I watch alot of these. I don't know who puts out those little questionairs, asking if this is a good recommendation for me, but I couldn't pick the best smiley about something so terrible that happened, and all I could say was, 'informative'. 😢
85 years old, can barely walk, shaking uncontrollably, clearly losing motor functions. - Do you remember September 27, 1969? - Yes, sir. - How old was John at that day? - He was 15 years, 6 months, and 2 weeks. That answer came like a whip slash, like “how dare you ask me if I remember my son’s death”. I’ve never seen strength like this, what a man!
When I was 16, one of my friends went missing and was found dead 4 days later. I was one of the last to see her. Do you know how many times I "joked" about killing her? NONE.
When he paused after "15 years", I thought his memory was failing for the word years, how wrong I was. So much pain in this man's heart for his son, how can you not be moved by his & his family's words, my heart is breaking for them😭
John’s sister Roberta has lived across the street from me for 25 years. She’s talked about it some but it really broke the family. Mr McCabe is a local legend for not letting the police forget his sons case
Yes, we can fool "everybody ", but you can never fool GOD Rest in Perfect Peace young man. Your parents must be proud people, well done and more Grace and strength on the family 😢😢❤
Bill seemed like a really good man. A true hero for his son - and everyone else around him. And for real, that man was a crooner. I LOVED that clip of him singing. Even in his old age, the guy could SING!
I've watched a million of these. I have to say this was the saddest I've ever watched. It's a shame he had only 15 years of life, but I think he lived it with two of the MOST loving parents I've ever seen...
It made me sad too. I worked in hospice care for years. Many patients passed away on weekends. It’s because they hold off passing until they say good bye to family. Since most people are free on the weekends, the free time allows for final good byes. I think the father needed peace before he passed away. My condolences to the family. The parents seem so sweet.
All mothers, not just humans feel this way about their children, yet humans eat an innocent Lamb who is just a baby and wants the mother's love. Humans are really evil.
Yeah like so many where they never change bedroom and leave it as it was when they went left. Think I’d feel guilty if I changed my child’s room, hard to let go
06:37 "I shouldn't have let him go". No, those monsters shouldn't have murdered your beloved son. 12:29 "What kind of a Mother was I? I wasn't there for him." You were the kind of Mother I would be PROUD to have. Evelyn D. McCabe passed away on August 12, 2016. I imagine she is truly at peace now that she is reunited with her son and Husband.
It’s so painful to watch the mom regret letting him go. You can’t protect your children from everything in the world. They were only trusting their child with being responsible and having some freedom. It’s no one’s fault but the ones who took the life of John.
It's just so sad that the boy felt the need to hitchhike. Was he embarrassed to have his dad bring him to the dance? Was his dad not home to drive him? No matter how common hitching was back then he was too young to be doing that.
THANK YOU. They really sort of snuck it in the way they told it, but he already gave me the frickin creeeeeeps. I had a professor who told me that when you get that weird feeling in the pit of your stomach, it's because you're picking up on some of that part of communication that is non-verbal on some level, and you should always always listen.
Hearing his sweet, precious mom excitedly talk about the goose being “a big sucka!” and then her face fall and tears flood her eyes shifting to the fact she still carries his cash with her… it’s completely heartbreaking.
That got me right in the heart, she saved his money, so one day she hoped she might be able to give it back to him ❤ this young man was the very definition of innocence, heartbreaking for his lovely family
As a parent, my heart just aches for Evelyn and Bill. When his father said “I think we have a right to be proud of him” just broke me. Beautiful family, my condolences. Nobody should have to bury their child, especially not a fifteen y/o to senseless violence
I sobbed through this entire case. It hit me like a ton of bricks and im a seasoned crime watcher. I felt that grief. When Bill died after that not guilty i was shook. Dang this one was hard.
What a loving family. Her eyes still lit up talking about her son. The dad had the age down to a T. Mom kept his money. My god this one was heartbreaking.
The jury absolutely failed with this one. But why didn't they stick to their guns, those that thought him guilty, and let it be a hung jury and retrial? I wonder cuz. I know that laws vary from state to state. Maybe impossible here.
@@sharpedge3355Maybe this Walter is going to tell about "Mike"'s" involvment in crime? Maybe he will say something? They two should be in jail, not only one. 🤬🤬
@@ajdarko8531 100% see what happens when your freedom is taken from you, you cry like a baby because your life as you know it is basically over. and when you are giving your life back you also cry like a baby and when mike just stood there told every thing i need to know!
I have seen a lot of these shows but these parents are something else. I can viscerally feel their pain decades later. Justice was NOT served - Mike is not just an awful human being, he is also definitely guilty. 😡 Who jokes about killing someone MULTIPLE times?
@@Venus-gn5oi It is one person's word against another. The so-called witness was coached by the police. So you have no idea whether he is guilty or not. The first jury got it right by saying the case wasn't proven. American justice does not rely on proof but rather police corruption.
The mum saying she shouldn’t have let him go to the dance breaks my heart, she feels guilt about letting her son do something that was meant to be safe and fun. She could never have known
@@balluna1453 "He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him." - John 3:36
I grew up with an abusive mother-and Evelyn you are the mom we all dream to have. You did NOTHING wrong. Your love for your son is the most obvious and beautiful I have seen out of any 48 hours episode. These parents love their boy. And he is and was lucky to have that kind of love. Growing up in New England is complicated. People look and act gruff and tough, but if you have a flat they are the first to help you out. So you think everyone is severely a softie on the inside. But sometimes people are what they look like. That’s a hard lesson I’ve had to learn. Sometimes there isn’t more behind the crass and rough edges.
Oh! Somehow I missed the fact that this happened in New England cuz. I missed the start. And I kept wondering "what beautiful accent is this, a mix of NY and Boston" ... accents are a silly hobby of mine ... and you answered my question, thank you for that!!!!
This story is a great example of the problem with jury trials. 2 men having different outcomes for the same crime and same evidence is pretty horrifying.
