When a Hollywood Hills woman came home from vacation she was greeted by a homeless person sleeping on a bench in her gated yard. Nicole Comstock reports.
The homeowner is really sweet and down to Earth. I'm glad she's been blessed with not just wealth, but also a good heart and a sense of respect. She was raised to have compassion, and it shows. A brilliant woman. Thank you
Really? Would you say the same thing if this homeless person returned, maybe with another homeless person, and became violent? It’s private property and nobody has a right to just walk onto someone’s property and make themselves at home.
The saying “No good deed goes unpunished” exists for a reason. I’d advise her to buy a gun and become educated on how and when to legally use it for self protection, but it’s CA, so instead I suggest she adopts a well trained, protective dog.
I'd be changing locks asap. The lady should have turned her in. There was a hypodermic needle and plants in the pool. That's not a good sign. They'll be back to if not her house another. These homeless are being shipped here from other states. We only help the ones we knew before this crazy influx. Everyone else can go home imo. There's more criminals homeless than down and out. Anyone doing the drugs out there these days is going to end up mental. And that's how most end up mental. Wait til the lady finds a big shit in her yard. She'll wish she called. Lol
@@kenkiekens7746 I thought the same -- it's obvious how this virtue-signaling 'self-described compassionate' person votes. By not calling the police, she's inviting more trouble to return to herself or someone else. Absolutely clueless.
I already feel sad for the homeless lady, and understand the homeowner's compassion...until the part where she didn't want to return the 🗝️! That means she has plans to return! I used to be very compassionate too, but then realized not all people in need have good hearts too.
Yeah right, addiction is a choice. For sure nobody shove drugs down her mouth so she would be addicted to it. She probably started with weeds, then it progressed to heroin.
@@createinmeacleanheartohgod6871 most addicts are self medicating because they have psychological issues like PTSD or untreated mental illness. In other cases, they were treated with pain medication legitimately for an injury or illness, but became addicted and moved on to street drugs. Studies have also shown that some people are genetically predisposed to addiction. If we had a compassionate society that provided better mental health resources and less stigma, there would be fewer addicts. We know this, because it has been done in other countries with success. Just getting self righteous and passing judgment on strangers isn't going to improve anything.
I think when people are on the street, they become somewhat feral in order to survive. So, just like you would with a wild animal, you need to use a combination of compassion and caution in your interactions.
The Homeowner is a saint. The Trespasser lucky to be alive! I feel bad for the homeless, but god bless the home owner and give her good fortune for her kindness.
Exactly, how did she know no one was there, that the woman must live alone, and on vacation Wealth isn't all it's cracked up to be, it just brings different problems, sometimes more serious problems.
The homeowner was way too nice: Waited 1 hour and a half for the squatter to pack up. The squatter "found another key and didn't want to give it back - Exactly why the homeowner was way too nice. I'd open a can real quick.
@@eoniagrace2759 we could fix our society if the 1% actually invested in healthcare, insane asylums, and real criminal justice. But they would rather have homeless lunatics camped out everywhere.
@@jamiebarringer4019 this is a culturally-specific reaction, not an objective truth, and it's why police routinely murder people merely for trespassing in the States and many Americans think it's fine. In other parts of the world, people recognize that stuff is just stuff. Property ownership is not a God given right, it's merely part of an economic system that developed according to the arbitrary flow of history. I don't want people leaving needles in my yard where they endanger my kids, but I also wouldn't solve every problem but calling in The State to resolve it using brute force, or, for that matter, by suing everyone in sight.
Right 😑😒 exactly why I wouldn't even feel sorry and would immediately call the cops I'd be mad as hell if I even saw her on my backyard let alone let her stay
That's not compassion that's, allowing entitlement to have no accountability. Being homeless does not mean entitlement to break in and enter, which is a crime.
