Dellen Millard, heir to an airline company, leveraged his wealth and resources to pursue a criminal path, driven by a desire to engage in illicit activities despite his affluent background.
Donald Hartung, regarded as the black sheep of the Smith family, resolved to retire but believed his family would obstruct his plans, leading to tensions over his future.
Chris Benoit, a successful WWE wrestler, ended his life and that of his family after his life began to fall apart due to personal turmoil and mental health struggles.
Josh Powell believed he had found a submissive wife to build a family with, expecting her to work for his needs. When she considered divorce, he decided to make her disappear, leading to her disappearance and his eventual arrest.
Susan Powell disappeared days before her husband, Josh Powell, relocated his children to another state. As police investigation intensified, Powell destroyed evidence, complicating efforts to prove his guilt.
Thomas Bartlett Whitaker felt out of place in his affluent suburban family, choosing to plan actions to sever ties rather than accept his differences, aiming to disconnect from his relatives.
Ronnie Oneal III murdered his family after they refused to convert to his religion. His actions were motivated by his belief that their refusal to adopt his faith made their lives unsustainable.
Chris Coleman, seeking to abandon his wife and two sons to pursue a life with his girlfriend, devised a plan to eliminate his family despite his stable job and relationship.
Marcus Wesson believed his role was to create children for the lord, taught his children they were better off dead, and separated from the family. When some daughter/wives left with their children, he fulfilled his deadly prophecy.
John List believed his family was straying from their faith and acted to ensure their salvation, disappearing and starting a new life without them. His actions led to their presumed death, though the exact circumstances remain unclear.
Chad and Lori Daybell believed the world would end soon and that they were destined to lead people into a new era. They identified certain family members as dark spirits and took actions to ensure they would not survive the apocalyptic event.
Robert Spangler resolved to permanently alter his life circumstances twice, 15 years apart, indicating a recurring pattern of seeking significant life changes.