Son Commits Unthinkable Crime Against His Mother Who Tried to Help Him | Ari Liggett Case Analysis

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[@drdr76]

Near where I live, a psychologically troubled man in his late 20s went to the emergency room at a local hospital seeking help. They turned him away as he had committed no crime. He went home and killed both his parents. Now he is in a state hospital for the criminally insane. Our system failed him and his parents. As long as it is okay to make a business of healthcare, this problem will not be resolved.

[@carnifaxx]

I think Austin Harrouff had similar problem, trying to find some sort of help before the crime.

[@davidmann4533]

Our systemis not responsible for everybody you can’t fix certain people.

[@InnerLifePhotography]

What.? Failed System?? Come on you seems to belong from a very developed country.. don’t you.??

[@carnifaxx]

@@davidmann4533 But it actually is an existing problem, the lack of prevention and waiting for the worst to happen. And it's not only these cases, but also domestic violence or child abuse. If USA can ban Kinder Surprise Eggs from being imported to save people from choking, why is there no help available when a person suggests they are probably going to kill somebody due to their lack of control? What other options these people have, then, if even them cannot be responsible because of their mental health issues? (In our country there is an option for people with existing mental health diagnosis to be hospitalized when they are afraid they may hurt themselves or somebody else, I think it's for a week or so to have a better evaluation of their current conditions and to start a proper treatment, if possible.)

[@jena.alexia]

Even here in Australia with free healthcare, it is very difficult to get psychiatric help. You almost literally have to kill someone or brandish a weapon in public and have the police take you to hospital. Turn up to the ER and they'll give you a Valium and send you home. It is the poor relative of the health system. Under-funded and under-resourced. Very sad.

[@Danxethenightaway]

This is beyond sad and it angers me that he clearly belonged in a mental hospital! I personally believe when people are acting in this manner, it is essential to force them to commit themselves. For the safety of others , and for the safety of themselves! Just awful

[@Azelia834Heather]

Thank you for this very interesting video. I view the relationship between parents and their children and vice versa as unconditional love but the world has taught me that not everyone thinks that way. In the case of Ari, I believe he was mentally insane and therefore should of gone to a mental institution but at the same time, the murder of his mother was committed for Ari’s own gains… he seems to have planned the murder, there is an element of cunningness regarding Ari’s murderous intentions.

[@claudiasimpson9606]

Hellooooo, did I hear you correctly , you said, " both conditions are not dangerous, but both conditions could be Violent " did I hear you right ?.

[@cindyl3297]

Single mother. Many such cases

[@Ty_Mathieson]

Fascinating, mens rea still applies to the insane.

[@dandrummond9154]

Small positive, at least potassium cyanide is very quick. I can only hope it was fast enough that she didn’t realize it was her son killing her.

[@danielescobar7618]

It's really painful tho.

[@misterrain837]

The dismemberment of her body really disturbed me. Murder is one thing and is disturbing enough, but how cold and vacant would someone need to be to dismember someone’s body, especially that of your mother?

[@kitkatclawz]

It's Demonic...

[@rhondamoon3886]

It's absolutely DEMONIC. He was possessed by a Demon of Mental health and anger .

[@glow1815]

​@@kitkatclawz that's BS. He knew exactly what he was doing. He was just pissed at her...he said it himself. All excuses he made.

[@dammar117]

A monster.

[@kitkatclawz]

@@glow1815 regardless, it's takes someone with a DEMONIC dark & wicked spirit to be able to do that to someone & especially to do something so heinous to a mother who loved & tried to do whatever she could to help him.

[@mikehoben7341]

Whenever i’m unsure or hesitant about what to do in a situation in my life, I imagine Dr. Grande analyzing “ my case” and what conclusions he would come to.”Mike was born on October 26th 1980…” It’s more than enough impetus to set me down the right path!😄

[@warmfridge3320]

Duuude ive seriously had that exact thought. My dumb face on his thumbnail 😂

[@WithLoveAshley]

😂😂 That’s too funny! 😂😂

[@joannaw3085]

That's so cool and funny, I am properly giggling! The idea has never occurred to me but I am definitely thinking now about what he would say...😄

[@wildwillow1945]

We have the same bday except I’m a year younger! Has nothing to do with your comment, but I thought you should know! 😂

[@kymo6343]

Lmao same but with crime youtubers in general Like damn it no my face is not never gonna be there!

[@EasrterRising1fan]

Well, I don't know why they shut down all these mental health facilities. Sounds like he was a prime candidate for one. And I wonder what resources were even available to the mother who probably felt helpless with her mentally ill son who was dangerous.

[@trinarichardson6682]

I was thinking the same thing and a lot of jobs in the name of equality hire these kind of people and your stuck trying to deal with these nuts with not training...

[@TheMoonlightMage]

The GOP and conservative dems did that. God forbid, they just make the facilities better and less horrifying.

[@TheMoonlightMage]

​@trinarichardson6682 Idk what jobs you're talking about, most office jobs require a background check, and even a felony DUI while you're already working there will get you fired. You've been watching Fox too much.

[@fakefriendocrat9324]

I love how conservatives kick us in the face and liberals fundraise off it.

