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For everyone asking about their daughter: I left her out of most of this due to lack of information put out about her and because it seems Vishnu wants to remain more private than her brothers.From what I was able to find, Vishnu's whereabouts are not publicly known.
Thanks for clarifying!
I'd like to see you do a video about Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey. I live right around the corner from Dassey's Father, the documentary "Convicting A Murderer" was filmed right nextdoor to me.
Thank you for that! I was just wondering what happened to the sister! Loved this video! I never heard of this story.
Thanks for clarifying! Totally understandable.
Was about to watch a re-run but happy to always see new content. Makin my afternoon so much better. Seriously love your videos and perspective on true crime.
Can we talk about how GREAT of a Home School Teacher their Mother must’ve been?!
Dealing with all of that abuse and isolation, yet raising 7 articulate, creatively expressive and well-spoken children. Incredible. 🌹👐🏽💐👐🏻🌷
I was thinking the same. As a HS mom myself, I am beyond impressed especially doing all that while dealing with all that trauma at the same time. Just incredible, at least she equipped them for life that way.
No we can't! She was an accomplice! She allowed it!
@@sakiebrown6949 She was repeatedly beaten into submission!
@@sakiebrown6949 what? They literally said she was abused the most, and she tried. It wasn’t like she just laid pack. Stop victim blaming or just shut up
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friendly reminder that “true crime” is not just murders/missing person cases. we should share more stories like this because they’re important too ! someone shouldn’t have to die for their story to be shared !!
So well said! Yes!
Yes!
Exactly! What happened to them was a crime, but I'm glad it had a happy ending. I love hearing survival stories this.
That is so true. What a great comment!
Yes 🙌🏼
I legit started crying when the family member asked the boys if hugs were okay. They cared so much about the family they didn't even know about until recently. So much respect for the mother's family
Me too!! What a beautiful example of love in action. Kinda made me feel proud to be human for a second there. All the feels 💜⚡️
The way their family welcomes them, asks if hugs are ok, everybody wearing name tags.... heartwarming
I think the fact that they all came out as well adjusted, kind, polite individuals is really a testament to their mother’s parenting. They were stuck in this oppressive, abusive environment and she could have just shut down but she still taught her children values.
Yes! Their mother’s parenting!! She stayed hella strong for them and I’m glad she finally found herself again.
Yes I agree. She is an incredibly strong woman.
Yes, I thought the same. What a strong and resilient woman!
Thats so true! What a truly a phenomenal woman! She really did the best she could with what she had and I think its a testament to her strength.
@@Balletified I’m not? Never said they were perfect and came out unscathed. I’m complimenting how lovely they all seem.
I love how everything backfired on Oscar. He wanted his children to be afraid of the world, but they actually turned out very brave, open-minded and even more successful in their carreers than average people.
It is a miracle that they were freed from that world of seclusion. Thank God for their mother for teaching them about the world.She needs all the accolades.
More successful than him !
I think, deep down, it must have been a relief to Oscar as well. Imagine living all those years stuck in the delusion that you are the sole authority figure and "mentor" of 8 people. Despite being the warden, he was probably a prisioner to his own madness.
I wish people like this were studied.
Update:Father passed in Feb 2021!!
@@barbaramcmillan3835 kno 9 p.o
They seem like the nicest, sweetest kids. It's a miracle that they're as well adjusted as they are and I think that's down to their Mum.
The family reunion really choked me up 😢
This story gets me so choked up and brings tears to my eyes. Growing up my dad was a complete and utter narcissist/possible sociopath and he would not allow my my mother, siblings and I go outside unless it was to school. He would allow my mother to go out once a month for 2 hours with $20-40 that he gave her for ‘spending money’. He would not allow her to take us, because he worried that she would get t courage to leave him with us. He would not allow me to have any friends, no sleepovers, and anytime I talked about a friend or talked to them on the phone he would get extremely upset and would find some way to break our friendship up. He cussed out my best friends mom because I talked to her on the phone, and I was never allowed to speak to her again. We have been separated from him for years, and it was insane to be able to go out and fo things like go the store, eat what I want, etc without getting into trouble. The simple freedoms that most people don’t think about were like heaven to us all
I’m so sorry you had to go through that, that sounds so traumatic. So glad you guys got out
I'm sorry you went through that. I couldn't imagine. Your strength to overcome is admirable and I truly wish a healthy happy life
I’m so sorry this happened to you, I hope you will get a chance to talk to professional about it and not bottle your feelings up
So sorry to hear what you went through.
The only reason people hurt children is because they can .
That's it because they can.
Sad isn't
I never let the person forget what they did.
Family or not .
I never let it change my life again
Take care and don't feel alone
Love Australia
@@wandarask8444also, sometimes, because they literally don’t know what it would look like, to do anything but what they learned at their parents’ hands. Or voices.
