Nancy Brophy sentenced to life in prison for the murder of her husband 

maam, our heartfelt condolences to your entire family...we all watched and followed this case from day 1.... she is a diabolical woman who fooled everyone for decades, as Nathaniel mentioned.. his impact statement was dynamic and brought me to tears...Chef Dan was a tremendous example of a man who loved the community and had so much to give.. through this trial, although I did not personally know him, but I think we all feel like we did..A fine man to behold...All your lives must go on, minus one, but Dan will always live in your hearts.....and remember. They got her...Warm wishes to all of you..

God Bless you and your family ! I'm so sorry this Evil Corrupt women ever was a part of your Beautiful family. Dan would be so proud of his Son He is such a humble Man. Prayers for your family!💔🙏

I' m so sorry for your loss

God bless you all .Dan was and is a beautiful soul, and no doubt cooking for the angels and God our King

People like Nancy go after the most empathetic and loving people because they will be the only ones that can forgive their evil and still see good in them. I say this to point out that Dan had to have been an incredible person. I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope there is at least some comfort in knowing that she did not win and will die in prison. Her hatefulness will eat her up before parole could ever happen.

Avenged, not vindicated.

@@mybluesplaylist8560 There are a lot of people who have been vindicated in this trial though, not least those who were victimized, bullied, and vilified by the defense team, e.g. the poor homeless guy who was canning.

@@mybluesplaylist8560 Correct!

Yes it was beautiful what a lovely guy

I was thinking the same watching earlier testimony. When they went over his every day schedule, i was amazed at all the life living and giving he offered to everyone and everything around him. Then she's going over what she does, going for coffee, going back to bed, dangerously driving around aimlessly while she writes in a notebook, lunch with friends, etc. Im thinking This is a woman who has ruined them financially and she has all that free time bc shes obviously a lazy manipulative taker. I can only hope the prison will put her on the most physically demanding and demeaning labor they have.

@@TheAlj35 seriously!! Hey, at least she'll have to wake up early every day so there's that!!

@@amyc9155 that by itself is probably worse for her, than if she had been sentenced to death

@@m_christine1070 Yes, early wakeup, no baths, certainly no loving husband bringing her coffee in bed and working two jobs so she can stay lazy and delusional. Nancy is one of the saddest, most pathetic individuals I’ve ever seen on trial. I hope Dan is resting peacefully, and I’m so sorry that his path ever crossed this awful woman’s.

if she lives that long...I doubt that...imagine if she got parole at 96....penniless, sickly, alone...and long forgotten...

Yes it was a fantastic statement ..

She will get credit for time served.

@@nycat1485 Nancy already looks old for her age. It was only her vanity that kept her looking 70-ish. When she's not in narcissist mode, she's dead-looking. She also claims she has diabetes and is frail: she used these arguments in a bond hearing, saying COVID would almost certainly kill her.

@@nycat1485 Yeah, the judge isn't doing any favors getting credit for time served. She'd be better off staying in prison, since she won't have enough to live on. She didn't work hard enough for manageable SS. Imagine what rent will be when she gets out. She'd likely get housing assistance and maybe food assistance from the food pantry or potluck in the park, but the latter doesn't cover much, and if you only have meager SS for all your bills, and you're 92 or so... And she doesn't have any friends (even now) to take up the slack.

If they could have ended the case on that note, just an earth shattering statement. The words he spoke held a lot of power.

I thought the same.

Indeed. Turns out Nathaniel is the writer of the family and an eloquent one at that.

Or do voice work. Peace to Dan’s family and friends.

nancyvwas the wrong wife.

sadly, but true...

Superb comment.

Yup. From the way the state described the crime scene. She shot him in the back from distance, then when he fell on his back, she put the gun to his chest and shot him twice. He died in pain, paralyzed, and betrayed. I'm agnostic, but people like Nancy make me wish he'll was real.

Yes indeed. I would be very interested (but not surprised) to hear about her theft and fraud for so many decades. Nancy didn't wake up one morning and decide to do something evil. She's probably been scamming and manipulating people her whole life. So sorry that the Brophy family happened to cross her path. Peace!

That might have been me. As I have drawn the parallel between the two to this monster. So thank you. If not me I'm happy others see it too.

@@ajordan1976 it was Dreading.

Well said!

@@teebee9232 facts, her personality won't let her. I do hope she was seething just a little at having to sit quietly and listen

I share your thoughts.

I second that!

3rd that..

a wonderful son who absolutely loved his dad....his statement, I imagine gored her....again, the woman was evil and diabolical....

I liked his line about Nancy “pretending to be a writer.”

@@GH-oi2jf Yes! One of his many great lines.

Beautiful! Well said, Catherine!

I'd love to see Nathaniel write a book on his experience, perhaps dedicated to his daughters.

I know. She fancies herself a famous author 🤣 she belonged to some book writers club where they liked to write boring books. A Jacqueline Susanne or John grisham, NOT. Poor Dan, he could've done so much better.

