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Friend details murder victim Rachael DelTondo’s last moments

May 19, 2019 / 02:22

This episode discusses the events surrounding the tragic shooting of Rachel, focusing on her last moments and the reactions of those close to her. Key topics include the timeline of events, the mood of Rachel on Mother's Day, and the immediate aftermath of the incident.

The guest recounts Rachel's cheerful demeanor on Mother's Day, describing her as fun and bubbly. They mention Rachel's habit of having someone wait until she was safely inside before leaving.

After dropping off a friend, the guest sent a text to Rachel but received no response. They detail an anxious phone call with their mother, who informed them about the shooting.

Upon arriving home, the guest describes the chaotic scene with flashing lights and people gathered. They vividly recall seeing Rachel on the ground, which left a lasting impact on them.

TLDR

The episode recounts the tragic shooting of Rachel and the emotional aftermath for her loved ones.

Episode

2:22
00:00:00
what was her mood that day on Mother's Day she was completely normal full of life
00:00:06
fun bubbly laugh and joke and nothing was out of the ordinary I've heard that Rachel always insisted
00:00:13
that anybody who drops her off waits to see her go in was that true was that but
00:00:19
you never actually saw her go in is that correct correct what did you exactly see
00:00:24
just her get to the door and go for the screen then what did you do I drove off I want to take Tyree Holmes I didn't see
00:00:31
anybody walking on the street whoever did it had to have got there or been there already waiting for her but if
00:00:39
somebody was there already they had to know she was on her way home and what does that say to you it raises questions
00:00:48
it I don't understand how they would find out I don't understand why someone would tell them I don't I don't get any
00:00:59
of it tell me what happens after that so I drop him off it had to be somewhere in
00:01:04
the area of like 1055 somewhere in there because you then send a text to Rachel at 10:56 does that sound right and you
00:01:16
send a text that says be there soon right does she respond she does not as I was in the middle of calling her I had
00:01:24
got a call from my mom and she was Takai like you can you get home I'm like oh yeah sure that's fine so what was your
00:01:30
mom's tone she was anxious you could tell that something was wrong so I'm in my mind I'm kind of just like zoned in
00:01:36
on getting home and just figuring out what's going on what did you hear when you got home my parents had went to me
00:01:42
and I like you know Rachel had been shot and at that point I just completely lost
00:01:47
all train of thought and my first instinct was go find her go see if this is true
00:01:54
what did you see when you get there it's a blur there was light flashing everywhere there was people standing
00:02:00
people watching then as you know I got a little bit closer to where the tape was
00:02:06
I had saw her laying on the ground and I'm like oh this is like actually serious and I still like I can still see
00:02:12
it in my mind and it bothers me to this day

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

  • 90
    Most heartbreaking
  • 85
    Most shocking
  • 80
    Most emotional
  • 75
    Most dramatic

Episode Highlights

  • Rachel's Last Day
    On Mother's Day, Rachel was full of life and laughter, nothing seemed out of the ordinary.
    “She was completely normal, full of life.”
    @ 00m 04s
    May 19, 2019
  • The Anxious Call
    A call from his mom raised alarm bells, indicating something was wrong.
    “Her tone was anxious; you could tell something was wrong.”
    @ 01m 32s
    May 19, 2019
  • The Shocking Discovery
    Upon arriving home, he learned Rachel had been shot, prompting an urgent search for her.
    “My first instinct was go find her, go see if this is true.”
    @ 01m 50s
    May 19, 2019

Episode Quotes

  • I just completely lost all train of thought.
    Friend details murder victim Rachael DelTondo’s last moments
  • This is like actually serious.
    Friend details murder victim Rachael DelTondo’s last moments
  • It bothers me to this day.
    Friend details murder victim Rachael DelTondo’s last moments

Key Moments

  • Mother's Day00:03
  • Anxious Tone01:32
  • Tragic Discovery01:50

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