Killer In The Family

W!ZARD Studios
W!ZARD Studios
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A true crime podcast exploring men who kill their families.

  1. 1d ago

    Episode 119 - The Karolkiewicz Family

    In July 2026, 39 year old Mandy Karolkiewicz and her six children – Keegan, Bennett, Caroline, Ella, Smith and Teddy were shot and killed by husband and father Kris Karolkiewicz.   Kris then set small fires around the family home and took his own life.   A family murder that shocked the local community, family and friends are still asking why.     This is the story of the Karolkiewicz family.   Unlock the Killer in the family Vault today https://www.patreon.com/cw/KillerInTheFamily/membership   Get ad-free, early access episodes and one bonus episode every months with exclusive access to the Killer in the family Vault https://www.patreon.com/cw/KillerInTheFamily/membership   ________________________________________________________________    Information and support  Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247 Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline   References  Mandy-Karolkiewicz-Family-Foundation-Fund.pdf   Brutal funeral snub for cheating Midwest dad murdered wife, six kids then killed himself at $750,000 home | Daily Mail Online   Michigan family was rocked by two horrific tragedies before mom, dad and six children were found dead in burning home | Daily Mail Online   Mom, 6 children killed in Grand Haven Township remembered as God’s ‘greatest gifts’ - mlive.com Who were the seven victims of the Grand Haven family murder-suicide?   Obituaries released for mother, children in tragic murder-suicide   Police confirm husband killed wife, six children in West Michigan   Grand Haven Comes Together to Honor Mandy Karolkiewicz and Her Six Children | WGHN   Credits     Hosted and created by Clare Laxton @ladylaxton     Produced by Clare Laxton    Part of W!ZARD Studios @wizradio    Music by Pixabay     If you want early access, ad-free episodes of Killer in the family as well as one bonus episode per month, unlock the Killer in the family Vault today: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KillerInTheFamily/membership   If you’re enjoying the podcast and would like to support its running, please consider buying me a coffee buymeacoffee.com/clarelaxton    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  2. Oct 30

    Episode 118 - The Zdun Family

    In June 2020, at the height of the COVID lockdown, 40 year old Aneta Zdun and her 18 year old daughter Nikoleta were killed by husband and father Marcin Zdun. Their 6 and 5 year old daughters witnessed the horrific murders and were screaming for their mother and sister.   A man with a history of violence, control and abuse, he killed Aneta and Nikoleta just six weeks after Aneta had kicked him out of their home to escape the abuse.   Even though the murders were witnessed by two young children and a number of members of the public, Zdun still tried to minimise what he had done. He was found guilty of their murder though and sentenced to life.   This is the story of the Zdun Family.   Unlock the Killer in the family Vault today https://www.patreon.com/cw/KillerInTheFamily/membership   Get ad-free, early access episodes and one bonus episode every months with exclusive access to the Killer in the family Vault https://www.patreon.com/cw/KillerInTheFamily/membership   ________________________________________________________________    Information and support  Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247 Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline   References  'Psycho' jailed for life for murdering wife and daughter - BBC News   R -v- Marcin Zdun sentencing remarks   Marcin Zdun guilty of murdering wife and daughter - BBC News   Salisbury Marcin Zdun murders: Family's fear & 'nightmares' | Salisbury Journal   Salisbury double murder accused Zdun 'felt harassed' - BBC News   Salisbury double murder accused Marcin Zdun admits killing - BBC News   Credits     Hosted and created by Clare Laxton @ladylaxton     Produced by Clare Laxton    Part of W!ZARD Studios @wizradio    Music by Pixabay     If you want early access, ad-free episodes of Killer in the family as well as one bonus episode per month, unlock the Killer in the family Vault today: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KillerInTheFamily/membership   If you’re enjoying the podcast and would like to support its running, please consider buying me a coffee buymeacoffee.com/clarelaxton    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  3. Oct 27

    PREVIEW: KITF BONUS - Samantha, Chris and David

    To unlock this full bonus episode and get ad-free, early access episodes join the Killer in the family Vault today: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KillerInTheFamily/membership  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  4. Oct 23

