Attorney's Ex-Wife Goes Overboard on Cheap Cruise | Lonnie Kocontes Case Analysis

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[@taurch97]

I love when the corpse shows up to the dismay of the killer

[@jackedkerouac4414]

Funny you say that after I finished watching The Jinx on HBO. Wildest true crime case ever

[@AnastasiaFafo]

LOL

[@aa-ron9485]

Researched the cruise ship and discovered that there was a murder on the same ship about 15 years before this murder. I wonder if Lonnie saw this and was like let me give it a shot???

[@Kangaroojack1986]

I think he killed his wife, I highly doubt he confessed. But anything possible

[@sngray11]

In a longer doc. on this case, they actually mentioned the previous murd3r and how Lonnie had studied that case prior to booking this cruise with Micki.

[@zenawarrior7442]

A cheating, frugal, non attractive lawyer, what a catch. The bounce house quip & analysis were great as usual. Thanks Dr G😊💜💜

[@stt5v2002]

He didn’t seem to have any problems getting women.

[@zenawarrior7442]

@@stt5v2002 He had a few, every man does. 13 yr olds and women who probably used him & divorced him after 3 months aren't great options. Not sure your point.

[@yoso5934]

@@stt5v2002 the delusion in this remark

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[@MasterMalrubius]

Machine like.

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Superhuman.

[@2352anne]

@@MasterMalrubius ... and dull.

[@bthomson]

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[@uglymolly2138]

​@@2352anne and yet you watched and made special time in your day to post this comment, somehow invalidating it.

[@Kloops]

Omg so seriously I am going through divorce after 23 years of marriage. Our 13 year old daughter has been talking about the three of us going on a small vacation one last time together. In April of 2021, he could have killed me by setting four bug foggers off inside the home while he knew I was inside sleeping. He wanted to kill spiders. There have been years of red flags showing his narcissistic traits so the fogging and then rage and gas lighting afterwards made me realize there’s no hope for us. If I get out of this divorce alive, he will have to hand over a handsome amount of money to me. I’m going to decline cruises, camping, hiking, sky diving, well, just about anything he suggests and plans. I hope you don’t have to do a story on me. Kidding not kidding. I gotta laugh to keep from crying. I’m still struggling in many ways. But I’m trying. I’m glad my daughter was at school the day that happened to me.

[@jean-marcknight8816]

Stay away from windows - Vlad

[@howwedodaley1165]

Praying for your safe transition to the next chapter of your life.

[@Bettertimes2025]

I really feel for you!!! You are a very strong snd smart person l feel!💪🏼 Heartfelt greetings and best wishes for you and your daughter from Salzburg!🤗❤️🇦🇹

[@shitmandood]

To be Frank, I don’t think the bug foggers would be any guarantee it could kill you. Ppl that want to commit murder want it to be crystal clear that there’s no chance you survive. Bug diggers might poison you, but you live, this ex hubby goes to jail, not getting the wrath he wanted. If you ever thought about it, it’s very hard to kill someone and get away with it. You have to have an alibi, your cell phone records have to match where you are. You can’t leave any DNA (look at Kohberger). The cops also have to screw up in such a way. Consequences are life long prison time. There’s so many variables involved, that only an egomaniac could think they get can away with it. You commit murder, you’re throwing your own life away.

[@rayross997]

Don't be alone with him. Take special care, hope all works out safe for you.

[@normaharne5659]

My 1st thought... when you mentioned that he booked a room for the 2 friend... he thought he would have an alibi. And yes I think he's guilty. And of course him making himself executive of HER WILL!

[@SirenaSpades]

My guess is, he probably booked the two friends, and cancelled the friends himself, due to his cheapness!

[@TherapyAbuseSurvivor]

It's even better when the two friends would be considered 'credible witnesses' (given their history in investigations and law enforcement) and their own unconscious bias toward their friend would have clouded their judgement. Nobody wants to believe their 'friend' is capable of such a horrible, premeditated crime. It's My bet is that _at some point_ the alibi couple 'did the math' and realized that there were enough red flags, that they wanted no part in whatever _could/might_ happened on that cruise... Or they decided they didn't want to be stuck on a budget cruiseline thousands of miles from home with their friend, an attorney, and his first ex-wife arguing the entire time. Getting sucked into drama or having to play mediator is bad enough with complete strangers on the job-- Forget dealing with that foolishness while ALSO being *stuck* on a budget cruiseship, for a number of weeks, with your arguing friends, and nowhere to run. I'd drop out at the last minute too. 🙅‍♀️

[@gaiaiulia]

I thought the same.

