Lawyer Arrested 42 Years After Mysterious Fatal Collision with New Bride | Donnie Rudd Case Analysis

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[@skis_injeans]

It always astounds me when people are upset when their new partner, who cheated on their previous relationship to be with them, leaves the new relationship for yet another person. What did you think a cheater was gonna do?

[@speaklifegardenhomesteadpe8783]

They were gonna fix'em. 🤣😂

[@DarleneCheatham]

If they’ll do it with you they’ll do it to you

[@reneegardner2286]

💯

[@sarahjaye4117]

Most def, they are probably high on the love drugs but it’s kind of ridiculous to think oh they won’t do that to meeee

[@sarahjaye4117]

I cracked up laughing

[@carweee]

What ever happened to living a simple life? Maybe I’m just lazy, but it seems absolutely exhausting to be a lifelong criminal.

[@skachor]

But a simple life is boring. It's an acquired taste.

[@aproxamillionwasps474]

I feel like this guy is the exception not the rule

[@ritaroad]

😂I know…right? It’s like the bad guy in the 007 movies. Their henchmen are so dedicated even to the death. I can’t even find a dedicated barista. And it’s not like this Donnie was even living this lavish lifestyle. He looks tacky and cheap.

[@jenmck8146]

I think people like Donnie thrive on the power they gain from manipulating and controlling others. They feed off of that energy, it's like oxygen to them.

[@drbalbon7332]

​@skachor A simple life can be absolute heaven to the enlightened mind. Generally speaking a chaotic life of crime appeals to those with damaged or degenerate minds.

[@shosmyth1454]

Dr Grande thank you for reviewing this case! I am quite familiar with Donnie Rudd! I was a Legal Secty in the Patent Dept when came into our office? He was seeing a young lady in the office. When I first met encountered him he seemed sneaky, greasy and disingenuous? I turned out to be right. Through life’s journey I listen to my gut instinct when meeting people and my gut has never been wrong.

[@speaklifegardenhomesteadpe8783]

Wow!!! What else can you tell us about him? That's amazing you knew him and also watch Dr Grande.

[@vicvega3614]

@@speaklifegardenhomesteadpe8783 my question is how did that greasy lookin dude have so many women? Geeze

[@tmajcan94]

Getting my Dr. Grande fix at the laundromat tonight. Perfect way to pass some time. I'm guilty of being a fan beyond a reasonable doubt. Hope all is well Doc!

[@twincherry4958]

Tall about ficing it away😂😅

[@MEL2theJ]

@tmajcan94 Great comment! 🙂👍

[@Darin.Pearson]

Relaxing and productive way to spend some time. Listening to Dr. Grande and doing some laundro.

[@AllergicToMakeBelieve]

I love listening to Dr Grande also but I thought I'd pass along a word of caution. I was mugged (knocked on the back of the head and robbed) a few years ago wearing my earbuds in the laundromat. I don't know if you were wearing your buds but please don't do that in public, you need to keep your wits about you.

[@jackiegrice714]

I feel bad for people who get sucked into the orbit of people like Donnie. Being alone is preferable , but some people get so invested they don’t see that. Thanks for this excellent analysis Dr. Grande.

[@carewser]

@@patriotiac572 You do realize that very few people are narcisisstic psychopaths like the one depicted in this story, right?

[@kirstenpatel]

​@patriotiac572 I'm glad to hear you're doing well now 😊 I'm also single and unwilling to mingle 😅. People suck most of the time. I'm much happier with my fur babies, even more so when I finally managed to escape from my abusive ex. Just be aware that people can "look" perfect and still be deranged psychopaths. Don't be fooled. Stay strong ❤

[@tameramorrison8966]

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[@lauriestump7134]

@@carewserOne is all it takes though. Poor Noreen didn’t have a whole lot of time to figure it out before she got shwacked. Once you’ve been with one and made it out alive, by the grace of God, the cost-benefit risk analysis from then on is real.

