About this episode

This episode discusses the brutal double murder of retired couple Chip and Claudia Northup in Davis, California, and the subsequent legal proceedings.

Part 2 of a 2 Part Series: In the quiet college town of Davis, California, retired couple Chip and Claudia Northup were living out their golden years in peace — until the dead of night changed everything. On April 14, 2013, in the early morning hours, the couple lay sleeping in their own bed when an intruder slipped silently into their home. He stood over them in the darkness, watching them breathe, before unleashing a savage, relentless attack that left the bedroom soaked in blood. What followed was one of the most brutal and disturbing double murders the community had ever seen. Timestamps 25:37 The Insanity Plea 27:40 Comparison to Other Cases 34:27 Family's Journey Through Grief 41:23 The Possibility of Release 45:03 TED Talk Opportunity 58:41 The Impact of a Troubled Past 1:10:36 The Judge's Decision 1:15:09 The Aftermath of the Case

People in this episode

Host: Kelly Jennings

Topics covered

• double murder
• true crime
• grief
• insanity plea
• community impact
• legal decisions

Keywords

• Chip Northup
• Claudia Northup
• double murder
• insanity plea
• Davis California
• true crime
• grief
• legal aftermath

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Davis, California

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