Autism Parent Club

63. Autism & True Crime: Breaking Down The Carman Family Deaths — Netflix Documentary Review


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Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.


We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones.


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In this episode, we review and discuss the Netflix documentary The Carman Family Deaths, focusing on how it portrays Nathan Carman and the role autism may have played in how he was treated, understood, and judged. With guests Lonnie and Jennifer White, we explore the true crime details, the legal questions the documentary raises, and whether the narrative around the Carman case feels complete or biased. We share our thoughts on guilt vs. innocence, how autistic adults are often misunderstood in high-stress situations, and what Netflix got right—and wrong. We close with a heartfelt Thanksgiving message from our typically developing son to his autistic big brother.

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Autism Parent ClubBy Becky and Chris Fry