"I killed a man." - Ohio man confesses in online video to driving drunk, causing deadly crash
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[QUOTE](CBS/AP) COLUMBUS, Ohio - "I killed a man," Matthew Cordle, a 22-year-old Ohio man, said in a video posted online this week.
Cordle says he's to blame for a wrong-way car crash that killed another man and says he's willing to take "full responsibility," although he hasn't been charged yet.
"My name is Matthew Cordle, and on June 22nd, 2013, I hit and killed Vincent Canzani," he says somberly in the 3 1/2 minute video posted on at least two websites Tuesday. "This video will act as my confession."[/QUOTE]
Source: [url]http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-57601687-504083/matthew-cordle-ohio-man-confesses-in-online-video-to-driving-drunk-causing-deadly-crash/[/url]
Update:
Victim's family 'applauds' honesty after driver confesses in shocking online video to killing Navy vet father-of-two in DUI crash
[url]http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2413503/Matthew-Cordle-confesses-killing-man-hit-run-Because-I-Said-I-Would-promo-YouTube-video.html[/url]
[QUOTE=Winner;42106515]The camerawork and music make it feel like he's trying to garner sympathy which he absolutely doesn't deserve[/QUOTE]
Woops, sorry. CBS is a bit dumb on that one.
The guy who did the production is Alex Sheen. He's from the non-profit organisation 'Because I said I would'. You can find more info on their website: [url]http://becauseisaidiwould.com/saveyourvictim/[/url]
What they're trying to do in this case is to convince people not to drive drunk. And it's pretty convincing in that regard.
[QUOTE=Winner;42106515]The camerawork and music make it feel like he's trying to garner sympathy which he absolutely doesn't deserve[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE]He says that he understands that by releasing the video he's giving prosecutors "everything they need to put me away for a very long time."
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At least he had the decency to admit it instead of taking it to the grave. You can kind of respect that character.
A noble cause, definitely--but the video style, dramatic music, and camerawork altogether makes it seem like more of a plea for sympathy than actual regret. It could be both, I suppose.
[editline]7th September 2013[/editline]
Don't get me wrong, this video wasn't a mistake. And it takes a lot to own up to what he did, and use it to prevent cases like it in the future. But it seems like there has to be more to the story.
i like how they make this video more about the piece of shit who caused the crash then the actual victim...
[QUOTE=pfoot;42106606]i like how they make this video more about the piece of shit who caused the crash then the actual victim...[/QUOTE]
well yea, it's a confession.
[QUOTE=BeardyDuck;42106740]well yea, it's a confession.[/QUOTE]
it's kind of creepy and egocentric.
[QUOTE=pfoot;42106606]i like how they make this video more about the piece of shit who caused the crash then the actual victim...[/QUOTE]
It's a confession, not an obituary.
[QUOTE=pfoot;42106744]it's kind of creepy and egocentric.[/QUOTE]
Well what's the victim going to say? Maybe the victim's family doesn't want the victim to go viral.
Also the music only lasted for 10 seconds for a non-important part of the video, and if the camera work was janky; you guys would be complaining about that.
The drivers intentions are for the most part righteous and is potentially saving many life's of others regardless if it's part of some kind of agenda.
[QUOTE=Winner;42106515]The camerawork and music make it feel like he's trying to garner sympathy which he absolutely doesn't deserve[/QUOTE]
We don't know if it was an accident or on purpose yet, but if it was on accident he deserves the sympathy. He has to live with the guilt of killing a man and could possibly get a life sentence.
[QUOTE=ForDaNords;42107333][B]We don't know if it was an accident or on purpose yet[/B], but if it was on accident he deserves the sympathy. He has to live with the guilt of killing a man and could possibly get a life sentence.[/QUOTE]
He was driving drunk. I'm sorry, but I have very little sympathy for people that are stupid enough to drive while intoxicated.
I hope he goes to jail for a while.
[QUOTE=ForDaNords;42107333]We don't know if it was an accident or on purpose yet, but if it was on accident he deserves the sympathy. He has to live with the guilt of killing a man and could possibly get a life sentence.[/QUOTE]
It's never an accident when you're downing drinks knowing what can happen.
[QUOTE=ForDaNords;42107333]We don't know if it was an accident or on purpose yet, but if it was on accident he deserves the sympathy. He has to live with the guilt of killing a man and could possibly get a life sentence.[/QUOTE]
if you start driving a car while drunk, every single person you hurt is absolutely your fault and he (or any) drunk driver deserves zero sympathy
Can't believe how happy and carefree he appeared in the video
No one confessing to having killed a man with the intentions he claims to have would be able to say it with such a straight face and emotionless (bordering on positive) tone
Fuck this cunt - overly produced shite to try and make people feel sympathetic towards him. I have zero sympathy towards drunk drivers - you shouldn't even have your car keys with you if you go out drinking.
This guy has ruined the lives of that man's family, and has forever changed the lives of their friends and acquaintances. Those kids will grow up without a father and this supercunt needs to be arrested ASAP.
Good Lord, some of the people in this thread...