That's not a problem with jury trials. That is simply reality. It happens all the time. Same problem set. People come to a different solution. If you are having trouble grasping having different answers in life, think back to your first grade classroom. Same math problem. Same information. 20 students come up with 3 different conclusions. That's life kiddo. You'll learn it happens in the big boy world too
@@SacrificeLoveJoyLife lol.. I’m 39 yo so I’ve been in the big boy world for a while. I agree that it’s a problem with people in general but the more knowledgeable the members of the jury are about science, the more likely they are to come to a reasonable conclusion when a lot of evidence provided in court is scientific in nature. I don’t even know what you’re arguing about. I just think there should be a basic legal and physics knowledge test to be on a jury. Nothing too deep. I know that trials from a judge have similar issues. I guess I thought that was obvious enough to go without saying but apparently you disagree?
A witness saw the exact same car Ferrera was driving near the crime scene, Ferrera admitted he left the dance early and was driving around, Walter failed the polygraph test five times, and Ferrera admitted to killing him. How could the jury not find him guilty?!
All of that evidence is not enough. The wrong people have been convicted, relying on just that kind of evidence. What kind of substantial evidence was there in this case? DNA, blood etc.
They way she said “the murderer’s came to the wake, and to the funeral” was so chilling, just imagining what it must’ve felt like knowing 42 years earlier she was feet away from her son killer’s and didn’t even know it 😮
It's wild I've done several cases like that. Where the killer shows up to support the family during the search, the funeral, family dinners, the community memorials etc. I have seen cases where the killer actually goes with the family to hand out flyers. It's even more shocking when the killer is the parent & they pretend their baby just disappeared. And they go on the news begging for the kidnappers to return the child. It's absolutely shocking.
When Evelyn McCabe asked, _"What kind of mother was I?"_ that broke my heart! I cried for her, suffering this doubt in her heart. *I think she and Bill were the kind of parents that all kids should have.* As for the case, it always surprised me that the man I found the most suspicious and unbelievable, Michael "Mike" Ferreira, was found not guilty! I wonder if the interview he did with _48 Hours_ prior to his trial was shown to the jury? For me, it didn't help him at all!
@@GoldiJapLoxA 15 yr old in the 60's hitchhiking in a small town wasn't unheard of & she didn't discuss everything surrounding that except that the dance closed at 11 pm so for you to judge is wrong.
Well said. She speaks as though she has cobbled together all the relevant facts. Clearly, she hasn’t. Who knows, maybe this adventurous kid didn’t want to be seen being dropped off by his mom. Sounds like these guys would have caught up to him eventually.
@@GoldiJapLoxYou clearly have no idea what it was like in those days. Hitchhiking was extremely common. My dad often gave lifts to hitchhikers. I still occasionally will give someone a lift in our rural area. Temperatures have been 99 and 100. I stopped for an elderly man walking with a bag from our local Dollar General. He thanked me but he was only three lots from his home, so he thanked me, God blessed me, and finished the sort distance on foot. It wasn't worth getting in and out of a car for that short distance. People were far more honest, reliable, went to church regularly and felt a stronger sense of morality and responsibility. You can't judge people of one time by the "standards" of a different time.
This is the saddest one I ever watched. The picture of him on the bed with his dad sleeping.... His mom keeping the money until she sees him in heaven... I am in tears... The father saying he is 15 yrs 6 months and 2 weeks... Heartbreaking. That first jury should feel ashamed. The shock in that man's eyes said it all
I'm surprised that his shock and amazement about being found not guilty went un-noticed and that nothing can be done about it. Also surprising is the fact that his buddy in arms didn't say he was there and took part ?
The Paine of losing your son then losing your husband must have been heartbreaking for that sweet lady. To have to go through life without the child you gave birth to is unthinkable. I can’t even bring myself to think that of one of my children. I hope momma is resting easy knowing dad is now with son ❤️
alcohol doesnt make liars of people, it makes them finally tell the truth. drunken deeds are sober thoughts. mike confessed twice because drinking made him loosen his lips and tell the truth. what a shame the scumbag got away with it. i admire the ferocious courage of the Johns parents 💚💚
My best friend was murdered when we were eighteen. I watched her mother's hair turn grey in a matter of months. . They caught the monsters a few months after; I cannot imagine waiting years, DECADES, to know what happened and find some semblance of justice.
The fact that John’s parents spent the rest of their living days trying to get justice for their son is very heartbreaking. One spout of jealousy ruined so many lives, and for what? His marriage to that girl didn’t even stick 😢 This was truly tragic
This proves how much forgiveness can do. That poor father killed himself with resentment and the pursuit of revenge. Imagine if he was able to forgive and move on with his life...
@@veraboltonregardless of what you were trying to perhaps convey your comment was heartless and judgmental. Perhaps in the future you should consider what your words would feel like if they were said to you not from you. It was just plain mean.
@@victoriadeyot9321 Your comments are judgmental and heartless towards me. You don't seem to consider how your words make me feel. I have a valid argument about the importance of forgiveness and here you are attacking me. You better go and harass someone else with your cliches. Blessings.
Those boys actually killed this couple as well, by keeping this terrible secret all these years. They were cowards then and they are still cowards. My eldest daughter died suddenly in January 2019, from a vicious asthma attack. She was 39 years old. The death of a child leaves a big, big hole in your soul, and you never go through a day without missing your child. The McCabe couple never found closure. May they be at peace now.
The wife of the killer is deluded. You can see the arrogance of Mike F. He got away with it for years and thinks he is untouchable. But the guilt is there. You can see it in how he deflects all of the accusations. The parents are heartbreaking to watch. RIP John.
My heart broke for Johns family, especially his beautiful, loving parents. I’d like to think that John and his parents are together again, making up for the years *stolen* by those monsters. Sleep tight beautiful Souls. You’re finally back together again. 🖤🖤🖤
That hit me hard. When my mum died I found she had wrapped some coins in a £20 note. I keep it still wrapped in my jewellery case. some things you just can’t let go.
This one has my blood boiling. These callous killers kept their secret all that time while John's family suffered. My only brother died young, leaving my parents to grieve him till their deaths. This story breaks my heart. Justice not served.
I know how they felt Sharon, lost my only son as well and you grieve the rest of your life. The pain softens but the missing never goes away. So sorry for your sad loss.
You can hear the deep love in these parents' voices when they reminisce about their beloved son. I personally believe both Ferraro and Shelly were involved but it is what it is...Rest in peace John McCabe!
