Bound and Tortured By Former Student - $800 For His Life - The Story Of Jonathan Levin
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
- 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻, 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘄𝗵𝗼'𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴. - "𝗪𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀."
In 1993, a man named Jonathan Levin of Manhasset Long Island, would find himself taking on his new career as a school teacher. He would be hired at Taft High School in the Bronx. A school well known as one of the toughest schools in the nation, for students and teachers alike. His approach to teaching, and his caring personality would make it easy for students to put their trust in him. He was instantly popular among students and staff, and built a strong bond with the youth while there. It would all come to an abrupt end in May of 1997, when an ex students horrific plot unfolded. A robbery plot that ended in the torturous final hours of the beloved school teacher. When all was said and done, the culprits made away with just $800, even if they assumed that robbing the son of a wealthy Time Warner CEO would make for a bigger payoff. It only ended up tragedy. Rest In Peace, Jonathan Levin, and my deepest condolences to his loved ones. You aren't forgotten.
NYC schools are brutal. Im stunned they can even find teachers willing to even show up everyday
So true Washington Ervin was another bad school
My late aunt went to school there as well as some neighbors and acquaintances. But during those years it was a all girl's school. The school wasn't terrible back in the late 1950s to early 60s but times have changed.
@@JohneshaHolley-ft4qv *Irving :)
NYC schools are brutal, but it was a lot worse back in the day. I work at a public high school now and I see a lot of improvements since when I was in school. I think breaking up some of the big high schools helped.
You should experience Florida. Where the stupidest think they're the smartest.
As a teacher, this story hits me hard. I was attacked by a parent last semester, and I decided not to return after the Christmas Break. It really turns your world upside down.
Omg that’s crazy.
Smh heart breaking for you! Teachers need to be given more credit.
I'm sorry that happened to you. Some of these parents are ridiculous like their children. And the sad part is those children will probably end up in prison later on in life. I pray for these teachers these days. They have no protection from the school board and are expected to not defend themselves from these tyrant kids.
Hugs💚 I am so sorry you faced that trauma.
Please don't stop teaching in general. You never know what youth out there needs your specific energy/spirit.
sorry that happened to you. you’re doing the right thing by not returning. do what’s best for you and your family and take care of yourself.
Wow this was my English teacher in Taft high school such a sweet teacher. Always cared about his students.
My neice was his student also!! Horrible. Elizabeth Ervin Daughter
Wow😮
May he always rest in peace. It seems like it was a huge loss for many of you.
Wow. Evil touches so many lives.
He believed in the kids. He rejected his legacy. Ted Turner 📺 might have warned him. To take precaution⚠️🚸
I’m a teacher. This broke my heart . $800 was not worth this man’s life .
No amount of money is worth a positive human beings life smh money can be replaced a life cannot
@@YellowpickachuI second this. Very evil ppl in this world 😢
No amounts of money would be !
I bet you he would giving that loser the money had he asked for it.
@@knowledgeseeker6123 I’m almost certain he probably could’ve gotten it if he had just asked smh damn shame how cruel ppl can be
My Daughter was a Student of his😢Such a kind hearted Man😢Still hurts my heart n my Daughter will b 47 next month it’s been awhile ♥️RIP to an outstanding Human Being🙏🙏🙏
How was your daughter a student of Mr. Levin’s? Your daughter would’ve been either 20/21 years old!
@@toniremer1594There’s adults in high school.Young adults with learning disabilities usually graduate at 22.
@@toniremer1594how are you going to tell this woman about her daughter? You weirdos are always trying to discredit someone. Do you think the suspect was his only student dumdum? This man has a family and people who knew him who have UA-cam accounts. Just Be quiet.
@@toniremer1594it could’ve been a previous student. They never clarified the year
@@toniremer1594smart a$$
it seems to be an issue being a nice human being so many stories of good people being hurt yet the demons stay on this planet longer
So true unfortunately,.R.I.P Mr. Levin my prayers are with his family and students and colleagues .
like me. why the hell am I still here...
