The Bizarre Case of Nancy Brophy

Nancy Brophy was an unsuccessful author, but a very successful killer. She was married to Dan Brophy for many years, but when he turned up dead, maybe Nancy read too much into her own books and fantasies.
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[@tylerdurden3912]

I used to work with him. He was a great guy. I remember mushroom hunting with him and a student would ask is this mushroom edible. He said every mushroom is edible once. Thank you for this video. I miss him. He's someone I'll never forget.

[@janesouth2943]

He he thats helpful info about the mushroom. Never each ones picked by your boyfriend.i used to chuck them not even asking if they were edible.

[@cortneyrens]

He sounded like such a nice helpful guy. I do t understand how people (seemingly mostly normal?) get the idea in their head and somehow justify (in their own head) that murder is EVER an option, for $$?? Insane

[@jenniferatkinson9085]

That was funny..every mushroom edible once...lol

[@lelu810]

Sorry for your loss Tyler. Hope you guys have recovered from the trauma of losing a good person

[@yabby2000]

Aww that’s a very funny answer he gave. RIP chef.

[@azby7933]

"You opted to lie, cheat, steal, defraud and ultimately kill the man that was your biggest fan," said Nathaniel Stillwater, Brophy's son from a previous marriage. "You were - to borrow from your catalogue - the wrong wife."

[@vintagetoycollector4983]

After that statement, he's already a better writer than Nancy.

[@ashhole2955]

Damn

[@davisdunahugh5157]

I watched him say that on the live trial feed on KZbin and just sat there with my mouth open. He spoke so perfectly

[@Ollay245]

Woah, that is some burn 🔥

[@stevendiaz5649]

He spit bars.

[@mikeblair2594]

I'm only in a couple a minutes, but I wanted to say that when I was a 13 to 17 year old street kid in Portland, the culinary school would feed as many kids as they could breakfast out the back door. A lot of times it would be the only hot meal you'd get. That was back in the late eighties and now a couple a days after my fiftieth birthday I'm sad to hear that covid killed it. At a time when no one seemed to care and good memories were few and far in between, I could look for a smile and a caring word from those folks plus a good meal. They instilled in me the realization that even now I don't have much, but those who have nothing still deserve a hot meal and kindness without judgement.

[@julz3tt3]

❤❤

[@bellamichelle6248]

So very true ❤. Everyone deserves kindness- no matter the “status” this world labels - I have always found it ironic that rich and well known people are given free meals, designer clothes, handbags, trips , etc.

[@isabellavalencia8026]

I hope you e e t on to lead a good life and find happiness

[@SmilerORocker]

That's possibly one of the most heartfelt comments I've ever been pleased to read. I hope one day of not already, that that service could be returned.

[@brianamcqueen4923]

They were so kind to us. I was out there in the early 90’s.

[@cheddarandsourcream]

That cop interviewing her must have left that room laughing at how easy that was. She blew it the moment she opened her mouth. “ I don’t even care who killed him I just want him back” and the Oscar for worst adapted screenplay goes to…

[@airriflemaniac]

I paid this lady to review my writing, and she said there was a distinct lack of navy seals

[@GrandTime-17]

😂😂😂

[@alexsilva-vn7jc]

🤣🤣 dead!

[@TheMichiboo]

More cowbell!!

[@barneyronnie]

SEALPOWER is REAL POWER because SEALS have indomitable WILL POWER...

[@aircastles1013]

😂😂😂 oh my God you will never make it as a failed writer now!

[@mytreesloth]

I simply can't believe you subjected yourself to all of that horrible writing, just for the sake of your show. That is integrity and dedication, to the max!

[@PinkyJujubean]

I don't often use the word "hero".....

[@freeshrugs63]

I wouldn't have done it! Of course if it's a really bad book, you can tell in the first few pages. Or the first sentence:. It was a dark and stormy night...

[@katiekane5247]

Just imagine how much Jerkins lotion he went through! He really took one for us, what a guy!

[@superhotnutjob]

I watched about 4 hours of her testimony, but her books??? Never.

[@bradleymitchell3808]

Oh, you read the books? Please tell us how awful it was? Or are you just saying it’s bad because he did? Pathetic. Please get your own thoughts.

[@self-righteousideologue9398]

"A very male look of supreme satisfaction played across his face." 😅 As someone who is writing a novel in my off time, I laughed out loud at this l passage.

[@-._.-KRiS-._.-]

I'm curious how a very female look of supreme satisfaction would look on a man.

[@Fuglychick]

Good luck with your book!

[@imaghost2961]

I also want to become a writer someday and have been working really hard on this one fanfiction story for something. I constantly worry that my writing is bad, but GEEZ. That’s just, that’s just horrible! 😂 Also good luck with your story as well!! If it’s alright to ask, what’s it about? 😄

[@libbypowell4278]

Something she has probably never seen

[@lindatewes7632]

Even Erotica needs to be interesting and well written.

[@joemamma416]

His son's impact statement was the most brutal takedown of a narcissists character I've ever heard. He clearly is a better writer than her and his statement should be included if you ever amend this. Great work as usual.

[@karenweisman7724]

Can't stop laughing at the word gross when she mentioned no bra

[@-._.-KRiS-._.-]

@@karenweisman7724 That she carried her credit card in her bra is what was gross.

[@JoBlo321]

Everything about this woman was gross! That she had a man that adored her...her son said basically he doesn't understand that (me either)...and she killed the one person who actually could tolerate her! Unbelievable!

[@erisvile9443]

Where can I watch his impact statement? Having trouble finding it on YT.

[@conniehensley5568]

Best 👍 impact statement I've ever heard.

[@sherriepb1]

"Nan Bro".... It's the random, unnecessary mockeries that keep a girl like me, coming back for more! Mike is EFFORTLESSLY hilarious.

[@Monika-bc3dq]

My personal fav is "philanthropist... I mean the rapist". It was a stroke of genius.

[@crowmedicine3890]

I just said the same thing, only you said it better.

