'Fearful' Man Kills Dog and Sleeping Hiker with Single Bullet | Aron Christensen Case Analysis
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How do you keep hiking after you kill someone? If you find someone dead of a heart attack you still would not keep hiking. This is so out of the normal. There is something definitely wrong with this kid and his girl friend. The whole thing stinks.
And who leaves to go on a 3.5 hour hike at 9pm? That doesn’t make any sense. I live in Vancouver BC, and have similar woods. They are DARK. You cannot walk them reliably at night unless you live on those trails, or you use a flashlight. And then they got lost. So…he didn’t know the trail that well. And if he used a flashlight to illuminate the animal, he wouldn’t have only seen two glowing eyes. You’d see a person holding a dog.
Left foot then right foot
And also the fact cops are reluctant to charge the kid shooter.
@@Hatbox948 They will be 20 million dollars short to reflect upon their small town incompetence or cover up their own peoples crime.
@@Hatbox948 There's been some speculation that the kid is related to Snaza (the sheriff), but I don't know if that's been confirmed or not. And, if he isn't, there needs to be a deep dive into other potential familial connections. Or connections of any kind with the higher ups.
Even with a botched investigation, a jury should still get to decide this case. Its bad enough Aron and his puppy were killed, but to deny his family the chance at justice is wrong.
The defendant will be able appeal on the grounds of the botched investigation. ..I agree with you..but this is why
Impossible with a botched investigation. Civil suit will be good justice for his family.
He'd never be found guilty [now].
There are things called the rules of evidence. And they determine what you are allowed to show to a jury. None of the evidence necessary to convict him could be legally shown to a jury.
What good is justice?
“He felt his life was threatened”, absolute nonsense. Aaron & Buzz deserve justice. I feel so sad for their family too. RIP Aaron & Buzz.
Who shoots a man, (and dog) and says well, let's not let a little incident like killing someone spoil our hike, let's just continue on our way, ..la tee da. WTF. 🤷😳!
They needed time to formulate their story?
When his girlfriend said he was "dead dead "and described him as "Blue" she seems to be describing someone that was dead for a while for maybe 12 hours or so. After death the body takes on a yellowish color and blood pools toward that part which is closest to the ground. That is called lividity.
However for what ever reason (I'm a retired 20 year ER nurse) sometimes the blood pools in different areas giving the cadaver a bluish hue.
This description would support the "already dead" theory but continuing to hike and camp and not reporting this horrific event does not look good. In fact I would have to be insane to remain in the woods and not report it immediately.
Shouldn’t it be common sense to assume that a person that mysteriously died should be treated as a potential murder?
Especially when his dead dog is next to him
A puppy🥵😿🫶🏼😥
I dunno. We all know the very real dangers of stick attacks in the woods... 🙄
Nothing suspicious about that. It was obviously a stick that killed them.
I hear that from police often. That all deaths should be viewed and treated as suspicious until the cause is determined.
I'd be interested to know what Ethan's parents do for a living, their relationship with local law enforcement, and local politicians etc. Ive had friends and relatives go to jail/prison and no cops spoke up to call them good kids from good families lol
Exactly!
My thoughts as well.
99% probability that is a case.
Ethan's step grandfather owns a dealership. At the time of the incident Ethan worked there as well. The LCSO were getting quotes in May for some vehicles and finished the order in December, during the investigation.
*White people* are the most dangerous species in the history of the planet. 😳
*Prosecutors declined to charge the 19 year old shooter, because "he was a good kid from a good family.*
I have noooooooooooooooooo idea what that even means. 🙄
Charges should have been filed on both the young guy and girl bc they didn't go for help or call 911 when they were back in civilization
This is local to me and a prime example of the incompetence and quite possibly the corruption of our local law enforcement, the prosecutor, the medical examiner, the vet who did the necropsy on Buzzo, and likely, the sheriff himself. Incompetence from start to finish. Although it's not finished yet because a lot of us are still fighting for justice for Aron and Buzzo. 😥
Thank you, I hope Aron, Buzzo and the family get justice, this is such a sad case.
