Not the brightest crayons in the box. They all deserve the harshest penalty.

I can't believe she and her boyfriend are eligible for parole. I hope the father and his family go to all the parole hearings and protest.

It's just pure evil. I will never understand how some people would just murder..... it's absolutely shocking. She should have gotten death penalty as well as she was the mastermind. Thank you Vinnie.

If someone offers you money (or not) to help them commit murder, JUST SAY NO. It's really that simple.

If a 'friend' asks you to 'help hide' something that most likely would cause You to get an extended time ( years, years and more years) in prison, remember the saying, 'Just say NO' !!!!

@realresident1890

5 ай бұрын

Don’t even do it for “family”! I’d be at the PD so fast…I’m not gettin it due to them.

Why on earth did his parents convince him NOT to take that plea deal!? Especially in a place like strict Texas that will give you a life sentence for littering (just kidding but you get the point) and the murder of an innocent woman in her very own house. However, I don't feel comfortable with Kristi getting life while he got the death penalty. This never would've happened if it wasn't for Kristi.

@jdbakerassociates

11 ай бұрын

Because he’s a spoiled child who is not held accountable for his actions, they really thought their son can slaughter two people and walk away into the sunset, scot free. They’re all delusional, you’d think they’d show compassion that someone is dead. And just to think they never would’ve gotten caught if he wasn’t running his mouth bragging about it 😢

@bx7054

11 ай бұрын

@@jdbakerassociates welp. Their arrogance helped in the execution of their son. Even though he was a grown man and had to face the consequences of his actions, his parents were a liability.

@user-hr9th6xj1p

10 ай бұрын

I feel the same.. what was his parents thinking when they asked him to deny the plea deal.. they knew he was the one who murdered thar innocent woman.. and of course this evil Kristi could have got death penalty for sure.. suez the mastermind

Damn! Big Texas doesn’t fool around with the death penalty down there! He was only on death row for 8 years and put to death at age 27. Big Texas is serious.

@madi4481

11 ай бұрын

FFFing disgusting

@rationalconservative386

3 ай бұрын

Damn right

@rationalconservative386

3 ай бұрын

​@madi4481 you're an idiot

I can’t help but feel an injustice was done. The mastermind and co conspirator didn’t receive the death penalty. I’m glad he took responsibility but I think life would have been more appropriate and the daughter should have received the death penalty. Without her, it wouldn’t have occurred.

@ervingreen4443

11 ай бұрын

It’s a female, rarely are they held to the same level of accountability as men in the legal system.

@wildatheart3182

11 ай бұрын

@@ervingreen4443I’m Female and you speak truth. It’s a crime in itself!

@earth0128

11 ай бұрын

Judicial system needs updating

@ninaballerina2807

11 ай бұрын

@@ervingreen4443 Well, in the eyes of God, there is no disparity, she's equally GUILTY as the murderers themselves, in fact GUILTY BEFORE AND LONGER than them for conceiving this evil in her vile heart and causing them to SIN/COMMIT THE EVIL DEED. The Word of God is uncompromisingly emphatic: the eternal condemnation for those who cause somebody to sin is irrevocable and their punishment most severe.

Executed after 7 years. I'm sure he expected to be on death row for at least 15 years.

Neither of the other two should get out of prison...EVER.

Texas don't play when it comes to the death penalty.

@nimue4325

11 ай бұрын

"Hang 'em high Texas". America one of the few western countries to give the death penalty to a minor. He was 17 at the time of the crime and clearly seemed to have some mental deficiencies. His confession to the investigators was likely naively thinking he had to tell the truth. Where were his parents when he confessed? They should've helped him to lawyer up and maybe he would've got life imprisonment instead. In another country his confession might have been thrown out because of his age and lack of representation at the time.

Keep it coming, Vinnie!!! I love it!!!

