Didn't she even tell the investigators that she didn't believe her husband was capable of murdering Marie, but *she* was? And here she is raising Marie's baby. Sickening.
I don’t think it’s being a pastor that leads to them being creepy it’s that creepy people (i.e. predators) are drawn to the position exactly for the power it gives them.
They will probably never tell babygirl that she was adopted, unfortunately. I do not understand why Monster Tayna was able to keep the baby. It's clear she was involved. They used Marie and then disposed of her as trash. Such a devastating case 😢💔@JustShayShay
if she was a true "sister wife" why was it she was being forced to leave after the birth of the baby? Sound like she was totally used to make a baby and then dumped. Horrible people!
Or worse, she'll be brainwashed to believe Tanya is a saint mother and Marie was just some crazy woman with bi polar who tried to kill them all and kidnap her. It's this kind of creepy, gross hypocrisy that caused me to take my faith in directions not guided by "pastors". Too much hollow ringing.
I appreciate how much you focus on Marie and her personality, her dreams, her relationships, and the positive effect she had on others. Lot of true crime channels treats the victims very poorly and center their life solely on the tragedy as if they had not lived a life before that.
If I’m not mistaken, she had adopted the child. But I might have it confused with another case. Because it doesn’t seem like that would even be possible.
Don’t worry that little girl will be future 👺. They are raising a future evil 👿 little monster 👿, so sad Marie was bipolar, that girl will be a real real monster 👺 poor Marie didn’t deserve.. but of course her mood changed after having the baby “she was bipolar”
Wait....so when he gets out..if his family is still involved with that baby..then he will more than likely be involved or at the very least around that baby. THIS MONSTER IS GOING TO BE LEGALLY ALLOWED TO BE AROUND THE CHILD WHOS MOTHER HE MURDRRED?!?! Im absolutely shocked and horrified at that thought. ITS ABSOLUTELY SICKENING. THAT NEEDS TO BE STOPPED!
Plus, police said that the hole he dug in the backyard was so deep they weren’t able to find her during the first search. How could the wife not notice something like that?
@@jaybee2337 this also means he would've had to dig that huge hole in the backyard, bury her, clean up the area where he callously took her life, and then set the scene for her 'disappearance' (the packed bag, the text messages, the car) all without his wife coming home early or seeing it. there's no way
@@seducedbysasquatch I have the hypothesis that Marie packed the back herself and wanted to leave with the baby, and then everything escalated. It all seemed very unplanned, he didn't even know what to do with the car, definitely, and burying her in the backyard is also an odd choice. I wish his deal would have ceased to exist after he lied about the manner of death, but as long as it is not provable they have to take his lying word. The wife, at least, knew what had happened.
I’ve followed Kendall for years, and it is so surreal to have her cover this case. I was a part of this church and this situation basically destroyed church. I know Kendall has an obligation to go only off of the facts rather than hearsay. But my understanding has always been that the senior members of the church were very complicit and even refused to talk to the police when Marie first went missing. Which dramatically slowed down the investigation. The interview with the woman from the church, (about Marie wanting James to herself) did not happen until 2015. During that time James was able to file for Termination of Marie’s parental rights in 2013 on the grounds that she had disappeared.Him and Tonya were then able to legally adopt grace, which is why they still have full custody even after his conviction.
Thank you for sharing this. I live in FWB and remember all the rumors that went around the community when it all happened. Talk about small town gossip!!
Yes I remember this as I born and raised in Niceville My sisters in laws family all went to this church. They left the church bc of all this. So sad and unbelievable. This was such a popular church so many people I know went there for him, it was starting to grow big till that
For the wife to not have known her husband had dug an especially large and deep hole in her own backyard , I find it incredibly suspicious and unbelievable!
Very strange..I know when someone’s in my backyard,and I constantly check on them,asking bout drinks etc ..or I’m out there with them.She definitely knew a big hole was dug 💯%
@Naewa5108 depends on what the sentencing guidelines are in the particular Jurisdiction the case took place in and if the person is a model prisoner can get released early
@@KingOfGaymes I didn't say I agree with it I was simply pointing out how sentencing guidelines work as the daughter of a retired police officer Yolanda Saldivar is eligible to be released from prison on March 30th 2025 after 30 years for murdering Selena Quintanilla Perez but likely won't due to the victim impact statements from her family and former bandmates Selena would be in her 50s now
The 'bear hug' I remember hearing was the husband who killed his wife scuba diving! The witness said he saw him 'bear hugging' her and when he let her go, she floated away...
