The Harrowing Case Of Colleen Ritzer

In today’s video, we’re looking into one of the most disturbing cases we’ve covered so far. It takes us to Danvers High School in Danvers, Massachusetts.
The events that unfolded shocked everyone, and left a town and school, irreparably damaged.
This is the case of Colleen Ritzer.
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[@indiabilly]

The fact that he made huge effort to cover up his crime- hiding her body changing clothes several times, wearing gloves, cleaning up after himself and trying to make an alibi shows that this wasn’t the actions of someone with schizophrenia

[@daisybenton7784]

I know right

[@kaylab5844]

Yep. It's a joke. He knew exactly what he was doing. Ppl want to blame it on mental illness? Please.....give me a break. The guy is just f***ing evil. It's that simple.

[@lspbeautea4791]

💯 agree.

[@destinysdesire2536]

Perfectly stated.

[@Chaundra1030]

Exactly what I was thinking! All the clothing changes, gloves, disposal of the body, etc are very deliberate actions. He wasn’t crazy he’s just evil.

[@MrsJoannaG]

I’m proud of Phillip’s mother for not trying to defend her son’s actions and having sympathy for Colleen’s family. I’ve seen so many parents completely deny their child’s guilt and stand behind them blindly.

[@lisas8244]

She was the picture of grace and compassion under fire. She made it clear who the victims were. I respect her deeply and I'm sure she wonders every day how her son could have been such a monster.

[@ultimatewitcherfan6677]

That’s because a lot of parents refuse to believe their child was capable of what they did. They believe their child is innocent because their child “is always well-behaved” or “has never exhibited any violent behavior”. Philip’s mother is one example of a mother who knew her child did something wrong and acknowledged it

[@theprncsschmst]

@@ultimatewitcherfan6677 That’s like when people see their friend, aunt/uncle, brother/sister, etc. get arrested for killing or assaulting someone...even people who commit suicide! Their families are always like (s)he was never depressed, they were really kind, they would never hurt anyone, but the thing is...we don’t (obviously) know what’s going through someone’s head unless they say something. I don’t have kids but I kind of understand why parents would be insisting on their kid being innocent, but at the same time, we don’t know even our closest friends and family like we think we do 100% of the time.

[@faiza515]

Chris Watts

[@tessaducek5601]

I love my children dearly. But if one committed a heinous crime. I would want them to face punishment. I would always loved them. Stand by them. But there is no excuse to viciously attack and kill someone especially a crime like this. I would apologizing profusely to the family even though it can't bring their loved one back. Many parents believe their children can do no wrong even if evidence is overwhelming or their child admits to the crime. Blind love? Denial ? Probably. Its a shame crimes like this happen at all. 😟

[@sittingduck1735]

The most disturbing part is that there were people around and yet he managed to get her body out of the school without a single problem. I can't even steal ice cream from the fridge at night without being caught

[@jeanettec30]

It’s what I though. An open school and yet he was able to do all that and not one clue to anyone else. I couldn’t be in bathroom at school more then 5 mins without them coming in to get you out.

[@MsBkidd]

Exactly what I was thinking too. We couldn't be roaming the halls of the school during classes, and he walked right by someone on their phone with that trash can - I was thinking that the person would be questioning why a student even had the trash can outside of the school, but maybe it was a good thing he wasn't stopped - whoever stopped him may have been killed as well.

[@kdizzle901]

@@MsBkidd it was an after school program

[@janetDT1904]

I thought the same. So many people saw him!

[@claudua6562]

You are right

[@jokersvenomxo9149]

I've been living with bipolar, schizophrenia & split personality disorder since the age of 9. I'm 30 in less than 3 weeks. Never killed or even seriously hurt someone. I'm sick & tired of mental health being used as an excuse to justify the actions of sick little weirdos!!

[@Yui789esss]

Bro; you need to get some serious prayer …. Don’t listen to some of these western doctors that try to blame everything on “mental disorders “ …. Demons are real and they will attack your mind, only God can cure you brother

[@GodisMyNo1]

Its not an excuse, its a contributing factor. Everyone is not affected the same way by the disease. A mentally sane person wouldnt do this

[@tanyachristensen5330]

​@@GodisMyNo1mentally sane people kill. For many reasons and sometimes randomly. Just because someone does something cruel or evil doesn't mean they aren't sane.

[@hannahdraper]

Yes but he is saying that they are sane enough to go through with the attack and also I’ll add that they should not be allowed to get their sentence reduced or put in some sort of special prison just because they have ‘mental issues’ a murder is a murder whether you have mental problems or not

[@keithb1978]

Appreciate your honesty.

[@Someonespecial111]

This is scary as hell. He looks so calm, he doesn’t look like he’s really panicking or anything. He’s got something really wrong with him.

[@mariafirenzi4764]

Demon

[@seanprice2990]

You think?

[@Blue_SeaSmoke]

Mental illness like the defense said?

[@shaz8486]

Demonic and evil, not compatible with ANY society except a small cell locked away the rest of his life, away from other inmates, then he might…..suffer i hope he does !!!

[@MsLinjohn]

He looks like an Angel, he could have fooled me

[@sebasrojas00]

It's insane how many times he went in and out of that school with blood, dragging a garbage container, without shoes, and nobody noticed, there was nobody supervising.

[@CaitlinFarida]

!!!!!!!

[@BrenMurphy1]

As a School Superintendent, I agree, there's something mysteriously wrong with a campus with such free access.

[@Estrella21]

That’s what I was thinking! There’s no way anyone could have been wandering around my school after hours. There was always staff or teachers monitoring the halls making sure nobody was in the building without being questioned.

[@ruthlinares7352]

Schools are and will continue to be a vulnerable, high risk place. Since nothing will ever be done in that regards, other things will need to change, like for instance people being more aware of their surroundings and contacting responsable officials when they see something fishy going on.

[@amandakay420]

But it’s all on camera.

[@emke9326]

She was only 24. Had a full life ahead of her. You’re an angel among the stars. RIP🙏

[@itssnhuannnyyyy]

my brother just 25 yrs. old when 16 yrs. old kid shot him

[@yl6467]

@@itssnhuannnyyyy i'm so sorry.

[@goldielocks8231]

@@itssnhuannnyyyy I'm so sorry for your loss

[@ХареКришна-т7г]

@@itssnhuannnyyyy could you make a video about it please

[@Justice4some]

@@itssnhuannnyyyy my condolences

[@JT-if2qh]

How calculated this kid was, its terrifying. And the fact that he attempted to do the same thing to a Youth Services Worker while he was locked up waiting trial for this murder????!!!!??? Death penalty. He cannot be let into society ever again.

[@Libz]

Hearing how excited her Dad was to see her classroom, and how he wanted to talk to her about it, just broke my heart😭 Rip Colleen, you beautiful soul❤

[@AngelsHandPrint]

How can you not have laws against abuse of a corpse? Every corpse was once a human being.

[@kdizzle901]

It’s disgusting

[@Delphiheroes1]

Very true, nice words !

[@JamieAug]

If it's a corpse it doesn't feel anything or know anything.

[@Delphiheroes1]

@@JamieAug it should still be respected….

[@kateruterbories2692]

We have laws against it in some states, just not Massachusetts.

[@CJLOVE23]

This is so sick! This monster is not “insane” he was a serial killer in the making

[@Coco-chrispy]

Serial killers are insane. He is insane. What he did isn’t normal

[@granny58]

@@Coco-chrispy you do not know the definition of insanity.