So Sad
That’s so true
This is the devil’s world! Which is why evil and evil people always prevails! This story is truly heartbreaking 💔 It doesn’t pay off to be kind to people! May he RIP.
Never, never blame the victim. This man was open and loving. The world does not always reward that.😢
Rest in peace Mr Levin 😢
May he always rest easy
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People don’t realize the effect that a good, caring teacher has on students. Even years after school, I still remember each and every teacher who was caring and supportive. I never had a father so the teachers honestly at times filled that role.
Ikr.
Me too! There's do few that I remember the ones who cared! I had 3!
I'm still in contact with my 7th grade English teacher 30+ years later. He definitely took on the role of father (second, surrogate and otherwise) to many of his students. He's been retired seven years now and still has former students finding him on social media years later just to say thank you for seeing me when no one else did. A good teacher is ok, but a great teacher is life changing.
This is so true. I still think about my favorite 5th grade teacher. I made her a Christmas wreath one year. I can't remember her name anymore but I remember her face.
Agreed. My 1st grade teacher and one of my high school teachers gave me that feeling.
Even when you have decent parents, there is just something a bit more that certain teachers (who don't engage in crazy inappropriate ish) offer to our life experience.
I now run a daycare from my home but early in my career I taught then subbed at a middle school I once attended in my pre-teen years. While subbing, I stood up to one of the biggest baddest rudest students that even the principal didn’t bother. This was a 6’1” 300lb full facial hair 13 yr old boy while I was 5’6” 110lb 27yr old woman. He was very disrespectful to the lunch ladies so I jumped up to defend her and had this boy standing chest to chest to me glaring down on me while my colleagues told me to back off. After 5 minutes of dead silence from the entire lunchroom to see who would break first, he simply smiled and said “I like u. Yes ma’am, I’ll apologize and clean my own mess up.” 17 yrs later … he still gives me the biggest smile followed by a hug and asks how I’m doing and if I need anything. No lie … I peed myself a little that day. And while my story isn’t on this story’s level, I saw a big bully w a bigger heart.
Teaching is a tough job. And it takes a special kinda person to take that job on. I love it but I prefer teaching toddlers at my age 😅😅😅
I love this sorry…I taught middle school for 9 years and now teach high school. That technique almost never fails. I don’t blink, I don’t break eye contact. It resets them a little because they’re distracted from the bad behavior because they’re trying to figure out what the hell is going on
I love this. All teachers are special but some are just above and beyond. It must be a great feeling to see your students years later and now have different relationships w them. ... thanks largely to teachers like you. Blessings sent to y'all! xx
I'm a school bus driver and stopped my bus in the middle of traffic--no hazards on when a 6'3" 250-300lbs 16 year old boy thought he could taunt, disrespect, and threaten me by trying to run up on me while I was driving and telling them to sit down. His friend jumped in front of him to stop him advancing. When I shot up out my seat I told him " You met the right one today buddy, I don't get paid enough to be threatened and I WILL give you the beating your mother's afraid to give you, take the charge, and get off and out of jail before the weekend is over and have a new job by Monday." Everyone went silent, even he was stunned for a moment and sat down lol. Drove everyone back to school and had the principal escort him right off the bus for good. You cannot let these kids think they can treat you any kind of way and get away with it. I'm glad that student respected you and backed down when he realized you were not taking his BS. You ironed him out and he respected you forever for it.
This kid not only killed a great teacher but robbed his fellow students of a great educator. It really angers me. In this rough environment when very few care and so little these kids have this loss of a man who did give a damn feels astronomical.
I had him once as a sub at Taft high. He was so nice. Broke my heart when this happened. It was a very sad day when we found out. Everyone was crying. Rest in peace Mr. Levin
So sad 💔
He devoted his whole life to his kids only to be taken away so senselessly. They don't make teachers like him no more. S.I.P Mr. Levin.
