Young Couple Kidnaps Millionaire From Mansion | Elton Stephens Kidnapping Case Analysis

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[@olenn1650]

The entire video I was like, “please tell me they didn’t kill him.” I’m so thankful he is alive. I hope he gets whatever therapy he may need.

[@Neilsowards]

I think he is very lucky to be alive and I think he was thinking this too as he allowed them to steal $250,000.

[@harrydemkee3580]

Agreed, I was just hoping they didn’t murder the old guy in the end. This was a truly bizarre one

[@robertgiles9124]

What he needs is a Pit Bull and a Burglar alarm. But he seems to lack Common Sense.

[@res2788]

At first I expected that the old guy didn’t survive. I am presently surprised that he did! He was up against one serious psychopath, I’m glad that he made it out alive.

[@mythoughtsandme5413]

Lmao I was thinking the exact same thing

[@davidwartski7213]

Elton could have just said, "Okay, you can have the farm. Here are the keys to the farm. You now officially own the farm. Enjoy the free farm." I think that would have worked.

[@Taticlgmonckey]

And they could have plan a farm wedding!

[@VivaSepulchre]

Good idea bro

[@binaryfairy4197]

Great idea 💡! Those criminals wouldn't have a clue about transferring property ownership. Then he could call 911 when he was sure they were gone! The recording of it all is pure gold! These days, everyone needs to have cameras on their house(outside & inside) and if possible, start recording everything..even if it's just going to the front door of your neighbor who's having a loud party at 2am to talk to them about it. I'm *so* glad to hear that he's alive. It could've *definitely* turned out differently. Scary times for us law abiding citizens!

[@rullvox5912]

Sentences for kidnappers that threaten violence should always start with a minimum of 20 years, and only go up from there.

[@drdr76]

and it should be a federal crime, applying to ALL states.

[@soilmanted]

Kidnapping IS violence. It violates a person's right to freedom. Maybe what you meant is 'threatened injury."?

[@forallthestupidshit3550]

​@@drdr76 I'm not sure you understand what a federal crime is. Do you think kidnapping is not a crime in some states?

[@rullvox5912]

@@soilmanted Bounce, grammar troll.

[@soilmanted]

@@rullvox5912 I don't know what Rull Vox was complaining about. I did not criticize her-his grammar. I did not criticize anything about her-his message. I tend to agree with what s'he said. I think that a conviction for kidnapping, and kidnapping alone, should result in a long sentence and that 20 years or more may be appropriate in some instances. Also, I could have been clearer in in my original reply to her-him. I said "maybe what you meant is "threatened injury." I realize now that that I would have made myself clearer if I had said "maybe what you meant is threatened bodily harm"? Could that be what you meant, Rull Vox? I value your opinion.

[@andyb1653]

These two should be charged with gross incompetence in the commission of a crime

[@swiatlowiekuiste]

Lol

[@ceeleegee825]

😅😅

[@forallthestupidshit3550]

I kept waiting for the part of the story where we find out that they were high on meth the whole time, and that their brains had been rotted by meth. How were these 2 idiots not high the while time? How is it that they were just that stupid?

[@no-oneknows4088]

Lol

[@DravenWolfe]

😂😂😂

[@lei02272]

Also, those poor children. I can't even imagine them watching all this from their parents. Kidnapping, threatening, stealing, home invasion. It makes you wonder what else they grew up seeing and how their future will turn out. Sad story all around.

[@anjachan]

yeah, poor kids.

[@kellykane7586]

They probably hyped the kids up with the prospect of money etc.they likely thought of it as a game or something who f****** knows

[@janakakumara3836]

I bet these two had a chilhood not much different... hence the consequences.

[@vysheslavuzumati1269]

My mom shoplifts a lot among many other things that are unscrupulous and criminal I remember her stealing several action figures that I wanted at the store and I would be confused how she was able to pay for it when she couldn’t afford it. There’s other stuff she’s done when I was a kid but to other adults that I wouldn’t think she would ever do to me because I’m her son but when I became an adult started doing so. Last year she stole my vehicle when I got out of it and left the keys in the ignition like a dummy, she left me stranded miles away from my house and did not seem sorry when I arrived home hours later These people I’m willing to bet are not above doing something like this to their kids if they had money in the future.

