This needs to be taught to the younger generation of the world. Regardless of colour or religion no human being should spend their last hour on earth being humiliated and suffering like this. RIP JB jr
There words are as smooth as but but war is in their heart, black folks do not go drinking with them, do not let them babysit your children, do not go camping with them, and what really happened to the boy that was found in a pond dead who was last seen with a white woman and her son, that case was swept under the rug
I remember this. I was 10 yrs old when it happened. Even the entire way across the country, it was on every headline and every news station. I distinctly remember seeing the headlines saying "Hate crime" and I had to ask my mom what that meant. When I looked at her to do so, she was crying and her eyes never left the TV. I realized then there was evil in the world I would never understand. RIP Mr. Byrd.
My Scotty, you told this story about James Byrd Jr so beautifully and with so much love and respect. It was so sad and the journey with you on the long road where James was dragged was so painful and heartbreaking. I was holding my breath all the way and was waiting for the drive to end as I wanted James’s pain to end. I still cannot fathom why some people are so ruthless and hurt innocents who have done nothing to them or anyone. I always say if one cannot say anything nice about someone don’t say anything at all. From the sadness in your eyes and in your voice I could tell you were thinking of James and was saddened by his loss. However you have honoured him with this tribute by visiting his grave and telling his story. May his Soul Rest In Peace. Thanks Scotty. Take care. Love from all of us.❤️✌🏼🤗💕
So heartbreaking what he endured and even now there are monsters who desecrate his grave. Why can't he finally be left alone for Christ's sake!!! This hate crime has thoroughly pissed me off. He didn't deserve it. Nobody does except for maybe those that commit the crimes in the first place. Sorry Scott for the rant. Much love and appreciation to you for doing this video. It must have been hard. RIP James Byrd Jr.
The malice, the hatred, the violence that it took for those men to do this is beyond anything I can comprehend. I have zero compassion for anyone who would do this. May James be at peace, and feel the love from those of us whose hearts also break for his suffering. Thank you, Scott, for doing this work. Please, people, stop killing each other.
@@SCOTTONTAPE What made you want to view that location? Sorry if I missed it in the video. I remember this; the now defunct Emerge magazine covered it & Confrontation Camp had a song addressing it called "Jasper".
I remember when this horrific hate crime occurred, and how angry it made me. I pray for his spirit, and that he will never ever feel another ounce of pain, and is flying up high in the heavens along with his mom who loved him so dearly. Thank you for sharing this story, and taking us to his final resting place. Thank you for all your videos, you are doing a wonderful job. Stay safe in all your travels.
Very!!!! I wonder if his spirit walks that road. Would have been pretty intense to even run a Sb box so he could tell his storie. Spirits don't lie, even other spirits know of this happening.
Rest In Peace Mr. James Byrd Jr. I’ve been watching for about a year now and seen around 90% of your videos and one thing I noticed is you truly care and have a kind heart. You’re an inspiration and a great person Scott. The world needs more people like you. Keep up the great work and I’m sending prayers for safe travels. Thank you for doing these videos on RU-vid, we all appreciate you and the time you put in to do them. I watch a few other youtubers and I try to make sure they know they’re appreciated because I personally take you guys for granted sometimes, so I try to write and make sure to say thanks. Thank you, we appreciate you, and safe travels sir! Also, don’t be a stranger to Indiana!
I agree with IrishTrick4.You are such a kind-hearted guy.I have heard about this horrific crime for years and it turns my stomach every time I hear about it.Thank you for covering this terrible story,though.R.I.P.-Mr.James Byrd,Jr. To your killers:rot and burn in hell.
@Terry Bolin: Two down, one to go...I hope that when (or if) it goes out of jail it will get what it had coming. Yes, I say "it" because saying "he" might leave an impression that I consider it a human being, which it isn't.
You told the story with so much dignity love and sadness. I could actually feel via you being there I felt the feeling in the Black cemetery. Your such a caring person so full of love for every living thing ! Good vibes out to you scott.
Thankyou for handling this horrific case so sensitively, The monsters that did this died alot more peacefully then James, If you want to talk about justice they should have died the same way that James did, I have seen thousands of murder cases this is by far the worst because he suffered so much before he died and all because of the colour of his skin 😢💔😡
Beyond horrific , in Australia we don’t have the death penalty and I was against it but this crime has made me rethink my ideas How could someone do this to another human Thank you Scott for this story , it was a hard vlog to watch , it must have been heartbreaking for you to be there Love to you
@@thatgardeninggirl2864 I'm from knoxville and that case still bothers me to this day, for a couple of years I lived next to a relative of channan's and the family just never could reason with the events. I also can't forget about the murder of colleen slemmer.
