In an act that defied all notions of humanity and sanity, a 19-year-old college student named Austin Harrouff viciously stabbed and cannibalized an innocent couple living in Jupiter, Florida. When police arrived at the horrific scene in August of 2016, Austin was discovered swallowing and spitting out chunks of flesh from one of his victim's faces in an act so horrific, that it seemed to be the manifestation of the darkest depths of human depravity. This grotesque display of violence, however, cannot be detached from the significant role that Austin's mental health played in precipitating these brutal actions. Prior to this devastating event, there were indicators of Austin's deteriorating psychological state, hinting at a profound struggle within. This devastating case forces us to confront questions about the intersection of mental illness and extreme violence, and urges a deeper examination of how society addresses mental health, particularly among the youth, and the mechanisms in place to prevent such tragedies from unfolding. Please listen with caution.
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EP54: Chris Hansen: Interview with a Child Predator Catcher
EP53: Lucha Libre Lady Killer
EP52: Olympic Gold Murderer: The Case of Oscar Pistorius
EP51: Guilty Until Proven Innocent
EP50: Turn On the News, B*tch
EP49: Pink Panty Predator
EP48: Cocaine Cannibal
EP47: Incest House of Horrors
EP46: Dollhouse of Death
EP45: Nightmare On Christmas
EP44: Beaten and Battered Boyfriend
EP43: Body On The Beltway
EP42: Sex Parts: Severed and Stored
EP41: Medical Kidnapping and Ketamine
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