@@heatherdawn545So if a dangerous animal comes at you aggressively at night time in the middle of nowhere, you should let it kill you rather than risk shooting an invisible human that could possibly be nearby? There's a chance the perp lied in his story, but unless you can prove that, he is guilty of no crime at all except failure to report. Anybody in his position would have done the same.
Justice was already done, keep your mutts on leashes
@@valleyshrew * anyone who is callous, self-centered, and perhaps sadistic
@@valleyshrew A FOURTH month old PUPPY is dangerous? Shut up.
Dr. Grande did a better job than the prosecutor and police
Another incompetent investigation sounds like a cover up, so very sad for Aron, Buzzo, and Aron's family and friends.
This does sound like a coverup for sure.
Ethan's story doesn't sound believable at all. How could you mistake a four month old puppy for a mountain lion?
If you're going to get that 'scared' camping or hiking you shouldn't be in a forest at all. RIP to this man and his lil pup
Hang on Ethan shot someone unidentified and didn't call for help, just left them there. I call bullshit. Aaron must have been holding Buzz for both to have been killed. I'd go with Ethan showing off for the gf, fired a shot without looking and left to cover his and her arses. What a tragedy that 2 lost their lives.
This was my thinking too period that is too young. A puppy for such a long hike
Yes ,he must have been holding the pup for the bullet to kill both.
This sounds like the most plausible theory of what happened.
oh yeah, the 19 yr old was like "watch this babe i'm gonna shoot a puppy" and she was like "wow that'd be so hot". ya'll are so stupid lol
*White people* are the most dangerous species in the history of the planet. 😳
*Prosecutors declined to charge the 19 year old shooter, because "he was a good kid from a good family.*
I have noooooooooooooooooo idea what that even means. 🙄
Clearly a case of negligent homicide, but due to a disturbing level of incompetence on the part of the Sheriff's office, the prosecutor won't pursue an indictment. It's a shameful display of small town incompetence.
Right, as opposed to big city incompetence.
@@bigmandrel Victim had a hole in his chest and was dead. Deputy didn't think there was foul play. Just what would you call it?
Or corruption. Sympathetic cops, etc..
@@dishonoredundead Corruption wasn't proven, but it is a possibility. Not sure where sympathy comes into this, a Deputy looked at what would easily be called a crime scene and decided it wasn't. I guess he believed the dead man committed suicide by stabbing himself, and then got rid of the item causing his injury.
When a prosecutor doesn't want to prosecute because the suspect comes from a "good family," that's exactly what's going on. But I wouldn't call it "small town incompetence," rather "corruption."
This case bothers me in a very personal way. I am local to the PNW. I lawfully and responsibly carry. I hike and camp often with my doggos. I participate in competitive marksmanship events, and have for many years. I feel that Ethan should have been charged criminally and civilly. He should be in prison. Aron and Buzz deserve better than this. Its awful.
I guess the best we can hope for is for Aaron’s family to sue Ethan into oblivion.
... a person who has need to self claim " I responsibility carry", is likely to be a dangerous narcissist to be avoided at all cost.
please try to keep your emotions under control
@@tariq_sharifwhat are you talking about? Pure nonsense
@@jacquevanlopeznoroff8827 it's potentially like a deranged person selj diagnosing and coming to the conclusion "I am completely sane and reasonable"...
for example, if a person self-assesses as "responsible carrier," would you want to get into an argument with them ?
so that's my reason, mutton -head, do you have any other than just commenting?
@@tariq_sharifhuh? What is wrong with stating that you’re a responsible gun owner? He’s distinguishing himself by making it clear that he isn’t reckless and he takes the responsibility of owning a firearm seriously … that’s actually the opposite of a narcissist, it shows care and concern for others…
Now, maybe this person is a narcissist, who knows, but definitely not because of anything they said here…
This case is the epitome of incompetence.
Ethan’s pistol..the 9mm, AND the bullet pulled from Aaron’s unfortunate autopsy..SHOULD piece it all together WITHOUT question. 1st degree manslaughter AND animal CRUELTY!
