“SHOCKING TRUE-CRIME CASES: CHILDREN KILLING THEIR PARENTS” and More True Stories! #WeirdDarkness

2024/12/11

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

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Darren Marlar

专业声优和播客主持人，创办并主持《Weird Darkness》播客，获得多项播客和广播奖项。

Michael Emmanuel Omokouvi

Topics

Darren Marlar: 本期节目探讨了孩子杀害父母这一令人震惊的犯罪现象。虽然这类事件罕见，但其背后的动机却多种多样，令人难以置信。有些孩子没有明确的作案动机，有些则是因为一些琐事，例如不能养宠物，就采取了极端暴力手段。还有一些孩子声称是因为家庭暴力才被迫杀害父母。无论动机如何，这些案例都令人震惊。节目中列举了多个真实案例，详细描述了孩子杀害父母的经过以及他们各自的作案动机，例如：Joshua Lee Webb杀害母亲并携带其头颅到杂货店；Andrew David Wilson因母亲不允许他养小狗而杀害母亲；Kit Durant因与母亲争吵而将其杀害并藏尸；Daniel Petrick因父母没收他的游戏而杀害母亲并伤害父亲；Lisa Marie Kaplan用弩杀害母亲；Jacob Romali枪杀母亲和弟弟；Tyler Ryan Blanzett用棒球棒殴打母亲致死；Rachel Hudson杀害患病的母亲；Christopher Dankovich因母亲发现他的自制武器而将其杀害；Joseph Nerone声称受撒旦控制而杀害母亲；Andrew Zaragoza杀害虐待他的母亲；Moses Meraz Espinoza杀害母亲并肢解其尸体。这些案例都反映了家庭暴力、精神疾病以及其他复杂因素在孩子杀害父母犯罪中的作用。

Deep Dive

Key Insights

Why was James Burns, also known as 'Squeaking Tommy,' sent to jail?

James Burns was sent to jail because his ventriloquist skills were so convincing that a child watching his performance believed the doll was talking, causing hysteria and fits.

What was the macabre history associated with the ghostly handprint at the Chicago Fire Department?

The handprint was believed to belong to firefighter Francis Levy, who died in a tragic fire at Curran's Dance Hall in 1924. Despite multiple attempts to remove it, the handprint remained permanently etched on a window.

What was the motive behind 19-year-old Andrew Wilson killing his mother?

Andrew Wilson killed his mother because she wouldn't allow him to keep a puppy he had brought home.

How did 16-year-old Kit Durant kill his mother, Renette Amil?

Kit Durant strangled his mother and stabbed her over 100 times with a butcher knife after an argument over him coming home late.

What was the outcome of Moses Meraz Espinoza's trial for killing his mother?

Moses Meraz Espinoza was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the brutal murder and dismemberment of his mother.

What was the result of Rosemary Kennedy's lobotomy?

Rosemary Kennedy's lobotomy left her partially paralyzed and unable to speak, resulting in her being institutionalized for the rest of her life.

How did H.M.'s lobotomy affect his memory?

H.M.'s lobotomy caused him to lose the ability to form new memories, leaving him stuck in a constant state of confusion about recent events.

What happened to Dave Rubenstein after his lobotomy?

After his lobotomy, Dave Rubenstein lost his ability to be the punk rock intellectual he once was and became deeply involved in his heroin addiction, eventually taking his own life.

What supernatural event did Michael Emmanuel Omokhuvie experience in his village?

Michael Emmanuel Omokhuvie witnessed his brother, Andrew, become unable to climb down from a tree due to a magical talisman placed by their uncle to protect the farm. The talisman had to be removed for Andrew to safely descend.

Chapters

This chapter recounts the tale of James Burns, also known as 'Squeaking Tommy,' a 1700s ventriloquist whose uncanny skills landed him in trouble. It explores his pranks, the reactions of those he deceived, and his eventual life and death, presenting a fascinating look at an unusual historical character.

James Burns, a ventriloquist, used his skills for pranks.
His actions and the reactions of those he deceived are discussed.
The chapter explores his life and eventual death.

Shownotes Transcript

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate)Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScream)IN THIS EPISODE: For decades, firefighters at the Chicago Fire Department noticed an eerie hand print that left a permanent mark on a casement, which could not be washed, scraped or removed, despite several attempts. Legends circulated, and many believed that the handprint had a rather macabre history, belonging to a fellow firefighter. (The Ghostly Handprint of Francis Leavy) *** Ventriloquists don’t have a lot of prestige when it comes to the entertainment industry – on many lists they are just one rung higher than a juggler. But they’ve been throwing their voices at us for centuries. And one man named James Burns was so good at his art, he was tossed into jail for it! (The Man Who Could Make Dead Fish Talk) *** A child murdering their parents is, thankfully, rare – but when it happens, it grabs headlines. But some of the reasons that a child gives for murdering his or her own mother can be downright shocking and unbelievable. (They Murdered Their Mothers) *** Just the word “lobotomy” brings images of cruelty, inhumane treatment under the guise of medicine, and a procedure that could more appropriately be labeled as torture. We’ll look at a few cases of individuals who had a lobotomy performed on them… and the disturbing results. (The Victims of Lobotomies)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open00:02:52.763 = The Man Who Could Make Dead Fish Talk00:10:31.868 = They Murdered Their Mothers00:23:26.101 = The Ghostly Handprint of Francis Leavy00:29:14.318 = Victims of Lobotomies00:39:43.024 = Listener submitted story from Michael Emmanuel Omokhuvie00:44:17.702 = Show Close00:46:12.508 = Bloopers and Outtakes SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Man Who Could Make Dead Fish Talk” by Sarah Murden for Georgian Era:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2nte76b6)“The Ghostly Handprint of Francis Leavy” by Prince Petropia for Paranorms: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/53xwm2wd), and by Adam for Mysterious Chicago: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yxcvw3td)“They Murdered Their Mothers” by Jessika M. Thomas for Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/kxprwkyk)“The Victims of Lobotomies” by Jacob Shelton for Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3kuhpcxf)Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: May 18, 2021CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/ChildrenKillingTheirParents

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