Carnage on Main Street - The Story of The Wendy's Massacre 

5 bodies for 1200 a piece is insane

Anita is my cousin. I'll never forget being a little girl and my mom getting the news. It was and still is the most painful thing we've ever experienced. She is the sweetest most loving person. We miss her everyday. Remembering all the backyard bbqs and her being like a big sister really hits hard. ❤💔

The story begins at 0:00. Your background is so necessary. I can tell you take great care to properly respect victims and tell their stories. I appreciate you.

It's already bad enough to murder someone for money, but to murder 5 people for 2 grand? That's beyond heinous.

This guy robbed numerous stores...why TF they allowed this guy to work again better yet become a MANAGER.

The amount of murders that happen at fast food places is horrendous. Rest in peace to these poor souls 🌹

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This location needs to include a permanent memorial. I honestly believe the reason why businesses keep failing or burning down at that specific location is because the dead is not officially respected there. I see this spot every day since I get on and off the bus over there and I think about the victims every day.

Your researched contribution of "pre-'Queens'" is very educational, and I hope that you never, never neglect to include this type of historical information in these tellings. They are more than worth listening to. I commend you.

I could not imagine getting a call in the middle of the night, saying my child was murdered, my heart goes out to the family 😢

Wendy’s should turn that area into a beautiful memorial for those who were killed there.

Agree with a comment earlier, the story starts at 0:00. This Is journalism at it's finest. Also love that fact that you visit the location and capture footage. You're out here putting in the work that others don't. Keep it up my brother.

I work at white Castle and this is absolutely terrifying especially for us on 3rd shift

As a not-so-recent immigrant, and a resident of Queens for over two decades, I really appreciate the concise history of Queens; a history I didn’t really know.

They should make that place a memorial space.

What disappoints me most about people who do shit like this is how they never take it to the top. It’s never a corporate office or a CEO, it’s your own comrades. People suffering under the same boot you are yet they’re the ones who end up paying the price.

I remember when this happened……. I was friendly with one of his childrens mother. I remember she was devastated by what he’d done, and his poor kids were hysterical. They moved out of NY shortly after the massacre. R.I.P. to the workers who lost their lives ❤️

I went to flushing high school when this happened. I can still remember the piles of flowers layed out in front of the restaurant, it was about 4 feet high. I’ll never forget that image.

The history you provided at the start of this is just phenomenal. It shows a ton of research and dedication to your work and I truly appreciate it. What happened to the innocent ones just working that night is disgusting. Murdered for absolutely nothing. $2400 is hardly any money so I can’t even say they were murdered for money, they were murdered for sport 😢

If only the manager hadn't opened the door for Taylor. He was a fired employee, never open a door at night during closing to a fired former employee, no matter how cool you may be with them, because you never know what their true intentions are. R.I.P to all who lost their lives that fateful night.

The female employee pleading for her life...that was horrible..like the hell did any of those employees dooooo..smh..nothing at all.jeez..poor people...r.i.p 🤦🏻‍♀

I remember when this happened, but I forgot that there were survivors. I can't imagine how scared they all must have been... My deepest condolences to all of the victims and their families. ❤🙏🏿

I remember this horrible crime. Some people just don't want to work. My condolences to the families. Also a good job on this video, including the first 7 minutes.

My friends and I use to go to this Wendy’s while we were shopping at that big ass Old Navy or going to the movies at College Point. This massacre shook the city. I hate their lives were stolen so cruelly. I hope they are all Resting Peacefully. Thank you for telling their story with the care, knowledge and respect they deserve. You create art on this channel and you will change lives. Many, many blessings to you and yours💯

I remember when this happened, I'm from Jamaica Queens and had been to that Wendy's a few times. The fact they went in there with no masks to rob a place where someone knew at least 1 of them shows that the motive wasn't robbery.. Sad

This is beyond horrible, may their spirits and lives be forever taunted either by guilt or the victims themselves. You never know when someone is walking around with hatred in their heart over something you don't event think about. He could have just robbed the place, but he was so jealous of his former manager still holding a job, he couldn't perform, that all these lives had to be lost, just despicable.

