FENTANYL POISONING: Johnathan Helmke's Story 

When mom said “he would have been a great dad” and stayed quiet, it broke me. I’m so sorry to his whole family for their loss. He had so much more to offer the world.

I’m so sorry for your tremendous loss 💔. I too got that ‘call’. My son (only child) was 25. He died from a combination of marajuana, cocaine, alcohol and morphine. It’s been 14 years and it still seems like yesterday…..

The sister is smart and has a very loving heart. I wish her and the family peace and healing. God bless you all.

Nothing like the loss of a child, my son passed away at the age of 15. My thoughts and prayers go out to family and friends 🙏

Oh btw...when my daughter (during her active addiction) was really nice, that was a red flag for me. Anytime she would address me as "mommy," I knew something was up. This is why it's paramount to talk to other parents to compare notes.

The part that got me is when she said how he was in school with kids who were being bullied, etc. My brother was the same way in sticking up for them and being their friend. We lost him to suicide in 2015 at 18. I can’t imagine this type of pain.

Snapchat needs to be held accountable for all the trafficking that goes on there. When my 7 ur old asked me why she has to go to counseling, I told her : so you learn to cope without self harm or self medicating. Just one pill xan kill and now they put it in and on everything. Pills, leaf, alcohol. You can never be too observant, too cautious or too involved. I feel so much pain for this families loss. Opiates destroyed my hometown. Hate to see it has only gotten worse.

My stepson passed away a few days ago suspected fentanyl poisoning. He was in his prison cell. 😢😢😢 love you forever my son Casey, of course you can call me mom. ❤❤❤❤❤

I'm so sorry for your loss 😢. You are way too young to lose a child. I lost my daughter just before Thanksgiving '22. She was a pedestrian killed

I pray for everyone that lost a loved one ❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🫶

My deepest condolences I lost my brother he died young on Mother’s Day he over dosed on opioid he be gone now going on 11 years the pain still there he was my best friend my everything he was very loving helpful with everyone I can relate your pain may God have them in the kingdom keep strong mom ❤he lives in your heart ❤️

My heart absolutely breaks for this family. If any of you see this, know i feel your pain and i will never forget Jonathan's story.

I’m so sorry for the loss of your son. I to lost my husband on 12/31/22 while getting ready to celebrate New Year’s Day my husband was drinking and took something sone one offered and in less then 7 minutes he was gone. Our kids were getting ready to go celebrate with their oldest sister so they were both home and saw everything as I did. Our 13 yr old son tried doing cpr on him. No one has been held accountable because no one saw anything being exchanged. He had literally bee. Home for less than 10 minutes when this all happened. Worst day of our lives

I’m so sorry for your loss. My best friend just lost her 17 year old daughter in a car accident. Not the same situation but she was drinking and got upset and left a party at 2AM on a rainy night. She hydroplaned into a pole and was killed instantly. My friend is hurting so much. I would give anything for her to have her baby girl back.

My sister just got the death certificate back from her fiancé that died 2 years ago. The amount of fentanyl in his system was enough to kill many people. He was found dead with no paraphernalia or drugs around his body and his apartment door open (not completely shut) . His death was not investigated at all; I assume because he was an addict years before his death. He slipped for one moment in time and paid the ultimate price.

I’m so sorry for your loss. The pain is unbearable. I can understand how hard this story is to share but we will share your story to help build awareness. Wishing you all healing.

I'm sending heartfelt sympathy and condolences to everyone who loss someone to an overdose❤❤❤

Through watching these videos & others, I have noticed a trend. Most of the people, if not all, that have a tendency to self medicate & also have addiction problems, are empathic & sensitive; someone that cares more for others than they do for themselves. I, also, had an addiction problem after having surgery on both feet 20 yrs ago. I have been sober now for 8 yrs, thank GOD. I am the type of person that cries at commercials on TV & cry when strangers cry. I feel what others feel and it is a burden to be so sensitive in that way sometimes. Having immense emotions for others all the time, leads to depression, anxiety, etc. I just wanted to note that I noticed that a lot of these people seem to be the same way that I am. Like this young man feeding the homeless for his bday & loving children, etc. It is a struggle, especially in boys/men to feel that they are "enough" & the pressures that come with society & how we view the expectations of being a man and things like that. I hope that if you feel depressed or have anxiety as a teen, that you seek help & talk to someone. Never hold all that stuff you're feeling inside & keep it a secret. It leads to self medicating & addiction...which nowadays will kill you as we are seeing here. No one wakes up one day and says "I want to be an addict or pop pills for fun." It goes so much deeper. I will be thinking about this family & sending all of my love from afar....

