Guardian Angel or Devil | The Sinister Case of Kenia Monge 

Did Travis graduate from the Chris Watts School of Acting!? A one star performance. 👎🏻

"If someone killed me, I would want to be buried somewhere nice" Proceeds to burn someone alive in an attempt to hide evidence after a heinous crime against another innocent woman.

He's so thoughtful in wanting to bury her near trees or water. It must be really hard to sit and listen to these guys without wanting to beat the shit out of them

“What would I do in Mexico?” “Get a tan” That detective lol

Her parents actually divorced due to her murder. They still come together to celebrate her life and advocate for safety but it’s heartbreaking to see the additional damage these monsters leave behind.

I felt a bit sick when he was trying to be all "sentimental" about how he buried Kenia. "I buried her next to some trees because I wanted her to be somewhere nice" ...wow....what a fucking HERO. Hope everything he feared about prison is happening to him on the daily.

It’s so creepy how he was literally just hanging out waiting to follow drunk girls home and possibly assault/murder them as well while literally still a suspect in a murder case. Thank god those undercover cops were there!

Can you imagine how this would have dragged out if he hadn’t sent that unnecessary text when no-one knew that he had even given her a ride?

In another documentary about this crime her dad said that in the initial days she was missing he tracked the guy down and convinced him to meet up to try to get any information at all from him. He said that as soon as he looked into his eyes he knew he had killed his child. But he played it cool to try and get more details. The resiliency and determination of the family is amazing.

Travis: “I’ll confess if you don’t label me as a sex offender.” Mike: Don’t worry, we’ll make sure to get the word out.

Hearing stories like this always takes me back to a night in college on New Year’s Eve. I was in a college town. Walking home alone, and a man in a car pulled over asking if I wanted a ride home. While there may be well intentioned men out there, you never know. So I said no, but he followed me for a while, and once I knew he couldn’t see me, entered my home. You. Never. Know. Ladies, don’t risk it.

It must have been tough for him, assaulting and murdering an innocent young girl then having to dig a hole all by himself. Poor guy, life can be really hard sometimes....

The fact that Lydia made a full recovery was astounding and made me SO happy

I've seen multiple interviews of Kenia's step-father. You can tell he really loved her like his own. RIP Kenia

The fact that she was kicked out of the bar for being too intoxicated (her friends said she drank the same amount as them and they suspected she was roofied) without all her stuff, and without getting her a cab or at least trying to get her a ride home honestly makes me feel sick, even if it was taking her to the hospital via ambulance (calling 911) so she could "sober up", this wouldn't have happened. Also the fact he had that cooler in his workplace around so many ppl, he was cocky and so confident he would never get caught.

Wait - The family & police only discovered Travis because he TEXTED HER the following day?!! So if he hadn’t done that, they never would have connected him to her???

That “hey you” never ceases to feel like a great big hug from a long missed friend!

“a guy named Travis. Off to a bad start there.” 😂

Wow, well done Lydia Tillman, recovering from that horror. That is some inner strength.

Guy looks like Beavis from Beavis and Butthead in the first couple of mugshots. Thank you, Mike, for bringing attention to the absolute pieces of poo in your stories, as well as highlighting the lives of the victims ❤️

the fake concern, fake cry "what's her name?" interview- classic Travis.

Kids asleep, watching That Chapter at 4am (South Korea) with a cup of coffee. Perfect start to my day! 😁😊👍

And with the tears you can see how traumatized he is. This, poor, gutless, waste of skin, I just can't. It bothers me I breath the same air as him. With any luck, the people in his prison will find out what he did, and really give him what he truly deserves. BTW, great video, as always

Kenia's step-dad is one of the most honorable men I've ever seen. 😢

Her ‘step’ father comes to my old graduate program every year and her memory is very much alive through him in the community… absolute pleasure meeting him

I'm very sure these women aren't the only ones. This guy is a monster.

Call me what you will, but I appreciate when Mike titles the videos with the victims' name instead of the perps'.

The doctor standing beside Lydia Tillman as she hugs the nurse looks so proud that his patient made it alive. Doctors and Nurses are Real True Heroes! Bravo! And...Bravo Lydia for staying alive!

In 1984, I got a lift in Colorado from a guy in one of those white “Serial Killer” vans. I got bad vibes from the guy so when he stopped for petrol, I got out to leave and the guy tried everything to get me to stay, but I legged it. My whole body told me that he was a murderer.

