Crime Beat: Fatal façade - the murder of Dr. Elana Fric | S2 E6

[@bebe553]

My husband was an abuser; ALL my family members and friends thought he was absolutely WONDERFUL, he was so cunning.

[@DJ-nk4dq]

The most dangerous time is when the victim tells the abuser she is leaving him. Have an escape plan, don't tell him, be safe and never look back!

[@joy9073]

I really want to know what she loved on him? I could see on their wedding day, that he didn't love her. She was all smiles, full of happiness, and he barely cracked a smile. His patients knew him as a doctor, not as man and or husband, he wasn't their friend. Having an excellent job doesn't mean you are a good person. I hope he rots in jail, what a monster .

[@annarodriguez6808]

I'm one of the few that got away from their abusive husband. I'm alive by the Grace of God 💔🙏RIP all the women that didn't make it 😢

[@powerfully_confident1739]

I feel so bad for Elana’s children. Their father can seek parole in 14 years. That is not justice. He deserves life without the possibility of parole. RIP Dr. Elana Fric 🥺😢

[@jamesdraper9985]

I did my undergrad with Elana, hung out with her all the time, we had a small circle of friends, she was amazing. Everything she did appeared effortless. I hadn't spoken to her in years before I heard the news. Life just gets too busy. This was a huge loss for our society I don't understand people like him.

[@nuran2117]

That's why I don't believe all social media, fancy pictures, happy smiles, love and stuff like that. This is really fakebook.

[@aparnalay7677]

I feel this poor mother's anguish. Girls leave if your man even raises his hand once.. no one has the right to abuse you

[@amysilva236]

It is amazing how much a narcissist can fool outsiders into believing they are caring, gentle, and kind....when in fact that is a complete act to gain influence.

[@raljourdijerdi7047]

Her mom's tears broke my heart, RIP Elena.

[@zenaiko33]

To Elena’s mom: She knew how much you loved her. Anyone can see the love you had for her. 💜

[@azureindigo4307]

When she said "honey what marriage" that was really sad for some reason 😔

[@missbingley6048]

''When someone shows you who they are , believe them the first time' Maya Angelou. Damn right!

[@GabrielleLeGrange]

I dont know who needs to read these words but, if he strangles you during an argument its a sign you are eventually going to end up dead. This happened to me, it gets worse each time. Make a plan to leave and escape 🙏

[@mojokg13]

She must've been a lovely woman if her mum is anything to go by, what an absolute sweetheart that lady is. My heart goes out to them all.

[@missasinenomine]

1:15. "friends called them a Hollywood couple". Well, that's no compliment. Even something of a curse .

[@lisaa.4667]

One consolation is that he'll never be a doctor again. His precious career is over forever.

[@BellaWorldAni]

I can understand his patients feeling surprised, but none of them should have spoken up on his behalf without having the whole story. Abusers are often very charismatic with those outside the family. Having a stellar reputation is part of what they do to hide their crimes against women. He's where he belongs, but14 years seems like a really light sentence. P.S. Of course, it's not Elena's fault, but MY GOD. He threatened to throw his own infant daughter into the river & blame Elena. And she took him back, and even had two more children with that monster. WOMEN, PLEASE LEAVE. LEAVE AFTER THE FIRST INCIDENT. AND NEVER LOOK BACK.

[@solojo928]

Anybody notice how she leaned in and happily kissed her husband at “you may kiss the bride” but he didn’t kiss her back?

[@BLUDDYknucklez]

I love the parents of Elana. They're so strong and warm. Especially in how they love and take care of their orphaned grandkids.

[@luminessapascas-haigh9931]

I got away from my ex husband. It was not easy it had to be done. Thank you for sharing this story may Elana rest in perfect peace.

[@kellysmith3654]

I hope anyone in a volatile relationship, please get help. They won’t change. You deserve life and happiness.