I remember when I was in HS back in the 90s and Taft had a terrible reputation as a school. So sad this happened to this caring teacher.
Oh yes 😮😮😮
I'm from LI and I remember this story I met a kid who went to that and found out he killed another kid.
He was the coolest teacher I had at Taft. Ms. Sayles too
As sad as it is that he lost his life, for his kindness. He left a legacy with every child whose life he touched in a positive way. So in a way he did what he set out to do. ❤❤
This story is the reason why I got out of the classroom. I was a teacher for nine years and although it was middle school, those kids are just as violent as high school teenagers. I already knew my limitations was going to land me in jail if one of those kids put their hands on me….. but also, I relate deeply to this story because I’ve seen many teachers try very hard to build a connection with trouble children. They would do anything to help that child only for the parents and the child to turn on them. This is a truly heartbreaking story. I’m now a therapist for children with autism, I just couldn’t do the school system anymore. As always, you are doing an amazing job by putting out the victims story so that we can hear their voices. Peace & respect.💙
Teaching wasn't meant for you
@@chanteledwards3615 nope,It wasn’t and that’s why I got out of it. 🙂
@@aleayhBlame the no good parents!
@@marilyncruz6918 if you read my original post, you would see that’s exactly what I did.
Yeah ok
Such a shame for such a good man. Never tell too much information to anybody. Especially about money.
Exactly that part 👍🏽💯
My brother tells no one he owns a corvette ,he uses his truck for work. He own a nice house & has nice collections he doesn’t Bragg about things his wife & he have worked for . His wife drove her nice car to work & it got keyed. Now it’s her weekend only car. People are nasty.😊
NO WAY!!!! HE was my English teacher in 1993 😢 I hated Shakespeare & he changed my views on it ! I will never forget him, I was 1 of his KIDS. 😔🥺
This story really broke my heart 😢. What a beautiful soul this man was. I hate what happened to him!!!!
So that’s not even 800$. 400 each to buy sneakers and food ? If you will throw your life away for that you gotta be a low life. Why would they take down that sign with his name ?
Your writing is always beautiful but this story hits different. It feels like you wrote this from your soul. It’s very powerful.
He's amazing at what he does on this channel. Frfr.
Found his channel last year! He’s so good at we he does. And the fact that he does research carefully and takes the time to get the details correct.
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This story felt different to me as well. I have definitely shed some tears while listening to stories told on the Evil Intentions channel, but this one caused me to actually weep. Teachers who truly care about their students and are able to forge a mentor relationship with them are too few and far between. The loss of even one of them is a tragedy.
Couldn’t agree more.
You should never trust anyone in your personal space no matter how in need or helpless they seem. Some folks are under privileged but unfortunately the ones who try to help them are the ones who may suffer most. You ever see people make it out the hood and they are accused of never looking back? Unfortunately it’s because of circumstances like this. The same ones you feel bad for and try to pull up the ladder can be the same ones to pull you down because all they see you as is an opportunity. You wanna help someone underprivileged, you do so with caution from a distance to protect yourself. He should’ve left his help at school trips and pizza parties like most teachers do. I’ve had some an amazing teachers who cared a great deal about us but they didn’t let their help go any farther than teaching us that education was the key to making it in life , no invites to their house none of that. They know the reality some people are coming from a deeply broken environment and you don’t wanna get yourself too expose to that.
As a career high school teacher in rougher schools, thank you for how this story was presented. I have seen so many great things when teachers love their "kids". Thank you again.
