Henry's defense was that he did not murder his mother, although his body had. He was happy to plead not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect, but he learned that it's not so easy to get out of treatment if you don't participate.על ידי Parricide Podcast

Henry's defense was that, although his body killed his mother, he had not. He was pretty sure this meant he wouldn't go to prison...and he was right! Listen now to discover Henry's ultimate life lesson - it has something to do about a lightbulb riddle.על ידי Parricide Podcast

They say he was an attorney - but he wasn't a very good one. They say he was a father - but he wasn't great at that either. They say he was a husband - his ex-wife says he destroyed their lives. The only person willing to ignore all of his indiscretions was his mother, Shirley, and yet he killed her. He thought he could commit the perfect crime and…

They say he was an attorney - but he wasn't a very good one. They say he was a father - but he wasn't great at that either. They say he was a husband - his ex-wife says he destroyed their lives. The only person willing to ignore all of his indiscretions was his mother, Shirley, and yet he killed her. He thought he could commit the perfect crime and…

After murdering his mother, Hadas Winnick, Jesse believed he could escape responsibility by running away. He continues attempts at escaping responsibility after being arrested, spending the next four years trying to avoid trial.על ידי Parricide Podcast

There's an old Native American tale that speaks to the duality of the human soul; you've probably heard it. It's the tale of two wolves - fighting inside of each of us - in Jesse's case the bad wolf wins.על ידי Parricide Podcast

We have arrived at the final part of the Christopher Porco story, where we discuss the details of the trial and his continuing denials. Now that Chris knew what the Detectives knew, he was able to make up a story that fit with their facts that he thought made him look innocent. We follow the course of the interrogation and the trial, and let you kn…

Christopher thought he had covered all of his bases when he devised a plan to murder his parents, but he realized you can't hit home runs with an axe. It actually takes hard work, which had never been his strong suit. In this episode we cover his activities from the evening of the attack to his arrest, and his attempts to bamboozle the police.…

Christopher Porco came from a good and honest family who loved him and did everything they could to make sure he had a good life. When the going got tough - and Chris made it very tough - they had his back. No matter what. That seemed to be working . . . until he took his lies, thefts, and deceptions too far. That's when he got caught. And, that's …

The Hargan sisters seemed very close, but Megan's jealousy started to get in the way. When their mother, Pamela, offered Helen a new house Megan became a very twisted sister.על ידי Parricide Podcast

Katrina moved her sons to another state in an effort to give them a good life. Sadly, Tommy squandered that chance one night when he was angry.על ידי Parricide Podcast

After spending just three months of love, Tess and Bryan decided they were ready for the ultimate commitment - committing murder. In this episode we cover 50 ways to leave your mother, or perhaps only four but all of them ineffective. We cover their arrests, sentences, and what happened the family dogs.…

When Tess finds Bryan, she quickly makes him her boyfriend and their relationship goes nuclear. This is bad for Tess's mom - who was just trying to give her a good childhood. Learn about how plutonium production, The Insane Clown Posse, and a booty bumper make for a bad day.על ידי Parricide Podcast

Daryl Headbird Jr. was born as his family fell apart. Thirteen years later, he met the love of his life at a roller skating rink. Unfortunately, they encouraged each others darker sides. Soon after they became involved, he decided he was done with his family altogether.על ידי Parricide Podcast

On the Leech Lake reservation, two troubled teens meet at a roller skating rink and it was all downhill from there. This is not quite a love story - although Darryl and Sierra did love each other, their pasts left them unable to have a healthy relationship. Darryl and his dad loved each other but poverty, mental illness, and years of separation twi…

Leroy III was a troubled young man who loved nothing more than heavy metal and marijuana. He hadn't realized he was delusional when he became both God and the devil - but everyone else did. He moved in with his dad to escape the authorities and it all went downhill from there.על ידי Parricide Podcast

Jessica promised Chris a perfect future, if only he would kill her parents. As Chris walked toward her open window, he didn't realize the window to his future was closing.על ידי Parricide Podcast

Jim Spencer once said, "You can't play Romeo and Juliette with a script written for Bonnie and Clyde." And it's true. Jessica Wiseman and her accomplice, Chris Thomas, start up a romance that turns murderous. They were both raised in loving, chaotic homes but everything goes sideways when they decide they'd rather have freedom.…