Sorry but as a vegan I am against this guy being charged with animal cruelty...because this dog got the most humane death any animal could ask for
We need to recognize dogs as humans instead of garbage,get him 2 murder charges
@@thomiatywwThe most humane death??? What?! Think I'll pass on my dogs being shot to death thanks🤦🏼♀️
@@SilverSparkles22 yeah,I'll take being shot over boiled alive, choked, drowned,skinned alive,choking on my own blood,etc...yeah.
@@SilverSparkles22 sounds like you would watch a dog burn to death and not pour water in it or shoot it to put it out of its misery
Probably never take to vet either so they don't complain your animal is suffering
@@thomiatyww Good. Someone could shoot you and not be charged.
Staggering incompetence from the local sheriff, he should be fired without pension.
The local coroner, veterinarian and PD all need to be investigated, thoroughly, very thoroughly.
Lastly, Ethan the murderer must be charged and tried.
Agree
and the dog killer
So this deputy sees a dead man on a trail with a dead dog 5 feet away and doesn’t think that there is anything suspicious. He thinks that he was killed by a stick, but there is no stick. Even if this invisible stick killed the man, doesn’t he ask himself what killed the dog? When he made a report is there no one in the police department smart enough to see that this theory doesn’t add up?
Such a strange story. I'm sorry, I don't believe anything the kid, the cop or the prosecutor said. Ethan is a murderer and the cop and the prosecutor should be fired for their incompetence.
What motive did he have for murdering him?
@@eadweard.thrill kill
Maybe Ethan was showing off for his girlfriend? Who knows, if I were Aron’s friend or family member, I’d probably go full John Wick on anyone who contributed to this tragedy.
..yep, I’m there..
@@eadweard.WHO ‘needs’ a motive to DO anything!.
If this is in a national park, the FBI can investigate this case and file murder charges on a federal level. They need to investigate the garbage Sheriffs Dept and Prosecutors Office in this county too.
Everyone in this county that is involved in this case in any way is either horribly inept at their profession or corrupt liars...yeeesh. Hope the family wins the lawsuit.
Fbi is more worried about Christians protesting abortion clinics.
That is absolutely true - in a national park, it is considered federal, and FBI would always be involved. It is surprising they were not. I doubt they'd investigate the other Law enforcement people, but certainly their own investigation of the crime.
it's a state park. FBI has no jurisdiction.
I’m laying here recovering from a back procedure, when you started saying, as opposed to alive dead, dead alive, or of course alive alive, I laughed so loud my husband thought I fell and was injured injured. Thank you Dr Grande for making my day a lot brighter, you never disappoint disappoint!! 😂
U B careful B careful
What he said was funny, gave me a chuckle. Hope you're recovering well.
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Funny funny!
Nothing about this is funny .omg have some respect .your injury
Is karma 😂😂not funny !
they were all incompetent. the state attorney general needs to take over the case.
Unfortunately, the attorney general is Bob Ferguson. Nothing will be done. 😢
@@lionessatthegate
Horrible and tragic, ppl r too trigger happy :( the story given by Ethan doesn't seem particularly believable, rip Aron and Buzz they deserved justice and much better 🙏🙏🙏
Nothing to do with being trigger happy. Has to due with a vile human that should be put down.
I agree they are too trigger-happy! The story could actually be true and a horrible misunderstanding, though, imo 😢
Rest in peace to Aron and Buzz. Ethan was reckless and negligent it seems and the authorities were careless in the investigation. Thank you for breaking this all down Dr. Grande. I bet if Aron's family watched this, they'd be wishing you had investigated this case. Spot on analysis!
I knew Aron! Our bands played shows together and we often crashed at his house in southeast Portland. He was a wonderful guy. I wondered if the good doctor would review this case and am glad to see it. Very suspicious story.
These people are incredibly dangerous, I am shocked charges were not filed against them!!
Being from Oregon myself, I remember this one well. This was majorly bungled by local law enforcement to the extent it's almost hard to fathom. Thank you covering this, Dr. Grande!
You edited this and you STILL missed a word?!
Grandma always said dont credit things to maliciousness, when incompetence is an option, but in this case.. theres limits to even incompetence, corruption seems much more viable option. This kids parents must be *Someones* in this community.