[@gaiaiulia]

​@@SirenaSpades this too.

[@leehughes857]

Anti Love Boat! That one got me. Thanks Dr. Grande.

[@maxoblivion]

"Bounce house to the big house". 😂😂😂😂😂

[@dissidentfairy4264]

One of Mickey's biggest red-flags should have been that Lonnie made himself the executor of her will.

[@johnschlottman619]

🚩 Mickey's BIGGEST red flag should've been that Lonnie was a lawyer. 👹 🐍

[@dissidentfairy4264]

@@johnschlottman619 You're right! lol

[@shitmandood]

@@johnschlottman619you’re not wrong. 😅

[@stt5v2002]

No one can “make himself the executor.” She had to sign off on that. She trusted him (mistake) and he was a lawyer which is useful when dealing with estate issues. So I’m not surprised that she chose that.

[@bthomson]

Suspish! (as Bailey would say)

[@sngray11]

I remember this case. It took a long time, but I am glad that Micki finally received the justice that she deserved. My thoughts and prayers are with Micki’s family and loved ones. Rest in peace Micki. 💗

[@ckp2ator389]

It was lucky that her body was recovered, and told the story that it was foul play (bruising and no water in her lungs). Otherwise, I can see he would have gotten away with it.

[@marygoff3332]

"From bounce house to the big house..." Classic.

[@nickchannel5364]

Dr. Grande 's mention of different fantasies people can have under the same physical circumstances was quite terrifying. One person could be having romantic fantasies and the other homicidal ones at the same time.

[@whitedragoness23]

That’s is scary but I did like how dr grande reminds the viewer to look at the wanting signs. If your relationship is going bad and suddenly a suspicious getaway is planned. Don’t go. The guy definitely did a lot of planning and it’s surprising how much he did to make sure she would fall in the water

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[@annalisegiovanni7032]

Dr. Grande, would you cover some more cases that have to do with people going missing off of cruise ships? The topic both terrifies me & intrigues me at the same time. Nobody has the ability to present cases the way you do!

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[@Kangaroojack1986]

His channel has a few so far if you haven't seen his previous ones

[@michellecollins4974]

It’s impossible to just fall off a modern day cruise ship. Alcohol is nearly always involved. Cause of fall is either messing around on the railings or suicide. Its hard to throw someone off. So if you dont mess around, sitting on railings, etc, you will not fall off.

[@annalisegiovanni7032]

@michelle collins ~I'm well aware of that. Hence why I said, "Go missing" I'm not talking about the cases where people get drunk and fall off the balconies of cruise ships. I'm talking about the cases where people just POOF & vanished into mid-air.

[@michellecollins4974]

@@annalisegiovanni7032 suicide. Its the most common man overboard cause. They wait until they think no one is looking and jump from a place where its dark. The cameras don’t always catch them and you sometimes hear increasingly urgent calls over the loudspeaker for so and so to come to guest services now like at 3am. As a cruiser you wonder, will we turn around snd start a search? I’ve never been aboard a ship with a man overboard and ive been on nearly 100 cruises. If a person goes poof and disappears, they have gone overboard. Sometimes people don’t return to the ship from port visits, but the ship knows that when they depart. Unless it is a ship purchased shore excursion, the ship does not wait, full stop, does not wait for latecomers. Theres a whole genre of videos and photos about “pier runners”. Sometimes they make it sometimes they don’t.

[@preyanuchpromhong3777]

I agree with your assessment. And will keep in mind the Murder Friendly Cruise lol..lol. ** I was a commercial fisherman 35 years.. retired. I will not set foot on another boat/ ship. Been there done that

[@jkjives1786]

"It seems unlikely that aquatic animals were responsible." LMAO!!

[@Ms.Stephanie.C]

I think people who get dumped often times want to get back together just to punish the other one for leaving them in the first place.

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[@anonymousstrangeness7348]

Thank You, Doctor Grande !!! --I don't know why, but this title sounds like the title of a weird Tom Cruise movie... "Attorney's Ex-Wife Goes Overboard on Cheap Cruise"...

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Best thing to watch before bed!! Thank you for the night videos.....and the daytime ones also.

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100% agree! That's exactly what I'm doing now 😄

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[@ianpeddle6818]

A cruise with a murder friendly confrontation - superb sir 😂😂😂👌👌👌

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[@BigZebraCom]

Just a reminder I'm not diagnosing anybody in this video; only speculating what could be happening when a romantic partner unexpectedly goes on a marathon swim like this.

