Episode
Strange Stories: Sword Wielder
- Podcast
- Severed | True Crime Podcast
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- May 1, 2026
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- 2677
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Summary
We discuss the use of deadly (not fatal) force by Lt. Douglas Itjen on the sword-wielding Connor Darpino, in his Wayne, NJ home in February 2025. Darpino threatened to stab officers with two antique swords while he was overdrugged on Xanax. CW | TW: This episode discusses a purported mental health crisis, rules of deadly (and other use of force directives), and weapons, specifically swords and guns. Profanity likely included. Listener discretion is advised. Email: [email protected] Website: severedpodcast.com Instagram: @severed_podcast Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson Logo Art: Drew Hudson Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson Sources News Clip: Man Armed with Two Swords Shot by Police in New Jersey (ABC 7 Eyewitness News) Manual: NJ Use of Force Policy ( nj.gov ) Article: “Alprazolam Tablets” (Cleveland Clinic; my.clevelandclinic.org ) Article: “Officials ID Sword-Wielding Man, Wayne Officer Involved in Shooting” by Michelle Rotuno-Johnson (Wayne Patch News; patch.com ) Article: “Can Xanax Make You Angry?” (White Light Behavioral Health; whitelightbh.com ) Article: “Sword-Carrying N.J. Man Shot By Cop in His Home Plans to Sue Police” by Anthony G. Attrino ( NJ.com ) Article: “Officials Release Bodycam Video from Police Shooting in Wayne” by Matt Trapani (News 12 New Jersey; newjersey.news12.com ) Article: “Attorney Investigates Civil Claims About Wayne Police After Shooting of Sword-Wielding Man” by Manahil Ahmad ( NorthJersey.com …