YOUNG & BEAUTIFUL FLAPPER TRYS TO MURDER HER SECRET LOVER & WIFE - The Wanda Elaine Stopa Story

[@kimberlymancuso9829]

What about the gardener resting in peace as well?

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

It is very sad. I checked and dug deep & even in the newspapers; there’s no picture of him, almost nothing said of him. Go figure, he’s the real hero and he gets no recognition. I definitely should’ve mentioned him at the end, but I’m standing out there in the snow, ready to drop frozen, rushing a bit to close it out -so we do the best we can. That said, he was the hero. He is in heaven.

[@aprylrittenhouse4562]

Of course he is and you do a wonderful job. I couldnt imagine havingvto do that. I had a hard time walkingvto the pharmacy this afterrnoon. Kudos to you my man

[@blancaesquer7051]

Hahahah funny question 🤣🤣😂😂

[@blancaesquer7051]

It's sad on how her life ended , just for the love of a married man ! Thank you Mr Ron for this interesting history ! In my opinion it doesn't matter how many accomplishments we can do in life But it's how we finished them ! Mr Ron you're a good history narrator ! God bless you always !

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

@@blancaesquer7051 - thank you I really appreciate it!!!!

[@michele2855]

She had way more advantages than most women of her era She could have found another What a story! Thank God the wife got away. But the poor gardener!

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

yes, and no info on the Henry the gardner, sadly. He was the actual hero!

[@aliciabrewer9444]

No matter the rain, snow or sleet, our friend Ron battles the weather and is on the beat, bringing us information on stories of long ago (and some recent). That just popped in my head, Lol..❤️❤️🙂 You do an amazing job with your video's Ron and I really enjoy watching them. I have 4 favorite KZbin channels that I watch, but I always watch your video's first before I watch the other channels, your my top favorite channel. You be careful out there on that snow & ice! Your knee isn't completely healed yet.💜🙂 Be safe. I'm already waiting on your next video.😀😂

[@LSDP1954]

Sad ending brought about by selfishness acted out. She was one of those, "it's all about me" people. It just never ends up well when we let our jealousies and desires take us over. What a story!

[@connie8305]

True but it takes too and that man she was having the affair also led her on. Now, I don't agree with what she did at all. It was selfish and crazy...yet she didn't get there all by herself. Imagine if he told her from the beginning he would never leave his wife? idk, it's all tragic.

[@larauch13]

She had so much going for her. So sad she took the inevitable tragic track she did. Thank you for sharing her story.

[@vincemarshall5087]

Thank you for going through all of that snow to share this story. How sad that Wanda, who was smart enough to become a lawyer in a time when it was highly unusual for a woman to do, was foolish enough to fall in love with such a liar. Sad that she killed the gardener. Great job, as always.

[@patriciabogue6811]

What a story! The poor gardener had nothing to do with the situation. Remember your first one. I think I’ve watched all of them

[@almontepaolilli7531]

Great video about a woman who was modern by today's standard but well ahead of her own time. Lost her head over love.

[@jennobrian2679]

I really appreciate you trudging through the snow, on such cold 🥶 days to bring us your videos. No matter the weather, you are out there. Thank you for all you do! May everyone in this sad tale Rest In Peace ❤️

[@kellysteele78]

Me too! The snow-covered and rainy-day cemeteries are my favorite. That's when I find them the most beautiful and peaceful, they seem surreal.

[@ser3589]

"We are in, again" Love that phrase. Great video.

[@vanessathomas7437]

For such an intelligent young lady, she wasn't very SMART..

[@dreamsofturtles1828]

Lacking emotional intelligence , and i would also say values. The sucess in her law career did not translate to a happy life.

[@aliciabrewer9444]

Lust and love sometimes screws up a mind, even one as intelligent as hers. And that's sad really, there's no telling how great of a career she could have had. All the great things she could have done in her career. All thrown away!

[@darrenbowden3222]

And she must of been blind he was fugly.

[@Fuzzamajumula]

@@darrenbowden3222 😂 And here I was thinking...what on earth did she see in him???

[@darrenbowden3222]

@@Fuzzamajumula hahaha correct Fuzza

[@kathrynbellerose3925]

“Oh what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive!”

