FL - Megan Todt 42, Alek 13, Tyler 11, Zoe 4, & dog Breezy, Celebration, 6 Jan 2020 *ARREST*

[evilwise]

Someone very early in the thread said that family annihilators are almost always concealing one (of more ) of three addictions from their family : drugs, sex or gambling. The first two I understand but not the last one. Everybody loves to be treated like they're special but with gambling there's hard math right in front of you that you have to choose to ignore. I didn't know that casinos have moved over to smart cards. It's that everywhere? No more chips? When the supplier of one of your vices starts directly tracking your behavior could there be any greater red flag?

 

[Angels27]

Some gamblers also have problems with the IRS.

Yep and they end up having to pay capital gains n other taxes on properties they sell and Cds they cash, etc. A guy I know owes the IR*S $660,000 in taxes this year after impulsively liquidating $2 million to gamble with. And in recent months has been gambling 24/7/365 stopping only to sleep a few hours, hoping to make some of it back. Meanwhile he goes deeper in debt each day.

 

[Angels27]

Some gamblers also have problems with the IRS.

Yep and they end up having to pay capital gains n other taxes on properties they sell and Cds they cash, etc. A guy I know owes the IR*S $660,000 in taxes this year after impulsively liquidating $2 million to gamble with. And in recent months has been gambling 24/7/365 stopping only to sleep a few hours, hoping to make some of it back. Meanwhile he goes deeper in debt each day.

 

[molly1255]

Yep and they end up having to pay capital gains n other taxes on properties they sell and Cds they cash, etc. A guy I know owes the IR*S $660,000 in taxes this year after impulsively liquidating $2 million to gamble with. And in recent months has been gambling 24/7/365 stopping only to sleep a few hours, hoping to make some of it back. Meanwhile he goes deeper in debt each day.

It's a horrible spiral for some people and they don't seem to think of the consequences until it hits them in the face, and even with that, they still cannot stop. I do think it might explain what happened in this case.

 

[Angels27]

This case reminds me so much of a guy I know who is the biggest whale at let’s say “Casino X.” He’s in his 70’s, overweight, very well-liked business owner; highest roller in the place. Always in the front row at shows and special events. Name is always called first in tournaments n for large winnings, etc. Anyway his primary home is about 4 hours away where his gorgeous wife and kids are. Meanwhile, he stays at casino hotel with his young Asian gold digging mistress 5 of the 7 days gambling. Everyone knows he’s married, everyone, including hosts, knows he’s cheating, n still everyone treats him like gold. Why? Because cash is king in casinos. We all know he’s WAY down n wonder how he can keep playing at that level. He also throws money around like its water to other players who borrow it but of course never pay it back. He tips in hundreds, not $20’s. He n his wife are always in tg3 news for big donations n events they host, etc at her urging, I’m sure. This case really makes me wonder if he isn’t running some kind of business scam in order to keep up his level of play.

 

[Angels27]

It's a horrible spiral for some people and they don't seem to think of the consequences until it hits them in the face, and even with that, they still cannot stop. I do think it might explain what happened in this case.

Exactly. It’s similiar to the lung cancer patient rolling around with an Oxygen tank puffing on a cigarette. They don’t care how dire the consequences. It’s what makes them happy, so they do it. Nothing else can compare. Most addicted gamblers would rather die than quit. He may have wanted to live so he could keep on gambling.

 

[KCmetwo]

not sure if this has been discussed before. I heard abt it on Crime Watch Daily's podcast and then looked it up for a MSM story since TCDPOD is on youtube

Todt family killings: Former Colchester man saw his mother’s attempted murder 40 years before confessing to killing his own wife, kids

and reporters need to learn how to do math...1981 was 38-39 years ago depending on the month. I was born Sept of 81....this says 40 years...they want me to age faster than I already am

 

[Angels27]

It's a horrible spiral for some people and they don't seem to think of the consequences until it hits them in the face, and even with that, they still cannot stop. I do think it might explain what happened in this case.

I don’t know if the guy was a gambler or not, but the cops do. They’ll follow the paper trail and see where the money was going. If it was to a casino they will know immediately. Money in, money out. No way to hide it. Even if he never withdrew money at any casino ATM, there are certain distinct banking patterns that heavy gamblers use that will tip them off. He had plenty of time to hide evidence, but I can’t see it being anything else like drugs or blackmail. Gambling IMO is the only thing that checks off all of the boxes for motive.

 

[Angels27]

Yes there are 2 large casinos about 15-20 minutes from Colchester. !

I’ve only been to Foxwoods once and to MS about 10 times, when I’m up in New England. Both are well-known to be notoriously tight casinos. They are Indian casinos, which basically means they make their owns rules and set their own odds. They don’t have to adhere to the same rigorous standards state-run casinos do. From my experience Mohegan Sun is one of the tightest casinos in the U.S. and if you see someone win big, it almost always means they know that person’s already put in 10x as much over time, at least, via card or camera. I once saw a woman from another state put $75,000 into a $100 slot machine on a Friday night and sit watching on Saturday as some “regular” hit huge handpay after huge handpay on the same machine. I also once saw a woman in HL hitting herself in the head as she hit huge on 2 machines side by side one for $32,000 and one for $15,000. I said, “Those were good hits, what’s wrong?” She said, “Yesterday I put in $130,000.” They always know.

 

[MemPat]

Someone very early in the thread said that family annihilators are almost always concealing one (of more ) of three addictions from their family : drugs, sex or gambling. The first two I understand but not the last one. Everybody loves to be treated like they're special but with gambling there's hard math right in front of you that you have to choose to ignore. I didn't know that casinos have moved over to smart cards. It's that everywhere? No more chips? When the supplier of one of your vices starts directly tracking your behavior could there be any greater red flag?

