This is mid 90's, seriously, other than the killing, these kids were just more goths/emos like everybody knew back then. That's probably why he got friends and followers, it was just a trendy way to be - let's be goth's.
@Marck Miller mate this made me laugh hard, nearly choke on my coffee... so true, I thought the same thing.. with atleast one sword and the obligatory nunchucks
Charity's mom deserves a lot of credit for diverting this group and assisting police. It had to be terrible to turn her own daughter in, but it was the right thing to do.
It wasn't her mother. This video is FULL of inaccuracies. It was her grandmother. She called her mother but her mother wasnt home. And her mother was a correction's officer at the time. Dr Grande's videos seem to commonly have a lot of factual errors.
She probably didn't expect her daughter would get 10 years for second degree murder, considering they didn't take part in the killings and were obviously being manipulated. I'm not sure sending those girls to jail was justice.
As a long time roleplayer i played Vampire the Masquerade back in the 90s. I ran across several people who claimed they were real vampires including a guy that also claimed he was also 500 years old. He worked at a jewelry store in the local mall, got a fellow gamer pregnant and then told her she needed to get an abortion because the child would be a werewolf. Weird times.
"he did not fit in well with his peers"... could it have been the vampire thing? cuz I found it extremely difficult to find a vampire clique at my school 🧛🏻♀️
I actually remember this case. I was furious that they broke in and killed those innocent puppies. That the others just stood by and let it happen. Cowards all of them to hurt something so innocent that’s put on this earth to love and bring happiness to us humans. Such cruelty! Dogs do nothing but love purely and unconditionally. I’m glad he is in jail.
This case speaks to the importance having appropriate role models and adequate supervision while growing up. Thank you for sharing your thoughts Dr. Grande, I hope you are having a great weekend.❤️
I dunno. I think it's more of a case by case basis. I never believed in role models as a kid. I never wanted to be like anyone other than me and have my own morals. And I had virtually no parental supervision from 12 on up. I moved out at 15. And I'm a rather well adjusted, stable and successful individual. I also know a couple of people who were raised in very attentive and loving homes, with parents who were very interactive in their lives. They are either dead from OD or in prison now. Though, I dont think stability and good parenting hurts anything. More times than not, it has some great benefits. As long as the parents aren't overly strict. That causes more problems than it prevents.
@@kari7403 It's statistically proven to increase a person's success chances in life more than almost any other single variable in their lives. Your personal experiences (which you aren't that reliable on in the first place) do not negate that it is a fact that a good parent's close involvement in their child's life is the most important factor in their success. Next is other family and community role models.
@@kari7403 something went right in your case then. Maybe you felt like you had comfort and support and that was enough. Did you have any role models in your head - like actors, fictional or religious characters? I do agree it is a case by case thing.
@@deathbleu5741 Mmmm, not really. Both parents were a joke, really. I'd be ashamed of myself, to am unforgivable level, if I had turned out like either, in the remotest bit, in regards to their parenting, morals, self recognition, or basic outlook on life. More of an Anti-role model, I suppose. So yeah, I guess you're kinda right. 👍
@@tw629108 I'm legit not meaning to be a jerk, sarcastic, or mocking in any way when I ask, Do u out happen to have a link for those statistics, or even a source or two? I'm really wondering how they would have gotten that kind of data. Like, what would the setting be like? Would the setting be different for control group vs test group, or how many people were actually in special study? Where did the study take place, and could the immediate surrounding cultural views, beliefs, norms, and acceptance vs rejection standards, possibly have held any weight or sway In the test? If not, why the 0ed out weight, and most critically, can the test results be replicated multiple times, all with same results?
Dr Grande, I REALLY appreciate it that you always point out that autism is not associated with violence. My son has autism and is loving and kind, with none of these dark behaviors that these violent young men display. These horrible outcomes in these stories, often seem more a result of bad choices. Switching on and off the ability to interact and communicate with those they like vs those who are in their way, seems more narcissistic than autistic to me. I'm no expert, but it seems odd that rather often these young men get diagnosed as an explanation for their isolation and self centeredness, after these heinous crimes. It's concerning because it affects the statistics. If 50% of the prison population starts being diagnosed with autism, people will start believing autism IS associated with violence. It could even make it into the DSM, it seems to me. ? I would love to hear your thoughts on this, and young adult autism in general. It's already a challenge to parent a young adult with autism, it helps if it's not misunderstood even more. People seem to think it just goes away when they turn 18. Nobody ever talks about it. Nobody knows we are here. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HARD WORK ON THESE TOPICS.
I have worked with and done respite work with many autistic children and adolescents, although they tend to have very narrow interests and all have different personalities like any human being none of them have been dangerous or vampires. Just like anyone they can be traumatized and or have other mental health issues that have nothing to do with autism. Albert Einstein, Susan Boyle, Roseanne Barr and Daryl Hannah are all autistic and all have different personalities.
