Oh Dr. G! Priceless as usual. "The neighbor saw John in the backyard and was puzzled because he looked "non-dead." You think? You are such a hoot. Thanks for all the levity!
If you're going to fake your own death, it's always a good idea to keep living in the same place. No one you know will ever recognize you. The hubris is astounding.
This is one of the worst attempts to hide one’s identity I’ve ever heard. It’s ridiculous. I can’t believe John or his first wife thought taking photos and staying in the same house was a great idea after faking his death. Great work Doc, as always.
Right? The fake limp does my head in. "Oh, that guy kind of looks like John Darwin with a beard. But John didn't have a limp and this guy does, so it couldn't be John. "
Hi I don’t mean to be nosy.. I listen to Professor Sam Valkin he is such a good man! I don’t mean to be bragging on but somebody told me he was a genius, I looked him up, and then I realize no wonder I have learned so much from this person and his teachings. After all you can’t argue with success! Please go about looking him up on UA-cam you won’t be disappointed I promise. And what would we do without this lovely man Dr. Grande, he is so logical and sweet and funny! It’s a blessing to get his content sometimes twice a day! He’s the busiest psychiatrist/ psychologist in the world. Best of all, you can see that he cares. Good luck to your daughter I hope she remains human.
Hi Dr. Grande. A other great video, always on point analysis. I've heard of people faking their deaths but then they got caught and got in serious trouble. What an irresponsible idiot who only cared about himself & how much money he could steal. Peace and awesome times to you and your family, Love, Janine Smiley😀🙂😎🤩😍
"This makes me wonder what kind of math he was teaching." OMG Dr Grande you crack me up. I nearly spat out my drink. 😅 And John looked "non-dead". I don't know how you keep a straight face with some of these ridiculous stories. This one is a corker!
@@davel7014 Great observation Dave! 👍 I find it's often hard for people to write off a parent completely, for most people anyway- if you are present and there for your kids on a regular basis I guess maybe there's a LOT some can forgive? I'm sure it was hard for them. I saw Chad Daybell's kids on Dateline, not sure if you're familiar with that case but I'm SURE you've heard of it- all FIVE are CONVINCED their Father is innocent, and this is after PROOF he killed his wife (their Mother) AND after they found the bodies of his new wife's (Lori Vallow Daybell) children buried in HIS yard/property. They say he was framed, they KNOW their Dad, etc. Denial and that parent/child bond can be VERY strong at times I guess- but I'm with you, I don't understand it, in either case!!
@@shayb413 It is bewildering as you say, that child/parent bond where there's an actual blindness to how the person in the wrong operates. I think of Prince Andrew's daughter telling him to go TV and be interviewed about Epstein. In her mind how could anyone not believe her dad ? It's a very hard thing to grow up and see what others see about the father you worship. I remember when it came out that my own father was having an affair and had set up finances in motion to leave and take everything with him. My mother and brother were completely pole axed while I couldn't understand how they didn't see he was capable of such things.
@@flowerjpotter1629 That is so terrible and tragic about your own Father, I'm so sorry!! I think it's interesting as we become adults and see our parents more as people with flaws instead of just the parents we put on a pedestal. I will say that my parents were both very loving and there for me, so had I found out one of them did something terrible, I think I could see logic and reason and believe it, and it may take time, but I believe personally I could disagree with or be appalled by their actions, and still come to forgive them and love them unconditionally, as I would want my children to do for me. But if we all just know right from wrong and try all we can to choose right as much as possible, huge giant betrayals like in these cases or even much more common like what your Father put your family through could be MUCH less common, if people could just be a little less selfish and think how their actions will affect their families and others! Thanks for sharing, hope you have a fantastic Friday friend!! ❤️
Funny how more often than not child sex offenders get lighter sentences than minor financial fraudsters.. 🤷♂️ The good old capitalist justice system ✊ 🤣🙈
@@andreawillingham8377 I looked this up and no, they weren’t in on it. Part of their own fury at their mom was the fact that she had lied to them about their father’s death.
Hi Yes you did well with this. I am from the North of England and familiar with this case. It is documented that Ann didn't want to go along with the plan but felt obliged to due to coercive control. John was seen walking around Seaton Carew and people just found it amusing. The road sign for Seaton Carew had some graffiti added to it so it read "Seaton Carew - Twinned With Panama.
She deferred to him on all things financial, as he was from a family that had invested well and also better at maths than her. His being a bank manager also contributed to this.
