Strange Stories: Killer Son Confession
About this episode
The episode discusses the delusional murder of Lorenz Kraus's elderly parents and the implications of assisted suicide laws.
We discuss Lorenz Kraus’s delusional murder of his elderly parents, Franz and Theresia Kraus, after claiming the latter implicitly asked him to end their lives in 2017. We timeframe the murder as assisted suicide and/or Dying with Dignity law(s) were illegal. CW | TW: This episode contains assisted suicide, or the dying with dignity law, the mention of antisemitism, and strangulation. Profanity may be included. Listener discretion is advised. Email: severedpodcast@gmail.com Website: severedpodcast.com Instagram: @severed_podcast Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson Logo Art: Drew Hudson Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson Sources News Clip: Lorenz Kraus “Mercy Killings” (CBS6 Albany) Article: “Man Confesses in CBS Station Interview to Killing, Burying His Parents in Backyard: ‘It Was So Quick’” by Staff (CBS News; cbsnews.com ) Article: “Months After TV Homicide Confession, Krauss Awaits Trial And Keeps Talking” by Patrick Tine ( Times Union ; timesunion.com ) Article…
People in this episode
Hosts: Harry Chambers, Drew Hudson
Topics covered
- murder
- assisted suicide
- Dying with Dignity
- family
- crime
- mental health
Keywords
- Lorenz Kraus
- murder
- assisted suicide
- Dying with Dignity
- Franz Kraus
- Theresia Kraus
- crime
- mental health
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: CBS6 Albany, CBS News, Times Union, New York Times, Boston Globe, Death With Dignity Organization
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