Bound and Tortured By Former Student - $800 For His Life - The Story Of Jonathan Levin

[@Thaiinlove]

People don’t realize the effect that a good, caring teacher has on students. Even years after school, I still remember each and every teacher who was caring and supportive. I never had a father so the teachers honestly at times filled that role.

[@danidakota7304]

Ikr.

[@George-dy3pt]

Me too! There's do few that I remember the ones who cared! I had 3!

[@Nille0212]

I'm still in contact with my 7th grade English teacher 30+ years later. He definitely took on the role of father (second, surrogate and otherwise) to many of his students. He's been retired seven years now and still has former students finding him on social media years later just to say thank you for seeing me when no one else did. A good teacher is ok, but a great teacher is life changing.

[@michellementh9651]

This is so true. I still think about my favorite 5th grade teacher. I made her a Christmas wreath one year. I can't remember her name anymore but I remember her face.

[@TheRetroWoman80]

Agreed. My 1st grade teacher and one of my high school teachers gave me that feeling. Even when you have decent parents, there is just something a bit more that certain teachers (who don't engage in crazy inappropriate ish) offer to our life experience.

[@mariehannan-mandel6740]

Never, never blame the victim. This man was open and loving. The world does not always reward that.😢

[@indie184]

WOW !! Thank you for telling this story. Mr. Levin was my substitute teacher @ TAFT High School. He was super sweet, caring and cool. It was a traumatizing time for us. He was an earth angel, may he rest in peace.

[@alandareed3672]

My Daughter was a Student of his😢Such a kind hearted Man😢Still hurts my heart n my Daughter will b 47 next month it’s been awhile ♥️RIP to an outstanding Human Being🙏🙏🙏

[@toniremer1594]

How was your daughter a student of Mr. Levin’s? Your daughter would’ve been either 20/21 years old!

[@career5690]

@@toniremer1594There’s adults in high school.Young adults with learning disabilities usually graduate at 22.

[@AnAdorableWombat1]

@@toniremer1594how are you going to tell this woman about her daughter? You weirdos are always trying to discredit someone. Do you think the suspect was his only student dumdum? This man has a family and people who knew him who have KZbin accounts. Just Be quiet.

[@Okonmahoolie]

@@toniremer1594it could’ve been a previous student. They never clarified the year

[@robinnewmanburton]

​@@toniremer1594smart a$$

[@diannshowers9129]

NYC schools are brutal. Im stunned they can even find teachers willing to even show up everyday

[@JohneshaHolley-ft4qv]

So true Washington Ervin was another bad school

[@rorosanchez1538]

My late aunt went to school there as well as some neighbors and acquaintances. But during those years it was a all girl's school. The school wasn't terrible back in the late 1950s to early 60s but times have changed.

[@rorosanchez1538]

@@JohneshaHolley-ft4qv *Irving :)

[@kickballfever]

NYC schools are brutal, but it was a lot worse back in the day. I work at a public high school now and I see a lot of improvements since when I was in school. I think breaking up some of the big high schools helped.

[@FelipeElGatoBustamanteRenda]

You should experience Florida. Where the stupidest think they're the smartest.

[@MM-st6vu]

As a teacher, this story hits me hard. I was attacked by a parent last semester, and I decided not to return after the Christmas Break. It really turns your world upside down.

[@scarlotraven6193]

Omg that’s crazy.

[@simplymelonge01]

Smh heart breaking for you! Teachers need to be given more credit.

[@ashiah1212]

I'm sorry that happened to you. Some of these parents are ridiculous like their children. And the sad part is those children will probably end up in prison later on in life. I pray for these teachers these days. They have no protection from the school board and are expected to not defend themselves from these tyrant kids.

[@TheRetroWoman80]

Hugs💚 I am so sorry you faced that trauma. Please don't stop teaching in general. You never know what youth out there needs your specific energy/spirit.

[@NatRants]

sorry that happened to you. you’re doing the right thing by not returning. do what’s best for you and your family and take care of yourself.

[@taliyabest8030]

I’m a teacher. This broke my heart . $800 was not worth this man’s life .

[@Yellowpickachu]

No amount of money is worth a positive human beings life smh money can be replaced a life cannot

[@007stinkey]

​@@YellowpickachuI second this. Very evil ppl in this world 😢

[@lightfaeries7]

No amounts of money would be !

[@knowledgeseeker6123]

I bet you he would giving that loser the money had he asked for it.

[@Yellowpickachu]

@@knowledgeseeker6123 I’m almost certain he probably could’ve gotten it if he had just asked smh damn shame how cruel ppl can be

[@doreenwise8323]

I was a student of Taft during the years Mr Levin was an educator there (1993-1997) Although he wasn’t my teacher I would always see him and say hello. He was very friendly and greeted everyone always with a smile. I can tell he was happy to be there and cared. Lots of students loved him. May his soul rest in peace.