[@lindanorris2455]

too expenisive. us politicians would much rather support illegal immigrants and war efforts of foreign countries than help us born citizens~

[@rejaneoliveira5019]

This is a horrific case. I think beyond his diagnoses, his lack of morals and empathy cannot be underestimated. Sometimes we see people with mental illnesses in this well organized set of characteristics, however they also have their own personality traits that makes them unique. Sometimes those are benevolent traits and other times deeply malevolent. Thank you for the review, Dr. Grande.❤

[@janinemccartha1811]

Hi Dr. Grande. So sad that this case couldn't be avoided altogether. Skitzophrenia is an illness that often goes unrecognized. My father, daughter, & many people throughout my life were bipolar & skitzophrenic/skitzoeffective. At one time in my youth my psychiatrist said that I was paranoid but I would overcome the problems stemming from it if I stopped using recreational drugs & alcohol. Thankfully I did that & started back in my late 30s but have completely stopped altogether. I only use prescription meds when needed. RIP to his Mom & all the dedicated parents out there who love their children enough to not neglect their care. Love & spectacular times hopefully await you, peace, JANINE Smiley😀🙂😉😍🤩✌♏💜🎵🎶🌹🌺🌻🌼🌷👍🙏😇

[@Sinsteel]

I wonder if "malevolent" is the right word, to me it seems more like social or anti-social traits, as I think the people involved believe they're either persecuted or in some way doing the right thing, which is not malevolence, it's just misguided and anti-social and likewise "benevolent" in this context I think really means a delusion that happens to be socially acceptable or something like that. Obviously this is semantics, but true malevolence is something different and more, well, malevolent.

[@pirateradio00]

people be people'n !

[@nicolebesser3548]

​@@Sinsteel having, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred. : productive of harm or evil. malevolently adverb. Murder is malevolence.

[@kitkatclawz]

@@nicolebesser3548 Yes exactly, if THIS wasn't a malevolent act then what is ???

[@Taluta394]

This case utterly sickened me physically. He killed his supporter. Why can’t this individuals be committed BEFORE they murder??

[@jennh2096]

Because most of the time they know all the right right things to say to keep them from being committed,theyknow how to work the system. For better or worse, simply being mentally unwell is not reason enough to hold people against their will.

[@SinisterScoundrel6562]

Cuz the government wants tragedies like these so they can take over control.

[@Sophia-ks9yu]

Grew up in that area. My teacher taught him. He said aris energy was “dark”. That’s the way everyone I knew described him too

[@elizabethhamm5320]

So sad when you hear about extremely troubled individuals killing supportive parents. He killed the only person in his corner. A great video and a fitting tribute to a loving mother. Thanks Dr. G

[@newnormal1841]

Supportive parents. How can an ill divorced woman be supportive. the husband, a grown adult, Left abandoned his children with an ill woman. Why didn't dad gain custody ? I didn't hear the dad in story. Did I miss something ? Son, pretty sever He felt abandoned. The woman with bipolar should not have had children. Tie tubes, birth control. My parents knew a couple who decided not to have children, mental illness in both lines. They cared for their "crazy" nephew. My aunt severe diabetes Her nature children. Almost killed her once, did kill her second time , she was revived. Both her children have Turetts syndrome. It took so much life from her she died young, left her young children motherless with a debilitating condition. Selfishness or sacrifice. That's our now future. 🤺💐

[@jhoughjr1]

Only one keeping him down maybe

[@paranoidaudience]

No money for him in jail to help him out

[@paranoidaudience]

@kate brown hurt people hurt people

[@michaelb5119]

​@New Normal you type in dyslexia

[@JaneDoe-ip5yl]

It's frustrating that nothing can be done until there is a victim. At least there weren't multiple victims

[@Fanny-Fanny]

My day is always instantly improved when I see a post of a new video from you! Better than that, the rest of my life is improved by the knowledge in it. Thanks!

[@babiesandbuddies]

I have a son with schizophrenia. I know that everyone knows that our mental health system is broken, but I don't think people truly have any idea. My son is cognitively impaired and autistic along with paranoid schizophrenia. He had been in and out of the hospital and his care team recommended residential treatment. He believed a few of his classmates were working with the government and poisoning him - and asked my husband to order acid for him so he could throw it in their faces so "everyone could recognize the evil ones." (Obviously we didn't buy any and we took preventative measures - and alerted the school.) Despite this (and his sisters ages 3, 6 and 16 having PTSD from his behavior) the county board who never even met him denied approval for residential care. It wasn't a financial reason as we had private insurance that approved treatment. It wasn't until months went by and he spent a month hospitalized that it was finally approved - but by then his support needs were so great it was nearly impossible to find a center willing to accept him. (And this took over 35 people helping our family.) It's been 6 years of fighting and he's never allowed to remain anywhere long enough to make progress. He has a genetic condition that causes issues with his vascular system and heart and he responds poorly to meds. I don't think anything is going to change.

[@catlady5359]

I’m so sorry that your family, including your son, have to deal with this reality. This sounds so exhausting. I hope you manage to find somewhere that is willing to help him and can help him given all of his different conditions. I also hope your family members, aside from your son, are able to find supportive people or groups that you can lean on when things get overwhelming.

