A rising Afro-Latino star on the verge of huge success has his life ended tragically after a vicious lie is told. Rest in Peace Merlin Santana. Never forgotten.
This is a really sad story. Merlin lost his life but 2 careers died that day. Brandon was in his prime at the time as well, but never acted again after his friend's death.
I grew up with both of them (on TV not reality of course) and I always wondered if that incident scarred Brandon badly, because he seemed to be on the up and then nothing after Santana was killed. A fkd up day for late 90s 2000s kids and fam/friends. I remember.
If you google him now you will see pictures that look nothing like him. You will see a guy throwing up gun signs so I'm hopeful thats no subliminal sign to us😢
His story was told very well! Extremely impressive.. I remember growing up with him and just noticing how fine he was.. it was so clear he wasn't going to be on this earth long.. his spirit was too pure for this worldly evil .. May he continue to rest in peace
What happened to Merlin is heartbreaking. We attended the same elementary school in New York City. I’ll never forget how proud everyone was of him for landing a role on the Cosby Show. He was so talented. Rest in Peace, Merlin.
Women who cry rape make me so damn mad. They ruin it for true victims out there, and this man’s life was cut short because of some girl’s petty crush. My heart breaks for his family.
ONLY in America, possibly the only country in the world that legalised child marriage, for you to call this 15 year old child a woman?!'🤔🤭🙄! What does this make you?! 🤔🤭🙄 A child ??? Ergo a Paedo***** me thinks?!🤭🙄🤦🏻♀️🤦🏽♀️🤦🏻♀️
Woman? She was a 15 year old girl. He really did commit statutory rape cause 15 year olds can't consent. He definitely played his part in his own demise because he shouldn't have been with that young girl. I don't believe men when they say they don't know that these young girls aren't of legal age. And there are more men that actually sxlly assault wmen and children than any girl/boy/wman lying but that's a whole other issue.🥴
With all the shady shit going on in Hollyweird, I say the rabbit hole runs deep!!! If I remember correctly everyone watched the Steve Harvey show to see Merlin!! He was the ⭐! Steve Harvey, Ceddy, and Wendy Raquel Welch were the co-stars. 🤨 Wonder where Steve would be if Merlin were still with us?😏
When I say our own people are our worst enemies. It's absolutely disgusting what happened to this extremely talented young man. He was doing something with his life and here comes these damn crabs with nothing going for themselves taking his life. It's sickening they should all have been sentenced to life.
😔😪”This is So Damn heartbreaking 💔 😢 and let’s not forget this beautiful handsome young man did belong to “Hollyweird 😔😳🤔 even Ray Charles see 👀 through this 🤨🧐🤔 big time SET UP!! May he rest in peace forever with the ANCESTORS 🙏🏿🤲🏾💜💔💔😔😪 there’s No way that young lady should be free she knows exactly what she did 🤨🧐🤔they all do but they also know to keep there mouth shut 🧐🤔 there’s No way this young brother should of went out like this 😔😪may GOD of our ANCESTORS continue to protect and bless his family and the people that gave us this video “Thank you so much 💜💔😔😪🙏🏿🤲🏾💜✨🌹🥺🤦🏾🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♂️😢
Merlin’s friend Brandon was never the same again. He said in an interview, that night not only took his good friend Merlin but also his joy for life as well as his love for acting. Sadly, I don’t recall seeing him on any other TV projects.
Brandon Quintin Adams is also an actor… they were best friends (he was mentioned in the video clip 9:21-9:43). He was also in the car the day Merlin got shot & died.
This story always makes me feel in rage . That girl needs to be in prison for the rest of her life for what she had part In. She may not have killed him but she’s still responsible. R.I.P Merlin ❤
She Should've gotten Life in Prison Too.. That's Not Even Fair or Right. If a 15Yr Old Can Lie and Orchestrate A Deadly Set Up like this She Sure Shouldn't Be Treated like A 15Yr Old.
@@shawrow4411 girls barely look their age anymore and plus that probably would've made her more disrespectful. Dude said no and she couldn't take that as an answer
This story always made me sick to my stomach. Stories like this always hit different because it was just so avoidable ☹️ this man lost his life over a complete lie. On a night he wasn’t even supposed to be there. Ugh it still breaks my heart. He didn’t deserve to go out like that. I bet he would’ve been so great if he was still here 😞 the girl who put those men up to this should’ve gotten the most time if you ask me. She may not have pulled the trigger but literally none of this would’ve happened if it wasn’t for her lies. She’s just as guilty as the men who gunned him down
I met him shortly before he was killed at Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration. He was the exact opposite of his television personae. He was quiet and polite. His murder was senseless. He wasn't killed due to a lie; he was killed due to stupid jealousy and ghettoness. This was a sad situation.