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@@Flamsterette Glad youre doing better. And the abuse doesnt matter, after all, shes the only mom you had. I dont have that warm & fuzzy, always smelling of freshly baked goods-kinda mom either, but I know its gonna hurt when its her time. Mom is mom. Keep doing good, Ill keep sending sunshine your way :)
i grew up in the Cascades, still live here actually, from a hiking family. We go out into the wilderness, with trust and vulnerability, seeking peace and nature. This story is extremely sad, frightening, and enraging. That murderous 19 year old and his girlfriend should have both been charged.
Even if Aron had suffered a heart attack before he was shot, he was still alive when he was shot. This is the classic law-school hypothetical question: If a person is falling from a thirty-story building and is fatally shot on his way to the ground, is the shooter guilty of a homicide? The answer is yes. The victim died from the gunshot wound before hitting the ground. Even if the victim's life is shortened by only seconds, it is shortened.
Only a few questions-1. How wealthy, prominent or connected is the family of the man who shot the guy and his dog? 2. How old was that female? 3. Is the LEO who botched this investigation still commissioned law enforcement?
Excellent questions!
All excellent very thoughtful questions.
Exactly
The female was 17... it's in the video
16
Very sad, and he survived being raised in Klamath Falls too, a major life accomplishment. Something stinks here. Got away with at least manslaughter.
@aubreyoeonae4108 Manslaughter and dogslaughter. Who kills an unarmed man and
a four month old puppy and keeps trundling along on a hike?
This is so incredibly infuriating. I cannot believe the incompetence. I hope Aron's family get the whole 20 million, and id also like to know WHO pays that. I'm so cross and sad. Not cross cross or sad sad unlike Aron who was discovered dead dead. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the upcoming generation of adults. 😢 Thanks, Dr. Grande.
I think the autopsy may also have been flubbed. Sometimes people have heart attacks as they die due to another cause, such as a gunshot. I wonder if the father is actually the one who shot Aron, because the son's statement seems strange. Who hikes at 9 PM?
I hope they will and live large…also please donate to various animal charities🙏🙏🙏✌️😥
😂
There is insurance that would pay out but premiums would likely increase which means that's passed to the tax payers of Lewis County. There has been a lot of local support. It's appreciated.
*White people* are the most dangerous species in the history of the planet. 😳
*Prosecutors declined to charge the 19 year old shooter, because "he was a good kid from a good family.*
I have noooooooooooooooooo idea what that even means. 🙄
Did the police not think seeing a man and his dog both dead suspicious? This was just all kinds of wrong.
Right?! Even if they assumed the man died from an accident or natural causes, how do they think the dog died at almost the same time and place? Mind-boggling.
And that is what I though when I heard about it.
My thoughts are that Ethan and KB were high on a substance. Aron heard them hollering and picked up Buzz, thinking they'd pass on the trail unharmed. Ethan in his drug-addled state probably created a "beast creature" in his imagination that turned into a convincing hallucination, loaded the gun and shot Buzz and Aron with one shot. That's why they didn't call authorities, it's because they were under the influence. Ethan, KB, and Ethan's father should all be charged at various levels of culpability for this crime. RIP, Aron and Buzz. 😢
As a lifelong marksman and avid hunter whom has put tens of thousands of rounds down range, I feel that I must reiterate the fact that a person is _supposed_ to be responsible for each and every round they fire. However, that doesn’t seem to be the case in this instance. I am actually shocked that charges in regards to negligent* homicide and animal cruelty have not been brought against the shooter. Shocked indeed and disgusted I am. It too seems that the local law enforcement agencies whom would be responsible for filing and investigating said charges are either completely inept or corrupt, or possibly both. My prayers go out to Aaron Christiansen’s loved ones and I hope that his family wins the $20 million lawsuit against their inept and or corrupted local law enforcement agencies and city, county and state governments. Alohas everyone and stay safe and smart out there. It’s a crazy World out there that is filled with many dangerous and dangerously dumb people.
Facts! 💯 every one of em! Even at the range, or out in the woods at ur buddies house.
