Teenage Lovers Kill to Escape "Life of Hell" | Nicole Kasinskas and Billy Sullivan

[@loiskondo8349]

I feel like Billy never had a chance, but he is where he needs to be. Nicole was unable to see how much her Mother tried to help her. Another tragic tale. Thank you Dr. Grande for you look into this!

[@margaretr5701]

Not sure if he should be in prison, or in a hospital for the mentally ill, even if for life.

[@jimcronin2043]

My feeling is that the schools are partly at fault in situations like this because they promote an illusion and desire for autonomy on the part of teens that should not exist. They are still minors and require care and guidance by parents.

[@hgf44876]

My parents weren't perfect but after seeing some of these cases I'm super grateful they weren't insane maniacs. (thanks mum and dad)

[@mildredpierce4506]

When we hear about teens killing their parents, we just have to look at the parents. Were they parents or were they their child’s friend? Often times these parent/friends try to discipline the kid when it’s too late. You lay down the law when they’re two years old. By the time they’re teenagers, they’ll have enough love and respect that they would never harm their parents even if they’re butting heads.

[@telsclark]

@@mildredpierce4506 not true all teenager hate their parents for a time without reason sometime with reason. But most would not kill someone when all they had to do was wait a year or two to move out!

[@lonemaus562]

I feel bad for billy.. people don’t understand that as soon as he was born he was never gonna have a good life.. his mother had already damaged him beyond repair. He was always gonna be a burden on society and it’s not his fault

[@AussieSingo]

Hi from Australia Dr Grande! Love your work mate!!!!!

[@texasrefugee7888]

OMG, all those medications. And some have horrible side effects especially for a child.

[@ScottShedd123]

Yep especially Prozac

[@cheradenine1980]

Most of these psychotropic drugs are a disgrace on their own. A cocktail like that is a death sentence. Unconscionable.

[@Moodboard39]

ban drugs in the country, u have less problems. But goverment doesnt want to deal with it. Either they want to ban guns, they more self center, greed, than the criminals themselves

[@holocene2164]

I'm getting tired of people justifying horrible acts because so and so didn't have the best childhood.There are no justifications for this murder. They weren't under threats, this wasn't an accident, they were just two disturbed individuals that planned a brutal murder together. They both deserved what they got.

[@sherberts]

Imo Nicole needed life in prison. Her own mother! She made Billy the tool.

[@MEL2theJ]

I opted out of having children in my life so I'm not here to judge anyone's parenting skills. It's frightening to hear of case after case after case of similar crimes. GOD help us! Thank you again Dr. Grande 🙏

[@leannemo7382]

Too many “good people” are opting out of raising good children-it’s actually part of a growing problem. However, becoming a parent is a very personal choice. I just wish that “bad people” would quit pumping out these poor babies who have little chance of becoming ethical, caring, hardworking citizens who want to contribute to a better world wherein personal responsibility is paramount. Sadly, they don’t even come close.

[@MEL2theJ]

@@leannemo7382 Excellent comment 💎

[@elizabethhamm5320]

Nicole is definitely getting a reality check on what a life of hell truly is. I’m sure that she’s missing it now along with her mother. Thanks again for another great video Dr. grande. I admit I’ve been waiting all day for it :-)

[@connie7128]

Nicole went to prison at such a young age and will spend her best years in there, released when she is closing in on middle age. Imagine a life thrown away like that and living with the guilt of murdering your own mother so viciously. How very sad - what a waste. As for Billy, it sounds like his mental health care wasn't the best - no child should have been on all of those drugs so young. That sounds like a disaster. He was likely permanently damaged by his mother's alcoholism during pregnancy. Another wasted life. What a tragic story.

[@sassycat6468]

Nicole should have gotten a longer sentence imo.

[@Sleepparalysisdemon2]

There is ample time for a full life at middle age. She should have gotten a longer sentence. If she was able to kill her mother, she isn’t going to regret it. Billy never had a chance.

[@vicvega3614]

Sounds like the girls always get less time hmm 🤔 why and how is that fair? Anyone know

[@thelogicaldanger]

@@vicvega3614 Well, its pretty clear in this case, she ensured she wasn't around when the murder was committed, therefor she couldn't be charged with first degree murder like Billy was, and therefor she got the lighter sentence.

