A domestic argument inside a quiet family home in upstate New York ended with a father dead and his own son charged with murder.

Police say 63-year-old Philip Knickerbocker was arguing with his wife, Jacqueline, when things turned violent. After allegedly pouring hot coffee over her head and trying to hit her, their son, Hans Knickerbocker, stepped in.

What happened next ended with Philip dead on the couch from strangulation.

Now prosecutors say Hans intentionally killed his father. But others are asking if this was murder or a son trying to protect someone during a violent family fight.

This is the case of Philip and Hans Knickerbocker.

Past Cases Mentioned in this Episode:

9-Year-Old Hid with Baby Sister After Watching Parents Be Murdered | Andrew Hockensmith
https://murderandlove.com/9-year-old-hid-with-baby-sister-after-watching-parents-be-murdered-andrew-hockensmith/

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