Troy and LaDonna French, a couple from Reedsville, North Carolina, had a seemingly normal life with their two children, Whitley and Hunter. However, their peaceful existence was shattered when Whitley was brutally murdered in 2012. This case, suggested by a listener, explores the tragic events that unfolded in their small town. The French family's close-knit community and their struggles with their daughter's choices and relationships add complexity to the story. The investigation into Whitley's murder and the subsequent trial reveal shocking details and raise questions about the motives behind the crime. Whitley French woke up in the middle of the night to find an intruder in her bedroom. The intruder attacked her and then shot and killed her parents, Troy and LaDonna French. The investigation initially focused on Whitley's boyfriend, John Alvarez, but DNA evidence eventually led to the arrest and confession of Jose Alvarez Jr., John's half-brother. Jose had been obsessed with the French family and had been breaking into their home for months before the murders. He was sentenced to two life sentences without parole. For Exclusive Insights and Behind-the-Scenes Content, Become a Patron! Unlock a world of exclusive content and insider access by joining our Patreon community at patreon.com/HousewivesOfTrueCrime, or at podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/housewives-of-true-crime. Dive deeper into the intriguing world of true crime with us! Show Your True Crime Passion with Our Exclusive Merchandise! Visit https://shop.housewivesoftruecrime.com/ to check out our unique collection and grab your favorites today! Discover the Ultimate in Beauty with 5Crimes Cosmetics! Elevate your skin and hair care routine with our exclusive line of 5Crimes products. Visit us at https://fivecrimes.com/ to explore our range and embrace the beauty revolution with 5Crimes. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@housewivesoftruecrime Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/housewivesoftruecrime/?hl=en Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@housewivesoftruecrime?lang=en Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/669722783461628/ Clink Clink 🥂 Our Sponsors: * Check out Acorns: acorns.com/clink * Check out Asterpro: www.asteproallergy.com * Check out BetterHelp : betterhelp.com/CLINK * Check out Blueland: blueland.com/CLINK * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code CLINK for a great deal: happymammoth.com * Check out Rakuten: www.rakuten.com * Check out Recess and use my code CLINK for a great deal: www.takearecess.com * Check out Ro Body: ro.co/CLINK * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/housewives-of-true-crime/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy