Have indeed! Saw the official record of interview video the night Garforth was arrested! Chilling was putting it mildly ~ never forgotten to this day 🤬
@TheTrueCrimeChannel exactly!!! I will assume all those bullying the mother, aren't parents. As a mom I feel for her and she has my heart. I can't even imagine.
Unfortunately there are unkind and demonic heartless people who have nothing better to do than come on social media and spew their nonsense for some much needed attention that their own Mummy or Daddy didn't give them, we should pity them and not give them the attention that they crave ❤
There is no way mum is in any way to blame. Only One person is to blame and that’s the evil bast@#d that took her. Every mother has times things clash, it was a safe area, the older son was aware. Those criticising the mother are just sick and twisted
As bad as the justice system is here in Australia, America isn't really that much better either. I've seen many people get away with the most hideous stuff in America, not to mention it's still legal in many places in America for 9 year old kids to marry.
Watching ebonys mum still cry after more then twenty years reminds me that no one should tell a parent to move on especially when they know that an innocent child is murdered not long ago my sister lost her beautiful daughter and two very small children lost thier mum what my sister is going through is horrific she tells everyone how she can’t even think of moving on and sadly right so
@@TheTrueCrimeChannel nor will she meet the grandchildren she might of had. When a child is murdered the killer also murders the generations that were yet to come.
How awful these cases are, the first one is improperly reported the grotesque detail of what he did needs more sensitivity and censorship. The producers of that documentary have failed to share Ebony's story in a way that her family deserve more respect than that. People viewing it should not be left with a picture like that at all.
I agree with Ebonys mum. Forgiveness is not easy or necessary in my opinion. When your child is murdered you lose a piece of yourself. You know you have to keep going but the hurt doesn't go away.
@@TheTrueCrimeChannel you are right, my youngest, my daughter passed away at 22 completely unexpected. But I have to admit I am “thankful” if that’s the right word that she is not a missing person nor was murdered. I can’t even imagine. These poor children.
I respect your commit but I just do not agree with it , as a person with a murdered family member I can honestly say I was of the same opinion , but I could never move on, It consumed me and ruined many relation ships, you just waste to much negative energy being pissed off all the time, people who forgive are not really forgiving the act for the murderer,they forgive them for them selves, because that weight is to heavy to carry and will eventually break every bone In your body.Forgive but never forget is not just a saying, but I will leave that to Individuals choice. Peace.
Or even play in their own back yard or shallow pool in the yard without being snatched away by some nutter and never seen again. Has happened in the USA. Again it's not the parents fault. Sociopaths blame everyone else for their own bad behaviour. An unlocked car or house? It's their fault not mine that I broke in. An unattended child. It's their fault not mine. An unattended phone or wallet on a bar bench or table? Their fault again for being careless. They have no empathy, remorse, ethics or guilt whatsoever. Longer prison sentences might help. I really don't know how to fix someone like that who is broken.
Hazel. Agree absolutely not her poor mother's fault. You'd have to blame my and all my friend's mothers too because we wandered further than that girl at the same age. Wonderful thing her mother did with the support group❤
@@TheTrueCrimeChannelI personally think more needs to be done to address the issue of SA. In alot of the cases I'm hearing it seems the actual punishment for these crimes are just too lenient and doesn't take into account the knock on effect this has on the victim and in some cases these victims even become the perpetrator later in life sadly. The root of the problem needs to be addressed i.e. identifying individuals with these sick urges and working towards either ongoing change whilst monitoring them or keeping them behind bars. It's such a common problem, it's scary.
Demonic ,,,and to play mentally insaine card is not right ,,,they know what they do and pre meditate most of the time,i pray for all the childrens family that peace and forgiveness they can find and may the Holy Lord Jesus have these innocent little ones in his arms safe away from any harm.😢❣️🙏
@deathbycheese850 no she wasn't, you can read the psychologist report online. It's a joke and the fact people eat up what the media tell them is half the problem. Martin Bryant IS seriously mentally ill so by your reasoning we should let him free! I can't believe how narrow minded you actually are!
My heart goes out to Ebony's mum...i lost my son at age 6 because of leukaemia, even though its been almost 40yrs the pain in your heart never goes....just imagine if i lost him through the hands of another, how do you get past that??? How wonderful of her to start this organisation to help others that unfortunately have & sadly will continue to go this absolute horror, i pray that all these victims will find some sort of peace, love & prayers going your way❤❤❤
I walked to school and back on my own from age 7, then I would ride my bike all over until it hot dark. That was in 90ties. Now i have 10 year old daughter and she never goes anywhere alone, ever.
