Ep 1. I Tried To Prevent This

In the season 6 premiere episode of Evil Lives Here, titled "I Tried To Prevent This," viewers are introduced to April Balascio, the daughter of serial killer Edward Wayne Edwards. April recounts the horrific crimes her father committed and the devastating impact it had on her entire family.

April first realized that her father was not the loving dad she thought he was when she was in her late teens. After Edwards was arrested for a different murder, he confessed to his daughter that he had actually killed many more people. April was horrified and immediately went to the police with the information. Her father was eventually convicted of five murders and sentenced to death.

Despite Edwards' heinous acts and the damage he had caused, April couldn't help but feel conflicted about her feelings towards her father. She had grown up being extremely close to him and always saw him as a kind and caring parent. It was difficult for her to reconcile the man she knew with the ruthless killer he had become.

April explains that her father's evil actions had a ripple effect on their entire family. They were constantly harassed and stigmatized by their community and were forced to move around frequently to escape the harassment. April's mother was particularly devastated, as she had been completely unaware of her husband's crimes and had to come to terms with the fact that she had been living with a monster for years.

Throughout the episode, April grapples with feelings of guilt and regret. She questions whether there were signs she missed, things she could have done to prevent her father from becoming a killer. Despite these feelings, April is resolute in her belief that her father should pay for his crimes and that she must do everything in her power to prevent him from hurting anyone else.

"I Tried To Prevent This" is a harrowing look at the impact that a serial killer can have on an entire family. April's story is a testament to the strength and resilience of those who have been affected by violent crime, and a reminder that the true evil in the world can often be found in those closest to us.