[@bthomson]

Wow! The parent meant to protect you steals from you! The world must seem like a dangerous place to you! So very sorry.

[@mtthwpnn]

Elton Stephens was damn lucky to escape unharmed. NEVER let someone take you to a secondary location, that's where your compliance should stop

[@just-a-fella3212]

That is true in most cases, but Elton was elderly and physically dominated by his kidnappers. He had no choice but to comply with them. But it was not all luck that saved him. Elton is very intelligent and wise, and well practiced at managing business and people. Elton's intelligence and wise people management skills is what saved him. In such dreadful situations one must use whatever strengths and skills one has, be them physical and/or mental and/or other. Sometimes physically fighting and/or fleeing is the best option, and sometimes physical compliance coupled with wise people management is the best option. It all depends on the nature of the threat and on one's own abilities.

[@forallthestupidshit3550]

If kidnap victims had any choice as to whether they would go to a second location, why not just tell them "NEVER let yourself get kidnapped. That's where your compliance with others should stop." I'm not sure our advice is helpful. Also, experts say that when kidnap victims are being transported, that is the best time to attempt to escape. So what are you suggesting? Stay in the location where you have no chance of escaping?

[@Puglover130]

@@forallthestupidshit3550 of course it’s helpful. For example many times, someone wielding a gun may threaten a woman into a car. Or “down the hill”. Better to take a chance I. Public . Get noisy. They may kill you but will almost certainly kill you if you go to the secondary location X Put another way, the perp is wanting to take u to a second location for their benefit. To do something to you that they cannot do in the first location. Nothing good could come of that.

[@forallthestupidshit3550]

@@Puglover130 you didn't understand my comment. I'm saying that if jt was possible to "object to being taken to a second location," it would be useful to "object to being kidnapped in the first place." It's as dumb as saying "if you don't want to get murdered, then don't get shot in the head."

[@lf9341]

@@forallthestupidshit3550 EXACTLY! What a stupid comment! Like victims have a choice.

[@mrazik131]

The kids will have to write an assay "When my parents took me to work."

[@janakakumara3836]

I almost feel sorry for these two. They seem to have the mindset of 6 year olds. Its like, look honey, other people have nice things. Now we have nice things too! I'm sure he won't mind. We will invite him to the wedding and he'll be our friend.

[@Steelers4life68]

Nice to bring your kids along on your kidnapping.

[@JL-vv4ut]

sounds like a movie plot...

[@linneybest3289]

😂😂😂

[@hobbithabits]

True genius' 😂 "If i bring the kids, theres no way i couldve kidnapped someone!"

[@esteemedmortal5917]

Maybe they thought it was required in order to qualify for the charge of kidnapping

[@carfo]

it was take your kids to work day

[@mellel5594]

This crime reminds me of the 80s comedy "Raising Arizona." Poorly planned and executed by dim-witted criminals. Thank goodness that Elton was not harmed physically. But I do hope that he will receive proper therapy, should he require it. Thank you, Dr. Grande! ✌🏾

[@evelynwaugh4053]

Very funny movie.👍👍

[@annelawrence9127]

That is exactly the movie I was just trying to think of!!!!!

[@jacobhope6164]

"I'll be taking these huggies, and any cash you got in the register." Brilliant reference!

[@nanagsfunkyjunk]

Love it😂😂😂

[@scarlettphoenix7024]

First thing that came to my mind as well!

[@DavidDeeble]

It sounds like the perfect crime - I can’t believe it didn’t work.

[@mrazik131]

they even took him to their own house...lol

[@Polyphemus47]

🤑

[@alinatamashevich3354]

@@mrazik131 Southern hospitality !

[@bigdopamine9343]

“10,000 dollars doesn’t put the delicious wheat thins in my stomach, does it Elton?”

