even if he was mentally ill, that doesn’t take away the fact that this act was EXTREMELY premeditated. he brought changes of clothes, a weapon, and multiple ways to conceal his identity. this is tragic.
my boyfriend went to danvers high and she was his home room teacher. whenever she comes up in conversation he talks very highly of her. he and a bunch of students and faculty went to her funeral and he still has the suit he wore and the rose that was given to each student. he is 26 now and she made a huge impact in his life ❤️
@@insiya4561 i’ve listened to almost all of her true crime stories and this one hit close to home because i didn’t live far from where this happened, probably 40 minute drive and my boyfriend knows her personally
It truly shows how much of a good teacher she was she’s the type of want my children to have to root for them to keep going in school it’s so so sad she’s gone
I work at a psychiatric hospital and have seen lots of patients in psychosis. They are not able to premeditate anything, let alone understand what's going on enough to conseal anything that may have resulted from the psychosis. There's definitely something wrong with him, but that isn't it. He does not deserve to get out of prison, and if he does, hes likely to hurt another person. The clips of Colleen as a child and her wake and funeral were just heartbreaking. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved her. She seemed like such a bright light.
Fully agree, I am not a professional but I have witnessed people with psychoses. They are very much in their own world and create their own narrative, and their capacity to connect with their actual surroundings is very limited or impossible. And when they get out of it and someone tells them what went on they are sometimes very ashamed or even scared.
It’s so odd to me that people claimed her saying “Tennessee” that day is what triggered him to murder her. But then just conveniently had 2 changes of clothes, gloves, multiple backpacks, and a knife? It was clearly premeditated and his post it note saying “I hate you all” not “I hate her”. I don’t think she could’ve done anything differently, he just wanted to go after someone.
I am glad the narrative of a trigger word existed. Using your reasoning I think he'd have gotten less time cause they'd say it all happened by chance and the teacher wasn't targeted.
Yeah he was triggered by her mentioning Tennessee and his girlfriend back there. I went to Danvers high and he was my neighbor, unfortunately. I moved to finish school elsewhere soon after but I attended her services and she was an amazing teacher. She never deserved anything like this .
He was planning to do it, but that exact moment she said that was when she went to the bathroom and he followed her. He told a friend he was taking a test quickly before soccer practice and that he’d meet them at the field but he never showed up.
@@DemonChildNicoRobin2.0 This story is very sad. I’m at a loss for words really. I’m a true crime junkie and I still cannot wrap my head around the “why” of any crimes, especially ones of young people.. Hope that you weren’t badly affected by this tragedy. Good day🙂
I didn't know about "Kindenss for Colleen" before watching the video. I don't know if this counts, but I went shopping today and this lady in front of me miscalculated and couldn't afford all of her food, while she was stressing her son asked her if they could get some ice cream on the way home. So before she could answer I stepped forward and payed for the rest and slid her an additional 20€, so she could get that ice cream. My heart goes out to the Ritzer family and Colleen sounds like an incredible woman with all the right values, spreading kindness is really important and it doesn't take much. Thank you for sharing her story Kendall, you have a pure soul and I admire you for that.
That' s beautiful, very kind and it does count, i' m betting you made that womans day and that she was more than grateful, I know how it makes me feel when someone does something kind for me and it makes me feel good when I do something kind for someone else, we should all practice this more and not just during the Christmas season but all year ☺️
@@Nola5427 Thank you that is very nice of you to say. Yes she thanked me sincerely and the cashier thanked me as well. It really is a beautiful feeling to make someone smile even for a second.
As someone who quit teaching due to student violence against me and the other kids this story just breaks my heart. Teachers deserve to feel safe and because of moments like this and seeing so much violence in schools not being addressed it’s pretty rare to feel fully safe as a teacher in America.
The fact that he made a huge effort to cover up his crime- hiding her body, changing clothes several times, wearing gloves, disposing of the body, cleaning up after himself etc… and trying to make an alibi shows that this wasn’t the actions of someone with schizophrenia.are very deliberate actions. He wasn’t crazy, he's just evil.
Exactly!! All of these evil monsters claiming “mental health” is absurd. A crazy person who suffers from real mental health issues like schizophrenia are not going to bring knives, ski masks, or gloves;then try to cover up their crimes.
29:54 this was purely premeditated. He had gloves, a mask, and a weapon. He knew where to find the bin. He knew where the cameras were as you can see him skirting around the edges and trying to conceal his identity. He cleaned up the mess. He moved quickly. He absolutely planned ahead. To steal and treat yourself to a meal afterwards shows zero remorse. He SA'd her. Thats not a "snap". That's a plan. Im a psychiatric nurse who has worked in corrections. Criminal psychologists do one assessment. If a person is reporting positive signs of psychosis, it can support a false diagnosis. These professionals can also be cherry picked to agree with the defense. This was lust.
The more difficult thing to understand is how nobody heard her screams, or questioned the student wearing a black ski mask moving a large recycle bin, that’s the strangest part.
That baffles me as well. How was this student allowed to just be walking around, rolling recycling bins, wearing a hoodie and gloves and such....like you mean to tell me nobody seen this happening in person or on camera, nobody heard her scream, etc.
Some contries is even worst, I'm Brazilian and here he would be charge like a teenager and be out onde he was 18y old. Last week some teenager invade a chelter for rescue animals and kill them all. Imagine The fear for The comunity that he will be out in a few years.
He does not need to get out in 40 years, just because he was 14 when he committed the crime. Age is just a number. He committed an adult crime, so he should have to serve an adult sentence. Life without the possibility of parole.
It doesn’t mean he will get out for sure just that he has a chance. They will take the heinousness of his actions into account. I doubt he will ever get out
I went to Danvers High when this happened. She was an amazing teacher. Philip was my neighbor. Just moved to Danvers. He sat next to me twice on the bus and in my gym class but never spoke. I never got bad vibes from him but seeing it all happen minute by minute was crazy. No one connected the dots right away. I moved to graduate school in a different town called Winthrop. But I have PTSD from this tragic event, and as a true crime lover, it can scare me a lot when it pops up. I went to her funeral and vigil. I’ve never seen so many people gathered together at once for a funeral. She was genuinely one of a kind. I miss her, I pray she’s at peace.
My condolences to you, as she was a teacher you knew from your school. Yeah, it sounds like he really didn't show a violent side until that day. Colleen sounds like a good person, a kind and professional teacher, and a nice person to know. May she Rest In Peace.🕊️
@@skyeblu1722 I watched a couple of testimonials from people who lived a near death experience and they all said the exact same thing, that they all felt at complete and utter peace when they were touch by this light. So at peace in fact that some didn't want to come back. So I like to think that victims of brutal and horrible murders also had this beautiful light touch them, bringing them all the peace and love they could ever dream of. I guess we'll never know until it's our turn
Some people really demonize true crime content and how it makes “entertainment”. I think you put all of those assumptions to rest. You make it a point to talk about who the victim was, the impact their life had on this world, you care so much about the family and you do your best to support them in any way. You are such a good person.
As a teacher, it's so frightening to see younger and younger kids becoming so violent. I don't know what's causing this, but it's something we need to address.
I know many kids, especially little boys, are being influenced by streamers like sneako and adin Ross because their parents are letting them on the internet unsupervised. Then the kids who aren't on the internet are being influenced by the kids who are because little kids just want to fit in. I remember when I was in elementary, kids did not act like the kids in elementary now. I know I should like a 'back in my day' type comment but I think its true. I've seen younger kids drawing sw×stikas on bus windows and yelling slurs like they don't mean anything. I'm worried about their futures because acting like that as a young immature person is one thing but acting like that in the adult world is going to end them up in jail. Its honestly so sad.
they have always been like this lol. humans used to be much more violent in the past. this is the least violent we've ever been, and we used to live to be only like 30. Young men which includes teenagers are just violent historically.
exactly if he was really disturbed don’t people think it would’ve been messier? he literally put his hood on before he did it to try and “not” be recognizable he’s crazy and needs to stay his ass in there
I’ve always been bewildered by this case like how did he not get caught when it happened? How did nobody hear it?? How did he just walk out with her body? HOW??