So based on that rationale yall all saying her social skills is the same as a grown woman 🤷🏾♂️ and Merlin being a grown ahh man didn't figure that out just from casual conversation.... So yall excusing the fact he doesn't know the difference between a woman and a minor, my cousin is 16 and she look 21 but once she start talking you'll quickly figure out this a little girl who's probably mature for her age but still young in the mind
@@kingreg440stop it because thats not true for all hell now n days the younger kids have more sense than those older and she definitely should be charged and imprisoned for the lie that ultimately led to his murder along with the men who did it but on another note you dont know what the conversation was about or even if they had one while youre tryna paint the guy as a pedophile, the same way she lied about that she couldve simply gotten mad because he didnt notice her idk nor do you but it was found to be a lie ANNNDD who said she was underage , she was a grown ass woman who was mad dude didnt want to have a relationship with her
@@kingreg440EXACTLY! My father always said to me that certain "men/people" see and hear exactly what they want to, to "justify" who they want to use/abuse! 👌🏾🇯🇲🇬🇧
@@kthiggem82 You speak like an enabler! Praying that you do not have children or vulnerable people "to look after" 🤭🙄🤦🏻♀️🤦🏽♀️🤦🏻♀️! You are clearly very insular, uneducated and ignorant! Go to the library to find out what these words mean!🤭
That fact that Monique or whatever her name is, gets to be free to live her life after being released and yet Merlin's life is no longer all because of HER lies. That pisses me off to this day. Her life should be anything but normal. People will forget about her, but Merlin will NOT be forgotten ❤
Karma don't skip nobody. She will reap what she has sown. Believe me. You can get over on man all day but you will NOT play GOD. GOD knows all and sees all. Keep living. You'll see.
OMG I never knew Brandon was with him at the time of his murder. That is so traumatizing and unfortunate for the both of them. May Brandon heal forever and may Merlin rest in eternal peace
Laws need to change. Nothing happens to these females who lie EVER. These lies destroy lives and livelihoods. Gone but not forgotten. My condolences to his family.
This is a BIG belated birthday shout-out to Mr. Merlin Santana who would have turned 47 years young on March 14th. Mr. Santana was born on March 14, 1976. Mr. Merlin Santana March 14, 1976-November 9, 2002 #RESPECT #LEGENDARY #MERLINSANTANA #HAPPYBELATEDBIRTHDAYMRSANTANA #RESTINPARADISEMRSANTANA #GONEBUTNEVERFORGOTTEN
Wow Happy Belated Birthday in Heaven Merlin, you was a very well mannered young man. Continue to rest in peace I might go visit your grave to pay my respects
Pisces ♓. .R.i.p. loved him on Moesha, the Cosby show...& Funny on Steve Harvey. Praying for his family 🙏 always. This girl now woman needs to repent. So sad so sad
Yea, he was definitely impressive. I like how he can speak English and Spanish really well and could switch back n forth effortlessly and not even have an accent.
I just saw a documentary about this guy. And I saw his brother say he just starts thinking about him and starts crying . I know the feeling and it never goes away. My heart goes out to his brother and family no matter how long ago it was. God bless you bro it gets better but never goes away ,🙏
@@roselynholloway7863 we were both kids, and he wasn’t famous yet, but yes. He was nice to me. he was a little younger than me, but I remember thinking he was cool and talented. We were in the class together only like a year.
I remember watching Merlin on TV growing up. He was on some of my favourite shows and also reminded me so much of my cousin. Rest In Peace young man. Gone too soon!
I remember this story and the response it got. I remember the media trying to paint him as someone from the streets and Steve Harvey came out and fiercely defended him and his character. He said “That boy was not a thug! He wasn’t from the streets!” I don’t know if you’re familiar with the “Moesha Curse,” but I had no idea that Brandon was with him in the car. Brandon, like Merlin, played one of Moesha’s love interests on the show. The show itself has a reputation for being doomed because many of the cast members died unexpectedly.
I met Merlin at a club in Los Angeles CA several years before his passing, he was very cool and personable. He wasn't a thug or living a wild lifestyle. He was Cool
I remember this story. Girls need to stop running and telling their brothers, or whomever these lies. This mother lost her son for no damn reason too soon. This talented young man died instantly, and hopefully didn’t suffer. It’s just tragic, I’m sorry that 15 year old girl was the cause of all of this, she should still be incarcerated.