[@dr.tamaraworley8451]

He needs to go...he is not safe or any good for society.👍🙏👀❤💣💥

[@RoSarLianOfficial]

@@dr.tamaraworley8451 before he go, make him a human guinea pig, for the betterment of medical advancement for human kinds, for the atrocities that he have commitment. At least have him be sacrifice for the betterment of human kind.

[@dr.tamaraworley8451]

@@RoSarLianOfficial AGREED!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍🙏👀💣💥

[@vaniaattieh7739]

He should never ever go out of jail, he's dangerous to society

[@nrtalley]

Yes he is. His brain is f up

[@andrewdowner822]

He should be removed from life

[@alicesmith6750]

I agree, he is where he belongs. While being held in detention waiting trial, he attacked another woman, a clinician I think, but her screams were heard and she had a much better outcome than the teacher. He didn't get to do what he intended to his jailhouse victim, but it only shows us he has no regret, no empathy and not concerned by his own evil acts.

[@wendyHew]

*he is

[@andrewdowner822]

@@wendyHew contraction. He's can be the possession but also the contractions for He is /He has

[@aquamina766]

She really seemed nice and passionate about teaching, such a rare thing nowadays… so incredibly sad…

[@aquamina766]

She was only 24!!!! 😩😓

[@TunaFreeDolphinMeat]

I hope you have achieved your career goals. Well said

[@whitedragoness23]

It must of enraged him to see her happy, helping people to the best of her abilities and wanted to kill any goodness in life :(

[@WILMA_]

Right? Esp. Mathematics. RIP, sweet lady! She seemed so genuine. I can only imagine the pain she endured. Ah...

[@NatzTalk]

Gosh. I just feel so bad because math isn't my strong suit but I liked it later on in life ( college years) due to a teacher like Colleen. She deserved so much better.

[@marty7373]

This case scares me a lot as I 100% think it was planned, and the Tennessee thing was just a way for Philip to justify himself. Why would he bring a skimask, change of clothes and a box cutter to school?

[@Jolenesmart1980]

Facts!

[@KimAhrina11]

It seems like he really had kinda revenge/huge beef with her

[@geminijohnson4019]

Why would the word Tennessee trigger him

[@imnotrevivingu9815]

@@geminijohnson4019 cause he use to live there , but that’s of course no excuse to do what he did

[@ScouserX_]

@@geminijohnson4019 maybe he had done it before so when someone mentions Tennessee, he gets angry and does the same.

[@tatitunteja]

He had planned everything, the mask, the box cutter, the fake asking to help with maths. And the nerve to go watch a movie after doing all that!

[@luzgo78]

Exactly!!!!!!

[@labeate]

and no cleaning person?

[@SWEETLILLY2]

And using her credit card to buy Wendy's...this fool went and ate like he did nothing 🙄

[@nonozebra4196]

Premeditated

[@shaz8486]

Oh definitely he was completely sane, he knew exactly what he was doing ! The evil incarnate !

[@GBMDALABEL]

How can you be this cruel?…I saw this on TikTok and thought I would come and see the actual story and I’m by far disturbed that someone would do such a horrible thing to someone. My condolences goes out to her family.😢

[@pamelagraves9704]

I saw this on tik too and I also wanted to learn more about this heartbreaking tragedy 😢 💔 very tragic

[@dennyrebekacruzperez5418]

Me to I also came from tiktok and this is a very disturbing story it's crazy how people didn't notice what he was doing RIP Colleen Ritzer.🥺

[@benlotus2703]

Bl!ck$?

[@mikekock927]

One of the most horrible and disturbing murders I’ve ever heard about. He deserved the death penalty for the what he did, I don’t give a shit what his age was. What a pathetic excuse for a human being, RIP Colleen Ritzer.

[@mercurius1364]

Same for me (saw it on tt). This is a very disturbing case. 💔

[@denko3203]

The quality of your videos. The editing, the background music, the presentation. One of the bests out there!

[@aquamina766]

Agreed! 💜

[@waleedqamar39]

Not one of the best The best 👌

[@DelGibson_NZ]

Totally!!!

[@salotewaqairatu5126]

Spot on!

[@mistyscott2823]

Agreed!❤️

[@matterofcrimemedia]

This case is haunting. It’s so terrifying to think that a person capable of something so evil could completely fly under the radar and avoid raising suspicion.

[@orionwesley]

It is. Absolutely terrifying. And to think he isn't the only one in society even more!

[@mysteriesuntold3393]

Exactly alot of these weirdos are all around and the people who get killed by these scum sometimes the police never find them . Very scary and disturbing

[@josi4251]

Chris Watts is but one more example of a crime waiting to happen. I'm a teacher, and I often look at my students (high school) and wonder what the future may hold for them. Fortunately, in all my years of teaching, I've only had one known murderer, and he was just incompetent enough to commit vehicular homicide while intoxicated. He did indeed get a long prison sentence.

[@LouisLazuli]

It blows my mind that this kids only 14 and did all this. Chills.

[@titaa56]

That’s our security and government for you. They are the REAL criminals

[@Nonayabizness360]

Sorry but when you are truly mentally ill you don’t cover your face with a ski mask and try to hide all the evidence, he knew what he was doing was wrong right from the time you can see him on video sneaking out of the classroom behind her following her into the woman’s bathroom. I hope he never gets out of prison to hurt anyone else. Some people are born evil.

[@SuperSasha1969]

People with mental health can use a ski mask during a transient psychotic episode

[@Jolenesmart1980]

Yeah you can’t say they never do etc

[@Nonayabizness360]

@@SuperSasha1969 mentally I’ll people don’t plan ahead by bringing items to hide their face and then try to hide the evidence. You must be an expert in the mental health field though or treat mentally ill patients and that’s why you are trying to correct me. I work with mentally I’ll adults and children, have for many years now but you must be an expert.

[@dominicchester0328]

Exactly I’m tired of using mental illness as an excuse to murder someone

[@Tld0026]

He was absolutely “not” mentally ill. It was calculated and planned with detail, methodical and executed with extensive action that only comes from a rational thinking mind. He planned on getting away with it but his immaturity with knowledge of cameras and evidence gathering caught his evil ass. Thank goodness.

[@sorenadix6411]

This case supports the importance of why teachers/staff use separate bathrooms, which locks when the door closes behind them!

[@ellehacker3168]

Exactly what I was thinking!

[@Whocares158]

Gross 🤢🤮😝

[@abacaxi1471]

? Do u think this would have stoped this psycho? This show us how schools shouldnt exist in the first place. Super vunerable place. U cant even carry a gun.

[@meganred8445]

At my high school, all faculty and staff had their own separate bathrooms near student bathrooms. Those bathrooms were also handicap accessible and had locks on them. Students were not aloud to enter those. Didn’t really stop students from using however. So, when I graduated in 2019, they’re were in process of the teachers scanning their school IDs to unlock the doors from the outside to be able to enter the bathroom, and still being able to lock from the inside.

[@HectorLForiguaDuarte-yc5wt]

Again is not just about the limits cause there could be others scenarios in Wich there are not safety doors. Is more in my opinion about how to prevent or diagnose mental illness, disorders or patterns. I don't like this cases just watched by accident but want to understand what happened in our brains, our relationships and our society

[@lauriekester4602]

That young girl that entered, saw them slightly & left is LUCKY TO BE ALIVE!!!!!