Yes!! Like where was the Principal or Superintendent!?! At our school, the Principal is the last one to leave the school grounds, and makes his way systematically through the hallways to check for lagging students. No one is allowed inside after the last bell rings, except for Staff.
right like how tf is no one watching the security cameras either??? the security (or lack of) in the US schools is absolutely insane. I live in one of the safest countries ever but schools are still monitored with security cameras and security guards the entire school day. and no one can get away with sneaking in a soda or a bag of chips let alone an entire body!
@avy466 Do not blame the US schools! Put the blame on the sociopath that took a life. Put the blame on the government, which sees to it that the funding is not there to update school protection. Only so much can be done when the US sends billions to other countries. We need to stop that and protect our citizens! When we have natural disasters, not one country steps in to help with funding!! Yet we try to protect other countries. It's a bunch of bs when we have so many homeless and hungry. It's not the US, it's that our generosity is misappropriatiated to other countries so that they are safe! We have billions now in hurricane damage and not one other country will help after all the funds we sent to help them. Go figure! How do we defend our schools without funds? We have taken precautions with gates and barriers at schools. You have to have a background check to be a volunteer and of course work there. ID and fingerprints. Metal detectors! It's not the schools anymore, it more like a prison. If a student goes into a bathroom and hurts someone, how if no cameras are allowed in bathrooms could this have been helped?! He was diabolical and planned the attack. Ah wait, the kid had mental illness and nothing was done?! You cant blame a country for one person who is evil and diabolical!
As a 24 year old teacher, this hit home. Seeing her loved ones speak about her had me extremely emotional. Colleen’s memory continues to shine so bright, it is inspiring to see the impact she had on people. Chisholm will rot in hell for what horror he inflicted.
I went to school with this dude before he moved from Tennessee! I cannot believe he did this, so crazy and just goes to show you never know what’s going through somebody’s head.
This story breaks my heart. Colleen seemed like a wonderful person. I’m a teacher too, and a few years ago, staff overheard students plotting a shooting at my school, with their targets set on me (I was apparently their target because I’d tell them to go to class when they were skipping). If those students hadn’t been overheard, I’m not sure if I’d be here today. Colleen’s story has reminded me to live life the fullest and to spread kindness in my own school.
The sad thing is that I’m an elementary teacher and the amount of violence we see in young kids today is astonishing. I didn’t witness a lot of this kind of violence when I was in elementary school 20+ years ago. And sadly, a lot of it comes down to parents not believing us when we raise concerns about behaviors. Or not saying no to their kids at home/disciplining at home. It’s scary how often teachers get hurt or how often classrooms get destroyed and there are no consequences when they get sent to the office. It’s all about making parents happy and sadly, it does a disservice to the our children- it teaches them that nothing has a consequence and that the behaviors are okay.
It's so true. I'm a retired paraprofessional. I worked in elementary school special education. It was so maddeningly frustrating to me that so little was done when we'd have kids who'd tear up the classroom during one of their "fits". All we could do was evacuate the classroom taking the rest of the class out to the playground while the teacher stayed in the room with the kid. Of course they'd call the office, hope an admin would show up, and wait it out. Eventually parents would be called but other than taking them home there was nothing else we could do. Once we had a 2nd grader who started having a fit, throwing crayons, pencils, random small things. I was moving around the classroom putting myself between the kids and him so he wouldn't hit anyone with a projectile. Well, guess what? Next thing I know I get a wastepaper basket to the side of my head! He threw the thing right at me. I'd had it with the kid, the teacher not doing ANYTHING to help, and the other aide just standing in the back of the room doing nothing. I got mad and left the room. Went to the office. Got some ice. Parents were called. Yada yada. And you guessed it. The kid was back at school the next day. (*Note: he was reported to be a tyrant at home. Ended up being transferred to a school for emotionally disturbed children.)
It's because parents are not raising their kids anymore. They're letting iPads raise their kids and social media. Kids spend way too much time on the internet and start to live in a fantasy world by the things they see online. Most people know that what people post online is not always true, but kids don't know that. It's easier for parents to just hand their kids an iPad or chromebook to just sit there and watch or surf the internet than to raise them, correct them, and spend time with them.
This scares me. My little boy is in 1st grade and I worry about him so much. Parents have too much on their plate and don’t spend enough time with their children to know what’s truly going on. If my child was ever disruptive or misbehaving at school he would have major consequences at home. Period. No excuses. This is the fault of the parents and not getting their children the help or love they deserve at home. I pray that one day this world becomes a more peaceful place. And prayers to you going in and teaching these children every day… you might be some child’s only safe place ❤️
This is why I quit teaching after only 3 years. Constantly being surrounded by violence is just too scary. I tried to get help every single time and barely anything was done because the parents don’t care or are abusive themselves. ☹️ it’s also scary because the ones who were violent to me also showed me the most love when they weren’t acting out.
Thank you for talking about Colleen and donating to her charity. I was a junior in high school one town over when this happened. He was actually found wandering not far from my house. It has impacted our community deeply but her friends and family have made such a positive impact despite such tragedy.
35:29 I can almost bet the person in charge jumped to the conclusion that the blood the janitor was referring to was menstrual blood just for being in the women's restroom
That’s my exact thoughts too. Blood in a women’s bathroom is almost never out of place, and especially if the person in charge was a woman, I feel pretty certain he just couldn’t get across the severity of the situation and that this blood was not normal
@@Konphetii I mean the janitor tried to tell them but maybe the supervisor dismissed him because they misunderstood him about the amount of blood found, as blood is a common occurrence in women's restrooms
Homeboy put gloves on, had all the tools and means to kill on home, AND a change of clothes. Im sorry, he knew exactly what he was going to do. Poor girl and so sorry to her loved ones to this loss.
@@thecutestofborg5604só you think that he was more than 8 hours in a paychosis break? Because he bring The clothes, The weapon for his house. He only wanna kill someone like só many killers out there.
@@thecutestofborg5604psychosis criteria includes confusion, difficulty or inability to think logically, difficulty acquiring premises, and difficultly with or inability to concentrate. All things that would severely inhibit the ability to pre plan and execute this type of plan to harm someone
I went to Assumption for my freshman year of college. The school has done everything in their power to keep Colleen’s legacy alive; so much has been named after her there. Such a beautiful soul and it is absolutely horrific what happened to her. Fly high Colleen 💗🕊️
I had class with Philip and remember him as a quiet yet determined kid. (When he lived in Tennessee). When I first heard about what he did to Ms. Ritzer I was beyond shocked. I’m grateful her family reached out to tell her story. Her story needs told. She was so young and had great things in her future.
I had a teacher like her in high school.. she always stayed late after school to help me and always let me come talk and vent to her all 4 years of my highschool .. if anything like this happened to her I’d be sooo heart broke I can’t even imagine.
The way he was so calm and relaxed, basically admitted to what he did, and showed no expression… they really need to do brain scans because something is not right with his head. This kid was either wired weird from the get go, or something damaged his brain. My heart goes out to Colleen, her family and the community that had so much love for her.
@@makulya ~ This is true. A history of one or more head injuries are very likely to cause violent/murderous episodes in a person. Could be domestic violence, road rage, murder. Very scary, because, other than strong medication, there's really no cure.
Over 200,000 teachers a year are attacked at their job each year. This is the #1 reason teachers quit the profession. Colleen is an example of the best of our profession. We never should have lost her. We need to protect our teachers.
I live in the town next-door and the amount of community support for her and her family has been amazing to see. Thank you so much for covering this case and giving it the attention that it needs.
I’ve heard about this case many times, but never with the details and background on her like you gave. I’ve never seen the videos of her as a child, or heard about her life growing up. Thank you so much for making this about her, and showing what a wonderful person she was. I feel horrible for her family and friends, and I can’t believe he did this in broad daylight, with some people around. It’s crazy.
