“They Said I Wanted to Date My Parents’ Killer… Here’s the Truth”. Ariel Siffert

A Mortician from Virginia, USA survived a Triple Homicide that claimed her parents' lives when she was just four months old. Growing up, Ariel was unaware of this tragedy until later in life. Ariel's story has gone viral online with over 22 Million Views. She has recently faced both internet attention and Twitter criticism, for reaching out to her parents' killer nearly three decades later because She wants to have a relationship with him. This issue has divided the Internet. Ariel, a survivor of open heart surgery, has a story unlike any ever told. We talk about the challenges of growing up with a broken identity. Her conversations with her parents' killer The internet's backlash against her. Her experiences preparing bodies for funerals as well as much much more.This is Terminally Curious with Kayne Masters. Please welcome Ariel Siffert.

Chapters (Clickable Timestamps)

(00:00) Trailer & Introduction
(01:06) Ariel’s Life Shaped by Tragedy
(01:57) Theater as a Lifeline
(02:55) Ariel’s Acting Journey
(06:51) The Little Mermaid and Family Names
(08:52) The Letter from the Killer
(09:46) Therapy and Forgiveness
(13:01) Social Work and Trauma
(17:01) Why Not Ask “Why?”
(22:05) Family Connections Explained
(23:14) The Night of the Murder
(28:08) Aftermath: Being Found as an Infant
(30:33) Discovering the Truth
(32:09) Acting as Coping Mechanism
(34:09) Family Dynamics and Feeling Different
(35:02) Learning the Truth as a Child
(37:12) School Confessions and Living a Lie
(38:09) Raised by Siblings
(40:17) Seeking Family Perspectives
(43:38) Piecing Together the Past
(45:33) Discovering Imperfections in Parents
(47:16) Reading the Case Files
(51:20) Balancing Motherhood and Truth
(54:49) Contacting the Perpetrator
(56:35) Forgiveness Journey
(57:56) Therapy and Healing
(58:23) Redemption and Change
(59:05) Victim-Offender Dialogue
(1:02:14) Twitter and TikTok Backlash
(1:04:30) Why Build a Relationship?
(1:06:04) Online Criticism and Clarifying Intent
(1:12:45) Spreading Kindness and Forgiveness
(1:18:27) Choosing a Career as a Mortician
(1:21:14) Finding Healing Through Work
(1:23:29) Desensitization and Emotional Moments
(1:33:11) Open Heart Surgery and Health Struggles
(1:44:08) Living with Trauma and Resilience
(1:48:55) Parenting and Transparency
(1:52:19) Final Thoughts and Kindness

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Keywords: Ariel Siffert, true crime, survivor story, forgiveness, trauma, triple homicide, mortician, grief, family secrets, therapy, resilience, healing, podcast, Kayne Masters, Terminally Curious.