Fugitive Lives in Plain Sight for 52 Years | Theodore Conrad (Thomas Randele) Case Analysis
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- This video answers the question: Can I analyze the case of Theodore Conrad, who was also known as Thomas Randele?
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My dad has a sticker on his Land Rover that says “Land Rover: turning owners into mechanics for over 65 years”
Tell him not to feel bad; my 2007 Corvette just failed inspection for a faulty seat latch. The dealer also refused to do any repair or provide access to any parts. It went from dealership expensive to dealership infinite markup.
That should apply to VWs and Mercedes
65 years? I thought they got bad in the 90s or something
Similar to my BMW
Which actually stands for
Bring
More
Money
When visiting the mechanic
That’s hilarious
This guy was a fugitive longer than I been alive.
Lol same!
Lucky you. I'm old.
@@socalindi8241 We should have some scammed some banks in our late teens.
@@dishonoredundead lol
@@socalindi8241 ur lucky to be old, not everyone gets to be
This case demonstrates that in order to get away with a crime you don't need to be smart...you just need to avoid being incredibly stupid.
You just have to be smarter than that specific set of police or investigators, who are often completely moronic.
So many cold cases out there aren’t unsolved due to a super genius perpetrator, but because of police incompetence. The vast majority of criminals are, contrary to popular perception, of average or below average intelligence.
Reminds me of a guy that was on VinWiki who was telling stories about when he used to be a courier for "illicit substances". He'd operate with 3 vehicles; a spotter, a bait car and the actual car with the product. He'd be driving the product car; a clean, white Camry driven at the speed limit, and he'd dress in slacks and a polo with a fresh shave and haircut. The bait car would be some obnoxious or obvious thing driven in a way to draw the cop's attention.
As far as I can recall he was never caught.
It demonstrates you can't get away with shit these days.
@@andrewdzierson2036 Exactly! Back in the 80's everyone would take an older friend's old license to the registry and get a fake ID. It was so easy!
Like the good Dr. mentions. You also have to give up everything you know and love, as well as keep the real you and history a secret forever.
It does make one question, is not getting caught worth all of that?
"The balance between punishment and rehabilitation is delicate".. Brilliant analysis Dr. Grande!
Brilliant.
I disagree. There is no balance because there no rehabilitation. There are individuals who decide to go a better path no matter how hard, but they are few and far between.
I really don’t understand how Dr. Grande has these uniquely informed opinions, but he nails it. Having been through the system myself, I am always shocked to hear anyone criticize the criminal justice system for its permanent negative effects on the convicted. Bravo once again doc!
@@jimmyjohnjuan People can't decide to go on the better path if they have zero job prospects because decent paying jobs won't hire anyone with a criminal record.
His ability to not lie a lot about his past probably helped him get away without suspicion. When you start lying, you have to remember those lies exactly or people start suspecting something is wrong. By not talking about his childhood or family, he preserved a degree of authenticity.
True!
Agreed. By doing things like using his parents real first names he wouldn't have to think about it like if he came up with fake ones. Less things to remember would've made it easier for him to keep his story straight.
I think you're probably right but I doubt the mans downfall was the he responded to George, when his alias is Tim. Most people get caught from their name entering the system at some point. And either being exposed as a fake name, or being I.D'd as having warrants. May have been less suspicious sounding among friends, but I doubt that would have been his downfall. Plus a 50 year old cold case with no victims, or violence, or even positive conviction of the suspect isn't exactly high priority. And good. Because I'm kind of tired of watching evil men go free while all my tax dollars go after some dude for a plant. Or some doofus who ripped off a bank, after they ripped off the entire country for centuries. Bordering on folk hero like D.B Cooper.
That’s what I was thinking. It would be very easy to slip up if you had to elaborate on a lie, even a fairly simple one when pressed for details.
The most effective lies are often just a hair away from the truth.
Your final analysis is so true. I have a 25-year-old addicted son incarcerated. There are so many things his mom and I worry about. How will he support himself? What incentive can he find in living a clean and crime free life with no opportunity. Addiction is horrible and destroys entire families. My son has his mom and I for support but we, particularly me, are getting old. My greatest fear is I will never see my son prosper or have a meaningful adult time with him. My son is responsible. There is no one to blame but him. His mom and I have done all we can do. The sad part is jail is not helpful at all. The lessons learned in jail are not very good for a resume. Thanks for all you do. I hope someday we can find a better solution to rehabilitate those willing opposed to limiting opportunity for a lifetime.
did you have a job that kept you away from home a lot? - I'm interested in the absent-father thing...I did, and I nearly went off the rails, and my two brothers did when young
@@GaZonk100 I did not. I was home. That said, I transferred to Nashville (2 hours away) and my wife stayed at our old home until it sold (about six months) and that is when he really went in deep during those six months. My son was 19ish at that time. He was never around when I came home each weekend and I saw him that Thanksgiving and I knew we had a bigger problem. I say bigger because we had fought pot smoking for several years. But Meth is a totally different animal. My wife and I have analyzed this over and over again. Wondering what we could have done different. We still do not know what we could have done to improve things. Everything we tried failed. We paid for an intervention and several rehabs. Multiple attorneys. Everybody says you have to let him hit bottom. We did and now he is in jail. Once he was in the wind, no contact, the wheels fell off with the law. He was an adult then so control was limited. I wish I could use my experience to help others but I honestly do not know with certainty what works. I think every situation is unique. If you met him, you would like him. Very smart, friendly, and creative. So much potential wasting away. He will probably get his start in life at about 30. I hope. Its not going to be easy. I hope he has the inner strength.
@@1sewalker Hello buddy, he still may find redemption and a good way of living, even make a family and all that, if he learns to be responsible and gets his life in order, he can learn a trade job, get decent money earned in a decent way, he can be a fishermen, carpenter, construction, welding, etc, those jobs always need people, and if he's good at it, maybe have his own clients and not needing to ask for a job and even show a resume. But for change to take place HE NEEDS TO WANT IT, not because you say so, or because someone else says so, but he has to have the need for change, unfortunately I don't have an answer for how to do that, but good company, good role models will help, there are some videos here in YT of Dr. Jordan Peterson a psychologist who talks about masculine responsibility, masculinity, etc, you may get some good ideas there. Also the good old advice of religion always applies, unfortunately some churches are there only to make profit, but in general religion gives man a good moral compass
Loved the line “he paid his family the highest compliment- he told them the truth.” Very poignant.
The man wasnt a hero just another criminal.
@@user-vv3po2wk2b Your soooo jealous of this awesome man. Dude stuck it to the man, without harming anyone, then lived a wonderful life with a family that he genuinely loved. And that clearly loved him. Dude was a living-breathing rockstar.
Awesome jealous?? Not a chance Im proud of working my way through life without stealing a dime from noone...he was a thieftelling his family was meaningless unless he took it up with his maker too.@@pie5556
@@user-vv3po2wk2b “just another criminal.” I don’t think so, the man is a legend. Also, no one called him a hero nor does anyone think he did anything “heroic.” He was a few days removed from being a teenager and made a mistake. Despite said mistake, I bet he wouldn’t take any of it back as it seems he had a pretty great life/was loved but it’s obvious nearly losing his identity weighed heavy on him. D.B. Cooper put folks lives in danger and became legendary….. he had nothing on Conrad….The Rad-Con. Ba-Doom-🥁
"Ironically, Conrad avoided the horrors of prison, only to sentence unsuspecting Land Rover buyers to years of maintenance nightmares." He says that with a totally straight face and serious tone without even giving the slightest indication of a grin.
😂😂😂
As someone who lived on the run for only 3 years of my life, I can assure you it isn't fun. Especially if the charges you're wanted for will most likely get you extradited which isn't always the case. Depending on what you're wanted for there's no need to change your identity if you're living outside of the state you're wanted in. Like say you're wanted for a petty crime in pa and you just never showed up for court and have bench warrants but you're now living in Florida and you get pulled over one day, the cops will just notify you of your bench warrant and tell you you should go have that taken care of. So why don't they arrest you? Well after they radio your name in and run you for warrants the state you're wanted in gets back to them and tells them not to bother holding you because they aren't willing to foot the bill for extradition. My cousin was wanted in PA but was living in Delaware for awhile and they never held her for extradition either. And that's only a 3 hour drive from where she was wanted. It's all cost benefit for them. It really all just depends. But for the crimes this dude was wanted for you can bet they would've held him. One thing that's funny about my situation living on the run is I was working a legit job right in the state I was wanted in under my real name and information. And it was like 2 blocks aways from the state police barracks. My PO later told me they knew where I was at the whole time but just figured they'd get me when I returned home. Often times fugitives will return home which is their biggest mistake. Which was also my mistake. So if you ever go on the run, you better stay gone if your charges ain't that serious you have nothing to worry about. I on the other had was a paranoid basket case the whole three years. Being a drug addict at the time didn't help much either. You live and learn. I did my time, paid all my fines and have been clean ever since. Don't do drugs kids.
Good for you!!
Happy you're clean! Take care of yourself!
I got extradited to Florida from another state on a bs charge. Fl will come get your ass and it’s not a fun road trip, especially detoxing off heroin. In Florida they will take you to jail and the other state has a week or two to decide if they want to come get you. Glad you’re off that shit too.
@@joesickler5888 yeah really sounds like a bs charge when you are blasted on drugs /s
God bless you.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙏🙏🙏🙏
I love it when Dr. Grande gets just a little salty, e.g. the Land Rover burn
Great points on the flawed nature of the criminal justice system, and the balance between punishment and rehabilitation. I wish we had effective rehabilitation programs, especially for young offenders.😕
Brilliant review as usual, thank you Dr. Grande.❤️
Everybody’s a gangster until Dr. Grande refuses to diagnose anybody in his video.
Most Criminologists and Forensic Psychologists are actually Professional Prosecution Witnesses. It is Rare to find a Social Scientist of any type who sees Criminals as Human Beings, rather than as Irredeemable Monsters.
The cocky nature of his personality in his young adult years almost makes me think of Frank Abagnale Jr. He finds a flaw/weakness in the system and has the confidence to exploit it for his own gain.
I thought the same thing! Con artists have a lot in common.
Except Abagnale's biggest con was the stories he told after his "exploits."
Abigail was way smarter than this guy. This guy just happened to have a job with access to money.
Sounds like a lot of people on Wall Street. He just did a low tech version. As far as escaping responsibility, the same observation might be made about the oligarchs who run this country by paying off congress to change laws they don't like, getting bailouts, etc. etc. etc.
@@joeroganreviewexperience9964 Yes.
The cacti arrangement in this upload is succulent 🤘
This is so cool. I actually work in the alumni office at New England College in Henniker, NH. Our VP mentioned this article when it first made headlines because it's such a random connection to the school. I'll share your video with everyone in the office tomorrow, Doc, and hopefully get you a nice, new batch of subscribers.
As always, your insight was creative and on-point. Very well-rounded and professional!
Keeping his lies that he will have to maintain forever anchored in truth is smart… also I’m pretty sure he did beat the system. Dude had an FBI agent for a friend while living a double life.
Loved the sly comment about his selling Land Rovers as creating "victims." Good one! As for 2 points in your conclusion: I don't agree that he really lived life "on the run;" he had settled in quite comfortably in Boston selling cars for decades, according to your facts. Doesn't sound like someone who is running, "on the lam. " At some point, he must have figured that he got away with it. Also, I think that he kept some of those details from his old life (birthday, parents' names, etc.) the SAME so that it would be easier for him to remember them... and not slip up. "Those are my thoughts on this case...!"
Agreed regarding both points. Those were my thoughts exactly.
People who lie for a living are taught to keep the lie as close as they can to the truth. It really helps keep the lies in line
That was actually the perfect cover, a car dealer. Can't tell the diffrence from a robber to another.
@@c46236 🤣🤣
Conrad paid a heavy price, isolated from his friends and family at home, unable to tell his wife and daughter the truth, maybe wondering when his freedom would be taken away. But was his biggest sin stealing 215,000 or selling Landrovers to the unsuspecting public, I would say the latter 🤔, may god have mercy on his soul.
yes. pretty tame stuff till he sold his soul passing off English utility vehicles on an unsuspecting public. Truly Craven. Prayers sent . : l
@Mick 🤣🤣🤣
He didn't care about notoriety, he simply felt he owed those he loved an explanation for everything he omitted, his early past. If the FBI hadn't approached the family after he died, you'd never have heard of this man. May he rest in peace.
He owed a helluva lot more than that...about a million and half more to the people he stole from!!!
To be fair, this type of crime does not require a "criminal mind" and certainly not a violent one. Also, most people I know would wish the criminal well and hope he gets away with it. People really dont like banks or corporations, even though such crimes tend to affect the clients the most in fees and the like.
The money is insured by the federal government. The banks don't care because they'll get it a back from taxpayers
@@ButterBallTheOpossum True, but I can live with it. Considering what else they waste my money on this at least creates an amusing story.
Same reason people cheered on Bonnie and Clyde. We haven't changed lol.
We should all be allowed to steal 1.6 million dollars from banks when we feel like it.
@@dfinite4089 Yes, that's pretty much covers it. The emotional reaction to such a crime is, even if not said aloud, often positive from most working people. Obviously we all understand that if this was accepted society would crumble in days. That said, I am seeing tendencies for people to begin siding with criminal intentions in the public, more so then when I was young.
It must of been exhausting to be constantly looking over your shoulder.
Great video Dr Grande!!!
its keeping the lies straight that is even more tiresome.
I would never like to end up on Dr.Grande list
Weirdly I feel sorry for him, he lost much more than he gained.
Truth!
By being on the run, he created his own prison…the fantasy ideation with the character that was portrayed by Steve McQueen probably
assuaged the guilt that prevented him from excess lies…which in turn gave him years of a sort of ‘freedom’….thank you, Dr. Grande, for an interesting tale..
This was an interesting and somewhat morally conflicting story. Stealing is bad, banks are morally dubious, and I'm kinda glad he got away with it.
My sentiments exactly.
I just posted almost exactly the same thing!
Oh, really, and if YOUR money was stolen, how would YOU feel about it ? Interest rates go up, prices rise, when there is stealing and fraud. Just look at what happened in 2008 with the Mortgage scam. So many people were affected not having anything to do with it, but were like dominoes down the line.
@@zamyrabyrd By no means am I saying I AGREE with these people. It's awful. I was just stating what a lot of other people believe.
Me too😉
What an amazing story...it's also amazing that he wasn't caught at some point. I can't say I admire him, but he definitely seems to have accomplished what he set out to do.
Keep them coming, Dr Grande...I'm enjoying them so very much. And I know I'm not alone in this.
Yeah I just wanted to point out, because it's sort of implied otherwise, he was never caught. Dude was a legend. He just died, and there was no point lying anymore. And I'm thankful the FBI didn't do the usual FBI thing and punish his parents for aiding and abetting, or harboring, or whatever to satisfy the bankers we all work for. And I hate that I have to say this but no I'm not dog whistling, I'm literally talking about bankers, and oligarchs of all backgrounds.
I had a Land Rover…😩Just add this to the, “Proof That Dr Grande Is Always Right” list.😄 Great analysis as ever, Dr Grande. I feel for Conrad, he was so young when he stole the money, he was living in a fantasy world and didn’t have the experience to know the reality would weigh on him, which it clearly did. I appreciate your compassion towards this man, Dr Grande. I pray he’s at peace now.
Ha you beat me to it! The land rover comment was gold. He should do an episode on the land Dover company
That was brilliant
I have owned a Range Rover for one year, I have done my time…
Absolute legend.. Side note. How did the FBI come across the obit? Do they have some kind of software that checks obits to see if people on the FBI list die? (In which case, why would they use the same names like Conrad did).
Good thought
Yes, they have an algorithm that goes though obituaries looking for information regarding anyone who’s been charged and on the run. That’s just one algorithm and there’s many looking though information that we use constantly, that’s why I’d use a VPN even though I have no intention of ever committing a crime nor have I ever in the past. I think law abiding citizens are due some protection from prying eyes, especially from thefts that can also steal that same information off the internet.
@@kelleybutler9203 thats why i dont type much on the internet 😉
@@vicvega3614 Exactly, I only watch a couple of news apps that are not controversial but I don’t even like someone knowing that insignificant information which why I use a vpn. I agree and I won’t enter any actual important information either.