[@nandanshetty1624]

She only saw him

[@tinafoster8665]

I didn't consider that, he would have had to chase her down but I don't think Colleen would have survived, I think P cut her throat so he wouldn't have been risking anything more to go erase the witness. So yes she is, I shiver at stuff like that that I don't notice but someone else does

[@allyw1364]

Thats exactly what I thought she got out with her life 😨

[@movingforward3812]

Oh yea, if she would have saw the teachers body. He would have surely killed her to too, to hide everyrthing.

[@AllenDailyPodcast]

I’m sorry but I’m nosy and definitely . would’ve ran and tell if it looked suspicious 🤨 .

[@twinsfawn]

the nature of the actual case is disgusting as is, but i was especially surprised that abusing a corpse isn’t illegal in Massachusetts. i feel like that’s a pretty no-brainer thing to make illegal everywhere

[@emilyhenderson6766]

I was shocked to hear this too!!

[@shaz8486]

Yes! I don’t understand how anyone can interfere with a corpse and NOT be charged, they are certainly backwards in Massachusetts….just crazy. !

[@nobodykillsthecrazycatlady2743]

Even when it's illegal it only carry's a small sentence.

[@NatzTalk]

Right?!!! But it's like the law against cannibalism, not illegal unless you KILL someone to be a cannibal. Lmao

[@66hoodwitch]

She was most likely still alive. The girl stated that ,in the video!

[@CMF7692]

Still shocking that a 14 YEAR OLD was capable of something soooo horrific. She didn't even have time to scream. 😥 Even more shocking that it was on SCHOOL campus in BROAD DAYLIGHT! There were still people on campus! 🤯 By far one of the saddest stories I've ever seen. I feel for everyone involved. #RIPColleen 💔

[@realSimoneCherie]

Humans are capable of awful things

[@dr.tamaraworley8451]

He needs to be put down 4 society. 💣👍🙏🤴👰👀❤💥

[@speedythunder1995]

I’m not shocked you have to be aware even kids can be intruders

[@xsqatterx]

of course he wasn’t in a state of psychosis? he KNEW to put gloves on, he KNEW to grab a bin, he KNEW when and how to act during this. I think murder cases should go to the Supreme Court honestly

[@caseyjones1857]

It almost seemed premeditated… he was more prepared than most teens who go into a “state of psychosis.”

[@slayingroosters4355]

He knew to stare intently into the cameras a couple of times too, and sometimes cover himself from them but not at other times 🤦🏿‍♂️ the guy was thankfully a complete idiot. If he could do this but had a modicum of intelligence who knows how many people he could have hurt 😔

[@toria9799]

Very premeditated.

[@BunnyQueen97]

If every murder case went to the supreme court, federal or state, that would waste SO much of their time.

[@hSLoT1985]

He was prepared. He changed clothes three Times and He was so calm. That does Not look Like a psychosis

[@richardtsui886]

This guy is the scariest you've covered....to be able to do this at such a young age.

[@TheMsparker27]

That's what I'm thinking. He's clearly a psychopath. Most schizophrenics aren't actually a danger to others...and I've met several very, very kind one. They're mostly absolutely terrified of themselves and the demonic voices they hear/see... 😭 This kid? Absolutely demonic.

[@Jezebel066]

I always think this. My kids at his age wanted to play minecraft & watch cartoons still

[@missindependent1973]

100%…my son is 13, will be 14 next May….just wow! My kid can’t even get to school on time without me ensuring he does! This is terrifying 😳

[@destinysdesire2536]

Agreed. I feel he should have received the death penalty.

[@daisydargan9336]

@@destinysdesire2536 i dont think he could of recived the death penalty cos of his age

[@lspbeautea4791]

The CCTV gave me chills. Unbelievable what happened next. I hope he never gets out. God bless her loved ones, I can’t imagine living with the knowledge of what he did to her.

[@ThePOPcultureHashira]

@TheTerryTurbo123 honestly, I’d believe that….most murderers there get “life sentences” that last around 13 years or less

[@silviosarunic3234]

yout "god" didnt nothing to help her. so please...

[@melodiechartier5173]

@@silviosarunic3234 all these religious freaks....

[@shaz8486]

Agree. We lost our son in a freak car accident and that is so hard to live with, because he was such a careful driver, and not a hoon, he needed his car to get to uni. His name was Philip too, but he couldn’t have been more opposite than this demonic evil monster ….I found out just how much he had effected people at his funeral, his old school did a memorial and planted a tree in his memory, the uni did a tribute to him in their magazine……hundreds of young ladies at his funeral and the parents of many who told me of all the things he used to do to help them and others, he was a beautiful son who never ever gave us a single argument. People still comment on things he did almost 17 years later, he certainly impacted many in such a positive way. Just like Colleen did, but she also got to live more years than our son. Colleens parents can at least know that their beautiful daughter helped so many, was also a loving and caring person who will be greatly missed by many, many people 💔💔💔 The killer should NEVER EVER be released, there is no way you could ever rehabilitate evil like him. Just lock him in a tiny cell and never let him see the light of day. I hate to think how many more he would have gone on to murder had he not been caught. He should NEVER have been given bail, hopefully that alone will stop him from ever getting released. !! Be at peace Colleen 🙏🏻🕯💞

[@runningamok]

@@silviosarunic3234 My goodness! _God_ didn't kill her. That _boy_ did. We ALL have free will, Silvio. Some use it to hurt others, some use it to attack the very God who _gave_ them free will. Love is a _choice._ We were given free will because God wants us to choose _Him._

[@Mandrake591]

The ugly, useless monster killed a beautiful woman who was living a meaningful life that inspired many. Life is so sad and unfair sometimes.

[@alicekraft6230]

It’s so sad that a beautiful teacher was killed senselessly by this lunatic guy. . When things like this happened , sometimes u question the almighty God why He allow this heinous crime to occur. Why didn’t He prevented it.. Of course nobody can ever answer that.. what good can results to this crime …Who knows

[@ritsutainaka8156]

@@alicekraft6230 literally crying 😢

[@realtimebiblicalinterpreta6972]

So sad.

[@Mirsab]

@@alicekraft6230 you should know there is the afterlife, justice will be served.

[@realSimoneCherie]

Well always. Could’ve been anyone that day. Could be anyone, anyday. So everyday you get to go to sleep without injury is a day to be thankful and know that you’re lucky.

[@ChicaG-vg7pj]

He attacked a second woman in almost the same way, when under supervision. This is a pattern of behavior. He is a danger to society and women in particular. He needs to be handled as such.

[@posticusmaximus1739]

He just plead guilty to that attack. He got 20 years BUT it's concurrent so basically he was unpunished

[@luisae6917]

@@posticusmaximus1739does that mean served at the same time as his punishment for what he did to Colleen?

[@vmo3313]

He hates women

[@hippiebits2071]

@@posticusmaximus1739I wonder if that’s all that could be done under Massachusetts law due to his age. If not, that is absolutely ridiculous. This kid may not be “alright” but he dang well knows what he’s doing.

[@christinap-c]

I cannot believe this happened during school hours with people walking around!

[@fredajordan5704]

Christina PC : Exactly. One in fear of death will scream real loud, ppl. had to hear something.

[@zareenshaikh743]

How come no heard her screams. Or just the hustle that must have happened during the act. Crowded schools are much better.

[@keepitfrankwithfentse]

@@zareenshaikh743 I think school was virtually out by that point. Might be that majority of the people had gone home.

[@ReneeWright69]

It was after school.