This was a miscarriage of justice, no question. If Jeffrey Dillingham got the death penalty by lethal injection (he was executed on November 1st 2000, aged 27), then his two accomplices in the brutal murder of 40-year-old Caren Koslow and attempted murder of her husband Jack Koslow in their home, should have been executed too. That's the couple's stepdaughter /adopted daughter Kristi Koslow, and her boyfriend Brian Dennis Salter. Kristi Koslow masterminded this crime aged 17, along with the man she was sleeping with at the time, her then 19-year-old lover Salter - he brought his pal Dillingham on board, also 19, on the promise of a $1million fee. Apparently Salter lacked the balls to kill two unarmed, sleeping people in their beds, alone! Salter was a coward before he committed this crime, and he remained a coward afterwards - as did his scumbag girlfriend Kristi Koslow, who started the whole, revolting sequence of events in motion. Without her, there would have been no crime committed, and Caren Koslow would not have been violently murdered by two young males, her life horrifically ended at just 40. Kristi's motive? She was angry her adoptive dad divorced her adoptive mom. Boo-hoo! It's irrelevant that Kristi Koslow wasn't present at the crime scene, during these deparved, bloody murders. Kristi came up with the double-murder plan, she directed events, and she gave the two killers the security codes and floor plan to the home, to enable them to commit the crime. She very sensibly didn't physically take part, so she could convincingly play the innocent after her parents' deaths (though despite her intentions, her hated adoptive father miraculously survived). In many people's view, Kristi Koslow's sly cowardice makes her worse than the killers! If you had to apportion blame for this heinous crime, the man who wound up executed for it was actually the least culpable! In the view of any reasonable person, it's clear all three were at least equally to blame. So why did one, Dillingham, live with the shadow of his execution for years before being killed? The other two languish in prisons to this day, allowed to live and given taxpayer funded bed and board until they die of natural causes. WRONG!

I love Vinnie !!

The parents are at fault for his death sentence, they were so stubborn and wouldn't take the plea deal. Texas don't play, it was carried out so quickly (7 years) Why do so many adopted children murder the people who love them?

His parents were very dumb for not accepting the plea deal. Also medical practitioners should really be careful of their forensic findings and opinions. This man was going to be dragged by the police for something he didn’t do smh

@pumalogo204

10 ай бұрын

maybe they hated their son,,one way to get rid of him

3 people took part in murder, one was executed and the other two will likely be out on parole in another 5 years. I can’t say I believe justice was done here. The guy who got the death penalty should’ve taken the deal but he didn’t, his fault. Regardless, the other two should’ve received life without parole. They having the luxury to dream of freedom one day when all the other guy look forward to was death wis sad but most of all it’s a miscarriage of justice for the victims and their families.

@tamarinbush6613

11 ай бұрын

I think it is sad that his parents didn’t want him to take the deal. His attorney said that halfway through he knew he should’ve taken the deal. I would think his parents would blame themselves for his execution. If he had taken the deal he would have been given life with possibility of parole.

@normanspurgeon5324

9 ай бұрын

The prosecutor is evil, for using his influence to put someone to death.

He shouldve taken the plea deal... Like hello, your son was there during the murder.

The sad part of this ordeal,Is that Christi wasn't the beneficiary of her Father's estate.She wasn't in his will at all.

The daughter and her boyfriend got away with it. they should have got it at least for hiring a hitman

I respect JD’s last words. May it be so.

He rejected a plea deal but sitting there crying at the verdict?

@kittencatlover156

11 ай бұрын

of Course he would cry. Id cry too if I was him

It must be the hardest thing, having a son who is a murderer. But doing wherever it is so he would not be punished for that?? No way. I would always love my son, but actions have consequences. 😔

@jessicapeace3981

11 ай бұрын

Teaching our children actions have consequences is loving them, in my opinion.

@petuniab.222

8 ай бұрын

Do you have a son...I do . I agree that they should suffer the consequences but not with their life at so young

@reneegardner2286

2 күн бұрын

They're likely a narcissistic family unit.