It’s because justice was served, keep your mutts on leashes
@@klown463 How was justice served?
Master Yoda? Became a hunter in retirement? Cool that is.
@@klown463What an appropriate username you have.
Lewis County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer announced that he will not be filing criminal charges against Ethan Asbach, the young man who has admitted firing a shot in the dark, killing both Aron Christensen and his dog Buzzo. People following the story have been treated to Lewis County Sheriff Snaza and Lewis County Prosecutor Meyer pointing fingers at each other for the botched investigation of Aron's death with Sheriff Snaza saying essentially "nothing to see here" and the Prosecutor saying essentially the Keystone Cops would have done a better job.
Justice NOT served!!
Absolutely not!
Did anyone check if Ethan was tripping balls? Teens pretty much only go into the woods for two reasons, and I assume they both applied in this case.
Good inkling… hmmm. Worth exploring.
Good question.
Might explain why they just walked away after what he did.
@@purplerain2314, and why they thought a 4 month old puppy was a freaking mountain lion
@@AlaryicjudeI just read another comment who said that if the pup was being carried, its eyes would be way higher off the ground thereby giving the illusion of a large animal.
This one was hard for me to get through. Anything with animals getting hurt or killed hurts my heart. 😔
Same here. Can't listen to it .
So sad, my heart goes to his family.
He probably had the heart attack when he was shot 💔
I'm on the edge of my seat waiting for Dr Grande to drop that dry humor
Every time my little dog was not responding to commands I would pick him up. Maybe Aron picked his growling dog up to control/calm it and the one bullet went through the dog and into Aron’s chest?
Totally agree with you Dr Grande and how very sad too is precious Buzz was just an innocent defenseless puppy😢
I watch many of your videos, and follow a lot of true crime. All the stories are sad, but this one bothers me, more than others. I think it is the fact that the family of Aron have to go on with their lives, possibly feeling that their son's life wasn't important enough to pursue justice. If Ethan and his girlfriend were not guilty, I believe they would have called for help. So they are free to live their lives however they see fit, and Aron is dead and his family stuck in an emotional prison. This is an injustice to the greatest degree. My heart and very soul hurts over this.
It should have been investigated as a homicide/suspicious death until proved otherwise. Ethan should have been charged with homicide, the policeman with incompetance.
Police Incompetence, Ethan the Gun wielding Idiot, Not Reporting his shooting, Massive Injustice for Arron Christianson and Beloved 🐕 Dog Buzzo. Man's Best Friend, I'm Sorry, Peace be with You
Cattle dogs can be very aggressive as they are incredibly loyal and protective of their owners. However I highly doubt Buzz was threatening them so much they needed to shoot him. I am so sorry Aron and Buzz. :(
I’m guessing he may have thought Buzz was a wild coyote pup.
@@Jim5150jvc exactly. or any sorta wild animal. if you are deep in a forest, at night it's dark as hell, and something is growling at you.. a domesticated puppy is probably not gonna cross your mind. you're thinking bear, mountain lion, wolf, coyote..
@@johnnyboro9558idk man… the sound of a growling puppy is very distinctive.
@@elaceyb i disagree lol. look up the video "How mother dogs handle disrespectful puppies: Part 1" listen to the puppy growl at 30 sec and tell me that's distinctive. that pup is waaay younger than 4 months as well.
besides, what is a puppy doing out in the forest? in the darkness, with no people? if you hear something growling at you in the forest at night i doubt you'd be able to tell the difference between a domesticated dog and a coyote.
another video "What To Do About Growling Puppies with Stephanie Bennett" she picks up a pupp at 2:45 and it makes a deep growl. sounds like a larger animal than it is.
@@Jim5150jvc a 4 month old puppy isn’t going to growl. You obviously don’t know about dogs!
A sad case, especially with the dog involved. I agree it seems unlikely this kid intentionally killed this guy but he's clearly lying, and was clearly very careless with a deadly weapon, and there should be consequences for that.
I agree with you...
It is disappointing how useless and malevolent the police so frequently appears to be. Thank the gods for Dr Grande pointing out their consistent incompetence and what could be in play in a situation like that. Understanding the psychology of your average policeman is something I find particularly interesting.
