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The Teen Boy Who Murdered His Family over a Video Game - Coffeehouse Crime
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In October 2007, Daniel Petric took the life of his mother and severely injured his father following a disagreement over a video game. His actions would spur a nationwide debate over the effects of video games and violence, while his family were left with an emotional turmoil between forgiveness and vengeance.
00:00 Intro
01:50 Wellington, Ohio
02:31 The Petric Family
03:21 Daniel Petric and Halo 3
07:32 October 20th, 2007
10:04 911 Recording & Police Footage
11:38 Aftermath
13:29 Forgiveness and recovery
15:17 Legal proceedings
20:14 Video games and violence...?
23:45 Reflections
26:07 Remembering Sue
26:49 Outro
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