My son will be 33 this year. He is high-functioning autistic. Anyone who didn't know it probably wouldn't guess as he functions fine in social settings. He masks overstimulation well and withdraws to his room for a time after returning home from social events. He's never been able to hold a job because of depression and anxiety and the fact that his sleep patterns are all over the place. He enjoys playing games like Minecraft where he gets to create worlds. When I worked as a home health nurse before I became disabled, I was assigned to a couple of autistic kids. I was not a good fit with one thirteen-year-old boy who was more severely affected and sometimes acted out when he got overstimulated. He was better off with a male caregiver who could be both compassionate and authoritative. Still, this young man certainly never would have sought to deliberately harm anyone. It honestly makes me angry when the lawyers for people like the creep in this video use the autism defense. I really don't believe this guy is autistic.
Now some people in prison will call him baby. And he will know that they are a complete other type of people he ever met in his life he will have a hard time in jail.
@@sorartificial Danny Phantom was for kids and that didn't stop Randy Stair from becoming obsessed with it, and he was an adult. I don't think the vampire game should be what we're looking at, but his mother who encouraged and covered up his actions.
Some of the interviews Rod's mother gave after his conviction were so creepy. She came off like a fangirl who had a crush on her own son. She is all kinds of messed up.
How could Rod's parents go on with their lives without being held accountable? If these children had positive role models, there would have been a different narrative of their lives. Great Content Dr. G!!! and thank you for the early surprise analysis 🌵🌵🌵🌵
I forgot about this!!! This is why I love Dr grande in this channel, cases I completely forget about but if often thought about throughout the years.... He always picks the most interesting cases
@@patchworkundead4787 Wow! I've been literally nocturnal since I was about 8 (at least that's when I became aware of it). It made going to school a living hell. You think it can be caused by depression?
I thought this comment was serious at 1st because I'm unhappily nocturnal. It was so hard to go to school and graduate from college. No matter what I do, even skipping a day of sleep, my hours always go back to nocturnal 🤦 This comment is funny though 🤣
@@KatrinaDancer it screws with my sleep schedule enough that it does. I've always been a night owl but one can't sleep when all one thinks of are bad things.
This popped up while I was studying for my Orgs 414 traumatic events class, and we're going through the Psychological First Aid Field Operations Guide. I guess this is my break for 15 minutes??? 😂 Thanks Dr. Grande for the analysis!
Thank you Dr. Grande for analyzing this case. I grew up in Eustis and actually still live in the area. I worked that night with the sister Jennifer at Publix (local grocery store) and I remember finding out the next day what happened. He was initially given the death penalty however that was overturned because of his age at the time of the crime.
This took me right back in time. I grew up in Eustis and was in school at the same time as them. Had a class with Jenny when this happened. I feel not only for her parents who lost their lives but for Jenny most cuz of the impact this had on her life. I felt so bad for her and couldn't believe this had happened. I truly hope she is doing well now. Heather is smarter than she let's on. I will just leave it at that. Thank you Dr Grande! Sorry my home town had to give you a story.
Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines was a groundbreaking RPG game which was one of the first of its kind to incorporate 1st and 3rd person shooter POV's. The character selection at the start of the game used a type of personality questionnaire to select which type of vampire clan you belong to.
@@oldbatwit5102 all clans have higher skill ratings for the management of specific skills by default. I'm not sure if stamp collecting is one of them! Btw, I'm not sure if you're pulling my leg with this 🤔 anyways if you do have a friend called Penny OR Stephen tell them to try it out, they may like it regardless of the stamps, it's still available and has been out since 2004 (well the version I played)
Thanks for doing this case. I grew up where this happened (Eustis, FL) and my grandparents lived across the street from the Wendorfs when this happened. Crazy and sad case. How Heather got off without charges is insane. I don't believe she didn't know.
@AlphaFemme Xtine That must have a scary time for your parents. I'm sure everyone triple checked their doors at night for a long time. As for Heather, I remember seeing interviews of her. I believe she knew and left her poor sister to walk into that nightmare.
I knew Heather briefly when we were teenagers. She didn't come out and admit guilt, but you could tell the way she carried herself and spoke that she was proud of herself. There were some weirdos who put her up on a pedestal and she loved every minute of that. It was disgusting, and to this day I wish I had called her out on it.
I really like your channel, you are so calm and composed, something I wish I could achieve. I have already seen some of these cases but the difference here is that you put your professional analysis on the subject in conclusion. 10/10 young man!
WHOA ! I haven't watched this yet, but WOW that shirt looks GREAT on you !! Thanks for all the regular uploads, Dr Grande! (Miss the more colourful cacti today .. hope they're doing OK.)
VtM is a role playing game like Dungeons and Dragons. It’s a little bit less complicated than D&D in my estimation. I’ve played a couple of campaigns in VtM and they’re quite fun. It isn’t about being an outcast, but a member of a parallel society that aims to keep itself secret. Having said that, it is possible to turn any innocuous role playing game (or any game for that matter) into something nefarious or something it wasn’t designed for, even if the rules of the game contradict it. Squid game should serve as enough of a reminder.
There are those who don't diagnose and there are those who speculate, but none can combine the two like Dr. Grande. You really sunk your teeth into this one doctor.
