1000-lb Sisters fans were shocked to learn about Amy Slaton and Tammy Slaton’s family secret in the most recent episode of the series, which revealed how their grandfather passed away. While the episode brushed by the reveal, Amy admitted to some huge family drama in one of her interview segments. With the news now openly available and fans doing a bit more digging into the Slaton family’s past, many are still surprised by what they’ve learned.

In the most recent episode of the season, 1000-lb Sisters' Amy Slaton was talking about her brother Chris Combs, casually mentioning that he looks like their grandfather. Without being prompted, Amy continued, “He drank antifreeze and he passed away. My uncle fed it to him.” Though it was unclear at first if this was serious, Amy went on to explain that the story was featured in a book called Murder In The Heartland Volume 2 by Harry Spiller. Fans reeled at the information, immediately needing to learn more about the tragic, mysterious passing.

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What Did 1000-Lb Sisters Fans Say About The Slaton Family Secret Being Revealed

As the news broke, 1000-lb Sisters fans took to Reddit to share their thoughts, focused on all different facets of Amy's story. Some fans were not as shocked by the news, nearly expecting this level of drama from the Slaton family. In a thread started by AutoModerator, one user commented, “She said it so casually like everyone has an uncle who does this,” while another said, “Just your typical Slaton lore.” Meanwhile, others were completely shocked by the story, with one Redditor exclaiming, “Are we all just skipping the part about how their grandfather was murdered by his own son (or another relative who is an uncle of the girls) by poisoning him with antifreeze?”

1000-Lb Sisters Star Amy Slaton Spoke Candidly About Her Family

While 1000-lb Sisters fans' reaction to the news were generally overwhelming but not truly surprising, Amy seemed relatively calm about the situation on screen. However, it did throw fans off that she was so cavalier with the news. It is clear that this is something Amy has been aware of for likely as long as she can remember. Amy and Tammy’s grandfather passed away in 1986, which was a year before Tammy’s birth and two years before Amy’s, so they have likely heard about this story for their entire lives. It is most likely no longer something that phases them, but instead just a part of their family history.

With 1000-lb Sisters season 4 making waves with nearly every episode, fans are curious to find out what happens next. Tammy, who is finally below her goal weight, should get her bariatric surgery if everything happens according to plan, while Amy will continue to deal with the struggles of being a mom to two children under two. However, with the Slaton family, viewers never know what they’re going to learn next.

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