Parricide Podcast

Episode 7 Pt. 2 - Opiods Kill, So Do Kids. - Jonah Bryce Lake

A threatening note, a heavily armed family, and a frantic 911 call. The Lake family had been through a lot with Dad's prosecution for running a pill mill, and things only got worse from there. 

For your convenience, here is a transcript of Jonah "Bryce" Lake Part 2. You can use it to follow along - or just read at your convenience. 

You can find pictures from this episode at the Parricide Prevention Institute.

Episode 7 Pt. 1 - Opiods Kill, So Do Kids. - Jonah Bryce Lake

When Kevin Lake got caught running a pill mill he lost everything he thought he wanted - his medical license,  prestige, and wealth.  Mysterious threats made him fear for his family, but the true threat was from within.  

For your convenience, here is a transcript of Jonah "Bryce" Lake Part 1. You can use it to follow along - or just read at your convenience. 

You can find pictures from this episode at the Parricide Prevention Institute.

Episode 6 - Happily Ever After - Matthew Worster

Matthew Worster killed his mother and put her "in the the hole" so everyone could live happily ever after. Well, that is what he told both his brother and his dad... and they both knew exactly where she was. 

For your convenience, here is a transcript of Matthew Worster. You can use it to follow along - or just read at your convenience. 

You can find pictures from this episode at the Parricide Prevention Institute. 

Episode 5 - Oh, Danny Boy -Daniel Petric

Danny Petric tried to murder both of his parents because they would not let him have a copy of Halo 3. No halo for this boy! His defense strategy was offensive. 

For your convenience, here is a transcript of Danny Petric. You can use it to follow along - or just read at your convenience. 

You can find pictures from this episode at the Parricide Prevention Institute.

Episode 4 - Only the Good Kill Young? - DeStefano...Romero

This episode presents the youngest and the oldest parricide offenders included in our research. Learn about Christine DiStefano Reynolds and why she killed her mother. Listen to Christian Ryan Romero talk about why he killed his dad. Find out how sleepwalking may have allowed the father of Jackie Glenn Darden to set him up for murder. This episode is packed! We even talk about Steven Schwab, a Youthful Parricide Offender from way back.

For your convenience, here is a transcript of The Oldest and Youngest Parricide Offenders. You can use it to follow along - or just read at your convenience. 

You can find pictures from this episode at the Parricide Prevention Institute.

Episode 3 Pt. 2-Twice Adopted Once Murdered- Larry Swartz

The only thing Larry really wanted was a family.  He was adopted at the age of six, but by sixteen he had murdered both of his parents.  Could it really have been his brother who killed everyone? Were his parents to blame? Even more confusing, how was he adopted a second time? Join us for Part 2 of the sad story of Larry Swartz. 

Listener Advisory: This episode references to sexual assault.

For your convenience, here is a transcript of Larry Swartz Pt. 2. You can use it to follow along - or just read at your convenience. 

You can find pictures from this episode at the Parricide Prevention Institute.

Episode 3 Pt. 1-Twice Adopted Once Murdered- Larry Swartz

The only thing Larry really wanted was a family. He was adopted at the age of six, but by sixteen he had murdered both of his parents. Could it really have been his brother who did it? Were his parents to blame? Even more confusing, how was he adopted a second time? Join us for the sad story of Larry Swartz. 

For your convenience, here is a transcript of Larry Swartz Pt. 1. You can use it to follow along - or just read at your convenience. 

You can find pictures from this episode at the Parricide Prevention Institute.

 

 

Episode 2 - (Why Can‘t) Johnny Be Good? John Hovey

When his parents did away with Bloody Susan, this creepy-obsessed kid decided to do away with his parents. You won't believe this story! 

For your convenience, here is a transcript of John Hovey. You can use it to follow along - or just read at your convenience. 

You can find pictures from this episode at the Parricide Prevention Institute.

Episode 1 - The Happiest Child - Nikki Reynolds

Jacqueline Nicole Reynolds (aka Nikki Reynolds) told the police her parents did everything they could to make her the happiest child...what made her decide to kill them? 

For your convenience, here is a transcript of Nikki Reynolds. You can use it to follow along - or just read at your convenience. 

You can find pictures from this episode at the Parricide Prevention Institute.