As a kid growing up this biographical account of Lizzie Borden and the murder of her mother and father was one of the first books I read thoroughly. What a great detective, who-done-it story this is. To this day it remains one of America’s most compelling murder mysteries. “Lizzie Borden had a axe, she gave her mother 40 whacks. When she saw what she done, she gave her father 41.” Well done Jerry, and good pick to discuss.
This was a well told story and included facts I have never heard before although I’ve heard the story told many times. I appreciate Mr. Skinner’s unique voice and descriptive storytelling. I enjoyed him from the very start up of his career on TH-cam and now he is amongst the best and to me my favorite storyteller!
This channel is vastly underrated. Mr Skinner is an excellent storyteller and researcher, combined with the soothing voice makes it all the more enjoyable to watch. Thank you for all you do! ✌️🙏
Well I learned something new. I didn't about the Uncle who was stay at the house. I watched a movie about the murders and the movie, as I recall, didn't mention the Uncle.
I remember watching the TV version with the beautiful Elizabeth Montgomery as Lizzy (ironic first names). Hard to imagine that lizzy got away with murder. I love you're fascinating stories. You have a way about you in narrating the stories. I think you deserve top awards for your God gifted talent. I shared you're bit of the real tombstone story with my brother. He was blown away listening to you Sir. You have my deepest respect. You are the real deal..
Yeah, that’s the first thing I think of whenever I hear about Lizzie Borden, that time when Elizabeth Montgomery played her, she ( Elizabeth Montgomery) surely made that role hers, no doubt!
I am not sure whether Lizzie was guilty or not, but I tend to believe she wasn't because I don't think she would have murdered her father despite any feelings of animosity she might have had toward her step mother.
Jerry, another fantastic production!!! Enjoyed the first run of this bio, and loved the "redo"! I am suspicious of the Irish maid. Her going to her room "feeling sick", maybe because you were just involved in murdering two people, with or without Lizzie? Did Abby treat the maid badly, and did Borden molest both Lizzie and the maid? There has to be a reason the jury acquitted Lizzie, and I don't believe it's because she was a pretty, blue-eyed female. There's way more to this story that we'll never know, imo. Looking forward to the next Jerry Skinner biography! Cheers from Ashland, OR
I think that Lizzie was getting retribution for abuse that she had endured for a long time. I’m not a professional investigator, and have no evidence. I’m running strictly by gut call here. The whole thing smells like a crime of passion. Lizzie was docile both before and after the murders. It walks like a duck and quacks like a duck.
What an awesome documentary Jerry. Thank you for all your investigating documentation. You are good at what you do my friend. We will never know about Lizzy will we. Thanks again Jerry, we all wait patiently for your documentaries. Please keep em coming. Augie and Jill Blase, Winter Springs, Florida🤠
Mr Skinner, I love your work please continue. Your voice helps makes the stories so real full of life.. thanks for all you do.. I’ve watched all you stories and look forward to move.. God bless…..
Another great video Mr. Skinner and well done as always. Always look forward to your new videos and even go back and watch some of your older ones when I can't find nothing else on TH-cam to watch. If your ever in the Southeastern Oklahoma area there is 2 famous bull riders Lane Frost and Freckles Brown that are buried in the Mount Olivet Cemetery in Hugo Oklahoma.
Well.......not quite true Mr. Howard. In fact she was very quickly (Mr. Skinner said within 90 minutes) found Not Guilty. So evidently there was a lot of reasonable doubt.
I grew up in Massachusetts, and every child knew by heart, "Lizzie Borden took an axe and gave her mother 40 whacks. When she saw what she had done, she gave her father 41." The jury may have found her innocent, but local history did not.
Another fascinating documentary Jerry, I love these local stories, Everytime I see a new video notification from your channel I know I am going to enjoy it,
Jerry...I wonder if there wasn't a lot of blood splatter from so many sharp wound injuries. I would surmise that the person who killed them, would have been covered in it and almost impossible to hide. It's a complete mystery and, you told the story so well. You have a fascinating way of telling this event. I didn't realize an Uncle was visiting their home. Maybe Lizzie was NOT the killer but the Uncle or maid ! Some vital part of this event is missing. I wonder what our today detectives think about the events. Thanks for taking me along...It was well produced. :)
Need Colombo to look at the case. I have a nag in my gut says she didn't do it. Jerry does a great job..there just isn't enough documentation and recorded personal testimony or character profiles. But imagine her life..a somewhat spentster w her older sister and aging pa. Why. Could they not have suitors? As inevitably wealthy women one would think they'd have a few lined up....somewhere!
