John List: The Family Annihilator...
John List: The Family Annihilator — Crime, Capture, Trial & Psychological Analysis

Crime Chats by Lisa Iacoletti & Hilary Morrow

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In this episode of Crime Chat, we dive into the chilling case of John List, the New Jersey accountant who murdered his entire family in 1971 and then disappeared.

We walk through the crime itself, the aftermath, his full confession, and how John managed to evade capture for 18 years before being recognized after a feature on America’s Most Wanted.

As usual, the DSM-5 comes out to explore possible mental health explanations and whether they help us understand (or complicate) the narrative.

This is one of the most haunting family annihilator cases in true crime history — and one that raises difficult questions about control, belief systems, and responsibility.

⚠️ Content Note

This episode discusses family homicide and sensitive mental health topics. Li ... 

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