That was a speedy execution. Many death row inmates are still there after 30 years like Alcala

@einienj3281

11 ай бұрын

Didn't he just die of cancer?

@annazaman9657

11 ай бұрын

@@einienj3281 he was executed in 2000. Says right here in the video

@einienj3281

11 ай бұрын

@@annazaman9657 Alcala?

@annazaman9657

11 ай бұрын

@@einienj3281 Rodney Alcala. Serial killer

@einienj3281

11 ай бұрын

@@annazaman9657 Alcala died of cancer 2021.

Great episode - I had never heard of this case before. I'm totally shocked at how quickly Dillingham got the needle though. There must have been some odd circumstances because MOST death row inmates don't get their dates for 20+ years after being sentenced. Very confusing how they were able to do it within 7 years!

@69LOLIN

11 ай бұрын

In a way he was lucky!

@kdi1990

11 ай бұрын

was thinking the same thing, but it was texas..

@ninaballerina2807

11 ай бұрын

Perhaps because he had genuinely turned over a new leaf and proved totally useless in abetting the thriving business of crimes from within the prison walls and under the aegis of the most benevolent criminal justice.

@ShannyShan20

11 ай бұрын

Yeah, I heard of this story and have seen it on a few on crime channels, and I always wondered the same thing...I know it's Texas and all, but death row inmates still usually stay years on death row and 7 years or so was all it took for this dude, it's perplexing. And I haven't seen or heard as to why. Or just why, in general, someone dies sooner than others. The one thing I can think of is when a quicker death comes to an inmate, that maybe they just didn't follow thru with their appeals. And allowed their fate to come sooner rather than later

@ninaballerina2807

11 ай бұрын

@shannon2022 His last letter did allude to his joy at the imminent prospect of breaking free from the prison.

Some kids have a good life, hers was better than most but was blinded with evil. She hated her Father getting divorced & plotted to kill him. Manipulating her boyfriend & his friend into carrying out the crime. Horrific crime

VP I absolutely love these episodes that you’ve been doing. You need your own KZread channel. Accomplice to murder with VP.

@thomasjensen6243

11 ай бұрын

He's an employee of Court TV.....do you really believe Court TV would allow him to steal their content for personal use?

@denisemughrabi8171

11 ай бұрын

I’m sure Vinnie gets paid well by Court TV. He wouldn’t have agreed to create or be a part of the series if he wasn’t. Vinnie is definitely one of the most popular faces of Court TV. It’s a symbiotic relationship.

@earth0128

11 ай бұрын

Not going to happen, he'd have to leave first

@ShannyShan20

11 ай бұрын

​@denisemughrabi8171 Vinnie is awesome! I watch him every day on Court TV, and I'm always in agreement with his words, in fact, I'll say something to myself regarding whatever he's talking about, and 9 times outta 10, he'll say my exact words lol...I'm like, "Vinnie, I knew there was a reason I liked you!" Yeah, I talk to myself AND my TV AND my phone, don't judge lol!🤣 Bottom line, he definitely is good at what he does and brings great insight to whatever the subject/case matter is! Keep it coming Vinnie!😏

Leave it to police to wanna pin it on one of the victims despite his injuries being so brutal, there was no possible way he set that up. Ya an elderly man slit his own throat and beat himself with a crowbar (and could have easily also succumb to the injuries like his wife did) for show. Smh. Most who set this type of thing up are not injured at all miraculously, or have very superficial wounds. This is why people have less and less faith in police and even feds. They always manage to get it wrong or completely fubar the evidence collection or investigation so when the proper person(s) are caught, the state has a weak case so the perpetrators get off or very minimal time behind bars.

You should never let the public start doing your investigation work or influence a case. Rumors were Jack had something to do with it so cops got tunnel vision, overlooking the actual perpetrators. Pin it on anyone mentality, so the public gets off our arse. Smh How many times have we seen this happen?