[@rossyvizcarra1927]

He was that slick it’s scary af

[@curiousmind6612]

It's so scary how he's commiting such a horrible crime and all the while people are walking by him and never knew what he was doing.💔🙏🏻 Prayers for her family.

[@MariaTorres-br7jx]

I thought the same. And knowing she may have still been alive in that bin as he transported her past all those people. He did have his mask on during that, didn't he? Not suspicious??? 🤬

[@cazpk6840]

Yeah the school seemed empty Noone heard her scream.

[@silviosarunic3234]

your "god" did nothing to help her. so please... think about reality of your " god"... and show some respect for familly of dead girl.

[@MariaTorres-br7jx]

@Kaylee Tyler regardless! He still got by all those people with that bin! Most of the stabbing happened in the woods after transporting her! I would've been suspicious seeing him roll that garbage bin towards the woods! Or are people that naive there? And his whole demeanor!

[@MariaTorres-br7jx]

@Kaylee Tyler the whole thing is just beyond sick!

[@gebronthomasson6960]

So if someone goes off for just hearing the word-Tennessee-then thats a pretty good indication that they should not be walking around in society..

[@deez2569]

Lol🤣

[@adriankalitka3762]

That happened in the Three Stooges episode called Niagara Falls.

[@deez2569]

@@adriankalitka3762 🖤Damn, that's a DEEP cut! Nicely done my friend.🖤

[@Optics2024]

The Tennessee thing is a bit of an excuse. He’d come to school with the knife and change of clothes, so it was clearly premeditated.

[@rhodealexandre6583]

Or they have a disease of the mind (Crazy)

[@christine8459]

In almost every cases that I've seen, these horrible monsters mostly use mental health issues as scapegoats to their heinous acts. It's disgusting.

[@wendyHew]

Yes you are right this group do often claim this, and also often claim they are the victims and harassed by police but in reality they commit a disproportionate number of crimes compared to other racial groups

[@j0hnballs049]

Its narcism. Very disgusting i know. And i dont mean narcism as just a disorder Or illness But choice. Wich is nasty Evil ppl always make it look like they are the victim and your the predator. Simply because well. Evil doesnt care if they lie. Heck they may even enjoy this as well. So yeah this guy capping and giving excuses on mental health issueses is just bla bla bla to make u feel bad for them.

[@elenap3096]

​@@wendyHew most serial killers start young and are not part of the "racial group" you are trying to sneak around being discriminative towards. Ted Bundy started at 14 and is not part of that racial group. It is a fact that all racial groups have evil in them, but examining all of the groups, criminal and evil evidence historically and world wide, you should keep your mouth shut about who has committed a "disproportionate number of crimes" especially since one dominate group has gotten away with heinous crimes for centuries. This guy is just pure evil, like Bundy and many others that society has learned about, which are not part of his "racial group" as you put it.

[@reesrees4149]

Love that the Judge found the loophole in the sentencing laws. He had to allow possibility of parole for murder in only 25 years but upped it to 40 years through the use of concurrent sentencing for the other crimes. Chism is one scary little boy.

[@netsk1679]

Scary to think he will still be at an age where he can still do harm when her gets out. He'll be 64 if he serves his full sentence and he will likely get out earlier.

[@MiracleFound]

They idea of him ever being released is scary.

[@fredajordan5704]

ProfCheryl : So true, this monster should stay in prison forever.

[@VioletJoy]

Like time in prison is going to magically change him. That is a terrifying thought.

[@vinuthasv1]

@@VioletJoy he’s not going to change so he should stay behind bars.

[@VioletJoy]

@@vinuthasv1 100% . But what happens when he's fulfilled his sentence? 😳 Certain people should never be let out.

[@cassiem3893]

It’s very scary! He’ll still be young and capable of the same thing when he gets released. 😥😡

[@silvi6820]

.... sentence not long enough - he knew exactly what he was doing. RIP colleen 🙏

[@mightyea]

He really didnt think he would get caught…

[@petercdowney]

What sentence do you think would've been more appropriate?

[@betzybrethour334]

He tried to kill someone else in prison , he will never get out , he tried to rape & kill a female guard , he hid in locker took off his sandals not to make noise when he walked behind her , he is a real killer born to kill , he will kill again if he sees a chance

[@whitedragoness23]

@@petercdowney life in prison stuck in isolation for life. If he really had a mental illness of schizophrenia then he should go to a mental health for life because he’s clearly has delusions that would lead him to kill but he would be made sure to be kept on medication and have a room.

[@nobodykillsthecrazycatlady2743]

@@whitedragoness23 no he should not be gets meds in prison. He's not insane and a mental hospital can't help schitzo!

[@mavisjones9391]

He’s not only evil 👿 he’s ignorant!! He had to know the school has camera’s. I think he’s just so evil that he didn’t care to even try to hide his disgusting actions. Imagine wanting to be a teacher whenever you grew up & then your student killing you. I can only think about how much pain & shock she was in from the 1st cut of that box cutter. So , so sad 😞. Rest in paradise beautiful lady 🙏🏼❣️

[@firebird4240]

What an intelligent, gifted, beautiful and genuine girl Colleen was, her family must have been so proud of her, i would be if she was my daughter.

[@BurnItUpp2009]

This definitely felt premeditated to me. What an absolute monster. It seems that he was obsessed with Colleen. She was so young and obviously sweet and committed to teaching young people. I hope he rots for the rest of his life. People like him should never be released. RIP Colleen 😔💔

[@whitedragoness23]

I’ve seen some people, they are miserable, hate life, hate everyone and they see someone happy and helping others and they want to squash any goodness because she was a bright light. Monsters do exist

[@dicktipton5912]

Yeah he deserves to be in prison for life without parole. Absolute p.o.s scumbag

[@akankshasharma2207]

OFCOURSE IT WAS PREMEDITATED ,--- CARRYING :- (1) BOX CUTTER IN BAG (2) GLOVES (3) EXTRA CLOTHES TO CHANGE ....... THIS IS NOT SCHIZOPHRENIA 🙄

[@tedunderhill8195]

I wish I could have 10 minutes, just him and I, in a no holds barred cage match.

[@akankshasharma2207]

@@tedunderhill8195 AWWWW... DON'T WORRY, HE WILL REALISE WHAT HE EARNED FOR HIMSELF AFTER THIS, IN EVER SINGLE MINUTE OF HIS IN JAIL... IF ONLY SUCH PEOPLE HAVE A CONSCIENCE TO REALISE!!

[@lisalally]

That a 14 yr old was capable of doing this evil act is absolutely terrifying. Coleen, Rest in Peace, angel. 🙏🏼

[@benlotus2703]

Bl!ck_Men&boy$?

[@suelearning2313]

When they said, he will be paroled when he's in his 50s, his older face flashed in my mind and I got the goosebumps, thinking, how much more evil will he be by then. Very scary.

[@mikekock927]

He should rot in prison until he dies, pathetic excuse for a human.

[@cathybassett6432]

After his "psychotic break" he went to the movies. Creating an alibi? He sure seemed to know exactly what he was doing on all the videos.

[@leahbrundige6856]

he didn't even watch the movie. he was trying to buy a ticket for an earlier time that was long past. AMC said no, Hollywood hits said yes. definitely creating an alibi

[@Red1Green2Blue3]

Yea that sounds exactly like a psychotic break? He did something insanely crazy and completely abnormal, then came too and tried to hide what he did.

[@amberturdcoloringbook1733]

Thank God there were cameras in the school. This creepy kid reminds me of Jeffrey Dahmer.

