Hearing the kids try to convey their pain and anger for their dad was probably the saddest part of this especially since they probably don't truly grasp what happened and will have to revisit these feelings when they get older
Definitely. Really sad hearing the little boy trying to come up with the words about how he feels about him. I'm glad they forced him to listen to that. Hopefully that replays in his head the rest of his life.
@@pondlakes I doubt he will think about his kids at all, at least not in the way we might if we were in that situation. These types of people don't feel love and attachment the way normal people do. To him, his kids were property. His wife was his property. When his wife decided she was leaving, not only was one piece of his property going away, it was taking THREE other pieces of his property with him. That was unacceptable. His behavior in court was all the proof we need to see that he didn't care about losing his kids because he loved them soooo much and just couldn't live without them. What he couldn't live with was having a person he thought he owned "stealing" from him, winning, beating him. Also, look at the interview with that reporter where she asked about whether he was fighting to see his kids. His responses were so nonchalant, without any kind of passion or emotion. He didn't look up or make eye contact a single time until he was ready to walk away. Even the sister said that the only one of the three kids he might *actually* care about a little was "the boy" and, if I had to guess, that is probably because he saw the son as a way to create another version of himself, whereas the girls were just smaller versions of their mother, who he loathed enough to brutally murder. As sad as this all is, at least that poor boy got away from his "father" before he had an opportunity to change him into an uncaring, heartless monster. You can tell from listening to his victim impact statement that he does have emotions, feels pain and loss like a normal child, so thank goodness he was taken into a safe and loving home before irreparable damage was done.
What a fantastic sister, she went straight to the police and reported him for murder and then scooped all those babies up and took them home. Fabulous example of pure love 💕
I just wish her sister would have trusted her enough to tell her everything and leave and move in with her. She had a good family that would have helped her out and the cops already knew he was a POS 💔 another important and precious life lost because of someone who should have been aborted
Couldn't agree more! Thank goodness there are people like Cheryl in this world, slightly makes up for the horrible people like this man! He was so lucky the day she married him, and I am so glad his son was able to give his victim impact statement even at his young age, and that Clay got even more time than his plea deal. You rarely see something like that happening!!!
Maddox’s statement to Clay is heartbreaking. You could tell he wanted to say so so much more. He just didn’t have the words to describe how abhorrent, deplorable and evil Clay is. The fact that clay wrote a book and titled it that shows how thoughtless, evil and spiteful he is as a person-if you can call him that! He never wanted the kids, he just didn’t want her to have them.
While the little boy was so brave and his statement broke my heart, I can't even imagine the psychological impact this event will have on him. It will forever change him and force him to grow up much sooner than he should.
Jeez, a 5 year old giving an impact statement. Holy crap. And just listening to him try to express all of his big feelings with the minimal words he knows, poor little guy did amazing tho. Glad those kids will be around supportive family that hopefully got them into therapy quick
That little voice letting out all his anger and frustration was heartbreaking. That man stood there without any reaction. Evil just evil. I don't blame the parents for making the deal. I definitely would have as well to bring my daughter home.
Hopefully God will punish all murderers, rapists and pedos. I smile when I imagine them standing in front of God and having to explain why they tortured and murdered innocent people. I truly believe thata what will happen.
I feel like if my son said this "BYE." to me I would no longer want to live... these monsters lack a piece in their brain and the biggest part of a heart.
Yea, his son is right, Clay is a big fat jerk! Why can’t people just let go when a marriage/relationship ends? Sad world we live in. Rest in peace Jackie.
@@grantsypants4743 no.. ppl w cluster b personality disorders never mature emotionally. They have a harem garage of all exes. They don’t let you go easy
@@Jezebel066 on top of your list they also play the victim and project what ever one thing from tgat list or all of them on exs and others. I know ive been living through it for the last 2 years...
They met at a drugstore, she probably felt safe because it was an open place? I don't know, but maybe he forced her to his flat? You are so right, she should have never met him alone! But when you share custody of the kids, how do you manage it that there is always somebody who has the time to go with you? You are still right, only meet with somebody else, never alone!
In a lot of these cases, the spouse (usually the wife) goes missing after the break up and shortly before court dates etc. It's a no-brainer really. The break up usually is the most dangerous part of an abusive relationship. If there has been violence and death threats, I agree, do not go meet them alone.
