Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide

Man Poured Coffee on Wife's Head, Strangled to Death by Son | Hans Knickerbocker

April 29, 2026·7 min
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A domestic argument inside a quiet family home in upstate New York ended with a father dead and his own son charged with murder.Police say 63-year-old Philip Knickerbocker was arguing with his wife, Jacqueline, when things turned violent. After allegedly pouring hot coffee over her head and trying to hit her, their son, Hans Knickerbocker, stepped in.What happened next ended with Philip dead on the couch from strangulation.Now prosecutors say Hans intentionally killed his father. But others are asking if this was murder or a son trying to protect someone during a violent family fight.This is the case of Philip and Hans Knickerbocker.Past Cases Mentioned in this Episode:9-Year-Old Hid with Baby Sister After Watching Parents Be Murdered | Andrew Hockensmithhttps://murderandlove.com/9-year-old-hid-with-baby-sister-after-watching-parents-be-murdered-andrew-hockensmith/**************************************Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you’d like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contactFind the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.comMusic:℗ lesfreemusicBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support.

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