[@Red1Green2Blue3]

@@amberturdcoloringbook1733 Why? Their crimes are nothing alike

[@amberturdcoloringbook1733]

@@Red1Green2Blue3 Jeffrey's 1st kill was similar to this one, who knows how many more people this guy should have continue killing if not caught, and he also planned doing the same with a nurse. This was his 1st one, he was just testing the waters. This kid is a natural born killer. In court his face shows no emotion. I'm glad this guy is locked for good.

[@lifeisbeautiful252]

I'm an avid true crime enthusiast and I have to say, this is probably the most horrific crime I've ever come across and your narration was beyond captivating.

[@lizalfos8627]

Sylvia Lykens I think it's spelt is the absolutely most horrific case I've ever heard in my life, I've never been able to forget it. But what happened to this beautiful soul is nothing short of tragic..

[@helenaw3819]

I was about to say the same thing, this one is truly so disturbing and each fact just makes it worse and worse !

[@basiew4148]

You guys should get out the junko case. Worst I’ve ever seen in my entire life it sickens me to think about

[@Hail-the-hypnotoad]

Look up Allison botha

[@sillkthashocker]

This case in particular makes me angry immediately when I think about it. The Lululemon torture murder also is just unbelievable how someone can snap at any time and murder someone horrifically

[@vangoth74]

A person with a psychotic disorder doesn't act like that. The length he went to get away with it, however dumb, speaks otherwise. One of the dumbest and scariest i've seen so far, hope he gets hell in prison.

[@tundeannadioszegi4645]

Didn't he know about the cameras, this idiot.

[@realSimoneCherie]

Yup. Walking by the highway with all the evidence isn’t trying very hard though.

[@LUCY-ws2dd]

I'm not sure if this kid suffers from any mental health issues, but ppl who are not medicated and suffer from mental health, usually are violent, and in some cases, they do kill.

[@NotSoNormal1987]

@@LUCY-ws2dd we are more likely to be the victims of violence than to comit violence ourselves. Being unmedicated doesn't make us violent. Though it sure makes life more difficult. On the rare occasion someone who is mentally ill commits a violent act, it is almost always related to drug abuse. This kid wasn't mentally unstable. He was methodical. He clearly planned to murder in advance with all the things he brought with him. This isn't the case of someone in psychosis just snapping. This is an angry kid that wanted to hurt somebody. Psychopathy is a term used by police, not mental health professionals. This kid was able to understand right from wrong. And that's why he went to such lengths and efforts to hide his crimes.

[@michaelkobylko2969]

@@LUCY-ws2dd The violence committed by those people tends to be random and will have special meanings for them. The level of premeditation in this crime is not suggestive of psychosis.

[@140klana]

Makes me teary the fact that her dad went there looking for her daughter not knowing what had just happened to her….just a father doing his daddy duties still 😭😭😭

[@iJSabelle007]

The part about the branch was really disturbing and traumatic, apart from.all the horrific things she's been through.

[@Luna_and_Miles]

How would a 14 year old child even know about such a thing anyway? My guess is he might have been watching violent pornography.

[@GengoSenmon]

And even more disturbing was that in Massachusetts they feel it's perfectly fine to defiles corpses. He robbed her of her dignity in life and in death. All of what he did should have been punishable by law. The judge actually did his best despite his state's ridiculous limitations.

[@iJSabelle007]

@f.b.8254 That and he's just plain evil.. I can't forget this case despite of watching soooo many.

[@TheRetroWoman80]

That was just awful.

[@cdes1776]

@@Luna_and_Miles Kids are maturing faster than ever before.. and talk about things I had no clue about till into adulthood. Technology breaks down barriers in evil knowledge too.

[@AngelRaeeee]

It’s so scary how nobody walked in that bathroom that whole time her body was just laying there…. And how nobody questioned him pulling around a recycling bin

[@bloodspartan300]

While wearing a ski mask wtf!

[@sierushest1991]

A girl walked in but her angels defended her and told her to go the other way quick

[@scheezy]

@@sierushest1991 Where were the victims "angels"? That's what I thought. Sick of people using religion as an excuse.

[@NancyCervantes.]

@@sierushest1991 i cant imagine what would of happened to her if she would of stayed 😢

[@zrod6348]

@@scheezy angles have nothing to do with religion

[@ameliasparkles13]

Avoided going out In public because pretending to be happy was just too hard… that is exactly how I would feel if anything happened to any of my children. Bless her loved ones, I will remember kindness for Colleen. Excellent video, and thank you.

[@krystalkubeck7714]

Also, I’m REALLY glad the medical provider spoke up about results from MMPI. Those scales detect faking good or bad and indicate malingering. Psychosis and premeditation do not go together!

[@ruthlinares7352]

While the defense' expert witness spoke of making conclusions from "observations" only.

[@amna6024]

may her soul rest in peace. the footage of her walking through the halls especially breaks my heart bc she was so innocent 😭

[@lauraintheskywithdiamonds9185]

It infuriates me that he has the audacity to plead not guilty. This is sick as fuck! He knew what he was doing , I hate when they use the mental health card when it's not needed!This young boy aged 14 rage killed this woman.

[@JamieAug]

In this country, you don't have to confess to anything when you are accused of a crime. That's what the 5th amendment is for. It's up to the state to prove it's case.

[@dominicchester0328]

He knew what he did it’s all on camera he’s going say he’s innocent? I don’t think so!

[@JamieAug]

@@dominicchester0328 lots of people plead not guilty. You don't have to plead guilty, but there are plea bargains. The state has to prove it's case.

[@JamieAug]

@@dominicchester0328 though it's hard these days to commit these types of crimes because cameras are everywhere. I wouldn't admit to it unless there was something in it for me. Maybe a plea bargain? I wonder how that works.

[@JamieAug]

@nemesis ugh. go away.

[@meinsouza]

The fact he were gloves, changed clothes and failed to realize how many cameras they had just show how absolutely stupid he was

[@Jolenesmart1980]

Yeah literally dumb but he’s 14! His brain wouldn’t work like an adult to cover him crime

[@dr.tamaraworley8451]

Absolutely he planned it, is a danger to society...needs to he put down. 👍🙏🤴👰👀❤💣💥

[@TahtahmesDiary]

@@Jolenesmart1980 True, it can be hard to remember how young he really was, but it explains a lot of his foolish choices that just don’t make sense. He “planned” by bringing the mask and other items, but somehow didn’t notice just how many cameras were in the school.

[@905Grief]

@@TahtahmesDiary yeah hes a bad killer

[@ruthlinares7352]

He knew about the cameras but he was indeed stupid to think he would not be easily identified.... after having walked in front of them a few dozens of times SMH

[@pillettadoinswartsh4974]

So,, he had the kill-kit in his backpack, just waiting for someone to say "Tennessee?"

[@realSimoneCherie]

Right. That was his rationalization.

[@ChiralityPracticality]

Exactly

[@zoehannah6278]

Really🤣😳🤦‍♀️

[@ericsteinert4953]

I’m an assistant teacher who lives a few towns over from the Danvers High School. What a senseless and depraved act.I had read about it back in 2015, but this video adds so many details. The video tape is chilling, especially the obviously premeditated use of a recycling bin. I hope her spirit can live on in others who dedicate themselves to helping others learn.

