Murderer’s Plea for Freedom: Reading My Father’s Manipulative Prison Letter

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Collier Landry

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🗓️ 15 December 2024

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Collier reads another revealing letter from his father, John F. Boyle, Jr., written from prison on November 6, 1994. In this episode, Collier shares his father’s attempts to manipulate him into helping overturn his murder conviction. The letter includes comments on Collier’s homecoming photo, claims of innocence, and accusations of corruption against the prosecutor and judge in his trial. His father even offers unsolicited advice on Collier’s future, showcasing the control and manipulation he tried to exert even from behind bars. This episode explores topics related to narcissism, psychopathy, gaslighting, and coercive control. Don’t miss this powerful exploration of the dynamics between a convicted murderer and his son. Link to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/v6YJ_heQRFE Ways You Can Support this Podcast: ➡️ Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/collierlandry ➡️ AMAZON WISH LIST: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3FH1VW897OG84 ➡️ Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/collier-landry ➡️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collierlandry ➡️ Merch Store: https://www.collierlandry.com/store ➡️ Shop Using My Amazon Affiliate Link (It's FREE!): https://www.amazon.com/shop/collierlandry Collier's Live Schedule: Instagram: Tuesday 2 pm ET / 11 am PT YouTube/@collierlandry: Wednesdays & Sundays 6 pm ET / 3 pm PT It's important to consider seeking support from a licensed mental health professional or support group. Talking to a trusted friend/family member can also be beneficial in overcoming trauma and its aftermath. •National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673 https://www.rainn.org/ •National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 https://www.thehotline.org/ •Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ •Trauma-Recovery.org: https://trauma-recovery.org/ •American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org/ •National Institute of Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml • Sources used in this content may include public news sites, interviews, court documents, dedicated Facebook groups, and news channel segments. When quoting others, their statements are considered alleged until confirmed. It's important to note that my videos reflect my independent opinion, and I encourage you to do your own research. • Disclaimer: All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The views expressed in this video are personal and may not represent the official position of any agency, organization, employer, or company. The assumptions made are solely the creator's own. These views are subject to change and should not be considered permanent. I do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, suitability, or validity of the information in this video, and I am #truecrime #mentalhealth #traumarecovery #collierlandry #familydynamics #prisonletters #manipulation #movingpasttrauma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:34.4	me feel like, oh, he's a dad. He really loves me. He's already established earlier
0:37.8	in the letter. I know I was good to you, and mommy, because everyone knows who this everyone is.
0:42.1	I don't know. But then he starts telling me that I'm a good person because this is like this
0:46.3	buildup. They build you up so they could drop you, right? And they build you up so they can
0:51.3	confuse you more because then, you know, I think probably around this time was
0:55.4	was when they were trying to get my mother's body exhumed and I had to give DNA evidence
1:02.8	because there was so much brought up that it wasn't my mother's body.
1:05.7	So he's obviously trying to prop me up to do something for him.
1:08.6	So let's see if in this letter, because I, again, I haven't read this and God knows how long, let's see if he's trying to prop me up to do something for him. So let's see if in this letter, because again, I haven't read this and God knows how long, let's see if he's trying to set me up for an ask. Let's see where the ask is. Testimony continued today in the most notorious criminal trial in where Dr. John Boyle is accused of killing his wife, Marine. The boy confidently told the jury it was his decision to testify against his
1:28.7	father. I heard a scream. I heard a thud. It's about this wow. We the jury find the defendant guilty.
1:35.2	I decided at an early age that our trauma should not be what defines us. It's what we choose to do with it
1:41.1	that does. I'm here to share my unique perspective on true crime,
1:45.3	mental health, society and popular culture, and always with a slight sense of humor. I'm Collier
1:50.5	Landry and welcome to my show. Mover Nation, what's going on? What's going on? So I have today a special
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