The same thing happened to a dear friend of mine who also was raped, and murdered (stabbed) to death in Mar1983, by what the Santa Clara Co. police said was a Serial Killer. I only found out many years later, because Diane and I were teenagers when we were hanging out together in the late 60's to early 70's, and we moved in different directions. I was shocked and also very sad to hear about her being murdered, but I was also shocked to hear that her killer was given a 16 yr sentence, but only after a few years, he was released from prison, so if he's still alive, he's walking free, while Diane who was 29 when she died and who did not know her killer, no longer breathes air. Our 'justice system' is 'no' justice, but only a money-making governmental scheme from the day the suspect enters the courtroom, to the day he is a convicted killer, free on bail to rape and kill again.
Why not put her name in the title? Is she not important enough for the headline? She's more than his ex wife. You don't even say her name until nearly the one minute mark.
I was look on fb and I came across the video with Bill medley of the song you lost that feeling and I look him up on Google and I hit the frist wife that she been murder in 1976 I was not even here yet but listen to it just now on 02/29/24 ..and it happened on 02/3/76😢😢😢😢
This is the first time I have heard about this, it has been a long time since but may God bring peace unto all who loved her and may she R.I.P, you all will reunite someday with The Lord !!!! ❤
I know how you feel. Bobby Hatfield wouldn't have been around for the party as he would be 78 years old today. He passed when he was 63 years old. Bobby died hours before a scheduled Righteous Brothers concert - on January, 2004. The toxicology report concluded that an overdose of cocaine had led a fatal heart attack. Hatfield had advanced coronary disease, and according to the coroner, there was already a significant amount of blockage in the coronary arteries. One of the true soul singers that made you shiver when he hit those remarkably powerful high notes & the duo blended so perfectly.
At least they got closure on her murder, very sad the boys didn't have their mother because of such evilness took her away from them. A beautiful lady, gone too soon.
Bill's other son is Damien... standing back here. He is Bill's adoptive son... Karen's child by her second marriage and Bill raised him with his own son Darrin. Will Farrell's father was Lee Farrell who was a a member of the Righteous Brothers band.
Damien is Bill's adoptive son ... standing in the back here to the right. He was Karen's son by her second marriage and Bill raised him along with his own son Darrin after Damien's dad was killed in an accident a few years after Karen's murder.
What a heartbreaking loss of a beautiful mom. Condolences to the family. Glad the killer no longer exists!
such a beautiful lady. It's so traumatizing to lose somebody that one loves.
My thoughts and prayers to Bill and all who knew her. How sad!!
Never heard of this story. How Sad and Scary!
Nor had I
My very 1st Time hearing about this story. RIP
I'm sad for her & the boys!
RIP beautiful lady
How beautiful she was. How horrible for this to have happened.
She was beautiful. Sad story and sad it took so long to find out who the killer was.
R.I.P. my condolences to her family and friends.
The same thing happened to a dear friend of mine who also was raped, and murdered (stabbed) to death in Mar1983, by what the Santa Clara Co. police said was a Serial Killer. I only found out many years later, because Diane and I were teenagers when we were hanging out together in the late 60's to early 70's, and we moved in different directions. I was shocked and also very sad to hear about her being murdered, but I was also shocked to hear that her killer was given a 16 yr sentence, but only after a few years, he was released from prison, so if he's still alive, he's walking free, while Diane who was 29 when she died and who did not know her killer, no longer breathes air. Our 'justice system' is 'no' justice, but only a money-making governmental scheme from the day the suspect enters the courtroom, to the day he is a convicted killer, free on bail to rape and kill again.
Our legal system is EVIL
How very sad for this young mother and her family. RIP
I never knew his wife was murdered first time hearing about it
Bill didn't sing Unchained Melody, it was Bobby.
It was the both of them 😮😊
No, that particular song is a solo sung by Bobby.
That is Bobby's song, forevermore.
It's still the Righteous Brothers!!!!
@lisasimons5848 I know that, I went to see them when I was a teenager. I still have the pictures today. And enjoy the music 🎼🎼🎼
I hate cases like these. Closure, but no Justice.
Really! Is there really closure?
Some of us believe in Hell.
God takes care of justice for all eternity.
If there's no closure, then there's no true justice. Revenge is the better alternative, believe me.
God’s got the closure in the books.
That hurt my soul. That’s so messed up:(
Familial DNA..... Doesn't sound like something that should be "controversial" .
Never knew this. WoW.
She was a beautiful lady.
I’m glad the family got to know “who” even they weren’t able to see justice done in the court system.
They're so lucky !! Tis been over 50 years since my sister was raped & killed & STILL NO culprit !!
I'm so sorry.🙏
Good on Bill & sons, family and friends. You've handled this with such class in loving memory of her.
This is so very sad.
Bobby sang unchained melody , I had no idea Bill Medley's wife was murdered . so sad. prayers for him and his family.
rest in peace,,finally found but a shame dead..
shannon sherwood should've died in jail
shannon sherwood should've died in jail
That I agree with but things don't always come out that way..
shannon sherwood
Dirt E what u trying t say?me dead?try it
Thank you for this story. I don’t remember hearing about it at the time even though I was a fan of the Righteous Brothers. What a bittersweet ending…
It's crazy it took this long to figure this case out. So scary to think of going that way. :(
Chilling that some of the biggest serial kiIIer stories involve both POLY KLAAS and KAREN KLAAS. RIP to them Both!
Now that is very interesting.
So sad! Rip.
God bless her and your family
So glad they solved it. How traumatic.
Bill did not sing Unchained Melody… Bobby did.
This happened in Hermosa Beach CA. not far from where I grew up!
