The Breakfast Club

DONKEY: Man Confesses To Killing & Burying His Parents During TV Interview

Sep 30, 2025
Hosts discuss a chilling confession by Lorenz Cross, who admits to killing and burying his parents during a TV interview. They explore the ethics of the media's role in such cases, questioning why police weren't notified immediately. The conversation then shifts to the troubling trend of criminals seeking fame through confessions. Stereotypes and racial assumptions come into play as they react to Cross's appearance. The episode wraps up with humor and plugs for upcoming comedy events, highlighting a dark story with a comedic twist.
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INSIGHT

Social Media Distorts Accountability

  • Social media creates a distorted reality where people feel no consequences for extreme actions.
  • DJ Envy argues this encourages public confessions and attention-seeking criminal behavior.
ANECDOTE

Man Confesses To Killing Parents On Camera

  • Lorenz Cross contacted a local CBS station to confess he killed and buried his parents eight years earlier.
  • He then agreed to an on-camera interview where he repeatedly admitted suffocating them and burying them in the backyard.
ADVICE

Notify Police Before Interviewing Suspects

  • Newsrooms should prioritize reporting crimes to law enforcement before arranging interviews.
  • Doing so protects investigations and prevents media actions from complicating legal admissibility.
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