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Zebra is always witty!

[@BigZebraCom]

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"...was operating a scam and also tricked a police officer..." Oh well, everything's alright then. Let's drop the charges.

[@maryfrancesbeckerhaggerty5353]

Hey hey hey!!! Twenty-one minutes old video! Love these late night vids. From the Poconos PA.

[@monicasmessages]

I’m on a budget so I’m excited to learn more about the cheap cruise option - minus the murder part. 😊 Would you please consider talking about people who have trouble regulating alcohol intake? Maybe a general discussion but also how it relates to dysfunctional behavior and personality disorders. Thank you for all you do!

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I wonder if Doc G has ever considered how many more people he has indirectly treated by providing analysis of some of life's more irrational events that have been projected onto the screen of the collective zeitgeist than if he had simply been operating an average-sized clinic.

[@deborahwinter5018]

He got back with her for money! What a scoundrel!

[@royadartube]

I think it is safe to say: “Under any circumstance, if your husband offered a “cruse trip”, “face lift” or “life insurance”, say no. Just say no. Most of them are up to no good when they say this.

[@goojedooje660]

That life insurance some cases took years to solve

[@d.carter]

I love the way you weave these stories with humor. It makes them so much more interesting. It's hard to say whether he was guilty or not. As always you keep us informed. Tks

[@uglymolly2138]

Wow... Not even an expensive cruise but a cheap one. Extra monster.

[@daveatkins3568]

After seeing what Italy did to FOXXY KNOXY I would have gotten the hell out of there too. 😎✌🏼

[@elizabethwarman9028]

Good evening Dr Grande, apparently Mickey's" Warning, Warning Will Robinson!" Did not go off in her brain. Yes, someone else could have tempted to strangle her. But, most likely she may have forgot there was no balcony outside her cabin. Very sad case. Great analysis. I always learn something new, especially this time in regards to not ever take a cruise on a former freighter.

[@messrsandersonco5985]

Your assertion about the balcony doesn't make sense.

[@julieashton8322]

I love these so much - thank you Dr G!

[@mritzs5142]

“Hi Amy I’m back from the cruise where Micky disappeared , I’m the executor of her will. Can I move back in with you? ❤ Sure Lonnie fine with me....😂

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"I guess he went from the bounce house to the big house" normally I just stop and shake my head at these puns but this one actually made me laugh out loud, job well done Dr. Grande 😂

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Aloha Doc. Thanks again for your work. I'd like to suggest a case if possible from Hawaii. Byran Uyesugi, who's in prison doing life for a mass murder in Honolulu. It's well known and infamous here. Thanks again. 🤙

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Yes that would be great! I have also recommended an analysis of Randall Saito the Hawaii State hospital murderer/ escapee that flew to California

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Life’s worth living

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Yay, I’m so glad for this as I wind down for bed time. Goodnight Dr. G and fam! PS Woah what a weird case, what in the world…

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Thank you for the great content. Why do people get back together after so much has gone wrong? Hmm. I'll never understand this.

[@evelynwaugh4053]

I think that as time goes by they blot out the reality of the many ways partner and relationship were unsuitable and recall mostly the initial good years. They think partner has learned from their mistakes and has changed, as well as thinking that now partner realizes the value of what they had together. Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

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Because they think this time will be different.

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Hope springs eternal in the deluded heart!

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Nice play on words, thanks for the video

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I used to be an old subscriber from when you had way less subscribers, and I’m so glad to see your growth! Re-subscribing again, and as always great video :)

[@nennu6051]

But Dr Grande, this is NOT the question at all!! We have two questions: 1. What do you think about the new purported Maddie McCann?? 2. Murdaugh???

[@whiteroses47]

Hey, doc, love your sense of humor--crack a smile now and then, why dontcha!!!😄Of course he did it! He booked a ship that was formerly a cargo ship, revamped into a cruise ship, no CTV either. And what do some people do when they go on cruises? They dance, dine, relax, and DRINK. He knew that Mickie liked to drink. Sure he did it, red flag: he changed her will, too. Lonnie K. thought he was shrewd with his overboard plans of killing his ex, but his sleazy track record and lies caught up with him. He invited private investigators and a police officer as a ploy. I'm sorry that Mickie lost her life. That's very sad.

[@MatchmeSydney]

"An anti-Love Boat..." 🤣😅😆 (Shame that your younger viewers might not get that reference. )

[@jrsmith1008]

The more videos the good doctor puts out the funnier they get " the state inflated their evidence" priceless 😂

[@neenaj365]

Seems like there was a premeditated porpoise to the cruise plans…

[@traybern]

Visiting Flipper?

