That 999 call is chilling. The way he speaks to the operator and you can hear him fake being scared! I've heard this story many times but once again you have injected Breck's personality into it and made if feel so much more real. RIP Breck
It was horrific listening to that monster describe what he did to that poor kid....breck's family will never get that out of their heads rip breck, rot in prison lewis
This one will be interesting. It happened to a pupil at a local school. We had a talk from his mum a couple of years ago: she did everything she could to keep Breck safe and he still ended up dead. I have the greatest respect for her - after all that has happened she continues to stride forward and educate others on how to avoid these situations. R.I.P Breck, you will be remembered ❤
Im not sure that's true, he was raised to trust everyone, alongside the religious undertones of respecting authority. His parents should've done so much more, how can a teenager be so smart but lack basic common sense? Because his parents didn't teach him to think for himself. They may not be legally responsible but are morally negligent.
@@dincerekin Teenagers in general lack alot of common sense, they don't think at the time they do, but it only becomes obvious with life experience how little we all know as a teenager.
@@dincerekin I really don't think that's the case. I was raised religious and it's always been a positive thing for me, I don't think respecting authority is exclusively a religious thing. And like @AP M said, teenagers often lack common sense but can still excel academically. I've seen it far too often. Breck's mother was amazing, unfortunately Daynes was a good manipulator.
You know the last thing Breck thought was that he was wrong about Lewis, and everybody else, especially his mom, was right. He would've been thinking "why didn't I just listen?!?" That's so heartbreaking
I had to call the police not long ago after my son made friends with a so called young girl in a online game. My son brought it to my attention after this person was telling him to say certain sexual things (very explicit ) to say and asking for naked photos, my son was 11yrs old. I rang the police and gave them every detail about this so called young girl and nothing was done. It's scary how many predators are out there.
It's so heart breaking to know a police "persons check" could have stopped this in it's tracks. Beautiful family, so brave. Breck's legacy will save so many kids - just wish the world was different. Really beautifully covered EK
This case is one of the worst case ever for me as a mother still gives me chills and his poor mum has done everything she could to protect yet couldn’t cos there’s only so much she could she couldn’t put him in a container to protect him from the evil this is the problem she was the perfect mum but that wasn’t enough we need to do more for other children cos there are bad souls like this individual 😢
She sounds like a brilliant loving Mother. It wasn't her fault she was up against a master of manipulation. I meet so many guys in London all the time that say there this there that just to impress people it's the society we life in today .
This story has made me reconsider how we monitor our 13 year olds daughter’s online interactions. I thought we had it well in hand, but this had made me reconsider. Thank you.
I thought I had monitored my son but he still had a stranger wanting to meet with him. Our children never thank us for being over cautious but maybe all school need to show this story to get through to them. Show it to your daughter perhaps? Good luck.
I can't imagine what Breck was thinking in the moment when he realized that he was really in danger. I wonder if he thought about his mom 🥺 probably wishing he could turn back time in that moment. This is so tragic, sad and scary realizing how no matter how diligently parents are that it's still possible for these things to happen.
It's harrowing, he must have been so excited to meet his friend that day and prove everyone wrong... and then to be faced with brutality and horror from the person he trusted.
My grandma must have been hardcore it was port and brandy in the same glass! You could get up and do a full shift afterwards . Great hangover cure.. hope your feeling better now 🤟🏽😘
@@louisel3994 My comment was meant for Emma. I wasn't sick myself then. However, now I'm the one sipping brandy... 🤒 Brandy AND port, you say? I'll try that next time! 😁👍
Breck's story still upsets me. It's so heartbreaking with Breck thinking he was his friend but was deceiving him from the start. His Mum did everything she could to protect Breck but the police didn't check the details & closed the call💔 I still can't listen to the 999 call LD made. He should never be released.
Thinking about what Breck must’ve been thinking when his trusted “friend” began his planned assault haunts me. Really hope that piece of human garbage has a long, miserable life in prison!
I met my boyfriend online 3 years ago, and I can tell you now, I’m 33 and my parents have insisted on coming with me to meet him. And to be honest, I feel happy that they care so much. Breck’s mother is the epitome of what a good parent should be.
This case is so unique and shocking, cannot believe how a mother’s intuition can be 💯 correct but even though she knew it nothing could be done. Her loss is unimaginable. 😭
So I agree with her being diligent, but she keeps bringing up how he doesn't trust the government and doesn't believe in religion. Neither opinions are illegal or damaging on their own. They seem to be her principle focus, when her principle focus needs to be "This is an adult, 18 or not, who is isolating my kid from every supportive relationship he has, and this is a sign of abuse. This is not ok for an adult man to be doing to anyone, but ESPECIALLY. a 14 year old child." who cares about jesus and tories, particularly when stacked against something like that?
My heart goes out to Breck's mum. She did everything she could and she was let down by our services. That's an insanely difficult situation to find yourself in, and no one could have predicted what was about to happen.
The guilt his parents must be feeling must be so overwhelming. As a parent of 2 young adults, I’m guilty of taking my eye off the ball sometimes regarding their online activity...and let’s not forget teenagers can be secretive and crafty, no matter how vigilant we are. The only person to blame here is Lewis Daynes
This one hit me hard as Breck reminds me of myself when I was his age. Breck's mother has conducted herself with such dignity after this horrendous crime. What an incredible woman. The fact Daynes has communicated and taunted the family from prison makes this even worse. That vile monster should never see the light of day again.
