The bond between a mother and her child is supposed to be unbreakable. Mothers are born to nurture, to protect, to love but what happens when that love is tested in ways you could never imagine? When the very child you raised becomes a threat? For Jennifer Dazey, that unimaginable reality may have been closer than she ever thought. In January 2024, Jennifer was at home recovering from brain surgery to treat cancerous tumors, her world already fragile and uncertain. But when her friend Kristy arrived for a routine coffee date, she stepped into a scene that would haunt her forever. In Jennifer’s bedroom lay her lifeless body, motionless and silent. But she wasn’t alone. Her adult son, Tyler, was barely responsive in the bathroom, confused, disoriented, and at the center of a mystery that would shock everyone who heard it. What led to this horrifying moment? Was it an accident, a tragedy, or something far darker? In this episode, we dig into the disturbing story of Jennifer and Tyler Dazey, a story that challenges our understanding of family, trust, and the thin line between love and danger. Because sometimes, evil hides where we least expect it even in our own homes.
Sources:
Law & Crime – ‘Always a pleasure’: Son Laughs at bond hearing in case where he allegedly murdered mother he accused of witchcraft – Alberto Luperon – January 21, 2024 - Man who killed mother accused her of witchcraft: Police
KCRG – Dubuque man charged with killing his mother files motion to dismiss case and attorney – July 17, 2024 - Dubuque man charged with killing his mother files motion to dismiss case and attorney
Telegraph Herald – Dubuque man sentenced to life in prison for mother’s death – Grace Nieland – October 10, 2025 - Dubuque man sentenced to life in prison for mother's death | Tri-state News | telegraphherald.com
KCRG – Daughter of Dubuque murder victim speaks against sending alleged killer to prison – Beth Malicki – February 23, 2024 - Daughter of Dubuque murder victim speaks against sending alleged killer to prison
CourtTV – Iowa v. Tyler Dazey: Mother’s ‘Witchcraft’ Murder Trial – Court TV Staff – July 22, 2024 - IA v. Tyler Dazey: Mother's 'Witchcraft' Murder Trial | Court TV
YouTube – Law&Crime Network – Mom and Family Dog Found Savagely Murdered at Iowa Home - Mom and Family Dog Found Savagely Murdered at Iowa Home
The Mirror US – ‘Witchcraft’ murder leaves Iowa woman covered in blood with fingers severed and dog killed on couch – Chiara Fiorillo – August 12, 2024 - 'Witchcraft' murder leaves Iowa woman covered in blood with fingers severed and dog killed on couch - The Mirror US
Legacy – Obituary – Jennifer Dazey - Jennifer Dazey Obituary (2024) - Dubuque, IA - Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory
KCRG – Tyler Dazey found guilty of murder, animal abuse – July 19, 2024 - Tyler Dazey found guilty of murder, animal abuse
CBS2Iowa – Tyler Dazey convicted of killing his mom, still refuses to take part in proceedings – Nick Weig – July 19, 2024 - Tyler Dazey convicted of killing his mom, still refuses to take part in proceedings
Wikipedia – Dubuque, Iowa - Dubuque, Iowa - Wikipedia
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