[@vagrantastronaut]

RIP Colleen Ritzer. I'm so glad you choose to name your videos with the names of those who suffered, not those who perpetrated the crimes. Just discovered your channel today and I think you cover the cases in a very respectful, factual way without conjecture, which is very appreciated. Excellent use of relevant footage as well.

[@samanthar3946]

The act of rape on a deceased person, no charge, Really? How disturbing ... RIP Colleen such terrible thing to rip apart the opportunity of a beautiful life for Colleen and her family, and all those that would come into contact with her.

[@michellementh9651]

I thought necrophilia was a crime in and of itself. I assume it ties in with the murder. Jesus these ppl are just downright evil.

[@samanthar3946]

@@michellementh9651 couldn’t think of the name of the act, it’s beyond any comprehension....

[@tinafoster8665]

@@samanthar3946 Yes the necrophilia was downplayed, there's lots of porn with this theme n of course it's pretty childishly done but the sex the actor has with "the body" is obviously real. In some States they've had cases of men who dug up bodies in cemeteries n either brought them, sorry brought IT to his house or apartment n kinda does weird acts and or schizo rituals with the body. So these states have clear statutes about Necro and the penalties are appropriately heavy

[@janteo3645]

I was a licensed teacher and fear is one of the reasons why I stopped teaching in Secondary School. Kids these days are not the same as kids 10 years ago. Don't even get me started on the parents. I was literally scared for my life on several occasions. I now work in a different field and I have more peace of mind.

[@zoyanadeem6707]

I'd never want to be a teacher either, they can live in illiteracy from my end.

[@divadivalein1213]

@Christopher Bingham I am teacher too and I am telling you: these Things Happen more often!

[@awanderer7201]

Yes but this happened 9 years ago lol 2013

[@Emlane09]

Private school might be better

[@marybeck8257]

Kids can be vicious.

[@emilybarraza6001]

May the family have peace after such horrific violence. God bless them

[@30goals]

The utter shock the other teachers must have felt, especially the one that talked to her seconds before and was also young. as a supply teacher this is just crazy

[@suzyq4982]

I agree .. she prob needed Therepy

[@alfredoangel2359]

@@suzyq4982 why does everyone always think someone needs therapy after something like this happens? Not everyone is weak.

[@suzyq4982]

@@alfredoangel2359 needing therepy doesn’t make you weak . And if it was me I’d need to talk to someone !

[@infinitewisdom4557]

The average person will be in shock of hearing such news but certainly won't require hours, days or weeks of "therapy"... Some people think we're all a bunch of 12yr olds unable to handle a situation!

[@HVAC356]

Why? The answer is who cares? He did it, he has to get punished

[@Jennifer-zm1ol]

Looking at this young man he looks so innocent like any other kid , not knowing there’s a monster inside him… what a sad and horrible horrible thing happen… for no reason… just like that ur life is taken 😭 My heart goes out to her family and friends 😭 Rest In Peace Colleen 🙏

[@shweta10589]

I saw that entire CCTV footage last year. Couldn't sleep that night - what a monster Chism was and is! He attacked some servicewoman in the jail too. Hopefully, he would never get out. This guy is a danger to society. The iciness of his eyes, the way he coolly walks around the campus after the murder, the confidence he has while dragging out Colleen's body in a dumpster - everything about him is mortifying.

[@firenze5555]

The worst is his age - imagine what he will be like as a fully grown adult. Monster that needs to be put down.

[@shweta10589]

@@firenze5555 I know! Chism and Fucci give me nightmares... no hope of redemption for these two.

[@mencot89]

I feel like the cctv only missed the actual murder because it’s in the toilet. The ones on this channel is only a little part of it but already entails most of his movement. It’s freaking scary

[@ruthlinares7352]

He will probably get the punishment he truly deserves from prison mates.

[@posticusmaximus1739]

He just plead guilty to the assault on got a wrist slap

[@d0pamine430]

I remember meeting Colleens family after the event but before the services happened. I work in a photo lab and helped her family print out any photo they needed or wanted. I think about it very often.

[@someonesomewhere1600]

Teachers are so important. Teachers like Colleen are difference makers.

[@differenttakethanmost]

So bizarre this happened not in the dark scary woods at midnight or after the bars close in some dark alley- but in broad daylight, in school with all kinds of people around. His head was pretty clear when he did all kinds of things to cover up the crimes he knew were wrong. He knew wrong from right. Didn’t care. He needs to be put down like a rabid animal. He’s not going to get better. An insult to rabid animals everywhere.

[@fredajordan5704]

It`s just me : I agree so much. All criminals like him should be put down!! No excuse for murderers or child abusers!

[@sandrafaith]

And *video cameras everywhere!*

[@whitedragoness23]

@@sandrafaith now they will have to have cameras leading to the bathroom just to catch a sick killer :/ all just because this guy wanted to kill a teacher for a thrill kill

[@fredajordan5704]

@@sandrafaith I feel like there should be cameas in public as well, especially everywhere there are crimes committed in the past, cameras are absolutely necassary to dolve many of these horrible cases. Public safety is more important than private interests.

[@belletim1086]

the eff with this kid, put him down, lets save taxpayers money

[@beanbagchair]

This is by far my favorite true crime channel on KZbin! I love that you use original footage and primary sources, allowing evidence and facts to tell the story. No sensationalism, theorizing, or speculation - you present very well researched and objective studies into true crime cases. Also, your voice is made for narrating true crime. Truly well done!

[@nostudion1037]

I have no words to express how I feel, but may Colleen rest peacefully. Prayers to everybody affected by a person's senseless acts. You have excellent narration skills btw

[@AP-tk2bb]

It’s so crazy how this could happen during school hours. Not to mention how he could lug around a recycle bin and not be questioned.

[@Alcoholpad]

Right he didn’t even have a good excuse as to why he had it “ oh so and so asked me to take this out, I need to clean out my locker anythingggg but instead just said nothing go to the soccer field

[@theredqveen]

not ONE person asked what he was doing dragging around a bin wearing a SKI MASK ??? like what

[@michaelmcbride1772]

My feelings exactly. Or I cannot imagine carving out a path from your house to your neighbor’s, unlatching their garage door from the outside, using a key provided by the project manager for builder of your subdivision, and sneaky in and out of a woman’s house repeatedly over years robbing and vandalizing their home and doing God only knows what to the wife while she slept. Just to think of the mind of someone so diabolical to plan on robbing, vandalizing , terrorizing and violating someone in that manner. Imagine others in the subdivision, watching out for this criminal , including the police. But it happened, and ask me how I know, Gail McBride in Gwinnett.

[@reneesingh6732]

He was running up and down,he's hands was bloody how on earth was he not noticed, nobody found it strange he was taking the trash bin out thru the parking lot? To many red flags here,I pray for her family and her soul to be at peace,I can't imagine what it was like for her in those horrific moments,rest in peace Colleen love from Africa 💕

[@lostgirlcosplay14]

I'm from Danvers and this case shattered the community. I was away at college when this happened but it still has an impact on our community today. Kindness for Colleen, rest in peace

[@michaelpage1030]

Had my doubts but I'm on board. Your presentations are well researched, well articulated, & intriguing. Really enjoy the dialectical colloquialisms...you say "hire," we say rental for cars. Boot vs. hood, etc. Top shelf for your content.

