10 years is a small enough time for such a heinous crime, but the fact that he thought he was getting out after 5 and then the family made him serve another 5 is so sweet though.
Thank you for doing this one. I actually served as a juror on the civil trial for this case. As the evidence came out, it blew our minds how it had made it to that point. I had never heard of the case before I was selected and didn't realize how high-profile it was until I saw cameras in the court hallways. In court looking at those photos and hearing the evidence, I remember feeling just kind of floored, like we and the family shouldn't be here. He should've been handled by the criminal court. Like, why was he not in jail? It's an awful feeling to get a front seat to how our class system can make a mockery of justice.
For a guy who was said to be controlling, calculated and so intelligent, there was something satisfying about how, little by little, things just didn't go his way. I could totally believe this was planned, even the whole 10 years was too little, but loosing his beloved money and being sent back to prison probably upset him just as much as anything. I really hope Ellen's daughter and family is doing as well as possible, they obviously never forgot her and fought a difficult fight they never asked for.
He was likely more upset about losing his beloved daughter. And no murder would have occurred if the Mother hadn’t planned on kidnapping his daughter, legally. Something Fathers have to suffer every day.
Regardless if he planned it or not, it took so long for him to confess what he even did which just shows his guilt even more. And now he’s just done his daughter a huge disservice just adding trauma to her life - defeating the purpose of why he did this anyway. His sentence should have been much longer than that.
He’s Jewish. They never get life, with the exception of particularly grizzly crimes, like that comic book guy who scalped his ex while she was still alive.
Meticulously proving how premeditated the murder was, I thought desth/life without parole.......no wonder he was trying for manslaughter.......it's as if he would have walked out the court room immediately. It's as if the state is frightened of the cost of proper prosecution. 27:09
@@brandonknight7240- How does someone "sound gay"!? 😂 Well, then I would say your comment was homophobic and you know what they say about homophobes, right? 😁
I have probably told you this before but, just in case I haven't, when I open youtube for the day and click on my subscriptions, as I start to look and see what has been uploaded for me, if you have something posted in that day's line up, I click on yours first, before I watch any of my other subscription shows. Love you and your content, Kevin!!
"My boss knowingly sent me to do a job I don't know how to do. He'll have to come by later and do it himself, thereby making this entire interaction pointless and insane. Would you like to talk to me, a fellow criminal who does crimes, about the murder you did?" I can't believe that didn't work. Must be all the game theory.
Yeah, no.😂😂 Even if he didn't deduce that this guy was undercover, he would HAVE to have been able to deduce that the guy was not a lawyer, and as such not someone to take legal advice from. That was laughable.
I did like the channel but I’ve noticed that Kevin only takes time to like the comments where people are massaging his ego and channel. Shame he doesn’t read some of the other comments. 🤷♀️🙄
I’m shocked he wasn’t more calculated and more intelligent. He’s the best and brightest at outsmarting and outmaneuvering? Must have really hurt his ego to be caught. Love it.
This channel is quickly becoming one of my most favorite. Excellent work as always. Such a sad case. Ellen lost her life and then her murderer lost the reason ( or so he claimed) for committing murder. I’m not completely convinced he did it because of an argument over their daughter but if he truly loved her so much , he wouldn’t have wanted to traumatize her by taking away her mom. My sympathy to Ellen’s family , especially her daughter. May she rest in peace.
I do love the quote "This is your captain speaking in your flight to freedom has been canceled" Thank you Kevin. I've been alone time follower. I love your voice so much I let your playlist run as I sleep at night! I love the way you tell stories. I knew your channel would be successful and it gets more successful with every video ❤️❤️❤️
Kevin, you are amazing at how you disseminate a story and get the key points of interest on without adding too much or removing too little. I thoroughly enjoy watching these. Thank you! You need your own show on actual syndicated tv. Many blessings!
Minor correction. At the beginning of the video, the narrator says that the professor worked at the University of Pennsylvania. At 9:15 he identifies the school as “Penn State.” These are two entirely different universities. Penn State is a state college some 3.5 hours drive from their house. University of Pennsylvania is a private university and a member of the Ivy League which is 25 minutes away. JTL might have been confused by the fact that University of Pennsylvania is often called “Penn” which he must have thought was short for “Penn State.” It isn’t.
Nothing wrong with someone who obviously knows a fact pointing it out. If a narrator had made an error in a detail about something where I knew the facts, I would point it out. Accuracy is good.
@@loveforeignaccents I think the average person can distinguish between an elite Ivy League university and a state college. It also tells you a lot about who this guy was and how much money he was making.
@@peggystoutemorin4529 That's a very valid point. I would customarily do the same if someone mispronounced something, in most instances, which might seem trivial to a lot of people, just as this detail just didn't seem really relevant to me originally... but as the saying goes, to each their own.
I do not believe Rafael Robb for a minute that the reason he killed his wife was because of Olivia. I believe it was because of the fact that he would lose 50 to 60% of his entire wealth. He thought he was clever and would get away with it, but the authorities were on to him almost right from the start. Now he understands that losing money in a divorce case would have been a better option than having to pay 124m dollars as well as losing Olivia for good. For an educated man he wasn't very clever, after all, was he?