[@shinydusty28]

Police didn’t care . It was the ‘70

[@elizabethhamm5320]

So senseless. He killed his wife for money he blew through. He killed his client to avoid disciplinary action and ended up being disbarred anyway. Thanks again Dt Grande. A tragic case but a fascinating one for sure

[@shitmandood]

Senseless? Look at the life choices and relationships. It was destined for rack and ruin.

[@hetmanjz]

@shitmandood *wrack* and ruin.

[@katiebini6064]

The police should have immediately known something was up when he moved in with Diane the day of his wife’s funeral. If that doesn’t scream a giant red flag idk what does. The fact that this man was able to live almost his entire life a free man and also was able to kill again is just gross. Once again, job well done ❤

[@goatgirl5968]

A different case obviously but who knows how long Chad Daybell would have gotten away with the murder of his wife had he not been in such a hurry to remarry. Maybe forever.

[@dxcSOUL]

Cops are people too. Many work just for the paycheck and the thrill of exerting power over other people when they get a chance. I don't know why people give them the respect that they do... They don't deserve it.

[@jinxed_jinxed_3443]

@@dxcSOUL 95% of cops are just ex school wanna be bullies.

[@brittanywilcox7377]

I truly believe being able to access knowledge about dangerous personality types saved my life. Thank you DR Grande!

[@wanya_telborn]

You got that right sister ❤

[@sarahalbers5555]

Definitely gave me some valuable insight.

[@elliebellie7816]

I'm more interested in having Diane and her obsession with Donnie speculated about. What in the heck did she see in him and why was she so desperate for him?

[@monifagilbert3613]

She was trauma bonded to him. It happens in abusive relationships. Outside people wonder why the woman wouldn't leave or why the woman goes back. The woman herself wonders, why she can't seem to let the abuser go.

[@harrydemkee3580]

I wrote a similar comment. Diane was the most addicted to this monster but he left a trail of partners and clients he manipulated and defrauded in his wake? Many of these sad stories are of both men and woman becoming addicted to their abusive partners, seems to be a recurring theme in our culture

[@bettyvancott5282]

Love-bombing is used by narcissistic people. It’s a manipulative tactic that keeps the victim confused and self-blaming. 😢

[@kathyflorcruz552]

S​tockholm Syndrome.

[@speaklifegardenhomesteadpe8783]

Only woman to escape quickly, was the mental health clinician who discovered his crazy. Might be wise to have your kids take some psychology classes.

[@honestyisadyingvirtue]

Obviously, those classes didn't do her too well if she even married him in the first place. I'm glad she got it annulled, but you can't tell me she didn't know there were red flags to begin with.

[@justin9744]

Lmao she left because he was broke. She was a gold digger. It just happened to lead her to the right choice in this case.

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In a Tim Dillon kind of way?

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[@Khaleesi_Of_Kittens]

It took 42 YEARS to figure this OBVIOUS crime out?? He wasn't even a little bit careful!!! 🤬

[@zenawarrior7442]

The timing of his death was interesting. He was a narcissist & of course found insecure or gullible women. Great points for us again. Thanks Dr G😊💚💚

[@MM-qg5xh]

No, a psychopath.

[@zenawarrior7442]

@@MM-qg5xh What is your point? Dr G said narcissist and I agree.

[@Therealhtrinity]

It is said All psychopaths are narcissists, but not all narcissists are psychopaths

[@Remo860]

When your spouse wants to get life insurance it’s time for divorce.

[@lornaduwn]

You should cover the case of Ken McElroy, a town bully and criminal who terrorized a town so much that they ganged up on him and killed him with multiple gunshots. The case is considered unsolved because everyone kept their mouths shut about what happened.

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[@aleksandralempart8305]

Yes!

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Missouri, am I right?

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Doc. I am not sure how you pull off putting out so much quality content, so regularly. I just want you to know, I notice and I appreciate you. ❤

[@auroramichael1110]

I bet he hired a team to help with production and editing. But yes, it’s wonderful!

