Natasha Cornett was bullied in school for her goth attire and because she was different.
Once she dropped out in 9th grade, she met people who accepted her.
On April 6th, 1997 18 year 18-year-old Cornett and 5 others headed toward New Orleans, Louisiana, to start new lives.
The group crossed paths with the Lillelid family at a rest stop in Greenville, Tennessee. The family of four consisted of 34-year-old Vidar Lillelid, his 28-year-old wife Delfina, and their two kids, 6-year-old Tabitha and 2-year-old Peter.
Cornett and her friends decided to steal the Lillelid family’s van. They forced them into the vehicle at gunpoint and drove to a desert location. One of the males in the group shot the family. 2 year old Peter survived, but the other three died.
After the murders, the group changed their plans and headed to Mexico in the family’s van.
Two days later, they were arrested in Arizona.
On March 13th, 1998, they all pleaded guilty to three counts of murder and several other offenses.
Cornett received three life without parole sentences plus two 25-year sentences.
Her accomplices received similar sentences.
DOB:
January 26th,1979Conviction(s):
- Murder (3 counts)
- Attempted first-degree murder
- Aggravated kidnapping (2 counts)
- Especially aggravated kidnapping (2 counts)
Accomplice(s):
Date of crime:
April 6th, 1997Location(s):
Greeneville, TNDate of arrest:
Two days laterDetails:
She and her friends killed so they could steal their van.Confirmed Victim(s):
- Vidar Lillelid (34)
- Delfina Lillelid (28)
- Tabitha Lillelid (6)
- Peter Lillelid (2) Survived
Method:
ShootingMotive(s):
Auto TheftSentence:
Life plus 25 yearsCurrent whereabouts:
Bledsoe County Correctional Complex in Pikeville, TNLast Updated on 08/04/2026