My first grandchild was born 10/22/24 and from here on out; I will honor Colleen with an act of kindness for Colleen 10/22. So sorry for Colleen’s family. 😢
Such a horrible tragedy. Good teachers are so hard to find, and the fact that Colleen was trying to help Phillip makes it even worse. He needs to rot in prison. My prayers go out to Colleen’s amazing family! 💕
This was such a hard watch. This case has always baffled me. So senseless and disturbing, it leaves you gutted as to how truly evil this person is. Rest In Peace, Sweet Colleen ❤
My brother in law was killed in a tragic motorcycle accident 8 days ago, today was his funeral. today is the first time i have been able to sit and listen to a video since he passed and it is so nice to be back. My brother in law Tristen was only 25 years old but he was the kindest, most genuine man.
As someone with severe mental illness, I'm really tired of people trying to use mental illness as a justification for doing evil things. This kid is evil. End of story. Mental illness is not the REASON this happened.
He brutally murdered the one person who was the most kind to him had he asked for help I truly believe she would have done everything she could to help him...unfortunately that goodness made her the perfect victim in his eyes....😔💯
Thank you for the way you have covered this. I had Ms. Ritzer as a teacher her first year at DHS. The way you covered this story brought me to happy tears. Thank you.
@ caveg9boblin You are not that special. Most people whome live with this problem do not kill people. So do not act like you are a hero living with this issue and not have killed anyone
Exactly - I feel like so many criminals falsely pleading not guilty by reason of insanity are only adding to the widespread stigma against people living with schizophrenia/bipolar/etc. as being inherently dangerous to society, when in reality very few ever become outwardly violent
@@BonnieEatabrooks Exactly, I hate seeing those kinda comments. They’re corny after a while. It’s obvious everyone is different & responds to potential trauma differently. I swear some comment sections of vids feels like p*ssing contest w people exchanging who had the worst & most traumatic upbringing yet “didnt grow up to un-alive someone” like it’s oh so unique🙄
@RyanWilliamss and Bonnie, I don't think youtuber cavegoblin was bragging. They were probably tired of people using a problem and spreading fear of it (like the illness of depression) to justify being evil, in my opinion. And I am tired of people making a point to tell others that they are not special. We are all unique and in God's eyes, we are special.
Thank you for recognizing Colleen's case, Kendall. Colleen is on my mind often, even though I didn't know her or her family. I'm from the Massachusetts area, and I babysat for a family attending her funeral the night of. I watched my mom draw a portrait of her for her family, using the picture at 42:58 in colored pencil and pastels. I've written to other content creators about Colleen Ritzer's story, but I've never heard anyone cover her story. Thank you for remembering Colleen so beautifully.
I have never seen such an empty school during school hours. That was insane. I can't fathom how he was able to wheel a garbage pail all through the school and across the parking lot without being stopped once.. not to mention being able to go in and out of the school without coming across any security. SMH! I can't even get buzzed into my son's high school without showing ID to the camera.
The security footage is so chilling I was not expecting that. My heart breaks for Colleen's family, friends and students; such a senseless and horrific murder 💔
I was a teacher in Massachusetts when this occurred and it was covered very well in MA, and was such a horribly sad story. Thank you for bringing this to the forefront for the rest of the country.
Hi, I’ve been watching your channel for a few years now and I’ve never commented before. Watching this video really hit home for me personally because I have been a teacher for 7 years now. Unfortunately I go to work every single day knowing it could be my last due to the reality we live in. However, I am willing to take that risk for my students because for some of them I am the only adult they feel safe with. I completed an act of kindness today before watching this episode coincidentally, and I wrote multiple thank you notes to fellow teachers and students on my campus. I told them how proud I was of them and how much I appreciated them. If there is such a thing as heaven, teachers like Colleen are surely there. Thank you for sharing and helping tell her story, I will think of her and make it a point to be kind every October 22nd from now on. ❤
I am from Massachusetts and I remember hearing about this shortly after it happened since Danvers is only 20 miles away from where I grew up. Colleen was born in my hometown and grew up in the city next to me. That video shocked me when I first saw it and it still does today. I can't believe that no one noticed anything. It's so sad, Colleen seems like such a sweet person and it's sp tragic that her life was cut so short. Thank you for covering this case and sharing her story!
I loved hearing everyone talk about her at the end and seeing all the good she's brought out in her loved ones. Made me feel uplifted instead of how I normally feel after a true crime video!
This so called “TRIGGER WORD” is in my opinion a blatant lie. I don’t think she would have insulted a student, he just wanted to have a reason to tell ppl why he committed such heinous acts… rip Colleen you were and are an angel ✨
And THIS is why I don’t believe it was a psychotic break. He would not have came up with such a pathetic excuse. He would be confused as to why he did it with no answer.
Literally the most in depth advertising of Rocket Money. Even their own ads aren't this well done and in depth. Also... such an interesting case! Thanks for the coverage 🙏🏻
This one really drives home that you can be wonderful, kind, and “doing all the right things” and still, tragically, be at risk of something like this. How senseless. 💔
I was at work watching this earlier and right when Kendall got to the part about people doing kind things in Colleen’s honor. Another team at work decided to buy my whole team gift cards just as a thank you/kind gesture. It’s crazy that today is Kindness for Colleen day and this happened today and right as Kendall was talking about it. I like to think Colleen was smiling down on me and my team today. RIP to her ❤
How did no one see or stop him from walking around especially when he's wheeling a trash bin? When I was in high school and I'd stay after for a club you couldn't turn the corner without there being an administrator wanting to know what you were doing.
I have seen this case on other channels, but the way you explained her life was so very uplifting. Thank you for giving her a voice. You tell the story so well.
I've been a silent viewer for years and years now! I just wanted to say I really admire you and everything that you do, Kendall. You're an amazingly kind soul. Sending all the love❤️
Wow I had no idea that this was the day of kindness… on October 22nd just this year my cat passed away of 14 years. A girl from my art class came over to me and shared her extra candy that had come from the vending machine as a bonus. I’ve never talked to her before but it was like she knew. Such a sweet soul and it was such a sweet gesture. I was so happy she did that, I was struggling about the loss and she made my day:)
While I’ve seen many videos about this case, this one stands out for highlighting Colleen’s life and legacy rather than focusing on the horrible person who took her life. Thank you Kendall for your dedication to these stories!
wow this is so chilling. its so scary knowing that something like this can happen with no remorse at all. the strength of this family and community is impeccable. I pray this family and community find peace.
I genuinely love your channel. To see others who talk true crime while doing makeup or eating or giddy to cover a “crazy story” creates this sick disconnect that real people lost their lives. This episode and many others made me cry because you focus so much on the victims and their lives and the foundations made in their name. I just respect you so much and I’m glad you’re one of the few people out there who don’t find true crime to be quirky or sensational.
This is to Colleen's family! I am so sorry for your loss, and can't imagine the unbearable agony you're going through! From what I can gather, Colleen was such a beautiful and kind soul showing compassion and empathy to everyone! She is at peace and light years away from this cruel and heartless world! My deepest and sincerest condolences to you all! Take care and know that one day you'll be reunited with your angel again! Take care!
The steps he took to plan, execute, mutilate/violate her, and cover this up are so chilling!... especially for his age! And I'm sorry ....did you say he tried to kill someone ELSE since???? Yea, he can stay his ass in there 😡😢
Thank you for covering this case Kendal! I remember hearing it a few years back (I thought it was on Mile higher) it is one that has always stayed with me and chilled me. A kind thing I have done today is stay longer at work to help out
I’m a teacher in Massachusetts about an hour from where this happened and this case has always terrified me. I teach elementary now but I have no doubt some older students I’ve worked with would be capable of something like this as well. Thanks for covering this story.
Such a beautiful way to honor a person, by dedicating a day of kindness. She was a true angel. R.I.P. to her and I'm praying that the people that loved her get to smile again. Today I went out of my way in the heat, while recovering from anesthesia side effects, to take my son a burger and french fry lunch with ice cold soda after school. Then I treated my sister to dinner and margaritas. Make the little things into memories that count. Spread the love. OCT 22 KINDNESS FOR COLLEEN
@@BonnieEatabrooksI hope your day gets better. There’s no reason to be rude to someone who’s just trying to share the nice thing they’ve done for someone.
