Fugitive in $18 million COVID fraud scheme extradited to U.S. Alex Murdaugh trial closing arguments begin, suspected of killing his mother and brother. The American version of the programme has been on air since 2004, and first broadcast on ABC. I had no idea something like this occurred. They werent allowed to make choices. These families always look quaint and idyllic from the outside but a great number of them hide some dark secrets. 1:34 pm. Upon rushing inside, police found Jacob Stockdale strewn on the floor with a gunshot wound to the head. Stark County Sheriff George T. Maier said officers investigating a 911 hang-up call Thursday afternoon spotted someone through an open door of the family home and heard a gunshot go off as they approached the Beach City residence. Television has long featured shows that focus on the family unit. True, nobody murdered anyone, and maybe their tendencies were caused by biology rather than upbringing, but IMHO, an overly strict upbringing can backfire.big time. In 2008, the family was featured on ABC's reality show "Wife Swap," where two families from different backgrounds swap wives for two weeks. I think it just caught up to him., Where is Carl Lentz now? The boys could earn monitored radio time by accumulating enough chore tokens. That could easily be what happened. Eldest son Calvin Stockdale described his brother, James, as an aspiring music businessman with an "innate love of people." He released a statement Friday saying the family "appreciates the prayers and support we are . He leaves behind many friends and a family that love him dearly. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Jacob and James, along with their father Timothy Stockdale, were members of the Stockdale Family band known for bluegrass music. Jacob Stockdale: Stark Country Sheriff describes murders in 2017, Strictly's Dianne Buswell pays tribute to dance partner Robert Webb with touching video, Signs Robert Webb was going to quit Strictly as comedian exits due to 'ill health'. My brother, Jacob, is still in critical condition, and we are praying for his physical recovery as our family makes funeral plans and begins the healing process., His father, Timothy, spoke about his wife, focusing on her interest and what made her passionate. Eldest son Calvin Stockdale described his brother, James, as an. Along with father Tim on guitar, they won four 1st place awards in regional bluegrass contests over the years, and also placed second in Single Mic Championship and Youth in Bluegrass competitions. "God gives you free will. When the police approached the home, they discovered an open front door with a body lying motionless on the ground. He released a statement early Friday morning that said: My family appreciates the prayers and support we are receiving from our friends and the community. Timothy and his sons were very instrumental to the success of the band. Back in 2014, The Stockdale Family Band won first place in the Heights Got Talent competition. The family unwinded by playing music. Calvin concluded that they are preparing for the family funeral. Jacob confessed to shooting both his mother and brother in the head with a 20 gauge shotgun before turning the gun on himself. She was a staunch Christian known for disciplining and instilling the best values in her sons. James William Stockdale, 21, and Kathryn "Kathy" Barbara Stockdale, 54, were found dead in their home Thursday afternoon. I so admired their work ethics and faith. I hope they all get some help. "James, our youngest brother, has always been a catalyst of family fun," Calvin Stockdale revealed in a statement on June 16. He was eventually charged with murder in September 2018. Still, I cant wait to read a story about a Muslim Folk band, where the father beats his daughter to death for looking at a boy; and all the christophobic, white liberals start whining in the comments about how thats not true Islam. . Both were deceased as the result of a gun shot wound.. Their parents were quite strict, and the kids were not allowed to have friends of the opposite sex - or in general - and would work hard in order to earn their radio time. The media seems to hype up everything and not even know if it is factual or not. It was a hang up call, Sheriff George T. Maier explained at a press conference. Having problems watching FOX 8 on antenna? It just infuriates me that people make callous comments and dont even know the story. She later said that the children had no free will and that Stockdale believed he would be going to hell after Tonkovic allowed him to have a little freedom. When some backup arrived, [they] discovered that the suspect, Jacob Stockdale, had attempted suicide, and shot himself when they arrived. Like I said, I calmed down once I got to the last paragraph, and his ultimate point came full circle. Two of his brothers and his father were not at home when he opened fire. Timothy and Kathryn Stockdale raised their four sons in a strict household that outlawed any outside influences. Theyve never attempted to seek professional help. The murders took place in June 2017, when they shocked and ripped apart this tight-knit ultra-Christian family on their farm in rural Stark County. Valerie O'NEILL Oldest brother Calvin works at Hillsdale College in Michigana liberal arts school in the south central portion of the state. Jacob needed specialized care to survive what looked like a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Daily Mail states that Jacob spent much of the year after the murders recovering from his self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head with support from his remaining family members. Calvin Stockdale, the oldest brother of the family, is listed as a banjo player for the band. Timothy Stockdale said in a statement Friday that his beloved wife of 32 years was a wonderful mother to their four sons. There appears to be no relation between the two Stockdale families. Free will, they didnt have. Do you have a story to sell? Lets not judge . Shortly after the murders, Timothy released a statement saying that his wife Kathy was a "wonderful mother" and a devoted Christian. While mental illness couldve been a factor being raised in such an u unrealistic and rigid manner Im sure contributed to the son snapping. The Stockdale family, who appeared on 'Wife Swap' in 2008, is at the center of a murder investigation after one of their sons allegedly killed his mother and brother details . 