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- Today, I am in Greenup Kentucky visiting the gravesite of Mary Magdalene Pitts. This heart wrenching story highlights her tragic life. Join me as we pay our respects.
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Hey, I wanted to thank you for bringing her story to us. While watching how you handled this story and left the gruesome details out, it not only impressed me but inspired me. I am currently working on how to tell a story much like this one with Mary, where an entire family were murdered. It's very graphic and disturbing and everyone on TH-cam that has covered it went with all the gruesome details in their videos. I was wanting to do something different with my special twist at the end and I think you've inspired me on how to do that. I wanted to Thank You again for all that you do and I may even mention you in my video explaining how you inspired me to focus on the story and victims instead of the tragic, gorey details that so many others have focused on. Stay safe and keep up the great work. (in my mind's eye, I can see a long line of people standing side by side waiting to shake your hand when your time is over here. They're the hundreds upon hundreds of people you have paid your respects to. They're waiting to welcome you home and show their appreciation.) Wouldn't that be a glorious day?! You deserve it buddy, you really do, for all that you've done for those who no longer have a voice.
This is such a wonderful and kind comment. I truly and greatly appreciate that. I’m going to pin this to the top so everybody can see it.
Do you have a channel? What family was it?
☺️🙏🏽 Such Beautiful Sentiment @Whispers in the Dark Very True, and Meaningful! Thanks for the Always Great Content,… @WhittDocs
@@Whittdocs You should've been her father figure! She would have been much better off.
Such a sad and horrific story. This baby should not be forgotten. Thank you for sharing Mary's story.
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I looked up what happened to Mary, it's extremely upsetting to find out the torture she endured. May her soul rest in heaven. I thank you for making me aware of her story, I will not forget it or her. God bless!
Thank you for honoring Mary and being so respectful to her memory. May she rest in eternal peace. ✝️
There is always a special place in ‘you know where’ waiting for people who hurt children and animals. I’m sure that even though the parents didn’t get a life sentence in jail, they are serving one now. Thank you for bringing light to this little angel’s story.
Thanks so much for this comment.
I agree and would add to people who "hurt children and animals" also the elderly and the handicapped (physically or mentally)!!!
Hell, Is getting real full of those people who hurt kids and animals!! Yes. they are!!!
It was the father and maid who killed her the mother was not living in the house
The Bible tells us that it would be better for a person to have a millstone tied around their neck and be cast into the ocean than to hurt one of these little ones. Come the second ressurection those two wicked ones have a very angry God to face, and there will not be an ounce of mercy mixed into their penalty. Woe to all those that commit such deeds.😢😢😢😢
I remember hearing this story for the first time as a teen, and later, doing research, finding pictures of Mary Magdalene's funeral. Also finding that the murderers served very little time. Such a sad ending to this little girl!!! You honored her very well!
Thank you so much for your kindness. I really appreciate it.
Bless you for telling Mary Magdeline Pitts story. May she rest in eternal peace 🌝😘
Thank you so much.
I can tell how emotionally difficult it was for you to tell this story. You told it with empathy and compassion and without "sensationalizing it".
This is why I look forward to each and everyone of your videos Chris!
I really appreciate that. Such a tough one to tell. Thanks for the support, always.
@@Whittdocs .. wow that was the fasted response ever. I think I was still editing it when you replied.
Hahaha. I was quick today!
Bringing this to light and paying respects is perfectly fine I believe. There are many stories such as these that could be brought to light, in such a respective manner such as yours. All children have the right to be safe and loved--and it never hurts to be reminded of this. Thank you for visiting this baby.....
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There was a book written about this tragedy. Thank you for remembering this precious little girl.
Thank you so much for sharing.
What's the name of the book?
Thank you for keeping her memory alive ! I shared this to my fb, to honor her. No baby should ever have to suffer at the hands of the ones who are to love them the most. 😔
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The poor baby! I'm glad you told her story. It made me cry. But think of the good that's come from this. More laws are in place to protect children. I' m also glad her grave is well-visited.
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So sad that all through history people have abused children like this. It makes me sick! Thank you for sharing. I said a prayer for this poor baby girl and others like her.
