New Video Released Explaining Exactly What Happened Right Before Chris Kyles Death Just weeks after marine veteran Eddie Ray Routh was convicted of the murder of Navy Seal Chris Kyle, his parents have come forward with shocking information. In an interview with Dr. Phil, Routh revealed that she reached out to Kyle in an attempt to help her son overcome PTSD. I said, Chris, would you be willing to help my son? Hes a former Marine, and he has PTSD, and he really needs some help, and were not getting what we need, She told the talk show host. And he said, Yes. I would be willing to help, and that was my first day in several years that I really felt like anybody even cared if Eddie got the help that he needed or not. Essentially, Routh admitted that she introduced the two. I wouldve never asked if I had an idea that this could happen, she continued. Watch the full interview below and tell us what you think. 