I’m making this comment only after seeing prosecutions opening statement… (I’ve already heard about the entire case, I’m just watching the trial for the first time), I don’t feel like she did a very good job. Partly because she may have been nervous, but also because the speech could’ve been better (and maybe I missed it, but first she said the kids were in the rooms/sofa bed and then everyone was in the master bedroom)… 🤷♀️ but, no I couldn’t have done better, so I’m in no position to judge
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What a professional young lady Emily Seda is. Her composure is so admirable. It obviously stirred up emotions for her again having to relive this trauma but she was calm and extremely respectful to the deceased...you're a credit to your profession. I love the hollow stare you gave that monster. I also hope that you get some support if you feel you need it...Bless you sweetheart...
If the world didn’t end as he supposedly thought it would, why is he putting the family through a trial? Surely he should be happy to accept his punishment? These monsters are all the same.
Good point.It's like the Lori Vallow/Chad Daybell case in Idaho happening right now with trial next January. They thought the world would end (allegedly) in July of 2020. So they kill his wife and her children? These monsters are all the same is correct. I want those two to go down also.
@@kkheflin3 I think they get a kick out of the whole trial process. Narcissistic monsters. Why would you want to witness your own evilness? And most of the time these people don’t show any emotion - it’s like a blank canvas.
@@CAJUNBEE He claims he turned into a "coward" and just couldn't do it. I think it is all BS. I think he wanted a new life and killed his family. There was no "pact." Typical family annihilator. He is not special.
Makes me physically Ill, these people with these make-believe lives would rather annihilate everyone (but themselves!!!!) than be honest- or just walk the fU&$ away!!
That one day pod cast believes he is inocent. I stopped listening to there garbage they got from this lying munipulator and killer. He even said he and megan was seperated. He lived in the apartment over the garage. He went in the house in the dead of night and killed so they would not have a good life while he was in the federal prison on fraud charges
It’s crazy to think that someone can sleep in a house full of dead bodies of people you loved. How could he tolerate the smell and just walk about the house like a normal person
The MAIN difference is these are HIS CHILDREN. He watched them come into the world, and watched them violently go out. There's a certain kind of judgement waiting for him, sooner than later. Maybe him and Chris Watts can go to that place together.
Way to work like a boss Judge. He denied defense extended time. The defense surprised about states resting. If they are not ready then after 4 years they never will be.
I love how strong the forensics cop is despite the horrors she had to examine. The first cop seemed really haunted by what he saw, as any sane person would be. I'm sure the woman is haunted as well but she really puts on a professional persona to soldier through.
I think Ofc Phelps basically explains why he appears to be “more” haunted than Ofc Seda “appeared”. He stated at the onset that he was not familiar with the smell of decomp, whereas Ofc Seda knew immediately what that “foul” odor was. I don’t believe either Ofc was any less professional than the other. I just believe that experience is apparent. I personally can NOT imagine what horrors these Ofc are forced to live with after such a horrific scene, nor do I want to imagine.
She testifies perfectly, answers questions briefly with no extraneous information. I’m certainly not as bad as Todt himself but I fear I would provide additional information. Very professional!
Officer Phelps acts professional while being honest about not knowing the smell but is still professionally describing it! Personally I believe he is fortunate not to smell decomposition especially being in LE 8 years. Not knowing the smell doesn’t make him less of a thorough officer
What amazes me (along with everything else) is that Todt can just watch the video and look at these photos of his former home that he shared with his wife and children, remembering the life he once had, without completely breaking down.
This is unbelievable so sad 😞 How can someone murder his own family, his own defenseless kids and be siting there like nothing had happened… lying all over and incriminating his dead-defenseless wife… this leave me speechless 😶
You know that how? There are so many excellent police officers out there. Don't take out a few bad eggs on all...They risk their lives everyday for our communities. They see and deal with so much yet they get up everyday and do their best to protect and keep everyone safe.. Not all doctors are good Not all teachers are good Etc.. I have a lot of respect for law enforcement. I stand with our boy's in blue 💙
@@Curious-Irish-Angel Maybe, but teachers and doctors are capable of doing good (they're supposed to, in fact). ALL cops are bad, just by definition. They are a tool of capitalism to protect property and nothing else.
The officers understandably look absolutely traumatized. Seeing cases like this make me want to be extra nice to everyone I know especially the ones I love. Appreciate everything.
I’ve watched him Mr. Todt from day one very closely, he stares down witnesses and all the above. He’s so cocky and really thinks his story will be accepted by the jury. He planned all of this…… very meticulously. I think it didn’t go as planned so he came up with this concoction!! I love LAW AND CRIME.
Unfortunately previous admissions don’t always lead them to conviction. For example Ryan Duke confessed and wrote his confession more than once then retracted and was not convicted of Tara G’s murder. I think in the Ryan Dukes vs Georgia case the prosecution depended WAY TOO MUCH on that confession in investigators offices instead of using as evidence and not a narrative. She did not corroborate the confession enough with physical evidence
They had Birthday gifts for one of the boys and Christmas presents for all the kids. I believe the wife was preparing for future events and had no idea of his murderous agenda. *I think he killed his whole family on a whim and then made up this awful tale of the wife and him plotting this *APOCALYPTIC MURDER PLAN.* *If anything he’s a good storyteller.*
My heart goes out to the extended family. And secondly, to all of the individuals who were drawn into this very tragic case. Responders, court officials, jurists, everyone. It's such a tough case.I pray all 5 decedents rest in peace.