[@Cariocabyheart]

Rest in peace Mr Levin 😢

[@EvilIntentions]

May he always rest easy

[@HoneyHoneyBaby]

🙏🏽💖

[@riechienfawcett8607]

I think it's very disrespectful for takin down his name on the corner from the high school R.I.P. rest easy 👊🏾💯

[@EvilIntentions]

Same. There's no reason for it. So long as Taft is still there his name should be. I wonder if there's any sign of him in the school.

[@riechienfawcett8607]

Question is.....y did they take his name down ? It's like the school just did it for show , for the moment nd that was it done nd over with or somethin its wack

[@misshelena6930]

From what I just read in the NY Times, the school was renamed after Johnathan, then in 2013 it seems the school was closed because of lack of funding.

[@andreharris9363]

​@@riechienfawcett8607ABSOLUTELY ITS BEYOND DISRESPECTFUL TO HIS FAMILY AND STUDENTS WHO LOVE AND CHERISH HIM REST IN POWER MR JOHNATHAN LEVIN PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES TO YOUR AND STUDENTS 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🕯🕯🕯🕯🕊🕊🕊🕊🤍🤍🤍🤍💛💛💛💛

[@George-dy3pt]

Exactly

[@stephaniereynolds361]

I now run a daycare from my home but early in my career I taught then subbed at a middle school I once attended in my pre-teen years. While subbing, I stood up to one of the biggest baddest rudest students that even the principal didn’t bother. This was a 6’1” 300lb full facial hair 13 yr old boy while I was 5’6” 110lb 27yr old woman. He was very disrespectful to the lunch ladies so I jumped up to defend her and had this boy standing chest to chest to me glaring down on me while my colleagues told me to back off. After 5 minutes of dead silence from the entire lunchroom to see who would break first, he simply smiled and said “I like u. Yes ma’am, I’ll apologize and clean my own mess up.” 17 yrs later … he still gives me the biggest smile followed by a hug and asks how I’m doing and if I need anything. No lie … I peed myself a little that day. And while my story isn’t on this story’s level, I saw a big bully w a bigger heart. Teaching is a tough job. And it takes a special kinda person to take that job on. I love it but I prefer teaching toddlers at my age 😅😅😅

[@PetThePeeves]

I love this sorry…I taught middle school for 9 years and now teach high school. That technique almost never fails. I don’t blink, I don’t break eye contact. It resets them a little because they’re distracted from the bad behavior because they’re trying to figure out what the hell is going on

[@bkbekka3039]

I love this. All teachers are special but some are just above and beyond. It must be a great feeling to see your students years later and now have different relationships w them. ... thanks largely to teachers like you. Blessings sent to y'all! xx

[@nikitadondiva]

I'm a school bus driver and stopped my bus in the middle of traffic--no hazards on when a 6'3" 250-300lbs 16 year old boy thought he could taunt, disrespect, and threaten me by trying to run up on me while I was driving and telling them to sit down. His friend jumped in front of him to stop him advancing. When I shot up out my seat I told him " You met the right one today buddy, I don't get paid enough to be threatened and I WILL give you the beating your mother's afraid to give you, take the charge, and get off and out of jail before the weekend is over and have a new job by Monday." Everyone went silent, even he was stunned for a moment and sat down lol. Drove everyone back to school and had the principal escort him right off the bus for good. You cannot let these kids think they can treat you any kind of way and get away with it. I'm glad that student respected you and backed down when he realized you were not taking his BS. You ironed him out and he respected you forever for it.

[@hawaiianhazel]

I had him once as a sub at Taft high. He was so nice. Broke my heart when this happened. It was a very sad day when we found out. Everyone was crying. Rest in peace Mr. Levin

[@HoneyHoneyBaby]

So sad 💔

[@jewlsfbarbie]

He devoted his whole life to his kids only to be taken away so senselessly. They don't make teachers like him no more. S.I.P Mr. Levin.

[@SmileyAdventures]

😢😢😢 It’s sad that no good deed goes unpunished. When you have a pure soul, sadly, it doesn’t matter to those that don’t have a pure soul. You’re weak in their eyes. I’m so so sorry to his family and students.

[@EvilIntentions]

May he always rest easy.

[@SmileyAdventures]

@@EvilIntentionsAmen 🙏🏽😓

[@doraljackson1482]

I learned alot in life and one thing i know sometimes the people you have in your square is not in your circle

[@TheRetroWoman80]

💯 truth, unfortunately.