Once I was pregnant and wrapping Christmas gifts and I heard a knock at my front door. I opened it and no one was there, but there was a pool of blood about 5-6 inches in diameter outside the door. I woke my husband and told him and he mumbled it was probably from a dead bird. I said it looks like an actual pool of blood. He said lock the door and went back to sleep. I found out the next day that two houses down their was a pot grow op and someone had stabbed the person who cared for it and he had ran from door to door looking for help. At the first house they wouldn’t open the door. At my house he fled before I got to the door because he was still being pursued so he hid in the yard of the third house then they opened it and called an ambulance for him. I don’t know if he survived. The police never talked to me. The neighbour told me all this. I remember the contrast between wrapping girts with Christmas music playing in a warm cozy house, pregnant, and seeing a pool of blood on the front step but nothing else. He would have run past the large ground level front window of the room I was in to get to the front door but I guess I never looked up. I’m divorced now.
You could’ve had called 911 yourself without asking/waking up your husband though. I would’ve. It could’ve been someone in danger, or myself if the person who knocked on the door, was a wounded/desperate fugitive!
I had a husband just like that. He’s an ex too now. Good for you. Side note- after raising my three children and successfully launching them into the world(no dating or males in my life for 16 years), I moved and met the nicest man I’ve ever known. He was a coworker. We became best friends before ever dating and now have been married for 2+ years.
I thought the victims families were supposed to be informed when said felon is being let out? This is disgusting! These parole board members need to house the criminals they let out early with their families & children and/or grandchildren!
Yes, strongly leaning toward “he planned that.” My guess is that the hazmat suit came 2 to a package. Also he was smart enough to realize that his shoe size would be an issue so he likely bought smaller shoes.
It's always fun when people 'guess' about a person when the outcome is being locked up for life. Don't ever serve on a jury we don't need people like you who want to 'guess' about stuff or become emotional and 'think' someone did it. Facts are facts, if the State can't prove it 100%...ya know ..Without a Reasonable Doubt then you acquit. Did this guy do it? Probably but a 'probably' should not be the reason you convict someone. Imagine someone 'thinks' you did a crime and they 'guess' you did things... You want that person on a jury judging you. SMH
@gags730 It’s hilarious when comment cops police the threads as if it were an actual courtroom and NOT a civilian forum for thoughts, opinions, and speculations to be forwarded and discussed. I hope you don’t ever work in a job that requires you to have co-workers. We don’t need people like you in the general population. Have a great day!
@@strummercash5601 It's hilarious when people are completely wrong about our judicial system and some F' kin Loser wants to stick up for them because they think they speak for them. That's what is F' kin hilarious!
@@PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim .... If he would have been convicted by a Jury for the original charge that carries a life sentence. Because he took a plea deal of involuntary manslaughter it's a lesser charge with no trial by jury.
Who here has one of those doors where you can just break the glass and turn a dead bolt? Such a strange design. You would think an analyst would’ve seen the folly in that from day 1.
I’m thinking it was planned because up until his confession, I didn’t really think he did it. There was almost no evidence. That must take thought! The only suspicious thing to me is, why would she still be in the same room where she was wrapping presents if she heard her front door get smashed in? Most people would probably run for a back door or something before the intruder got in. He clearly smashed it afterward.
The ol’ “a random burglar in this bougie area where no one else gets burglarized broke in and killed my wife” routine. Yeah, he did it. And while some people might say “he doesn’t seem like the type” I think he’s exactly the type. He lost his shit and bashed her head in then tried to weasel his way out the same way he manipulated and fucked people over for a living. As an economist his sociopathy was probably an asset but in his marriage it was a ticking bomb.
We want to give victims the same rights as criminals! That really hit me wrong. It was stated exactly how it is. Victims are an after thought. Victims have little to no rights and criminals are afforded every consideration. The laws and penalty are so messed up anymore.
Rich people with corporate connections get extra rights. The “justice” system is like the airlines: business class for them and coach for the rest of us.
Kevin! Kevin! Kevin! You do such an outstanding job at telling these cases. I don't usually comment on true crime channels, but I just have to with you. Great research, presentation, and empathy make you one of the best true crime channels out there. Thank you for your hard work and dedication and just know that it is appreciated!