I was in high school when Vampire: The Masquerade became popular, and just about everything on TV suddenly featured Vampires, and when "Bram Stoker's Dracula" & "Interview with a Vampire" came out, fellow classmates of mine were convinced they were vampires, etc. I kind of remember one girl having a panic attack because she was convinced she was a vampire. I don't claim to be an expert in the Undead, but I don't believe you can cross over (sired, changed, re-born, whatever...) by watching a movie. I could be wrong, but I'd say the likelihood of that happening is far less than being attacked by a real life (dead?) vampire.
It is abuse his mother had done. It was his nurturing, his internalization of values (moral)... He didn't create a cult, he was born in the cult. Thank you
Just in time to have *the* breakfast of champions (you know, the people who may speculate but not diagnose?): a full plate of knowledge with a mug of piping hot and sassy tea. Thanks for the daily food for thought, Dr. Grande!
I have a good idea. Wish there was a checkbox on your website to check off the ones I had watched because I forget and am trying to make my way thru all of them. It's funny how our schedules are so similar but mine I add in heat in Arizona but I am disabled and am writing books like a crazy person which should mean I'm at the right place, right? Lol
Liking your new shirt, Dr. G! Thanks for bringing up the dangers that can arise from simply needing to belong and knowing no good ways to do so. Hope your weekend is great and that it’s not as hot in DE as it is in MI! 🥵
This is maybe one of the most upsetting truths about school and high school in particular! Kids get bullied or ignored just when they most need reassurance that they are ok!
@@bthomson I agree with you 💯. Everyone wants to be accepted, especially in adolescence. The peer group at that age is the biggest force to reckon with, and if the peer group is bad, it’s not a good prognosis. :(
I remember this case vividly. What I also remember is Rod‘s mother, who went by the name “Star” at that time, definitely seemed a bit mentally ill herself. I remember seeing her on interviews and such and she always seemed very high; in some altered state. Definitely feel that Rod has some mental issues and I definitely feel they stem from mom. He was lost in the system at young age.
Eileen UK. DR Grande these cult stories really freak me out they don’t seem to end well this guy doesn’t seem to have a great roll model I only watched this to get your brilliant analysis and you didn’t let me down l thank you 🙏 for that another great 👍 video DR Grande 💙. I would just like to say I came across your video of Lizzie Borden and I am so glad l did l found your whole coverage of this very fascinating l was hooked from start to finish so much so once wasn’t enough sometimes the old ones are the best. Thank you 🙏 for being the amazing man that you are 💙👍
Thank you so much, Dr. Grande! I was young when this happened, but I do have memories that must've been on the news about this crime. I didn't really understand the vampire angle, even then.
I love how I can never predict what headline I'm going see with your content, Dr. Grande! You take us from U.S. leaders to people who are obsessed with being vampires...your content is truly unmatched, where we have the chance to glimpse into extremely puzzling minds! AND, you manage to give us laughter through it all! ♡♡ You're.s very rare gem!! "I think these are also known as anti- conviction blackouts."😅
@@mandymonroe5515 I know that they were neighborly with each other but I'm not sure how close they were beyond that. I was very young but my older sisters went to school with Heather. My grandmother had us take over food and cookies to the investigators once when this happened. My grandmother still lives on Greentree Lane
It's a little-know fact that garlic, holy water and wooden stakes are only minor concerns to a vampire, when compared to the awesome power of hot cups of coffee. Clearly the threat of which, justified another murder. (sarcasm, if it weren't obvious)
As a 15 year old I was thoroughly embarrassed when the pastor asked me to come forward and take the offering, and then to say the prayer for the offering. I immediately *froze* because i was incorregible. (😂😅😂) I understand now how being 15, I still had the motive power behind me through my family influence to be the person I made myself through my choices. Like the judge said at his sentencing, “ it should be his mother who should be at trial here today”. I agree. Thankyou Dr. Grande. What an uncompromising analysis....😅😅😅✅
I wrote some books for Vampire: The Masquerade back in the 1990s and early 2000s. Most who played it were intelligent, well-balanced people, but I did meet several people to whom the game was a little too real.
This sounds like an offshoot of the satanic panic nonsense. I wonder how much of that vampire stuff is actually something they believe in rather than a theatrical aesthetic they liked.
I have two kids, one 19 and one 23. Even though they didn’t have the easiest life they were good kids and are becoming wonderful adults. Hearing about some of these people I’m so thankful that I have the kids God gave me.
@@icturner23 I obviously know how genetics work but I do believe in a higher power. Science and spirituality can co exist. If you don’t believe in a higher power that’s cool too. Everyone has a right to believe what they want.
I find this video to be a very good observation and analysis on the case, and I agree with much of your conclusions. I also agree with the court Judge that Rod Ferrell is irreparably corrupt. Good video. Thank you.
"To say his mother was a negative influence is the understatement of the century.... or perhaps the last five centuries considering Farrell was a 500 year old vampire", and I thought Dr. Grande saying that even as a vampire Farrell was a failure couldn't be funnier. Boy... I was wrong hahaha.
"He pretended that he had trained in martial arts, and started dressing in all black." It's like I'm back in high school.
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lol.