[@pl-mn2ro]

I remember this boat when it was first put into water for the first time as it was built in my hometown and the launch of a boat was always a city event I was 12 years old then

[@jomama5186]

Love the word play !

[@littleeva]

Dr. Grande, remember that Miki was an alcoholic. She might have passed out and Lonnie easily killed her.

[@bobzenx7225]

Just 'bout pissed myself from Doc "Dark Dry Guy Grande" 😄

[@patriciamoffat1542]

I had a cruise on the Island Escape, sailing from Palma Majorca. Can't remember the year though. There are only 5 balconies high up, at the rear of the ship. We had one of those balcony cabins, the drop is straight into the sea, no decks underneath, a sheer drop. So it was interesting and creepy to imagine, she was thrown from one of those 5 balconies. Odd he came all that distance, as the passengers were practically all British.

[@Scroticus_Maximus]

The Love Barge

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Hi Dr.! How about the case of Irene Gakwa? Her family are desperately trying to find her. Love your insights!

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Primer and paint over the brick wall? Thanks much for your content. Helps during snowstorms.

[@pambennett3390]

God knows how many murders go unreported on cruise ships. People don’t understand how vulnerable they are on ships that sail under foreign flags in intetnational waters. Not a chance.

[@louise2467]

Priceless!Murder friendly configuration……..I wouldn’t go for a coffee with my ex let alone a cheap cruise!! Poor woman still gave him a chance even after all his lies and paid with her life. I wonder if she even knew he diddled her will, given he was an attorney? May he rot in hell.

[@btetschner]

As a lawyer, he had to know that any public place where a murder was committed would allow many different possibilities for reasonable doubt. He had means, the advantageous opportunity, and multiple strong motives. There is a possibility that he chose the ship based on his research in finding the most ideal location and situation for the crime.

[@TalkernateHistory]

An anti-Love Boat! 🤣

[@corrinafrench7709]

Lonnie went from the Bounce house to the Big house..hilarious 😂😅

[@beachboy0505]

Excellent video 📹 One for the jury

[@rejaneoliveira5019]

Love the video, Dr. Grande. About cruises, I have been once and I don’t really like it. There is too much drinking to the point that where we can smell alcohol in the air. Also, the noise, the lights, and the number of people around are just too overwhelming for me. I prefer less of all of the above, but that’s just a personal opinion. I know many people truly enjoy going on cruises.😉 Thank you for the lovely analysis.❤

[@rmichaud47]

Them Ambien blackouts

[@natecroz]

Hey Dr. grande I am not a Patreon member. I just discovered your channel recently. But was wondering if you could discuss personality traits when it comes to driving. Such as low and high conscientiousness and agreeableness; if those traits are conducive to driving habits, such as road rage, speeding tickets, driving, recklessly, etc..thanks

[@lukemccann4061]

Put up or shuttup! The doc don't work for free!

[@user-ls2fh6qr8q]

I went on five Island Escape cruises. They WERE cheap and cheerful ! They had great musicians, wonderful shows every night. The food was fabulous and the staff were a delight. The ship was sold off. I treasure the memories.

[@Herewearenowentertainus]

Island Escape survivor 🎉

[@CR-ru1kw]

Great analysis 🧐! For me, it’s obvious who did it 😡. May she continue to rest in Paradise 💔.

[@hellomyfriends9740]

I guest Lonnie went from the bouncy house to the big house!

[@Traderjoe]

Beware of women named Mickey and men named Lonnie

[@fightingtosurvive6527]

This is like a Lifetime movie.

[@jimcronin2043]

Another example of a jury voting to convict simply with a wink and a nod from the prosecutor. We should set a higher standard.

[@TheOldandslow]

Cheap cruise, husband killer? Can't wait! Thanks Dr Grande!

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WHATUP DOC G!😎✌🏼

[@PrecociousFriand]

Bounce house, Big house, Out house.

[@SwimminWitDaFishies]

Bounce House to the Big House ... Inflating and De-flating... Murder friendly configuration... you're on point once again, Dr Grande! 😉

[@Bkaas]

Hi Dr. Can you please do a video on Lisa Marie Presley? Thank you so much.

[@LaniLanilei]

Hello Dr Grande....

[@traybern]

“The sea WASN’T angry that day my friends.” Therefore: GUILTY!!!

[@TrainSounds]

The vessel was retired in 2015 and got scrapped in 2018.

[@KillerBebe]

This guy sounds like a real winner.