I cannot believe it happened this fast for your son. My heart goes out to you and your family.

As one mom to another, I am so so very sorry for the loss of your dear handsome son. My deepest condolences to you are your family ❤❤

Grief has changed this poor woman. May he fly high and help his family stand strong every single day until they meet again.

I'm sorry for your loss!!! So sad!!!!

I got a little emotional on this one. He was so young to die. Poor Johnathan didn't experience a full life. May he Rest In Peace.

He was such a handsome and sweet young man. This is so sad! My heart breaks for this family! I’ve been affected by this epidemic and I’m so sorry that they have been too, in such a tragic way. They’ll be in my thoughts and prayers

Every time I see a new video and face uploaded on this channel my heart just drops to my stomache. I’ve lost multiple friends to fetanyl and it is just so sad and scary!! Every day I harrass my daughter about how if anyone gives you pills don’t you ever take them because even a piece of one can kill you and she gets so upset and annoyed but I just pray to god if ever offered anything she remembers my warning! I can’t imagine the pain these mothers feel😭❤️

i’ve watched almost every one of these and wow. at the 3 min mark i kept saying no no no please no not this baby 😣😔😔 his love and legacy through his mother and sister are unmatched. i will include them in my prayers every day. God bless you all and your angel baby. 😔🕊️

My heart breaks for these families. I’m so sorry for your loss.

15!! WTH! 😢💔- So sorry for your loss.

I’m so sorry for loss, sending lots of love ❤️ and hugs 🤗 I’ve been clean from heroin for 17 yrs and I remember the withdrawals like they were yesterday. I can’t even imagine a 15 yr old going through opiate withdrawals and not telling their parents why they are sick. I don’t wish opiate withdrawals on my worst enemy. I wanted to unalive myself when I was going through withdrawals. It is awful. I never understood how people could “kick” in jail with absolutely nothing to help, get out of jail, use, go back to jail, kick again, it was a revolving door for some. I truly believe had fentanyl been around back when I was using, I’d probably no longer be on this earth. I have a cousin who went from heroin to fentanyl with no end in site 😢

Damn it! It gets harder every time I see one of these life stories! To the sister baby, he forgave you the night before, don't you ever doubt it. God bless everyone. Thank you @Texas Pictures Documentaries

This family is so beautiful, and Johnathan was the cutest guy. I'm sorry I don't have the words to fully explain how much he was to his family and to the world. Such a long and wonderful life ahead and so many years of life with him were robbed from you. I'm so sorry for this crushing loss. So many murdered by this devil drug.

This Mom has had an awakening since losing her son. She's on a good path and her daughter is precious. So sorry for their loss.

Sorry for your loss. He was so young, alot of addiction does start with dope unfortunately. Thanks for sharing this story 😑💔

I feel for this family. It’s sad this occurred to him and the fact he was only 15 is heartbreaking. He is a minor and needed resources immediately to help with recovery. I tell my sister this all the time. Your kids are not your friends. It’s okay to stand your ground and say absolutely not. You let one thing slide and it snowballs into bigger things. It doesn’t matter if it’s just vaping…..address it immediately. Kids have so much access to things now a days that it’s scary!!

This hits so close to home. I have 14 yr olds. I can’t imagine what they’re going through. I pray for GOD’S comfort and peace during this traumatic time. Rest easy, Jonathan🙏🏻✝️🙏🏻✝️🙏🏻✝️🙏🏻✝️

My son has abdominal migraines, they are brutal. He threw up for 30+ hours once, and had to hospitalized. This is the first time I’ve heard anyone else mention it. It is in fact a real diagnoses. He is on meds to help, basically medicine that knocks him out until the episode passes.