This is mid 90's, seriously, other than the killing, these kids were just more goths/emos like everybody knew back then. That's probably why he got friends and followers, it was just a trendy way to be - let's be goth's.
@Marck Miller mate this made me laugh hard, nearly choke on my coffee... so true, I thought the same thing.. with atleast one sword and the obligatory nunchucks
Antifa is the new goth dork.
Being called out for even being a failure at being a vampire has to be the biggest burn anyone could ever receive.
A real pain in the neck.
It's like someone driving a stake through the heart.
@@cameronmiller6240 🤣🤣
@@istateyourname4710 😂 👍
Worse than sunburn
Charity's mom deserves a lot of credit for diverting this group and assisting police. It had to be terrible to turn her own daughter in, but it was the right thing to do.
You might say it was a charitable gesture…..Ill show myself out….
Trace- I could never do it.
It wasn't her mother. This video is FULL of inaccuracies. It was her grandmother. She called her mother but her mother wasnt home. And her mother was a correction's officer at the time. Dr Grande's videos seem to commonly have a lot of factual errors.
@@atenparanormal Like a channel about Ghost tours is a reliable source of infomation
She probably didn't expect her daughter would get 10 years for second degree murder, considering they didn't take part in the killings and were obviously being manipulated. I'm not sure sending those girls to jail was justice.
Perfect timing... just about to start cooking. Looking forward to some speculation about what could be happening in a situation like this!
Yep, but we're definitely not looking forward to diagnosing anyone in this video, that would be too much.
ME TOO!!! I thought the exact same thing.
22 infractions for being a vampire in school is a huge blow bro
I hope you find his analysis of this topic to be informative.
Eve - Better use garlic!
The "made Count Chocula look like Lestat" burn snuck up and got me good, making even that joke a better vampire than Ferrel.
Dr. Grande's best rip yet!🤣🤣😂😂
As a long time roleplayer i played Vampire the Masquerade back in the 90s. I ran across several people who claimed they were real vampires including a guy that also claimed he was also 500 years old. He worked at a jewelry store in the local mall, got a fellow gamer pregnant and then told her she needed to get an abortion because the child would be a werewolf. Weird times.
Yes. Those were the good old days!
Lol dude probably only told his baby Mama that because he didn't want to pay child support. Werewolf baby sounds rad.
I am an avid gamer and these are the kind of people we make fun of. When nerds are making fun of you, you have really have a problem.
You have to tell me what city that was in as I lived in Charleston, SC and also knew people like this...LOL!
They're always 500 years old. Weird how that works. Never 501.
"he did not fit in well with his peers"... could it have been the vampire thing?
cuz I found it extremely difficult to find a vampire clique at my school 🧛🏻♀️
I love how you worked Count Chocula in there 😂😂
Great video Dr. Grande! I laughed out loud when you said after 500 years he got bored with his job
I actually remember this case. I was furious that they broke in and killed those innocent puppies. That the others just stood by and let it happen. Cowards all of them to hurt something so innocent that’s put on this earth to love and bring happiness to us humans. Such cruelty! Dogs do nothing but love purely and unconditionally. I’m glad he is in jail.
And the kitten too! Such innocent babies. We need to start giving tougher sentences for animal abuse in this country.
@@Stephanie_Vincent I agree
*I agree as well!*
His mom has a "Let Rod out, he was young" page on FB - I write HATE stuff on there because of the animals.
....we not gonna mention beating people to death?
No?
Just the puppies?
Ok.
This case speaks to the importance having appropriate role models and adequate supervision while growing up.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts Dr. Grande, I hope you are having a great weekend.❤️
I dunno. I think it's more of a case by case basis. I never believed in role models as a kid. I never wanted to be like anyone other than me and have my own morals. And I had virtually no parental supervision from 12 on up. I moved out at 15. And I'm a rather well adjusted, stable and successful individual.
I also know a couple of people who were raised in very attentive and loving homes, with parents who were very interactive in their lives. They are either dead from OD or in prison now.
Though, I dont think stability and good parenting hurts anything. More times than not, it has some great benefits. As long as the parents aren't overly strict. That causes more problems than it prevents.
@@kari7403 It's statistically proven to increase a person's success chances in life more than almost any other single variable in their lives. Your personal experiences (which you aren't that reliable on in the first place) do not negate that it is a fact that a good parent's close involvement in their child's life is the most important factor in their success. Next is other family and community role models.
@@kari7403 something went right in your case then. Maybe you felt like you had comfort and support and that was enough. Did you have any role models in your head - like actors, fictional or religious characters? I do agree it is a case by case thing.
@@deathbleu5741 Mmmm, not really. Both parents were a joke, really. I'd be ashamed of myself, to am unforgivable level, if I had turned out like either, in the remotest bit, in regards to their parenting, morals, self recognition, or basic outlook on life. More of an Anti-role model, I suppose.
So yeah, I guess you're kinda right.