Mary definitely deserves to be remembered. Such a tragic life story. The adults responsible should have been kept in jail. I can see how difficult & sad telling this story was for you. 👍
It was a very hard story to tell. And very hard to formulate words at times. Thanks so much for watching. I truly appreciate it.
Extremely sad. Thank you for telling this child's story.
Thank you for watching.
Hi! A very sad and tragic life for poor little Mary . Her abusers should have been in prison for life . Thanks for telling us this story . I am glad her grave is visited and kept up . Take care and stay warm . Deborah Manitoba Canada
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Thank you for this story, I love to watch your channel and I love to learn about this stuff. This story was told to me many years ago!!
Thank you so very much for pointing me in that direction.
Such a sweet angel. Thank you so much for telling her story. I really do appreciate the way you tell these people's stories. It's done with so much respect. May Mary Rest In Peace always.
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That poor baby girl. My hearts breaks with hearing this story. Thank you for sharing her story.
R.I.P. sweet baby girl. 😇😇
God Bless
Thank you so much for watching.
Poor Mary. It's good that so many showed up to her funeral. I'm also glad that they found the culprits guilty. It's great to see she still gets a lot of visitors. Thanks for taking us on a tour and telling her story.
I was sent an article that stated it was the largest crowd to ever gather in Greenup Kentucky at the time. Just unbelievable. Thanks for watching, Rhetty!
I'm originally from Georgia but I live in WV for the past 22 years and my father in laws family is buried on top of a mountain. How can anyone be so cruel 😢 😔 I have a 3 and 2 year old granddaughters I couldn't imagine that for that to them
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So sad . Thank you for being so respectful and honoring little Mary !
Bless you for telling her story and the respect you give her
Thank you for telling her story I know it is so hard to tell . I love the way you tell the history to every grave . You show so much respect it shows the kind of man you are.
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How horrifying. Please lay some flowers from me here in England. I wish I could visit her. That should not have happened. Bless her little soul. She will be forever an angel. As a mother, I'm devastated. God bless her xx
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Great job once again great respect for you and your awesome channel!!!
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This horror is still going on. My heart breaks for all children who were subjected to abuse and died from this abuse. It is not addressed enough still.
I'm glad you tell these story's so that they are never forgotten and we can all pray for her
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Praying for Kentucky
Thank you for sharing this story. So sad.
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So sad 😞 May little Mary Magdalena rest in peace.
Thank you for this.
First time watcher,God Bless you Mary. R.I.P.
Hi Chris, hope you are ok. I just heard the news that you've had major destruction from tornados in your area. I also just visited a gravesite with a similar epitaph. Incredibly sad. :-(
Steve, thank God, all is well here. A lot of devastation in the state, but thankfully we are okay.
This is so sad. Thank you for doing what you do.
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So excited to see and hear this ! Great job Chris love your channel
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Wow, what a super sad story. I’m going to remember her in my prayers tonight.
Thank you for the video and the story. 🙏
Thank you so very much.
I wish you would do more of these stories if they are in your area. This was heartbreaking but so glad to know this. We need to know even the ugliest stories.
I agree. We need more of these. I’m going to start working on others. Thank you so much.
@@Whittdocs Glad you agree! 💖✨ These poor souls need to be remembered and prayed for.
So tragic. Thank you remembering this poor girl. She should never be forgotten.
What a tragedy. May she rest in peace. Poor Baby.
Thanks for this comment
Man you know it’s sad that this still going on!🤦🏿♂️
God bless that beautiful angel. 💔. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for your kind comment.
You're very Welcome
Such a BEAUTIFUL grave,Be still little one, you are safe now.
Father only served 14 yrs in prison for murder. A very sad story. Greetings from Charleston, West Virginia.
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Sorry I missed your live feed 😫 But I am just glad I can watch it now Thank you so much 🙏
Thank you so much for watching!
Sir, I’ve only been one of your viewers for a few months and I want to thank you for all of your content. I follow Hollywood Graveyard and YOU for the vast majority of my cemetery content viewing (it would be nice to see you and Arthur Dark collaborate one day).
Thank you for this story in particular. And thank you for the care you gave to little Mary’s story and memory. Thank you for leaving out the gruesome details. You’re a reporter with integrity, and that’s rare. Thank you, sir.
Yes Whittdoc, you are VERY SYMPATHETIC, even moreso than "Lamont at Large." And I Thank-You for that. Merry Christmas and Happy 2022!!!!