Probably moreso a trespass since she just hopped a fence. Have some perspective. This is a female living alone on the streets. I'm not saying it's right but this is a vulnerable, mentally ill human who saw an opportunity to rest safely.
and wat r u going to do to the homeless? throw em in jail for free meals and shelter? im not defending this homeless person, but wat do u do with the many many homeless ppl already?... this is wat happens when we have a failed society
@@4cats1porcupine how is a dictionary going to help with my comment? If anything, i believe the word ure looking for is proper grammer. When it comes to comments on social media, abbreviations, punctuations, and grammer in general is less important than the message im portraying. I will counter ure debate with this statement: please leave an actual un-petty comment b4 u comment ure unimportant pettiness that expands upon this very important topic. P.s. u didnt even start ure sentence with a capital letter hypocrite.
That is not compassion, that is letting someone take advantage of you and she let her take the spare key so she is definitely gonna come back and it's not gonna be as pleasant as the first time.
This is why I stopped giving food out to the homeless at the restaurants I’ve worked at. They keep coming back and try to take advantage of the young female workers to try to scam them for some money or food.
If she's refused to give the spare key back, this warrants changing the lock/s and letting the authorities know. Who knows what might happen in the future. If she'd actually looked after the property, I'd have a level of compassion.
No empathy from me, there's plenty of homeless shelters in LA. I have no idea how this woman thought she was going to move into someone's multimillion dollar home. Problem is homeless people feel too entitled to go stay in shelters, they want for free what you worked for.
"Hypodermic needle" said it all. I feel deeply for the homeless and support efforts, both financially and politically, to help them out. Unfortunately a lot of the negatives that come to them they bring to themselves. The city has allowed several tent camps to spring up but they have all been shut down because of health reasons. Garbage thrown about with body waste and a good dose of drug use seems to be their failing.
@@chocdabar4204 What you say is very true. I live in a 'sanctuary' city close to the border and because an interstate highway terminates there it is also a drug corridor. Throw in the fact that we have a very mild climate and people flock here. I have never seen the homeless numbers so high.
I have no empathy for most homeless. They choose this lifestyle, it wasn't forced on them. There's a video of a man who was offered a job and he didn't want to take it. He said that panhandling is easier money compared to a real job.
Okay I was leaning towards compassion UNTIL they said she trashed the place with plants in the pool and a needle on the ground. How and why was it even necessary for her to throw plants in the pool??? And THAT is why people act cold towards the homeless. People like that give the homeless a bad reputation.
She trespassed, slept on your property, and trashed your pool. Your “compassion” is the reason these people are so bold and still getting away with it.
What a lovely woman the homeowner is , she dealt with the homeless woman with kindness and compassion , the majority of people would have called the police
@@MCtravler i said I admire the homeowner but I gotta be honest and say that I would’ve been callin that ambulance too , I think the 😡😡😡😡😡😡red mist would have been a fog when i saw the plants in my pool
@Tomasino Romano NO. Squatters get a legal right to stay in any property after occupying it a certain length of time. Depends on the locality. You don't EVER let them stay, otherwise you better be ready for them to stay. Reports of legal homeowners can't get into their own property bc squatters broke in & claimed it. Cops can't do SHT!!
The homeowner demonstrated great compassion for the homeless lady. However, she should have probably exercised a little more caution with an apparent drug user. More importantly, why was there a key to her house "to be found"? In this day and age, it's shocking that people still leave keys "hidden" outside of the house.
Yes agreee alsow why r ppl always protecting criminals I agree on the key part , what u can’t give somone an apurtunity and then play stupid we’re in2022 u don’t leave a key , u do that in 1987, Why is the home owner need to be nice to her? M 0 seconds ago American ppl r unablers Sick ppl spiritually Their is right and rong and rong in life It's not our job to fix ppl problems, this is why we have so many criminals in America couse ppl feel bad for the person that is doing the wrong thing
Change the locks, get better security. Next time she might come back with some male drug addict who is armed and desperate to steal and kill for his next fix.
All of you fools talking about compassion. This squatter knew she entered someone`s private property. Compassion goes out the window at that point. Compassion like this can get you killed. What`s next, a intruder sleeping in her bed when she gets back from a trip? "Oh, its ok, do you want to take a shower before you leave?"