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@@tw629108 I'm legit not meaning to be a jerk, sarcastic, or mocking in any way when I ask, Do u out happen to have a link for those statistics, or even a source or two? I'm really wondering how they would have gotten that kind of data. Like, what would the setting be like? Would the setting be different for control group vs test group, or how many people were actually in special study? Where did the study take place, and could the immediate surrounding cultural views, beliefs, norms, and acceptance vs rejection standards, possibly have held any weight or sway In the test? If not, why the 0ed out weight, and most critically, can the test results be replicated multiple times, all with same results?
Dr Grande, I REALLY appreciate it that you always point out that autism is not associated with violence.
My son has autism and is loving and kind, with none of these dark behaviors that these violent young men display. These horrible outcomes in these stories, often seem more a result of bad choices.
Switching on and off the ability to interact and communicate with those they like vs those who are in their way, seems more narcissistic than autistic to me.
I'm no expert, but it seems odd that rather often these young men get diagnosed as an explanation for their isolation and self centeredness, after these heinous crimes.
It's concerning because it affects the statistics. If 50% of the prison population starts being diagnosed with autism, people will start believing autism IS associated with violence. It could even make it into the DSM, it seems to me. ?
I would love to hear your thoughts on this, and young adult autism in general.
It's already a challenge to parent a young adult with autism, it helps if it's not misunderstood even more.
People seem to think it just goes away when they turn 18. Nobody ever talks about it. Nobody knows we are here.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HARD WORK ON THESE TOPICS.
I have worked with and done respite work with many autistic children and adolescents, although they tend to have very narrow interests and all have different personalities like any human being none of them have been dangerous or vampires. Just like anyone they can be traumatized and or have other mental health issues that have nothing to do with autism.
Albert Einstein, Susan Boyle, Roseanne Barr and Daryl Hannah are all autistic and all have different personalities.
My son will be 33 this year. He is high-functioning autistic. Anyone who didn't know it probably wouldn't guess as he functions fine in social settings. He masks overstimulation well and withdraws to his room for a time after returning home from social events. He's never been able to hold a job because of depression and anxiety and the fact that his sleep patterns are all over the place. He enjoys playing games like Minecraft where he gets to create worlds.
When I worked as a home health nurse before I became disabled, I was assigned to a couple of autistic kids. I was not a good fit with one thirteen-year-old boy who was more severely affected and sometimes acted out when he got overstimulated. He was better off with a male caregiver who could be both compassionate and authoritative. Still, this young man certainly never would have sought to deliberately harm anyone. It honestly makes me angry when the lawyers for people like the creep in this video use the autism defense. I really don't believe this guy is autistic.
I think when Dr Grande inevitably hits 900k subs he should show us all his highly coveted shirt collection.
Love the videos Dr. Grande. Could you analyze Rasputin? Conman or misunderstood “saint”. Would be a great video.
Great suggestion!
Yes!
I'm speculating conman & nut.
@@rayross997 ditto lol
@@rayross997 same
Rod Ferrell and Charity went to my high school. All I can remember about Rod was that he wore a trench coat and some people used to call him Satan.
Now some people in prison will call him baby. And he will know that they are a complete other type of people he ever met in his life he will have a hard time in jail.
@@hotsauce1646 He's been in prison since 1998. I'm sure it hasn't been pleasant though. I heard that he became a Christian. Who knows
These “some people” seem like good judges of character.
Stories like these make me wonder about that old saying "not everyone should be allowed to have kids". He never had a chance.
At the same time why you shouldn't introduce things to kids that are not rated for kids. Why would the mother make him play vampire games ?
@@sorartificial Danny Phantom was for kids and that didn't stop Randy Stair from becoming obsessed with it, and he was an adult. I don't think the vampire game should be what we're looking at, but his mother who encouraged and covered up his actions.
@@mandiemermaid283 it definitely is more than one factor not just the game.
Some of the interviews Rod's mother gave after his conviction were so creepy. She came off like a fangirl who had a crush on her own son. She is all kinds of messed up.
Just because a person can have kids doesn't mean they should
How could Rod's parents go on with their lives without being held accountable? If these children had positive role models, there would have been a different narrative of their lives.
Great Content Dr. G!!!
and thank you for the early surprise analysis 🌵🌵🌵🌵
I love the extra details, ie; “Buick Skylark” instead of just “his car”. Paints such an awesome picture in the mind.
I forgot about this!!! This is why I love Dr grande in this channel, cases I completely forget about but if often thought about throughout the years.... He always picks the most interesting cases
Since the dawn of time on earth there's no shortage of evil or insane or dangerous people
Why don't vampires drink clowns blood?
It tastes funny.
Oh, you! :-)
Lol..
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@Bro Scientist that made me giggle, thank you😂
Very sweet, thank you. 😂
The fact that his tone never changes, just makes when he throws shades HILARIOUS!
I guess we could say they were batshit crazy.
Lmaooooo, well if anyone looks like a vampire it's this dude. Creepy as shit.
No image in a mirror is a very good metaphor for negative personal image!
It's a free country (mostly!🇺🇸)
... more like a couple of ding-bats.
Great video Dr Grande. Rod Ferrell with his issues, never stood a chance with a mother like his.
I feel the same wayZ
Good night Dr. Grande
"Irreparably Corrupt"
Yep, sounds about right.