I think the Uncle did it maybe along with Lizzys help. I bet the business deal with Andrew went bad so this is why he killed Andrew. I'm thinking Lizzy killed Abby. But maybe the Uncle did both. However I don't think we will ever know for sure what happened. It sure was a beautiful home.
Great video as usual. In 1978 I had the fortune to meet Cowboy Joe Marsters from Doyle California just before he passed away. I would love for you to make a documentary on him.
So I guess the number of blows in the song wasn't quite accurate. "Lizzy Borden took an axe and gave her mother 40 whacks, when she saw what she had done, gave her father 41". Another great video Jerry. Thank you sir.
Interesting story and I liked the way you described the house. I hesitated to listen to this video because Lizzie Borden's story makes me uneasy. I am glad you skipped gory stuff. I don't know if the correct way to say it is "You are a good storyteller" but you are, very calm and keep us interested on the topic. Your opening and ending music is great but much appreciated that it's off when you are talking. Thank you and looking forward to more stories.
I find stories like these fascinating and thought provoking . I think history has reached its own verdict, but what perplexes and intrigues me most is the idea that some one could do such a thing and then live out their lives as though it never happened at all. It's almost as though they are able to cut it out of their minds altogether. Indeed may be that's what they do.
I love your videos videos but I have to be honest this one was my favorite because I've always been fascinated with Lizzie Borden I don't know if you know this but Elizabeth Montgomery Is related to to Lizzie
I hope to one day go see this home in person then go to the one called Maplecroft Lizzy and her sister purchased. It was for sale not long ago so I got to see pictures of the inside when it was on Realtor. It was beautiful.
Thanks for sharing this. Another neighbor, Ellan(sic) from down the street was passing the Borden house around 11:00am. She saw Lizzie's uncle leaving the house around then. He was carrying something wrapped in burlap and put it under his feet in his buggy and left. He was a horse renderer. Ellan reported this to the police and was interviewed 3 or 4 times against her husband's wishes. The prosecutors told her to forget she saw it, never revealed it to the defendent's attorneys and destroyed the records. They claimed they had their murderer. Or, did they? What about Andrew's illegitimate son? Why did the maid pack up and flee out west, never to be found again. The uncle was found hanging years later in Fall River after being poisoned. Too many questions, not enough answers.
I have heard the scary stories about Lizzy all my life yet I will have to shave the back of my neck because the hairs won't lay down . Jerry is a gifted storyteller .
They had indoor plumbing in basement and Mr Borden wanted to put in rest of house but his daughters didn’t want him to because they were supposed to be moving to nicer house. Mr Borden was looking at different homes
Been all through this house a few years ago. I don't think Lizzie did it, but I'm sure she knew who did. Also both bodies were laid out in the dinning room, and according to police the last light in the Borden home was turned off around 8:00pm(I think). After a double homicide in your home, you need to get a good night sleep.
Knew the name, heard the story/rhyme (40 whacks!) as a kid. Never knew there was money and a Step Mother involved; that changes everything! Just how often are wealthy men (whose 2nd wives and grown daughters are at war) murdered by anonymous & elusive passers-by, leaving daughters to enjoy the rest of their lives, free as larks?? Hmm... such a mystery! She must have been one cool customer.
She got away with murder for sure!! Strange she never got in trouble again, but greed is powerful emotion though. All those men jurors probably felt sorry for her but she did get ostracized from her community.
It’s said that Mr. Borden was a tightwad with his money and made the family eat leftovers up to the point of spoilage to save on the grocery bill. That may account for the maid felling ill that day. It was also rumored that he was molesting Lizzie and she snapped. I think that’s speculation from the old movie but who knows? Since they didn’t have a butler to blame I will go with the Uncle for $100.00, Mr. Skinner.
