Ep 1. Modern Family Murder

In the season 1 premiere episode of An Unexpected Killer, titled "Modern Family Murder," viewers are introduced to the Tomczak family of Avon Lake, Ohio. The family consisted of parents Mark and Bridget, their teenage daughter Allison, and their adopted son Tommy. The Tomczaks were a well-liked and successful family who lived in a beautiful home with a large yard. They enjoyed vacations together and were known to host large gatherings at their home.

However, one morning in December 2014, the Tomczak family's idyllic life was shattered when Bridget's parents found the couple dead in their home. Both Mark and Bridget had been shot multiple times while they slept. The discovery of the Tomczak's murders sent shockwaves through the community and left detectives scrambling to find answers.

The investigation into the Tomczak murders quickly focused on their troubled adopted son, Tommy. Tommy had struggled with addiction and had been in and out of treatment centers for years. He had a strained relationship with his family and had even been in trouble with the law. Detectives learned that Tommy was the last person to see his parents alive, as he had spent the evening at home with them before leaving to spend the night at a friend's house.

As detectives dug deeper into Tommy's life, they discovered troubling evidence that suggested he could have been responsible for his parents' deaths. A forensic examination of Tommy's cell phone revealed that he had searched for "how to kill someone in their sleep" just days before the murders. In addition, Tommy had a history of violence and had been known to own guns.

Despite strong evidence against Tommy, the case against him was not airtight, and the prosecution faced challenges in proving his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The trial that followed was emotional and difficult, as family and friends struggled to come to terms with the loss of Mark and Bridget and the possibility that their own son could have murdered them.

"Modern Family Murder" is a gripping and suspenseful episode that tells the story of a family torn apart by violence. The episode offers a glimpse into the lives of the Tomczak family and the devastation that their murders left behind. It also explores the investigative and legal challenges that arise in cases where family members are suspected of murder. Fans of true crime will be on the edge of their seats as they follow the twists and turns of this chilling case.