[@RobertButler-mu8fe]

Both sad and sickening...😮

[@sweetzmamakitchen7815]

This story really broke my heart 😢. What a beautiful soul this man was. I hate what happened to him!!!!

[@joeannsworld2625]

I graduated from the Taft building in 2015. After he passed they separated each floor into a different school. Every morning, the lines to go through the metal detectors was insane, the school safety was always ready for whatever. We’ve heard about about Jonathan’s story, but it’s the first time I’m actually hearing the full story. We needed this. Thank you

[@maxmonikac1980]

This kid not only killed a great teacher but robbed his fellow students of a great educator. It really angers me. In this rough environment when very few care and so little these kids have this loss of a man who did give a damn feels astronomical.

[@miflows]

As sad as it is that he lost his life, for his kindness. He left a legacy with every child whose life he touched in a positive way. So in a way he did what he set out to do. ❤❤

[@REDBONEPRODUCTIONS876]

it seems to be an issue being a nice human being so many stories of good people being hurt yet the demons stay on this planet longer

[@lorettasearcy1471]

So true unfortunately,.R.I.P Mr. Levin my prayers are with his family and students and colleagues .

[@SaunLennon]

like me. why the hell am I still here...

[@AaliyahAustin-y9b]

So Sad

[@Yellowpickachu]

That’s so true

[@kathyjimenez4370]

This is the devil’s world! Which is why evil and evil people always prevails! This story is truly heartbreaking 💔 It doesn’t pay off to be kind to people! May he RIP.

[@aleayh]

This story is the reason why I got out of the classroom. I was a teacher for nine years and although it was middle school, those kids are just as violent as high school teenagers. I already knew my limitations was going to land me in jail if one of those kids put their hands on me….. but also, I relate deeply to this story because I’ve seen many teachers try very hard to build a connection with trouble children. They would do anything to help that child only for the parents and the child to turn on them. This is a truly heartbreaking story. I’m now a therapist for children with autism, I just couldn’t do the school system anymore. As always, you are doing an amazing job by putting out the victims story so that we can hear their voices. Peace & respect.💙

[@aleayh]

@@chanteledwards3615 nope,It wasn’t and that’s why I got out of it. 🙂

[@marilyncruz6918]

@@aleayhBlame the no good parents!

[@aleayh]

@@marilyncruz6918 if you read my original post, you would see that’s exactly what I did.

[@GoTTaHeartNY]

Yeah ok

[@andresdr]

@@marilyncruz6918 yup crappy parents raised crappy kids....

[@TheDutchessOfCornville]

What a horrible end of life for a truly kind person. Life really isn’t fair

[@chrisdownes9771]

Isn't fair at all 😢😢

[@longstrangetrip9920]

You can just see he was a kind person. When you mentioned he was a hip hop fan too 😢 he truly wanted to understand/help and it ended up costing him his life 💔 he was too pure for this world. My heart breaks for his family, friends lover and students. RIP Jonathan.

[@jean99708]

Such a shame for such a good man. Never tell too much information to anybody. Especially about money.

[@sharrielee911]

Exactly that part 👍🏽💯

[@blazefairchild465]

My brother tells no one he owns a corvette ,he uses his truck for work. He own a nice house & has nice collections he doesn’t Bragg about things his wife & he have worked for . His wife drove her nice car to work & it got keyed. Now it’s her weekend only car. People are nasty.😊

[@ericapoe]

I remember when I was in HS back in the 90s and Taft had a terrible reputation as a school. So sad this happened to this caring teacher.

[@JohneshaHolley-ft4qv]

Oh yes 😮😮😮

[@langston122]

I'm from LI and I remember this story I met a kid who went to that and found out he killed another kid.

[@roywilliams9089]

He was the coolest teacher I had at Taft. Ms. Sayles too

[@SereneNature31]

You should never trust anyone in your personal space no matter how in need or helpless they seem. Some folks are under privileged but unfortunately the ones who try to help them are the ones who may suffer most. You ever see people make it out the hood and they are accused of never looking back? Unfortunately it’s because of circumstances like this. The same ones you feel bad for and try to pull up the ladder can be the same ones to pull you down because all they see you as is an opportunity. You wanna help someone underprivileged, you do so with caution from a distance to protect yourself. He should’ve left his help at school trips and pizza parties like most teachers do. I’ve had some an amazing teachers who cared a great deal about us but they didn’t let their help go any farther than teaching us that education was the key to making it in life , no invites to their house none of that. They know the reality some people are coming from a deeply broken environment and you don’t wanna get yourself too expose to that.