"How did you love in your life?" Thank you for telling Jonathan's story. The love you and his father have for him just pours out of you two. I just wish love was enough to save our children. ❤️

The bond that this young lady shared w her brother is EXACTLY how me and my brother bonded 💔❤️. I miss him so much EVERYDAY 🥺. He recently passed may 6th 2023. It is now August 25th and its still so hard to wrap my head around; He passes from fentanyl poisoning as well. He was deceased for 2 hrs before the ambulance were called. His children 10 and under seen him like that 😢. His kids morher was still laying in bed w him while he was deceased (according to the kids). My family never trusted her. Something wasnt right w her yet he loved her and his children. We truly believe that she poisoned him but the detectives say that they need more hard evidence (After they'd already let 3 months pass and she had already moved out of the apartment they lived in)! She still out. Free! I really don't know what to do. No one should get away w doing something like this 😭. Any advice. My brother was EVERYTHING to me. He was a loving caring considerate and non judgemental to all. I am SO lucky to have had a brother as great as him! I will forever miss him and wabt to get justice for him nomatter how long it takes !!!! Ps. She didn't even have to go to C.I.D

These stories are so heartbreaking. My Heart goes out to you all , and other parents siblings , grandparents ETC , who are going through this , it’s awful . A beautiful life taken to soon ❤

Such a thoughtful Mom and sister, and the way they describe their feelings is visceral. I'm so sorry for this family. Kids, adults, NEVER take something that hasn't been prescribed and comes from a pharmacy with your name on it. I know what it's like to be young and think nothing can touch you, but fentanyl is a killer drug, and the people that make counterfeit pills DO NOT CARE ABOUT YOU, or anything other than making money. So sad.

Rest In Peace Johnathan 🙏🏼🙏🏼 Prayers For The Mother and Family.

It truly breaks my heart by all the young beautiful kids who just don't understand the risks of overdosing. No going back --- but honor him through acts of kindness. It truly heals and helps move everyone in a better way forward. ❤

Finding kids smoking weed is definitely a problem. Not only can it be laced with fentanyl, coke or other things but anything that allows a kid to "feel adrift" is a sign that they're seeking a type of coping mechanism for something that's going on with them. Just because the government has "legalized" weed, doesn't mean that it's okay for our kids. Weed should be used by adults who have the power to accept the responsibility behind it. It should not be acceptable or normalized for a teenager to smoke weed. We should be teaching kids discipline and how to care for their bodies. Sometimes they may need emotional counseling to deal with their issues.

My heart breaks over these losses, Handsome young man with his future ahead of him Blessings to his family, friends and loved ones. May all who knew him become immune to the lure that took his life.

my heart goes to this family, my grandson is almost 15, and I worry on a daily basis that he may experiment and it be the only time he does and it takes his life.. Rip young man ,

Dear Victoria, You are such a beautiful woman who has had the most horrible thing happen. I am so sorry for your incredible loss. Johnathan sounds like a wonderful young man, or shall I say child since he was only 15. So young, who had a big heart for babies and those who were considered underdogs who he stuck up for. Such a sensitive soul he had. No parent should have to loose their child in such a sudden and tragic way. I hope that you get justice soon and that that justice will bring you peace and comfort. Victoria, what a beautiful young lady you are. I admire the fact that you had a best friend relationship with your brother. Many brothers and sisters bicker with each other as I did with my younger brother. Deep down though, there’s that unconditional love. I’m so sorry that you lost your brother, your best friend. Perhaps being in his old bedroom, in a way you feel a little closer to him. 💙

Such a tragedy . Another life lost to drugs . May God bless all their souls . This is such a loving family . Justice must be served in his name . ❤

My heart goes out to everyone that has lost a love one to fent poisoning . Thank you for sharing The Victims stories , spreading the word will save many lives 🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵

What a beautiful picture of him holding the roses 🌹 ❤. Poor baby and family. RIP beautiful baby boy 😢.

I heard Jesus needed a professional baby Angel cuddler up there in Heaven - I guess he hoped you wouldn't mind too much if he gave Jonathan the job because he only wanted the very best ❤❤❤❤❤❤ I am so very sorry for Jonathan's too early passing and I can never imagine the pain you as a Mother and the rest of the family must feel at the loss of your precious first born but, just know he will always be with you just behind the veil. Prayers and sincere positive good vibes coming to you from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺 ❤ 🇺🇸 🐨

Prayers for this family. Jesus heals. His little sister is so well spoken and seems so kind and intelligent. This mother is coming off so so so strong, she's probably been holding it together for the sake of her other babies. "I am way more present with my other kids."

