On August 28, 2014, the peaceful atmosphere in Lexington County, South Carolina, turned into a nightmare. Five children who should have been at home were found dead at the hands of their own biological father—Timothy Jones Jr. This case shook America not only because of the number of victims but also because of the brutal and premeditated manner in which the perpetrator acted. From Walmart receipts, cold confessions, to DNA evidence inside the car, every detail reveals the dark side of a father who had lost his mind and empathy.
In this episode, you will learn how a man who appeared successful and religious transformed into a cold-blooded killer. We will explore his traumatic childhood, the failures of the social system that ignored warning signs, and the final moments before the five children lost their lives. A true story that raises the question: how can a father’s love turn into a deadly weapon?