In the peaceful and simple Amish community, crime is almost unheard of. However, in 1993, the tranquility of Rockdale Township in Pennsylvania turned into a nightmare. Edward Gingerich, the first Amish man on record to commit murder in over two centuries, brutally killed his wife in a manner so shocking it stunned even the most experienced investigators. This story is not just about murder, but also about neglected mental illness, misguided beliefs, and a community that rejected the modern world to the point of losing one of its own.
In this episode, you will learn how cultural pressure and resistance to modern medicine drove Edward to madness, ultimately leading him to commit an unimaginable act against his wife, Katie Gingerich.