This happened not far from me in the North East of England. Funniest prank: they lived in 'Seaton Carew', so someone crossed out 'Carew' on a road sign & wrote 'Canoe' instead! The town was known as 'Seaton Canoe' for ages.
I’m from the UK and everyone was talking about this case. I was at school at the time and everyone’s parents were saying what an idiot he didn’t even get that much money for it.
Reginald Perrin 🤣😂. This is one of them stories that you don’t forget, one of them stories when you just think WTF?? I was young when this happened even back then I thought what an idiot. But now that I’m older and have kids myself it beggars belief. If he was going to get a million or something and told his family what’s happening then I could understand that. But letting your own kids believe that you are dead is just sickening and all this for a 100 grand. It’s not even worth it, with 100 grand what can you do? Pay off your mortgage and buy a nice car and maybe a nice holiday of your lucky and that’s it.
Dr. G’s voice calms me - I hear truth and competency. Even the paid promotion is pleasant. John was a curious man, indeed 🤔 Nice video today 👌 Thank you for working to create these for us.
I recall reading research once on why people choose to voluntarily join cults and disengage from generalized society. Some cult members studied reported feeling disillusioned in regards to burdens and responsibilities life placed on them. They wanted to return to a simpler time where they could be in a more protected child like state. Unfortunately if one chooses to take the passenger seat in life the driver may not always take you to the promise land. John Darwin reminds me of this type of discontentment. Nice one Dr G 🌵thought provoking as always. Have a good one.🌻
Dr Grande, I'm a big fan. I noticed you don't turn on advertisements on your videos. Love your passion. I can only speak for myself, but I'd happily watch advertisements to watch your content. Another way to get reimbursement for your time/talents.
They were both responsible for this scheme. I find it difficult to believe that their sons could ever have a relationship with either of their parents.
Hi dr. Grande. Thanks to watching your videos I now know that my ex husband is a manipulative person with psychopathic and narcissistic traits. It’s strange how this man conditioned me and our daughter during our marriage. All the boxes check. Your videos made me look farther into the topic and I sure did learn a lot. Now at least I can say to myself that the failure of our marriage wasn’t on me. It’s like this huge weight falling from my shoulders. Off course I go to a psychologist to be treated and yes, she did say the same thing. Still having something saying and analysing it in different ways made me see the light. Thanks so much. I do appreciate your work.
There used to bea show in the UK called Reginald Perrin where he failed his own death by running into the sea, lots of people drew comparisons when this came out. 😄
I really enjoyed that video! The thing about even ppl who may be smarter than most other persons is that they might be mistaken about being smarter than many ppl collectively or systems.
Ha ha ha, I'm looking forward to hearing your take on this Dr Grande 🙂 Seaton Carew where he was from, is just local to me. I've been there many times, it's only little but there's a lovely little beach and you could get fabulous fish and chips from there. This was all reported on my local news channels as the story developed, from him being reported as missing, until he was imprisoned. Also his wifes' case. We all laugh about it now but it endangered the lives of the lifeboat crews who had to go out searching the North Sea for him. I think that's what bothers me most about this case, as opposed to the money lost by the insurance companies. As it happens, they've just made a new 4 part tv series about him and his wife, from the clips I've seen, it looks like they've put some comedy in there, so I'm looking forward to watching it. As an aside, it's part of the Hartlepool area and local legend has it that the late, great Meatloaf was a fan of their football ( soccer to you Americans ) club and it was rumoured he was going to buy a house there. Anyway, I'm looking forward to hearing your take on John Darwin, Dr Grande. 🙂
I knew a highschool math teacher in my area who couldn't deal with paying bills or most other mundane tasks of everyday life. His wife had to organize and look after these matters. When he retired on a COLA guaranteed for life generous teacher's pension, he cashed it all in and threw it at the Stock Market, hoping to gain a larger return than what he was receiving. Tried to convince his other retired teacher friends to do the same; no one followed his strategy. Ended up losing it all. Luckily his wife also receives a private pension, that she wouldn't allow him access to.
I enjoy your analyses so much. You remain professional and objective and your plays on words are witty and hilarious; 😉absolute music to my ears. Love it.