I remember being in my early 20’s and dating a guy who told me, “you know, you yell…a lot…”
And I was deeply and utterly baffled. “But,…” I protested, “if I don’t say it loud, how will you know that what I’m saying is really really important to me?” I legit thought volume was how people show emphasis/importance, in verbal communication.
So, when I had a kid, I took classes at my local Community college, in early childhood education and child development, so I could learn how to parent without yelling. It’s not easy, and I’m not perfect, but I’m worlds away from where I started, and I feel both proud and fiercely motivated to continue to improve.
Evertime I hear "He was one of THOSE people who thought he was enlightened, the chosen one, the wise one" I always think to myself "He is a narcissist. Got it."
Another Jim Jones. 😳
same
Or he might have megalomania
Just another delusional m a n
Smfh this is what happens when religion glorifies men and puts them up on a pedestal. The crazy ones will think that’s a good excuse to do whatever they want 🤦🏻♀️
I don’t understand how Oscar couldn’t have been charged with child abuse and endangerment.
me either
It’s mind blowing. What he did was 100% SEVERE child, and spousal abuse. Truly speechless at why he was never prosecuted.
Because it was in New York is probably why
Im guessing because they were home schooled, fed, clothed, clean.... its a sad situation but im glad it didn't turn into another case like the turpins
Or false imprisonment
It speaks volumes about how abuse creates an invisible cage, even if you live in New York City with people everywhere abuse creates an invisible line you are too scared to cross.
More reason to get kids that are home schooled to a yearly evaluation ensure that they are being taught and that they aren't kept in isolation. Most kids are doing fine home schooled but some are just held in locked down. It would be one of the ways to insure they aren't being abused.
The picture of the boys with their mom is so touching. She must have been their salvation all those years.
35:28
"Are hugs okay?"
I'm so glad that family member asked that. Family or not, these people are strangers to these children. They're already overwhelmed as it is between being out/meeting so many people at once. Good on that lady for asking. She wants the boys to be comfortable.
This is so so true and important! I obviously have no way to relate to these guys, but no one asks me if hugs are ok, but I am on the spectrum and often react adversely to them. So this simple question can mean the world to people bc it shows you care about their consent and feelings.
I do wish people wouldn't assume they can touch others. I have a past that makes me averse to being touched, and some people get very angry if I don't let them hug me, or handshake.
Yes! This should be taken into everybody’s life. No one owes you affection. Including children
I’ve never gone anything like what the brothers & sister went through, and I was super overwhelmed just watching that family reunion/meeting gathering. I’m sure that was a lot on the boys; but I’m positive they were very strong getting through it!
Yeah that's definitely her being considerate of them and their comfort....very sweet💖
Imagine how many families are out there like this that we will never know about.
As sad as it is that’s beyond true, I can only imagine how often this happens and no one ever knows man this is jus sad but unfortunately this is the sick cruel world we live in
Especially in more remote places. It just blows my mind that they just lived in a bubble and not even welfare knew something was up.
It's so true, I forgot their names but the people in California with 13 kids and only the parents got to live a life.
The mother is a disgrace .. she should have saved herself and her children
@Mike Hunt...your comment is a disgrace. You clearly have no idea about the cycle of abuse. Get off YT and go educate yourself.
This story makes me more appreciative. So many of us complained about quarantine and felt our personal freedom had been snatched away.. but imagine how they felt 😩
Exactly beautiful.
i just think it’s so amazing that crystal was the one who was their first friend. they made each others’ lives beyond the friendship (and that was incredible too) - her being able to make the documentary that i’m sure launched her career, and them being able to star in their own movie. it truly is just so perfect. they were exactly what each other needed, and i’m just so glad they found each other :)
Their life is very much like a movie too with so many different emotions..
I feel like she gave them a lot of confidence. I do hope that she stays in their lives. I love how they were able to tell their story with an amazing first friend
I think what's great was the fact that she initially approached them wanting to be their friend. As a filmmaker, she could've easily saw them as a film topic and approached them wanting to document their lives but that wasn't what she saw them as. And I think its because she became friends with them first and formed a trusting bond with the boys that she was able to eventually put together a successful documentary. She wasn't just a person holding a camera following the boys around. She was the one who showed them a lot of the outside world, teaching them new things, and was someone THEY were comfortable with and opened up to. I don't think any other filmmaker could've documented their story the way Crystal did since she didn't just know their story, she knew them and was part of their story.
the fact that their family members ASKED them if hugs were okay made my heart so warm. they really love those kids
As someone who grew up on movies and wants to make films, major props to these guys. Their costumes are great, the way they set up their shots are really good. It’s very cool.
i just bawled my eyes out when the clip of susanne talking to her mother on the phone was shown. i have so much respect for her. i mean, just the way that she raised her kids despite their situation before was truly incredible. i'm very glad that i've stumbled across this amazing story
That was filmed by Mukunda 🌟
To anyone wondering, on Susanna’s Instagram, she has said that she has left and kicked Oscar out 4.5 years ago, none of them have any relationship with their father.