Exactly! People here on the comments are nuts! These types of ‘ homeless’ are not just without a home for no reason, it’s because they are THUGS ! They are on drugs 24/7 and have already exhausted, thru criminal activity, the time and resources from their immediate and extended family members. They will do whatever it takes to get what they want, without hesitation and that old lady could have been next! People need to stop treating the ‘homeless’ like they are some harmless 2 day old puppies, cos a lot of them are not, and this special treatment is why California is knee deep in ‘homeless’
ANYONE CAN BE HOMELESS. Remember that- Yes, it's wrong what that lady did- but don't speak into your atmosphere ill thoughts about others who are unfortunate when that reality can easily be yours- especially in the climate that we are living in today. You're judging a homeless woman by the actions of others who (9 times out of 10) are mentally ill and not correctly cared for by the state. The more we keep trying to displace the homeless and ignore their rights as human beings. More situations like- this will occur because where can homeless people go when the programs to help these people are already overwhelmed? We can find $40 Billion every month to give to other countries but not $4000 to help the people here that are being affected by the current cost of living
She was lucky she wasn’t killed…and she better be on the lookout because this lady and others could come back and do just that and then rob her house. I hope she doesn’t let her guard down. You have to wonder….how did this lady know this homeowner was gone? Was she watching and stalking the house and see her leave for her trip? It’s a shame that the leaders of those cities and states don’t do more to protect law abiding citizens and help prevent this sort of thing from happening in the first place.
She needs a better security system. Something with an app that allows live video and motion detection even when she’s on vacation. Either that or have it monitored by a security company.
Star anyone can be homeless. You or me- just because we have a roof over your head, a job, savings- DOES NOT MEAN!! We're better than them because we are all one paycheck away from being homeless. Homeless people are invisible people that continue to get the short end of the stick. And the more we ignore the homeless and housing epidemic in this country- the greater are the chances of that reality being one of our own. Keep speaking ill about the unfortunate and thinking you are better because you have a home and watch- when something tragic occurs to your income or home- and the shoe is on the other foot. Someone will say same thing about you "She was lucky she wasn’t killed."
@@kanank13 well your comment would have been possibly valid *if the lady didn’t trash her pool and backyard.* That part was totally unnecessary and the needle in the pool screams drug addict that’ll also Rob you. Had she not done that the homeowner might have done more for her. So instead of virtue signaling, why don’t you *bring her into YOUR home and put your money where your mouth is!*
This is horrible and my family knows about this very well. After my nephew died of lou gehrigs my brother in law found a bunch of trashy people had taken over his house and he called police but they actually threatened to arrest my brother in law so he had to go to court to get rid of them and that didnt happen over night either..he still had to pay utilities including the trash bill before they would leave...plus they tore the joint up...i think it would have been better to get rid of them in middle of night without people knowing..the justice system isnt on the law abiding persons side..this was 2012 and its worse now...
Horrible situation to be experienced. Can homeowners no longer be able to take a vacation in peace with out worrying whether strangers are in residence when they return?
That homeless lady is lucky. I had a similar situation where a homeless lady looking like the Broom Hilda comic character wandered into my backyard in the middle of the night. I don’t sleep much, so I heard her footsteps and squeaky cart wheels coming down my driveway, and I saw her saunter past my bedroom window. Let’s just say it wasn’t a good night for her, and she never came back.
@@HiddenAgendas who said what race she was and the homeowner probably from a poor country with some realatives still there which causes her to be more passionate and understanding
People need to quit rewarding bad law breaking behavior, called accountability.. Wait til she finds where the lady shit for several days. Bet she'll wish she called. It's actually not good she did that. She now put others at risk. Herself still. Its compassionate to let her pack. That's it
Darlne, you are part of the problem. Not understanding the underlying causes of homelessness and finding a solution. Did you know it cost a city less in taxes to house these people and then get them the help they needed then to have police show up or have them in jail or seek medical treatment in a hospital? I have seen worse then her case but she needed some shuteye. USA sucks! Finland, Norway, Denmark and other Nordic countries have the best social safety net, the LOWEST crime then anywhere else in north America.