[@vicvega3614]

@@thelogicaldanger she helped plan it?!?! Lets say someone helped plan the JFK assassination or lets say someone helped Chapman murder John Lennon would they be able to get out? What about if your driving and ur friend goes into a store and robs and murders the clerk, i know for a fact people have gotten Life in prison with no parole as the driver in that situation, the justice system is inconsistent is my point

[@jeanholmes7976]

Dear Dr. Grande. This is a very sad case. I have a hard time understanding how people think killing someone is okay and that it will solve their problems. Thank you!!🌵😇❤from Jean.

[@lisaaustin4561]

I feel sorry for billy he didn’t have a chance. Why do these idiots have children?

[@babblingalong7689]

Precisely because they're idiots, I'm afraid. No thinking ahead.

[@mildredpierce4506]

Because they’re irresponsible idiots who didn’t have a good upbringing themselves so they could care less about doing the right thing when it comes to their children.

[@dwoodstwin]

Because people have sex

[@sugarspice7768]

Welfare checks. Sadly.

[@lisaaustin4561]

@@sugarspice7768 you’re right I didn’t think of that. Really pathetic

[@chinavaughan6383]

I once came across an interview with NK, where she seemed to blame her predicament on her mother. She said something like if someone had been more supportive of her, this might not have happened. I got the feeling that the “someone” that she was talking about was her mother, who had worked incredibly hard to ensure that her children had a good life😢

[@glow1815]

She's should get life in prison without parole. Criminals will make any excuses. Her mother is dead and she still blame her...she's a disgusting human being.

[@chinavaughan6383]

@@glow1815 I think that she’s a psychopath. God help us when she is released from prison!😢

[@Claudia-lq3ns]

That's so sadistic. I hope that she grows to be remorseful and realizes that she unalived her great ally (as Dr. G said). So immature and not accepting responsibility.

[@sherberts]

@@Claudia-lq3nspeople like Nicole will never feel remorse.

[@ceilconstante640]

So sad and tragic. It's hard to imagine anyone killing a mother to be with her daughter. How can they believe they'd get away with it and not be caught?

[@janmartin1408]

Oh my gosh! Billy came to life with a huge disadvantage! I can not imagine his mom doing this to him! My heart goes out to him. He does have consequences for his actions, but my oh my. Love your babies! Don't destroy them! They are a gift!

[@aarondavis8943]

Did the idea of just _leaving_ ever cross their mind?

[@thelogicaldanger]

She was 16, presumably her mom would have reported her as a runaway.

[@gabe-po9yi]

In cases like this, I always think about how it will hit the child one day that they don’t have their mother. No mom to call on for the comfort, support and love that only a mother can give. I think of stories of dying men on the battlefield calling out for their mothers, of adults suffering a tragedy and wanting their mothers. It seems the sense of aloneness in the world would be devastating, even more so with the knowledge they’re the ones responsible for not having a mother to respond.

[@MrBungle900]

This is something I think about too. I lost my mum and dad when I was younger and it’s awful having to go through life without their love, support and comfort. It devastated me when I realised I was an orphan when I had just become an adult. I’ve transitioned from suicidal drug addict to sobriety and just recently, I qualified as a therapist. I was the only student who had no family to be there to pat me on the back as we all graduated. It was upsetting. And yesterday I had a tough day with clients and had a wee cry after my last session. I remember the feeling of being alone and really craving a hug from my mum.

[@gabe-po9yi]

@@MrBungle900 I can’t imagine how painful it was when you lost them, and at that milestone in your life. That’s when I really called on mine for guidance, assistance, emotional support, etc. to help me navigate the new world of adulthood. Major props to you for pulling yourself back up on healthy and productive track.

[@vicvega3614]

There are creatures that literally do not care at all, they have no empathy, they have no guilt, they have no heart and they stay that way their whole lives.

[@MrBungle900]

@@gabe-po9yi Thank you for your kind words. 🤗

[@alannakiwi]

They were allowed to be together! Jean was doing the best she could, I think.

