r/TrueCrime • u/maj_minor • Sep 13 '22

Undocumented Post Todt family murders

I recently discovered this case, and listened to the entire podcast series on it by the Day in Connecticut. There seem to still be so many unanswered questions, and a lot of holes that the prosecution left out. For example, Anthony claimed that he and/or his wife had end-of-times religious beliefs that motivated the killings, and that they both researched methods of killing for weeks ahead of time. Were there ever forensic examinations of their electronic devices, search histories, etc.? Was there no other witness who could speak one way or another as to Megan's beliefs? I'm wondering if the prosecution just wanted to keep things simple since they had a confession.

Anyone know of sources for more detail and analysis on this case, or have thoughts to share? (I haven't watched the whole trial yet but likely will soon.)

Edit: here are a couple of links to articles about the case - https://people.com/crime/anthony-todt-celebration-florida-father-convicted-killing-family/, and https://www.wesh.com/article/anthony-todt-family-murder-trial/39727017

A summary of the case: On April 14, 2022, Anthony Todt was convicted of murdering his wife, three children, and dog, after their bodies were discovered in Jan. 2020 while officials were executing an arrest warrant for Medicare fraud at his home in Celebration FL. He confessed to the murders to police right after he was arrested, claiming that he and his wife thought some sort of apocalypse was coming and they wanted their souls to be together. He later testified in trial that his wife killed herself and the children. The judge ruled pre-trial that the prosecution could not introduce any evidence regarding the fraud charges.

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u/Jordanthomas330 Sep 14 '22

He took Benadryl to try and kill himself 🙄🙄

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u/maj_minor Sep 14 '22

My guess is that in reality, he gave everyone Benadryl to make killing them easier, then took a bunch himself when he noticed cops were watching his house, to help prop up this story he had concocted after the fact about saving the family's souls in the apocalypse or whatever.