Can you imagine the trauma the police and emergency services that saw the horror of this murdered family? Even the poor dog? They all probably have ptsd.
This is thier job . They know exactly what they got themselves into. If they didn't think they could handle it they wouldn't have chosen that as thier Career. These people have probably seen worse.
@Starry Night I agree. Yes they are trained and know that at some point they may find someone dead. But, you can have years on the force and still be very negatively impacted by a scene such as this. They’re not super humans. At the end of the day they are people just like you and me. And I would bet when they walk through their door at the end of their day, and are greeted by their precious children, they hug them a little tighter, all the while seeing the horrifying images of children who have been murdered at the hands of someone that was supposed to love and protect them. God bless these men & women
I became acquainted with a psych nurse with a Master's degree who volunteered with Tahlequah, OK Fire and PD. She responded to any traumatic scene involving a child or more than one victim to provide mental health support for first responders. She began seeing them individually in their homes within hours. She referred them to therapists or Psychiatrists when needed. She worked in collaboration with the PD chaplain. First responders I've known have told me they would have quit their jobs if it hadn't been for her. I hope that many first responders have caring people like her.
Is the dad trying to claim not guilty due to insanity? I really think murderers try to use that label just to get a way with it. I think he killed his family because of pride and not wanting to face his family of the billing fraud for his physical therapy practice and his finances. He is a coward.
Which is weird, cause according to 'Lawyer you Know' the institutions they'd spend the rest of their lives in are these absolutely horrible places where if you weren't really crazy, you would become so. Worse than a prison.
This case is so very similar to that of John List which was back in the early 70’s. List was in foreclosure and had been pretending to go to work every day for months. It’s an interesting case if you haven’t heard of it. It took them thirty some years to catch him and bring him to jail.
My guess is that they are going to let a jury decide if he gets the death penalty … which I personally feel there is plenty of evidence in this case to justify the death penalty and I feel he shouldn’t get to appeal it and he should have went from the courtroom to the gas chamber or whatever they use in Florida ( I actually think it lethal injection there )
He didn't claim insanity. The defense lawyer wanted to bring up his mental health (he was Baker Acted and had suicidal ideation immediately after his arrest)to argue that his confession wasn't credible/voluntary, but the judge dismissed the motion. No evidence of his mental health was presented during the trial. The prosecution allegedly dropped the death penalty (they were originally seeking it) due to mental health issues.
Yes I noticed that too Either it’s like he’s trying to remind everyone he should or is in handcuffs or he knows that they are afraid of him so he’s keeping his hands behind his back
Right.. me too it bothers me a bit like as if he is ready to get his award for being a punk father.... At this point he seems to just be happy for free room and board, lights and hot water.
Well organized prosecution from the very beginning. Also, here on Day 1, I'm sure people watching noticed the mortar and pestle next to the box and empty bottle of Benadryl tablets in the master closet (about 3:06:03), but I was surprised prosecution didn't point it out.
@@mr.fahrenheit7009 Wow....I hadn't even heard about this horrific crime in the national news, or at least I don't remember hearing about it..... So awful 😞
I believe your "apple and tree" explanation is more appropriate than the other theory that he was so affected by witnessing his mother being shot when he was 4 that this is the outcome. His mother didn't die and he made sure his entire family died.
He was not living in the house. He was living in the garage appartment. He knew the feds was coming for him so he went and took the Benadryl a few minutes before they came
GUESS HE WAS FIGURING OUT AND PLANNING HIS ESCAPE AND WAY OUT. HE MAYBE ALSO TRIED TO WORK UP COURAGE TO TAKE HIS OWN LIFE. BUT HE HAS OR HAD NO COURAGE. NEVER HAD CAUSE HE IS A COWARD PSYCO AND NARCISSIST, JUST LOVING HIMSELF AND FULL OF HIMSELF. ARROGANT AND SICK EVIL
I have to wonder...did the brother pass the word along that his wife thought the world would end? Did she personally tell anyone this? Wouldn't she share her beliefs with her aunt? Also, he was observed sitting on the porch just prior to police entering the home. Oddly enough, they did not notice him stagger from his seat outside to the top of the stairs. The confusion seemed to begin after he made it upstairs.
You can easily tell when it's the defense attorney or the state attorney without knowing which belongs to which, because defendant attorneys always go waaayy more into the questioning like they're trying to find loopholes lol.. It's really sad how they ask certain questions..
The defense attorney’s cross is basically just repeating everything the Prosecutor asked but she’s just flipping the questions and asking them the opposite way….and she’s also just repeating the questions but then asking “ was it just the one phone, was it just the one bottle of Benadryl? was it just the liquid Benadryl? Was the Benadryl in the kitchen for adults? ‘ I mean they have absolutely no evidentiary value….
I bet the defense lawyer would have loved to have an electric volt to hit his client every time he started swinging his head back and forth plus his other efforts to influence the witnesses and jury. He does this through out the entire trial and in the end even tries to change the verdict after it has been rendered.
I agree! The system has access to those such devices at least in Tennessee they do. They use a high electrode type device on dangerous criminals while in the courtroom esp during trials that way if the defendant does try to do anything that could cause potential harm to anyone in the courtroom (I.e. if he was to ”rush” the judge or start badgering witnesses etc.) they can actually activate the device that would send shock type sensations to the defendant kinda like a shock collar for dogs. They have it for everyone’s safety therefore if a fight breaks out etc. then they have an immediate way to stop the defendant therefore if the officers cannot detain them quick enough.