@@BonnieEatabrooks never said it was a heroic. Just a small act of kindness (which Kendall quite literally asked us to write in the comments to show how Colleen’s legacy lives on). Go do something nice instead of searching for random commenters to annoy 🙄
Thank you for covering this. I lived in Danvers at the time. I was a teacher at a school, and it was the most terrifying thing. My exes little sister was in Colleen’s class and sat by Phillip and it was traumatic for everyone. Although I can’t sit through this video, I hate watching anything about this case, because I lived too much of it. I love seeing her talked about. Her anniversary came up the day you put this out and it reminded me of the vigil we held for her. I still have the pictures of it. So so heartbreaking😔
My mom was out in the yard this morning cleaning things out of storage. She was up since 4am this morning. Instead I ended up making both mom and dad breakfast and lunch since they said they needed to shower and didn't have time to prep food. Thank you for bringing Colleen's story to light. I've actually heard about this case not too long ago, but not in the amount of details you described in some parts. My heart and blessings go out to Colleen's family and loves ones. Please, be sure to spread kindness. You never know when a loved one can just instantly vanish...
I live in Danvers and this crime shook our entire community to the core. She was truly a beloved teacher and member of the Danvers High family. He derserves to rot forever. RIP Colleen. 💔😔
This case has always haunted me. You just never know who is capable of random heinous acts. It makes it hard to avoid becoming paranoid about others' intentions
She was trying to help him. He was failing her class and he played soccer, which you need a C average or above in order to play… She told him “she understands how difficult his move from Tennessee must be and not having his girlfriend with him” and apparently that’s what triggered him. She was literally trying to help him.
me too. i was in middle school in a nearby town and remember my friend’s mom asking if we had heard about the case. it scared me so much. i believe i watched a video a few years ago covering the case (can’t remember what channel) and was reminded of that memory that i seemed to have forgotten
I remember when this happened. It’s horrific what she went through. The way he carried out everything really makes me wonder what other crimes he did in Tennessee. I truly hope he never gets out of prison. She seemed like a sweet girl. May she always be remembered ❤.
I've heard this story multiple times before, the way you've covered it here today is beautiful. The videos of her loved ones speaking of her really hit hard. Colleen deserved so much better from life
This happened in the town over from me and my cousin had her as a teacher. It still rocks our community to this day. May she have the most peaceful sleep.
i recently moved in the last couple of months and today out of the blue my neighbor dropped off a new pumpkin soup dish for me as a welcome gift... i wonder if she knows about this story. i'll Definitely have to return the favor!
I remember when this happened. I'm originally from MA and even though I wasn't living there when this happened it was huge news within my circle. I actually had a classmate murdered in 1992 and her family are advocates for Colleen's family also. We are all hurting because of the MA law regarding juveniles. It means the life without parole sentence my classmate's murderer received has been changed. Luckily he has been denied parole so far but it is a horrible fear for all of us. I can't imagine how Colleen's family feels. Colleen's family is just amazing with what they are doing in her honor. I love the Kindness for Colleen.
The way he walks from bathroom, to outdoors, back to the bathroom and then around the school seems alarmingly calm. THAT for me is INCREDIBLY disturbing, like if they didnt catch him (which they were always going to) I believe he would have hurt/killed someone else.
It’s 4:24am in Australia, I haven’t been to sleep yet because I’m a trial lawyer who works with vulnerable victims & their kids. I am also a Mum of 6 …and I had some urgent documents to draft lol hence no sleep so far. I’m grateful to Kendall’s channel for humanising the victims. It reminds me why I do what I do!!! I will be sure to do an extra act of kindness today!
@@janger2407awww thank you. I just finished watching this and Colleen reminds me so much of my 9yo who is AuDHD. She is so full of Joy & life - she literally tells other kids at the supermarket that they should be best friends. My heart hurts.
This happened in the town Nextdoor to me. This boy actually went to my kids youth group a couple of times! We were all shocked here on the north shore in MA.
My first thought when Kendall said "not guilty by reason of insanity" was, then where did the box cutter and changes of clothing come from? No way that murder was not premeditated. I certainly hope no jury would fall for that defense!
i love that kendall always makes it about the victims and their families, instead of the gruesome details at the front and center. definitely the classiest and most respectful true crime channel IMO❤
the way he was SO comfortable and calm doing this inside a school is scary
Right!!! I can’t comprehend people who can do stuff this heinous, let alone with with zero worry. Truly chilling.
@@bunnylebowski4465literally walking around like he’s just doing normal stuff . INSANE
@@bunnylebowski4465 psychopaths and sociopaths don't feel the same way normal people respond. Lacking in empathy.
He should of gotten the death penalty her death was horrible
The scariest part is that he's so young and doing this
24!!! She was only 24!!!! Chism will be 54 when granted parole but Colleen will always be 24. I am so sorry to the Ritzer family!!!!!
even if he was mentally ill, that doesn’t take away the fact that this act was EXTREMELY premeditated. he brought changes of clothes, a weapon, and multiple ways to conceal his identity. this is tragic.
Facts
TRAGIC
100% agree.
Agreed, Mental illness is no excuse for murder
couldn't have said it better!!
my boyfriend went to danvers high and she was his home room teacher. whenever she comes up in conversation he talks very highly of her. he and a bunch of students and faculty went to her funeral and he still has the suit he wore and the rose that was given to each student. he is 26 now and she made a huge impact in his life ❤️
this case was one of few ones that made me cry so so much 😭
@@insiya4561 i’ve listened to almost all of her true crime stories and this one hit close to home because i didn’t live far from where this happened, probably 40 minute drive and my boyfriend knows her personally
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he’s older than she was when she was killed 😢💔
It truly shows how much of a good teacher she was she’s the type of want my children to have to root for them to keep going in school it’s so so sad she’s gone
Her face just beamed with kindness....
She genuinely seem like a good person I can’t say that about lot of people but with her she seemed so lovely
I work at a psychiatric hospital and have seen lots of patients in psychosis. They are not able to premeditate anything, let alone understand what's going on enough to conseal anything that may have resulted from the psychosis. There's definitely something wrong with him, but that isn't it. He does not deserve to get out of prison, and if he does, hes likely to hurt another person.
The clips of Colleen as a child and her wake and funeral were just heartbreaking. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved her. She seemed like such a bright light.
Fully agree, I am not a professional but I have witnessed people with psychoses. They are very much in their own world and create their own narrative, and their capacity to connect with their actual surroundings is very limited or impossible. And when they get out of it and someone tells them what went on they are sometimes very ashamed or even scared.
lol to u both
Agreed.
Having worked in psychiatry as well, I agree.
I agree this kid should never get out of prison.
It’s so odd to me that people claimed her saying “Tennessee” that day is what triggered him to murder her. But then just conveniently had 2 changes of clothes, gloves, multiple backpacks, and a knife? It was clearly premeditated and his post it note saying “I hate you all” not “I hate her”. I don’t think she could’ve done anything differently, he just wanted to go after someone.
I am glad the narrative of a trigger word existed. Using your reasoning I think he'd have gotten less time cause they'd say it all happened by chance and the teacher wasn't targeted.
@@ken4722 how would he have gotten less time?
Yeah he was triggered by her mentioning Tennessee and his girlfriend back there. I went to Danvers high and he was my neighbor, unfortunately. I moved to finish school elsewhere soon after but I attended her services and she was an amazing teacher. She never deserved anything like this .
He was planning to do it, but that exact moment she said that was when she went to the bathroom and he followed her. He told a friend he was taking a test quickly before soccer practice and that he’d meet them at the field but he never showed up.
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This story is very sad. I’m at a loss for words really. I’m a true crime junkie and I still cannot wrap my head around the “why” of any crimes, especially ones of young people..
Hope that you weren’t badly affected by this tragedy. Good day🙂
I didn't know about "Kindenss for Colleen" before watching the video. I don't know if this counts, but I went shopping today and this lady in front of me miscalculated and couldn't afford all of her food, while she was stressing her son asked her if they could get some ice cream on the way home. So before she could answer I stepped forward and payed for the rest and slid her an additional 20€, so she could get that ice cream. My heart goes out to the Ritzer family and Colleen sounds like an incredible woman with all the right values, spreading kindness is really important and it doesn't take much. Thank you for sharing her story Kendall, you have a pure soul and I admire you for that.
