In August of 2015, 40-year-old Vermont mother Jody Herring lost custody of her three children after a tumultuous battle with substance abuse. Born into a horrific family history of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, Herring’s mental health began to show clear signs of deterioration as she promised that an “Armageddon” was nearing. On the morning of August 7th, she did the unthinkable. Herring took a .270 hunting rifle from a former lover and set out with a hit list, which included people she viewed as somehow personally responsible for her own neglectful actions. Jody Herring’s August Armageddon united members of her own family and the Vermont Department of Children and Families in tragedy through one of the state's most horrific spree killings. 

 

Written by Michael Dunphy Jr., Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. Special Thanks to Jenny Almeida, Mary-Kate Dunphy, Linda Calitri, & Nick Calitri. 

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• Police: Mom killed social worker after custody dispute
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• Lara Sobel funeral draws hundreds of mourners
• Jody Herring Arraignment
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• Watch: All victim impact statements from Jody Herring sentencing
• Judge sentences quadruple murderer Jody Herring
• Police link man taken into custody for standoff to murder suspect
• Arraignment for Jody Herring's ex-boyfriend

Honoring Lara Sobel's Legacy 

 State Supreme Court hears appeal for convicted quadruple murderer

Timeline of a tragedy: Unraveling the 4 VT slayings

Vermont police investigate triple homicide tied to fatal shooting of DCF worker - masslive.com

Herring brother says he never heard call | | timesargus.com

Woman Had Arrest History Before Murder Charge

Witnesses describe Herring family history | | rutlandherald.com.

Murder suspect Jody Herring's daughter arrested in Burlington

Desiree Herring caught without incident | News | timesargus.com

Evidence videos show Jody Herring before, after murders 

Family Describes Troubled Life of DCF Shooter Herring | Off Message 

Smith: Jody Herring's failed life started early | Vermont Business Magazine

Forgotten Victims? Sentencing Reveals Herring Family's Pain | Crime | Seven Days | Vermont's Independent Voice 

Herring lawyer: Hospital negligent to release her from psych unit - VTDigger 

Lawyer: DCF Shooter 'Erroneously' Released From Psychiatric Care Before Killing Four | Off Message

Psychiatrist: Herring suffers from anxiety and delusions

Jody Herring previously diagnosed as bipolar - VTDigger

Brother describes Jody Herring's life before murders; psychiatrist says Herring suffers anxiety

Legal drugs changed suspect, says daughter | News | timesargus.com

Digital recorder may hold evidence in social worker murder case

Judge sentences quadruple murderer Jody Herring

Jody Herring's ex-boyfriend hoped armed standoff would give him a chance to see her - VTDigger 

Gov. Shumlin Signs Laws to Enhance Protections for Vermont Social Workers | Department for Children and Families

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Herring brother says he never heard call

Music & Sound Effect Sources

• Opening Track:  “There is no Gravity” by Marcelde Oliviera Luzia
• Closing Track: “Dark Confrontation” by AlexZVeza 

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