“Did the headboard, was it solid, or did it have slats like stairs”? -defense What do you mean like stairs? I see what you’re doing, asking a bunch of unnecessary questions to make it seem like you have some thing to defend this evil piece of trash
So which is more ghoulish? a) showing pictures of bodies in a murder trial b) not showing pictures of bodies in a murder trial, but instead zooming in on the family's reaction for the whole world to watch.
Seriously. A person with medical knowledge or just common sense understands how unlikely it is you will fall off the twig with Over the Counter- children's/adult benadryl. I couldn't even get a proper buzz from it in high school.
He's swinging his chair side to side back and forth with his leg crossed what a pos. It really looks like he's enjoying this putting his dead family on trial can't let them rest in peace disgusting
The children were talented, popular and loving. Megan was clever, committed to her family, loyal and hard working. He even stabbed their dog!! What a complete waste of their lives cruelly annihilated by this weak sop of a man. Narcissistic, arrogant and pathetic. He deserves nothing. Such a shocking and heartbreaking case..
A case consisting of professionals. I'm more than amazed watching them operate. This may be a case consisting of low hanging fruit. However, they do not allow themselves to stray from establishing a clear and concise argument, backed by stellar witnesses and evidence. Mr. Todt, please admit fault. Despite the situation, you are the only one available to take responsibility for the dreadful fate of your family...
I wonder if these crime scene officers (sorry, can't recall the correct title at this moment) can 'tap out'. Like can they say, sorry, this is just too much for me, I can't continue - and then they switch in someone else? I'm not saying they would, or should be able to, just wondering. A big Thank You to all off these strong and capable Beings who have jobs like this.
I moved my family into a rent house. There was a roll of old carpeting left on the carport. Oddly, it attracted flies. I forbid my boys from playing on it. Several days later, I learned it contained brain matter. Furious, I told my landlord that he had an hour before I called the health department. It was promptly removed. Who DOES that???
I know the defense has a hard job, a detailed, stomach-turning confession is pretty tough to defend. BUT… so far it seems like the cross-examination has been a repetition of the prosecution’s questions. I’m missing the point of it, tbh. In fact, I’m surprised that the prosecutor isn’t objecting as the questions have already been asked and answered.
Listen to the podcast looking for the todt family if your interested. It’s really good, they talk to Tony, his dad, neighbors, co s. It’s good. They also speak with a juror.
This is Florida. I can't understand why the prosecution didn't go for the death penalty... it wasn't just one, but FOUR pre-meditated murders even including the family pooch.
I know it is their job but it has to mentally effect them seeing a mother, children stabbed and suffocated while decomposing like that..... I don't know how they can do it... I have a lot of respect for them... God bless them
Because if he pleads guilty he cannot ever file for appeal. A trial is the only way he has access to years and years worth of costly and unnecessary appeals.
@@SpiritSeekerSquad If his mom had access to him before court, there would definitely have been a watts trial and Shanaan would've 100% been blamed. Thank goodness prosecutors said no, you cannot see your precious killer son, Cindy!
As bizarre as Joel Guy. But how does a established and accomplished man turn into a psych maniac? Joel Guy was always strange and not social etc. Mr Todt wasn’t always like that.
He was going to federal prison for a very long time for fraud. Thats who went to his house and fiund his murderous killing spree. He did not want his family to live without him and know what a pobd scum fraudster he was
I have so many questions….is it RUclips guidelines that you no longer show all the evidence when it’s presented and 2 is it just me or the defendant don’t communicate with the lead attorney AT ALL!!! 🤔🤔🤔 I can be reaching but I doubt. I’ll wait to see how the rest of the trial go
I waited to get my head around this trial until now. I'm here today to watch the whole thing...I did already hear the verdict, but if you've watched all of it, let me know if it's good enough to see all of it, or if you would, let me know which witnesses to skip over. Thanks L&CN fam!
@Christina Rosser The defendant's behaviour was worth watching. It was all about him. Pretended to cry several times. His narcissism was there for all to see. He turned to face the jury for every answer. Weird that he thought he was smarter than everybody there.
@@elizabethgrogan8553 sounds like a classic narcissist. Thanks for responding! Not sure I wanna watch every one in this list because it can get boring with some of the witnesses, but I'll definitely watch his testimony!
What a beautiful home (what we see first in the pictures)....what an absolute beautiful family (MINUS ANTHONY TODT).....im astounded of what he did! Just shows how evil, sick, selfish and just a pure coward this animal is!!
Is it just me or did the defense lawyer get unusually combative with the forensic examiner who did the latent print analysis. I noticed this tonal shift around 7:38:23. ie “did someone check your work?” “So your evidence is subjective?”
And I also noticed that the defense is weirdly obsessed with forensic folks knowledge of Benadryl. That’s seemingly a medical detail. Not a forensic one.
I think the prosecution might just be trying to get ahead of the defense. This case is absolutely heartbreaking. Just really really broke my heart hearing that this sickening evil walks among us!! To pretend to love his wife, reproduce three times only to end their lives in the most vicious, unexpected way. WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE WORLD 😭
Watch the video of the interrogation. I could not make it through it. He just deadpan talked about how he covered his daughters face with a pillow because she was screaming when he stabbed her in the belly! Like she was being naughty but daddy took care of it so it is all ok now! Sicko!!