The police could have prevented this tragedy from happening, and its a second tragedy that a prison sentence is the worst punishment our judicial system can dish out. The sick monster deserves a fitting punishment to fit the crime, and the police also deserve some accountability in their gross negligence. God bless this poor family
I would love to see you cover Meredith Kercher’s case and let us know whether you think it’s another unsolved one especially with the issues it raises around luminol and how the authorities messed up the investigation. Love what you do Emma, don’t ever change! 💙
What an amazing mum. The monster lived down the road in our local town, as soon as breck turned up he would have known Lewis didn't have a pot to piss in. Not due to area but his home.
Thanks for covering this shocking case! Lewis Daynes makes my blood boil! There is a very similar case to this one. A young adult male (Daniel Felipe Petry) dismembered a 12 year old (Gabriel Kuhn) over a video game currency. The images of this crime are disturbing and very accessible on the internet, so be careful when researching, guys.
Love u brought this intro back Emma, it’s more fitting to the content u analyse I feel. Your compassion and empathy, alongside your insightful and unbiased opinions discussing these extremely distressing and upsetting cases in relation to the background of the victims and the perpetrators is greatly appreciated, as well as your extensive research and time u put into each of your videos for us all. Thank u for all u do. Much love from Scotland 💜
His mum breaks my heart whenever I see her interviewed she is everything a Mum should be and how she uses this situation to raise awareness shows an incredible strength.
this horrendous crime is one of those ones that feels so terrifying in a way that he would have felt safe right up until the actual crime. He would have possibly been slightly worried to get the boy incase he wasn't who he said he was but then meeting him surely Breck thought everything would be fine as the boy looks young and that is a mistake 99,9% of people would make. Also the photos of Breck he had a smile that makes you smile back. I hope he is at peace x
I watched the tv prog about this but still shocking again to hear all the details. Cant believe he had attempted rape before & the police didn’t check him out. What a total loss this is. This is your best video so far & will make people more aware of monsters online like this xxx
Honestly, Emma, they should show this in schools. Thank goodness you got to your lad in time. I’ve seen Breck’s story before and you did it justice. As a side note, what you said about computers at school was sooooo funny and sooooooo true! Cream and brown and they weighed a ton! We had to make some kind of basic mosaic by putting in all these weird commands! Looked like nothing on earth but we felt so futuristic!
The police should hang their heads in shame for failing both him and his mother, I follow so many Paedophile hunting groups on fb and it's staggering how many children are groomed online, I honestly fear for my daughter growing up
Get parental locks in her laptop. Keep close tabs when she goes out and with whom. Obviously she needs her independence but her safety should come first. Fortunately most of these groomers do get caught thanks to the hunters but all parents need to be vigilant
To be fair, when his mother called the police she wasn’t making clear that actual grooming was taking place. Like she said that Lewis was turning Breck against everything and goes on to tell the police how Lewis is anti-government and anti-Christianity. Which in my opinion is completely irrelevant, especially when compared to what was actually happening. With Lewis isolating Breck from his other gaming friends while also alienating him from his mother. That he’s convinced Breck that Breck doesn’t have to listen to her, and that she’s just evil cause she’s jealous of them of their friendship. He’s completely undermined and destroyed the very foundation of her relationship with her son. But no, apparently Lewis being anti-government and anti-Christianity was the most pressing concern. Why would a Police Officer in another country talking to their citizen about your child in the US when you could just take away all of his things that connect to the internet or just revoking his protection internet privileges? Their problem solved.
@@InTheMindOfDavid regardless, they said they would do a database search which is so incredibly simple to do and they did absolutely nothing. Nothing at all.
@@cherryhappily a database search of what? What did she relay to the officers that they could even do anything with? Plus, in all honesty, if I were in law enforcement and some mother called talking about how her son’s online gaming friend was turning him “anti-government” and “Anti-Christianity”, I’d be thinking “uhm… that’s not a crime. That sounds more like a parenting issue not a criminal issue.” I’d make a note of it but there really nothing that I, as an officer, could do.
@@InTheMindOfDavida database search of his name on the police national database would come up with previous intel linking him to the rape of the 15 year old and other criminality or intel. They did not do that simple search.
I thought I knew this case but what you’ve revealed on here is absolutely shocking, it just shows how vulnerable and easily manipulated young people are. It’s so sad, poor Breck, such a beautiful boy who should be living a wonderful life just now. Thoughts are with the Family and Breck’s Mum who did everything right and still that evil swine managed to lure her much loved Son to his home and take his life . It’s a scary world we live in. Thank you Emma for highlighting this tragic case and making parents aware of the dangers online.
Sadly in 25 years or so, this monster will be released with a new identity, after having his artwork displayed in a local gallery. The "justice" system in this country is broken.
Emma, I wonder if you could cover the case of Kayleigh Haywood, a 15 year old girl groomed online and ultimately murdered? This was a huge story here in Leicestershire and so deeply disturbing that the local police made a film that was shown in my kid's and all the local schools. Online grooming of our young people must be highlighted, we have a duty to keep our children safe through raising awareness. RIP Kayleigh ❤
When I was 15 I went into Napster chat rooms and received a lot of attention from men and women in their 20's-30s. I was just coming into my sexuality and it was a place I found I felt safe to be gay. It didn't feel like something I could share with anyone in my life at the time. I'll never know for sure but I would often talk to a mid 30 year old woman and remember it being flirty. I still remember the song she sent me Obsession by Animotion. At some point we disconnected and I joined an lgbt MSN chat room. I lied and said I was 17. I never thought that women could be predatory. I really loved the attention I got from the 30-40 year old women who showed interest. I grew up in an unhealthy family (alcohol and emotional neglect/abuse) and those vulnerabilities led me to seek attention from older women and authority figures. Thankfully I never met anyone and wasn't pushed to do so. After learning about this poor boys story I hadn't realized how lucky I am. Thank you for covering it ❤
yes same. I also just came into my sexuality when I was 13 and met an 20yo woman online. we came together when I was 16 (before this we didn't talk intimate things) and met at my parents house when I was 17. we were a couple for 3 years and now 10 years later we are still close friends but stories like this definitely are giving me chills bc you think of how lucky you were bc the other person could have been bad for you. I feel so sorry for this boy :(
This was avoidable, no thanks to the police force. They closed the case after 1 hour, doing absolutely nothing with it. That makes me so angry. Thank you for this gruesome and tragic case Em. Just horrific 😢
Would love your insight to the Murder of Billie-Jo Jenkins - her stepdad was convicted then released. Not seen many documentaries on this case but lots of different opinions on the stepdad. Xxxx ps always love your uploads.
