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Robert "Terry" Ellison - Evil Is Inside of Me (45)


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Summary

The episode delves into the life of Terry Ellis, exploring his troubled past, family dynamics, and the impact of his actions on those around him. It covers his early behavior, family background, violent tendencies, military and legal troubles, and the eventual consequences of his actions.


Takeaways

  • Terry Ellis was born to a white mother and a Lumbee Indian father, with his father absent from his life.
  • As a teenager, Terry exhibited troubling behavior, including using Nerf guns with sewing needles to terrorize his sister's friends.
  • Terry's mother often defended him despite his actions, which included physical altercations with family members.
  • Terry's behavior escalated to physical violence against his mother and girlfriend, Tara Kennedy.
  • Terry joined the Navy but was discharged due to assault and drug-related offenses, leading to imprisonment.
  • Terry's actions strained family relationships, leading to threats against family members.
  • Terry's mother eventually had him committed to a mental hospital, and he was later sent to Arizona by his uncle.
  • Terry's legal troubles continued, culminating in a life sentence for the murder of his mother.
  • Terry's actions had a profound impact on his family, leading to fear, distrust, and estrangement.
  • His sisters took legal action to prevent him from benefiting from their mother's estate.


Sound bites

  • Terry Ellis was born to a white mother and a Lumbee Indian father.
  • As a teenager, Terry exhibited troubling behavior.
  • Terry's mother often defended him despite his actions.
  • Terry's behavior escalated to physical violence.
  • Terry joined the Navy but was discharged.
  • Terry's actions strained family relationships.
  • Terry's mother eventually had him committed.
  • Terry's legal troubles continued.
  • Terry's actions had a profound impact on his family.
  • His sisters took legal action against him.



Chapters

  • 00:00:40 Introduction and Dedication
  • 00:01:20 Terry Ellis's Background
  • 00:05:06 Early Behavior and Family Dynamics
  • 00:09:11 Violence and Control Issues
  • 00:22:03 Military and Legal Troubles
  • 00:35:42 Family Strain and Consequences




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