Former Idaho State Police trooper gets life in prison for wife's murder

“No parole. Dan Howard is going to die in prison," Kootenai County prosecutor Stanley Mortensen said.
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[@howiwatchvideos]

Imagine how many lives he ruined during his career.

[@SueP-jg9vx]

what was his career?

[@SS-iw2nq]

@@SueP-jg9vxFormer Idaho state Trooper.

[@meatpopsicle1567]

Imagine not posting moronic posts.

[@SueP-jg9vx]

@@SS-iw2nq wow

[@Fat12219]

How many 😳 ?

[@theresehopkins1581]

Why would he prefer life in prison instead of just getting a divorce? 🙄

[@frankorobinson1540]

Greed he wanted everything.

[@PInk77W1]

I got divorced It sucked really bad But my ex is Alive And I’m free

[@theresehopkins1581]

@@PInk77W1 Exactly!!!... I wish you happiness!!! 😊💕

[@PInk77W1]

@@theresehopkins1581 thx. I’m doing great now

[@theresehopkins1581]

@@PInk77W1 😊

[@sfheriford]

Finally… Justice for the real victim!!

[@Fat12219]

What a fool 😮

[@intellectualiconoclasm3264]

Idaho officers are just knocking it out of the park lately.

[@dorthymcbride3384]

Thank you, investigators! He thought he would get away with murder!!

[@starguy2718]

Officer Howard investigated himself, and cleared himself of any wrongdoing.

[@justaneditygangstar]

And the judges investigated him and found that he should be put in solitary for life. Your reasoning?

[@johnnyg2049]

​@justaneditygangstar why solitary? Gen pop for this POS especially being a former trooper.

[@anitagendler3812]

Justice for Kendi has been served! Prayers for her family! 😢😢

[@swimmer7064]

If any of those inmates give you a hard time in prison, just show them your badge.

[@skibee50]

Exactly ...it will be over quicker

[@neill392]

He should be more concerned about his rusty sheriffs badge!!

[@Fat12219]

😂😂

[@christopheraaron8299]

Why is domestic violence so common in the homes of police officers?

[@Pattim4762]

Because they see so much horrible stuff and if you can't understand them then there is trouble. Wife of a marine vet, 32 year retired law enforcement.

[@christopheraaron8299]

@@Pattim4762 EMTs, fire fighters, doctors and nurses see all the same stuff, but they don't go home and take their frustrations out on their families. I think it has more to do with the narcissistic personality types that police work tends to attract.

[@SargeantPhillips-ug5zw]

Because they can do stuff and get away with it with no consequences.....plus.....it goes with their ego

[@ggcatbelladogantics2959]

Because the profession attracts psychopaths.

[@christophermaulden733]

Corruption ? A certain percentage of LEO'S become a part of the corruption ? Judges and DA's can be corrupt as well ? Percentage ? I have no idea . Also certain personality types they recruit is a factor , two personality types in particular , same for the " connected and protected " Priest that routinely get covered-up for . One would think Law and Order and Back the Blue types would want corrupt Police and others to be exposed and fired from Law Enforcement 🤔 . Rather odd this doesn't seem to be the case . " Connected and protected " , " different rules for different people " , a tiered class system , and organized connected crime , etc. seem to keep protecting those that are corrupt . Not all , but many are covered up for and allowed to be in Law Enforcement elsewhere . Similar to Priest . All rather interesting . Corruption , infiltration , and evil exists including in law enforcement and government and the judicial system . Perhaps we should stop pretending otherwise .

[@Mike-gc9ih]

Wow a corrupt cop! Who would have thunk?

[@christopheraaron8299]

Well, that's not corruption, it's just murder. Though, the odds that he was a corrupt cop are fairly high.

[@emeraldkind]

Me! I think every cop is abusive.

[@xandervk2371]

And a spousal abuser. Upholding the stereotype.

[@K.Spade7902]

Cops have high DV and suicide rates.

[@melspauldingify]

Thought not thunk 😒

[@cdnrednek1027]

He will get his justice as a cop in prison, I hope he gets to stay in general population.

[@meatpopsicle1567]

Nah. They'll ship him to another state where no one knows him, in a prisoner exchange. Idaho will get one from the other state in exchange. That's how they do these things.

[@p1ekna.]

@@meatpopsicle1567yah some BS

[@meatpopsicle1567]

@@p1ekna. Smart, actually. If he manages to get himself shanked in prison, any family he has will be forced to sue some other state over it.

