Son Sits Down to Thanksgiving Dinner Then Dissolves His Parents

Son Sits Down to Thanksgiving Dinner Then Dissolves His Parents

The smell of decay reached officers before they even entered the Knoxville home, a house locked from the inside with something "warm and wrong" moving within its walls. Lisa Guy, a relentlessly reliable accounts payable administrator, had vanished, and her silence was an alarm. What horrors did investigators uncover inside, and how did a seemingly normal family gathering turn into a scene requiring federal intervention?

In this episode, we delve into the methodical planning and chilling execution of a double murder, exploring the timeline of purchases and preparations that began weeks before Thanksgiving. We examine the motive behind a son's unthinkable act and the crucial evidence that painted a picture of calculated violence, not impulse.

Case: Joel Guy Jr.
Victims: Lisa Guy, Joel Guy Sr.
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Date: November 28, 2016
Status: Solved

- Joel Guy Jr. was 28 years old and financially supported by his parents.
- His parents had recently informed him that their financial support was ending.
- A notebook containing a detailed plan for the murders was found in Joel Jr.'s luggage.
- Joel Jr. purchased chemical supplies, a bleach sprayer, extension cords, a timer, a marine-style knife, and two 45-gallon plastic containers in the weeks leading up to the murders.
- The house on Golden Bible Road was listed for sale at the time of the murders.

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