[@meredith2803]

Binge watching Dr Grande 🙂. Billy seemed doomed from the start, tragically the impact of that has on others is so utterly destructive. I feel bad for the child that he was but not the monster he became.

[@DrLC.]

Another excellent breakdown and analysis, Dr. Grande. I, too, pictured a Looney Tunes scenario; the rope leading to them hiding behind a boulder, and striking a match on the rock to ignite the rope… waiting for a ‘ka-boom!

[@birdworldist]

Yes king go off

[@Neilsowards]

It looks like Billy suffered from fetal alcohol syndrome due to his mother's drinking. This affects the fetus is a variety of ways.

[@holdencawffle626]

That's messed up of you to say

[@billaddington831]

@@holdencawffle626 but it’s absolutely on point and true. It’s not messed up. It wasn’t Billy’s fault. His mother drank a lot when she was pregnant.

[@DAmore143]

Actually there’s no indication on his face that he had fetal alcohol syndrome.. maybe you need a thicker pair of bifocals 🤓 👀

[@s.avelar.7979]

​@holdencawffle626, you're wrong...yes, children suffer from alcohol fetal syndrome, have had a child in childcare suffering from alcohol fetal syndrome, it's sad to see. BLESSINGS.

[@Seawitch907]

@@DAmore143 the facial abnormalities are usually on those with more severe symptoms. These people have this all of their lives.

[@esteemedmortal5917]

Funny how these young romances that are apparently worth killing for fall apart as soon as the cops get involved. It can be so frustrating to see someone that young throw their life away. None of them can ever seem to wait to get to the age of 18.

[@manewland1]

A sad story (and Billy never had a chance, from the sound of things). Also: Jean's death (by knife) after overcoming her fear of knives reminds me of the Spanish composer Enrique Granados: he had a fear of water (more specifically, drowning in it) and had to be convinced to travel to America (by ship--it was 1916) to perform (invited by President Woodrow Wilson). On the return home, a German U-boat sank the ship; he indeed drowned. Thanks, as always, Dr. Grande!

[@puspavelai8353]

The very fact that these two teens thought they 'clicked' *or* think that they have perfect chemistry...The flight or fight situation panic/anxiety didn't even settle in after the first four attempts, mainly due to the 'killers' stealth mode. The Mother didn't stand a chance against this two. Unless she dug real deep, and sourced for ideas on a complete separation, for all three, before approving anything.

[@mario-qi3yw]

This is an awful case. Billy began life in very difficult circumstances. It didn’t improve. Nicole didn’t have enough boundaries or attention. Thank you Dr Grande❤

[@jimcronin2043]

I believe that there has to be a root cause for Billy's behavior in his mother's prenatal alcohol abuse (and probably in her postnatal alcohol abuse, too).

[@dylankopff5062]

Love your videos I watch at least one a day verrry informative and brilliantly done thank you young Dr

[@marilynmcmahon5932]

Why was he always let out of the hospital? He needed to stay.

[@margaretr5701]

Poor kid, the many medications might've done more harm than good for his still developing brain. I can't help but think he should be in a hospital for the mentally ill, instead of mainstream prison, even if for life due to the violent crime he committed.

[@zenawarrior7442]

Kids today have no idea what boundaries, discipline, or a truly hard life is. Amazing & scary how cold they were. Great points again. Thanks Dr G😊💚💚

[@zenawarrior7442]

@@cht2162 Not really. No pot, cell phones, social media addictions, guns....

[@Thisissssmychannel]

@@zenawarrior7442oh yeah except that cocaine was in Coca Cola. Nice try tho boomer

[@Crackhead__]

@@zenawarrior7442 Lmao they said the same shit in the 20's "these damn flappers drinking and partying is against god these damn kids today" old fuck lmao and automatic guns didn't become outlawed until the 30s or weed

[@iihh517]

I really wish retired people would stop trying to cause arguments online just to feel alive.

[@rheverend]

@@Thisissssmychannelanytime I see someone use the term boomer, it sounds like an older person trying to appear young. Also the term isn’t a good replacement for a properly made point

[@littleeva]

About 30 years ago I used to work as a volunteer in a city hospital. I would feed and hold infants whose mothers could not legally take them home because they were born addicted to...well you name it. The worst cases I saw were the infants born to alcoholic mothers. Those babies were more restless and irritable than the babies born addicted to heroin or cocaine. I don't think Billy ever had a chance.