My big wtf moment was hearing about a hole dug in the back yard so deep cadaver dogs could not pick up the scent. That’s crazy! Can one man really do that alone with no help from machinery?
I would like to know how a non relative has been able to keep the baby of the woman her husband murdered!!! That's insane. They should take that ruling all the way to the supreme Court!!! WOW, my heart breaks for her family and baby Grace. Especially baby Grace, considering he could be out of prison in 4 years and help then raise her as well. Something is really not right here. According to the wife, they were sister wives. So that baby still is not hers. It's just F'd up.
If she is officially stated that she is the child's mother (adopted or through surrogate) than she sadly is legally allowed to keep the baby, especially since she was never implicated in the murder (it's clear she must've known but if that is not provable you can do nothing).
This was my Pastor and was a family friend. Helped us through difficult times. He sure changed. My heart goes out to Marie’s family and daughters. ♥️♥️. Marie’s family should have custody of Grace. Tanya , I feel is a part of it. She’s not innocent. IMHO
The other case I was thinking about was the newlywed couple from Alabama I think that were honeymooning in Australia and the husband said his wife started to panic and he bear hugged her to calm her down but then she stopped breathing and just started sinking to the bottom and even though he claimed he was a rescue diver he just watched her sink and didn’t bother to try to resurface with her to get her aid! So sad😢
@@ItsAlannaBanana Then you should be super distrustful of ALL people, because a wolf in sheeps clothing can be hiding in any category of people. Just don't distrust God because of the wolves that totally misrepresent Him. There are more and more everyday.
As someone who has personally had to utilize Safe Space Florida thank you for making that donation. I don’t think I would be where I am today without them. Maria deserved to live her life with both of her daughters, it’s heartbreaking she was taken away from them💔
I remember watching the video on how to sharpen the Nyx eyeliner pencil properly years ago and falling in love with Kendall. After that I just kept watching
@@barbarapaige4587Yep. I came here to comment the same thing because so many people are asking how she “was able to keep that baby?” Because legally, she IS the child’s mother.
I think she had a hard conversation with wanting to keep her baby as it got closer to time for her to deliver and afterwards. The pastor's wife told the husband to kill her while she was away shopping so as not to be involved. The pastor tried to talk her baby mama out of keeping the baby for herself and he became enraged and went through with killing her. Any agreement for the baby to stay with the pastor's wife and family should be null and void after conviction and she should go to the sister or someone in the bio family. It's cruel to the baby to make her be raised by the family of the guy who killed and grow up not getting to be close to her moms family who was selfishly ripped away from her. 15 years is a slap in the face to the family on top of not getting to raise the baby. I hope they all have extremely irritating days for the rest of their lives. (Ex. Stepping on leggos, shafting in public with no bathroom nearby, paper cuts in their finger crotches, UTI's and kidney stones, cat pee on EVERYTHING😂) feel free to add more. That's my opinion.
With your first paragraph, I could also see the mom getting understandably enraged (possibly struggling with post-partum?) which then caused the pastor to get enraged and kill her. Or maybe he realized there was no convincing her, and that the only way he thought he could have the baby and salvage what's left of his marriage was through murder. No matter what exactly happened, it's still so messed up. I feel for her family and the little baby.
Hot pillows, incorrect meals every time they order from somewhere, suspicious ongoing illnesses…. The list goes on🤣🤣 thanks for making me giggle at the end of this tragedy
What is the back story of the pastor's relationship with a women in the Philippians, getting her pregnant and than taking the child to America? Very tragic so many people took advantage on so many levels
@@Switzer1234 Stop it! This is not a grammar channel. In comparison to the events of this case, grammar lessons are beyond irrelevant. Your need to nit pick reveals a lot about you.
Ummmm if she was breastfeeding, she would have been limited in medication. Most of the medication for bipolar can’t be taken while pregnant or nursing.
I would say the wife knew. This man dug a hole in the back yard deep enough that they couldn't find Marie. You know how much work that would take? Meanwhile, the wife is taking care of a newborn? She didn't notice his absence? Oh & then she agrees to attempt to just up & move in the middle of the night? That's suspicious ...
