True Crime Tragedy: America’s Silent Health Crisis | Ed Jones
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.👍Be sure to Like, Subscribe, or Follow The Conor Gallagher Show on your favorite podcast platform, and follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/conorgallaghershowInstagram: https://instagram.com/conorgallaghershowTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@conorgallaghershowFor more information and an opportunity to donate to support Kim Crespi's 24-hour need for medical care, visit http://www.crespifamilyhope.org/📖Get the book: Medication, Mental Illness, and Murder: What Really Killed the Crespi Twins by Ed Jones https://www.amazon.com/Medication-Mental-Illness-Murder-Really/dp/1538199297CHAPTERS00:01 Disclaimer - Content not for children01:25 Trailer04:39 The Tragic Story of the Crespi Family15:16 Events Leading to the Tragedy22:30 Media Coverage and Public Reaction26:36 Real-Life Cases of Drug-Induced Violence33:58 Mental Health System in Crisis38:23 The Aftermath of the Crime43:01 Availability of Evidence47:17 Plea Deal Controversy52:21 Media Influence and Public Perception1:01:08 Understanding Akathisia1:05:36 Zoloft Trial Findings and Concerns1:10:56 Understanding SSRIs1:16:32 David's Legal Proceedings1:21:58 Judicial Conduct in David's Hearing1:26:14 Unconditional Love Amidst Crisis1:32:00 Communication with David in Prison1:41:35 Kim's Struggles as a Single Parent1:45:24 David's Journey to Sobriety1:49:51 Questioning the Nature of Mental Illness1:57:10 The Fascination of the Placebo Effect2:03:53 Ethical Concerns in Pharmaceutical Research2:09:32 Introduction to Personal Experiences with Stress2:15:13 The Dangers of Ambien and Memory Loss2:19:08 The Role of Liver Enzymes in Drug Metabolism2:23:02 Debunking the Chemical Imbalance Myth2:27:01 Materialism and Its Influence on Psychiatry2:31:51 Philosophical Implications of Materialism2:38:25 Personal Experiences with Depression2:45:02 The Role of Faith in Overcoming Struggles2:50:05 Discussion of Key Experts and Contributors2:55:11 Financial Struggles and Support for Kim2:58:59 CrespiFamilyHope.org