[@masterofwit339]

My brother in law is a math professor at a high school. Has been for double digit years. He’s incredibly special, the way Mr. Levin was. He slides into his kids souls and meets them right where he knows they need him to. He’s also extremely musically talented and has a flow that most who look at him would never expect. He still hears from students who have long been gone from those high school hallways, always being reminded of just how special he is and was to them. He’s humble and quiet too. Bless up to Mr. Levin. Taken way too soon but certainly left a legacy of an imprint on those who were lucky enough to have known him.

[@gracie4200]

Now I see why? Teachers are the way they are now. and the boundaries that they are given. People don't appreciate the kindness 💯 these days

[@jac5348]

Being a teacher is hard on many levels and dangerous.

[@gracie4200]

@jac5348 I bet having to deal with a lot of kids with different emotions and different personalities.That's the reason why I canceled being a school bus driver. I have teachers/preachers in my family and I'm wondering who the HELL hired them 😅

[@reneedennis2011]

Exactly.

[@Just-Jess]

Your writing is always beautiful but this story hits different. It feels like you wrote this from your soul. It’s very powerful.

[@prettycaramel9237]

He's amazing at what he does on this channel. Frfr.

[@cindyl760]

Found his channel last year! He’s so good at we he does. And the fact that he does research carefully and takes the time to get the details correct.

[@RawOlympia]

💯

[@marleneschulz118]

This story felt different to me as well. I have definitely shed some tears while listening to stories told on the Evil Intentions channel, but this one caused me to actually weep. Teachers who truly care about their students and are able to forge a mentor relationship with them are too few and far between. The loss of even one of them is a tragedy.

[@masterofwit339]

Couldn’t agree more.

[@nomadicbard-ess6039]

As a career high school teacher in rougher schools, thank you for how this story was presented. I have seen so many great things when teachers love their "kids". Thank you again.

[@XGRIMYONEX]

So that’s not even 800$. 400 each to buy sneakers and food ? If you will throw your life away for that you gotta be a low life. Why would they take down that sign with his name ?

[@puddincup9879]

He was a good man. Goes to show, you can't let people get close... unfortunately, ones who aren't on your level at that.

[@TraveleronMywayHome]

It is apparent that you care about people and history. Your writing is thoughtful, respectful and interesting. Your voice is soothing, but it grabs and holds attention. Please never change your style, you are a hidden gem of KZbin. You should major in film and journalism.

[@lw6205]

The way these students spoke about him…..what a loss.

[@gloriaross4265]

7:19 These details that you provide always give life to all the people you talk about and one of the reasons why I and so many believe you are great at what you do...

[@EvilIntentions]

Thank you! This is very well covered story that got so much attention, I just wanted to make sure I spoke more about who he was beyond the surface and more from his students.

[@josieburdorff7833]

I totally agree he is the voice of the victims and there families ❤

[@irisrivera277]

I'M SO LOST FOR WORDS......THIS IS JUST HEARTBREAKING....BORN AND RAISED IN BROOKLYN AND I'VE NEVER HEARD OF THIS....I JUST LOVE THE WAY THIS GUY NARROWS HIS DOCUMENTARY...I DON'T KNOW WHY HE DOESN'T HAVE SO MUCH MORE SUBSCRIBERS IN THIS PAGE...❤️👏🔥💯🙏💔

[@NYC993]

You did a very good job telling this story . People like Mr. Levin are rare and it’s unfortunate he had to lose his life in such a horrific way. I just hope his story doesn’t discourage future teachers from trying to help students.

[@joannastinson7321]

I think one of his biggest mistakes was giving that student his personal number and letting that student know where he lived. Your the students' teacher not friend so there should be some boundaries between the student and teacher, I guess he just trusted this student, and it's sad how it ended up.

[@Msboochie2]

My daughter wants to teach. While I believe the kids need someone like her. I’m terrified and I hope she changes her mind.

[@tbori180]

We lost our elementary school principal when he ran after a distraught student into the projects and was a victim of a shoutout. That tragic event still haunts me til this day. He was a wonderful man. NYC in the 90s was so terrible.

[@juliooquendo220]

Why the good people are gone but the bad ones are still alive in this world. I will never know. Overall a great video great story. I wish he was my teacher as a huge new York Yankees fan and huge fan of rap music. So sad that a guy like him died. Very very sad. 😢 😭

[@shortsweetness876]

I absolutely hate that and I will always question "the higher power "

[@VeronnicaG]

Isaiah 57 1 Good people pass away; the godly often die before their time. But no one seems to care or wonder why. that God is protecting them from the evil to come.

[@MaryWashington-y1j]

Feb 19th 24 . My brother was also murdered in 2012 by one of his past students and an associate of the student. Both are doing life without parole. All my brother wanted was to help the students who were struggling. He😊 is messed terribly.

