People are so uneducated on abusive relationships and the victims of it, these people are put through mental hell by their abuser. There is a reason there is a sub-category of PTSD for victims of domestic violence!!! I truly think this is a subject that should be mandatory to teach in high-school like SexED.
I'm not unsympathetic towards her, as I'm a survivor of domestic abuse, but that doesn't absolve her responsibility. Women like her who continue to go back do a disservice to others who genuinely need help to get out. I'm a nurse and can't tell you how many times I've treated battered women repeatedly. I got help and got out. Fifty years ago I would be more sympathetic, but now there are plenty of resources to help. Also, it's been established that she had a serious drug problem. Again, I'm not unsympathetic, however, anyone who lives that kind of lifestyle is putting themselves in a dangerous situation. I'm sorry for her family and especially her child.
michelleprieur1Your experience is not everyone's. Blaming her for probably being emotionally and physically abused/tormented is not helpful. Everyone deserves to get the proper help they need, no matter what. Even if she did have a drug problem, that doesn't matter in this case at all. She was still a victim, and did not deserve to be taken from her son.
Dead Inside I will blame her for getting into his car 5 minutes after a court hearing claiming that he was abusive. I don't care if it's helpful or not. She got help; she chose not to use that help. She chose to take herself away from her son by being a drug addict. He wasn't even living with her before this happened because she was strung out and hanging around criminals. Her son didn't ask to have a drug addicted idiotic doormat for a parent and I will judge anyone who chooses to put their child through that. Now he's an orphan. No.
Love that complete 180 you just did. I have a lot to say, but I will not. I understand your point of view, but a life may have been ended and now her son no longer gets to make the choice of whether or not he wants her around and she now has no chance of living her life for the better and earning forgiveness for things she may have possibly done. This discussion is over.
Your content is really unmatched and you have your own style. Not overly put-on sadness or exploitativeness. You're my #1 , along with LordanArts, Cayleigh Elise, and - in her better moments- Kendall Rae. You deserve a million subscribers.
Heather Foster I like all the channels your listed. Not long ago, I came upon Shauna Rae’s channel due to a few people telling me how good she is. And they were right. She is fantastic! So you may want to check her out.
Don't forget to recommend Gray Hughes's channel! He's great as well. Literally nothing compares his Google earth overviews and re-enactments. His overviews could probably help this search...
According to Courtney's mother in a 2020 interview, they have the messages exchanged between Courtney and Phillip. They did agree to meet because he had some things that belonged to her. According to the messages exchanged He was supposed to pick her up, take her to his home to collect the stuff, and take her back home afterwards. He definitely picked her up and there is CCTV footage of them at a store moments later. After that, Courtney vanished and Phillip went on to have a backyard "bonfire" with 2 of his friends. 🤔🤔🤔🤔
Probably a way of luring her into what his true intentions probably were; to make her 'disappear'. To see if she would let her guard down and then....well............ :-(
I’m in St. John’s, NL. Awesome of you to cover this. Ironically I was just out reading the new missing posters for her that are around my neighbourhood. Newfoundland has so much wilderness...when people go missing it can be like a needle in a haystack. I have to add as well, our mental health resources are terrible. It’s not surprising to me at all. Shared to Facebook 💜 & Btw, there are more of these cases here that would also deserve more attention. Some very old.
Mental health issues are not properly adressed in Quebec either. They will maybe send you the hospital if you're a "heavy" case and then park you in a hallway for days or weeks until you get out or get sent to an actual mental health institute. Pills are given, though... But most psychopaths that are into domestic abuse won't take them... At least that's from my personal experience.
In my opinion, she was there to meet him if you pay attention to the footage she goes in the car way to quick she didn't hesitate not even for a second so that means she was expecting that a car would be pulling there to pick her up because when a car pull close to you and you weren't expecting, you first walk back and ten try to recognize the person before you get in and it is clear that she knew the driver and she was expecting that person, I don't know how he convinced her to meet him after everything he did but he did convince her somehow.
Life after 40 Exactly. If any of us were walking and a random car pulled up beside us we would take a moment to back away and scope them out first, which Cortney did not do. It’s clear to me it was a planned meeting.
I think he threatened her with something. I’m not quite sure what, maybe he threatened to harm her son or mom. That’s the only reason I can think she’d willingly meet/get in the car with him.
This gave me chills. I lived on the same street as her ex, and moved soon after. Papers are still posted all over the city on buses and what not, I just hope she’s found soon.
I’m wondering why she voluntarily agreed to get into his truck??? Just right after testifying against him in the trial? That confuses me the most about all of this....
If you look closely in the video you can see her glancing back and it kinda seems like she panics for a second. My thought is that she thought that if she willingly went with him she would be safer than she would be by denying him.
I'm wondering about her getting into his truck willingly after testifying in court against him as well. This is really a strange idea! Perhaps she wanted to make sure that he also knows it wasn't a personal revenge move of her. - But only a method to keep her child & family safe, too? Idk...
She's definitely on the phone when she gets in his truck. They should review her phone records and see who she was talking to at that time. Maybe that person heard something.
Love Cortney's hair...what a beauty. I can't believe this is still going on in our day and age. Violence against women. Let's stop it! It's like middle ages or something. Or when ppl were hung for not paying their bills. Let's evolve people! Let not embaress ourselves!! Sending love to families.
I recommend joleen Jensen Cummings. I filled out a form already. But just Incase you don’t get to it. Just letting you know it’s a very interesting. Scary because she was my hair dresser. But interesting.
Oh my gosh. I haven't heard of this case, primarily because it is so new, but it is such a chilling case. The alleged suspect is so wow! Very disheartening for sure.
AlexiaDanielle yes. Very sad. She was so sweet. She did my homecoming hair my first year. And my first big haircut to short hair. And the only person I trusted to do my eyebrows. It’s a very sad. But I love danelle and would like to know her take on it.
From Newfoundland, recently moved to St. John’s. I was living across the province when she went missing and immediately had a problem with her missing person posters, the photo was so heavily filtered that if I ever saw her in passing I wouldn’t have known it which I found odd and still do. Abuse cases are not uncommon on the island, and the mental health system is known for turning away people who are actively afraid of harming themselves or others. It’s a bad system. They should have taken her ex in but I am not at all surprised he was roaming the streets. Lately a lot of people have gone missing in town, one man, nicknamed “Pepsi” has been missing over a month and his posters have been vandalized and ripped apart downtown which has been upsetting to see. It is really easy to go missing in the province with so many bodies of water and all the forest.
