Father Contemplated Murdering Son Concerned He Would Grow into a Killer | Aaron Foust Case Analysis

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[@Loveeleven10]

That poem to his dad made me cry. What can a parent do when their kid is a sociopath?

[@hellospam879879]

Tell them they can be anything, even President.

[@hahaha9076]

​@@hellospam879879 😂😂😂👏👏👏

[@davidanderson9664]

Aaaand THAT is why I have no kids. D.A. NYC

[@lonemaus562]

Love them either way.. as heartbreaking as it is.. as a father this story Kinda made me sad.. looking at his toddler pictures smiling.. that’s not evil. May all who died in this story rest in peace..

[@dan1769]

Same thing GOD did & do with all of us after turning our backs on HIM. John 3:16

[@dg2517]

My heart goes out to his parents. I went through similar fears about my son. He’s now living with his dad in another country though it came at a major cost to me. I spent over 130k on therapy, diagnosis etc and nearly lost my job from all these therapy appointments. Sometimes there’s no way out for parents who have kids like this. I consider myself very lucky.

[@Wimmig43at339]

My brother was one of these kids that luckily ended up fine. When I was a kid he would randomly hit me with objects, one time he even put a cord around my neck and drug me around when I was a baby. My earliest memory is my brother twirling a Sega Genesis controller by the cord then smashing it into my face completely unprovoked. He was absolutely violently crazy until he turned around 16 years old and grew up. My mother, father and I were all concerned he was going to end up becoming a murderer. I don’t typically like being wrong but I’m really happy I was completely wrong here.

[@trailrunner925]

Sometimes a bad seed is just a bad seed... how they process information and the world is subject to so many things beyond a parents control....

[@robbobsjobs8456]

You sound like most the problem, glad he got away. Your first statement of fact was how much you spent. Cool story bro

[@Hey___you]

@@robbobsjobs8456It was her fourth statement, but don’t let facts get in the way of your feelings.

[@ashleighsparkle8810]

@@robbobsjobs8456 Somebody that was the problem would not spend near that amount. They wouldn’t care for therapy at all.

[@Hey___you]

I, 56/f, have been trying to keep my brother, 58, from killing our mother for her sizable estate since our beloved father died. It’s been a nightmare. Sometimes we do know evil is in our midst.

[@monkeynumbernine]

Oh dear... that's quite unsettling. I'm sorry you are going through this.

[@DC-bp8sx]

You know if he will get rid of his mother for money, the next step is always siblings so they don’t have to share the ‘prize.’ Seems like you’re a target just as much as your mother, you just haven’t realised this yet.

[@AlternateMichael]

​ @DC-bp8sx oh my God, holy. Dude, what's crazy is I literally just put on "Stranger things demogorgon theme" right before I inconveniently read your comment. That's actually horrifying 😲

[@flowerchild89]

😮 Be safe!!!

[@allen0088]

A/s/l?

[@susanseiler2071]

What an absolutely heartbreaking story. The man had such astounding insight into himself, yet no ability to change it. Fascinating, but horrific.

[@michellemargagliotti8035]

It’s truly touching he tried to console his father. He knew his father would feel bad even though he felt nothing.

[@AlternateMichael]

And you know what's funny is the fact that Aaron had more of a connection with his dad more than most primarily woman since they are the ones who mostly do not as shown in the facts with statistics and evidence speaks volumes. Maybe there's something to learn here especially if his conditions shouldn't allow him to have such connection. This one man was better than most in this society primarily women and had a connection with a dad than them despite his neurological condition

[@jacobhope6164]

​@@AlternateMichaelhuh?

[@pterodactylbull]

@@AlternateMichaellol dude what are you saying

[@jjun2891]

It makes me wonder how his father managed to make such a strong connection, what did he do different? Many times we hear about aspd despise and being violent towards their parents.

[@Tethloach1]

@@jjun2891 His father carried himself with self respect, he wasn't an abusive moron, he remained a positive force in Aaron's life.

[@amandaduerk5866]

Aaron’s self awareness and honesty feels quite rare. I watch a lot of crime stories, and I’ve almost never come across one where the perpetrator has admitted feeling no remorse, not pretended to be crazy, and stated as much in court. Just an unabashed recognition of their psychopathy. Fascinating. 💔💔💔

[@BohoAstronaut]

I agree it is rare and fascinating. I would recommend checking out a video here on youtube by JCS- criminal psychology called "what pretenind to be crazy looks like". A few minutes into the video theres a short segment on a young man who killed a college dorm roommate and was caught an hour or so later and he answered all the investigator's questions honestly and indifferently. Its chilling. He was found legally insane bc of his inability to feel and know right from wrong. He doesnt even try to lie or get out of trouble. He was like you said - unabashedly forthcoming about everything. Its the only interview I've ever seen where someone is like that. Check it out!

[@amandaduerk5866]

@@BohoAstronaut I will most definitely watch that!!

[@amandaduerk5866]

@@BohoAstronaut omg I just watched it…wow, that is just shocking!! That type of mind is incredible in the most deranged way!!