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This definitely counts. ❤
That' s beautiful, very kind and it does count, i' m betting you made that womans day and that she was more than grateful, I know how it makes me feel when someone does something kind for me and it makes me feel good when I do something kind for someone else, we should all practice this more and not just during the Christmas season but all year ☺️
@@Nola5427 Thank you that is very nice of you to say. Yes she thanked me sincerely and the cashier thanked me as well. It really is a beautiful feeling to make someone smile even for a second.
@@G1nadumke Your Welcome and that is very true.
Thank you for bringing attention to the victims. Not just how they passed but more importantly how they lived.
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Well said
As someone who quit teaching due to student violence against me and the other kids this story just breaks my heart. Teachers deserve to feel safe and because of moments like this and seeing so much violence in schools not being addressed it’s pretty rare to feel fully safe as a teacher in America.
There's a book 📖: "Teachers Under Siege" speaking on This Topic! 😢
The fact that he made a huge effort to cover up his crime- hiding her body, changing clothes several times, wearing gloves, disposing of the body, cleaning up after himself etc… and trying to make an alibi shows that this wasn’t the actions of someone with schizophrenia.are very deliberate actions. He wasn’t crazy, he's just evil.
You can see it in his face too
He doesn’t feel remorse
Exactly!! All of these evil monsters claiming “mental health” is absurd. A crazy person who suffers from real mental health issues like schizophrenia are not going to bring knives, ski masks, or gloves;then try to cover up their crimes.
exactly
Chit chatted with friends in the middle of it all. He's a complete loser and it's scary how lenient we are with kids like this.
And it was premeditated! He brought a murder kit to school!
29:54 this was purely premeditated. He had gloves, a mask, and a weapon. He knew where to find the bin. He knew where the cameras were as you can see him skirting around the edges and trying to conceal his identity. He cleaned up the mess. He moved quickly. He absolutely planned ahead. To steal and treat yourself to a meal afterwards shows zero remorse. He SA'd her. Thats not a "snap". That's a plan.
Im a psychiatric nurse who has worked in corrections. Criminal psychologists do one assessment. If a person is reporting positive signs of psychosis, it can support a false diagnosis. These professionals can also be cherry picked to agree with the defense.
This was lust.
Yes, exactly!
It wasn't lust; it was the nature of XYs. They are all predators. Lust would imply that the woman is at fault. Nope.
The more difficult thing to understand is how nobody heard her screams, or questioned the student wearing a black ski mask moving a large recycle bin, that’s the strangest part.
Exactly! We weren’t even allowed to wear hoodies in school much less a whole ski mask
@Honeyin2013 we didn't have cameras in our schools either, and yet someone always knew when you slid a hood over your head and wrote you up for it
There’s so many people that stay after school hours how did no one see it!?
@@cherachapin3826exactly like what the hell
That baffles me as well. How was this student allowed to just be walking around, rolling recycling bins, wearing a hoodie and gloves and such....like you mean to tell me nobody seen this happening in person or on camera, nobody heard her scream, etc.
I’m usually against charging kids as adults, but that guy needs to stay off of the street and not get released. He is very dangerous.
Some contries is even worst, I'm Brazilian and here he would be charge like a teenager and be out onde he was 18y old.
Last week some teenager invade a chelter for rescue animals and kill them all.
Imagine The fear for The comunity that he will be out in a few years.
@@TeganWelsch-Rainek Definitely, he needs to stay locked up for the rest of his life.
He does not need to get out in 40 years, just because he was 14 when he committed the crime. Age is just a number. He committed an adult crime, so he should have to serve an adult sentence. Life without the possibility of parole.
Agree 💯💯💯
I absolutely agree in this case.
“Age is just a number” Ok Jared Fogle
There's not a high likelihood of Chisholm getting paroled.
He is incapable of showing remorse and I doubt he will ever not be dangerous.
It doesn’t mean he will get out for sure just that he has a chance. They will take the heinousness of his actions into account. I doubt he will ever get out
Kendall… you handle these stories with the humanity and care that these victims and their families sooo truly deserve. 😭Thank you. ❤️
I went to Danvers High when this happened. She was an amazing teacher. Philip was my neighbor. Just moved to Danvers. He sat next to me twice on the bus and in my gym class but never spoke. I never got bad vibes from him but seeing it all happen minute by minute was crazy. No one connected the dots right away. I moved to graduate school in a different town called Winthrop. But I have PTSD from this tragic event, and as a true crime lover, it can scare me a lot when it pops up. I went to her funeral and vigil. I’ve never seen so many people gathered together at once for a funeral. She was genuinely one of a kind. I miss her, I pray she’s at peace.
My condolences to you, as she was a teacher you knew from your school.
Yeah, it sounds like he really didn't show a violent side until that day.
Colleen sounds like a good person, a kind and professional teacher, and a nice person to know.
May she Rest In Peace.🕊️
How could any soul, living or dead, be “at peace” after being brutally assaulted and murdered by a pathetic loser POS demon!!😈
@@skyeblu1722what does that even mean? Just because she was murdered means she wont rest peacefully?
@@skyeblu1722 I watched a couple of testimonials from people who lived a near death experience and they all said the exact same thing, that they all felt at complete and utter peace when they were touch by this light. So at peace in fact that some didn't want to come back. So I like to think that victims of brutal and horrible murders also had this beautiful light touch them, bringing them all the peace and love they could ever dream of. I guess we'll never know until it's our turn
I'm so sorry x
my daughter is 24, and shes also a teacher, this one made me cry, thats crazy
Every picture of him gives me the creeps, meanwhile every picture and video of her-you can see the good in her. She shines.
Some people really demonize true crime content and how it makes “entertainment”. I think you put all of those assumptions to rest. You make it a point to talk about who the victim was, the impact their life had on this world, you care so much about the family and you do your best to support them in any way. You are such a good person.
As a teacher, it's so frightening to see younger and younger kids becoming so violent. I don't know what's causing this, but it's something we need to address.
Porn is a massive element.
Stems at home usually
I know many kids, especially little boys, are being influenced by streamers like sneako and adin Ross because their parents are letting them on the internet unsupervised. Then the kids who aren't on the internet are being influenced by the kids who are because little kids just want to fit in. I remember when I was in elementary, kids did not act like the kids in elementary now. I know I should like a 'back in my day' type comment but I think its true. I've seen younger kids drawing sw×stikas on bus windows and yelling slurs like they don't mean anything. I'm worried about their futures because acting like that as a young immature person is one thing but acting like that in the adult world is going to end them up in jail. Its honestly so sad.
@@saymorg Porn. It dehumanises women and encourages males to see us as objects
they have always been like this lol. humans used to be much more violent in the past. this is the least violent we've ever been, and we used to live to be only like 30. Young men which includes teenagers are just violent historically.
WAY too much planning for it to be a psychotic break
exactly if he was really disturbed don’t people think it would’ve been messier? he literally put his hood on before he did it to try and “not” be recognizable he’s crazy and needs to stay his ass in there
I’ve always been bewildered by this case like how did he not get caught when it happened? How did nobody hear it?? How did he just walk out with her body? HOW??
THIS IN a school, at her job
And it was just after school with people still walking around. It's crazy
Yes!! Like where was the Principal or Superintendent!?! At our school, the Principal is the last one to leave the school grounds, and makes his way systematically through the hallways to check for lagging students. No one is allowed inside after the last bell rings, except for Staff.
right like how tf is no one watching the security cameras either??? the security (or lack of) in the US schools is absolutely insane. I live in one of the safest countries ever but schools are still monitored with security cameras and security guards the entire school day. and no one can get away with sneaking in a soda or a bag of chips let alone an entire body!
