Husband Seeks Absolution After Killing Wife with Birthday Gift | John Grazioli Case Analysis 

Being single and safe doesn't sound that bad all of a sudden.

Erica must be thanking her lucky stars that he only divorced her.

So the first wife dodged a bullet.

Bringing a hot young woman into the household as a nanny always ends the same way.

"John was upset because he thought no one would believe him" Good call, John. I sure don't.

'I tried to hand the wife that I'm divorcing a handgun in bed, and accidentally shot her in the back of the head" - Cant believe he thought would fly in court.

I do not understand why people resort to murder when divorce would solve their problem. It just makes no sense.

Wow, Erica must be thankful she got out of her marriage to John with just a divorce and not a shot to the back of the head.

Imagine your nanny after school is also your teacher. That sounds terrible.

Oh yeah I believe he Accidentally did that, he was so distraught afterwards that he first went to eat lunch !!!

What type of woman would want to be with a guy who left his wife for her when they had a young family too ? Wouldnt you feel any guilt or like disgusted at the guy? I could never its fucked up

No person chambers a live round, unlodes it while closely pointing the weapon at a partner's head, pulls the trigger without intention. I concur with his guilty verdict and analysis. Narcissism, false presentation, emotional and financial baggage. Thank you for presenting the case.

He went to a bar to eat lunch after “accidentally” shooting his wife? I doubt an innocent person could do that.

Amanda found out the hard way, that the grass is not always greener on the other side.

Where I come from we say “the place a woman cries, another can’t smile”. Amanda was the mistress, when she was upgraded to wife, her place became vacant.

Odd that a teacher would work as a nanny for parents of students in the school where she worked.I bet they were together beforehand.

The way John explained the [accidental] shooting of his wife...🙄

What astounds me is how many sick people populate this world and how CAUTIOUS one must be at all times especially those starting a new relationship!

A man gave me a gun, ostrnsibly for me to orotect myself. I left town one week later. Mu gut told me that that gun would probably be used to kill me

For all the ladies and gents out there..,, cheaters are not good people. Period.

That murder was on the local (Erie) news. The priest he confessed to kept being asked if he violated the secrecy of the sacrament of confession by telling the police what John Grazioli told him. He said no, the man just showed up, said he needed to talk to someone, and then stated he murdered his wife. I believe the two were talking in the living room of the priest's residence.

So the first wife almost owes her life to the second wife. I didn't see that coming.

I love it when I stay up late enough (UK) to watch Dr Grande at 23.17pm whilst applying my fake tan and questioning my life choices 😅

This man is an incredible coward.

The rabbits told me they would like to stay on the table, not in the cabinet. Thought you'd like to know.

And they always manage to get partners somehow. The worse they are.

"Amanda told people that she initially rejected John's advances, but then he started buying her expensive jewelry, roses and other gifts..." At least she entered the relationship for all the right reasons.

Why on earth do people buy deadly weapons for people's birthdays and Christmas? SO stupid!

Husbands killing their wives seems to be happening more frequently. These selfish men start an affair and don’t want responsibility of first wife and kids. Thank you Dr Grande

As soon as I heard “she became the nanny” I knew where this was headed. I don’t believe a word he said about how that poor young lady died. Also, on a lighter note, can I just say that I very much appreciate (and actively look for) one of your puppies popping up in the paid promotions. They are adorable ☺️

He had the dream trait - money. And she had the dream trait - looks. And they both lived happily ever after.

At least he didn't loose his appetite.. went for lunch after the crime. Unbelievable arrogant.

As a single dad for two teenage girls, I applaud the courts for granting the divorce expeditiously. Kudos.

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Do not rush relationships. ever

Why was the magazine loaded with ammunition if it was a gift? I've received and gifted firearms. I can't think of any good reasons why it would be loaded....

It’s so sad to see how such a promising life can be destroyed with such malice. Rest in peace beautiful.

Let’s see, he shot his wife then went to a bar and had lunch?

Amanda had her own agenda when she became romantically involved with and older, married man. She demonstrated her contempt for Erica and aligned herself with a malignant narcissist. His preference for a younger, attractive Amanda must have given her an ego boost and justification for her own treachery. Incredibly, she couldn't conceive that John would turn his vindictive hostility on her.

How did he expect the outcome to turn out well? How stupid! He was a miserable old cuss!

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"Ok babe, I'm going to unload the weapon..what does this button do?" BLAM!. Right. The defense should have rounded up OJ's jury. They might have believed his cockamamee explanation. He'd be a free man now!

Love bombing & gifts are one tactic of a narcissist to get their hooks in. Great points again on another sad, strange case. Meals look yummy 🍱🧂& hi to Bella🐶Thanks Dr G😊🧡🧡

"Permanent fiery subterranean vacation" This has to be the best description of hell.

People always pay attention to these narcissist after is too late.

The fact that he stopped for lunch.

Never hire a young, attractive nanny.

John was guilty of first-degree murder! He shot his wife in the head and then went out to lunch.😢

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He probably should have blamed their house elf for the accidental discharge. That would have been more believeable.

