Episode Summary:

In this episode of Heinous Beliefs, we dive into one of the most calculated family annihilations in true crime history—the chilling case of John Emil List. In 1971, List meticulously planned and executed the murders of his wife, three children, and elderly mother in their Westfield, New Jersey mansion. He believed he was saving them from financial ruin and the temptations of a “corrupt world.”

After the killings, List disappeared without a trace, assuming a new identity and living a normal life for 18 years before finally being caught thanks to a forensic bust and an episode of America’s Most Wanted. We explore the disturbing psychology behind his actions, his eerie lack of remorse in interviews, and how he managed to evade justice for nearly two decades.

Topics Covered in This Episode:
✔️ John List’s strict religious upbringing and obsession with control
✔️ His financial downfall and increasing paranoia
✔️ The cold-blooded murder of his entire family
✔️ His shocking confession letter to his pastor
✔️ How he lived undetected for 18 years under a fake identity
✔️ His arrest, trial, and chilling 2002 interview with Connie Chung

Listener Discretion:
This episode discusses graphic violence, family annihilation, and religious extremism. Please listen with caution.

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