[@catlady5359]

Have you looked at Bright Quest in Nashville or San Diego? Alternatively, looking for treatment centers that utilise milieu therapy could be helpful. I’m sure many people helping you have researched options and treatment programs, so sorry if I’m putting my foot in it. Just sharing a thought. Best wishes to you all.

[@muttlee9195]

I’m so sorry to hear the difficulties and challenges you and your family face I hope you find space to look after yourself ❤

[@ramfaki1256]

😣🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💌❕

[@maryd253]

I’m sorry

[@ahill4642]

It’s sad and also beside the point at this point, but how exhausting it must have been to mother this child.

[@jennh2096]

My son was very emotionally disturbed with PTSD (abusive father) from the ages of 6 until around 11, and it literally sucked the life out of me. Multiple hospitalizations, therapy, dealing with rage episodes, constant problems at school, in addition to fighting his abusive father who sued me for custody, despite him being convicted of assault/domestic violence against me. I lost 2 jobs because I had to miss so much work. He is much better now, dad has been absent for 3 years, best thing to ever happen. I have nothing left in me as a parent. He's a teen so he doesn't require as much interaction from me, but I'm no longer the fun, involved parent I used to be when his older sister and him were young. I don't like being a parent, the bad almost completely overshadows the good during those years. I love him, and he's a great kid now, and he loves the crap out of his momma and knows how hard I fought for him. He doesn't know the toll it took on me, that changed me forever, and not for the better. Caring for a mentally unwell child is the most exhausting thing a person could ever have to do

[@WithLoveAshley]

@@jennh2096 I wish I could reach through the screen and give you a hug! I’m so sorry for all you and your kids have been through. My life is very similar, except I am physically disabled and have 15 doctors after multiple organ failure. I am a single mom to a 12 and 15 year old and my ex-husband, who left for a “funner life,” makes our lives hell all the time. He lives 1500 miles away, but he still effects our lives. I had some autonomic nervous system testing done as I have something called POTS. My doctor said my ANS testing shows my nervous system is in a hopeless state. He described it as though a gazelle in a lion’s mouth before it has been devoured, yet it has resolved itself to death. I’m struggling to find peace in that as it’s like my body is even done. My kids are great, but they too are effected mentally by all we’ve been through. Trying to help them through and to give them all the love and attention and devotion I can give before I’m just absolutely incapable of going on. I pray all the time for 6 more years to get my kids grown so they won’t be resolved to the horrible situation that is their dad. I too know I will never be the same, but I pray that God will help me to find the strength, willpower, and the ability to heal and have a renewed spirit. Blessings to you and may you too be renewed.

[@GenXBeauty]

Thank you for this comment. I am exhausted from parenting my now-23-year-old son and 15-year old daughter. My son is mildly autistic and it was a constant struggle to just get him through high school. He is still exhausting because I’m still trying to get him to launch. My daughter has sexual trauma from her past and it’s been draining to get her to therapy and psychiatry. It’s one thing after another and she is emotionally volatile. Their dad is not helpful and I have been in this alone, despite being married to their dad. I am so drained and hopeless. I think I am changed forever and I am not the mom I want to be. Blessings to you both, and I hope things get better!

[@elysam5974]

Hats off to you Mom. My Mom didn't have to deal with us being so out of control and quite frankly I don't know how. Father was abusive in every single form to her and us 8 kids. Two of us turned to the streets... drugs, drinking. But for whatever reason as siblings we never turned on each other or her. Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Mood swings...oh yeah...we each had them but I think we all internalized it. As kids we craved each other's company. And we adored our Mom and always sought to comfort her or find something to ease her burdens. I'm grateful we had the presence of mind and enough control not to attack her. For your strength and perseverance..to all mothers who do their best against the odds, especially dealing with troubled kids..I salute & thank you.

[@bradsanders6954]

A child like this, can effectively be the end of a parent's life as far as a social life, or a work life, it never ends. They dont grow up and get better, they are this way for ever. The US mental health system doesnt deal with this at all, not really. It costs too much and the profit just isnt in it.

[@wolfe6209]

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[@paulvoorhies8821]

No.

[@annesilverman469]

No, you aren't alone in this. It's like a scary bedtime story to me delivered in a grounded calmness.

[@fatimamelo3858]

He is so calm and smart ...

[@16Alessandra]

I listen as I fall asleep lol 😂 that’s Dr. Grande time.

[@60skidlostinspace]

Always a night time ritual to listen to Dr. Grande.

[@farmcat3198]

Played with chemicals? Too bad he didn't mix bleach and ammonia in a closed room by himself. (Don't try this at home...seriously do not, you may not survive.)

[@americanassociationagainst7981]

You do your homework. 😢 I wonder if narcissism was misdiagnosed by his therapist. He was jealous of his mother’s relationship and thought he was entitled to his mother’s money. So sad!

[@blazefairchild465]

They said he had mental illness since he was a child.

[@lindsayb7811]

Very reminisce of the Joel Guy case. He murdered and dismembered his parents because they were going to financially cut him off.

[@karenhenderson3868]

And Grant Amato. Killed his parents over a cam girl addiction.