@@kelleybutler9203 guess i have to look into a vpn, i always thought it wouldn't matter cause of the ip address and ur provider, what vpn do you use if you dont mind me asking?
Gee, Dr. Grande, do you eat or sleep? Thanks for taking the time to create these great videos for us.
Whole new meaning to "run but can't hide."
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE...Big Edie and Little Erie of Gray Gardens infamy...PLEASE!!!
I just love how you pull it all together at the end and slap a bow on it! I can’t agree more about the harshness of the system… this world is money driven not moral driven:/
A fascinating and poignant story! My British pride is a little bruised by that Landrover gag though 🤣
Brit here. He owned an MG in his late teens. They were money pits as well.
Doc, have you heard about the disappearance of little Derrick Engebretson in the late 1990s? He went with his father and grandfather looking for a Christmas tree in rural Oregon and vanished. Interesting and tragic case and would love to hear your opinions on it.
Hey Dr. Grande! Love your analyses. I'd be very interested in an analysis of Hermann Hesse. There aren't many videos on CZcams discussing the man himself, only his books. I'm finishing his most autobiographical book, 'Steppenwolf,' and there is a LOT to unpack there.
The Glass Bead Game is a masterpiece
@@McGeeification Demian is next on my list, but I'm planning on reading The Glass Bead Game after that
@@mawtymawty9010 i liked damien more than steppenwolf! def give it a read
Love your Channel. "Found" it floating on my "Recommended" Bar and I have been binge watching for the last week, or so.
My comment on this episode is this:
You, Sir, are a highly principled, intelligent, well-adjusted, and profoundly educated individual. You are informed, enlightened, and extremely self-aware. I believe you to possess a tremendous amount of insight by way of your education and profession which allows you empathize and comprehend (better than most) certain ideas, subjects, and situational topics that may not be directly prevalent to you, your life, your social strata, or your personal experiences.
Respectfully, this NOT a dig, by any means. It is an observation which explains the reason which surrounds the speculative questions that you posed about Theo Commodore (sp) as he successfully outran Law Enforcement for the last 52 years of his life.
You don't quite understand why Theo used the true given names of his parents, or why he didn't insulate or farther separate himself from his original identity. It's almost as if you can't quite grasp the fact that his long success of evading detection hinged only on his decision to change his name. It makes me think that you are, either, amazed of the success of his 52 year run or in utter disbelief that he achieved such a feat while failing to shield himself from his past in a more definitive manner?...
I believe you're opinion is that Theo should've protected himself from his original identity by lying more-and it is that percise notion which has moved me to comment...
Dr. G, you are not a criminal. You do not possess a criminal's frame of mind. You have studied criminals, certainly; you have an undertanding and a valuable professional insight as it relates to criminals-but NOT being a criminal has you at a disadvantage with this one....Your opinion, though valid, sympathetic, and well-informed is, in the end, akin and tantamount to, say, a male providing his thoughts about what drives a female. What I'm saying, poorly, is that a male will never be able to truly grasp or definitively provide insight as it relates to the most intimate aspects of being female. Said differently; a law abiding individual residing farther-up the scale of adhering to the defined laws and morales of a given society could never truly understand the movements of a criminal. There's a blind spot present-and your blind spot concerning this episode is why Theo didn't lie more.
Well, the answer is simple and clichéd:
The more lies one tells is the more lies one must remember. Attention is drawn to an individual who forgets the minor details of certain things that they must and should know....things like; their parent's names, their own date of birth, the name of the town in which they were raised...
The attention created by forgetting these details would lead others to raise an eyebrow, to suspect-and that small suspicion could lead to the larger problem of "discovery" for the individual lying. Better to keep the lies at a minimum while keeping oneself completely off of the radar.
No one was searching for Theo, his fingerprints weren't an issue...all he needed to do was change his name and date of birth and keep his head down. Theo lying more would have put him in more jeopardy. He did exactly as he should have done. The fact that he was never discovered is proof of that fact.
Love your Channel, Dr. G!
Keep those celebrity analysis coming!
Your compassion often brings a tear.. humor always brings a laugh. Thanks
Dr. Grande nails the shocking reliability of a Landie! I’ve had a few. Great if you want to spend time with loved ones working on them all weekend.