Dude, I’m telling you….If I ever won the lottery or became wealthy, I would contribute to your excellent work. Keep it going, we need you for the culture. Much more success ahead of you. ❤😊

I was 12 when this took place and I remember it so vividly. At the time my sister worked at a Wendy's in Brooklyn and my mother damn near walked there and made her quit. (For all you simps that keep @ me... When this news broke the victims were not apprehended right away so people that had loved ones working in fast food were extremely worried including my mother. This particular story made the news but murders and robberies in fast food restaurants in New York are not isolated incidents. For your fake concern, yes my sister quit. Because we did not live in the borough of my sister's employment what did not happen was my mother walking to the establishment to make her do so; the trains were faster 🙃)

I am addicted to your channel. You are exemplifying real investigative journalism. You show the victims and their familes so much respect. Keep doing what you're doing 😊

😮 Such a tragedy 😣 This was a great video. I like your Robert Stack t-shirt. Unsolved mysteries was my favorite show growing up.

Thank you for researching the history of Queens. It is quite heartbreaking. I remember when this horrible event was on the news. It is with no surprise how you tell this story with respect and sensitivity. As always, thank you. God Bless.

Another well put together tragedy! They are both doing life in two separate prisons! I've seen coverage on this in the past, but not in depth how you covered it!.. RIP to all of the victims!😞

You gave me a history lesson of my hometown I knew nothing about. Thank you. And RIP to the victims at Wendy’s. I’ll never forgot that what happened that day. It really shook us in NYC to the core.

My family is from Kew Gardens so Queens will always hold a special place in my heart. I really like the fact your vids focus so much on NYC, there really is no place like it. Another good video brother.

I remember this one! My mom wouldnt walk past there for years im from queens and at the time she was pregnant with my sister so her appts were at flushing hospital. Thank you for covering these stories we never hear the background of them, theyre just shoved under the rug once they pass and on to the next...

Raised and grew up in Flushing and didn’t know a lot of the facts given…. I remember this tragedy and that Wendy’s. It felt so eerie in that area…..

It's really hard hearing how all of these victims had their lives in order and making them even better...then you have the cowards who won't even own up to the crimes they committed by pointing fingers at each other like a couple toddlers.

I remember this tragedy like it was yesterday. I've seen a few stories about it but none dug as deep as this. Great research as always. Rest in peace to all those who lost their lives that night.

I used to live in Corona, Queens, and would always take the bus to go shopping in Flushing. I used to eat at that Wendy's, too. This crime was absolutely horrendous and what transpired in that Wendy's will never be forgotten by me. One of the killers used to reside in the complex where I lived around the corner. I can not even comprehend how devastating and tragic this was for the families of those victims. RIP to all the victims. 😢😢

*The nerve & the entitlement of this "man!" To b angry for getting fired AFTER STEALING from his job & to take it out on the innocent ppl that were just trying to earn an honest living unlike him!*

I worked at a mom and pop pizza place in the hood when I was younger. The owner would always carry his 9mm. Always told us to just give the money, yet if we are to be rounded up, then fight back.

I was born and raised in the Boogie down Bronx❤ From Mott Haven, To Bronx River PJ’S ❤ I have some real stories, as you do. I would like to share some with you

Your vid’s honor all the victims and their families so amazingly.

Completely senseless murders 😡

Thank you for all the dedicated research you put into your documentaries. ❤

Excellent work!! The research, narration, script, images all flow together seamlessly. Thank you for sharing your time & talent with us. RIP to all the victims & their families.🙏🏽🕊

Your stories are well told giving the history of the area and making the victims real people. Respect to the survivor who was also able to help save the other person who did not immediately die from being shot.

Man that’s crazy, May they all continue to rest in peace

I'm a graduate of Neptune High School class of 2000 , I remember this. So sad.

I commend you on your commitment to detail in your reporting and giving the victims their flowers. The way you present these events is more worthy than some of what is shown on network or cable television. I also appreciate your hard work and detailed research. Continued success in you work.