[@samuelvazquez6762]

for real how does he do it so many cases love u dr g

[@SpykerSpeed]

Imagine dying of cancer and suffering from heartbreak at the same time. That poor woman.

[@jltaco85]

Poor woman my ass!!!

[@stephaniesamra7960]

@@jltaco85you are kill joy - bet you are a bitter person

[@vladimirputindreadlockrast812]

Ask Newt Gingrich, it's what he did, too.

[@jenerin905]

​@@vladimirputindreadlockrast812 Good point! People who think they are more important/smarter than everyone else can't be bogged down with a dying spouse. It's just too inconvenient for them.

[@susanohnhaus611]

John Edwards and Erik Prince are a couple more.

[@JMurdochNZ]

Killing one and then abandoning the other to die. What a prince.

[@bthomson]

I think that many of the crimes that went unpunished for years back in the 70s and 80s would be easily solved at the time of the crime by new technology and better police techniques. Not always but often.

[@bubbabroad9051]

I thought the very same thing.

[@kdoglady]

Yes like cameras EVERYWHERE for example

[@megalopolis2015]

I'm glad he was finally caught and imprisoned. If he'd been arrested sooner, then Loretta would have lived. I wish that Diane had found someone worthy of her time before she ran out of it. Thank you again, Dr. Grande, for all of your work.

[@elliebellie7816]

I used to own a 1972 death trap Pinto too.

[@speaklifegardenhomesteadpe8783]

Wow!! Your a real survivor!! 😂💯 🕳️.. 🏃🏽🚙💨.... Congrats on living!! 😅

[@lyndahadley2352]

I absolutely love the way you end your analyses! A true storyteller of the truth. Thank you Dr. Grande!

[@susansandler8429]

Well said.

[@Kattakam]

What is life about?? Work hard, do the right thing, pay for your own life insurance and have the killer make off with it. Love your videos

[@elainearchibald9020]

Thanks Dr. Grande, I love your analysis of Donnie Rudd! All the signs were there, I'm sad that he did such harm to so many through his life and got away with it for 40 years.

[@dalepointer9414]

In a world of madness, craziness and unpredictable lost hope, people walk a tightwire of passion, in some blind fury of of imagined love-- where perfection is built on lies-- and the car's plate reads: MR CON...DOUGH.

[@speaklifegardenhomesteadpe8783]

Ouch! 🕳️🚙💨

[@elizabethwarman9028]

Good evening Dr Grande, excellent analysis. From photos of Donnie, I would not have dated him. The whole thing sounds like a bad 70s soap opera. The only difference dead people didn't return. As always I learn something new from your videos. Have a great Tuesday.

[@helpyourcattodrive]

Very interesting. Thanks for all your hard work and effort, Dr. Grande.❤ So many stories, so little time.

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[@KellyOShea6366]

I grew up in that very spot. Hoffman Estates. I was only 11, I don't remember that incident, but my brothers and my dad were firefighters at the time in H.E. I'm going to ask my brothers. Wow!

[@speaklifegardenhomesteadpe8783]

Oh wow how interesting! Do update us!

[@vicvega3614]

Yea let us know

[@cleopatra444]

this is so depressing , how this guy got to live free after obviously commiting these crimes , wich by the way Dr Grande explained and had better questions than the police at the time of the murder of the second wife smh , who can you trust , no one 👀

[@evelynwaugh4053]

That they noted there was no rock implies that they found this suspicious. There's a huge difference between suspecting a crime, and proving a crime.

[@charsback]

Never trust a lawyer especially one who drives a pinto..

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Dr. Grande's one liners are the very best.

[@MelissaSchwartz143]

I purchased your book “The Psychology of Notorious Serial Killers” on my kindle and I can’t wait to read it. This story is so horrible, this man must have believed the law wouldn’t catch him.

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[@brockjensen2473]

Wow this has got to be the first time I’ve ever heard a parent attorney mentioned in any crime related KZbin video, we’re a rather boring group. Lol. Love the videos Dr. Grande!

