Woman killed by man who thought he had to be a cannibal to be rich
Share this @internewscast.com

A man obsessed with becoming a billionaire tech mogul in Silicon Valley committed a dreadful murder, taking the life of an innocent woman in her home, driven by a delusion that cannibalism was his path to success.

Francis Wolke, 32, killed 62-year-old Kathy Anderson in December 2018 after breaking into her property.

He carried out the brutal slaying by strangling Anderson, before stabbing her in the eye with a pen and then attempting to behead her.

This chilling crime is exposed in the premiere episode of the forthcoming Investigation Discovery series, The Tech Bro Murders, where contributors delve into Wolke’s motivations behind the homicide.

As per Tricia Povah, a deputy district attorney in San Mateo County, Wolke confided to his defense investigator about hearing voices, which urged him with phrases like ‘don’t back out, it’s time to join in.’

‘Wolke interpreted these voices as instructions to kill this person to enter the top 1 per cent, fulfilling his lifelong ambition to achieve success in Silicon Valley,’ she elaborated.

The 1 per cent referring to the top 1 per cent of individuals in terms of wealth.

Retired detective Sandra Brown from the Palo Alto PD added: ‘Moreover, these voices convinced Wolke that true entry into the 1 per cent required killing and consuming someone’s flesh.’

Wannabe tech bro Francis Wolke, 32, killed 62-year-old Kathy Anderson in December 2018

Wannabe tech bro Francis Wolke, 32, killed 62-year-old Kathy Anderson in December 2018 

Wolke believed that by killing Anderson (pictured) he would be able to join the 1 per cent

Wolke believed that by killing Anderson (pictured) he would be able to join the 1 per cent

Prior to the murder, Wolke was an aspiring tech enthusiast who relocated from Cincinnati, Ohio to Silicon Valley four years earlier, chasing his dreams of hitting it big.

He was described by some of his friends in the tech world as being ‘very smart’, but ‘isolated’ and ‘very arrogant’.

Over time, Wolke grew increasingly paranoid and he was eventually kicked out of his incubator house by other tech bros because of his behavior.

As a result of having nowhere to live, he returned home to Cincinnati, but decided to go back to California just days later.

Investigators determined that Wolke ended up in Anderson’s house because he was hungry and was looking for somewhere to stay.

He went into the home and ate some food before going upstairs, where he found the victim in her bed.

This is when Wolke claimed he heard voices urging him to kill Anderson.

Before Wolke could flee the scene of the crime, Anderson’s jilted ex-lover Daniel Baggett arrived at the house where he found Wolke coming out of one of the bedrooms.

Revealing why he felt compelled to check on Anderson on the night of the murder, Baggett said in the documentary: ‘I had this feeling in my stomach to go by the house.

Wolke was made homeless days before he carried out the murder after his former housemates became disturbed by his alarming behavior

Wolke was made homeless days before he carried out the murder after his former housemates became disturbed by his alarming behavior

Anderson's ex-boyfriend was able to apprehend her killer after he paid an unannounced visit to her home in Silicon Valley

Anderson’s ex-boyfriend was able to apprehend her killer after he paid an unannounced visit to her home in Silicon Valley 

‘I tried calling her earlier in the day and the evening before, and I was unable to get a hold of her which was uncommon, she always answered her phone.’

Baggett said he noticed that Anderson’s rubbish bins were still outside in the drive, which was unusual, and that her car was also there.

‘I went inside and started calling her name,’ he continued. ‘I saw her headband laying on the ground and I went to the stairs, and that’s when he came out of what used to be my daughter’s bedroom.’

Baggett then grabbed a kitchen knife and apprehended the killer. He also called 911.

Before he was considered a hero in the case, Baggett found himself caught up in the investigation.

Ultimately, cops determined he had nothing to do with the murder.

Daniel Baggett, Anderson's ex, arrived on the scene and called the cops

Daniel Baggett, Anderson’s ex, arrived on the scene and called the cops 

San Mateo County deputy district attorney Tricia Povah revealed that Wolfe started hearing voices, which instructed him to carry out the attack

San Mateo County deputy district attorney Tricia Povah revealed that Wolfe started hearing voices, which instructed him to carry out the attack

‘I’m just glad I was able to do what Kathy would have wanted me to do, which was to make sure he [Wolke] didn’t get away,’ he said, tearing up.

Wolke was charged with first-degree murder in the killing of Anderson.

He plead not guilty on reason of insanity. Ultimately, the jury did not determine Wolke to be insane and they convicted him of first-degree murder with a penalty of 26 years to life.

The Tech Bro murders is a new six-part series guided by retired Palo Alto PD detective Sandra Brown.

The series investigates the dark side of Silicon Valley, exploring some of the most shocking and twisted murder cases going back to the early days of the tech boom.

Investigation Discovery’s The Tech Bro Murders premieres Tuesday, September 9 at 10/9c, with new episodes airing weekly. Episodes will be available to stream on HBO Max. 

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Doja Cat shocks fans with strange behavior at the 2025 MTV VMAs red carpet event.

Top Afrobeats Tracks Active – Asake & Travis Scott TaTaTa – Burna…

MTV VMAs 2025 Results: Lady Gaga Surprises by Outsmarting Taylor Swift for Top Prize

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards kicked off in fantastic form as Lady…

Tragic Accident Claims British Woman’s Life, Leaves Two Injured

A British woman lost her life in Ibiza due to an accident…

White House Discloses Details About Mystery Pill President Trump Was Seen Consuming

The White House revealed to the Daily Mail that the blue object…

82-Year-Old Named as Third British Victim in Lisbon Tragedy

The final British victim of the horror funicular crash in Lisbon has…

The Royal Family posts a heartwarming picture of the late Queen Elizabeth.

The Royal Family paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II on Monday – the third…

Hooligans Took Over My Building—You’ll Be Shocked by the Police Response

It turned out their first attempt was just practice. After their initial…

Multiple Individuals Fall Ill Following Unexplained Chemical Incident at Heathrow

Several people have been taken ill after a mystery chemical incident saw…

Jennifer Aniston Creates Buzz After ‘Sharing’ Photo of Boyfriend Jim Curtis

Jennifer Aniston may have just made things Instagram official with her boyfriend…

Idaho Mother Sentenced for Placing Infant in Safe Haven Baby Box

A judge sentenced a woman this week after medical staff discovered her…

Kate Accompanies William to Honor Late Queen Elizabeth at Commemorative Event

The Prince of Wales expressed disbelief that it has already been three…

Council Faces Backlash for Pausing Meeting to Discuss Eating Cake

The way a North Carolina city managed Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska’s tragic…