Filmmaker Inspired by Dexter Attempts to be Serial Killer | Mark Twitchell Case Analysis

This video answers the question: Can I analyze the case of Mark Twitchell?
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[@proctorritter5176]

Now, Dr. Grande needs to analyze the psychology of the people who wrote the horrible ending of Dexter: New Blood, despite having over 7 years to write it.

[@rowmo]

What did you hate most of all about the ending?

[@proctorritter5176]

@@rowmo The fact that Dexter died. I understand that what he does is considered to be evil and illegal by many, but he saves innocent people from dying. His victims aren't angels at all, but the writers treated him like he's Walter White or Tony Soprano: a character who's clearly hurting innocent people with their actions, but doesn't really care about it. Seeing a character that I've loved for years get killed (especially after doing something as unnecessary and stupid as killing Logan) was terrible. Also, where the heck is Harrison gonna go, now? He has no living family members, barely enough money to safely get across the New York state line, and he's related to someone who is now most likely going to be confirmed by the media and law enforcement to be The Bay Harbour Butcher. He's screwed.

[@allyourbase888]

I never made it through the first ridiculous episode of new blood...I wanted to dexter everyone involved.

[@proctorritter5176]

@@allyourbase888 consider yourself spared. The first 9 episodes were actually pretty nice, but then the finale took the season’s quality from good to record levels of disappointing in less than an hour.

[@rowmo]

@@proctorritter5176 so insightful! I really hated how he senselessly and impulsively killed Logan as well. That was very much not his character for the entire history of the show and its like they made him a sort of monster in the end. I understand if the hero has to die at the end of a series, but why on earth did he have to go out like that? And why would Harrison just kill his own father and the one person who truly understood him just like that...

[@Hilz28]

"... It still represented a better than average dating experience, on Plenty of Fish". Gotta love Dr. G's Subtle Slams 🤣👏

[@rl318]

"You could get sex, or you could get murdered. Tell me more about the first option..." Wow, that is a great line.

[@vicvega3614]

I laughed my ass off at that lol

[@MsPac-Man]

Yup😂

[@annal7364]

Now if Mark hadn’t become a serial killer, what he really wanted to do was produce low-budget films starring (what he hoped to be) America’s second-favorite serial killer, Datester. Turns out America wasn’t interested in a knock-off, so…he had to settle for being a real serial killer. Another tough break and shattered dreams!

[@bthomson]

Reminds me of the intros on Dr. Grande's podcast!

[@annal7364]

@@bthomson mission accomplished then 😉

[@bellasmom2597]

This guy is from Edmonton. I find it amazing how many middle aged men want to meet out of the public eye, they haven't heard about Twitchell. I only meet in highly public places.

[@elizabethwarman9028]

Agree

[@HankFuller333]

"Better than average dating experience" LOL

[@Mountlougallops]

Funny because it’s true 😂👌🏽

[@alexandrugheorghe5610]

😂

[@antiquesrestoration3874]

How sad to be so desperate for a date that you disregard your strong suspicions of a hoax and then prove yourself right by ending up murdered. If the murderer hadn't been so stupidly chatty, he might have gotten away with his crimes.

[@mc_zittrer8793]

Honestly I think his psychological profile has a lot more in common with Jared Leto's version of the Joker. Joaquin Phoenix portrayed a crazy person just trying to act normal. Leto's Joker was a normal person trying to act crazy.

[@solomeaquinn4708]

with deepest love of Joker character and great Actors, please let me put them aside. which Joker would be putin in Your opinion, please? thank You. just a thought experiment

[@KingArtexerxes]

If I remember right, it’s been over 10 years since I watched any Dexter episodes, Dexter worked in the forensic dept of a police station. He got his leads from where he worked. He went after people who he was sure had committed a serious crime, but got away with it.

[@lnc-to4ku]

What a fascinating, scary case! Loved that you analyzed both Mark and Dexter! I wish so badly that that one victim he brutally killed would have followed his gut instincts, that's what often keeps us alive.

[@lynnes1864]

For a first date with someone you've never met in person before,, it's a good idea to tell a friend where you'll be. Of course, it's also best for it to be in a public place. Maybe men should follow the same advice in both cases. Trust has to be earned.

[@CRAWLER3888]

Here comes a “men are rapists comment”. I feel it😆

[@sciencenate]

You’re fun

[@Cuckold_Cockles]

Oh thanks Lynne, that piece of "advice" was just elicited in the video you just watched.

[@CRAWLER3888]

@@Cuckold_Cockles 🤣🤣🤣

[@glow1815]

The first guy will no longer go to people's garage

[@AtAtFB]

I just donated to a comedian's channel that was recommended to me just this Afternoon. I immediately thought--"who do I watch that might actually deserve my measly $10?"--you were my first thought and felt bad I haven't donated before. Love your channel and its been great watching your viewership grow. Thanks for making KZbin worth it!