@avy466 Do not blame the US schools! Put the blame on the sociopath that took a life. Put the blame on the government, which sees to it that the funding is not there to update school protection. Only so much can be done when the US sends billions to other countries. We need to stop that and protect our citizens! When we have natural disasters, not one country steps in to help with funding!! Yet we try to protect other countries. It's a bunch of bs when we have so many homeless and hungry. It's not the US, it's that our generosity is misappropriatiated to other countries so that they are safe! We have billions now in hurricane damage and not one other country will help after all the funds we sent to help them. Go figure! How do we defend our schools without funds? We have taken precautions with gates and barriers at schools. You have to have a background check to be a volunteer and of course work there. ID and fingerprints. Metal detectors! It's not the schools anymore, it more like a prison. If a student goes into a bathroom and hurts someone, how if no cameras are allowed in bathrooms could this have been helped?! He was diabolical and planned the attack. Ah wait, the kid had mental illness and nothing was done?! You cant blame a country for one person who is evil and diabolical!
As a 24 year old teacher, this hit home. Seeing her loved ones speak about her had me extremely emotional. Colleen’s memory continues to shine so bright, it is inspiring to see the impact she had on people. Chisholm will rot in hell for what horror he inflicted.
It's the way he shows ABSOLUTELY NO EMOTIONS!
No tears, no remorse, no anger, no smiles for the hell of it
Nothing
Like this means nothing to him
yeah its like he's a sociopath but then again he tortured her so much that it gives the impression he's a psychopath its difficult to comprehend
I went to school with this dude before he moved from Tennessee! I cannot believe he did this, so crazy and just goes to show you never know what’s going through somebody’s head.
I added Kindness for Colleen to my calendar and will repeat every year. I’m a teacher and I’ll never forget her.
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This story breaks my heart. Colleen seemed like a wonderful person. I’m a teacher too, and a few years ago, staff overheard students plotting a shooting at my school, with their targets set on me (I was apparently their target because I’d tell them to go to class when they were skipping). If those students hadn’t been overheard, I’m not sure if I’d be here today. Colleen’s story has reminded me to live life the fullest and to spread kindness in my own school.
I’m so sorry to hear that 🙁Thank you for everything that you do 🙏
The sad thing is that I’m an elementary teacher and the amount of violence we see in young kids today is astonishing. I didn’t witness a lot of this kind of violence when I was in elementary school 20+ years ago.
And sadly, a lot of it comes down to parents not believing us when we raise concerns about behaviors. Or not saying no to their kids at home/disciplining at home.
It’s scary how often teachers get hurt or how often classrooms get destroyed and there are no consequences when they get sent to the office. It’s all about making parents happy and sadly, it does a disservice to the our children- it teaches them that nothing has a consequence and that the behaviors are okay.
@@cayleerenee1994 exactly
It's so true. I'm a retired paraprofessional. I worked in elementary school special education. It was so maddeningly frustrating to me that so little was done when we'd have kids who'd tear up the classroom during one of their "fits". All we could do was evacuate the classroom taking the rest of the class out to the playground while the teacher stayed in the room with the kid. Of course they'd call the office, hope an admin would show up, and wait it out. Eventually parents would be called but other than taking them home there was nothing else we could do.
Once we had a 2nd grader who started having a fit, throwing crayons, pencils, random small things. I was moving around the classroom putting myself between the kids and him so he wouldn't hit anyone with a projectile. Well, guess what? Next thing I know I get a wastepaper basket to the side of my head! He threw the thing right at me. I'd had it with the kid, the teacher not doing ANYTHING to help, and the other aide just standing in the back of the room doing nothing.
I got mad and left the room. Went to the office. Got some ice. Parents were called. Yada yada. And you guessed it. The kid was back at school the next day.
(*Note: he was reported to be a tyrant at home. Ended up being transferred to a school for emotionally disturbed children.)
It's because parents are not raising their kids anymore. They're letting iPads raise their kids and social media. Kids spend way too much time on the internet and start to live in a fantasy world by the things they see online. Most people know that what people post online is not always true, but kids don't know that. It's easier for parents to just hand their kids an iPad or chromebook to just sit there and watch or surf the internet than to raise them, correct them, and spend time with them.
This scares me. My little boy is in 1st grade and I worry about him so much. Parents have too much on their plate and don’t spend enough time with their children to know what’s truly going on. If my child was ever disruptive or misbehaving at school he would have major consequences at home. Period. No excuses. This is the fault of the parents and not getting their children the help or love they deserve at home. I pray that one day this world becomes a more peaceful place. And prayers to you going in and teaching these children every day… you might be some child’s only safe place ❤️
This is why I quit teaching after only 3 years. Constantly being surrounded by violence is just too scary. I tried to get help every single time and barely anything was done because the parents don’t care or are abusive themselves. ☹️ it’s also scary because the ones who were violent to me also showed me the most love when they weren’t acting out.
Thank you for talking about Colleen and donating to her charity. I was a junior in high school one town over when this happened. He was actually found wandering not far from my house. It has impacted our community deeply but her friends and family have made such a positive impact despite such tragedy.
35:29 I can almost bet the person in charge jumped to the conclusion that the blood the janitor was referring to was menstrual blood just for being in the women's restroom
That’s my exact thoughts too. Blood in a women’s bathroom is almost never out of place, and especially if the person in charge was a woman, I feel pretty certain he just couldn’t get across the severity of the situation and that this blood was not normal
right. obviously there must have been alot of blood all over the stall and toilet. no women on her period would loose that much.
@@Konphetii I mean the janitor tried to tell them but maybe the supervisor dismissed him because they misunderstood him about the amount of blood found, as blood is a common occurrence in women's restrooms
Homeboy put gloves on, had all the tools and means to kill on home, AND a change of clothes. Im sorry, he knew exactly what he was going to do. Poor girl and so sorry to her loved ones to this loss.
If he was indeed in a psychosis, he would not have the clarity to take her in a garbage bin and burry her in the woods, get so many changes of clothes
Sadly that is not true.
@@thecutestofborg5604how?
Armchair psychologist comment. No one asked you
@@thecutestofborg5604só you think that he was more than 8 hours in a paychosis break? Because he bring The clothes, The weapon for his house.
He only wanna kill someone like só many killers out there.
@@thecutestofborg5604psychosis criteria includes confusion, difficulty or inability to think logically, difficulty acquiring premises, and difficultly with or inability to concentrate. All things that would severely inhibit the ability to pre plan and execute this type of plan to harm someone
I went to Assumption for my freshman year of college. The school has done everything in their power to keep Colleen’s legacy alive; so much has been named after her there. Such a beautiful soul and it is absolutely horrific what happened to her. Fly high Colleen 💗🕊️
I had class with Philip and remember him as a quiet yet determined kid. (When he lived in Tennessee). When I first heard about what he did to Ms. Ritzer I was beyond shocked. I’m grateful her family reached out to tell her story. Her story needs told. She was so young and had great things in her future.
You were in class with a real psychopath.
@@Georgi_Slavov yeah. It’s something that honestly haunting. I never would have known if it hadn’t been for the news.
@@BrightPath_K9sthat’s what psychopaths do and they deserve no sympathy whatsoever
@@apug374 100%. No sympathy for a devil
My act of kindness was bringing a coworker a treat at work and complimenting every customer service worker I saw 💖
“Hi do you want to be my friend” is the cutest thing. As a parent that would melt my heart
I had a teacher like her in high school.. she always stayed late after school to help me and always let me come talk and vent to her all 4 years of my highschool .. if anything like this happened to her I’d be sooo heart broke I can’t even imagine.
The way he was so calm and relaxed, basically admitted to what he did, and showed no expression… they really need to do brain scans because something is not right with his head. This kid was either wired weird from the get go, or something damaged his brain. My heart goes out to Colleen, her family and the community that had so much love for her.
A lot of true psychopaths start showing emotions when the guilty verdict is being said.
He didn't even... I mean absolutely nothing in him changed
Frontal lobe damage , probably . Not noticeable on scans , but dangerous for public .
I agree 100%.
@@makulya ~ This is true. A history of one or more head injuries are very likely to cause violent/murderous episodes in a person. Could be domestic violence, road rage, murder. Very scary, because, other than strong medication, there's really no cure.