[@alih.2770]

This is so sad and the fact he did all this during school hours is crazy to me

[@divadivalein1213]

@Christopher Bingham but the school wasn' t empty and it happened not in the darkness

[@divadivalein1213]

I think he didn't care

[@fredwamalwa7231]

@Christopher Binghamin the middle of the afternoon

[@harleyq3671]

This is such a well done video!! Anyone moaning it’s been covered before, welcome to KZbin!!! If you’ve already seen the case don’t watch it, but this video has so much in that I didn’t know about. Hats off to you and your excellent research

[@f3nt0n64]

Agreed!

[@starkeiamaisonet8894]

Yesss I said the same thing! I've seen this so many times but looking at this one it's like the first time seeing it because it's so much I didn't know!

[@gemmakershaw3953]

Yeah even down to the cctv footage!

[@claudiasteinwald8952]

Agreed, I've watch this case before too. But, this has much more info and is more detailed.

[@claudiasteinwald8952]

Agreed, I've watch this case before too. But, this has much more info and is more detailed.

[@cynthiaosborne6039]

I find it crazy he was not jailed immediately and was able to brutalize another woman.

[@anactaneustheeleventh2542]

I saw this on a short and had to find out!!! Christ this Incredible, I’ve never seen anything like this, and what shocks me is how he’s able to run around in that school multiple times with bloody clothes, a trash binge with a body inside of it and nobody notices, nor questions him. There’s no question he needs planned that whole thing, who knows who else he might’ve hurt if not apprehended. This is one the most incredible cases I’ve ever seen.

[@66hoodwitch]

I remember talking to my psych professor, who was a forensic psychologist back then, working with psychopaths, researching their brains, etc , and I was telling him "I need to understand why people kill?! What makes them commit such heinous crimes, and so remorselessly..?!?" To which he said " dont try to understand what you're not even supposed to understand..your brain is normal, theirs is not..leave the task up to me, so I can jail them for life .." That truly hit me hard! Its impossible to understand psychopaths, no matter how many degrees you obtain in psychology and such...just awful people! Monsters !

[@ruthlinares7352]

Could it be fair to say that we are the product of our enviroment... and that some of us will need a substantially extra amount of nurturing, guidance and supervision in order to remain on the right path? That rationale would most certainly place family and community at the center of a leading role.

[@marvinwright7656]

@ Ruth Linares I agree with your statement. He probably suffered serious abuse as a child. (I’m not excusing his behaviour)

[@frankiefavero1666]

No, I don't agree. A psychopath is an unemotional, narcissistic and unempathetic being. Some psychopaths are product of abuse/environment, some are born that way and in fact have a privileged upbringing... the mechanisms are still misunderstood but one thing is certain; its both genes and environment, with one weighing more than the other but it's impossible to determine which until the damage is done 😢

[@redapproves1330]

you may be able to understand psychopaths, but in order to do so, you'll have to completely shut down empathy and think like a psychopath and calculate your actions like one yourself. it's a dehumanizing dark path for the mind best not traveled. but if you can do that, and come back as a whole, you'll come to see the worlds of differences between your mind vs that of a psychopath.

[@lisamichelle8413]

This guy is obviously a psychopath and it’s great that he’s off the streets and is no longer a danger to the general public 🙏🏻❣️

[@itsthenewsouth]

This case is catching a lot of attention on YT recently. Rachel Shannon literally posted the same case today as well, as have others in recent weeks. I agree with Denko below btw, your production value is top notch!

[@AllOfTheHallows]

I was happy to see you mention Salem and Danvers. Was born in Salem and raised in Lynn. So crazy to see this happen so close. Very disturbing. I feel awful for Colleen.

[@basmagei3742]

What is haunting me is, how horrified and scared she was when he approached her inside the toilet and started attacking her.. RIP Colleen

[@A.Krispy]

I wish she would have let out a big scream

[@tinafoster8665]

@@A.Krispy It's horrible to think he probably told her, don't scream n I'll let you go. THAT'S why I don't think deeply into scenes like this

[@Alcoholpad]

@@tinafoster8665 he karate chopped her in the neck which knocked her out

[@tinafoster8665]

@@Alcoholpad my God, im sure the full story is, absolutely horrifying, the comments on details are a means of dealing psychologically with the fears women get even hearing vaguely about such luridly terrifying incidents, this one is like a Freudian symptom binge list that happened to such, it's trying actually when people say oh she didn't deserve it, of course she didn't deserve it but it's Colleen's very innocence n openness n, God to think she was undoubtedly a virgin before, God. Before everything, ok Phillip (you say) stunned Colleen with a "karate chop", a swinging strike with the hand held firm n the "chop" instead of a slap, punch, etc, ok so Colleen, I'm speculating that Phillip REALLY went full psycho WHEN HE SAW Colleen's panties around her thighs, DIRTY panties, n after that everything was just fantasy. There's another horrible crime a few years back of a woman being just spotted and horribly abducted and so brutally raped and just savagely finished off. And you see during the investigation that the guy who did it, was following another woman in walmart, the SAME DAY, and he was a black guy and he was following a white woman with big butt, big legs, small breasts, and ditzy face blonde, EXACTLY THE TYPE that Beverly hope Melton was. And exactly the type I am. And, this Black Man, He used a baseball bat n left Beverly naked, freshly r@ped of course, face up in a field , arms up legs open wide, n her skull was beaten so severely that there was blood and brains in a patch around the place where her head was and her head was just gone.

[@ruthlinares7352]

Not even given a chance to screem. Poor girl. I can just hope that she had lost conscious before realizing what was happening and did not suffer any pain.

[@tigeroo1112]

I remember listening to Colleen's dad giving his impact statement at the trial years ago. I still think about it. I was also a 24 year old teacher who lived at home. The devastation to that family is unforgivable. I still think about those parents.

[@Lesley.h]

My brother who is now 40 has had schizophrenia since he was 14. Wouldn’t hurt a fly. He’s so loving and beautiful. We had a violent upbringing with my alcoholic father yet my brother out of 6 of us probably turned out the most gentle. It bothers me some that schizophrenia seems to be associated with having violent tendencies.

[@mrsdiaz7712]

yess i suffer from bipolar disorder yes i have my days but i never ever wants to harm anyone i hate that this demons have certain mental disorders and they use that for reasoning to be murderers

[@KoalaRosè9716]

I agree it is really upsetting how they try to justify violent actions of people by saying "its because their schizophrenic" I am sure your brother is the kindest being.

[@heather4089]

My grandfather had schizophrenia as well, he was the most loving man I’ve ever met. Loved by everyone that met him, and raised very loving kids. Gave it all for others in the community.

[@fenfaerielee94]

Some are some aren't, but men with mental illness are usually more dangerous than ones without

[@Marlaina]

My sister is schizophrenic and she has violent tendencies. She attempted to attack her daughter during an episode but luckily my niece got away. What's different in her case is that my sister was not methodical or thinking clearly and completely out of her mind. The police had to restrain her and take her to a mental institution while she was still in the episode and out of control. The kid in this crime case was 💯 aware of what he was doing.

[@Sabrinajaine]

Jesus Christ, this case is shocking and heartbreaking. It was hard enough to listen to, and then you hear the extra details about the tree branch rape. It's unbelievable that someone so young could commit such brutality. He also clearly isn't too bright, since despite all the steps he took to try and cover his tracks, he failed to acknowledge the CCTV. My heart goes out to Colleen's loved ones.

[@mouknassa]

OMG, this case is haunting 😢 Is it me or the dog in one of the surveillance cameras started running around the bin while this monster dragged it ? … Thank you so much for your very well done videos.

[@ReadingOne]

Nope, not just you. That dog definitely smelled that there was someone in the bin.