Thank you!!! I sent you this case, it’s from my hometown in Newfoundland, You have NO idea how much this means to our little small town! I love you Danelle thank you ❤️❤️
It's so heartbreaking that even in a case like this where the authorities seemingly did everything right (which is rare in the cases you cover), there still are so few answers. I hope the truth comes out about this and gives some peace to her loved ones ♥ I also hope you're having a good day Danelle I love your videos xx
I hope you realize how important these case studies that you do for everyone and most definitely the families. You are loved! Thank You for all the videos. 😀
Unfortunately I cannot watch this video all the way through, but I thank you for putting Cortney Lake's story. I hope one day her family will find peace.
It blows my mind how much authorities stick their nose in physical matters but almost *never* realize or genuinely help someone who's in psychological/mental crisis.
Cortney's Mum has stated she got into the truck to collect items of hers that he still had. The text messages are online, you can see them exchange messages and him saying he will pick her up and she can get the items from his house.
I’m so happy you did this video!! I’m from Nova Scotia (a province fairly close to Newfoundland) and I was actually in Newfoundland/a lot of these places a month after she went missing and I had never even heard of this case. Thank you for bringing light to this case and I hope that she is found.
WHY DID SHE GET IN THE TRUCK???!!!!!! And she was expecting him. You can tell, the way she turns around, and just marches on over & jumps in, zero hesitation. There's something we're missing here...
Jt Wright i dont think so, people that are abusive are really good manipulation they make you feel that your nothing with them, So yea she just make decision.
It's alleged of Philip had a Courtney's Christmas decorations and that was the reason why she got into the truck is because he either agreed to give her the decorations or take her to get the decorations recording has an 8 year old son I'm assuming that these decorations had a sentimental attachment for her they could have been his first Christmas ornaments or stuff from loved ones that have passed
I live in the place where this happened and to this day I still wonder what happened to her.. it was such a crazy up roar here when she went missing but after her boyfriend died it all just simmered down even though she was never found. She deserves Justice and I really appreciate you spreading awareness about her case 💕
This happened where I live, Courtney is still not found. It's so sad, they have a group on FB too. This case has been so upsetting to all Newfoundland.
Hey Danelle, I would love it, if you could cover the case of Florence Sally Horner. This was actually the inspiration for the novel and movie ‚Lolita’. It’s a story about a girl who was kidnapped and raped several times for more than 20 months, while traveling with her predator around the US.
Thank you for making this video! This is a well known case in my area, but with so many different articles it's hard to get all the details. You've really cleared a lot of things up for me. I hope her family receives the closure they deserve.
I’m a survivor of not one but 2 domestic violence relationships,in the first I lost my children who were taken into care and even after I got out of it they wouldn’t let me have them back,and I’m still recovering from the second got out of it in September 2018,I’m lucky to be here.i feel so sorry for this girls family and her son,I hope they find her soon.lots of love and prayers sent out to them.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💔
I’m from Newfoundland, and it’s very interesting to hear about stories in detail. There are many cases, one that is quite popular is about Jennifer Hillier-Penney. They just did an episode on the Fifth Estate about her.
If you’re leaving st.Johns on the run you have to go west, really. Going south puts you through small communities with no where to branch off and lower speed limits, but west has two highways with a lot of off ramps in the CBS area and eventually would get you out to the ferry to get off the island if you really wanted to run. North is a small highway with no branches and east is into the atlantic ocean.
Somehow guys like that are almost always able to draw you back in-even after you’ve sworn them off forever, pressed charges, etc. It just takes one moment of weakness to see them and think you can talk some sense into them, or that you can “help” them. You remember all the good times you had together (he’s not ALL bad) and you miss those times, you KNOW he secretly has a good heart and that the man you love is still there underneath all his anger and hurt, if you can just get through to him the good in him will come out and maybe things will be better this time....THAT’S the thinking that led her into that dude’s car that day ,but unfortunately, I think her making that one bad decision got her killed. So sad
Huge fan of yours from Newfoundland and pumped to see you cover this case! It’s been huge on the radar of all of us islanders since it happened. We’ve all kinda accepted what happened since day 1 but nice to see it covered. ❤️
Aaaand I’m just getting to the end. I’m a huge mental health advocate but I’ve also been in an abusive relationship. We need to take into consideration mental illness in these situations but don’t forget that pattern that points toward an abusive relationship. Speaking from experience “getting in willingly” to a vehicle when you truly think someone may harm you is a totally different situation.
I watch true crime videos all the time and I was pleasantly surprised that you covered this! I’m from Newfoundland and this case shook the community. Love your videos btw!!❤️
If the order her Dad tried to get was a Peace Bond - it is a type of restraining order here in Canada. It generally lasts 1 year & is the option you have for issues outside of domestic violence. Such as your deceased child's psycho ex... I also wonder if he lured her into going in the truck to talk by threatening her child if she didn't go with him?
I'm from Newfoundland, and was actually recommended this video by a co-worker of mine after I'd mentioned I'd begun watching your videos. This case still, over two years later, imprinting a deep scar on Newfoundland. Pretty much everywhere you go now, you see her pictures, you hear the pleas from the family. It's devastating, and Philip's actions were beyond cruel, and not a single person and not a single investigator on this case has any doubt that he had something to do with it. However, I'm inclined to add some information that I didn't see you cover in this video re: Jason. I worked in the Avalon Mall the same time that Jason did. He's not the proper guy he's been airing himself to be in the news, but that aside, he did exhibit some weird behavior around the same time as Cortney's disappearance. He was reportedly let go from his job due to theft, though I can't confirm that because charges were never laid, this was just word of mouth. Also, Jason has been seen on Facebook in several different forums mouthing off about Philip and saying how he wishes he could have done more, and whatever, but in one forum, reportedly, he talked about getting a text from Philip (how he had his number is a different story) before his suicide saying that he was sorry for what he did to Cortney. Now, Jason is a serial liar and very... I guess controversial in the eyes of the community given his whack ass statements but it frustrates me to no end that the RNC haven't looked more into him. I think he knows more than he's letting on. Especially if he, as he says, had Philip's number - enough to be able to identify it as Philip's number. It's just a sketchy situation, and I feel bad for Cortney above all. I see her face every time I go on a bus to go to work, and every day I wake up hoping that they'll say they've found her. Her father bought her a tombstone just this past July, I think, and my heart bleeds for this family. Especially her son, because I can only imagine what he's being told being raised by Jason, given his comments when she first disappeared.
I’m from Newfoundland and I live like 5 mins away from where he was found harming himself in the beginning. I’ve been watching so many true crime videos and was thinking someone should cover this case, I’m so glad you did! Don’t know how I didn’t find it before now. It’s unfortunate so many people in the comments are blaming her for getting in the truck with him, he was obviously trying anything to see her and in an abusive relationship it’s hard, it’s really not uncommon to go see or continue to have a relationship with your abuser. He could have said anything to convince her to go with him, it’s not her fault. The way he pulled off in the truck gives me bad vibes.. and so does him getting gas the next day in rubber boots. It’s so cool that you’ve been following this case and decided to make a video on it! I hope for her family that they find her soon❤️ it was interesting to read the other comments from people who are from here, too!
