Episode 346
- Apr 5, 2026
- 1:00:18
- Full Episode
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Seventeen-year-old Collin Griffith called 911 in a panic, begging for help. Minutes later, deputies arrived to find his mother bleeding in the kitchen and Collin calm, almost detached. His story of self-defense unraveled quickly, leading investigators back to Oklahoma and exposing dark family secrets and a shocking history of violence.<br /><br />Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com
Brief Summary
Colin Griffith is acquitted of murdering his mother after a history of violence, including killing his father.
Key points
- A Call for Help Turns Grim. 17-year-old Colin Griffith calls 911, pleading for help as his mother bleeds out.
- The Investigation Begins. After Kathy's death, detectives delve into the family's troubled dynamics.
- A Troubled Relationship. Colin's history of violence with his mother raises questions about their relationship.
- A Cold-Blooded Murder. A 39-year-old mother is murdered by her 17-year-old son, Colin Griffith.
- The First Murder. Colin Griffith had previously shot and killed his father in a claimed self-defense incident.
- A Troubled Childhood. Colin's upbringing was marked by isolation, neglect, and abuse at the hands of his father.
Episode highlights
- A Call for Help Turns Grim17-year-old Colin Griffith calls 911, pleading for help as his mother bleeds out.“My mom is bleeding out. Please help.”2:01Apr 5, 2026
- The Investigation BeginsAfter Kathy's death, detectives delve into the family's troubled dynamics.“Colin was charged with murder.”24:07Apr 5, 2026
- A Troubled RelationshipColin's history of violence with his mother raises questions about their relationship.“He threatened to kill her.”24:44Apr 5, 2026
- A Cold-Blooded MurderA 39-year-old mother is murdered by her 17-year-old son, Colin Griffith.“A cold-blooded murder of a 39-year-old mother by her 17-year-old son.”27:02Apr 5, 2026
- The First MurderColin Griffith had previously shot and killed his father in a claimed self-defense incident.“Colin had killed his father just 19 months earlier in Oklahoma.”29:32Apr 5, 2026
- A Troubled ChildhoodColin's upbringing was marked by isolation, neglect, and abuse at the hands of his father.“Family members described a life of isolation, neglect, and abuse at the hands of a pedophile father.”45:12Apr 5, 2026
- Kathy's DescentKathy struggled with mental health issues and abusive behavior towards Colin.“She was drinking. She was drugging. She was yelling at him.”50:04Apr 5, 2026
- Colin Griffith Indicted for MurderColin Griffith is indicted for the first-degree murder of his mother, shocking the community.“The Polk County Grand Jury indicted Colin Griffith on the charge of first-degree murder”50:43Apr 5, 2026
Tension
85/ 100High tension