    Episode 117 - Christine and Lucy Lee

    In 2014, 66 year old Christine Lee and her 40 year old daughter Lucy Lee were shot and killed by Christine’s partner 82 year old John Lowe.   Lowe was a violent and controlling man who had a history of criminality and yet was allowed to retain his firearms licence and his shotguns. He killed Christine as she was planning to leave him and maintained the murders were an accident. This is a case with a lot of agency engagement and red flags and clear systemic failings towards the victims.   This is the story of Christine and Lucy Lee.   Unlock the Killer in the family Vault today https://www.patreon.com/cw/KillerInTheFamily/membership   Get ad-free, early access episodes and one bonus episode every months with exclusive access to the Killer in the family Vault https://www.patreon.com/cw/KillerInTheFamily/membership   ________________________________________________________________    Information and support  Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247 Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline   References  Surrey shootings: 'This is a nightmare,' says woman whose sister and mother were killed at Farnham puppy farm | London Evening Standard | The Standard Puppy farm murderer John Lowe dies in prison | Surrey Live   Who was John Lowe? The full story of the Keepers Cottage Stud murders | Surrey Live   John Lowe guilty of Farnham puppy farm murders - BBC News   82-year-old man held after mother and daughter shot dead at puppy farm in Farnham, Surrey | London Evening Standard | The Standard   John Lowe 'threatened to blow my head off' - BBC News   Credits     Hosted and created by Clare Laxton @ladylaxton     Produced by Clare Laxton    Part of W!ZARD Studios @wizradio    Music by Pixabay     If you want early access, ad-free episodes of Killer in the family as well as one bonus episode per month, unlock the Killer in the family Vault today: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KillerInTheFamily/membership   If you’re enjoying the podcast and would like to support its running, please consider buying me a coffee buymeacoffee.com/clarelaxton    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  5. Oct 16

    Episode 116 - Terri, John Paul, Lacey and Connie

    In September 2021 in Derbyshire, 35 year old Terri Harris was killed by her partner Damien Bendall – she was pregnant at the time. He also killed her two children – 13 year old John Paul and 11 year old Lacey and Lacey’s friend Connie Gent. He also raped Lacey.   Bendall pled guilty and received a whole-life sentence. He was on probation at the time of the murders and an independent review found many missed opportunities to properly assess the risk he posed to the family.   This is the story of Terri, John Paul, Lacey and Connie.   Unlock the Killer in the family Vault today https://www.patreon.com/cw/KillerInTheFamily/membership   Get ad-free, early access episodes and one bonus episode every months with exclusive access to the Killer in the family Vault https://www.patreon.com/cw/KillerInTheFamily/membership   ________________________________________________________________    Information and support  Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247 Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline   References  Independent serious further offence review of Damien Bendall – HM Inspectorate of Probation   Killamarsh murders: Damien Bendall given whole-life order - BBC News   Damien Bendall: Man who killed partner and three children given second life sentence | The Independent   Damien Bendall: Quadruple murderer put in wrong risk classification - BBC News   Damien Bendall: Quadruple killer was master manipulator, mum says - BBC News Derbyshire deaths: Dad's tribute after his two children, their mother and friend 'on a sleepover' are killed | UK News | Sky News   youthcancertrust.org   Credits     Hosted and created by Clare Laxton @ladylaxton     Produced by Clare Laxton    Part of W!ZARD Studios @wizradio    Music by Pixabay     If you want early access, ad-free episodes of Killer in the family as well as one bonus episode per month, unlock the Killer in the family Vault today: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KillerInTheFamily/membership   If you’re enjoying the podcast and would like to support its running, please consider buying me a coffee buymeacoffee.com/clarelaxton    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  6. Oct 2