[@speaklifegardenhomesteadpe8783]

Wait.. Who first called police about the pinto "wreck"? We didn't have cell phones back then. 🤔📱

[@jujubean54ify]

In the old days, there were often pay phone kiosks at gas stations.

[@jujubean54ify]

I remember using one when I got a flat tire. It was 25 cents to call my relative to come and help me with a jack-I did have a spare tire. This was in the early to mid ‘Eighties

[@JamieMcgee518]

How did he marry several woman... driving a Pinto ?

[@kdnick8584]

Maybe it was a convertible?

[@tessaducek5601]

Wasn't his looks....😂🤣😅

[@speaklifegardenhomesteadpe8783]

Hey! Come on man... He was Mr. Condo😂🤣

[@twincherry4958]

​@@speaklifegardenhomesteadpe8783😂😂😅

[@vicvega3614]

Umm he was mr condo, the name says it all

[@shosmyth1454]

He married that poor young girl just to claim the insurance for her death. He at that time was living with some woman his age he had lived with her and her kids? Yet he was dating the young lady he married and collected monies for himself and probably the woman his age and her kids? What else? Plus he was dating the girl in my office?

[@aleksandralempart8305]

Wow

[@christbanner3219]

Adultery never ends well...

[@pinrod1]

I know he was lying about Rambo being about his life, because Rambo is about my life, especially first blood part 2.

[@bunnymad5049]

Well, his first wife won the lottery marrying Diane's hubby then, eh? I'm so sorry for those that lost their precious lives to this awful male. Thanks Dr G. Insightful as always.

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[@LaurenThompson702]

Strange. Reminds me of Clark Gable. Allegedly, the night he found out about his wife's tragic death in a plane crash, he spent the night with Joan Crawford.

[@christopherleah7253]

Very weird the police didn’t realize since the beginning about the “accident” it was obvious

[@ceeleegee825]

Thanks Dr G! Love your analysis

[@Lizerator]

The police never gave up on this one. Thanks for their hard work.

[@m.f.richardson1602]

Thank you for your insight. Peace 💕🇺🇲

[@nhmooytis7058]

Go figure how this dork got 5 women to marry him 😮

[@AnastasiaFafo]

Thank you, Dr. Grande!

[@BlackRedneck1]

Donnie definitely “released” his wives from their stay on earth. I wonder what they would say about their evictions? 🤣🤣

[@higgydufrane]

If I have learned one thing, that is do not have a personalized license plate. That is all..........

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[@evetthawk6899]

This was very interesting. Great job telling this story Dr. Todd

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Awesome video as always❤

[@amandamarshall1204]

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[@amill1563]

I think that still shot of the guys face at 1:17 tells me everything.

[@Flamsterette]

Thanks for the upload, Dr. Grande!

[@renee1961]

This is very Sad, and Disturbing. Poor Noreen, and Loretta.🥀🥀🥀🥀🙏🙏🙏🙏🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️ I feel bad for all of the people he Victimized.

[@AnnaAnnieAnneofGreenGables]

Who puts an ejected, bleeding and injured person back in the car at the crash scene? How did was accepted is mind-blowing! What incompetence.

[@acdcmiami]

Imagine being in prison at 80 yrs old

[@marciabosteder5682]

Already had life insurance after being married for 1 month.? Red flag.

[@Bebecat477]

Plate should have read "Teflon Man"

[@pwyman5540]

I like when you do some of these old stories. ❤

[@gigi9301]

Me too! I wish Dr Grande would cover Bradford Bishop and the Lindbergh kidnapping ~ oldies but goodies

[@morganminpin]

If I was planning a life of crime I wouldn't leave the crime scene in a car with a catchy personalized license plate.

[@ralphcantrell3214]

He won. He got to live his life any way he chose, free as a bird. Justice delayed is justice denied. We’ve gotta catch these creeps fast, and start making ‘em pay. Otherwise we failed.