[@daniellavaladez7820]

So glad that man managed to make it out alive- I can't imagine how terrifying it must've been to have two complete strangers abduct you from your home and threaten you and steal your possessions and money and then have the audacity to request that you attend their wedding! Thank God the police ultimately became involved because those two psychopaths absolutely deserved to go to prison!

[@LisaAnn777]

I'd attend their wedding, then when people ask "so how did you guys meet" I'll say "they kidnapped me and threatened to murder me one time"

[@TehNetherlands]

He was not poor he was a millionaire. But I'm glad he made it out alive as well!

[@Girthquake69]

Meth is a helluva drug - Rick james

[@rhondasisco-cleveland2665]

Psychopaths, for real.

[@aarondavis8943]

In Elton's position, I would have assumed I was definitely going to die because I'd think "Why on Earth would this guy let me live? That would make no sense!". I probably would have tried to escape and probably would have been murdered. Either Elton does, as you say, have very good insight into a person's psychology to see that Matthew was genuine, or no insight because he takes unstable and armed criminals at face value 😂 I don't want to disparage Elton but failing to call the police immediately is an indicator of low insight. He was free, but it was more likely than not that Matthew would come back and kill him at some point, or try and extort him again. Calling the police was obviously the only rational choice and the moment he called them, he and his family were guaranteed their security.

[@RationalGaze216]

The incompetence of the kidnappers is only outdone by the incompetence of the government that let Matthew walk out of jail.

[@janakakumara3836]

If these two had such low insight, as to think they can escape this crime, I am absolutely sure, they would have murdered this man if he had offered any resistance, since in their own minds, they seem to have no idea how to work out the consequences of their actions. Elton Stephens is a very intelligent man who showed great insight to the frame of mind of this kidnappers, which saved him.

[@ceilconstante640]

They probably didn't kill him so they could possibly use him as a bank in the future.

[@just-a-fella3212]

Elton's intelligence and people management skills saved him.

[@jackiemcmeekin6551]

Thank you so much for your your excellent ‘investigative’ reports. You obviously spend a lot of time doing this before sharing the information with your followers. 👍😊

[@BABADOOOOK]

Being from Birmingham, AL myself, it makes me proud to hear about others in the community upholding the courteous and welcoming hospitality standards we hold so dear.😅

[@jeffreyhinzmann945]

I feel like this is pure white southern class warfare in its way. Like two wings of the Republican Party... NeoCons vs. Trumpers, fighting amongst themselves about the grievences that simmer in the massive amount of poor whites in Alabama if race isn't used to unite them against a 'common enemy'. Sorry if that was too political but this one is like a modern Faulkner in some ways.

[@ember1794]

😅

[@jumpingfox1021]

I'm also from alabama, and i swear i thought the same thing 😂

[@BABADOOOOK]

@@jumpingfox1021 😂❤️

[@DaMaG3d-G00d5]

I actually know her and lived in the same trailer as her when I was dating her cousin 😂 I can't believe he actually covered this.

[@Merih98614]

My biggest relief of suspense during the entire analysis was not that these criminals ended up in polices' hands without taking away Elton's life but that Elton is still alive even after Matthew was released *by an incompetent and careless sheriff* from prison for 7 good days. Thank God for Elton's life.

[@INNdibongo]

Thanks Dr Grande! What an unusual situation…I’m thankful that it didn’t end in death for Elton

[@arinerm1331]

I'm ashamed to say I've never heard about this crime before now. I saw the name "Elton Stephens" in the video title and I immediately thought it must have happened in Alabama. Highway 280 runs east from Birmingham, and connects to the Red Mountain Expressway, also named "Elton B. Stephens Expressway." Remlap is a community near Palmerdale, founded by the brother of Palmerdale's founder, named Remlap because it's Palmer spelled backward.

[@bubbabroad9051]

Interesting! Thank you for the info

[@alinatamashevich3354]

One of the major families that founded and shaped Birmingham. BTW: He lived in the city limits of Birmingham , but Mountain Brook police responded in force as well! Kidnapping a billionaire not very smart. Should have tried for Oprah!