[@AlternateMichael]

Also, this guy was the opposite of Ted Bundy, most even say that about Jeffrey Dahmer. And I think Jeffrey may be a similar case

[@BohoAstronaut]

@@amandaduerk5866 I'm glad you liked it! It's crazy isn't it? The way he just answers every question without any emotion behind it. And when he's asked if he regrets it he says something like he regrets that he got caught so quickly. And he goes through the crime step by step like he's describing running errands.

[@annazaman9657]

Aaron was so self aware. He knew what and who he was and admitted it. Glad he wrote that letter to his father, his dad would at least know he was appreciated

[@georgewagner7787]

I disagree. He was self medicating with alcohol and drugs

[@Relayzy1]

​@@georgewagner7787one does not cancel the other.

[@bonnitaclaus2286]

I have autism, I am high functioning, it took a lot of work and determination. One of the symptoms I have is not able to feel loneliness. The description of loneliness does not match what I feel when I’m alone. I understand and there is a feeling associated with being alone, loneliness is something I would love to feel. There are all the things that I do not understand, concepts, outside of my innate intellect, is the concept of time. I understand, I keep time, punctual as possible to appointments and gatherings, so this has been taught to me, and I’ve learned… in my mind, what happened in the past it’s like it happened yesterday. Time seems to fold in on itself and I’ll certainly stop a conversation, only a week or sometimes several months down the road, I’ll pick up the conversation again, as if I had never stopped talking on the subject. It had been pointed out to me when I do this we are usually in the same spot where I stopped talking. I do not notice this myself, but my friends have. I have difficulty remembering what day it is, because I lose track of the time that has passed or has not yet passed. it is very difficult for me to express with words what I’m thinking, so I hope I made at least a little bit of sense.

[@indescribable3865]

People of average cognition also feel the passing of time going different ways. When you’re happy it goes faster, when you’re sad it seems to slow down. When you’re bored at work it drags on but when you’re at a concert it’s over quickly. I hope you are able to string together the unfolding of time in your mind. I use pictures to find the pathways that guide me back to my memories. Pictures and videos are the bread crumbs.

[@eveapple4928]

You may also have syneasthesia, with the space - time presentment

[@bonnitaclaus2286]

I understand

[@bonnitaclaus2286]

@@indescribable3865 : the one thing I can say is, I can never get bored. I have so much to learn at the same time, holding onto what I’ve already learned in an accomplished. Refer to unbending, I find that interesting because that is the word that I would use.

[@bonnitaclaus2286]

@@eveapple4928 : never heard of it. I’ll have to look it up. But not be surprised if it’s also one of the symptoms, but with the name.

[@julievorensky8250]

The father thinking of killing his son so he wouldn't kill someone else is the exact ending to the original movie The Bad Seed.

[@kaylong6755]

Which actually had two endings. Originally it was released with a “happily ever after” ending.

[@gyrlyninja]

and the little bad azz survived the m/s attempted by the mother! Moms self deletion was successful.

[@jdraven0890]

That poem got to me, as does the fact that he understood on a coldly objective level there was something wrong. There was a contract killer who I think was called Iceman - and he had the same lack of remorse or feeling, and he too understood on some level that it wasn't normal.

[@truthseeker2391]

I remember the iceman story

[@lilyw.719]

My dad was a CO who had Iceman in Graterford prison. He weirded my dad out.

[@conwaytwitty8018]

To anyone familiar with classical theatre, the fact that his last name is pronounced 'Faust' is nothing short of foreshadowing.

[@enjoystraveling]

Although there’s some people with the same last name in Southern Texas, that used to own a successful hotel. I believe.

[@socialcommentary1014]

Though Faust wasn’t antisocial. He was an accomplished academic who realized that his degrees mocked how little he knew. Faust’s story is quite different.

[@AlternateMichael]

​ @socialcommentary1014 okay, how about this then? An antisocial accomplished academic that realized his degrees mocked how little he knew. I don't think it's that much of a twist

[@maxwellblackwell5045]

Simulation.

[@dubaiedge]

Right?

[@desiderata333]

Wishing you and Mrs. Grande a peaceful and happy new year 2024!! Many blessings to you both! 🎉🥳🥳🎉

[@Meela234]

I have an aunt who said she really considered killing one of her sons who had behaviors like this when he was a child. He was constantly in trouble and always hurting other children, including his siblings. He would also hurt and torture animals, which is hallmark behavior for a future serial killer. Nothing her and her husband did or said seemed to work. She said the only reason she didn't kill him was she knew family and neighbors would question where he was, and she didn't want to go to prison. He went to church with a friend one day and it was like a switch turned on. He ended up becoming a preacher, working a full-time job, getting married and having children who all loved him dearly. Everyone was shocked that he actually made something of himself other than a prisoner or dead. He passed away from a heart attack before he turned 50 and we miss him very much.

[@RonSafreed]

In addition to the soul, there is the "spirit" & this kid his spirit became alive by accepting J.C./Yeshua in his life & he really meant it. There are humans who have a soul but no spirit & these are the ones who cannot be reached!! The spirit connects a human to God!!

