Episode 18

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28th Jan 2025

[TRUE CRIME] S3E18 - Picture Perfect? When Mental Illness Turns Deadly

⚠️ Disclaimer: This episode contains sensitive and potentially distressing material, including discussions of mental illness, family tragedy, and violence. Portions of this episode include audio recordings originally aired by ABC Action News in Tampa Bay, used here for educational and informational purposes. Listener discretion is advised.

 

In this gripping episode of Beach House 34, we uncover the devastating story of the Schenecker family, a seemingly perfect suburban household shattered by unthinkable tragedy. Julie Schenecker, a mother battling severe mental illness, made headlines in 2011 for a crime that stunned the nation.

 

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What led to such a heartbreaking end? Was it a descent into psychosis, years of untreated trauma, or something even more complex? Join us as we delve into the details of this haunting case, examining the lives of Calyx and Beau Schenecker, the signs that were missed, and the aftermath that still echoes today.

 

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Memorial Fund for Calyx & Beau: https://calyxandbeau.org/

 

Resources Mentioned:

 

  • The Tampa Tribune Newspaper
  • NBC News Report: https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna41518099
  • ABC Action News Interview: https://youtu.be/w9uZFO2-g3I?si=VaYRo_bS-xvPiNgQ
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): http://nami.org/

 

Support Resources:

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, please reach out for help:

 

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Dial 988
  • NAMI Helpline: Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
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