Had to add: Y'all need to give this man a thumbs up. It costs zero and you know he absolutely deserves a thimbs up, and a subscribe. Really petty to watch all his hard work and excellent content and not even hit the thumbs up. Dont be petty yall
Right
lol I never sub or like just watch and keep moving… nobody asked him to do this!? I’m not obligated to like or sub
Preach! I subscribed after one video. That's all it took for me. He does a great job with telling these victim's stories and always keeping it about the victim. It's rare to see that in this genre anymore when someone allows the world to see who they are. I've seen many YT channels and podcasts go downhill with just a tiny bit of fame. I have a feeling he won't be that way. 💙
@@rajgarvey5912as long as you're coming back to watch the videos, then yes, you are asking him to do this for your entertainment. Just because it's not an obligation, doesn't mean that you can't do it. It literally takes 2 seconds of your time to do it for him while he spent hours making this content for you. And you know what...if you don't want to like or sub then fine. It's your prerogative. But don't be an as*hole.
I agree!!!
He was a good man. Goes to show, you can't let people get close... unfortunately, ones who aren't on your level at that.
You did a very good job telling this story . People like Mr. Levin are rare and it’s unfortunate he had to lose his life in such a horrific way. I just hope his story doesn’t discourage future teachers from trying to help students.
I think one of his biggest mistakes was giving that student his personal number and letting that student know where he lived. Your the students' teacher not friend so there should be some boundaries between the student and teacher, I guess he just trusted this student, and it's sad how it ended up.
My daughter wants to teach. While I believe the kids need someone like her. I’m terrified and I hope she changes her mind.
Smh I went to Taft in the 2000s and I remember hearing about it is sad that some idiot took his life over $800. RIP Mr. Levin
I'M SO LOST FOR WORDS......THIS IS JUST HEARTBREAKING....BORN AND RAISED IN BROOKLYN AND I'VE NEVER HEARD OF THIS....I JUST LOVE THE WAY THIS GUY NARROWS HIS DOCUMENTARY...I DON'T KNOW WHY HE DOESN'T HAVE SO MUCH MORE SUBSCRIBERS IN THIS PAGE...❤️👏🔥💯🙏💔
My heart goes out to the family of Mr. levin. I truly feel bad for those students who had a teacher that cared. I have had many teachers that cared while I was growing up and to hear something bad happening to them would be devastating. He seemed like a great guy all around . He didn’t deserve that.
RIP.
Another wonderfully made video.
That piece of crap is still in prison. He has a parole reappearance next month. I hope he never gets out! He will not be able to survive in this world today! He'll get out and do the same thing. I hope that is taken into consideration. RIP to Jonathan and my condolences to his family and all of the people affected by his tragic death!😔
He needs to be in prison forever with no chance of parole
@@Yellowpickachu exactly! I guess because it was a second degree murder...
This is such an upsetting story. Teachers like Mr. Levin are hard to come by, especially in the NYC public school system. My deepest condolences to his family, friends & students. I'm sure losing him impacted their lives more than we could imagine. RIP Mr. Levin ❤
Why the good people are gone but the bad ones are still alive in this world. I will never know.
Overall a great video great story. I wish he was my teacher as a huge new York Yankees fan and huge fan of rap music. So sad that a guy like him died. Very very sad. 😢 😭
I absolutely hate that and I will always question "the higher power "
Isaiah 57 1 Good people pass away; the godly often die before their time. But no one seems to care or wonder why. that God is protecting them from the evil to come.
This is the definition of a person with no soul. A lot of people are just empty inside. Our soul is what makes us human. We feel with our souls. That’s what I believe and a lot of people lost it a long time ago! 😮💨🙏🏾
The movie 187, was so sad. It truly, is so upsetting how teachers not only don't get paid enough. They have to deal with perps. I remember this like it was yesterday.
187 movie was the saddest one I have seen. It left me in pieces crying
I love how detailed you are about the story covered and how you honored his memory. I love your material and have a gift in giving a broader look to a lot of pieces of the victems life. Your a great story teller and I ❤ how you convey with empathy.
@@jac5348I’m going to watch it was it about this case or no
This is why kids can't be "friends" w/a teacher.
Someone always crosses a line that can't be uncrossed.