[@zorabryce5493]

I am surprised that Wanda didn't realize that by committing murder she would not be able to fulfil her dreams. She must have had a lot of intelligence to have become an attorney, yet she allowed her jealousy to dominate her feelings. She was unable to see through her lover's deceit and followed a path of destruction. Thanks again Ron, you are such a good story teller. Stay safe and keep well.

[@britttanyknight4912]

I watch your videos every day. I really hope KZbin starts allowing you to make money. That way you can have the motivation to keep making these.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

no fear, I do it because it's my passion, no big deal if no money. 😊

[@bronwyntaylor9214]

Such a stunningly beautiful, peaceful looking place with the snow everywhere

[@SueGirling68]

Hi Ron, wow what a tragic ending to such a promising life, she had it all, good looks and a great career but just threw it all away for a married man. Thank you for sharing, I hope you are well and keeping warm with all of that snow around, much love to you and your family. xx 🙏💖

[@Dulcimertunes]

Any place colder than a snow covered cemetery?🥶

[@britttanyknight4912]

Hands down, you are my FAVORITE cemetery KZbinr. I can't wait until you have the funds and time to do St Louis.

[@Corgis175]

Yes, she was dumb to throw away a great career.

[@curvesholladay1207]

You’ve really accomplished a lot in 7 months! Congratulations and well done!

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Thank you so much!

[@ninanonna2007]

What a crazy story. What a waste of a obviously brilliant woman. Love does make people do dumb things. Stay safe and warm Ron. Love and prayers from a cold and soon to be covered again in snow NYC❤️🍎😷

[@lisaedwards931]

Can’t wait to get my notification , my fav channel so look forward to watching this , what a great story thanks for sharing this rip Wanda ❤️

[@eileengalatte8505]

I’m so glad you started your channel another good story.

[@cumberlandhistoriccemetery9568]

We love your videos!!! We have erected and restored grave monuments to promote U.S. history since 1983. We admire you in dealing with all that snow. God bless you Sir.

[@GeorgeLennon100]

I pray Wanda's spirit is at rest for she made terrible choices in regards to being someone's mistress. Killing the gardener was horrible as he had nothing to do with it. The husband should've bared the burden of this drama. Wanda was responsible for her actions but the husband didn't make it easy for all involved as well.

[@Teresa-f2h]

Wonder what happen to him

[@reginaalmaraz7561]

Its sad.. That is why marriage is commitment to 1 person.. What is that saying " It takes 2 to tango". Don't have affairs.. No good!!!

[@authorcassandrastarling]

I am binge watching your content because you are so respectful and a great story teller. I have learned lots about history and how to respect those who are gone. Thanks for all your hard work!

[@robertdemitro1520]

Sad that such an intelligent , successful woman got trapped by a liar . I have been to funerals where you had to be prepared to get out of there because of family feuds . There were some funerals I would not go to because I knew ,my mom knew and other family members knew there was going to be trouble . So ya it happens and police know about it and wait . Wanda was to good for Mr. Smith , but she never should have gone after his wife . His wife was not to blame, she should have gone to source of her troubles, Mr. Smith . What waste of a mind and person, lost to lies and deceit .

[@robertdemitro1520]

@@awaiting...His...return : I didn't say Wanda was innocent . She got caught up with a married man and the fact she was married didn't absolve her of having an affair . We don't know what the agreement was in the beginning of the affair . Mr. Smith was older and seemed have been around the block once or twice , he manipulated her . Sounds like Wanda was green , she only knew her husband in terms of sexual relations . The affair with Wanda didn't seem to be Mr. Smith's first Rodeo . My point is if she was going to aim her gun at someone, it should have been Mr . Smith , not his wife . God only knows what Mr. Smith promised Wanda ,that she left her job with the State ? He broke her and left her . She was a victim of a man who knew exactly what he was doing , a manipulative , deceitful person ,preying on an inexperienced young woman . Mr. Smith living a double life , he was on the bohemian scene a lot longer than Wanda and most likely ueed young women taking drugs and alcohol . A playground for a sexual predator, who wants to get away with taking advantage of young women . The scales were not balanced with Wanda . His ( ? ) love only got Wanda abused .

[@coopersfriend9669]

The wife should have told Wanda, You can have him. Glad she escaped.

[@maryannanaya7126]

WOW ! I'm in Arizona but born in Chicago suburb area 66 yrs ago never heard this interesting story. Thank you.

