Marilyn Lemak - A Scorned Mother Who Killed Them All. The Naperville Cemetery in Naperville, ILL 

I was just over 4 years into my dispatching career when I took that call. It was around 11:30am, and I was just getting ready to take my lunch break when the phone rang. I was primary call taker that day, so my break would have to wait. What I had recorded into our CAD(computer aided dispatch) system was surreal. I couldnt tell if this was a legitimate call or not. I had never spoke to her before, so I did not know at all who she was. But, as we are trained, we take calls serious enough about the subject matter to get help dispatched, then follow up with scripted questions. I was being coached as my supervisor, the patrol supervisor and other staff members surrounded me listening, directing cars and making calls to other personnel. It was hectic, and I still wasnt sure of what kind of call I was taking. I read the transcript and, now, as a retired dispatcher, I can see where the general population would say "they had no clue what to say" or "Ok is not a word to use in this situation". You have to keep in mind that in the back ground, I had several people talking to me, telling me to ask this question, or that question. It was not just me alone in the com center during that call. My daughter was just 3 years old at that time, so once I realized that this was in fact real, she came to mind, and my heart broke. I attended the wakes, and stood outside at the funeral, respecting the wishes of the family only service. I paid my silent respect to the children. I dont care who was to blame, all I cared about were those 3 little angels and that they were no longer a presence in the family. The next 2 and a half years was hell for me. Getting briefed to testify, then only to have it cancelled. My emotional state was wearing down. I just wanted to be done with this. I was reminded every day of what happened. Finally, the day came where I was up on the stand. I was asked a few questions confirming who I was, what we were listening to and if I took that call. She sat across from me with her head down. She couldnt look at me. I wanted to make eye contact with her just so I could "get it off my chest" but say it thru my stare. In the end, justice prevailed. It doesnt matter what I would've wanted the outcome to be. It doesnt matter anymore. It will always be in my heart, and I will wear this to my grave. Thank you for reviewing this

My daughter suffered from postpartum depression after the birth of her first child. It was very real and very frightening. We had her and her husband and my granddaughter move in with us for about a year so we could be there for her and help take care of her and the baby. She made it, and is a tremendous mother to 3 children now.

I love how Ron took the time to look up little Adam (and others throughout his videos)! 💐

When innocent children have to pay the consequences to adult problems. Stories like Marilyn’s, makes me so mad! 😤

I love little Adam's stone, it's so unique with Adam's stick figure drawing. RIP to the Lemak children, I'm sure when God saw your beautiful little faces, he hugged you and had a loving place for you to be happy and know that you are loved.

That little guy Adam would be 18 this year. 18! Didn't get a chance at life. RIP Adam

Craig Michael Garber who's grave was shaped like a drum was in a band called "Monster Trux". He was their drummer. He was also a member of the Carpenters union Local# 1889.

That man who took that little boy's life out of carelessness should have gone to jail for many, many, years!

One person's description of a deep depression: I had a feeling I was falling down a pit into hell, my stomach always in knots, always nauseous, couldn't think rationally, and didn't know how to ask for help.

That dog monument was amazing!

Three beautiful children. What a horrible thing to happen. At least they are together in eternity.😪😔

It is tragic that those poor children were killed by their mother, but the father should be implicated as well for neglect. What a horrible man!

OH....I LOVE THE GRAVESTONE WITH THE DOG...

I hope when her time comes she is not buried next to the children. Let them Rest In Peace

Many women have suffered with post partum depression and have not killed their children. What she did was horrific and incomprehensible. To even begin to give any of the blame to her husband or to post partum is wrong. It is heart breaking to think of these precious babies used in such a way to bring about revenge. That being said, I am fascinated by the stories on your channel. Thanks for the research, the time and the content.

This looks like the kind of cemetery I’d love to spend hours in. What a horribly sad story. Those poor wee bairns. She must have been suffering dreadfully with post natal depression after the birth of her kids. Post natal depression is a dreadful illness. If it turns into post natal psychosis it can have very tragic consequences. It’s possible that she suffered PND from the birth of the first child and it went untreated to only worsen with each subsequent birth. If anyone is unfamiliar with PND please take some time to read about it.

I blame the father also. He was thinking of one thing and one thing only, what he wanted!! He knew she was sick but did nothing to protect the children.

I remember this vividly. My husband has a niece who was born the day before this happened (March 3, 1999). Every year in march I think about those 3 children. So sad. I wish someone would write a book about this case.

