Police have just released the full testimony of Nick R., the adult son accused in the deaths of his parents, in a revelation that has sent shockwaves through investigators and the public alike.
According to officials, Nick R. denied being mentally ill during a recorded interrogation and explicitly admitted to killing both parents, insisting his actions were deliberate and calculated — not the result of psychosis or emotional instability.
“I am not sick,” Nick told detectives, according to the transcript. “I knew exactly what I was doing.”
A Chilling Motive
What has stunned investigators most is the reason Nick gave.
Police say Nick claimed he believed his parents were “about to expose something that would destroy everyone”, and that killing them was, in his words, “the only way to stop what was coming.”
Authorities declined to specify what Nick alleged his parents were planning to reveal, saying the claim remains unverified and may form the basis of additional charges if proven false.
“This was not rage,” a senior investigator said. “This was intent.”
No Signs of Mental Breakdown
Psychological screenings conducted after Nick’s arrest reportedly found no evidence of delusions, hallucinations, or impaired reality testing, a finding that complicates potential legal defenses.
Medical experts consulted by police described Nick as:
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Oriented and coherent
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Aware of consequences
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Emotionally controlled during questioning
“That combination is rare in family-annihilation cases,” said a forensic psychologist familiar with the investigation.
Evidence Aligns With Confession
Police say Nick’s account matches key physical evidence, including:
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CCTV footage showing his movements before and after the incident
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Digital records indicating premeditation
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The absence of forced entry or struggle consistent with a planned act
Investigators emphasized that the confession was voluntary and legally obtained.
Community in Shock
Neighbors described the family as quiet and private, with no prior reports of violence. Many expressed disbelief after learning police do not believe mental illness played a role.
“That almost makes it worse,” one neighbor said. “If he knew what he was doing…”
What Comes Next
Prosecutors are now reviewing whether to pursue first-degree murder charges with special circumstances, which could carry the harshest possible sentence under state law.
Police warned that additional details from the testimony may be released in the coming days as the case moves toward court.
For investigators, one conclusion is already clear:
“This wasn’t madness,” one official said. “It was a decision — and that’s what makes it terrifying.”