Yup, a little older than this girl my walk was 45 mins each way. Even then "stranger danger" was a big thing, they taught is safety, even then we were allowed to the park and the local river without adults.
I was five in 1983 and I walked to and from school with my sister who was two years older here in New Zealand. Later on we biked separately. There was no thought that it was dangerous.
I survived a triple murder. I was just 9yrs old. My Aunt, who sadly lost her life, saved mine by putting me in a cupboard. My two cousins lost their lives the same way as my Aunt. The justice system really shouldn’t be all that! The man who took my Aunt & two cousins lives was sentenced to just 15yrs, he served half that got out on “good behaviour.” My family chose to forgive him, I didn’t .. no way. He went on to murder an innocent 12yr old boy. If the system had worked then each of family members lives would have mattered, so life for each of them. That poor would never have been murdered. Ebony’s mum is correct, nobody truly understands unless you’ve been affected by it. The pain stains your soul, your life forever. I’m forever changed by what I witnessed. I pray for a better system.
These creatures are always ready. They leave home ready, and as soon as an opportunity presents itself, they pounce. There was nothing little Ebony could have done. She's tiny, he wouldn't have to work hard to get her into his filthy car.
I lost a son and it was an accident. I can’t even come close to understanding the pain of parents who lose their precious children to the evil that lives in our world. To hell with these monsters!!!!
People saying who lets a 9 year old walk home. 1. It was from the bus stop, not school. 2. In the 90s it was completely normal to walk to school alone anyway. Everyone did it. Those days people were innocent, it was even normal to leave your door unlocked and to let the kids play outside with other kids as long as they were back home by sundown and dinner. Those times were very different and innocent. 3. Blame the guy, not the poor Mother. Ebony had just got off the bus and didn’t have far to walk to home… and kids SHOULD be able to do that without the worry of being unalived. M This story breaks my heart.
Yes I think in both the Australian and New Zealand culture, it was very normal for kids to walk, bus or bike to school. I did through all my years at school. Mind you it was 70’s & 80’s. Even being dropped off at the beach and left with siblings for a few hours was quite normal
Yes, we used to walk to & from school & nothing was heard of then - We also slept with windows wide open, no screens, when it was hot. Even left the front & back door ajar at night if it was super hot. Life has changed so much. For the worse.😢
those times weren't innocent only ignorant. Do a search, how many children you find just on yt just like Ebony? The fact that you survived doesn't mean it was any different. it only means you got damn lucky. The ones who weren't can't come to yt to tell you just how wrong you are.
I remember when little Ebony disappeared and how upsetting and horrific her disappearance and murder was. Children should be able to experience life unharmed and untouched.
I drove over the Westgate in the opposite direction not long after it happened, then after I found out what was going on (the police were already there and had him in the back of the divvy van by the time I was going over it), I started avoiding it as much as possible.
Mental illness covers a huge span. Very little of it keeps you from making correct decisions. Right and wrong is understandable by almost everyone. If one commits murder, mental illness should not keep you out of incarceration. Period!
@@cynthiat6505... You very obviously do not know NEARLY as much as you think you do about mental illness. Just share your opinion that it shouldn't keep people from incarceration and move on. Your opinions on mental illness are absolutely ignorant.
They were able to manipulate the justice system to cater to Percy’s mental “illness” while not offering 10 year old Shane Spiller the same considerations.
I read the book about Ebony that the parents wrote. The detective tried so hard to help them and to get him maximum sentence time but his hands were tied and he was so frustrated he couldn’t help them like they needed. That’s why he gave them the number of Anita Cobbys family…it was all he could do. The parents were instrumental in setting up the victims of crime support group that still operates today.
No man who could do that to his own daughter should be called a father. Why single out one child? Was it because she looked like her Mum? Hes a narcissistic psychopath and probably a misogynist all in one. He knew exactly what he was doing. RIP little Darcy.
His plan was to do the same to all three of the children, from what the reports stated at the time. I drove over the Westgate not long after it happened, but at least I wasn’t one of the poor people who witnessed it happening. People heading into work that day would’ve been traumatised since he did it in the middle of peak hour.
