Florida Man Friday | 17-Year-Old Accused of Murdering His Mother by Stabbing Her in the Neck | Collin Griffith

Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide

In this Florida Man Friday true crime episode of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky tells you the disturbing case of 17-year-old Collin Griffith from Arbordale, Florida. On September 8, 2024, Colin called 911, claiming his mother, Catherine Griffith, had suffered a fatal accident. However, the evidence painted a different picture.
Shockingly, this wasn't Colin's first encounter with violence.
Join us as we explore the case of Colin's actions and the potential for justice in this deeply unsettling case.
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00:00 Medical examiner's findings contradicted Colin Griffith's account of mother's death
03:16 Florida man claims self-defense after allegedly attacking his mother, but evidence isn't conclusive
10:13 Oklahoma law says you can use deadly force to prevent death or great harm
24:23 If Colin goes free without mental health help, he's going to attack others
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https://nypost.com/2024/09/11/us-news/collin-griffith-17-stabs-mom-catherine-to-death-in-fla-one-year-after-killing-father-police/
https://okcfox.com/news/local/oklahoma-teen-once-charged-in-fathers-death-now-accused-of-killing-mother-in-florida-polk-county-lincoln-county-charges-dropped-self-defense-father-knife-gun-shooting-argument-video-game-beating-mother-witnesses-investigation-parents-death
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https://people.com/teen-accused-and-absolved-of-fatally-shooting-dad-in-2023-is-now-accused-of-stabbing-mom-to-death-8711203
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