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EPISODE · Sep 18, 2025 · 26 MIN

The Candy Family Tragedy

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What should have been a normal morning turned into a nightmare for a 10-year-old boy in Yukon, Oklahoma. He came out of his room and found his father, mother, and three older siblings dead in a pool of blood. He was the only survivor. Behind the façade of an “All-American” family that appeared happy and perfect, a horrific tragedy was hidden: Jonathan Candy, a father and husband known for his kindness, was the perpetrator of the massacre of his own family before ultimately taking his own life.In this episode, you will learn how a seemingly normal family could turn into the scene of a mass murder, the mystery of why the youngest child was left alive, and the big question that remains: what was the real motive? Was it financial pressure, mental health, or something darker? This story will take you on a journey through the dark side of despair, the stigma of mental health, and the devastating impact of family tragedy on the community.source :KOCO: Investigation continues after a man shot and killed his wife and 3 children at their home in Yukon — Initial summary of the murder-suicide case by Jonathan Candy. KOCOPeople: All the details about the Oklahoma family murder-suicide case, where a father killed his wife and three children before the last surviving child called 911 — Including details on the victims' ages, the timeline, and the status of the surviving child. People.comPeople: 3 Boys Killed in Oklahoma Murder-Suicide Case ‘Hunted’ by Their Father... — Explains that the father “hunted” his children after an argument and police investigation into his motive. People.comWWNY-TV (via Associated Press): Police say a 10-year-old boy woke up to find his parents and 3 siblings shot dead — Focuses on the perspective of the surviving child and the situation that morning. OKCFOX: ‘I just wish this nightmare would end’: Candy’s family friends devastated by tragedy — Interviews with friends, neighbors, and the social dynamics in the community after the case came to light.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.

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