[@SootSootSooty]

Great attitude to foster. Hopefully humanity will develop to a point where we all naturally operate like this. And less like the person Dr Grande is describing.

[@zenawarrior7442]

Can I inquire did u use PayPal or YT? Thanks...just trying to figure out how it shows here.

[@kevin_heslip]

Oh good. Looks the days of genuine top comments are ending. Not to say yours was bad, just complaining about YT prioritizing them

[@rejaneoliveira5019]

How did you do the donation?🤔

[@bellasmom2597]

@@rejaneoliveira5019 yeah. I know how yo super chat but if its not live I have no idea

[@Road_Rash]

This is why you should stick to meeting people the old fashioned way...face to face at some public venue...but ALWAYS in a public venue no matter what method of meeting someone you choose...

[@zenamen5221]

Uh huh, but they can be or become killers too.

[@rullmourn1142]

I've studied this case before, really crazy, and then he tells the police he bought that nice car for 50 dollars, so stupid.

[@erichaynes7502]

Yep, many narcisstic killers live in a fantasy world that they created for themselves. They actually think they can fool anyone with nonsensical lies.

[@TokyoXtreme]

50 dollars is fine, but 40 is such a steal. Definitely would send up a red flag, unless he got talked down with the ol' "all's I got is a pair of 20s".

[@justinm3745]

I love this case! The dude was such a dork, and so full of himself. Thanks for the video Dr. Grande!

[@baneverything5580]

What do you expect from a leftist? Luckily he didn`t burn any minority owned businesses which is hard to believe.

[@baneverything5580]

@@justinm3745 The first victim was probably afraid to call police on an obvious mentally deranged leftist. He could have lost his job and been cancelled, banned from Twitter, and blamed for inciting a firestorm of **mostly peaceful** flaming deadly protests!

[@zenawarrior7442]

What a sicko. Dating sites are a joke overall, full of scammers, desperate people, narcissists/sociopaths. Another strange & interesting case. Thanks Dr G💌💌

[@zenawarrior7442]

@@enjoyslearningandtravel7957 I knew I'd get comments haha. Of course there are exceptions but rare it works when u do the math. Also depends on the site.

[@zenawarrior7442]

@@enjoyslearningandtravel7957 They probably all have disclaimers or warnings. I think the ones you actually pay for vet the folks/do a background check so to me if I ever did those I'd want that & hopefully get a better caliber of people 🤔🙄

[@catsberry4858]

@@enjoyslearningandtravel7957 it's the way to go nowadays and makes so much better sense getting to know a person better first, rather than relying on physical attraction first, getting too deep into falling for eqch other and realizing too late that you're really just not compatible enough. Many of the friends I have met their spouses from online dating and are going strong 👍🏻

[@58etown1]

Remember the case in Seattle when that guy butchered a single mom who met him online? He dumped her body parts all over the city in those recycling bins. He pled guilty to murder & got life with parole in 21 years!

[@DrSpooglemon]

so dating sites are like the rest of society then?

[@WhisperingWitchASMR]

Like most crimes and tragedies, there are multiple lessons/reminders to take away from this unfortunate case, but - thinking about John - perhaps none more so than to pretty much ALWAYS listen to your intuition (especially if you genuinely believe that your life might be in imminent danger).

[@jeremywvarietyofviewpoints3104]

Unless you are a serial killer then listen to reason and don't kill.

[@newuser04]

"Marc's muder victim sent the directions for his date to his friends. If someone is this concerned about meeting someone who they encountered online, it's probably best not to go on the date" Woman here. I've **NEVER** gone on a date with a man without texting my friends to let them know where I'll be and with who, just in case "something happens." My female friends routinely do the same. The only thing that makes it noteworthy in this case is that Marc's victim was a man who thought he was meeting a woman, and he was STILL picking up on some "danger" vibes. But this is pretty status quo behavior for hetero women, and we can't just all "not go on dates."

[@FitChickGlows]

Absolutely agree. Status quo for us women and I also clarified that in my comment here too. Lol! And this poor guy thought he was meeting a woman yet had the common sense like women to be on his guard as he should in all stranger dates in the case of men.

[@qtpiballer]

I've always done this. I will facetime my friends when I arrive and put my date on screen too. They hear me and my friend agree to talk when the date is over. We send a pic of the guy and sometimes his license. Men, even well intentioned men, have no idea what straight women do to stay safe.

