Former College Soccer Star Kills Younger Star Athlete Brother and His Cat


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Feb 26 2025 85 mins   15

We dive into the chilling case of Matthew Hertgen, a former college soccer star who allegedly murdered his younger brother Joseph Hertgen and the family cat in a luxurious apartment in Princeton, New Jersey.

Raised in an affluent family with a multi-millionaire tech mogul father, both brothers were star athletes with seemingly bright futures. Yet, tragedy struck when Matthew allegedly used a knife and golf club in a brutal assault, calling 911 himself to report a fire and a dead body at the scene.

What could drive such violence within a privileged family? Was there an underlying issue, or did something push Matthew to the edge? We explore the psychological, social, and familial dynamics at play with #BestGuests, including criminal psychologists and legal experts.

Join us as we seek answers to this tragic mystery.

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