@gmimi2

11 ай бұрын

Too many damn times. It's sickening and frustrating.

Parole? I thought they got life. Hope someone is there to stop it. What did I miss? I thought they got life!!!!!!

@divaah4406

11 ай бұрын

They would have gotten true Life, if the sentence had been Life without Parole. Getting just Life, in many states, means that after serving a certain amount of years ( usually 25 to 35 or more), you are then eligible for parole, which you may receive or not.

It always seems to be about the money at the end of it.. the death sentence should of been applied to all defendants especially how premeditated it was.

@earth0128

11 ай бұрын

Greed

It’s always crazy tor when someone could take a deal a get parole but they are so arrogant that they don’t and end up getting life or death…. It’s almost always the best thing to do to take a plea

@reneegardner2286

2 күн бұрын

Narcissists don't use logic, and don't take any accountability

I’m from Fort Worth and I remember when it happened. I was in middle school. I live within biking distance now. Vinnie you were in town and you didn’t let me know??

1st guy should have taken the deal. Sounds like his parents told him not to foolish of them to think he would be spared after confessing

Greed destroys lives, all of them should have been locked up for life. The collective premeditation was beyond doubt in my opinion. The violence used was hard to hear.

I'm a relatively new listener of Court TV, and of Vinnie Politan. Vinnie is simply amazing! He is such a compelling speaker, and his level of intelligence is awesome. I wonder if he has ever been in politics, or has ever thought of it? We desperately need intelligent, honest, and brave men and women in politics. Vinnie possesses all of these qualities. I can easily picture him as "President Politan", seriously. In the meantime, however, I will continue to listen spellbound to his podcasts. Thank you, Vinnie Politan.

VP you are amazing. Keep up the great work!!!

I wonder if they were having previous instances with the daughter that made them fear what she may do? I say this because if you notice in the photos of their bedroom door, there was a padlock keeping it locked from the inside. So, when the parents went to sleep, they for some reason felt the need to lock themselves in their bedroom while they were sleeping. 🤔 I know it's not that unusual for some people to have one of those doorknob locks on their bedroom door, but to feel like you need to lock yourself in your bedroom with a padlock is on a different level of scared (of something, or someone).

Choices. Rest in forever peace, Caren.

Actually she looks ridiculous in her sailor outfits 🤔smh!

@dragonzodiac78

9 күн бұрын

Well, remember it was early 90s

Being a ‘follower’ does NOT mean you have mental health issues 😐

Sad case!

The mother had no tears. Sad all around.

It's his parents fault that he is dead. There was no way in hell he was getting off

Are we not gonna mention how much vinnie works? Dude literally spends all day every day working on a story or stories.. dude is a working machince. I wonder if he ever gets to spend time with his family .. or maybe hes single and he says ef it ima work as much as i can rn cause i enjoy it and in a few years when ive stacked up alot of money ill take a break or not work as much..

@nyd2021

11 ай бұрын

or to me it seems he loves what he does

@glamdolly30

11 ай бұрын

A quick Google search would tell you Vinnie Politan is not single but a family man. What a lame comment!

@earth0128

11 ай бұрын

He certainly is committed

@ProudBostonian

11 ай бұрын

@@glamdolly30Why is it lame? There are plenty of people who choose to be career oriented instead of so called “family oriented”. I for one have never been married or had kids. I knew I didn’t want to get married especially during my military career because it was more important to me to focus on my career and my own life.

@BernadetteAnne907

11 ай бұрын

@@glamdolly30 do you research EVERYONE and EVERYTHING before you leave a comment anywhere? Didn't think so 🤪

Dead at 27 for a crime committed by the guy’s daughter. 🤦🏼‍♀️

@luke8173

11 ай бұрын

He committed a crime too, he didn't have to participate

Dillingham should of thanked his parents for telling him not to take the plea deal if he would of the other 2 would of gotten death for sure

The honour student just wasted his life and his future, his freedom! For what? Just for money? He could have earned that money using his brain if he finished college and worked hard.