I am a mum myself. I have ABSOLUTELY NO PITY for mothers who kill their children. There is NO excuse at all

After all that happened the Dr. Still married the mistress? All three adults are sick, poor innocent babies rest in peace

I love watching all of your videos and I love the fact that you give respect to the Forgotten ones you are truly are a blessing Thank you🌼.

Two opposite ends of the scale .One mother who obviously adored her son and lost him through someone's selfish behaviour. Then a mum who took her children's life to spite her husband. R.I.P to Adam and the three children.

I loved the tomb with the happy dog statue. I’d like to think that the model was a beloved family pet and that they wished to immortalize him/her and keep close to them forever.

Ron, Thank you for taking us through this beautiful place. And thank you for sharing this sad story. Yes, depression is real. Part of me is angry that the father was not paying attention to his family, and part of me wishes that the mother had reached out for and accepted help. All of me aches for the children. Such a sad story. Stay safe. Nonie

I go to school at NCC and was employed in the school’s catering services my Freshman year. I was able to cater an event in this house (we call it the Smith house) and it was incredibly eerie. Its a beautiful home, but for sure has an ominous presence about it.

This reminds me of the Andrea Yates murders. She drowned all her kids had bad postpartum depression. She was very smart, a nurse also had everything to live for and just lost it. It was sad case in Clear Lake Texas when I lived in Texas. I think she was convicted but later retried and committed to a facility for the insane or mentally incompetent. So sad all the loss of these innocent young children.

I’m from Naperville & recently just moved back to the downtown area. I remember hearing about this. So sad. May the Lemak children R.I.P

I'll never understand, I wanted children so badly but I didn't get married and now it's too late for me. How could someone so blessed murder their own babies 😠☹️

A woman who needed help what a horrible act of revenge

What a heartbreaking story! Children should never pay for their parents' mistakes. RIP little angels!

My ex-husband did the same thing but never never thought of harming my child. My child made me stronger and now we are winning. RIP Angels❤

hmm docs wife has post partum depression and he does what about it? I give her no slack on what she did, but I don't give him any either. Sad thing is the neighbor was the only one paying attention and was helpless in helping. Poor babies

The tragedy of life is how unpredictable and short it can be. One remembers one's parents maybe not as perfect, but luckily as the umbrella sheltering us from the cruelty of the world before we're strong enough to withstand the rain on our own. As it is meant to be. Not like this. _May God bring them all comfort in the afterworld._

I am a mother of two grown daughters. After the birth of my second daughter I had a mental breakdown. I believe it was post partum depression. I spent six months in a hospital under treatment. I found out I was manic depressive, now it's called bipolar disorder. My two daughters are also bipolar, they got it from me. I did the right thing by letting be adopted. My youngest daughter was never adopted and was in foster care for eighteen years. That broke my heart. But three ago they both found. I always knew they would. I. Happy to say they are both back in my life and I also have two grandsons. I'm very happy

I’ve only been to one mason funeral. My grandfather was a mason for a long time. He had a mason funeral and it was not your average funeral. Nothing against masons at all it just wasn’t at all what I expected. My heart goes out to the Miller family. Even though the man that caused the accident got no kind of consequential judgement he will have to live with that child’s death for the rest of his life. My conscience would eat me alive. I could not live with it. So many sad sad stories today. 😞

She blamed the husband for their deaths. Reminds me of an abuser who hits you then says, "Look what you made me do!"

I have been INVOLVED in some of the biggest cases of parents killing their kids. Filicide. As the mother of a murdered child with the other parent involved in the murder. For the living parent is the worst. You know what its like for someone actions takes your child.

I am from Chicago and I remember this unfortunate tragedy.. I was 18 at the time and it broke my heart. . RIP little ones❤️

Those poor children didn't deserve that that's so sad!!

Sorry Littles Angels, Rest In Peace 💔❤️💔❤️🙌💐😢😭

I remember this morning like it was yesterday. I was a student at North Central college and we had to leave that morning for a track meet. My dorm was eye shot of the home. As I leave I notice police everywhere and a helicopter, which was all unusual for that area. I get to the team bus and one of our student trainers was crying and she told us what happened and that these were kids she babysat . I worked at the walgreens in downtown Naperville and remembered seeing them often with their mom. I especially remembered the older boy.

Im sorry but no matter how sick or depressed I would be I could not take my babies lives.

This story broke my heart. Can't even stop the tears. Thank you for remembering this little angels. I will pray for their family and friends.

Really. I've been so depressed but I highly doubt I would kill my own little children because of it. No I think she did it on purpose to get back at her husband plus she killed the 2 dogs too!!!! Evil Woman!!!

Love your channel. So wonderful to see someone that cares so much about people who have passed away . Bless you.