[@christopheraaron8299]

Probably not. They'll put him in a minimum security resort prison. Come to think of it, there's enough former cops in prison these days that they could probably open a prison just for former cops and keep it consistently full.

[@p1ekna.]

@@meatpopsicle1567 waste of taxpayer money

[@in4cer457]

They should investigate for the additional crimes he committed when he was a state trooper.

[@meatpopsicle1567]

Who should?

[@christophermaulden733]

They will not . They will cover up . They will go after anyone who looks into it . A connected Judge will allow problems to go away and remain covered up . A pattern exists .

[@Christy-.]

Thank you judge !! 👏🏼🙏🏼💙 Rest in perfect peace Kendi ! 🕊💕👼🏼🙏🏼💗

[@rainygirl777]

Justice for Kendy! Prayers for Brooke ❤

[@camndino]

What a jerk.

[@AnthonyHarris-cb9zg]

A so called police officer 🙄 did this to his wife? This is tragic on every level

[@melodioushaste]

You must be new to life if this surprised you.

[@wandawilson-jo4tt]

Pssst...insincere comment, waste of time😑 ​@@melodioushaste

[@sugarfree8303]

Many cops in this country are domestic abusers.

[@stevenrunyon170]

when are people going to figure out in todays world you most likely will not get away from killing your partner no matter how hard you plan.

[@pillettadoinswartsh4974]

Jeez, what's happening in Idaho. Murder after Murder after Murder.

[@cdnrednek1027]

I sit up here in Cda and ask what the hell is happening across the USA. Cda's problem is too many idiots emulate the idiots in the USA thanks to social media. By the way, not all Americans are idiots.

[@jilpok1074]

What else is there to do? Watch potatoes grow?

[@meatpopsicle1567]

A lot of Californians are now living there. I'm just sayin'....

[@edf9682]

@@meatpopsicle1567he’s not from California and neither is Kohberger. 🙄

[@cheesehead4670]

@@meatpopsicle1567🤡

[@Raoulduke3305]

I wonder how many people he locked up for committing the same crimes he committed

[@meatpopsicle1567]

Um, he's basically a traffic cop. I seriously doubt he's put away very many wife killers.

[@Raoulduke3305]

@@meatpopsicle1567 I was referring to the domestic violence charges

[@Raoulduke3305]

@@meatpopsicle1567 and fyi..no cop is “just a traffic cop”…traffic matters are referred to as a “detail” ..meaning they are part of every cops job when they first start off..so maybe you should try educating yourself before making yourself look like a moron on the internet

[@superg3962]

GO BLUE- oh never mind.... horrible man!

[@theoracle5265]

That isn't remorse he's showing

[@davidwee130]

It isn't

[@davidrichards1302]

I'm a little confused here. At what exact moment did he stop being a hero? Was it when he killed his wife, or was it when he was found guilty?

[@eddieraffs5909]

"Jealousy and greed" may not be the best human emotions, but they are human emotions and Mr. Howard is far from the only person afflicted.

[@jjohnson5014]

True, but how many of us get so wrapped up in those emotions where we decide to end someone's life?

[@Mel-of7td]

Sounds like you’re trying to justify the murder of his wife.

[@louannmadden2906]

No, not what was said. How many go so far to commit murder?

[@Voicenreason247]

Someone with unquestionable power abusing it. You don't say. Just imagine how many people he is responsible for hurting.

[@renaestevenson1361]

Relieved is right. It is pretty darned clear he is a murderer, and he would/could/will kill again. Shame on him for abusing the badge the way he did; bad apple for sure!

[@johnhalbe6530]

He wasn't such a good cop. I guess he couldn't control his temper. Most grow ups know how to behave.

[@michaelangellotti4773]

Thank you, Judge. Thank you, Mr. Prosecutor. Unlike the jury, you both saw this murder as it truly always was. First degree murder.

[@user-ni5qi1fv6f]

Im shocked they actually prosecuted him and didnt cover it up wow

[@cliffwalker5351]

he had gotten away with plenty in other peoples eyes

[@lesliepropheter5040]

Wow, even a murderer can say or believe that he loved the person he murdered

[@davidwee130]

Yes

[@deoneforpeace]

THANK YOUUUU 🙏 💞 💖

[@darnellhall8173]

Dam a state trooper. You can’t trust nobody no more these days

[@patriciapatriciagray-thorp9574]

Justice!!!