[@daveatkins3568]

Yea. I still just meet people in real life. I just start talking to anyone I’m attracted to if the situation is appropriate. Most people over 30 can still hold a conversation.

[@NoobOfShame]

@@qtpiballer seriously ? It’s one thing to be careful when meeting a stranger, but wouldn’t it be a better idea to just get to know the person over text or whatever a bit more before meeting in person ? I’m not a woman, so I can’t put myself in your exact position but I feel like taking a picture of someone’s license and sending to to your friends is not only excessive, but wrong (and probably illegal) if you don’t have said persons express permission to do so. I don’t know anyone who would allow that to happen. Your within your rights to do what you feel you need to do to feel safe, but if you have so little trust twords a person that you feel like you need to get evidence of who they are incase something happens, prehaps your body/mind is telling you it’s something to avoid ? I’m not saying don’t go on dates, but if your THIS concerned I believe it’s at least a bit paranoid if not completely irrational. I don’t intend any offense, but as someone with SEVERE trust issues, I personally would never go THAT far

[@brittanybeauvais]

@@NoobOfShameeah, as you said, you’re not a woman so you really wouldn’t understand the measures we have to take to protect ourselves. And to your point about “getting to know them better”, sometimes you really don’t know the real person and it’s all a facade. Part of getting to know them is not only getting to know them over the phone or online, but meeting with them in person which inherently carries some risk. My dad always highly encouraged me to send any and all details to him prior to meeting or going out with anyone, staying out late, traveling, etc. it’s sad, but better safe than sorry. If more people did these things I’m sure there would be fewer murderers on the streets and fewer unsolved cases.

[@lumaros1793]

I am from Edmonton where Twitchell used to reside. I knew Right away Todd was going to talk about this case. Thank you for addressing crimes not only committed in the U.S. Also, I laughed so hard about your POF joke. Relatable!

[@ZYX84]

Well I just had to look a little further or is it farther?? dig a little deeper… And I found you… Good afternoon Dr. Grande. What a beautiful spring day!

[@MissBlueEyeliner]

For anyone who found this video interesting, there’s a 2 part episode about this guy on _The Casual Criminalist_ It’s a cold read situation with humour but very respectful and it avoids unnecessary gore. I can’t recommend it enough.

[@honeybadger4245]

I love The Casual Criminalist! 😃

[@camuscat123]

Dexter had a code: specific criteria had to be met for him to kill. This is not to say that behavior is acceptable. In the show, it got out of hand so to speak. I see no similarities accept this guy has a similar set up. In a Dexter storyline, he meets code criterion. Either way, this guy is a psychopathic, impulsive murderer who must have deficits in many areas of the brain associated with planning, emotions, and cognition. I had never heard of this person. Thanks.

[@ScratchthechalkBoard]

Yeah it is very annoying he claimed to be inspired by Dexter but all he did was copy the kill room, not the method or motivations.

[@TheDramacist]

I dont think a real Dexter could ever exist. Most SKs are psychpaths who lack empathy. Therefore, murdering only people who hurt others would require a degree of empathy for the victims that most psychopathic SKs don't have. Instead SKs give in to their id and kill according to their whim and urges, not according to any internal ethical standards.

[@amandabeaty1492]

Yet it's surprising the number of dudes in this city (Edmonton) who don't understand why you don't want to meet up with them after dark in the middle of a Tim Hortons parking lot and can't understand why you want to meet them in a public place...

[@FitChickGlows]

Good gosh!! In the middle of a Tim Horton’s parking lot!??! Give me strength!! Tim Horton’s is bad enough for a discovery date. Would not be doing that. AND in the Tim Horton’s parking lot no less? Visions of being thrown into the back of the white van and chopped up and put in a potted plant! Horrors! 😱 In my case I had a date afterwards say he wanted to “show” me his new white van he had just bought that was parked in the subway public parking lot after dark. This is ALSO after he had told me on the date that he is a black belt in a type of martial arts Akido 🥋 where he can take me down without even kicking me! And he was a big tall muscled beautiful dude too(he must’ve thought woman cave on that score). Ummm, no I’m not stupid enough for that. Lolol! 😂🙄 Any man who doesn’t understand the dangers of this is dangerous. Point blank.

[@mritzs5142]

Dr Grande ,The eyes on Mark are so damm scary, and I was sure I wouldn’t laugh this time ....oh well, but really It is terribly sad where loneliness will lead people. What a horrifying surprise for someone hoping for that connection

[@Jared_Wignall]

I’ve never heard of this case before, but it’s quite bizarre. Thank you for talking about this Dr. Grande, keep up the great work.