[@ScottShedd123]

Damn, makes me wonder what all those chemicals did to his brain that wasn't fully mature. Seems like the psychiatrists had problems diagnosising him adequately. I'm hearing antipshychotics, anti-anxiety, adhd, anti depressents and Bipolar.

[@snappybean]

Why do we watch Dr Grande? I'm guessing it's mostly the "deadpan humor" part.

[@elle262]

I have just learnt of the syndrome PDA- Newson’s Syndrome. Billy seems to have many of the characteristics. A child with whom I am acquainted, has been recently diagnosed with PDA. Sadly at the age of 7, he expressed a desire to end his life as he saw no other future for himself. This syndrome was first recognised as recently as 1983. How many criminals could be seen as fitting into these criteria and how many could have been convicted without being diagnosed? The autism spectrum appears to be very complex and broad indeed.

[@erinjk123]

Seems like the mom should have noticed that they were trying to do her harm with so many failed attempts. I had a disgust face for what this billy did.

[@suzanneharris8339]

Billy & Nicole weren't even full grown when they met, but their lives are basically over. It appears that both of the moms were in way over their heads. Tragic.

[@rejaneoliveira5019]

It always amazes me how kids can be so callous and malevolent. Tragic case. Thank you for your analysis, Dr. Grande.❤

[@zenawarrior7442]

Hi Rejane. Hope you're well😉💙💫🌵🌷The young smart asse@ came out in droves lol claiming kids have always been this bad. Yeah sure. No guns, pot, anti depressants, video games etc all which mess with neurotransmitters but some folks just are dull & argumentative🦧🐒🥸🤡. Glad this channel primarily has decent, intelligent, respectful people...such as you!!🥰

[@rejaneoliveira5019]

@@zenawarrior7442 Oh my gosh, I know! I tend to agree with you. Back when I was growing up we had a few bad apples but there were few and far between. Kids these days grow up in a much different environment and the parents are many times afraid of parenting kids. I think right now it’s way worse than in my generation, that’s for sure! I hope you and your mom are doing well! Thank you for the message!😃🌹🥰😘

[@zenawarrior7442]

@@rejaneoliveira5019 Glad you understand too😊Only a few trouble makers, no access to automatic weapons, meth, fentanyl, weed. Kids watched better shows, not all crime & ridiculous sitcoms about narcissists. Parents are scared to be the parent, don't deliver consequences. It's not just kids as adults are that way too but his video was about young kids. Mom & I are good, thx for asking! Welcome for the message. Have a great wknd! 😉🤍💖👋🦋🍁🥧🌏

[@troy3456789]

The events that happened prove that people do not have the slightest bit of free will, like zero freedom of will at all. Each only saw one option that made sense to them when confronting a problem.

[@carnifaxx]

@@zenawarrior7442 just alcoholism, cigarettes, violent street fights, world wars, domestic violence, school bulling, serial killers. Yes, world was full of wonderful people in 20th century.

[@michaelgreer9023]

A Question about Billy Sullivan😩 I don't know anything about the Kasinkas family. However I am very interested in this "important figure in this story"- Mr. Barry Sullivan. Billy is clearly a victim of others making some very bad choices: (1) immoderate use of alcoholic beverages; (2) biting and cutting remarks about the appearance of others, as well as unflattering comments about choices of clothing; (3) while yet in the womb, this vile beast of a mother consumed a six-pack of beer daily as well as smoking cigarettes. Imagine the damage caused to Billy before he had a chance to live a normal life. Why does Dr. Grande fail to mention "fetal alcohol syndrome" in this case? That's a lapse of professional judgement. (4) Nightmares, asthma, and projectile ("the Exorcist") type vomiting. (5) Billy thinks about killing himself at the age of six. How could there be any question that this individual would go on to do harm to others through no fault of his own? Responses to Billy's life remind me of the litany of victims from the Parkland school shooting. They had no grasp that N. Cruz, while listening to their suffering, had absolutely no way to grasp one syllable of what they were saying. That makes them fools rather than N. Cruz a evil ogre. There can be no justice in the world until we learn to provide a proper upbringing to those who are neglected due to bad choices by others. Thank you.

