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"Miss Hannah is mean to me." These words, spoken by six-year-old Bella Fontenelle, now haunt everyone who knew the vibrant little girl from Harahan, Louisiana. What happens when a child's complaint about an adult caregiver goes beyond typical childhood protest and becomes a desperate cry for help? And what dark impulses drive someone to silence that voice forever?

We dive deep into one of the most disturbing child murder cases from recent Louisiana history. Hannah Landon, a former stripper who had been dating Bella's father for four years, was entrusted with caring for Bella and her older sister when their dad was working late. But beneath the surface of this seemingly normal blended family arrangement lurked a sinister dynamic that would ultimately turn deadly.

The case unfolds through a trail of disturbing evidence: surveillance footage of Landon pulling a wagon containing Bella's body in a chlorine bucket to her mother's lawn, premeditated internet searches for criminal defense attorneys, and the shocking motive that emerged during trial. We examine the warning signs that appeared in Bella's behavior at school, where teachers noted increasing anxiety and sadness, especially following time spent in Landon's care.

Most heartbreaking are the efforts Bella made to speak up. Working with a child psychologist for separation anxiety following her parents' divorce, she finally gathered the courage to tell her father about Landon's treatment. His confrontation with Landon triggered the ultimate betrayal - rather than changing her behavior, Landon chose to eliminate the "problem" permanently.

Though justice was eventually served with Landon's conviction and life sentence, this case leaves us questioning how we respond when children voice concerns about their caregivers. Are we listening closely enough? Join us for this emotional episode that reminds us why protecting vulnerable voices matters more than we can possibly imagine.

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Link to article containing Ring.com Video and restraining order:

https://www.wlbt.com/2023/04/27/court-documents-reveal-history-fights-between-fontenelles-mother-accused-murderer/

Source Material:

Purpura, Paula, May 6, 2025, Bunnak ‘Hannah’ Landon gets life plus 80 years for murdering 6-year-old Bella Fontenelle https://www.jpda.us/bunnak-hannah-landon-gets-life-plus-80-years-for-murdering-6-year-old-bella-fontenelle/

Purpura, Paula, May 2, 2025, Jury rejects Bunnak Landon’s insanity defense, convicts her of murdering 6-year-old Bella Fontenelle https://www.jpda.us/jury-rejects-bunnak-landons-insanity-defense-convicts-her-of-murdering-6-year-old-bella-fontenelle/

Photo credit WLBT3, Court documents reveal history of fights between Fontenelle’s mother, accused murderer, https://www.wlbt.com/2023/04/27/court-documents-reveal-history-fights-between-fontenelles-mother-accused-murderer/