The Conor Gallagher Show

True Crime Tragedy: The David Crespi Story | Ed Jones

Aug 21, 2025
In this insightful discussion, Ed Jones, an award-winning writer and author of 'Medication, Mental Illness, and Murder,' delves into the tragic 2006 murder of the Crespi twins. He uncovers how psychiatric medications and SSRIs like Prozac and Zoloft may have influenced the family's horrific events. The conversation reveals the hidden dangers of these drugs and critiques the chemical imbalance theory of depression. Ed also shares his thoughts on forgiveness and the profound impact of faith amidst tragedy, urging listeners to rethink mental health care.
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ANECDOTE

The Day The Crespi Twins Were Killed

  • Ed Jones recounts the Crespi murders: David fetched knives and killed his five-year-old twins after Kim left for a haircut.
  • David had started Prozac seven days earlier and was also on Trazodone and Ambien at the time.
ANECDOTE

One In Five On Antidepressants

  • Conor and Ed emphasize how many Americans take antidepressants and question what 'depression' has become.
  • They note the massive scale of prescriptions and the influence of pharma messaging on public belief.
INSIGHT

Pattern: Drug Changes Then Breaks

  • Ed connects many violent, uncharacteristic crimes to recent changes in SSRI prescriptions.
  • He argues a recurring pattern: prescription change, short latency, then violent breaks or suicide.
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