20:40 - they figured that he was looking at years in jail before the trial even started due to the prosecution saying they would appeal every decision that didn’t go there way extending the trial date back potentially years. 14:14 - added with the fact that they couldn’t confiscate his Isreale passport the prosecution determined him to be a severe flight risk so he would’ve been denied bail for that entire pre-trial period. He, being as calculated as he was presented and wether he was guilty or not, surley would’ve understood what standing up for himself would’ve done to him and took the lowest risk and lowest costing route thru his case. Either way, the confession was a forced and fabricated story. If he was innocent then he just admitted to something he didn’t do, which 100% does happen. If he was guilty then he fabricated the story to match the manslaughter charge. We have a right to a speedy trial exactly for this reason, so that an innocent man doesn’t need to confess to avoid years of cruelty in the hands of a system of unjust jailers and the terrifying environment they cultivate. Additionally, you may be asking what’s the difference between 5 years in jail vs 5 years in prison and the answer is that jail is a much more horrifying environment where you aren’t even allowed outside, like in the yard, for your entire stay and while the prison gangs sound horrific enough they do provide a sense of structure that otherwise, like in jail, lead to absolute anarchy. Long story short (too late) he and by extension we, didn’t get to see his day in court due to the way the system is set up to force a confession from both innocent and guilty men alike. If the prosecution had a real case, then they would’ve pushed to get him to trial as soon as possible and he would’ve been found guilty. Instead they floundered and got a small victory of sending an apparent murderer to only 5 years in prison instead of life w/o parole, which if he had been found guilty would’ve been exactly what he deserved. I believe he is likely guilty in reality but I don’t believe he would’ve been found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.
You always do a very thorough and respectful case, well done. What a horrible man, she was obviously a hoarder which would have been very stressful for him and his daughter, but surely he knew this is an illness. He’s an intelligent man, I would say that it was about his pride although he didn’t seem too concerned with the kerbside appeal!
Breaking up is hard, but for lots of couples it's for the best. It's not the end of the world and you can go on and create a calmer, happier life. Kids can still spend time with each parent. This is also a sad story of hoarding. It can make life very unhappy and unhealthy for other household members. It probably grew from Ellen's unhappiness. Not victim-blaming - he was clearly evil, sought to control his wife and had money as his top priority.
Looks like the only thing he wants to hoard is money. It might be the reason for murdering his wife. She probably told him her lawyer told her she is going to get 50-60%.
Yes, seems almost always about money... he didn't want to lose his, so instead screwed three people's lives directly, not to mention countless family members' and friends' lives as well.
Breaking up is hard to do? Who the hell are you, "not victim blaming ". No matter WHEN she decided to TRY to leave would have resulted in the same end! She put her daughter first and stuck it out untill she was old enough to know her mother, learn from her strength and LOVE, because she knew her chance of getting out alive was next to impossible. No, divorce is never "normal" with certain kind of men, and untill you have been there, shut up.
I subscribe to alot of true crime and you are quickly becoming my favorite.obscure cases,extremely well told and without the flash and comedy.well done!!
Five-ten years for taking a life intentionally is outrageous to me. IMO, this was very planned out, and I wonder if Rob purchased footwear abroad in a smaller size to use as a decoy 🧐. If Ellen knew about them, he could have claimed Christmas gift for Olivia?
It’s actually OUTRAGEOUS that they can convict someone WITH NO PROOF!! I’m not saying he did or didn’t do it, I’m saying the state had a *HIT CASE AGAINST HIM
Yes, 5-10 yrs. for murder is outrageous. I think about that, & think that if anyone with murderous intentions knows about such lenient sentences for murder, that they may weigh the consequences of serving at most a 10 yr. sentence for murdering their spouse...they might conclude it's worth it. For shame! I'm just glad the daughter decided her father wasn't worth her love. Many times the poor children of a murdered spouse will hold on tighter to the one who did the killing because they feel that's all they have left. I'm glad her family from her mother's side rallied around her & gave her the love she so needed after having to deal w/the murder of her mother.
This was very well done. It is my first time watching this video and I will watch others. In this day and time,I think videos of this sort are critical to help people be aware.
Sorry Ellen had to lose her life in order to get "Ellen's Law" to happen but at least something good came out of it. Glad to hear Olivia cut ties w/her dad, and I hope she was raised by loving family all those years. Anyhow, thanks for sharing the story, Kevin. Even though he didn't serve enough time, at least he was able to end up serving twice as much than expected. Have a gr8 week!!!
10 years!! Disgraceful that’s all a life is worth!! 5 years originally that’s even worse…like a slap in the face..RIP Ellen so sorry for your daughter to have to live with this ❤
WTF...could be out in 5yrs. 😮 RIP Ellen 🌹🦋🌹 Thoughts and prayers for your family and friends. 🙏🕊️🙏 Thanks Kevin for another great vid. Love your channel. 😄
I love all your narrations, but this one was exceptional. Your voice is very soothing and your attention to the chronology and the details is excellent.
Continued condolences and prayers to the family loved ones and especially the young child of Miss Ellen May her soul continue to rest in eternal paradise and may true Justice prevail on her behalf
I can't help but imagine Ellen surrounded by all those gifts-- likely chilling & planning the days ahead.. suddenly getting attacked in the most unexpected, cruelest way possible. It just makes my heart ache.. may she. rest in peace
So sick & crazy to think murdering your wife will solve anything, the way she was killed showed hate, but now the child is parent less. He should have got a lot more time. Hope she gets love & grows with empathy & compassion & finds peace & happiness in her life. 🙏❤️
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10 years is a small enough time for such a heinous crime, but the fact that he thought he was getting out after 5 and then the family made him serve another 5 is so sweet though.
