**”Hand for Dad”: Man Confesses on TV About Killing Parents**
*By Snehil Singh | Sep 27, 2025, 04:27 PM*
A 53-year-old man from Albany, New York, has made a shocking confession on live television, admitting to killing his parents and burying their bodies in the backyard of their home.
During an interview with local station WRGB, Lorenz Kraus revealed that he murdered his parents, Franz and Theresia Kraus, eight years ago. He claimed his actions were motivated by concern for their suffering.
**Details of the Confession**
Kraus explained that he suffocated both parents — using his hand for his father and a rope for his mother. After keeping their bodies for three days, he buried them in the backyard. “I did my duty to my parents. My concern for their misery was paramount,” he stated during the interview.
**Health Issues and Initial Investigation**
Kraus cited his mother’s injury from a fall and his father’s cataract surgery as factors contributing to their pain and suffering.
Previously, authorities had begun investigating Kraus over alleged financial crimes after receiving a tip in May. The Social Security Administration had alerted police when it was discovered that Franz and Theresia were still collecting benefits despite being missing.
**Background and Legal Proceedings**
Lorenz Kraus graduated as valedictorian from Siena University in 1994 with a degree in political science and also holds an MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Following his on-air confession, Kraus was arrested outside the WRGB studio. He faces two counts of murder and charges of concealing a corpse. Kraus pleaded not guilty to all charges during his court appearance on Friday.
The case continues to develop as authorities investigate further.
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