26-year-old Emory Futo Jr., his father’s namesake, had a childhood that was anything but normal, but he was now a grown man determined to change for the better. To those on the outside, the Futos were settling into a picture-perfect life—a new stucco home on a quiet cul-de-sac in sunny California, a far cry from his upbringing in St. Louis, Missouri. Neighbors later told police the couple was quiet, well-liked, and unremarkable. And in 1990, Joshua arrived—their firstborn. From the outside, it was the picture of the American dream but every family has secrets. And the Futo family had many.

Join Jen and Cam on this episode of Our True Crime Podcast entitled ‘Family Ties, Fatal Lies: Futo Family Massacre.’

Listener discretion by the amazing Edward October from @octoberpodVHS

Music by our fabulous editor and executive producer @theinkypawprint

Shout out to David, who requested this case, as well as Matt and Laurie, who were familiar with the Futo family and provided valuable insight into the case.

Sources:

https://www.firstalert4.com/2022/01/21/emory-futo-inside-story-st-louis-massacre/

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtvHbe5zves

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