[@nessi777]

It reminds me of a young woman who decapitated her mother. Her name escapes me at the moment, think she was Australian, she was obsessed with horror movies and had mental problems, thinks she had schizophrenia. She lived with her mom who was her caretaker. Oh, yeah, she also loved to harras random men over the phone. Anyone know who I’m thinking of?

[@bboppppppppppppp]

we need different and better structured / better funded support for individuals with mental health issues because a lot of this feels like it could be avoided if proper supports were put in earlier

[@VanityDivined]

We need to understand evil and put it in it’s place

[@Olivia-bl8ez]

The hard part is, it’s really tough to force people into mental health. As it should be too I don’t think any diagnosis should be able to lock you up in a mental hospital for years if you haven’t actually done anything. It sounds like his mother had tried to get him help but what do you do if the person refuses after that?

[@michelleobrien6996]

I don't think it could have been avoided. He had contact with services. What do you imagine services could do for this particular man?

[@lindawilson4625]

Ari Liggett-Kills his mom, then starts his process of making "statements" to game the system in the hope he would not be held accountable. He definitely is mentally ill, but knew exactly what he was doing the whole time. He is where he needs to be. It so sad for both of them. She tried to get help, but her efforts failed. I hear this same "I tried to get help" story time and time again. I would love to see a video on steps that could be taken to avoid this kind of unhappy ending.

[@jhoughjr1]

Mothers are never held accountable.

[@scottricci5063]

He needed an exorcist.

[@grammichal6759]

@@jhoughjr1 Where did THAT come from???

[@marciasloan534]

Wouldn’t we all

[@drdr76]

@@jhoughjr1 Like Lou Reed said regarding the Last Great American Whale, "My mother said she saw him in Chinatown, but you can't always trust your mother."

[@MartineH1]

It is really hard for parents that have disturbed children. Most of them chose not throw out the adult children that are living with them and therefor can't move on with their own lives so long the children aren't independ. It is a dilemma

[@lizb4156]

Talking to yourself is just thinking out loud, nothing weird about it.

[@Sneakyhorse12]

Schizophrenics don’t do it in the same way normal people do.

[@dogtrainingmexico]

As he was schizophrenic, he may have been hearing voices and conversing with them. My son is schizophrenic (although he is getting a lot better with proper treatment)..

[@Sinsteel]

I think what is clear and alarming in this one is that strong delusions can turn friends and family members into enemies through a twisted cognitive process that no one else can see or hear. Chilling.

[@michelleobrien6996]

True. However in this case he might not have been driven by psychosis

[@acgillespie]

*Spot on A+* I too have lived with this Illness all my life and you said it all exactly how it is. Thank goodness for me I have a strong fear of Consequences* saying that I never felt Anger or hate at anyone that never harmed me in some way

[@BK-2003]

Just a sick little bastard who viewed his mom as his possession. Once she was ready to live for herself he ends her life. What a horrible case.

[@LKre-vi5oq]

And, he was fully an adult.

[@jhoughjr1]

Unlike those sick whores who think their kids are their possessions and neglect them to the point of malnourishment all pretending woe is me.

[@dammar117]

Does that excuse him? Still a monster.

[@martyal]

I hope he’s made new friends in prison.

[@maryrankin9869]

@@LKre-vi5oq HUH fully ADULT WITH A MAJOR MENTAL ILLNESS? i DON'T GET WHAT YOU ARE SAYING!

[@alex.tagspot]

This case is so similar to the Guy JR case, standard "spoiled & entitled monster" ✔️ His poor mother loved him too much to see what a monster he really was! Despite his mental health problems, he had an evil soul 🔥 She ignored the unlimited number of red flags and when she finally did decide to take action, she was already trapped in his web 🕸️ Thank the gods he didn't get that BS insanity plea 🙄 May Ari rot away in that concrete box where he belongs! ☠️ RIP to his loving mother, who deserved better 😢 Thanks again for another great upload, Dr Grande! Much love from WV 🤙 🏔️ 💙 💛

[@ruthstevens8805]

It's so hard to help someone who doesn't want to accept that help. Dr.G you make such a clear explanation thank you. .

[@shidehhafezi6826]

Lack of insight that they are suffering from a mental illness prevents them from realizing that they have an illness and need help. Tragic as many lose touch with reality .

[@elizabethwarman9028]

Good evening Dr Grande, excellent analysis. You are correct, people with mental illness, do their best to appear normal. Ari did his best to appear insane. He got exactly what he deserved from poisoning his Mom. Have a wonderful evening.

[@lilyrrichard236]

Very interesting. Thanks Dr Grande, this really cleared up the difference in being mentally ill and not guilty by reason of insanity. You should teach. Such a pointless waste of 2 lives.

[@ScottRiddleArtist]

Dr. Grande- Don’t you think that it’s long overdue for the government to reinvent the asylum? A more benevolent version which could safely and permanently house and care for the seriously mentally I’ll? I think this would help both a huge percentage of our homeless population issue. And many families that just do not have the resources to deal with severely ill family members.

[@drdr76]

As a retired English teacher and punster myself, I have to say that sometimes your puns are so-so and other times absolutely making me laugh out loud funny. Keep'em coming.

[@1017-y9x]

Im sorry but "the best way to appear insane is to insist they are not insane" had me laughing out loud!