Someone else may have already said this but it's been proven that gambling affects the same parts of the brain that narcotics do. There is a high and then the inevitable low that follows.

Casinos know how to manipulate their customers and let them win often enough to keep them coming back for more dopamine. They also offer perks to make people feel special which provides its own kind of high.

 

[Seajay]

I’ve only been to Foxwoods once and to MS about 10 times, when I’m up in New England. Both are well-known to be notoriously tight casinos. They are Indian casinos, which basically means they make their owns rules and set their own odds. They don’t have to adhere to the same rigorous standards state-run casinos do. From my experience Mohegan Sun is one of the tightest casinos in the U.S. and if you see someone win big, it almost always means they know that person’s already put in 10x as much over time, at least, via card or camera. I once saw a woman from another state put $75,000 into a $100 slot machine on a Friday night and sit watching on Saturday as some “regular” hit huge handpay after huge handpay on the same machine. I also once saw a woman in HL hitting herself in the head as she hit huge on 2 machines side by side one for $32,000 and one for $15,000. I said, “Those were good hits, what’s wrong?” She said, “Yesterday I put in $130,000.” They always know.

Been to both FW and MS a few times. Very popular.

 

[Seajay]

Someone else may have already said this but it's been proven that gambling affects the same parts of the brain that narcotics do. There is a high and then the inevitable low that follows.

Casinos know how to manipulate their customers and let them win often enough to keep them coming back for more dopamine. They also offer perks to make people feel special which provides its own kind of high.

Yup, gambling addiction is like any other addiction and causes as much trouble. Sex, smoking, shopping, narcotics, eating, alcohol, anything that fires up the endorphins and gives a feeling of pleasure.people chase that high over and over again.

 

[Angels27]

Yup, gambling addiction is like any other addiction and causes as much trouble. Sex, smoking, shopping, narcotics, eating, alcohol, anything that fires up the endorphins and gives a feeling of pleasure.people chase that high over and over again.

No high better than money though right? And some casinos pump O2 into the air too so you stay awake, play longer and feel that happy buoyant feeling. 4 am feels like 2 pm.

 

[CSIDreamer]

No high better than money though right? And some casinos pump O2 into the air too so you stay awake, play longer and feel that happy buoyant feeling. 4 am feels like 2 pm.

Isn't that a fire hazard?

 

[Twolabs]

I’ve only been to Foxwoods once and to MS about 10 times, when I’m up in New England. Both are well-known to be notoriously tight casinos. They are Indian casinos, which basically means they make their owns rules and set their own odds. They don’t have to adhere to the same rigorous standards state-run casinos do. From my experience Mohegan Sun is one of the tightest casinos in the U.S. and if you see someone win big, it almost always means they know that person’s already put in 10x as much over time, at least, via card or camera. I once saw a woman from another state put $75,000 into a $100 slot machine on a Friday night and sit watching on Saturday as some “regular” hit huge handpay after huge handpay on the same machine. I also once saw a woman in HL hitting herself in the head as she hit huge on 2 machines side by side one for $32,000 and one for $15,000. I said, “Those were good hits, what’s wrong?” She said, “Yesterday I put in $130,000.” They always know.

Yes the Indians own both, different tribes. Foxwood is so big they renamed that part of the town Mashantucket. It was just Ledyard my whole life. I agree with everything you said. When they first opened a lot of locals lost everything, homes, businesses, families etc. I go for occasional shows but stay away from the play. Foxwood has a bingo hall which does a lot of benefit bingo nights. I have a group of friends and we normally go about 3 times a year to bingo. 15.00 to get in the door and entertained for about 3-4 hours. No big wins but we have won a hundred or 2 on a couple of occasions. There are people that go to that every day also. Cheaper than the actual machine and table gambling I suppose.

 

[Twolabs]

I don’t know if the guy was a gambler or not, but the cops do. They’ll follow the paper trail and see where the money was going. If it was to a casino they will know immediately. Money in, money out. No way to hide it. Even if he never withdrew money at any casino ATM, there are certain distinct banking patterns that heavy gamblers use that will tip them off. He had plenty of time to hide evidence, but I can’t see it being anything else like drugs or blackmail. Gambling IMO is the only thing that checks off all of the boxes for motive.

The casinos here will also give you lines of credit to keep you coming and playing. You can rack up huge debt within the casino organization itself.

 

[Ninja Bunny]

Casinos are specifically designed to bring people in and keep them spending money as long as possible. Warm, womb-like, soft sounds, soft colors, covered windows, no clocks on the walls, O2 and certain scents piped in, waitstaff that bring drinks to where you are so you don’t have to get up, how the machines and tables are positioned... casino design is its own industry and it is spooky the lengths they go to to keep people there.

 

[Reasonable & Just]

not sure if this has been discussed before. I heard abt it on Crime Watch Daily's podcast and then looked it up for a MSM story since TCDPOD is on youtube

Todt family killings: Former Colchester man saw his mother’s attempted murder 40 years before confessing to killing his own wife, kids

and reporters need to learn how to do math...1981 was 38-39 years ago depending on the month. I was born Sept of 81....this says 40 years...they want me to age faster than I already am

My goodness. It obviously doesn't excuse what he did, but wow. DV echoes through the generations.

 

[helenann2k]

Does anyone have an actual mainstream media link for the gambling, or are these all pure theory/speculation? I couldn’t find anything about gambling debt on this case, so I’m wondering where it’s coming from.

 

[CSIDreamer]

Does anyone have an actual mainstream media link for the gambling, or are these all pure theory/speculation? I couldn’t find anything about gambling debt on this case, so I’m wondering where it’s coming from.

It's all speculation. Hopefully all the speculation is ending in the required JMO, IMO, MOO, etc. I haven't really paid attention. Jmo