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I first found out about my cancer on my birthday at the age of 45. Found out my cancer had spread to my pelvic bone and from there life just changed. About one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime and the risk increases with age. Anything with cancer, you just think death sentence. And the only thing I could think about was who's going to take care of my family. You have to go out there and build your support system. You got to build your team. In this episode, we'll explore the science behind detection, along with the practical steps men can take to protect their health. Listen to health discovered on America's number one podcast network, iHeart. Open your free iHeart app. Search health Discovered and start listening. Hey, I'm Jay Shetty and I'm the host of the On Purpose podcast. Recently, I had a conversation with the one and only Madonna. When I was broke and I had no friends, nowhere to live, I was held up at gunpoint. I was robbed. All these horrendous things happened to me. I had such an unhappy childhood that whatever happened to me in New York is better than what my life was. So I'm not going back. Listen to On Purpose with Jay Shetty on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Don't be out here acting like a donkey. It's time for Donkey of the day. I'm a big boy. I could take it if he feel I deserve it. Ain't no big deal. Wow. Because I say something you may not agree with doesn't mean. I'm mean, who's getting that donkey? That donkey. That don't, don't, don't, don't, don't. Donkey of the day right here, the Breakfast Club. You can call me the donkey of the day, but like, I mean no harm. Yes. Donkey of the day for Tuesday, September 30th goes to a man named Lorenz Cross. Okay? Lorenz is 53 years old and he's from upstate New York, I believe, Albany, I think it is. And he's just one of these people who doesn't know the difference between illusion and in reality. You already know. I blame that on social media, okay? The virtual reality that social media creates, the alternative reality it allows us to live in, really has people not knowing what's real and what's not real. But more importantly, it has people thinking they don't have to answer for anything they do, okay? It has people believing there is absolutely zero consequences to their actions. You see it all the time. People get killed and then they kill them. Goes live and starts discussing it with people online like what they just did is not criminal. Like you just didn't take a life. Now you online admitting to a crime that is going to get you life. And it's not an age thing, okay? No. People of all generations in this era think they can just do and say whatever with zero consequences. Exhibit A, 53 year old Lorenz Cross. See, Lorenz Cross decided to contact a local news outlet, local news outlet, CBS 56, because he wanted to do what most people like to do nowadays, and that's chat. Okay? He wanted to do an interview because he wanted to get some things off his chest. He had some things he wanted to confess. Well, what could he have possibly wanted to confess? Well, I'm going to tell you right now, this clip is disturbing and may trigger you. Just letting you know. I don't know why we have to say things like that to y' all anymore because true crime is the number one genre in podcasting and y' all love watching murder mysteries on Lifetime. But here you go. Let's go to CBS News 56 for the report, please. Police arrested 53 year old Lorenz Krause in upstate New York after he confessed to killing his parents and then burying them in the backyard of their home eight years ago. Officials say they were investigating why the couple were receiving Social Security payments despite not being seen for years. Now Krause sat down with Craig Floyd from our affiliate at CBS 6 Albany where he made the stunning confession, did one parent, did your mom or your dad, more so than the other, ask you to take their lives? That they didn't explicitly say that, but they made it clear that they were going downhill when it actually happened. When your parents died, did they know it was happening to them? Oh, yeah. And they knew it was at your hand? Well, yes. No one else's. So they. They realized what you were doing to them as it happened? Yes. They knew that this was it for them, that they were perishing at your hand? Yes. And it was some quick. How did you do it? Yeah, I won't. I can't talk about that. Well, you just told us that it was at your hand. Right. Were there drugs involved? No. No. Was there a suffocation? Was that you suffocated them? Yeah. Which parent did you. Did you suffocate first? My father. And he. After he died, my mother put her head on his chest and she was there for a few hours and then I finished her. Damn. Yo, I know Vlad is somewhere. Like, damn, how I missed that one. Okay, now I got some issues to ask about this situation. Number one, everybody is content over everything nowadays. Everybody. Okay. Because according to the news report, this guy Lorenz sent a two page statement to news outlets with his phone number. So Stone Grissom, the TV station's news director, called him and Lorenz Cross told him he. He buried his parents in his yard. Then he asked Lorenz if he killed them. And Lorenz said, I plead the Fifth. So Gram told him, I promise I will post your statement on the TV station's website if you agree to come in for an interview. And Lorenz agreed. Okay. They even checked Lorenz to make sure he was unarmed when he was arrived. Now, they did have a plain clothes police officer in the front lobby. But my question is, why didn't the TV news director report this to the police as soon as he got the information? Why would an interview be scheduled? Why would an interview be conducted? He should have been detained and bought in for questioning as soon as he stepped foot in that lobby. But people put content over everything. Should he have been interviewed? Yes. By police. Okay. Now, Albany County Assistant Public Defender Rebecca Sokol, who was representing Lorenz Cross, said he would be, said she would be looking into how the interview came about. Because in her words, if the media was essentially an agent of police in this matter, that could raise questions about whether Loren's comments in interview would be legally admissible at trial. Listen, I'm not about to sit here and act like I know what any of that Means legally. I just know morally, ethically, and common senselessly. If I get