[@lisac.9393]

I know, too funny!

[@kristenlawrence4657]

I definitely giggled when he said that 😆

[@ballharborbingo9615]

ON GOD 🤣🤣

[@MountainCry]

This lady has a serious case of thinking she's smarter than everyone else, and she doesn't understand how comically obvious it is to everyone that she's not.

[@nhmooytis7058]

People who think they’re the smartest person in the room rarely are.

[@daleolson3506]

That’s the way nuts think.

[@jenwanner4911]

Indeed

[@Autumn-eg2nj]

Perfectly stated

[@cwdrock]

She opened her mouth and every juror mentally voted guilty.

[@gregorygaskill5412]

The Freudian slip, "defend myself from the truth" is classic. The cackle, then condescending "sorry" while on the stand is just mind boggling. She truly thought she could outwit the world. Why not divorce him and get half, like most greedy narcissistic spouses would opt for?

[@SueP-jg9vx]

i couldnt believe it when she blurted that out!

[@SpukiTheLoveKitten75]

Because, my friend, she... [sings dramatically] wanted it aaalllll.

[@jessicabarczewski1910]

I have been an aspiring writer my whole life but never felt it was good enough to get published. Nancy gives me hope that even I can publish books. Thanks for inspiring me with her dribble.

[@jayltee]

It’s drivel, FYI. You want to be a writer, might come in handy to know that one day :)

[@4bibimimi]

@@jayltee self editing is the most important skill to have.

[@taylormoody3970]

Jessica if you ever want somone to read and proof read your work I'd be happy to

[@tylerskiss]

A true artist never completes a work, they simply abandon it. I forget who said those words, but perhaps you should take heed. A writer will always believe their work can be improved; that “one more pass should do it” Eventually you need to step away and send it out into the world as is. If it is rejected, you can always take another crack at it, but you need to just close your eyes and leap or you will only ever be “aspiring”.

[@BalboaBaggins]

How is it even ok to publish an article called "How to murder your husband"? Imagine if a guy wrote an article called "How to murder your wife".

[@ambrabridges2161]

As a former cashier, the "boob sweat covered debit card" is the most horrifying thing about this story. It gave me flashbacks of being handed soggy bills that were fished out of wet bras. Not as bad as the time a guy reached down the front of his shorts, into his undies, pulled out a bill, and handed it to me.

[@dee7353]

I have been subjected to that. True story: My sister-in-law is a nurse who used to work in an ER. A drug dealer came to the ER. I forget what was wrong with him. He was HUGE, very obese. He hid his money and drugs under his fat folds. Disgusting.

[@shitneyb5562]

HIS UNDIES 😂😭

[@mariagabrielle6383]

You must've worked at Walmart.

[@Anonymous-54545]

I'm a bra-storer, sorry not sorry.

[@wendymagnuson6069]

I have never understood keeping money in your bra. And I have been handed soggy money too. It’s repulsive!🤢

[@dougalexander7204]

“Her books were the equivalent of visual water boarding”. I’m dying.

[@trendenrounds1293]

They were that bad?!! Damn!!!

[@oneseeker2]

Ron DeS did that! Still doing that!

[@emmagatewood3898]

27:23 The word "GROSS" just casually rolling across the screen as Nan Bro says, "I'm not wearing a bra, so I didn't have my credit card" 😂😂😂 Made me literally lol. It's those quick, subtle little splashes of humor that keep me coming back for more.👍

[@nineteenfortyeight6762]

I'm not sure which is worse, that an octogenarian went braless or that she used her bra for a purse. I guess the murder part overwhelms my revulsion.

[@SueP-jg9vx]

lol i also let out a chuckle even though i thought it was tasteless lol

[@r-pupz7032]

I've noticed that every video about Daniel Brophy has comments from former students or friends, talking about what a great teacher and friend he was, and how much they miss him. It really speaks volumes to the kind of person he was. His wife, on the other hand, clearly couldn't handle being such a mediocre person with a failing writing career, a shopping addiction, and a dull life (as she saw it.) Instead of being thankful for having a husband like Daniel, she killed him in order to have a more exciting life. I think she wanted the attention and sympathy, and was jealous of Daniel's achievements. She couldn't face up to how mediocre she was. She was a failed writer and blew through their savings, and was too much of a coward to take responsibility for what she had done. Absolutely pathetic. Rest in Peace, Daniel. You deserved so much better ❤️

[@mochimochi7669]

I have an amazing husband like Daniel. I’ve been sick and not working for over 6 months now and he’s taken care of me. I’m so thankful for those “boring” evenings when he gets off work and we eat good food, watch movies, and play video games. What a cruel woman to blame her boring life on her husband. He was living his dreams, it’s not his fault she wasn’t living hers. RIP Daniel❤

[@mochimochi7669]

I have an amazing husband like Daniel. I’ve been sick and not working for over 6 months now and he’s taken care of me. I’m so thankful for those “boring” evenings when he gets off work and we eat good food, watch movies, and play video games. What a cruel woman to blame her boring life on her husband. He was living his dreams, it’s not his fault she wasn’t living hers. RIP Daniel❤

[@m.m.1933]

Daniel was the best thing in her life but she couldn't appreciate nor see it... awful person and so sad *

[@alysiareid6659]

​@@mochimochi7669I always picked bad boys. I met a good. An but I felt he was boring. My best friend told me boring is good. 12 years later he was the best man I've met.

[@Undefined9]

*Mike wakes up* *Grabs coffee* *Immediately starts reading erotic fiction of a failed writer turned killer* *Contemplates life* *Continues* *Wishes he hadn't* *Remembers the people who love his suffering for the sake of the stories* "Hey, you!" Love this guy.

[@michaelspoto8720]

how does Mike drink his coffee?