Oh man, that was a ROUGH one. Very heartbreaking for John, but also for his parents who literally gave their lives trying to find the killer. Sorry if that is a spoiler, but listening to his parents NEVER give up....just beautiful people. I really hope they are together once again. I can't stop crying. This was devastating.
The fact that the exact same evidence in the exact same crime can give such different results is pretty damning for the jury system. If the facts are the same, the result should be the same in an objective court of law. The fact that whether or not you get life in prison depends on if some random person likes the look of your face or not is chilling.
When she went to their grave and said "guess what, we got em" I started crying my eyes out! 🥺 My heart broke for the parents... I can't imagine the feeling!
Who the heck jokes around about killing someone?! Then continue to speak about it years later?! At a bbq at that! It makes no sense! Brown wasn't that credible but why would someone put themselves at the scene of a crime? He obviously knows something! I feel so bad for this family😢 At least one of them was found guilty, the others will get their Karma!
I don't believe it's uncommon for people to make confessions they didn't do. Wasn't there an episode recently that the cops kept grilling the guy and he just ended up confessing to it.
It’s so hard watching parents who have lost their children, especially young children. I imagine every day after their death feels like you’re not supposed to be there. I hope his parents have found peace.
I watch true crime every day. I’ve seen thousands of cases. I’d say I am fairly desensitized. I work as a dancer, I see a lot pretty regularly. I watched this entire story, no problem. Until the last few moments. When Johns mother was watering the plants at her sons grave. “Hey John, guess what?”, absolutely heartbreaking. Full fledged tears. How awful it must be for that moment to be a happy one for a mother. 15 years, six months, and two weeks could never be enough. My heart goes out to this family.
I get physically ill just thinking about it. My brother died during covid. My mom was 85yrs old. She was so depressed and her health declined. She died a year later from diabetes. No parent should ever lose a child in my mind. The longest I didn't see my daughter was a month during lock down. My grandson and I are extremely close. He lived with me until he was 7yrs old and then my daughter got married. They moved out. That month of no contact was traumatizing for him and I. He stays with me from Friday to Sunday. I feel so bad for John's family. His mother trying to hang herself 😢 is heartbreaking.
"Yea i killed him" good joke loser. This is sad that poor mom said the money lost it's smell so she held and looked at that money constantly after JJ was taken. RIP Buddy 🙏
This is terrifying. It shows how flawed even a jury trial can be. How can you have the same evidence in both trials and get different verdicts. I watch a ton of true crime and I always wonder how they can convict people without physical evidence. This just scares me.
"Did he call for me? What kind of a mother was I! I wasn't there for him" What a pain for a mother to endure and especially for a kind loving one like she seems! An evil person takes her child's life and she has the blame all upon herself. Sad! So crazy sad.
A heartbreaking story from the beginning to the very end. Hearing the jury convict Shelly, his reaction, his wife and family's reaction and the victim's family reaction was very moving.
The mom tried to strangle herself to feel what he felt at the very last moment of him is so heartbreaking😢. I really hope we all reunite with loved one when our time comes 😢🕊️🌈
Seeing john's parents grieve the loss of their son that they have carried in their hearts all those years broke my heart. Also the mom's last words brought me to tears😭😭😭
This is heartbreaking. The mom and dad are the strongest parents ever and omg the mom.. I do love hearing her talk bout her son and good memories you can the light in her eyes and how her whole face almost gets like kid like it's beautiful may God bless John and his parents and family xoxo
The god that had all this in his devine plan from the start and nothing to stop it?? "Creating John to be murdered and only get 15 years old, so nice for his family too.
@@justincredible. Isn't it devine plan from above?! To tear the whole family apart, after not helping him to breathe? Sorry, but I just can't with this type of exactly the same ranting about our glorious fate.
@@justincredible. This is at the hand of man. God gave us life and a beautiful planet to live on. The ones who took it away are evil individuals. Put the blame where it belongs. Even man’s laws are faulty this proves it.
it made me cry every time his mom spoke. She was so strong and fragile at the same time, good and sweet and beautiful through that suffering. Her husband was the same. I love the honest compassion the interviewer had for her. I felt he wanted to hug her. What a tragic life they had to live.
I understand the mom’s regret at letting Billy go that night. My mom had similar regrets when my sister Shelly was killed. My sister was 17 yrs old. We got a conviction almost a year later. RIP Billy & Shelly. Never forgotten. ❤️🙏🌹
This case was heartbreaking i watch these all the time and am probably desensitized to alot of the pain but the love that mom and dad had for their boy till their last breathes were soo powerful and sad
Crazy eyed Mike Ferriera is 100% guilty and he was shocked he got not guilty and you could tell his crazy stories were lies, I hope they get him soon, and RIP John, Bill and Evelyn❤👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I’m hysterical from the parents. I watch true crime stories all the time but this is killing me. His mother especially breaks my heart. They seem like such wonderful people- she still had the money from him and she’s going to keep it and give it to him when she sees him again. I usually don’t make any sounds when I cry but I sobbed.
Omg same I watch so much true crime I fall asleep to it every night here I am in the dark crying in 5 minutes flat...when she pulled that money out I knew I was gonna just cry the whole episode now
This story was told my 48 hours so impeccably well. And touched my heart and my soul. When a story is told so well,you feel as if you were there.. it brought me to tears. I watch a lot of these episodes. I feel for the family. I also admire them . Peace. Be with them.
This is one of the most horrible cases I've ever seen. All those years the dear McCabes lived in anguish & heartbreak, while no progress was made until Linda Kauflin took over the case.
I'm not a parent and from a place far away from Tewkesbury - and the US, but this case has touched me so profoundly because of Bill and Evelyn McCabe. If God ever made/makes model parents, he does not have far to look at all. I hope that the both of you and John have been reunited and leading the lives that you were always meant to. Rest well.
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I watch alot of these. I don't know who puts out those little questionairs, asking if this is a good recommendation for me, but I couldn't pick the best smiley about something so terrible that happened, and all I could say was, 'informative'. 😢
😢@@patriciamariemitchel
85 years old, can barely walk, shaking uncontrollably, clearly losing motor functions.
- Do you remember September 27, 1969?