[@Dawn-f7g]

❤Thank you❤Sending LOVE, please pass it on❤❤❤🎉

[@melstiller8561]

Love is a many splendored thing...until it kills.

[@JonathanDiNamesMusic]

Great analysis as always Dr. Grande; It's always interesting to hear your unique insight into the criminal psyche when it comes to cases like these- do you ever cover cases requested by your viewers?

[@AnnaBelll.e]

Great analysis! I have heard this story before but learned so much more. Thanks!

[@deanieedwards8117]

Very sad indeed..i wonder what Nicoles thought process is now that shes been prison for awhile..im sure it hit her by now what a mistake she made that can never be undone. Hope it torments them both.

[@databang]

@Dr.Grande, you are a video making machine!

[@amandawilkinsontarot7096]

The variety of meds that this boy was on is extreme. There were a few on here that I've never even heard of and I'm a retired Resource / Special Education teacher.

[@brihaver1951]

Thank you, Dr G! As always, a great analysis ❤

[@lindadolton3160]

Hi dr grande from the land down under. Love your videos.

[@elizabethwarman9028]

Good morning Dr. Grande. Excellent analysis. As always I learn something new from your videos.

[@susansandler8429]

Astute and articulate analysis. Wow

[@onetiredempath]

Wow This story is Mind Blowing His life OMG he was So screwed up mentally from the word go huh?!!

[@BaDazai]

Nicole will be out at 50, the guy she's in prison for was already messaging another girl after his incarceration. She no longer has a mother and she'll never have the chance to start a family of her own. How utterly stupid and worthless 🙄🙄🙄

[@steelcurtain187]

This was an interesting case for sure it definitely reminds me of how the late 90’s/ early 2000’s were with online dating and being young, and also the way medications were thrown around like candy. I was surprised when the towns the 2 were from are both kinda smaller areas I am familiar with and have visited many times in New England.

[@ilovezzz2012]

The multiple drugs part is fascinating. I’m a medical student that spent some educational time in child psychiatry. If they were throwing this many antipsychotic drugs at a child to see what would stick- his behavior problems were pretty serious then. The reality is medical science is quite limited in how much they can treat individuals like this in an outpatient setting. It’s really hoping they improve with the meds/ higher dosages and find a way to function in society. The alternative is institutionalization which rather hard to do.

[@solitairecatnaps4444]

If I recall correctly, the medications were part of a changing list, not necessarily prescribed all at the same time. I perceive some level of desperation on the part of the professionals attempting to treat Billy. A lot of it was trial and error which still crops up when they don’t know what to do.

[@Stargazergirl104]

Omg 😮I’ve never heard about this case. How horrifying

[@claudinejames7731]

All this trouble because Billy's mother drank a six pack a day of beer for the first four months of her pregnanacy! Absolutly incredible!

[@margaretr5701]

Smoking and drinking heavily while pregnant, I'm wondering if other substances were taken, as well as his mother's mental health issues, if any. Also, his life after birth. I didn't hear anything about his infancy, unless I missed it, but doubt it was calm considering all the problems he was treated for in childhood.

[@naturalbluti6823]

Bill and his family were neighbors of mine growing up. I remember him and his sisters would go MIA for days. When they would finally be seen, they talked about how Bill held the family hostage in the house. I would feel sooooo bad for the 3 sisters because they were the sweetest little girls. The mother OMG, you knew exactly why Bill was the way he was. She was worried about drinking and running after a relationship. Bill used to snap on us neighborhood kids, but no one played his games, and he got smacked and beat up every time he tired it.

[@billymanners5752]

that's one of the reasons why I quit eating at fast-food places they're hiring admirable for the employee but not the customer

[@janeoleary8454]

What are you talking about

[@cherjohnson5807]

Sad😢

[@justinw8765]

Can you comment on Billy's behavior as a child? Obviously without an official diagnosis but some of the symptoms and what they may refer too.

[@kevinc809]

He was mentally insane from birth. Not much more to it.

