We discuss Lorenz Kraus’s delusional murder of his elderly parents, Franz and Theresia Kraus, after claiming the latter implicitly asked him to end their lives in 2017. We timeframe the murder as assisted suicide and/or Dying with Dignity law(s) were illegal.

CW | TW: This episode contains assisted suicide, or the dying with dignity law, the mention of antisemitism, and strangulation. Profanity may be included. Listener discretion is advised.

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Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson

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Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers

Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson

Sources

News Clip: Lorenz Kraus “Mercy Killings” (CBS6 Albany)

Article: “Man Confesses in CBS Station Interview to Killing, Burying His Parents in Backyard: ‘It Was So Quick’” by Staff (CBS News; cbsnews.com)

Article: “Months After TV Homicide Confession, Krauss Awaits Trial And Keeps Talking” by Patrick Tine (Times Union; timesunion.com)

Article: “His Parents Disappeared. In a TV Studio. He Confessed to Killing Them.” by Maia Coleman (New York Times; nytimes.com)

Article: “The Weird World of the Dark Horse Presidential Candidate” by Billy Baker (Boston Globe; bostonglobe.com)

Website: Death With Dignity Organization (deathwithdignity.org)

Press Release: Albany Man Indicted For First Degree Murder via Albany County, New York News (albanycountyny.gov)

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