- Yes, sir.
- How old was John at that day?
- He was 15 years, 6 months, and 2 weeks.
That answer came like a whip slash, like “how dare you ask me if I remember my son’s death”. I’ve never seen strength like this, what a man!
A left hook!!
When I was 16, one of my friends went missing and was found dead 4 days later. I was one of the last to see her. Do you know how many times I "joked" about killing her? NONE.
EXACTLY!
So sorry for your loss..
No surprise there.
Is this a confession?
@@michiganguardiannews9205 Is this a serious question?
When the mother said that she was going to hang on to her son's money and give it to him when she saw him again, that broke me.
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Me too 😞
yes 😪😪😪😭😭😭😭😭
Saw a good old 2 dollar bill.
Same. 😢
The father saying “He was 15 years 6 months and 2 weeks” got me bawling
😭 41:15
That was deep
Please spell that "Bawling" -- the way you spelled it means something completely different.
Same. I lost it.
When he paused after "15 years", I thought his memory was failing for the word years, how wrong I was. So much pain in this man's heart for his son, how can you not be moved by his & his family's words, my heart is breaking for them😭
Sorry, meant to say the word "old"
John’s sister Roberta has lived across the street from me for 25 years. She’s talked about it some but it really broke the family. Mr McCabe is a local legend for not letting the police forget his sons case
Pls send her my upmost condolences and tell her my thoughts are with her family.
My deepest condolences to the family 🙏
Yes, we can fool "everybody ", but you can never fool GOD
Rest in Perfect Peace young man. Your parents must be proud people, well done and more Grace and strength on the family 😢😢❤
😢...Any update on the civil suit?
Bill seemed like a really good man. A true hero for his son - and everyone else around him.
And for real, that man was a crooner. I LOVED that clip of him singing. Even in his old age, the guy could SING!
The mother keeping the money. “It doesn’t smell like him anymore”. 😢 as a mom I can’t even… I pray for her
our babies smell. I still "smell" my daughter, she's 5 now :)
I lost it 😭😭
Now, both parents are reunited with their precious son in heaven.
I lost my son in 2019. I also keep his money. I refuse to spend it.
@@eileencastro4313I am so so sorry. Can't imagine losing my two daughters. Hugs
I've watched a million of these. I have to say this was the saddest I've ever watched. It's a shame he had only 15 years of life, but I think he lived it with two of the MOST loving parents I've ever seen...
I completely agree. All children should be as truly blessed with amazing parents as John was.
Completely agree
Same here
@@QueenofNonSequiturhands down. Saddest one.
Have they made a million of these?
Hearing that father passed away 4 days after the "not guilty" verdict made me cry.😢
He died of sadness. How poor heart couldn't take this
Me too
Especially since that guy was ABSOLUTELY guilty. More so than the guy who confessed
That broke my heart and had me bawling my eyes out. 💔😞😭
It made me sad too. I worked in hospice care for years. Many patients passed away on weekends. It’s because they hold off passing until they say good bye to family. Since most people are free on the weekends, the free time allows for final good byes. I think the father needed peace before he passed away. My condolences to the family. The parents seem so sweet.
What a one of a kind father. Those children were truly blessed to be raised by him.
And a lovely mother as well.
Evelyn McCabe is a stellar example of a woman, mother and human being. God bless her.💜
Good Catholic faithful woman. 🙏🏼
That's an odd take on this story.
All mothers, not just humans feel this way about their children, yet humans eat an innocent Lamb who is just a baby and wants the mother's love. Humans are really evil.
@@thomasvalentine4636 Fathers feel this too.
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Hearing his parents talk, seeing his mom keeping his cash, heartbreaking. 😢
That’s what got to me. “When I see him again, I’ll give it to him.”
@@nicolec7234I’m right there with ya, I was holding strong until that line.
Took the words right out of my mouth.
Yeah like so many where they never change bedroom and leave it as it was when they went left.
Think I’d feel guilty if I changed my child’s room, hard to let go
I can tell his parents are good people and they loved their son so much. 💔
Evelyn has broken everyone's heart thoroughly with her testimony and by being such a sweetheart. God bless her.
06:37 "I shouldn't have let him go". No, those monsters shouldn't have murdered your beloved son.
12:29 "What kind of a Mother was I? I wasn't there for him." You were the kind of Mother I would be PROUD to have.
Evelyn D. McCabe passed away on August 12, 2016. I imagine she is truly at peace now that she is reunited with her son and Husband.
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Well said and well done overall on this post. True compassion. Plz keep this trait cuz imo it's starting to diminish
It’s so painful to watch the mom regret letting him go. You can’t protect your children from everything in the world. They were only trusting their child with being responsible and having some freedom. It’s no one’s fault but the ones who took the life of John.
And his reputed killers were not the dirty old men types a parent warned their kids about back then but two of his peers.
It's just so sad that the boy felt the need to hitchhike. Was he embarrassed to have his dad bring him to the dance? Was his dad not home to drive him? No matter how common hitching was back then he was too young to be doing that.
Such a helpless feeling when you cannot do something for your child. One of the worse feelings.
Rather than letting him hitch hike, why not drop him off and pick him up?
@@jillwiegand4257Back then was a very different time
His parents are absolutely shattering my heart. Holy crap I cannot stop crying.
My parents have never loved me like that. You can tell he had a wonderful family and was treasured. His parents didn’t fail him. The opposite.
Same here and I can't get enough of these shows....
Don't worry. Go on. It won't hurt you, just the opposite.
Hearing his mom talk about the money and when she said “ when I see him again I’ll give it to him” made me smile and want to cry for her.
Absolutely had me in tears!
Oh I felt that in my heart too.😢
I’ve never seen someone look as guilty as Mike Ferrara, you can see it in his eyes and the way he speaks.
Cold and heartless
A real weasel. They all should be in jail.
THANK YOU. They really sort of snuck it in the way they told it, but he already gave me the frickin creeeeeeps.
I had a professor who told me that when you get that weird feeling in the pit of your stomach, it's because you're picking up on some of that part of communication that is non-verbal on some level, and you should always always listen.
and if you worked for the police, all criminals would be in jail
It’s opiates in his eyes.
