What is going on true crime fans? I'm your host Heath and I'm your host Daphne.

And you're listening to Going West. Hello everybody. Hope

you're doing well today. This case was recommended to us by Laura and Tammy. So thank you both

so much. This is a horrific story about online grooming and kind of how easy it can be to get

caught in a trap from somebody hiding behind their computer screen.

Yes, it is an absolutely devastating story for numerous different reasons.

And our hearts really go out to Nicole and her family.

Just what a tragic story all around.

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let's dive into this one all right guys this is episode 471 of going west so let's get into it. In January of 2016, a 13-year-old Virginia girl snuck out of her bedroom in the middle of the night,

headed to meet up with someone she

had befriended online. But unbeknownst to her, she was being groomed by a young man who had

horrific plans. When her mother discovered she was missing and the police and FBI became

involved, they quickly found the identity of

their suspect with a second person coming forth with a terrifying confession.

This is the story of Nicole Lovell.

Music This is the story of Nicole Lovell was born on May 3rd, 2002 to parents Tammy and David in Blacksburg, Virginia,

which is near the border of West Virginia, and it's known for being the home of Virginia Tech University.

Yes, the Hokies.

You're always pulling through with the university mascots.

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