[@DaMaG3d-G00d5]

I know Tabatha. I lived in Remlap when I was dating her cousin. She stayed with us sometimes.

[@erinthesystem9608]

I think this may be one of the strangest cases you've covered. It's bizarre!

[@attilakohbor3360]

Bizarre because of this is how drugs make them lose the tiny critical thinking what these criminals had .

[@alinatamashevich3354]

@@attilakohbor3360 The Maserati in front of a dump trailer in Remlap should be a clue!

[@thesongbird2383]

Matthew's motto: "If you can't dazzle them with your brilliance; just baffle them with your bullshit!" Poor Elton.

[@adotintheshark4848]

Elton didn't seem to be all that much on the stick either.

[@glendasully]

I hope the two children are in a safe home and will be taken care of now.

[@corlahasper234]

“His wheat thin-fueled anger was growing out of control”

[@Freedom-Fighter1]

The next time I need to buy a house, I now know how to get the funding. Thanks Dr. Grande 😂

[@legrandfromage23]

“At least they will not suffer from housing insecurity!” 🤣

[@sandangels73]

It has to be frightening to be a single, rich, elderly person these days. That poor man. I also feel sorry for those kids. They didn't have a choice but to be raised by criminal idiots. I hope they choose a better path than their parents. They have a much better chance now that their parents aren't raising them.

[@VivaSepulchre]

Poor isolated rich people. It's a tragedy

[@bradsanders6954]

To steal the Maserati, to go home to pick up the kids, to then do a kidnapping. Kinda show the little un's how things really work. Its a Quentin Tarantino sort of affair.

[@juliamarie7012]

So completely bizarre. I’m thinking Elton is fortunate to be alive. Not to mention how screwed up the kids must be. Geez…

[@jeanholmes7976]

Hello Dr. Grande, this case is like a comedy, but of course a very serious invasion of a man’s life. Thank you! from Jean😇

[@animula6908]

Dr grande always brings comic relief to these stories, but I’m truly delighted this victim didn’t die. If he’s psychologically resilient enough, he’ll be laughing to himself about being asked to be a pall bearer at that wedding for the rest of his life. I want that for him. He deserves it.

[@bthomson]

Freudian slip?

[@sharondowling8896]

Their first mistake was getting out of bed that day! This story tops them all for absurdity! Critical thinking deficit, for sure!❤

[@kenhaze5230]

The Maserati ran? The victim couldn't have been more unlucky.

[@alinatamashevich3354]

Could have been an out of warranty Range Rover V-8!

[@mercedes_420]

10:35 i love Dr. G’s sense of humor but the way he said, “sugar daddy” just took me out 💀😂

[@jean-paulthyme1973]

😂😂😂😂

[@samdog_1]

I was relieved to hear that Elton was not (physically) harmed. These stories often tend to end on a bad note….

[@rhondadaisy4342]

This was a whole fever dream.

[@chrissyknowsitall5170]

Thank God they didnt hurt the older man or worse. I kept waiting to hear the bad news!! And that cop needs to be seriously fired!!!

[@drdr76]

The cop who let him go or the cop who neglected to put the "hold" order on him to begin with?

[@jasonbecker4049]

The wedding attendence would have been the worst crime

[@shawnnewell4541]

How bizarre! Not to mention scary.

[@rhondasisco-cleveland2665]

They should NEVER get out of prison.

[@janakakumara3836]

yup. the man was already in prison for 3 years and out on probation, when he comitted this. He seems to not understand that prison was supposed to be a deterrence. I'm really not sure, how anybody like this can be rehabilitated. They really seem not equiped mentally to live in a society with other people.

[@Polyphemus47]

@@janakakumara3836 Likely to continue the same path when he's released. You can't teach empathy.

[@cindy4628]

​@Janaka Kumara I only know of *one* solution to repeat offenders 🤔

[@Polyphemus47]

@@cindy4628 Pretty sure we're thinking of the same solution, though a padded (or not) cell for the rest of their miserable life fits well for me, too. Bring back the stocks and the pillory!