[@Undefined9]

@@michaelspoto8720 The same way he likes his life insurance policy; dark 😈

[@charliechurch5004]

LMAO

[@charliechurch5004]

@@michaelspoto8720 I'm guessing it's strong tea no cream

[@charliechurch5004]

@@Undefined9 😂

[@tanzanitebutterflyart9636]

Watch out Mike, she has all the time to write now. “The Wrong KZbinr” could be the literary prison breakout hit of the year. 😂

[@gigiarmany4332]

🤣😂🤣🔥💥good one🥳

[@aliyahshanae]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@nhmooytis7058]

Hahaha!

[@willowscottling]

She'd probably go after dreading, they did a much more in-depth video of her. This one was good too, but way shorter.

[@CriticalityIncident]

😂😂

[@michelemahon141]

This episode was your pinnacle…lmao Chloe: “I passed out?” she said, with pride. Ah,yes…we women all seek to achieve full unconsciousness in order to prove our femininity. 💫 *GOALS* 💫

[@megaphish]

wtf...?

[@michelemahon141]

@@megaphish Chloe was a character from one of her books. That was a line directly from the book that popped up on screen apparently detailing a “sexy” scene.

[@yasminister2011]

Such bad writing 😂 I got in trouble in primary school for ending a story “and she woke up and it was all a dream”. It’s that bad.

[@stevenmcghee6649]

and, when you do come round, don't forget to say thank you to that Navy Seal !

[@michelemahon141]

@@stevenmcghee6649 Oh, yes! The one with the chiseled chest muscles and exquisite man hands that could crush me with one squeeze? *gasp swoon* 😜

[@jonathanballard8912]

One thing you learn from ThatChapter is that if you light up a room, are inspirational or if you're well liked in the community, you WILL be murdered by an idiot.

[@dorkydragon5055]

Fer real the good die young such a trope. When no one wants to look for the body you dont get an episode made :/

[@crystals6805]

I am safe then

[@Lovely2291]

There was a video from Dreading on this case about a month ago, and the comments were filled with Dan's students. You can feel the impact that Dan had on his students and the people around him. Nancy didn't deserve such a kind hearted person to be her husband, and she killed him for no reason.

[@schrisdellopoulos9244]

How did he put up with her for 19 years? It doesn't make sense.

[@Oliver_Nexus]

I watched that too!

[@ashleyc6527]

Period. Love dreading and that chapter. Both so respectful to the victim.

[@WobblesandBean]

I saw Dreading's video first, and yes, seeing all his students eulogizing him and reconnecting with one another in the comments made me cry.

[@WobblesandBean]

@@schrisdellopoulos9244 Same reason Phil Hartman put up with his abusive wife. Far too many kind, gentle individuals fall victim to overbearing narcissists.

[@bigmona2741]

She literally said, “I don’t even know how to defend myself against the truth.” 🤯

[@cindyspear86]

Major Freudian slip!

[@wahsdarb1013]

I couldn't believe it 🤣😂

[@emah104]

That was the most honest thing she said.

[@lorettascott5477]

😆

[@MrJC1]

I honestly dont know what is dumber... saying that or... saying that your dog stepped on a bee. 🤣

[@drewgamezzz8482]

Oh yes, the ol “I was driving round n writing a book” excuse. Classic.

[@cmamasita90]

This was literally one of the best episodes. I should not be laughing this hard about the book reviews😂😂😂

[@barrackzain5092]

Me too🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@AliceA333]

"Sam Samson, a former Navy Seal"...WHY?!?

[@whitedragoness23]

Mike had a lot of fun with this episode and he really pushed the creative button hard

[@jessicaeubank4332]

When you're husband has just been murdered and your first statement is, "I don't care about who shot him" and then you ask the police to write a letter saying you definitely didn't do it, you certainly are not doing yourself any favors toward looking particularly innocent....

[@PatriciaGodboutArt]

Awesome

[@BalboaBaggins]

your*

[@darkhorse7460]

like gee, Nance, wait awhile...

[@mpazinambao2938]

Right?!

[@donnaevans3062]

It was like, you don’t need to look for his killer cause it won’t bring him back🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@taylorinvancouver2017]

“Defend myself against the truth”. That has to be the funniest and most honest thing I’ve ever heard come out from a murderers own mouth at their own trial🤦‍♀️😂🤣😂

[@oldhickory4686]

Also love the, "I'm done; probably more than I wanna be"...

[@samking2094]

lol

[@trailrider2571]

Classic Freudian slip.

[@conniehensley5568]

And it turns out, she couldn't.

[@sofiakatelyn]

Freud slip

[@orophile1842]

RIP Dan. He really look like a well respected dude and sounds like a really good husband but only for a wrong woman.

[@julz3tt3]

He did. Such a lovely guy and someone who gave to the community in Portland. He married an awful vile sow who was jealous instead of in love and supportive.

[@ferrisdonoso4556]

"The Wrong Wife"

[@jolo3118]

I've put off giving this one a goo for a couple of weeks simply because I live here in Portland and we were completely Brophy overloaded! I'm glad you did this one Mike because Chef was a wonderful human who deserved so much better than Nancy.

[@caseyd9471]

As a writer, I now have one more reason to never kill anyone. Mike's Power Hour is straight-up SAVAGE (and I love it).

[@rustinstardust2094]

I came down to the comments to write literally this exact comment. If faced with the prospect of murdering someone - and my conscience doesn't kick in - my fear of a scathing review on That Chapter will.

[@ladylark10884]

im also a writer lmao

[@PassTheMarmalade1957]

I hope he does something similar for musicians. For whatever reason, there seem to be a lot of would-be songwriters and rappers who end up killing someone and being featured in Mike's videos.

[@rustinstardust2094]

@@PassTheMarmalade1957 I guess it's the narcissism.

[@jenwanner4911]

She can write more books now, "The Wrong Corrections Officer"or "The Wrong Cell Mate". Or maybe she'll write the "Right" series, who knows. All I know is she's right where she belongs.

[@thedesensitizedsympathizer5307]

No she isnt.

