A TikTok influencer who tried to solve a real-life murder case using spiritual intuition has now been ordered to pay millions for it. Ashley Guillard, a Texas-based content creator known for her tarot card readings on high-profile cases, found herself on the losing end of a defamation lawsuit.
She accused University of Idaho history professor Rebecca Scofield of masterminding the 2022 murders of four students, all based on what she called her psychic insights. A federal jury in Boise didn't buy it, hitting Guillard with a $10 million judgment on February 27, 2026.
The murders of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, and Kaylee Goncalves shocked the small town of Moscow, Idaho, back in November 2022. The students were stabbed to death in their off-campus home, sparking nationwide attention and countless online sleuths trying to crack the case. Guillard, with over 100,000 followers on her account, jumped in about two weeks later, posting videos that pointed the finger at Scofield.
Guillard's videos were bold and relentless. She claimed Scofield had a secret romantic relationship with one of the female victims, a student she allegedly never even met. Then, Guillard escalated it, saying the professor "ordered" the killings to cover up the affair.
These posts included Scofield's photos and contact info, racking up millions of views and shares across TikTok. Scofield, who was out of state at a conference during the murders,...
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