**Man Confesses on TV to Killing Parents: “Hand for Dad”**
*By Snehil Singh | September 27, 2025, 4:27 PM*
A shocking confession has emerged from Albany, New York, where a 53-year-old man admitted on live television to murdering his parents and burying their bodies in the backyard of their family home.
**The Confession**
Lorenz Kraus revealed in an interview with local TV station WRGB that he killed his parents, Franz and Theresia Kraus, eight years ago. Explaining his actions, Kraus said he acted out of concern for their suffering, describing it as fulfilling his duty to them.
During the interview, Kraus detailed how he suffocated both parents—using his hand for his father and a rope for his mother. He kept their bodies for three days before burying them in the backyard.
“I did my duty to my parents. My concern for their misery was paramount,” Kraus stated.
**Health Concerns and Initial Investigation**
Kraus cited his mother’s injury from a fall and his father’s cataract surgery as reasons for their prolonged suffering, which he claimed motivated his actions.
Authorities first became suspicious in May when the Social Security Administration requested a welfare check on the Kraus parents. Despite being missing, the couple continued to receive benefits, prompting an investigation focused initially on alleged financial crimes.
**Background and Legal Proceedings**
Lorenz Kraus is a well-educated individual, having graduated as valedictorian from Siena University in 1994 with a degree in political science. He also holds an MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Following his confession on WRGB, Kraus was arrested outside the studio and charged with two counts of murder and concealing a corpse. In his court appearance on Friday, he pleaded not guilty to all charges.
The case continues to unfold as authorities seek more information regarding the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.
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