Husband Murders Wife And Her Bestfriend After Learning About Wife's Secret
Summary
TLDRIn August 2015, a tragic event unfolded in Mirabella, Florida, when James Collie Jr., in a fit of rage and jealousy, murdered his estranged wife Amanda and her friend Lindy Dobbins. The incident began with James discovering evidence of Amanda's new relationship, leading to a series of violent acts, including breaking into her home and eventually shooting her and Lindy multiple times. Despite a defense claim of sleepwalking, James was found guilty and sentenced to death, leaving behind a community in shock and two families devastated by the senseless violence.
Takeaways
- 🏡 The incident took place in Amanda Colie's upscale house in Mirabella, St. Augustine, Florida, a community known for its resort-style living.
- 👫 Amanda had invited her friends Rachel Hendrick and Lindy Dobbins over to her house to comfort her following the breakdown of her marriage.
- 🔍 The house was found in disarray, with no items stolen but many things rifled through, suggesting a search for evidence.
- 🔫 James Collie Jr., Amanda's estranged husband, was the attacker, shooting into the house with the intent to kill, specifically targeting Lamar Duberly, Amanda's new boyfriend.
- ☎️ A 911 call was made by Rachel Hendrick while she and Lindy Dobbins were hiding in a closet, with James actively trying to gain entry.
- 🚨 James fled the scene after the shootings, leading to a manhunt that ended with his arrest in Norton, Virginia.
- 🚔 James was charged with multiple crimes including first-degree murder, attempted murder, burglary, and aggravated stalking.
- 🏢 James had a history of domestic violence and was in court for a violation on the morning of the murders, appearing calm before the violent outburst.
- 🔮 The defense attempted to argue that James was not in a sound state during the attack, but this was contradicted by his behavior in court earlier that day.
- ⚖️ The jury found James guilty on all counts and recommended the death penalty, which was upheld on appeal, leaving him on death row.
Q & A
What was the initial reason for Rachel Hendrick, Lindy Dobbins, and Amanda Collie to gather at Amanda's house?
-Rachel Hendrick, Lindy Dobbins, and Amanda Collie gathered at Amanda's house to comfort her regarding the breakdown of her marriage.
What was the condition of Amanda's house when she returned home on the morning of August 27, 2015?
-Amanda's house had been trashed overnight with nothing stolen but belongings rifled through and torn apart, suggesting a search for evidence.
Who was Lamar Duberly and what was his relationship to Amanda Collie?
-Lamar Duberly was Amanda Collie's boyfriend. They met while working in corporate management at Fanatics and started seeing each other after Amanda's separation from her husband.
What was the sequence of events that led to James Collie Jr. attacking Amanda's house?
-James Collie Jr. broke into Amanda's house looking for evidence of her seeing someone new, ransacked the house, and then texted her with threats before heading to her house with firearms, ultimately attacking the occupants.
How did Rachel Hendrick escape the attack at Amanda's house?
-Rachel Hendrick was shot in the arm but managed to escape by running out of the house and seeking help at a mutual friend's home.
What was the outcome of the 911 call made by Rachel Hendrick during the attack?
-The 911 call made by Rachel Hendrick alerted the police to the ongoing attack, but by the time they arrived, James Collie Jr. had fled the scene.
What were the charges against James Collie Jr. following his arrest?
-James Collie Jr. was charged with first-degree murder of Amanda Collie and Lindy Dobbins, attempted first-degree murder of Rachel Hendrick and Lamar Duberly, burglary with an assault or battery, burglary of a dwelling, and aggravated stalking after an injunction.
What was the defense's argument during James Collie Jr.'s trial?
-The defense argued that the attack was not premeditated and that James was in an aggravated emotional state, possibly influenced by drugs, alcohol, or sleepwalking (parasomnia).
What was the jury's verdict and recommendation for James Collie Jr.?
-The jury found James Collie Jr. guilty on all counts and unanimously recommended the death penalty, citing four aggravating factors beyond reasonable doubt.
What was the final outcome for James Collie Jr. as of the script's knowledge cutoff date?
-As of the script's knowledge cutoff date, James Collie Jr. was sentenced to death, his appeal was upheld in 2020, and he remained on death row.
Outlines
😢 Tragic Beginnings: The 911 Call
The script opens with a dramatic 911 call from Rachel Hendrick, who, along with friends, finds herself in a life-threatening situation at Amanda Collie's house. The narrative sets the scene in a quiet, upscale neighborhood in Mirabella, St. Augustine, Florida, where Amanda had been living with her husband James Collie Jr. and their two children. The friends gather to comfort Amanda after her marriage breaks down, but the situation escalates into a violent attack, leaving Rachel injured and her friends dead. The community is left in shock, questioning the motive behind the brutal incident.
