Archive · 28 Sep 2025
Lorenz Kraus Admits to Killing Parents in Mercy Killing, Investigation Reveals Fraud
Lorenz Kraus confessed to killing his parents in an interview, claiming it was to end their suffering.
He said his parents were getting frail, with the mother injured and father unable to drive.
However, an investigation showed Kraus had been taking his parents' Social Security money for years.
The police began investigating after concerns of financial fraud, leading to the discovery of the bodies.
Neighbors initially believed the couple had moved, but the police uncovered the truth.
Lorenz Kraus confessed to killing his parents in an interview.
Kraus claimed he performed a mercy killing.
The bodies of the parents were found buried in their backyard.
Investigation began due to financial fraud suspicions involving Social Security benefits.
Kraus was arrested as he exited the studio after the interview.
- Who
- Lorenz Kraus, his parents Franz and Theresia Kraus, Albany Police
- What
- Lorenz Kraus confessed to killing his parents; investigation revealed fraud; bodies recovered.
- When
- Confession during interview, bodies recovered days prior, deaths occurred 8 years ago
- Where
- Upstate New York home, Albany, New York
- Why
- Kraus claimed mercy killing for ailing parents, but probe revealed financial fraud
- Suspect
- Lorenz Kraus
- Victims
- Franz and Theresia Kraus
- Location
- Albany, New York
- Event
- Confessed to killing parents
- Motive
- Claimed mercy killing
- Investigation
- Financial fraud regarding Social Security benefits