[@missyskye_sea_land9424]

Whew, Thank God Elton is safe. I was holding my breath the whole time for his safety😓🫣

[@sharonwilfong503]

It's scary people like that walk the earth.

[@randytighe7150]

Dr Grande, I have come to appreciate your uniquely humorous approach to crime analysis. 😂

[@youtubehandle-]

Nightmare story, glad Elton was unharmed. Thanks Dr. Grande. ❤

[@lisacolledge7624]

That's the most insane story! It's almost a comedy if Hollywood cast it correctly. No violence, no death and burial in a wooded area for a huge change. Thank you Dr Grande ❤

[@RationalGaze216]

This reminds me of the case of David DePape and Paul Pelosi. A dangerous and incoherent criminal was able to easily break into a house you'd assume would be extremely secure, and the victim had to play along with the series of bizarre requests and conversation with their kidnapper. In both cases, when confronted by authorities, the low-life, drug-abusing criminals pretended they were old friends with their extremely wealthy, well-respected victim.

[@nomadscavenger]

I agree, but what's w/the boxer shorts and highball in the hand? Why he got beaned, police couldn't figure it out and no one else could ever do it either. Sad and really terrible for him/Nancy. This elderly man was abused right off the bat, and tortured ... wondering when he was going to die. Couldn't be luckier, and I bet he couldn't believe it either. Still rich still healthy enough and a whole lot wiser; hopefully w/better home protection.

[@RationalGaze216]

@@nomadscavenger Yeah, it was weird. Plus the fact that they fired the first reporter who wrote about it. Not to mention wouldn't you think the speaker of the house would have security at her home?

[@nomadscavenger]

​@@RationalGaze216 I'm hoping everyone alone, (and why he was in that mansion is peculiar,too,) keeps $500 in a drawer, or at least something an intruder can sell. If you don't know how to shoot a weapon, then just a couple of new unused cell phones is better than offering a burglar a drink. Haven't any idea what PP'S intruder wanted, but maybe a wad of hundreds and a swig of bourbon wouldn't have helped him, or the casual way he acted w/police , which was strange, but 80 yrs old he'd probably seen everything and just couldn't rouse himself at that hour to try to protect himself, even when police 1st showed up. Alcohol was not the thing to grab for I'm guessing. He could have afforded an envelope of $1,000 bills. Horrible to be old and rich and unable to save anyone, just think if N was there too. Ugh.

[@broeheemed32]

LOL Whatever. He didn't "break in". He was a paid escort.

[@tnekkc]

@@broeheemed32 NPR and Atlantic magazine leave out the facts.

[@michelleruss9877]

This gives me Rasing Arizona vibes. Or the diner hold up in Pulp Fiction.

[@vicvega3614]

More like Desperate Hours with Mickey Rourke and Anthony Hopkins except the kidnappers in this case are complete morons, how could these idiots actually think they were going to get away with this? And then to invite him to their wedding, wow 👌 👏 Dr Grande said the oldest son was 13 when this happened and he was there, wonder how that kid is doing after witnessing this shit

[@Cheeseoverdose]

If you’ve ever been there, you know that one immediate red flag would have been seeing a Maserati in Remlap 😂

[@alinatamashevich3354]

My b/f said that exact thing!

[@DaMaG3d-G00d5]

I lived there in the same trailer with Tabatha. I was dating her cousin. I actually liked her.

[@vysheslavuzumati1269]

I can imagine that man was more beside himself than angry when he got home like he was pondering how dumb the kidnappers were before he did anything.

[@sylviavanz2329]

I had to check a couple times to make sure that was it April fools day. This is totally unbelievable.

[@legzfalloffgirl5148]

What happened to those poor kids?

[@DaMaG3d-G00d5]

That's what I want to know. Her kids played with my daughter.

[@manewland1]

Just in time for my afternoon coffee! Thanks, as always, Dr. Grande!