[@ricknelsonm]

14 years for murder, what on earth, the system and court system is really sickkkkkkkkkkk

[@zammmerjammer]

Is this seriously so hard for people to understand? He got a life sentence. He's ELIGIBLE for parole in 14 years. Go look up what "eligible" means.

[@themindsetelevator]

Absolutely devastating. I feel extremely sorry for the children. That man is a monster.

[@pegs1659]

I just want to hug her mother. I could feel her pain and it made me want to cry.

[@Dunicika]

This is so sad..she was a victim of domestic violence but she had her parents support- should've left him the moment he started being violent.

[@SmifNWessun]

My cousin was stabbed 32 times by her Doctor boyfriend. Murdered in her own bed. Can happen to anyone RIP 🙏

[@cruisepaige]

The mom is so brave and so articulate, focused. That’s a strong lady.

[@lostallhope675]

Just cause your a high ranking doctor or title to a job doesn't mean you dont have an evil side.

[@rhiannon3168]

My god, this was utterly devastating. You can feel her poor mother's heartache.

[@CikisHelyzet]

You gotta wonder how proud his parents are now. They played a role in having such high expectations of their children. This is what happens when you breed a malignant narcissist who cares for no one above himself. He doesn't even care about his own children, whom he clearly resented.

[@arunai5231]

The husband looks so stoic in the wedding videos Don't believe everything you see on social media, guys 🙅🏻

[@always_b_natural703]

Ohhh Mama, your Elana knew you loved her. Please don’t torture yourself.

[@somebody4244]

For a neurosurgeon, he isn’t very smart.

[@davidlang9939]

NARCISSISTS ARE NEVER SATISFIED AND DESTROY EVERYTHING ALONG THE WAY AS THEY ACHIEVE/CONTROL.

[@ElaAusDemTal]

Ana is the typical Slavic Gran (Baka is Croatian for Gran) - brimming with love, kindheartedness and the wisdom you gain from a life filled with hard work...and she probably makes a baklava worth fighting over 😉

[@catherinehutchinson6099]

You can see at the wedding his body language wasn’t the same as hers the love was not mutual. Once again it’s the children who suffer. I’m just relieved they have excellent grandparents to look after them, the children are probably a blessing to them in the excruciatingly painful loss of their daughter.. 🙏 to you all for the future

[@BonJody]

I have a feeling he was so arrogant that he believed he was better than everyone and was doing her a favor by marrying her, I think he only fought to save the marriage because he saw divorce as a failure, so when she dared to reject and divorce him, he flew into a rage. Just a thought.

[@GenXfrom75]

I'm so glad Elana's parents have her children. I think that's the best place, the most loving home, they could ask for after all of this.

[@TariAkpodiete]

I always hate when the parents of the killer get the kids

[@MegaLouise62]

Just watch the wedding that says it all, he did not feel the same way she did, what he did to her was absolutely despicable. Her mother is so clearly heartbroken, my heart goes out to her. He deserves life, meaning life.

[@RileyCullen1]

Just b/c someone is a doctor, doesn’t mean they aren’t violent to their loved ones.

[@susiechoban1542]

Ana should not feel sad about not having been able to tell Elana she loved her one last time. Elana knew 💗

[@Sreelekshmijayasree]

My ex boyfriend was super possessive n I was head over heels in love. But my father was not at all convinced later his intuition was proved soo correct.. I am thankful for giving me such a great father

[@flankerroad7414]

No one lives a fairytale....no one.

[@laylaali5977]

Ladies if your husband or partner is abusive leave immediately and don’t tell them.

[@IDance4joy2]

Wow, is Anna's mother ever insightful!

[@jkennaw4314]

Almost always the most dangerous time of a relationship that involves domestic violence....when one partner is ending things. So tragic.

