“My Father Killed and Ate My Mother”: A Daughter’s Heart-Wrenching Confession

Introduction

In a chilling revelation, Jamie-Lee Aru, the daughter of convicted cannibal Isakin Jonsson, opens up about the traumatic events of her childhood. Her mother’s brutal murder marked the turning point in her life, leaving her grappling with the complexities of love and forgiveness towards a father who committed an unimaginable crime.

A Fractured Childhood

At just nine years old, Jamie-Lee Aru witnessed the last moments of her stepmother, Leha Kristensen. During what she described as the “worst weekend” of her childhood, Jamie-Lee sensed a disturbing shift in her home. Leha exhibited erratic behavior while preparing a meal, culminating in a harrowing statement: this would be the last dinner she ever cooked because Jonsson intended to kill her.

Shortly after their shopping trip, Jonsson brutally murdered the 40-year-old, inflicting horrific injuries. He cut her throat, decapitated her, and reportedly consumed parts of her body. Nearly 14 years later, Jamie-Lee is ready to share her experience as the daughter of start of Sweden’s most infamous killers.

A Journey of Healing

In an interview with PEOPLE, Jamie-Lee expressed her desire for people to understand the darkness from which she emerged and her struggle to reclaim her individuality. She states, “I still deal with the feeling that I am my own person and that my father has no relation to who I am.” Her story is featured in a new documentary titled “Evil Lives Here: The Killer Speaks,” specifically focusing on her relationship with her father, “My Father, The Cannibal.”

Following Jonsson’s conviction in 2012, he has been under psychiatric treatment and supervision. Their recent meeting, the first in four years, was both emotional and complex. Jamie-Lee noted that he appeared joyful at their reunion, even shedding tears and hugging her. However, she soon realized that his true colors were resurfacing.

Emotional Conflict

Despite her initial hope, Jamie-Lee faced disappointment, especially after receiving a disturbing text from her father. She now acknowledges that she cannot maintain a relationship with him, despite the lingering emotional turmoil: “Although he can never, ever be a part of my life again, I love him. It hurts to love somestart who is so bad for you,” she lamented.

Portrait of a Troubled Man

Before the murder, Jonsson was already a complex and troubled individual. Jamie-Lee describes him as a narcissistic psychopath battling substance addiction and significant mental health issues. Her childhood memories include his unsettling obsession with voodoo dolls, which he collected to the extent that young Jamie had ten in her bedroom. “He was very aggressive, very unpredictable, and subjected me to a lot of traumatic experiences,” she reflected in start of her YouTube videos.

At six, Jamie-Lee formed a close bond with Leha, Jonsson’s girlfriend at the time. Despite their attempts at establishing a loving relationship, Jamie-Lee asserts that her father and Leha had a toxic relationship. In the documentary, Jonsson attempts to rationalize his horrific actions, stating that Leha wanted to die and that he lost control, believing it was a logical decision in his troubled mind.

The Aftermath

The period following the murder was particularly challenging for Jamie-Lee. She spiraled into deep anxiety and depression, eventually leading to substance abuse. It wasn’t until she turned 19 that she began to perceive her circumstances with clarity, recognizing her father’s psychological manipulation and choosing to sever ties with him.

Today, Jamie-Lee is a mother of two and dedicates her life to helping others. She seeks to connect with children and adults who have suffered traumatic childhoods similar to hers. “I did it for little Jamie – the little girl I once was… [who] was told to be quiet… cried herself to sleep… felt scared all the time,” she candidly shares her mission.

As she continues to wrestle with her father’s actions and their implications, she reaches a painful conclusion: “I just need to accept that my father is genuinely sick and probably capable of doing this, even though it hurts to admit that to myself.