Brilliantly-told, as always, Kevin.
The poor lady, wrapping Christmas presents in her own home, only to be slaughtered by her own husband! Horrific!
How long did it take him to figure out the "decision" the 12 "consumers" in the jury box were going to come to.
Did he get it right?
"Burglary gone wrong." Always murder. Unless it's a convenience store that is. This is the best true crime channel imo.
Thank you for doing this one. I actually served as a juror on the civil trial for this case. As the evidence came out, it blew our minds how it had made it to that point. I had never heard of the case before I was selected and didn't realize how high-profile it was until I saw cameras in the court hallways. In court looking at those photos and hearing the evidence, I remember feeling just kind of floored, like we and the family shouldn't be here. He should've been handled by the criminal court. Like, why was he not in jail? It's an awful feeling to get a front seat to how our class system can make a mockery of justice.
Well, you should have complained vehemently then. I certainly would!!!!!!🙄
And political current events further exposes the mockery due to money and power
Sounds like you should for not been there
I still cant believe he got 10 yrs … it blows my mind. That’s easy 25 to life…. but I guess not for certain people.
@@cindyredenius9857What?
For a guy who was said to be controlling, calculated and so intelligent, there was something satisfying about how, little by little, things just didn't go his way. I could totally believe this was planned, even the whole 10 years was too little, but loosing his beloved money and being sent back to prison probably upset him just as much as anything.
I really hope Ellen's daughter and family is doing as well as possible, they obviously never forgot her and fought a difficult fight they never asked for.
He was likely more upset about losing his beloved daughter. And no murder would have occurred if the Mother hadn’t planned on kidnapping his daughter, legally. Something Fathers have to suffer every day.
Regardless if he planned it or not, it took so long for him to confess what he even did which just shows his guilt even more. And now he’s just done his daughter a huge disservice just adding trauma to her life - defeating the purpose of why he did this anyway. His sentence should have been much longer than that.
He didn't confess what he did, he confessed a version of what he did that omitted premeditated 😮
Saying he did it for his daughter was to give it a softer purpose than what he really did it for... that he's simply a heartless monster
@@peterdonnelly6804 Yes. Only reason he was out in 10 years, also. Despicable.
A demon from hell.. there is a place waiting for it.
@@pmccoy8924 I agree. He was devious to the end.
WTH! Only TEN years for murdering his wife! That’s NOTHING!
Right!? It's was premeditated too!
He’s Jewish. They never get life, with the exception of particularly grizzly crimes, like that comic book guy who scalped his ex while she was still alive.
Meticulously proving how premeditated the murder was, I thought desth/life without parole.......no wonder he was trying for manslaughter.......it's as if he would have walked out the court room immediately. It's as if the state is frightened of the cost of proper prosecution. 27:09
They have no evidence. If he had a brain he’d have gotten away with it. If he’d lawyer’d up straight away and maintained his innocence.
At his age that's a lot
This guy has the most soothing voice, love his narration!
Yes, agreed. Great voice, the tiniest vocal fry, not enough to be annoying. Very soothing.
Sounds gay really
Love the way he organises all his facts and lays it out 😊
@@brandonknight7240 you know much about this I presume?
@@brandonknight7240- How does someone "sound gay"!? 😂 Well, then I would say your comment was homophobic and you know what they say about homophobes, right? 😁
I have probably told you this before but, just in case I haven't, when I open youtube for the day and click on my subscriptions, as I start to look and see what has been uploaded for me, if you have something posted in that day's line up, I click on yours first, before I watch any of my other subscription shows. Love you and your content, Kevin!!
"My boss knowingly sent me to do a job I don't know how to do. He'll have to come by later and do it himself, thereby making this entire interaction pointless and insane. Would you like to talk to me, a fellow criminal who does crimes, about the murder you did?"
I can't believe that didn't work. Must be all the game theory.
I couldn't believe the cops thought something that lame could work.
Yeah that was the dumbest undercover idea in the history of undercover work.
Yeah, no.😂😂 Even if he didn't deduce that this guy was undercover, he would HAVE to have been able to deduce that the guy was not a lawyer, and as such not someone to take legal advice from. That was laughable.
trust me, I'm a con man.
They forgot he was a professor
Great channel. I'm an over the road driver and I put these on to let the miles fly by. Thanks
The fact that he made everything about him, being taken to the hospital for anxiety, tells me everything I need to know
That and wearing shoes that were too small for him
Good on the family for fighting for justice!!! So sorry for the family's loss
You're a good story teller, Kevin. I enjoy watching/listening to your videos.
La Bandera 🇩🇴!! I’m Dominican too 😊
You’re pretty handsome also
Yeah his great an awesome case teller
Kevin's voice is perfect for his narrative.
I can't agree more!
This is by far my favorite true crime channel!! So happy to have a new video on this Sunday morning!!