This happened in my town and it’s always haunted me not knowing what really happened. You’re right there is hardly any coverage of her heartbreaking story. Such a beautiful girl.
I find it so eerie how similar Daynes looks to Thomson, one of the ten years olds that killed toddler James Bulger. Am I the only one who sees it because it is so spooky
Oh my goodness. The phone call to the police from Lewis Daynes. 😱Still trying to be controlling. Poor Breck had no chance with him. Bless him. Could be any child in the world today, affected by this. The poor family. Just horrific from start to finish and if the police had done their job properly when poor Loren reported it, they would not have had to face that crime scene!
Heartbreaking,the level of manipulation was astounding,so glad for you that you intervened with your own child when you did Emma,another shocking story was again brilliantly told by yourself.
No matter how hard I try i can not understand the prison system in this country,To be able to continue to torment this family is beyond belief, What a amazing mum breck has ❤
How tragic a str this is. You did justice to him. His Mother did do everything right. This guy was just. Very smart predator. I hope that he never gets out. No child will be safe if he gets out. My stomach is in knots it jet getting worse as I knew it was going to end sadly.
What an adorable young boy and a loving supportive family. If only he had never met that man online. Being groomed is so intense and for such a young boy I can't imagine the power struggle. Emma, you did his story justice and his parents story too 💞
i saw a picture of his final resting place and it genuinely stung my heart. "play virtual/live real"❤️ Breck was such a promising, amazing kid who had everything one needs to be really successful. what a terrible loss
As a parent of younger children who are beginning to get into gaming this absolutely terrifies me. From the moment we find out we are growing a little human we become fiercely protective, we would do anything to protect them...but the internet can be a scary, dark place. I'm forever checking my kids accounts and removing 'friends' they don't know, making sure there are no strangers sending messages etc. But even doing all this sometimes it's just not enough 😢 I can't even begin to imagine what Brecks parents went through let alone Breck himself. It's heartbreaking.
Horrifying to imagine what was going on in Breck’s mind, the second it all clicks, that his mum was right, that Danes lied about everything, that he was now in a dangerous situation. I’d bet his last thoughts were about his mum, dad and the triplets. Poor boy, he had so much potential. Thank you Emma for telling his story.
The 1st time I heard about this case was on ID TV. With our Dr. EMMA KENNY!!!!! This has always stayed with me and made me more aware of how I treated my nieces that lived with my husband and I. This story is so heartbreaking but so important for all ages to hear and be aware of.
A report of an adult male controlling a server used by multiple young boys and the old bill do absolutely nothing. I'd like to say I'm shocked but I'm not.
Wow Em, what a chilling frightening case. My daughter Mia was born in early 2000. I’m not tec savvy at all, but still I was aware of online groomers. I’m so blessed that she made it through. Like Breck and his mum, we have a really trusting and close relationship. Mia is my only child. Again, I just think of sliding doors. it sends chills down my spine. But I’m thinking, that could have been my girl, if the wrong person was on the other side of that screen. She’s all grown now, but it truly does make you think. My heart goes out to his friends and family. 😥♥️🦋
The 16 year old living alone got me, cause to some extent that's me. I finished school at 17, and moved alone to uni (4 hours away from home), and only turned 18 later that year. I didn't have to worry about rent and stuff, but I was still having to cope on my own, and it was literally the hardest thing I've ever had to do
Hey Emma! Just catching up now. Can’t wait to watch. Can you please cover Peter Tobin? I’m Scottish and would be interested to know what you think. I’ve seen you feature in a lot of documentaries about the said monster Xxx
@@EmmaKennyTV Just got caught up on watching this and what an absolutely horrendous case…😢! I can’t begin to imagine the fear poor Breck would have been feeling in that moment when he realised it really was a trap from which he couldn’t escape; no doubt desperately wanting his Mum and Dad …something I’m sure that haunts Breck’s parents every day 😞! It brings tears to my eyes thinking of his terror when the realisation of his situation kicked in 😢! And, I just cant believe the inaction of the police, to think it all could have been avoided if they had simply bothered to input Daynes name..🤷🏼♀️?!?! What an amazing Mum Breck has though, doing everything she possibly could have done to try to avoid such a tragic outcome; and continuing to do so now by educating others in Breck’s name…! It beggars belief however the sheer level of depravity of Daynes, that he still taunts the family from prison…his only means to exert the control he clearly needs, is just beyond the pale! I just pray whatever equipment he had has now been taken away and the prison are actively vigilant at making sure he doesn’t get access to any more..🙏! Anyway, thank you for another great episode Emma; you really did Breck and his family justice with your astute insights and deep empathy! As a Psychologist too, I really enjoy how you explore these cases in such depth and detail; not just relaying the facts but also posing important questions, in a way we don’t really see on many crime documentaries! ( Just a side note if it’s Ok to ask, but could you please cover ‘Dennis Nilson’, ‘Israel Keyes’ and ‘Ted Bundy’ sometime perhaps - I know much has been said about ‘Bundy’ already but I would very much enjoy your hearing your insights… please and thank you! ) I hope you feel better soon 😊🤞!! Xxx
I’ve seen this case covered by so many you tubers and podcasters, but as usual you put your own spin on it, reveal previously unknown info and add your special brand of value
This is just so heart breaking. Mom did everything right and everything she possibly could and her son was still taken from her. It just breaks my heart. Love and prayers go out to her.