[@tecacotes]

"She wanted to make sure she was always with the devil" 😂

[@tomzukouski6041]

What what an utter fail by the police and the grand jury,

[@niallmcgregor3979]

What’s with all the cactus maybe you should analyse that!

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Aloe there! Don’t be a prick 🌵 Cactus decor is cool 😎

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I see what you did there and I like it!

[@jensgronning4436]

It’s cacti when it’s more than one you dolt.

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Apologies I got the plural and singular mixed up, stupid Scotsman.

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[@s.williamc.]

Excellent analysis. I love the coincidence, or was it? That the trapdoor to hell opened up beneath Donnie’s feet on the 29th anniversary of his second wife’s murder.

[@my3girls263]

Hi, could you do a video on the parents of a missing child . Her name is Summer Wells of Tennessee.

[@sundown6748]

I read his step daughters book. Wow I never read a book so fast.

[@speaklifegardenhomesteadpe8783]

Quaker oats has a library!?!? Nice.

[@martindrew3513]

You have to press extra hard for the wild oats

[@georgebalsamo1011]

Yes, in its R&D center in Barrington.

[@auroramichael1110]

His first wife dodged a bullet! And I’m glad the clinician in training saw the red flags and left.

[@danpow13]

Your voice sounds a little deeper today, Dr. G. Hope you're feeling ok, not working too hard, and sleeping well. We appreciate your hard work!

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I enjoy listening to your insight.

[@jimc.goodfellas]

Wait wait wait hold up .... "1972 Pinto station wagon" Hahahahaha

[@conniecatlege9476]

Wouldn't an hour east of Houston be in the gulf?

[@lynemac2539]

That would be southeast, Galveston.

[@conniecatlege9476]

@@lynemac2539 thank you

[@celestialroad]

YES KING GO OFF

[@birdworldist]

Yesss!!

[@astraetluna]

Lol 😂

[@frankschulz6391]

Career conman becomes a lawyer. I guess he just couldn't graduate to politician.

[@janemerenda399]

100%

[@kimberlybrown5348]

That's is a buttload of life insurance in the 70s

[@myasmindandbodymeditation2694]

i replayed the shifty eyes at the beginning 7 times 😂

[@speaklifegardenhomesteadpe8783]

😂

[@MEL2theJ]

Thank you Dr. Grande 👍

[@queenreg7]

Donnie was such a womanizing creep. Among other things. At least his first ex-wife found happiness.

[@augustek5382]

his first wife was actually really lucky!

[@kevinc809]

I know this case. Very bizarre one indeed.

[@AxelordSMIJES]

If he had any ads like on billboards or benches, etc, it would've been funny as hell if someone went around drawing an 'M' on the end of his name, thus rendering him MR CONDOM! Bwahahahaha

[@chris55529]

One of the things I've never been able to figure out is when the Doc says, "If you enjoy this video, please like it." Aren't those terms synonymous?

[@andersalstrup3077]

They mean the action of liking the video. It helps support the channel and video in the KZbin algorithm.

[@chris55529]

​@@andersalstrup3077Yeah, I was being a smart-ass, a habit I'm trying to break.

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my new favorite yt channel.

[@rejaneoliveira5019]

Thank you for the review, Dr. Grande. I hope you have a lovely day.❤

[@FiestyKiki]

The way Diane was worried about burning in hell, I would not be surprised if she committed the murders for Donny to try and win his love.

[@friskykitten64]

Wait...Quaker Oats has a librarian??😮

[@farmcat3198]

The picture @7:12 is reminiscent of Scaramanga from The Man With The Golden Gun.

[@TentinQuarantino_]

Quaker Oats employs a full time patent attorney? Who the heck is making that many oatmeal inventions?

[@speaklifegardenhomesteadpe8783]

Got to prevent other companies from making the same products I guess. Got me thinking too.. I understand wanting to protect your inventions and products you worked hard to create to sell etc. But it's also stifling the market and innovation.

[@MisterJoshuaTree]

We’ve all seen Better Call Saul, but this is Don’t Call Donny