Agreed
This is 1 of my favorites too! 💞
Mine too ❤
I wish we didn’t have any crime at all…..but it’s not and never will be a reality. Yes awesome channel 😊
I did like the channel but I’ve noticed that Kevin only takes time to like the comments where people are massaging his ego and channel. Shame he doesn’t read some of the other comments. 🤷♀️🙄
Her family was magnificent! Never giving up to get justice for her. ❤❤❤
Who would not? 🤦🏽♀️
I’m shocked he wasn’t more calculated and more intelligent. He’s the best and brightest at outsmarting and outmaneuvering? Must have really hurt his ego to be caught. Love it.
Education isn’t common sense ,as my dearly departed grandmother used to say .
See this is what frustrates me people getting ten years for murder and 20 odd years for accidental driving arguments its absolutely ridiculous
This channel is quickly becoming one of my most favorite. Excellent work as always.
Such a sad case. Ellen lost her life and then her murderer lost the reason ( or so he claimed) for committing murder. I’m not completely convinced he did it because of an argument over their daughter but if he truly loved her so much , he wouldn’t have wanted to traumatize her by taking away her mom. My sympathy to Ellen’s family , especially her daughter. May she rest in peace.
I wish it epyld include snippets from reporters and investigators.
"The LOVE of money is the root of all evil."
He planned it plain and simple. They always minimize their actions to look better and not the monster they are. He is a monster.
I love your channel! Your logo with the pipe and the chair is awesome!
I do love the quote "This is your captain speaking in your flight to freedom has been canceled"
Thank you Kevin.
I've been alone time follower.
I love your voice so much I let your playlist run as I sleep at night!
I love the way you tell stories.
I knew your channel would be successful and it gets more successful with every video ❤️❤️❤️
Kevin, you are amazing at how you disseminate a story and get the key points of interest on without adding too much or removing too little. I thoroughly enjoy watching these. Thank you! You need your own show on actual syndicated tv. Many blessings!
Another thought provoking tale, told clearly and concisely from the fireside, Kevin. Keep up the good work
He didn't get enough time, unbelievable !!!
His status helped him. Yes, this country does operate a two-tiered justice system.
@peggystoutemorin4529👃🏼
He is from Israel. What do you expect?
@@aidabavcic837 I should have known better.
@@peggystoutemorin4529You mean his status as a non-criminal?
This is one of my favorite RUclips channels.
Hi again JTL!!!! We always know we will get an interesting case to hear about and thank you as always for your quality vids!!!!
Thanks! Enjoy!
Minor correction. At the beginning of the video, the narrator says that the professor worked at the University of Pennsylvania. At 9:15 he identifies the school as “Penn State.” These are two entirely different universities. Penn State is a state college some 3.5 hours drive from their house. University of Pennsylvania is a private university and a member of the Ivy League which is 25 minutes away. JTL might have been confused by the fact that University of Pennsylvania is often called “Penn” which he must have thought was short for “Penn State.” It isn’t.
Someone on Jeopardy may need to know this, but not your average layperson.
Nothing wrong with someone who obviously knows a fact pointing it out. If a narrator had made an error in a detail about something where I knew the facts, I would point it out. Accuracy is good.
@@loveforeignaccents I think the average person can distinguish between an elite Ivy League university and a state college. It also tells you a lot about who this guy was and how much money he was making.
@@peggystoutemorin4529 That's a very valid point. I would customarily do the same if someone mispronounced something, in most instances, which might seem trivial to a lot of people, just as this detail just didn't seem really relevant to me originally... but as the saying goes, to each their own.
@@remycallie Good point.
I appreciate your reporting Kevin, and i love your new backdrop while telling it. It's very nice, and relaxing while you tell these stories.
Thank you for covering this lesser known case.
Yes, love that this channel always covers lesser-known cases!
I do not believe Rafael Robb for a minute that the reason he killed his wife was because of Olivia. I believe it was because of the fact that he would lose 50 to 60% of his entire wealth. He thought he was clever and would get away with it, but the authorities were on to him almost right from the start. Now he understands that losing money in a divorce case would have been a better option than having to pay 124m dollars as well as losing Olivia for good. For an educated man he wasn't very clever, after all, was he?
Whether it was HIS money, HIS daughter, or both. If the state didn’t allow women to take those things from men, he wouldn’t have killed her, would he?
Once I was pregnant and wrapping Christmas gifts and I heard a knock at my front door. I opened it and no one was there, but there was a pool of blood about 5-6 inches in diameter outside the door. I woke my husband and told him and he mumbled it was probably from a dead bird. I said it looks like an actual pool of blood. He said lock the door and went back to sleep. I found out the next day that two houses down their was a pot grow op and someone had stabbed the person who cared for it and he had ran from door to door looking for help. At the first house they wouldn’t open the door. At my house he fled before I got to the door because he was still being pursued so he hid in the yard of the third house then they opened it and called an ambulance for him. I don’t know if he survived. The police never talked to me. The neighbour told me all this.
I remember the contrast between wrapping girts with Christmas music playing in a warm cozy house, pregnant, and seeing a pool of blood on the front step but nothing else. He would have run past the large ground level front window of the room I was in to get to the front door but I guess I never looked up.