What’s her instagram?
amen I say... what a strong and amazingly warm family. minus oscar!
nice, I wonder why Kendal didn't mention this?
Wait what happened to Susanne's daughter?
@@bereniceheredia130 right that’s what I’m saying!
Imagine being isolated in NEW YORK CITY of all places. Staring out your windows for years on end watching thousands upon thousands of people living their lives right outside your door.
This was my childhood in NYC. I lived with my grandmother who was beyond paranoid of me getting harmed by the outside world. And never let me go out at all. Only to school... Where she worked and home. It messed me up mentally for a while.
@@BloodNote It sounds like your grandmother may have been agoraphobic. It is not an illness to live with (especially NYC), nor is it easy for many to be empathetic toward someone whose diagnosis becomes so severe they’ve become housebound. I suffer with this illness & live in NYC and it is NOT easy.
@@redvelvetcakeYUM I ended up being diagnosed with that as a young adult myself. It was caused by the PTSD and trauma of my childhood. I'm doing better now I go out and whatnot. I still fight with myself and the mental aspects. I hope you too can fight against it. You got this! 💜💜
@@BloodNote Thank you for the encouragement!! I currently am struggling with it right now, but one day at a time. Interesting I was diagnosed for the same reasons as well as a teen. I’m glad you are improving yourself & going outside.
I thought this! It was the projects, but also LES in Manhattan, and cut off from all of it.
When I was a kid, our ‘step father’ tried to do something similar. We weren’t allowed to go outside, especially in the front yard. Had to be supervised in the back yard. He cut off all contact with my mother’s family, etc. used to lock me and my sisters in the basement for hours at a time. It was weird.
I’m so sorry. My Dad recently passed away, at age 80. I’m so grateful I had him for a Dad.
that clip at the end is so heartwarming. their reactions to even just seeing their family is beautiful. i also love that their family members asked if hugs were okay. i’m sure on top of all the sounds, information, conversations and sights physical touch must the cherry on top of the sensory overload cake.
I was looking for this comment. I absolutely love how they were so accepting and so respectful of the boys.
The best part about this is that their life literally is like a movie. They dealt with serious adversity, stood up to the bad guy, and got to live happily ever and are seen are heros
But at the cost of a slew of mental health issues and abuse...
I'm sure it makes it hard to realize after the "move" parts life goes on.
❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@chrystia5462 just like the movies
I wish I looked here first I found an awful opinion "review" about the Wolfpack written by some dude and truly disgusted me trying to see about her. At least it's not wanting public eye and not tragedy. I was worried since you mentioned disability something happened and Oscar temper.... well... as a disabled woman I know those odds in our community.
The fact that he was released from the psych ward without anyone contacting social services/police is mind boggling..what the heck?
I'm not getting it either. Some things just don't add up. Either that or the "dad" was extremly lucky that social services wasn't contacted at any level. When I went through trauma councelling, they asked if I wanted my files forwarded to my family dr..when this boy ended up in psych..noone asked about his medical history??? Wtf??!!....
I don’t get why he just “went home” after the great escape
When they do contact you back it's a quick call with a rushed receptionist.
@@NYENERGIZERFAVES he had nowhere else to go and he didn’t know anything about the real world and how it worked.
Maybe he was an adult at that time so no one was notified? Idk
I’ve heard Kendall tell this story on her podcast but watching the video and seeing the boys and their story literally had me CRYING at the end! Seriously the most humbling and uplifting story. Makes me grateful and appreciate the life I have. Something about the pure joy those boys have for life left me for real feeling so inspired and straight up weeping😭
BERNIE AT THE END lol! Same Bernie, same. He was overcome with emotion too!😂
This story gives me a lot of hope. I'm an 18 year child abuse survivor. I couldn't imagine being stuck inside, and enduring that.
I hope you are doing well! Hang in there and keep looking for more support, always.
It's great you got out at 18 but I hope you're building your network of helpers -- both personal and professional... That ANYONE needs. But especially you. Don't feel bad to need a little more sometimes.
I hope you are having fun, too.
Take care, honey-child.
So sorry to hear that I hope you find the life you deserve prayed for you x
You will overcome I promise ❤️. I left my abusive situation around the same age and it was hard but I am so proud of the person I am today and the peace I have created for myself.
True, it's not your typical "true crime" story; however, I've always felt what was done to them was criminal. Boy, how they strived, though! LOVE these kids
🤦🏼♀️ **THRIVED
They did "strive," as well, but I intended to address how they flourished.
They are liars!! They are just making this up!
@@ghaziabu-dayyeh602 how do you know?
Yes they are lying I went to school with 3 of them they are sociopath liars
@@ghaziabu-dayyeh602 Odd. You'd think at some point, there would have been some significant reports making headlines across the country, given their story gained such notoriety.