What astonishes me is the extent to which people can hide their true personalities. It must be done all the time. So many frauds around!
Scary.
Hide n seek champion
🏆
That's bigfoot tho...
An amazing conclusion in this case, Dr Grande! You are absolutely right about the penal system potentially ruining that guy's life - a respected person who contributed to the community and was regarded by others as a good man. One mistake should not cost him his entire life, as it would have had he handed himself in.
I am fascinated with the idea that at one time, you can assume a whole new identity, leave your past life behind, and begin anew.
I like that Dr. Grande--he wanted to hang on to who he once was... In a sense, in his last moments, he paid his family and friends a compliment. He offered them the truth, something he hadn't offered to anybody in fifty years.... The criminal justice systems' harsh punishments and permanent records may bring satisfaction to victims but they destroy the potential good in the perpetrators. The balance between punishment and rehabilitation is delicate and not always clear cut.
My professional profile of Dr. Grande: calm, intelligent, white male from middle to upper middle means, between the ages of 30-45, no priors, capable of communicating in a polite manner, wicked sense of humour and quite possibly a love of cacti.
Totally spot on in my opinion lol but I'm not diagnosing anyone just speculating.....,lol! Very calming voice!
And wears nice shirts
I think adding his cat in his videos would be great. I am guessing, he has a cat. 😻
His mannerism of delivery has lost some spontaneity from the videos of 2 years ago. Maybe, a pet would relax things a little ☺️
@@RandomCZcams123 Yet you are watching his channel. why?
@@RandomCZcams123 if it's that boring why bother watching his vids?
I personally think the family knew about his past for a while. I think they said he told them on his deathbed to avoid being charged with aiding and abetting a fugitive
I wondered about that too.
Sure. And it’s a perfectly salient lie, with no benefit to attempt to try it for the FBI. Now that he’s dead and they’ve got debt, it’s more of a curiosity.
Could be.
I was wondering if it was “one of those wild stories grandpa told” then they find out this one’s actually true. Like the Secondhand Lions movie 🤣
I grew up in the 50s watching Steve McQueen's 'Wanted Dead or Alive'.
His name on the show was Josh Randall.
'Randall' Hmmm, I have to wonder... 🤔
I wonder if Doctor Grande would be worried about the thief's "productivity to society" if it was Doctor Grande's money that was stolen.
1st of all, this is the most thorough video I could find on this story, so thank you for that. The others focus on how he "got caught" after so many years, but yet he really didn't. I think it's fascinating the FBI couldn't track him to his school. Especially after seeing another video with an interview done with the son of the primary investigator assigned to the case, who has since passed without solving the case. The son talks about his father having the original school application with signature that they eventually used to tie the 2 identities together... but to me, bragging about this only seems foolish bc they never did anything with that info until it was too late.
I feel sorry for the man, but especially for both his families, the one he left behind originally after the crime, and then the ones he left behind in death.
I love your ending thoughts Dr. Grande. I'm going through that right now, I made a mistake 14 years ago and served my time (non violent) and am still paying the price. I can't find a job, housing, etc. The punishment is life long and so unfair so I'm glad he was able to start a new life and be productive and law abiding.
How is it life long? After you do your time it should be easy to find a job. I know people who have found work and are ex cons.
@@dustinnukem5458 oh, it should be easy? 99% of employer's does a criminal background check. I nail the interviews but the felony comes up and that's it. Should be easy, you don't know until it's happening to you
@@tonysoprano7193 What did you do to not be able to work? I know plenty of people who work and have employment. Maybe you need to start your own company.
There are a lot of new organizations created to help people in your situation. I understand your frustration. If you would like I can try to send you some links.
@@dustinnukem5458 That’s a fictional tale. A lot of states still will not let felons work in 90% of businesses or rent apartments or houses.
Wow! You nailed it Dr. Grande. Excellent summation.
I am impressed by your saying" ...The contribution he could make to society restricted.........They destroy the potential good in perpetrators....." I seldomly hear anyone speak on these facts. Great video as usual Dr Grande. Happy belated New Year!
What about the victims? If that was YOUR money that was taken, would you be concerned about the thief's contribution to society?