[@EvilIntentions]

Im very sorry for your loss

[@reneedennis2011]

I am so sorry 😞.

[@yayaminah7908]

My heart goes out to the family of Mr. levin. I truly feel bad for those students who had a teacher that cared. I have had many teachers that cared while I was growing up and to hear something bad happening to them would be devastating. He seemed like a great guy all around . He didn’t deserve that. RIP. Another wonderfully made video.

[@Diamondtiara724]

NO WAY!!!! HE was my English teacher in 1993 😢 I hated Shakespeare & he changed my views on it ! I will never forget him, I was 1 of his KIDS. 😔🥺

[@audibjornsson6107]

Had to add: Y'all need to give this man a thumbs up. It costs zero and you know he absolutely deserves a thimbs up, and a subscribe. Really petty to watch all his hard work and excellent content and not even hit the thumbs up. Dont be petty yall

[@Queen_banana1983]

Right

[@rajgarvey5912]

lol I never sub or like just watch and keep moving… nobody asked him to do this!? I’m not obligated to like or sub

[@pamelaibarra790]

Preach! I subscribed after one video. That's all it took for me. He does a great job with telling these victim's stories and always keeping it about the victim. It's rare to see that in this genre anymore when someone allows the world to see who they are. I've seen many YT channels and podcasts go downhill with just a tiny bit of fame. I have a feeling he won't be that way. 💙

[@pamelaibarra790]

​@@rajgarvey5912as long as you're coming back to watch the videos, then yes, you are asking him to do this for your entertainment. Just because it's not an obligation, doesn't mean that you can't do it. It literally takes 2 seconds of your time to do it for him while he spent hours making this content for you. And you know what...if you don't want to like or sub then fine. It's your prerogative. But don't be an as*hole.

[@sweetzmamakitchen7815]

I agree!!!

[@tha8thof8]

This is such an upsetting story. Teachers like Mr. Levin are hard to come by, especially in the NYC public school system. My deepest condolences to his family, friends & students. I'm sure losing him impacted their lives more than we could imagine. RIP Mr. Levin ❤

[@ChichiThugmen]

This is the definition of a person with no soul. A lot of people are just empty inside. Our soul is what makes us human. We feel with our souls. That’s what I believe and a lot of people lost it a long time ago! 😮‍💨🙏🏾

[@marcellusellis3982]

As a proud Bronx Born native...thank you Jonathan for touching the heart and mind of your students. RiPower JL 🙏 🙏

[@MsJonessss]

Man this is heartbreaking 😢😓😓😓. I was abused as a child and I had that one teacher who helped me. 😓😭. A caring and loving teacher has a long time affect on children. This story hits very different. This world confuses me.

[@augsdoggs]

Man, your channel is really something special. I watch a lot of true crime channels, but as a fellow New Yorker, these stories really hit home. Every new video that I watch I can see how the channel is improving. Much props.

[@heavymetalredneck7973]

Nobody on utube can tell a story like you bro, the way you tell people's stories is just way different than other channel, keep up the great work and we'll keep watching, you have fans all over the country, one living in a big city of 200 people in Southern Illinois where things like this rarely happen.

[@ladydragon5526]

I remember this I lived right around the corner from Taft High School😮 I'm telling you you cover stories that have never actually been covered as they should be covered in the news🙌🙌🙌 thank you for bringing awareness to those who never really had a voice❤

[@traceyminx2504]

How heartbreaking 💔 such a big hearted caring man, sounds like he was such an amazing teacher! He didn’t have to do what he did as he had a rich father but he did it because he really cared, I would of defo gone far if I had him as a teacher just so sad!! Seeing his former students just heartbroken goes to show how popular & loved he was!! They sure are his kids bless 🥹 so sad for his family, students for all who were blessed to have known him! 🙏

[@doreenwise8323]

🙏🏽 nice said. I’m glad I had the pleasure of meeting him.

[@HEY_NOONIE]

This was horrible 🥺🥺I went to a really rough high school and I had a teacher like Mr. Levin and even tho that was years ago I would be devastated if something happened to her . She motivated and looked out for me in my darkest times .

[@elidNow]

I attended Jonathan Levin HS in the Taft building. I was a student 10 yrs after the fact, but we were all very much aware of everything that happened and the teachers were great... for the most part. Unfortunately, Jonathan was too trusting, too loving, and too enthusiastic to make a change. Kids who grow up in the "hood" can be very disturbed and can't even begin to believe anyone can care.

[@GeOsmomGina]

The movie 187, was so sad. It truly, is so upsetting how teachers not only don't get paid enough. They have to deal with perps. I remember this like it was yesterday.

