Serial Killer Documentary: Robert Lee Yates (The Grocery Bag Killer)

Published 2023-07-17
Robert Lee Yates Jr., also known as the Grocery Bag Killer, is an American serial killer from Spokane, Washington. From 1975 to 1998, he is known to have murdered at least 11 women in Spokane. He also confessed to two murders committed in Walla Walla in 1975 and a 1988 murder committed in Skagit County.

In 2002, Yates was convicted of killing two women in Pierce County and sentenced to death, but it was commuted to life without parole after the Washington Supreme Court ruled capital punishment unconstitutional in 2018. He is currently serving life in prison at the Washington State Penitentiary.

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All Comments (21)
  • @skd
    As you know (or if you didn't, now you know), we just had our baby and I was not able stay awake for a premiere (2 AM in Romania). I will do one next week, I hope you can forgive me. Thank you, enjoy the almost 1-hour video :)
  • @goodkingmike
    It just hurts my ears to hear 'Spo-cain' over and over 😂
  • @cjleehaze
    Ooh I love it when you mention other killers in a video, it’s like mini cameos.
  • @April-kk6bv
    Imagine working so hard to make your name as a serial killer, just to end up with the moniker 'The Grocery Bag Killer'. I imagine that would be a blow to his ego.
  • @robertalpy
    Nobody opts to retire after 19 years from the army only one year from full pension. He was asked to retire for some reason. Probably for not making promotions on schedule if he didn't have a bad service record.
  • @ProudBostonian
    THANK YOU for getting your BEST NARRATOR BACK!! I know he’s been back for a while and I truly hope that you were BOTH able to reach an agreement that is MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL and that he wasn’t just trying to price gouge you simply because EVERYONE ELSE IS DOING IT!! Great job and even though I never had kids because I didn’t want them, congratulations to you and your wife/gf on your new baby.
  • @NinaMaru49
    I don't understand how someone who has a wife and daughters can do such evil things to other wives and daughters
  • @nicolataylor8135
    It makes me so f-ing mad they ALL beg and pled to save their own miserable lives and get deals to remove the death penalty from sentencing but take great pride in killing others. Stop making deals with these monsters they deserve NO mercy none.
  • @johnfw1973
    I've been a subscriber of your channel for a couple months now and I have to say that song you use to wrap up each video is a very catchy tune 😊
  • Lived in spo can all my life, I know this story very well as I went to high school with his daughter....... I've NEVER heard him referred to as "the grocery bag killer"
  • @kcii78
    Yet another serial killer that was in the Army and stationed in Germany at some point?? Has anyone else noticed this odd correlation??
  • @missjasmine3366
    Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! I could never understand why these murderers cry in court. They take lives and should know that there will be repercussions. I also noticed that most of them wear eyeglasses to court, even if they'd never worn glasses. Anyway, keep the uploads coming when time permits. I know that babies 👶 occupy a lot of time.
  • @clairebear206
    Who else is from WA State?? 🤚 I grew up and still reside in Seattle, WA
  • @jkhtravelrn
    Yay! Another video! I live near Spokane (about 1&1/2 hours south. I did move to Spokane for almost a year in 1989. It’s a nice city. For the most part. I remember when this guy was out there, and when he was caught. Pretty creepy. Congratulations on your new baby. Is this your first child. My kids are all grown. My youngest (of 6) just got married earlier this month. Enjoy every moment with your sweet little one. It goes by so fast!
  • @JT-ev5jh
    Great video. Can’t get enough!!!
  • @Nathan_Coley
    Wasn't able to catch this live but early afternoon SKD video, let's go!
  • @larakeller2478
    Congratulations , Doc !! Olivia ?? No apology needed...ever...!!! You're the best.
  • @robertalpy
    Thank God Yates was caught before the Iraq war extended his military career and got the chance to become a war hero. That would have made the army look bad when he was caught.
  • @katiebeetee8635
    Congrats skd, and I <3 your channel, but if I hear “spoCAIN” one more time…….