[@emilykathleenn]

But he hurt animals so I bet he was just narcissistic and got supply from church

[@david-dj8or]

As a child I could feel no sympathy or understanding for my father who would often be put in a mental asylum. I only understood the effects it had on my life. Only now, later in life can I feel sympathy and understanding of the torment he must have gone through.

[@KnockOut242]

I hope you still have him in your life 🙏🏼

[@katebergey916]

I get it. As kids, we often don't realize what others are going through. We only know what we are missing. As we get older clarity comes.

[@jv-ep2tc]

All children are self centered.

[@nanettevantriesteharder2469]

@@jv-ep2tc Unless they remain in a state of arrested development, with appropriate human interaction, most people will grow out of self-centeredness through undergoing the process of cognitive>emotional>compassionate development.

[@mbb--]

Many people go their whole lives seeing others only in terms of their "effects." When this form of dehumanization is aimed at the disabled, ill, or vulnerable who can't control the disruption they have on the lives of those around them, the additional pain these vulnerable, already-suffering people experience is, I believe, one of closest things to hell a person can experience on earth. It's like a soul murder, like being annihilated over and over yet still locked into existence

[@justanamerican9024]

Thank you Dr. Grande for outlining what it is like for the families of mentally ill persons. I do not know if a person with severe personality disorders suffers from their affliction, but I know first hand how family suffers from the actions of them.

[@DonMega888]

As a person who dealt with borderline from 15-33 truuuuust me we suffer GREATLY with our affliction. The depths of our own self loathing, constant feelings of complete emptiness, having no sense of who you are or what you stand for.Most of us die from suicide, drug overdose, or get better through treatment, or in my case aged out of it (its a real thing I'm not making it up you can look it up)

[@justanamerican9024]

@@DonMega888 Thank you for sharing your experience. In no way was I belittling anyone, it's just that those with mental illness who have done me great damage have never expressed any regret or changed in response for all I have done for them. I do know how devastating their actions were on all around them. It may sound cold, but I cannot afford to waste the little time I have left on dealing with anyone who has these disorders. My ex eventually, as you, aged out of her disorders, but not before scaring the family deeply. I am truly glad to hear you have seemed to reach a balance in your life, it must be a relief for you. Maybe, from a distance, you can let anyone you did damage to know you now wish they can find a way to understand and forgive. May you find peace and be able to come to terms with the past and embrace the future.

[@DonMega888]

@@justanamerican9024 oh trust me making amends was a huge part of my healing

[@9thecolor51]

@@DonMega888 I can't know for sure, but I would presume that someone with ASPD would not suffer as much compared to others, since they lack remorse. I have known people (and even dated one woman) with BPD, and their suffering was indeed immense. I'm so sorry that you are facing this illness. Edit: "Dealt?" That's wonderful that you have found some relief. My ex has as well.

[@pterodactylbull]

@@DonMega888my therapist just told me I’m either aged out or on the verge. I’m 26 got diagnosed at 17. Honestly i had to isolate myself for a long time. I feel like i can breathe. Hopefully i will be able to have less sessions soon (DBT) that would help with bills 😂

[@audralynn7454]

What a heartbreaking and utterly sweet poem for his father to read. So sad. Thank you Dr Grande!

[@nanettevantriesteharder2469]

I want to believe his profession of faith was real, but only God really knows for certain. Dark empaths know how to manipulate people because they have cognitive empathy but lack emotional and compassionate empathy.

[@AlternateMichael]

The fact that Aaraon had more of a connection with his dad more than most primarily woman since they are the ones who mostly do not as shown in the facts with statistics and evidence speaks volumes. Maybe there's something to learn here especially if his conditions shouldn't allow him to have such connection. This one man was better than most in this society primarily women and had a connection with a dad than them despite his neurological condition

[@dissidentfairy4264]

It was a sweet poem with a lot of feel. He started off as a cute little boy. It's sad, it's almost as if his brain short circuited in his head causing conflicting emotions and lack of feel.

[@tod3msn]

@@AlternateMichaelyou don’t make much sense

[@nanettevantriesteharder2469]

@@AlternateMichael I have seen this type of connection before because my step-dad was divorced from his first wife. They were long-term high school sweethearts. Once they got their diplomas she said she was pregnant. Even though it was a false claim, they were forced to get married. His father was for it. His mother was against it. This caused a rift between him and his beloved biological father. So, they had to quickly get his new wife pregnant with the first of their three biological children as soon as possible. She became a terrible alcoholic who drank more and more before, during, and after each pregnancy. So, she was a terrible parent. As a single parent who relied on his mother and housekeepers to take care of his boys, he spoiled his kids rotten, long before they got into trouble with the law, to make up for the fact their mother was not a stable part of their lives. In my opinion, the first has Factor 1 ASPD; the second has a Factor 2 ASPD; and the third is Factor 2 ASPD in a folie à trois (i.e., DSM-5 shared psychotic disorder) "honor among thieves"-type of relationship. At my step-dad's death, the last two of his biological sons from his first marriage cried in agony, but his eldest, whom he was closest to, did not/could not. He was noticeably enraged over his brothers' ability to cry along with me as I prayed for my Christian step-dad. His first son's total lack of empathy was disturbing, not unexpected.

