A Disturbing Call: The Case Of Linda Maggs

On 6th February 2021, police in Wales received a call. When emergency services arrived on the scene, what they found would leave the community in shock. This is the story of Linda Maggs.
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[@ariamaddison257]

So he killed her so she wouldn’t get the house and now he’s in the jail and guess what. The idiot still didn’t get the house.

[@cazpk6840]

It was sbout control. House was an excuse.

[@Miaajoness0]

Nope. Just the yard

[@SnarkyLady]

But either did SHE. That was his intent.

[@katherinemooney4396]

LMAO! Let him rot where he is!

[@aleisaetheridge8682]

It's all about him having all the control over her ,he just couldn't stand her having anything even though they were married for 30 years .I'm sure he was a controlling jerk and it's so very very sad for the children and for both parents but I don't believe he was suffering from demolished responsibility at all ,He talked about killing her to everyone .

[@LiveFreeOrDie2A]

That 999 operator was the most polite and pleasant I’ve ever heard. You don’t even get someone with her attitude ordering a pizza

[@jameelashadee-kx6hy]

compared to american 911 operators this was an amazing phone call despite the circumstances

[@anneperry9014]

Yes, SOME people can do their job properly!!!

[@VioletJoy]

​@@jameelashadee-kx6hy There are good ones and bad ones everywhere.

[@hollycjensen]

Absolutely! She was calm, inquisitive- really impressive, I’m so often annoyed by 911 dispatchers on these vids

[@voodoomedusa]

I came here to say the same thing! One of the best operators I've heard

[@solo_ni_julie]

The mere fact that he brought 2 knives to "talk" shows his malicious intent. It's a sad, tragic event. May the victim rest in peace.

[@Rakel6784]

He probably left the other knife by the door in case the other knife broke while stabbing her

[@eugenestenov4972]

Absolutely... not to mention: SHE WAS 4 FOOT 10 INCHES!! Even as a geriatric, emphysema-wracked, heart(less)-disease-addled & informed old man, he attacked her with total intent....

[@Rakel6784]

I divorced my abusive husband....I left the house while he was at work...I left everything behind...I didn't care about the house, cars or money...I just wanted my freedom and peace... Nothing materialistic is worth your life

[@ChicaG-vg7pj]

Unfortunately, that's often the safest way. Your money or your life.

[@angiek1827]

@@ChicaG-vg7pjyou can always leave, and then lawyer up and sue the bastard

[@christopherdelgaudio9484]

What a horrible shame 30 years of marriage and this is how it ends!

[@mimimcgee5512]

This is a rare instance where cops and social workers hear someone making threats and try to do something about it instead of ignoring it until the person is killed. The cops tried, the doctor tried, and I’m sure her daughters tried. It’s so sad she didn’t take his threats seriously.

[@jillwanlin9558]

It’s also sad that it’s the person being threatened is the one that’s told to leave. It’s a shame that there’s no other alternative.

[@journalaway4753]

@@jillwanlin9558 the property was under his name so i guess that was the only option they had. i think it is such a pity too that law enforcement did everything right but she ignored the warning signs. could have avoided this tragedy ;(

[@lalathebenificent1335]

Don't forget about the estate agent and the friend Pamela, add to the list of people who knew about his murderous threats.

[@rebel4466]

It's always bad in these situation. How often do you think people in an ugly divorce say something like "I could kill him/her"? How often is it serious? Of course if something happens, it looks really bad. But 99.99% of the time nothing even remotely close will come out of it

[@immalawyer]

Rare instance cause this didnt happen in America

[@aria3329]

I'm so sorry about this tragic tale. Please...if you file for separation or divorce, do NOT continue to live with your spouse. It may get you killed.

[@eadweard.]

Well only if the spouse is a nutter.

[@LD__2416]

This is so important. You MUST leave immediately ESP when dealing with an abusive spouse. Anyone is absolutely capable of anything even if you don't think so. Whatever material possessions you think you are at risk of losing...let them go....your safety is more important...you WILL pick up the pieces and recover.

[@kittencatlover156]

The problem there is if you leave you lose the right to most of the assets. My friend separated and the Lawyer told her not to leave either. for the most part remember she may not have known David was going to kill her, most people cant imagine someone would. And most Divorcing couples are not Murderers in the making. Very sad situation all round

[@joanodom2104]

But, fat cat, why take that risk??

[@dreamersleepwalker]

But if a person has no other place … what should they do?

[@DawnDiggetyNoDoubt]

Forcing people- who are trying to end their relationship- to live to get her in the same house for a YEAR!!?? Is ridiculous. That’s just a recipe for disaster

[@eadweard.]

I don't think they were forced, were they?