It almost feels like Mr. Byrd is there with you, walking on the street that took his life. I’ll bet his spirit walks up and down that road. God rest his soul. Sleep in heavenly peace Mr. Byrd. Free at last. Thank you Scott. It’s got to take a lot out of you.
Man's inhumanity to man never ceases to appall me. Rest in Peace James Byrd Jr. Scott we can hear your pain in your voice and see your pain in your eyes. We can feel your sincerity in these difficult vlogs. Thank you.
@@teresawicks9859 sorry but no. Yes, racism exist and things have been done to black people by white people but please don't say it like white men and women don't do anything to other white people.
The things that humans can do to one another is beyond belief.Thank you for making the world aware of this hideous crime.love to you Scott stay strong ❤✌
Thanks Scott for paying respect for yourself but also bringing us to see James final resting place and getting to pay our respects to him. Your awsome Scott. Thanks again.
It's perfectly alright to be upset with this. I am. But you know, you brought it to us and remembering James is what's really important. I love that shirt!!
I can't believe the hate in people. I will never understand what goes through someone's head when they decide to pull this kind of crime off.. another well done video Scott on a sad story. I vagely remember this case but more then last meal request that the guy ddin't even eat
I lived in Naples, Texas at the time. 3 hours North of Jasper. It was so horrific. It never left me. Now I can never hear the name Jasper without thinking of James. This is how I found your channel Scott. I've been waiting for the right time to watch this vlog.😢😭
I grew up in Port Arthur, which is about an hour from Jasper, and I remember this very well. I was still living at home and going to school in nearby Beaumont. Such a sad, senseless, and horrific hate crime. My prayers went out to his family then, and still today.
I have lived in a small town 19 miles from Jasper my whole life. Thank you for this. I was 13 years old when this happened and I'm just now really looking into the case more. It's always been too sad to think about. It's horrific. I've never seen the road. But I've been to the grave. All i could think is they could have stopped at any point on that long winding road. Besides the fact it never should have happened anyway. It's just awful. You did a great video. You are right about Japer. It's come together and it's full of lovely people. Thank you for saying that and for doing this video. Really. New subscriber!
Scott, I just watched this video, and I lust admit that it was hard to watch this! Before I clicked on this video to watch it, I saw the picture of Mr James Byrd, and I instantly remembered this sad and senseless story from all of those years ago. I have always thought/ felt that if you don’t like something, just turn the other way. I believe with all my heart ❤️ and with every cell in my body that we are all equal in this world! At the end of the day, we all walk the same walk, and breathe all the same air. To me, it does not make a difference what your skin color is, sexual preference, etc. At the end of the day, the only thing that matters is kindness towards one another! Life is so precious, fragile, and never gauranteed! I have always wanted there to be peace, respect, and tolerance for one another everywhere in this world, sadly that will never happen! Scott, I have never met you, but I can tell that you have a good heart ♥️ , and you are very compassionate about doing/ making these videos!😊. You are an inspiration to not only me, but to countless others in this world! I hope to meet you one day! Thank you for being you!❤️🙏♥️😊Take care of yourself! You are appreciated more then you will ever know!😊
In light of the recent events in our country, I had decided to get more familiar with the crime committed against Mr James Byrd jr. What I learned made my sick, what a heartbreaking story. This type of violence against a fellow human being is nothing short of rage inducing, for me. I wonder if people will ever live in a world, free of bigotry, racism, & hate? It’s a nice thought, that someday that might be possible, but I have my doubts. This is great thing you have done. Making a video, making a pilgrimage of sorts to pay tribute to a man that had such unspeakable violence brought upon him by 3 hate filled low life’s. Rest In Peace James Byrd, I wish someone could’ve been there to help you,that night. Thanks for the heart felt video.
Living in the UK I was 18 when this happened and I remember myself and my mother feeling so shocked and horrified about this unspeakable act of evil. Thank you for all your videos Scott. Very respectful.
As a relatively new parent, it worries me how much evil exists in this world. Living in the UK, I must confess ignorance, having never heard this tragic story before - thank you for sharing. A completely senseless act of violence. Heartbreaking.