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The parents homeschooled the boys and banned TV, video games, dating, and cussing. Following the murder, Laurie Tonkovic, who looked after Jacob during the show, told TMZ that his "strict upbringing" caused him to "snap". The Stockdales also home-schooled their sons in order to control their influences.. Jacob Stockdale was charged with the murder of his mother Kathy and youngest brother, James, in 2018 (via Yahoo). Kathryn Stockdale was a super-strict, uber religious, and controlling mom from Canton, Ohio. [The chart also] addresses attitudes, mother Kathryn Stockdale said in 2008. Ill place my white ass wherever I please, but it sure wont be on Fox News. The deputies discovered Kathryn Stockdale, 54, and James Stockdale, 21, dead at the scene. If you are a fan of the Stockdale family, you must be interested in knowing the full story. As soon as the news began to trickle out of northeast Ohio on Thursday evening, June 15th, about a double murder and attempted suicide by a member of a home schooled bluegrass family band against his own family members in a staunchly religious home where TV, video games, and other elements of the outside world were forbidden, the immediate speculation by many was that it was the repressive environment that led to the incident, or that the squeaky clean household was hiding a much more sinister story. Timothy Stockdale wasn't home at the time of the shooting, and two other sons live in a different town. Patricia Swanson: The untold story of Tucker Carlson's stepmom. All that to say, the majority of families like that (and there are more than you might think) turn out excellent, productive members of society. Additionally, older brothers Charles played the Mandolin and Calvin played the banjo. He initially pled not guilty by reason of insanity but changed his mind and pleaded guilty shortly before his trial began. Her parents came out of what was essentially a hippie commune and did a total 180 degree reversal into a highly organized, home-schooled family. "She loved nothing more than being a mother and grandmother. I think that dating has physical dangers like pregnancy. Dont really want to get into that part of it. They mix us in with the comedy acts they have down there. Nobody knows what caused this, of course, however, repression is my guess. The Stockdales reportedly toured around Ohio and the United States (per Tuko). M-Pesa Paybill charges in 2023: How much will it cost to pay your bills? 1:28 pm. The family declined to speak during the sentencing but requested the judge to be lenient. His condition is still critical. The conclusion should be that tragedy and mental illness can strike anywhere, at any time, and where you least suspect it, even in the most idyllic of environments. Investigators said Jacob suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Also, the world loves to see people that strive to do better to fall. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. The family lived on their family farm in Ohio. Their bluegrass music is what brought me here. To take a chance of exposing your children to someone who does NOT believe anything like you do. Stark County, Ohio, Sheriff George T. Maier told CBS News that 25-year-old Jacob Stockdale was found Thursday with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head; authorities also found. June 21, 2017 @ TMZ reports that he tried to escape twice from a mental hospital ahead of his trial. Mental illness can cause one to decompensate very quickly. I, like you, hope that this doesnt shift to a negative outlook on such family bands and/or communal type families. She told the publication: "When I switched the rules and I was going to let them have fun, let them have a television and video games, and experience life a little bit, [Jacob] ran outside crying. We just dont know yet. Trigger . Its not worth it. Thanks for your reply and I agree with your assessment. Though religion and home schooling sometimes come with the family band environment, it is not always the case. My aunt snuck out of the house on more than one occasion, and got pregnant at the end of her junior year in high school. James Stockdale Played Upright Bass in the Family Band. Oldest son Calvin, now married with children, described his youngest brother James as "a gifted musician and a catalyst of family fun" (Popculturecrime, 2019). Random Notes Add a bio, trivia, and more. A Go Fund Me page has been set up for the family. The band released four albums on CD, and worked for a while as the house band for Amish Country Theater Comedy Shows in Walnut Creek, OH. The Stockdale Family Band consisted of five members of the family, Timothy, Jacob, James, Charles, and Calvin, who all played their part. The family regularly competed in regional competitions and performed at bluegrass gatherings. A MEMBER in a Christian family band, who also appeared on TV's Wife Swap, is said to have shot dead his mum and brother before trying to kill himself. James is a member of The Stockdale Family Band. I think mental illness like schzophrenia could easily mde him do that no one in there healthy mind could shoot his own, Laura Hensley 20 2017, Published 3:38 p.m. Wow, if my comment is considered whining, youre initial frustration you noted is damn near an emotional breakdown. His mom has some serious mental health problems but his parents are very religious and every time he and his siblings bring it up to their father about getting her help the father always says we just need to pray for her and be patient. She had a strong love of learning and was passionate about her Christian faith, natural health, and organic farming." Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. STARK COUNTY, Ohio The Stark County Sheriff's Office says the motive behind a double murder and attempted suicide involving a Beach City family is still unknown. As much as they would probably like to engage in the Outside World, they couldnt deal with it because of the constant guilt & fear that they are failing their parents. As they approached the house, they [saw] what they believe to be someone laying on the floor. She had a strong love of learning and was passionate about her Christian faith, natural health, and organic farming., Eldest brother Calvin Stockdale also released a statement, saying, James, our youngest brother, has always been a catalyst of family fun. She added that they did not know how to let go and enjoy being kids. Remember, you only hear about the very few families that went wrong not the million of families that didnt. Tim, Jacob and James played shows with family friend Joe Steiner.. 3:08 pm. Authorities didnt provide a motive for Jacobs assassination of his mother and brother. James was working on a business degree and hoped to go into the business side of entertainment. / CBS/AP. This makes the total number of years hes likely to stay under bars 30. "There's some speculation. The boys were not allowed to have friends and were required to work hard to earn tokens that would reward them with time listening to the radio. The family seemed to work nicely together and respect one another. Cast: Charles Stockdale, James Stockdale, Timothy Stockdale, Calvin Stockdale, Kathryn Stockdale, and Jacob Stockdale. Timothy Stockdale described his wife as "passionate about her Christian faith" and devoted to health and organic farming. JC Eldredge I think it was guilt. Meet the real-life partners of the cast of The Walking Dead. The Tragic Wife Swap Family Murders Explained. Jacob Stockdale, who murdered his mum and youngest brother, was only a teen when he appeared on the show alongside his momager Kathy, dad Timothy, and his brothers Calvin, Charles and James. Jacob Stockdale, Stockdale Family Band, The Willis Clan, Jacob W. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Police say Jacob Stockdale, 25, killed his mother Kathryn, 54, and brother James, 21, at the family's farm home near Beach City, Ohio. Its important that we instill in our children that you need to work and not expect a handout, said father Timothy Stockdale in 2008. Theres not even a story yet, and youre already whining. The Stockdale family appeared on season four of ABCs hit showWife Swap. Im saddened to hear of such a tragedy. Jacob reportedly waited for the police to arrive before pointing the gun at his head and pulling the trigger. My late husband and I were fans and attended a number of their concerts. God makes that call. June 21, 2017 @ Despite the praise that the single mom receives from society, it is not, overall, a good thing for a community if a majority of its people are raised by single moms or single parents. The Stockdale family includes Jacob Stockdale and the late Kathryn Barbara Stockdale, the parents of Calvin Stockdale, Charles Stockdale, and the late James William Stockdale. My brother, Jacob, is still in critical condition and we are praying for his physical recovery as our family makes funeral plans and begins the healing process. Did the boys know how the show worked? The judge sentenced Jacob to fifteen years for each murder to run consecutively. God gives you free will free will, they didnt have,Laurie continued. Calvin moved north to Michigan, and Charles also moved away. On their now-defunct band website, Jacob was described as "the man in the middle, who sees the important things" (via News 5 Cleveland). Angrier and angrier as you read this, Honky? I just think that it caught up to them.. ", His father Timothy added: "She [Kathryn] had a strong love of learning and was passionate about her Christian faith, natural health, and organic farming.". Jacob Stockdale was a member of the Stockdale Family Bluegrass Band that played regionally around Ohio, and was featured on the ABC reality television show Wife Swap in 2008 . 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Calvin said, James, our youngest brother, has always been a catalyst of family fun. In November, Jacob was discovered hiding between bookshelves in the hospitals library, where he was allegedly looking for a way out of the building. Yeah, I admittedly was getting angry because it felt like Trigger was hammering homeschooled, Christian kids. An Ohio bluegrass musician whose family appeared on an episode of the ABC show Wife Swap pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the fatal shootings of his mother and brother . I dont think my parents would allow me to listen to pop, James Stockdale said in the show. As for Kathy, her role was managing the band and booking their shows. The Mirror states that Stockdale was only a teen when he appeared on the show with his parents, Kathy and Timothy, and his brothers, Calvin, Charles, and James. He leaves behind many friends and a family that loved him dearly. The same as the Obama worshipers were. Damn, Honky. 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