[@mouknassa]

That makes it even scarier. Poor girl may her soul rest in peace 😢

[@theirbrotherhoodandfriends6101]

That's right. I do think as well that the dog sensed something is wrong.

[@Alejojojo6]

I also noticed that

[@justagrrl1981]

Maybe the noise of the rolling wheels on the bin affected the dog

[@soniacortez7588]

The nerve he has saying he’s not guilty wow.

[@melinaesposito3434]

If only the CCTV was being monitored at the time. I am amazed that he seemingly had the run of the school and was going in and out of the bathroom unchallenged. Bizarre. A very dangerous person who society needs to be protected from.

[@siamesesunday]

@Lou Ellen Are you ok? Perhaps consider getting some help because your anger and aggression clearly needs to be checked. No one said anything about monitoring every camera in America… but most high schools have cameras and security guards. Not unreasonable to expect someone to be watching the cameras when students are present.

[@kdizzle901]

Yes that’s ballsy

[@HeadstrongGirl]

There's no CCTV in the USA. There are security cameras but they're not everywhere and often unmonitored.

[@905Grief]

@@siamesesunday its actually against the law to view cameras with the point of singling out or trying to catch something on them.

[@drkrishnap]

@@905Grief what 🤣

[@janeoliver3000]

You do the BEST stories with the best footage. Plus I love the English accent too! Great work. 😊

[@maddernwhit]

My boyfriend went to school with her. So freaking sad. This story tears my boyfriend up. I hope her family has been able to find peace over the years.

[@MsBee-ct4nw]

As a parent, I couldn't imagine my child being so evil. Im extremely sad for the family and the mom. You want kid to grow up as a good person, not as a monster in sheep clothing. 😔

[@darennedelcovici6123]

People do this, because of many reasons, depression , anxiety, schizophrenia, even insanity, its not their fault but everyone is to blame

[@jrod1591]

@@darennedelcovici6123no, it is their fault.

[@talisaalexander2053]

This happened a few towns away from where I live. I’ll never forget the day this happened. Everyone thought this story would go in another direction. We weren’t prepared for how bad it actually was. RIP Colleen Also I believe that he has a hatred for his mother and women in general. He probably blamed his mom for the divorce and move. So he took his anger out on Colleen and the social worker.

[@rjn5868]

I still don’t understand why this crime even happened!! What was his motive?? She’s a nice woman & he’s a kid in high school. So sad.

[@frankiefavero1666]

He has no empathy, he is a psychopath, he wanted to see her naked, murder her and destroy her, there's no reason, that's just psychopaths for you 🥺

[@tonybluestar4954]

Right I wonder if he would have still attacked her if she would have just ignored him that day and let him leave! He would have probably killed someone else bcuz he was just a psychopath!! RIP Colleen!

[@Luna_and_Miles]

I wondered the same. But evil people don't need a motive. They are brain damaged people, and once they get an idea they just want to do it, and have poor impulse control. He might have had a crush on her, and said something to her that she laughed at and it made him feel stupid, so he acted out violently.

[@j0hnballs049]

​@@frankiefavero1666theres one reason "I just find it fun seeing the fear and pain and blood of my victims" Basicly just evilness sadism

[@Sbaxter1989]

Rock on to that prosecutor. Now that is what I call an attorney, one who truly cares about innocent victims and justice.

[@kokonana4086]

This is one of the most troubling cases I've ever watched on YT considering the nature of the crime and the age of that monster. The level of his attempt to cover his crime is mind-boggling.

[@tatitunteja]

10:51 the dog definitely knows something is wrong! It probably smell the blood.

[@mouknassa]

Yes i noticed that too !!!

[@mackacedilla8794]

agreed

[@alieunjie5214]

Notice that too

[@Astrocam88]

I noticed that too, the dog's owner probably didn't think anything unusual was going on. But you could see in the footage, the dog is turning to look at the bin as it barks. The owner probably thought the guy was just dragging garbage and the dog was smelling it since dog's noses are stronger.

[@samanthadoe4742]

Saw that, too.

[@shawn77272]

Ms. Ritzer was a teacher of mine that year. I struggled with her class but she showed a real passion for teaching, and truly cared about her students. Still have trouble believing that any of this happened. I did a science project with Phillip. Seemed like a normal, if quiet, kid. It's been almost a decade since this happened and the whole town is still affected by it.

[@katieparker5915]

Did Phillip ever show any signs or hints that he would do what he did?

[@shawn77272]

@@katieparker5915 he was new to the school system. Just a quiet kid, nice enough. I don't think he showed any more signs than any other average high school kid, especially one who went through a lot of change recently. It is also a largely white town, so he could've felt even more isolated as a result. I wasn't very familiar with him though, I knew his name, and spoke to him in a class a few times but that was all.

[@B1TKZH47]

The statement from Phillip’s mother to Colleen’s family was so compassionate and moving.

[@SamanthaSweets]

HE DIDNT SNAP HE HAD THIS PLANNED I FEEL HE WAS OBSESSED WITH HIS TEACHER

[@simonw1313]

I'm guessing this is something he fantasised about for quite a bit and decided that day was the day and came prepared. Thankfully he made it pretty easy for them to catch him.

[@elvenho4858]

If he just snapped, he wouldn’t have brought a weapon and a disguise to school. The fact that he bought them to school shows that he planned it beforehand

[@deborahday1786]

I agree!

[@mencot89]

I really wanna know the backstory. Coz he must have planned it for a while. Bits of the story is probably there if anyone is looking

[@nobodykillsthecrazycatlady2743]

@@mencot89 yeah it's in his head he has to tell the truth.

[@loribohannon5791]

I can't believe the extent of torture that happened to Coleen. By a young teenager. Did anyone even ask him why? Why he did it. He's a danger to society if he ever got released. He'd probably do it again that was a very vicious attack. Hes definitely twisted. My heart really goes out to the family im so sorry for your great loss.

[@lynniec]

The longer I live, the more I have come to accept that pure evil exists.

[@Scipio_Americanus]

Lynn forgot to look in the mirror

[@lynniec]

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[@psw4763]

A nice person and this is her fate. Such a shame.

[@VioletJoy]

An absolute tragedy beyond words.

[@theirbrotherhoodandfriends6101]

Really. It's beyond tragic.

[@plaidpaisley5918]

@@theirbrotherhoodandfriends6101 yes, tragedy is a word I would use for an accident.

[@theirbrotherhoodandfriends6101]

@@plaidpaisley5918 how is this an accident?

[@suzannep8371]

Thank you for a well put together video, possibly one of the best flowing pieces on here. You did this girl and family justice in how it was delivered. RIP lovely young lady.

[@dwgherkemasnurdbird4803]

If the word Tennessee caused this, he’s not fit to walk amongst us.

[@Someonespecial111]

Yeah.. that’s what I’m saying.

[@realtimebiblicalinterpreta6972]

Not fit dam right.

[@JJStayFresh107]

So in the state of Massachusetts, a person could die from any cause and another person could get rid of their body themselves with no penalty or criminal ramifications?? I thought Massachusetts is a commonwealth state like Pennsylvania and Virginia? Don't they make their own laws and penalties as they choose? So anyone could destroy or violate a corpse with no legal penalties? That's beyond insane 😳

[@kevinmalone3210]

They threw the book at him. He got 40 yrs. There could be laws on the book against violating a dead body. Perhaps the prosecution made an agreement with the defense for the accused to plead guilty then they drop some charges. It helps to speed legal cases along.