I appreciate your kindness. Thanks for being such a loyal watcher and friend.
I am so sorry!; Love to see Kentucky!!
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God bless you mate for doing this film my heart was hurting because of you told Mary .M.pitts god bless her rip 😥😥🙏🙏🙏🙏
Firstly, God bless your little angel Mary Magdalene, may she truly rest in peace. words are not enough to begin to describe this abhorrent crime. No self-respecting human being can not imagine this. This sends shockwaves through all of us parents who would die for our cherished little ones! Thank you, Sir, for covering this story, It makes us feel even more love towards everyone, and thank you for bringing this little angels story alive. Best wishes from the Hamilton Family in the United Kingdom.
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Love your content sir !
Thank you for telling us little Mary's story....
You are very amazing caring guy. You go out of your way to tell the story & to let us remember this precious little angel who don't deserve to die. You are amazing guy who think of this innocent victims who were murdered. Rest in peace baby angel. Thank you for sharing this story to us. God bless and be safe out there ..
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Thank you for remembering this poor child. I just subscribed
Welcome aboard! I’m glad you subscribed. I love telling stories and all my videos are me visiting a final resting place. I appreciate you coming along!
Thanks for this story, I am going to research her
A tear just came down my face.
I’m from Raceland,. First video I found on your channel was Keith Whitley and now I’m subscribed. My grandfather retired from Armco
I just found your page. What a terrible story. You presented it with respect and dignity. I spent many years in the funeral/cemetery industry and have had to deal first hand with children who suffered this kind of fate. May they never be forgotten.
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Thank you for bringing us her story. I too have had problems being objective on some of my videos too but you did a great job!
Thank you so very much.
Thank you for telling us this story!!! I know it can not be easy telling it, it's so hard hearing it sometimes. 😪. So thank you. I appreciate it.
Thank you so very much.
I imagine the little sweetheart has been sitting on many laps, hugged and greatly taken care of in Heaven.
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So very sad! Thank you!
Thank you for watching!
Thank you for your compassion and telling the horrific tale of little Mary be forever at peace
Thanks for this interesting story
Thank you so much for watching.
Your cousin was watching in Tampa! Missed the live chat trying to sign in but wanted you to know that I made it!
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love how you are respectful x
Love your videos!
Thank you so much.
Thank you for remembering and not sensationalising
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I could hear you no problem. A very heartbreaking story. Thank you for telling it and focusing on her and not her killers.
Very interesting and you tell the story perfectly.
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@@Whittdocs your welcome 😁
Thank you for your respect in telling this story. In that day and time, child abuse wasn't as widespread as it is these days, and from I've learned the culprits were brought to justice. Sadly, child abuse deaths are occurring routinely, and the abusive monsters escape true justice.
Thanks for doing this and sharing with us things about this precious girl Mary. It's a shame things children to often have to endure. Thankfully, Mary is in a heavenly home forever loved and cared about, while those who caused this to happen are being punished daily for want they did to her.
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Hello I'm new to your channel but will be watching more of your channel
Great vlog
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I respect ur stand on not putting details to the death but rather highlighting & paying respects to the beauty of this angel bby .Thank you
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I think u did a wonderful job honoring this child's story. I found her death certificate and a pic of her and her brother and sister b4 she died. Broke my heart how any could do those brutal things 2 a defenseless child. Trying 2 find info on her Mother, Lucy Wilson. Thank U so much for ur channel. I really enjoy ur content.
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Thanks for sharing this story. Im glad you kept the gore out of it. That's horrible to hear when talking about children.
I hope you're ok after the tornadoes 🌪 💓
Yeah, I just don’t like telling about all the gore. I’m glad you appreciated that. Thanks for watching.
I went and visited your web site and it is a good start neighbor. I am excited to see all the places you are going to visit. You did a great job on little Mary's grave site video. She endured a lot to be so young. We can't begin to imagine what this little one went through. She is in the arms of God now though. Tell your beautiful wife hello and bring her into some of your videos.
