Social Media Murders looks at the tragic death of 19-year-old Bianca Devins who was murdered by a friend she met online.
Social Media Murders returns to our screens tonight, highlighting the case of 19-year-old Bianca Devins.
Originally broadcast in 2021, the 10-part docu-series is being re-aired, with the third episode set to air tonight, Wednesday, February 11, at 11.40pm on ITV.
The episode, titled The Murder of Bianca Devins, delves into the harrowing circumstances surrounding the teenager’s death in July 2019. She was murdered by her friend Brandon Clark, 21, whom she had recently befriended on Instagram.
The pair were returning from a concert in Queens, New York City, when Clark fatally stabbed Bianca and shockingly posted graphic images of her body on social media.
Following the murder, Clark attempted suicide but survived. Upon his arrest, it was discovered that he had also filmed the horrific act.
Where is Brandon Clark now?
In February 2020, Brandon Clark pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and is currently serving a 25-year sentence at the Attica Correctional Facility in New York.
As reported by Distractify, during his sentencing, Clark expressed remorse, stating: “I hate myself for what I did to her.
“I don’t understand how I could do something like that. It disgusts me.”
This wasn’t his only public statement. Three years ago, he participated in a contentious interview with Yinka Bokinni for Channel 4’s Interview With A Killer.
At the time, Bianca’s mother Kim penned a letter to Channel 4 and Plum Productions, imploring them not to broadcast the documentary.
She expressed her concern that it would inflict “immense emotional distress” on Bianca’s family and friends.
In the wake of her daughter’s tragic passing, Kim has been advocating for changes in social media practices as images of Bianca’s body persistently circulated online.
Bianca’s Law was enacted in 2020, making it unlawful in New York State to share offensive images of crime victims.
Social Media Murders: The Murder of Bianca Devins is available to watch on ITVX.