🔍 The Morning of Terror: James Collie's Attack
The second paragraph delves into the events of the fateful morning of August 27, 2015. Rachel Hendrick, upon hearing about Amanda's distress, joins Lindy Dobbins at Amanda's house to provide support. They discover the house in disarray, suggesting a break-in. As they assess the situation, James Collie, Amanda's estranged husband, appears and begins shooting at the house. The friends scramble for safety, with Lamar Duberly, Amanda's boyfriend, realizing the danger and urging everyone to flee. The chaos culminates in a 911 call as James hunts for Lamar, leading to a tense standoff within the house.
🚨 The Aftermath: Escape and Discovery
Paragraph three describes the harrowing aftermath of James Collie's attack. Rachel, despite being shot, manages to escape and seek help. Meanwhile, Lamar, who had fled earlier, encounters someone who also calls 911. By the time the police arrive, James has fled the scene, leaving behind a trail of destruction and two dead bodies. The narrative highlights the tragic loss of Amanda and Lindy, and the emotional toll on the surviving family members and friends. It also touches on the questions surrounding James's motive and the possible prevention of the tragedy.
🔎 Unraveling the Past: James and Amanda's Relationship
The fourth paragraph explores the background of James and Amanda's relationship, providing context to the tragic events. It reveals that James had a history of aggression, possibly influenced by his childhood experiences of his mother's violent reaction to his father's infidelity. Despite appearing to be a loving father, James's dark side emerges as the marriage deteriorates. The narrative details the escalating tension between James and Amanda, culminating in James's violent outbursts, including threats and acts of vandalism, leading up to the fatal day.
⚖️ Justice Served: The Trial and Sentencing
The final paragraph covers the legal proceedings against James Collie. It outlines the charges brought against him, including multiple counts of first-degree murder, attempted murder, burglary, and aggravated stalking. The defense's argument of James being under the influence during the attack is refuted by evidence of his clear-headedness in court shortly before the murders. The jury finds James guilty on all counts, recommending the death penalty, which is later upheld on appeal. The paragraph concludes with a reflection on the impact of the tragedy on the surviving family members and a call for comments from the audience on the story and its potential preventability.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡911
💡Estranged husband
💡Domestic violence
💡Rage
💡Stalking
💡Murder
💡Self-defense
💡Trauma
💡Death penalty
💡Injunction
💡Testimony
Highlights
Rachel Hendrick's 911 call reveals the terrifying situation she found herself in at Amanda Collie's house.
Amanda Collie's upscale home in Mirabella, St. Augustine, Florida, was the scene of the tragic shooting.
Amanda, Lindy Dobbins, and Rachel Hendrick were friends who supported each other through personal struggles.
The morning of the shooting, Amanda's house had been ransacked, indicating a premeditated attack.
Lamar Duberly, Amanda's boyfriend and an ex-military, was initially a target of James Collie's attack.
James Collie's violent actions were driven by jealousy and rage over his estranged wife's new relationship.
Amanda and Lindy were killed in the attack, while Rachel was shot in the arm but managed to escape.
James Collie's history of domestic violence and aggression against Amanda escalated leading up to the murders.
Text messages between James and Amanda reveal his controlling and threatening behavior.
James had a domestic violence injunction against him, which he violated by breaking into Amanda's house.
The morning of the murders, James was in court for violating the injunction, appearing calm and collected.
James's defense argued for an emotional state influenced by drugs and alcohol, but this was contradicted by his court appearance.
The jury found James Collie Jr. guilty on all counts, including first-degree murder and attempted murder.
James was sentenced to death, a penalty that was upheld on appeal, leaving him on death row.
The tragic story highlights the devastating impact of domestic violence and the importance of intervention.