A legend in her own deluded, grandiose, twisted, greedy mind

@@sheinFL an the book club only talk to her for free food lol

@@jborrego2406 lol 🤣

Her next book, The Wrong Prison LOL

Yes , Perez did an excellent job of representing all the students of OCI.

I 'm glad she came in....straightened NB's butt about crying on que....she had the courage to speak out....bless you Ms. Perez

🎯 Just as a good as The wrong wife!

Nathaniel gave it to her but good...I watched his statement over 3 times...every word was on point ...every look he turned to give her, I hope gored her...selfish, evil, nasty woman....the son didn't hold back...and his words brought me to tears.....by the way, she looked seedy today....and I do hope the family can now move forward...Chef Dan was a wonderful man and although we all did not know him personally , I think we all, through this trial, feel like we did....may he rest in peace....they got her..Chef Dan

Thank you for transcribing that statement! So powerful!

Sure but do not forget that she is no way an artist - only pretending to be.

😵‍💫🥹‼️

@@ivannio8519 She's a CON artist

@@barbaragrove6097 Absolutely ;)

Same!! His students loved him so much!! Her emotions are 100% real. My heart breaks for her. His eyes were green! That hit me right in the feels....

I have the same trouble with different volumes. Tap video gently and look for very small box upper right with CC in it. Tap it. It will give you closed captions like tv unless it is dark which means none available for that video. I use it all the time to help me. Good luck. ☺️👍

She wont be. She is a cold heartless pos with 0 remorse.

Nancy won't be haunted by the image of Dan dead after she killed him. Narcs have zero emotion..there's nothing there. They are cold, calculating people who are monsters on the inside and master manipulators on the outside. What you see is the complete opposite of how they feel deep down inside. They are "master" manipulators because they are experts on manipulation. They can fool anyone. They are untreatable by professionals because they can fool them as well. Nate said it best that evil people are amongst us. I believe that trials like this is the perfect platform for the world to witness narcissists..unless you have encountered one, hang on to your boots straps and settle in for the show of your life. Narcissist are great actors and change like chameleons to whatever benefits them. They are capable as we saw here in this trial of anything including murder and for no reason, mostly to benefit themselves in some way. They prey on vunerable, forgiving people that they know they can con, easily manipulate and control, while undermining your forgiving and easy going nature. They are poor excuses for human beings and literally wolves in sheep's clothing. On another note, I as well as others question Nancy's sentence for 2nd degree murder. Was 1st degree verdict off the table before deliberations? Maybe the prosecution didn't prove premeditated, and this is why 2nd degree was the verdict? It's safe to say that Nancy will die in prison..She'll be in her late 90s when she's eligible for parole. Although I wish nothing good for this monster, I hope she lives a long time living in a cage for the rest of her miserable life. Her and her big, long winded mouth, I hope she goes nuts talking to her cell walls. I'm sure she'll find someone in prison who will fall prey to her manipulative ways. Or she'll drive inmates crazy talking all the time. My condolences to Nate and the entire Brody family for the loss of a great man who we all grew to know and admire. I hope you all find peace in your hearts some day.

Unfortunately, the only thing that Benjamin Franklin lookalike will be feeling any emotion about is never having Starbucks ever again.

Very well-said & empathetic. The experience of giving CPR to a respected, widely beloved teacher and breaking his ribs would be incredibly traumatic, and Ms. Perez did it anyway in the faint hope of saving Chef Brophy’s life. No wonder Nancy was so contemptuous of her; Clorinda Perez is the antithesis of a pointless narcissist like Nancy herself.

She must be speechless for once.

@@tamimoncrief2264 hard to imagine, she's a compulsive blabber

Ya know, I don't at all think Nancy feels any less smart now that she's caught. She's not capable of feeling less smart, in my observation. She prolly just thinks everyone else is extra stupid for holding her accountable.

@@sleuththewild true. She probably thinks the jury got it wrong.

Her defence attorneys were doing nothing more than rearranging chairs on a ship that's going down. All her story telling couldn't save her either. I'm so glad she got what she deserved. So glad.

Sometimes I wonder why defense attorneys can concoct such ridiculous defenses!!

There was no plausible defense they could present. She was dead to rights, they were just going through the motions

It can be frustrating to witness but the defense is obligated to do their best on behalf of the client. I believe you risk a mistrial otherwise or something like that.

same

Her eyes you mean.

I’d like to see your face

@@josephmarzullo I'm glad I got to see your gay manbun Joey Jo!

Back at ya!

how about the one that locked her boyfriend in the suitcase...I think it will be on CourtTV.....should be interesting

It was really a pleasure! It was so nice how we were kind to each other. Hope to come across you again.

@@nycat1485 I'll be there!