In the UK I had a similar scarey situation where a guy renting my home didn’t pay the second months rent and then he wouldn’t leave. In the end I broke in my own home and threw his stuff out…very very scarey and thank goodness this home owner had surveillance
Nice story. I am not sure how I would react, but I am amazed how the homeowner kept her dignity and moved forward with the underlying belief that homelessness is a problem, not a condemnation.
I applaud the way this home owner handled this situation. In certain parts of the country this homeless lady would have been shot. This is a beautiful example of empathy and understanding for the human experience.
No she won’t. She has the means to get up and move somewhere else where it’s safe, while the poor in Los Angeles don’t and have to suffer from the way these people have voted. If it were Santa Cruz County they’d need to go to eviction court practically to remove the homeless person.
I feel for conservative brains and how someone with such a brain would be very fearful in such a situation, but that's not everyone, not by a long shot. (This is especially true given how the media absolutely abuses those with conservative brains: they scare the absolute crap out of them every chance they get.) People who are less fear-based are capable of changing their locks and going on with their lives. It's a one-off, not fear for years to come. That said, I truly feel compassion for those with conservative brains who would suffer deep trauma from this kind of trespass.
The nerve of some people…although the homeowner showed her compassion she should’ve called the police because that woman deserves punishment for breaking into her property & needs to learn a lesson the hard way!
Don’t forget the stupid social media influencers as well and the drugs along with our rehabilitation programs. And soft on crime policies. It isn’t just simply “compassion” it’s a whole complexity of issues surrounding other issues.
building regulations in single home neighbourhoods are doing it! NIMBY neighbours are doing it. No affordable housing available in L.A. anywhere is doing it.
LOL this has to be the dumbest comment I have seen In awhile.. You actually believe compassion is what has exacerbated the homeless crisis? Not the insane cost of living and inflation rate compared to the stagnant wages people are being paid ?? 🤔 That’s a head scratcher..
Wow, Can't really say how I would react but this woman handled it with grace and compassion for sure. I would hope that she gets all of her locks re keyed or replaced and has a family member or close friend house sit for any future vacations.
Uhh uh . Not me . Been working in construction heavy labor in 26 plus years and will send this squatter packing in less than 2 minutes with my " tool " . Not negotiate or compassion bullshit . You violated my property I will not tolerate . Not all Asian voted for democrats f#$!* k , if they did , they deserved it . The socialist policies in Kalifornia .
This has been happened many times everywhere in the State of California. This homelessness problem is a terrible issue that must be addressed by the authorities. Some of those people are dangerous people. The homeowner is lucky to be safe.
It'll be interesting to see how she reacts when she has a dozen or more squatters living in her yard after word gets out how compassionate the homeowner is.
Wouldn’t give the key back Through many plants inside pool Tried to get in house And the icing on the cake- hypodermic needle thrown down Then takes her sweet time leaving Call the police next time
@@sp123 In my state, Florida, it is considered trespassing if someone climbs over a wall. The police might be nice and allow the person to leave with the understanding that if they ever return they will be arrested for trespassing after warning. Throwing plants in the pool or damaging anything might be misdemeanor criminal mischief(?) The needle would be some kind of posession of drug paraphrenalia, unless the person had a valid medical prescription. Not returning the key could be petty theft all the way up to burglary of a dwelling. Which is "entering with the intent to commit an offense therein". Climbing the wall is considered "entering" because it is within a well-defined curtilage. I probably would have called the police and told them that I didn't want to press charges. I would just want to document that I had told the person to vacate the premises and never return or face arrest for trespassing.
Her compassion may come back to bite her, after bragging about it on the local news and setting herself up as a weak target. I hope not, but this is the world we live in.
Truly impressed by this woman and her compassion. Can’t say I would have immediately thought to handle it the same way but maybe I will going forward should something similar ever happen to me. Interesting and touching story but that last bit was a true curveball. Pretty alarming but I imagine she already had the locks changed.