Wow, I guess it's been so long since I last heard the details about this double murder ( although I've always remembered the case itself ), that I can't recall that Lizzie Borden was found innocent by a jury. I always assumed she was found guilty and was sentenced to life in prison or executed. It's downright creepy to know that she committed these murders, with people so close by, yet she got away with it. Thank you Jerry, for doing this story.
Lizzie Borden took an axe, And gave her mother forty whacks; When she saw what she had done, She gave her father forty-one.... is now struck in my head
I had heard heard her name throughout the years but never knew who she was. And here you laid it out neatly in 14+ minutes. Nicely done Jerry, as always.
I don’t know could you tell the story about Alice and Freda forever in the late 1800s in Memphis Tennessee Lizzie has crazy eyes I think I would not turn my back on her
I've read that some of the interior doors were kept locked due to the animosity and distrust between the daughters and Mrs and/or Mr. Borden - or vice versa.
They say that forensic evidence was taken from the house at the time of the murders, the duvet of the bed Abby was killed by had blood spatter and was taken by the police, case in point. Whether or not tests will ever be made is any ones guess.
Very good video, Mr. Skinner. I do have a question, though.. You stated that Lizzie Borden's mother passed from uterine congestion. As I was previously unfamiliar with that term, I looked it up and one cannot die from it. Please explain.
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As a kid growing up this biographical account of Lizzie Borden and the murder of her mother and father was one of the first books I read thoroughly. What a great detective, who-done-it story this is. To this day it remains one of America’s most compelling murder mysteries.
“Lizzie Borden had a axe, she gave her mother 40 whacks. When she saw what she done, she gave her father 41.” Well done Jerry, and good pick to discuss.
This was a well told story and included facts I have never heard before although I’ve heard the story told many times. I appreciate Mr. Skinner’s unique voice and descriptive storytelling. I enjoyed him from the very start up of his career on TH-cam and now he is amongst the best and to me my favorite storyteller!
Thank you Miss Daisy. Jerry
I agree!
I agree!
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Although I have heard this story many times, no one can tell it like you. Thank you Jerry, and God Bless.
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I have binge watched 15 of your videos today. Great content 💯✌️
Thank you Virginia. Jerry
This channel is vastly underrated. Mr Skinner is an excellent storyteller and researcher, combined with the soothing voice makes it all the more enjoyable to watch. Thank you for all you do! ✌️🙏
Great video. I could listen to you all day.
That music at the end could scare the bezzers out of you for sure. Thanks for the video.
Well told and illustrated. This story never gets old.
I've heard &read about this murder for years, but this is documentary is by far better told.
Thank you for sharing this.
Jerry, you did a great job on this documentary. I always look forward to seeing your work.
Love Jerry’s voice and how he tells the histories!
Me too!!
Love your videos
Well I learned something new. I didn't about the Uncle who was stay at the house. I watched a movie about the murders and the movie, as I recall, didn't mention the Uncle.
. I agree . I don't know why they didn't include the uncle it's a fascinating part of the story...
Nice video, I really appreciate the floor plan of the Borden home you included.
Wow I remember as a kid that old nursery rhyme about Lizzie Martin .
You mean Lizzie BORDEN
Mr Skinner better as the years pass!
I remember watching the TV version with the beautiful Elizabeth Montgomery as Lizzy (ironic first names). Hard to imagine that lizzy got away with murder.
I love you're fascinating stories. You have a way about you in narrating the stories. I think you deserve top awards for your God gifted talent. I shared you're bit of the real tombstone story with my brother. He was blown away listening to you Sir. You have my deepest respect. You are the real deal..
Thank you my friend, you are very kind. Jerry
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Hey Jerry Keith Kuhn here.
I may have missed something.you
What was the reason for the redo ?
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Yeah, that’s the first thing I think of whenever I hear about Lizzie Borden, that time when Elizabeth Montgomery played her, she ( Elizabeth Montgomery) surely made that role hers, no doubt!
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Elizabeth Montgomery was quite a good actress and good-looking as well
Interesting that the Borden house is now a Bed and Breakfast. I'm guessing most guests come because of the murders.