The way Evelyn was telling “Billy” they got him, I absolutely sobbed😭 this poor, poor woman😭💔💔
same 😭 I lost it, bless her heart 😭😭 I am glad she is reunited with her Billy and John now 🥹💕
Sobbed!!
Hearing his sweet, precious mom excitedly talk about the goose being “a big sucka!” and then her face fall and tears flood her eyes shifting to the fact she still carries his cash with her… it’s completely heartbreaking.
That got me right in the heart, she saved his money, so one day she hoped she might be able to give it back to him ❤ this young man was the very definition of innocence, heartbreaking for his lovely family
For sure!
As a parent, my heart just aches for Evelyn and Bill. When his father said “I think we have a right to be proud of him” just broke me. Beautiful family, my condolences. Nobody should have to bury their child, especially not a fifteen y/o to senseless violence
I sobbed through this entire case. It hit me like a ton of bricks and im a seasoned crime watcher.
I felt that grief. When Bill died after that not guilty i was shook.
Dang this one was hard.
Same, I haven’t cried through most, but hell this one was very very hard!
What a loving family. Her eyes still lit up talking about her son. The dad had the age down to a T. Mom kept his money. My god this one was heartbreaking.
The attitude of Ferreria shows his involvement......he knows what he did
The jury absolutely failed with this one. But why didn't they stick to their guns, those that thought him guilty, and let it be a hung jury and retrial? I wonder cuz. I know that laws vary from state to state. Maybe impossible here.
@@sharpedge3355Maybe this Walter is going to tell about "Mike"'s" involvment in crime? Maybe he will say something? They two should be in jail, not only one. 🤬🤬
@@sharpedge3355they said that it was a new jury.
Yea.
@@pixi2209yes
The mother was soo precious seeing her talking about her son.
Mike is a liar and a killer. He wasn't even relieved when he was found not guilty... He was stunned.
you are right he was stunned! he already knew he was guilty! damn double jeopardy
@@alexlim1275 yep. An innocent person would fall to their knees and maybe even cry...like the second man who was found guilty.
@@ajdarko8531 100% see what happens when your freedom is taken from you, you cry like a baby because your life as you know it is basically over. and when you are giving your life back you also cry like a baby and when mike just stood there told every thing i need to know!
He knew that the family still didn't have closure and their son was dead. If he was a killer, he would have smiled and been happy in my opinion.
Agree
I have seen a lot of these shows but these parents are something else. I can viscerally feel their pain decades later. Justice was NOT served - Mike is not just an awful human being, he is also definitely guilty. 😡 Who jokes about killing someone MULTIPLE times?
Agreed, rather strange thing to joke about
You are so right. The freed killer had guilt written all over his personality.
This was obviously police corruption. They took a weak man and coached a statement out of him. American justice is a joke.
He did it 100%.
@@Venus-gn5oi It is one person's word against another. The so-called witness was coached by the police. So you have no idea whether he is guilty or not. The first jury got it right by saying the case wasn't proven. American justice does not rely on proof but rather police corruption.
The mum saying she shouldn’t have let him go to the dance breaks my heart, she feels guilt about letting her son do something that was meant to be safe and fun. She could never have known
So incredibly heartbreaking
I did find it odd that they let him hitchhike there and back though...
@@randallsmerna384very normal for time and place- this was way before serial killers were commonly known about.
@@sarahissersohn5495 They just finished telling us how protective the parents were of the child and then they just let him go thumbing a ride?
I agree with you. Obviously somethibg they regret tho. @@randallsmerna384
RIP to Evelyn and Bill. No one deserved that, especially your son. I’m sure he welcomed you with open arms
How can you be sure of that?
@@BelieveInTheLordJesus777 Whoa!, come on then, tell us what you believe?.
@@balluna1453 "He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him." - John 3:36
Is Evelyn still living 2024
@@jamesvaughn4126 No. Sadly she passed away in 2016
I grew up with an abusive mother-and Evelyn you are the mom we all dream to have. You did NOTHING wrong. Your love for your son is the most obvious and beautiful I have seen out of any 48 hours episode. These parents love their boy. And he is and was lucky to have that kind of love. Growing up in New England is complicated. People look and act gruff and tough, but if you have a flat they are the first to help you out. So you think everyone is severely a softie on the inside. But sometimes people are what they look like. That’s a hard lesson I’ve had to learn. Sometimes there isn’t more behind the crass and rough edges.
Oh! Somehow I missed the fact that this happened in New England cuz. I missed the start. And I kept wondering "what beautiful accent is this, a mix of NY and Boston" ... accents are a silly hobby of mine ... and you answered my question, thank you for that!!!!
Sorry your mom is harsh hugs to you
What a handsome boy. My heart hurts for the family. What that child must have gone through was horrific.
This story is a great example of the problem with jury trials. 2 men having different outcomes for the same crime and same evidence is pretty horrifying.
Do you know of a better system?
It’s not perfect but it works more times than not...
Yes it’s very flawed
That's not a problem with jury trials. That is simply reality. It happens all the time. Same problem set. People come to a different solution. If you are having trouble grasping having different answers in life, think back to your first grade classroom. Same math problem. Same information. 20 students come up with 3 different conclusions. That's life kiddo. You'll learn it happens in the big boy world too
@@SacrificeLoveJoyLife lol.. I’m 39 yo so I’ve been in the big boy world for a while. I agree that it’s a problem with people in general but the more knowledgeable the members of the jury are about science, the more likely they are to come to a reasonable conclusion when a lot of evidence provided in court is scientific in nature. I don’t even know what you’re arguing about. I just think there should be a basic legal and physics knowledge test to be on a jury. Nothing too deep. I know that trials from a judge have similar issues. I guess I thought that was obvious enough to go without saying but apparently you disagree?
I think this is one of the most heart-wrenching stories of 48 hrs.
I love that old lady so dang much. A true spitfire. RIP
Mrs. McCabe defines loyalty on so many levels. She's quite impressive.
A witness saw the exact same car Ferrera was driving near the crime scene, Ferrera admitted he left the dance early and was driving around, Walter failed the polygraph test five times, and Ferrera admitted to killing him. How could the jury not find him guilty?!
All of that evidence is not enough. The wrong people have been convicted, relying on just that kind of evidence. What kind of substantial evidence was there in this case? DNA, blood etc.