[@Igbum]

The definition of "Momma knows best" Anna Frick it's a hero...God Bless the kids

[@nicoleb5773]

RIP Dr. Fric. Our society puts an immense amount of pressure on women to be perfect. The perfect wife. The perfect mother. The perfect career woman. A hard lesson to learn is that your happiness and peace is more important than the image you struggle to produce. For anyone out there struggling with self-worth/self-image I have one thing to say to you. YOU ARE ENOUGH. Life is too short and too precious not to live genuinely. I speak from personal experience and have never been happier.

[@sunna8476]

It's absolutely heartbreaking to see the mothers pain, especially when she spoke about how she didn't recognise her daughters body at first, my heart goes out to her 🙏❤️

[@sbllewellyn]

Please get out. I almost didn’t. I remember the night that I thought was my last, and my baby daughter was sleeping in the next room. You and your drams are worth it. Your children are worth it. Your family is worth it. You are brave enough to do it.

[@pixie_the_rabbit2917]

He will be out in 14 years. Way to go Canada.

[@zammmerjammer]

Jesus Christ. How hard is the word "eligible" to understand? He got a life sentence. He's just ELIGIBLE for parole in 14 years.

[@CM93H]

if anyone hits you in a relationship, run from that person, protect yourself and never look back

[@pictish1371]

What a wonderful grandmother and mother she is.

[@beaub33]

My heart goes out to her parents , her poor mother & her children!!! SHAME on that Pos!!!! So sad and disturbing 🙏☹️🧡

[@kamu2602]

I just teared up..Hearing the grandma..What a rock she is😍

[@breceeofficial]

Sociopaths and narcissists are never sorry. They don't care about anyone.

[@victoriousvalentine9779]

The body language at the wedding spoke volumes....

[@catalinaortoljo2821]

I hate to say this but 2 minutes in, I knew the husband did it. Sadly, we keep hearing this story over and over. 😔

[@mariehill6427]

Everything that glitters ain’t gold 👌🏾🤷🏻‍♀️✌🏽

[@Robocamp19]

Of all the husband abuse then murder stories, this one has affected me most. I feel sick to the stomach about what he put her through their entire relationship

[@dragonsky799]

"No chance of parole for 14 years.." Wow...the Canadian justice system is weak. That is insane that this murderer could still get out and live the rest of his life as a free man. Sad.

[@hasnahabdullah716]

My ex was such a nice 👍 Man too everybody but he was the Devil 👿 in the home 🏡

[@gracieadams1984]

The doctor was raised by a wonderful mother who will now influence her children...abusive men NEVER change!!

[@chrisgitaka2553]

He should never practise as a surgeon again!

[@bobbypowell2]

I agree with Anna, if you are being abused, get out and stay out, and call police if you have to. Such a loss and sorry for the family.

[@trujace]

His body language at the wedding... he was so out of it and not happy at all

[@haij16]

This is so scary how these women are completely in love with these men and then these men turn around and murder them it's just scary

[@chelelee6321]

This is such a very sad story. This woman was amazing and lost her life with her children just because she chose to end the relationship. I'm happy the loving grandparents have taken over raising the children. They seem to be very wonderful people.

[@thetamekanicole]

I remember this story. He is pathetic. RIP to Elana and bless her children and family.

[@SoEmmaz1ng]

This hurts so bad because my mom died from an abusive husband who isolated her and me and made us feel like nothing and her name was Elena, and Russian.

[@Carolinec222]

I’m so sorry for your loss, Mrs Fric. Elana seems like such a great person. Her kids are lucky to be in such a loving home now.

[@enjayoh]

This was my neurosurgeon. I saw him quite a few times. Couldn’t believe when I saw the papers. He definitely fits the bill of an abuser. Ruined his kids lives and countless others.

[@mirandaroberts7843]

He’s a monster as a mom myself I feel her mother’s pain Rest In Peace Dr.Elena

[@wendywinn270]

What a sad story, daughters should listen to their mothers for the love of her children.. Disgusting psychopaths will never stop the abuse.!