@@Lenasevilla-yb4ei where's your facts? Cuz all I see is you talking basura on all these comments. You're probably the demons girlfriend.
It doesn't happen like that all the time. My 7th grade English teacher was like a father to me. Still is! I'll be 44 in a little over a week and he's been a part of my life and my family since I was 12. When boundaries are established and respected, it's a beautiful thing for teachers to go above and beyond for students who need it.
@@Nille0212 you're very lucky and blessed ❤️❤️
@@Nille0212 not 100% of the time.
But it's a slippery slope.
I think you missed the entire point.
1997 was a crazy year. So much happened..
Literally in every single borough. It was a wild time...
I lost my maternal grandmother that year
@@ljmcdonald2703 Im so sorry 🙏🏾🙏🏾
@@ljmcdonald2703 My dad died in 97
Nobody on utube can tell a story like you bro, the way you tell people's stories is just way different than other channel, keep up the great work and we'll keep watching, you have fans all over the country, one living in a big city of 200 people in Southern Illinois where things like this rarely happen.
I attended Jonathan Levin HS in the Taft building. I was a student 10 yrs after the fact, but we were all very much aware of everything that happened and the teachers were great... for the most part. Unfortunately, Jonathan was too trusting, too loving, and too enthusiastic to make a change. Kids who grow up in the "hood" can be very disturbed and can't even begin to believe anyone can care.
My top Crime channel
Thank you!
This was horrible 🥺🥺I went to a really rough high school and I had a teacher like Mr. Levin and even tho that was years ago I would be devastated if something happened to her . She motivated and looked out for me in my darkest times .
I just wanted to point out that Jonathan has kind eyes; what really aggravates me is that he seems like the type of guy that would've given Corey the money if he asked for it and told him to keep it. You killed a man with a heart of gold just to get $800 a day for a few days. The students that needed to be hospitalized probably lost the only stable support system they could rely on, my heart breaks for them. Imagine the impact he would've had had he been able to live to retire. I really don't understand this world we live in.
Man, your channel is really something special. I watch a lot of true crime channels, but as a fellow New Yorker, these stories really hit home. Every new video that I watch I can see how the channel is improving. Much props.
The way these students spoke about him…..what a loss.
How heartbreaking 💔 such a big hearted caring man, sounds like he was such an amazing teacher! He didn’t have to do what he did as he had a rich father but he did it because he really cared, I would of defo gone far if I had him as a teacher just so sad!! Seeing his former students just heartbroken goes to show how popular & loved he was!! They sure are his kids bless 🥹 so sad for his family, students for all who were blessed to have known him! 🙏
🙏🏽 nice said. I’m glad I had the pleasure of meeting him.
This is such a heartbreaking end for such a caring teacher who was doing all the right things in his life.The worst thing is that it was his good heart that the killers used to target him.Thank you for covering this with such dignity and kindness for the victim and his family.Too much attention is often given to the perpetrator on ither channels. My heart goes out to his family and his students.May he rest in peace.
It's so sad and so heartbreaking. I have never been to that school or know the teacher, but this is horrible. He did Gods work, and he was so blessed. Thank you as always showing light to these true and humble victims. Thank you for being there, voice, and he has every right to live. The devil is a liar, and evil is real. Thank you for the video. It's touched my heart, and thank you for your voice for others. God bless.
No teacher went outta there way to help these kids the way Jonathan did. God Bless and RIP.
I remember his story, Rest In Power Jonathan Levin
The words his kids had for him was just heart warming. Not too many good teachers out there.
Its important not to over share personal details with anyone. You never know the intentions. I bet law enforcement made sure this case was handled without a glitch. His father had the connections & financial means to make an example of them. Why would the dedication sign be removed?