I started planning my “escape” 3 months before I finally left. I tried to do it quietly but he could tell something was up. The abuse really escalated and I was forced to leave before I was ready. I woke up to a long, cruel text on a Saturday morning.. He asked me if I was gonna make him do what Chris Watts did - or am I gonna “start acting right again?” He left to get donuts and I rushed me and my 2 babies out the door with the clothes on our backs before he got back. We left with nothing. I’m still scared he might snap one day… his mask/facade to the world is so thick, it’s truly terrifying. It took me 13 YEARS to overcome the cognitive dissonance and denial- that the person he is in public or around people- is NOT the real him. The real him was the side we got at home, even though he always said “that wasn’t me”. I eventually started asking, “well who was it then?” And that only enraged him all over again… cases like these really hit close to home for me!
The little guy's words were a punch to the gut. What a brave and strong kid. I can't imagine a child having to fave that kind of evil, let alone do it with such strength and bravery.
Aww the son's words and voice, had me so depressed. The sadness, hate, disgust and sorrow in his voice. The kids really didn't deserve losing such an amazing mother.
This is what I don't understand...how can the punishment justify the crime?...people break up all the time and find happiness but time after time men kill their spurned lovers and ruin their own chances of happiness ever again..crazy
You said it best, his "depravity knows no bounds". Maddox had a lot of courage ripping through the pain in his voice. I pray they all heal, prosper and become a benefit to themselves and the world. Thanks for sharing your work. Shalom
What kind words. I hope the same. I hope the family finds strength InshAllah, and that the murderer is judged harshly by God. We are all sisters and brothers in humanity SalamAleikum/ Shalom 😀
“Not even 24 hours after Jacque disappeared, Clay Waller lawyered up” Uhm. Yeah. Obviously he’s a monster but idk why this is considered a bad thing. Innocent people go to jail too. Always speak to an attorney if police want to talk to you. Always.
Dude, she was still considered missing. If your wife was missing and you were innocent, wouldnt you want to help in any way you could? Or would you set lures of fish blood to test the law enforcement and request a lawyer immediately?
People need to stop thinking that not wanting to speak without a lawyer present is a bad thing. Even if you didn’t do anything and your wife is dead, as a husband, you are the prime suspect. Even the slightest misstep on your part, can be used against you. You can still cooperate with a lawyer.
The son… mannnnnn… he def had a reaction to his sons voicemail.. I could see it all through his energy… I’m proud that Maddox was able to get that off his chest!❤️
Even when the voice message from his son was played in court he showed no emotions, that's a sign of a psychopath, it had me in tears as you could hear how upset the little boy was and how hard it was on him. RIP Jacqui ❤ Your children are a credit to YOU ❤
My heart literally broke during little Maddox impact statement. And for the big fat jerk to not show any emotion or anything, damn. I hope the guys in jail get to know this one REAL WELL!!
I shed tears listening to his sons impact speech. Im glad I had my earbuds on because my son asked me why I was crying. As a seperated mom from domestic abuse issues my own kids had witnessed..i just hugged him and said nothing honey just a silly sad song I heard.
I believe his ex-son's words _did_ get to him..he was blinking alot, back tears. _Not from love,_ understand me, but coz he wanted to raise a MINI-ME. Praise _this_ NEVER happened! Brave boy♡♡
I balled my eyes out hearing his son’s statement. He was feeling so many emotions , it’s just horrifying. He dug into him so bad and I’m proud of him 😢😢😢😢 I know his son’s words hurt, he didn’t want to show it. Absolutely insane. I pray that the children are able to move on, and heal ❤❤
I'm a grown man, but that poor kid saying his victim impact statement, just had me in tears. How that can effect me so deeply and not effect his own, so called dad at all. Well I just can't begin to understand. Perhaps that's what shows us all how a psychopath works. What a strong and special young man he is. I only wish all the best for all of the children.
They were old enough to know obviously they weren’t babies! Giving them the opportunity to speak a statement was by far the best way to give them a way to open up and express their feelings rather than ppl pretending they don’t understand and making up stories of what happened. They were able to be heard and they had a voice seeing as they were the most effected!.His coldness is so remarkable clearly his son’s victim impact should of had him hysterical in the first (5) seconds! Good Job Maddox Buddy you are kick•a**
Yeah and he will never get to enjoy breathing free air, he will never enjoy nature, only concrete and steel for him for the rest of his life. What an evil man. May Allah judge him harshly! I pray the victims family get the strength to somehow live on InshAllah ❤❤❤❤❤
It always astonishes me...and shocks me... How is it possible to kill someone AND THEN put the person in a suitcase or a trash bag? This seems so impossible! In order to do that, obviously you have to "fold" the person... How can a human being do that to another human being ?!?
Bless this little boy. I am crying like crazy and his own father just stood there, listening to the recording and didn't event flinched. What a monster.
