Harrison, 31, got caught up in a tragic mess involving his stepfather, Richard Engelbert, who was kill*d when Harrison was just 21.

Their story is wild, marked by a secret affair that turned deadly.

Key Takeaways

• Richard was a real estate agent.
• Richard was found lifeless in his basement on June 27, 2014.

On July 4, 2014, Littleton Police nabbed Harrison for the brutal m*rder of Richard.

He ended up being sentenced to 25 years in prison without parole after being convicted of second-degree mu*der.

Richard, a successful real estate agent, married Harrison’s mom, Wendy, in 2010.

Things seemed pretty normal initially, but it became messy when Richard and Harrison’s hidden relationship started in 2012.

While Richard treated it casually, Harrison felt it was way more serious.

The whole situation was a ticking time bomb. The family was terrified of what others would think, and their secrets were a constant stress.

Everything exploded on June 27, 2014, when Richard was found lifeless in his basement.

The investigation revolved around three primary suspects: Richard’s wife, Wendy, his stepson, Harrison, and an outsider named Alexa Hernandez.

But the detective quickly figured out that the killer was someone very close to Richard.

Harrison was struggling with the weight of their secret relationship and the pressure from his family to keep up appearances.

The relationship was driving him mad, and when Richard’s infidelity pushed him over the edge, Harrison attacked in a fit of rage.

Harrison’s emotional instability and substance abuse only added to the chaos.

The situation turned deadly when he couldn’t handle the betrayal any longer. What started as a secret affair in 2012 ended in tragedy with violence and heartbreak in 2014.

In Case You Didn’t Know

• Harrison was pursuing a degree in Psychology at a local community college.
• Richard Engelbert was 48 years old at the time of his passing.