It’s difficult to do well in school when you normally sleep all day. Society needs to be more woke for the vampire marginalized group.
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Okay, but that would actually be nice, human though I may be, my depression kinda made me semi-nocturnal.
@@patchworkundead4787 Wow! I've been literally nocturnal since I was about 8 (at least that's when I became aware of it). It made going to school a living hell. You think it can be caused by depression?
I thought this comment was serious at 1st because I'm unhappily nocturnal. It was so hard to go to school and graduate from college. No matter what I do, even skipping a day of sleep, my hours always go back to nocturnal 🤦 This comment is funny though 🤣
@@KatrinaDancer it screws with my sleep schedule enough that it does. I've always been a night owl but one can't sleep when all one thinks of are bad things.
You know your vampire game needs work if your clan is driving around in a 16 year old's Buick Skylark.
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But they’re relatively good on gas.
This popped up while I was studying for my Orgs 414 traumatic events class, and we're going through the Psychological First Aid Field Operations Guide. I guess this is my break for 15 minutes??? 😂 Thanks Dr. Grande for the analysis!
Thank you Dr. Grande for analyzing this case. I grew up in Eustis and actually still live in the area. I worked that night with the sister Jennifer at Publix (local grocery store) and I remember finding out the next day what happened. He was initially given the death penalty however that was overturned because of his age at the time of the crime.
This took me right back in time. I grew up in Eustis and was in school at the same time as them. Had a class with Jenny when this happened. I feel not only for her parents who lost their lives but for Jenny most cuz of the impact this had on her life. I felt so bad for her and couldn't believe this had happened. I truly hope she is doing well now. Heather is smarter than she let's on. I will just leave it at that. Thank you Dr Grande! Sorry my home town had to give you a story.
This dude read WAY TOO many Anne Rice novels 😂
Amazing video as always Doc!
True. Those Anne Rice novels made me want to be a vampire too
Too bad he didnt read her Jesus books, instead of the vampire ones. He could have turned out the total opposite!
Lol
woot woot Dr.Grande all day all night.
Thank you for this Sunday blessing.😂
Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines was a groundbreaking RPG game which was one of the first of its kind to incorporate 1st and 3rd person shooter POV's. The character selection at the start of the game used a type of personality questionnaire to select which type of vampire clan you belong to.
Was there a stamp-collecting clan?
Asking for a friend.
@@oldbatwit5102 is your friend's name Stephen?
@@girlsdigmytube183 Penny
@@oldbatwit5102 all clans have higher skill ratings for the management of specific skills by default. I'm not sure if stamp collecting is one of them! Btw, I'm not sure if you're pulling my leg with this 🤔 anyways if you do have a friend called Penny OR Stephen tell them to try it out, they may like it regardless of the stamps, it's still available and has been out since 2004 (well the version I played)
@@girlsdigmytube183 I am pulling your leg but thank you anyway.
Thanks for doing this case. I grew up where this happened (Eustis, FL) and my grandparents lived across the street from the Wendorfs when this happened. Crazy and sad case. How Heather got off without charges is insane. I don't believe she didn't know.
Particularly when she asked her sister if she had ever considered killing their parents. She also didn't seem convincing to me in court.
@AlphaFemme Xtine That must have a scary time for your parents. I'm sure everyone triple checked their doors at night for a long time. As for Heather, I remember seeing interviews of her. I believe she knew and left her poor sister to walk into that nightmare.
I don't either...
I knew Heather briefly when we were teenagers. She didn't come out and admit guilt, but you could tell the way she carried herself and spoke that she was proud of herself. There were some weirdos who put her up on a pedestal and she loved every minute of that. It was disgusting, and to this day I wish I had called her out on it.
I really like your channel, you are so calm and composed, something I wish I could achieve. I have already seen some of these cases but the difference here is that you put your professional analysis on the subject in conclusion. 10/10 young man!
"Move and become a happy vampire family" loool Todd you are hilarious.
You’re the best doctor in the world Dr. Grande!!!
Many opinions but all are fans!
thanks Dr. Grande requested this one awhile back
I first heard of this story when I rented a dvd randomly YEARS ago called Vampire Clan.. Good movie, I've never forgotten this case since seeing it
You're dry humor is greatly growing on me!!
it makes me smile every time i rewind to 14:37 when you say that Rod makes Count Chocula look like Lestat. well done!
WHOA ! I haven't watched this yet, but WOW that shirt looks GREAT on you !! Thanks for all the regular uploads, Dr Grande! (Miss the more colourful cacti today .. hope they're doing OK.)
EE - when you look at a chess/checkers board do you see those little squares? 🤔
VtM is a role playing game like Dungeons and Dragons. It’s a little bit less complicated than D&D in my estimation. I’ve played a couple of campaigns in VtM and they’re quite fun.
It isn’t about being an outcast, but a member of a parallel society that aims to keep itself secret.
Having said that, it is possible to turn any innocuous role playing game (or any game for that matter) into something nefarious or something it wasn’t designed for, even if the rules of the game contradict it. Squid game should serve as enough of a reminder.
That "16" year old looks 30, and that "19" year old looks 40
Ikr!!!!