@@DougSchofield I agree. I would be upset or starving. Yet in Europe. I forget the country they use an offshore island that educates the prisoners. There are no fences and about 1 guard for each 30 inmates. When released they usually (vast majority) work legit jobs and lead successful careers. In the USA prison are a business that feeds rotten food and conditions its inmates to be more dangerous criminal minded people upon release. Sad IMO.
@@DougSchofield banks are insured tho
@@XaldinX true, but even then the money comes out of someone's (a human beings) pocket
He thought he could just wait until the state of limitations would run out. When he found out that it would not apply in his case he was living his new life, married and did not want to give that up. I do wonder if he ever contacted his old family. Using his, his parents real first names and the same real college help him keep his story simple and helped him to not make mistakes.
Interesting to see how someone who’s not a sociopath deals with the aftermath of a serious crime they’ve committed.
Good evening Dr Grande, hope you had a lovely Xmas and New Year.
Such an interesting case! It's one of those rare criminal cases where you "kind of" hope they get away with it- he seemed like such a nice guy that never caused any real harm to humanity. That's just my take from your extremely well done video, I'm sure many will disagree. But in rare cases, sometimes you cheer for the "bad guy".
I've been thinking this every time I click on your videos- I love how I always have to turn the volume up instead of down! 🙂 Love your soothing voice, Dr. Grande! ♡
The best part of this story was the insights made on the criminal justice system here in America. Those were very good points made by Dr.Grande, points that more people should consider as they move forward in their lives. If they truly contemplate the good that can be done by "criminals" despite their pasta, this may influence how they vote, how they treat others and ultimately how they define themselves and their community.
Rest in peace mr Conrad, you are gentleman among thieves....
Ah yes a very different world in the 60s and 70s. Fascinating case. Thank you Dr Grande.
Very deep and insightful analysis💯. Thank you so much Dr. Grande for the great videos. Without your channel we would never get a chance to learn about these cases and learn precious life lessons such as this one 💟.
You would think the bank would pay a little more attention to the person handling all that money and if they suddenly changed their entire persona. Very strange, I would notice that if my checker at Walmart did that and be like dude you OK?
That was a time of innocence when a nice-looking young man from a good family was presumed to be a decent and honorable person; we've all wised up since then.
Secrets weigh heavy. His ability to keep his secret is what enabled him to avoid arrest. He never told anyone until his deathbed. Its like Ben Franklin said, three may keep a secret, if two of the are dead.
The authorities noticed his obituary 50 some odd years later? That's the weirdest part of this whole story
jesse he died 2 years ago they would have noticed after his passing
Doc, you have a great gift for using logic to break things down. I really enjoy your videos, especially the Bob Lazar episode.
I appreciate your straightforward empathy. I learn a lot from you, Dr. Grande, thank you.
Conrad laid low and drew no attention to himself but most importantly told no one even family. The bottom line is that silence is golden. Most people who get caught often talk. big problem.
Well done. Very interesting.
Most interesting that he had money troubles later on. The think that speaks to the issue of having a lot of money not really solving your money problems. Lottery winners often lose it all within a few years. His life was also still pretty mangled from the whole ordeal. Imagine having to harbor secrets like that from everyone and constantly looking over your shoulder. It would drive anyone nuts and no amount of money would be worth it.
Very good analysis and thoughtful observation on how one bad act can practically define one for life. Thanks for posting!
Good video!! Thanks!! Finished your book, Harm Reduction, it was great!! I enjoyed it a lot!! Keep up the good work sir!
I wish I could get away with that. Crazy story
Oh and Dr. G! I think for your Million Milestone Video, you should scooch over and let Mrs. G take some questions from the audience. What do you think?! I’m sure she’s dying for some airtime! 🎥 👩🏼🤝👨🏻
You gave plenty of food for thought on the analysis of Theodore Conrad. I imagine that he lived a life of regret in many ways. I appreciated your comments on the possible shortcoming of our justice system. Conrad understood his life would not be as good as it was if he had confessed his crime. It does not pay to be honest in his case.
@@enjoyslearningandtravel7957 He imprisoned himself in his lie. Looking over your shoulder and denying who you are must be hellish. I don’t think he would make a deathbed confession if he had been happy with how his life turned out. He further victimized his family in Boston with that confession.
