PhD Student Admits Twisted Compulsion in Infamous Twin Infant Murders

Nicole Virzi, a PhD student accused of the murders of six-week-old twins Leon and Ari Katz, has reportedly altered her defense and confessed to a compulsion to harm children. Virzi is facing the death penalty in the case.

Initially denying any involvement in the deaths of the infants, Leon and Ari Katz, Virzi has now changed her story, according to reports. She is charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault, and endangering the welfare of children.

According to her alleged confession, Virzi stated, "From a very, very young age, I don't know what it is, but I always had this urge - almost like a compulsion I can't control - to hurt kids." She further elaborated on the incident, saying, "I did not want [Leon] to die. That was not my goal. I just wanted him to feel a little pain."

The infant twins, Leon and Ari Katz, were discovered with mysterious injuries. Baby Leon sustained multiple and fatal skull fractures which caused his death. His brother, Ari, was hospitalized with unexplained injuries while their parents, Savannah and Ethan Katz, were seeking medical attention for him. Savannah Katz was reportedly best friends with Virzi.

Reports indicate Virzi also informed the police that she had been struggling with anxiety, depression, and an eating disorder.

Savannah and Ethan Katz, the parents of the deceased and injured infants, were reportedly close to Virzi, with Savannah described as Virzi's best friend.