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Part 2 | Darkness Fell: The Double Murder of Chip and Claudia Northup
Season 10
Episode 14
Published 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Description
Part 2 of a 2 Part Series:
In the quiet college town of Davis, California, retired couple Chip and Claudia Northup were living out their golden years in peace — until the dead of night changed everything. On April 14, 2013, in the early morning hours, the couple lay sleeping in their own bed when an intruder slipped silently into their home. He stood over them in the darkness, watching them breathe, before unleashing a savage, relentless attack that left the bedroom soaked in blood. What followed was one of the most brutal and disturbing double murders the community had ever seen.
Timestamps
25:37 The Insanity Plea
27:40 Comparison to Other Cases
34:27 Family's Journey Through Grief
41:23 The Possibility of Release
45:03 TED Talk Opportunity
58:41 The Impact of a Troubled Past
1:10:36 The Judge's Decision
1:15:09 The Aftermath of the Case
In the quiet college town of Davis, California, retired couple Chip and Claudia Northup were living out their golden years in peace — until the dead of night changed everything. On April 14, 2013, in the early morning hours, the couple lay sleeping in their own bed when an intruder slipped silently into their home. He stood over them in the darkness, watching them breathe, before unleashing a savage, relentless attack that left the bedroom soaked in blood. What followed was one of the most brutal and disturbing double murders the community had ever seen.
Timestamps
25:37 The Insanity Plea
27:40 Comparison to Other Cases
34:27 Family's Journey Through Grief
41:23 The Possibility of Release
45:03 TED Talk Opportunity
58:41 The Impact of a Troubled Past
1:10:36 The Judge's Decision
1:15:09 The Aftermath of the Case