Tyler Hadley brutally murdered both his mother and his father, and then invited all his friends to come to a huge party at his house. Well, that was kind of awkward. His friends had to figure out how to escape the party and call the police. Listen as we cover the aftermath of these murders.על ידי Parricide Podcast

Tyler Hadley was a fun guy! He loved pranks and parties. Unfortunately, his love of drugs meant that his parents were about to send him to in-patient rehab and he was not about to go. He had a secret - he was about to have the party of the century; and he had figured out the perfect way to make it memorable.…

Anthony Gray was estranged from his parents, after what had happened with his own kids this was no surprise. When his mother got sick, he came back into their lives. Although they were still not close, his parents had no idea what he had been telling people behind their backs and what he had planned for them.…

16-year-old Kevin Boyd Jr. wanted it all. He felt entitled to the freedom, money, and control that his dad seemed to have. His mom, Lynn Boyd, agreed - she wanted what Kevin Sr. had, too. And she had a plan that would give her what she wanted. Parental Predators are the worst!על ידי Parricide Podcast

Both Tyler Hadley and Kevin Boyd were sentenced to life without parole for parricide offenses. Yet, one has already been released from prison. Join us as we review Supreme Court cases regarding sentencing reform for juvenile offenders.על ידי Parricide Podcast

Part 2 of the story of Chandler Halderson, a young man who killed both of his parents to avoid facing the truth about his own life and accomplishments - or lack thereof. We have combed through the files and are excited to share what we have learned about this gaslighter - and the lengths he went to in order to keep his secrets. He will be sentenced…

Chandler Halderson was a promising young man, he already had a great job and an even better job offer. He had a fabulous girlfriend and a supportive family. There was only one problem, none of it was real because Chandler couldn't tell the truth. When his father began to see the truth, Chandler couldn't tolerate being seen for who he was. The only …

Tylar Witt and her boyfriend, Steven Colver, murder Tylar's mother, Joanne, and promptly take off for a romantic suicide tour of San Francisco. Quickly captured, Tylar strikes a deal with the District Attorney to testify against Steven. The only trouble is she lies so much, she can't keep the exact story straight while testifying. This episode open…

After finding her 14-year-old daughter naked in the (purportedly gay) boarder's secret sex room, Joanne Witt had some tough decisions to make. How do you keep your daughter safe from a predator within your own house? Easy. You throw him out. What she did not count on was the other predator - her daughter, Tylar Witt.…

Love is rarely straightforward, but it is rarely so twisted that it ends in matricide. Tylar Witt and her "very cool" friend, Boston, were close - almost like siblings. Well, if siblings did drugs in a secret sex room together. Tylar was only 14 years old, and Boston was 19 so her mother, Joanne, was understandably upset when she discovered their s…

Start with part one to hear the details about the patricide of Paul Witte, now hear about the second act when her second son is pressured to commit murder. Parent predators are the worst sort.על ידי Parricide Podcast

(patricide) Paul Witte was shot by his oldest son, Eric. The whole family said it was an accident, and the police believed this...until Grandma went missing. This story proves the old adage, if Mama ain't happy ain't nobody happy.על ידי Parricide Podcast

Ten-year-old Benjamin Hilburn called 911; begging them to send a doctor as quickly as possible. He had just shot his dad in the head, but Ben didn't want him to die. Listen and learn about our youngest parricide offenders.על ידי Parricide Podcast

Holidays can be murder! Join us for an episode that will make you very thankful for your own crazy family, we know we are grateful for ours!על ידי Parricide Podcast

Peter Zimmer (aka Jovan Collier) was either the cleverest, or the luckiest, 14-year-old murderer who ever lived. We know you loved Part 1, so please join us for somehow even more ugly surprises! For your convenience, here is a transcript of Peter Zimmer Pt. 2. You can use it to follow along - or just read at your convenience. You can find pictures …

Warning: Part 1 of this episode contains a whirlwind of ugly surprises. Listen carefully to this story of the Zimmer family murderer. If you let your attention drift for even one minute, you'll be lost. Why? Because Peter Zimmer creates chaos everywhere he goes! For your convenience, here is a transcript of Peter Zimmer Part 1. You can use it to fo…