[@jac5348]

187 movie was the saddest one I have seen. It left me in pieces crying

[@jac5348]

I love how detailed you are about the story covered and how you honored his memory. I love your material and have a gift in giving a broader look to a lot of pieces of the victems life. Your a great story teller and I ❤ how you convey with empathy.

[@Mimi89_7]

@@jac5348I’m going to watch it was it about this case or no

[@lamamidel_bx]

Smh I went to Taft in the 2000s and I remember hearing about it is sad that some idiot took his life over $800. RIP Mr. Levin

[@kizziekente1841]

Stories like this really devastate me because ppl like him who are amazing and want to help make a change are so rare. The sad fact is no one wants to help due to cruel and horrible lcircumstances like this

[@deedrathelibra]

How traumatizing for the students who loved him who were already at risk.

[@tyeishawilliams1812]

It's so sad and so heartbreaking. I have never been to that school or know the teacher, but this is horrible. He did Gods work, and he was so blessed. Thank you as always showing light to these true and humble victims. Thank you for being there, voice, and he has every right to live. The devil is a liar, and evil is real. Thank you for the video. It's touched my heart, and thank you for your voice for others. God bless.

[@anngarry557]

Trusting will do it every time. 😢. He was too kind. RIP.😢😢. He became easy prey.

[@doraljackson1482]

My top Crime channel

[@EvilIntentions]

Thank you!

[@Joy-TheLazyCatLady2]

Why didn't they get life in prison? That's BS. What they did was cold, cruel, and heartless. Peace and healing to the family. RIP Jon.

[@MoonCl4ws]

This is such a heartbreaking end for such a caring teacher who was doing all the right things in his life.The worst thing is that it was his good heart that the killers used to target him.Thank you for covering this with such dignity and kindness for the victim and his family.Too much attention is often given to the perpetrator on ither channels. My heart goes out to his family and his students.May he rest in peace.

[@palacios185]

No teacher went outta there way to help these kids the way Jonathan did. God Bless and RIP.

[@Annie-ol3jx]

I love this channel, and is disgusted by what happened to this wonderful teacher, friend and person. Growing up in the bronx, living in the bronx was tough back than,but worst today. Please keep these stories coming, you do a really great job 👏

[@nikkibetts467]

Yes, so excited for this long video, just what I needed today! I just love hearing your true crime stories, highlight of my day.. RIP

[@EvilIntentions]

Thank you!

[@texastea7078]

Post notifications for the win! This is so terrible, those kids are hurt. I also lost a teacher that was a school favorite, that is a different kind of hurt..your teachers are your parents when you are in that building..

[@misshelena6930]

1997 was a crazy year. So much happened..

[@tha8thof8]

Literally in every single borough. It was a wild time...

[@ljmcdonald2703]

I lost my maternal grandmother that year

[@misshelena6930]

@@ljmcdonald2703 Im so sorry 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@misshelena6930]

@@ljmcdonald2703 My dad died in 97

[@ashtontk-rw7mo]

This case is super painful. It's hard not to tear up during the video. Thanks for sharing cases that we never heard of and for showing compassion and respect to the victims/survivors in the case. My heart is with everyone affected by this case. RIP Jonathan ❤️🙏🕊️

[@Melisblessed]

The words his kids had for him was just heart warming. Not too many good teachers out there.

[@breathnstop]

What a terrible loss for his family and the kids who need him. He sounds like a sincere and brilliant young man with a caring heart.

[@deborah7164]

I work in education. This story has me sobbing. What a bright star. Thank you for creating this beautiful memorial

[@WeBeCourageous]

Brother, you are very well spoken! Been following your channel for a while. You’re doing a great job covering these tragic stories with the utmost respect for those involved. ✊🏾

[@DeborahMoore-rk7op]

Unfortunately I remember this horrific story because my cousin attended Taft high school and he was one of Mr. Levin's students during those years. This teacher was supportive, dedicated and devoted to his students! These students loved and respected Mr. Levin. They were encouraged and inspired to reach for the stars because of his influence. I remember seeing so many of them crying on the streets and in front of the school. They were upset and angry over the tragic murder of their beloved teacher. One of his students, punched a building, and broke his hand. He was crying so hard! Mr. Levin truly cared about his students. I am so sorry about what happened to you Mr. Levin! RIP. Your beloved students, including my cousin went on to do great things in life because of your example, your dedication and your devotion to them. You did not die in vain.

[@beast1160]

I remember his story, Rest In Power Jonathan Levin

[@LailahEllis]

Taft was nicknamed Training Animals For Tomorrow...i lived in the BX at the time,TAFT was always considered as a horrible HS......