[@bthomson]

" No common language!" Perfect description of dealing with ASPD.

[@kendamo7034]

From what I understand the frequent razor blade giveaway days have been cancelled in most prisons.

[@titanomachy2217]

Not when I was with jail. A lot of wardens seem to think prisoners that are clean-shaven and potentially armed are better than prisoners that are disarmed but have beards. They talk about beards like they're inherently unhygienic. They also allow prisoners to access power tools and knives from the kitchen, it's just silly. Why give them the chance to take one? By the time it is clear that one is missing, someone could already be stabbed. Just seems silly when you consider the cost-benefit analysis.

[@cherylmockotr]

Only because prisoners are now allowed to steal as many razorblades as they want to outside of prison... no one really goes to prison any more, it seems.

[@susie1370]

This story was featured on the show " Evil lives here" Aaron's father told the stories how he jad to deal with his son , it's really sad what the dad went through for his kid!

[@tijanamiljovska8395]

Interesting how so many serial killers come from a home where the mother abandoned the family. As is they had a premonition that the kid was not right from the start.

[@Panwere36]

Wow. I can see precisely why the father thought what he did.

[@It-is-me...Melsie]

Apart from the devil bollocks, yes, same.

[@GenXfrom75]

He was very handsome as a young lad. I don’t know how kids like this end up this way without serious trauma…Sometimes you can parent very well and they just aren’t right. I’m sad the father had to feel that way about his own son. I have 4 sons with my husband. They’re 31, 20, 16 and 10 years old and I’m never complaining about them again…

[@hildahilpert5018]

Sometimes no matter what a parent does, you have this problem.

[@CATNAPREAL1188]

Mental Health issues are No joke. If you're poor with NO insurance it's Horrific. It's hard on that person but also every other member of their immediate family . It truly is Heartbreaking all the way around.

[@Gematrinator]

Its always trauma. Some trauma is never told, they hide it away. Trust me.

[@terrorists-are-among-us]

The good looking ones are the WORST people allow them to get away with shit, it's a nightmare 😂 I'd be thinking "I'm trying to train him to be better and you're telling him he's so handsome then I have to deal with his inflated ass"

[@GenXfrom75]

@@CATNAPREAL1188 I had serious mental health issues. Including ptsd from repeated s3xual trauma. I was poor as dirt but my county mental health department was a literal lifesaver. Most places within the United States have county health departments with sliding scale payments. If you need it, please Google your county + mental health services. 💕

[@thomasfairfax4956]

So he was a calculating psychopath... But didn't understand consequences and was impulsive.

[@stephanieparker1250]

Thank you for clarifying that the babysitters cat survived because anytime a pet is mentioned in a video of this nature, my heart jams in my throat.

[@kennyg1358]

The world has way too many cats. It's an ecological disaster. Cat lovers have had their infant attachment instinct hijacked.

[@stephanieparker1250]

@@kennyg1358 Love for an animal is part of being a sentient creature, we feel empathy, love, and understand right from wrong (on a general basic level)… it manifests in our society groups, families AND our bond with pets. Poor husbandry, unethical care and breeding is the problem.. not love for other creatures.

[@trace9657]

@@stephanieparker1250 Agree with everything you said Stephanie. Be kind to the pets, but get them spayed and neutered.

[@AlternateMichael]

​@stephanieparker1250 Mate, the problem here is that Mr. and Mrs. Faust were related, so Aaron being the way he is makes sense.

[@stephanieparker1250]

@@AlternateMichael wait what? How do you know they are related??

[@GGiblet]

you explained that so well, and i'm really glad he sent the card to his father it might make a difference over the years .. thanks as always Doc

[@walkerpantera]

hi Dr. Grande, could you consider doing an analysis of the Jackie Brucia/Debi Stevens case where Debi was fired AFTER giving her boss, Jackie, a kidney to save her life? Thanks!

[@bellyfulochelly4222]

Some kids are more sensitive to divorce. I wonder if that had anything to do with the behavioral issues that began after the separation. It makes sense that an only child would take his parents' separation even harder than a child who had more close family relationships. It would be interesting to learn more about this man's childhood and the relationship he had with his mother after the divorce.

[@Cantunknowwhatyouknow]

I agree. Not justifying what he did. Probably a Mix of nature/nurture but think when your mother is replaced by a stranger the same year your parents get divorced and you have a brand new mother at that age, that is going to leave some kind of mark...

[@RepentImmediately]

A lot of kids are relieved when their parents divorce.

[@It-is-me...Melsie]

Nah. Sensitive kids is not the category he would have ever been put in. And even the most sensitive and easily traumatised children tend not to be psychos.

[@bellyfulochelly4222]

@@It-is-me...Melsie I don't mean sensitive in the sense of empathetic. I mean "sensitive" as in, affected by the environment in ways that others would not be.