Wow..the people who were responsible for Marie’s murder get to raise her daughter…that just makes me sick. I really think Tanya knew about the murder..I don’t see how she couldn’t have known..and I can’t understand how murderers are able to have custody of that child
They are married so by law she has rights to the child. Just like in some states if a woman gets pregnant by somebody other than her husband, her husband still has rights to that child.
Tonya is the furthest thing from innocent in anyway! Poor sweet Grace being raised by her mama’s murderers is just beyond anything God would want! These people are demons! And in my thoughts the devil gave this baby to his disciples! May God prevail! And Grace be given to her proper family!!
Honestly, this case is horrible for so many reasons.James got off with a slap on the wrist and to make it worse, he didn’t actually confess to how he ended Marie’s life. How he still got a plea deal when he was clearly lying about how she died is beyond me. Also, Tanya… I have no words for her. I don’t believe she knew nothing about the murder and now she’s raising Grace!!?? That is abominable.
Everyone is offered a plea deal because trial is expensive and criminals are more likely to get off on trial if the case can’t be proved beyond a reasonable doubt
So if he gets out in 4 years will he get back together with his wife? So Grace will have to live with the man who murdered her mother! Absolutely disgraceful. The wife definitely knew something and should not have custody of Grace x
I’ve never been this early. I just have to say, your videos are constantly in the background of my life. Please don’t stop representing these people that no longer have a voice, and bringing justice to the families! Love your videos
@@staceejohnson5911 That doesn't mean that she didn't call it in. She may have had enough of the guilt and figured she could get away scot free--which she did.
both as guilty as each other and what judge, in his right mind, gave Tania custody of little Grace. Maries family must be devastated and there is probably no chance of Grace ever meeting her half sister Paris. So sad
The whole problem with security cameras never working is honestly terrifying for me. It’s sad how many families would have closure if someone would just fix a camera when it breaks how hard is that ugh
honestly makes me wonder if someone pays them off to destroy the footage before the cops come. then again, might be my brain rotting from watching so many crime shows.
@aliceepalermo5047 maybe companies but definitely not individual people. If it's private property the pigs have no right to those cameras or their footage. It's used to deter property theft not catch murders on the side walk. So who cares if they work or not? A lot of people even just have dummy cameras just to deter crime. It's absolutely ridiculous to fine individual people for something they're doing for themselves. If that slippery slope starts rolling before you know it it'll be illegal to not have a camera. It's a stupid idea.
if you can know your husband murdered this woman and still keep her baby instead of giving custody to her family, you definitely have something to do with it and lack empathy.. my opinion. the baby should be with her family
@@CarpeNutella if karaoke is an Olympic sport, we'll be taking them gold medals home. 😂 and yes, the My Way thing is sooo true. We call it the shanker song lol.
Clearly, this vile, evil, mvrd3rous scumbag is not an _actual_ Christian. That monster is not even an actual _human._ Same with the mvrd3rous wife. These is _ABSOLUTELY NO WAY_ that she was not aware of & involved in the mvrd3r & covering it up. Neither are Christians. Neither actual humans, either. In my opinion & experience.
The wife definitely knew something. With a hole that deep you don't not notice it at all. It would have either taking days for him to dig it or heavy machinery. There's no way she just didn't notice
Kendall, I listened to you everyday even before you were married. I’ve missed podcasts for a season of my life & am so happy to listen to you again. You are so good & very beautiful. Thank you for sharing your talents.
That’s a big hole for one person to dig🤔 Also I wonder what Marie’s autopsy say? If there was a cause of death or a drug toxicity test. The picture of the baby shower is kinda eerie, the baby that Tonya always wanted … and at the end got to keep 😔
Is it normal for US pastors to talk mainly about themselves? I only saw the two clips of him, but he was only blabbering about himself. Same with that JP dude from Mica's case.
Good grief, the details about her relationship with the Flanders in Marie’s story somewhat reminds me of the Handmaid’s Tale. Absolutely breaks my heart.
They shouldn't have left that baby with that woman knowing she more than likely at least knew what her husband had done, I don't think Tanya should have that child, it's so sad.
I have a hard time believing Tanya had nothing to do with this and was completely unaware of the goings on in her own home. And Tanya should NOT have custody of Marie's baby! Why!?! That judge is so stupid. If I was Marie's family I'd appeal it and take it all the way to the supreme court, her family should have custody of her child. How sickening Tanya is raising Marie's child still. SMH.