Thanks Mr.Skinner
Thanks Gerry I’ve seen this on crime channel I prefer your voice telling the story your so good at this they should have you on tv. ❤️from U.K.
Jerry, as I've said before, you're THE BEST! Love all the inside the house pics!!!! Love Victorian homes!!!
Always happy to see a video from you Mr. Skinner✨.
Great video, another one! Keep them coming
Folks, if you watch TH-cam on your phone just reload the page when a commercial starts to skip it. At least it works on my phone.
I am not sure whether Lizzie was guilty or not, but I tend to believe she wasn't because I don't think she would have murdered her father despite any feelings of animosity she might have had toward her step mother.
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Jerry, another fantastic production!!! Enjoyed the first run of this bio, and loved the "redo"!
I am suspicious of the Irish maid. Her going to her room "feeling sick", maybe because you were just involved in murdering two people, with or without Lizzie? Did Abby treat the maid badly, and did Borden molest both Lizzie and the maid? There has to be a reason the jury acquitted Lizzie, and I don't believe it's because she was a pretty, blue-eyed female. There's way more to this story that we'll never know, imo. Looking forward to the next Jerry Skinner biography! Cheers from Ashland, OR
I wondered the same thing about Mr. Borden.
I think that Lizzie was getting retribution for abuse that she had endured for a long time. I’m not a professional investigator, and have no evidence. I’m running strictly by gut call here. The whole thing smells like a crime of passion. Lizzie was docile both before and after the murders.
It walks like a duck and quacks like a duck.
Enjoyed watching this, very well done. Thank you.
What an awesome documentary Jerry. Thank you for all your investigating documentation. You are good at what you do my friend.
We will never know about Lizzy will we. Thanks again Jerry, we all wait patiently for your documentaries. Please keep em coming.
Augie and Jill Blase, Winter Springs, Florida🤠
Hi, my friends good to see your names again. Jerry
Jerry you can reduce every one of your videos I'll always watch . your videos , sir are AWESOME!!!! Thank you Frank from montana...
Thank you Frank from Montana. I spent some winters in your state, very beautiful. Jerry
Mr Skinner, I love your work please continue. Your voice helps makes the stories so real full of life.. thanks for all you do.. I’ve watched all you stories and look forward to move.. God bless…..
Another great video.
Great job on the videos, Brother!!!
Another great video Mr. Skinner and well done as always. Always look forward to your new videos and even go back and watch some of your older ones when I can't find nothing else on TH-cam to watch. If your ever in the Southeastern Oklahoma area there is 2 famous bull riders Lane Frost and Freckles Brown that are buried in the Mount Olivet Cemetery in Hugo Oklahoma.
LIZ IS GUILTY BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT. Both were a rage killing.
Well.......not quite true Mr. Howard. In fact she was very quickly (Mr. Skinner said within 90 minutes) found Not Guilty. So evidently there was a lot of reasonable doubt.
I grew up in Massachusetts, and every child knew by heart, "Lizzie Borden took an axe and gave her mother 40 whacks. When she saw what she had done, she gave her father 41." The jury may have found her innocent, but local history did not.
Well done! Excellent research as always and wonderful narration. Sending my best to you from Australia 👍✌️🙏❤️
Another fascinating documentary Jerry, I love these local stories, Everytime I see a new video notification from your channel I know I am going to enjoy it,
Thank you Hugo Brown. My mother was a Brown. Guess that makes me 1/2 Brown. Jerry
Jerry...I wonder if there wasn't a lot of blood splatter from so many sharp wound injuries. I would surmise that the person who killed them, would have been covered in it and almost impossible to hide. It's a complete mystery and, you told the story so well. You have a fascinating way of telling this event. I didn't realize an Uncle was visiting their home. Maybe Lizzie was NOT the killer but the Uncle or maid ! Some vital part of this event is missing. I wonder what our today detectives think about the events. Thanks for taking me along...It was well produced. :)
Thank you Nancy. Jerry
Need Colombo to look at the case. I have a nag in my gut says she didn't do it. Jerry does a great job..there just isn't enough documentation and recorded personal testimony or character profiles. But imagine her life..a somewhat spentster w her older sister and aging pa. Why. Could they not have suitors? As inevitably wealthy women one would think they'd have a few lined up....somewhere!