Thanks Em for sharing this case and your take on it. Every time I see this case it chills me to the bone. My boy is 9 atm and he’s always on that fortnite game. But because of this case I’ve been so on it with my lad. His mum and dad seem amazing and so perfect a lot of people could learn from them. The way that Lewis did what he did I think a whole life tariff wouldn’t be bad for him. I really don’t think he will change at all. Sending love to Brecks family. I really hope they cope as best they can. As I don’t think I could. Cheers Em. Xx
This is absolutely horrific and heart breaking 💔 I have 3 young boys and I just can't imagine the pain that family have been through. Thank you Emma for telling the story of this lovely young lad that had his life cruelly taken. RIP Breck and I really hope his family have managed to find some peace and happiness
My girlll Emma Kenny! Been watching you for years on tv. Haven’t watched tv for last 10 yrs now so I’m so glad you have your own TH-cam channel now. Loved you on this morning but now you can have your own rein on here and I love it!! Been my fave psychologist for years!
Yay Emma! The proper intro music is back!!! I remember u did tell promise me that it would be :D I know a lot about this case and it's such a tragic one :( Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on it. Just finished a very long night shift working in a care home so will watch this before I go to bed. In advance...I salute you for all your hard work and effort in putting these cases together! Ur awesome xx
This is so chilling. Breck was a beautiful, bright light and that thing had to take that away. I never understand the rage. I have one question. Why is there only one photo of Daynes?
Hi Emma. I salute you for telling such a sad and horrowing story. The life of a boy who had his life cut short by a psychopathic weirdo and how his poor mother did everything she could to protect her son but it ended in tragedy. I also want to say thank you for raising the issues of online grooming and coercive control. These issues are not covered enough and I commend you for doing so. Keep up the amazing work you put into your channel ❤️
Thank you so much for covering this case. It absolutely terrifies me, that this could happen to a child who’s Mother was so switched on and done everything she could to protect her boy. My son is getting to the age, he wants to play his games online with friends. I need to educate myself better with the online gaming world, because honestly my 12 yo son knows so much more then I do. My heart breaks for this boys whole family. ❤❤
This is absolutely heartbreaking - I have made my 13 year old daughter watch this case, because she was involved in some issues with something similar and I needed her to see the horrific reality of this world. Thank you Emma
Hi Emma I'd love your take on infamous killers harold Shipman, Ian Huntley and Beverley allitt!! Outside the UK, I always found the luka magnotta story quite shocking and would love to hear what you think about him x
That Daynes had previously been investigated for rape demonstrates a real dilemma: at the time his chillingly sadistic and psychopathic inclinations must have been clear to those in authority, many of whom I'd guess would have predicted that these would probably lead to serious harm or murder one day. But what can be done? You can't lock someone on the basis that they might be capable of committing an atrocity.
Thats true but it would've taken the police only a few minutes to type his name into their database. That's all it would've taken to potentially save Brecks life. I hope the man who took her call and then just ignored it feels partly to blame for Brecks appalling death at the hands of that monster.
@@susanwaldron6831 That's true... but you wisely used the words "potentially". People are blaming the police a lot in the comments, and let's say his mother was aware of Daynes record and tells Breck. Does he believe her? Groomers are exceptionally devious, if Breck is willing to believe a stranger is about to hand over a multi-million dollar company to him, he might believe his mom and the police are lying (or whatever sob story Daynes feeds him).
I had no ideas these pictures circulated. You really have added so much information I didn't know about this case. It truly is getting more and more shocking
This one makes me so sad. He was so close in age to me, and we did a lot of the same things at that age. I got groomed on a chat site, but luckily no photos or personal info was shared. I think the biggest thing we need to teach kids to never EVER meet up with someone they meet online, at least until they are 18.
I agree, I also engaged in some really inappropriate stuff online with older people (and this was in Ye Olden Days of the net before FB and IG etc.) If I have kids you can bet I’m going to monitor their internet activity as much as I can, you can never be too vigilant or careful.
Same, when I was a young teenager a friend and I would enter these chatrooms on bizzar sites, the things were were shown by Adult men was vile. It's only looking back now as a 28 year old I recognise how dangerous it really was and how naieve I was as a teenager
I remember when I was 14, an adult i was chatting with (we had the same hobbies) told me that he bought some figurines and made a raffle just for fun and that I was one of the winners. He wanted me to go meet him at a metro station. My parents said no, unless they come with me. When I told him my parents would be there, he vanished in the dark. I asked the other "winners" if they had any news about the prize. they never got anything. it was a trap.
Hello, ❤ from New Jersey. My daughter, she is 12, was groomed by someone who at one time was close to the family. Its been just about 2 years since that person has been out of our lives, it took her a bit to understand what her was doing and to see it. I always look forward to Wed and Sundays for your videos.