❤️Oh how I love your dry humor, the way you can be SO INFORMATIVE but throw in those little Gems like a word Ninja- these videos have become like a daily "Friend", I ALWAYS look forward to the notification! Also, I even think your sponsor choices are SMART, with Hello Fresh and the stamps, I don't mail things as much as I used to, but I'll definitely get the stamps I DO need from your link! Thank you for another entertaining video Dr. G, and Hello to all my fellow "Grande Groupies"!! 🤓🌵😘🧠❤️🥰
Thank you for the videos they’re appreciated by psychology majors. I’m so disturbed by the Jessica Camilleri case and would love to hear your take on the personality and mental health factors
Dr Todd thanks for the in-depth analysis of this case, I especially enjoyed it as I am from the north east 🇬🇧. I have a suggestion for another case from around here, Mr Albert Dryden.
Thank you for covering this case, I remember it coming to light in the UK. It was stunning how much the couple lied, and they way they adapted the house to hide him. Plus lying to their sons for all that time.
Dear Dr. Grande, can you make a video about the question and analyze what makes soldiers commit war crimes, such as rape and killing non armed civilians? The whole world is asking this question.
THANK YOU DR G 😊 You are so good at choosing the people you do. Very interesting and you are always up to date and IN THE KNOW 😜lol Thanks again for being you ♥️
She was an active co conspirator; her role in perpetrating the deception and obtaining the fraudulent benefits was essential to the success of the criminal venture. He couldn't have done this alone. The dead can't apply for their life insurance payout.
Dr. Grande *almost* cracked a smile at the part where the current wife clarified that the life insurance would be good for her. Wonder what happened to the Kansas farm?
This is practically a comedy! John is so spoiled and entitled. He wants the image of being a successful businessmen; but in reality he's just a common criminal. John needed to get better business advice if he wanted his ventures to succeed. A high school math teacher does not easily transition into real estate tycoon. I am happy that justice was served in this case, as John had to do prison time. But he still came out womanizing and lying about going to Ukraine to make himself look like a hero. He's a total FRAUD.
Dr Grande, read the book Exit the Rainmaker. A true story of a drama instructor at some college. He was seriously in debt. Therefore he faked his death, and got a new life.
I finished watching the itv series on this and was hoping you had made a video on it so I could see how much of the series was true to the real story. very grateful you made this and very good video as always
I get so excited every time I see a new video 🙂 Slight tangent: I was just reading about the murderer Mary Bell, and I was wondering if you could give your professional opinion on that case, and the "Mary Bell Law"- if you have time to make a video about that. Thanks 🙂
Another one I remember so well and couldn’t believe at the time!! I have read so many books and analysis of this case. You have nailed it in approx 14 mins . Excellent as usual. Thank you and keep them coming. How about In Broad Daylight. Murder in Sedgemore? If you have not looked into it yet ?
Love your videos. I am never disappointed. And over the last week or so watching you kind of washes away the Will Smith Jada Pinkett unpleasant residue. 😵💫
What a complex life. Sounds like he played one too many games 🖼🎩🔎of Clue haha. Narcissists sure put alot of energy into deceit. Love your analysis. Thanks Dr G😊💙💙
Thanks, Dr Grande, I've never heard of this case before. John really got around for a dead guy. “Denn die Todten reisen schnell” --- Bram Stokers, Dracula.
I'm going to order it soon, can't wait! I'm sure it will be amazing, coming from the mind of Dr. Grande!! Best of luck and fun on your trip, and curling up with a GREAT Book!! 🤗❤️
So much weird behavior in the world...you will NEVER run out of show ideas!
A sucker is born every minute, and so is a weirdo with a REALLY bad idea.
😂 so true
He just did a video on Meagan Markle. Seems like he ran out of ideas.
@@aarondavis8943 😂
Dr grande is a low key troll with the dry humor comments about the Russians being safe from John. Lmao
"I suppose being dead could be pretty stressful" Excellent analysis Dr. Grande! 🖤
And “what kind of math John was teaching…”🤑
Oh Dr. G! Priceless as usual. "The neighbor saw John in the backyard and was puzzled because he looked "non-dead." You think? You are such a hoot. Thanks for all the levity!
If you're going to fake your own death, it's always a good idea to keep living in the same place. No one you know will ever recognize you. The hubris is astounding.
Great comment, and observation, people are so....perplexing, no??
Even more astounding is they were getting away with it
@@shayb413 that's a mighty nice way of putting it....😋
@@TheMattc999 That people are... perplexing?? Lol Thanks! I always TRY to be positive, but with some people...yikes!! Thanks for the comment! 🥰
John is probably still narcissistic and grandiose after only having to serve 2 1/2 years.