@@JinxyXO Is that the case based in Great Falls, Montana? The guy who killed his wife after a night out of drinking? I remember now, Roy Scott is his name.
Isn’t that the one where the husband killed his wife, while on their honeymoon here in Australia, up on our beautiful Great Barrier Reef? If it is that one was truly heartbreaking also. He only got something like 18months for it here, because police both here and in the US couldn’t find enough evidence of actual murder, even though everybody absolutely thought/knew it was. So incredibly sad and frustrating
Does anyone know the exact reason she can keep the baby?? She’s not the child’s biological parent or family member and her husband was just locked up for murdering the mother?? I feel like the family could definitely fight that and get that baby girl because I’ve never heard of that .
I believe it was in 2013 when James filed to have Marie's parental rights terminated, claiming Marie abandoned her baby, so the courts went ahead and terminated Marie's parental rights and that's how James & Tanya were able to adopt Marie's little girl.
@k8tina this makes me so angry! That should have been revoked once it came to light that he killed her!! Marie's family surely have a case here... plus there's no way the husband could have dug such a deep hole in the garden in a couple of hours while his wife was out shopping! She's guilty as sin 😡 Plus that poor child has an older sister who she is being deprived of. Heartbreaking all round 😞
People like this are experts at spotting people's weaknesses and using it against them....they are predators who can sniff out the weak and isolate them...
How disgusting that when he gets out baby grace will probably still be a minor and he will be raising her after he killed her mother 😡 that’s so messed up and my heart breaks for that young girl.
I just realized how much your cat looks exactly like my sweet boy who passed over the rainbow bridge yesterday. Those flame point ears. I don't know if I should watch and stare or bawl my eyes out.
I'm so very sorry for your deep & terrible loss. May your fur baby rest in peace.💗 You will see your sweet boi again, I know it.❤️ Until then, may you find comfort, healing, strength, support, Light, Hope, & ever-increasing Peace.💗 God be with you.
I live in the town this happened in. Honestly, I am not surprised the system is corrupt here. A lot of unfair cases go on. It’s the good ole boy system
I think it is awful how many of these monsters hide underneath a church with the title of being a pastor or preacher, deacon, etcetera. All this does is push others away from religion. Pure evil, and the saddest part is that it is working. 😢
@@KendallRaegirl what, "not the one you're thinking of", it's not even a case, it's the name of famous crime book series 😂😅 why did you make it sound like you knew "that case" when it's not even a case, like it's okay not knowing every case there is haha this was funny ❤😂
Just left RU-vid because I had no new episodes of any of my shows ... and soon as I clicked out, you posted. Perfect timing. 🍃 and TCKR ... best combo 👌 🙌
I've known about this case for a long time and there's just no possible way a bear hug is what led to Marie's death. It's clear that both James and Tanya saw Marie as a problem and an obstacle in their lives and they chose or at least James chose to eliminate her. I definitely think Grace shouldn't be with Tanya, she's not even blood related to her when there are perfectly capable alternatives who are willing to take her who are actually blood related. The main reason I don't think Tanya should have her though is that she could very well have been involved in at the very least the planning of Marie's obvious murder.
Hi Kendall. I just really love and appreciate your channel. To date I was listening to you on Spotify and thought I'd have a look at your RU-vid channel and low and behold there is a gorgeous ginger fur baba with you just chilling!! Awesome little addition! Thank you for your channel and your coverage of cases that many of us would never have heard of elsewhere. I live in South Africa and so, I always wish I could also find a way to share when especially you cover a case of a missing persons... I guess you never know - perhaps sharing here could be a chain reaction of sharing to someone who is back in the States. Anyway, thank you again for your fantastic channel. Kay
Yes the wife knew and probably helped i believe bc why would she just go along with all the stories they told and up and move in the middle of the night.
The fact that the court let that woman continue to raise Marie’s baby just disgusts me! Considering what happened she shouldn’t even be allowed anywhere near the baby!
Kendall, l've been a loyal viewer (subscriber) for ages, and respect your research, empathy, and especially your captivating sharing of cases. P.S. l rarely comment on looks, etc, however you are shining! 🌟✌️🌼