[@laurapalmer2126]

Same ☕️ happy Friday Jr!

[@TraceVandal]

I could see this being a hilarious dark comedy, sounds like a Coen Brothers movie.

[@evelynwaugh4053]

Yes, it could be an inept criminals trilogy with Raising Arizona and Fargo.

[@TraceVandal]

@@evelynwaugh4053 bingo!

[@Arch497]

While I'm happy that no physical harm happened to Elton, I can't help but be impressed by how romantic Matthew and Tabitha were with each other. Both offered conflicting stories about the event that didn't involve the other one too much. They didn't change their stories to throw each other under the bus to appear innocent. They were inept scum, but they were partners in crime.

[@Polyphemus47]

Scum Romance is just begging for a KZbin channel.

[@ethorii]

The victim won the Dr. Grande lottery. Almost no one gets to be in one of his videos and come out alive.

[@annazettler4179]

Weird.. I also keep my Maserati keys on my kitchen counter..😶

[@StaggerjAGGER]

Wow. Good job. Threw their lives away and ruined their kids lives.

[@toolegittoquit_001]

Their kids may be better off 😏

[@attilakohbor3360]

I bet they were serious drug addicts .

[@philochristos]

That is such a crazy story. A movie could be made out of that.

[@alinatamashevich3354]

Hollywood could not think this up!

[@DaMaG3d-G00d5]

And I actually knew her when I was dating her cousin 😂

[@willthebeast8002]

I'm pretty sure the fact that they only took half of his money they would have been back to take the rest and do more harm...

[@monicawylie3985]

I don’t know how this could’ve happened, but I think I lost a couple of IQ points just hearing the story. I haven’t even finished listening to the shit in my mouth is still hanging open at the ridiculousness of the thieves. The fact that they think that they really thought they were going to get away with this was just mind blowing. And how they went about it was even worse.

[@ember1794]

😅

[@Polyphemus47]

Don't ever listen to the shit in your mouth, It's not a reliable source.

[@seanrodgers7327]

Poor kiddos. Lord knows what kind of damage has already been done to them with their parents

[@travonomenon]

All I could think of as the story went on was "Raising Arizona"

[@srsusansummers3070]

Strangest movie I've ever seen

[@ck9436]

Wow this one was a real nail biter! I was just hoping that Elton would survive. I feel so sorry for those poor kids that had to witness the terrible things their parents did.

[@dixiewade8373]

How do you keep a straight face, Dr. Grande? This case was beyond strange. Thanks

[@annelawrence9127]

This case is so bizarre-the entire time Dr Grande was talking-I kept thinking it could make good copy for a Netflix movie. Crazy 😜

[@jane3924]

perhaps the most comedic crime of all time. Polite behavior and conversation (for the most part). Affordable theft too. Thanks for a great story and all the giggles.

[@henkbarnard1553]

Having to attend a wedding is a hard no for me.

[@alinatamashevich3354]

Shotgun wedding. Bride is registered at Fresh Out bail bonds. Groom is registered at Black dogs pawn shop/Southside. Thanks to my B/F for that info....

[@mamaduck9370]

Those poor kids, taken along for the ride by their ignorant criminal parents... Hope those kids receive better opportunities in the future.

[@Polyphemus47]

They'll be adults when those schizoids are released - hopefully they will have no contact with them for the rest of their scarred lives.

[@DaMaG3d-G00d5]

That whole family is full of criminals. I dated her cousin.

[@melangegirl]

I loved, loved, loved your joke on pallbearers and marriage. Good one, Doc.

[@powlperc]

2020-21 Covid era, Alabama -dumb and dumber or -you can’t fix stupid 🤷‍♂️ 😂 entertaining episode! -feel for the 75 year old Elton 😐

[@BigZebraCom]

Just a reminder I'm not diagnosing anybody in this video; only speculating about what could be happening in a real-estate-deal -gone-wrong like this.

[@DaMaG3d-G00d5]

I know what happened because I knew her. Meth happened.