I’ve done a tour of all these places and the Borden house looks big, but it’s rather small inside.
I think the Uncle did it maybe along with Lizzys help. I bet the business deal with Andrew went bad so this is why he killed Andrew. I'm thinking Lizzy killed Abby. But maybe the Uncle did both. However I don't think we will ever know for sure what happened. It sure was a beautiful home.
I think the uncle did the killing. It was over family money given to Borden as a dowry.
I remember seeing a movie about this, very interesting indeed.
Great job Jerry, your my most favorite story teller!!
Love your work Jerry - thank you.
Great video as usual. In 1978 I had the fortune to meet Cowboy Joe Marsters from Doyle California just before he passed away. I would love for you to make a documentary on him.
Love your channel! 🌹
So I guess the number of blows in the song wasn't quite accurate. "Lizzy Borden took an axe and gave her mother 40 whacks, when she saw what she had done, gave her father 41". Another great video Jerry. Thank you sir.
Interesting story and I liked the way you described the house. I hesitated to listen to this video because Lizzie Borden's story makes me uneasy. I am glad you skipped gory stuff. I don't know if the correct way to say it is "You are a good storyteller" but you are, very calm and keep us interested on the topic. Your opening and ending music is great but much appreciated that it's off when you are talking. Thank you and looking forward to more stories.
Thank you twilight for your kind words. Jerry
I find stories like these fascinating and thought provoking . I think history has reached its own verdict, but what perplexes and intrigues me most is the idea that some one could do such a thing and then live out their lives as though it never happened at all. It's almost as though they are able to cut it out of their minds altogether. Indeed may be that's what they do.
Thank you Jerry for another great documentary 👍👍
Great job bud.
I love your videos videos but I have to be honest this one was my favorite because I've always been fascinated with Lizzie Borden I don't know if you know this but Elizabeth Montgomery Is related to to Lizzie
Lizzie was also a kleptomaniac. She would shoplift from various stores and the merchants would quietly send Mr. Borden the bill.
Tragedy! Thanks Mr Skinner for posting this touching story.
Well we will never know what really went on....Thanks Jerry hope you are doing well.....!
Thanks Steve, good to see you again. Jerry
Well, it just shows that the OJ jurors weren't the dumbest jurors in existence.
I hope to one day go see this home in person then go to the one called Maplecroft Lizzy and her sister purchased. It was for sale not long ago so I got to see pictures of the inside when it was on Realtor. It was beautiful.
Thanks for sharing this. Another neighbor, Ellan(sic) from down the street was passing the Borden house around 11:00am. She saw Lizzie's uncle leaving the house around then. He was carrying something wrapped in burlap and put it under his feet in his buggy and left. He was a horse renderer. Ellan reported this to the police and was interviewed 3 or 4 times against her husband's wishes. The prosecutors told her to forget she saw it, never revealed it to the defendent's attorneys and destroyed the records. They claimed they had their murderer. Or, did they? What about Andrew's illegitimate son? Why did the maid pack up and flee out west, never to be found again. The uncle was found hanging years later in Fall River after being poisoned. Too many questions, not enough answers.
Excellent video Jerry!
I have heard the scary stories about Lizzy all my life yet I will have to shave the back of my neck because the hairs won't lay down . Jerry is a gifted storyteller .
Another report was that the Ole Man was very miserly. Wouldn't put an indoor bathroom in and things.
They had indoor plumbing in basement and Mr Borden wanted to put in rest of house but his daughters didn’t want him to because they were supposed to be moving to nicer house. Mr Borden was looking at different homes
@@TammyM36 very true. It was stated by Lizzie too. A lot of the stories over the years have been changed we will never know. But I love the story
Mr Skinner before I kick the bucket like Jimmy Durante did in his 'Mad World' trust I will have see your introduction to Bob Hope.
Wow! They found her innocent!
Hello Jerry.
That is one scary story.
What was the reason for the redo if you don't mind me asking ?
Been all through this house a few years ago. I don't think Lizzie did it, but I'm sure she knew who did.
