I don’t blame her for fearing him- he can hire anyone from out of jail w/ all that $$ missing he ONLY who knows where it is! She should always watch her back!!!!!
My niece was so terrified of her ex that she moved to Africa. And even then, she moved around! She recently took a transfer to Venezuela! It breaks my heart that she's been terrified all these years. The dude she's terrified of is her ex-husband, a cop.
@@stacyjaye6350cops are some of the worst abusers. I feel for your niece. Sadly she is far from alone. So many women share her fear and pain. Over 80% of DV victims are female, and over 98% of their abusive counterparts are male. This number only reflects those who report their abuse, many women don't. The number would be, and is, MUCH higher. In America alone, an average of between 3-5 women die EVERYDAY from DV. Imagine what the growing death toll is worldwide. That doesn't include women who are preyed upon everyday and die everyday just for being vulnerable females.
Under no circumstances permit yourself to be videotaped during sexual activity. Sometimes people don't know it's happening, but never let it be a conscious choice.
yep, revenge p*rn is a huge issue and the main perpetrators are ex partners. sadly also happens too many times without the victim knowing about that they were filmed.
I hope Chads wife's now understands that it just might mean it's ok for him to be late… because in his late arrival home this night… it truly saved a woman/a mom's life!!!!
I remember the Chowchilla kidnappings. I was in my first year of college, in San Mateo, CA. And when we found out who the three kidnappers were, all I could think was OMG, I went to school with two of these guys! Woodside High School, Redwood City, CA. They all lived in Atherton, CA.
Omg this bus story…how have I never heard of this horror?? Those poor kids, they were so innocent. The way they worked together and took care of each other, brings tears to my eyes. Edit: wow, all 3 of these stories are just next level crazy. An emotional trio! Thanks 48 hours!
Does anyone else think the way Jayme closs was thrown into that press conference was disgusting? She looked so uncomfortable, so sad..let her grieve and heal before you have cameras in her face🤬
That police officer was God sent and its moments like these that will forever bond those two together even though he was just doing his job. Thats a lifelong impact to know that one individual made a difference to the extension of your life.
@alicemesa9436 do you think everyone that doesn't make it didn't pray? That's insulting to the people we lose to this stuff. I'm sure they all prayed.
These poor children went through a living hell I hope someday they can find peace, courage and strength to never be scared or have another nightmare again.
Yup and they need all the help they can get. Over 80% of DV victims are female, and over 98% of their abusive counterparts are male. This number only reflects those who report their abuse, many women don't. The number would be and is MUCH higher. And in America alone, between 3-5 women die EVERYDAY from DV, imagine what that death toll is worldwide. That doesn't include women who are preyed upon and die everyday just for being vulnerable females.
@@marieshannon.24 Confused? How about...recovery...that was her business. How about paying it forward to help other survivors of abuse. Generally speaking, good people that go through bad things like to turn it around and help others. Only bad guys want to bring others down...
That first dude was absolutely insane! And it's so sad that you have to practically die or come close to dying before getting true help in DV situations. Sheesh!
Yes, but I do like a little bit of suspense leading up to the truth of thing's & 48 hours is such a great crime show that I have been watching for years from over the pond in the UK
I'm constantly baffled how people that may be like your neighbors or friends...people that you may run into at a store or someone that you know in your church or someone who landscaped your yard or "the cable guy" or even your dentist....for crying out loud....but that ANYBODY can potentially be someone who could be a murderer, kidnapper, child molester, thief, or even live a double life or have a torture chamber in their basement. Oh my, maybe I've watched too much true crime. 😮
That officer was a HERO W/ GREAT INSTINCTS! He didn’t know what they were but he had them and saved a mother! I hope his wife once again forgave him for being late for dinner!!!❤
I am German. Here it is absolutely impossible to think that way. We hardly ever have cameras and systems like that. When sb rings the bell you open the door. But sure, we let nobody in we do not know. But in case...that won't help. But times change here too because of all the criminals they let in our country. Instead of sending the criminals back... we pay their food, the prison, the wothless therapy... We germans are all so sick of these politics, these corrupt manovers.
@@hollyhope7227 Thats in all of Western Europe i'd say (Belgium, Netherlands, France) that we also open the door more easily. (I think Sweden is also more open).
@@kenn_foxx5563 Yes, this is correct. We need political, social and educational changes WORLDWIDE. Education seems to be the only working key to prevent us from degenerating more, getting more criminal minds in our societys. And sure, CONSEQUENCES for people who harm the society in any way on purpose. We need a real CHANGE to prevent us from falling down even deeper.
