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What if the place you've called home your entire life was being taken away from you, leaving you with nowhere to go? This tragic scenario became a devastating reality for Joseph DeLuca Jr., a former EMT whose mental health struggles escalated following the death of his 95-year-old mother, Teresa DeLuca. In this heart-wrenching episode, we unpack the details of a shocking murder-suicide that shattered a Long Island community. As we recount the events leading up to this tragedy, we explore the profound impact of mental illness and the dire need for adequate mental health support.

Join us as we piece together testimonies from police, neighbors, and family members to paint a fuller picture of Joseph's life and the despair that led him to commit this unthinkable act. We analyze how the impending sale of the family home became a tipping point for Joseph, who felt he had no other options. This episode is not just a recount of a tragic event but a sobering call to understand and address mental health issues before they spiral into irreparable consequences. Tune in for a poignant and gripping narrative that aims to shed light on the importance of mental health support and community awareness.

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