[@upland77]

Usual suspect

[@ianbattles7290]

Anyone who has ever been arrested by this cop should be filing an appeal right now. Somehow I doubt the state wants to bring a convicted murderer into court as their star witness...

[@TheQueenRulesAll]

This has been a problem with law enforcement officers for decades When will they require more training and support? They need a four year degree and at least two years training before being out on their own. Then the schedule needs to be three weeks on and one week off to remember what regular life is like. It has to be difficult seeing the worst of humanity every day without a break. Stress builds, and it will come out one way or another. The culture doesn't allow them to be human and show emotion. It is passed time we fix this mess, too many have been abused and died due to poor practices.

[@meatpopsicle1567]

Yes, this is a great idea, Pollyanna, because money grows on trees, unicorns exist, and all you need to do to be happy is to wish it!

[@thomassargent6684]

@@meatpopsicle1567and a 4 year degree. Yeah….LOL

[@stargater2892]

🎀

[@deekang6244]

@@meatpopsicle1567 And to think we could use some of that defense budget, bigger than any other country. After all, it’s our own people. Don’t we deserve defending?

[@deekang6244]

I agree. Let’s invest in our own people. Support the Blue.

[@darnellhall8173]

He loved his wife I believe he just loved her too death

[@MKUltra42]

What the hell does that mean?

[@user-jd4wk2lk7m]

Men… when arent they in the news?!! The worlds problems!!!

[@PamelaTaylor]

IF U TRULY AINT HAPPY JUST LEAVE, DONT STAY, IF U FELL OUT OF LOVE, BE TRUE TO YOURSELF, CAUSE IF U TRULY FEELS AS IF YOUR GONNA DO SOMETHING JUST LEAVE

[@carloszamudio4492]

It's only human...2 convict...

[@rock-n-rollfoodie]

Privileged his whole life …

[@OrganicMachoCapitalist]

If you get life in prison, is there any reason not to appeal?

[@ronweaver9296]

Amazing they gave him life and not a plea deal

[@dustinmiller2775]

He's looking at his attorney. Find a mirror!

[@freddieblue6351]

Evil man

[@PInk77W1]

Daniel Howard Daniel Holtzclaw

[@nb7466]

I thinck all police station's need an audit.

[@sandyschneider6792]

Why do we have so many psychopath murders?

[@skibee50]

Former stte trooper hould ave a short stay in prison

[@TheObeyMayhem]

Yea, the amount of times troopers have ruined people's days/lives is not exactly a credit to them in prison.

[@meatpopsicle1567]

And there are still idiots out there who insist cops "always get away with it."

[@xandervk2371]

There are still idiots "backing the blue".

[@xandervk2371]

And there are still idiots "backing the blue".

[@salazardeltoro4561]

Most cops DO get away with it. This one committed murder outside of his precious qualified immunity.

[@xandervk2371]

And there are still those "backing the blue", not the sharpest knives in the drawer.

[@meatpopsicle1567]

@@salazardeltoro4561 If you say so, Perry Mason. Did you get your law degree from a Cracker Jack box?

[@saraxdouglas8577]

SOOO.....I'm willing to bet that his coworkers aka other cops knew for a long time that he was abusive towards his wife & stood by & did nothing.....yeah it's not a big surprise that HE thinks he's not a "monster" 💙☮️🙏

[@kevincourtney7312]

I'm willing to bet you don't have a clue but your hate judges all sorts of people wrongly.

[@Lady-bc2xi]

Wow. I'm impressed with that verdict given the lack of value placed upon women!

[@cesarandjenrodrigues7804]

If he did this to his own wife, I can’t imagine what he had done on the highway while pulling over and harassing normal people. Sad we have many like these.

[@mghezzi]

“Feel different”? So you’re telling us the conviction was based on feelings and not solid evidence?

[@williamoleary9330]

Unbelievable

[@PamelaTaylor]

MOTHER, BROTHER, SISTER, TWINS, AND TRIPLETS BE GETTING DOWN NOWADAYS

[@user-yf9lo8no5l]

He looking at the lawyer ,likes is the lawyers fault....

[@user-dk4ok4od9g]

Swear an oath to be held to a higher standard, punishment for violation should also be at a higher level. ABOLISH QUALIFIED IMMUNITY NOW!!!

[@crazychase98]

Uh he went to jail for murder

[@lucyvanpelt6470]

@@crazychase98Right? It has zero to do with his job. That comment about qualified immunity was so stupid !