Moral of the story. Don't kill people. I do wonder if the father will have a relationship with her after she gets out? Can he forgive this horrible crime, knowing his daughter planned the whole thing. Also it was ignorance of the parents to not follow the attorneys instructions. I think if I had been the defense, I would of leaned on, how his parents persuaded him "how to plea." but he takes full responsibility for his actions, and he was trying to please his parents.

The prosecutor was right to chiefly target Kristi, and it is obvious he couldn't hide the overwhelming disappointment+raw anger he felt towards Dillingham and his blatant denial of any cooperation in that regard. So much so he couldn't even hide his surging vindictiveness towards Dillingham as he single-mindedly pursued for nothing less than the Death sentence. His interview and his overall demeanour, after Dillingham's judgement was pronounced, betrays his emotions of guilt he was beginning to struggle with. Therefore it was good to see him acknowledge it in this documentary and having obviously worked towards his own healing. May God help him.

@dearbh1736

9 ай бұрын

Exactly. If the death penalty was the result you were going for, why be moved to tears when thinking about the verdict all these years later - and they are not tears of joy!

Once a VICIOUS dog attacks someone they aren’t safe to be with anymore due to risk they’ll do it again even though they look normal at other times !

@Dovietail

11 ай бұрын

Disagree. Google Michael Vick Pit Bull rehabilitation.

@rabbit.littlebird

11 ай бұрын

I've heard different things all my life when my Uncle Ray's dog's way back in the day in California what's a. He has to say

@earth0128

11 ай бұрын

My husband and I rescued a mixed breed that had been terribly abused. My husband said if she couldn't look him in the eye we couldn't take her. She did and we turned her around. Each dog is different but the breeding is out of control, it's all about ego and money.

@sleek1297

11 ай бұрын

@@Dovietail agree with you 💯

@TheHighPriestessTarot_

11 ай бұрын

Humans are the most dangerous animals

Really love this series Vinnie. Had never heard of this case and thoroughly enjoyed the telling of it's tragic story (gosh, what does that say about me?). Also, you don't get many of those "final words" spoken before the death penalty is carried out.

I pray whoever eyes catch this God give you the strength you need to overcome everything battle your facing may the dark thoughts and overthinking,my be peace and calmness fill in your life🇧🇸❤️

I just couldn’t imagine THINKING ab killing my parents. Jack gotta live & remember this until he passes. Mannnn, I wouldn’t know how to feel.

Starting to enjoy COURT TV with these episodes series. Many more please.!

Comparing what this defendant did to what Burgos did and this defendant receiving the death penalty and Burgos receiving Life Without Parole. Where's the justice?

Young man, beautiful last words! If you confess your sins, God is faithful and just to forgive you of your sins and cleanse you of all unrighteousness🙏 Like King David, God forgives & restores!

@reneegardner2286

2 күн бұрын

Nope, you can't just do whatever you want and ask for forgiveness. People need to be held accountable for their actions!

Him hanging his head the entire time is just so cowardly

Why do I feel bad for Mr. Dillan? He would haven’t committed such a horrific thing if not for Christi. What an evil witch 🧙‍♀️

@marilynvallance

11 ай бұрын

Me too. I agree absolutely. The death penalty is punitive and cruel and unnecessary.

@earth0128

11 ай бұрын

DP should not have applied here

Why the need for a tile about legendary trials all through the video and then ads about it too? Blocking the screen with that tile through the whole video is not an ideal experience. We already have that big CourtTV badge. Isn't that enough?

Please save my sons life he's the only son I have 😅😅😅 he's not a leader? Yeah, but he's a cold-hearted killer? What about the victims life who begged him to stop?

Don't really care for plea deals. The killer deserves punishment. If the prosecutors were after Christie they should have found a way to get her w/o losing the other two.

