Intro

The shocking story of how antidepressants, SSRIs, and psychiatric medications played a role in a horrific family tragedy—and the journey of faith, forgiveness, and hope that followed.

In this powerful episode of The Conor Gallagher Show, Conor sits down with Ed Jones, author of Medication, Mental Illness, and Murder: What Really Killed the Crespi Twins. Through an in-depth discussion about the 2006 murder of 5-year-old twin girls by their father David Crespi, discover what the pharmaceutical industry doesn’t want you to know about depression, “chemical imbalance,” and the hidden dangers of Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, and more. Through the lens of this tragedy, Conor and Ed explore a deeper look at faith, healing, and the human spirit.

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CHAPTERS

00:01 Disclaimer - Content not for children

01:25 Trailer

04:39 The Tragic Story of the Crespi Family

15:16 Events Leading to the Tragedy

22:30 Media Coverage and Public Reaction

26:36 Real-Life Cases of Drug-Induced Violence

33:58 Mental Health System in Crisis

38:23 The Aftermath of the Crime

43:01 Availability of Evidence

47:17 Plea Deal Controversy

52:21 Media Influence and Public Perception

1:01:08 Understanding Akathisia

1:05:36 Zoloft Trial Findings and Concerns

1:10:56 Understanding SSRIs

1:16:32 David's Legal Proceedings

1:21:58 Judicial Conduct in David's Hearing

1:26:14 Unconditional Love Amidst Crisis

1:32:00 Communication with David in Prison

1:41:35 Kim's Struggles as a Single Parent

1:45:24 David's Journey to Sobriety

1:49:51 Questioning the Nature of Mental Illness

1:57:10 The Fascination of the Placebo Effect

2:03:53 Ethical Concerns in Pharmaceutical Research

2:09:32 Introduction to Personal Experiences with Stress

2:15:13 The Dangers of Ambien and Memory Loss

2:19:08 The Role of Liver Enzymes in Drug Metabolism

2:23:02 Debunking the Chemical Imbalance Myth

2:27:01 Materialism and Its Influence on Psychiatry

2:31:51 Philosophical Implications of Materialism

2:38:25 Personal Experiences with Depression

2:45:02 The Role of Faith in Overcoming Struggles

2:50:05 Discussion of Key Experts and Contributors

2:55:11 Financial Struggles and Support for Kim

2:58:59 CrespiFamilyHope.org