He’s the kind of guy they’ll let out on parole and he’ll immediately kill or attack someone again and then the justice system will go “oops”.
Over 200,000 teachers a year are attacked at their job each year. This is the #1 reason teachers quit the profession. Colleen is an example of the best of our profession. We never should have lost her. We need to protect our teachers.
Just saw an assistant principal in TX had her eye literally knocked out of her head by a student. It’s disgusting what’s happening in our schools.
I live in the town next-door and the amount of community support for her and her family has been amazing to see. Thank you so much for covering this case and giving it the attention that it needs.
I’ve heard about this case many times, but never with the details and background on her like you gave. I’ve never seen the videos of her as a child, or heard about her life growing up. Thank you so much for making this about her, and showing what a wonderful person she was. I feel horrible for her family and friends, and I can’t believe he did this in broad daylight, with some people around. It’s crazy.
My first grandchild was born 10/22/24 and from here on out; I will honor Colleen with an act of kindness for Colleen 10/22. So sorry for Colleen’s family. 😢
Such a horrible tragedy. Good teachers are so hard to find, and the fact that Colleen was trying to help Phillip makes it even worse. He needs to rot in prison. My prayers go out to Colleen’s amazing family! 💕
This was such a hard watch. This case has always baffled me. So senseless and disturbing, it leaves you gutted as to how truly evil this person is.
Rest In Peace, Sweet Colleen ❤
My brother in law was killed in a tragic motorcycle accident 8 days ago, today was his funeral. today is the first time i have been able to sit and listen to a video since he passed and it is so nice to be back.
My brother in law Tristen was only 25 years old but he was the kindest, most genuine man.
I’m deeply sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry for yours and your families loss. Big hugs and comforting, calming energy and thoughts sent your way hun. Much love and light
@@mayar9940 ignorant in what way?
@@mayar9940 how is she being ignorant?
@@tayleelew95 ~ My question too.🤔
As someone with severe mental illness, I'm really tired of people trying to use mental illness as a justification for doing evil things. This kid is evil. End of story. Mental illness is not the REASON this happened.
He brutally murdered the one person who was the most kind to him had he asked for help I truly believe she would have done everything she could to help him...unfortunately that goodness made her the perfect victim in his eyes....😔💯
This was obviously a hate crime.
@@Georgi_Slavov A hate crime?
@@Georgi_Slavov a hate crime how
@LOSTGPS bc she was white
@@Georgi_Slavov that’s not how hate crimes work. By your logic if I killed a white person it should automatically be a hate crime.
Thank you for the way you have covered this. I had Ms. Ritzer as a teacher her first year at DHS. The way you covered this story brought me to happy tears. Thank you.
i've been diagnosed with depression and lived in psychosis for a year,i didnt unalive anyone. that boy deserves to be locked up for life at the LEAST.
@ caveg9boblin
You are not that special. Most people whome live with this problem do not kill people. So do not act like you are a hero living with this issue and not have killed anyone
Exactly - I feel like so many criminals falsely pleading not guilty by reason of insanity are only adding to the widespread stigma against people living with schizophrenia/bipolar/etc. as being inherently dangerous to society, when in reality very few ever become outwardly violent
@@BonnieEatabrooks
Exactly, I hate seeing those kinda comments. They’re corny after a while. It’s obvious everyone is different & responds to potential trauma differently. I swear some comment sections of vids feels like p*ssing contest w people exchanging who had the worst & most traumatic upbringing yet “didnt grow up to un-alive someone” like it’s oh so unique🙄
@RyanWilliamss and Bonnie, I don't think youtuber cavegoblin was bragging. They were probably tired of people using a problem and spreading fear of it (like the illness of depression) to justify being evil, in my opinion.
And I am tired of people making a point to tell others that they are not special. We are all unique and in God's eyes, we are special.
Unalive??? Not heard that one before! 😂
I'm a teacher. This is more than a job. It's a mission. It breaks my heart to hear about this case. 💔 My sympathy goes to the victim and her family.
Thank you for recognizing Colleen's case, Kendall. Colleen is on my mind often, even though I didn't know her or her family. I'm from the Massachusetts area, and I babysat for a family attending her funeral the night of. I watched my mom draw a portrait of her for her family, using the picture at 42:58 in colored pencil and pastels. I've written to other content creators about Colleen Ritzer's story, but I've never heard anyone cover her story. Thank you for remembering Colleen so beautifully.
I have never seen such an empty school during school hours. That was insane. I can't fathom how he was able to wheel a garbage pail all through the school and across the parking lot without being stopped once.. not to mention being able to go in and out of the school without coming across any security. SMH!
I can't even get buzzed into my son's high school without showing ID to the camera.
It was after school hours
The security footage is so chilling I was not expecting that. My heart breaks for Colleen's family, friends and students; such a senseless and horrific murder 💔
I was a teacher in Massachusetts when this occurred and it was covered very well in MA, and was such a horribly sad story. Thank you for bringing this to the forefront for the rest of the country.
Yea he was definitely on the verge of becoming a serial killer , absolutely evil
Hi, I’ve been watching your channel for a few years now and I’ve never commented before. Watching this video really hit home for me personally because I have been a teacher for 7 years now. Unfortunately I go to work every single day knowing it could be my last due to the reality we live in. However, I am willing to take that risk for my students because for some of them I am the only adult they feel safe with. I completed an act of kindness today before watching this episode coincidentally, and I wrote multiple thank you notes to fellow teachers and students on my campus. I told them how proud I was of them and how much I appreciated them. If there is such a thing as heaven, teachers like Colleen are surely there. Thank you for sharing and helping tell her story, I will think of her and make it a point to be kind every October 22nd from now on. ❤
😮OMG.... That surveillance footage just shook me to the core. In a SCHOOL!!!😭
I am from Massachusetts and I remember hearing about this shortly after it happened since Danvers is only 20 miles away from where I grew up. Colleen was born in my hometown and grew up in the city next to me. That video shocked me when I first saw it and it still does today. I can't believe that no one noticed anything. It's so sad, Colleen seems like such a sweet person and it's sp tragic that her life was cut so short. Thank you for covering this case and sharing her story!
Philip is a monster.
I loved hearing everyone talk about her at the end and seeing all the good she's brought out in her loved ones. Made me feel uplifted instead of how I normally feel after a true crime video!
This so called “TRIGGER WORD” is in my opinion a blatant lie. I don’t think she would have insulted a student, he just wanted to have a reason to tell ppl why he committed such heinous acts… rip Colleen you were and are an angel ✨
And THIS is why I don’t believe it was a psychotic break. He would not have came up with such a pathetic excuse. He would be confused as to why he did it with no answer.
Literally the most in depth advertising of Rocket Money. Even their own ads aren't this well done and in depth.
Also... such an interesting case! Thanks for the coverage 🙏🏻
This one really drives home that you can be wonderful, kind, and “doing all the right things” and still, tragically, be at risk of something like this. How senseless. 💔
I was at work watching this earlier and right when Kendall got to the part about people doing kind things in Colleen’s honor. Another team at work decided to buy my whole team gift cards just as a thank you/kind gesture. It’s crazy that today is Kindness for Colleen day and this happened today and right as Kendall was talking about it. I like to think Colleen was smiling down on me and my team today. RIP to her ❤
How did no one see or stop him from walking around especially when he's wheeling a trash bin? When I was in high school and I'd stay after for a club you couldn't turn the corner without there being an administrator wanting to know what you were doing.
Every high school is run differently. Apparently this high school didn't have those kinds of standards.
I have seen this case on other channels, but the way you explained her life was so very uplifting. Thank you for giving her a voice. You tell the story so well.
I've been a silent viewer for years and years now! I just wanted to say I really admire you and everything that you do, Kendall. You're an amazingly kind soul. Sending all the love❤️
I bought one of the lovely plush throw for my son and his wife who live near the mountains in Colorado. It is so gorgeous.