[@dinosaursneverexisted8985]

im terrified of the possibility of having a kid one day and the luck of the draw gives me a psychopath

[@TheKim369]

If you have a kid like this you're basically screwed through your broken heart. There is precious little help for these parents, only blame, even if they have other, well adjusted children, it is their fault. There is little consideration of the impact of any of the multitude of influences. Genetic, medical, social and familial influences and more, can each, or all, be an important factor in the outcome of a child. But the entire burden and blame rests squarely on the exhausted and drained shoulders of whichever parent (s) raise that child.

[@sharondowling8896]

Heartbreaking for his parents and what a sad life for Aaron who understood that he was not " normal". Dangerous individual in society, with no way to fix it! Hoping he found what he was looking for....

[@gummybears-n-crime1317]

Kids and young Adults Like this DO exist. The medical and mental health systems cannot do much to help- unless and until the individual commits a crime - it’s pathetic. People have no idea what (we) parents go through.

[@gregevans6044]

I watched this story a few years ago. As a father myself, the interviews with Aaron’s father brought tears to my eyes. He honestly tried. On another note, it’s about time some company capitalized on the doc’s natural suave and debonair presence!

[@steveeuphrates-river7342]

That's terrible for the parents. I'm sure they tried everything they could.

[@nancilane5069]

Excellent analysis, Dr. Grande. My heart goes out to his family who it sounds like tried everything they could. Also, my heart goes out to his victim(s). Thank you, Dr. Grande!

[@paulperry7091]

To paraphrase a quote from Karl Marx, "The psychologists have only interpreted the patient, in various ways; the point is to change him."

[@noahschmartz2354]

every man wants to change the world , no man wants to change himself. (A saying perhaps particularly apt in mr Marx's case)

[@eadweard.]

What changes did Marx want to make?

[@paulperry7091]

🤣 You are right, but I think most politicians are convinced that they are already perfect - no change needed!@@noahschmartz2354

[@julietrudgill9887]

@@eadweard.Don't work for shit pay, perhaps?

[@eadweard.]

@@julietrudgill9887 Well I think he wanted global communism, ultimately. The real quote is "The philosophers have hitherto only interpreted the world in various ways. The point, however, is to change it."

[@victoriajohnson4420]

About three and a half minutes in, and the "crime" has not yet been committed. By this point, it was obvious that this is a person who should be locked away from society. How many warning signs does it take before we can act?

[@sarahtyster7342]

well basically at any actual assault yes treatment and decisions such as taking away from society, but before that, of course not. people grow out of stuff, get treated. in America the lack of health care is a real problem. and the love of simplistic prison 'solutions'

[@roseredm1]

People think remorse is tears, crying, feeling emotions of regret. Remorse is in the will. Emotions or tears are not necessary. Remorse...sorrow....regret....is in the WILL. I do hope he had true remorse for all his sins. By the way....my youngest a girl of 25 was just diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. That diagnosis explains a lot of her actions when younger.

[@cglenn1457]

Happy New year, Dr. and Mrs. Grande!

[@AlternateMichael]

Happy New Year! I think you're absolutely beautiful and I hope you're okay and staying strong doing what you have to do. You're very loved

[@cglenn1457]

@@AlternateMichael Thanks. Happy New Year to you, sir.

[@Spudcore]

Amazing that a remorseless psychopath was able to write such a genuinely touching poem to his father. He may have been evil, but at least he was honest about it.

[@Dawn-f7g]

Aaron sounds like he did care but there was a severe detachment, he may have suppressed his sense of caring due to trauma. My daughter is a bit like that, not murderous but she is cold, detached and has difficulty in relationships, she is very manipulative and self-serving, rarely does she let remorse show but on a few occasions she dropped her wall and actually verbalized that she felt bad about her cold-nature toward me. It’s so sad how these individuals get stuck in unhealthy patterns that at one time probably served them in their struggle to survive. GOD help us. Amen❤

[@valhoundmom]

I work with people people with brain injury, DD/ID, and people with behavioral health challenges. I had one patient with ASPD. He came to us when he was 21. Not yet diagnosed. We arranged clinical services for him because to be sure we could provide residential services and supports to at least make a plan to help him move through life with as little need for legal intervention as possible. We had to work on support plans for him that emphasized how his behaviors could result in restrictions on his freedoms instead of looking for empathy. He has none what so ever. He still threatens to kill people, is manipulative and completely self centered, likes to steal , and lies in very grandiose ways, but he is in a more controlled, non prison setting than most. It's not a guarantee, though. It was an interesting case to work on, but I often wonder when not if he will wind up in deep legal issues.

[@jacquelinewilliams5661]

How tragic this is. I hope that all concerned will find some sort of peace.

[@interrupted9671]

With a name like Faust he’s already made a deal with the devil!

[@heidihochrein7912]

But, the father’s name was Faust and HE may have sold his soul to the devil. I’m not sure how innocent he was.