[@bigvolvoa25d]

The wrong bloody Mike 😀

[@francovani393]

🤣

[@MeccaVai519]

The Right series lol.

[@declannewton2556]

Willing to bet "The Wrong Corrections Officer" is actually a pretty likely thing she would write and the plot would be: ex-Navy seal who failed to become a cop and is now a prison guard falls in love with a totally wrongfully convicted woman, and they escape together.

[@signsfrombeyond4863]

It's creepy to think that Dan was in a relationship with this fraud for years who ended up being a person who would just kill him over money without a care. How many years was she pretending to care about him? Dan probably slowly learned over time that she wasn't what she portrayed on the outside, except he probably never expected her to be this evil. How sad that these people are out there!

[@stevenmcghee6649]

Dan enjoyed her books. He may have really thought they were crap but he was too polite to express that viewpoint. He should have done.

[@foryourlugsonly]

I love how she states she wouldn't have a card or anything else because she couldn't store it on her but she'd have cash. Where was she storing the cash? 🤣

[@jasonwickham2107]

Cleavage cash. 🤢

[@sesames6286]

In the car

[@jeaniehorton5964]

Lol… good one!! 😆☺️

[@jeaniehorton5964]

@@jasonwickham2107😂

[@foryourlugsonly]

@@jasonwickham2107 so, somewhere she can store a care also?

[@KittyxKult]

When I first heard about this, I remember thinking about how Nancy really hit the jackpot. She had a kind, goofy, good cook as a husband who supported her crappy writing up to the point she started going hog wild and she really threw all that away. He deserved so much more.

[@julielevinge266]

Yep! Exactly what I thought, her husband sounded like a really decent person,god know how he got stuck with this lunatic!! Very stupid woman is exactly where she deserves to be.

[@archieames1968]

But she really wanted a hunky Navy Seal half her age.

[@agnikai895]

@@archieames1968 But all she can afford is Gravy Walrus same age as her

[@twoonswig3667]

@@agnikai895 gravy walrus 👌

[@rob_cd]

@@agnikai895 She had him by 5 years and looked like his mama but that wasn't good enough for her

[@rossvegas1346]

To be fair, the article she wrote was called “how to murder your husband”, not “how to get away with murdering your husband”

[@Brind-amour]

Good call!

[@wildndetroit]

lol

[@michelemahon141]

🎯 😂

[@rattusgrenadus8291]

Yeah i imagine it was just like "shoot him then get arrested"

[@lifeofatruckerswife]

And the classic...don't call the cops for a document stating I'm not a suspect for insurance purposes

[@Paax2]

I've watched pretty much every episode and the insurance dance still gets me every damn time.

[@robertrazo4330]

IKR, the music and the captain’s hat.

[@burntgrilledcheesie]

Hahahaha im not there yet but everytime I laugh my 7 year old son yells from the other room: "did I miss the insurance dance Mom?"

[@pairashootpants5373]

This one was especially fun bc I knew the dance was coming!

[@ariadneschild8460]

I have been called a ghoul for defending it, some people can't handle dark humour smh.

[@grahamshields821]

I LOVE MIKES MONEY DANCE TOO SOO FUNNY HAY BUT THE KILLERS THINK THEY REALLY WILL GET THE INSURANCE MONEY JAIL DOESNT EVEN COME IN TO THEIR THINKING BLINDED BY GRÈED LINDA FAN OF MIKE AND THAT CHAPTER😆😆😆😆😆

[@joshuawayneyork]

The fact that you read some of her books shows just how dedicated to us you truly are.

[@cindyscrazy]

I've been "writing" a book for over a decade now. A whole lot of my procrastination is "It's just not good enough". If this woman could publish that many books when they are written THAT badly....I think I'll be ok.

[@lorenzomagazzeni5425]

If you pay the printing/publishing costs out of your pockets is doable and it is done quite often.

[@tourdedogue4952]

@@lorenzomagazzeni5425 You can publish anything you want! On your own dime.

[@KesselRunner606]

One of the best ways to break Writer's Block and get tapping the keys, is to read bad fiction.

[@sunsetpark_fpv]

LOL - "It's just not good enough" - that is the comment of a TRUE WRITER! While we're on the subject of writers (authors) - there was another case that Mike covered where the husband was the murderer (I think he posted pictures of her deceased on social media) and he was also a TERRIBLE author (and a huge narcissist) .... I wonder if there's a connection between writing shitty books and murder....... 😋

[@Kriswixx]

do it!

[@Samantha-qj9wq]

I would pay an unreasonable amount of money to have heard you read the books out loud and make verbal real-time reactions to it all.

[@desimisner7440]

😂😂😂😂 same

[@bringthepayne7561]

Hot damn me too!!!!!!😂🤣

[@Denkzo5]

Maybe he recorded it and it’s on his members only or Patreon? Mike, ......is it?

[@kathrynellison5636]

@@Denkzo5 if so sign me up.

[@curtiswilson3569]

I would be down for this.. only if it didn't hurt Mike to do it. It just might cause him PTSD or physical pain.

[@WobblesandBean]

My god, this woman REALLY loves to hear herself talk.

[@blahblahblahblah2837]

I can't believe I had to scroll so far to find a comment about how awful she is. I've seen all sorts of cold blooded killers, narcissists and psychos but this woman is just unbearable. It's amazing she hadn't been murdered before her poor husband

[@buyerbware25]

Watching her trial is painful. Believe it or not, I found it easier to watch Joel Guy Jr.'s trial than watching Nancy Brophy acting as if her trial were a mere formality to be held before releasing her to enjoy her blood money.

[@fumbly15]

The word "gross" rolling across the screen made me lol.

[@detrajackson5992]

This lady literally just SCREAMS "I am guilty!" from just "showing up" to the crime scene without being called by anyone, to 3 days after the murder wanting a letter for the insurance company to release her 💰. Like police don't know any better!🙄 It's the dumb criminals thinking they're smarter than everyone else that get caught!!🤦🏾‍♀️

[@gerardtolson8439]

I would love Dumb criminals to cover this case. This bish shot her self in the foot with calling the detective for a letter

[@itsruckaswife7036]

agreed, she was horrible to watch

[@BlaqueDNA]

I’m still stuck on the fact that she was dumb enough to write about it in prose plus driving her own car around the job…smh!