Yeah, I feel like this is a pretty clear cut case of dude being controlling, obsessive, and unable to accept losing a woman because he thinks of her as his item to own. I'm Canadian and there's a lot of hidden misogyny in the justice system - especially out east in Nova Scotia/ Newfoundland/ New Brunswick. Just in the last year there was some controversy about police out east not taking sexual assault and rape allegations seriously enough to the point that they're re-opening hundreds of cases. I am not at all surprised that this man's controlling and obsessive behaviour was not considered serious enough to warrant concern by the justice system.
Break ups are hard, we all handle them in different way's, not justifying his behaviour whatsoever, it clearly became a mental circle for him, (circular thinking do to loss) he could not stop obsessing over her, he did deserve help if he could no longer or ever, follow rules that the court ordered, now we have two dead people more than likely one for sure. Very sad. I am glad the child has a sable loving relationship with his father and was able to see his mother in a positive light, I can't imagine being a mother and not seeing my child, let alone my dog so I am glad she was taking steps to resume her relationship. It sounds like a bunch of confused, not stable young people, who probably didn't have good examples of stability themselves. Heartbreaking for certain.
I know this is completely irrelevant and off topic but she was so beautiful. When Danelle showed the first picture of her my immediate thought was how drop dead gorgeous she was. Aside from that though, I think it's amazing how much effort you put into your videos and how much you genuinely care about the cases you cover and want to keep them in the public eye as much as possible. Instead of just telling the story of the case you have real, genuine care for the case and for the families of the cases you cover, and I think that's why you're my favorite true crime youtuber, because you legitimately care.
I love you danelle! Your videos make everyday so much better. You will never understand the impact you have on so many peoples lives/ cases. Thank YOU for everything you do. ❤️❤️
READ FOR SOME BACKSTORY: i swear i almost screamed when i seen this video because i’m from st. john’s newfoundland and have been requesting for so many crime channels to cover this and i’m so thankful that someone finally did!!! this case is very upsetting and i have some connection to it because just a month before she went missing me and my cousin were camping with some friends and seen a truck in the middle of a trail with no one around and we called the cops after someone complained the truck was in the way of them passing with their car to get to their cabin. anyways after hours of waiting the cops said it belonged to the man suspected in this video and he was admitted in the hospital for trying to commit suicide. (before the cops came my cousin went down to investigate with two males and they seen pictures scattered around with a boy and a girl) a month later courtney was put out as missing and my cousin recognized the truck shown and the girl from the picture was courtney.
and 5 minutes into the video here i am just hearing for the first time someone mention his suicide attempt. and being that i was there, it was off peacekeepers highway in a place called seal cove in a hidden area deep into the woods (where we were camping) we were camping around may 1st, while he was already admitted into the waterford (mental institute) after being admitted to the hospital
Pronunciation help: Say 'Newfoundland' like 'Understand' (New-fun-land) Thank you for doing this case. I live in the area and have been following since it hit the papers. Generally, the province is pretty low-crime, so cases like this stick out. Another case to look into is Jennifer Hillier-Penney, who went missing from St Anthony Newfoundland.
This, when I heard the mispronunciation in the coverage of the Jennifer hillier case I thought it was somewhere else and not Newfoundland.. I actually never heard of Jennifer’s case until her video on it 😕 but almost thought it happened in Finland 😅
Such a heartbreaking heart wrenching sad devastating outcome that could’ve been prevented that’s how I feel personally and I can’t even imagine what the families friends and love ones are feeling my continuous ongoing thoughts go out to them it’s beyond devastating and beyond words I can not even imagine
I ALWAYS watch your videos and I NEVER “like” them but now I’m starting to just simply because it slips my mind We don’t mind you saying like this video because it reminds me haha :)
I'm from this town and the searches are still going on to this day but my fear is she never will be found because this is a EXTREMELY rural province, everywhere is totally surrounded by trees and forest and ocean. You have to keep in mind this is a island and this all took place on the edge of it, literally any direction you drive in this area one way or another brings you back to the ocean. There are multiple places that are on top of incredibly high cliffs with complete 50' plus drops directly into the ocean. It's terribly sad to think about and I hope this isn't the case but it's also extremely possible.
Being an abuse survivor myself this hits me so close to home. And it breaks my heart knowing how the justice system deals with these things. I went in front of a judge to get a restraining order from my abuser. I faced him and the judge basically made it seem like I was lying and that what happened to me didn’t matter. She wanted to give me a 3 month restraining order and set a later date for him to come back and testify against me because she didn’t want to “ruin his life”. I had to threaten the fact that I’d either press charges against him for another investigation that was going on at the time and for him to do real jail time, or they give me the restraining order I rightfully deserve. It’s said how these things truly are never taken seriously. And it’s one of those things that you will never full understand unless you went through it yourself. I hope this beautiful young women gets the proper burial she deserves. This is just honestly heartbreaking. This could’ve been me or anyone else that has gone through an abuse story. Her family and her young son will be in my thoughts and prayers. She deserves justice as does anyone going through abuse!
Cases like this absolutely break my heart. The idea that her family may never be able to truly put her to rest and get the closure that they deserve, I can’t imagine how difficult it is for them. It makes me want to drain all the bodies of water and tear apart all the land looking for answers, I wish there was more we could do. Cortney is so strong for testifying in court and I hope that is how she is remembered - a strong voice shining a light in the darkest of times.
What a sad case. She was ready to move on with a new boyfriend. But he was definitely struggling with his own issues and couldn’t let her go, which ultimately ended up ruining both of their lives. I feel so badly for the child. Crazy how what starts off as love can turn into something so toxic.
I don’t know if you’ll even see this but I’m really hoping you do!! First off I love your videos and find them so educational, I listen to them everyday. I have a hard time falling asleep but your videos have really helped me go to bed and take naps. I often have to go back to actually listen to them while cleaning or doing makeup since I fall asleep but still want to listen it them!
don’t get mad at me for this dumb question but I am genuinely confused why did she get in the truck with the guy?? Why did she even leave her house in the first place??
The large rubber boots he had on get me! They need to be checked the mudd and dirt located... also the court house fucked up by letting them leave the same time and un watched or un escorted!!!
We still haven’t found courtney. Jason is a good friend of mine. He’s an awesome father! Newfoundland has a horrible justice system. We lack any knowledge. We don’t have the resources.
You are such an excellent speaker and presenter💜 You are so caring and respectful, we appreciate that so much. Thank you for all you do for these victims and families🌺 You are the best!