I was fortunate to have met him. In fact, being friends of my brother, he drove us home and walked us to our door. Even met my mother. He was a humble human being. His heart was huge and I will never forget our conversation and his generosity. RIH
Jesus, how can anyone be so wicked? This lady is very cruel and calculated even at her young at the time, to have him killed because she couldn’t have him. SMH.
This was my little nephew. I was writing a rap song for him entitled " Sure 'Nuff Must Be Love" when he wanted to become a Rapper. We were using the sample from "Heatwave." He was a real good dude, a Pisces like myself. I miss you my dude.
He was in a lot of my favorite childhood shows. Watching this gave me chills. I was too young to even realize he passed away back when he did. Rip young star ⭐️
As a teenager I remember he lived in my cousins apartment building and we used to always knock on his door and ask for autographs. I can’t remember much but he was a chill person and never got mad at us. Sad to see his life was cut so short smh
I saw Merlin Santana in the movie named "Play'd" and the way he portrayed his character made me always thought he could play a good Tupac in a Pac movie. R.I.P🙏🏿
Grew up watching Merlin Santana. This is the first time I have heard the full story of his death. Such a natural talent gone too soon. He will never be forgotten Probably would have been accepting his Hollywood star right now.
Senseless demise. A beautiful, talented young man that was indeed taken way too soon. I remember watching him on all the shows you mentioned. RIH KING 👑🙏🏽
That’s crazy I met him in Harlem on 125th in front of the Apollo theatre in the early 2000s he had dope ass black motorcycle I took a picture with him he was very laidback cool guy man
I met him in Chicago on 53rd and King dr. He pulled up in the park in a red convertible with no shirt 😂. In the middle of the hood at the Bud Billikens parade in the park I though he was from Chi cause out of Towners don’t go through there without security
@@yuhbtw wow that’s amazing bro yea Merlin was cool humble dude he was like that in real life and he’s from the same hood I grew up in so that’s just The New York in him he was always around the people with no security that’s why I really respected him bcuz alot of celebrities wasn’t going back to there hoods or any hood or city out of town with No security
My heart breaks for his mother if she is still alive. What a tragic death and senseless act by the perpetrators. The devil really came to steal, kill, and destroy...This young man's life was stolen from him.
I will never forget around '94/'95 both me n a couple of friends were riding the A train going uptown n Merlin was sitting directly across from us with his company n we started chatting with him n he engaged in conversation with me n my buddies...we were all around the same age group. Anyway, I remember him asking us our names, what school we went to etc He was just the coolest, down to earth guy ever. When I learnt of his passing that shit hit me like a ton of bricks!! Rest in Love Merlin Santana. Gone but Never Forgotten🙏🏾 🌺🍃
Thats a very cool interaction. I remember my cousin coming home very upset saying he lost his friend on the west coast. It was Merlin who he knew from back in the day having grown up on the same block. Id forgotten they were friend and wasn't expecting that news. It was very heavy and sucked because everyone wanted to so what he was doing.
It’s crazy that at birth he only had a 50/50 chance at surviving, then he passed away young. It’s almost like he was here on borrowed time. That’s creepy 😢
God sent him for a reason ... He had an impact on me as a young black latino kid that wanted to become an actor. Plus my father and I would spend good times watchin Steve Harvey Show together... Romeo and Bullethead were my dudes!!
Merlin was a talented and good dude. He and I starred in one of his very last films, Playd the hip hop story. My character actually shot his character in that movie and I'll never forget us laughing and joking about it. After the filming of Playd we planned on doing a song together but unfortunately it wasn't meant to be because his life was tragically cut short. I'm still angry and hurt this senseless bullshit! I still have Merlins obituary til this very day. Rest my brother!!!😢🙏🏾❤☝🏾
THE FACT THAT THIS GUY HITS DETAILS BY DETAIL IS SIMPLY AMAZING....BORN AND RAISED IN BROOKLYN NY THERE ARE SO MANY THINGS I'VE NEVER KNEW ABOUT UNTIL I CAME UPON THIS CHANNEL...IT'S SOMETHING ABOUT THE WAY HE NARROWS HIS STORIES WILL HAVE YOU WATCHING HIS CHANNEL ALL DAY.....THANK YOU FOR TAKING YOUR TIME TO DO THESE VIDEOS❤️👏🔥💯🫶🙏🥰
~EPHESHIANS 6:12 KJV “FOR WE WRESTLE NOT AGAINST FLESH AND BLOOD, BUT AGAINST PRINCIPALITIES, AGAINST POWERS, AGAINST THE RULERS OF THE DARKNESS OF THIS WORLD, AGAINST SPIRITUAL WICKEDNESS IN HIGH PLACES.”