[@AlternateMichael]

Seriously? why are we being namephobic

[@AlternateMichael]

@@degenerate_mercenary9898 Oh wow, that was actually a good break down. But I don't watch breaking down so I wouldn't know that but I definitely have seen the name "Faust" around somewhere, it does actually seem familiar

[@lyndahadley2352]

This was extremely interesting and enlightening. Thank you, Dr. Grande!

[@dolorestroeller4734]

I’m shocked to hear he was executed in a year. I don’t think I’ve ever heard that in another case. It’s the way it should be with all death sentence cases.

[@OlderG0ds]

It’s because of appeals

[@peacefreedom4930]

There are many people on death row who have been exonerated. Sadly some after they were executed. There is too much corruption in the judicial system for quick executions across the board.

[@sarahtyster7342]

@@OlderG0ds which are often or sometimes necessary.

[@tinareaume7484]

Except the convicted that end up being wrongly convicted and are innocent, right?

[@mateomaderas5504]

There should be no death sentence in a developed country. There is no way back for innocent people. It costs more than keeping a killer in jail. Juries will be more reluctant to convict. Often it is a worse punishment for the killer to rot in jail. It dehumanises the executioners. In short it is a failure for a country to have the death sentence.

[@shameronstar7220]

Damn, even his own father knew he was a demon seed.

[@facthunt2facthunt245]

Aaron would never have existed if not for two horrible breeders bringing him into this cruel world.

[@AlternateMichael]

​ @facthunt2facthunt245 someone said the two were actually related and that's why Aaron is the way he is

[@jackieblue2341]

⁠why are you blaming his parents

[@ajithfernando1702]

The only channel I watch even the ads.... I'd listen to the Doc read the dictionary....🤗🤣👍🤪🙏

[@oregon32nursenurse43]

My suggestion to people who have money? Don’t tell your kids!!! Don’t flaunt your money!!!

[@jessicaleser8822]

A sponsor! I don't think i have seen one on this channel. Congrats Dr. GRANDE!

[@Seawitch907]

WOW! I’ve never heard this before! So heart wrenching 😢 attempting to comfort his father was amazing because he doesn’t have those faculties that cause a person to oh maybe not kill people.😮 I have a fabulous daughter she’s giving me quite a bit of grief not this much but quite a but I wouldn’t trade her for anything! the world 🌻

[@opium77757]

Very sad story.....

[@Ilovetruecrime545]

I think it’s very rare that kids turn out this way without some form of trauma or issues from childhood or parenting. This could include something as “irrelevant” as parents divorcing. Given a child’s personality and genetics, this could be detrimental. Perhaps it is true that this father and parents did nothing wrong but I don’t know if we can automatically assume this is true. My parents seemed normal to others on the outside but were horrible to me. My father let his father sexually abuse me, did drugs behind closed doors, my mom sent us to stay with our aunt in the summer only to watch our uncle abuse our cousins… just my own perspective on this topic.

[@andrewweber2010]

SCENTBIRD rules. "There's a lot of perfume in there." Priceless.

[@rejaneoliveira5019]

That’s a fascinating case, albeit disturbing. On another note, I do believe his destination was a much warmer place. Thank you for the review, Dr. Grande.❤

[@melissaharris3389]

It's strange that he believed in a Christian conceptualizion of heaven but didn't appreciate that his actions, even if he wasn't remorseful, would condemn him to hell. Again, it seems he failed to understand the consequences of his actions.

[@maryd253]

Yikes. What a sick, sad story. Thank you.

[@troy3456789]

Really bad people are rare. Bad ideas are not rare, and they often spread among good but gullible people; people that lack high levels of curiosity. "The road to hell is paved with good intentions" and this always rings true. It's important to note that nobody chooses to be bad, nor do they choose their level of curiosity.

[@SinginginD]

I never knew how much I needed to hear Dr. Grande say, “hint of mandarin.” 😂😂😂

[@ohkay7418]

So sad. People can't live in fear of their children. U have to do something

[@elizabethmulgrew7873]

Why, after over 100 years as a "science", is the mental health profession so ineffectual? This has gone on too long! It is time for a total rethink and overhaul of that profession.

[@Ann-sj4pt]

Because psychopathy isn’t a mental health issue.It’s a disorder.

[@lymarie1974]

Oh his poor dad, what else can a parent do when their child is like this? 😢

[@stevewise1656]

The charges and sentencing for many crimes are ridiculously lenient.

