Killer Parents

Often met with shock and outrage, this type of crime is considered one of the most heinous, which refers to parents or caregivers who intentionally cause the death of their own kids, whether through physical violence, neglect or other means.


Prosecutor holds up picture of Grizelda and Dominic Hernandez.
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Defense attorney J. Eduardo
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Sarah Turney testifies in court
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Prosecutor holds up Baby Dominic's Baby Yoda tee shirt.
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Defense attorney Jamie Jackson
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Detective Raimundo Dhani Garcia testifies in the Burgos case.
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Harmony Montgomery and Crystal Sorey.
Alexee Traviso is seen on surveillance video running down a hospital hallway.
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Closeup of hands in shackles
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Analyzing Parents Who Kill

As Chad Doerman appears in court, a closer look at high-profile cases where parents were convicted of murdering their children. More

July 5, 2023

Chad Doerman stands in a green shirt in a still frame from bodycamera video
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Detective Raimundo Garcia testifies to text messages shown on the screen
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Split screen. Left shows Raymond Anthony Burgos-Aviles sitting with his hand to his face at the counsel table in court, right shows detective Raimundo Dhani Garcia testifying.
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Victim Alissa Turney holds a kitten.
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Chad Doerman cries in court
Chad Doerman at a July 5 pretrial hearing.
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Alexee Trevizo booking photo
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Chad Doerman appears before a judge.
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Kristel Candelario in court.
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Split screen of Vinnie Politan and Alexee Treviso's attorney, Gary Mitchell.
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Alexee Trevizo and her mother at the hospital.
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Patrick Proefriedt mug shot.
Harmony Montgomery's mom talks to Vinnie Politan.
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Harmony Montgomery's mom, Crystal Sorey, speaks exclusively to Court TV.
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Booking photo of Kristel Candelario.
still from bodycamera footage shows chad doerman being arrested
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Chad Doerman stands in court
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Chad Doerman appears in court
Chad Doerman appears in court in a protective vest