[@mimimcgee5512]

They weren’t forced to. They were advised by their lawyers and they chose to follow their advice. I’m American. I recall when I left my ex husband after a violent fight I just left and barely had a few outfits with me. I truly feared for my life and knew he would kill me if I stayed. It was so hard to get any of my possessions back. I had no rights. It was crazy. I was really bitter about having to start over after my divorce, not even having a kitchen towel to my name. But time has allowed me to see that it was the best decision to just run away when I still had the chance. But it was hard. Pride and principle tends to take priority for some. Fortunately for me I was so fearful of my ex that I knew better than to stay around just to prove out the “possession is 9/10ths of the law” saying.

[@shambolicrhetoric6143]

What about him? It’s HIS house and he has to live in the basement. Then have to live in a shelter because she went after his home. It’s not right what he did, but if you take everything from people that you didn’t earn, because of pure greed, then they have nothing to lose. She could have left HIS home at any time, but chose not to because of greed and money.

[@ananananabop]

@@shambolicrhetoric6143 He took her life, took away his own children's mother. Did he earn that?

[@andyvankerkhove6902]

she was not forced.... her lawyer told her not to leave.....it was his house

[@jameshughes525]

I think the judges assessment on David was spot-on 👍

[@SpeccyMan]

Definitely.

[@A.Girl.Has.No.Name.]

100%

[@deew1215]

Hit the nail on the head.

[@DanielleHalpin-pg6rn]

Absolutely

[@lindseyhudson1274]

He killed her because he's abusive. The money may be the object but the reason he killed her was anger. All these men who murder their wives never have a "good" reason that we can understand because what they do is unconscionable.

[@paulchristopher8634]

Nope he killed because he was a narcissist. He felt nothing for her. No feeling or compassion. She was simply his property and he could do what he pleased with her

[@lindseyhudson1274]

@@paulchristopher8634 well I mean plenty of narcissists never go on to kill their partner. Simply being narcissistic doesn't make someone more likely to be a killer but anger issues and previous abusive behavior do make it more likely that that person will hurt or kill someone. The abusive behavior is the predicate for the murder. Without it he wouldn't have brought knives in the first place.

[@chilenapromedioRU]

Femicides are mainly about control.

[@LigaBaumane]

There is nothing to justify this murder, but I believe that lawyer who advised to wife to live in this man's house to be intitled for half of it after divorce, is as much responsible for this woman's death. If you want to keep your belongings after divorce, file a marriage agreement. These two weren't compatible partners at the start, one being outgoing and another house person, it is never going to work out. One will suffer and it will lead to depression, which will escalate both to suffer. This scenario was predictable... Where was the loving friends and family to advise to move out instead to incourage her to get this man down by taking his house? He warned agencies about his state of mind, it wasn't taken seriously, why? Instead he was drugged with more substances... Seriously? They thought it will solve the problem by putting depressed person under more effective influencer? When everybody involved will start to take responsibility for their actions that's when we will start to live in peace. Not greed for money, but understanding and accepting differences in others will grow love to each other. I believe this man didn't feel loved and appreciated, that's why he didn't care to loose everything he had at the end.

[@gerardcoyne9210]

They never should have got married. There was so many red flags. She was advised by the police to move out but she refused. Greed for money is a very powerful emotion

[@DinoCism]

If you'd rather kill someone than get divorced and lose any of your precious stuff then don't get married. If you're so depressed you feel like you could kill someone then it's your responsibility to do something about that. If you never even make an attempt to get better there's no chance you can say that mental health is to blame, and it shouldn't diminish your responsibility.

[@tessaducek5601]

I believe it was stated he was taking anti depressants and requested a higher dose. He is just a self centered greedy individual. Nothing can help that character flaw.

[@jeffjones3040]

Depression (NON-bipolar) doesn't make people murder others. Period. That is not an excuse. Schizophrenia? Bi-polar? Psychotic? Maybe! NOT general depression. Get it straight folks.

[@mizzlynzz]

​@@jeffjones3040 fair enough but depression can cause suicidal ideation and if u don't want to live or have anything to lose (and maybe the depression was caused or worsened by them) then u might start wanting them to suffer like u have and it grows to murder.

[@RabMcGlinchie]

​​@@jeffjones3040 state your source please. Actually people can kill when they suffer from depression, my friend was murdered by her partner and then offed himself and there was no bipolar, bpd, schizophrenia etc involved. Also, you're neglecting the fact that a person on certain anti depressants can be potentially violent when they come off their meds suddenly. Something tells me that you don't work in the mental health sector, you're very uninformed. Get it straight Jeff.

[@jeffjones3040]

@@RabMcGlinchie ...My source? All psychiatric research. And personal experience with having depression and trying almost every antidepressant. YOU are stigmatizing simple depression and the medications that help many, many people. You are the one who is misinformed. And a very cruel and disgusting person.

[@monicatomlinson5060]

They always go to court in a wheelchair, for sympathy. He didnt need a wheelchair when he stabbed her 15 times. Bloody horror!