Yup - I immediately look at the length of the video before I click on it - almost no matter what crime channel I’m watching - just to make sure it’s not a “trailer”! Those are extremely annoying!!!
I have never wanted to watch the Chowchilla kidnapping because I knew they buried those children underground. There are some awful people in this world. And I can’t stand seeing kids mistreated. I knew they would still be traumatized. Which is awful. If they had not tried so hard, they may have not made it. I am so glad they didn’t give up. And got out.
🚨First of all... Shawnda has one hell of a GUARDIAN ANGEL because holy shttt😮 That police officer being at that exact place at the most critical time possible. A single delay in merging, switching lanes, slowing speed...all would have changed how he ended up directly behind the van. Then finding the SURPRISE CAMERA that unknowingly recorded hundreds of hours of damning evidence...like lady...all but the lost millions...you are one of the luckiest or blessed people I've seen. They could have killed her daughter. They could have killed her and actually went rogue... but biggest blessing is that her and her daughter are alive and he's put away for a good while... finding the money would have made her the luckiest person alive but I'm sure she's found a way to manage and get back on her money bag 💰 36:00 They should have made a mandatory stipulation to the Plea deal that disclosing the whereabouts of the millions of dollars, gold bars or whatever he did with it be revealed or NO DEAL smh y'all had the power 🙄
Most people don't understand it. And even those of us who do understand it get confused by it sometimes. It's a very, very difficult concept. When I forgive, I open my heart right back, which opens me to being taken advantage of again and again. It's not easy to stay openhearted and distant or unavailable at the same time. It takes many years of practice for most of us. Lack of forgiveness has a protective, sometimes life saving aspect to it.
@@katharina... There is a difference between forgiveness and trust. You forgive them and you forgive yourself, for yourself, through showing empathy and an understanding of where they were coming from and why you fell for it. People hurt others from a place of hurt. That doesn't mean you give them your trust again nor that you don't take the lessons to heart and recognize the red flags the next time they show up. You can show empathy while reserving trust. Forgiveness is not for them, it's to ensure you get rid of the darkness inside you they caused that may fester if left as is.
@@liliannjq7006You can't take the person you are forgiving out of the equation. If you only consider yourself in this act, it's not forgiveness you are giving. You are simply letting go. Forgiveness is much more powerful and much more complex than that.
Jamie saved herself. I respect police of course, but had that girl not got out on her own she would likely still be with him, or maybe later killed by him as she's got older. She saved herself. The school children, again also saved their selves. I am not bashing the Police, just saying the people worked together and freed themselves. Amazing young people!!
There are so many great cops out there. I was attacked and robbed by a group of young black "men". Should I consider the majority of black men a danger at all times and take caution when dealing with them?????
Few and far between?!?! Wtf are you smoking bud? The majority of cops are amazing and would have done this and more if they could have. 99% of police officers are amazing. Don’t be that guy…
Few and far between? No they are not. There are an awful lot of really good police officers who do a great job and succeed at their jobs all the time. You need to get a clue.
Sad that Jodi passed away… she deserved more life. Jaime saved herself so it’s funny when cops say, “we brought her home”. The cops drove right past him on their way. Wouldn’t you think to stop a car that is going passed you?
Watching these programs really makes me mad at defense lawyers, I get they have a job to do but honestly some of the ridiculous things they say and do to get their client who are obviously guilty are just wrong. How would they feel if the person they are defending killed their family member or friends?
Not insanity he was drug induced which is his CHOICE! Yes DRUGS WILL MAKE U MENTAL BUT EHRN U CHOOSE TO START DRUGS( owing a rehab) YOU KNOW BETTER!!!!!
Exactly. Drives me crazy how it's become a "disease " when one make as choice to begin drug use. Yes eventually it will destroy your brain. But I don't believe it's mental illness
This is so scary, I was 7 years old at the time and remember hearing adults talking about it. Hush tones. Glad that my kids never had to ride a school bus. That’d be nerve racking!
