American Monster Season 7 Episode 4 By Design

By Design. In this episode of American Monster, we delve into the life of David Ludwig, a seemingly normal teenager until he fatally shot his girlfriend's parents over their disapproval of their relationship. Early on, the couple had hints of trouble - David seemed to be obsessed with Kara's social acceptance and status, even asking her father for permission to propose before he even talked to Kara about it. The father denied him, and that rejection seemed to fuel David's seething anger until he finally snapped. The case stunned the religious community and grabbed national headlines, as it revealed deep-rooted issues with power dynamics and a growing, and deadly, pattern of boys obsessed with perfection and control.