Tue Apr 15 11:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Carter Family Tragedy Explored in New Documentary

**Los Angeles, CA** – A new two-part documentary, “The Carters,” premiering April 15 on Paramount+, delves into the tumultuous life and tragic death of Aaron Carter, revealing shocking details about his struggles and the family’s history of loss. The film features interviews with Aaron’s twin sister, Angel Carter Conrad, who details a dysfunctional childhood and Aaron’s escalating mental health crisis.

Angel recounts a disturbing phone conversation where Aaron confessed to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, revealing suicidal thoughts and threats towards his brother Nick Carter’s wife, Lauren Kitt Carter. Fearing repercussions for Aaron’s career, Angel initially hesitated to inform Nick. However, Aaron’s erratic behavior, including acquiring multiple firearms and showcasing them on social media, forced her hand.

In 2019, Angel and Nick obtained restraining orders against Aaron after he drove towards Nick’s home with a gun. The documentary details the terrifying incident, with Aaron’s assistant tracking his location in real-time as he approached Nick’s residence. Law enforcement was involved, and Aaron eventually left without incident. However, the restraining order only exacerbated Aaron’s violent tendencies.

The film also touches on the deaths of three other Carter siblings: Leslie, Bobbie Jean, and their father, Robert Gene Carter, highlighting the family’s ongoing struggle with addiction and mental health issues. Angel reveals a heartbreaking final conversation with Aaron, where he blamed her for his drug addiction.

Aaron Carter died on November 5, 2022, from an accidental drowning with contributing factors of difluoroethane and alprazolam. The documentary aims to raise awareness of mental illness and the importance of seeking help, with Angel and Nick hoping to break the cycle of tragedy within their family. The film underscores the devastating impact of untreated mental illness and substance abuse, offering a raw and intimate look at a family grappling with immense loss.

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