(When describing burying his victim's body next to a tree) "If someone killed me, I would hope they would at least bury me next to something nice." That might be the most psychotic statement I've ever heard in one of these interviews.

"When nightclubs are new, Booze is exciting, and You don't avoid these places like the plague" - had me on the floor.

I don’t know if it was just me but this video was top quality, the music editing feels totally different. I’ve never missed an episode. Great job, Mike!

Not gonna lie… it absolutely makes my day when you say, “I love ya, Mike out.”

Mike: HEY YOU! My serotonin: 📈📈📈📈📈📈📈

I knew Travis Forbes, my parents own the bakery he rented space from. I figured in fact check this video as I watch it and give my commentary. I'll also add things most people don't know about this story. 1.) Travis was not gluten free. He made gluten free granola bars, but did not eat gluten free himself. 2.) He did have a creepy white van, I rode in it with him several times when he would make delivery's. Fun fact, my cousin even stayed the night at his house once. 3.) Another fun fact, after the investigation got more serious (after that first interview inside the bakery) he called the bakery and I answered the phone. He gave me a spiel about how you shouldn't help people because you'll end up getting screwed over. He then got on the phone with my mom and tired to tell her that the reason why he burned the barrel of oil was because he was trying to grow weed on top of our freezer and it had molded. We didn't buy it. It was the next day that he ran to Texas after stealing a friend's car. 4.) Another fun fact; he had snuck into the office from going into the ceiling a week before to steal money from the safe by shaking it and having coins fall out the other side. Dude was desperate. 5.) A couple days before the story broke, he had stole $60 form the register. We actually called the cops on him and they came out to talk to us. If only we knew what had happened and why he stole the money. 6.) He did use the freezer to store ingredients, so it was normal for him to go in there. Obviously the taped up cooler was not normal and really weird. 7.) That short clip at 14:37 was my dad and I in the office with him. 8.) Those stories about being a pathological liar are true. He had a ton of crazy stories. He once told me to f*** off because I said I didn't like the way his bleached hair looked. He also said that he had an artery explode in his eye and that's why he couldn't pay rent. 9.) My parents have a pretty bad tendency of trusting people and giving them tons of chances. We are Christian and believe in being people forgiveness, it's bitten my parents in the butt quite a few times. This is one of the worst cases. He owed us several months of rent, and we never got all the money. 10.) I met with the parents of Kenia, I met the head police officer on the case, it was a crazy time for us. If your interested, we are still in business, doing really well actually. We still have the freezer he put her body in. I never feel creepy going in there. It is what it is. We were much more cautious about the people that rented space from us. Weve expanded so much that we don't have any free space available. If you have any other questions feel free to comment,I'll answer if I can. I was only 13 when it all happened so I wasn't given all the details that my mom had (she does appear on dateline for a short period of time).

The worst part about this is how much I have to admit that I put myself is SO many bad situations and how lucky I’ve been😐 Unfortunately we live in a society of predators who are willing to take advantage regardless of how vulnerable.

I feel like Travis’ girlfriend should get some type of punishment for lying for him and saying he was home from 3-8am.

I went to high school with Kenia. We weren’t really friends, but hung out with similar people. I remember when she disappeared and then learning about what happened. It disturbed me so deeply that someone I knew, going to the same places I did, met this kind of fate. It’s haunting to see her photos again. May Kenia be resting in power.

Travis: "What would I do in Mexico?" Detective: "Get a tan."

There's safety in numbers . Don't be the singled out one because you're alone , no one to help you in any way , no one to be a witness , etc. One thing my father used to tell my sisters and me , whenever we asked him for permission to go dancing , he would tell us always wait to be the last ones to order your drink , then ask to have the same drink as the guy that wants to buy you a drink, When you get the drink , switch it for the guys' and if he refuses to get your drink , that means he paid the waiter to have your drink laced . We did it several times , and sometimes the guy left the drink and walked away .

"Did you murder her?" **Nods head** "I did not, no." 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

I'm so glad Lydia made it through all that!! She has a strong will to survive! Rip Kenia!

I really wish friends would stick together, and never ever leave their drinks alone. It's a recipe for disaster.

Lydia is such a strong spirit. I wish only good things for her. What a fighter. If not for her, Kenia's killer may have gotten away. I hope Kenia's family is doing okay (I saw the post about their divorce...it's sad that these monsters take so much from the families of their victims). Their daughter deserved better but, at least, they were able to lay her to rest. May she rest in peace. May they remember only the good times with her. May her killer rot in hell when the time comes but, for now, may he rot in prison.

