Patrick Duffy Discusses Chanting After His Parents' Murder

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News (2 / 1) 12.11.2026 07:19 / Tim

Discovery and arrests

Passersby arriving after a shift change at a nearby state institution discovered the bodies. One witness at first believed Marie had simply fainted until the full horror of the scene became clear. The two suspects later stole a pickup truck and stopped at one of their girlfriend's homes, where she contacted authorities. Sean Wentz and Kenneth A. Miller were eventually convicted and sentenced to lengthy prison terms of 190 and 180 years respectively.

How Duffy coped

Duffy learned the tragic news the following morning when his sister, a lieutenant with the Washington state police, called him in tears. Producers of "Dallas" arranged for him to fly to Montana immediately. He recalled telling his sons Padraic and Conor to chant for their grandparents. The actor, who had been practicing Buddhism for roughly 15 years at the time, explained that the chanting became a vital tool for processing his grief. He was married to Carlyn Rosser and went on to enjoy a prolific television career that included starring roles on "Dallas," "Step by Step" and "The Bold and the Beautiful."