Unfortunately I remember this horrific story because my cousin attended Taft high school and he was one of Mr. Levin's students during those years. This teacher was supportive, dedicated and devoted to his students! These students loved and respected Mr. Levin. They were encouraged and inspired to reach for the stars because of his influence. I remember seeing so many of them crying on the streets and in front of the school. They were upset and angry over the tragic murder of their beloved teacher. One of his students, punched a building, and broke his hand. He was crying so hard! Mr. Levin truly cared about his students. I am so sorry about what happened to you Mr. Levin! RIP. Your beloved students, including my cousin went on to do great things in life because of your example, your dedication and your devotion to them. You did not die in vain.
You Mr. Levin are a gem 💎 I sadly never had. I grew up in great schools.I needed someone like this great man when I was dealing with growing pains.God bless you Mr. Levin , what a real tragedy.✝️🙏🏆💐♥️
I’m grateful to see this story. This is another story in the Bronx that is dear to my heart, because I grew up there😢Mr. Levin was a dedicated Teacher & didn’t deserve this 😢🙏🏽RIP Jonathan Levin🙏🏽🥲 ❤
May he always rest easy
What a terrible loss for his family and the kids who need him. He sounds like a sincere and brilliant young man with a caring heart.
R.I.P. to Mr. Levins because he seems like a good man that cared about his students and his career. I am glad that he made an impact in New York City because there are some rough schools there. I should know because i am from New York City. However, he made a mistake about giving out information that he should keep to himself. This was a great case. 😢😢😢😢
This is so sad. He cared about his students, his school, his community and this is what happens to him? 31 is way too young he had so much life ahead of him. I just don't understand why people are so evil.
I love this channel. You make the stories hit differently. They seem to affect you as if it were your family or friend.
Your narration is haunting, but in a way that isn't scary, more soulful. Thank you for always doing these stories with heart, mind and soul.
My God....here was a teacher who devoted HIS WHOLE life to "his" kids. Those poor kids...I feel for them. People ridiculed him for the way he taught, but he got through to his kids, treated everyone of them equal no matter their color, background, etc. This reminds me so much of the movie, "Dangerous minds". This was such an enormous tragedy. 2000 people at his funeral? That just goes to show you the impact he made! Shame on everyone who didn't approve of the way he taught. Unfortunately, it took his precious life to realize how valuable of a not only a teacher, but a human being he was. Makes me sad and very angry! Rest on Heaven, Johnathan. You're missed by many. It affected myself, because once again, Jose...you made us feel like we knew him...when we never did. Thank you Jose, for touching on this story...😢❤😢
I can still name all my favorite teachers first and last names. They will never be forgotten. Teachers need to know how special they are. I am so sorry this happened to such a loving caring teacher. May he rest in peace.
I work in education. This story has me sobbing. What a bright star. Thank you for creating this beautiful memorial
We lost our elementary school principal when he ran after a distraught student into the projects and was a victim of a shoutout. That tragic event still haunts me til this day. He was a wonderful man. NYC in the 90s was so terrible.
Brother, you are very well spoken! Been following your channel for a while. You’re doing a great job covering these tragic stories with the utmost respect for those involved. ✊🏾
What a terrible story and loss. My condolences go out to his family, colleagues, and students.
REST IN PEACE JOHNATHAN LEVIN, GONE BUT NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER EVER FORGOTTEN & MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES & SYMPATHY TO LEVIN FAMILY FOR UR LOSS! TO BURY A CHILD IS DEFINITELY 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺 ALSO TO HIS FORMER STUDENTS & EVERY ☝🏽 WHO'S LIFE JOHNATHAN TOUCH, MY 💔💔 GOES OUT TO U AS WELL!!
Graduate from Taft, class of 99. Still hits hard
What a horrible tragedy. He didn’t have to take this job, he chose it. So do all teachers. Teachers have such a challenging job and aren’t even compensated enough. I’ve always felt bad for my teachers, my classmates were not “children are the future” type of kids 👀. Some actually are risking their lives, like Mr. Levin. RIP 🕊️💐
It's such a sad story. RIP Jonathan Levin.. Your kindness will never be forgotten.