[@rosario204100]

You Mr. Levin are a gem 💎 I sadly never had. I grew up in great schools.I needed someone like this great man when I was dealing with growing pains.God bless you Mr. Levin , what a real tragedy.✝️🙏🏆💐♥️

[@lovinkiah07]

My mom was a teacher at Taft when this happened to Mr. Levin. Thank you for doing this. I had never really knew his background and how he got to Taft. You did an amazing job.

[@PsychoKupcake]

I love this channel. You make the stories hit differently. They seem to affect you as if it were your family or friend. Your narration is haunting, but in a way that isn't scary, more soulful. Thank you for always doing these stories with heart, mind and soul.

[@jody-simonemarshall4292]

R.I.P. to Mr. Levins because he seems like a good man that cared about his students and his career. I am glad that he made an impact in New York City because there are some rough schools there. I should know because i am from New York City. However, he made a mistake about giving out information that he should keep to himself. This was a great case. 😢😢😢😢

[@odalisgonzalez6875]

Its important not to over share personal details with anyone. You never know the intentions. I bet law enforcement made sure this case was handled without a glitch. His father had the connections & financial means to make an example of them. Why would the dedication sign be removed?

[@benjamintriplett3]

This is so sad. He cared about his students, his school, his community and this is what happens to him? 31 is way too young he had so much life ahead of him. I just don't understand why people are so evil.

[@JenSmyre]

REST IN PEACE JOHNATHAN LEVIN, GONE BUT NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER EVER FORGOTTEN & MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES & SYMPATHY TO LEVIN FAMILY FOR UR LOSS! TO BURY A CHILD IS DEFINITELY 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺 ALSO TO HIS FORMER STUDENTS & EVERY ☝🏽 WHO'S LIFE JOHNATHAN TOUCH, MY 💔💔 GOES OUT TO U AS WELL!!

[@patfrazier9285]

I went to public schools all of my life and was taught mostly by Jewish teachers. Some of the best teachers I've ever had. Many of them came from well off families but yet chose to teach in some of the poorest communities because that was where they felt they were needed.

[@cherilynjenkins479]

I can still name all my favorite teachers first and last names. They will never be forgotten. Teachers need to know how special they are. I am so sorry this happened to such a loving caring teacher. May he rest in peace.

[@Nicollettej120]

Thank you for Sharing. Such a sad and senseless crime that happened to a wonderful teacher. All he did, tried to do and the effect he had on his students is priceless. May Jonathan Levin gain his Angel Wings. R.I.P. Mr. Levin.

[@nikitadondiva]

I just wanted to point out that Jonathan has kind eyes; what really aggravates me is that he seems like the type of guy that would've given Corey the money if he asked for it and told him to keep it. You killed a man with a heart of gold just to get $800 a day for a few days. The students that needed to be hospitalized probably lost the only stable support system they could rely on, my heart breaks for them. Imagine the impact he would've had had he been able to live to retire. I really don't understand this world we live in.

[@missylynn4592]

What a terrible story and loss. My condolences go out to his family, colleagues, and students.

[@sweetmissypetuniawilson9206]

This is why kids can't be "friends" w/a teacher. Someone always crosses a line that can't be uncrossed.

[@WeDontRocKWitShEeP]

@@Lenasevilla-yb4ei where's your facts? Cuz all I see is you talking basura on all these comments. You're probably the demons girlfriend.

[@Nille0212]

It doesn't happen like that all the time. My 7th grade English teacher was like a father to me. Still is! I'll be 44 in a little over a week and he's been a part of my life and my family since I was 12. When boundaries are established and respected, it's a beautiful thing for teachers to go above and beyond for students who need it.

[@WeDontRocKWitShEeP]

@@Nille0212 you're very lucky and blessed ❤️❤️

[@sweetmissypetuniawilson9206]

@@Nille0212 not 100% of the time. But it's a slippery slope.

[@reahallu]

I think you missed the entire point.

[@Shiquetta]

You did a beautiful job telling this man’s life story. I literally had chills hearing it! You have a wonderful gift, Sir!

[@ChanningLegere-e7c]

I'm so glad I found your channel! My dog Blue and I I have been catching up on your videos

[@EvilIntentions]

Lol that's dope! I hope you and blue enjoy! I appreciate you two!

[@sandraboglio7149]

It's such a sad story. RIP Jonathan Levin.. Your kindness will never be forgotten.