[@tessaducek5601]

Mom gave her everything she wanted. She was a spoiled puke. They stopped communicating after being arrested. Billy opted out of his trial because he did not want to sit there. But had to appear for sentencing. I will never understand these kids killing a parent for love . puppy love is temporary. Death is forever. Too bad neither could see this.

[@margaretr5701]

The girl should have, I'm not sure about him, as he was seriously mentally ill, and overly medicated for his developing brain, since hildhood.

[@vladimirputindreadlockrast812]

Well it's a story about love, deception, greed, lust and...unbridled enthusiasm.

[@thestraydog]

I'd love to see your opinion on Chance Wilkins aka Cyraxx! Guy is a nightmare, and he keeps getting away with his crimes like assault and being predatory to children

[@MakerInMotion]

Yikes. To look at him you would think he couldn't get anywhere near children without them running away in terror.

[@MEL2theJ]

@@MakerInMotion 😬 Agreed

[@MarceloVolcato]

Teens are so melodramatic...

[@MeloBurgers]

Here's Dr.G, speculating as aways 😌

[@BigZebraCom]

Just a reminder, I'm not diagnosing anybody in this video; only speculating about what it's like to be surrounded by artificial cacti like this.

[@srsusansummers3070]

Good grief these two are crazy.

[@johncrigger4694]

i was thinking about wile e. coyote before you said it. i could envision jean as the roadrunner.

[@gregorygant4242]

Wanting to die at age 6 is terrible , terrifying ,and unbelievable ! At six a child should be thinking of going out to play with the other kids having fun. Shocking and very sad !

[@Bebecat477]

Such a sad case. This mom was trying to protect her daughter and look what she got. I bet the kid gives zero sh$!ts her mother is dead.

[@Pinkaphrodite123]

I’m amazed people like billy are able to find people to love them

[@margaretr5701]

The description of the girl was, insecure, felt unattractive, add very young. Then along came a good looking boy, complimenting her and calling her a goddess. I expect that's how he found love, even though it wasn't real.

[@Mike-b7733]

This was crazy I’m from nashua nh, her younger brother was one of my friends growing up and her mom was my baseball coach, Jeannie was one of my moms best friends and both her and Nicole would watch me and my brother after school, she was a sweet women. Rip

[@tommyX.808]

interesting episode! those two were really out of control..

[@darklorddisco]

As soon as I heard "Willimantic" I knew where this was going. IYKYK...

[@deuteronimus750]

Look, Move, and Offer.

[@lindsayantwine1097]

I hear these stories of kids running up enormous phone bills and such. If I had ever even offered to pull a stunt like that, I would have been dead. I don't know what kind of parents these kids have but they're not the type I had. It was understood from the beginning that my behavior would stay in line or I would pay a heavy price.

[@valiakloeppel7252]

So sad. Billy never had a chance. And, he was so handsome

[@mildredpierce4506]

The blanket didn’t catch on fire probably because it had a fire retardant on it.

[@ShakerMaker1980]

That list of medications…. Holy hell.

[@lisatsen1556]

This two sounded like pinky and the brain executing their plan to take over the world... so 😢

[@miriams.4341]

Billy I feel never really had a chance, but the girlfriend…? I understand being excited when someone thinks you are sexually attractive and wants to be with you, especially if you haven’t felt so yourself and your environment likely told you viciously and repeatedly that you are not….but MURDERING?? It doesn’t even sound like mum put herself in the way of the relationship much, she just didn’t want them to be intimate before her daughter was 18. Literally all they had to do, was to wait 2 more years and then she could have moved in with her boyfriend and have all the intimacy she wanted. I…just don’t get it. Not even remotely.

[@thelogicaldanger]

I know 2 years can seem like forever to a teenager....but to throw their life away away because when they could have just waited 2 years to be together.

[@wendiwonderly1419]

Nicole was born on June 6th, D-Day. What a disaster and I don’t mean the invasion of Normandy

[@danpro4519]

Talk about the need for a father in the house. Any good man would never let this dude near his daughter.

