NETFLIX'S latest true crime documentary I Just Killed My Dad will delve into the story of Anthony Templet and the death of his dad Burt. The streaming service's latest true crime hit will follow the case of why Anthony shot his own dad in June 2019. Who is Anthony Templet? On June 3, 2019, 17-year-old Anthony Templet shot his father, Burt Templet, at their home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The case began when Anthony made a chilling 911 call telling officers that he had just killed his dad. Burt was angry at his son and launched into an argument, which escalated when he tried to hit Anthony . The teen then escaped and ran into his father's room to grab a gun.
NetflixAnthony Templet with his dad Burt '/ ' Anthony told 911 operators: "He tried to attack me. Then, we got into a fist fight. Then, I ran in his room, closed the door, and got a gun. ...As I unlocked the door, he tried to {inaudible} and then I shot him." READ MORE ON TRUE CRIME
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KILLING TIME The 10 best serial killer documentaries to watch on Netflix After the teen shot his father, Burt then ...stumbled backwards towards the bathroom, and asked Anthony to stop,... police said \- according to The Advocate. Instead, he fired two more shots into his father. But the case isn't as cut and dried as it may at first seem. The Netflix documentary delves into the abuse Anthony was subjected to throughout his childhood and how it all led up to the crazy night in 2019. Most read in News 'WE KNOW HOW SHE DIED' Gabby Petito's mom breaks down as she slams Brian's 'confession' FIRED UP Inside chaotic moments at Woodstock '99 that triggered WARZONE to erupt CELL TIME? Alex Jones could face criminal trial & year in jail after his texts were exposed HOUSE OF HORRORS Mom & son's dismembered bodies found after kidnapped daughter's escape TRAGIC CRASH Mom & daughter, 8, died in 8-car crash after getting trapped in burning car FATAL CRASH Congresswoman & two aides among 4 people killed in horror car crash Anthony was technically a missing child after he was kidnapped by his father when he was just five. Burt manipulated and controlled his son for years, with Anthony telling the judge that he had not been allowed to attend school and had never completed a grade. Anthony had all his movements tracked by a mobile phone, and Burt even installed CCTV cameras around the home to keep tabs on his son. The teen's circumstances lead to the core question of the documentary: Was it murder, or was it self defence? What happened to his father Burt? Burt died three days after being shot by his son in June 2019. His historic exploitation of his son, including reportedly kidnapping Anthony from a young age and subjecting him to controlling and potentially physical abuse, emerged as the case gained attention. The show delving into the shooting is set to be released on Netflix on August 9. Where is Anthony now? Given the history of abuse that led to the crime, Anthony was offered a plea deal instead of being prosecuted for manslaughter. The teen avoided jailtime and was instead given five years' supervised probation. Read More on The US Sun
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