There is only one GOD and no one escapes divine judgement, don't worry.
Sounds like Aron was possibly holding Buzz, for his own and the dog's safety, close to him, avoiding him from running towards whoever was coming towards them with a gun ... This really is a flagrant miscarriage of justice, looks like just about all of us commenting are in agreement with Dr. Grande. How sad for the family.
The dog was found close to the dead man. There's no way it was by the couple growling and acting aggressively. This is a strange tale. Supposedly the dead man was having a heart attack (?) before being hit by a bullet, a bullet that had traveled first through a dog no less. Then the kid shooter even tries to throw his dad under the bus by saying it was his dad's gun.
Anyone that believes that story has never been around a 4 month old puppy
I don't understand how this guy and girlfriend kept hiking after killing someone. Another factor is why didn't police investigate this further to begin with? I watched this on my TV TH-cam and found your insight very interesting and informative. Thank you!
Inexcusable incompetent police procedure.
I sincerely hope Aron & Buzz' family will receive justice and compensation by idiots that botched this investigation. Eathen deserves Manslaughter charges, animal cruelty charges AND 'KB' accessory to manslaughter for originally lying to police.
HUMANS can be forgiven but they must pay correctly for their crimes.
If Ethan had a flashlight, couldn’t he tell that Buzz was just a puppy? How could Buzz have hurt anyone?
He knew it was a puppy, he was trigger happy and saw an opportunity to kill a dog for trills. A puppy has a higher pitch bark and growl, no way you can't tell it a puppy!!!!! The man dying was an accident though but I'm sure he knew exactly what he did.
Also, I was thinking maybe he thought Buzz was a wild coyote pup.
@@Vrin137 yeah a 19 yr old was like "watch this babe i'm gonna shoot that little dog" and she was like "wow that'd be so hot" you're deep in a forest in the dark at night. how often do puppies run around in the forest? you're more likely to encounter a bear, mountain lion, wolf or coyote than a domesticated dog.
@@johnnyboro9558 You must not go in the woods because the size, movement and sounds of a 4 month puppy are nothing like a bear or lion. You can't just start blasting on a hiking trail without even seeing what you're shooting at, people have gotten manslaughter for much less than that.
@@alexanderorr2528 i know i've been backpacking more than you have lol. He did see what he was shooting at, an aggressive animal growling at him. there are no lions in america lol, just cougars. also bears, wolves and coyotes. you act like if you heard an animal growling at you in the darkness you would be able to identify the animal which is wishful thinking, and also very stupid. it's not an 8 week old puppy, at 4 months a dog can have a decently deep growl. regardless trying to identify an animal being aggressive and growling at you in the dark deep in a forest is a good way to get attacked by a wild animal
It always saddens me when an innocent dog gets hurt or killed.
Yeah that's weird as hell that you're more worried about the dog
@@prestongamble6326 You can worry about what ever you want. I worry more about dogs generally as well. Get over it.
Not to mention the innocent sleeping human too.
Yes it’s sad when a pet is killed but it isn’t a person.
@@darthtaiter You just did.
This case is sad and so many mistakes were made, smh
This story makes me beyond sad. Prayers
I’m almost “fearful” to watch this based on the thumbnail. I hate seeing animals killed/ hurt. I am (ironically) sitting here on my patio enjoying my view of the Cascade Mountains. Edit: You nailed this one.
I just have to wonder how many gunshot wounds the first officer on the scene had actually come across during his career? He obviously doesn’t seem to know what a gunshot wound looks like. This was definitely criminally negligent. I don’t know what to say about the prosecutor. I’m kind of at a loss.
Someone mentioned Ethan tripping balls and I agree. He's in the woods at night and saw or heard something that wasn't really what he thought. He also waited days to say anything. Either that or he's a cold blooded killer.
Just a guy laying in the woods with a hole in his chest. Cops didn’t investigate.