Why not put her name in the title? Is she not important enough for the headline? She's more than his ex wife. You don't even say her name until nearly the one minute mark.
Sometimes it's out of respect for the family
Controversial? DNA is gods gift to victims to finally get justice!
All those years of research & discovery & god could have just gifted it all along .
Sad 😢
The righteous Brothers were my favorite) I miss Bobby Hatfield he had a beautiful voice😊
Bobby Hatfield, Karen carpenter, and Michael Jackson were one of a kind nobody can ever take their place
So true.
Sad, he didn't face justice as he should have.
Wow. Luckily the sons weren't hurt. Terrible crime
Thankfully they were in school at the time.
If that officer didn't get a medal in 1982. I hope he got one now for making this world a better place.
I was look on fb and I came across the video with Bill medley of the song you lost that feeling and I look him up on Google and I hit the frist wife that she been murder in 1976 I was not even here yet but listen to it just now on 02/29/24 ..and it happened on 02/3/76😢😢😢😢
I recall reading a little bit years ago, I am glad they got closure.
Crikey i didnt know about this. How very tragic 😢
so fucken heart breaking bless this loving family
How sad! I'm glad the family knows what happened.
So sorry…
R.I.P. my condolences to the family 🙏🏽
I’m glad they got this closure 😢
Controversial?
She is a beautiful woman. Peace be with her and her loved ones.
still no video about the Quebec City shootings?
Get On Wayne's Level whose from Canada i am
Wrong place and time
God’s grace and heavenly peace and happiness to you Mam and strength to you sir and your son. Many thanks for growing up with your music
Bill Medley didn't sing Unchained Melidy. The other guy did.
Loved Unchained Melody by Bobby ? The other singer❤️❤️
So sad 😭 I loved all those songs . A terrible story about his ex wife.
Bobby Hatfield sang "Unchained Melody", not Bill Medley.
Our sincere condolences !
Its not a controversial method....it identified a killer
Bless them
This is the first time I have heard about this, it has been a long time since but may God bring peace unto all who loved her and may she R.I.P, you all will reunite someday with The Lord !!!! ❤
Sad, condolences to family and friends.
Great intertainers, so very popular! I wish they would still be around doing what they did so well:
I know how you feel. Bobby Hatfield wouldn't have been around for the party as he would be 78 years old today. He passed when he was 63 years old. Bobby died hours before a scheduled Righteous Brothers concert - on January, 2004. The toxicology report concluded that an overdose of cocaine had led a fatal heart attack. Hatfield had advanced coronary disease, and according to the coroner, there was already a significant amount of blockage in the coronary arteries.
One of the true soul singers that made you shiver when he hit those remarkably powerful high notes & the duo blended so perfectly.
RING JANDO you have put it so well 👍🏽👌🏼
Poor girl. What she must have gone through.
SO SAD 😞
Familial dna isn’t controversial.
I never knew he and his wife had been killed!! WOW! Unbelievable!!
Wow. God bless them.
no suck thing as closure. but justice helps.
At least they got closure on her murder, very sad the boys didn't have their mother because of such evilness took her away from them. A beautiful lady, gone too soon.
WHAT A TERRIBLE NEWS
REST IN PEACE. I FEEL TERRIBLE FOR THE CHILDREN
did you know there is another son thats not there. You may be surprised when you find out who it is.
Until the person is found, there is never closure for the family and friends
They'll never catch me....
I will say many prayers for your family!
So sad!!
So sorry Bill & family. I bet you all deeply miss her. It's not fair, I know. My condolances to you all.
so sad
Such a narcissistic move.
Surprised it wasn't blamed on him.
The suspicious stranger was seen by neighbours.
Bobby Hatfield is the only singer on the song “Unchained Melody “ Bill didn’t think it was going to be a hit !! Beautiful song !!
1:07 Why is DNA controversial?
Bill did not sing Unchanged Melody. That was Bobby Hatfield
Evil 😈 walks among us.
Men, protect your loved 🥰 ones & women protect your lives from evil. ♥️♥️♥️
0:26 come on, everyone knows bobby hatfield sung unchained melody....
If your going to make videos please get the facts right it was Bobby Hatfield who did the vocals on Unchained Melody.
Rest In Peace 🕊️ Karen.
This is ridiculous.
How so?
Bill Medley's other son is Will Farrell.
Bill's other son is Damien... standing back here. He is Bill's adoptive son... Karen's child by her second marriage and Bill raised him with his own son Darrin. Will Farrell's father was Lee Farrell who was a a member of the Righteous Brothers band.
you did the math!? thing that make you go humm!!!!!!!
I never knew that.
If she was so wonderful why did they get a divorce
Best Performer’s of the 1960’s.
so sorry. she still loves u
That S.O.B. I hate this type of thing. M.Kribs Rolla,MO
Yea Bill said his two sons but what happened to the other son? I also thought he only have one son.
Damien is Bill's adoptive son ... standing in the back here to the right. He was Karen's son by her second marriage and Bill raised him along with his own son Darrin after Damien's dad was killed in an accident a few years after Karen's murder.
Tragic 😢
uau que verlhote mas lindão uma voiz maravilhosa
A terrible crime. Poor Bill also lost his wife in 2020 and he once had a cancerous throat tumour. Best wishes Bill.
That is sad!
I wonder if Karen and Polly Klaas were related?
He is a Disgrace to The Name
Say what you want about Phil Spector, but no one could ever reproduce the sound he got on "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling. "
Bill Medley didn’t sing on “Unchained Melody.”
So sad 🥲
It's always a dead guy that get't accused !!
God Bless All Victims ❤😢In Jesus Name Amen