Prosecution opening argument - 13:27
Sergio Montanez 911 operator - 24:57
911 call from Chrissy - 27:47
Robert Barroso - 34:45
Stephanie Koffinas - 38:33
911 call from Chrissy - 40:25
Ofc. Alexander Hoge - 45:33
Ofc. Michael Phelps - 52:57
Christoper Boos - 1:22:17
They’re back from recess - 1:59:44
Back from lunch - 4:35:09
Back from 10 minute stretch break - 5:33:35
Thank you!
I’m making this comment only after seeing prosecutions opening statement… (I’ve already heard about the entire case, I’m just watching the trial for the first time), I don’t feel like she did a very good job. Partly because she may have been nervous, but also because the speech could’ve been better (and maybe I missed it, but first she said the kids were in the rooms/sofa bed and then everyone was in the master bedroom)… 🤷♀️ but, no I couldn’t have done better, so I’m in no position to judge
@@dawnamaral9939 yeah if this case wasn’t so cut and dry guilty the prosecution would have been in trouble
if you want just edit these into the comment for everybody. 1:59:44 they're back from recess. 4:35:09 back from lunch. 5:33:35 back from 10 minute stretch break. 7:01:53 they are back from break again.
Ty
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What a professional young lady Emily Seda is. Her composure is so admirable. It obviously stirred up emotions for her again having to relive this trauma but she was calm and extremely respectful to the deceased...you're a credit to your profession. I love the hollow stare you gave that monster. I also hope that you get some support if you feel you need it...Bless you sweetheart...
I absolutely agree…..
I agree. She also appears to be very proud of her work. I imagine a case like this is unbelievably challenging.
I saw that look she gave him, how good!
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If the world didn’t end as he supposedly thought it would, why is he putting the family through a trial? Surely he should be happy to accept his punishment? These monsters are all the same.
Good point.It's like the Lori Vallow/Chad Daybell case in Idaho happening right now with trial next January. They thought the world would end (allegedly) in July of 2020. So they kill his wife and her children? These monsters are all the same is correct. I want those two to go down also.
Why didn't he off himself if it was the end? Sick SOB!
@@kkheflin3 I think they get a kick out of the whole trial process. Narcissistic monsters.
Why would you want to witness your own evilness? And most of the time these people don’t show any emotion - it’s like a blank canvas.
@@CAJUNBEE exactly!!
@@CAJUNBEE He claims he turned into a "coward" and just couldn't do it. I think it is all BS. I think he wanted a new life and killed his family. There was no "pact." Typical family annihilator. He is not special.
This defendant acts like he doesn't have a care in the world. Swinging around in his chair with an air of arrogance about him 🙁
Makes me physically Ill, these people with these make-believe lives would rather annihilate everyone (but themselves!!!!) than be honest- or just walk the fU&$ away!!
I agree! 6:44:46 It’s unbelievable!
He was sizing up the forensic tech up like a potential new wife!
That one day pod cast believes he is inocent. I stopped listening to there garbage they got from this lying munipulator and killer. He even said he and megan was seperated. He lived in the apartment over the garage. He went in the house in the dead of night and killed so they would not have a good life while he was in the federal prison on fraud charges
@@TruCrimeQueen there is the cell phones he accused poor dead Megan of hiding
After watching the Husel trial, this judge and the quiet court room are so refreshing.
You are sooooo right! Wasn’t that trial a 🎪!?! Judge was very biased!
It’s crazy to think that someone can sleep in a house full of dead bodies of people you loved. How could he tolerate the smell and just walk about the house like a normal person
I think he was sleeping in the garage and apt attachment (B) since there was a bed and living room furniture equiped.
He's certainly not a normal person.
He stated that he slept in the bed with her the first night
Probably set up for an insanity plea
He's a very special kind of monster
I first heard of this story when I watched Stephanie Harlowe's videos about it. So heartbreaking for the family and this man is a monster.
Me too, had to check out the trial when I saw it pop up on my feed.
I had to stop watching Stephanie when I realized that the intro was the best part.
@@bonitamartin4954 oh really? I love watching her make coffee too but love the way she tells the stories.
I love Stephanie as well
The defendant (murderer) reminds me of Joel Guy and Chandler Halderson. They looked at their victim's bodies photos like it was nothing. Psycopaths!
The MAIN difference is these are HIS CHILDREN. He watched them come into the world, and watched them violently go out. There's a certain kind of judgement waiting for him, sooner than later. Maybe him and Chris Watts can go to that place together.
Agree! Guess only a real psycho could even stomach those photos without any remorse!
I agree. Same same
I said the same about Halderson!
@@shortcake5472
Were the actual photos of the victims shown in the courtroom?? Like were they on view for us to see???
Way to work like a boss Judge. He denied defense extended time. The defense surprised about states resting. If they are not ready then after 4 years they never will be.
I love how strong the forensics cop is despite the horrors she had to examine. The first cop seemed really haunted by what he saw, as any sane person would be. I'm sure the woman is haunted as well but she really puts on a professional persona to soldier through.
I think Ofc Phelps basically explains why he appears to be “more” haunted than Ofc Seda “appeared”. He stated at the onset that he was not familiar with the smell of decomp, whereas Ofc Seda knew immediately what that “foul” odor was. I don’t believe either Ofc was any less professional than the other. I just believe that experience is apparent. I personally can NOT imagine what horrors these Ofc are forced to live with after such a horrific scene, nor do I want to imagine.