You people are weirdos...."see you in the next one"

I don't think she had time to disguise herself.... She looked like herself in the van. But I also don't think disguise would have been an advantage: people were also used to seeing her around OCI, so if she showed her real face, no one would think anything of it. And, if you're like Nancy and can't keep your mouth shut, changing appearances doesn't do a whole lot of good.

Student said he had green heart broken eyes like he knew who shot him

Indeed! She's a fraud to her core. She got away with it. Until now. She went beyond her fraud skill level. Ooops. Glad she got caught, she's where she belongs. I want to know about the shattered shower glass door and Dan's one bleeding hand, or both hands & both feet bleeding. If her lips are moving, she's LYING.

Yes! One of the comments here was from the family member saying so many things did not make it to trial that show her crimes even more. I wish we learnt about them too.

Wonder if there will be a civil case per: Nathaniel? I would watch that for sure!

@@reelmermaid8844 there will be! But probably won't be televised. I'd love to watch it too!

It would appear that deceit and crimes run in Nancy’s family. I googled her sister, “Holly” the attorney Nancy always spoke about. She has had her law license suspended numerous times. Most recently in 2020. She also spent several months in jail for contempt of court.

I am sure that it had no impact on her. She has no conscience and doesn't see anything wrong with what she did.

I think it might have. She knows this is broadcast to the end of the world and now we will all see her for what she really was.... a lazy, stupid failure.

I'm sure it had more impact than the telepathic messages you're sending to the family. Hehehe

@@joemamma416 A member of Chef Brophy’s family commented very thoughtfully on this video two months ago, so they’ve seen Marilyn’s good wishes. You, on the other hand, apparently failed to realize that writing on a public forum isn’t telepathy, and telling someone “I’m sending prayers” is a nice way to say “I’m thinking of you and wishing you well.”

@@AI-dp3rd then just say that

It was an expensive retirement at that, all paid for her. Inmates cost taxpayers a fortune.

Because first degree murder in Oregon is different. If she was in Texas it would have been first degree.

Yes, Dan's kitchen went up in flames. The source was a short in a light fixture in the basement or something. I'm not buying that it wasn't arson.....by Nancy. It's possible Nancy had other scenarios as well. She dragged Dan along on a mystery writer's cruise (standard murder location); there was the mysterious cut on his hand the week he was murdered, along with a story that the shower door had shattered; there was a confusing story about a leak...

Agree & agree.

I watched it. It was emotional for me, seeing more of Dan in his life. Looked like such an interesting and special person. It made Nancy even more despicable. She took his life from him and took him from so many peoples' lives. So sad, it brought me to tears.

@@barbaragrove6097 yes, watching the show and the trial made me feel like I lknew him...he was a very special kind of man...he never needed that pat on the back..like the judge said..." quiet dignity ".....there are also many youtube clips about Chef Dan.... ( remembering Chef Dan)....very touching videos showing him at work, mushroom picking and interacting with his students....take a peek and try not to cry...

@@nycat1485 I have seen some of the ones online. On Dateline there were ones I hadn't seen that gave me more of a feel for who he was. Quiet dignity. Polar opposite of aggressively self-centered, dishonest Nancy.

I guess she doesn't get anything for "time served".

@Clem Fandango you think she will live that long....at 72 now, even 20 years from now she'll be in her 90s....she won't have much of a life..of coarse by that time, I 'll probably will have shuttled off my mortal coil...but the younger folks will know if she will be granted parole...hah, 20 years is a long time...people don't realize how long it is....but it sure goes fast as we age.

@Clem Fandango yes, she's diabolical....but even if she did get paroled, which I doubt, what quality of life would she have...not much....at 92, 93, I couldn't even imagine...just thankful that they got her...and yes, she is that kind of a monster.....listening to Nathaniel, brought tears to my eyes...I have looked at the vid at least 5 times, and each time, what came to mind is thank God, the jury got this right.. and Chef Dan can now rest in peace and the family can have some kind of closure..

@@nycat1485 I just listened to Nathaniel again. He hits every point, and perfectly articulates them all. Altogether they spell E-V-I-L. The clarity, the poignancy cuts through everything. The profound loss registers in my gut, and my heart.

@@barbaragrove6097 yes, I have been so enthralled with this case since day one....and the son's statement was poignant , true to form....I watched over and over and over and I teared up each time....what a beautiful family...and I thank God that the jury has removed this pestilence of a woman from society.....

I don’t think the insurance companies have to pay when the beneficiary murders the insured.

The house was sold in 2019, after Nancy was already in jail. It went for $565k or so. There was a $250k or so mortgage, and maybe a second mortgage. After realtor fees, the net would have been maybe $250k? I'll bet the attorneys got it all.

The plot for the novella series Nancy writes in prison will be filched from another author. I feel sure of it. No doubt she'll call her series "Grey is the New Orange" and think she's oh, so clever.

To see her in court simply emotionless, how sick!

Hope not.

I noticed that also. Her defense team didn’t bother having her hair fixed anymore.