[@TrunkMuppet]

What is hilarious to me is none of her novels are even remotely mystery! Like she has all the secrets because research lol

[@guardrailbiter]

@@gerardtolson8439 "Hello, detective? You probably haven't suspected me because you saw no obvious motive. I feel bad for you, so I'm going to hand you my motive _ON A SILVER PLATTER."_

[@deonnawilliams4903]

I just don’t understand how that is second degree murder. Pretty premeditated to me. You drove to the mans job and killed him in cold blood. In his happy place no less. No heat of the moment no passionate trigger. She had plenty of time to think about your decision from the time you left the house. Another Great Video Mike, love ya.

[@kbm2055]

Just a guess but maybe the prosecution felt that trying prove premeditation wasn't worth going into when they knew 2nd degree murder would essentially put her away for life.

[@Big_Tex]

Yeah just a prosecutorial compromise to ensure conviction, either way she’s set for life and isn’t going to kill again. You don’t always charge them what they’re actually guilty of, you charge them with what you can get a conviction for.

[@atlasking6110]

female murderers always get lowered charges. It's just wrong. Dead is dead whether you were killed by a man or a woman.

[@markmike7933]

@@Big_Tex Boy premeditation sounds like an easy one here. I guess you never know. She could have said she wanted to confront him over something (but that early? and with a gun?) but it turned violent. Ah, whatever. She'll be 97 when she gets out. My mom is 90 and there's an outside chance (or better) she will see 97. She's not ill. But she's 90!!!! So she needs help with with things and that need will only increase. Mom has me and my family. Who would this woman have?

[@lilstrawhat]

ORDER IN THE COURT! *slams gavel*

[@Joseph-cu8lg]

I love how the reason she thinks murder is hard is bc of the mess on the wall, not morals or conscience

[@mistyaubey1602]

This is my favorite video you've done so far, and I've watched literally all of them. The book reviews were fantastic. "This is a load of shite" lol. I do love how you put humor in the videos where it's fitting, and it was definitely fitting here. Thanks, Mike.

[@johnririe6709]

She’s still shown Amazon as an author, with no mention of murdering her husband. That should definitely appear in someone’s bio….

[@TheSmilingElee]

Amazon has a sense of humor and leaves it available so ppl can see she’s not only an awful human but an awful “author” lol

[@theoryofpersonality1420]

How did she even get published?

[@bananawammabama]

Goodreads seems to have disabled the ability to write book reviews.

[@flipnap2112]

I'm pretty sure it being in Portland has a lot to do with it

[@rosierose8549]

@@theoryofpersonality1420 She published herself.. thats how.

[@ajqueen31]

Watching her start to contradict herself on the stand and then look at her lawyers all worried was the most satisfying part of her trial. Besides the verdict. She really did think she'd get away with it.

[@schrisdellopoulos9244]

They all do.

[@MirandaSinistra]

@@schrisdellopoulos9244 She was so clueless to how awful she came across.

[@WobblesandBean]

Lol I loved that. She just kept glancing over to them with that panicked look on her face, silently begging them to object, but of course they didn't.

[@WobblesandBean]

@@MirandaSinistra Right? Her arrogance is so off-putting! Even when the cops were telling her about Dan's death, sure she just couldn't help herself with her "yes I know, I deduced it cuz I'm smart, I didn't need you to tell me" schtick.

[@gleefulme9617]

She over estimated her intelligence.

[@user-cg6up1sk5x]

It’s been a year since this episode came out and I’m still laughing.

[@sandicmxr]

My search history is sketchy too because I look up all kinds of things in research when I see something I don't know about.

[@theblurredcrusade.2557]

When you say "let's give it a Goo" I get a euphoric rush of anticipation of the mad story that lies ahead 😁

[@Fiftyy]

everytime that leaves his mouth i get a little tingle near my no no square

[@redneckshaman3099]

I'm addicted to pigger nussy 🤠

[@Jaymsie.]

I think - when he says, “let’s give it a goo” - Mikey sounds like a broken record….but a favoured broken record, that ya just can’t seem to see let go to the trash.

[@LindseyDominguez]

Effing same

[@theblurredcrusade.2557]

@Billy's Corgan ha ha ha pmsl 😆

[@VadaVoo]

Towards your therapy after reading her books. No guest appearance from your cat? Still one of your best 'ole videos', ever. Keep up the great work!🥳

[@oliviachetcuti225]

Good on you for donating & “towards your therapy after reading her books” cracked me up.

[@scummymummy2548]

The kitty. 💖

[@pmshea63]

How nice

[@TheFakeyCakeMaker]

Lol! Are you sure you're not confusing Mike with Adrian of Coffeehouse Crime who often has his cat appear on videos.

[@VadaVoo]

@@TheFakeyCakeMaker Really? I watch Adrian's videos too and haven't seen any animals...but I do love his new coffeehouse background.

[@Smokeyjoedamanedamythdalegend]

I love how everyone In the court trial has insanely good hair. I mean look at the judge, they legit pulled a navy seal from her book.

[@MakeCaliRedAgain]

I sat through her ENTIRE testimony at her trial. She couldn't have been more unlikeable if she tried. It was hilarious, definitely worth a watch!

[@fairladykd6734]

I just watched this and commented that she was very unlikeable.

[@laurieleannie]

Outstanding Mike! We got Captain Mike back, the life insurance dance and a new book review segment. Thanks for all of the hard work you put into your videos and also for taking one for the team and reading those terrible books! We love ya too 💙

[@ThatChapter]

Thanks Laurie!

[@markmike7933]

GOOD GOD we all here need to get lives :)

[@chritels1246]

@@markmike7933 No.

