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Adam Matos

When an entire family is found in a decaying pile of bodies by the side of a Florida road, the hunt is on to find what police fear might be two more victims, 28-year-old Adam Matos and his 4-year-old autistic son Tristan. Adam and his son are found alive, launching a bizarre investigation where Adam claims he acted in self-defense after being attacked by his ex-girlfriend's new love. That defense devolved into accidently killing his ex-girlfriend, her parents, and the new boyfriend--and then living with the bodies for several days. Will baby-faced Adam be able to convince the jury that the grizzly scene police found at the home is really a result of self-defense? And how will he explain selling the family's dogs and ordering pizza post massacre? His calm demeanor and explanation for every bizarre detail may just win him his freedom.

English français
  • Originally Aired January 19, 2023
  • Runtime 42 minutes
  • Network A&E
  • Created January 13, 2023 by
    PandahChan
  • Modified February 21, 2026 by
    capucine196tx9