I wonder how those jurors live with themselves?
@@robinc4605 🙄It's called the totality of the circumstantial evidence. You realize DNA is not always available. You sound as gullible as the jury smh.
@@Desantisgogoboots
No, it's call reasonable doubt. Think before you put down others, it's makes you look silly.
@@Desantisgogoboots
Witness testimony and confessions are some of the least reliable evidence in court, for a reason.
When she said she strangled herself to see what her baby went through, that broke me
Those parents😢 living all those years with that loss and grief.
That’s insane
They way she said “the murderer’s came to the wake, and to the funeral” was so chilling, just imagining what it must’ve felt like knowing 42 years earlier she was feet away from her son killer’s and didn’t even know it 😮
It's wild I've done several cases like that. Where the killer shows up to support the family during the search, the funeral, family dinners, the community memorials etc. I have seen cases where the killer actually goes with the family to hand out flyers. It's even more shocking when the killer is the parent & they pretend their baby just disappeared. And they go on the news begging for the kidnappers to return the child. It's absolutely shocking.
@@TruecrimeWithAliciaI immediately thought of Chris Watts with this comment.
@@toddsmith1969 I immediately thought of the Godfather with these comments.
So many want to know what's happening I watched one where he feed the searchers with the victim.How fxxxed up is that.
Man, this case is so sad. His poor parents. And the fact they had to endure a trial at their age- heartbreaking.
My goodness, John's poor mother. Hearing her talk about him was heartbreaking.
You could see the craziness in mike Ferreira s eyes
He killed that boy,
He himself couldn't believe when the verdict read not guilty
100%!! The way he talks and says his side of the story.. he’s guilty
I feel like he and Nancy stayed married so that she couldn’t testify against him
I agree. The sickening smirk - duper's delight.
His pupils in his eyes are huge.
I am not even halfway and I can tell this Mike guy had done something really bad. I could tell it by his eyes. Goodness!
Dang Mike Ferreira looked so stunned he was not guilty. Wild
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His attitude throughout made me sick!
He is guilty too. But he is dead inside for the rest of his life.
When Evelyn McCabe asked, _"What kind of mother was I?"_ that broke my heart! I cried for her, suffering this doubt in her heart. *I think she and Bill were the kind of parents that all kids should have.*
As for the case, it always surprised me that the man I found the most suspicious and unbelievable, Michael "Mike" Ferreira, was found not guilty! I wonder if the interview he did with _48 Hours_ prior to his trial was shown to the jury? For me, it didn't help him at all!
An MIA mother who let her tiny young child hitchhike.. then walk home at midnight. Mother of the year
@@GoldiJapLoxA 15 yr old in the 60's hitchhiking in a small town wasn't unheard of & she didn't discuss everything surrounding that except that the dance closed at 11 pm so for you to judge is wrong.
Well said. She speaks as though she has cobbled together all the relevant facts. Clearly, she hasn’t. Who knows, maybe this adventurous kid didn’t want to be seen being dropped off by his mom. Sounds like these guys would have caught up to him eventually.
Ugh you've got a bitter heart gold I oops I judged you
@@GoldiJapLoxYou clearly have no idea what it was like in those days. Hitchhiking was extremely common. My dad often gave lifts to hitchhikers. I still occasionally will give someone a lift in our rural area. Temperatures have been 99 and 100. I stopped for an elderly man walking with a bag from our local Dollar General. He thanked me but he was only three lots from his home, so he thanked me, God blessed me, and finished the sort distance on foot. It wasn't worth getting in and out of a car for that short distance. People were far more honest, reliable, went to church regularly and felt a stronger sense of morality and responsibility. You can't judge people of one time by the "standards" of a different time.
This is the saddest one I ever watched. The picture of him on the bed with his dad sleeping.... His mom keeping the money until she sees him in heaven... I am in tears... The father saying he is 15 yrs 6 months and 2 weeks... Heartbreaking. That first jury should feel ashamed. The shock in that man's eyes said it all
I'm surprised that his shock and amazement about being found not guilty went un-noticed and that nothing can be done about it.
Also surprising is the fact that his buddy in arms didn't say he was there and took part ?
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5 minutes into this episode and my heart was already so broken for this family. As a mom, these are the absolute worst to absorb.
Speechless. May John, Bill and Evelyn all rest in peace in heaven, united. What senseless crime.
His absence was a constant presence in the house. Heartbreaking sentence
"The silence is deafening."
You’ve never head that metaphor before?
I lost my daddy 1/28/22, and this sentence is understood in my soul. I always say my daddy was so present that his absence screams.
Grief is a process. Healing is a choice.
They choose resentment and revenge. Heartbreaking, indeed 🥺
Absolutely
The Paine of losing your son then losing your husband must have been heartbreaking for that sweet lady. To have to go through life without the child you gave birth to is unthinkable. I can’t even bring myself to think that of one of my children. I hope momma is resting easy knowing dad is now with son ❤️
alcohol doesnt make liars of people, it makes them finally tell the truth. drunken deeds are sober thoughts. mike confessed twice because drinking made him loosen his lips and tell the truth. what a shame the scumbag got away with it. i admire the ferocious courage of the Johns parents 💚💚
He'll pay in the afterlife and his wife already looks like she's lived a hard life; so she's already starting to pay.
Idk about that you can be influenced easier while intoxicated as well
I've told more lies in a weekend of drinking than I have the rest of my life while sober.
My best friend was murdered when we were eighteen. I watched her mother's hair turn grey in a matter of months. . They caught the monsters a few months after; I cannot imagine waiting years, DECADES, to know what happened and find some semblance of justice.
🌹🌹🌹for your freind, her mum and you xx
Exactly... 😖😖😖
So many murders or disappearances are never solved, and the parents die, or are solved after they have died. They never saw justice.
Maybe they get solved after they pass, because they are still presently seeing to the truth and getting the evil with a higher power. Possibly?
I had a breakdown my hair also turned gray in 4 months
I wish I could've sat with Evelyn & comforted her as she talked about her baby boy. Absolutely heartbreaking.
