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Kelli Bordeaux's family speaks out about her killer

October 25, 2015 / 01:25

This episode discusses the case of Kelly and Nicholas Hbert, focusing on Hbert's history as a convicted sex offender and the impact of Kelly's murder on her family. Key discussions include the emotional toll on Kelly's mother, the perception of Hbert's character, and the feelings of those affected by the crime.

The episode features a poignant moment when Kelly's mother describes the pain of losing her daughter and the helplessness she feels in the face of Hbert's actions. The conversation highlights the contrast between Kelly's life as a defender of freedom and Hbert's destructive choices.

Listeners hear about the family's struggle to cope with the aftermath of the murder, including the challenges of confronting Hbert during the trial. The emotional weight of the situation is evident as family members express their anger and sorrow.

Overall, the episode captures the complexities of dealing with loss and the desire for justice in a heartbreaking context.

TLDR

Nicholas Hbert's conviction for Kelly's murder devastates her family, highlighting the emotional struggles of loss and justice.

Episode

1:25
00:00:00
right off the bat we knew Nicholas hbert was lying I never thought it was anything but he did it I mean he did
00:00:06
something you know what I mean I never thought anything other than this is the guy especially once she heard about his
00:00:11
history and he's already convicted sex offender it's just oh you know this is the guy he did it I found out that Kelly
00:00:20
was found when my mom called me it hurts so bad to have to watch your mom cry and
00:00:25
not be able to do anything about you can't conso her whether he spent his whole life in prison dies there and or
00:00:31
if he dies immediately I mean it's just one of those things where at this point for me it's just it's irrelevant it's
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irrelevant I mean his life was meaningless before he had no friends he's got no family he had no home he had
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no job he had nothing before I didn't think he would address our family I really didn't I didn't think I I
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wouldn't say I wouldn't think that he was sorry so when he did um I just wanted him to shut up I just want I just
00:00:57
stopped sitting within 5et of the person that you know murdered Kelly just I really can't remember a lot of what that
00:01:04
day was about or anything my drone on was just pumping so just the whole idea of somebody losing their life not only
00:01:11
Kelly loses their life for no reason but it's somebody that was trying to do something better with their life she
00:01:16
wasn't a person who wasn't contributing to society she was somebody that was literally defending the freedom that
00:01:22
Nicholas hbert took advantage of

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This episode stands out for the following:

  • 85
    Most heartbreaking
  • 80
    Most emotional
  • 75
    Most shocking
  • 70
    Most dramatic

Episode Highlights

  • The Pain of Loss
    Witnessing a loved one’s grief is unbearable.
    “It hurts so bad to have to watch your mom cry.”
    @ 00m 20s
    October 25, 2015
  • Confronting the Murderer
    An emotional confrontation leads to unexpected feelings.
    “I just wanted him to shut up.”
    @ 00m 56s
    October 25, 2015
  • A Life Cut Short
    Kelly was someone who contributed to society, yet lost everything.
    “Kelly loses their life for no reason.”
    @ 01m 11s
    October 25, 2015

Episode Quotes

  • It hurts so bad to have to watch your mom cry.
    Kelli Bordeaux's family speaks out about her killer
  • I just wanted him to shut up.
    Kelli Bordeaux's family speaks out about her killer
  • Kelly loses their life for no reason.
    Kelli Bordeaux's family speaks out about her killer

Key Moments

  • Family Grief00:20
  • Confrontation00:56
  • Senseless Loss01:11
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