The Waterlow Killings

This gripping narrative unveils the dark secrets of a seemingly affluent family, exploring themes of mental illness and familial tragedy in The Waterlow Killings.

On November 11, 2009, Anthony Waterlow left his cluttered and dilapidated room in a boarding house, only to be seen later that evening departing from his sister Chloe's home. Tragically, he left behind the gruesome scene of her murder, along with that of their father, Nick Waterlow, a renowned art curator. Both victims had suffered multiple stab wounds in a shocking act of violence witnessed by Chloe's three young children, forever altering the lives of those involved.

The Waterlow Killings explores the hidden struggles of a seemingly successful family, peeling back the layers of their public persona to reveal deep-seated issues and tensions that even their closest friends were unaware of. The narrative takes readers into the vibrant world of artists who challenge norms and achieve fame, yet contrasts this with the profound despair and torment that lurked beneath the surface of the Waterlow family.

At the heart of The Waterlow Killings is Anthony's tragic descent into mental illness, a journey that began in his youth and was exacerbated by systemic failures in mental health care. This poignant account sheds light on the challenges families face when dealing with mental health issues, raising complex ethical, legal, and social questions that remain unresolved. It is a compelling examination of the intersection between mental illness and familial relationships, urging readers to confront the uncomfortable realities that can lie hidden behind a façade of success.