Telling your sons falsely that their father had died took a particular form of callousness.
not if you're a compulsive liar
I grew up when parents didnt tell their children anything.
@@sr2291 I’m glad that’s starting to change.
@@sr2291 While I was a child, some of our relatives were killed by dinosaurs
@@anonymousstrangeness7348 Yeah. Me too. Lol
John unfortunately lived in the only town in the UK where neighbors actually cared what the hell anyone else was doing. Poor bloke.
Too accurate.
L0L
There's a difference between caring and being nosy neighbours!
@@glenellis3223 AGREE
@@glenellis3223 ]THERE,IS,,ALWAYS,,S0ME,,N0SEY, ,NEIGHB0R,,SIMEWHERE
This is one of the worst attempts to hide one’s identity I’ve ever heard. It’s ridiculous. I can’t believe John or his first wife thought taking photos and staying in the same house was a great idea after faking his death.
Great work Doc, as always.
Right? The fake limp does my head in. "Oh, that guy kind of looks like John Darwin with a beard. But John didn't have a limp and this guy does, so it couldn't be John. "
@@catnewskawai9367exactly! His height and build would still be the same!
Hello, love your channel. My daughter is married to a narcissist, you’ve taught her and I so much. Thank you!!!!!
Maybe you’re the narcissist
Hi I don’t mean to be nosy..
I listen to Professor Sam Valkin he
is such a good man!
I don’t mean to be bragging on but somebody told me he was a genius, I looked him up, and then I realize no wonder I have learned so much from this person and his teachings.
After all you can’t argue with success!
Please go about looking him up on UA-cam you won’t be disappointed
I promise.
And what would we do without this lovely man Dr. Grande, he is so logical and sweet and funny!
It’s a blessing to get his content sometimes twice a day!
He’s the busiest psychiatrist/ psychologist in the world.
Best of all, you can see that he cares.
Good luck to your daughter I hope she remains human.
Hi Dr. Grande. A other great video, always on point analysis. I've heard of people faking their deaths but then they got caught and got in serious trouble. What an irresponsible idiot who only cared about himself & how much money he could steal. Peace and awesome times to you and your family, Love, Janine Smiley😀🙂😎🤩😍
Hope your daughter leaves him. It can be difficult but for her own sakes, I hope she does. All the best
her and me
"This makes me wonder what kind of math he was teaching." OMG Dr Grande you crack me up. I nearly spat out my drink. 😅 And John looked "non-dead". I don't know how you keep a straight face with some of these ridiculous stories. This one is a corker!
As with the Papini case, I just don’t understand how you do this to your kids! There’s no healing from this kind of betrayal.
Well, their father is already dead to them. No loss.
@@TheDramacist True, but why did they forgive the mother? After all, she was the one who told them the lie and kept it up for all that time.
@@davel7014 Great observation Dave! 👍 I find it's often hard for people to write off a parent completely, for most people anyway- if you are present and there for your kids on a regular basis I guess maybe there's a LOT some can forgive? I'm sure it was hard for them. I saw Chad Daybell's kids on Dateline, not sure if you're familiar with that case but I'm SURE you've heard of it- all FIVE are CONVINCED their Father is innocent, and this is after PROOF he killed his wife (their Mother) AND after they found the bodies of his new wife's (Lori Vallow Daybell) children buried in HIS yard/property. They say he was framed, they KNOW their Dad, etc. Denial and that parent/child bond can be VERY strong at times I guess- but I'm with you, I don't understand it, in either case!!
@@shayb413
It is bewildering as you say, that child/parent bond where there's an actual blindness to how the person in the wrong operates.
I think of Prince Andrew's daughter telling him to go TV and be interviewed about Epstein.
In her mind how could anyone not believe her dad ?
It's a very hard thing to grow up and see what others see about the father you worship.
I remember when it came out that my own father was having an affair and had set up finances in motion to leave and take everything with him.
My mother and brother were completely pole axed while I couldn't understand how they didn't see he was capable of such things.