Transcripts
[Music]
911 what is the address of your
emergency
scared I was scared um thinking that he
was coming into to kill this is the
voice of Rachel hendris a woman who just
happened to be in the wrong place at the
wrong time Rachel was one of three
friends invited to Amanda col's upmarket
house in a quiet suburb on an ordinary
Thursday morning in August 2015 they
were there to comfort Amanda about the
breakdown of her marriage Rachel could
not have predicted that not long after
she arrived she would be barricading
herself in a closet and pleading for her
life she was shot in the arm but she
managed to escape Amanda and another
friend were not so lucky Lindy Dobbins
was shot three
times Amanda her self was shot nine
times their lives ended in a hectic
burst of tragedy both leaving young
children behind these families were
ripped apart but why what was the reason
for this awful attack devastating a
quiet
community let's dive into the tragic
story of Amanda Ki For Whom the help of
the courtz came far too late
Amanda was living in her old Family
House in Mirabella St Augustine Florida
this was a pleasant upscale Community
chosen by her and her husband James
collie Jr as an idilic location to raise
their children mirabella's community
website describes it as Resort style
living close to home and to all
appearances the collies were living a
luxury Floridian life of bliss neighbors
recall watching James play with their
children in the culdesac trey who in
2015 was six and Avery who was four the
family lived a convivial social
existence they often had the neighbors
over for drinks and parties even when
the couple began to drift apart they
seemed to do so politely whatever went
on behind closed doors was just that
kept hidden from public
view it is for this reason that the
events of August 27th 2015 came as such
a devastating surprise to the entire
neighborhood around 9:00 a.m. on August
27th Rachel Hendrick was told that
something was going on with her friend
Amanda they've been friends for a few
years having met at a mutual
acquaintances party and the two of them
together with Lindy Dobbins had become a
close Trio they would watch each other's
kids and go to the neighborhood would
pool together in moments of distress too
they would call on each other so it made
sense that Lindy and Rachel got involved
on this fatal
morning that morning Rachel dropped her
kids off at school and then went to a
hairdresser friend's house to get her
hair done okay did there come a time
that you were notified um that something
was going on in Amanda's house yes and
who notified you that ly
after her hair appointment Rachel went
over to Amanda's
house I went inside I walked inside and
um walked up to Manda and Lindy Amanda
was crying um and I just give her a big
hug
and that it was going to be okay um I
saw AR at um very a mess everywhere
Amanda's usually pristine murabella home
had been trashed overnight while Amanda
was out when she'd returned at 9:00 a.m.
she found it in a state of disarray a
terrifying thing to come home to in any
circumstances but this was not an
ordinary Breakin nothing had been stolen
only rifled through and torn apart as
though the culprit had been looking for
evidence of something perhaps she
already realized how much danger she was
in then perhaps that's why she called
multiple friends over to be there with
her thinking of safety in numbers but
there was no such thing there were four
people in the home that morning Amanda
Lindy Rachel and Lamar duberly Lamar
duly was Amanda's boyfriend Amanda had
been formerly separated from her husband
James since June and she'd met Lamar in
April relationship started
professionally progress to personal
relationship um and then we began seeing
each other in June 2015
Lamar was ex-military he'd attended the
US Naval Academy and the Marine Corps
University he'd also worked at the
Pentagon he was an impressive man and he
met Amanda when they were both working
corporate management at Fanatics a
sportsare company as Amanda's
relationship with her husband broke down
she grew closer to Lamar and they began
seeing each other after the separation
as a result it was Lamar she called on
that fate full Thursday morning when she
found her house ransacked and her
belongings rifled through Lamar Lindy
and Rachel were all there to comfort
Amanda and make her feel safer in her
own home
again Amanda showed them the damage to
her property then Lamar showed Rachel
the damage to the garage while Lindy and
Amanda were talking upstairs rattled
Lamar and Rachel went back into the
living room unaware that the day's
trouble had Only Just Begun standing in
the living
room and um there was a loud shatter of
glass a small explosion like a bang so I
looked out back and I saw Mr colie
standing in the backyard with a handgun
shooting into the living room the
attacker was none other than Amanda's
estranged husband James he was shooting
at Rachel and Lamar in the house that
his family had previously shared so
seemingly happily together shattering
the windows and aiming to
kill I again was trying to figure out I
said what the hell is that um and he
said that's gun fire I was standing AC
here pop did not sound like a gun shot
from me initially I pick up the first
bullet hole um the second Bullet Hole
here closer to to where I was standing
James was aiming the gun from the
backyard he seemed in a rage shouting a
question where is he where is he Lamar
rapidly realized that James Amanda's
estranged husband was looking for him he
was Amanda's new boyfriend and if James
was here out of jealousy which Lamar