I mean fuck, at least he is remorseful.
It was not his choice to make the video the way it looked and sounded, it was a video made by an anti-drunk driving organization. THEY made it sappy, like those anti-texting and driving commercials.
There's a lot of people out there who drive drunk and kill someone and don't even give a single fuck, and thought they did NOTHING wrong.
And about the thing where he shouldn'tve been driving drunk in the first place... yes, that is very true and he is honestly stupid for doing that, but he owns up to his major mistake. He cares.
And none of you can tell me you've never done something stupid that you knew would end badly (not as badly as this- but that's besides the point) and you did it anyways. No matter how smart anyone thinks they are they still have the full capability to do something stupid.
Jesus guys you do realize when he got in the car drunk he didn't drive with the intent to kill someone
[QUOTE=Noss;42108824]Fuck this cunt - overly produced shite to try and make people feel sympathetic towards him. I have zero sympathy towards drunk drivers - you shouldn't even have your car keys with you if you go out drinking.
This guy has ruined the lives of that man's family, and has forever changed the lives of their friends and acquaintances. Those kids will grow up without a father and this supercunt needs to be arrested ASAP.[/QUOTE]
As much as I hate drunk driving, you're the one being a cunt. Sure, show no sympathy, but at least show some respect. He is basically turning himself in when he could go on living without ever being caught. That's more honorable than anything you've ever done.
If this thread is to be believed, showing remorse is absolutely no use.
[QUOTE=Chernobyl426;42108887]As much as I hate drunk driving, you're the one being a cunt. Sure, show no sympathy, but at least show some respect. He is basically turning himself in when he could go on living without ever being caught. That's more honorable than anything you've ever done.[/QUOTE]
But I'm sure he's never killed a man. Eh, balance restored.
[QUOTE=Conna;42108928]But I'm sure he's never killed a man. Eh, balance restored.[/QUOTE]
Doesn't mean he's not being a cunt!
[QUOTE=Winner;42106515]The camerawork and music make it feel like he's trying to garner sympathy which he absolutely doesn't deserve[/QUOTE]
oh fuck off
I have alot of respect for this guy
[QUOTE=Lanopo;42106867]Well what's the victim going to say?[/QUOTE]
nothing because he's dead
Not very impressive in my opinion. As far as taking responsibility, sure if he comes forward and takes his punishment, whatever it turns out to be. AFTER that, he can start in with anti-drunk driving efforts. By doing it this way, it looks like this confession and video is more about gaining sympathy for his own benefit.
The video itself is just him laying out excuses for what he did and calling it all 'mistakes'. No, killing someone while DUI is a crime, not merely a mistake.
[QUOTE=Whiterfire;42109560]oh fuck off
I have alot of respect for this guy[/QUOTE]
I too respect people who feel the need to confess to something to alleviate their own guilt
[QUOTE=Trogdon;42110695]I too respect people who feel the need to confess to something to alleviate their own guilt[/QUOTE]
Its better than just having no guilt at all.
I think it's important to note that this video was made by an anti drunk driving group.
So like, this guy felt bad and is remorseful, but the video isn't really about him. It's about making sure other people don't do the same thing.
[QUOTE=ForDaNords;42107333]We don't know if it was an accident or on purpose yet, but if it was on accident he deserves the sympathy. He has to live with the guilt of killing a man and could possibly get a life sentence.[/QUOTE]
accident in the sense that he didn't mean to kill anyone, yes
but if you go somewhere in your car, decide to get drunk, and proceed to drive back, then you're still a fucking asshole because you're willingly putting other people in danger
Yeah, lets berate and attack the character of a guy who had every chance to just walk away from a serious incident, but took the time, character, and heart to say it was his fault and own up for it.
Yeah, that's not something we should respect and treat with some level of humility.
Not. Seriously. The guys a better man than you'd expect if he can say this after an event like this.
[QUOTE=cecilbdemodded;42110512]Not very impressive in my opinion. As far as taking responsibility, sure if he comes forward and takes his punishment, whatever it turns out to be. AFTER that, he can start in with anti-drunk driving efforts. By doing it this way, it looks like this confession and video is more about gaining sympathy for his own benefit.
The video itself is just him laying out excuses for what he did and calling it all 'mistakes'. No, killing someone while DUI is a crime, not merely a mistake.[/QUOTE]
He wasn't making excises, he was explaining the thought processes that were in his mind at the time.
He was depressed - This is pretty common among a lot of people.
His crux was that he drank a lot - Alcohol is a depressant, it makes you feel worse or better depending on your mood. It also fogs the minds and numbs your senses, it made him feel better.
He made a mistake - He drunk drove, and don't call him an asshole for doing it because lots of people do it. You should listen to what he's saying; he's saying don't be "that guy who says "it'll never happen to me"" because he was "that guy" and it did happen to him. He's trying to tell people to not do it by telling his story.
He's not trying to garner sympathy.
He's accepted he killed someone, he is regretful and remorseful for it. And he is honest about it and is going to plead guilty to the charges when they are brought against him. He did the crime and he intends to do the time.
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