[@loretta_3843]

If he was so suspicious, why did he go?! If you ever feel like a situation simply isn't right, don't let anyone try to talk you into it. Just leave or don't go. It's not worth it just to "maybe" hook up with anyone! I imagine we're all a little selfish, but to the point of murder for a thrill? No, just no😳 (I am not "victim blaming", I am honestly asking, why go?)

[@nimeryaspawnbrd1049]

Came to say just that... I don't understand the "I'm sure this person is fake and potentially dangerous, but hey, there's a really remote chance that I may be wrong and possibly get laid, so I'll go anyway" mindset 🤷‍♀️ Desperation and naïvety alone don't seem enough to justify such choice...

[@ryanponder679]

Yeah I'm thinking the victim had to be a really lonely dude to take a chance like that. To him, it was worth the gamble I guess.

[@aarondavis8943]

He wasn't sure. He had a feeling about it. This is very common and in most cases there's no murder, just another bad date. Many people get the correct intuitive feeling but because they doubt themselves they put that feeling aside. And most of us don't really expect to get murdered, because it's highly, highly unlikely. If everyone left the contact details with friends as a matter of course, killers wouldn't be able to use dating sites as hunting grounds so I think he was more sensible than many people, he just lacked the confidence to trust his own intelligence. What he should have done was to ask "her" to come outside. Then he'd know for sure something was wrong when "she" refused to. The desire to find a mate is strong. I blame evolution!

[@alexandrugheorghe5610]

Always meet in a public place.

[@annalisegiovanni7032]

Hello Dr. Grande🥰 Thank you for the new video!! I appreciate all the hard work you ALWAYS CONSISTENTLY put into every single case you analyze. You're extremely smart AND extremely funny. YOU'RE A RARE GEM DR. GRANDE💎❣️💎❣️💎

[@venderstrat]

Mark Twitchell was not trying to diagnose himself, just speculating about WTF made him tick.

[@zacharysmama1996]

I live in the city this happened in and remember this story well. It was seriously deranged.

[@cutienerdgirl]

Mark doesn't even choose victims that meet Dexter's criteria. Mark would literally be one of Dexter's victims.

[@francesbernard2445]

Thanks for doing a video on the case Todd. It is important to bring up these cases in public for people to discuss so communities can be less vulnerable because it is so unbelievable that people like Mark Twitchell could exist at all. Pretending any one of us can detect who they are and then be superior than others in the past have been when it comes to not setting them off long enough to get away from them before the worst happens is more than just a little bit naive.

[@haggis525]

Great topic! I just started re-watching season 1 of Dexter last night.

[@abefroman81]

The gentle roasting of these people is gold tier.

[@DavidGS66]

I watched the entire Dexter series on DVD. Truth is Dexter was a vigilante psychopathic cop who killed bad people -- like Twitchell.

[@reversalmushroom]

How were the people Twitchell killed bad?

[@Catlily5]

I never saw Dexter but I thought he was a serial killer who killed other serial killers. Sounds like Twitchell killed a fairly ordinary person and never became a serial killer. It also seems like he wanted to be caught based on what he told the police.

[@scottricci5063]

That's the thing tho, they don't want to get caught, but most are too stupid to control all the details of killing someone, no matter how smart they believe themselves to be. Once suspected, they balk even more by talking to the police, cementing them into a story. Then, trying to change the story on the fly to either explain away evidence or minimize their involvement. They talk, talk, talk themselves right into handcuffs

[@erichaynes7502]

@@scottricci5063 You nailed it, they think they can outsmart everyone but they are delusional to the nth degree.

[@bonnielee316]

Some narcissist feel that they are smarter than everyone else. They tend to not plan things out well because of their delusion of being so smart. They also figure that if something wrong happens then they can just figure it out as they go along. Their screwed up brain tricks them that way.

[@erichaynes7502]

@@bonnielee316 you're right, coming back to the U.S. I notice how prevalent narcissists are in our society. This Twitchell guy obviously had more problems than just narcissism. Along with a genetic component his parents must've left him alone to his own devices, causing him to get lost in his own fantasy geek world. Almost all serial killer types can't get their sick fantasies out of their head, this guy certainly fits the pattern.

[@jacobb8397]

therse videos is part of why i still watch youtube, excellent analysis as always

[@francescawilliams8177]

If we all got inspired by what we watch, I'd be one hell of a serial killer because my KZbin history is concerning at this point.

[@janemerenda399]

Haha, me too

[@bonnielee316]

Hahaha! 😆😂😆😂

[@srsusansummers3070]

😆 🤣 😂

[@Auroradiluculum]

I have to be off of my foot for 4 weeks. So, I'm really looking forward to your videos Dr. Grande. This video today was about a very complicated person. All the personality characteristics and thinking processes the killer had blew me away.