187 is still one of the most underrated movies of all time. Still don't get it's props like it should. Even back then, that I knew that Method Man had good acting skills. It's a shame that good people like Jonathan Levin, who had a kind heart, soul and would have did anything for anybody. He definitely would the type that would have given you the shirt off his back. So disgusting that he was viciously taken away from society over what? $800 f***** dollars? His life was worth way more than that. And the POS that murdered him should have gotten the Death Penalty. He lucky he wasn't in a state like VA or TX BC he would gotten the DP for damn sure. It seems like the good always die young like the rapper Tupac once said. RIP to Jonathan Levin. My prayers and my deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends. Once again, this was a very well put together video with care, compassion, and love. Mr. Ortiz, you got my utmost respect sir. You are the best UA-cam crime channel in the game. You show compassion and care for the victims, which many UA-cam Crime channels don't do.
Thank you so much for the kind words! I agree, 187 has always been such a good movie. What stood out to me was the soundtrack just full of Massive Attack, Nothing But The Girl, Galliano, and groups like that. This was 1997 and you really didn't see movies of that sort with this type of soundtrack. It's terrible that this sort of thing happens. It's something he really didn't ever expect.
@EvilIntentions Definitely need to check out the soundtrack again, and I am definitely going to buy the movie if I can find it. BC, the movie has long been out of print. It was never released on the Blu-Ray format. That's a movie that really should be shown in schools!!
My mom was a teacher at Taft when this happened to Mr. Levin. Thank you for doing this. I had never really knew his background and how he got to Taft. You did an amazing job.
As a former teacher, I just burst in to tears when I heard some children had to be hospitalized. He was truly loved. How devastating! Those poor kids. Hoping they were able to live on to celebrate his life.
This is so so sad, you have a teacher who's willing to go out there way to help you, and you took his life for $800. you could have worked somewhere for 2 to 3 weeks and made that. This makes someone who wants to help, not help because they have to be concerned if you would turn on him/her. You know how hard it is to have a good teacher. That is a profession that most people would not take on. May Jonathan's soul rest in peace 😞.
I love teachers like this. I had a few really awesome teachers myself that went above and beyond for their students. One was a grade school teacher, Mrs Williams, two kender garden teacher Mrs Williams and Mrs Young, an art teacher, Ms. Glover, and Ms. Connors a literature teacher and a history teacher, God rest his soul, Coach Johnson, he was awesome because my sister and I would run to his class every single day in highschool!
I remember this story! I graduated high school that same year. Smh this was heartbreaking over $800.
Trust will get you killed!
I dont know this Man but im very sad his beautiful light was snuffed out by an animal 😢
It funny that you say animal. When Mr Levin was an English teacher there we talked about why society called Taft hs TRAINING ANIMALS FOR TOMORROW it was a topic we always discussed. As an adult I can understand the name especially after Mr Levin was taken from us. He made you want to learn. Rip Mr Levin
This story was so heartbreaking. I loved hearing about how good of a person he was and his positive impact on the community.
Already see that he was too open maybe more than the average teacher would.
Why has his name been removed? I disagree with that decision.
No adult should ever have to inspire anyone over 3. If someone can't think bigger and motivate themselves themselves then they're just a 'WALKING DEAD HUMAN BEAST' in 100% of the cases
I absolutely LOVE this page! You don’t miss ANY DETAILS! It’s so informative! This story is heartbreaking! ☹️ He didn’t deserve that. I wonder why they removed his street sign.