[@ladybird74786]

Capitan* Mike 😁

[@Pixaley]

US OG TC peeps remember this Captain's Caps days fondly, eh?

[@nonope2207]

As much as Mike states how bad her books are, I think he's still overselling them. They are truly godawful. The two I tried to read were The Room in literary form.

[@Snarl_Marx]

YOU ARE TEARING ME APART, LISA!

[@milkyo1206]

Were the room?

[@violetflower91]

@@Snarl_Marx oh hi Mark

[@pepahalada1546]

I did not hit her. I did naaaaaaaht!

[@WobblesandBean]

Right?? It's on par with those horrible sasquatch romance novels 😂

[@lizzless85]

She has typos too, self published books are always a trip... "all the strength she could master"

[@DarrellD1]

Now a days an Oregon Judge is more likely to say "Mrs. Brophy, in Oregon, for the crime of murder in the second degree, the sentence is a letter from the court explaining that you are no longer a suspect."

[@Skylian2400]

I absolutely love the “life insurance dance” never stop doing that please XD

[@MundMoriginal]

I watched her trial. She was so full of herself, it's incredible! She was patronizing, arrogant, and she talked as if everybody was just there to marvel in her stories. I loved the point where she realized she completely destroyed her story with the discrepancies about how she researched a topic for her book, while at the same time knowing nothing about it in order to fake incompetence.

[@madsdee7803]

That poor hard working man went to work early to get away from her mooching gaslighting at home.

[@MundMoriginal]

@@madsdee7803 Yeah, he didn't do anything to deserve that. She just did it for money, nothing more.

[@leannewilliams9400]

Whoo gonna look the trial up wed a new one

[@Joxman2k]

"I dont know how to defend myself against the truth" ?!? I cant believe that person was a writer. She needs an editor for just talking :)

[@JT-ky7rx]

I guess she was a "writer" in the technical sense that she did write a bunch of self-published books that look like bad AI attempts at copying Daniel Steel tropes, but in the subjective sense, she was as much a "writer" as I'm a "singer", because I've done karaoke a few times in my life.

[@cuppiesaur]

I fell from the chair - that was SO FUNNY! 🤣

[@merchernel123]

Oh man, I know it's terrible but I giggled though this whole thing. Mike...NanBro herself...the writing...the detective...the testimony...good grief!! This one was too much...

[@juliana.x0x0]

Please please please, for the love of all things holy and righteous, continue letting your personality shine through your work and letting your creative side do its thing. I absolutely adore the little things that lighten the mood of the case and make these horrific events more palatable. I love true crime but I have a special place in my heart for the way you present things. I’ll admit that a few years ago I watched a video and for whatever reason it didn’t really knock my socks off, but later I gave it a second try and it’s really your personality and YOU that makes these videos so good. I know these parasocial interactions are strange, as the viewer/audience feels a sense of “knowing” creators who have literally never even heard of them, but in this day and age where isolation is more prevalent than ever, your charm can brighten my day, and that little bit at the end where you tell people to take care of themselves and others, “because I love ya” can be the only time someone hears something like that in their day to day life, and it’s very comforting and heartwarming. Thanks for what you do, you’re great at it, and you’re appreciated. I hope you take your own advice and also make sure to take care of yourself Mike, because I love ya.

[@michaelpipkin9942]

Lonely

[@brynbailey7132]

Well said, Juliana!!

[@jedross2136]

@@michaelpipkin9942 You're never alone with a good book. Might I suggest 'The Wrong Cop' it's a real tour de force.

[@denverruff1024]

Well said.

[@jenx4115]

@@jedross2136 lmfao 🔥🤘😝🤘🔥

[@redwatch.]

"I don't even know how to defend myself against the truth." Best murderer on trial line I've ever heard.

[@lunalunaluv]

This narration had me laughing so much! Way to go Mike, this might be my favorite! Absolutely hilarious!!

[@amandabrabant-meier767]

Whats up with the Saved by the bell back ground during 'mikes power hour'? Lmfao habab I love it.

[@jeannievail]

The fact that you subjected yourself to her books and all of that self-abuse, just for our benefit, really proves your love. An extra gold star for you, Mike. We love you too.

[@lindalucia6334]

Right? The books are a mess! I’m shocked you could read more than one. This is above and beyond… taking one for the team!!! Love you Mike

[@yukon065]

I spent my career as a police officer, and the thing we looked forward to the most were criminals who were both arrogant and stupid. Nancy certainly fits that description. Thanks for the videos, Mike.

[@djquinn11]

Yep, arrogance and stupidly is a lethal combination.

[@birdy369]

She's pretty darn arrogant and ignorant as all hell. Although I will say her idea of swapping gun parts was MAYBE KIND OF SORT OF her brightest of ideas.... still so obvious and stupid on multiple levels tho

[@oldhickory4686]

Have to love the, "can you write me a letter explaining why I'm not a suspect"...

[@SinDesigns]

Thank you for serving and protecting the public.

[@gomez_tooraw3378]

So you look for people who acted like cops?

[@Yohanan552]

"I don't even know how to defend myself against the truth" - Nancy B.

[@BastardKitty]

Ok. I will just say this: The love of my life, my big sweet beautiful dog, Zolie, passed away 4 days ago. I’m devastated. I’ve been a mess. But, tonight your book review segment had me laughing. THANK YOU. I needed this so much. I’ve been watching your videos for about two years now and love it. Thank you for helping me through this bad time in my life. P.s. I will always LOVE the life insurance parts.

[@Dorvita]

sending gentle healing hugs your way xoxox 🌹

[@littletechn8175]

bless your heart and take it easy, im sorry for you loss

[@BastardKitty]

@@Dorvita Thank you so much. I sincerely appreciate it.

[@BastardKitty]

@@littletechn8175 Thank you for your kind words. It does help me during this time.

[@lilywilson4839]

Oh I’m so sorry for your loss, I lost my own fur baby 4 months ago. I know it can be very hard My sympathies go out to you.