Im so sorry for your loss. My condolences and prayers are with all of you. I lost my son in law to an accidental overdose in 2018. Thank you for your courage and sharing Jonathan’s life with all of us. ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️

It is so sad that these stories have even existed once….now it is daily…sometimes several times a day 😢

Another tough one 🥺 I just saw his age on the thumbnail and thought to myself „Oh my god“… 😧 There were two things that stood out to me in this episode, one thing is seeing the smile in Johnathan‘s mothers face as she told the story about his passion for babies and then, in a split second, the pure grief when she said that he would have been a good dad 😳 Very very sad to watch! The other thing is I‘m amazed how grown up his sister is, very reflective but also very emotional. Without knowing Johnathan or his sister in person I bet they both are, or sadly when it comes to him, were amazing human beings. 15 years is NOT an age at which you should die, regardless because of a disease or because you got killed by Fentanyl Poisoning! I really hope that justice will be served and that whoever is at fault and gave him that one pill will be held accountable to the maximum in a court of law! I wish his family all the best and that they will continue to remember him with a smile in their face. With again sad regards from Germany 🇩🇪, Philipp

What a great sister

I'm sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you and your family 😔😔

Mama is so strong. My heart breaks for her. I also feel for his sister. I lost my big brother when I was 11 and he was 19. He died in a plane crash but the grief is the same. I'm 62 now and my heart still misses my brother. I pray for this family's healing. God bless.

Mama, sister and family Jonathon dying by this poison was a loss of a tender good soul. He sounds like an incredible young man and really hope the justice system works in your case. I hope you continue to only focus on the love♥️

Sounds like they actually investigated this one which is refreshing to hear. So sorry for your loss of your handsome young son.

Jonathan's story makes me sad for all of the future babies that he would have looked after. He sounds like a wonderful nurturing young man.

My worse fear is losing one of my children, these poor mum's n they must be strong,god bless them❤

i cried the whole time watching this. i am so so sorry . Rest well baby boy there is no more suffering. no more pain 😢💔

I absolutely adore your family. You’re a wonderful mother and I’m very sorry for your loss. I hope that you are able to get closure from the person who did this to him. I know that that won’t take away the pain you’re going through but at least you’ll get closure knowing the person who poisoned your child is going to jail lots of love, positive energy to you and your family.

I am so sorry for your loss and the grief you are experiencing. I could see how much you all loved and cherished Johnathan. When you talked about how much he loved babies and the compassion he had for those who were marginalized, I knew Johnathan was an amazing person. I hope that you will get the justice you seek and I pray that you find moments of peace. God bless you all. ❤

Feel so bad for his sister! ❤

These children are absolutely beautiful!!! After momma. I'm so sorry momma for the pain, and loss. CONDOLENCES. Prayers for comfort, peace and May God wrap His Mighty arms around you all. 😢

WOW!!! He was a beautiful person!! I am SO VERY SORRY for the loss of your precious Johnathan!! 💔💔💔💔 every time I view one of these videos, it RIPS me in 1/2!!! 💔I'm a mother of 2 adult sons and a 13 year old grandson. Right now, we're ALL PRAYING that my oldest son, who is struggling with substance abuse gets into a treatment facility!! I could hear how Johnathan meant the world to all of you!! just know that many are PRAYING for the peace and comfort that only God can give! God Bless You! 💙🙏🙏

I overdosed when I was 15. In September it was 25 years. It was the first time I knew my life was disposable. You poor babies!❤

15 years old, wow im so sorry 😢 this truly is heartbreaking

Thank you for sharing this painful story. I am so sorry this happened. When you spoke about what matters to you now, you were so clear about it, and you helped me to remember to focus on what’s most important to me - presence, kindness, love. You have a beautiful heart. And so does your daughter. I hope you both have good support systems. And I wish you continued healing and much peace.