You really have to move usually when someone who is physically violent and obsessed is not respecting space..sometimes they will even go quiet when stalking you...waiting for the moment..you really have to disappear...because they do kill a lot. It's horrifying
It's ledge that the reason she got into Phillips truck that day was because he had agreed to give her back the Christmas decorations that he had belonged to her
Ruby, you’ve made this comment several times on this video. I haven’t seen anywhere else this mentioned at all...aside from you spamming everyone’s comments with it...
My family is all from Newfoundland (I’m the first one to be born outside of the province). Mental health, drug addiction, alcoholism and domestic violence are all typically just swept under the rug. I’ve seen my own family members suffer without being able to access resources or care centres, and I can’t count how many of my loved ones have committed suicide.. I can’t help but feel as though Cortney’s disappearance could have been prevented.
I feel like this situation has come up in other crimes you’ve covered and I’m sure it happens all the time but what always blows my mind is how these ppl go missing in such a short period of time. If her parents were on their way home.. what are the odds something would happen to her while no one was there? It just seems like this is a reoccurring theme and it just makes you realize how quickly something so unexpected can happen
It’s awful how such a young and beautiful girl can’t be stolen away from her little boy and her family. Only the sickest of people could manage to kill someone like her.
Just came across your podcast and am both binge watching, and enjoying! I did want to clarify something you said Danelle, our Peace Bonds in Canada are along the same line as a restraining order, more than probation. They can be taken out against anyone that one may be fearful of, from a family member to a neighbor, and/or you are fearful of property damage by the defendant. That is likely why Cortney's mom was trying to serve one on Philip. It differs from a Restraining Order, in that an RO is strictly against a family member, and can involve custody issues. Keep Up The Good Work! 👍
Damn this video really got me. Because I was In 3 Relationship's with very Violent Males. Although, I've been Single & On my own for almost 19 years. I would love to be able to in courage Every Women that is Dealing with Domestic Violence. That They can Make it on their own & there is Help Out there. Plz Contact a Domestic Violence Shelter, Let Your Family know what is going on & Please KNOW THAT WHAT IS HAPPENING TO YOU IS NOT YOUR FAULT!!!
Domestic violence causes so many changes in the way people think. She could have gotten In his vehicle willingly hoping to “fix” the relationship if he was manipulating her as abusers generally do. Very very sad. I hope Justice is delivered.
Not all men are crazy psycho stalkers. Some of them unfortunately are but there’s others out there that’ll be your Prince Charming. I’ve had my experience with both and I regret not reporting my stalker almost every day, but my boyfriend makes me laugh to the point I start crying... it’s been 2 1/2 years with my dummy and I wouldn’t want it any other way
What a beautiful girl. This story is heartbreaking. He had to have killed her and then killed himself. His volatility speaks to drug use or Bipolar/mental illness. I wish her family (and especially her son & his father) healing. Tragic.
My ex was the same way, but luckily I had pictures of the abuse, and they had me dial a number so they could keep a record of the calls. It took at least a year, but he finally stopped stalking me ,and showing up at my house, against the order of protection. He used to sit at the end of my block, just out of the 50 foot range in his car, and watch my house. Guys like this don't get it, they think they own you, you are property and expected to do as they say. What hurt the most was the "friends" I lost some of whom are still in my neighborhood. I lost people I'd known for years and years but thankfully it showed me who was real and who wasn't.
Im so upset for her son. To find out that he was starting to feel secure and trust that she would be there for him, to have her ripped away from him again is devastating. I truly hope his last memory of them together gives him comfort.
He guilted her into seeing him, he probably told her he was suicidal. It seems like he was probably in the mind set of if I can’t have you no one can .. What a sad situation
The fact that he pleaded guilty even tho he didn't believe he was, and he did it to "prove" he'd abide by the restrictions enforced even tho he'd broken them previously, shows he had no respect and no fear and no insight. She never had a chance. Fooled the cops, fooled the judge and fooled her. Master manipulator.
People really out here blaming victims of abusive relationships in the comments. Get outta here.
People are so uneducated on abusive relationships and the victims of it, these people are put through mental hell by their abuser. There is a reason there is a sub-category of PTSD for victims of domestic violence!!! I truly think this is a subject that should be mandatory to teach in high-school like SexED.
I'm not unsympathetic towards her, as I'm a survivor of domestic abuse, but that doesn't absolve her responsibility. Women like her who continue to go back do a disservice to others who genuinely need help to get out. I'm a nurse and can't tell you how many times I've treated battered women repeatedly. I got help and got out. Fifty years ago I would be more sympathetic, but now there are plenty of resources to help. Also, it's been established that she had a serious drug problem. Again, I'm not unsympathetic, however, anyone who lives that kind of lifestyle is putting themselves in a dangerous situation. I'm sorry for her family and especially her child.
michelleprieur1Your experience is not everyone's. Blaming her for probably being emotionally and physically abused/tormented is not helpful. Everyone deserves to get the proper help they need, no matter what. Even if she did have a drug problem, that doesn't matter in this case at all. She was still a victim, and did not deserve to be taken from her son.
Dead Inside I will blame her for getting into his car 5 minutes after a court hearing claiming that he was abusive. I don't care if it's helpful or not. She got help; she chose not to use that help. She chose to take herself away from her son by being a drug addict. He wasn't even living with her before this happened because she was strung out and hanging around criminals. Her son didn't ask to have a drug addicted idiotic doormat for a parent and I will judge anyone who chooses to put their child through that. Now he's an orphan. No.
Love that complete 180 you just did. I have a lot to say, but I will not. I understand your point of view, but a life may have been ended and now her son no longer gets to make the choice of whether or not he wants her around and she now has no chance of living her life for the better and earning forgiveness for things she may have possibly done. This discussion is over.
Your content is really unmatched and you have your own style. Not overly put-on sadness or exploitativeness. You're my #1 , along with LordanArts, Cayleigh Elise, and - in her better moments- Kendall Rae. You deserve a million subscribers.
Heather Foster I like all the channels your listed. Not long ago, I came upon Shauna Rae’s channel due to a few people telling me how good she is. And they were right. She is fantastic! So you may want to check her out.
nikki venable
Thank you
Heather Foster Eleanor Neal is super great too! Her style reminds me a lot of Danelle’s.
Catherine Martin
I watch her too lol, forgot to mention her and Georgia Marie.
Don't forget to recommend Gray Hughes's channel!
He's great as well.
Literally nothing compares his Google earth overviews and re-enactments. His overviews could probably help this search...
According to Courtney's mother in a 2020 interview, they have the messages exchanged between Courtney and Phillip.
They did agree to meet because he had some things that belonged to her. According to the messages exchanged He was supposed to pick her up, take her to his home to collect the stuff, and take her back home afterwards.