    Episode 115 - Mary Kirkham

    In 1805 in Lincolnshire a heavily pregnant Mary Kirkham was found dead – she had been killed.   A local Navvy called Tom Otter was soon arrested for her murder. They had married just the day before – unbeknownst to Mary it was Tom Otter’s second marriage and he already had another wife and child as well.   Thought to have killed her to escape the responsibility of a family, Otter was found guilty of murder and sentenced to death. He was the last man in Lincolnshire to be gibbeted and his name is carried across the area. Mary Kirkham was buried in an unmarked grave.   This is the story of Mary Kirkham.   Unlock the Killer in the family Vault today https://www.patreon.com/cw/KillerInTheFamily/membership   Get ad-free, early access episodes and one bonus episode every months with exclusive access to the Killer in the family Vault https://www.patreon.com/cw/KillerInTheFamily/membership   ________________________________________________________________    Information and support  Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247 Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline   References  218 years on: Discover the terrible tale of Tom Otter at Lincoln Castle – Lincolnshire County Council   Some Further Terror and Peculiar Mark of Infamy | Springer Nature Link   Villain or Victim: was Tom Otter wrongfully accused? – Lincolnshire Folk Tales Project   Tom Otter – Lincolnshire Folk Tales Project   Tom Otter wedding certificate | Living a Literary Lifestyle.   Credits     Hosted and created by Clare Laxton @ladylaxton     Produced by Clare Laxton    Part of W!ZARD Studios @wizradio    Music by Pixabay     If you want early access, ad-free episodes of Killer in the family as well as one bonus episode per month, unlock the Killer in the family Vault today: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KillerInTheFamily/membership   If you’re enjoying the podcast and would like to support its running, please consider buying me a coffee buymeacoffee.com/clarelaxton    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  7. Sep 29

    Preview: KITF BONUS - Veena Charan and Claire Joyce Tempongko

    To unlock this full bonus episode and get ad-free, early access episodes join the Killer in the family Vault today: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KillerInTheFamily/membership  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  8. Sep 25

    Episode 114 - The Two Harrington Families

    In December 1975, 28 year old Becky Harrington and her two children – 9 year old Pamela and 4 year old Cassandra were shot and killed by Detroit police officer and husband and father, Paul Harrington. This was just one week after the couple had separated.   Harrington handed himself in after killing his whole family and was charged with three counts of murder. He was acquitted by reason of insanity and spent two months in a psychiatric institution.   25 years later in October 1999, Wanda Harrington and her 3 year old son Brian were shot and killed by husband and father, none other than Paul Harrington. He had killed his second family. This time he was found guilty of the murders of his family and sentenced to life in prison.   This is the story of the two Harrington Families.   Unlock the Killer in the family Vault today https://www.patreon.com/cw/KillerInTheFamily/membership   Get ad-free, early access episodes and one bonus episode every months with exclusive access to the Killer in the family Vault https://www.patreon.com/cw/KillerInTheFamily/membership   ________________________________________________________________    Come and join me at CrimeCon in London on the 3rd and 4th of October! Get your ticket at crimecon.co.uk and use code FAMILY to get 10% off.     Information and support  Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247 Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline   References  Ex-Cop Convicted of Killing Second Family - ABC News   Man on Trial for Killing Second Family - ABC News Off-Duty Homicides 1974-1977 · Crackdown: Policing Detroit through the War on Drugs, Crime, and Youth · HistoryLabs Omeka S   Former officer is convicted of killing second wife, son – Deseret News   OIDV Project Of Michigan - Officer Involved Domestic Violence Project Of Michigan: 10151999 - Officer Paul Harrington - Murder Of Second Wife Wanda And Son Brian - Formerly Detroit PD   Man convicted of murder in second family slaying | Serving Minden-Gardnerville and Carson Valley   Paul Harrington, Serial Killer Michigan   National News Briefs; Killer of His First Family Is Guilty of Killing Anew - The New York Times   Detroit Free Press Microsoft Word - Document2   Detroit Free Press Microsoft Word - Document2   Credits     Hosted and created by Clare Laxton @ladylaxton     Produced by Clare Laxton    Part of W!ZARD Studios @wizradio    Music by Pixabay     If you want early access, ad-free episodes of Killer in the family as well as one bonus episode per month, unlock the Killer in the family Vault today: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KillerInTheFamily/membership   If you’re enjoying the podcast and would like to support its running, please consider buying me a coffee buymeacoffee.com/clarelaxton     See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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