"I don't want to be labeled a sex offender" (first day of prison): OKAY YALL, THIS GUY RIGHT HERE? DEFINITELY *NOT* A SEX OFFENDER! HEY EVERYONE! HES NOT A SEX OFFENDER! OK, that should avoid any confusion. Good luck pal.

My heart really goes out to the family and friends of the victims of every true crime I watch. For years I’ve been obsessed with true crime and often victims become just another name and the murderers are the ones that are hi-lighted. I love how Mike doesn’t hold back calling each monster out for the POS they are!!! Mike is the best!

I’ve been binging your videos since I found your channel in some recs on other true crime vids. True Crime and Forensic science has been a passion of mine since high school. You bring a mix of compassion, and humor, to your videos, while giving a very thorough deep dive to the stories that focuses on the victims and their families. In short, you do amazing work, and you’re doing a wonderful job for the families and victims as you’re helping get their story told, as well as helping myself, (and likely many others), get through the shitshow that has been 2020 and on. Take care, and keep yourself safe and healthy. Thanks for everything!

These are stories of terror, however at certain points, due to your storytelling, I end up cracking up. It helps. Thanks

Seeing Lydia smile at the end made me tear up. I am so glad she survived and recovered and I hope she is living an awesome life now.

I love it when he says ‘I love ya’, makes me feel all warm and cozy, and that smile .... ***sigh*** We love you back, Mike!

Hey you, right back. ☺️ I really appreciate that you connect so well with your viewers. It definitely feels like a long distance friendship.

Love you too, Mike. 🙂 and, love your episodes . I’m addicted to “That Chapter” . Started watching over year ago. Always well done.

The "I love you" at the end gets me every time. Love you too, Mikey 😀

I was in a bar the other day, met a dude and it turned out we were both that chapter fans and had a great gas about Mike and the show. Goes to show that chapter brings together people from all walks of life!

I live in Denver, and it was so sad when this happened. I'm glad there's one less bad guy on the streets to worry about. I'm so sorry this young lady had to lose her life over it.😢❤

Mike, your videos are straight to the point with a pinch of humour along the way. I really appreciate the time and effort you put into this video's! Keep up the good work! 🙌

Who grabs someone's phone and purse and thinks . Yeah she left on her own? I mean seriously. 😕

I don’t know how these women who survive this type of an ordeal go on to make any kind of recovery… I mean, I am honestly just amazed at human resilience. May God bless every abuse survivor out there ❤️

You create the best videos, Mike! Thanks so much for that. Your personality is addictive and the stories are always so well researched, with lots of original footage. 👌🏻 ✌🏻💜😇

I have been binge watching your channel all day man. Keep up the great work. You have another subscriber here sir!

Knowing that Lydia survived such a brutal incident because of her own tenacious will to live, as well as the phenomenal skill of all the doctors and nurses concerned. Incredible.

It never gets easier seeing the parents and friends and family hurt and scared for their loved ones, I hope they have found peace

I appreciate the fact that Mike does not mince words, and will call out a POS if he sees one.

This was very, very interesting as always. You tell the best true crime stories!!!! So scary!!! Thank you.

This is the SCARIEST kind of murderer to me. I was totally eating his shit up- he presents himself as kind, humble, emotional, and HONEST. It makes me think he’s either sick in the head and truly believes he embodies those traits, or he’s an extremely manipulative and calculated person.

hi Mike, I just want you to know that I really appreciate all the hard work you put into your awesome vids on awful subject matter.. cheers!

"Stereotypical rape van" 🤣😂🤣😂 I needed that laugh.

Thanks Mike for saying what we are thinking about these cases. I really appreciate all the work you put into these videos - much appreciated. Stay well and positive. Hell form London : - )

I've seen other channels here that focus on true crimes and this is the only one that doesn't just recycle everything that was in the public news story. I love it here

I just love a murderer who can't stop himself from talking to the media. There's something so delicious about watching them think they are so clever, outsmarting everyone, when all the while they are just paving their own paths to prison.

Thank you Mike. Your videos are as good as it gets. Someone needs to give you a streaming contract. No lie.

Timestamp 12:30 that slight head nod when the reporter asked if he murdered her. That was cold! That video with him dragging the cooler is so brutal 😫.