Imagine the day he has to stand in front of his Creator and explain his evil deeds. Haha God doesn't accept excuses. He is going to hell, I think. I hope.
I watched this with my jaw on the floor. How can somebody take away such a beautiful mother and woman like that - the mother of his own children.... What a senseless tragedy.... I've survived domestic abuse that I escaped from in 2017 and I still can't fathom or wrap my head around these heartless disgusting narcissist sociopaths. What is the answer?
I hope you’re safe and well, and doing better now ☺️ I was in the same situation until I broke free in September 2020. He *still* tries to control me and my children, but he’s not able to. I’ve done everything possible to ensure my girls will never experience that narcissistic man ever again. You deserve the world ♥️ people don’t realise how complex DV is. It’s very often not a case of “just leaving.”
I did find this story compelling and very very sad. It’s tragic that this beautiful talented hardworking woman ever crossed paths with this murderer. She was everything he wasn’t . He never makes eye contact with anyone he talks to and showed no remorse at any point. I am just glad the three children were safe and he didn’t hurt them. I think his own son articulated the whole thing very very well in his witness statement. Out of the mouths of babes will come the truth. My admiration goes out to the whole family who conducted themselves with such dignity throughout the long drawn out process. Bless them all. Those children will be loved indeed. They will remember their mother and know what kind of a good person she was. My admiration and prayers goes out to this incredible family.
I’ll watch videos like this all the time. I’m left shocked..I’ll talk about it to others. but never once have I gotten emotional.. hearing Maddox’s statement crushed me.
I'll admit that when I 1st heard the Son call the monster Dad a big fat jerk, I laughed a bit. But then was in tears at the end of his speech. Wow. So 💔
His son voice is so sweet I am hurt when he's saying to this monster big fat jark. No emotion can you believe it wow. I am so glad those kids have aunt and ankle that loves them care for them. They probably missed their mom so much despite that they are doing fine. Thank God.
The poor little angel trying to convey his pain with the little vocabulary he knows. That shit truly broke me. Hearing him breathe heavily like that, you could tell he was hurting so badly ☹️. Poor baby. He should never have had to go through that. It’s sad how we, complete strangers, have more of a reaction to the little boy’s impact statement than his own “father” does, and I put that word in quotations because he doesn’t deserve that title.
I'm so glad I watched this til the end. I almost stopped watching after I heard he would only get 20 years. So glad they were able to get him on other charges!!!
Even without the federal charge idk why the prosecutors didn’t revoke his plea deal. Part of his deal was to honestly tell how the murder happened and we know that he lied rather than telling the truth so that should’ve been grounds to revoke
Maddox's impact statement brought tears to my eyes. I could tell how hurt he was in his voice and how betrayed he felt knowing that his dad killed his mom. I hope him and his sisters are doing well.
Breaking up, divorcing should not be a death sentence. I am divorced and when i was going through the process, mainly very expensive . I had never thought that murder would be a solution to the problem. I think in many relationships, the warning signs are presented earlier but ignored in the pursuit of love and happiness. Don't ignore your gut feelings bc it can very well save your life.
I’m so proud of Maddox I hope life gives him everything good it has to offer, and his siblings. May his sweet mom rest in peace, and this disgusting coward feel hollow & pain all of his life.
His son tore into him with everything he had while still being more dignified than his father could ever be. God bless that boy, he was so brave and I hope that he and his sisters have all the help and strength they need to live well.
That is no place for a child to make remarks like that in grown people's matters. People teach kids wrong. I would never let my kids give a statement in court on a murder case.
" and she took very good care of us, like you *didn't* ". 💔💔 The little boys statement was so freaken devastating to hear. I'm glad justice was served, but that won't bring his momma back :(
The boy’s statement was heartbreaking. Just the pain in his voice and the heavy breathing shows that how much the kid is hurt. No five year old should go through that.
Omg you could hear him shaking and breathing with raw emotion. Anyone would be torn apart by that but as a parent it just hits like a truck. I don't know how it's possible for anyone to just stand there without flinching or emoting at all. I don't even know the family and it ripped me right apart. What a pure, sweet, brave, strong, smart, and eloquent boy. I'm sure he's made his mother's memory proud.
Dear Maddox we know you didn’t have the words yet, but we knew what you meant. I know how you feel about your dad, I feel the same way towards mine. You’re stronger than I am , because you told him exactly how you felt about him. You’re strong and brave, we’re proud of you.