There are those who don't diagnose and there are those who speculate, but none can combine the two like Dr. Grande. You really sunk your teeth into this one doctor.
Ouch!😁
I was in high school when Vampire: The Masquerade became popular, and just about everything on TV suddenly featured Vampires, and when "Bram Stoker's Dracula" & "Interview with a Vampire" came out, fellow classmates of mine were convinced they were vampires, etc. I kind of remember one girl having a panic attack because she was convinced she was a vampire.
I don't claim to be an expert in the Undead, but I don't believe you can cross over (sired, changed, re-born, whatever...) by watching a movie. I could be wrong, but I'd say the likelihood of that happening is far less than being attacked by a real life (dead?) vampire.
It is abuse his mother had done. It was his nurturing, his internalization of values (moral)... He didn't create a cult, he was born in the cult.
Thank you
Anti-conviction blackouts. How apropos. You're a riot, Doc!
What a glowing review of Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines,Dr.Grande.
It jumped my list.
Just in time to have *the* breakfast of champions (you know, the people who may speculate but not diagnose?): a full plate of knowledge with a mug of piping hot and sassy tea. Thanks for the daily food for thought, Dr. Grande!
I think you mean a ‘full plate of sassage’
@@waynepolo6193 Daaaamn! 🤣 You win, touché lol!
Enjoy your videos, keep them coming
I've been binging both channels for about 6 days straight. I think I may need an intervention soon. I regret nothing.
I have a good idea. Wish there was a checkbox on your website to check off the ones I had watched because I forget and am trying to make my way thru all of them. It's funny how our schedules are so similar but mine I add in heat in Arizona but I am disabled and am writing books like a crazy person which should mean I'm at the right place, right? Lol
I believe Dr. Grande is a vampire pretending to be a therapist so he can lure in his victims.
If he starts wearing glitter, we will know for sure. Lol
@@theresar4617 don’t you say sh*t about my new Batman! Lol 😂
@@blitzphantom9488 wait, what? new Batman is sparkly?
@@ScumfuckMcDoucheface no Pattinson plays Batman.
@@theresar4617 I do like a bit of glitter,, OK I'm clearly hooked.
Perfect timing! Good to see you once more Dr.
Thank you for the heart
Also good to see you, R!⭐
@@bthomson thanks Bruce!
We are a mutual admiration society!
Some real zingers there, doc! Oh, I'm still chuckling with the count chockula comment.
Liking your new shirt, Dr. G! Thanks for bringing up the dangers that can arise from simply needing to belong and knowing no good ways to do so. Hope your weekend is great and that it’s not as hot in DE as it is in MI! 🥵
This is maybe one of the most upsetting truths about school and high school in particular! Kids get bullied or ignored just when they most need reassurance that they are ok!
@@bthomson I agree with you 💯. Everyone wants to be accepted, especially in adolescence. The peer group at that age is the biggest force to reckon with, and if the peer group is bad, it’s not a good prognosis. :(
Maybe the best protection is to try and raise independent self-motivated kids who are kind and inclusive! Tall order!
He makes Count Chocula look like the Vampire Lestat😂Another well placed burn by the good doctor! Thank you for your analysis Dr Grande!!💜💜
I remember this case vividly. What I also remember is Rod‘s mother, who went by the name “Star” at that time, definitely seemed a bit mentally ill herself. I remember seeing her on interviews and such and she always seemed very high; in some altered state. Definitely feel that Rod has some mental issues and I definitely feel they stem from mom. He was lost in the system at young age.
I knew Rod’s dad during the time of the case; in my not even vaguely humble opinion, Rick wasn’t mentally well either.
@@mitziac5300 Thanks for pointing that out. I was wondering what the father's role was like. Deadbeat dad spawns undead child.
Eileen UK. DR Grande these cult stories really freak me out they don’t seem to end well this guy doesn’t seem to have a great roll model I only watched this to get your brilliant analysis and you didn’t let me down l thank you 🙏 for that another great 👍 video DR Grande 💙. I would just like to say I came across your video of Lizzie Borden and I am so glad l did l found your whole coverage of this very fascinating l was hooked from start to finish so much so once wasn’t enough sometimes the old ones are the best. Thank you 🙏 for being the amazing man that you are 💙👍
You really cover every case I can think of
Nothing like a good Sunday morning parenting example of what not to do. Thank you! Lol 🤔🇺🇸
Thank you so much, Dr. Grande! I was young when this happened, but I do have memories that must've been on the news about this crime. I didn't really understand the vampire angle, even then.
the 16 yr old howard at 5:33 looks about 47
That was a Brilliant analysis. Thank you Dr Grande.
I'm going to need The Murder Part to go more in depth on this topic. Please & Thank you 🖤
Thanks for the video
I love how I can never predict what headline I'm going see with your content, Dr. Grande! You take us from U.S. leaders to people who are obsessed with being vampires...your content is truly unmatched, where we have the chance to glimpse into extremely puzzling minds! AND, you manage to give us laughter through it all! ♡♡ You're.s very rare gem!!
"I think these are also known as anti- conviction blackouts."😅
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I remember when this happened! This was 15 minutes away from my hometown. This BLEW UP as Kentucky news.
