Anthony Templet Profile - Where is he now?

Updated: May 2, 2025

Anthony Templet, born September 13, 2001, first captured national attention in 2019 after fatally shooting his father, Burt Templet, inside their Baton Rouge, Louisiana home.

His case went viral following the release of the Netflix documentary I Just Killed My Dad, which delved into his disturbing upbringing—allegedly marked by years of abuse, manipulation, and complete isolation. The documentary shed light on shocking claims, including that Anthony had been essentially imprisoned by his father, denied schooling, and cut off from the outside world.

His story presents a deeply troubling intersection of family violence, psychological trauma, and the failures of systems meant to protect vulnerable children.

CRIMINAL PROFILE

NAME: Anthony Templet

DOB: September 13, 2001

COUNTRY: Louisiana, United States

VICTIMS: 1 – Burt Templet (Father)

ARREST: June 3, 2019

SENTENCE: 5 years of supervised probation / 5 years suspended sentence – March 01, 2021

Where is Anthony Templet now?

SENTENCE: 5 years of supervised probation – 5 years suspended sentence

Anthony Templet is currently a free man. He struck a plea deal in March 2021, which resulted in five years of supervised probation.

Anthony Templet has maintained a low profile since his plea deal, sources suggest he has been working toward rebuilding his life, his current location and daily activities remain mostly private.

A GoFundMe page set up by Anthony Templets defense attorney; Jarrett Ambeau, in August 2022, titled ‘Assistance for Anthony Templet’, has raised over $100,000 so far. Ambeau states on the GoFundMe page that: “every single dollar given here will go to him, his education, his living expenses, and his future”.

August 16, 2022: In a recent update, Anthony Templet’s defense attorney Jarrett Ambeau shared that he and Templet’s family watched the Netflix documentary together with the now 20-year-old. Ambeau provided a positive progress report, stating: “Anthony is thriving. He’s maintaining full-time employment, completing his GED, fulfilling all court and probation requirements flawlessly, and attending counseling sessions when his schedule and circumstances allow.” ^[1]

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Dec 19, 2019 Was released on bond from prison
Mar 01, 2021 Plea deal, which resulted in five years of supervised probation

Dec 19, 2019 Was released on bond from prison

Anthony Templet was released from custody after a Louisiana judge reduced his bond to $50,000. As a condition of his release, the court mandated that Templet undergo a mental health evaluation. ^[2]

Mar 01, 2021 Plea deal, which resulted in five years of supervised probation

Anthony Templet has secured a plea deal, which resulted in five years of supervised probation. As part of his sentencing, he was required to earn a high school diploma and either pursue education or hold steady employment. While sources suggest he has been working toward rebuilding his life, his current location and daily activities remain mostly private.

CRIMES COMMITTED

On June 3, 2019, 17-year-old Anthony Templet fatally shot his father, Burt Templet, firing three rounds that would ultimately claim his father’s life three days later. According to Anthony, his drunk father initiated a physical altercation, throwing punches at him. Anthony managed to break free and fled to his father’s bedroom, where he locked the door and retrieved a firearm. Moments later, he opened the door and fired the weapon at his father. Anthony promptly called 911 to report the incident himself.

Investigators initially interpreted his calm, detached demeanor as evidence of premeditation. However, as disturbing details of Anthony’s childhood surfaced—including claims of prolonged abuse, extreme isolation, and his alleged abduction from his biological mother at age five—public and legal perceptions of the case dramatically shifted.

CAPTURE & INVESTIGATION

Anthony was immediately arrested at the scene, after callling 911 and confessing the shooting, he was subsequently charged with second-degree murder. However, as the investigation unfolded, detectives uncovered a disturbing pattern of abuse and control. Anthony’s alleged half-sister Natasha came forward with shocking claims – their father had allegedly kidnapped Anthony from Texas as a young child and kept him in complete isolation for more than twelve years.

Multiple witnesses, including neighbors and relatives, corroborated these accounts, describing Burt’s tyrannical control over Anthony’s life. Their testimonies relayed that Anthony had been denied basic human necessities: no formal education, no medical care, and constant surveillance that left him virtually imprisoned in his own home.

TRIAL & CONVICTIONS

Originally facing a second-degree murder charge, Anthony’s defense successfully argued his actions constituted self-defense. In a 2021 plea agreement, prosecutors downgraded the charge to negligent homicide, to which Anthony entered a no contest plea. The court sentenced him to five years of supervised probation rather than incarceration, with mandated counseling and GED completion requirements. Both prosecutors and family members acknowledged incarceration would be unjust, recognizing how his traumatic upbringing – devoid of normal childhood experiences – had shaped his circumstances.

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REFERENCES / CITATIONS:

AOL: Anthony Templet’s Defense Lawyer Is Providing Updates On The Teen On IG – August 16, 2022
Houma today: Louisiana teen accused of killing father released on bond – December 19, 2019

TV Shows & documentaries about Anthony Templet

I Just Killed My Dad

Anthony Templet shot his father and never denied it. But why he did it is a complex question with profound implications. Explore Anthony’s psyche prior to the events of June 3, 2019 and the journey of his mental and emotional aftermath.
TV Series / Documentary | 2022 | 3 episodes

IMDb

NETFLIX

Kill or Be Killed

Seventeen-year-old Anthony Templet calls 911, confessing to shooting his father in self-defense. However, with no signs he’s been hurt, authorities suspect murder. As the investigation unfolds, the dark underbelly of the family is exposed.
TV Series / Documentary | 2024

IMDb

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YOUTUBE

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