[@kindnessmatters5635]

This is so sad… Dr. Amen from Amen clinics does Spect brain scans and has shared stories in being able to treat people with severe behavioral disorders. I remember him talking about a young man with symptoms that sounded like oppositional defiant disorder, and when they did a brain scan, there was a tumor on the brain. It just makes me wonder if there was something physically / medically wrong with this young man’s brain… My heart breaks for his father, as well as all the victims… so sad…. And scary… 😢

[@MarabelleBlue]

I think this is the first time I ever heard you say someone had all of the components of what makes APD or any other mental diagnosis for that matter. This is a very sad story. I would imagine his father cried after reading that poem. I don't know if anyone who has serious violent mental issues can recover from that. Have you ever known of anyone who has made a turnaround? How much do they have to be medicated? I would imagine that wouldn't be good either. It gives me a lot of pause about people and human behavior. Stay safe everyone 😊

[@gigiarmany4332]

no cure for psychopathy.. gets permanently set in early childhood (2-3 years old)

[@GenXfrom75]

Happy New Year, Dr and Mrs Grande ❤

[@katrinat.3032]

Great episode. Very very sad for the father @dr grande, do you think one day in the distant future, that medicine/psychiatry/psychology, will be able to help people with these terrible, narcissistic antisocial, and or borderline personality disorders. Or these people that apparently have a malfunctioning amygdala that could make them prone to crime? like maybe 300 years from now they will realize that some of this was caused by genetic or other physiological reasons, and they’ll look back on us and think we were barbaric for how we treated these people with these personality disorders. Just a thought.

[@whitepouch0904]

Cluster B people are also called lizards because it’s only the reptilian brain section that works in their brain

[@greghanson5696]

One of the best you've covered Dr. G. Very unique.

[@jenniferrobbins8439]

I Love your channel Dr. Todd. I subscribed because I love it. I had a ex boyfriend that was just like Arron is, but he hasn’t murdered anyone yet. He feels 0 remorse but he fakes it. He’s a master Manipulator. Narcissistic and mentally and physically abusive. I was his 8th victim. Not one of his past victims or his parents bothered to tell me to run away and never look back. They were scared of him. He only wanted my money. I lived a sheltered life with a wonderful husband, but he passed away at 52. I was 48. A year later I met the Narcissist. I never knew A Narcissist existed. I read a lot but this was in the late eighties. Thats word wasn’t thrown around like it is now. It’s been hell on Earth for 14 years with him, but now I have my own apartment and he’s homeless. Though now I hear he wants to kill me. I have heard him say that about his first wife 100 times. He’s in Jail again right now, but he will blame me when he gets out. I refuse to leave my apartment to run from that coward. Oh by the way, he smokes Meth and makes him insane. He knows a drug dealer that waits until he’s all crazy on the Meth then he tells him he sees me with other men making out or doing whatever. Completely untrue, I am 63 and I have Uterine Cancer and vaginal cancer. All my top teeth broke off, I tell the Narc you know I can’t even have sex. If I wanted to and I don’t. Thanks you I have lost my trust in men. Plus I have Cancer and I am just not interested.

[@souio]

*lists like 10 crimes in the intro he's already done* "before moving onto the timeline of the crime" ooh this is gonna be good lol

[@melindadurchholz3738]

You just get better and better in the cases you pick.

[@karenpoteet751]

I truly believe some people are born sociopaths or psychopaths. I lived next to a kid like this. There are several warning signs. 1) cruelty to animals, 2) starting fires, 3) friendless (no one wants to be around them), 4) destructive behavior, 5) aggression. Anyone who has a kid like this HAS to take this seriously. They will only get worse. The kid I am referring to was only a few years older than my twins. He destroyed my property, pulled my neighbor's flowers out of her garden, turned the hose on my toddlers, tossed his puppy into the air, one time opened the gate to my backyard and let my kids out (while I ran into the house for a minute to go to the bathroom). I rarely left my kids' side. The final straw was when he actually assaulted my twins (he was only 5 at the time). I went to his school and talked to a counselor. He told me to KEEP THAT KID AWAY FROM MY KIDS PERIOD. I did. I banned him from my house, yard and my kids and told his parents why (since they refused to talk to me, I wrote a letter to document it). The kid truly creeped me out and I normally do well with kids. I have never dealt with such a kid. His family never knew where he was, they never checked on him. They had 2 more equally awful boys. The kids would throw food and garbage into my yard, swear at me. Finally, they moved after the cops warned them if they found their kids in the park alone again, they'd be reported. I often wonder where he is, but thank God he's not around me anymore. Seriously, there ARE evil people, and they cannot be cured or changed. And, now, I always trust my instincts. I do not give people the benefit of the doubt.

[@MEL2theJ]

Wow! Excellent analysis 💎

[@AnastasiaFafo]

His poor parents. They saw this coming. Great analysis!

[@facthunt2facthunt245]

This is why nobody should have children. Most people wish they were never born and some will even become killers because they resent being given life.

[@AlternateMichael]

You didn't watch the video, did you? Lol

[@warmwomyn]

And Dad only one Aaron felt close to. And that dad he felt close to considered ending aaron's life. Ironic.

[@Leavingthischannel000]

My love is so deep for my children that even if they were monsters I'd still take their side.

[@pantherinparadise9686]

My brother, sister, mother, father, children are those that do the will of the Father God Almighty.

[@basedjenny7362]

Handsome guy tho

[@jeannehall6546]

There was an episode of “Law and Order” that was about a guy who murdered his son out of fear he as going to become a sociopath! I wonder if the episode was based on the case being shown here!