You're amazing at chronicling the details of the these unfortunate tragedies. As hard as it is to hear these stories, the victims must & should be heard, thankfully you are one of the best vessels to convey, not only how victims and survivors died....but how these "unheard" beautiful people lived. I'm from CA and I haven't heard half the stories you post, thank you for sharing. God bless you❤.

I used to work at McDonald’s and this story hits home. They were just doing their job. So sad and senseless.

Fkn sad to lose ur life due to people who aint shit n the system who aint shit. Ur videos have such HEART in them it feels like it occured yesterday. Great job

The amount of respect you give in your videos 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Very informative about NYC and Flushing. Didn’t realize how big it is. I don’t know how someone could be so heartless to people, their former co-workers. The plastic bags over the heads is really cruel and gives me the creeps! Jose, you are an awesome narrator! I like how you talk in just plain distinct sentences without any slang. You are a real professional and I could listen to you for many stories. Keep up the good work! ❤

I remember that Wendy's location, one of the hang out spots after school. They demolished the restaurant and rebuilt a new Chinese mall over it. Walking by on Main Street, you would never know the horrible crimes that happened there 20 years ago. RIP to the poor workers.

i think they should put up a monument honoring those that died due to this horrific massacre

I was 12/13 when we first moved to queens and I remembered this story like yesterday 😢

I remembered that horrific story. PIX11's Mary Murphy did a coverage on that incident. I never knew that a Wendy's was there until the 2020 coverage. All this time, passing on Main St on the Q44 route, it was a Chinese mall until two fires broke out, causing the space to be vacant. My heart goes out to the victims and survivors. They did not deserve what happened to them. If New York did not abolish the death penalty in 2007, John Taylor would've been unalived by now. The fact that he is still breathing is an insult to the families of the innocent people he and his low IQ partner in crime slayed. This has got to be one of the worst crimes to ever happen in NYC apart from the College Point apartment, the Bronx shoestore, 645 Prospect Av, and West Harlem massacres Thank you, Jose for bring these stories to light because not everyone knows about our city's dark past.

One of the best true crime channels I’ve ever found on RU-vid was Caylie Elise…your channel reminds me so much of hers! Very well thought out, respectful of all involved and extremely informative! I love it! Is that Robert Stack on your shirt??

I can't imagine what was going through their minds in that moment they knew they would die. It fills my heart with such sadness. Thank you for your excellent delivery, glad I found your channel 🇬🇧

It’s so odd as a kid growing up in NYC #Gunhill we joked about how they placed Pennie’s over the eyes of the dead to keep eyes closed, having no idea we were only passing down stories we had not yet known to be true. Thank you for the video 💯💯💯🙌🏾

You should look into the parkchester Bronx family that got slaughtered back in March of 2000. Not sure if it was covered by many but there’s multiple news papers about it.

Damn my boy killed it again!!!! Thank you for educating us!!! I used to work around there!!!

I remember this. I was 13 at the time. I remember being at my grandmother’s house and we saw this on the news. I never understood then and at 36 still don’t understand now. What was the reason? This was senseless! R.I.P. to the victims 🙏🏿

Amazing narration of heinous crime. I started to really mourn for the victims and their families/friends. This story reminds me of McDonald’s, murder in Washington, D.C.

I love how you preface with history. I wish everyone honored facts and culture the way you do. I enjoy listening and learning … Thank you

Thankyou for the amount of respect you give to the victims.

I remembered when this hit the news. I was 14 when it happened. Bugged me out that they did that to all those people. I always imagined how terrified they had to be while they were in that basement.

I remember this... such a tragedy.... rocked the 5 boroughs tremendously 😢

Hi Jose, Once again you manage to give this horrific story the sensitivity which was needed. I remember this story. Condolences to the survivors and the family's

I love the added bits of history of the specific places you talk about. Superb story telling.

Thank you for giving voice to the legacies of these four beautiful Saints and for honoring and preserving their dignity and humanity. All too often, the details surrounding the lives of those who perish in such senseless tragedies as the Wendy's Massacre get buried right along with their bodies and, sadly, their memories, as well. You not only make sure their tragic stories are told and never forgotten, but you make sure their dreams, joys, hopes, passions, and achievements are also told and never forgotten. I am very grateful to you for that. That is what distinguishes you as a true griot from a mere storyteller. Also, thank you for taking the time to provide us with the fascinating history and backdrop of the story. Your impeccable dedicated commitment to researching and documenting the historical framework from which each story originates is greatly appreciated.