[@ariella9828]

I have never laughed so hard during a book review! Mike needs to host a book club!

[@AACE73]

Ye Olde Book Club

[@saundrah]

Can we all agree that our search histories and true crime consumption would be problematic if and friends or family were met with foul play. 🙈 And her books sound atrocious... thanks for taking one for the team!

[@taras6806]

Oh God yes......

[@barbywhittaker8762]

There were a couple moments I actually laughed out loud. Love your stories and watching the videos. Best crime story youtuber by far

[@stellashepherd3229]

The book reviews 😄😆🤣

[@SuzieQGirl]

6:09 “Like, who robs a culinary institute!?!” 😂😂😂 You crack me up Mike!!!

[@mindel13]

The only thing that gets me through Mondays is the fact that Mondays are followed by Tuesdays which means: LETS GIVE IT A GOOOOO! Honestly, I’d probably be the main character in one of your videos if it wasn’t for your steady dose of reality checks. Murder just doesn’t pay off. Love you Mike, take care!

[@i_hate_youtube_handles_it_sux]

I relate to this comment so much 😅 - Thank you Mike!!!

[@cormacogara]

So you are actively suppressing murderous thoughts? Go You! hahaha

[@mindel13]

@@cormacogara trying my best not to make the headlines! Although I’m curious what Mike would say about my hometown! His description are always so …. accurate 😂

[@jenniferprince2674]

What gets me through Monday is not only knowing That Chapter will post the next day. But that I can still keep myself entertained with the new podcast from Mr. Ballen on Spotify. Yesterday’s episode was almost an hour long! 👍😀

[@Moraca101]

If you want something for Mondays, BigBossBoze streams on twitch and even occasionally watches Mike's videos (with permission).

[@haileybalmer9722]

I'm really impressed with this episode. I knew Dan Brophy, and I've watched a lot of true crime channels cover this case. You did the best I've seen so far. The footage that you used of the school is unique, and it really helps set the scene. You also really captured Dan's personality. I've seen too many channels pull the "he was so kind he was so beloved gone too soon TOO SOON" routine. Yes, he could be very kind. He was also a grumpy old goblin man, and that's a huge part of why people loved him, thank you for making that clear. There's another thing going on here that I really admire, and I didn't realize it was missing from the other productions I saw on this case. This blew up because she wrote mystery books, and I haven't seen anyone else cover her books. WOW they are bad. I kept pausing to read what you put up, and there was a paragraph I had to read three times before I could start to interpret it. That's just been missing from all of the videos I've seen on Dan and Nancy. Can you imagine loving someone enough to read that and tell them it's good? It makes the betrayal sting that much worse. Edit: Nancy is super lucky. In Oregon, we tend to clothe lady prisoners in sort of hospital scrubs in a drab denim blue. No orange jumpsuit for you, Nan!

[@groobs]

❤️❤️❤️❤️✨

[@gazXspace]

Thanks for that Hailey. 👍

[@WobblesandBean]

Thanks so much for your insight, Hailey. I love the thought of this big ol' Grumpy Bear, a lovable curmudgeon who pushed his students to excel. I get the impression he was tough on his students, but only because he saw amazing potential within them.

[@chelseadessauer9075]

I’m sure this comment would have made Mike’s day. ❤️

[@dcalamia2021]

Oooohhh, that's too bad Nan Bro won't get to wear an orange jumpsuit.

[@TTOS69]

How the hell do these things happen at a COLLEGE? Especially On the west coast you would think they'd have cameras absolutely everywhere... makes no sense it wouldn't be caught on camera.

[@ms.beautifulgorgeousbeasle4110]

Mike! I am choking! Are you trying to kill me? You made me spit out my beverage! Cackle!

[@DigitalCannibal]

Holy SCHEISSE! I live for the _"let's give it a goo",_ but my day was delivered _transcendent_ by the *CAPITAN* hat and *life insurance* montage. All in single video. _Thank you!_ You're an absolute legend, Mike 💕💋

[@Steampunkkids]

I had to dig deep to find this comment! Yes! I’m glad to see the old “Capitan” hat back. I live for the life insurance/ inheritance montage music and dances. It give a much needed reprieve while discussing such a dark topic. Thank you Mike!

[@Noneck1999]

Yes love it especially the insurance!

[@paulatavares5220]

Who would've thought that watching crime could be so entertaining? You use your humour fantastically , without loosing the grip of the seriousness of the crime .......Love the feeling when whilst watching the video , I realize Insurance is the motive...makes me laugh really bad as I know the music is coming and so your hilarious comments ! Love your videos since the very beginning ....cause you make my Tuesdays and Fridays so more enjoyable ! Thank you Mike for your hard work and dedication!

[@ThatChapter]

Thanks Paula!! That means so much to me!

[@ARTPLAYSGAMES86]

Everyone loves Mikey 💜

[@thatgardeninggirl2864]

YeS he IS THE BEST!!!!

[@Dana-ti5ze]

Agreed! Thank you Mike!

[@paulatavares5220]

@@ThatChapter My pleasure . Support you it's the least we can do in return to the fantastic effort you put into your videos . Lots of lov from London !

[@Chartoise]

It's like those Harlequin books your mom used to read in 1999. "His above average member, clearly visible in his linnen underwear... She buckled under his soothing pressence and willingly gave herself to him." We used to laugh so hard at the dinner table, quoting sentences. Mom with an embarrased smirk on her face. :'D But we also found out that those stories arent written by actual people. They are composed according to an algorythm. It's pretty much compiled by a computer. That's how they are able to publish 50 new books a month. And why they cost 3 dollars. You must be a crappy writter if you try to copy that.

[@fhenlizhao5406]

😂😂. Mills and Boone etc. “the lone wolf” and all the other bull💩

[@kathyandrien13]

Omg, this is one of the best ones I’ve seen. I love the part where you are giving us commentary on her books and collaborated them in a collage of commentary and none of them really matter because it’s all garbage!!! Love it 😍.