Well you also have to wonder…how did the homeless lady know the homeowner wasn’t there during that time….had she been watching houses in the neighborhood and see her leave for her trip? Because she definitely entered that property knowing no one would be there….otherwise she would think she would get caught and possibly arrested…..so she had to know the homeowner was gone. Which adds another layer of scariness to the story. I doubt she just walked around that neighborhood ringing everybody’s bell to see who was home and who wasn’t…..so how did she pick the one house on the street that was empty? The homeowner really should have turned her in….she could easily come back with others…she knows this woman would be easy to harm and a group could steal all her stuff and kill her.
Gosh that is so true. Something about your comment is making me feel guilt. We are all so quick to anger, especially out of ignorance. Truly being strong, means thinking and not just reacting out of fear.
That happened to me. I was younger and living on Long Island with my mom. We were home, I left the door unlocked and some homeless woman came in and went to sleep on our couch. I don't remember everything but I recall my mother talking to her. I don't recall any police.
Great compassion on the homeowners part. Always have a friend or neighbor check on your house when you are gone or pay a house sitter. Also timed music, tv and lights makes it look like you are home
Compassion will get her killed one day. Have compassion but never allow anyone into your home and property without your say because then they know where you live! And they know where they can get things to sell to buy more drugs!
@@happym3008 If I called the police and someone was there that doesn’t belong they can get arrested for trespassing breaking and entering and for the needle 💉
The 'hypodermic needle was KEY' to why the homeless woman felt so entitled even saying 'I live here' - yet hiding her belongings behind shrubs, etc. Also, some confusion about the other key that the homeless woman had & IF it was the homeowners house key WHY hadn't she gotten in (didn't say it was homeowner's key)? Still the homeowner was extremely nice in an adverse & scary situation.
When full scale greed and power corrupt, then we have this. Home owner did fabulous in handling the situation. I never thought that my country would fall so low as it is now.
I’m surprised the politicians didn’t force the homeowner allow the woman to move in. This is where we are on peak stupidity and allowing rights to people who don’t have them.
She tossed a hypodermic needle on the ground…so does it speak to the homeless crisis or the crisis of people making bad decisions like choosing to use drugs that will eventually make you homeless?
Democrats like to blame guns violence on guns, drug users on drugs, blame people are poor because of rich people taking advantage, they also blame crime due to poverty and systemic racism, etc etc. It’s never the peoples’ fault, they had no control. This is why things only get worse in democrat controlled cities.
I don't know of any rehab place without vacancies. Often, they don't want to hear about having to sober TF up. They WANT people to keep handing them sh*t and do nothing to earn it. Send them to the Sally (Salvation Army).
This is the best idea yet. "Adopt-a-homeless" - for every million dollars a person is worth, they have to shelter and feed one homeless person at their own home.
@@MeneTekelUpharsin That would be pretty funny! They can have an annual runway show for them all with before and after pics... even make it into a TV series!
I had a homeless man sleeping on my porch when I wasn't home at night. How he found out I wasn't home at night baffled me. I had lights going on and off. a radio playing etc. I had a security system so he couldn't get in my house. I had a large yard so he started climbing over my fence and started sleeping in my yard. I was already planning on moving (not because of him) so I am not bothered by him anymore. I had called the police and the main thing they wanted to know is whether I was feeding him- which I was not. I confronted the man twice. He wasn't argumentative, just looking for somewhere to sleep. I am glad I don't have that problem anymore. It's very annoying.
More better to welcome her in home give her some security talk with her, make a few calls, give a few rules , good bath,food clean bed just maybe some trust goes a long way, kindness is not being weak, more can happen to anybody. Helping hand goes a long way.
@@teris6360 nice sentiment, but you (and particularly the homeowner) don't really know anything about her or her intentions; all you know is she already unlawfully entered property and decided to set up shop without any permission, and may have tried to enter the actual house. Hardly a good start, so yes you could take the approach your suggesting, and if it works out good for you, but it's one hell of a risk.
And that is why you need to have security cameras, that link to your smart phone, around your property. I sincerely hope thos homeowner doesnt become a fatallity. Unfortunately pity and compassion make you vulnerable, often unnecessarily.