I’m divorced now.
You could’ve had called 911 yourself without asking/waking up your husband though. I would’ve. It could’ve been someone in danger, or myself if the person who knocked on the door, was a wounded/desperate fugitive!
Sisters are doing it for themselves! Or not. Hope your ex husband is OK now.
Is this a true story ?
😂 I’m divorced now. Wrapping presents , answering the door, doing all the things and he goes back to sleep!! Good for you hunny.
I had a husband just like that. He’s an ex too now. Good for you. Side note- after raising my three children and successfully launching them into the world(no dating or males in my life for 16 years), I moved and met the nicest man I’ve ever known. He was a coworker. We became best friends before ever dating and now have been married for 2+ years.
He is calm and collected all the time, except for those few impetuous moments in which he bludgeoned his wife.
You do such a great job on your videos....so thorough and well delivered. Thank you Mr. Kevin! 😊
Cheers Joni 🙂
@@JustThoughtLounge 👍😊
Great Story, Thank You Kevin 💚
I thought the victims families were supposed to be informed when said felon is being let out?
This is disgusting! These parole board members need to house the criminals they let out early with their families & children and/or grandchildren!
Absolutely!
Appreciate your good coverage. I hadn't heard of this case. You seem to find cases that others aren't covering.
I've seen a few videos on this crime and I'm quite sure he planned it. Horrible person, I didn't know this much about his past tho! Great video!
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Excellent video Kevin.
im so glad your channel was recommended a few weeks ago. youre quickly becoming a favorite. i enjoy watching on 1.25x speed
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That was an excellent presentation Keven, I've watched a lot of your Documentaries. You could read the News and make it sound pleasant 😁
Thanks, Kevin. Another good one!
Excellent work ❤
it just boggles the mind to think that someone believes they can get away with murder..Thank you JTL for your report
Many people do... Unfortunately... 😢
People do get away with it.
There are over 200,000 unsolved murders in the US and the solve rate has dropped to only 50%. What are you even talking about.
The undercover offices posing as the contractors... I love it!!!
Kevin, your voice exudes kindness, I appreciate that so much. Thank you!
Yes, strongly leaning toward “he planned that.” My guess is that the hazmat suit came 2 to a package. Also he was smart enough to realize that his shoe size would be an issue so he likely bought smaller shoes.
It's always fun when people 'guess' about a person when the outcome is being locked up for life. Don't ever serve on a jury we don't need people like you who want to 'guess' about stuff or become emotional and 'think' someone did it. Facts are facts, if the State can't prove it 100%...ya know ..Without a Reasonable Doubt then you acquit.
Did this guy do it? Probably but a 'probably' should not be the reason you convict someone. Imagine someone 'thinks' you did a crime and they 'guess' you did things... You want that person on a jury judging you. SMH
@gags730
It’s hilarious when comment cops police the threads as if it were an actual courtroom and NOT a civilian forum for thoughts, opinions, and speculations to be forwarded and discussed.
I hope you don’t ever work in a job that requires you to have co-workers. We don’t need people like you in the general population.
Have a great day!
@@strummercash5601 It's hilarious when people are completely wrong about our judicial system and some F' kin Loser wants to stick up for them because they think they speak for them. That's what is F' kin hilarious!
@@gags730 you’re telling me this comment resulted in the guy being locked up for life? you ok? everything good upstairs?
@@PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim .... If he would have been convicted by a Jury for the original charge that carries a life sentence. Because he took a plea deal of involuntary manslaughter it's a lesser charge with no trial by jury.
Love ya, Kev, thanks for another crime video!!
Who here has one of those doors where you can just break the glass and turn a dead bolt? Such a strange design. You would think an analyst would’ve seen the folly in that from day 1.
Nice work on the report, Kevin! Tragic story though.
I’m thinking it was planned because up until his confession, I didn’t really think he did it. There was almost no evidence. That must take thought! The only suspicious thing to me is, why would she still be in the same room where she was wrapping presents if she heard her front door get smashed in? Most people would probably run for a back door or something before the intruder got in. He clearly smashed it afterward.
The ol’ “a random burglar in this bougie area where no one else gets burglarized broke in and killed my wife” routine. Yeah, he did it. And while some people might say “he doesn’t seem like the type” I think he’s exactly the type. He lost his shit and bashed her head in then tried to weasel his way out the same way he manipulated and fucked people over for a living. As an economist his sociopathy was probably an asset but in his marriage it was a ticking bomb.
We want to give victims the same rights as criminals!
That really hit me wrong. It was stated exactly how it is.
Victims are an after thought.
Victims have little to no rights and criminals are afforded every consideration.
The laws and penalty are so messed up anymore.
Rich people with corporate connections get extra rights. The “justice” system is like the airlines: business class for them and coach for the rest of us.
@@DinoCism Great analogy. Yet we are supposedly created and treated equally!
In fairy tales.
Sad but fascinating crime story. Thanks for sharing this. Lots of food for thought here.