I love your channel! I see in the comments you sometimes get criticized for going off topic.😝That’s what makes you great! I feel like I’m at the cemetery with you.I love the stories and the beautiful headstones!! RIP

I, will never understand how a mother could do this to her children ! She is where she belongs, never to walk the streets again ! My heart goes out to the family !

I lived for 40 years in Naperville and this was the most horrifying day. It was so sad and my church, Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church was where the service took place and my friend in the choir had to sing at the service. It was so very hard and so sad my heart was breaking.

I adore my children with all my heart. I just don't and will never understand how a mother can kill her children. My heart goes out to the children's father.

It's a terrible tragedy. Not only was the woman dealing with postpartum depression but her husband's infidelity. That was too much and she snapped. The husband wasn't concerned about his family at all, just his wants. Not seeking help for his wife and not caring for his children. So sad.

So sad, poor little Adam, no remorse from his killer, and yep I do say killer. Marilyn needed help, the husband David didn't help the situation. He just rubbed her face in it with the affair. I'm not condoning what she did. Such a tragic ending of young lives.

Horrible, it is unimaginable that someone could kill their own children.

These stories are just heart wrenching.. Rest in Peace sweet babies. : (

Craig Garber great musician have a friend in Chicago that teaches music at Columbia University that use to jam with him and his band.

what a sad story.they are with the angels now.may they rest in peace.

Hi Ron, this story breaks my heart, those beautiful innocent little children cut down in the time of their life when they should be their happiest, going about things that children do. Why is it that people like her get to have children and then they totally destroy the beauty that was created ?? it really saddens me that their are so many amazing, caring, loving men and women out there that through no fault of their own for one reason or another cannot bear children and then there is Marilyn Lemak.😭😭. Thank you for sharing, much love. xx 🙏💖

I had postpartum depression & it was awful..but..I didnt want to kill my son, I couldnt bear to leave him everyday when I had to work..I would leave work early & show up late..Very grateful for GOD carrying me thru it all..my son is now 24 & Im 44 & still obsessed with my baby❤

I'm crying right now. When you said the only thing on Nicholas' mind that day was playing with his toys I lost it.

I remember this case. Growing up in Plainfield it felt so close to home. It was so sad. Those poor babies. The depression could had been due to post-partum depression. It's real. Had it with my 2nd daughter.

What a horrific, tragic story of Marilyn. I never heard of this case before, those poor children.

Anyone who kills a child, should automatically receive the death penalty.

Lee Pavlicek was an anesthesiologist at Edward Hospital. I worked in same day surgery and remember him. Smart, kind. He died from brain cancer.

This was so well done Ron! How a mother could do that is beyond me. She had a wicked plan and that's what it was a plan. Live with that lady!!! It was the perfect family....so sad 😢 Ron aren't those sketched photos amazing! I remember seeing my first one and I couldn't believe it! Back in the 90s.. Peace Ron stay safe😀🍀✌

So sad! I suffer from depression which is treated. My daughter also suffers from depression. She had post partum we know about it then and we were able to help her with treatment . But they only have one child. She is unwilling to go through that again. Depression is no joke. Please learn about it. Help someone who is suffering from depression or even yourself!!🙏🙏🙏❤❤

I remember Adam’s tragic death. I think of him every time I pass the spot where it happened. His dad did have his car stopped/stalled in the roadway. It was a four lane road, two lanes in both directions. In hindsight I always wished his dad would have taken him out of the car and had them wait in the grass. You just don’t think someone wouldn’t see a car right in the road. So very sad.

So sad the children had to die if the mother wanted to die she should let the kids live there lifes

To these 3 beautiful children...flight of Angel's sing thee to thy rest. They are in the lord almighties arms

How heartbreaking! What beautiful children.

That was so sad! What a tragedy! I wonder if that evil woman ever feels the least bit of remorse for killing those precious children? I know they’re R.I.P. because the Lord says, “Suffer the children to come unto me”. ❤️

Both parents...absolutely terrible people. Poor kids😢💔RIP beautiful angels👼🦋👼🦋👼

May God rest the souls of this precious little angels in peace.

It is impossible to understand mental illness. When a family member has been diagnosed precautions are expected by family members. Infidelity on top of it can be devastating. Father was out of the home . We will never know what went through her mind at that particular time. .

Marilyn Lemak also killed the family's two pet dogs that night.

My brothers ex had th baby blues bad. He moved in with her mom and dad so hr would know the girls were safe while he was at work. I couldny finish this one. Cause of my baby boy. But know i love your videos. REST IN PEACE LIL ADAM.