[@bthomson]

Kimmy - Best of luck with good recovery🍀

[@ZYX84]

Dr., upon inviting his victims he would send them cryptic directions, without naming street signs and such… Also he had taken plastic.. painters grade and stapled it neatly..covering the garage including the ceiling and floors.. Certainly didn’t leave much for cleanup🙋‍♀️

[@ZYX84]

@@anjou6497 H/ T 🧡 Thank you🌱

[@ZYX84]

@@anjou6497 🌱Dr. G is one of a kind I am I am happy I found him a couple years ago on KZbin… Somehow or another he keeps me calm even though he tells some of the most horrific stories… I’ve complimented him on his cat like purring voice. I live up here in northern California, forgive me I live in a vacuum… Funny but not funny… It is horrific what’s going on in this beautiful world of ours! I always thought if we were to share and share alike we all get along like little children. Somehow or another I don’t believe there are any more grownups… Perhaps there weren’t any in the first place. Possibly some day when you make it to California, you come up to the Mendocino Coast it’s beautiful.We can have a cuppa coffee and talk about the weather. Be happy wherever you are! And only the best to you and yours❣️ 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡 🏄🏼‍♀️🌊⚡️🌎

[@ZYX84]

@@anjou6497 I read a poem about a place along the edge.. the cliffs of Dover… They’re white & so bright that they can startle you with their starkness & pure beauty, although if you look close there are rivers of black flint throughout.. Like all of us... contrast is good. & absolute. I hear people are more like one another then we lead on🌱

[@ZYX84]

@@anjou6497 It’s 10:18 PM where you are… Do you know that sleep is more precious than gold and water??✨Rest well..” when we sleep we are all gods and goddesses when we awake, we are human, and then some of us become devils””

[@ZYX84]

@@anjou6497 🌒✨ Rest well🇬🇧

[@cottontails9003]

Dr Grande, you never fail to amaze me with the great content you upload daily.Thank you Dr Grande.

[@billhildebrand5053]

Comment 123 : What a fantastic insight about a persistent negative desire! And not wanting to aim for Redemption, he remained in his nihilistic worldview. And only 3 hours from Calgary - the nearest I will get to a serial killer - yet painfully aware that indulging dark desires will only lead to a life behind bars and drudgery. A man can commit sins like this without immediate consequence but woe betide if he becomes passive and lets his lower nature control. Thanks Dr. Grande. Your videos inspire.😃😀😃

[@pepelemoko01]

He wasn't much of a serial killer, he got caught the first time.

[@scottricci5063]

Haha, hahaha, haaaaaa

[@h91rex100]

Which wouldn't have even happened if mr low self esteem would've sucked it up and reported almost being murdered on a date with someone clearly cat fishing. Him being worried what others would think got that second man killed.

[@pepelemoko01]

@@h91rex100 Who would have thought, that looking for sex in garages with strangers on a dating site, would be dangerous.

[@maureeningleston1501]

Thank you for covering this Dr Grande, this case is so chilling it has stayed with me. 😱

[@paulschilling3117]

Your joke writing is getting much better. It’s nice to see you using your serious persona to heighten the comedic effect of your joke. That might be the third or forth joke I’ve noticed in your content and leaning into the sarcasm is really working well for you. Nice work.

[@SweetUniverse]

I had a bad feeling while watching Dexter back in the day that someone was going to think that was a good idea. I'm not surprised ....

[@randyhanson4973]

“It still represented a better than average dating experience for the website” One must listen carefully when Dr. Grande speaks in order to catch all the priceless gems that he nonchalantly offers to us. Lol

[@SootSootSooty]

Dr Grande, do you feel most guilty people have a psychological need to confess? If so, I’d be fascinated to hear whatever light you could shed on what that dynamic is all about.

[@scottricci5063]

Most likely it's either guilt or bragging rights. Either way it's a built in gift from the Grand Engineer to confess a deadly sin.

[@SootSootSooty]

@@scottricci5063 Big up my simulation theory crew! ✊

[@paulaschroder6170]

Sooty, perhaps the Individual has moral ethics. 🤷 Feels real guilt or shame in causing harm. Or, I also agree with Scott Ricci( comments above) guilt or bragging rights. I'd like to believe people truely have a conscience and feel honestly guilty. And have a need to make amends. ✌️

[@pxxxbxxx1981]

A lot of people who do everyday bad things seem to delude themselves or are even self-righteous about believing they are right.

[@Canadian_Eh_I]

I think just because someone is a cold blooded killer doesn't mean they might not have remorse after their horrible acts. Especially if they act on impulse. So I could see some psychopaths wanting confidants to share their guilt with, absolutely. Of course this is speculation and I have no formal expertise. But its somehow scary to me to think that people could both do such evil things and then have a conscience about it later on.