Another excellent reporting Vinnie. I hope there parole gets denied.

Vinnie Politan is the OG of true crime!❤

That's pretty scary these monsters are gonna get out in the next 6 years. I hope they have truly be rehabilitated.

MR VP all your videos are very informative …🎉😊

Love V.P. LOVE THESE EPISODES. YOU ARE AMAZING. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.

The american justice system is a an abomination. Thank god I live in a civilised country

The other 2 should have at least got no possibility of parole!!

Thank you from Edinburgh ❤❤❤👏👏👏

Never, ever follow up BS that has absolutely nothing to do with you not even for money

Vinnie, you always do such a professional job. Thank you so much.

Great content thank you ❤

Forensic dentistry was such snake oil.

He threw pudgy in on Kristis description for a quick last minute blow. Lol

I am glad that Jack lived to tell the tale.

Wow, I love these episodes vp thank you

Just makes me wonder. Put a nickel in the slot and the lawyers will lie their butts off of.

He was stupid not to have taken the plea. And he paid with his life. Teenagers that refused to behave like one,but chose the criminal life.

He had his head down during most of the trial and he was continuously crying yet that didn’t help him at all.

OMGOSH! To even consider the other 2 will be paroled and have a life after the one boy was put to death is almost inconceivable to me! IMO, he should’ve received the least of all 3 sentences. NO WAY should either one of them EVER get out of prison.

What IS terrifying is that the Perpetrators of this traffic event. Someone who determined that her Father was to die , but who caused the death of an innocent wan , imprisonment of one & death of another ignorant male will fa e a parole board very likely to fall for her play of innocence & let her out amongst others who may inadvertently fall foul of her vitriolic sense of her superiority .

@theresarasche3173

11 ай бұрын

???

Wow very moving!

Look forward to these😊

If the victims had had a pistol beside their bed, they could have blasted the murderers into oblivion when they broke in the door. and what an evil, greedy girl the mastermind was. Her mother sowed the seeds of hate and this is what her daughter did.

@earth0128

11 ай бұрын

Wish they could have protected themselves

@ShannyShan20

11 ай бұрын

​@@earth0128I know! And this is Texas! Doesn't everyone have gun on their bedside table?! It just so sad! Greedy, evil little girl and weak-minded greedy boys! It NEVER ends well OR how it was intended! People never get that tho! Greed is one helluva drug! People minds go to stupid!

love this one vinnie

I have nothing but contempt for the prosecutor Robert Mayfield, for pursuing the death penalty against a defendant, in order to pressure a defendant to testify. There are other ways to do that.

Good job Vinnie and team. This cases are perfectly done with all the best interviews to all the criminals and experts. I believe the three of them should get life in prison without parole,it's not fair one was executed and the other two will be out in some years. Why people kill so often for money...? That's all they care about in this life...? Very sad.

Wasn’t it her father and Karen her stepmother?

Vinnie Politan: Great video and thank you. N D from CT.

Thank you

You see how the parents controlled that young guy? Be careful when you are cold as his parents were. You are not supposed to force it, but make sure you say your opinion. There are too many controlling adults I see. Help yourselves with your issues just like I do, and everyone else should be doing also.

I like the comic book characters.

Why do people who knowingly and willingly take another person's life cry in court and act frightened? They will have time to plan and say goodbye to their families. Their victims didn't. ' Please spare his life, he is my only son' is not relevant.

Good!! Why people kill someone but they are crying cause they are scared of the death penalty ???

I know what it's like when everything turns dark and then the stars. This man put me right there. You can't forget the stars when someonè ìs telling you their story and you remember the same thing.

This is my favorite show on court TV

I don't have much respect for enabling Moms.

As a mother of a son...my heart breaks ...but, I just don't believe in the death penalty for such young people. I feel for them ...I also feel for the victim. But I believe life in prison with no parole would be better

It wasn’t too much for them unfortunately. They just talked about it.