@@flowerjpotter1629 That is so terrible and tragic about your own Father, I'm so sorry!! I think it's interesting as we become adults and see our parents more as people with flaws instead of just the parents we put on a pedestal. I will say that my parents were both very loving and there for me, so had I found out one of them did something terrible, I think I could see logic and reason and believe it, and it may take time, but I believe personally I could disagree with or be appalled by their actions, and still come to forgive them and love them unconditionally, as I would want my children to do for me. But if we all just know right from wrong and try all we can to choose right as much as possible, huge giant betrayals like in these cases or even much more common like what your Father put your family through could be MUCH less common, if people could just be a little less selfish and think how their actions will affect their families and others! Thanks for sharing, hope you have a fantastic Friday friend!! ❤️
Afternoon Dr. G., Yes, “I suppose being dead could be pretty stressful.” Thank you for the ability to inform and entertain with wit. Appreciate it!
I laughed at that too 🤣
Funny how more often than not child sex offenders get lighter sentences than minor financial fraudsters.. 🤷♂️
The good old capitalist justice system ✊ 🤣🙈
it isn't...
i've been dead for the last six minutes, and i don't have a care in the world...
@@asshoIe94 That is a very entertaining screen name....
That gave me a chuckle as well!! 😂
You deliver some of the sharpest sarcasm with the straightest face. I love that!
They are putting a drama on the tv here in England this month about this. I can't wait to see it. I remember this case well.
Ooh interesting, I hadn't heard that re the TV drama, thanks
I thought this is why he's covering it. DrG is up on the latest entertainment
That will make John even more narcissistic and grandiose.
What’s it called ?
@@sunnyday7843 The Thief, His Wife and The Canoe
Perfect timing Dr Grande, I’ve been in bed sick with flu since Sunday. Your voice is exactly what the doctor ordered. 🙏
Hope you're feeling better soon!💐💐💐
Ahh, feel better VERY SOON Ruth!! 🤧🤒😷❤️💐🥣
Feel better soon! ❤️
Here’s to chicken soup👍🏻
Thank you so much! 😊
This was huge news over here in the UK. Feel so sorry for the sons. I heard that they disowned their parents. Can't say I blame them
I’d be absolutely furious I think. Absolutely don’t blame them. But I think they reconciled with their mom.
They were in on it
@@andreawillingham8377 Where did you hear that?
@@andreawillingham8377 I looked this up and no, they weren’t in on it. Part of their own fury at their mom was the fact that she had lied to them about their father’s death.
I like around the corner from where it happened. Their relative told my mam 😂... Its a common belief here... Im not sure though to be fair.
Hearing Dr Grande say “side hustle” made my day.
Hi Yes you did well with this. I am from the North of England and familiar with this case. It is documented that Ann didn't want to go along with the plan but felt obliged to due to coercive control. John was seen walking around Seaton Carew and people just found it amusing. The road sign for Seaton Carew had some graffiti added to it so it read "Seaton Carew - Twinned With Panama.
Whomp whomp
Thanks Mary, that really made me laugh. British humour at its best!
She deferred to him on all things financial, as he was from a family that had invested well and also better at maths than her. His being a bank manager also contributed to this.
If that is true, it would suggest the boys were in on it.
This happened not far from me in the North East of England. Funniest prank: they lived in 'Seaton Carew', so someone crossed out 'Carew' on a road sign & wrote 'Canoe' instead! The town was known as 'Seaton Canoe' for ages.
That is gold.
Hilarious 😂
That's hilarious.
I;m from the area where this guy is from and he was nicknamed Mr Canoe from Seaton Carew
I remember this case so well. It boggles the mind how people like this think they will get away with it.
He did more 'dead' then some people do when they're alive lol 🤦🏽♀️
I’m from the UK and everyone was talking about this case. I was at school at the time and everyone’s parents were saying what an idiot he didn’t even get that much money for it.
I remember this aswell
I remember it well
Im in UK 🇬🇧 xxx
Yeah me too. We nick named him Reginald Perrin 😄
Reginald Perrin 🤣😂. This is one of them stories that you don’t forget, one of them stories when you just think WTF?? I was young when this happened even back then I thought what an idiot. But now that I’m older and have kids myself it beggars belief. If he was going to get a million or something and told his family what’s happening then I could understand that. But letting your own kids believe that you are dead is just sickening and all this for a 100 grand. It’s not even worth it, with 100 grand what can you do? Pay off your mortgage and buy a nice car and maybe a nice holiday of your lucky and that’s it.
I live around the corner from them.. I see him in the town centre
He faked his own death and was still living in his house! I'm sure it happens but it seems so counterintuitive
Next door. He lived next door...technically
I thought that also. What a clown. At least go to a foreign country and stay there!