He definitely picked her up and there is CCTV footage of them at a store moments later. After that, Courtney vanished and Phillip went on to have a backyard "bonfire" with 2 of his friends. 🤔🤔🤔🤔
Probably a way of luring her into what his true intentions probably were; to make her 'disappear'. To see if she would let her guard down and then....well............ :-(
She's so gorgeous. It makes me so mad how little the justice system did to protect her from someone who was obviously out to get her. That poor son
I’m in St. John’s, NL. Awesome of you to cover this. Ironically I was just out reading the new missing posters for her that are around my neighbourhood. Newfoundland has so much wilderness...when people go missing it can be like a needle in a haystack. I have to add as well, our mental health resources are terrible. It’s not surprising to me at all. Shared to Facebook 💜 & Btw, there are more of these cases here that would also deserve more attention. Some very old.
Sent you info for other cases like this here. Hope you get a chance to take a look.
Mental health issues are not properly adressed in Quebec either. They will maybe send you the hospital if you're a "heavy" case and then park you in a hallway for days or weeks until you get out or get sent to an actual mental health institute. Pills are given, though... But most psychopaths that are into domestic abuse won't take them... At least that's from my personal experience.
In my opinion, she was there to meet him if you pay attention to the footage she goes in the car way to quick she didn't hesitate not even for a second so that means she was expecting that a car would be pulling there to pick her up because when a car pull close to you and you weren't expecting, you first walk back and ten try to recognize the person before you get in and it is clear that she knew the driver and she was expecting that person, I don't know how he convinced her to meet him after everything he did but he did convince her somehow.
Life after 40 Exactly. If any of us were walking and a random car pulled up beside us we would take a moment to back away and scope them out first, which Cortney did not do. It’s clear to me it was a planned meeting.
I think he threatened her with something. I’m not quite sure what, maybe he threatened to harm her son or mom. That’s the only reason I can think she’d willingly meet/get in the car with him.
Very easy for abusers to get you to go back out with them I think they say it takes 7 times for a women to leave before actually leaving
Maybe he threatened her with a gun/weapon of sort and got into his truck so fast? I agree with Tristan Le...so sad though...
I heard she was going to meet him to pick up some of her belongings at his place
This gave me chills. I lived on the same street as her ex, and moved soon after. Papers are still posted all over the city on buses and what not, I just hope she’s found soon.
I’m wondering why she voluntarily agreed to get into his truck??? Just right after testifying against him in the trial? That confuses me the most about all of this....
Marley Curtis Exactly what I thought!
If you look closely in the video you can see her glancing back and it kinda seems like she panics for a second. My thought is that she thought that if she willingly went with him she would be safer than she would be by denying him.
Maybe he had a gun or something
I'm wondering about her getting into his truck willingly after testifying in court against him as well.
This is really a strange idea!
Perhaps she wanted to make sure that he also knows it wasn't a personal revenge move of her. - But only a method to keep her child & family safe, too?
Idk...
I didn’t even think that he could’ve had something threatening to help coerce her... but I feel like I would’ve just started to run??
You are always so respectful when talking about these sensitive cases! I love your channel ❤️
She's definitely on the phone when she gets in his truck. They should review her phone records and see who she was talking to at that time. Maybe that person heard something.
Her phone was found smashed sometime later. They found her shoes and her phone if I'm not mistaken.
I thought it look like she put her hand to her head or face as in to say "oh no,here we go again"
Love Cortney's hair...what a beauty. I can't believe this is still going on in our day and age. Violence against women. Let's stop it! It's like middle ages or something. Or when ppl were hung for not paying their bills. Let's evolve people! Let not embaress ourselves!! Sending love to families.
I hate that I didn't get an ad for this video. You deserve ads!!
Emily Violet Marie I don’t understand why RUclips doesn’t see the importance of these videos. Human lives are important!!
If you wanted to give her an ad you could've just clicked out and came back 🤷🏻♀️
Beth W. It’s likely we’re not getting ads because the video was demonetised by youtube
I agree. Danelle is literally one of the only youtubers that I WANT to have ads on their videos. She does so much good, she deserves more
Emily Violet Marie I got an ad
I recommend joleen Jensen Cummings. I filled out a form already. But just Incase you don’t get to it. Just letting you know it’s a very interesting. Scary because she was my hair dresser. But interesting.
Oh my gosh. I haven't heard of this case, primarily because it is so new, but it is such a chilling case. The alleged suspect is so wow! Very disheartening for sure.
AlexiaDanielle yes. Very sad. She was so sweet. She did my homecoming hair my first year. And my first big haircut to short hair. And the only person I trusted to do my eyebrows. It’s a very sad. But I love danelle and would like to know her take on it.
I agree! I'll submit a case suggestion for it as well, so hopefully she'll cover it soon!
Yes! This is my area too.
San Dra This happened in Butler!? Holy shit
From Newfoundland, recently moved to St. John’s. I was living across the province when she went missing and immediately had a problem with her missing person posters, the photo was so heavily filtered that if I ever saw her in passing I wouldn’t have known it which I found odd and still do. Abuse cases are not uncommon on the island, and the mental health system is known for turning away people who are actively afraid of harming themselves or others. It’s a bad system. They should have taken her ex in but I am not at all surprised he was roaming the streets.
Lately a lot of people have gone missing in town, one man, nicknamed “Pepsi” has been missing over a month and his posters have been vandalized and ripped apart downtown which has been upsetting to see. It is really easy to go missing in the province with so many bodies of water and all the forest.
Thank you!!! I sent you this case, it’s from my hometown in Newfoundland, You have NO idea how much this means to our little small town! I love you Danelle thank you ❤️❤️
It's so heartbreaking that even in a case like this where the authorities seemingly did everything right (which is rare in the cases you cover), there still are so few answers. I hope the truth comes out about this and gives some peace to her loved ones ♥ I also hope you're having a good day Danelle I love your videos xx
Thank you so much for this video, this is my dads cousins niece and we want to see justice for Cortney!!
I hope you realize how important these case studies that you do for everyone and most definitely the families. You are loved! Thank You for all the videos. 😀
I appreciate how much effort you put into researching these cases for us. Thank you ❤️
she was so so beautiful.
I live in Nova Scotia Canada and so blown away by these cases in Canada as well as States. So sad for her family. My heart goes out to her little boy
Wow i will pray for her family so they could put her body to rest
Unfortunately I cannot watch this video all the way through, but I thank you for putting Cortney Lake's story. I hope one day her family will find peace.
Wow. I was born in Newfoundland. This is crazy. Thanks for covering this. I had no idea this happened.
I really like that you do smaller and recent cases. You’re doing such a good job spreading awareness and getting information out.
Giiiiirl I have fallen down the true crime RUclips hole!!! And I’m addicted to your videos!!! Also! That red lip is POPPPPIN!!!