[@angelinparadise7282]

Billy is really a handsome guy, isn't he? It's scary how appearances are still so important for women's self value, especially young girls. Poor Gene was between the cross and the sword as we say in my country, I don't think there was a right way to approach this situation: if she had not bound to Nicole's wishes and had been more assertive, the couple may have just decided to kill her sooner. Trying to be flexible may have bought her some time. Some cases don't really have a right answer I think. Edit: also I have a sense that most parents tend to take thir teenager children moods and apparent emotional struggles as something normal for the age, which is in most cases, but also seems to cover for a lot of deeper issues that may be going on.

[@glendasully]

Your nighttime description of Billy's symptoms reminds me of "The Exorcist"

[@jimcarter6990]

A good reason for prenatal care and further parenting.

[@Ann-sj4pt]

Prenatal care won’t help addiction unless it’s specialized

[@m.f.richardson1602]

Thank you. Always interesting Thank Peace

[@ivahihopeful]

Wile E. Coyote was exactly what I thought of, too! I was thinking these guys were getting their murder ideas from cartoons.

[@AxelordSMIJES]

Never seen a name that has the word Kansas in it before. Being a lifelong resident of the state, I feel bad for anyone in that situation.

[@btetschner]

The conflict between them was bound to escalate, considering there was no attempt to pacify it. I am curious if couples, who have clear goals they are pursuing, have lower rates of criminal activity. I am also curious if nontraditional arrangements are more likely to result in criminal activity.

[@crk9222]

The Wile E Coyote comment in this video is some funny shizz. 😂😂😂. Dr Grande, keep the content coming!

[@loudtim265]

Ah, the ole $500-$1000 phone bill, long distance calling. I had a college friend who was notorious for hanging out with someone for a few days then leaving, followed later by a massive phone bill. 🙄🙄

[@mynameispeaches]

It's so nice to have a child that would never kill me. I remember hearing about these parents going nuts and killing their kids. I told my son if I ever snap like that, defend yourself. Do what you gotta do. You have my permission.

[@thelogicaldanger]

I've learned in life to never say never.

[@stephanieb6461]

Poor little boy !!!

[@Spiderlash97]

That is one wild list of psych drugs. Those would mess up an adult majorly let alone a young kid whose mother drank during pregnancy. I’m not making excuses but dang, who thought prescribing all those to him was a good idea?

[@paullovio7909]

They shouldn't give him life imprisonment, just many years in psychiatric care in a psychiatric prison ward. He needs help due having alcohol fetal symptoms. His mother drank and smoked a lot while she was pregnant with him.

[@evelynwaugh4053]

He got extensive help. Sadly, you can't repair brain damage caused in utero by the mother abusing substances. Why should Jean or some other person suffer because of his damaged brain? She didn't cause it.

[@margaretr5701]

Mainstream prison doesn't seem appropriate for the seriously mentally ill. He needs appropriate medication and monitoring, not just for him, but for those around him. He'd probably still be locked up for life, but in a place suitable for his illnesses. I can't imagine the horrors he's going to live with, or create, left as he is.

[@margaretr5701]

@@evelynwaugh4053 Yes, tragic, the horrific murder of Jean, the poor lady. The younger years of her murderer were also horrific, it's a shame that hospitals for the mentally ill were closed down years ago, supposedly to protect the mentally ill, but didn't protect their victims. Sad all round.

[@Asher3200]

Well, Dr. Todd, Nicole can actually tell you herself what she suffered from and she can herself confirm your "speculations" Considerating I speak with her almost every day, youd be amazed to find out, she has made incredible strides in her time behind bars and is now college educated and is now working on her Phd. She is fully aware of her behaviors as a teenager as will become a TedX speaker across the country as well as involved in consulting with new legislation with juvenile sentencing reform

[@dawndraper9371]

I keep hearing Billy. And I keep hearing Jean. And I couldn't help but think of the song Billie Jean. 😂😂😂

[@mierardi88]

Holy shit, Nashua NH is my hometown, and this lady is a year older than me, I have to check with my mom to see if we knew them.

[@JaneDoe-ip5yl]

teens can be difficult and letting them go never ends well

[@mustangthings]

The attempts to kill her mother sound like the plot of an itchy and scratchy cartoon.

[@johnrelford7961]

The sad part is I feel like the mother knew how she would die because she didn't want knives then maybe she thought she was just being crazy so she got some 😕