[@ohmeowzer1]

Excellent story, very interesting..what a story ,,i love the music and the white snow in the cemetery it gives the area such peace..i hope wanda has found peace in the next life

[@wendy-klmfan1548]

I don't know why but I was touched by the statue of the soldier at the beginning of the video at 2:46. the statue is not on a pedestal but right on the ground. such a life like statue. Thank you for sharing this video with us!

[@marygarner5249]

Thank you for taking us along with you telling the stories of people and lives lost as always thank you

[@maddie-29]

Always enjoy your channel, you do such an amazing and respectful way of telling us the stories of lost ones. Hope you stay warm out there🥰

[@hh7407]

She had so much going for her and she took a wrong turn and kept going down the wrong way which led to such devastating results. Sad. She really could have pioneered so many things for women with her being the first at some really difficult accomplishments. Thank you for covering this story. Like always, I had never heard about it. So many stories have been lost to time and do need to be told. Beautiful cemetery angels and statues and everything always looks so pretty in the snow but I know it is bitter cold and difficult to trek through. It is quite a work out walking in snow with no snowshoes.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

a bit if a misnomer on shoe shows, I spend a lot of time in the deep stuff...you don't need snowshoes unless it gets deeper than12 to 14", snowshoes actually impede you in snow like this here...I can move much better in my calf high Danners. 👍

[@nancymcgee4776]

Your hard work, sure shines thru! Your a good story teller and always have the most fascinating finds. Thank you so much!

[@ginnykilpatrick]

It's very sad that she was so fixated on this man that it came to this. She was pretty, and with her high education to boot, she could've easily found herself a better man. I have a good friend that was having an affair with a married guy for several years. He would do the same thing, lead her on, give her money, buy her nice clothes and things, and make false promises that he would leave his wife someday. Well of course that never happened, and she got tired of the BS and ended the relationship, thank goodness. There is an old saying about having affairs: "married men make the worst husbands"... meaning, don't bother trying to steal another woman's husband, because it won't work. Anyway, great story and video, as always!

[@lynnedanieli733]

Poor Henry, getting caught up in it all. Wanda sounds like she was a bit of a control freak. Funerals & weddings, always a bit of a action going on.

[@lizstevenson7801]

Sad really as she achieved so much in her younger days and could have gone on to become such a distinguished Lady. Thank you.

[@bibilopez849]

Wow what a great and sad story… no man will ever leave his wife for another woman and if he does he will end up leaving you too.

[@jossiesoto6961]

My old neighborhood! This story is so fascinating!

[@kellyn644]

I love how you tell the stories of the people you visit! I'm so glad I came across your channel. I watch every day! 😊

[@thesweetestteas.4534]

Boy what a waste of life! She had so much promise to take just stupid actions 🤦🏾‍♀️ She would have surely gotten over old what's his face and moved had she given herself a chance....

[@victoriafinch660]

Mental health! It seem to go through the family! That's why mental health needs to be talked about more even today! I believe if there is more talking and treatments there will be less deaths, murders bad actions! People just want to sweep mental illness under the rug and then later say I just don't know what happened?

[@waverider8549]

Exactly my thought. Wanda has a brilliant mind, but there was something wrong with her on emotional level.

[@melissamissy634]

Absolutely beautiful cemetery with the snow. Thank you again, for taking us along with you.

[@ByGraceRedeemed]

Just when I think I've watched all Ron's videos, I find another one! Bonus!

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

This was a fun one

[@kellysteele78]

What a story! That era is one of my favorites to learn about. What a crying shame for all involved. This woman could have been an incredible role model for young women in that time (not the wild side) but to have become a lawyer and shown young ladies a better life could be attained. The possibilities for her could have been tremendous. It's almost gut-wrenching. She never gave herself a chance to shine. I'm sorry for the wife and the gardener. That funeral certainly wasn't dull! Reminds me of stories my Great-Granny used to tell about her own family! Thanks for the story and beautiful scenery Ron😊

[@SM-vk7dk]

I loved the music and the filming of the quiet cemetery with the snow, so peaceful! Thank you...

[@WilliamPierce38]

SMH 🤦🏻‍♂️. Good story. I noticed a lot of graves with statues. I love to see the statues. It’s almost like being in n an outdoor museum.

[@nonielee5133]

Thank you for another good story. I am sorry for everyone in this story. And thank you for taking us to this beautiful cemetery after a snowfall. I look forward to the next story.