Today is the fifth anniversary of Cortney Lake’s disappearance/murder. Today is an extremely difficult day for Cortney’s family and friends.💔🕊🕊💔
It blows my mind how much authorities stick their nose in physical matters but almost *never* realize or genuinely help someone who's in psychological/mental crisis.
Cortney's Mum has stated she got into the truck to collect items of hers that he still had. The text messages are online, you can see them exchange messages and him saying he will pick her up and she can get the items from his house.
it’s so cool that you covered something from newfoundland, i’m from there and i’ve seen so much about this case
I’m so happy you did this video!! I’m from Nova Scotia (a province fairly close to Newfoundland) and I was actually in Newfoundland/a lot of these places a month after she went missing and I had never even heard of this case. Thank you for bringing light to this case and I hope that she is found.
You look like Christina Applegate❤❤💗
I just told my son she looks like Christina Applegate!❤
WHY DID SHE GET IN THE TRUCK???!!!!!! And she was expecting him. You can tell, the way she turns around, and just marches on over & jumps in, zero hesitation. There's something we're missing here...
Jt Wright i dont think so, people that are abusive are really good manipulation they make you feel that your nothing with them, So yea she just make decision.
It's alleged of Philip had a Courtney's Christmas decorations and that was the reason why she got into the truck is because he either agreed to give her the decorations or take her to get the decorations recording has an 8 year old son I'm assuming that these decorations had a sentimental attachment for her they could have been his first Christmas ornaments or stuff from loved ones that have passed
I would assume there was likely a threat. Possibly with a gun, or on her child. He could have threatened to run her over or any number of things.
It’s heartbreaking devastatingly sad beyond words!! Prayers going up to everyone that’s been affected by this along with the surrounding community!
I live in the place where this happened and to this day I still wonder what happened to her.. it was such a crazy up roar here when she went missing but after her boyfriend died it all just simmered down even though she was never found. She deserves Justice and I really appreciate you spreading awareness about her case 💕
Thank you so much for covering this!!! I'm from St. John's and this case is so incredibly frustrating :(
This happened where I live, Courtney is still not found. It's so sad, they have a group on FB too. This case has been so upsetting to all Newfoundland.
Hey Danelle,
I would love it, if you could cover the case of Florence Sally Horner. This was actually the inspiration for the novel and movie ‚Lolita’. It’s a story about a girl who was kidnapped and raped several times for more than 20 months, while traveling with her predator around the US.
Thank you for making this video! This is a well known case in my area, but with so many different articles it's hard to get all the details. You've really cleared a lot of things up for me. I hope her family receives the closure they deserve.
I’m a survivor of not one but 2 domestic violence relationships,in the first I lost my children who were taken into care and even after I got out of it they wouldn’t let me have them back,and I’m still recovering from the second got out of it in September 2018,I’m lucky to be here.i feel so sorry for this girls family and her son,I hope they find her soon.lots of love and prayers sent out to them.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💔
I’m from Newfoundland, and it’s very interesting to hear about stories in detail. There are many cases, one that is quite popular is about Jennifer Hillier-Penney. They just did an episode on the Fifth Estate about her.
I’m from nfld as well. I think she should cover that case too
Sounds like the route he took to run from that cop could have been him mapping things out??
If you’re leaving st.Johns on the run you have to go west, really. Going south puts you through small communities with no where to branch off and lower speed limits, but west has two highways with a lot of off ramps in the CBS area and eventually would get you out to the ferry to get off the island if you really wanted to run. North is a small highway with no branches and east is into the atlantic ocean.
Somehow guys like that are almost always able to draw you back in-even after you’ve sworn them off forever, pressed charges, etc. It just takes one moment of weakness to see them and think you can talk some sense into them, or that you can “help” them. You remember all the good times you had together (he’s not ALL bad) and you miss those times, you KNOW he secretly has a good heart and that the man you love is still there underneath all his anger and hurt, if you can just get through to him the good in him will come out and maybe things will be better this time....THAT’S the thinking that led her into that dude’s car that day ,but unfortunately, I think her making that one bad decision got her killed. So sad
Huge fan of yours from Newfoundland and pumped to see you cover this case! It’s been huge on the radar of all of us islanders since it happened. We’ve all kinda accepted what happened since day 1 but nice to see it covered. ❤️
Aaaand I’m just getting to the end. I’m a huge mental health advocate but I’ve also been in an abusive relationship. We need to take into consideration mental illness in these situations but don’t forget that pattern that points toward an abusive relationship. Speaking from experience “getting in willingly” to a vehicle when you truly think someone may harm you is a totally different situation.
you look absolutely stunning like always ! and keep up the amazing work, i cannot say enough how much i appreciate you and your mission
I watch true crime videos all the time and I was pleasantly surprised that you covered this! I’m from Newfoundland and this case shook the community. Love your videos btw!!❤️
I’m from St. John’s Newfoundland and the search is still going but not as much as it was in the begging
If the order her Dad tried to get was a Peace Bond - it is a type of restraining order here in Canada. It generally lasts 1 year & is the option you have for issues outside of domestic violence. Such as your deceased child's psycho ex...
I also wonder if he lured her into going in the truck to talk by threatening her child if she didn't go with him?
Just flew over here like a bat out of hell!
Allura Vain 😂
I seriously can’t believe that you’ve done this case 💕 Ahhhh Danielle I’m so happy now 💜💙
I usually don't mind staying in on Saturday nights because you upload,bit tonight I'm gonna a wedding so watching while i get ready
I'm from Newfoundland, and was actually recommended this video by a co-worker of mine after I'd mentioned I'd begun watching your videos. This case still, over two years later, imprinting a deep scar on Newfoundland. Pretty much everywhere you go now, you see her pictures, you hear the pleas from the family. It's devastating, and Philip's actions were beyond cruel, and not a single person and not a single investigator on this case has any doubt that he had something to do with it. However, I'm inclined to add some information that I didn't see you cover in this video re: Jason. I worked in the Avalon Mall the same time that Jason did. He's not the proper guy he's been airing himself to be in the news, but that aside, he did exhibit some weird behavior around the same time as Cortney's disappearance. He was reportedly let go from his job due to theft, though I can't confirm that because charges were never laid, this was just word of mouth. Also, Jason has been seen on Facebook in several different forums mouthing off about Philip and saying how he wishes he could have done more, and whatever, but in one forum, reportedly, he talked about getting a text from Philip (how he had his number is a different story) before his suicide saying that he was sorry for what he did to Cortney. Now, Jason is a serial liar and very... I guess controversial in the eyes of the community given his whack ass statements but it frustrates me to no end that the RNC haven't looked more into him. I think he knows more than he's letting on. Especially if he, as he says, had Philip's number - enough to be able to identify it as Philip's number. It's just a sketchy situation, and I feel bad for Cortney above all. I see her face every time I go on a bus to go to work, and every day I wake up hoping that they'll say they've found her. Her father bought her a tombstone just this past July, I think, and my heart bleeds for this family. Especially her son, because I can only imagine what he's being told being raised by Jason, given his comments when she first disappeared.