[@lostandfound5145]

Confused people never know they’re confused. It’s what you look for in the medical field. A person that knows they’re insane is self aware enough to know right from wrong. A truly delusional or confused (dementia, a stroke, etc) person is totally unaware of the fact that they’re not thinking clearly

[@pageribe2399]

That was interesting. I hope there's a good bit online about him; I would like to know more than your brief sketch provided. I think it's great that you emphasized that even serious mental illnesses are not necessarily "get out of jail free" cards. There seems to be a good bit of misunderstanding about that.

[@valeriemacphail9180]

Either prison, or an institute for the criminally insane! After committing such atrocities no one would ever be allowed back on the streets again, too dangerous!

[@HeyItsJDanni]

I have autism spectrum disorder and schizoaffective and couldn't imagine harming my mother. Through all the satanic messages about those around me and those I love, I fought for the truth and for sanity. I've had a glimpse of Heaven and recovery. And that's what I fight for.

[@bthomson]

Fight the good fight and best of luck!🍀🍀🍀

[@exeterd9]

We must not let the light fade brother

[@HeyItsJDanni]

@@bthomson thank you so much. May God bless you.

[@HeyItsJDanni]

@@exeterd9 right. We have to keep the light shining so those in the dark will find the light we shine. Let's be kind to one another and show God's love

[@quinnard9750]

Heaven is real. Don’t lose sight brother

[@creolelady182]

Here again, people underestimate mental issues.

[@theprousteffect9717]

Mental health issues are not taken seriously enough, and high quality treatment is inaccessible to many people in the US. I don't know what his psychiatric hospital experiences were like, obviously, so I couldn't say if they were negligent or if he was unresponsive to their treatment options. It's important to remember though that most mentally ill people aren't violent.

[@cynthiaschell7246]

that kid should have been in psychiatric care early on, but many times it's hard for parents to move forward in it because they do not want to admit their kid has serious issues, it's even worse when they make excuses for them (I'd know, it was like that with my siblings, and they got progressively worse. Now it seems there is no hope for them. Surprisingly they have not overdosed yet)

[@drdr76]

When parents make excuses for their kid's failures it enables the kids to fail more. My brother has epilepsy. My mother and aunt made excuses for him their whole lives, bought him a car, let him live at home almost his entire adult life. I would often tell my mom that she was doing him no favors treating him like this because my sister and I could not support him. After she passed, he ended up homeless for 5 years before finally getting social security after 3 court case appeals. The longest he was ever employed was 6 years selling cars (and living at home). He never helped my parents with rent, utilities, food, nothing, even when he was making money and this WAS a source of arguments between my dad, who wanted to throw him out, and my mother.

[@theprousteffect9717]

He had been in patient several times. I guess he may have been at least partially right: the psychiatric hospitals DIDN'T seem to help him significantly. Or perhaps he was inconsistent with therapy and medication? The mental health community leaves a lot to be desired, and fails so many people. The US healthcare system in general is pretty shit, if it's even accessible to you, let alone high quality mental health services.

[@lja64]

I wish he wouldn't diagnose me in a video, but speculate on a situation like me

[@LaniLanilei]

Too bad Ari was not institutionalized.

[@jimmyseaver3647]

Contrast to the case of Jarrod Murray, who literally killed a classmate because he felt like it, and treated his interrogation more like a debriefing. He knew society considered his actions wrong and openly stated that he deserved the death penalty, but showed no remorse for his actions, indicating a personal lack of understanding of _why_ society considers murder wrong. It was his complete inherent lack of self-preservation that ultimately saw him committed instead of jailed.

[@drdr76]

Commitment is still a type of jail--ask any married person.

[@marysteven6347]

@@drdr76 Done properly ( use your imagination) marriage is indeed a til death us do part. And it is good.

[@eomanga]

@@drdr76 Haha

[@scottfamily5963]

I don't think that is a personal lack of understanding. He honoured his detachment from it. At some point in life, if not from the start as for some, I think grief becomes anger and then disinterest, and the intelligent, especially those with a flicker of decency, mature and realize they have a choice. It can be a discipline. But for some; the disinterest is also, in a way, suicidal. They have checked out of caring for self preservation as much as having no value for the life of others because they are locked in an existential crisis of isolation and life feeling meaningless and pointless, not only for them, but for everyone. It's just facts to them to live or die tomorrow or a hundred years from now, it feels the same, not only for them but for everyone. There is no boundary between existences. If you have no self, no one else does either. It's all one. We all need a separate, honoured self, and to be and to have a sense of honour for the self and boundaries of others. The guy above looks and sounds intelligent, even as he was messed up. Parents need to have a self but you can never choose your own life and wanting to move on over the wellbeing of your children. It's just not right. However, we do not, as a society, provide enough support for each other, especially in such now difficult circumstances which were likely created in the man above's first five years, where the intervention really needed to occur, and we all pay a price. This fellow is narcissistic and psychopathic, regardless of other mental health issues. Sad. His self-centered, self-preservation kicked in when his mother was going to move on, perhaps trying to force him to independence. He is dependent. No one stays in a circumstance like this if they truly feel capable of independence. I had a friend who was schizophrenic and a very gentle, responsible, intelligent and caring person. He couldn't get anyone to hire him. His parents lived for themselves, but his mother gave him a portion of her time and they provided financially. He put himself in hospital when necessary, as much as he hated it.