[@thelocalmaladroit8873]

In a strange way, it seems Aaron knew he was not normal. He also knew there was nothing he could do about it. He was fearless to meet his destiny.

[@johnspencer414]

Very interesting analysis of the absence of remorse within those who experience personality disorders.

[@truthbetold6942]

Interesting. I noticed in the comments how many of these criminals or people who are struggling with mental health came from broken homes when they were very young. In fact, many admitted that one of their parents moved completely out of state leaving the behind. With children’s minds being so fragile when they are under 5 years old, I wonder what the stats are on that?

[@RealCoolstriker64]

The crazy part isn’t that he admitted it during the trial, that happens plenty compared to someone asking for the execution to be SPEED UP for those reasons.

[@mandylohof7512]

How could he not feel anything if he was always trying to consol his father like he said he didn’t but he really did so does that not make the whole diagnosis wrong if he was so manipulative then he could have also manipulative this in order to feel better about what he did and if he did then he feels something. Mental illness is so strange.

[@lostexplorersguild767]

This story is just wild. It’s so sad. Something surely must have turned him down this path. This doesn’t just occur naturally, surely? How misguided and wretched, this whole thing is just sad. This is a good example though, of the common failings of the mental health system we have here. This is just another sad story along with millions of others, and oh how so very slowly we seem to be progressing as an advanced society.

[@CATNAPREAL1188]

I don't see ANY PROGRESSION. NOT here in America. It is getting Worse and Worse. IMO

[@elisaaguilar6423]

Seriously, why can’t we just accept there are evil ppl??? 😠 We want to find answers when the simple answer could be they kid is just simply disturbed, and should be closely monitored in case he does anything foul.

[@knifin_around]

It does just occur naturally.

[@m.f.richardson1602]

Always interesting Thank you ❤

[@IsoLight765]

After watching this I feel like I am needing a new scent. Luckily Scentbird is there to help. Nothing like murder to get me thinking about perfume. jk, but I find the sponsorship funny considering your subject matter.

[@69adrummer]

Happy New Year to you and Mrs G!! All the best to you two for 2024!!

[@geoffgeoff3333]

John Correa on Active Self Protection YT Channel says that criminals don't think like normal humans, so you must be prepared to avoid, flee, and/or defend yourself instantly.

[@carolinenungesser4890]

Thanks for another great video, Dr. Grande!

[@zeddeka]

Unbelievable that his dad thought he was demonically possessed. What is this, the 14th century?

[@elizabethwarman9028]

Hi Dr Grande, excellent analysis. As always I learn something new from your videos.

[@higgydufrane]

An extremely sad and moving story.

[@margritneuenhagen795]

How can a small child at age four already be so evil. Was he born without any emotion for wrong doing, is this something that has to be taught to a child ? It is so sad for the parents, every parent wants the best for their child .

[@lonemaus562]

What did he do at age 4 that can be considered evil ??? Hurt a cat ? You do understand that you aren’t even fully developed till age 25 and you think a toddler at the age of 4 was evil ????? He was a kid !!! He didn’t even know what death was.. this kid was failed.. the fact that people are calling him evil at age 4 is just more proof that this kid was failed early on.. you don’t even remember what u were doing at age 4

[@daisy4750]

@@lonemaus562 Hurting an animal is very evil.

[@Swansong321]

The poem wasn't written by a stone cold person..and neither was finding Jesus Christ..he couldn't help having a personality disorder and it's interesting that he did his best to address it at the end of his life..no-one is all bad

[@urszulamierzejewska5260]

Just as if 2 different people lived in one body.

[@bthomson]

But some are so deranged that they must not be freed into society.

[@sheffield99]

Say that to Jeffrey Dahmers victims.

[@Ann-sj4pt]

Psychopaths are all bad.Anyone can write a poem ,and most “christians” are psychopathic.

[@AlternateMichael]

That's right, it was written by Stone Cold Steve Austin!

[@lonemaus562]

Rest in peace to all in this story.. it’s tragic for all involved

[@BillieYoung-tl5qr]

It's sad some people are born like this without consciousness,at no fault of their own or upbringing,it's just a biological defect,not excusing him because he knew right from wrong but still so sad that people have brains wired this way ,nothing we can do

[@hindflight]

At least he had an internally consistent belief system!

[@dreita27]

Jessie is so articulate and wise. I hope they can testify against Jodi, and even if it’s a letter for sentencing. Sending love and strength through this hell

[@cindytaylor698]

I feel very sorry for his father. 😢

[@Who-Dunnit]

With an early childhood like that, its no wonder we used to believe in changelings

[@zubetp]

i often think about that. how alien the world must seem for people with very low empathy. do they know what it's like to connect to anything except the strictly chemical reactions in their brains?

[@leeinwis]

I like turtles .

[@rachelb315]

Isn't there a standard of care when someone's brain works in a way that makes them aggressive and dangerous? Like you mentioned if they are aggressive as a child they are much more dangerous. It feels like those behaviors should be taken much more seriously, and have a high alert protocol. Why leave it to parents to try one ineffective therapist after another, waiting for the person to do something lethal?