She testifies perfectly, answers questions briefly with no extraneous information. I’m certainly not as bad as Todt himself but I fear I would provide additional information. Very professional!
Agreed came here to say the same comment. She was excellent so professional.
Officer Phelps acts professional while being honest about not knowing the smell but is still professionally describing it! Personally I believe he is fortunate not to smell decomposition especially being in LE 8 years. Not knowing the smell doesn’t make him less of a thorough officer
What amazes me (along with everything else) is that Todt can just watch the video and look at these photos of his former home that he shared with his wife and children, remembering the life he once had, without completely breaking down.
He is not human
This is unbelievable so sad 😞
How can someone murder his own family, his own defenseless kids and be siting there like nothing had happened… lying all over and incriminating his dead-defenseless wife… this leave me speechless 😶
Jury comes in at 11:40 opening statement starts at 13:27
First witness 24:47
Thank you!!!
Thank you! You saved me 11 minutes
I wonder why they don’t edit those bathroom breaks and lunch breaks out of the video. They did the same thing on Chandler Holderson’s trial.
@@robert9461 would take a while to edit I suppose
Love how the state is laying out a story in sequence.
I've witnessed in person the look on an officer's face when coming back from a scene like this, or a fatal accident. God bless these officers.
Those cops couldn't care less.
You know that how?
There are so many excellent police officers out there. Don't take out a few bad eggs on all...They risk their lives everyday for our communities. They see and deal with so much yet they get up everyday and do their best to protect and keep everyone safe..
Not all doctors are good
Not all teachers are good
Etc..
I have a lot of respect for law enforcement.
I stand with our boy's in blue 💙
@@Curious-Irish-Angel
Good shout C,I,A,.
Meh. Cops are trash. They get what they get.
@@Curious-Irish-Angel Maybe, but teachers and doctors are capable of doing good (they're supposed to, in fact). ALL cops are bad, just by definition. They are a tool of capitalism to protect property and nothing else.
The officers understandably look absolutely traumatized. Seeing cases like this make me want to be extra nice to everyone I know especially the ones I love. Appreciate everything.
Me too!
This gives me Lori Daybell vibes. These doomsday freaks who kill their children but Dont kill themselves. Just horrific.
That whole Doomsday tale was just a lie this dead-eyed freak cooked up after destroying his poor family. He was just making it up as he went.
Yes exactly. For God's sake YOU ARE GROWN UPS THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS ZOMBIES YOU IDIOTS!!
GROW UP!!!!!
I’ve watched him Mr. Todt from day one very closely, he stares down witnesses and all the above. He’s so cocky and really thinks his story will be accepted by the jury. He planned all of this…… very meticulously. I think it didn’t go as planned so he came up with this concoction!! I love LAW AND CRIME.
Not to mention his earlier confession is damning
Yes he made sure he put he put his bs story in the 27 page letter he wrote to his criminal father.
Unfortunately previous admissions don’t always lead them to conviction. For example Ryan Duke confessed and wrote his confession more than once then retracted and was not convicted of Tara G’s murder. I think in the Ryan Dukes vs Georgia case the prosecution depended WAY TOO MUCH on that confession in investigators offices instead of using as evidence and not a narrative. She did not corroborate the confession enough with physical evidence
They had Birthday gifts for one of the boys and Christmas presents for all the kids. I believe the wife was preparing for future events and had no idea of his murderous agenda. *I think he killed his whole family on a whim and then made up this awful tale of the wife and him plotting this *APOCALYPTIC MURDER PLAN.* *If anything he’s a good storyteller.*
My heart goes out to the extended family. And secondly, to all of the individuals who were drawn into this very tragic case. Responders, court officials, jurists, everyone. It's such a tough case.I pray all 5 decedents rest in peace.
There’s something very attractive about Emily Seda …very professional, very compassionate and just seems like a really cool person.
A n d did you see the looks she gave him when they were showing victims
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Can you imagine the trauma the police and emergency services that saw the horror of this murdered family? Even the poor dog? They all probably have ptsd.
This is thier job . They know exactly what they got themselves into. If they didn't think they could handle it they wouldn't have chosen that as thier Career. These people have probably seen worse.
@Starry Night I agree. Yes they are trained and know that at some point they may find someone dead. But, you can have years on the force and still be very negatively impacted by a scene such as this. They’re not super humans. At the end of the day they are people just like you and me. And I would bet when they walk through their door at the end of their day, and are greeted by their precious children, they hug them a little tighter, all the while seeing the horrifying images of children who have been murdered at the hands of someone that was supposed to love and protect them. God bless these men & women
I became acquainted with a psych nurse with a Master's degree who volunteered with Tahlequah, OK Fire and PD. She responded to any traumatic scene involving a child or more than one victim to provide mental health support for first responders. She began seeing them individually in their homes within hours. She referred them to therapists or Psychiatrists when needed. She worked in collaboration with the PD chaplain. First responders I've known have told me they would have quit their jobs if it hadn't been for her. I hope that many first responders have caring people like her.
@@taratrudeau2029 it often makes people quit actually
Is the dad trying to claim not guilty due to insanity? I really think murderers try to use that label just to get a way with it. I think he killed his family because of pride and not wanting to face his family of the billing fraud for his physical therapy practice and his finances. He is a coward.