These plea deals are getting out of hand. If I had a kid who got murdered I would rather their killer get justice rather than get to see the matter which used to be their body.Justice should never be traded for sentimentality.
ikr? Hit that piece of crap with the wombo combo. I'm guessing they aren't being served concurrently due to him being prosecuted in two different states? I might be wrong but if anyone can clarify that would be cool. I am happy a sick human like this will no longer be in the general public to cause more victims.
@@DinoCism I agree....in theory. I've always hated plea deals with murderers. I'd rather they get the truth beaten out of them. But since that's not an option, I have no idea how I would feel if I were in the same circumstances. I know I wouldn't want my daughter to be left out in the woods. I know she's already dead and out of pain, but it just seems so disrespectful. It's a tough call. I'm just so happy that they came up with a way to give that monster a life sentence.
It's so sad that they have to give this guy a 20-year deal for his admission. I'm not sure if all jurisdictions have an Alfred plea, but it allows people to basically announce guilt but they do not have to tell anybody about their crime. The Alfred plea should be eradicated!
I watch a shitload of true crime. Nothing, and I mean nothing, has hit me quite as hard as that little kid calling his dad a big fat jerk. It was pretty clear that was the worst insult he knew. Poor dude. The kid, not the asshole.
It’s always heartbreaking when you hear little kids trying to explaining their thoughts , feelings & pain so so sad 😭 Kimberly Flower’s channel put one out today about the mother who murdered her son …. little AJ….& they played the recordings of the mother belittling, putting down & just giving this poor poor little fella such a hard time I had to turn the volume down & kinda skip through that part because I was in absolute tears hearing his dear little voice knowing the mum had killed him . People killing is the ultimate evil thing.
My children's father s*xaully assaulted them, and the most words my 3 year could say is "stupid man" when not saying scary personal things describing the assaults. It's always so jarring how simple things can be in the mind of a child who had lived through trauma, they feel so strongly with such little words. That's why I never feel like adults need to be able to recite epics about their past trauma... because depending on how we think of it, we all have those raw simple emotions to describe the people who commit these horrific crimes... Just big, stupid, dumb, bad people. Even a child knows.
@@Irishgirl90586 ugh that one happened where I live. My mom and I went out the first night to help look for AJ. He was buried right by my mom's 😔 my mom just passed away two weeks ago and this brought back those memories. Blah
The fact that his son's statement meant nothing to him is just disgusting. It broke my heart, and I don't know any of them. He's a cold hearted monster!
Her precious little boy’s words just tore me apart. No child should ever have to feel that way about their mamma or daddy! Absolutely heartbreaking. Poor, precious family. I’m so glad they got justice
Me too. I can’t believe he had no reaction. I can’t stop crying. Literally dripping tears from my face. Just the thought of the lil boys pain is so unimaginable.
Her sister was, and remains her true hero. Taking her babies and raising them, surrounding them with love. I can’t imagine the strength it took to shower so much love on 3 babies when your own heart was broken.
I think the kids helped her heal. And vice versa. I will tell u....my parents are both gone...my brother wants no part of my life....nobody else left in my family and this Christmas about killed me. Like an idiot I tried reaching out...it went south...I was ignored and it's just too much. I never got married or had kids..ended up in a wheelchair 37 years ago due to a car accident...going in for surgery alone on Tuesday.....it's too much...I didn't mean to go on a tirade...my point got lost....sorry about that.....was just trying to say how lucky the kids and her were to have each other.
@@billwheeler7496thanks so much...all went well...laying in my own bed recovering nicely as the pain is finally subsiding....your kind words are so appreciated. Hope u are doing well also.
I'd never heard the sons statement before. That was heartbreaking. That monster didn't even flinch hearing that. I'm glad the kids are doing ok. Little troopers would make their mum proud x
He didn't because he knew that wasnt his kids words, it was the adults coaching and wanting to hurt him. He wasnt/isn't worth it. Why even put them through it? I feel like kids shouldn't be near the case regardless. Their life as they knew it forever changed, they have all that to deal with and based on all the dad said and wrote, its obvious the kids will accept him eventually. They are only doing what they feel the adults want them to
@@enricorodrigues-castragran7810 Nonsense!! You can hear authenticity in their voices when they are talking. Sometimes, as hard as it is, the kids need their own closure. They weren't forced into doing it. The guy hasn't an emotional bone in his body.
He didn’t even flinch, yet I someone who’s never known this family a day or second in my life struggled to keep my breathing as tears came flooding from my eyes.. I just don’t get it. 💔
I’ve watched and listened to so many true crime stories, and nothing has hit me harder than that little boys statement. It quite honestly has me sobbing. He sounded so strong and so heartbroken. I hope he and his siblings are doing well despite what they’ve endured.
