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REX Groves says he was abused by his parents, but when he resolved to take revenge against his family ended up stabbing his beloved grandmother.
He gives his account of the events surrounding the murder in the new series of Netflix’s I Am A Killer.
Rex Groves is featured in the fifth series of I Am A Killer[/caption]
Who is Rex Groves?
Rex Groves was born in August 1977 in Logansport, Indiana.
He grew up with two brothers — one older and one younger.
Their parents divorced when Groves was seven, resulting in him moving to Texas with his mother and younger brother, while his elder sibling stayed behind with their father.
Abuse
Groves alleges that his mom started drinking heavily and physically abusing him.
After six years, Groves’ father demanded their return to Indiana.
Upon arrival, the boys’ mother abandoned them at their dad’s house.
Groves claimed his father was strict and abusive, with his younger brother alleging that Rex endured the worst beatings.
His younger brother also contends that Groves was subjected to sexual abuse at the hands of one of their mother’s friends.
Struggles with mental health
Around age 12 or 13, Groves began hearing voices in his head.
He turned to alcohol and drugs to cope, eventually struggling with addiction.
During this time, his grandmother, Mary Gene Groves, provided him with a sense of safety and comfort.
The crime
On December 10, 2007, while under the influence of drugs Groves experienced paranoia, leading him down a road of self-reflection.
Flooded with memories of the alleged abuse and mistreatment he endured, he resolved to kill his father.
But he instead went to his grandmother’s house and fatally stabbed her with gardening shears.
No matter what I do in life, no matter how much good I’ve done, some people is [sic] gonna look at my case
Rex Groves
Groves claims he doesn’t remember and cannot comprehend much of what transpired during this episode, but recalls laying his dead grandparent in her bed and laying beside her for a few hours.
The next morning, he headed over to his dad’s house only to find it empty.
He then went to his older brother’s home with the intention of killing his family.
But when he found only his niece and sister-in-law there, Groves confessed to them about murdering his grandmother.
They drove him to the police station where he gave an official statement, with cops recording the fact that he was laughing while recounting the details of the brutal slaying.
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Trial
While awaiting trial, Groves underwent mental health evaluations and was initially diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia.
However a second evaluation concluded that he did not suffer from any mental illnesses that would support an insanity plea.
In November 2009, Groves pled guilty to murder and received a 50-year sentence with the possibility of parole after 20 years.
His defense attorney has filed appeals for Groves to be admitted to a comprehensive medical center, but his treatment has continued at the state prison.
Where he is now
Currently 46 years old, Groves is incarcerated at the Putnamville Correctional Facility.
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He will be eligible for parole in 2029.
Groves maintains contact with his niece, but his brothers reportedly believe he is not doing well.
The defense attorney representing Groves has stated the need for his client’s medical care before any potential reintegration into society would be possible.
I Am A Killer
The case is featured in episode five of the fifth series of Netflix’s highly-acclaimed true crime docuseries I Am A Killer.
At the start of the episode Groves says: “No matter what I do in life, no matter how much good I’ve done, some people is [sic] gonna look at my case.
“They’re gonna look at my past. And I’m always gonna be the monster that they think that I am.
“And no, I’m not a monster. I’ve never been a monster.”
The show dropped on Netflix on October 16, 2024.