Oscars best punishment is not having a relationship with his children. Not because he was arrested but because THEY do not want to be close to him. They are amazing and I’m happy for their freedom. Awesome.
Well said. 🙌🏽
Yessss! Agree with this 100%
Perfectly stated!
Yes
Sometimes by holding onto something too tightly, you end up losing what you were trying so hard to save….I wanna say often times actually
These boys are incredibly good at social skills, actually very sweet and charming. That is so A-typical and speaks volumes about how smart these kids are.
These adult children are absolutely inspirational. They have deep survival skills.
Honestly, I'm surprised that Oscar wasn't arrested or gotten himself in big trouble for what he'd done. While yes, he didn't commit murder. But it was like he was holding them hostage against their will. Which is unacceptable, at least in my book.
🧐🤌✨False imprisonment ✨
@@uuhhyeah5596 Good point. That's definitely a jailable offence.
I completely agree. What about the legal aspect of it? Like did she give birth at home? Did the kids have birth certificates or socials? How did they get them? Wouldn't that alone be considered abuse? I have so many questions. How could they not lock him up for abuse?
I think in their documentary the brothers didn't want him charged with anything.
@@sarahlewis7515 but nothing you named is illegal. A parent can keep their kids home & homeschool they kids. They weren’t beaten or starved. They were taken care of their dad was just wired. A person can give birth at home it happens all the time the birth just has to be reported within a week. The dad didn’t actually do anything wrong they weren’t adults he has the right to keep them home & the mom was there willingly
I’d love to see you cover the Sewol Ferry Boat tragedy in South Korea. 300 high school students drowned on the sinking ship because the captain forced them to stay in their cabins instead of escaping, then he proceeded to escape himself. It’s a tragedy equal to the Titanic but for some reason doesn’t have as much attention.
It was a sacrifice from the president cult.
I would also love to see Kendall cover this. This case makes me so furious as it was pretty preventable. The captain was one of the first people to jump ship without ever giving an abandon order and instead told all the students to stay in their cabinets where they eventually couldn't get out and drowned. Theres plenty of media and even cell footage from the students stuck inside the ferry.
It definitely needs attention too because the families still don't have full answers of what happened, and the korean government is trying to keep it under wraps. The families of the victims have asked for international coverage of the story to spread awareness.
What a horrific tragedy, I've never heard about this before. 😢
I like to have coverage of less known things and I haven’t heard of that, how awful. That guy is a POS
Calling it a tragedy's sugarcoating it. This is straight-up homicide. 😧
I love the ending. I'm so glad their lives turned around and how positive they remained.
I can only hope my story ends just as well as these guys. I’ve been trapped in my home for much of my life too, still here, except in the middle of rural nowhere. Only left for school and that was equally as miserable as being home. I screamed and reached out at every possible chance and I was ignored. I was a child then, can’t imagine anyone would give af now. I’m desperate to finally live. This isn’t living.
How old are you? Where are you? Address? I will call the police.
How can we reach you ? If you can get a message to me I will help you get out
How can you get help? Contact me if you need
Wait what? What’s going on?
You got me worried girly i hope you see this…maybe there’s a non-cop solution here if you’d prefer that but it sounds like you need some help
i can’t imagine the police just bursting into my house, manhandling me, realize i haven’t done anything and don’t have anything, and just going “oops sorry haha sick prop sword tho” and then just leaving like wtf
I know right. If that happened to me I'd want to sue them or something for the emotional trauma that would cause. Like damn.
Unfortunately this is super common in the us 😞 and due to qualified immunity you can’t sue police for a lot of crimes
I would flip
NYPD 😂 just as screwed up as the LAPD
The reason why they are so amazingly mannered is probably bcos they have an amazing, nurturing, positive, sweet mother. I’m glad they looked up to the right parent.
How about you shut up, you are the loser making such a rude comment.
@Without a crystal ball sucks Shesuckshairydick
how ironic,
did you proof read your comment before you made it??
“the you spell the word”
She’s a victim, but abuse doesn’t just incapacitate a person like flicking a light switch. It’s slow and gradual. In the early days, where there was still some equality to the relationship, when fear was less, when there were fewer kids…. Heck at any point in the decades they were trapped, you’d expect some moments of clarity where the mother instinct could’ve kicked in. That she could’ve raised the alarm. If not for her own sake, to save the children’s future. To look those kids in the eyes knowing they cannot be developing well, and will be maladjusted socially the rest of their lives… it’s heartbreaking. She could’ve done something, anything. For years.
@@msmiami212 exactly. I wonder how she stood by all that time. I understand she was abused but she was still complacent for YEARS watching them be locked away like animals. It wasn’t just her in that situation, it was also her children. It’s child abuse, both those parents. He may have been the main ‘villain’ but she was a coward.