[@montserratq4222]

Bloody indeed

[@myselftik]

Yeah i remember the golden state killer showing up in court on a wheelchair, barely responsive & then the prosecution played a video of him doing burpees & pushups in his cell 😂

[@monicatomlinson5060]

@@myselftikI remember that! Psychopathic conmen they are!

[@earth0128]

Such a facade

[@cmccmc3306]

Laura Richards has coined it PMS. “Poor me syndrome” Bill Cosby , Weinstein, …. All of them do it.

[@hassan9311]

THE WAY YOU NARRATE THE STORIES IS UNBELIEVABLE WITH SUCH A SOOTHING VOICE.......... ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@AHMAD-2324]

My sentiments exactly.

[@nevadatan7323]

It's an empathetic, non dramatic voice full of respect for the victims. I really appreciate the tone.

[@johnoneill7947]

Thank YOU ❣️

[@michelleworkman6040]

I honestly listen to her when I’m in bed coz I can fall asleep right away!😅

[@bec5250]

"She's trying to keep money from me", meanwhile he's doing exactly that. What a terrible human being. So wrapped up in self and his own perspective.

[@AHD2105]

I disagree. If she did not act as a wife, then why should she benefit?

[@Roscoe.P.Coldchain]

Yeah it’s all self pity, poor me

[@sandrafaith]

It's always projection with these mofos.

[@sunilayya8948]

What more could you expect from a cheap bean counter.

[@vi9763]

​@AHD2105 How should a husband act? Or does he have no other obligation other than bringing home a paycheck, like it's the 50's

[@roysayantani]

What good is his money and property now anyway? People are so blinded by the vices that they fail to see what truly matters in life!

[@blkwych]

Right. Pride and ego really take over these days

[@foryourlugsonly]

It's not about having it for himself. It's about snapping and making a bad choice in the heat of the moment via pure rage. It's not like he consciously thought he could kill her call the cops and then still have the house and possessions bro.

[@roysayantani]

@@foryourlugsonly bro, did we watch the same video? If so, then you weren’t paying much attention, because clearly in the video it is mentioned that he was always greedy and very obsessively possessive about his wealth, the anger was only built up and it was a matter of time he snapped.

[@foryourlugsonly]

@@roysayantani Yup. My point wasn't that he wasn't like that. My point was, he didn't male a conscious decision thinking he would get away with it. He decided the 3rd wife wasn't gonna "take him for a mug" and in our rage murdered her. He didn't think oh I'll kill my wife so I can keep all the things.

[@emusaurus]

I'm on the guy's side with this one. If someone tried to take my house from me, I would consider doing the same thing just so they wouldn't get what I worked my ass off for. Even if it meant prison time.

[@NovemberRain007]

What a lovely emergency call operator, my goodness, everyone of those dispatchers should follow such kindness... RIP beautiful Ms. Linda💙🕊

[@daafrsn7651]

I thought she was super annoying

[@FallenAngel9979]

@@daafrsn7651 Erm…. How exactly.

[@angelabordack]

You don’t need to be with someone to have a full filled life. Have self love, ladies and men. R.I.P. Linda

[@fredajordan5704]

Angie I can only fully support your statement, it`s so true.

[@earth0128]

That's right

[@missindependent1973]

100%. I live with my 14 year old son and we are thriving….no relationship for me, I’ve been through the wringer

[@christophermacbeth4034]

Yes, I'm very much alone - I know how you feel.

[@randal_gibbons]

You're right. I'm going to love myself after I finish the video. Sorry, I couldn't resist.

[@lindseyfrench5065]

Premeditated in my eyes..Murder not manslaughter and he knew what he was doing

[@Kimvisible]

It always pisses me off when people come out of the blue after a horrific incident such as this and claim the suspect had been verbally threatening to harm/kill the victim. Don’t take that kind of threat casually nor wait until it is too late. 😢

[@eadweard.]

Well tbf she was offered a safehouse which she declined.

[@Kimvisible]

@@eadweard. My comment was in regards to the woman who had heard the threats but of course said nothing until Linda had been murdered.

[@PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim]

@@Kimvisible what was the woman supposed to do?

[@fredajordan5704]

@@eadweard. I would have taken this offer immediately and went there for a while until I got my own new place.

[@montserratq4222]

If they do ,half the population will be in jail

[@MoveMountains10]

Gosh I would absolutely hate to get to this point in my life and still have these type of issues and immaturity dilemmas

[@natsarimthings3147]

Even if the law says you have to split all the assets in case of a divorce, if the other party is this volatile, and if you see an ounce of narcissism, remove yourself from their presence, and give all the material things to them. These people won't mind killing you because they only love themselves. They also love things more than you or anyone else. RIP sweet Linda. So sorry for the family and friends. My heart goes out to you..

[@donk8589]

So true... the best thing would be to avoid them like plague when narcissism is detected.

[@irfanmurtaza9445]

They were all his anyway !