[@PamelaH_HappyVibes]

I’ve seen a lot of videos about Dan. His students loved him and described him as having a very dry sense of humor. He seemed like a very cool guy. How Dan married such a narcissist is beyond me. Listening to that woman actually makes me mad! I’m mad for Dan’s family, his students and anybody that had the honor of knowing him. She is right where she belongs!

[@DawnRGenX]

I effin’ LOVED your featured “book review”! Hilarious! Please do more of this, Mike!

[@emilyxasvp1513]

Love your channel and how you dedicate yourself for the craft. Love your passion and personality, keep it going Mike!

[@lilirishgrl]

Easily my favorite true crime stories channel. Thanks for all you do

[@dogy4real]

In her call "I don't care who killed him" was definitely something that someone who found their spouse dead would say

[@estellegetty1995]

Lol exactly, as soon as you find out he's dead? "I don't care who killed him wah" any other normal human would be out for blood.

[@michwenz8413]

Also, the detective said he had been killed. How did she know he had been shot? And as soon as she said she didn’t care who did it, I knew where this video was going.

[@cherylcampbell9369]

Known in the writing trade as foreshadowing 😂

[@sn1000k]

@XcoloradokyleX I believe it was a point of contention in the trial. She had not been told how he was killed.

[@Sausketo]

"I dont care who killed him (so you dont have to look very hard)"

[@themischief420]

ive watched a fair few videos about Nancy Brophy recently. she really genuinely believed she could talk her way out of the evidence against her

[@WobblesandBean]

Yup. I just saw Dreading's video on her, but I'm eagerly looking forward to Mike's take on this

[@michaelelizabethcuaz9142]

Always waiting for Mike’s take on this ( or any case really…) 😉. He was a wonderful teacher…what a horrid wife and worse writer - toss up? 🇺🇸🇫🇷🇺🇸

[@ahenwaa5133]

I loved true crime loser's take on the case. He's hilarious and really went into detail.

[@meganzbitniff595]

I love you so much! On my darkest days you and your videos keep me alive! I mean it man! I don’t even think about my depression or anxiety when I tune into your videos-so thank you for being you!

[@starcatcher3691]

Interesting. Why is it that crime stories can do that?

[@wildheart82]

You are so creative Mike, and I ADORE your sense of humor. My older sis, told me to check out your channel a few months ago and I've been hooked ever since. 😊

[@Vonn_Loren]

I cringed so hard when Nancy described people as giving her "a sad-sack look" at the crime scene.

[@Terry-lh8cn]

No red flags there, no, none at all!

[@charliechurch5004]

Ugh me too!! Also her acting was shit! 😂

[@markcurry3083]

Ohhh no my husband is dead! I’m not even worried about who killed him, please don’t look into who killed him! I’m just terribly sad he’s dead!

[@katmenendez777]

I can’t believe you tortured yourself reading all her books 🙅🏻‍♀️ thank you for another awesome story 🤙🏻

[@summerschafer170]

"The labotomised minority" is hilarious yet so accurate.

[@samking2094]

It's funny how you can nearly always tell whether a person's guilty or not by their first police call. And it's clear as day that Nancy Brophy's guilty by the way she's talking "I don't care who shot him cos it's not gonna bring him back, I just want him back". Firstly, an innocent person would care who shot their husband, and secondly, she's just too damn talkative... Guilty guilty guilty!!!

[@samking2094]

Lawyer "Anything else you want to add?" Nancy "No, I think I'm done. More done than I want to be" - Nancy goes to grab her mouth Nancy "I don't know how to defend myself against the truth" - Ooops, should've held her mouth again 'cos Nan-bro/Sharon Stone keeps slipping up! lol

[@johndoe5432]

The editing on this episode is absolutely phenomenal. 😂

[@auntiepha8343]

🎯

[@tanzanitebutterflyart9636]

Right? I’ve seen KZbinrs with whole teams behind them with less put together content. Genuinely impressive.

[@cherrymetha3185]

@@tanzanitebutterflyart9636 He might have a team too . We don’t know. Still, good editing.

[@tanzanitebutterflyart9636]

@@cherrymetha3185 I guess he might now the channel is bigger but I’m certain he once talked about how he does his own edits - they’ve always been pretty good and consistent!

[@cherrymetha3185]

@@tanzanitebutterflyart9636 Blimey I didn’t realise that ! I agree his editing is brilliant . Yea, with well over a million subs , he probably has a team now . The lighting and camera work is really good too .

[@10AntsTapDancing]

A living breathing example of Dunning-Kruger. I watched some of her testimony in her trial and I felt really sorry for everyone in that court room that had to listen to that childish drivel.

[@OhSnapAGirl]

Mike!!! My search history would bend me over and make me it's B**ch if I was ever caught up in a murder investigation. You're not alone. 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🤣

[@MariselDV]

I can't tell you how much I am enjoying listening/watching all your episodes. I'm thoroughly impressed that you actually sat and read her books. That had to be very painful. :)

[@ace-vb7lw]

I never met this man, but Dreading did this case a few months back and the comments had some of students in it. I felt like I knew this man who could be a bit cranky at first but that was his version of tough love and was a sweet ol’ man who love to teach ppl how to cook. Rest In Peace, Dan.

[@lisagentry2210]

I had to stop during the review of these books because I'm laughing so hard I have tears running down my face. Mike is always funny . I absolutely love this channel.. But this book review is freaking epic!!

[@IsabelB1976]

agreed!! I was choking had to pause and rewind

[@jamessones4044]

‘Let’s,you knew,,,, have a goo’. Mikes catchphrase ❤️🔥🔥

[@nhmooytis7058]

Mikey’s always taking one for the team!

[@robynnestuart2801]

Mike had me laughing for a few minutes there.. I had to re-wind to hear what he was saying 😆😆

[@rosamondhoover]

And also my condolences to the victim's family. ❤