[@lostandfound5145]

@@scottfamily5963 I am convinced that criminal behavior is a direct fruit of terrible parenting followed by a broken community and broken larger societies. Temperament and health conditions make certain outcomes more likely but only in the absence of love and virtue and early connection in some deeply meaningful way to other human beings.

[@RCohle452]

"It is curious that while good people go to great lengths to spare their children from suffering, few of them seem to notice that the one (and only) guaranteed way to prevent all the suffering of their children is not to bring those children into existence in the first place.”- Professor David Benatar, Author of Better to Have Never Been: The Harm Of Coming Into Existence

[@Jotinko]

I think he felt like his soon to be stepfather was replacing him. Having mild autism (like I do) makes you feel so flawed as well as a failure and once you’re an adult and living on your own it’s going to be a very rough time as most women are not going be attracted to autistic men (I’m 35 and never been loved in that way). Loneliness is mentally draining as well and schizophrenia… I can’t imagine having that on top of being autistic. I would have taken my own life for sure. Rest easy to the mother and the son does belong in prison for sure.

[@theprousteffect9717]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Just wanted to mention I'm a woman who did love an autistic man, and he cared about me a lot, but didn't feel the exact same way. He'd never been in love with anyone and wasn't sure he was even capable of getting that close to someone, or if his mind could experience those feelings. But my point being, you are absolutely loveable, it's just a matter of finding the person for you. This is very difficult even when you're completely neurotypical, so I understand the additional challenges neuroatypicality presents.

[@Jotinko]

@@theprousteffect9717 Dear Internet stranger you’re an absolute gem of a human. I hope to one day find that ultra understanding woman who can look past my undesirable/annoying symptoms like stuttering when very nervous, struggle with eye contact and the awkwardness of trying so hard to keep a conversation going without being seen as boring.

[@muttlee9195]

Stay positive and nurture your peace calm and joy never let suffering beat that out of you ❤

[@MillennialPawz]

Another in depth analysis, Dr. Grande. Can you do an analysis of the grown man throwing a fit over a crying baby on an airplane? He got so upset the plane had to he de-boarded. It was wild!

[@ryarbrough1195]

Diagnosed schizophrenic, involuntarily committed, and attempting to use his mental health condition as a free pass to commitmurder. ...and you try to tell us these people are not dangerous.

[@jimc.goodfellas]

Whole lot of deranged folks out there nowadays

[@cyndigooch1162]

Jim C. Goodfellas I agree that there are more troubled people nowadays, but most issues are caused by unhealed childhood trauma, especially physical and sexual abuse, and psychiatric drugs, along with other factors, are compounding it. 🙁

[@Suelynngrr]

How awful! Schizophrenia is such a difficult illness. I have heard of many instances where the afflicted person is a danger to loved ones. So sorry that this kind of thing exists in the world. :(

[@dissidentfairy4264]

The nightmare son! Poor Beverly!

[@justnoted2995]

Children, especially sons who are pathologically dependent on their parents (economical and ITO emotional support), and who have mental health problems, view separation as a devastating event; see case of Joel Michael Guy Jr. 2016. Question is, how do parents separate from a child like this safely, and with good conscience?

[@OvelNick]

He just listed every possible statement that might help him plead insanity and then vomited it all up to traffic officers. Lmao

[@andreasrau2161]

Good evening, Dr. Grande! Well, Ari wasn't a complete idiot, despite his mental problems, which it seems he had almost from birth. Clearly the mental health professionals, apart from diagnosing Ari's conditions, provided no effective help. But he wasn't legally insane, either, even though killing his mother wouldn't financially benefit him for very long. And yep, life seems to be a very appropriate sentence, since Ari didn't believe laws applied to him. Thanks for sharing.

[@renee1961]

Beverly 's Family must be in such Agony! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️

[@moonschildren]

“Dominion-draining demons!” There’s that wry humor. Very thorough and insightful analysis.

[@kal6193]

I seriously love all of your videos! You are so knowledgeable, entertaining and hilarious at times. As a busy mom, listening to your videos while I fold laundry or do dishes is therapeutic and gives me peace. Thank you Dr Grande!

[@sweettina2]

Some people are just plain mean and evil! He was one. Like other thugs, he apparently grew up with no rules or accountability. The potential makings of monster. A friend who is a doctor told me if someone says they're crazy, they aren't. Crazy folks have no sense to know they are crazy. ❤

[@bumblebootwiddletoes5185]

People with mental illness as severe as Ari cannot be trusted to live among others. As sad as that is to say, it's just not possible.

[@pennsydude9723]

When you birth your own killer. Scary stuff. Life is strange. 🤔

[@dammar117]

Exactly. That is why the murder of a mother at the hands of her own child is particularly shocking, vicious and horrendous.

[@margaretr5701]

A person in comments said he was adopted. Either way, he killed the only person who helped him, his mother.

[@louise2467]

Frightening, but the alternative is for women not to procreate…..another frightening scenario……most mothers deserve total respect!

[@missyskye_sea_land9424]

I’m always rushing to come and watch your videos, Dr. Grande! Thank you!