His plan was to do it to them all..but Darcy was just who he grabbed first. After her brother who was older saw what he did to Darcy he started resisting his Dad and fighting him and asking him what he did to Darcy and the Dad lost his nerve and drove away. Also people driving past had seen what happenned and were starting to stop their cars behind him to try and help her
Evil demonic humans…with black souls destroying one family foundation after another…times are getting more and more chaotic…be careful out there everyone… Poor innocent little girl…I’m so sorry for your loss 🙏🏻
Yk what angers me.. the way they try to say oh he had a rough childhood or blame something in his past for his action's, at the end of the day it was his choice to end a little kids life and if he was insane how on earth was he a enlisted serviceman? I bet he claimed insane to avoid the death penalty.
I’m from England I’ve never heard about Ebony she would be 40 by now….. which is the same age as me. I will never truly understand the Evil humans are capable of. Truly devastating I’ve not seen the comments blaming the mother but yes back then more children walked home and any child should be safe where ever they are in the world .The parents are also victims of this horrific crime leave them alone!!
Trust me it was and still is a very remote road in Bargo. Don't forget in 2010 Mathew Milat from the town of Bargo murdered his friend in the Belanglo State Forrest just like his great uncle Ivan Milat who murdered 7 young backpackers in the same place. Creepy town
Yes we do, we will never forget those children lost, murdered by these monster cowedly men. On the odd occasion I’ve travelled over the Westgate Bridge, I think of dear little Darcy and her brothers, so sad for her mother waiting for her to arrive at school. He wasn’t crazy, he is evil and it was an act of revenge.
Brave family, the nightmare of loosing their lovely daughter in this way is beyond comprehension to anyone. Sadly, to much of this is going on and other families will suffer because of the monsters out there. Those monsters should be locked up for good.
This is so sad. I watched a movie about this. I wished I could remember the name of it. If anyone has seen it to can you let me no please thanks. My heart goes out to her family. May this sweet child rest in peace 🕊️❤
To Ebony's mum . No you don't ever have to forgive . I wouldn't either . I'm sorry for what you and your family went through and still are going through . May you find some peace knowing what a wonderful mum you were and that these dreadful monsters are out there . Love to your sons and husband . I would absolutely love the death penalty as there's no rehabilitation for monsters . He not a man but a monster. May you go on with rest of your life and. Cherish the good memories you had with Ebbony 😢
I'm not an Australian but half of my family are and the rest of us are in New Zealand. I've watched many true crime videos as I believe it's the least I can do for all victims. I feel terrible that I have never heard of young Ebony. I am 46 so I'm in her generation. When the bastard was saying what he did and hearihg her mothers pain had tears falling down my cheeks. Her parents and other members of their centre have accomplished so much and have helped countless people. I can imagine that Ebony was looking down on her parents trying to almost give them the support they desperately needed. The mothers brutal words are so needed because although I could forgive a lot I would never forgive someone who harmed my loved ones. I'm so sorry Ebony that you suffered before you died RIP little one.
I’m so heartbroken about Ebony! This is exactly why I feel bus stops should be directly in front of homes! What’s heartbreaking about Ebony, is the fact he just took her, tied her up and threw her into water! To sexually abuse that little girl, when he had children himself! What a fuggin monster! Mama *YOU ARE ALLOWED TO BE ANGRY, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO FORGIVE* you gave Ebony more justice than just sending him to prison by making changes! Hugs Mama! It’s amazing how quick Australian police acted, in America they’d say wait 24hrs! When everyone know the first 24hrs with a missing child is crucial!
The judge handed down a life sentence but 23 years later Garforth's classification has been downgraded from an A-grade maximum security prisoner to a B-grade, meaning he can apply for prison jobs and even enroll in a list of courses at the jail. Is this just and fair! If this was my child I'd take justice into my own hands
This two hours video is very long but i finished it. Ebony's case made me cry. Darcy case i was shocked and horrified will never forget till the rest of my life
Innocence of all these young children meet pure evil. Personally would not be able to forgive. At least some good has come out of these pointless deaths. May you always remain Angels
The coldest thing was that I was being raised in Australia, Western Australia while this was going on, but I can’t remember when they said that he was locked up for life, I was there from 1970 to 1979, no wonder my mother was very watchful of us as we grew up!