We covered this case on A safeguarding course that I did at work. Brecks mum appeared in the video. Such a strong and wonderful Mum xx fly high Breck xx
Hi Emma. I remember watching you cover this on tv, but you doing this on TH-cam was awesome to see you tell the whole story the way you needed to, without editors telling you what you can and cant say, just want to say I love your content. Your awesome xxx regards from Eastbourne xxx
Just finished watching and my god!!...This one i feel has unnerved me more so than I think any other episode. I had to double check to see if my bloody windows and doors were locked, my phone rang tonight and i crapped myself!! I'm really not looking forward to the day me future child is aware of todays technology and media usage, definitely going to show them this episode for sure! Thank you for sharing Emma and making us all more aware of the horrors that the internet carries
Every time I think about this case it hurts me, Breck was literally 1 day younger than me and I remember talking to strangers online at that age and thinking about how wrong things could have gone actually scares me. I really hope Lewis rots in hell the phone call to the police made me feel ill
Thanks for doing this. The internet is a very scary and unknown entity, even though it's been around for awhile. Children definitely use it obsessively so we need to educate ourselves and keep up with what they're doing. The police not even running this guy's name is just shameful. Unfortunately it happens way too often.
Hi Emma!, I just started your latest video on Breck Bednar. Just paused it after your informing us of your chest infection. I am prone to them and they are an effing nightmare so I would just like to state : A) Give yourself a massive pat on the back for fighting through! Awesome! B) A remedy I always go for is the classic honey, lemon and ginger tea when you run out of booze. C) I am looking forward to pressing play now on this video (I have just finished a twelve hour shift and forgot it was a true crime day so a great surprise). And... D) Get well soon! All the very best to you and family. Take care.
Thank you for another excellent account, as hard as this one is, the extra detail you give in your posts is much appreciated. This horrific murder happened when I had 10 and 4 year old boys. It was so heartbreaking because of how hard Lorin tried to keep an eye on what Breck was doing. She talked to him, educated him on the danger of strangers online. Even reporting the situation to the police who did nothing. She could not have done any more. We all hope our children will be honest with us, the very people who try so hard to protect our children. Breck was so convinced by a stranger who manipualted his innocent trusting soul. When my youngest son was about the same age as Breck was when he died, he had started to play in a group with friends from school. I had the conversations with him about safety. One rigid rule being that in no circumstances was he ever to use his real name or give personal details online. There was a rule that while he played online he had to keep his bedroom door open, the only reason I allowed it in the first place is that he had moved schools 2 years previously and his new friends were all in the group play. I told him that I would be listening to him and that it was for his safety, he had been the victim of some horrible bullying at his last school so I wanted him to be able to be connected to his friends. He understood and didn't argue and I had agreed to it with huge reluctance. I listened randomly to his silly 14 year old conversations and everything seemed harmless. One day he mentioned a man had joined the group. He said the man was 19 and claimed to be the cousin of one of his friends. I asked questions about who the man actually was, did and of my son's friends actually know this person? It was all a bit 'muddy' so I told him when this man joined in with his group he was to log off, he was not to talk to him. I could not establish whether the friend group knew this person but it started to seem like he was a stranger to them and had won them over with his friendly banter. I listened in on the conversations and although nothing sounded out of order I still insisted to my son that a 19 year old man should not be joining in with a bunch of 14 year olds. I stopped him from playing for a couple of weeks. Some weeks later and despite my listening in to him playing with his friends, my other son, then 19, came to me and said that he had heard his brother giving his address to someone. I went straight upstairs and unplugged his console. I think I was in shock, I ripped into him about what a stupid thing he had done. The one thing that got to him was that I told him that the man online could be watching him, watching his bedroom window, waiting for him to leave the house. I sometimes wonder if that was a bit harsh because he was terrified at the thought of a stranger watching him with a view to harming him. It changed him and me. He was no longer allowed to play in online groups, it meant that he didn't play much online with friends but thank goodness he understood why. I consider myself very lucky that my son told me about the 19 year old man. What if he had never mentioned him? What if his brother had not heard him giving his address? When I watched this episode it reminded me of how sick I had felt, the thought that my son was in such potential danger sitting in his bedroom. I hope that police call handler has nightmares every night for not passing on the call for action, that sounds hard but I would want her locked up for her lack of action, just shocking. To think the police could have carried out a simple check that could have saved Breck. I cannot imagine how Lorin and Barry have dealt with how thier son died, knowing how scared he must have been. So young and so trusting of that evil stain of a person who killed him. I have no doubt that Lorin has saved a lot of children by telling her story and talking to parents. I hope she has been able to find peace.
Its sad you can hear that the call handler isn’t taking Breck’s mother seriously. How different things could have been if they had
That 999 call is chilling. The way he speaks to the operator and you can hear him fake being scared! I've heard this story many times but once again you have injected Breck's personality into it and made if feel so much more real. RIP Breck
To me it sounds so rehearsed. Despicable.
It was horrific listening to that monster describe what he did to that poor kid....breck's family will never get that out of their heads rip breck, rot in prison lewis
I know what you mean, Sophie 💔
The way he's telling her to not interrupt is insane, he could not be more arrogant. As if she's going to mess up the performance. It is so chilling.
Why is there only 1 photo of that freak anywhere, it's weird. Does the court know something the public don't ?
This one will be interesting. It happened to a pupil at a local school. We had a talk from his mum a couple of years ago: she did everything she could to keep Breck safe and he still ended up dead. I have the greatest respect for her - after all that has happened she continues to stride forward and educate others on how to avoid these situations. R.I.P Breck, you will be remembered ❤
Im not sure that's true, he was raised to trust everyone, alongside the religious undertones of respecting authority. His parents should've done so much more, how can a teenager be so smart but lack basic common sense? Because his parents didn't teach him to think for himself. They may not be legally responsible but are morally negligent.