This was a crazy news story for quite a while in the UK.
there is a drama/comedy coming out about this on itv!..seriously you could not make this up!
I'm in Australia and it even made news here it was so wacky and unbelievable.
Dr. G’s voice calms me - I hear truth and competency.
Even the paid promotion is pleasant.
John was a curious man, indeed 🤔
Nice video today 👌
Thank you for working to create these for us.
It was probably a good idea that John didn’t try another disappearing act in The Philippines. Their court system would be way harsher on him.
Yes I’m Filipino and it’s rough out there! Drugs can give you a death sentence
@@1rage17 - Yes, thanks to Duterte. He’s a scary man.
Dr. G always comes in with the shade at _the perfect_ moment! Love every second of it!
Thorough analysis, dry humor, good infotainment! Thank you Dr. Grande for a little afternoon retreat. Gratefully, Dennis
Love u Dr. Grande. I appreciate your candid nature and endearing wit. Thank you for putting out so many high quality videos!!
AMEN 💯!! 💖
I love that he's a libral shill subconsciously programming you to following the new world order.
I always enjoy your INSIGHT and HUMOR - thank you DOCTOR
I recall reading research once on why people choose to voluntarily join cults and disengage from generalized society. Some cult members studied reported feeling disillusioned in regards to burdens and responsibilities life placed on them. They wanted to return to a simpler time where they could be in a more protected child like state. Unfortunately if one chooses to take the passenger seat in life the driver may not always take you to the promise land. John Darwin reminds me of this type of discontentment. Nice one Dr G 🌵thought provoking as always. Have a good one.🌻
Sometimes you just want to kick back with like minded people 🤷
@@TheDramacist Humans are weird. We're the only animals that make life way harder while trying to make it easier lol
I'd like to hear a story of a fun, nice cult for once.
Dr Grande, I'm a big fan. I noticed you don't turn on advertisements on your videos. Love your passion. I can only speak for myself, but I'd happily watch advertisements to watch your content. Another way to get reimbursement for your time/talents.
They were both responsible for this scheme. I find it difficult to believe that their sons could ever have a relationship with either of their parents.
Hi dr. Grande. Thanks to watching your videos I now know that my ex husband is a manipulative person with psychopathic and narcissistic traits. It’s strange how this man conditioned me and our daughter during our marriage. All the boxes check. Your videos made me look farther into the topic and I sure did learn a lot. Now at least I can say to myself that the failure of our marriage wasn’t on me. It’s like this huge weight falling from my shoulders. Off course I go to a psychologist to be treated and yes, she did say the same thing. Still having something saying and analysing it in different ways made me see the light. Thanks so much. I do appreciate your work.
There used to bea show in the UK called Reginald Perrin where he failed his own death by running into the sea, lots of people drew comparisons when this came out. 😄
I didn't get where I am today
My mum loved that show ! Reggie ! We all watched it together :) sorry CJ 🤣🤣
It was called ‘The fall and rise of Reginald Perrin’. I used to love that show it was a good laugh.
Omg I can't believe you did this one!..I was just thinking about this the other day!❤ty so much!❤😀
Thankyou for all your hard work for our behalf, we love your stories ,council, and humor, Thankyou
I really enjoyed that video! The thing about even ppl who may be smarter than most other persons is that they might be mistaken about being smarter than many ppl collectively or systems.
Ha ha ha, I'm looking forward to hearing your take on this Dr Grande 🙂
Seaton Carew where he was from, is just local to me. I've been there many times, it's only little but there's a lovely little beach and you could get fabulous fish and chips from there.
This was all reported on my local news channels as the story developed, from him being reported as missing, until he was imprisoned. Also his wifes' case.
We all laugh about it now but it endangered the lives of the lifeboat crews who had to go out searching the North Sea for him. I think that's what bothers me most about this case, as opposed to the money lost by the insurance companies.
As it happens, they've just made a new 4 part tv series about him and his wife, from the clips I've seen, it looks like they've put some comedy in there, so I'm looking forward to watching it.
As an aside, it's part of the Hartlepool area and local legend has it that the late, great Meatloaf was a fan of their football ( soccer to you Americans ) club and it was rumoured he was going to buy a house there.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to hearing your take on John Darwin, Dr Grande. 🙂
I knew a highschool math teacher in my area who couldn't deal with paying bills or most other mundane tasks of everyday life. His wife had to organize and look after these matters. When he retired on a COLA guaranteed for life generous teacher's pension, he cashed it all in and threw it at the Stock Market, hoping to gain a larger return than what he was receiving. Tried to convince his other retired teacher friends to do the same; no one followed his strategy.