10 years of imprisonment is a joke for that crime. Justice system took good care of him.
Kevin! Kevin! Kevin! You do such an outstanding job at telling these cases. I don't usually comment on true crime channels, but I just have to with you. Great research, presentation, and empathy make you one of the best true crime channels out there. Thank you for your hard work and dedication and just know that it is appreciated!
The timid, brilliant professor was no way as smart as he thought he was! What a creep!
Oh he definitely did it...but they definitely didn't have enough evidence to convict IMO. That family getting his parole revoked is AWESOME.
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Didn’t he confess?
@@littlegirllost2654 He inexplicably took a plea deal, but yeah otherwise they didn't have any evidence against him and he definitely would've walked.
Thank you Kevin and crew for another extremely professional and well presented video. RIP Ellen and peace to your family ❤
He could of gotten away with murder if he did not confess. Prosecutors had just suspision and no evidence. But GUILT got him, not the prosecutors!
Well, he actually did get away with *murder* though, didn't he?!?
Suspicion!!!!!
Ugh, what an intelligent sleezeball. 😔
Great storytelling. 😍
20:40 - they figured that he was looking at years in jail before the trial even started due to the prosecution saying they would appeal every decision that didn’t go there way extending the trial date back potentially years. 14:14 - added with the fact that they couldn’t confiscate his Isreale passport the prosecution determined him to be a severe flight risk so he would’ve been denied bail for that entire pre-trial period.
He, being as calculated as he was presented and wether he was guilty or not, surley would’ve understood what standing up for himself would’ve done to him and took the lowest risk and lowest costing route thru his case.
Either way, the confession was a forced and fabricated story.
If he was innocent then he just admitted to something he didn’t do, which 100% does happen.
If he was guilty then he fabricated the story to match the manslaughter charge.
We have a right to a speedy trial exactly for this reason, so that an innocent man doesn’t need to confess to avoid years of cruelty in the hands of a system of unjust jailers and the terrifying environment they cultivate.
Additionally, you may be asking what’s the difference between 5 years in jail vs 5 years in prison and the answer is that jail is a much more horrifying environment where you aren’t even allowed outside, like in the yard, for your entire stay and while the prison gangs sound horrific enough they do provide a sense of structure that otherwise, like in jail, lead to absolute anarchy.
Long story short (too late)
he and by extension we, didn’t get to see his day in court due to the way the system is set up to force a confession from both innocent and guilty men alike.
If the prosecution had a real case, then they would’ve pushed to get him to trial as soon as possible and he would’ve been found guilty. Instead they floundered and got a small victory of sending an apparent murderer to only 5 years in prison instead of life w/o parole, which if he had been found guilty would’ve been exactly what he deserved.
I believe he is likely guilty in reality but I don’t believe he would’ve been found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.
@@bobbywilhelmi9932 I enjoyed reading your reply. Thanks so much for sharing & have a good one!
Thanks mate. Great post!
You always do a very thorough and respectful case, well done. What a horrible man, she was obviously a hoarder which would have been very stressful for him and his daughter, but surely he knew this is an illness. He’s an intelligent man, I would say that it was about his pride although he didn’t seem too concerned with the kerbside appeal!
Kevin you are the Best ♥️ Excellent video as always Thank You ♥️
Your voice is calm....u good in story telling.thank u,am glued in your vedios here in Zimbabwe,Africa 😂
Breaking up is hard, but for lots of couples it's for the best. It's not the end of the world and you can go on and create a calmer, happier life. Kids can still spend time with each parent.
This is also a sad story of hoarding. It can make life very unhappy and unhealthy for other household members. It probably grew from Ellen's unhappiness. Not victim-blaming - he was clearly evil, sought to control his wife and had money as his top priority.
Perhaps he was the hoarder?
Looks like the only thing he wants to hoard is money. It might be the reason for murdering his wife. She probably told him her lawyer told her she is going to get 50-60%.
Yes, seems almost always about money... he didn't want to lose his, so instead screwed three people's lives directly, not to mention countless family members' and friends' lives as well.
Breaking up is hard to do? Who the hell are you, "not victim blaming ". No matter WHEN she decided to TRY to leave would have resulted in the same end! She put her daughter first and stuck it out untill she was old enough to know her mother, learn from her strength and LOVE, because she knew her chance of getting out alive was next to impossible. No, divorce is never "normal" with certain kind of men, and untill you have been there, shut up.
@@sallywillis1448well they did show her clothing and the fact that she had a problem with shopping would point her to be the hoarder.
I subscribe to alot of true crime and you are quickly becoming my favorite.obscure cases,extremely well told and without the flash and comedy.well done!!
What a devious pos! Poor woman RIP
Five-ten years for taking a life intentionally is outrageous to me. IMO, this was very planned out, and I wonder if Rob purchased footwear abroad in a smaller size to use as a decoy 🧐. If Ellen knew about them, he could have claimed Christmas gift for Olivia?
when I heard 5/10 years I had to check again to see if this was the US or Canada. Canada has a very lenient legal system.
