# Strange Stories: Sword Wielder

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Podcast: [Severed | True Crime Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/severed-true-crime-podcast-6742399)
Published: 2026-05-01T21:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠severedpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 ⁠…

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