The life and tragic death of John Balson: how a true crime producer documented his own rising horror

His symptoms began with dizziness, headaches, a lack of sleep and panic attacks. Over time, they grew worse. All the while, this beloved husband, father and son was wondering about the role his work played in his illnessThe day before it happened was the last good day of John Balson’s life.It was Sunday 17 March 2024. He took his three-year-old daughter swimming, then came home and cooked lunch with his family. He drank some wine and played video games for a while, but it was hard to conce