If you raise a sheep don't be surprised when he's beckoned away by a shepherd
@@dincerekin Teenagers in general lack alot of common sense, they don't think at the time they do, but it only becomes obvious with life experience how little we all know as a teenager.
@@dincerekin are you a parent? Just curious
@@dincerekin I really don't think that's the case. I was raised religious and it's always been a positive thing for me, I don't think respecting authority is exclusively a religious thing. And like @AP M said, teenagers often lack common sense but can still excel academically. I've seen it far too often. Breck's mother was amazing, unfortunately Daynes was a good manipulator.
You know the last thing Breck thought was that he was wrong about Lewis, and everybody else, especially his mom, was right. He would've been thinking "why didn't I just listen?!?" That's so heartbreaking
I had to call the police not long ago after my son made friends with a so called young girl in a online game. My son brought it to my attention after this person was telling him to say certain sexual things (very explicit ) to say and asking for naked photos, my son was 11yrs old. I rang the police and gave them every detail about this so called young girl and nothing was done. It's scary how many predators are out there.
It's so heart breaking to know a police "persons check" could have stopped this in it's tracks. Beautiful family, so brave. Breck's legacy will save so many kids - just wish the world was different. Really beautifully covered EK
I met brecks mum at a talk she did at a conference, it was harrowing. She did all she could to protect him
This case is one of the worst case ever for me as a mother still gives me chills and his poor mum has done everything she could to protect yet couldn’t cos there’s only so much she could she couldn’t put him in a container to protect him from the evil this is the problem she was the perfect mum but that wasn’t enough we need to do more for other children cos there are bad souls like this individual 😢
It’s incredible that she managed somehow to find a cause from tragic circumstances
She sounds like a brilliant loving Mother. It wasn't her fault she was up against a master of manipulation.
I meet so many guys in London all the time that say there this there that just to impress people it's the society we life in today .
Really?
She didn't take away the computer!
This story has made me reconsider how we monitor our 13 year olds daughter’s online interactions. I thought we had it well in hand, but this had made me reconsider. Thank you.
I thought I had monitored my son but he still had a stranger wanting to meet with him. Our children never thank us for being over cautious but maybe all school need to show this story to get through to them. Show it to your daughter perhaps? Good luck.
I can't imagine what Breck was thinking in the moment when he realized that he was really in danger. I wonder if he thought about his mom 🥺 probably wishing he could turn back time in that moment.
This is so tragic, sad and scary realizing how no matter how diligently parents are that it's still possible for these things to happen.
It's harrowing, he must have been so excited to meet his friend that day and prove everyone wrong... and then to be faced with brutality and horror from the person he trusted.
I went cold reading your comment.
You must have heard this, Emma: Without brandy it takes an entire week to get over a cold. With brandy, it only takes seven days. 😊
Haha! Il remember that one
My grandma must have been hardcore it was port and brandy in the same glass! You could get up and do a full shift afterwards . Great hangover cure.. hope your feeling better now 🤟🏽😘
Hahaha! Love it.
@@louisel3994 My comment was meant for Emma. I wasn't sick myself then. However, now I'm the one sipping brandy... 🤒 Brandy AND port, you say? I'll try that next time! 😁👍
You're supposed to add honey n lemon. If you don't, you have to double dose the whiskey.
Breck's story still upsets me. It's so heartbreaking with Breck thinking he was his friend but was deceiving him from the start. His Mum did everything she could to protect Breck but the police didn't check the details & closed the call💔 I still can't listen to the 999 call LD made. He should never be released.
Thinking about what Breck must’ve been thinking when his trusted “friend” began his planned assault haunts me. Really hope that piece of human garbage has a long, miserable life in prison!
he was thinking I have made a horrible mistake and I should have listened to my family
I met my boyfriend online 3 years ago, and I can tell you now, I’m 33 and my parents have insisted on coming with me to meet him. And to be honest, I feel happy that they care so much. Breck’s mother is the epitome of what a good parent should be.
This case is so unique and shocking, cannot believe how a mother’s intuition can be 💯 correct but even though she knew it nothing could be done. Her loss is unimaginable. 😭
Excellent podcast! I'm sending this to my daughter in California
Yes, it is. I absolutely wept for her when I first heard this case. She didn't just know- she acted on her intuition and still lost her beautiful son.
Nothing could be done? Maybe parent your kids properly?
So I agree with her being diligent, but she keeps bringing up how he doesn't trust the government and doesn't believe in religion. Neither opinions are illegal or damaging on their own. They seem to be her principle focus, when her principle focus needs to be "This is an adult, 18 or not, who is isolating my kid from every supportive relationship he has, and this is a sign of abuse. This is not ok for an adult man to be doing to anyone, but ESPECIALLY. a 14 year old child." who cares about jesus and tories, particularly when stacked against something like that?
@@Jordan-ok4yb right forbid the online games! Breck though he knew better!
My heart goes out to Breck's mum. She did everything she could and she was let down by our services. That's an insanely difficult situation to find yourself in, and no one could have predicted what was about to happen.
I can’t help thinking of Breck at Daynes flat finally realising the danger he’s in, chilling
Thinking his mum was right in his final moments
Absolutely heart breaking
The guilt his parents must be feeling must be so overwhelming. As a parent of 2 young adults, I’m guilty of taking my eye off the ball sometimes regarding their online activity...and let’s not forget teenagers can be secretive and crafty, no matter how vigilant we are.