1. thank you for making these videos. 2. I'm overwhelmed to realize I'm not alone with my LOVE&COMPASSION for the deceased and their lives lived. the cemetery...I could live there. 3. you are so genuine while telling us our story. your awsome. 4. checking in from Seattle Washington. I have many fabulous stories from good ole' " Kitsap Couny" in a town named Bremerton Washington. Bunny Brown. killed tortured by a serial killer. left some survivors. it was horrible.

So crazy I was a student at North Central College during that time! I was in class and there was all these helicopters flying around and police cars complete chaos! Our professor let us leave class early since something serious had happened! It was really sad when we found out what happened! There was tons of flowers and stuffed animals outside their home! I live 25 min from there!

This woman was selfish for killing her babies for revenge. He still stayed with the other homewrecker smh.

This was certainly heinous, but sometimes circumstances can be so devastating that a person's mind breaks with reality. I'm certainly not condoning this, but emotional pain, coupled with acute, severe depression can push a person to do the unthinkable.

Looks like I found a new favorite channel.

Thank you for honoring and giving respect to those who have passed.

You are so good at telling events ...I was absolutely riverted...Thank you x

I would say that this type of depression . Was the strain on the body and mind after giving birth . That should have required lab work to determine deficiencies in vitamins , minerals , amino acids , etc. To be dealt with naturally not with the typical " anti-depression " drugs .

I’m sure having three children so close was tough. However I did it. I had depression but dealt with it. I would have NEVER , EVER HURT my children. Thank you again Ron! As usual great job. Love and prayers from a still cold and still snowy , NYC

Awe so sad . im so pleased with all your videos . thank you for your time and for learning to keep these angels alive in all of our hearts of many .rest in peace Nicolas.emily and thomas..

Love these videos and the history sharing thier stores.I also too spend time in cemeteries walking around .So beautiful and peaceful!

I cannot have children I would have gladly opened my heart and home to them Why should those innocent babes have had to suffer

I remember this so well. I know it hurts so bad when someone you love doesn't love you back, but you must go on and treasure your children. There is so much to live for.

Such beautiful little children. So sad that their mother was so evil, but only someone in such an evil embrace could hurt children, especially their own.

I do the same thing wandering thru cemetaries - looking at ages and wondering how they died....

At the end that killer mom didn't gain nothing in taking revenge against her husband and the only one suffering the consequences is her , with the memories of knowing that she's the one who killed her 3 beautiful children , because I don't think that her conscience is at peace , and those dead kids are going to be in her mind until she dies ! Sad history , but thank you for sharing it with us the viewers (Gang ) God bless you Mr Ron !

Thanks for the editing to include that information about the little boy, Adam Miller. And hope his mom found some comfort after advocating for the changes made to driving infraction laws.

I lived in this area when she killed her children--my children were very young at the time so they don't remember this story. A few years ago, my daughter and I drove past Lemak's house prompting me to tell her about this event. She was in disbelief that a mother could kill her children. Mental illness is awful. Thank you for taping this and calling their memories to mind--not that it is a happy memory, but that it prompted me to say a prayer for that entire family today. I'm sure they could all use it.

What a beautiful cemetery.. i love when they’re care of so well.. that’s such a lovely place to go visit your loved ones.. I love going to visit beautiful old cemeteries too and walk around, pay respects.. and the stuff they can do with the stones and the granite is just astonishing! Its so awesome to see all of the beautiful & creative touches ppl add to their loved ones memorials.. God bless 💜🙏👍

To the beloved children, may you run free n play, with Angels and with God,

Such a sad story . May they all RIP .. Gods Angels x

something to remember....over time we ALL become the forgotten.....

May each and everyone of them rest in peace. 🙏🏻

I can’t imagine ever hurting my children.. even my darkest of days I could never !! We are suppose to love & protect them from evil & here evil lives within !! Just horrifying!!! All RIP.. I’m sorry you all had to endure such . 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️ & Adam 😥❤️.. omg I can’t 🥺.. .. ty my friend for the videos you put out .. be & stay safe.. blessings from NJ 🥰

I do love this channel, and the tragic death of those three babes is exactly that. The ignorance shown towards PPD is very apparent as it was back then "What's wrong with you" ,"Why aren't you this or that", " Why aren't you perfect" basically that was what was put forth, thank god it is recognized and women have access to appropriate recourses. The father holds half the responsibility for this horrible disaster, especially given he was in the medical field, and putting his own needs above the safety of his children. This could and should never have got to this point.

So so sad😔those poor Innocent chlidren.i don't no,some people are just evil. RIP little Angels🙏🕯️😔