thought likely then Lamar was in severe
danger James had a gun and was not
afraid to use
it I I thought that that was the the
target individual and so
left Lamar yelled for everyone to run
then he ran out of the house through the
garage ducking under the garage door and
running between two houses in the
culdesac Amanda and Lindy were further
from the exit they had nowhere to go but
into the master bedroom Rachel ran up
into the master bedroom too Amanda hid
herself in the bathroom while Rachel and
Lindy barricaded themselves in the
closet um I P my foot up underneath the
door and um had my left hand on the door
knob Lindy had behind a chest of drawers
inside the master closet while Rachel
tried to barricade the closet door as
best she could meanwhile James entered
the house if he was looking for Lamar
clearly he hadn't realized that Lamar
had already escaped because James was
coming up the stairs gun in hand I heard
Mr h um in the
bathroom in conversation with Amanda
um when he had a call
911 this 911 call was at 10:36 a.m. the
women were in serious trouble and James
was in a frenzy screaming at Amanda
demanding where is he he didn't realized
he'd already scared Lamar off and that
the only people who remained in the
house were his estranged wife and her
friends Amanda said she didn't know
Amanda was you know very upset crying
saying that he's not in here I don't
know he's not in here um at one point I
believe Mr collie came over and tried to
get into the closet door and Amanda
said he's not in there that's Rachel and
Lindy at that time I heard a shot and
that was all I heard of Amanda
Rachel terrified was hiding in the
closet with Lindy on the phone to
911 they didn't know what had happened
to Amanda if her husband had shot and
killed her and James was looking to
wreak revenge on someone who wasn't
there Lamar duly what would he do when
he discovered that Lamar was long
gone Mr was trying to get into the
bathroom door saying open the door open
the door I'm going to shoot so he shot
through the door the bullet raised my
arm fearing for her life and in pain
from the bullet wound Rachel backed away
from the door allowing James to slam it
open but James wasn't interested in
Rachel at all he stalked straight past
her and went for Lindy who was on her
knees heard Lindy say oh my God no and I
ran out of the closet and heard a shot
Rachel ran out of the house looking for
someone to help she managed to escape
into a mutual friend's home meanwhile
Lamar had stumbled across someone else
who also called 911 for help but by the
time the police arrived on the scene
James collie Jr had fled leaving a trail
of Destruction behind him Rachel had
been wounded in the arm Lamar luckily
was unharmed but both Lindy and Amanda
were
dead Lindy had been shot three times and
Amanda had been shot nine times James
had shot her once before breaking into
the closet where Lindy and Rachel were
hiding and then eight more times after
he'd killed Lindy first using a 9mm
handgun shooting her three times with it
until it was out of bullets and then
using his 45 which he'd brought as a
backup this showcased a terrible level
of rage against his estranged wife but
why he'd been looking for Lamar jealous
of his wife's new relationship but how
had it got to this awful point
how did this tragedy
unfold not much is known about the
beginning of James and Amanda's
relationship Amanda was 36 in 2015 a
year older than James she was born in
Orlando Florida and had a successful
professional life and lots of friends
James seemed ordinary himself he worked
in the mortgage industry and led a
successful life alongside his
professional wife he was much loved by
his sister
Crystal for the moment he woke up till
the moment he went to bed he spent with
his
children um he helped them to swim but
this loving father had a dark side and a
dark past there were a time when your
your mom um acted viol toward your dad
in the presence of
jail yes um tell us about that um
there was a time um my father had been
having a maral affair my mother was
called and informed I saw her sitting on
the stairs with a baseball bat my mom
began hitting my father with a baseball
bat and my mom into the house to see us
for Thanksgiving and her and my father
got into another confrontation my dad
wasn't going to let her come into the
home and um my mother grabbed at
night James witnessed this aggression
around his father's extramarital Affair
by his mother to the extent that his
mother physically attacked his father
where he could see it maybe this did
something to his psyche as a defense
lawyer would certainly argue but James
and Amanda were separated by August 27th
2015 and had been separated for months
James was also seeing someone else his
rage-filled attack was the final awful
event in a long line of escalating
aggression against Amanda who just
wanted to escape an increasingly toxic
marriage James expressed
disproportionate jealousy over Lamar's
presence in Amanda's life despite the
separation a few months before the
murders a neighbor sent him a photo of
Lamar mowing Amanda's lawn without a
shirt on he reacted with Fury commencing
a barrage of abusive texts and
voicemails to Amanda that continued
until the day of the
murders he texted her oh and your
boyfriend has been parking at the
playground and walking around the back
the whole neighborhood knows you should
just have him park out front like a man
yeah everyone knows what you are don't
worry I will speak with him face to face
sooner than later Amanda responded he's
not my boyfriend like I've told you
before he helps me with the yard work
paint moving furniture Etc to which