Ended up losing it all. Luckily his wife also receives a private pension, that she wouldn't allow him access to.
I enjoy your analyses so much. You remain professional and objective and your plays on words are witty and hilarious; 😉absolute music to my ears. Love it.
Always interesting.
Love the humor.
Thank you.
Peace 💕🇺🇲
I really enjoy all your videos. Thank you so much.
The faking of one’s death to avoid consequences hits close to home. As always Dr. G elucidates life. Thanks again.
Was wondering when you would cover this one. Thank you,from England.
❤️Oh how I love your dry humor, the way you can be SO INFORMATIVE but throw in those little Gems like a word Ninja- these videos have become like a daily "Friend", I ALWAYS look forward to the notification! Also, I even think your sponsor choices are SMART, with Hello Fresh and the stamps, I don't mail things as much as I used to, but I'll definitely get the stamps I DO need from your link! Thank you for another entertaining video Dr. G, and Hello to all my fellow "Grande Groupies"!! 🤓🌵😘🧠❤️🥰
Shay, love your comment 💙❤🎋🌷
@@cottontails9003 Aww, hi sweetie, that made my day!! You are a ray of sunshine Love! 🥰🤗 Hope you have the best day!
Very helpful analysis of this case, I followed it closely at the time.
Definitely a Darwin Award winner!
Haaha, yes Catherine! You beat me to it 🤭🤭🤭
Haha beat me too
don't forget the Will Stockdale PLO and Forrest Gump awards
yep .. a Darwin for a Darwin
I just said that, too!
Great show, Dr. Grande. Great Alliteration as well. Thank you!
Nice, got my daily Dr G fix!!!
Just sat down for the night, what perfect timing 👌
Good afternoon Dr. Grande.
Being dead is horribly stressful! 😂 Great video DR,G
Okay, Dr. Grande! I see you with your sponsors. Your channel is just continuing to flourish. I'm here for all of this! 🎉🙌🏾🥳
yesssss, i always wanted to ask if you could do this one but didnt think it would be seen :D love the story/film a new series out next week
Thank you for the videos they’re appreciated by psychology majors. I’m so disturbed by the Jessica Camilleri case and would love to hear your take on the personality and mental health factors
Thank you! I remember when this happened, but had forgotten about it.
Never heard the latter parts.
Man this latest run is really good Dr Grande - you're really hitting the high points of low-life behavior lol such a cringe cavalcade!!
Thanks for whipping out that thrill of a vocabulary word, cavalcade 🤣
If Series of Unfortunate Events made a book in 2021, Cringe Cavalcade would be the title
Totally agree! The great comments often include great wording!📜
Love this man’s sense of humour!
You're on a roll today, Dr. G. 😂😂💯👍👉❤️
Thank you for case and the hard work you put into this! I appreciate it
This needs to be a Netflix tv series for sure. So many aspects that could be amped up to make it even more interesting.
Netflix is garbage unfortunately.
Supernatural Life insurance 🤣🤣🤣 You crack me up Dr. Grande
Dr Todd thanks for the in-depth analysis of this case, I especially enjoyed it as I am from the north east 🇬🇧. I have a suggestion for another case from around here, Mr Albert Dryden.
Thank you for covering this case, I remember it coming to light in the UK. It was stunning how much the couple lied, and they way they adapted the house to hide him. Plus lying to their sons for all that time.
Dr. Grande, do you take recommendations? And if so, where? I'd love to hear your take on the bizarre case of Cindy James. Love your content, always!
Dear Dr. Grande, can you make a video about the question and analyze what makes soldiers commit war crimes, such as rape and killing non armed civilians? The whole world is asking this question.
I was hoping you would analyse this!
THANK YOU DR G 😊
You are so good at choosing the people you do. Very interesting and you are always up to date and IN THE KNOW 😜lol
Thanks again for being you ♥️
I’m confused as to why Ann was given 3xtra months more than John in sentencing. He was the actual perpetrator; she just went along. 🤨
She kept him hidden in the attic
@@mandychadwick6823 and..she was a beneficiary collecting the proceeds.