[@marytygett4189]

Hey Doc , are the cactuses a symbol of your humor ? 😉. This particular story is incredibly disturbing. Thank you for the work you do .

[@stardust4225]

this is an older case but thank you for covering it. perfect example of how online dating can go completely wrong.

[@gail9566]

Im sure more people than myself requested this presentation. My brother was Johnnie's friend, they worked together for several years and he never got over Johnnie's murder.

[@b0tanica]

This is by far one of the strangest cases I’ve ever heard of.

[@VDR2612]

What's more strange is I have the urge to replicate it whenever I hear about this case

[@puspavelai8353]

A robbery? That victim had an 'open-mind' - on criminal ingenuity! So, he got directions to get to where he could be mugged ? The killer's narrative for the House of Cards, and the garage is on record too. Had this victim reported, the very least, this garage would have been on the police radar?

[@hillelderman]

i love how you keep a straight face when u tell a good joke

[@paintitblack9712]

When I die I hope it happens quickly because this is shear terror.

[@JoshuaCastillo6309]

This reminds me of a Craigslist ad for a Star Trek play in a guy’s garage and he needed actors to play the characters. He said “Nothing weird is gonna happen.” He also promised to pay everyone with prescription drugs. To me, that was either a joke, or a way to lure nerds to his garage to murder.

[@actonman7291]

Dr Grande is a national treasure.

[@scottburbridge3170]

disturbing that the first victim chose silence, and thus contributed to the next victim who would be murdered.

[@SlowDay1651]

Yah I couldn't help think the same

[@lynnehuff9659]

I don't know anything about dating sites, but I would think that the first fellow would have reported Twitchell to POF. Maybe he just changed his profile.

[@aking4766]

Dr. G's timing is impeccable, as always! Just started rewatching the original Dexter after seeing it was added to Amazon Prime...thanks for the excellent content per usual!

[@aldostefanini1392]

I laughed so much with this video Dr🤣🤣🤣 love your sarcasm like always. Greetings from South Africa

[@m.f.richardson1602]

Always interesting. Thank you. Peace 💕🇺🇲

[@rossini55]

Only 25 years for a grisly murder and another attempted murder? Come on Canada! What a paltry sentence. Mark Twitchell is one dangerous individual. Even the UK would have given him more than that.

[@neotheboxer]

This is so sad. The poor man was seeking a relationship and ignored his suspicions. I feel so very sad for this poor man.

[@jeynjohnstone5917]

Thank you for your perspective and sensitivity.

[@annalisegiovanni7032]

I watched a documentary on/about this case & I've also watched QUITE A FEW different shows on the ID channel & the oxygen channel bout this case, so I know this case inside & out. However, the ID channel, nor oxygen, nor any other true crime channel is capable of entertaining ANYWHERE NEAR AS AMAZING AS DR. GRANDE DOES! I hope everybody has a great weekend! PS~DEXTER WAS AN ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENALLY AMAZING SHOW!

[@m.f.richardson1602]

Me too. Peace 💕🇺🇲

[@annalisegiovanni7032]

@@m.f.richardson1602 ~it's actually really pathetic that Mark fancied himself ANYWHERE NEAR Dexter's level!! That's actually comical!

[@seevendaycandle1]

Check out Mrballen.. he tells this story as well. REALLY GOOD!

[@annalisegiovanni7032]

@@seevendaycandle1 ~I LOVE LOVE LOVE MR. BALLEN!! (My favorite is the different surprises he's always got in store for the 👍) LMAO😂

[@annalisegiovanni7032]

@@seevendaycandle1 ~Next time Mr. Ballen uploads a video, I'm gunna say hello to you in the comment section. I'm curious to see if we can find each other in the sea of comments😂 (Only if that's ok wit you tho. I'm not tryna seem, sound nor come across as a serious creeper lol🤷‍♀️)

[@davidlamb2888]

Dr.Grande,your sense of humor is the best!👍😎

[@paulaholte4155]

Plenty of Fish needs to be re-named as Plenty of Freaks (from personal experience)

[@theprotector1234567]

Hi, this is Dr. Grande, you may remember me from such films as "The Psychic who was never right" and "Deer in the Headlights: Was Bambi framed by the police!"

[@MaxHarden]

I met ONE woman on POF. She "couldn't get pregnant". Now I have twins and an ex-wife who desires nothing more than my demise.

[@bronfoth]

I'd always wondered if Dexter might be an inspiration for a killer to justify their murders.

[@JohnGalt1960]

A serial killer that killed the Wicked would be a good thing.

[@chuckrobinson599]

I was never able to get through an episode of that hokey show.