He’s also a skeet looking self-absorbed jerk by the pics of him.
Appreciate that you mentioned what a peace order is in Canada as a Canadian. Love your videos ❤️
Two cases you should look into Adrianna and Jennifer Wix....and Lauren Agee...both are two of the most interesting cases you could cover.
I’m from Newfoundland and I live like 5 mins away from where he was found harming himself in the beginning. I’ve been watching so many true crime videos and was thinking someone should cover this case, I’m so glad you did! Don’t know how I didn’t find it before now. It’s unfortunate so many people in the comments are blaming her for getting in the truck with him, he was obviously trying anything to see her and in an abusive relationship it’s hard, it’s really not uncommon to go see or continue to have a relationship with your abuser. He could have said anything to convince her to go with him, it’s not her fault. The way he pulled off in the truck gives me bad vibes.. and so does him getting gas the next day in rubber boots.
It’s so cool that you’ve been following this case and decided to make a video on it! I hope for her family that they find her soon❤️ it was interesting to read the other comments from people who are from here, too!
Yeah, I feel like this is a pretty clear cut case of dude being controlling, obsessive, and unable to accept losing a woman because he thinks of her as his item to own. I'm Canadian and there's a lot of hidden misogyny in the justice system - especially out east in Nova Scotia/ Newfoundland/ New Brunswick. Just in the last year there was some controversy about police out east not taking sexual assault and rape allegations seriously enough to the point that they're re-opening hundreds of cases. I am not at all surprised that this man's controlling and obsessive behaviour was not considered serious enough to warrant concern by the justice system.
Break ups are hard, we all handle them in different way's, not justifying his behaviour whatsoever, it clearly became a mental circle for him, (circular thinking do to loss) he could not stop obsessing over her, he did deserve help if he could no longer or ever, follow rules that the court ordered, now we have two dead people more than likely one for sure. Very sad. I am glad the child has a sable loving relationship with his father and was able to see his mother in a positive light, I can't imagine being a mother and not seeing my child, let alone my dog so I am glad she was taking steps to resume her relationship. It sounds like a bunch of confused, not stable young people, who probably didn't have good examples of stability themselves. Heartbreaking for certain.
TheDoePatrol I think you’re forgetting about the fact that he was physically abusing her prior to their breakup love
I know this is completely irrelevant and off topic but she was so beautiful. When Danelle showed the first picture of her my immediate thought was how drop dead gorgeous she was. Aside from that though, I think it's amazing how much effort you put into your videos and how much you genuinely care about the cases you cover and want to keep them in the public eye as much as possible. Instead of just telling the story of the case you have real, genuine care for the case and for the families of the cases you cover, and I think that's why you're my favorite true crime youtuber, because you legitimately care.
Newfoundlander here. Thank you danelle
I love you danelle! Your videos make everyday so much better. You will never understand the impact you have on so many peoples lives/ cases. Thank YOU for everything you do. ❤️❤️
I'm from Nova Scotia but have never heard of this case. Thanks for covering this, would love for you to cover more Canadian cases!
READ FOR SOME BACKSTORY: i swear i almost screamed when i seen this video because i’m from st. john’s newfoundland and have been requesting for so many crime channels to cover this and i’m so thankful that someone finally did!!! this case is very upsetting and i have some connection to it because just a month before she went missing me and my cousin were camping with some friends and seen a truck in the middle of a trail with no one around and we called the cops after someone complained the truck was in the way of them passing with their car to get to their cabin. anyways after hours of waiting the cops said it belonged to the man suspected in this video and he was admitted in the hospital for trying to commit suicide. (before the cops came my cousin went down to investigate with two males and they seen pictures scattered around with a boy and a girl) a month later courtney was put out as missing and my cousin recognized the truck shown and the girl from the picture was courtney.
and 5 minutes into the video here i am just hearing for the first time someone mention his suicide attempt. and being that i was there, it was off peacekeepers highway in a place called seal cove in a hidden area deep into the woods (where we were camping) we were camping around may 1st, while he was already admitted into the waterford (mental institute) after being admitted to the hospital
I live off of peacekeepers highway!! Crazy
Pronunciation help: Say 'Newfoundland' like 'Understand' (New-fun-land)
Thank you for doing this case. I live in the area and have been following since it hit the papers. Generally, the province is pretty low-crime, so cases like this stick out. Another case to look into is Jennifer Hillier-Penney, who went missing from St Anthony Newfoundland.
This, when I heard the mispronunciation in the coverage of the Jennifer hillier case I thought it was somewhere else and not Newfoundland.. I actually never heard of Jennifer’s case until her video on it 😕 but almost thought it happened in Finland 😅
Such a heartbreaking heart wrenching sad devastating outcome that could’ve been prevented that’s how I feel personally and I can’t even imagine what the families friends and love ones are feeling my continuous ongoing thoughts go out to them it’s beyond devastating and beyond words I can not even imagine
I ALWAYS watch your videos and I NEVER “like” them but now I’m starting to just simply because it slips my mind
We don’t mind you saying like this video because it reminds me haha :)
I'm from this town and the searches are still going on to this day but my fear is she never will be found because this is a EXTREMELY rural province, everywhere is totally surrounded by trees and forest and ocean. You have to keep in mind this is a island and this all took place on the edge of it, literally any direction you drive in this area one way or another brings you back to the ocean. There are multiple places that are on top of incredibly high cliffs with complete 50' plus drops directly into the ocean. It's terribly sad to think about and I hope this isn't the case but it's also extremely possible.
Also the way you said Newfoundland was just way to cute
Being an abuse survivor myself this hits me so close to home. And it breaks my heart knowing how the justice system deals with these things. I went in front of a judge to get a restraining order from my abuser. I faced him and the judge basically made it seem like I was lying and that what happened to me didn’t matter. She wanted to give me a 3 month restraining order and set a later date for him to come back and testify against me because she didn’t want to “ruin his life”. I had to threaten the fact that I’d either press charges against him for another investigation that was going on at the time and for him to do real jail time, or they give me the restraining order I rightfully deserve. It’s said how these things truly are never taken seriously. And it’s one of those things that you will never full understand unless you went through it yourself. I hope this beautiful young women gets the proper burial she deserves. This is just honestly heartbreaking. This could’ve been me or anyone else that has gone through an abuse story. Her family and her young son will be in my thoughts and prayers. She deserves justice as does anyone going through abuse!