[@kathyking9135]

Such a sad, lonely, bitter, evil, GREEDY old man. 😔

[@andyvankerkhove6902]

because he didnt give her his house _? they were married for 30 years.... you know nothing...

[@ST-tk7oq]

​@@andyvankerkhove6902 because he murdered her you melt😂

[@H0RR0R_HANG0VERZ]

Wow! That 999 dispatcher sounds WAAAAY different than the US 911 dispatchers! 😲 Seriously! That was probably the nicest emergency call I have ever heard. 😅 Every time I watch a true crime video and there’s a 911 call, the dispatcher always sounds so rude, inconsiderate, mean or disrespectful. They either have an attitude towards the caller, or they ask them a million questions…especially when the caller tells them that they’re hiding from an assailant or they are in obvious distress 😬

[@tradeladder146]

British . 👍

[@fionagregory9147]

999 is much more sensible than 911.

[@emilymccartney1593]

@@tradeladder146 Welsh.

[@Noogsie_47245]

I agree and am appalled when listening to American 911 dispatchers. I hope I never have to call them.

[@iamV10010]

Us Americans can't have anything nice I swear. And that includes nice and competent 911 operators.

[@777colin1]

I love this channel. So easy to listen to and narrated without judgement but always laying out the facts. Thank you for another case superbly told. RIP Linda, may the Angels give you wings to fly

[@angelicahancock7939]

​@Farging Bastages you don't know that to be true So stop shitting on other people's faith

[@Jess-xf2qf]

Completely agree

[@breez706]

They were married she wasn't trying to claim anything but what was also hers, speaks volumes how he spoke about her

[@nbrangan]

The judge's statement was spot on. He also resented her good health, which was not something she could do anything about.

[@fiphuket2010]

Toxicity and greed. Poor Linda should have been out that house the moment he started speaking about killing her 😢

[@bennettcawley4630]

Haven't heard this one before. Thank you

[@sinead187]

This is so sad & tragic.. The love of money is the root of all evil.

[@thetruthk5138]

True send it to me I will look after it for you ;-)

[@RHR-221b]

@@thetruthk5138 Don't shame your Soul in any way, thetruth ... Is this the price of you?

[@thetruthk5138]

@@RHR-221b Sorry the joke went over you're head ....

[@tessaducek5601]

@@RHR-221b Dense!

[@tessaducek5601]

@@thetruthk5138 I think it bounced off the wall behind them! I found it funny.. 👍👍 Thank You for the giggle. 🌹

[@felbicky6333]

A great loss for her loving and tragically bereaved family. Rip Linda 💔

[@jamesl9371]

Married and separate checks at the restaurant?! Wow 😮 that’s not a marriage

[@jarrodbarker5050]

What a lovely and pleasant operator.

[@houseofsolomon2440]

Really great. They don't make them like that in the States... unfortunately.

[@leslieoconnor5547]

What a terrible, heartbreaking case. What good has all his money done him? He's going to die in prison. I find it incomprehensible that any human life is worth less than some bricks and mortar, nevermind your lifelong partner. The judge was spot on - cold, bitter and greedy. Well done ladies, as always!

[@Roro.777]

Ikr he was so boring even though he had someone to tag along with if he wanted to, he just wanted to die with his money what a freak

[@tmcurly]

I have never heard of an average person killing for their millions 😭

[@James-lm6wt]

He won’t smoke one of his beloved cigarettes again

[@jesterday2222]

What a one-dimentional way of thinking. It's not about money or bricks and mortar. It's about the underlying current of feeling disregarded, belittled and betrayed (in his mind) Not that that is any excuse, I hope he suffers for the rest of his life.

[@Devghost]

@@jesterday2222 Sorry but he done that to himself. 3 marriages and still unhappy ? Sounds like a personal problem.

[@mandycote5662]

Stuff- we can’t take with us when we die - isn’t worth dying for!!!

[@oneGypsy]

I love the way you present these. No fluff, no repeating ...just the story. Thank you.

[@gedhoughton9523]

When money is involved, it always ruins any relationship. Spending time together is better than anything that money can give. That is what people these days should prioritise over money.

[@vintagecameragirl]

His reaction on the phone to the dispatcher said everything really "help me, god help me" Not please help her oh what have I done, no, its all about him

[@TheQueenOfSheba]

Yup. He’s a selfish pos.

[@SpeccyMan]

Yes. It was always about him. A true narcissist through and through.

[@paulchristopher8634]

He was playing the victim card

[@hearliestheglobe8423]

Poor Linda😞 She looked like such a lovely lady. She definitely deserved a decent man who'd have loved, adored & treated her with respect. She did not deserve that bitter twisted cantankerous & belittling excuse of a man & such an horrendous demise. RIP Linda❤️

[@lalathebenificent1335]

Well, unfortunately, you can't tell someone's personality solely on their looks, despite this video showing the SAME EXACT photos of her MANY times.