At this point I think we can all agree this is the best true crime channel on the whole internet, most detailed and cases we’ve never heard for the most part. Tree claps for that chapter and Mike 👏👏👏

The SMILE on Lydia Tillman at 22:17, omg that affected me. She lived! Bless her I hope she has a full life and gets through the trauma. Kenia had a similar smile and I hope her family finds peace.

Can I just say, I appreciate it when you call out these terrible monsters for what they are. That fact alone will keep me a fan of your channel. Rip to the victim and the families

Thanks Mike for all the hard work you put into these videos I love them!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Kenia's stepfather loved her sooooo much!!! It's heartwarming to see this much love from parent to child, because it's not always like that. The CCTV footage is terrifying, Kenia is so young, beautiful, intoxicated, and naive. This could have happened to me when I was in my 20's. To all the young women reading this, understand that the way the world SHOULD be and the way it IS are entirely different things. Protect yourself from predators, because they don't care what they should or should not do.

i remember this case, her stepdad really went hard for her. the footage of her walking around drunk alone is horrible

Mike, I love the humor & details you put in your videos! You really are dedicated to pleasing your public! Thanks for the amazing videos and being so cute to look at 😊

Just as begin to get weepy, Mike brings me back with laughter. This story I remember watching on 48 Hours or 20/20 and it was heartbreaking. Her mother and stepfather were beside themselves. Her stepfather made me proud, he never gave up and carried on as his wife was stressed out. Good story telling Mike as always. 😔

“They took her purse and her phone,and assumed she had left on her own accord” ?! 🤯how on earth would I be ok with a friend or family member disappearing without not one but two essential items?!. 🤷 @3:14

Professional forensic scientist, in court: "We examined the van meticulously and found that it was *bleached up the wazoo* ."

The description of what happened to Lydia is honestly so horrific, burning her alive to get away with his crimes. Jesus.

Gotta love the reporter asking Travis if he killed the victim. In the history of the world has anyone ever confessed to a reporter?

At 13:13 when he said “What’s her name?” I rolled my eyes so hard. It was so obvious what he was trying to portray

And just like that Tuesday just got a whole lot better!!!!

A friend of mine went out that night with Kenia and they lost her at one of the clubs...my friend was 21 and Kenia was 19 and couldn't get in .... she said Kenia went somewhere else with her friends... This story is so heart breaking as I remember the search and when we didn't know what happened to her and even reposted some of her missing person posts and seeing the story unfold on the news... I also used to work at the hotel Kenia went inside (Hyatt regency at Colorado Convention Center) and know exactly where a CCTV of Kenia was taken (not included in this video) extremely devastating... 💔my heart goes out to her family.

The guys in prison aren't gonna care if he's not "technically" a S offender. They are going to know why he's in there and if they are gonna remove him, it's not gonna matter if he wasn't technically one by the court. It actually might even be worse for him not being one because unfortunately those offenders are often held on separate yards which would are safer.

When you described how he was just lurking around outside the clubs I got chills 😐

Kenia was so beautiful. Rest in paradise baby girl🙏🏽💕

Your channel really opens our eyes. I love the crime mystery murder stories the way you deliver them. Thank you but wow you cant trust anybody anymore. I have been marathon watching your channel and all this stuff has raised our awareness to full alert mode. Its just unbelievable all of it. I have watched a little tv nothing like this content. Trust no one when it comes o family. Thanks again.

That"Hey you" never ceases to amaze me and make me smile, and feel like I'm hugged by a friend I haven't seen in a minute 🤗🤗🤗🐧🐧🐧🐢🐢🐢🐢

Thank goodness Travis actually implicated himself instead of his intended purpose of creating plausible deniability.

“I swear, I was just nicely driving a drunk female in my lovely murder van! Why would you suspect me?! :)”

I so enjoy your videos, and your humor! Thank you for your hard work ☺️......

When I heard of this case the first time, it was told from the viewpoint of the detective. Hearing his insight was fascinating. I'm so sorry to know that her parents marriage did not survive. Heartache heaped upon heartache. 💔

underage girl: leaves purse and phone behind in nightclub and disappears friends: oh, they're probably fine.. lets go home guys

I love how much success Mike is getting. Been here since 400k & He deserves everything he’s getting & more. Massive respect Mike

Really appreciate the way you convey these happenings, well done taking about SA and r***. My fella has noticed that I can not be freaking out by hearing these things.. we both love you! ❤

Well done Mike. Comprehensive and engaging.