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Topic: Family Annihilation

Family Annihilation is a term used to describe the horrific phenomenon of an individual murdering their entire family, often in a premeditated and brutal manner.

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The podcast episodes provided discuss several cases of family annihilation, where an individual has murdered their spouse, children, and/or other family members in a single, devastating attack.

These episodes cover a range of high-profile cases, including the brutal axe murders committed by 19th-century serial killer Stephen D. Richards Stephen Richards, the systematic poisoning of her family by Janie Lou Gibbs for insurance money Janie Lou Gibbs, and the murder of an entire family by a domestic partner Episode 237.

The podcasts explore the psychological factors and societal dynamics that can contribute to such horrific acts, as well as the impact on survivors and the broader community.

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