Also both bodies were laid out in the dinning room, and according to police the last light in the Borden home was turned off around 8:00pm(I think). After a double homicide in your home, you need to get a good night sleep.
Where did you get the story Andrew forgot his key, would love to read about it.
Great story Jerry!
Knew the name, heard the story/rhyme (40 whacks!) as a kid. Never knew there was money and a Step Mother involved; that changes everything! Just how often are wealthy men (whose 2nd wives and grown daughters are at war) murdered by anonymous & elusive passers-by, leaving daughters to enjoy the rest of their lives, free as larks?? Hmm... such a mystery! She must have been one cool customer.
Hey can you do a video about grand duchess Anastasia
That would be a very good topic! Especially with the many impersonators through the years.
I'm very surprised that they found her innocent.
Thank You Mr Skinner❤️
I want to go there
She got away with murder for sure!! Strange she never got in trouble again, but greed is powerful emotion though. All those men jurors probably felt sorry for her but she did get ostracized from her community.
Lizzie Borden......the mystery continues.
That's why the love of money is the root of all evil😟
Why was this video a "Redo"?
This is very creepy
It’s said that Mr. Borden was a tightwad with his money and made the family eat leftovers up to the point of spoilage to save on the grocery bill. That may account for the maid felling ill that day. It was also rumored that he was molesting Lizzie and she snapped. I think that’s speculation from the old movie but who knows? Since they didn’t have a butler to blame I will go with the Uncle for $100.00, Mr. Skinner.
I love history
We can never know what happened
I think Lizzie and "Uncle John" did it. His alibi was sketchy as heck.
wow.. chilling. No hatchet found?
It was found in the basement. Jerry mentioned it.
Everybody loves to do Lizzie Borden
Wow, I guess it's been so long since I last heard the details about this double murder ( although I've always remembered the case itself ), that I can't recall that Lizzie Borden was found innocent by a jury. I always assumed she was found guilty and was sentenced to life in prison or executed. It's downright creepy to know that she committed these murders, with people so close by, yet she got away with it. Thank you Jerry, for doing this story.
It's been depicted in movies that Lizzy removed her cloths. Maybe it's true that's why she burned the dress maybe it did have paint on it.
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Lizzie Borden took an axe, And gave her mother forty whacks; When she saw what she had done, She gave her father forty-one.... is now struck in my head
Michael, after doing this video, it took me a week to forget that song. Jerry
I dunno'.....but that Miss Alice Russell ( 14:23 ) looks kind of shady to me.
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@@freddiestranger9783 there's a time and a place, and this ain't it. Why trivialize the existence of Almighty God?
I had heard heard her name throughout the years but never knew who she was. And here you laid it out neatly in 14+ minutes.
Nicely done Jerry, as always.
I don’t know could you tell the story about Alice and Freda forever in the late 1800s in Memphis Tennessee
Lizzie has crazy eyes I think I would not turn my back on her
Elizabeth Montgomery played Lizzie in the movie? They should have used Kathy Bates, for accuracy.
You know back then people left their doors unlocked, their was no need for a key.
Jerry said they kept the doors locked.
I've read that some of the interior doors were kept locked due to the animosity and distrust between the daughters and Mrs and/or Mr. Borden - or vice versa.
@@ppena4128 was it in fear ir did lizzy lock tje doors herself to do what she was doing.
It’s Jerry…I’m here.
I see you are Roy Boy. Jerry
How can ppl say Lizzie was guilty? I don't think there was any proof.
There certainly was more proof she was guilty than innocent!
I wonder if modern day forensics could solve the who dunnit.
They say that forensic evidence was taken from the house at the time of the murders, the duvet of the bed Abby was killed by had blood spatter and was taken by the police, case in point. Whether or not tests will ever be made is any ones guess.
How did they find her innocent?
Guilty if I was wagering
Very good video, Mr. Skinner. I do have a question, though.. You stated that Lizzie Borden's mother passed from uterine congestion. As I was previously unfamiliar with that term, I looked it up and one cannot die from it. Please explain.
Well Jerry ..... Do you agree with the decision of the jury?
What do you think Norma. Jerry
@@JerrySkinner1943 I am not sure about this Jerry.