The only person to blame here is Lewis Daynes
This one hit me hard as Breck reminds me of myself when I was his age. Breck's mother has conducted herself with such dignity after this horrendous crime. What an incredible woman. The fact Daynes has communicated and taunted the family from prison makes this even worse. That vile monster should never see the light of day again.
“Can you not interrupt me with this part?” Wtf…………he’s a cold hearted bastard.
Exact;y what I thought
The police could have prevented this tragedy from happening, and its a second tragedy that a prison sentence is the worst punishment our judicial system can dish out. The sick monster deserves a fitting punishment to fit the crime, and the police also deserve some accountability in their gross negligence. God bless this poor family
The police call was quite interesting. You could hear him blending his fantasy with glimpses of what really went on.
I would love to see you cover Meredith Kercher’s case and let us know whether you think it’s another unsolved one especially with the issues it raises around luminol and how the authorities messed up the investigation.
Love what you do Emma, don’t ever change! 💙
Agree with the request to cover this case!
What an amazing mum. The monster lived down the road in our local town, as soon as breck turned up he would have known Lewis didn't have a pot to piss in. Not due to area but his home.
Thanks for covering this shocking case! Lewis Daynes makes my blood boil!
There is a very similar case to this one. A young adult male (Daniel Felipe Petry) dismembered a 12 year old (Gabriel Kuhn) over a video game currency. The images of this crime are disturbing and very accessible on the internet, so be careful when researching, guys.
Love u brought this intro back Emma, it’s more fitting to the content u analyse I feel. Your compassion and empathy, alongside your insightful and unbiased opinions discussing these extremely distressing and upsetting cases in relation to the background of the victims and the perpetrators is greatly appreciated, as well as your extensive research and time u put into each of your videos for us all. Thank u for all u do. Much love from Scotland 💜
Love this intro too. I did wonder what happened to it.
He used his real name all along and if he doesn't make the call they may never find him .. shocking I'm speechless thanks for covering
Yes, he didn't try to hide it.
His mum breaks my heart whenever I see her interviewed she is everything a Mum should be and how she uses this situation to raise awareness shows an incredible strength.
this horrendous crime is one of those ones that feels so terrifying in a way that he would have felt safe right up until the actual crime. He would have possibly been slightly worried to get the boy incase he wasn't who he said he was but then meeting him surely Breck thought everything would be fine as the boy looks young and that is a mistake 99,9% of people would make. Also the photos of Breck he had a smile that makes you smile back. I hope he is at peace x
I watched the tv prog about this but still shocking again to hear all the details. Cant believe he had attempted rape before & the police didn’t check him out. What a total loss this is. This is your best video so far & will make people more aware of monsters online like this xxx
Thanks Kate. I have a more close connection to this case due to covering it a lot. Just wanted to give my real opinion on it xx
Honestly, Emma, they should show this in schools. Thank goodness you got to your lad in time. I’ve seen Breck’s story before and you did it justice.
As a side note, what you said about computers at school was sooooo funny and sooooooo true! Cream and brown and they weighed a ton! We had to make some kind of basic mosaic by putting in all these weird commands! Looked like nothing on earth but we felt so futuristic!
The police should hang their heads in shame for failing both him and his mother, I follow so many Paedophile hunting groups on fb and it's staggering how many children are groomed online, I honestly fear for my daughter growing up
Get parental locks in her laptop. Keep close tabs when she goes out and with whom. Obviously she needs her independence but her safety should come first. Fortunately most of these groomers do get caught thanks to the hunters but all parents need to be vigilant
To be fair, when his mother called the police she wasn’t making clear that actual grooming was taking place. Like she said that Lewis was turning Breck against everything and goes on to tell the police how Lewis is anti-government and anti-Christianity. Which in my opinion is completely irrelevant, especially when compared to what was actually happening. With Lewis isolating Breck from his other gaming friends while also alienating him from his mother. That he’s convinced Breck that Breck doesn’t have to listen to her, and that she’s just evil cause she’s jealous of them of their friendship. He’s completely undermined and destroyed the very foundation of her relationship with her son.
But no, apparently Lewis being anti-government and anti-Christianity was the most pressing concern. Why would a Police Officer in another country talking to their citizen about your child in the US when you could just take away all of his things that connect to the internet or just revoking his protection internet privileges? Their problem solved.
@@InTheMindOfDavid regardless, they said they would do a database search which is so incredibly simple to do and they did absolutely nothing. Nothing at all.
@@cherryhappily a database search of what? What did she relay to the officers that they could even do anything with? Plus, in all honesty, if I were in law enforcement and some mother called talking about how her son’s online gaming friend was turning him “anti-government” and “Anti-Christianity”, I’d be thinking “uhm… that’s not a crime. That sounds more like a parenting issue not a criminal issue.” I’d make a note of it but there really nothing that I, as an officer, could do.
@@InTheMindOfDavida database search of his name on the police national database would come up with previous intel linking him to the rape of the 15 year old and other criminality or intel. They did not do that simple search.
Thanks Emma again, for covering this tragic event with such empathy and sensitivity ❤️
emma starting this true crime series has been the best thing to happen to me this year
I thought I knew this case but what you’ve revealed on here is absolutely shocking, it just shows how vulnerable and easily manipulated young people are. It’s so sad, poor Breck, such a beautiful boy who should be living a wonderful life just now. Thoughts are with the Family and Breck’s Mum who did everything right and still that evil swine managed to lure her much loved Son to his home and take his life . It’s a scary world we live in. Thank you Emma for highlighting this tragic case and making parents aware of the dangers online.