I didn’t lose a child yet Johnathon’s mother’s message resonated with me. I lost a very, very close friend to this poison. No loss comes close to this one. I lost my mom and other relatives but this one was an out of order loss. Gone too soon. I agree that my priorities are changing. I want part of my friend’s legacy to live on through me and he always put family first (and he thought of us as his family). He was there for his friends when they needed him. Relationships and memories are at the top of the list now. Praying for this family. Very brave to come forward and share their pain! ❤️🙏😔

Rest in Heaven sweet boy💔

My heart is breaking for you and your daughter, what a sad sad story about your wonderful son who just took a perk perhaps to help him sleep or some other reason. He sounds like such a nice kid the way you say he helped the homeless and people that were bullied. Things like this never happened yrs. ago where popping a pill would kill you, I will never understand why they lace these things with a poison. I pray you will find a way to cope with this tragedy and for sure your daughter who seems so sweet and very kind as well. God bless you both and may your son RIP.

Such beautiful pictures ❤. So sorry for your loss. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

My sincere and heartfelt condolences on the loss of your son🙏 RIP Johnathan 🙏

I feel so sad you can literally see the pain in their eyes :(

I can relate to the gut wrenching pain! My daughter was deep in addiction. She died Dec 26/2023. The drugs of various kinds are killing so many. It’s so heartbreaking, such a loss. God bless you all!❤

It's the same feeling when you lose someone to a car accident it's not ment to be and it's the hardest thing to have to belive your loved one is gone so fast it's almost surreal 💔

What a wonderful mother and sister Jonathan has. I am stunned there’s actually going to be a trial🙏🏻🙌🏻 I know nothing will heal that pain but you’ll have justice! DA’s need to prosecute. Even the low level dealer. I know most are high schoolers dealing perc’s to friends but if they see that they can end up in prison they’ll think twice.

my Heart brakes for you and your family I know the pain of loosing a child I lost 2 Daughters not to Drugs but to a very bad car accident your son was such a young man when he passed I am just so sorry I am crying for your loss and I pray that 1 day you can find peace in your life God Bless you

These videos are just heart breaking but they are important for us parents to hear. We grew up in a different world than the one we are raising children in. Thank you for sharing your stories with us.

I’m so sorry for the loss of your boy, bother, and best friend. He sounded like a really good person. I can’t even imagine what you are going through, I’m sending your family thoughts of peace and strength. My best friend has a 14 year old girl, she’s always on Snap, and because of Jonathan’s story, I will be reaching out to her today to make sure she understands the potential dangers of this app.

Another loss of a much loved beautiful young person. Another family that will never be the same. Thank you for sharing your very painful story. Your loved one's journey will bring awareness and save many lives.

Im So sorry for your family's loss.

I'm so sorry for your loss I couldn't imagine my thoughts and prayers are with you 😢

My deepest condolences to he’s family 😪😪🙏I do feel your pain because we also lost our beloved son on February 27 2017 in a horrific accident he was only 21 years old and the pain when we lose a child it’s the worst nightmare a parent can face 😞😪🙏R.I.P. sweetheart

What a beautiful family, love there face features. My condolences, Americans are hearing u loud and clear.🌼🤍🌼

Such a fresh wound, you can definitely sense the overwhelming pain. Like his sister said, with time some help comes. Hope the other family relationships thrive and they're the best version of themselves because of this tragedy.

The way his mother struggles to stay present with him not being here is really causing my eyes to sting

My deepest condolences. I hope Johnathan gets to help out with the babies in heaven.

Praying for Each Family Member Going Through this! I understand trying to get Them in Rehab’s. But Special Blessings to Each Family that’s lost a Child! 🙏🙏😔

I am so sorry for the loss of your son Johnathon.

Heartbreaking. So sorry for the loss of this young man.

My deepest sympathy for your loss. Mat Gods grace be with you ❤❤🙏🙏

Dammit! Another beautiful young one lost to this beast! God Bless this family! ❤

Wow what a brave and beautiful young mother. She is strength. This story really moved me

Bravest family. My heart goes out to them

Extremely sorry for the huge loss of your son! I've had the same epiphany under different circumstances. It's truly life changing. Prayers and love to you and your family ❤❤❤

The sharp knife of a short life…. This one broke my heart.

My sincere and heartfelt condolences on the loss of your son and brother from Germany...