As heartbreaking as their beginnings was, I'm so happy to see how things turned out
the reunion with Suzanne's family is soooo beautiful. I'm so happy for them. Great dudes! I watched this documentary years ago.
i can’t stop crying at the family members asking if hugs were okay, knowing they’d been traumatized their whole lives, knowing they may be afraid of new people. they are just such a beautiful family 🥺❤️
OmG I cried for the "are hugs ok" too.. Love how they consider noys feelings and trauma they went thru..
Glad to know I wasn’t the only one crying
That’s when I lost it too
I 100% loved this too!
It’s actually super impressive to me how “normal” they seem despite horrible life they had to live.
Great story but more on the daughter please
@Jiggling Baby idk denied interaction with anything or anyone outside my home...sounds pretty terrible. Also they had to watch their mother be subjected to verbal/emotional abuse. So while no he didn't PHYSICALLY abuse them. That is definitely mental/emotional abuse
@Jiggling Baby I understand what you mean but I would still definitely classify this as abuse and still horrible. Oscar should have been charged
Its incredible how well they talk. They are more well-spoken than many people on TV
I’m not crying, you’re crying 🥲 what a horrible, scary, beautiful, life-affirming story ❤️
The fact that this man held his family hostage for years and had no consequences is horrifying. I hope this family is doing well and living life to its fullest
@@cookiemonster7043 holding your family hostage and abusing them isn't protecting them, you absolute freak.
For what it’s worth probably them rising up is a kind of punishment for him, the worst thing you can do to a control freak is remove the control, still he should be rotting in jail in my opinion
He wasn't normal, he needed psychiatric help not prison.
Susanne replied back to me on Instagram and said she's absolutely divorced from Oscar!!!
@@honeybunch5765 he can get psych help in prison. he doesn't deserve freedom bc he took it away from his family
I just don't understand how the father was just like "oh well" when the kids rebelled against his rules.
Yah I don't understand either. You'd think he would do something horrifying to the boys. (Thank God he didn't though) maybe he saw the boys weren't boys anymore & he knew he was getting old and he'd never be able to over power them in any way again.
@@teresa8984 it makes me think he would back of if susan wouldn't jave just accepted it from the start. Idk, so weird.
right? i was expecting something...else. and because of that just-"oh well" moment, it gives me the idea that the father isn't so bad?...maybe? controlling, sure, but not criminal-minded-bad like the usual ones involved in stories like this..
@@LLL.143 It definitely makes more sense as to why he ended up not being charged with anything, because ultimately Susanne and the boys could have left whenever they wanted. I know it isn’t as simple as that of course but technically it’s difficult to prove otherwise since there were no ramifications for just deciding to go against their fathers wishes.
@@lisaporter-smith676 yes, it's just so weird to me. I don't want to be mean or assume anything but i think susanne had some sort of mental disability that made her too trusting and accepted what her husband decided very easily. It was mentioned that her first child, the daughter, was born with a mental disability and maybe susanne had something similar. I'm not saying it's her fault, she seems very kind and loving, but i think the husband exploited her weakness and obedience and the kids didn't know any better until they were older.
This broke my heart but the end was so righteous. The mother was an inspiration. She taught her children well.
I love this story, I ran into a few of the Wolfpack kids living in New York, they are wonderful! Oscar tends to just bum it on 14th often and doesn't really seem to be doing shot with his life
"Mr Robert DrNiro it is an honor to meet you" he held his composure so much better than I would've these boys are miraculous in their achievements
For real R.D. I would have just cried 😁
I actually got goosebumps and teared up when he said that.
It is wild how the parents travelled and lived freely before their first child... it is so devastating
Yes, very interesting...
Better than traveling with all their kids
@@tiffprendergast wtf traveling with their kids would have been way better than that
The picture of them all looking at their mom was the straw on the camels back for me, I bust out crying. I was tearing up the whole time, but just seeing them all look at her was overwhelmingly heart warming.
Makunda is so brave, such strength from such a young guy ♡ also your dog is so cute I wanna pet the fluffiness haha. Reservoir Dogs is my fave, if I was dressed like that, I'd sure feel secure. I call Steve Buscemi, except I tip xD
Can we just bring up the fact that their own families ASKED if they could hug them, they realized they were in a toxic situation and may have different boundaries. I just love that 🥰
Omg I’m so glad you mentioned that part because I was hoping to see some comments on it and I didn’t! It truly moved me because it just shows that they’re now going to be part of a loving family that respects them and their boundaries and is understanding that they’ve been through something terrible. That part made my heart so happy. 🤗🥰💞
Yesss! I smiled so hard on that part it Made me so happy! Such an amazing family!😭
That part really got to me too! It makes me so happy when people are trauma informed and respect boundaries
I noticed that too!