James replied so why doesn't he Pro park
in the driveway if he isn't hiding and I
guess he is married right I have a pick
of
him these text messages were veiled
threats and he'd acted on these threats
before Amanda had a domestic violence
injunction against him and he'd already
broken that injunction by taking her
clothes from her house and setting them
on fire in the yard in fact he was in
court for this violation on the morning
of August 27th appearing calm and
collected less than an hour before he so
horrifically murdered his wife and her
friend James could be contrary the day
before the murders August 26th he also
texted Amanda please try to start
forgiving me so we can move on I really
miss you and our family being together
but he followed this conciliatory text
with another deeply intrusive act about
4:00 a.m. on August 27th he broke into
her house looking for evidence that she
was seeing someone new he found this
evidence including adult toys and men's
clothing he ransacked the house in a
rage this was what Amanda would come
home to at 9:00 a.m. this was why she
would call Rachel and Lindy fatally to
join
her that same day after vandalizing her
belongings he texted her you're an
awesome persons don't take me from my
kids it's all I have call me or I am
going to come find you this was one of
the last communications he would have
with her before killing her his threat
came true though she did call him and
argued with him on the phone at 9:41
a.m. about 10 minutes after he left the
courthouse this didn't stop him from
coming to find her anyway from the
courthouse he drove to a gas station
then to his sister's house where he'd
been staying
he then drove back to the same gas
station to buy gas before heading
straight to Amanda's house somewhere on
the way he must have picked up guns and
ammunition Because by the time he
arrived at Amanda's he was fully armed
with two handguns a 9 mm and a
45 on the way James called his father
his father was outside when he took the
call and a nearby dog walker overheard
it she testified she heard James's
father pleading please please son come
back and get your truck everybody knows
what you've been through and the person
on the other end of the call replied I
just can't take this
anymore this is when he arrived at
Amanda's house he parked on an adjacent
Street and approached the house from the
rear but he discarded all caution in
shooting straight at Rachel and Lamar in
the living room he was a man on a
terrible Mission and he wouldn't stop
until two people were
dead when he' killed Lindy and Amanda
James fled but with two witnesses Rachel
and Lamar Lamar unharmed and Rachel
mildly injured the police knew to search
for him immediately a Manhunt commenced
and he was found in Norton Virginia that
same night when another driver called
911 she said she'd been nearly run off
the road by a man driving recklessly she
said he has been stopped in the middle
of the road I had to stop he was on me I
couldn't even my kids are scared yeah my
mom had to sit in the back of my car to
keep my kids calm they're scared and I
have a newborn that's just
4B Norton police stopped James in his
car he possessed several Firearms they
ran a check and found him wanted for
homicide in Florida and he was arrested
he was charged with the first-degree
murder of Amanda colie the first-degree
murder of Lindy Dobbins the attempted
first-degree murder of Rachel Hendrick
the attempted first-degree murder of
Lamar duberly burglary with an assault
or battery burglary of a dwelling and
aggravated stalking after an injunction
at trial the defense argued that the
attack had not been premeditated and
that James had been in an aggravated
emotional state under the influence of
ambient or alcohol or other drugs and
experiencing parasomnia according to a
psychiatrist
effectively
sleepwalking however this defense was
severely weakened by his presence in
court only an hour and a half before the
killings at this court hearing he denied
being under the influence of any
intoxicants and responded sensibly and
reasonably to the injunction proceedings
this undermined the defense's later case
that because he had taken drugs and
drunk alcohol the night before alongside
taking an ambient to sleep he was in an
altered state in fact there was footage
to the
contrary the jury unanimously found
James collie Jr guilty on all counts
they also provided a unanimous
recommendation for the death penalty
based on four aggravating factors proven
Beyond reasonable doubt that he was
previously convicted of another capital
or violent felony which applied because
he had committed multiple murders and
attempted Murders At once that he
committed the murders while also
engaging in burglary that each murder
was especially heinous atrocious or
cruel and that he committed each murder
coldly callously and with
premeditation the medical examiner
testified that Amanda was aware
throughout the entire shooting process
being shot nine times before she died
this was a truly horrific crime James
was sentenced to death in November 2018
he appealed but in 2020 his sentence was
upheld he remains on death row and his
two children with Amanda are now living
with their
grandparents Lindy dobbin's three
children who were 16 10 and N at the
time of the murders remained with their
father what do you think about this
awful story could James's attack have
been prevented let us know your thoughts
in the comments below until next time
stay safe keep up with our Channel and
we will see you very soon on the decoder
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