[@mariastewart9820]

I feel so bad for Dr. Fric's mother and father ! How sad to lose their miracle baby but at least they have their grandchildren ! 😞

[@tammygriffith9577]

Oh sweet Baka, my heart goes out to you and your beautiful grandchildren. You are all beautiful people and I pray your hearts find healing. ❤️🤍❤️

[@northernstar5339]

Controlling person, He shouldve been lifting her up rather than breaking her down. insecure person

[@mach2262]

God bless the children and all their supporters. The father not only killed a beautiful soul but also damaged three beautiful little souls. 🙏🙏🙏

[@christinajdixon8263]

Please use the resources available to get help in cases of domestic violence. RIP Elana. Good job on this episode

[@BGivka]

Typical narcissist. His parents must be proud.

[@mariiii-iii]

My boyfriend was sweet to my family and friends but was a devil towards me.

[@ruthcowen9131]

I'm in shock!! I worked for this doctor as her receptionist for 5 years! What!!!! I can't believe she was murdered 😲

[@leanderrowe2800]

The daughter was so brave to speak the truth about her father. I am happy that the children have amazing grandparents.

[@vxi-opinion1234]

Blind love. Once they hit you.. run as far as you can... Do not go back to him.

[@ZeldaReacts1]

Never envy other couples, just pray and Ask God to bless yours instead.

[@bernadettelepou3487]

His ego, controlling ways and then rejection, couldn't handle it so he killed, the bastard. What's the point of years of studying to become a doctor then then be a asshole behind close door. RIP Elaina 🙏

[@laquishalida3569]

I can imagine the grief her mother is going through poor woman and the consolation of taking care of her children.

[@JoAnnaJulia1]

What's wrong with Canadian justice system... Why is it so lenient? Does anybody know? I'm just lost for words.

[@lh2988]

The mom breaks my heart 😭 she knew you loved her mom don’t worry. Sorry for your loss😢

[@maggieb369]

This is tragic...such a gifted and loving person enduring so much abuse.

[@Jaclynhowe]

Her mom is such a sweet women 😭

[@Cramblit]

That mother is one sharp cookie. She knew immediately everything that didn't add up.

[@elizabethsmith2823]

He is dead behind his eyes.

[@erikm8372]

“..oh honey, how we miss you…” - Ana Fric, mother/grandmother, Babka. My eyes welled up with tears at that part. “Do you know where your mom is? She’s in heaven? Does she look down at us? Rest in peace forever.Oh honey how we miss you.“ Yep, that just about killed me.

[@batmama739]

I live in Windsor as well, my daughters father tried to kill me, luckily that wasn’t the case. I know first hand how awfully frusterating the whole domestic violence situation can be in southern Ontario. You guys are in our prayers

[@TalkaboutRandomness]

Mom's instincts are the best intincts. Sometimes people outside can see much more than we can up close. if he can hit you once, he'll hit you again. May Elana rest in peace.

[@julesmisty]

The people with the most amounts of "proof of the perfect love story" on social media are usually the ones suffering in silence. Nobody has a perfect marriage. My parents had pretty close for almost 60 years. They NEVER had flowery words or staged photos. They loved each other til the moment they died. My mum still got butterflies of excitement every time he walked in the room. They were 100% committed to each other and their children. They did not need to convince the rest of the world. The 5 of us knew in our souls that we were loved and if we needed anything, we are the 1st person in each other's lives to call. Facebook, no thank you. It's for liars and cheats. I don't need to tell the world who I love, that person knows it and that's all that matters. Ladies, get away from these monsters. They don't change EVER and your life is not the price you should pay for love. There's help out there, get it and get away.

[@zsazsarose]

That poor mother - she knew her daughters husband was a predator. The loss is too great for words..... Those kids are better off now unfortunately. Elena was A martyr for their family

[@CC-vl7tf]

The neighbour with the long blond hair seems really sweet. It must feel awful to be providing emotional support to a friend whom you know is being abused and then to have that friend be murdered by their abuser. She's pretty clearly wracked with guilt over it.