[@taymeeks1910]

Wow! This is so sad 😞 Sending my Prayers and condolences to Johnathan Family 🙏🏽🕊️ 💟 This is why I LoVe your channel! You have so much empathy and compassion towards every story you tell 🙌🏽❤️

[@miketee1348]

Once again, another excellent piece of work. Good stuff Jose. Another story that hits close to home. Taft was my zone HS and I graduated grade school as this happened in 1997. I remember being absolutely terrified to go to Taft. My Mom would actually use this school as a scare tactic for me to get better grades. I knew some STONE COLD KILLERS that went to Taft. Didn’t even matter if you could fight. Kids has knives and guns. And gangs was rampant. I actually almost ended up here but I got accepted into a better school. RIP to that teacher Mr Levin. Believe it or not, there was A LOT of teachers in the Bronx at that time that actually cared. Unfortunately this cost him his life. Between broken homes, deep seeded generational curses and trauma on families, Gun violence, incarcerated parents, drug addicted parents due to the crack epidemic, drug wars, alcoholism, systemic racism, a broken economy, hunger and poverty etc.. You truly had to a be special soul to even step foot in Taft as a teacher in the 90’s and early 2000’s. 🫡 This was definitely the worst school in NYC maybe even the entire USA. Prayers to his family 🙏🏾

[@Cree_Gist]

This story was so heartbreaking. I loved hearing about how good of a person he was and his positive impact on the community.

[@sonyamoore5082]

I’m grateful to see this story. This is another story in the Bronx that is dear to my heart, because I grew up there😢Mr. Levin was a dedicated Teacher & didn’t deserve this 😢🙏🏽RIP Jonathan Levin🙏🏽🥲 ❤

[@EvilIntentions]

May he always rest easy

[@tanyasaldana4863]

Lived over there right on that block and when I tell you that it's very very very harsh out there... I remember trying to enroll my then 15 year old into that exact school, me being simply naive not knowing anything about it. The security guards didn't even let me in the building, one woman guard pulled me to the side and said you do not I repeat do not want your child here! That was 6 years ago . Sad that it's still the same way decades later after this incident...

[@Midgvt]

I went in 2017-2021 and the school wasn’t as bad as this, there’s more than one school in there and the regulations are a lot different than those times. Even tho I dropped out I had memorable times there

[@REI-20244]

I have to say thank you so much for doing this story. It took me two days to finish watching it. I couldn’t watch. Jonathan Levin was my English when I was in 1993 at Taft High School. This teacher was amazing. I appreciate you bringing this story about Mr Levin. Everything said about him was true. I remember how love and caring he was. I remember how I learned about his story. I was approximately 6 months pregnant. I was taking the train to go to college. I saw the name on the newspapers and thought to myself, “wow, how strange, that’s Mr. Levins name”. It was him. I still have all the newspaper clipping.

[@doreenwise8323]

Wow I went to Taft also Mr levin passed away in my senior year 😢he was a amazing soul

[@REI-20244]

@@doreenwise8323we were blessed to have met him.

[@CarolynSpence-x1q]

This is so so sad, you have a teacher who's willing to go out there way to help you, and you took his life for $800. you could have worked somewhere for 2 to 3 weeks and made that. This makes someone who wants to help, not help because they have to be concerned if you would turn on him/her. You know how hard it is to have a good teacher. That is a profession that most people would not take on. May Jonathan's soul rest in peace 😞.

[@renitalawrence9968]

I absolutely LOVE this page! You don’t miss ANY DETAILS! It’s so informative! This story is heartbreaking! ☹️ He didn’t deserve that. I wonder why they removed his street sign.

[@rinila207]

What a horrible tragedy. He didn’t have to take this job, he chose it. So do all teachers. Teachers have such a challenging job and aren’t even compensated enough. I’ve always felt bad for my teachers, my classmates were not “children are the future” type of kids 👀. Some actually are risking their lives, like Mr. Levin. RIP 🕊️💐

[@Bambie-k5r]

I love teachers like this. I had a few really awesome teachers myself that went above and beyond for their students. One was a grade school teacher, Mrs Williams, two kender garden teacher Mrs Williams and Mrs Young, an art teacher, Ms. Glover, and Ms. Connors a literature teacher and a history teacher, God rest his soul, Coach Johnson, he was awesome because my sister and I would run to his class every single day in highschool!

[@elizabethalvarado1822]

This is so sad that this mans life was taken because he believed he could help his students in a way that other teachers, friends, neighbors, siblings, or even parents couldn't do!!!..for the community to say he was killed from his own actions is just despicable!!! We need more teachers like Johnathan that truly cares and continues to try and get thru to our children in a way that nobody else can!! My heart truly goes out to his family and friends!! I hope this story can help others when it comes down to a beautiful soul that puts their all into teaching and caring for our children!! Johnathan truly had a beautiful heart and will remain in everyone's heart that he knew and met!! God bless him and my prayers truly goes out to everyone he knew and loved!!..R.I.P..🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💔💔😢