I heard his statement years ago yet re-listening to it again today, had me then and still has me now, pouring tears and absolutely broken for those children and the pain they had to endure at such a young and vulnerable age.. so saddening!
I love that even in his most painful moment, that boy didn't fumble and say a word he knew he shouldn't say as a child. He stuck to "big fat jerk" and we all damn well know he mean "absolute fucking monster." You're amazing kid.
I sat hear crying my eyes out to hear the pain and hurt in this child's voice!! BUT...it only serves to how wonderful his Mother truly was, and how much she meant to them that for as much as they hurt, he still wanted to stick up to the only Bastard ( i REFUSE to call him a Father) he's ever known for his whole life to let him know they aren't hiding behind the Aunt. That this is THEIR OWN choice to let him rot in prison. Kid's: you rocked it in court that day. Amazing Job!! Xo
@@gabrielamartiniuc6322 Maybe, but to me he sounded like he knew how to, and *wanted* to say worse but honestly him not doing so was more powerful than if he had.
Maddox's impact statement set me into sobs even after I cried for the mom. God bless these babies... Rest in peace Mama bird. This video was extremely well done. Thank you.
I watch a ton of these true crime videos, but I rarely cry at them. This one got me. Those poor kids. I'm glad to hear that they're doing so well now. He claims he did what he did because of them, but they'll never speak to him again. I think he only ever cared about himself. So happy to hear about the loophole that got him an extra 35 years. I wish they had a recording of his face when he found out.
I too cried for these beautiful children and their darling mother. I hope this bastard rots in hell. Thoughts and prayers are with the family of Jacque. May they find solace in knowing so many people care. God bless them.
Hearing Maddox brought this USMC combat veteran to tears 😢 I was just watching this in the background while making dinner but I stopped in my tracks and had to grab a paper towel to wipe the tears away. I hope he and his sisters are doing well and that they know how many good human beings are out here that are rooting for them to have the best lives possible.
@@anonymitysuits765 Thank you and it was an honor to serve this great nation 🇺🇸 You are 100% right. Let’s continue to show love and be the light we want to see in this world ❤️
Thank you for your service, sir. And to know how much empathy and humanity you retained is so heartwarming. This is the best comment on this video hands down. ❤🇺🇸
Textbook myogonist. He's a loser, he hated his wife and didn't even want his daughters. Jackie on the otherhand seemed like a wonderful person. May she rest in peace.
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Maddox god bless you. For being such a young boy who lost his mother to his father - you handled that statement perfect. As perfect a young boy could. You took a stand and took your power back at such a young age that’s impressive. Most wouldn’t be able to do it. I’m sure you grew up and stood up for others in your life. Wish children didn’t have to deal with something this awful. It’s the worst. There is no worse way to be betrayed as a child aside from sexual abuse by a parent. I hope these kids did well in their lives and that this father left them alone. Hopefully he had a hard time in prison his whole life.
No matter how you feel about your spouse, how could you destroy your kids like that? Poor boy, I hate that he was even made to feel like that, so hurt he could barely articulate it. And the dad was smirking the entire time.
No matter how many times I stumble upon this case man…..hearing that little kid muster up the nastiest meanest things he could say at such a young age to really show how angry and hurt he is makes me so fkn sad man
@@tankthearc9875 because he was a little boy and that's the "worst" insult he could come up with. After hearing all that, your only take away was "why did he call him fat?" He was so little he could barely understand what had happened and could barely express his feelings about it. "big fat jerk" didn't have ANYTHING to do with body size... Obviously.
@@orisatalabiMust be. Unfortunately I've been overweight since 1992 as my schoolteacher was an ignorant young woman whom I couldn't tolerate - so ate ice cream.
I didn't know that a child that young could give an impact statement. He was so brave and strong. Bless him. I hope they are all still doing well and not giving that demon a second thought.
Hearing that little boy struggle to find the words to articulate how he feels really got to me. You could tell there was so much more he wanted to say.
I was fuming that his “honest” account of exactly what happened was packed so full of self serving narcissistic lies that surely he would get more than 20 years since he obviously didn’t hold up his end of the plea deal! Then I heard the part about the federal charges and an additional 35 years and realized that karma had done her job well!
💔 You go Maddox! That's one amazing kid and I hope all 3 triplets have the best lives ever. Much love to their awesome aunt and prayers to that family. Nobody should have to go thru such agony. 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
I didn't get to the sentencing yet but if he got less than LIFE PLUS 30 THEY didn't get Justice. He not only murdered their mom he could've destroyed his own three kids'lives. God Bless her sister.
