Everyone thought Joshua Gouker was a dangerous criminal. It was easy to convict him of murdering his 14-year-old step son Trey Zwicker, especially after he suddenly changed his plea to guilty and confessed. But why would a hardened criminal mastermind, who had several friends and family members at his command and lying for him, suddenly confess at trial without a plea bargain in place? The answer is that his son, who he proudly referred to as a demon child, was also on trial for the same murder, and although he was only 15 when Zwicker died, he was being tried as an adult.

The bond between this father and son duo is stronger than you would expect given the fact that neither of them seem to have a moral compass of any sort. We’ll delve into the incredible details of this case, which gives new meaning to the words “like father, like son.”

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• Joshua Young Murder Trial – Victim Speaks
  
• Jahaira Riddle/Friend Testifies
  
• Gouker Testifies Part 1
  
• Gouker Testifies Part 2
  
• Dr. Phil – “My Dad Tried to Frame Me for Murder” Part 1
  
• Dr. Phil – “My Dad Tried to Frame Me for Murder” Part 2
  
• New details of Josh Young’s arrest released
  
• Josh Young found in contempt of court, sentenced to jail time
  

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