[@Zzsmuf]

Can really feel the sadness in every cemetery you go in.

[@cocochanel9285]

Very classy , very well spoken and well told stories.. thank you Ron.. we love you 😊

[@robinbarrett5301]

There is something so beautiful about a Cemetery covered in snow. So silent so peaceful.

[@bruceliggett8036]

Kinda weird but the snowy day made the story much more interesting. Awesome video Sir!

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Funny you mention that, when I was in editing- I agree, it was kind of haunting and surreal. It was fun doing it this way actually, the cold doesn’t bother me.

[@biarritz84]

"Everybody it's over" I like that 🙏

[@carolyntanner6517]

You should bring a little whisk broom so you can brush the snow away.

[@SerenaTheFANCalls]

I enjoy the history that you retell of my home 🏡 town...fascinating! You do a GREAT job. I enjoy visiting cemetery’s and googling names to find out about a person’s past and I leave a flower that they are not forgotten.

[@carmencami5937]

Hi!!!So beautiful !!Thanks for that amazing story!

[@aprylrittenhouse4562]

I lovve the music it was beautiful. Such a sad sad story

[@charitysmith5766]

I love your videos ♡ thanks for doing what you do :)

[@Daisy-tl2lh]

Funnily enough when i stand at a grave i always wonder who stood there before me, most likely they would have known the deceased and been family members, i wonder what was said, what they wore and how they travelled there as J P Hartley said the past is a foreign country, how very true is that statement. Thank you for sharing with us i would never have known Wanda's story otherwise, i hope she sleeps peacefully now

[@yvonnecastro1226]

Looks beautiful with snow so peaceful 🙏🌨️❄️

[@adwinaharford3297]

Wow... Great story!! Terrible ending for a clever minded girl. I guess getting caught up in emotions and a married man, she didn't see the bigger picture and cut her loss 😕 brave gardener, taking on an emotional woman with a gun. Thanks for Another story very well told.. best wishes as always, stay safe and warm, ☘️🙂💖🇮🇪

[@nelia869]

A brilliant young woman, well ahead of her time, who could have lived a great life, chose to give up on everything in the name of "love". It's a shame she didn't see tgat she was too good for that Smith guy!

[@ninamc1]

Beautiful footage of the snow! I guess you can tell I’m binge watching! 😂

[@bethshadid2087]

Such a shame she let herself get embroiled like that.......seems she should've been smarter than that 🤷. Whatever happened to her Russian husband and I guess Doodles stayed with hers? Stay safe and warm out there 💗🕊️

[@Teresa-f2h]

I was thinking that to & what happen to the married man she was seeing

[@maryjaneblues4012]

Beautiful & snowy💜

[@OnTheGoWithFlo-Kid22]

Well, moral of the story, married lovers will always be nothing more then married lovers, and if your not happy at home, get divorced and create a home that's happy.

[@proseb4bros976]

One of the most intriguing cases thatI researched while in Chicago. So glad that you covered it! As always, great work. ☺

[@synndraphoenix1853]

Thank you for the beautiful scenery and the story of another forgotten face. ❤

[@edwardkellogg1284]

It's sad this smart woman took a turn in the wrong direction. She had a great job. You wonder why people become obsessed over another person and willing to commit murder. You do get caught and still have nothing. May Wanda rest in peace.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Actually 4 videos this week, another one today. Big week! Next week sometime I start heading to the south.

[@edwardkellogg1284]

@@FacesoftheForgotten Have a safe trip.

[@nancydurrant458]

Hi there! I absolutely love your videos. They are so interesting! And I really think it’s awesome how you remind us all that there were many many people before us who had full and wonderful lives. Thank you for showing the faces of the forgotten! And I really enjoyed your pet cemetery vid. I’m an avid pet lover and it’s nice to see the furry members of our families being remembered also. Keep up the good work and it’ll be a lot nicer for you to be out and about when it’s warmer 🥶🥶 thank you again for your great work 😊😊

[@nancyvolke237]

Great story to share!!! What a way to finish her life having a bright professional future ahead...😔🙋🏻‍♀️🇵🇷👍💕

[@girlsrule722]

So sad and that poor Gardner. Lost his life for being a Hero. God Bless everybody

[@leeannbailey91]

I love your page Ron....your such a great storyteller....sometimes when im having a bad or down day i go to your page and find one of your stories to watch and listen to and it always brightens up my day....thank you for that❤

[@randygharrison8249]

It's sad at any time when jealousy gets the better of you

[@mygrammieis]

She was very smart about LAW .. BUT Not in Love it seems.. Sad Story and sad Ending of her.. RON Thanks For Sharing this Story ✊✌🏻☕️☕️

[@carmelreed3094]

I really enjoy your videos, I started watching Hollywood graveyard but then I found you and never miss a video

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Awesome! Thank you! Thats a big compliment!