Once again, another excellent piece of work. Good stuff Jose. Another story that hits close to home. Taft was my zone HS and I graduated grade school as this happened in 1997. I remember being absolutely terrified to go to Taft. My Mom would actually use this school as a scare tactic for me to get better grades. I knew some STONE COLD KILLERS that went to Taft. Didn’t even matter if you could fight. Kids has knives and guns. And gangs was rampant. I actually almost ended up here but I got accepted into a better school. RIP to that teacher Mr Levin. Believe it or not, there was A LOT of teachers in the Bronx at that time that actually cared. Unfortunately this cost him his life. Between broken homes, deep seeded generational curses and trauma on families, Gun violence, incarcerated parents, drug addicted parents due to the crack epidemic, drug wars, alcoholism, systemic racism, a broken economy, hunger and poverty etc.. You truly had to a be special soul to even step foot in Taft as a teacher in the 90’s and early 2000’s. 🫡 This was definitely the worst school in NYC maybe even the entire USA. Prayers to his family 🙏🏾
This story had me in tears, I could literally feel Mr. Johnathan's spirit through this video. He is rejoicing in joy that you did this video. And I believe because we need more Teachers like him today in the education system. He was truly a remarkable human being. You spoke volumes about him through this short video. Thank you ❤
I love that intro bro. Definitely toughhhhh stufff. Im rocking with u hardbody Jose. Keep making ppl aware and paying respects to those that have fallen victim
Wow! This is so sad 😞
Sending my Prayers and condolences to Johnathan Family 🙏🏽🕊️
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This is why I LoVe your channel! You have so much empathy and compassion towards every story you tell 🙌🏽❤️
Despite Jonathan's horrific crime, accomplished his dream more than he can imagine. He touched thousands of lives by his story. Some people never met Jonathan. That is powerful beyond belief. Jonathan, I hope you see your dream did come true in a different way. Rest in heaven.
My heart breaks, for the families affected, of course. However, I also feel so sad for the students because it’s something that they had to carry in their whole lives. What horrible trauma poor babies must’ve experienced when they got the news. I can’t even imagine. They had someone in the system in the school system, who looked at them with the equitable eye in the potential and everybody and wanting to build that because he knew the students are amazing and would change the world. I’m so sorry for your loss
What an amazing human being from his humble ways of not taking handouts, to truly connecting with his students. Truly amazing story. RIP I’m sure he changed a lotta students world and productive members of society today.
Another excellent video, Jose. You put your heart, soul and immense talent into the channel. Thank you. 💜
Thank you for telling his story. And thank you for all the hard work you put into each story. Always with class and respect! Your channel runs deep for me. A reminder of where I came from and the struggles for change but never forgetting! 🙏🏽
He was my homeroom teacher, and also my English teacher, at Taft high school very sweet man, loving, caring, and angel ...
Post notifications for the win! This is so terrible, those kids are hurt. I also lost a teacher that was a school favorite, that is a different kind of hurt..your teachers are your parents when you are in that building..
Thank you for Sharing. Such a sad and senseless crime that happened to a wonderful teacher. All he did, tried to do and the effect he had on his students is priceless. May Jonathan Levin gain his Angel Wings. R.I.P. Mr. Levin.
Rest in eternal peace Mr. Levin 😢
Some people,cannot be helped😢
Wow i wish i had a teacher like this.... some ppl are so evil
So heart breaking. RIP Jonathan Levin
Ppl need to understand these are not your kids, they are students. Teach them and keep a healthy distance. Dont be naive. Good intentions wont protect you from bad kids. And yes, bad kids do exist. All these needing to relate is a potential recipe for disaster. If you get too emotionally involved bad things could happen or worse.
You make it sound like it was his own fault, like he bought it upon himself. There are decent people and there are evil pukes.
You could've kept this comment to yourself.
This was a nice tribute to an exceptional man's memory. His legacy will live on. God bless and farewell... 🙏🏽 ❤
That was my zoned high school and my parents made me go to an all girl school in Manhattan. Rest in peace 🕊️🙏
I wonder why they removed the street sign which honored him?
I gotta admit I watched your episode of this story first then I watched NY homicides episode. Your depiction of the story was far superior To that of the NY homicide. You set the stage with the backstory of the victim and of what the temperature of NYC was at the time. The flow of the story and the end was done perfectly. I really enjoy your work keep putting them out.