# The Boy Who Killed His Twin: The Tragic Case of Benjamin and Meghan Elliott

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Podcast: [Murder Files Unsealed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed-6698983)
Published: 2026-05-16T16:55:31+00:00
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## Resource

This source recounts the devastating 2021 case of Benjamin Elliott, a Texas teenager who killed his twin sister, Meghan, while claiming to be trapped in a sleepwalking episode. Although the siblings shared an exceptionally close bond with no history of conflict, Benjamin stabbed her with a survival knife and later told authorities he believed he was dreaming. The narrative examines the clashing expert testimonies regarding parasomnia and sleep apnea, weighing the defense of unconscious action against the prosecution’s claims of deliberate intent. Ultimately, a jury rejected the sleepwalking defense, resulting in a murder conviction and a fifteen-year prison sentence. This tragedy highlights the complex legal and scientific challenges of proving a lack of consciousness in violent criminal cases. This account serves as a somber exploration of a family destroyed by a singular, inexplicable act of nighttime violence. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

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