[@francescawilliams8177]

@@chuckrobinson599 I tried but God I hated the sister and her character. I couldn't stand it.

[@SootSootSooty]

The things some people mindlessly fill their consciousness with in the name of entertainment, is baffling and frankly, sick to me. Normalising violence in ANY way, such that someone finds it enjoyable to watch, is a contributor to the state we find the world in now. As Dr Grande says, it certainly ‘inspires’ some to act upon urges they already possess, but the point is, filling your mind with content like that, as someone who does not believe that those acts are ok, is really just lowering your conscienceless. I know that it’s so normalised now that the above opinion is the exception rather than the rule, but look at the way societal morals have declined over the last couple of hundred years. Look at the depths of depravity women and men stoop too. I believe 95% of human beings are good at their core. But 95% of us have really lost their way.

[@bronfoth]

@@SootSootSooty I find Dexter a fascinating show. I worked for many years as a therapist in psychiatry and in forensic psychiatry. This show is one of the few that I found engaging. It was engaging because of moral dilemma his killing proposes. Not sure if you know about it, but Dexter's father had identified string traits of psychopathy in him as an older child. His father recognised he was killing, and would kill people. So, as a law enforcement officer, he taught his son to live by a very strict code - to 'only kill those who have escaped legal consequences for hurting another person'. They will be the worst of the worst who have got away with their crimes - eg. pedophiles. While the moral questions around Dexter being taught to justify his killing is very interesting, the impact of the justification being external to Dexter (it belonged to his father) has consequences on his psyche. These layers are very intriguing to me - I am impressed at the depth at which the show can explore these extremely complex issues.

[@GrubbJunker]

I remember this guy. Why can't people be inspired by Dexter and have a science lab and learn the wrong way to say Cheese Omelet in French.

[@SootSootSooty]

Adorable.

[@InTheSkyGirl]

DeeDee noooooo!!!!! That's all you can say....... Very funny episode. Great cartoon series too😁

[@GrubbJunker]

@@InTheSkyGirl Omelette.

[@wlg2677]

But Dexter was a serial killer who hunted other serial killers. If this is not the case then there is no such inspiration.

[@RuhrRedArmy]

That doesn’t follow.

[@theturquoisedream9244]

Agreed.

[@shadowash1380]

Dr. G!!! Discuss the case of Melissa Lucio! In the Hulu documentary they touch a little but don’t go in to more details about how her reaction to a lifetime of abuse resulted in her having 14 children. It would be interesting to see your take on it.

[@mritzs5142]

Yes yes this would be amazing

[@edwardinzerillo1017]

He made a video on it not too long ago.

[@rossini55]

"Even though the date facilitated by PoF involved a stun baton and almost being killed, it still represented a better than average dating experience for the website". Dr Grande, your comedic delivery is so deadpan, I am sure many people missed it. That made me chuckle.

[@daughtermoreau]

Thanks so much for getting to the point. Tried watching another video about this case and the guy went on and on about random unrelated stuff.

[@PresidentialWinner]

That part about the internal dialogue was hilarious. You are really funny. Even if the topic is dark.

[@BradyKaynee]

I wonder if you can do the analysis of the murder of Judith Barsi... analyzing the father that murdered her

[@leylamoody3177]

This case is crazy! I find it so odd that grown men could be lured to a creepy garage and into a situation like that. Excellent analysis, Dr. Grande! ❤️

[@richardhart9204]

So ... every instinct in Altinger's body was screaming - "YOU'RE GOING TO DIE!" - and he still went through with the ... date? Some men are truly desperate.

[@MrPhatPhilm]

I love your videos, after finishing every episode of law & order, csi, and x-files, ive been lost............. but now I am found, thank you Dr. Todd Grande

[@jewelianwest2324]

Can you cover Deborah Point? She murdered her girlfriend in 1999 in Calgary and stored her dismembered body in a friend's garage for 5 months.

[@STR82DVD]

We do have our share of lunatics here in this country; there's no doubt about that. Thanks for the content again Doc, excellent critique as usual.

[@darlalathan6143]

That's "people with psychiatric disabilities."

[@STR82DVD]

@@darlalathan6143 Not when they are in crisis at your door, then they are lunatics in need. I should know, I've suffered from BPD my entire life. Not funny and definitely not fun for anyone around me.

[@darlalathan6143]

@@STR82DVD I wasn't joking. I have friends with lifelong BPD, too. I was reduced to tears after seeing one in a manic episode.

[@STR82DVD]

@@darlalathan6143 Life is inherently unfair Darla. I do what I can not to make everyone's life around me miserable but I'm perpetually miserable and I just don't know why.