The fact that John’s parents spent the rest of their living days trying to get justice for their son is very heartbreaking. One spout of jealousy ruined so many lives, and for what? His marriage to that girl didn’t even stick 😢 This was truly tragic
This proves how much forgiveness can do. That poor father killed himself with resentment and the pursuit of revenge. Imagine if he was able to forgive and move on with his life...
@@veraboltonI think you watched a different show than what I just saw lol - Dad’s drive was done out of love.
@@ronswansonsdog2833 I think you didn't read my comment. I was talking about the healing power of forgiveness.
@@veraboltonregardless of what you were trying to perhaps convey your comment was heartless and judgmental. Perhaps in the future you should consider what your words would feel like if they were said to you not from you. It was just plain mean.
@@victoriadeyot9321 Your comments are judgmental and heartless towards me. You don't seem to consider how your words make me feel.
I have a valid argument about the importance of forgiveness and here you are attacking me.
You better go and harass someone else with your cliches. Blessings.
I cried when she talked to them at the cemetery. What a woman.
This was such a tough story to watch. The parents were such good and loving people, dedicated to each other and their son. May they all rest in peace.
Those boys actually killed this couple as well, by keeping this terrible secret all these years. They were cowards then and they are still cowards. My eldest daughter died suddenly in January 2019, from a vicious asthma attack. She was 39 years old. The death of a child leaves a big, big hole in your soul, and you never go through a day without missing your child. The McCabe couple never found closure. May they be at peace now.
I’m sorry for your loss 💜⚡️
💔💔💔😪😪😪
Sorry for your loss .u will see her one day
Sorry for your loss. 😢
The wife of the killer is deluded. You can see the arrogance of Mike F. He got away with it for years and thinks he is untouchable. But the guilt is there. You can see it in how he deflects all of the accusations. The parents are heartbreaking to watch. RIP John.
very cocky guy , really sucks the witness was so shaky
I think she may have her own suspicions as she eye block’s constantly, especially when she states ‘he never murdered him.’ She’s scared of him too.
She's lucky any man wanted her, tbf
I wish he too got thrown in jail. He looked more dangerous than the one who got the life sentence
I thought she was deluded also.🤨
My heart broke for Johns family, especially his beautiful, loving parents. I’d like to think that John and his parents are together again, making up for the years *stolen* by those monsters. Sleep tight beautiful Souls. You’re finally back together again. 🖤🖤🖤
This was so sad and the mother keeping his money just broke my heart😥
Same. I had to pause it cause it broke me. Xx
Oh same here, I've paused it as I can't stop crying. It is heartbreaking , this poor young man and his lovely parents..
That hit me hard. When my mum died I found she had wrapped some coins in a £20 note. I keep it still wrapped in my jewellery case. some things you just can’t let go.
@@jstanders6973 They're very loving parents!
This one has my blood boiling. These callous killers kept their secret all that time while John's family suffered. My only brother died young, leaving my parents to grieve him till their deaths. This story breaks my heart. Justice not served.
I know how they felt Sharon, lost my only son as well and you grieve the rest of your life. The pain softens but the missing never goes away. So sorry for your sad loss.
@@molossergirl2 so sorry for your loss. We lost a son in 1978. I agree, the pain never goes away.
*A program like this blackens my day.*
You can hear the deep love in these parents' voices when they reminisce about their beloved son. I personally believe both Ferraro and Shelly were involved but it is what it is...Rest in peace John McCabe!
Yes, Ferreiro should’ve gone down too!
Oh man, that was a ROUGH one. Very heartbreaking for John, but also for his parents who literally gave their lives trying to find the killer. Sorry if that is a spoiler, but listening to his parents NEVER give up....just beautiful people. I really hope they are together once again. I can't stop crying. This was devastating.
The fact that the exact same evidence in the exact same crime can give such different results is pretty damning for the jury system. If the facts are the same, the result should be the same in an objective court of law. The fact that whether or not you get life in prison depends on if some random person likes the look of your face or not is chilling.
Forever a boy at 15 years, 6 months and 2 weeks. Everytime his father said that, I felt that .
My heart broke for the father. He is with his son and loving and loyal wife, Evelyn, God bless you, you have peace. Justice came out.
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Seeing the parent's heartbreak is gut-wrenching, you can tell that it was hard for them to carry on with life. Such a sad story.
Who prays to have had a chance with such unconditionally loving parents..Really heartbreaking
When she went to their grave and said "guess what, we got em" I started crying my eyes out! 🥺
My heart broke for the parents... I can't imagine the feeling!
literally just heard that and started crying one second before seeing this comment lol
Who the heck jokes around about killing someone?! Then continue to speak about it years later?! At a bbq at that! It makes no sense! Brown wasn't that credible but why would someone put themselves at the scene of a crime? He obviously knows something! I feel so bad for this family😢 At least one of them was found guilty, the others will get their Karma!
Life in prison with zero psychical evidence is not justice
I don't believe it's uncommon for people to make confessions they didn't do. Wasn't there an episode recently that the cops kept grilling the guy and he just ended up confessing to it.
He absolutely was there and he's a cocky, evil, vile little man. He was bragging.
@@SidewaysInTrafficwhy would he confess to killing him to his friends just out of the blue? He without a doubt he killed this kid.
@@Cove_Bluehe wasn’t even a man I don’t believe in god or nothing but he was a demon
This was the heartbreaking case, I cried so much for the parents of John and pain they were going through 😢
It’s so hard watching parents who have lost their children, especially young children. I imagine every day after their death feels like you’re not supposed to be there. I hope his parents have found peace.
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I watch true crime every day. I’ve seen thousands of cases. I’d say I am fairly desensitized. I work as a dancer, I see a lot pretty regularly. I watched this entire story, no problem. Until the last few moments. When Johns mother was watering the plants at her sons grave. “Hey John, guess what?”, absolutely heartbreaking. Full fledged tears. How awful it must be for that moment to be a happy one for a mother. 15 years, six months, and two weeks could never be enough. My heart goes out to this family.
I get physically ill just thinking about it. My brother died during covid. My mom was 85yrs old. She was so depressed and her health declined. She died a year later from diabetes. No parent should ever lose a child in my mind. The longest I didn't see my daughter was a month during lock down. My grandson and I are extremely close. He lived with me until he was 7yrs old and then my daughter got married. They moved out. That month of no contact was traumatizing for him and I. He stays with me from Friday to Sunday. I feel so bad for John's family. His mother trying to hang herself 😢 is heartbreaking.
why would you imagine that everyday after someone dies you're not supposed to be there?