YEP, when I took self defense shooting lessons, various Glocks were my training pistols. I had to get on a training program for hand muscles because I was not able to even press the trigger while holding the gun properly. Sure, men's hands are stronger but, generally speaking, pistols are manufactured in a way where you need to be intending and determined to pull the trigger; it's not an effortless process. Let's assume for a moment that this was an accident. Being impaired by any substance is not an excuse. Also, if you handle a gun and it discharges, you can be charged with negligent discharge even if you didn't injure or kill anyone. Not sure about every state, but in AZ that's what they told us at concealed carry course. It is a big No-No. Also, don't have the gun pointed at anyone. Even when at a range training. Even when there are no rounds at all. And don't put your finger on a trigger while handling the gun. The hand is on the trigger only when you need to discharge your firearm.

I know of a woman, a friend of a friend. Her partner and herself got drunk one night and supposedly were wrestling around on their bed with a loaded rifle (wt...?) and he 'accidentally' shot her through the head. She lived although she lost an eye because of it and has some slight brain damage. I met this woman briefly and I think she is very lucky to be alive. He went to jail for some years and is still in jail but gets released next year. And.... wait for it... She wants to take him back! Seriously! I thought it was a strange story to begin with but she wants to take him back?! Some people never learn.

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I miss so much about my husband and our life together. But those stupid little petty fights..? I love that those are out of my life! I’m an old lady and I thank God for the peace He is currently allowing me to have. I just want to go quietly to God (and fast) from my apartment 😊

Birthday party really went off with a bang.

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His lawyer could have used his gun fantasy as proof he was delusional.

I believe he said “here’s your present” before he shot her. I believe he meant it very sarcastically.

"Permanent and fiery subterranean vacation" lol

John wrote letters and went out to eat lunch after killing his wife... I can't 🤦

Sounds like the ex knew something about it ?!… telling her he will have it all done by Friday .. wouldn’t she ask what 😊he means IF she didn’t already know ?!

looking for love? More like looking for another victim.

What woman would want a gun for a gift?

Geeze 🤔🙄 definitely fishy, as if it happened that way she would’ve been facing him not facing away like a coward. He definitely premeditated it

"Romantic rejections are often based on physical appearance." Truthbomb.

Bella by your elbow at the table 🥹

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Clarification he didn't seek absolution. I read a few reports that stated Roman Catholic law forbids priests contacting authorities over confessions, Rev Polinek made the decision to call police after Grazioli hadn't asked to receive the sacrament of confession. Catholic priests uphold the seal of confession. Because he did not receive the sacrament the priest used his judgement to call authorities. Upholding the seal of confession is important because if it was not upheld why would anyone go to have an encounter with a priest to hear one's sins to confess and hear the words of absolution when repenting. From the reports he did not want to ask forgiveness he did not want to partake of the graces of the sacrament ...he just wanted to tell someone this priest what he did and nothing else...this is why the priest did what he did...he did not break the seal because the guy didn't go to have a formal sacaramental confession. Another point in general yes the Church believes if you commit suicide you objectively would go to hell since it is a grave matter. However, for it to be grave one must have free will, know what they are doing is gravely wrong and do it anyway...so it is possible if someone had a mental illness and committed suicide they may not have gone to hell because they did not really have free will. Not excusing what he did but providing insight to Catholic beliefs.

Why bother with that defense?

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Well, he may have been correct about many not believing his story. Sorry, John

John was crazy

Sounds like John & Amanda were well matched in their maturity level.

I seem to be seeing a pattern. Family hires young woman as nanny. Husband sees her, desires her then divorces or kills wife to get nanny. A wife had better not let another woman live in her home. Too much temptation for the husband.

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This is one of the most ridiculous things I’ve heard lately. Why not just leave Amanda, divorce her. Why do so many men use violence to solve a problem? It’s really disturbing. Glad I’m single - you never know what psychopath you’ll meet who appears normal.

Scary. Absolutely no warning that I could see.

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I just started watching Dr Grande recently and I'm absolutely shocked to see someone I once knew featured in a video. I'm from the Erie, PA area originally, though I've mostly lived in AK since 2010. As a newly licensed Commercial Pilot and Flight Instructor in 2005, John was my very first flight student. I had no idea this even happened, and couldn't believe it when I saw his name. Though I didn't know him outside of the student/teacher training environment, I remember him as a sharp student pilot and at that time in 2005/2006, he seemed like a generally nice guy, we spent a significant amount of time training together over the course of a year or so. He never struck me as the type to have such despicable moral character. Its disturbing what may lie just below the surface of someone who you interact with. My very sincere thoughts and condolences go out to everyone in both families who were tragically affected by this horrific event.

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It’s always your own people. I love my wife & kids without question but I’m always in survival mode because you truly never know

The mark of a true coward. Running to a church like it would absolve him of murder. Premeditation is obvious.

He went to a bar to eat lunch just after doing this? The dude is a psychopath.

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The grass isn't greener on the other side. Why go for a man who did that to his wife? Divorcing his wife was for the best.

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Who gives a gun as a birthday present?

I loved the “subterranean” analogy for Hell! Brilliant analysis as per usual!👍

These killers must think that the smartest person in the room😏. Why not plead Guilty then if he is not denying that he pulled the trigger.