Which is weird, cause according to 'Lawyer you Know' the institutions they'd spend the rest of their lives in are these absolutely horrible places where if you weren't really crazy, you would become so.
Worse than a prison.
This case is so very similar to that of John List which was back in the early 70’s. List was in foreclosure and had been pretending to go to work every day for months. It’s an interesting case if you haven’t heard of it. It took them thirty some years to catch him and bring him to jail.
I think he was trying to claim his interrogation confession was d/t effects of benedryl
My guess is that they are going to let a jury decide if he gets the death penalty … which I personally feel there is plenty of evidence in this case to justify the death penalty and I feel he shouldn’t get to appeal it and he should have went from the courtroom to the gas chamber or whatever they use in Florida ( I actually think it lethal injection there )
He didn't claim insanity. The defense lawyer wanted to bring up his mental health (he was Baker Acted and had suicidal ideation immediately after his arrest)to argue that his confession wasn't credible/voluntary, but the judge dismissed the motion. No evidence of his mental health was presented during the trial. The prosecution allegedly dropped the death penalty (they were originally seeking it) due to mental health issues.
The way he pops up and throws his hands behind his back when the jury comes in and out seems so weird to me.
Yes I noticed that too
Either it’s like he’s trying to remind everyone he should or is in handcuffs or he knows that they are afraid of him so he’s keeping his hands behind his back
Right.. me too it bothers me a bit like as if he is ready to get his award for being a punk father.... At this point he seems to just be happy for free room and board, lights and hot water.
The defense attorney "is the trash can a 13 gallon trash can?". What the actual f???
He has nothing, so grasping at straws
This is the best channel on RUclips. Period. I missed TruTV trials. I’m delighted to have this now.
At the rate Prosecution is asking questions, this trial will take forever.
I have it on 1.5 playback speed and it's sooo sloooow. Ugh
Related to Nurmi 🤷♀️😂😂
@@tracievendetta1908 Have you seen him lately? Major weight loss & gold chains. Crazy.
@@rebeccapkrekel4318 I saw him
In a letter he wrote his sister, he said he was going to lose weight, get in shape. Plans for my future
He’s a monster!
@Tracy Vendetta it’s years later and I still want to shake him and yell say it, JUST SAY IT ALREADY!!!
He really doesn’t care does he?!
he’s enjoying this!
Well organized prosecution from the very beginning. Also, here on Day 1, I'm sure people watching noticed the mortar and pestle next to the box and empty bottle of Benadryl tablets in the master closet (about 3:06:03), but I was surprised prosecution didn't point it out.
You can tell that they were forbidden to talk about the federal case against him- they were weaving around that like crazy.
Sorry new to this case, can you explain?
Lou, you probably know this by now but Todt was being investigated for medical billing fraud… he had been billing for patients he never saw.
@@leeprimeau7912 oh didnt know thank you
Crazy how this happened in my town and nobody even knew
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Did you ever notice this monster?
@@davidhughes5788 idk probably walked by him before my mom did insure him but I'm not sure if she met him in person
@@mr.fahrenheit7009 Wow....I hadn't even heard about this horrific crime in the national news, or at least I don't remember hearing about it..... So awful 😞
This is so horrible and so sad!
What a horrible POS monster he is! And trying to blame his wife for this! Wtf!!
Agree 💯
These attorney’s on both sides are as engaging as watching paint dry.They qualify for “going through the motions”
Wow what a cool calm and collected officers.
They separate themselves from these crimes emotionally. Otherwise they would not be able to do their job.
Four people murdered including THREE children...and no one but press is there. Wow
OMG at 5"20 during the side bar he looks at the jury and smirks at them staring them down! What an evil man
Does everyone know his father tried to have his (Anthony) mother murdered! Got 10-20. Served 20
Apple and tree…
I believe your "apple and tree" explanation is more appropriate than the other theory that he was so affected by witnessing his mother being shot when he was 4 that this is the outcome. His mother didn't die and he made sure his entire family died.
@@sharonhoyt2133 he’s a POS. I think he was more like Chis Watts
The nice guy. The good dad and husband. 🙄
Accurate but the dad got 10 years which was then reduced to 5 years so the scum didn’t do nearly enough time IMHO.
His father served 8 yrs only. He even parked the odessey megans car away from the home
@@leahcasell1487 He’s a sick POS. Monsters are human!
I wonder how long he planned to keep them in that master bedroom like wtf was he doing with their bodies that whole time sicko
He was not living in the house. He was living in the garage appartment. He knew the feds was coming for him so he went and took the Benadryl a few minutes before they came
GUESS HE WAS FIGURING OUT AND PLANNING HIS ESCAPE AND WAY OUT.
HE MAYBE ALSO TRIED TO WORK UP COURAGE TO TAKE HIS OWN LIFE.
BUT HE HAS OR HAD NO COURAGE. NEVER HAD
CAUSE HE IS A COWARD PSYCO AND NARCISSIST, JUST LOVING HIMSELF AND FULL OF HIMSELF.
ARROGANT AND SICK EVIL
After the torture that is the Michael Barisone trial, listening to this is like music to my ears.
Haha! Agreed!
Yeah , you look beautiful
I havnt watched that trial , why is it worse?
@@ElizaGeee Judge is biased and defense attorney acts like a buffoon.
@@jefferyjoe6612 weirdo
Thank you for sharing this.
I have to wonder...did the brother pass the word along that his wife thought the world would end? Did she personally tell anyone this? Wouldn't she share her beliefs with her aunt?
