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In 1971, a quiet suburban home in Westfield became the center of one of the most chilling family annihilation cases in American history.
This is the story of John List, a deeply religious, seemingly respectable accountant, husband, and father who methodically murdered his entire family inside their mansion, then disappeared without a trace.
For nearly 18 years, he lived under a new identity while authorities had no clear idea what he looked like, where he went, or how he managed to evade capture for so long.
This episode explores:
• The financial collapse that triggered the unraveling of the List household
• The psychological and religious justification behind the murders
• The calculated, step-by-step execution of the crime
• How List successfully erased himself from his own identity
• The breakthrough involving forensic sculptor Frank Bender and America's Most Wanted •
The final capture and conviction after nearly two decades on the run
This case isn’t just about murder it’s about shame, control, identity, and how outward respectability can conceal unimaginable violence.
Because sometimes the most dangerous people are the ones no one ever suspects.
When Killers Get Caught is a true crime podcast focused on the people, psychology, and moments behind violent crimes and what happens when the darkness finally meets the light.
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Opening music featured in this episode: String Quartet No. 1 in A Major by Alexander Borodin.
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End credit music featured in this podcast is used with permission from Myuu. Myuu on Spotify
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