[@TheHotcoffee11]

When I was online dating about 10 years ago, I always as a precaution sent a address or some type of info to a friend on the person I was meeting up with, including a pic if possible . Called a friend before and after the date. I think everyone should do that, man or women.

[@SunsetGuitarist]

I love your pun game doctor G.

[@tuppy]

Honestly if he was so concerned that he shared the directions to the garage to his friends, why go?

[@imeldahiggins-wiffle8302]

Wow...I'm at a loss for words with this one...

[@Inug4mi]

POF is definitely a dangerous website. 10/10 can confirm.

[@thedorkone1516]

I feel like the most important thing to remember about Dexter is this: he's fictional. He doesn't exist. All of his actions and the consequences thereof were the creation of a bunch of people in a writer's room.

[@ava198]

Exactly I love the Dexter show and even though shows and movies can touch us, bring up memories, make us cry and laugh its just a show

[@retriever19golden55]

Author Jeff Lindsay actually created Dexter, not the writers of the TV show. Lindsay wrote a series of books, including Darkly Dreaming Dexter, and Dexter in the Dark.

[@Mountlougallops]

Well done. Thanks Dr Grande

[@davel7014]

Always meet a first date in a crowded public area. This seems obvious, yet here this poor man agreed to meet in a garage, even though he knew something wasn't right.

[@janeapproximately]

I live in Alberta! Very strange to hear of a case so close to home... there are so many more homicides in the US, it seems.

[@misserica5524]

Awesome! I was just watching your video on Aaron Hernandez and then you upload. Have a great weekend Dr. Grande!💕

[@John_Notmylastname]

Aaron Hernandez is a psychopath. Imagine having it all just to throw it all because he just couldn’t stop hurting and killing.

[@mtz6198]

@@John_Notmylastname “was” a psychopath- he killed himself in prison.

[@nicholassiple7838]

Grreat content Dr Grande

[@gangstagarf]

The subtle dry humour never fails. It's easy to miss, just perfect

[@julieyoung3315]

Good Day, Dr. Grande. Anxious to dive in. 👌

[@FitChickGlows]

I do have to clarify that on ALL online discovery dates ~ meaning the first “date” to get to know a little bit about the person in real life - I ALWAYS met at a busy cafe (NEVER anywhere remote) or restaurant close to easy public transportation AND ALWAYS without fail told a family member (my Dad) or friends the time and restaurant and location that I was meeting the date, gave my “Find my Friends” location so they could track my movements AND gave them all the info of what online site I met them on, their Username, name, phone number, picture, any and all I could glean BEFORE ever going on the Discovery Date and NEVER ever let them drive me home or go to another location with them. Call me careful but I always treated online dating as there being a possible threat and risk of meeting a psychopath. Let’s face it you’re meeting a total stranger coming out of the ether, that’s not vetted by friends, family or your social circle, that can tell you ANYTHING. And I realized you can have a positive outcome where you meet your husband as in my friend OR you could meet any frikken psychopath that delights in the free for all of meeting their next prey this way. So I was always on my guard. So it really doesn’t mean you ‘re meeting in highly risky setups as John did to share the info with his friends. This was always standard operating procedure for me AND should be for all who online date. I do not online date anymore as I just couldn’t take meeting strangers and having to always be on my guard. Not worth it.

[@amandabeaty1492]

I too have my safety friend. The friend I send my dates number and picture to in case I fail to return home in a few hours. Maybe it's just Edmonton, but I find most guys don't understand why I don't want to come to their house at the first meeting. Or why I want to meet somewhere. It's still beyond a lot of men to understand even though this happened right in the city.

[@fabioderossi1097]

You can’t say you’re inspired by Dexter unless you follow his code and only kill serial killers. That’s what made his character “likable” because although he did morally questionable things, it’s arguable that he was doing some good in the world by getting rid of bad people.

[@TheAngiepangie424]

I’ve heard the strange, dark & mysterious version from Mr Ballen. Dr Grande, thank you for sharing your scientifically informed version

[@godisfake78]

I worry about myself sometimes. I've heard of most of these cases before. Makes me wonder if I'm a weirdo. 🤣

[@ZYX84]

Self reflection can sometimes run deep…🌱 or 💩 You’re rather funny😜!

[@scottricci5063]

Yes. Yes you are

[@gayleandreah]

I have seen stuff about this case, and what he did to the first guy was horrible. That guy ended up traumatized. He was not 'fooling around'. He tried to kill him. Just another guy looking for a way to look like a hero. Without actually doing anything heroic.

[@effemm50]

Why do none of these fucktruck Dexter copycat killers realize a) he's fictional, and b) his whole schtick is only killing other killers? Especially (b) seems to fly over their heads.