[@andyvankerkhove6902]

they were married 30 years... in his house and she travelled around the world dancing....its a movie... but with a sad end

[@sirussid3671]

How many times an announcement of divorce results in death of a spouse is surprising....💥

[@catmandoodoo7903]

What an amazing call handler.

[@woopwoop1747]

I fear for my cousin who is currently going through divorce while still living in the same house, her soo to be ex-husband follows her around the house, and sits outside her bedroom door shouting at her to talk to him. Even with the kids there, he is disgraceful to her in front of them. He is also all about the money, he'd even rather see his own kids in a bedsit, then share the house out equally so they can all move on happily. So destructive xx

[@ZiekleAblo-ij7kw]

This is why I won’t get married she worked three jobs and prior to separation cooked and cleaned up after him but he doesn’t think she deserved half of the finances. 30 years of being married to someone you supposedly love but you kill over money!!!! What a disgusting human

[@Marlaina]

Just don't choose a spouse like him. Mine sure as hell isn't.

[@cynthiaholland13]

Wow. So instead of not choosing a murderer you just won't get married?

[@buttcheeksunite]

@@cynthiaholland13 what? no one thinks they’re marrying a murderer, they think they’re marrying a nice guy until they try to leave and get murdered

[@UberSynth]

He was vile. Trying to keep everything to or for himself. When you’re married, you share. She wasn’t trying to rob him. She was just talking and finding out what was lawfully hers. He treated her like an enemy. He was selfish, cunning and self centred. The jury got it right. Hopefully, he won’t last much longer and die a painful lonely death. Hopefully, her family got her share of their estate.

[@paulchristopher8634]

Narcissist don’t share

[@jasmincampbell8105]

The fact that he told a number of persons and noone thought to commit this guy or separate the couple is just horrifying 😢

[@CJLOVE23]

A couple of things… There hasn’t been a video by Truly Criminal where I don’t end up just bawling like a baby. The respect and compassion you show the victims is amazing. The other thing, I don’t know if this would be the right place to say this but, it is incredible to me how different police and dispatchers are in other countries. In the states, all the dispatchers are rude and impatient and the whole world knows how are police are. It was refreshing to see patient and kind dispatchers & first responders here. Anyways, great video as always. Glad they locked the SOB up!

[@eadweard.]

In the True Crime domain, showing "respect for the victim" often means ignoring or minimizing their bad behaviour and poor decisions.

[@rashone2879]

Get a grip. Linda has red flags waving about her loser husband for YEARS, the first being his desire for a prenuptial. He was nasty and verbally abusive. She did have enough reason to think he might hurt her, but her stupid lawyer told her to stay in the house. If you dissolve into tears over ever sad story, you probably need counseling.

[@kyreeseq]

​@@eadweard. I mean... I personally fear the day someone says I'm bubbly, I light up a room or I'd take the shirt off my back to help anyone, cuz then my days are numbered for sure 🙈😃 I still don't like your comment, as I'm no holiday and if someone goes and stabs me to death, I kinda wish it won't be looked at like I had my flaws and made bad decisions. That's what breakups are for. 🤷‍♂️

[@powerfully_confident1739]

@@kyreeseq facts! 💯

[@mizzlynzz]

​@@kyreeseq right? The victims are almost always perfect, sweet people...would be refreshing to hear more cases where the victim was a total a-hole lol

[@28_skate_masturbate]

You can't put value on a human life. It was just a stupid house! P.S The 999 operator did an awesome job.

[@shastajustice3753]

yes, i thought did a great too. use it for training

[@houseofsolomon2440]

@@shastajustice3753 Great suggestion 👍🏻

[@QueenSugar72]

They were unequally yoked from the beginning. He wasn't worthy of having her in his life. Ladies- please DON'T ignore the warning signs and get out IMMEDIATELY!

[@cityboyis2]

maybe she should have behaved more of a wife than a social butterfly. She should have left the house if she was that concerned about her safety instead of settlement.

[@Roro.777]

@@cityboyis2 found the incel

[@haskao77]

@@cityboyis2 I have a feeling she put pressure on him to marry her, that’s why he asked for a prenup and she refused to sign it

[@Jkk55]

Thank you I had not heard of this case before what a tragic story.

[@MissMarlene-yj6vz]

That Operator was the bomb! Great Job. Sad story. Too bad David had to win in his mind.

[@julielevinge266]

How dare he want a manslaughter charge!! This is murder!! Sorry only for himself!!

[@amandahamilton837]

Fully blown away by the fact that a man chose to murder his wife over money and there are still people that are comfortable sharing with the whole world, that this is somehow her fault. Disgusting. Seek help if you think this woman did anything to bring this upon herself. When you are 70 and have many decades of relationship under your belt, I'm sure the last thing you'll think is "my spouse will probably murder me for a piece of property".