[@meatpopsicle1567]

In case you hadn't noticed, he didn't get qualified immunity for this. No one does. You have no idea how qualified immunity works, do you.

[@victordasilva5255]

Thats not allowed ??

[@davidreitter4457]

Being a "cop" not a "moral" reason. Just more power to protect the family of "ONE" & not the families they swear to protect.

[@bigfish7112]

And he should spend t rest of his miserable life in prison.

[@bettybelongia7213]

😢😢😢

[@user-ge5xo1fj1c]

Wow

[@Goodboy26611]

Does this mean their is a opening in the state police???

[@eddo1983]

Law enforcement hiring the very best...

[@jonjon621]

Appeal for what?just waste of money..

[@SheriffofYouTube]

poor mom xo

[@acbentertainment6265]

It is horrible when these TV pundits use the word "happy" when they cover these types of stories.

[@JackDarcy1]

They are used to getting away with murder.

[@K.Spade7902]

Remember Kendy Howard, not this killer!

[@kateallen7675]

"Your Honor! You have never tasted her cooking! I....I feared for my life!"

[@user-su9fs1bn3v]

How many police officers are out there that have been there for 20 years and are cold-blooded ! That poor woman and that poor woman's family !! 🙏🏻 I think that that penalty would have been too easy

[@Ditto463]

Even he’s embarrassed banging on about being innocent

[@deenak79]

How did he kill her???

[@smoove354]

Same people in law enforcement are the same people in prison! Trust no one!

[@dillysgirl4ever]

How can I send the following message to society: Everyone Has Got To Make The Big Money Somehow.

[@calartian85]

Kootanee? Really?

[@erichall465]

Looking @ lawyer but lawyer couldn't help😏

[@annalisavajda252]

He said he "loved" his wife funny way of showing it imo.

[@jlvandat69]

Both myself and my family have had multiple bad experiences with the Idaho State Police when traveling to that State......doesn't mean they're all bad, ofc.

[@kiethz8201]

A lot of people think JP staged his wife's death as well. Lets hope they can get Justice for Mica too. JP is completely unhinged and would kill her. She did not commit suicide either.

[@director2bob]

Do cops really have a difficult time in prison? I would think prisoners are afraid of them because of the hand-to-hand combat training they learn in the academy.

[@MoMotivation0304]

Bet divorce doesn't look so bad now.

[@Beantastrophe]

All that money he made over the years could've gone towards installing guardrails around the state.

[@tmcurly]

He was a cop , no parole

[@aklemmer8936]

Seems like more criminal cops in jail than street criminals

[@judybraviere2715]

More and more. Disappointed by cops gone bad. Sucks. 👎👎👎👎👎👎

[@Steve-mz7np]

Cheaper to keep her, good luck in prison.

[@retiredlawman4710]

As former Law Enforcement , this type of case as PRESENTED BY THE MEDIA shows another bad cop . These videos are loaded up one after the other on here . How about a FOLLOW UP about the MEN & WOMEN in LAW ENFORCEMENT that saw something that led to this KILLERS ARREST & CONVICTION . It also shows that in the MEDIA WORLD , the Bad Guys get more VIEWS than the GOOD GUYS .

[@Thorpe741]

The soap. Pick it up!

[@BDD627]

IDAHO... IM SURE THAT COP CAN GET A JOB IN THE PRISON PEELING POTATOES...🍟

[@salazardeltoro4561]

Bro, all he had to do was smoke her while in uniform, he would have gotten a week's paid suspension and qualified immunity.

[@traybern]

What a COOL “Where’s Waldo?” getup he’s wearing!!

[@user-ts6jq4hm3y]

Week off with pay.

[@StevenLoby]

Yay

[@enigmaticons]

Wow , that’s a cheap looking set. Shame , since reporters seem genuine.

[@pasques]

Innocence Project will step in and find something. He will get out in a few years.

[@markthomas3730]

WHY HAS THIS TRIAL BEEN HIDDEN FROM THE ENTIRE NATION, ASIDE FROM IDAHO ?

[@phabulous1614]

Yeah, blah, blah, blah; I assure you. You ARE that monster! 👺

[@Fush1234]

Id say that shes a very different looking woman without the trowled on makeup. You likely would get a fright

[@csaracho2009]

In 10 years he will be tried again because they will find a "technicality" and will be released...