While the quote "never attribute to malice that which could be attributed to stupidity" comes to mind, so much about this doesn't add up
God this is unbelievably heartbreaking..a man and his puppy are dead and the only thing the involved and responsible people care about is being right in their perceptions of how it came to be 💔
Or here is a scenario, Aron is holding his dog Buzz because he is being threatened by Ethan, and Ethan purposely shot and killed Aron, with the bullet going through Buzz first, because Aron was holding Buzz. Just because there was no known altercation between, that can't be ruled out. I think the totality of the scene looks like 1st degree murder, and the only reason Ethan went to the police was because he figured the bullet would be traced to his gun, and his dad insisted he go to the police so that the dad wouldn't get in trouble.
exactly what I was thinking. Cold blooded murder makes much more sense than their weird story, it feels totally fabricated. Maybe even the first responding officer is involved in the cover-up, or he's the most incompetent cop ever.
Hell, I'm rooting for the invisible mountain lion! P.S. Why is no one theorizing that they were STONED or DRUNK or both? No one starts a hike at 9:00 PM into the woods. Sounds fishy and sneaky to me.
@@marthahanley6650 Quite possible. Could have been a drug deal gone wrong. Either way, the shooter is the one guilty of murder (or at the least manslaughter.)
From reading about this, I assumed that the victim was holding the dog in his arms and the bullet traveled through the dog and into him.
Is that correct?
My thoughts exactly
Either that or the dog was on the ground in front of Aron who was lying down due to a heart attack.
@@bthomson. The heart attack story came from incompetent people. So you are gonna believe that?
The first vet thought the dog was stabbed and the report of an exit wound by the 2nd vet seemed suspicious...
how does a 4month dog sound like a mountain lion ?
A FOUR MONTH OLD PUPPY. it couldn’t have been more than 20lbs
Other than the admission of involvement (firing the gun), and the matched ballistics, what more evidence did the prosecutor require ? trail cam video ? independent witnesses ?
I wonder how long it'll be before Ethan kills someone again? That scared of a literal *puppy*... He should never be able to put a gun in his hands again.
he was standing his ground ...eyeroll
Isn't it obvious he was carrying the puppy to his chest when he was shot?
yes it's the most logical explanation
All conjecture on my part, however I live in the area and a lot of kids that age go to the woods to use magic mushrooms or other substances. If this was the case, they may be afraid to call the police, and may have waited until a bit more sober to confirm what happened. It may also explain why they thought the dog may have been a threat.
Poor lil pooch. 😢
Must have been a Magic Bullet
He was just scared to death & tried to look like a badass in front of his girlfriend. Honestly I don’t think they were headed to his dad’s hunt camp. Being teenagers & in Washington, we can assume they had drugs & alcohol on them & in their system & were using in the woods, that would explain not calling for help. The dad’s hunt camp was just a convenient excuse afterwards. The cops must be his dad’s hunting buddies
I am not an outdoor person but even I know that mountain lions don't growl-they snarl.
and a four month old puppy would bark/yip. Mountain lions don't do either.
And mountain lions about to attack you don't make any noise at all haha
@@poling1990 Exactly they are stealth predators.
Self defense my as$. Such an infuriating case, very sad. Excellent points again esp about measurements. Thanks Dr G😊💞💞
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Normally the inevitable police incompetence surrounding a botched case is infuriating enough... but this case took incompetence to a whole new level. Incompetent police, incompetent prosecutor, incompetent medical/veterinary examiners. This poor fella took his dog for a walk... both he and his dog ended up being shot and killed for no reason whatsoever... and almost every "professional" involved in processing the tragedy seemingly had no idea what the f*ck they were doing. How utterly depressing. My sincere condolences to Aron's family and loved ones. I can't even begin to imagine how agonizing this must have been for them.
“Tenino” pronounced “ten, nine, oh”. I used to live there. 😉
I used to hike the trails all over western Washington and camped fairly often. We’ve had a few “trail killers” over the years and I remember this case since it happened so close to home. Thanks for analyzing this story.
Im a 22-year big city cop with 12 years as a detective. I said it before in here, and this video is another example...you missed your calling. I wish all detectives/officers had your clarity of thought and rationality. You really need to either write a book or be in charge of some type of mandatory training for all police officers. EIther they take your class, and pass, or they dont become an officer in the first place.
