# Ivy League Professor Accused of Killing Wife as She Wrapped Christmas Presents

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Podcast: [Murder Files Unsealed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed-6698983)
Published: 2026-09-03T18:11:04+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2568

## Resource

This episode details the brutal murder of Ellen Rob and the subsequent legal battle to hold her husband, Ivy League professor Raphael Rob, accountable. Although he initially staged a burglary and claimed a fit of rage led to the killing, a civil jury later determined the crime was premeditated. Despite receiving a light ten-year sentence for voluntary manslaughter, he was ordered to pay a record-breaking $124 million judgment to his daughter and the victim’s estate. The episode also touches upon the tragic death of a young girl in Ohio and celebrates a multi-generational family of police officers in Detroit. Ultimately, the collection highlights various true crime narratives and the ongoing pursuit of justice for victims of domestic violence. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

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