Also, he was observed sitting on the porch just prior to police entering the home. Oddly enough, they did not notice him stagger from his seat outside to the top of the stairs. The confusion seemed to begin after he made it upstairs.
The “confusion” set in when he knew he had an audience! IMO
He’s so gross
He looks like a squid.🦑
You can easily tell when it's the defense attorney or the state attorney without knowing which belongs to which, because defendant attorneys always go waaayy more into the questioning like they're trying to find loopholes lol.. It's really sad how they ask certain questions..
It's their job. Even murderers are entitled to representation.
The defense attorney’s cross is basically just repeating everything the Prosecutor asked but she’s just flipping the questions and asking them the opposite way….and she’s also just repeating the questions but then asking “ was it just the one phone, was it just the one bottle of Benadryl? was it just the liquid Benadryl? Was the Benadryl in the kitchen for adults? ‘ I mean they have absolutely no evidentiary value….
I bet the defense lawyer would have loved to have an electric volt to hit his client every time he started swinging his head back and forth plus his other efforts to influence the witnesses and jury. He does this through out the entire trial and in the end even tries to change the verdict after it has been rendered.
I agree! The system has access to those such devices at least in Tennessee they do. They use a high electrode type device on dangerous criminals while in the courtroom esp during trials that way if the defendant does try to do anything that could cause potential harm to anyone in the courtroom (I.e. if he was to ”rush” the judge or start badgering witnesses etc.) they can actually activate the device that would send shock type sensations to the defendant kinda like a shock collar for dogs. They have it for everyone’s safety therefore if a fight breaks out etc. then they have an immediate way to stop the defendant therefore if the officers cannot detain them quick enough.
@@JessLBreen He should've been pushed in on a dolly, strapped down in a straight jacket and face cage Hannibal Lecter-style.
Rather telling to me the defense attorneys waived their opening statement....
No, they do it at the end
The judge said at the beginning that they can give their statement at any point. They just haven't done it yet.
This prosecutor needs to speak into the microphone.
I also feel for the attending officer/s to be confronted with such an horrific scene
They knew what they were getting in to. Also, took them long enough, didn't it? Two weeks?
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“Did the headboard, was it solid, or did it have slats like stairs”? -defense
What do you mean like stairs? I see what you’re doing, asking a bunch of unnecessary questions to make it seem like you have some thing to defend this evil piece of trash
I noticed that too. Asking very specific, tangential questions that don't have much relevance.
I came here to say this! A headboard with stairs? WTH is that?!
Someone on live said Ms Trenchbull and I can’t.
So which is more ghoulish?
a) showing pictures of bodies in a murder trial
b) not showing pictures of bodies in a murder trial, but instead zooming in on the family's reaction for the whole world to watch.
Seriously. A person with medical knowledge or just common sense understands how unlikely it is you will fall off the twig with Over the Counter- children's/adult benadryl. I couldn't even get a proper buzz from it in high school.
This is so sad, those poor babies 😭
His movements remind me so much of Joel Guy. So, so creepy.
Especially with the lack of urgency, or perhaps laziness, to finish the cleanup
But thank God he didn’t boil any of their heads!
Yes, both grotesque and up themselves. Full of superiority, and cold as ice.
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He's swinging his chair side to side back and forth with his leg crossed what a pos. It really looks like he's enjoying this putting his dead family on trial can't let them rest in peace disgusting
Give him ten years for the dog alone
This made me really sick
I have been waitinggggg so long for this trail!!!
What difference does it make if the Benadryl was chewable?
I think later to prove how it was given?
This is the face of a man who murdered his children
The children were talented, popular and loving. Megan was clever, committed to her family, loyal and hard working. He even stabbed their dog!! What a complete waste of their lives cruelly annihilated by this weak sop of a man. Narcissistic, arrogant and pathetic. He deserves nothing. Such a shocking and heartbreaking case..
A case consisting of professionals. I'm more than amazed watching them operate. This may be a case consisting of low hanging fruit. However, they do not allow themselves to stray from establishing a clear and concise argument, backed by stellar witnesses and evidence.
Mr. Todt, please admit fault. Despite the situation, you are the only one available to take responsibility for the dreadful fate of your family...
It is so difficult listening to every witness smacking their lips/ sticking their teeth before answering almost every question. 😬
How he can watch the deceased bodies of his familiy?!!!!it s a monster without humanity!
Why did the defense not give an opening statement?
I just don't understand why he plead not guilty after seeing that interrogation.
Was that man in the gallery taking a photo of the jury with his phone? Sure seemed pointed toward the jury.
5:02:38 frivolity, but I'm obsessed with this witness' hair. It's fantastic and looks so great on them.
I wonder if these crime scene officers (sorry, can't recall the correct title at this moment) can 'tap out'. Like can they say, sorry, this is just too much for me, I can't continue - and then they switch in someone else?
I'm not saying they would, or should be able to, just wondering.
A big Thank You to all off these strong and capable Beings who have jobs like this.
I cannot imagine owning a home where a renter kills someone let alone their whole family
I moved my family into a rent house. There was a roll of old carpeting left on the carport. Oddly, it attracted flies. I forbid my boys from playing on it. Several days later, I learned it contained brain matter. Furious, I told my landlord that he had an hour before I called the health department. It was promptly removed. Who DOES that???
The home is now listed for sale.