[@yamnjam]

I don't envy the people whose job it is to find and recover bodies. I'd be traumatized just seeing someone cut up.

[@Silvia.Araujo]

Someone has to do the dirty work.

[@jackiecarvill6270]

Just settling down to sleep here in Ireland. Looking forward to tonight’s bedtime story! Good night Dr Grande

[@lareeseblaque8303]

He knows exactly what he was doing. ...all the attempts to cover.

[@annalisegiovanni7032]

Ari~I can change shapes Kim Kardashian~WATCH THIS!

[@mannys9130]

The thumbnail mugshot has sociopathy eyes/psychopathy eyes for sure. To test, cover up the nose and below, and what are the eyes saying? His are empty. Hollow. Devoid of expression and disconnected from the smirk below them. IRL, a sociopath or psychopath will also stare at you with that presentation for far too long than normal. They can stare at you for a solid 15 seconds + without blinking or looking away or showing body language engagement. Very interesting.

[@g-ma_of_8]

Can you analyze what might be happening with a person who seems unusually obsessed with cactus, or cacti?...particularly the ones with two arms, one on either side and asymmetrical. (But seriously,) I often wonder if, in legal terms, insanity is incorrectly defined. I am interested in your thoughts on the accuracy of how law defines insanity. To me, "inability to discern right from wrong" seems awfully simplistic. It certainly isn't very scholarly, but perhaps there is more in it than that.

[@jamallabarge2665]

Ari was declare "sane" but is shown in a suicide smock. I hate to be that guy. Is there an inconsistency at work here? I have had troubled relations with both of my parents. Murder was never something I considered. I couldn't even raise hands to them. Some things decent people should not do.

[@lindas5964]

Thank you for another very interesting video Dr. Grande! If I may, I would like to request an analysis of Jake Evans. This one seems quite different and I just can’t make sense of it no matter what angle I try to see it from.

[@laynecurry7960]

Unusual and horrific indeed. I feel badly for both Beverly and Ari. Both suffered.

[@LKre-vi5oq]

Hmmm. He was a dangerous and violent individual, trotting down the path of extremism. He lived completely off his mother, who bent over backward (along with his sister) to help him. Further reading on the case indicates he didn't take his meds and threw fits when the issue was addressed. His statements to the cops smack of attempting to float an insanity defense. I think his mother suffered greatly, and was then murdered. Ari, not so much. He's a useless freak.

[@suzannenichols6900]

So do I but I feel a little sorrier for his mother

[@digimonalvatrax2738]

I'm actually glad the sister is safe. It's really unfair to siblings when they have to be close to their mentally ill family members

[@vladimirputindreadlockrast812]

When your strategy to escape the consequences of your criminal behavior is to tell the police you're insane and you can't tell right from wrong, it tells me you must be able to tell right from wrong, otherwise you wouldn't have said it. Using the distracting argument that, "It doesn't mean he is not mentally ill" is a bit of a strawman, since you can be mentally ill, but still know the difference between right and wrong. Observe: "He came up with a homicidal plan in order to get revenge," and, "Ari was worried about getting caught, but he wasn't too worried because he thought his mental illness would shield him from prosecution." Clearly, he understood he had done something criminal.

[@msmellowmood84]

Would love to request merch that says ‘I’m only speculating on what could be happening….’

[@lawrencelopez9839]

... telepathically?? Like, Aquaman? He called jail friends with fish powers?

[@espositogregory]

"I couldn't have poisoned her with potassium-sulfide! All my research into killing someone with potassium-sulfide indicated that the amount would taste bad!" 4D chess right here

[@banana9106]

He didn't say potassium sulphide, he said potassium cyanide, which would have a marked taste.

[@espositogregory]

@@banana9106 Thank you twice over my friendly stranger! I've now had my understanding corrected, as well as lost the need to edit said mistake above with your input. שלום

[@KS-PNW]

While it's true that schizophrenics are at a somewhat increased risk of commiting a violent crime its important to remember that they're at a MUCH higher risk of being the victim of a violent crime.

[@Apathesis0]

Bring back asylums and involuntary committals

[@cherjohnson5807]

They need to change the law an let family call for help an allow them to put said child or spouse in the hospital

[@taunteratwill1787]

Besides being mental I believe that Ari was mostly a huge liar and a coward. 😎

[@JayCee-hw4zc]

Hey Dr Grande have you looked at the case of Jaymes Todd who apparently had autism and sexual sadism disorder. Her murdered comedienne Eurydice Dixon in melb Australia around 2018. Also another man who said he was standing up for men's rights painted a phallus on her memorial. Would love to hear your thoughts on those 2 "men."

[@darkdork1012]

I'm sure there's more to the history between him and his mother. If she was bipolar and he was a mentally challenged child with behavior problems, it's probable that there was domestic violence and dysfunction. Single mothers are very good at downplaying and hiding how abusive they are. And being the only male in the home wouldn't have been good for his development either. Something to always bear in mind is that cluster-B personality disorders are usually the result and exacerbated by trauma (even schizophrenia), even if the sufferer won't admit it or is unaware that how they were treated is abnormal.

[@alonsoquijano6749]

Dr. Grande, can you analyze the case of people who watch your videos? Can you analyze the personality traits of someone who at 12AM enjoys listening to a psychologist talking about a crazy man who kills and dismembers the body of his mother?