[@christinezeeryp573]

The way you told the story actually made it kinda funny. I actually laughed at a sad crazy story

[@deborahisaacs5541]

Love your videos so much. Thank you for your time and research to bring them to us.

[@joannedarling502]

I am so glad u did start ur channel, uve taught me loads , shame I'm in uk coz I'd have followed you to the cemeteries u have visited

[@susan5301]

Another great video Ron! Thanks for all of your hard work!

[@susandean2676]

That cemetery takes on another personality with all that deep snow. Do you know what the big building is in the back? As usual Great story-

[@desertwind306]

I love this channel! You make such awesome videos. Walking in the cemetery while it is snowing.... wow! It was sooo beautiful and peaceful. I love the stories you tell and the honor you show. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@lindagoetz3998]

Ron, you always have the best pieces of music for your videos. Thanks for efforts for us. Linda AZ

[@cynthiaperrier5987]

Thanks for the video. Wanda was supposed to be SMART!

[@HarleyCat54]

The one who gets no recognition is the brave gardener who tried to save someone's life. I truly doubt Wanda is resting in peace, I hate to say.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

yep, no info on the Henry the gardner, sadly. He was the actual hero! The world we live in...ugg.

[@mimiene6535]

If murder and adultery are sins as the Bible clearly says...

[@aprylrittenhouse4562]

Only the father can judge my friend

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

It is very sad. I checked and dug deep & even in the newspapers; there’s no picture of him, almost nothing said of him. Go figure, he’s the real hero and he gets no recognition. I definitely should’ve mentioned him at the end, but I’m standing out there in the snow, ready to drop frozen, rushing a bit to close it out -so we do the best we can. That said, he was the hero. He is in heaven.

[@beverlykorte8581]

Very Fascinating,✌🏼💐💖🙏🏻🌹🧁💕, thank u ✌🏻🙏🏻💐

[@mariazamarripa4413]

I absolutely enjoy all your videos. Great job sir!

[@helenaopal]

Wow!! So interesting! Thank you for posting!

[@susanross1651]

I hope the poor gardener is resting in peace

[@sharonconnell2510]

Crazy what people will do. Never ceases to amaze

[@ninaellyson814]

What a shame that Wonda thew her talent and life away for a married man. He was a no good for cheating on his wife.

[@greghall4113]

Excellent video. Thank You for your hard work finding all these graves. Hello from S.C.

[@jamesdevine1005]

You tell a great story...thank you.

[@janethomason3915]

Another very interesting and informative post!! Great choice for this snowy day here in NE, where we have been trying to stay warm. -36 degrees on Monday, warmed up to -22 on Tuesday and a whole heat wave today, reaching 6 degrees! Looks cold there, too, even though this was not filmed (?) this week!

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

This episode was shot about a week ago. Hang in there out in the. N. East!! I think you got it worse than us. And you got a pretty good. Sounds like the whole south too.

[@janethomason3915]

Somehow my next paragraph was omitted! This is such a crazy story; I don't ever recall stories like these from here in Nebraska or the Midwest! Or maybe they just weren't put in the paper. So many small towns here....a person who did such as this in the early years would have been run out of town on a rail!

[@sunstarburst]

The snow looks so beautiful in cemeteries. I wish that I can get out and just take a brief ride through a couple of cemeteries here in Memphis Tn. Snow gives these cemeteries that ultimate look and total feel of peace.😐

[@cheriecarpenter3529]

That is so sad that she became so infatuated with this guy that it would lead to such destruction 💔

[@darlenearagon6735]

Thank you love going on the journey with you enjoy your story telling keep it up... Love light and The forgotten...

[@petertmorton]

All your vids are superb and so interesting.

[@pugsunset1]

Another great and interesting video. I had never heard about her before.