I remember exactly where I was when it came on the news that Darcy had been thrown over the west gate bridge. I had only just driven across it about two hours prior. I froze. For anyone who doesn’t know, it’s a very high bridge. It’s windy and scary to drive across on windy days. I still can’t believe she actually survived the impact with the water. It would have been like hitting concrete. I can still remember that day. It was a very dark day in Melbourne that day. And for some days following it. The police woman who was first on the scene broke down as she tried to work on little Darcy. It’s was utterly heartbreaking. Especially when an inquest later found that at least two doctors know Freeman was violent, unpredictable and abusive towards his children but they didn’t report it because they thought the courts and police were taking care of that side of things. Devastating. Her mum, Peta, was so dignified and strong. RIP Darcy and all the other child victims. What an awful cruel world we live in sometimes. 😢
Same. I was driving over the Westgate not long after it happened. They had two lanes on that side closed (I was travelling in the opposite direction after Mrs Bushy #2’s heart specialist appointment), and he was already in the back of the divvy van at that stage (this was at about 10:30-11am) and a tow truck was just getting there to tow his car away. Didn’t know what happened until we got back to Melton and switched on the midday news.
Listening to what that disgusting monster did to Ebony just beyond sick. As a parent myself, I can't even begin to understand the pain and torment of having your child murdered in the most brutal way.
The investigators that jumped into immediate action, searching for Ebony, are true heroes!! They were determined to get answers and to help!! My heart breaks for these families!!
A Prison Officer had been asked in an interview about Garforth's behaviour, the Officer stated that on being instructed to vacate his Cell for Yard time, Garforth had complained that he "couldn't be bothered, that he has a shitty existence"... the Officer said he was livid at hearing this and ordered Garforth to stand up and leave the Cell saying : "after what you've done, you don't get to tell us what you can and can't be bothered doing when that little Girl has no existence at all anymore..", Garforth had sniggered at the Officers comment, upon which the Officer had thrown Garforth at the Cell wall and marched him out to the Prison Yard....
@@TheTrueCrimeChannel It is an excerpt from a Book on Australian crime, I think it was James Phelps, he wrote a number of Books on Australian Maximum Security Prisons. Long Bay, Goulburn, Pentridge.
I will never forget the murder of Ebony Simpson. We lived in the town of Bargo . Arena Road was so remote and this little girl should not have been left to go and come from school on her own. R.I.P beautiful little angel 😢❤
He threw his daughter over the bridge because he didn't want his ex-wife to have the children. On top of this, he was going to throw the middle child over as well, then the oldest son. He knew what he was doing. The poor little girl tried to fight her dad
I will never forget this day, she looked just like my daughter it upset me warching her play with her brithers, then throw her over in front of them, I do hope they are okay i think of her often and the boys. Xx
the poor little girl, is still a little child in heaven I reckon. You don't grow past the age of 33 in heaven I was told by a friend, and if you die as a child you stay a child forever, safe in Gods Realm, Paradise! Godbless her in heaven!
@@TheTrueCrimeChannel yes it is such a sad case my good friend, btw thank you for bring this case to peoples attention, if anything can come from this, its to know at least the childs at peace now, safe in GODS arms! Godbless my good friend!
Horrific in every way! I'm always baffled how/why criminals of this nature get a light sentence , only to be released to do it again! I pray prisoners in Australia are similar to American Prisoners, who do what the Judicial System fails to do; REAL Justice!!
I am glad after all that indecision he was found guilty, otherwise the mother's emotions would remain one of anger. After the guilty verdict she was able to grieve her daughter with the emotions associated with grief and loss. He knew what he was doing. He did it to spite her mother. What a monster!
Who are these people to tell Ebony's mother that she shouldn't be angry at the man who took her daughter's life?!, she should be angry!, if l was in her shoes, l too, couldn't forgive that disgusting piece of trash. I hope that in time Ebony's mother will find some peace. 🙁😡
Couldn't imagine the fear and pain that little girl was feeling when someone she completely trusted could do something horrific as to what happened to Darcy, I refuse to go anywhere near that bridge my family feel the same way.
we need australia to start having a register for these predators so we know as parents where they live in our area to protect our children its disgusting that they are protected government needs to stand up and look at this
Arthur Freeman was an arrogant and spiteful pos. Like has happened with many other parents going through a difficult divorce or separation, they choose to hurt their spouse in the worst way possible. That proves to me that they don't love their children. Not one bit. He murdered his precious little girl and he also traumatized his 2 boys for life. RIP Darcy 😢