[@cornelia3048]

For me it was a predicrable act. Sorry for my hard words. Perhaps the mother was naive and of course to sick, to recognitze the reality. I am a nurse, working since more than 30 years in a german psychiatric clinic

[@Melsincatuation]

Dr Grande can u do a video on statistics on parricide,matricide,familicide..it just seems like this are increasing!! I'm actually gonna just have my dogs and cats...I couldn't imagine giving birth and caring for a child to have them murder me in one of the worst ways possible!!

[@graykobain6001]

It only seems like they are increasing because you are hearing more about them.

[@theprousteffect9717]

Anything is possible, and anyone thinking about becoming a parent shouldn't hide from that reality. Obviously, his actions were horrific and he needs to be incarcerated. Clearly no one deserves to be murdered, but your kids don't owe you anything just because you give birth to them and care for them. They may decide they don't align with your values, don't want you around, or just don't like you and they're not in any way obligated to be a part of your life.

[@digimonalvatrax2738]

Ever hear about dogs mauling owners?

[@jeanholmes7976]

Hello Dr. Grande. I always learn something from your case analyses. Thank you for your dedicated work!! 🌵😇Best wishes, from Jean💕

[@shellylaventure7724]

Very sad. There needs to be a better system of support for these people.

[@renee1961]

Dear GOD, I wasn't expecting such a Horrific Murder of his Poor Mother!! My heart hurts for Beverly, and Family.🥀🥀🥀🙏🙏🙏🙏🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@Hollypenopepper]

Maybe it's time to switch to cartoons.

[@jhoughjr1]

Yeah I’m sure she had it all.

[@BucketHeadianHagg]

Hi Dr Grande! I missed your work so much while I was on vacation, but I’m so excited to get to binge everything now! I’m glad you’re doing well. ❤

[@cherie1819]

Weird request but can you diagnose Dr. Phil?

[@juliestrom412]

😆

[@susansparanormalpennsylvan81]

poor woman, her only choice would have been to move away and not tell her son where she was, i remember when i was a kid they would lock people up for years or months in the state psych ward, my friends dad worked there. This could have been prevented if he had been locked up, he was a danger to society.

[@christihalliday5370]

I always hit the "like" for you, it takes zero effort and I know it helps you

[@louise2467]

Poor Beverly. Caring for this monster. If she had killed him first, that would’ve been humane. This defective human will never be safe to be released in to society, ever again. Sad all round.

[@joandeigan7826]

What a sad and tragic case. That poor mother tried to do everything for her son and look how he repaid her. What a shame. BTW Dr. Grande could you possibly do an analysis on Gypsy Rose Blanchard? I know that story is a bit dated but I'd love to hear your thoughts on the case. Thank you.

[@LDiamondz]

He did that case already.

[@joandeigan7826]

@LDiamondz Yes I know. I found it.

[@LDiamondz]

@@joandeigan7826 Oh. Good, glad you found it. It was a pretty good video! 👍

[@theprousteffect9717]

We don't know that she "tried to do everything" for him.

[@astatine0085]

And if he can’t tell right from wrong, why did he try to flee from the police (wrong-doing must have been known to him to make him run)

[@matthew.m.stevick]

I ❤ NJ

[@Julies-in-a-mood]

Hi, Dr G. Can you analyze the Michigan case of Arthur Levan Williamson of Pontiac who killed radio news anchor Jim Nicolai on September 23, 2022? Theres a lot to unpack in this one. Thanks for considering!

[@danstewart2770]

*_There is no mental illness worse than schizophrenia._* --- Prof. Robert Sapolsky, American neuroendocrinology researcher and author. He is a professor of biology, neurology, neurological sciences, and neurosurgery at Stanford University.

[@louisebatten8503]

I am not convinced that Beverly loved her son as much as Dr. Grande says she did. She may have been trying to but just as many people, she didn't-understand his autism spectrum disorder and tended to react in the wrong way. Then, just as she was starting to get through to him, she would give up in frustration. Family counseling would surely have helped, but of course, these services are not always available everywhere. Social welfare counselors are also known for their frequently incompetent handling of complex issues and/or cases such as this one.

[@LASLAY13]

Awesome content as always Dr grande. Do you have any psychology book recommendations /reading list?

[@LavendarMocha]

Oh god I read the title and first assumed it was about Chris Chan

[@DannyyBravo]

Dr Grande the Great! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@jamesjacocks6221]

The overlap between insanity and evil has never been sufficiently addressed by the courts, and while there is a common law protection from prosecution in some cases, it is widely ignored. Mental illness is not a pretty condition and it stresses the lives of those who must deal with it. I think that Ari's mother was ignoring the apparent.

[@theprousteffect9717]

"Mental illness" is not a condition, it's an umbrella term for about 300 different disorders (that the psychiatric community has recognized so far).

[@jamesjacocks6221]

@@theprousteffect9717 In the parlance of the majority (of users of the English language), that is precisely what it is. Your academic position is interesting. Skin cancer is not a condition, because the term can be broken down into precise diagnoses?

[@Stichting_NoFa-p]

🙏Thanks for doing this case(I requested), good analysis.