[@elorah-sh1oz]

Not an excuse but It's house he wanted a prenup she said no .m she was after his money

[@amandahamilton837]

@@elorah-sh1oz as a decent human, we've all lost money and not murdered somebody. I don't care if she was trying to take the clothes off my back, ill go make more money and buy new ones before I murder someone I've spent the better parts of my life with. My second marriage, the guy took everything. And I never once thought about killing him.

[@BJM1134]

I worked with a girl who went through a similar divorce (alot of animosity, both lawyers telling them do NOT "abandon" the house). For a long time they continued under the same roof each torturing the other and doing completely *insane* things, just hearing the stories gave me secondhand embarrassment. It's awful that the courts work this way, knowing the awful outcomes this advice could possibly cause. After quite awhile and all these awful stories everyone was telling her just walk away. Is it worth being this miserable, risking someone eventually snapping from all the stress and torment??? That's how I feel here. I'm not blaming her in any sense, im just saying you can get a new house and new things you can't get a new life..

[@elizabethmcglothlin5406]

This man has twice threatened to kill his wife, and then did it.

[@A1SoniaM]

What type of world is this when a 'house' is worth more than a human's life?! 😠

[@kxttnip9815]

The only channel I actually have the bell icon turned on for! 😂

[@jokesonyou1373]

Congratulations. You're only 50% sad

[@kendrickoyola4290]

The content is good and respectful. This is one of four crime channels I enjoy.

[@sydniselby98]

Literally same

[@davidmetzler6670]

oh stop sucking up :p

[@maxine3587]

And.. she speaks in a normal voice!

[@fulanichild3138]

I see the UK has the same flawed law as the U.S.---neither party can leave the home without risking losing the property. People stay in dangerous situations, and sometimes the worst happens. These laws need to change.

[@bennettcawley4630]

What law are you referring to?

[@bbyjscx]

She litterally declined the option of a safe house, and she claimed that he would not really hurt her, she is a grown woman, the police can't legally force her out. The house was in his name, so he does not have to leave, and if she refused the help offered by the police, what else do you expect them to do exactly? Force her, a grown ass woman who can make her own decisions? 🙄 as the above comment asks, wich ' law ' exactly are you saying needs to change?

[@fulanichild3138]

@@bennettcawley4630 I thought there was a law stating that you would forfeit property if you left during a divorce. But I can't find anything on that, so I guess that's incorrect. I thought that was the case with Suzanne Morphew, who stayed in the home with her ex until she mysteriously disappeared.

[@Bettinasisrg]

No you're correct but it's not a law but it is legal proceedings during a divorce and if one party leaves it can cause problems. The sick thing is these people with the money don't recognize all the other person does (usually women) like cooking, cleaning, kids etc) if they charged for that it would be equal.

[@themuse11]

@@Bettinasisrg She would have been wise to leave the old man to his money long ago.

[@jasminerussell9732]

The judge summed him up perfectly he’s a monster

[@kimmyfreak200]

Definitely not a good idea to be under the same roof going thru a divorce... emotions run high, grudges, pain etc people need their space...plus i saw the movie war of the roses lol that looked like it would really suck...and even then linda felt trapped...i mean how crazy does a man have to be as to take a back up knife up stairs...smh.. pure psycho

[@nicleswrld]

I’m so glad the judge and son told him about himself! What a small, small man

[@Kim-jd2tw]

No wonder he's been divorced so many times. A monster.

[@twinny555]

I can’t believe the police didn’t section him. Even if she declined a risk assessment that’s a high risk situation. She should have been referred to MARAC. I’m horrified.

[@marciawade9101]

He should've NEVER married her if she said "no" to the prenup, if he didn't want her to have his shit. People are always too afraid they'll lose the other person if they bring that up, but if the person who opposes it doesn't like it, they can KICK ROCKS, because that just tells you where their mind is.

[@PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim]

she’s the one who had the money. he’s the one who came into the marriage penniless. so yeah, he was HAPPY there was no pre-nup

[@shambolicrhetoric6143]

@@PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim that’s not even what the video shows. It said she got upset that he changed his Will to leave everything to his sons. And that he gave her an allowance, leaving her financially troubled having to rely on her pension.

[@MrKaypet]

So very true.

[@jenniferroya3606]

This man had a lot of time on his hands to think and feel sorry for himself. The problem started within him and grew. A cautionary tale for sure!

[@susansage7218]

Just gives me another affirmation to stay divorced.

[@QueenSugar72]

Gives me affirmation to not marry

[@ericbumbles4145]

and why I will NEVER marry. I am 62, single and totally content. I have an adult intellectually disabled and very sweet, gentle son and I don't want to care for another, especially one that has a worse mental deficit than a worm.

[@carltongirl95]

Same here after a mentally abusive 30 odd year marriage I'm free to enjoy my life and not be told when I can and can't do thing's...I'm just glad that while I suffered emotionally my ex never ever laid a hand on me even when it came to the divorce settlement 🙂

[@c_rhynehardt]

I was waiting for his big ears to start flapping and him taking flight 😮

[@Itzsheila3087]

Thanks TC for this new case … iv not heard of this one before. Great narration as always!

