Watch this police interrogation with intense raw interrogation from the interrogation room as police conduct a full interrogation of a suspect. This raw interrogation footage captures every moment of the suspect interview, complete with deception detection techniques, and criminal psychology in true JCS style interrogation. 1. The Background Victim: Sheila Denise Tenpenny (also referred to as Sheila “Denise” Tenpenny), age 64, longtime Fairfax, Ohio resident who lived alone on the 3900 block of Germania Street. Perpetrator: Unnamed male juvenile (13 years old at the time of the offense; 14 at plea), a neighbor of the victim. His name has not been publicly released due to his age. Relationship: Neighbor; no prior personal conflict publicly detailed beyond proximity. Motive/premeditation indicators (per prosecutors): Months of online research into strangulation methods, selecting a “perfect victim,” and related topics (including use of tools such as ChatGPT). Post-crime social media activity included statements consistent with the act. 2. The Crime Date/time: Overnight into the early morning hours of February 2, 2025 (approximately between 2 a.m. and 5–6 a.m.). Location: Victim’s home on Germania Street, Fairfax (Hamilton County, Ohio suburb of Cincinnati). Sequence (per prosecutors and court records): Juvenile entered the residence (front door reported open/accessible); found the victim sleeping in bed; inflicted blunt-force trauma to the head; then strangled/suffocated her. Victim resisted, scratching the attacker’s face and grabbing hair. Scene observations: Victim found by her brother later that day (face covered with a pillow, partial exposure); blood present; cleaning supplies noted nearby. Preliminary autopsy (Hamilton County Coroner’s Office) confirmed trauma to head and neck; death ruled homicide. 3. The Investigation Discovery: Victim’s brother found her unresponsive and called 911, stating he believed she had been murdered. Initial response: Fairfax Police Department; Ohio Attorney General’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) assisted. Public appeal issued noting the suspect was likely injured (possible cuts/bruises to hands, wrists, forearms, or face). Key physical evidence: Victim held the juvenile’s hair in her hands at discovery; his DNA under her broken fingernails; his blood mixed with hers and present throughout the house; possible watch left at scene. Digital/behavioral evidence: Prior online research into strangulation and victim selection; post-offense social media posts including “This one was a fighter” and “I think I just got caught,” plus further research into defeating police interrogation. Arrest: Juvenile taken into custody approximately 10–11 days later (announced February 13, 2025) and charged in Hamilton County Juvenile Court. No public reports of significant inconsistencies in the juvenile’s eventual admissions; strong forensic linkage. 4. Conviction and Sentencing Proceedings: Handled in Hamilton County Juvenile Court (not transferred to adult court for full adult sentencing). Plea (November 10, 2025): Juvenile admitted/pleaded guilty to aggravated murder, aggravated burglary, and strangulation. Remaining charges (including additional murder counts and others) and serious youthful offender indictment dismissed as part of the agreement. Disposition: Committed to the Ohio Department of Youth Services until age 21 (the maximum under the juvenile system in this context). Additional requirements noted in some reports included victim-awareness programming, high-school diploma completion, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Family impact: Victim’s relatives (including sister and brother-in-law) provided statements in court expressing grief and addressing the juvenile directly.

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