Wow I had no idea that this was the day of kindness… on October 22nd just this year my cat passed away of 14 years. A girl from my art class came over to me and shared her extra candy that had come from the vending machine as a bonus. I’ve never talked to her before but it was like she knew. Such a sweet soul and it was such a sweet gesture. I was so happy she did that, I was struggling about the loss and she made my day:)
While I’ve seen many videos about this case, this one stands out for highlighting Colleen’s life and legacy rather than focusing on the horrible person who took her life. Thank you Kendall for your dedication to these stories!
wow this is so chilling. its so scary knowing that something like this can happen with no remorse at all. the strength of this family and community is impeccable. I pray this family and community find peace.
I genuinely love your channel. To see others who talk true crime while doing makeup or eating or giddy to cover a “crazy story” creates this sick disconnect that real people lost their lives. This episode and many others made me cry because you focus so much on the victims and their lives and the foundations made in their name.
I just respect you so much and I’m glad you’re one of the few people out there who don’t find true crime to be quirky or sensational.
This is to Colleen's family! I am so sorry for your loss, and can't imagine the unbearable agony you're going through! From what I can gather, Colleen was such a beautiful and kind soul showing compassion and empathy to everyone! She is at peace and light years away from this cruel and heartless world! My deepest and sincerest condolences to you all! Take care and know that one day you'll be reunited with your angel again! Take care!
The steps he took to plan, execute, mutilate/violate her, and cover this up are so chilling!... especially for his age!
And I'm sorry ....did you say he tried to kill someone ELSE since????
Yea, he can stay his ass in there 😡😢
He did attempt to while in custody. To make matters worse it was a very similar manner. He would’ve been a serial killer I fear.
@@kayleev7079and they gave him a concurrent sentence for that. Unbelievable.
100 agree
Thank you for covering this case Kendal! I remember hearing it a few years back (I thought it was on Mile higher) it is one that has always stayed with me and chilled me. A kind thing I have done today is stay longer at work to help out
You are the perfect person to tell these crime stories, you are so kind, and your kitty in the basket so cute. Thank you.
I’m a teacher in Massachusetts about an hour from where this happened and this case has always terrified me. I teach elementary now but I have no doubt some older students I’ve worked with would be capable of something like this as well. Thanks for covering this story.
She is so beautiful. Her smile was just captivating. I just can't wrap my mind around why any one would want to kill such a gorgeous soul!
Such a beautiful way to honor a person, by dedicating a day of kindness. She was a true angel. R.I.P. to her and I'm praying that the people that loved her get to smile again.
Today I went out of my way in the heat, while recovering from anesthesia side effects, to take my son a burger and french fry lunch with ice cold soda after school. Then I treated my sister to dinner and margaritas. Make the little things into memories that count. Spread the love. OCT 22 KINDNESS FOR COLLEEN
Drove an elderly coworker to work today 💖 it was such a lovely time to get to talk to her on the way
@ rachelminer
Wow you are a hero. And ya that was sarcasm
@@BonnieEatabrooksI hope your day gets better. There’s no reason to be rude to someone who’s just trying to share the nice thing they’ve done for someone.
@@BonnieEatabrooks never said it was a heroic. Just a small act of kindness (which Kendall quite literally asked us to write in the comments to show how Colleen’s legacy lives on). Go do something nice instead of searching for random commenters to annoy 🙄
@@BonnieEatabrooksI hope your day gets better sourpuss lmao
@@BonnieEatabrookswow, you're so cool.
Ya that WAS sarcasm.
Thank you for covering this. I lived in Danvers at the time. I was a teacher at a school, and it was the most terrifying thing. My exes little sister was in Colleen’s class and sat by Phillip and it was traumatic for everyone. Although I can’t sit through this video, I hate watching anything about this case, because I lived too much of it. I love seeing her talked about. Her anniversary came up the day you put this out and it reminded me of the vigil we held for her. I still have the pictures of it. So so heartbreaking😔
My mom was out in the yard this morning cleaning things out of storage. She was up since 4am this morning. Instead I ended up making both mom and dad breakfast and lunch since they said they needed to shower and didn't have time to prep food. Thank you for bringing Colleen's story to light. I've actually heard about this case not too long ago, but not in the amount of details you described in some parts. My heart and blessings go out to Colleen's family and loves ones. Please, be sure to spread kindness. You never know when a loved one can just instantly vanish...
I live in Danvers and this crime shook our entire community to the core. She was truly a beloved teacher and member of the Danvers High family. He derserves to rot forever. RIP Colleen. 💔😔
This case has always haunted me. You just never know who is capable of random heinous acts. It makes it hard to avoid becoming paranoid about others' intentions
Xactly😮
She was trying to help him. He was failing her class and he played soccer, which you need a C average or above in order to play… She told him “she understands how difficult his move from Tennessee must be and not having his girlfriend with him” and apparently that’s what triggered him. She was literally trying to help him.
this happened right near my home town and this is the first time I’ve seen it covered by a channel like yours. thank you for telling her story
Eleanor Neale did a video on this case 2 years ago if you wanted to take a look!
Yes ! That’s the first time I heard of this. @tialouise7164
I remember i was a freshman in high school when I read it on a newspaper on a teachers desk, it haunted me for months knowing this happened closeby
me too. i was in middle school in a nearby town and remember my friend’s mom asking if we had heard about the case. it scared me so much. i believe i watched a video a few years ago covering the case (can’t remember what channel) and was reminded of that memory that i seemed to have forgotten
Annie Elise at Ten to Life covered this story a long while back. Definitely worth a watch 😊
I remember when this happened. It’s horrific what she went through. The way he carried out everything really makes me wonder what other crimes he did in Tennessee. I truly hope he never gets out of prison. She seemed like a sweet girl. May she always be remembered ❤.
I've heard this story multiple times before, the way you've covered it here today is beautiful. The videos of her loved ones speaking of her really hit hard. Colleen deserved so much better from life
This happened in the town over from me and my cousin had her as a teacher. It still rocks our community to this day. May she have the most peaceful sleep.
i recently moved in the last couple of months and today out of the blue my neighbor dropped off a new pumpkin soup dish for me as a welcome gift... i wonder if she knows about this story. i'll Definitely have to return the favor!
I remember when this happened. I'm originally from MA and even though I wasn't living there when this happened it was huge news within my circle. I actually had a classmate murdered in 1992 and her family are advocates for Colleen's family also. We are all hurting because of the MA law regarding juveniles. It means the life without parole sentence my classmate's murderer received has been changed. Luckily he has been denied parole so far but it is a horrible fear for all of us. I can't imagine how Colleen's family feels. Colleen's family is just amazing with what they are doing in her honor. I love the Kindness for Colleen.
She was just starting out her life. I’m so sorry to her family.
The way he walks from bathroom, to outdoors, back to the bathroom and then around the school seems alarmingly calm. THAT for me is INCREDIBLY disturbing, like if they didnt catch him (which they were always going to) I believe he would have hurt/killed someone else.
It’s 4:24am in Australia, I haven’t been to sleep yet because I’m a trial lawyer who works with vulnerable victims & their kids. I am also a Mum of 6 …and I had some urgent documents to draft lol hence no sleep so far. I’m grateful to Kendall’s channel for humanising the victims. It reminds me why I do what I do!!! I will be sure to do an extra act of kindness today!
You are amazing. 🥰
@@janger2407awww thank you. I just finished watching this and Colleen reminds me so much of my 9yo who is AuDHD. She is so full of Joy & life - she literally tells other kids at the supermarket that they should be best friends. My heart hurts.
Thank you for all you do!
This happened in the town Nextdoor to me. This boy actually went to my kids youth group a couple of times! We were all shocked here on the north shore in MA.
My first thought when Kendall said "not guilty by reason of insanity" was, then where did the box cutter and changes of clothing come from? No way that murder was not premeditated. I certainly hope no jury would fall for that defense!
I work at this school. It’s tragic seeing the damage done even 11 years later. May he rot in jail forever.
4:41 I am watching from South Africa . And my act of kindness changing a light buld for my elderly neighbor
i love that kendall always makes it about the victims and their families, instead of the gruesome details at the front and center. definitely the classiest and most respectful true crime channel IMO❤