Susan is a great woman and you can tell that she comes from a great family.
kendall’s honestly gifted at storytelling. idk if it’s just great communication skills or what but i’ve never heard anyone who even holds a candle to her
For real. Everyone loves Josh and he's great as well, but Kendall really takes the cake for me. She's fantastic.
yes !!!!!
I agree. Her channel has grown so much and she still put out 100 percent !!
Stephanie Harlowe is really good as well. But I agree Kendall is crazy good.
Kendall and Mrballen are my favorite storytellers on TH-cam.
I’m amazed by how incredible these children are, I’m sure their mother is an amazing person, like the resilience they have, but also the positivism. What a wonderful history, I mean it’s sad, but they are amazing.
I don’t listen/watch your videos just for the True Crime aspect. You are a wonderful story teller. I feel that I am receiving accurate information. Well done Kendall!
I think their father should be in jail. This is criminal. Thanks for talking about this, I never knew about them!
Girl, you could never put out content that we’d dislike. You make everything so captivating and so informative. Keep doing you!🧡🧡🧡
I so agree👑💖☺️
I second this!!!
What happened to the sister?
Agreed!!
Legit anything she puts out I will watch, she is so entertaining
Wow, a few things:
I think the dad was so scared of his son being missing for a week, he felt so guilty, and thought something terrible happened like he had always feared from the outside world. That’s why he allowed his family to start having freedoms. That would be better than one of them being dead.
Number 2, imagine your whole life being sheltered, finally out at the beginning of adult hood: and you’re in New York effin City?! Man, that would be a SHOCK. A literal dream. What they went through was awful but they couldn’t have been in a more perfect place to start living their lives!!!!
Uh, overwhelming
Their father did what he did out of control not protection if it was about love and devotion he wouldn’t have beaten their mother .
@@Nizhonibearcreek He clearly had deeply rooted fears. We may not ever learn where those came from.
I cried when they met her family how emotional ❤
I bursted into tears when I saw Suzanne running to hug her mother after so many years of no contact. It made me feel it must have been like seeing someone you thought was dead.
:( so sad
So very emotional.
Me too. How emotional for them all.
That got me too
I just absolutely love the family member asking "are hugs okay?"
So much love and support 💗
That stood out to me too. ❤️
My heart melted when i watched that part ❤
Her empathy in trying to understand them was on full effect. What an incredible lady ❤️
This story really got me, seeing them greeting their family for the first time has me in tears. Beautiful story, I am all for more like this in the future.
I loved this video!! They’re out look on life Was so uplifting! My siblings and I were very close and somewhat isolated from the outside world as well, no where near what these boys went through.. I can tell you the bond between those boys is unbreakable.
I am so glad that Suzanne got to see her mother after all those years, and when all of them got to meet the family someone asked "are hugs okay?" and this is so sensitive, they wanted to give them love but didn't want to be inconvenient... this is a beautiful, yet difficult story and you just made it even better... I'll try to find the documentary in Portuguese, because my father can't speak English, but he will definitely want to watch it...
I also appreciated when the woman asked the boys if hugs were okay! So thoughtful
If it helps to know, by the 2010’s it was already more common to ask before just hugging someone. My daughter was born in 2009, and asking has been normal for her all her life. Getting to practice saying “no” in a safe place is an important skill. So their family might have had that in mind. When I was a kid, no one would have thought twice about just smothering you in hugs and kisses.
Your dad sounds like a cool guy 👍
The “r hugs ok” made me🥺💖🌹🥺
@@sagittaria9566 thank you, he is the best!
The fact that the first thing a family member said is “are hugs okay?” IS IT FOR ME 💪🏽👏🏽 WE LOVE SOMEBODY WHO RESPECTS BOUNDARIES ❤️
Yes this made me cry 😭 idk why but the understanding of boundaries and loving them enough to respect and understand they may reject it ugh 😭😭😭🥺
When i saw that i was thinking maybe that kknd of upbringin in suzanes family made her an incredible mom. Look at how sweet they were even after living like a prisoner. Even prisoners get to play outside
Yes this is the part where I teared up! The unconditional, genuine love their family gave to them, after going through something so horrific.
Yes
I thought the same thing! So impressed by the family’s sensitivity! ❤️
I loved this story - you have. Such a gift for pulling your audience in and helping us feel what the people went through. Thank you!!!
Man, I have my makeup done and I love it. I’m trying not to cry! Such a beautiful story. I love how they are so positive. I’ve tried teaching my kids that we are all broken- we’ve all gone through stuff and there are always going to be people who have it better but there’s also always people who haven’t had it as well.
That is nothing like quarantine, that’s worse than prison.
Agreed. At least you can write letters to your family in prison and call once in a while
I don't know where you live, but I went to work every day over the last 18 months. My life didn't really change all that much.
Agree
@IknitSweatersyo They weren't saying that quarantine is worse than prison, they were saying what happened to the brothers, their sister, and mother was worse than prison.
