71: Jack and Jennifer Edwards

In this deeply emotional episode, the host shares the harrowing story of John Edwards and the tragic fate of his children, Jack and Jennifer. The episode opens with a warning about themes of domestic violence and suicide, noting the personal toll it takes on those affected. The narrative describes the façade of the Edwards family as a perfect unit, with both parents having successful careers, but behind closed doors lay a history of severe abuse by the father.

The timeline of events reveals a troubling pattern of John Edwards' abusive behavior towards previous partners and children, efforts by Olga, his ex-wife, to escape with their children, and the pervasive failure of various systems to protect them. Despite multiple reports of violence, Edwards was eventually allowed to obtain firearms, which he used in his children's murder in 2018 before committing suicide.

The host emphasizes the need to remember the individuals affected by such tragedies, particularly the innocent victims. After the horrific event, Olga Edwards struggled with immense grief, leading to her own tragic death five months later. The episode concludes with a discussion of a 2020 coronial inquest that identified numerous systemic failures, underscoring the need for reforms to prevent similar tragedies in the future.