@@enjoyslearningandtravel7957 Dr. Grande did not mention the anguish and humiliation his father, mother, and sister endured for decades.
@@enjoyslearningandtravel7957 He wouldn't have had the same (or any) children then.
Nice job. Another excellent assessment. Thanks to your channel I look forward to my ride home now.
impressed with this summary video and your delivery. thank you
I am not diagnosing anyone here, merely speculating that Dr. Grande is secretly harboring Thomas Crown/ Steve McQueen aspirations.
Chuckle.
As a fan of your channel I found this analysis particularly insightful! keep up the good work and may good fortune follow.
Interesting!!! Happy New Year Dr G!
This is a great message in the end!
I just watched a video about that case, and didn't even think about Dr Grande having a video about it too. Then, CZcams suggested this video, and I'm thinking "Dr. Grande has a video about everything!" It was a good surprise, of course. I really enjoy your analysis of the cases.
Hello Dr Garande, this video was very interesting. Thank You for making us look at the possibillities that can occur in life. Fun to learn the personality fo all of us.
What a great conclusion to such a complex issue on humanity and how we deal with issues that are considered punishable under societal standards.
I once heard of a guy who walked away from a prison work party and remained a fugitive for the next several decades. The prison didn't do much to try and find him, and he never really had to hide. But he got Alzheimer's Disease in his old age, and his family took him to the police and turned him in because they had no way of taking care of him. I never heard how that turned out.
A very compassionate treatment of the case. Well done, and interesting.
Always interesting.
Thank you.
Peace 💕🇺🇲
Dr. Grande…your insights are always interesting food for critical thinking. You have created a most unique platform for observing the world around us.
Excellent conclusion. Well said.
Addicted to ur vids.I can only speculate what will happen if u stop uploading💙
All I know is I will never watch “that chapter “ no matter what situation lol
@@goodcatfilms4276 well unfortunately Mike attracts more attention than the victims,he is a special character but not for telling true crime stories.
I had a stalker in the 80's before people even knew what that was. I've had to live my life in hiding somewhat-I got married multiple times to change my name, I quit my job so there's no employment record for 25 years. I've been with many men so that when we move they use their name to get the rental. I have a p.o. box and don't get any business mail at any residences. I know that the stalker is still alive and honestly it just weighs on me frequently when can I truly live my life freely.
This is terrible. Wishing you peace.
@@itsmemelissa94 thank you.
Thank God for the drive and determination of the detectives, otherwise this case would have never been solved
Yeah sure ....they were right on it. Well after the Horses got away. smh Solved means not too much here.
Every single time, I recite your intro word for word. I can’t be the only one who does this.
It's sad but true about Land Rovers. My BF looked for the one he wanted for years, a long wheel based model in white. It's in bits on the garage floor now. We did have some good times in it whilst it was road-worthy, though! And other drivers if Land Rovers always wave to you when you spot them on the road, it's like being a member of a loosely defined club!
That's truly fascinating. I'm really surprised he kept the secret so long. Thank you so much for the video 🌿🌲🌵
What a crazy story. It makes you think. Riches achieved through a criminal act that didn't hurt anyone and one you're never caught for comes with a price. A life on the run with a new identity would definitely wear me down. I wonder though, would a lot of ppl be okay with this?
I agree Dr Grande with you on America's harsh punishments and lifelong records being cruel and unusual punishments. That kinda punishment should only apply to child predators and vicious criminals who intentionally hurt others. Not for petty crimes like stealing or lying.
That was a fascinating story. The strangest part is that the prison system would probably have been his best choice. He was his own leader, and he apparently could not lead himself to take the punishment and have a chance at an honest life. Thank you for the video.
Thank you Dr Grande for this analysis and grace toward other human beings.
You are a smart man please keep making videos.. they are the best
Conrad-Randele: One man's desire for recognition with the assistance of his split personality.
Great video
Wow, thanks for this story Dr. Grande! I somehow feel happy that he got away all those years. I'm guessing that he wasn't a hardened criminal and kept himself clean after the robbery. No one was hurt, he had to give up a lot to stay on the run and become another identity. Really am surprised that he managed to stay low profile. TFS
Dr Grande is superb.