I have 2 kids. Girl 15, boy 13. I fear for them. How could we possibly go on without one of them. It’s a horrible thought. I pray for them a lot.
"Yea i killed him" good joke loser. This is sad that poor mom said the money lost it's smell so she held and looked at that money constantly after JJ was taken. RIP Buddy 🙏
This mama and daddy sure did love their boy😢❤
Absolutely!
Omg my heart broke when she clearly started to feel guilty about letting him go to the dance. His poor father too ❤
This is terrifying. It shows how flawed even a jury trial can be. How can you have the same evidence in both trials and get different verdicts. I watch a ton of true crime and I always wonder how they can convict people without physical evidence. This just scares me.
Exactly.
I agree. 1 Guilty and 2 others walk ?
We have dna why did they not check the ropes
Its the same jury right?
I watch a ton of true crime as well and the different verdicts shocked me. Totally crazy
John's mother and father are dream parents, the kind of parents every child should have. What lovely people!
"Did he call for me? What kind of a mother was I! I wasn't there for him"
What a pain for a mother to endure and especially for a kind loving one like she seems!
An evil person takes her child's life and she has the blame all upon herself. Sad! So crazy sad.
The sadness in Mrs. McCabe voice when she said “please keep him safe until I get there” broke my heart in so many pieces.
A heartbreaking story from the beginning to the very end. Hearing the jury convict Shelly, his reaction, his wife and family's reaction and the victim's family reaction was very moving.
That Farera looks like a lier and a nasty piece of work. He was definitely guilty. What a lovely family, I cried watching this.
He's a social pariah now! Drinking home alone for the rest of his miserable life
The mom tried to strangle herself to feel what he felt at the very last moment of him is so heartbreaking😢. I really hope we all reunite with loved one when our time comes 😢🕊️🌈
Seeing john's parents grieve the loss of their son that they have carried in their hearts all those years broke my heart. Also the mom's last words brought me to tears😭😭😭
This is heartbreaking. The mom and dad are the strongest parents ever and omg the mom.. I do love hearing her talk bout her son and good memories you can the light in her eyes and how her whole face almost gets like kid like it's beautiful may God bless John and his parents and family xoxo
What?
The god that had all this in his devine plan from the start and nothing to stop it?? "Creating John to be murdered and only get 15 years old, so nice for his family too.
@@loz1991 Also, what? The who, what, huh?
@@justincredible. Isn't it devine plan from above?! To tear the whole family apart, after not helping him to breathe? Sorry, but I just can't with this type of exactly the same ranting about our glorious fate.
@@justincredible. This is at the hand of man. God gave us life and a beautiful planet to live on. The ones who took it away are evil individuals. Put the blame where it belongs. Even man’s laws are faulty this proves it.
I watch 48hours all the time, but this episode really broke me into tears. poor parents. RIP John McCabe
Mike Fererra just gives off a creepy feeling.
He’s got ice cold, evil eyes.
it made me cry every time his mom spoke. She was so strong and fragile at the same time, good and sweet and beautiful through that suffering. Her husband was the same. I love the honest compassion the interviewer had for her. I felt he wanted to hug her. What a tragic life they had to live.
My heart breaks for his mom. All these years and the wound is still so raw. Losing a kid - I can’t imagine the pain.😢
Mom's are special people. No one should ever do anything that would ever hurt a Mom. ❤ 🙏
You can literally hear his mother’s heart shattering. So sad. This one made me cry at the very end 😢
You can't "literally" hear that. You literally don't know the meaning of literally.
@@mdcs1992oh stop it! Negative Nancy
@@mdcs1992Meanings change with usage and slang. Get over yourself.
The meaning of "literally" still means "literally" get over yourself
@@legitbeans9078 You're literally being pedantic about a TH-cam comment. Touch grass.
Evelyn seems like an absolute precious angel. I hope she finds the peace she deserves.
I understand the mom’s regret at letting Billy go that night. My mom had similar regrets when my sister Shelly was killed. My sister was 17 yrs old. We got a conviction almost a year later. RIP Billy & Shelly. Never forgotten. ❤️🙏🌹
Mothers have such a feel of responsibility… it was not their mistakes…
How much the mother blames herself after all that time.... Heart wrenching. I hope she finds/found peace and was able to forgive herself.
Literally cried. For the whole family. Including John. May he now finally rest peacefully.
This case was heartbreaking i watch these all the time and am probably desensitized to alot of the pain but the love that mom and dad had for their boy till their last breathes were soo powerful and sad
Crazy eyed Mike Ferriera is 100% guilty and he was shocked he got not guilty and you could tell his crazy stories were lies, I hope they get him soon, and RIP John, Bill and Evelyn❤👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Honestly, his mum & dad are breaking my heart. When his mum said she tried to strangle herself to know how he felt...did he call her name.
Mike looked stunned they didn't find him guilty. He was guilty as sin.
I’m hysterical from the parents. I watch true crime stories all the time but this is killing me. His mother especially breaks my heart. They seem like such wonderful people- she still had the money from him and she’s going to keep it and give it to him when she sees him again. I usually don’t make any sounds when I cry but I sobbed.
Omg same I watch so much true crime I fall asleep to it every night here I am in the dark crying in 5 minutes flat...when she pulled that money out I knew I was gonna just cry the whole episode now
This story was told my 48 hours so impeccably well. And touched my heart and my soul. When a story is told so well,you feel as if you were there.. it brought me to tears. I watch a lot of these episodes. I feel for the family. I also admire them . Peace. Be with them.
This is one of the most horrible cases I've ever seen. All those years the dear McCabes lived in anguish & heartbreak, while no progress was made until Linda Kauflin took over the case.
I'm not a parent and from a place far away from Tewkesbury - and the US, but this case has touched me so profoundly because of Bill and Evelyn McCabe. If God ever made/makes model parents, he does not have far to look at all. I hope that the both of you and John have been reunited and leading the lives that you were always meant to. Rest well.