My grandparents lived across the street from the Wendorfs when this happened.
@@AlphaFemmeXtine this was so wild!
@@AlphaFemmeXtine did they know them
Well?
@@mandymonroe5515 I know that they were neighborly with each other but I'm not sure how close they were beyond that. I was very young but my older sisters went to school with Heather. My grandmother had us take over food and cookies to the investigators once when this happened. My grandmother still lives on Greentree Lane
@@AlphaFemmeXtine very nice of your family to send food. Brave 👊🏼
I guess he wasn't really someone you could _count_ on.
excellent!
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This One is Truly a Very Interesting Video!! Thank You Dr.!!
"[...] anti-conviction blackouts. They are common among criminals" ... OUCH! Lmaaooo.
Thank you Dr. Grande for your excellent analysis and for covering this topic. 🖤🌵
I remember hearing about Roderick Ferrell. I'm also from Kentucky so he's a little bit infamous here.
Hello Dr. Grande💖 You've made my Sunday much much better! Thank you for the new video 💖
It's a little-know fact that garlic, holy water and wooden stakes are only minor concerns to a vampire, when compared to the awesome power of hot cups of coffee. Clearly the threat of which, justified another murder. (sarcasm, if it weren't obvious)
Nice shirt, great color. Always enjoy the vids. 👍
Thanks, Doc.
Imagine living in a town where there are not one but TWO vampire cults.
What a weeeiiiiirdoooo☹. Excellent analysis & hilarious "anti-conviction blackouts". Thanks Dr G 😊🧡🧡
Thanks Dr. Grande 🙂💐
Ooooh I like that darker colour shirt Dr G. Like it alot
And I see nothing wrong with that 😁😁😁
@@donjonbovi3840 EXCACTLY
Another great video thank you
I swear you must have some sort of magic powers, just yesterday I was thinking about this case and then here’s a video for it.
Of course he claimed to have multiple personalities, that's more or less in "Being A Notorious Murderer 101" nowadays.
As a 15 year old I was thoroughly embarrassed when the pastor asked me to come forward and take the offering, and then to say the prayer for the offering. I immediately *froze* because i was incorregible. (😂😅😂) I understand now how being 15, I still had the motive power behind me through my family influence to be the person I made myself through my choices. Like the judge said at his sentencing, “ it should be his mother who should be at trial here today”. I agree. Thankyou Dr. Grande.
What an uncompromising analysis....😅😅😅✅
The title caught my interest right away!
I would like to say, I enjoy your dry ass jokes! You’re sneaky funny sir!
I have a suspicion this guy wasn't really a vampire.
More like a ghoul.
I wrote some books for Vampire: The Masquerade back in the 1990s and early 2000s. Most who played it were intelligent, well-balanced people, but I did meet several people to whom the game was a little too real.
This sounds like an offshoot of the satanic panic nonsense. I wonder how much of that vampire stuff is actually something they believe in rather than a theatrical aesthetic they liked.
Either way their actions were inhuman and escalated from killing animals (bad enough!) To killing people!
@@bthomson Of course the murders were immoral but the media sensationalism around the vampire shit is what I'm objecting to.
Our over stimulated and sensationalized culture feeds on anything unusual or unhealthy. Unfortunately we are all to blame!
the latter, unless they're actually undead.
Sometimes , certain people can not differentiate reality from fantasy. You find this a lot in people who watch anime or in this case , vampire games?
I have two kids, one 19 and one 23. Even though they didn’t have the easiest life they were good kids and are becoming wonderful adults. Hearing about some of these people I’m so thankful that I have the kids God gave me.
maybe they turned out pretty good because they had good role models who didn't promote satanism
Uh thanks
God doesn’t exist. Your genes, their father’s genes, their upbringing and all other influences made them who they were.
@@icturner23 I obviously know how genetics work but I do believe in a higher power. Science and spirituality can co exist. If you don’t believe in a higher power that’s cool too. Everyone has a right to believe what they want.
Did the police arm themselves with wooden stakes and crosses when they went after the clan?
Shadow Wolf , your comment had me in tears of laughter 😂
@@cottontails9003 I'm glad I put a smile on your face !
@@shadowwolf2524 You certainly did. Thank you so much.
Don't forget the Holy Water. Also, your screen name is the same as an old friend of mine. Who played Vampire the Masquerade. 😁
The blood-red shirt that Dr. Grande wore in yesterday's Elizabeth Welaufer Case Analysis video would have been a better choice for today's video.
Anyone else loving the way Dr Grande is saying "terrible"
I find this video to be a very good observation and analysis on the case, and I agree with much of your conclusions. I also agree with the court Judge that Rod Ferrell is irreparably corrupt. Good video. Thank you.
Dr. Grande’ Shadiness is what keeps me coming back
I love how you call him unintelligent
"To say his mother was a negative influence is the understatement of the century.... or perhaps the last five centuries considering Farrell was a 500 year old vampire", and I thought Dr. Grande saying that even as a vampire Farrell was a failure couldn't be funnier. Boy... I was wrong hahaha.