The state had no case. They’re lucky to have got anything
It’s actually OUTRAGEOUS that they can convict someone WITH NO PROOF!! I’m not saying he did or didn’t do it, I’m saying the state had a *HIT CASE AGAINST HIM
Yes, 5-10 yrs. for murder is outrageous. I think about that, & think that if anyone with murderous intentions knows about such lenient sentences for murder, that they may weigh the consequences of serving at most a 10 yr. sentence for murdering their spouse...they might conclude it's worth it. For shame! I'm just glad the daughter decided her father wasn't worth her love. Many times the poor children of a murdered spouse will hold on tighter to the one who did the killing because they feel that's all they have left. I'm glad her family from her mother's side rallied around her & gave her the love she so needed after having to deal w/the murder of her mother.
Only a mere ten effing years? Where's the justice. Dammit.
Thanks for the Video JTL. Your weekly post has become the highlight of my RUclips week! Kevin your voice and style of presentation is immaculate ♥
Thank you very much!
Sending my greetings from Namibia🇳🇦
He got away with murder by serving only 10 years. It's ridiculous!
That's what can happen when there's a lack of hard evidence combined with a plea deal.
@@gunnib7495 Exactly.
Serving 10 years isn't what I'd say is getting away with murder.
@@mitchand9it doesn't get any closer I'm sure¡🤡💩⚖️
@@DocProcRealm if he went to prison for murder, I'd say for sure. But he didn't
I just discovered your channel and subscribed. I like your storytelling style. Good luck to you!
Welcome to the channel 👍🏻
Wow, welcome, first of all, but I'm kind of jealous you have so many videos to watch from this channel that you haven't seen before! Enjoy!!!!!!!!
This was very well done. It is my first time watching this video and I will watch others. In this day and time,I think videos of this sort are critical to help people be aware.
You have a very calming voice while you are sharing these stories.😢
Great crime stories well presented…👍🏼
Sorry Ellen had to lose her life in order to get "Ellen's Law" to happen but at least something good came out of it. Glad to hear Olivia cut ties w/her dad, and I hope she was raised by loving family all those years.
Anyhow, thanks for sharing the story, Kevin. Even though he didn't serve enough time, at least he was able to end up serving twice as much than expected. Have a gr8 week!!!
Thanks for being here. Hope you have a great Sunday!
@@JustThoughtLounge Gracias!
I’m always amazed that people think they can get away with murder.
They often do.
@@JewelEzra but there’s always things that happen that they don’t count on.
It doesn't start with killing... may be small... killing animals.. stealing... assaulting... that's sad... but truth ... I guess...
Outstanding writing on this one, Kevin. You are a master storyteller.
10 years!! Disgraceful that’s all a life is worth!! 5 years originally that’s even worse…like a slap in the face..RIP Ellen so sorry for your daughter to have to live with this ❤
WTF...could be out in 5yrs. 😮
RIP Ellen 🌹🦋🌹
Thoughts and prayers for your family and friends. 🙏🕊️🙏
Thanks Kevin for another great vid. Love your channel. 😄
Great work ,Kevin👌
Super channel, ty for the DL, cheers 🥂 friends, love true crime stories ❤ keep it playing 🔌🙏....
I'm with ya!! 💃💃💃
I love all your narrations, but this one was exceptional. Your voice is very soothing and your attention to the chronology and the details is excellent.
Brutal. How can you bash a womans head and be considered sane.
Love your stories and enjoying watching your video . Thank you Kevin.
I remember this like it was yesterday!!! 10 minutes away from my house
Wow. That's kind of eerie.
I love your content and your voice and your detail
Me, too!
Love you, Kevin! Well done as always!
Thank you Kevin , your a good person from what I can tell , God Bless you and your family fr.Canada
I love the fact he had a brief taste of freedom only to hafta go serve 5 more yrs! 😂😂😂
This has quickly become my favorite true crime channel
Thank you Kevin,
I would love to listen to more cases where the case triggered a new law. 😊
I really like this channel!
Love your program!
No affair@? No gambling debts? No drug addiction? No secret family? No depraved master plans? Well I’m stunned!?!? This man is a proper monster!
Lol!😂😂
Some people go to church on Sundays...I watch JTL!!! Kev, you are the man!! Thank you sir
Thanks Corey 🙂
For the record...I go to church too. THEN, I watch JTL ⌚️
Continued condolences and prayers to the family loved ones and especially the young child of Miss Ellen May her soul continue to rest in eternal paradise and may true Justice prevail on her behalf
I can't help but imagine Ellen surrounded by all those gifts-- likely chilling & planning the days ahead.. suddenly getting attacked in the most unexpected, cruelest way possible. It just makes my heart ache.. may she. rest in peace
So sick & crazy to think murdering your wife will solve anything, the way she was killed showed hate, but now the child is parent less. He should have got a lot more time. Hope she gets love & grows with empathy & compassion & finds peace & happiness in her life. 🙏❤️
Beautiful smile. May your soul continue to rest peacefully.
JTL videos are SUPERIOR=Thank you!!!!!!