[@emilybeauvais4164]

Stories like this are why I'm leaving my abuser now in my 30s and not growing old and senile with them.

[@debdownunder3789]

What a lovely caring 999 operator. Such a terrible tragedy.

[@truecrimetime2584]

I worry that the anti depressants he had been taking may have had a detrimental affect on his mental health. Many can and do cause self harm ideation and or homicidal thoughts. Ppl are not warned about this risk before taking them then doses continue to increase. Then if something like this happens the correlation is dismissed

[@wilymommy418]

I thought the same thing. His doctor sounds like an idiot. It’s a better option to wean off the antidepressant that isn’t working and then try a different one. Don’t give someone MORE of a drug that’s not working.

[@melonycrumpet]

Poor Linda, she didn’t stand a chance. She was the height of a child…what an evil, selfish, disgusting bully he is.

[@boobootheballbreaker2092]

My husband was in hospital for months after a cardiac event and needed a valve replacement. I visited him twice per day, ever day until the operation, bringing him things he wanted or needed. I visited him every day he was in the psych ward for alcohol induced meltdowns. I paid for everything in our relationship/marriage.. equipment for his studio, laptops, holidays, etc.. Still wasn't good enough, and last year he threatened to cut my head off during another tantrum. That was the final straw. Fortunately I had received a nice inheritance from my parents months before, so I left without telling him. I packed a bag, took my dog, and went to stay on an island for four months. Now waiting for the papers to get my dog back to my home country. They won't change. Can't change. They're narcissistic bullies. Best way to deal with them is to leave and go no contact, and do not contact any of their family or friends. You will never get closure from a Cluster B personality type. You give yourself closure by leaving them and not contacting them. If you must contact, do it via a lawyer. You must leave them. Make sure it is you that has the power. They are real-life demons👹👹👹

[@JohnDoe-xk1dv]

Who you apparently were attracted to for years in some form, paid for for years, and rationalised his behavior for years. This is sad, but common - I'm not trying to judge here, but to make aware. Was he hot, or high status, or both in your mind? Again, not judging, but these are risk factors. Hybristophilia is seldom talked about, but comes up often in these kinds of stories. I'm glad you're safe, and thank god you got out as you did. But please learn not to get in that setup again in the first place. Therapy, self work etc. for understanding what happened, and yourself as necessary, is hopefully available. Best to you.

[@dianeshannon7988]

Escape requires money this was both their key problems

[@boobootheballbreaker2092]

@@JohnDoe-xk1dv It didn't bother me, paying for everything. When I ran out of money, the "real" him emerged, the mask slipped. Opinions I thought we shared were no longer. I was no longer of use to him. He thought that because I now had nothing that he could treat me however he wanted and that there was no escape for me. He underestimated me😁Oh well. Life is wonderful now. Not for him though. Broke and no-one to abuse😌

[@meghanmisaliar]

​@@boobootheballbreaker2092 why do you assume strangers want to read your life story?? Go buy a diary ffs!

[@julielevinge266]

Glad you got out safe & sound, ignore all those that judge you, always loads of people to tell you what you should of done? When in fact they have no experience at all, yet dish out ill informed opinions like there professionals?? Take care ✊♥️

[@mrsmerily]

My hat down to the operator... as someone who has worked in client service getting the worst calls and lets be honest craxy clients... i think nothinq comes to close to this... the calm she had turning the call to get the details. Perfect.

[@Kimber-bz9fe]

What a stunning looking lady she was for her age & a dedicated Mother. Tragic loss

[@jamesl9371]

The guy told people he was thinking about killing her. They should have been separated and not living together

[@louiseedwards29]

What a horrible man. RIP poor lady.

[@oldcollegecoed]

This is horrifying! I cannot imagine what Linda ever saw in this greedy narcissist who doesn’t deserve to enjoy the rest of his life being taken care of in prison! My heart goes out to Linda’s family and friends!

[@barbarajohnson3876]

Far too many women would rather have a crazy/abusive man, than none at all

[@oldcollegecoed]

@@barbarajohnson3876 Or these women have been raised in an abusive environment & think it normal, or they’ve been abused and think they don’t deserve better, or they have a serious lack of self-confidence .

[@Dreas_Diaz88]

Great case coverage

[@Nostalgic_1]

She certainly did not deserve what happened to her. However, both of them were hell-bent on staying in the home so that the other one wouldn't end up with it. In the end, she's deceased, and he's in prison for the rest of his life, so neither of them ended up with the house. If someone threatened to kill me that many times to that many people, I would have taken the officer's offer to go to a safe house. Her thinking that it was just his way of tricking her into leaving the house was a life ending gamble. Sadly, it's too late now. 😢 No possession is worth giving up your life for. Quite honestly, they weren't a very good match from the very beginning as he was quiet and withdrawn, and she was gregarious and outgoing. It's essentially like trying to mix oil and water it will never work. I hope that she rests in peace and that her children, grandchildren, other family and friends have have gained some sort of comfort knowing that he will never get out of prison until he leaves in a pine box.