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Your videos are brilliant 👍 this is s sad story 😥from Shaz in Nottingham uk 🙂
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My heart aches for the poor girl
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I'm from route 2 in greenup Kentucky and as a kid my papaw ordered the book about her and it was so sad. It had photos of the dad, the gf/housekeeper, poor little mary, and the funeral with all those people in attendance. people lined the streets of greenup all around what looks to be the riverside. She was 3 but was the weight of a 1 year old baby sadly. I believe this actually was what ended up making child abuse a actual crime or caused more severe punishments either in Kentucky or the entire united states. It always bothered my papaw cause she was the same age as him and lived close to where he grew up. One fact is back in the late 80s early 90s her tombstone either hot vandalized or just damaged from being so old and the head got broken off the angel and it had other bad damages/ wear and tear so Billy ray cyrus paid to have it repaired. You can still get the book on Amazon called "cruelly murdered the tragic story of Mary Madeline pitts". I've read it and it's truly heartbreaking and angers you at the same time.
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@@Whittdocs your welcome. I love learning about all the history in Kentucky the good and the bad. I was half asleep and without my reading glasses so I made quite a few typos but everything else is right with the exception of that.
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Chris...just wanted to check in and make sure you are ok after the horrific night of weather in Kentucky. I immediately thought of you and your family when they said Kentucky. Hope this finds you well and safe. May God bless all of those effected by the storms...and all of those working to find and help others among the devastation.
Hey Cathy! Thank God, we’re fine here. Some of Kentucky got destroyed last night. A lot of hurting people here this morning. I truly appreciate your concern.
I live in greenup and have never heard this story. Thank you! Poor baby.
Thank you,Whitt. Very interesting,SAD tho'. You Rock! Great research. Awesome story you have told, as always. 🤗✌️
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@@Whittdocs I am a big fan! Longtime subscriber. Keep up the great work. 👍🤗✌️
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Thank you. So so sad. Precious baby
What a sad story! Thank u for this cemetery visit n history of Mary Magdalene Pitts. Creepily appropriate weather.
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How sad when a child is taken and under such tragic circumstances. Thank you for making me aware of this.
Thanks for bringing attention to this poor little babies grave you’re right it’s too sick to describe I just read the story about it but thanks for bringing attention to her.Poor baby. And thanks to Mr Stapf.
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God Rest Her tiny soul.
Little Mary is in the ARMS of our LORD JESUS' ARMS NOW!!! She is happy now and pain free. Sweet Girl!!
Hi new sub here and I just want to say you really need to tell this type of story exactly as you did. There's nothing more heartbreaking than a baby's death and in this case you're respectful and very sweet about it. Sometimes we need to hear it so we can be on the lookout that might prevent another needless death. I had to add after the end that they may have gotten only 14 years but I have no doubt they're in for it good when they meet The Only Judge That Matters ❤️🌹
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Happy birthday Mary, may everyone visiting ur grave bring u joy wherever u are.
It's a very sad story rest in peace little angel
Thank you.
Looking forward to this Chris! I may not make the live premiere (still on the road) but I’ll watch it that night. Keep on going man!
That’s awesome Scott. I appreciate you, friend.
No child deserves this. They don't need to make a movie. It's a tragedy!!!! Thank You so much!!!! You are such a beautiful warm hearted man. They should of got life. And they served there time without getting hurt. Walked out of prison like it was nothing!!!!!! How fair is life. She didn't asked for any of this!!!!! My heart breaks for this innocent baby girl!!!!! And her name was Mary. Well. Merry Christmas. Sweet Angel Mary!!!! The world loves you
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only took 7 minutes to get to the story...better than most channels like this..👌
Hi love your channel we live in Greenville South Carolina there is a cemetery here in downtown says it's a historical cemetery have not had the opportunity to check it out but wasn't sure if it is something you would be interested in exploring.
I’ve never been to Greenville. I would absolutely love to.
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Stories like need to be told. Glad you said what happen to her dad.
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Are you ok, and safe? I heard tornadoes hit KY! I hope your safe. Thanks for doing this story!
Yes, thankfully we are all safe here! I appreciate you watching.
@@Whittdocs I'm so happy to hear, I thought of you. Bing in Tornado Alley, we were hit in IL, my home state. I'm living in Washington State right now-just devestating! And you are welcome! I enjoy your channel very much! Unfortunately, I have not seen it in feed very often lately! I go looking for your video's. I wish you, and your's a very Merry Christmas! 💕
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