What drives a well-to-do father of three to murder his entire family? Why did he do this, seemingly out of nowhere? Moreover, where did he escape afterward? These questions, and many more, are the topics of Father Wants Us Dead. This podcast details the events surrounding a tragic, unprovoked set of murders in late 1971. Yet many decades on, there is so much that remains unsolved.

The terrible events of that day forever changed Westfield, NJ, the small town they occurred in. Beyond that, it also ignited a pursuit of the person responsible for all this-the family's father. Although John List held respectable jobs, he was capable of something horrific. The narration of this event demonstrates there is so much more than homicide to consider. Themes of identity, comparison, and religion are all important topics on the show. Despite this evil act appearing baseless, so much more was going on in List's life.

Jessica Remo and Rebecca Everett cohost Father Wants Us Dead. Both are veteran journalists who report on crime and justice for NJ.com. They also have a passion for uncovering details that others may have overlooked. This is evident as they bring public attention to murders from over 50 years ago. Dedicated to providing as much of the story as possible, they contacted over 100 individuals to make the show. Many of these appear as audio-based snippets throughout. The pair also secured documents from the FBI, police, and prosecutors. This is information the general public wouldn't otherwise be privy to. Remo and Everett's dedication provides a whole-story view of the events. As far as true crime shows go, this one is rather well-researched and presented.

The Father Wants Us Dead series contains nine episodes, but many extras accompany the show. The show also includes bonus episodes with additional details. True crime lovers may appreciate this podcast. Listeners should listen with caution, though. Some of the content may be disturbing.