Was that guy taking a picture of the jury at 11:48?
Edit: I guess so since watching further the judge mentions it at 1:06:50
That poor officer looks traumatised. No matter what training you get,nothing can prepare you for such horror.
Eeww they asked her if she could identify an article of clothing the defendant is wearing and he opened his coat jacket up. What a creepy weirdo.
Very much appreciated videos. But on this one the questions are very, very; very hard to hear. Seems like a game of ' thatsthequestion'
I know the defense has a hard job, a detailed, stomach-turning confession is pretty tough to defend. BUT… so far it seems like the cross-examination has been a repetition of the prosecution’s questions. I’m missing the point of it, tbh. In fact, I’m surprised that the prosecutor isn’t objecting as the questions have already been asked and answered.
But they haven't been asked by the defense yet, so that rule doesn't apply.
Listen to the podcast looking for the todt family if your interested. It’s really good, they talk to Tony, his dad, neighbors, co s. It’s good. They also speak with a juror.
This is Florida. I can't understand why the prosecution didn't go for the death penalty... it wasn't just one, but FOUR pre-meditated murders even including the family pooch.
I know it is their job but it has to mentally effect them seeing a mother, children stabbed and suffocated while decomposing like that..... I don't know how they can do it... I have a lot of respect for them... God bless them
Need to up their volume. Having a hard time hearing
What is his defence? Why go to trial. So confused 😐
After confessing, he decided to blame it all on his wife. He’s the worst of the worst!
Because if he pleads guilty he cannot ever file for appeal. A trial is the only way he has access to years and years worth of costly and unnecessary appeals.
@@laradesautel3013 he is a toad. A cane toad we have them here in Australia and they are vile and predatory. Anthony Todt is a toad
Even Chris Watts didn't make the families sit through a trial and I thought he was bad! This man is a monster!!!
@@SpiritSeekerSquad If his mom had access to him before court, there would definitely have been a watts trial and Shanaan would've 100% been blamed. Thank goodness prosecutors said no, you cannot see your precious killer son, Cindy!
As bizarre as Joel Guy. But how does a established and accomplished man turn into a psych maniac? Joel Guy was always strange and not social etc. Mr Todt wasn’t always like that.
Established and accomplished? He was under federal investigation for healthcare fraud, in a ton of debt
He simply hid it well, that's all!
He was going to federal prison for a very long time for fraud. Thats who went to his house and fiund his murderous killing spree. He did not want his family to live without him and know what a pobd scum fraudster he was
Did you know him?
He's a nut, a Medicare fraud, an End Timer, etc., etc
This judge is great compared to the biased judge in the Barisone case.
I have so many questions….is it RUclips guidelines that you no longer show all the evidence when it’s presented and 2 is it just me or the defendant don’t communicate with the lead attorney AT ALL!!! 🤔🤔🤔 I can be reaching but I doubt. I’ll wait to see how the rest of the trial go
The defendants poisture and attitude shows he is so full of himself.
They need to get a microphone over to that overhead projector asap. This is dreadful audio.
I waited to get my head around this trial until now. I'm here today to watch the whole thing...I did already hear the verdict, but if you've watched all of it, let me know if it's good enough to see all of it, or if you would, let me know which witnesses to skip over. Thanks L&CN fam!
@Christina Rosser The defendant's behaviour was worth watching. It was all about him. Pretended to cry several times. His narcissism was there for all to see. He turned to face the jury for every answer. Weird that he thought he was smarter than everybody there.
@@elizabethgrogan8553 sounds like a classic narcissist.
Thanks for responding! Not sure I wanna watch every one in this list because it can get boring with some of the witnesses, but I'll definitely watch his testimony!
I am speechless at this monsters arrogance
What a beautiful home (what we see first in the pictures)....what an absolute beautiful family (MINUS ANTHONY TODT).....im astounded of what he did! Just shows how evil, sick, selfish and just a pure coward this animal is!!
Defense lawyer saying "um" over and over again and calling the judge "judge" not your honor makes her look very incompetent 🙄
“Judge” and “your honor” are both acceptable formal ways of addressing a judge in court.
It would have been helpful to be able to hear the attorney when she was showing the photographs.
It would’ve been helpful if we were able to see the pictures
Public defender Alesha Smith is a very sharp attorney. She's well spoken and thorough.
Is it just me or did the defense lawyer get unusually combative with the forensic examiner who did the latent print analysis. I noticed this tonal shift around 7:38:23. ie “did someone check your work?” “So your evidence is subjective?”
And I also noticed that the defense is weirdly obsessed with forensic folks knowledge of Benadryl. That’s seemingly a medical detail. Not a forensic one.
I think the prosecution might just be trying to get ahead of the defense.
This case is absolutely heartbreaking. Just really really broke my heart hearing that this sickening evil walks among us!! To pretend to love his wife, reproduce three times only to end their lives in the most vicious, unexpected way. WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE WORLD 😭
@@BrittanyshaeR have you seen the transcript of the letter he wrote to his father from prison? Jeez..🤪🥱😖
Love Emily Seda, she's amazing.
Watch the video of the interrogation. I could not make it through it. He just deadpan talked about how he covered his daughters face with a pillow because she was screaming when he stabbed her in the belly! Like she was being naughty but daddy took care of it so it is all ok now! Sicko!!
So sad..and his eldest son put up a fight bless him..
Hated the prosecutor, thought she did an awful job. How on earth did she get assigned this case???