Shes one of the luckiest people alive. What are the odds the cop just happened to suspect and pursue the kidnapers, but the perp inadvertently turned the video on himself
@@BobBuilder-vn4ux Sure we have but since it’s ILLEGAL to possess police attire - such as bulletproof vests - I guess we assumed they don’t sell them to the average Joe! And I know I’ve been told that as well…
Wow. What a lucky break she had. The officer being there at the right time and her would be killers jumping into the body of water and drowning 😮 what a lucky break. I wish her and her daughter all the best ❤
Im so glad they gave micheal 35 yrs,but to me,it wasnt enough,and thru everything this mother and daughter went thru,she still stay sober,what a strong woman ❤ im so happy her and her daughter are and can live there best life now❤may god give you both peace and happiness,cause you both deserve it 🌺Also thank you for helping the addicts with there addiction,when so many turns there backs on us addicts,because they dont understand unless they've been thru it there self,so thxs for helping others,that is a gift to us addicts,may god bless you for that❤
I agree with you, but some kidnapping the sentence is 25 to life. There is a possibility of leaving. He got the maximum allowed by law. Since he said he is mentally ill, he will not get out before 30 years. Also, many people won't last this long in prison, ex addicted? I doubt.
It's good to know I'm not crazy, not the only one. My husband wasn't this bad, but he was horribly abusive, and no one believed me, some accused me of being the problem. Because he was a public figure with a reputation, I was labeled the trouble maker.
How's the fake ransom note - "pay the ransom for your husband, pay us 500 large or we will send him home in pieces" - I'd reply "Here's 5000 large for you TO send him home in pieces" 🤣
Can everybody learn the universal hand✋️👊 sign for " I need help" . Although it's mostly for DV you can use it anywhere. Out the window in a Drive-Thru on a zoom Call Etc. -*Palm face out-thumb in across palm, fold 4 fingers down OVER thumb.*
Michael 😂 I'm sorry. That dude... he is PSYCHO. The manipulations he attempted. I do NOT think he has ANY empathy or remorse. It was NOT a game, not a prank. And he put his family thru heck. He should NEVER get out. And His own words on video is what really condemns him. Video everywhere. You get to see all sides of him. 🤢🤮
Unbelievable there are people like this in the world. Similar to the ocean, predators, snakes, parasites, then there are angle fish too. When you meet someone make sure you know who you are dealing with and never forget family members can be snakes too.
Michael’s defense, all of them😂 are laughable at best. He’s a very dangerous person. To have that much hatred for one person is scary. Shawnda is yet another fine example of a very strong woman.
Jeez, the victim blaming in this comment section is crazy. I hope you’re never the victim of something horrific and depend on other victim shamers for help or God forbid, your freedom.
My heart aches for all of these families. Forgiveness is a huge key that sets victims free. At least one person shared how it helped him. I hope they can all get there some day.
A few words from Jodi's son, who is the lady in the documentary that kept going to the parole hearings and sadly died in 2021: " Her kidnappers being paroled affected her deeply, she couldn't get out of bed no more, she was drinking and wouldn't eat because she was so depressed she just couldn't process life the way she was supposed to, my mom did the best for us as long as she could" Matthew Rest easy now Jodi you absolute warrior 💖
I can say from my own personal experience of such a Traumatic situation it destroys EVERYTHING! It destroys the family, it destroys you not only as a child but as an adult and a parent! I was sexualy abused repeatedly by at least 7 grown men. I acted out sexualy at a very young age. I got involved with drugs and alcohol. I became a mother at just 13 years old. I had 3 girls and a boy. They saved my life in so many ways. I was a hypervigalant parent. Raised my kids all by myself. I was alcohol and drug free raising my kids. I thought my stopping drinking and drugs was doing the right thing for my kid's. I didn't realize not letting them alone with friends, or not letting them spend nights out with their friends, or walk to the store by themselves at 14 or 15. These things are a normal part of growing up. But in my mind I had to protect them at all cost. This didn't help my kids it hurt them. It took me a long time to see that my protecting them was hurting them. In my late 30s early 40s I sought out one of the men who violated me. He was old and small and hideous to look at. He had a scar from his mouth all the way down his body below his belt line. He suffered too. His poison effected his life horribly. I asked him if he knew why I sought him out? He said no. I said really? And he responded well that stuff you lied about? I told him I was the one person he couldn't do that to. I was there and I remember everything! What he did poisoned me it poisoned my life! But I wasn't going to let it go on anymore! I forgave him and walked away. The freedom I gained words can't describe! My life has gotten better. My relationship with my kids have gotten better. Sometimes you truly have to just let go of old trauma so you can move forward freed of your past!
Yeah right insanity he know exactly what he was doing he is a psychopath that defense is crazy just like him shame on them he needs to stay in prison good judge make him stay there
A kidnap victim can get a restraining order against the person accused of orchestrating the kidnapping which would prevent that person from contacting the person by phone or mail, or more charges could be added for violating the restraining order.
