Ryan Grantham's Crime
What drove Ryan Grantham to murder his own mother?
4.1 (38)
64 mins
Explore Ryan Grantham’s shocking act of killing his mother in their British Columbia home. Discover the premeditation, planning, and psychological struggles that led to this matricide. Learn about his arrest, guilty plea, and the legal proceedings that followed.
Ep 1:
From Child Star to Killer
A beloved child actor's ordinary beginnings hide a terrifying secret—introducing Ryan Grantham, his devoted mother Barbara, and the fame that faded into obsession.
Ep 2:
Descent Into Darkness Online
As his acting career stalled, Ryan spiraled into addiction, dark web violence, and a chilling twisted logic that turned love into a death sentence for his mother.
Ep 3:
A Mother's Final Song
On a quiet pandemic night, Barbara Waite played piano for the son she adored—unaware he stood behind her with a rifle, about to end her life.
Ep 4:
Fifty Hours and a Confession
With an arsenal aimed at the Prime Minister, Ryan's plans unravel across a desperate cross-country drive, ending in a stunning, ambiguous surrender.
Ep 5:
Justice Delayed, Sentence Debated
Two years after the murder, Ryan faces court—psychiatric evaluations, a controversial plea deal, and a chilling statement that reveals where his remorse truly lies.
Ep 6:
Behind Bars, Unanswered Questions
Now imprisoned and in therapy, Ryan Grantham's future raises haunting questions about danger, rehabilitation, and whether parole should ever come.
Discussions (2)
Hewitt
Level 3 · 4 mo agoLooked up his IMDb and he definitely did play the kid who killed Fred Andrews in Riverdale. Such a deeply unsettling detail when looking back at it.
Sebastian
Level 8 · 4 mo agoHe rehearsed a murder on camera but folded after two hours of highway driving. That is exactly the level of commitment I expect from a CW actor.