@@CottonKerndy2000 I’m pretty sure they understand what the original comment was trying to say. I think they were just trying to make someone smile today but it came out the wrong way.
It's insane that the dad received no punishment. He literally imprisoned them and abused his family mentally for years, as well as physically abusing his wife. Another case of the justice system failing survivors. I'm just glad they're happy now and made lives for themselves
this is absolutely fascinating, i would have never known about this if not for your video. these men are incredible and what a wonderful bond they have as brothers and a family. i’m so happy they stood up for themselves, it breaks my heart they were deprived of a full life but in those clips they are so happy and seem like all their dreams came true. i can’t express how happy i am they survived all those years of abuse from their father. and what a woman their mom is for enduring it with them and still raising and teaching 7 smart, articulate and inspiring children.
This was such an incredible and inspiring story! I’m so glad that they’re all living their lives to the fullest.
It gave me goosebumps when I heard that the boy’s name means “Giver of Freedom.” Now THAT is powerful! That’s no coincidence! He did what he was born to do 💜 What an incredible story.
Yesssss I cried at that part!!!!
These cases are so bizarre to me. If the world is so scary and terrible, why do you keep having children? So weird. I think the father wanted his own cult
Exactly!
That's exactly what it was.
Definitely wanted his own cult.
More money from welfare
This mother did the best she could given the circumstance. I look at these people and see genuine happiness , whether that they are free or the reminiscing of their childhood but especially the stuff about the movies just broke my heart but also made me happy because that’s all they had and they had fun with it. This story makes me wonder how often this stuff occurs even today.
Thank you for doing this video about these brothers. I saw a piece on tv awhile back and was wondering how they are doing and where or what they are doing now. So happy to hear that they are leading happy lives and that Suzanne is doing well. She deserves to be happy finally and have freedom for the rest of her lives. There is alot to catch up on for her and her children. The husband needs psychological help but it seems like that will never happen. Thanks again.
How wonderful their mother is, to live in such a terrible environment but still raise such sweet, resilient, positive young men.
What a stupid badly educated co-conspirator you surely mean? What ? She decided that her husband was closer to their imaginary friend God, or what?? Sorry but she is just as much to blame. Don't have tons of kids if you cant deal with it!!
Where on earth were the authorities paying for all this? Huh ?
@@outlawJosieFox You obviously dont know what its like to be in an abusive, controlled relationship.
The films raised the boys. Even in an abusive relationship you can put up with anything that has to do with you but things that have to do with kids should be a limit... I am happy Suzanne changed with time
@@eleonoramaar9802 having children in an abusive relationship makes it even harder to leave. I have friends who are in one or used to be in one, its difficult, I'm not gonna share their stories as they're not mine but what I am going to say is that it is difficult even more so with a young child and having to make that decision.
@@madiehoare7195 I know what you mean. But this story is just so much more than abusive relationship! It is like seeing your children being put through hell. I know families with abusive relationships, but at some point this sh*t can end, when the limit is reached. Knowing a lot of stories, this one made me just shocked.
Note to self: if a relationship begins by joining a cult, it's probably bad news. This guy was obviously obsessed with control and created his own little cult.
Haré Krishnas are not a cult. There was some corrupt shit that went down within but that’s about it.
Why would you call our religion a cult haha. Do you even know anything about our religion? Do you even know which God we worship? Your religions are more cult like, eating meat, drinking alcohol haha.
@@haripriya2128 I’m sorry but all religion is a cult, if you read about brainwashing and the steps taken, all of those steps are followed within all religions.
@@haripriya2128 No hate, I respect your beliefs, but realistically religion and cult are the same exact thing.
@@haripriya2128 I guess I don’t know much about your religion at all, so I take that back I’m sorry. Most religions though are easily comparable to a cult. I can’t speak about something I’m not educated on though!
Thank you for sharing this story with us. I actually cry of joy towards the end .
This was a beautiful yet sad story, i think i started smiling thru it after he broke out and they way you said he was having the best time, they are strong and wonderful thank you for sharing this, i loved it
I can't believe the dad never got in trouble, it's abuse what he did to those kids. I am glad they don't have to stay inside anymore, I couldn't imagine that
I thought the same then I realised that he has lost all his family... To me this is the ultimate punishment
One of my good friends, Gordon Dickerson was kept in an attic until he was 11 years old until he escaped with his two sisters in the 50s. He was featured in Life and National Enquirer magazines. His story inspired VC Andrews to write the book Flowers in the Attic. He is now in his late 70s and has lived a great life. He attests his survival during this time to his deep faith.
I loved this book series. I always thought they were semi autobiographical
wow i loved that book, i didn't know the author experienced something similar. I'm so glad he persevered and is finally happy, i hope his sisters are okay too.