[@allistergraham9448]

Every day I grow more and more certain that Idiocracy was in fact a documentary...

[@rejaneoliveira5019]

This is such a disturbing case. Thank you for the review, Dr. Grande.❤

[@zenawarrior7442]

Another group of real winners😑Funny quips, great analysis again. Thanks Dr G😊💓💓

[@rullvox5912]

Finally a case I've never heard of before, thanks Dr Grande..🙂

[@Zilisliz]

Thanks for your analysis, Dr. Grande. 😊 They went from their big house to the big house...😮😌

[@motomotorola760]

This has to be up there in top ten videos Dr.G 😂. I mean this sounds like a comedy movie lol

[@SentMyOwnWay]

Lol “Let’s not take advantage of our youth to work hard and get a decent start in life. Let’s kidnap some rich dude to try to get on his level!”

[@Flamsterette]

Thanks for the upload. Dr. Grande. Just got back from having some peppercorn steak as a treat. Now I can relax and watch this video.

[@deborahwinter5018]

I am also surprised the bank didn’t alert somebody?

[@megancantley2949]

I love your videos, I look forward to watching them every night 😊

[@mrazik131]

instead of going to their wedding he went to see their sentencing, what a deal!

[@dammar117]

The poor man must have suffered a really scary ordeal, but the whole thing is really comical

[@daveatkins3568]

What a legend Elton is. “Just keep it” 😎✌🏼

[@grumpyoldlady_rants]

These two are at the top of the list of dumbest criminals. Good grief! Thankfully, they didn’t kill Elton, so that’s a plus mark in their favor I guess.

[@aarondavis8943]

I'm starting to think Mathew and his wife hadn't completely thought this plan through.

[@babybubbles3]

The way he said “and wanted him to attend a weeding” like 😅 that was the worse part lol

[@joandeigan7826]

Great video! Thank God they didn't hurt that poor man. I just hope that he got that 250,000 dollars back.

[@crunchwrapsupreme6084]

I hope those poor kids are in a safer place now.

[@alinatamashevich3354]

James Stephens has since inherited a portion of the company since the death of his father in 2005. James and his siblings Elton, Jane, and Dell are heirs to the family fortune with an estimated net worth of $4 billion making them the richest family in the state of Alabama.

[@lf9341]

This is like the comedy "Raising Arizona". So glad Elton was let go.AND, those poor kids. :(

[@IMDunn-oy9cd]

You often hear the phrase "criminal mastermind". Rarely, should those words be used together.

[@evelynwaugh4053]

Criminal feeblemind is apropos here.

[@kellykane7586]

Don't underestimate what fear can do. Getting away with this crime all hinged on Elton not reporting it out of fear. At LEAST one person in history has done exactly this and gotten away with it... Many more SURELY

[@helpyourcattodrive]

Thanks for another interesting case study, Dr. Grande. Some of these stories are unbelievable and I appreciate your analyzing them for us.❤

[@Polyphemus47]

Always keep a box of saltines in your cupboard, next to the Triscuits. You just never know what might trigger a kidnapper.

[@m.f.richardson1602]

Always interesting. Your podcast gets to the point. Then kinda ripping it apart culpability. I love you Man. Thank you Peace 💕🇺🇲

[@erinpascarella7223]

"His wheat thin fueled anger was growing out of control" 😂

[@nerd26373]

We appreciate your dedication and consistency. God bless you.

[@David-hr5ml]

I was expecting a horrible ending. Must say i am relieved that this was just a tale of comical incompetence.

[@annabozyk9888]

This is one of the most chilling stories to date. 😢

[@Jahkeey]

This couple brings a new meaning to “act as if” manifestation. They were delusional but their motive was clear- get the dream house. This is the American Dream gone wrong. The whole family was there. How bizarre.

[@annmariemccooey6731]

"Hey kids, we're going on an adventure today" Just wow.

[@mangafq8]

Did they say how they targeted Elton? Meanwhile, just another reason why I wouldn't live in a house alone. I feel far too vulnerable.