@@kingreg440Y'all should just shut the F up with this age thingy. Are you saying the young man deserves to die or what? Why is everyone repeating this age stuff? Didn't you hear the lil girl lied to him about her age when they met?! Why y'all so inhumane?!
Condolences to Merlin's family and friends. Rest in Peace Merlin. Such a talented young man taken away. That girl who started this whole thing should get life! Not out when she's 25. She arranged to have Merlin killed and she should never get out! She caused a life to be taken - she gives hers up in jail!
Sr. Ortiz I love the way you tell the truth story’s of many people who have met with an incredibly horrible death. Thank you so much for sharing and caring.Gods Blessings
I was 12 when he died. I grew up watching him on the different shows and had a BIG crush on him. Just so sad how his life ended. He didn’t deserve that. And I remember seeing somewhere where his bestfriend was never the same. Just heartbreaking all around! 💜
This story is so disgusting. I remember reading a news story and it said that Merlin was shot outside of a club but it said nothing about what led up to his death. Now I know the truth. I had such a huge crush on him when he was on the Steve Harvey Show back then and was so upset when I heard about his death. Thank you for remembering him and telling his story.
I had the biggest crush on him when I was a kid! I was so heartbroken and disgusted when he was murdered. To think that he lost his life over a petty lie has always made my stomach churn. Just sad and senseless.
@kitsunefaye1661 I wouldn't get set up by a 15 year old because I didn't mingle with young people when I was 26 🤭 not to mention I can tell the difference between a grown women and a minor, there will be red flags to indicate that just from convo or her look 2nd Merlin grew up in Washington Heights during the crack era, 😑 and you telling me he so nieve to the point a 15 year old female out witted him, 🤨 that's a damn shame Lastly if she truly disturbed & psychotic and not quite there, not to mention she 15 and you're telling me Merlin didn't pick up on none of that 🤔 he must of been on something to miss all those signs
What’s very scary about his situation is how many other men have been murdered by the hands of a woman that we don’t know about. The world often don’t look at that perspective as much.
If you check out my channel you'll see that speaking about people that have never been spoken about is a common theme. I've always felt the same. So many cases that change lives forever and its as if they don't even matter because nobody talks about it.
That's not a woman, it's a girl and not even a cute one at that! A stupid little girl who KNEW Merlin was out of her depth s - which is why she tried to force a relationship so quickly...she deserves a 70 to life prison sentence also
I grew up watching Merlin on TV. I had this big crush on him. I was shocked when he passed away. He was a great actor and is truly missed. Gone but not forgotten.
Damn this is so messed up. I never knew the whole story behind his death. I do know how much of an impact his life had. So a great loss. Prayers to his family and friends
My cousin was one of his bff. I hear you I hung out in Douglas. It was no joke!!! I got caught up in those streets. Thank you Jesus I made it outtt🙏🏾🙋🏾♀️❤️💯
You know the worst part is, I was watching some old episode of The Steve Harvey show and I said to my sister “I wonder what this dude (Romeo/Merlin) is up to these days, he used to be on everything” and she was like “He’s dead….” and I replied “GTFOH, that n*gga ain’t dead” and she pulled the story up on the internet. Not only was he dead, he was murdered. I learned of his death after he had been gone nearly 10 years. 🤦🏽♂️ What a terrible tragedy man. RIP Merlin Santana 🕊️
I'm born and raised in NYC. I met him in 1994 when I was 11-12 yrs old at in all places Splash Zone, a water park in Charleston, SC. I qas visiting family for the summer, and i was in the pool and somebody bumped into me so hard feom underneath the water it almost knocked me down. The person was Merlin, and he was so apologetic and mad nervous lol. I immediately recognized him and he just smiled so big and was so proud and flattered that I knew who he was. He told me and my cousins he was down there with a homeboy who was visiting for a family reunion. He actually hung out with us for a while it was so dope and a memory I always cherish because I used to have such a crush on him. I think of him sometimes, and it makes me sad what happened to him. A beautiful and humble guy, really and truly. Rest in peace, Merlin.
@@Lover12-nb4cv absolutely he was. He was not funny acting or bothered at all! Just regular and down to earth,, and was there to have fun like everyone else.
I remember seeing him coming out of his building my father girlfriend niece told he lived there. I didn't believe and then God humbled me. He was so polite and laid back . S.I.P KING