@@miishaa the author is a woman. Vaginia Andrews, I read an interview with her saying she drew from her childhood but there must be some of this guy’s story in there too
@@miishaa this person said that his friend was kept in an attic until he was 11 years old and his story was featured. Then, another person, VC Andrews, wrote Flowers In The Attic. There are two people they are talking about in this comment.
Thank you so much for sharing this inspirational story with us as a 12 year old I watched the movie and I was incredibly traumatized and saddened watching what happened to the children in the family it left a deep impact on me and I was so sad I really feel for what your friend and the family went through and I At that young age had no idea that it was based on a true story of what the family went through I’m so glad he and his sisters escaped.
I loved this video!! I loved that the boys were able to come out of their past hard lives with such a great and positive outlook!! Thank you for this great video!!
This is so inspiring and humbling. I wish I could hug them all. I can see it from all perspectives. I am so thankful they have new lives and new opportunities!
them meeting Robert Dinoro knowing his movies was what got them through absolutely filled my heart to the brim. im so happy they're each doing something they love. thank you for making this video & bringing their story to light
Same. So beautiful
I’m surprised that while Makunda was in the psych ward, the father didn’t try to move the rest of the family and hide. Also wonder why the police or psychiatrists didn’t look into his home situation after he was admitted and likely talked about it to some extent?
My best guess, maybe they were living paycheck to paycheck, and he had in fact just went grocery shopping for 9 people. .. but that is a very good question! He had the perfect time to do so.
@@ayootaylo That’s a good point!
Probably cause he's completely delusional, and obviously not much of a planner to say the least
They are supposed to be mandated reporters, though. Those who let him go without filing reports should be held accountable, too
the hospital probably did their due dilligence, if the cops decided parental neglect and abuse didnt apply to a 15-year-old all was simply low on their priority list that would not be surprising, these days the police arent exactly known for their competence
Great story ! I heard bits and pieces of this story but it was great to hear the full story . It's also amazing to hear them perseve through everything they been through , it's truly inspiring. I pray they continue to do great things & enjoy their lives.
I loved this presentation. Thanks for the inspirational change. Also love your fur baby n love watching when he's sitting behind you patiently as you speak. Beautiful!
I don’t know if anyone has commented on how beautiful they are, but they’re all truly exquisite…inside and out.
"He was scared of the world" was just a lie from him to try to justify his abuse.
He seemed fairly outgoing in his home country, he had to be for working in tourism. I feel he had a psych break, not condoning the abuse he commited.
i agree! like move to upstate NY in the middle of nowhere … at the least then your kids can spend time out in fresh air/exploring. you don’t have to try so hard to isolate them from other humans!! he wanted the control or it was some kind of mental break
My Dad went through so very much yet He was so gentle to us,His Children. Their so called father was far more dangerous than my New York City. I'm SOOO happy for them and perhaps they made it because of their loving Mom💗
@@prussianbluephantom3968 I wonder if you're right, honestly. It's just interesting how just a verbal standing up to the father got him to completely change what was going on. I don't know if your regular old narcissistic abuser would just give in so easily like that. But maybe someone who realized he was acting bizarre and not mentally well would snap out of it from something like that.
Exactly! An attempt to solicit sympathy.
What an inspirational bunch of kids. Finding their light out of a bad situation. Credit to their mum who obviously also taught them about the world and helped made their insular lives bearable with the limited freedom they had.
I am in Australia & had no idea about this family, so thanks for sharing this story.
I cried so many times during this video. This is so inspiring how kind and loving they are and reminds me that I’m so lucky in this life I’m living. I hope and wish nothing but the best for these young men and the babygirl.
The fact that they ended up making movies and living the life they always dreamed about really makes me shed tears. They really deserve everything and more
It's ABSOLUTELY SICKENING that the father never faced any charges!
There’s clearly something very wrong with the man. If the kids and the mum don’t see any benefit or see it bringing them any peace. Then that’s fair enough.
If they can live with that, I’m sure you can too.
I loved this video! Never heard of the story before. Glad they all got out to live their own lives!
This story is truly beautiful and inspiring. Not to mention they’re so cool and insanely brave.
I love how Susanna's family so easily recognized the importance of consent and acceptance before going straight into a hug. I imagine it's even more important in this context than most!
These guys seem so chill and free spirited despite everything they’ve been through it’s amazing. I’m shocked Oscar got no jail time for what he did to the kids and Suzanne I also wonder how the daughter is doing and and I hope she’s doing well.
It's fake.
@@cerveza2297 how?
@@cerveza2297 ??
@@cerveza2297 what’s fake
Why would the father get jail time but not the mother?? She is just as guilty as him. *SHE IS STILL MARRIED TO HIM* !
Thank you for this story. You have the gift of storytelling. These young men are a tribute to their beautiful mother. I wish you all well in the next chapter of your lives
Found their story years ago, highly moving. What amazes me is their outcome. What beautiful beings.
Also, great sense of style 👌🏼