When Murder Ends in Suicide: A Recent Wave of American Murder-Suicides

Murder-suicides often leave more questions than answers. In this episode, I examine several recent murder-suicide cases from across the United States and explain how investigators work to reconstruct what happened when the person responsible is no longer alive to answer questions. Drawing from my experience as a forensic death investigator, I walk through the evidence, investigative process, and challenges these heartbreaking cases present.