Great case analysis, you are 100% spot on.
you got something on your nose. Also, why be a cop if you can be a DR?
I think there’s a decent chance the kid was under the influence. I mean I’m only speculating about a situation like this
That is why he waited days before fessing up. Had to clear his system.
High capacity assault sticks - okay you made me laugh with this phrase! The whole thing stinks but your deadpan delivery of these priceless gems will now make me want to watch more of your channel. I’m from the PNW and I have been sick over this case. 😢
Great Point. Thank you for sticking up for Animal Rights, Dr. Grande!!!
Dr. Grande your analysis are always interesting and professional. That being said, I will train myself to refrain from watching your channel while drinking beverages. Your assessment of the responding Deputy and his respect for the capabilities of sticks, was very thought provoking and choke inducing, hence I must refrain from having soft drinks while enjoying your channel. Also, your recent assessments of the State of New Jersey is also accurate. Have a great week.
How tragic! Maybe Buzzo wanted to protect the sleeping Aaron and growled (the poor cute thing) and in the dark was mistaken for a fierce big animal 😢 Sounds like something my small doggie Mona would do out of fear and loyalty 😢!! What a horrible misunderstanding!!
I never heard of this interesting case. Very odd how the dog was shot, went through the pup, and killed the man with the same bullet. You are right--the geometry does not match. The dog was small. Yeah...some lethal stick! (I appreciate your humor regarding that!). THC can prolong the QTc interval that can cause cardiac arrest, but that was also something else thrown in to account for the victim's death. What serendipity for the alleged killer! Thank you for all your research, which made it easy for me to understand.
Unbelievable…from the scene not being considered a death investigation to the shooter and his girlfriend not attempting to render aid, getting help, or calling 911. The lack of care or concern from the shooter and the deputy is unfathomable.
Hi Dr. Grande, love your channel, your take on daily events is very intriguing. Thanks for the content. Take care, Grandma and my two sons.
Wow, this story really got me sad. Yet, still a very interesting one. Thanks for analyzing, doc. I hope Aron and Buzz are in a better place running around and chasing squirrels 😥💔
I adore camping and hiking in this area…always saying “if i died now i would die happy”…..rip both buzz and Aron ..this is so sad.
The very fact that they did not go for help after the shooting says it all. This is a miscarriage of justice.
Or stop at the camp host on their way out! Ethan was concerned about himself, not Aron and Buzzo.
A cowardly man, who shouldn't own a gun.
Some think if They say, Nothing they won’t get caught. Gives them time to come up with the “story”. It’s a shame that each generation that passes aren’t taught to accountable for their actions! Thanks Dr. G👍🏼
The more Dr Grandes videos I see the more I am shocked by the incompetence of the US police force
Hardest workin Doc on YT!! Thanks for your content sir
Poor dog
I agree with you 💯%! This story made me so angry. I can't believe the stupidity and incompetence of the police- amazing!
Thanks for bringing this case to the light. Definitely lots of confusion. Have a great evening, Dr. Grande.
this case makes me angry and sad. ethan and his girlfriend’s story is a garbage lie all the way through, from starting a recreational hike at 9 p.m. to getting “lost” and failing to meet up with his father, presumably at a hunting lodge that he was familiar with. there was some already illegal reason they were hiking at night, they knew there was no mountain lion, and what hunter would tell his obviously very stupid son to hike at night to meet him for family fun times at a lodge? from the dad’s adamant defense of his son, who without a doubt killed a man and his puppy, i think the dad was having his son do something illegal for him.
Jump to conclusions much?
@@ryanrodeffer9908 feel like your opinion matters to me, much?
you lost me at “having his son do something illegal for him” … What possible illegal activity would entail hiking a popular public trail at night? Marijuana grow ops are typically far away from high traffic public areas like this, and they’re not even a serious crime in those states (it’s a misdemeanor) , so what illicit activities do you have left that would make sense in this context?
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@@dougieranger lol. No..
thanks for covering this Grande... people need to start making some noise about this... people handling this case need to be fired and investigated (charged) and that guy needs to be charged with murder