an email from someone telling me they buried their parents in the backyard, my next thought is not going to be, you know what? Let's book him for the Breakfast Club. Nope. Okay. All right. It also says a lot about the times we are in that Lorenz wanted to do an interview. I know criminals seeking fame for crimes is not new, but the fact he gave this interview and thought he was just gonna walk out and go enjoy some Waffle House afterwards says a lot about this era. Please let Remy Ma give Lorenz Cross the biggest. He haw hee haw hee haw. You stupid. Are you dumb? That's wild. That's crazy. That's crazy. What race is it? Are you gonna play a game? Let me look. Look, first, let's play because he don't sound like his name. Now, Lorenz, I know one Lorenzo, that's power. But yes, I think it's about Lorraine State. Oh, Lord, Envy. Yes, that's the same damn person. I'm sorry. Yeah, I'm looking at him. Oh, asses. No. Who? Yeah, except for power. I mean. But then when I heard his voice, he sound like Jeffrey Dahmer. So let's play a game. All right. Let's play a game of Guess what racist should be so easy. Lorenz Cross, 53 years old, from upstate New York. Killed his parents, buried him in the backyard, then decided to do an interview about it and thought he was just gonna walk free after the interview. Guess what? How do you say. Why do you say white? Huh? Well, you on Fentanyl this morning? Yes, he is. I knew Latinos was gonna be wilding after Bad Bunny got the super bowl, but she been just ridiculous, Just hilarious. Lorenzo Cross, 53 years old, killed both his parents, buried him in the backyard, then went and did an interview about it and thought he was just gonna walk free. Guess what? Racist. Like, no, he white. So that's just stupid, but yes, definitely, right? Well, dj, Is it a picture? DJ Envy. Just hilarious. I want y' all both to know that you are absolutely correct. Adams so disturbed. He looked Jeffrey Dahmer, Caucasian. Yes, he did. Ted Bundy, Caucasian. Charles Benson, Caucasian. And that's so crazy that he did this in Albany. And I'm going to Albany October 11th and the 12th for comedy shows at the Funny Ball. So get your tickets if you want to enjoy some laughter after grieving. Yeah, he won't be there. Yeah, I'm glad he won't. I'm glad he won't. Okay. But y' all get y' all tickets@justloriousofficial.com you see him sitting in the front row. Something wrong? I know I rebuke it. Well, thank you for that donkey today. Now, just to let you know, we're on Twitch right now, so we're streaming on Twitch. You can go to Breakfast Club am and we're going to take some of your. We're going to go to the chat off this one. So we're asking 800-585-1051. Bad Bunny is performing at the super bowl this year. How do you feel about it? People are upset. They say he performs primarily in Spanish. And some people say that they're not going to understand what he's saying. Who are these people? A lot of people are saying that. They're saying, are they wearing ice jackets? Are these people? That is so messed up. And they're also saying because Bad Bunny is so outspoken a critic of Donald Trump and he's been vocal about an advocate for Latinx rights and what artists could they get that wouldn't be outspoken to Donald Trump? Kid Rock. So that is. That is the question. 800-585-1105. When people are saying that, you know, the football league is 20%, I think less than 20% Latin. The people that actually play in the league. And they're saying that they not going to know what Bad Bunny's saying. But that's why you going to bring out Jocelyn Hernandez. That's what they say. You going to bring out some other people. They're saying that he's not performing in English and that's the problem. I don't care. Because you're Dominican. No, music is a vibe. Turn this up a little bit. My husband is so happy about that. You just want to vibe to this. All right, we'll take. 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Episode: Donkey of the Day – Man Confesses To Killing & Burying His Parents During TV Interview
Date: September 30, 2025
Hosts: DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, Charlamagne Tha God
In this "Donkey of the Day" segment, Charlamagne Tha God addresses the shocking case of Lorenz Cross, a 53-year-old from upstate New York who confessed, during a TV interview, to killing and burying his parents in their backyard eight years ago. The discussion explores societal shifts around reality and consequence, media ethics, and the quest for notoriety—even for atrocious acts. The hosts bring their characteristic humor and candor to a disturbing story, using it to reflect on deeper cultural issues.
Introduction of Donkey of the Day:
Charlamagne presents Lorenz Cross as the recipient due to his mind-boggling actions and apparent detachment from reality.
Details of the Case:
Charlamagne emphasizes how social media and internet culture erode any sense of consequence, with people admitting crimes online as if there’s no real-life penalty.
The pursuit of notoriety or “content” is prevalent, with even horrendous acts being broadcast for attention.
Critique of CBS 56’s handling—why did the TV station pursue an exclusive interview instead of immediately contacting police?
The legal implications are also raised: if media acted as agents of police, could the confession be excluded from trial?
The hosts play their recurring "Guess What Race It Is" game, referencing the suspect's name ("Lorenz Cross") and discussing racial stereotypes in crime.
Lighthearted banter injected throughout, even as the subject matter is grim:
The case is framed as a sign of the times, with shocking acts normalized and people seeking attention rather than accountability.
Jess Hilarious plugs her comedy show in Albany, making light of the location's recent infamy.
On perception and social media:
On the media's priorities:
On the legal angle:
On the suspect's presumed race:
Comic relief: Jess Hilarious joking about her upcoming shows in Albany, referencing the case to lighten the mood.
The segment uses a shocking true crime confession as a lens to examine social media’s effects on personal accountability and media ethics. The hosts' humor, cultural observations, and sharp critique create a memorable, thought-provoking commentary on both the crime and the peculiarities of “content-first” culture. Despite the disturbing case at hand, the team keeps the tone engaging and lively, making it clear why “The Breakfast Club” remains a cultural touchstone for discussing news and society.