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Why Wasn't He Sad About Donny's Death?? #truecrime #unsolvedmysteries #crimejunkie

February 18, 2026 / 00:49

This episode covers the tragic story of Donnie, his death in a car accident, and the unresolved feelings surrounding his alleged involvement in the deaths of Jill and Julie. Key discussions include Hans's perspective on Donnie's actions and the impact on their families.

Hans shares that he believes Donnie was responsible for the deaths, stating that he has felt Donnie has been dead to him since their last conversation outside the hospital. He reflects on the many theories surrounding the case that have emerged over the years.

Betty, Donnie's mother, struggles with the idea that her son could commit such acts, highlighting the emotional toll on the family. Despite the passage of time, they continue to seek answers about the events that transpired.

Hans expresses hope that closure may still be possible, emphasizing the family's ongoing quest for truth.

TLDR

Hans believes Donnie was responsible for Jill and Julie's deaths, while the family seeks closure after his tragic car accident.

Episode

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As we were reporting on this case for this episode, we tracked Donnie down, but he declined to speak with us. And in
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late May of 2025, he was killed in a car accident in Indiana. Hans told us Donnie's death didn't really feel like a
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huge blow because Donnie's been dead to him since that November night all those years ago. The last time he spoke to
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Donnie was that tense conversation outside the hospital. And in the years since, he's heard so
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many theories and stories from people who claim to know what happened. But to this day, he's still convinced that
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Donnie is responsible for the deaths of Jill and Julie. He says Betty has had a harder time grappling with the thought
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that her only son could do something like this. And after all this time, the family is still desperate for answers
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from someone who may truly know what happened. And it's Hans's hope that those answers, that closure, could still
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come.

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Episode Highlights

  • The Death of Donnie
    In May 2025, Donnie was killed in a car accident, leaving unresolved tensions behind.
    “Donnie's death didn't really feel like a huge blow.”
    @ 00m 10s
    February 18, 2026
  • Hans's Conviction
    Hans remains convinced of Donnie's responsibility for the deaths of Jill and Julie.
    “He's still convinced that Donnie is responsible for the deaths.”
    @ 00m 28s
    February 18, 2026
  • A Family's Search for Answers
    The family grapples with the reality of their loss and seeks closure.
    “The family is still desperate for answers.”
    @ 00m 38s
    February 18, 2026

Episode Quotes

  • Donnie's been dead to him since that November night.
    Why Wasn't He Sad About Donny's Death?? #truecrime #unsolvedmysteries #crimejunkie
  • The family is still desperate for answers.
    Why Wasn't He Sad About Donny's Death?? #truecrime #unsolvedmysteries #crimejunkie
  • Hans's hope that closure could still come.
    Why Wasn't He Sad About Donny's Death?? #truecrime #unsolvedmysteries #crimejunkie

Key Moments

  • Donnie's Death00:10
  • Hans's Conviction00:28
  • Search for Closure00:45