I just saw a quick video of his story on the ID channels Instagram. Never heard of it before. It is disgusting and horrific. NO ONE deserves this. All 3 should have been executed. Rest In Heaven James. This hate is taught. It starts with you.
The James Byrd Jr. Tragedy should have never happened what that poor innocent man went through on his final moments on earth was absolutely horrifying and evil my condolences go out to his friends and family my thoughts and prayers are with them so so sad RIP James Byrd Jr. And by the way Scott you did an amazing job by telling the tragic story of him. My heart broke when I heard the sadness and sincerity in your voice as well I absolutely love your videos you have so much respect to the graves of so many innocent people and I thank you for that ❤❤❤
It's unreal what some humans are capable of doing to each other. I love true life crime documentaries so find these stories frightening but interesting.
I remember when this happened. Devastating and unimaginable to think of the pain that poor man had to endure. It’s so sad that anyone could do to that their fellow man. I hope those pos’s are burning in hell and James is flying high in heaven!
Thank you very much Scott, you definitely captured the events, the gruesome act and then tried to see the closure for the family and that area of Jasper. RIP Mr James Byrd Jr.
This story is absolutely tragic, devastating and just so senseless I have never forgotten it and never will. God bless you James! Say hi to my hubby up there in Heaven!!!
Yes you told the story well. I can hear the sadness and love and compassion for James bird in your heart may God richly bless you and give you the strength and courage as you tell other horrific stories.
Thank you for doing this video. I will never forget the first time I heard of this crime...so awful...there aren't even words strong enough to say how vile this crime was.
I've only just found your channel and have been totally enjoying watching your vlogs .. This vlog IMO was done with the greatest respect, dignity & empathy to Mr Byrd Jr and his family .. I did know about this horrific crime, it must have been such a difficult vlog to make, well done for giving it the respect that the Byrd family deserved ... R.I.P James Byrd Jr
Your presentation of this horrific murder is to be commended. I can feel your disgust and humanity. This is horrific and is pure evil. EVIL . RIP James. Peace to all who knew and loved him. He will never be forgotten. Subscribed.
I have never heard of this terrible crime.😕..that tshirt you showed really says it ALL..!!...thank you for this video..you give much respect to all who have passed on..
It is a sad irony that in death James Byrds grave has to be imprisoned to avoid desecration,as if this poor soul did not endured enough disrespect in life due to his tragic demise at the hands of evil in its purest personification.
Absolutely love your chanel i have subscribed . love your compassion and fair story telling. Im all the way from south africa wish u could do some videos here.....
Scott this was so sad. This story made me cry. I remembered this on the news. When will this hate for one another stop? So so sad indeed. May Mr. John Byrd. RIP. My prayers to his family. Thank you Scott for sharing this story.
James Byrd & the Matthew Shepard case were horrific. Thanks to our former President Obama for signing the Hate Crimes Prevention Act. I like the tee shirt you showed. I agree with the statement. Some people are truly disgusting disrespecting a grave
Scott you are a awesome person. You have done some great videos on very important history. I remember back in 1998 when i was 10 year old hearing my father come in the house talking about this murder of James Byrd Jr. Very very sad brings tears to my eyes🙏🥹
I just saw they movie again yesterday and I was hoping you had covered and to my surprise you had. You are totally human it gave me chill bumps I can tell you are shaken by being there. Thank you so much for covering this.
This and the Matthew Sheppard video are hard to watch. Your sympathy and earnest hearfelt narration makes it a little easier to finish. Thank you Scottt😢
Wat an absolutely horrific and sad thing to happen. Ive never heard about it but made me sad hearing it. U can see how it affected u telling his story. Hope james is at rest.
I remember hearing about this because it happened a 11 months before my grandmother passed😢😢😢😢. Rest in Paradise to Mr. Byrd and my grandmother Lady J.
Thank God for folks like you who care so much to tell the stories that are so hard yet need to be told. Humans can be so beyond evil. 😔😢 I pray Creator holds him tight after what he endured here on earth.
Rest in peace James Byrd Jr. Hope you are in a better place. I felt his pain watching this video. I hope those... was gonna call them animals but no animals are that cruel.... so i'll go with sick individuals burn in hell. They got off too easy being executed.
As usual Scott you made this video with so much respect and honesty. Humans never cease to amaze me. My father taught us kids that no matter what your skin colour we all have the same coloured blood. Why can’t we humans just get along it would make the world a whole lot better. Sending love from New Zealand.