I'll never understand why people think they're entitled to take some of the else's life 😡 If it happened to their family, I'm sure it would be a different story 😢

Amazing job as usual brother. Peace to those and the families of those lost on that night.

Definitely was a death penalty case since multiple people were killed in the commission of a felony.

I have lived in California all my life. So this channel being about NY is very interesting.

Not a place i would ever want to visit or live, the Big city looks like Hell to me!!

I deadass remember this like it was yesterday. Can't believe it was over 20yrs ago. There are some real piece of shits out there.

I will never forget this. I was working in McDonald's in flushing at the time. I remember I was so scared to go to work when this happened. I ended up leaving McDonald's and got a job in Manndee in Astoria. I listen to so many different crime stories on RU-vid and always wondered why no one covered this story cause it is something I will NEVER EVER FORGET. May they rest in peace.

You always speak of the victims with compassion & respect. U tell us about their lives, the impact of their loss on their families and community, & how unfair and unnecessary their deaths were. You give them a dignity the newspaper headlines don't!! I appreciate that. Thank you. Btw, I'm really jealous of that Robert Stack t-shirt!!!😃

I went to Sarah J Hale* high school with Jean August in 98. I remember being in shock when this happened. This was a dope video, thank you for his memory. R.I.P Jean dumel August

My late momma was born in Flushing Queens in 1951. She was alwaya proud of that. Thanks for showing me why in that intro. ❤❤

Wow , this was well covered from all angles of history dating back to the 1600s to the family and background of the victims . You have given this story well deserved coverage and showed gratitude and respect to the victims of this horror . Well done . My respects and condolences to those who suffered from this . 😢 Even footage of Dave Thomas Wendy’s cofounder was in this . Great coverage wow .

I remember this story. Couldn’t forget those lost while traveling on the 7

You’re shirt !!!!! Living in NY as a kid unsolved mysteries had me in the house shook but watching every episode!

I'm so grateful that I found your channel. I wasn't a history fan in school but hearing the TRUE history of the US is necessary. Our history is frightfully evil at times and what's scary is today is that not much has changed in what the everyday people have to do to survive. To all those who have lost their life while trying to take care of someone or something may they RIP.

Should never opened those doors. No matter who it was.

I've lived in Flushing all my life and had no idea of this history. Thanks for that! I remember when this happened. It shook the area for sure.

I can feel your love and frustration with NYC. I love this channel, I love your commitment and I can’t wait for the next one! Keep it up man

wow so heartless 🥺💔 this was so heartbreaking 🥺💔 may their souls rest in peace. 💔🕊️

Thank you for taking the time to tell history plus others stories that will never be forgotten 💙 My condolences to their family and friends RIP🕊🕯🙏😔💔

Happened on the same day that 50 Cent got shot in South Jamaica, Queens. Another unfortunate unforgettable day in NYC history. I remember 50’s story being in a small corner of the NY post and this story getting the front page. Crazy

😢This one left me teary eyed and heartbroken. Thank you for all your time, effort and compassion with this sad yet informative story. My condolences to all that had a love one taken and the heroic survivors. 😥♥️

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I remember this Wendy's! I was living in Flushing when it happened, and I remember the memorial being in front of the closed store for years before the property was bought. I lived right off main street and this was the first time I remembered something of this magnitude happening so close to me.

This was beautifully told! From the history to the actually story of the murder. This was really sad to watch.

I remember hearing this on the news when I was a teenager. Man this is heartbreaking. Thank you for this video, you give all the information while being very respectful to the victims and their stories.

You got Robert stack shirt one of my favorite crime tellers ❤️❤️

I’ve been enjoying your content ever since I stumbled on your channel. I appreciate the history you did about Flushing in the beginning of this video. I lived there before and had no idea it has such a rich history. Thank you for always making sure to keep the highlight on the victims in your videos