In this episode, we talk about how ten-year-old children can change the world - not always for the better. Andrew Churchwell killed his dad because Buster pooped in the house. How does that work? If you were an Anarchist, you would already know. For your convenience, here is a transcript of Andrew Churchwell. You can use it to follow along - or jus…

Scott Moody is alleged to be a Youthful Family Annihilator, but it is kind of weird that the police closed the case before they did any investigating. In Part 3, we cover motives suggested by the Sheriff's Department, Stacey's recovery, how Jon Stout manipulated Stacey, and what has happened since the shootings. For your convenience, here is a tran…

Scott Moody is alleged to be a Youthful Family Annihilator. In this episode, we will take you through the history of his family and present the murder theory based on a more developed body of evidence. Join us as we delve into the facts of this case! For your convenience, here is a transcript of Scott Moody Part 2. You can use it to follow along - …

*If you know a lot about this case, please remember that Part 1 is the murder as per the media. Part 2 is the deep dive into what the evidence says about the murder. Part 3 is Stacy Moody's story.* Scott Moody is alleged to be a Youthful Family Annihilator. When the police find his mother, grandparents, girlfriend, and friend murdered on the mornin…

When Billy Gilley killed his family, he let his sister Jody live. Hear Jody's own words about not just living, but building a life in the wake of a family annihilator. You can find pictures from this episode at the Parricide Prevention Institute.על ידי Parricide Podcast

Come listen to Part 2 of this episode, where we will describe the murders and tell you how Gin Rummy, integrity, good decision-making, and new allies help one member of this family survive. For your convenience, here is a transcript of Billy Gilley Part 2. You can use it to follow along - or just read at your convenience. You can find pictures from…

This is a case of murder, and of survival. Billy Gilley is a youthful family annihilator who murders his entire family, with the exception of the one sister who will never give him what he really wants. Join us as we discuss the murders of Bill, Linda, and Becky Gilley; as well as the path to survival taken by Jody - the sister who lived through it…

Join us for a short bonus episode about an 1861 parricide! Enjoy!על ידי Parricide Podcast

When Jenna Smythe got entangled in human trafficking activities, her mother did what she had to do. She got an apartment near where Jenna was living and worked on bringing her home. Then Jenna started developing an asset of her own - Zoie. Jenna's Mom decided to pull Zoie out of that same human trafficking situation and send her home. Join us as we…

On September 10, 2003, Marilyn Kananen left work and no one ever. saw her. again. Well, not until the following December when her body was found buried in her daughter, Stacey Kananen's back yard - under the rock garden. Marilyn's missing husband's body was found on the same day - buried under the garage of his dead wife's home. How did they ever f…

On September 10, 2003, Marilyn Kananen left work and no one ever. saw her. again. Well, not until the following December when her body was found buried in her daughter's back yard - under the rock garden. Marilyn's missing husband's body was found on the same day - buried under the garage of his dead wife's home. How did they ever find them? Join u…

Derek's mom was taking him to see Men In Tights for their first visitation since she'd filed for divorce. She was worried about his well-being. Derek was worried about getting away after he killed her. Please join us to hear about what happens when Derek Clouse is recruited to kill his own mother. No men in that house! For your convenience, here is…

Amber Bray wanted her mother and younger sister dead - and she knew just how to get the job done without getting her hands dirty. With the combination of love letters and lies, Amber convinced her new boyfriend Jeffrey to take care of her problem. Join us for Part 2, and learn what happens after the murder. For your convenience, here is a transcrip…

Amber Bray wanted her mother and younger sister dead - and she knew just how to get the job done without getting her hands dirty. With the combination of love letters and lies, Amber convinced her new boyfriend Jeffrey to take care of her problem. For your convenience, here is a transcript of Amber Merrie Bray Part 1. You can use it to follow along…

Lonnie Dutton told his boys that if anyone messed with Sissy, it was their duty to kill them. Then...he messed with Sissy. Join us for part two, as we discuss the outcome of their legal case. BONUS: Gain some insights from our research into the Five Fatal Personality Types of youthful parricide offenders! For your convenience, here is a transcript …

He terrorized the town and his family, but he was clear on one rule: "Don't let anybody mess with Sissy. If anyone ever messes with Sissy, shoot them behind the ear or in the heart. You kill 'em!" This would be Lonnie Dutton's downfall. For your convenience, here is a transcript of Herman & Druie Dutton Part 1. You can use it to follow along - or j…