This week, we’re joined by Jacob Hearne, convicted of killing a close family member at 19 years old. At 21, a self-confessed video game nerd with thick glasses and pale skin, Jacob doesn’t fit the mold of a would-be killer. However, Jacob is responsible for the brutal deaths of two individuals, both of which took place in his teen years. Today, Jacob spares no detail in recounting his crimes. And as Jacob confesses to his 2022 murder for the first time publicly, we hear firsthand how an ordinary young man was pushed to the point of murder. In this episode, we explore the influence of Jacob’s addiction to violent video games, the deep depression Jacob dealt with, and what the news reports got wrong about his case.

More information about this case:

• Article after Jacob’s Sentencing | Mountain View teen to serve 24 years for death of grandmother | Houston Herald
• Article after Jacob’s Arrest | Teenager charged with starting fire that killed his grandmother | Ozarks First

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