multi-state manhunt for woman’s guru Irina Sterling, AKA Crystal Barnett, suspected in seven murders and kidnapping of Jackson Reed. Subject considered armed and extremely dangerous.
@FBIMemphis - Twitter
$50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Irina Sterling, AKA Crystal Barnett. DO NOT APPROACH. Call 1-800-CALL-FBI.
[WANTED poster attached]
32.7K retweets
August 8, 2017
r/UnresolvedMysteries - Megathread Update
Day 7 of Manhunt
Sterling’s car found abandoned in Arkansas
Credit cards haven’t been used
Agent says she’s “trained in evasion”
Charlie Stine’s family offers additional $25K reward
Top comment: “She survived being a woman in the Marines and sex work. All while racking up bodies. She knows how to disappear.”
August 15, 2017
Memphis Commercial Appeal - Front Page
“Justice Delayed 14 Years: Families of 2006 Murder Victims Await Crystal Barnett’s Capture”
Terrell Washington’s mother: “I never gave up hope we’d find his killer”
Facebook - Justice for Terrell Washington
Gerladine Washington: My baby can finally rest when they catch this monster. Please share! Every share helps!
847 shares
September 1, 2017
The Marcus Conlon Experience - Special Episode
“Quick update, everyone. I know you’re waiting for the documentary, but I can’t release it while Crystal is at large - it could compromise the investigation. Charlie deserves justice, but we have to do this right. Thank you for your patience. If you have ANY information about Crystal Barnett’s whereabouts, please contact the FBI.”
1.2M downloads
October 10, 2017
Twitter - @MemphisDA
False sighting in Nashville. Please stop calling 911 for every skinny brunette woman you see. Crystal Barnett has likely altered her appearance. Focus on her actual face, not her hair.
5.6K likes
Reply thread:
@NotCaptainAmerica: “She could be anyone anywhere”
@CaptiveDreamer: “Check escort services. It’s how she hid before”
@JusticeForZack: “She’s probably already out of the country”
November 28, 2017
TMZ Breaking
“Feminist Killer” CAUGHT!
Irina Sterling AKA Crystal Barnett arrested at a motel outside Atlanta! Exclusive photos show the YouTube guru turned serial slayer being led away in handcuffs!
Reddit - r/JusticeServed
SHE’S BEEN CAUGHT! Crystal Barnett in custody after 4-month manhunt!
15.7K upvotes
Top comment: “Working as a yoga instructor who took cash only. Some Karen was pissed off and after an argument, recognized her from America’s Most Wanted”
Instagram - @IrinaTruthers
[Photo of Irina with quote overlay: “The greatest threat to a woman’s power is a man’s fear”]
This is a SETUP. They arrested her ONE WEEK after she announced her new book exposing male violence in publishing. WAKE UP.
12.4K likes
TikTok - @EmpoweredAndUnbothered
“Y’all really believe Irina killed SEVEN men? A woman who taught yoga and meditation? Meanwhile Jackson Reed is walking free after admitting to manipulating hundreds of women? Make it make sense!”
893K views
December 1, 2017
Twitter War - Interstate DA Battle
@Tennessee_AG
Crystal Barnett will be tried in Memphis for the 2006 murders. The people of Tennessee have waited 14 years for justice. Other states can wait their turn.
18.9K likes
@NevadaAG
@Tennessee_AG With respect, Nevada has active kidnapping and murder charges. We don’t need Charlie Stine’s body to reasonably prove he’s dead.
12.3K likes
@Tennessee_AG
@NevadaAG You can have her when we’re done. Seven families deserve closure.
24.5K likes
@Georgia_DA
@Tennessee_AG @NevadaAG She was arrested in OUR state after hitting an elderly woman with a full wine bottle. Just saying.
3.2K likes
December 15, 2017
Facebook - Keisha Williams
Y’all!!! They’re really going to try her here in Memphis first! Justice for Terrell! Justice for all of them! 🙏🏾
Jackson Reed and 1,847 others liked this
January 5, 2018
Twitter - Platform Drama
@AlphaRedPill69
Bet you’re glad she’s in custody now @JacksonReed, the girl who beat your ass HAHAHA pussy
487 likes
@SuburbanMomof3
@AlphaRedPill69 Jeremy, this is Jenna Patterson. Log off and finish your calculus homework. I’m calling your mother.
45.8K likes
@AlphaRedPill69
@SuburbanMomof3 How do you know my name
@SuburbanMomof3
@AlphaRedPill69 Go look at your parents’ wedding picture in the hall. See that bridesmaid with the green hair and the nose ring? That’s me.
45.8K likes
@AlphaRedPill69
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February 10, 2018
Memphis Commercial Appeal
“Trial of the Century”
Judge sets trial date for May 2018. Crystal Barnett to face seven counts of first-degree murder in Memphis. Nevada trial to follow.
@MarcusConlon - Twitter
Charlie’s family will have to wait even longer for their day in court. The system prioritizes bodies over justice. But we’ll be there. However long it takes.
8.7K likes
@HeforSheWrites - Twitter
First tweet in 6 months: Thank you to everyone who helped bring Crystal Barnett to justice. The survivors are grateful. The families deserve closure. I’ll see you all in court. And no, I’m not changing my Twitter handle.
127K likes
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