She was an active co conspirator; her role in perpetrating the deception and obtaining the fraudulent benefits was essential to the success of the criminal venture. He couldn't have done this alone. The dead can't apply for their life insurance payout.
She filed a false insurance claim, not John. It would be a bit awkward for John to file a claim when he is supposed to be dead.
The money went to her. She actively participated.
The arrogance of people to do something like this and think they will get away with it...
The best (!) presentation ever - funny, witty and clever! Bravo!
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Thank you for all your videos Mr Grande , very interesting. . . Can you please make a video of Glenn Gould, Canadian classical pianist.
Omg Dr Grande covering case from my home town.
What a bizarre case.
You had me laughing throughout this whole video!
"This makes me wonder what kind of math John was teaching for 18 years." 😅
Dr. Grande *almost* cracked a smile at the part where the current wife clarified that the life insurance would be good for her. Wonder what happened to the Kansas farm?
That's been my question lol he never revisited that
Like most equestrian business adventures, it probably ended in bankruptcy.
Perfect timing dr Grande 💙
I like this vid. Good insight and Great analysis.
I always enjoy your videos, this time, your sarcasm is out of this world. I am dead serious.
I love your sense of humor. :)
This is practically a comedy! John is so spoiled and entitled. He wants the image of being a successful businessmen; but in reality he's just a common criminal. John needed to get better business advice if he wanted his ventures to succeed. A high school math teacher does not easily transition into real estate tycoon. I am happy that justice was served in this case, as John had to do prison time. But he still came out womanizing and lying about going to Ukraine to make himself look like a hero. He's a total FRAUD.
He wasn't just a maths teacher, his family made money from owning a business and flipping houses.
Dr Grande, read the book Exit the Rainmaker. A true story of a drama instructor at some college. He was seriously in debt. Therefore he faked his death, and got a new life.
I finished watching the itv series on this and was hoping you had made a video on it so I could see how much of the series was true to the real story. very grateful you made this and very good video as always
I don't understand how they could do this!
I think I suggested doing this, or meant to ask, so thank you Dr Grande. This was a mad case over here - you couldn’t make it up!
Of course, the only correct response to "I thought you were dead!" is "Yeah, I got better."
"I thought I was dead, but got a second opinion"
@@rhuephus 😂🤣 This made me laugh, thanks!!! 💖
I get so excited every time I see a new video 🙂
Slight tangent: I was just reading about the murderer Mary Bell, and I was wondering if you could give your professional opinion on that case, and the "Mary Bell Law"- if you have time to make a video about that. Thanks 🙂
Dr Grande , why do I always spend time looking at the placement of your little cactus plants ? oooh 😟
Outstanding!
Another one I remember so well and couldn’t believe at the time!! I have read so many books and analysis of this case. You have nailed it in approx 14 mins . Excellent as usual. Thank you and keep them coming. How about In Broad Daylight. Murder in Sedgemore? If you have not looked into it yet ?
Love your videos. I am never disappointed. And over the last week or so watching you kind of washes away the Will Smith Jada Pinkett unpleasant residue. 😵💫
I asked if you could do this one! Im glad you did it, whether you did it by suggestions or not!
Great video, as always! 😀
What a complex life. Sounds like he played one too many games 🖼🎩🔎of Clue haha. Narcissists sure put alot of energy into deceit. Love your analysis. Thanks Dr G😊💙💙
We are finally, home, my dear friend 😴😜🌷🌹🎋🎋✉
@@cottontails9003 😊💝🙌🌷🏡
Wow I remember this case..you provided much more info..all about bloody money..love from England 🇬🇧
The things people do for money!!
@Dr. Todd Grande .... your off the cuff comments are priceless... much appreciated😆
The clever remarks in this one had me rolling. Thanks Dr. Grande.
Love your videos
From being a math teacher to becoming a prison guard, a big change.
Thanks, Dr Grande, I've never heard of this case before. John really got around for a dead guy.
“Denn die Todten reisen schnell” --- Bram Stokers, Dracula.
I just got your book in the mail! I'm taking Harm Reduction to the beach in Punta Cana in May... so excited 😊
I'm going to order it soon, can't wait! I'm sure it will be amazing, coming from the mind of Dr. Grande!! Best of luck and fun on your trip, and curling up with a GREAT Book!! 🤗❤️
Also...I LOVE your screen name, so Good and creative- maybe YOU should write a book!!
Very interesting story Dr. Grande 🙂