Cases like this absolutely break my heart. The idea that her family may never be able to truly put her to rest and get the closure that they deserve, I can’t imagine how difficult it is for them. It makes me want to drain all the bodies of water and tear apart all the land looking for answers, I wish there was more we could do. Cortney is so strong for testifying in court and I hope that is how she is remembered - a strong voice shining a light in the darkest of times.
2videos in week so happy!
What a sad case. She was ready to move on with a new boyfriend. But he was definitely struggling with his own issues and couldn’t let her go, which ultimately ended up ruining both of their lives. I feel so badly for the child. Crazy how what starts off as love can turn into something so toxic.
Love the great sensitivity and respect you take when you make these videos. I am sending love and light to all of those involved.
Always looking forward to saturday mornings! ❤️
Janelle H yeeeess 💕💕💕
Janelle H It's always nearly 6 pm here when she posts
Zeinab Ali yeah I’m in Cali, so it’s always 9am here once she posts :)
Janelle H I'm in London, England. It must be so cool living in Cali, it's my dream to live there.
Zeinab Ali most parts are nice 😊 I wanna go to London one day!
Thank u for covering this story!!! I live in Newfoundkabd and she disappeared on my 28th birthday last year.
Can't they somehow track where was his mobile location was right after she went with him in the truck.
I don’t know if you’ll even see this but I’m really hoping you do!! First off I love your videos and find them so educational, I listen to them everyday. I have a hard time falling asleep but your videos have really helped me go to bed and take naps. I often have to go back to actually listen to them while cleaning or doing makeup since I fall asleep but still want to listen it them!
don’t get mad at me for this dumb question but I am genuinely confused why did she get in the truck with the guy?? Why did she even leave her house in the first place??
Heartbreaking is an understatement
The most dangerous time for an individual in an abusive relationship is after they’ve left. Such a heartbreaking case
Saturday notification squad!!!!!!! Woke up at perfect time!!!
Wow. This is so sad. Why can’t people just take their own lives instead of taking someone elses. Thanks for covering the stories we don’t hear about.
The large rubber boots he had on get me! They need to be checked the mudd and dirt located... also the court house fucked up by letting them leave the same time and un watched or un escorted!!!
you are SO BEAUTIFUL!! much love!!
I’ve been waiting for this case! I really wanted to learn more about it, your videos are the best, Danelle!
We still haven’t found courtney. Jason is a good friend of mine. He’s an awesome father! Newfoundland has a horrible justice system. We lack any knowledge. We don’t have the resources.
You are such an excellent speaker and presenter💜 You are so caring and respectful, we appreciate that so much. Thank you for all you do for these victims and families🌺 You are the best!
You really have to move usually when someone who is physically violent and obsessed is not respecting space..sometimes they will even go quiet when stalking you...waiting for the moment..you really have to disappear...because they do kill a lot. It's horrifying
I think he reached out to her and threatened to hurt himself if she didnt talk to him and she knew he would harm himself so she said yes
It's ledge that the reason she got into Phillips truck that day was because he had agreed to give her back the Christmas decorations that he had belonged to her
Ruby, you’ve made this comment several times on this video. I haven’t seen anywhere else this mentioned at all...aside from you spamming everyone’s comments with it...
My family is all from Newfoundland (I’m the first one to be born outside of the province). Mental health, drug addiction, alcoholism and domestic violence are all typically just swept under the rug. I’ve seen my own family members suffer without being able to access resources or care centres, and I can’t count how many of my loved ones have committed suicide..
I can’t help but feel as though Cortney’s disappearance could have been prevented.
Brittany Nope it’s like that pretty much everywhere
I feel like this situation has come up in other crimes you’ve covered and I’m sure it happens all the time but what always blows my mind is how these ppl go missing in such a short period of time. If her parents were on their way home.. what are the odds something would happen to her while no one was there? It just seems like this is a reoccurring theme and it just makes you realize how quickly something so unexpected can happen
It’s awful how such a young and beautiful girl can’t be stolen away from her little boy and her family. Only the sickest of people could manage to kill someone like her.
Just came across your podcast and am both binge watching, and enjoying!
I did want to clarify something you said Danelle, our Peace Bonds in Canada are along the same line as a restraining order, more than probation.
They can be taken out against anyone that one may be fearful of, from a family member to a neighbor, and/or you are fearful of property damage by the defendant. That is likely why Cortney's mom was trying to serve one on Philip. It differs from a Restraining Order, in that an RO is strictly against a family member, and can involve custody issues.
Keep Up The Good Work! 👍
Damn this video really got me. Because I was In 3 Relationship's with very Violent Males. Although, I've been Single & On my own for almost 19 years. I would love to be able to in courage Every Women that is Dealing with Domestic Violence. That They can Make it on their own & there is Help Out there. Plz Contact a Domestic Violence Shelter, Let Your Family know what is going on & Please KNOW THAT WHAT IS HAPPENING TO YOU IS NOT YOUR FAULT!!!
Domestic violence causes so many changes in the way people think. She could have gotten In his vehicle willingly hoping to “fix” the relationship if he was manipulating her as abusers generally do. Very very sad. I hope Justice is delivered.
Another reason I don't want a husband
There’s a lot of great men :) just gotta find one that’s right for you & makes ya smile! :D
I'd recommend asian men lol
Not all men are crazy psycho stalkers. Some of them unfortunately are but there’s others out there that’ll be your Prince Charming. I’ve had my experience with both and I regret not reporting my stalker almost every day, but my boyfriend makes me laugh to the point I start crying... it’s been 2 1/2 years with my dummy and I wouldn’t want it any other way
Him not having a criminal record just means he never got caught before in my opinion
What a beautiful girl. This story is heartbreaking. He had to have killed her and then killed himself. His volatility speaks to drug use or Bipolar/mental illness. I wish her family (and especially her son & his father) healing. Tragic.
My ex was the same way, but luckily I had pictures of the abuse, and they had me dial a number so they could keep a record of the calls. It took at least a year, but he finally stopped stalking me ,and showing up at my house, against the order of protection. He used to sit at the end of my block, just out of the 50 foot range in his car, and watch my house. Guys like this don't get it, they think they own you, you are property and expected to do as they say. What hurt the most was the "friends" I lost some of whom are still in my neighborhood. I lost people I'd known for years and years but thankfully it showed me who was real and who wasn't.
Im so upset for her son. To find out that he was starting to feel secure and trust that she would be there for him, to have her ripped away from him again is devastating. I truly hope his last memory of them together gives him comfort.
He guilted her into seeing him, he probably told her he was suicidal. It seems like he was probably in the mind set of if I can’t have you no one can .. What a sad situation
The fact that he pleaded guilty even tho he didn't believe he was, and he did it to "prove" he'd abide by the restrictions enforced even tho he'd broken them previously, shows he had no respect and no fear and no insight. She never had a chance. Fooled the cops, fooled the judge and fooled her. Master manipulator.