Teen Killer Who Blamed Acne Drug for Friend's Murder Ripped Apart in Court
Teen Killer Who Blamed Acne Drug for Friend's Murder Ripped Apart in Court  
Podcast: Law&Crime Sidebar
Published On: Wed Sep 03 2025
Description: Benjamin Bliek had a chance to confront his would-be killer in court this week, after Connor Hilton took a plea deal. Hilton admitted to shooting both Bliek and another friend, Ethan Riley, and later told police he’d been thinking about committing a homicide “for a long time." Attorney Bridgette Williams joins Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber to discuss the strong evidence against Hilton, his strange Accutane defense, and the heartbreaking victim impact statements heard in court.PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Go to https://www.groundnews.com/sidebar for a better way to stay informed. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access to world-wide coverage through our link.HOST:Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweberLAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION:YouTube Management - Bobby SzokeVideo Editing - Michael Deininger, Christina O'Shea & Jay CruzScript Writing & Producing - Savannah Williamson & Juliana BattagliaGuest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane KayeSocial Media Management - Vanessa BeinSTAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK:Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3yWhere To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletterRead Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2IqoLAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrimeTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetworkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.