[@codencolor]

I agree. That was my thought that get out of the house it’s not worth it especially if you feel stalked inside the house.

[@andyvankerkhove6902]

exactly... she should have left... but she wanted the house... his house

[@jahmasin]

You are an excellent reporter

[@miadodson1938]

What a nasty, selfish, horrible man! 🤬Her family are a testament to who Linda was, RIP Linda and sincere condolences to her family💔

[@ritadonnelly8820]

horrible bastard crettin

[@debbiebin]

What a *VILE* man!

[@joanodom2104]

Why, oh why do couples remain together even when they absolutely HATE each other? I'll never understand it!

[@anniestumpy9918]

You could try to understand instead of staying ignorant and judging. There are several reasons, financial ones being an example.

[@misska7535]

Aa sad as these stories are, I'm looking forward to watching this video. I already know it's going to be gut wrenching. I love your channel. 👍👊💖 Thanks for another upload. I appreciate all your hard work. God bless 👑🙏🕊💕💕

[@wendysmobilehomesweethome423]

"Diminished capacity" or not, this murder was completely premeditated. Not only did he make comments about stabbing her, he took the 2 knives upstairs with him when he went to "talk" to her. She must have been so terrified, it's so awful. He should NEVER be let out of prison.

[@Belle_]

I love your voice. ❤ I am submerged into the story because of your soothing, clear voice. 🫠

[@CarmenCastro-ce2qk]

Thanks God he was locked away.

[@loveforeignaccents]

Yes, I understand spouses oftentimes murder one another, but when people reach their 70s and that is the first thought that comes to their mind?!? I mean how much longer do they think they have to live, and wouldn't they want to live their life as a free person, trying to enjoy life?!? Mind boggling! Anyhow, late to the video, but hope you two are doing well. Thanks for the upload & hope you have a Happy Easter, if you in fact celebrate it!

[@chadczternastek]

I love this channel. Love love it. Great stuff. Thanks

[@veronica407]

Avaricious poor old man, RIP Linda

[@andrewbarten7347]

If you don't want your property stolen, DON'T GET MARRIED!!

[@davidjma7226]

If you run the numbers, it cheaper to pay by the hour.....! I am serious.

[@andrewbarten7347]

@@davidjma7226 Couldn't agree more.

[@sureiamboo]

He warned people that he was going to harm Linda but they still did not do anything to prevent it from happening. It is appalling!

[@davepugh2519]

I think the judge summed him up perfectly.

[@XWoodbineX]

Why do these people only come out AFTERWARDS about these violent incidents? God it's sad it got to this point. She should have taken the police's advice and taken the offer of a safe house. Never live with your spouse after or during a divorce

[@mmbello]

Been divorce and staying in same house is a death sentence. Someway somehow, someone is going to snap and commit a murder.

[@eadweard.]

Only if at least one party is somewhat demented.

[@guywiththebottle]

@@eadweard. Oops

[@Woodman-Spare-that-tree]

I know a man who is doing that right now. The wife doesn’t work full time so he has always paid all the bills. She leaves all the lights and all the electric and gas appliances on, and all the water taps running, 24/7, to get the bills as high as possible, because she knows they are all in his name.

[@_HimToo]

In a contentious dovorce. Why tf would u stay living together?!? Greed or control are the only reasons I can think of if one has somewhere else to go. She had 2 grown kids she was close with... why not stay there? Especially after this man was telling people he was going to harm her. He literally asked for help 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@Sassy_T]

Your videos are the highlight of my week!

[@emeraldemerald6459]

Mine too

[@sneekz07]

Waiting to hear about the murder of someone is the highlight of your week? Read the room.

[@Sassy_T]

@@sneekz07 Do all of their thousands of subs have to read the room too? There is nothing wrong enjoying well put together, informative and well presented true crime. Do you honestly think everyone comes here in pure dread of watching a video about a murder case? I'm not sure I'm the one that needs to read the room.

[@char7695]

Same 😂

[@debbieharman1160]

RIP Linda ,hugs to the loved ones grieving 🌸

[@Thebrokenheart2023]

its just a house. she was a human being.

[@candice_ecidnac]

Shows what meant more to him. Too bad it wasn't her. She had so many people who loved her, and he obviously wasn't one of them.

[@Woodman-Spare-that-tree]

Houses are important. A man can always get another woman.

[@mss1500]

His first two wives were lucky

[@EliseBeautyInc]

This is the best true crime channel ever! You get to the point, the photos and videos are of the actual people involved, not stock images. The narrations are not dramatized, and the voice is calm, clear and easy to listen to.

[@nagolhayze9366]

This is depressing ... what a mess