Sadly in 25 years or so, this monster will be released with a new identity, after having his artwork displayed in a local gallery. The "justice" system in this country is broken.
Hopefully once other prisoners realise he's a nonce they'll ensure he gets the fate he deserves
Emma, I wonder if you could cover the case of Kayleigh Haywood, a 15 year old girl groomed online and ultimately murdered? This was a huge story here in Leicestershire and so deeply disturbing that the local police made a film that was shown in my kid's and all the local schools. Online grooming of our young people must be highlighted, we have a duty to keep our children safe through raising awareness. RIP Kayleigh ❤
Bless his mother for being such an amazing woman.
Out of this horror has come awareness
When I was 15 I went into Napster chat rooms and received a lot of attention from men and women in their 20's-30s. I was just coming into my sexuality and it was a place I found I felt safe to be gay. It didn't feel like something I could share with anyone in my life at the time. I'll never know for sure but I would often talk to a mid 30 year old woman and remember it being flirty. I still remember the song she sent me Obsession by Animotion. At some point we disconnected and I joined an lgbt MSN chat room. I lied and said I was 17. I never thought that women could be predatory. I really loved the attention I got from the 30-40 year old women who showed interest. I grew up in an unhealthy family (alcohol and emotional neglect/abuse) and those vulnerabilities led me to seek attention from older women and authority figures. Thankfully I never met anyone and wasn't pushed to do so. After learning about this poor boys story I hadn't realized how lucky I am. Thank you for covering it ❤
yes same. I also just came into my sexuality when I was 13 and met an 20yo woman online. we came together when I was 16 (before this we didn't talk intimate things) and met at my parents house when I was 17. we were a couple for 3 years and now 10 years later we are still close friends but stories like this definitely are giving me chills bc you think of how lucky you were bc the other person could have been bad for you. I feel so sorry for this boy :(
@@Sternchen99 it is really scary!! I always wanted to assume the best about everyone but stories like these prove trust is earned.
This was avoidable, no thanks to the police force. They closed the case after 1 hour, doing absolutely nothing with it. That makes me so angry. Thank you for this gruesome and tragic case Em. Just horrific 😢
We've seen that police policy is to leave many child abusers alone because there's too many of them to deal with. Unacceptable.
Would love your insight to the Murder of Billie-Jo Jenkins - her stepdad was convicted then released. Not seen many documentaries on this case but lots of different opinions on the stepdad. Xxxx ps always love your uploads.
Yes!! Please do this one, Emma.
Good shout!!
This happened in my town and it’s always haunted me not knowing what really happened. You’re right there is hardly any coverage of her heartbreaking story. Such a beautiful girl.
I find it so eerie how similar Daynes looks to Thomson, one of the ten years olds that killed toddler James Bulger. Am I the only one who sees it because it is so spooky
Omg I have always thought this
I was thinking the same!
I see it too !
This is so scary, the mum couldnt have done more. Makes me so worried for my son that loves talking to people online 😢
I was groomed online when i was a teenager I just got so lucky that i was never physically hurt by anyone
Oh my goodness. The phone call to the police from Lewis Daynes. 😱Still trying to be controlling. Poor Breck had no chance with him. Bless him. Could be any child in the world today, affected by this. The poor family. Just horrific from start to finish and if the police had done their job properly when poor Loren reported it, they would not have had to face that crime scene!
Heartbreaking,the level of manipulation was astounding,so glad for you that you intervened with your own child when you did Emma,another shocking story was again brilliantly told by yourself.
No matter how hard I try i can not understand the prison system in this country,To be able to continue to torment this family is beyond belief, What a amazing mum breck has ❤
One of my work colleagues used to teach him in prison. She said he was truly chilling.
How tragic a str this is. You did justice to him. His Mother did do everything right. This guy was just. Very smart predator. I hope that he never gets out. No child will be safe if he gets out. My stomach is in knots it jet getting worse as I knew it was going to end sadly.
What an adorable young boy and a loving supportive family. If only he had never met that man online. Being groomed is so intense and for such a young boy I can't imagine the power struggle. Emma, you did his story justice and his parents story too 💞
i saw a picture of his final resting place and it genuinely stung my heart. "play virtual/live real"❤️ Breck was such a promising, amazing kid who had everything one needs to be really successful. what a terrible loss
As a parent of younger children who are beginning to get into gaming this absolutely terrifies me. From the moment we find out we are growing a little human we become fiercely protective, we would do anything to protect them...but the internet can be a scary, dark place. I'm forever checking my kids accounts and removing 'friends' they don't know, making sure there are no strangers sending messages etc. But even doing all this sometimes it's just not enough 😢
I can't even begin to imagine what Brecks parents went through let alone Breck himself. It's heartbreaking.
I cannot begin to imagine the pain. Thank you for covering this.
I am so glad you're covering this case. This just amplifies to me how incompetent the police force are here.
Horrifying to imagine what was going on in Breck’s mind, the second it all clicks, that his mum was right, that Danes lied about everything, that he was now in a dangerous situation. I’d bet his last thoughts were about his mum, dad and the triplets. Poor boy, he had so much potential. Thank you Emma for telling his story.
The 1st time I heard about this case was on ID TV. With our Dr. EMMA KENNY!!!!!
This has always stayed with me and made me more aware of how I treated my nieces that lived with my husband and I.
This story is so heartbreaking but so important for all ages to hear and be aware of.
For any parents struggling with kids being online should make them watch this video! Very well done Emma 💟 tragically sad ending 😢
This is better than any online awareness course I've had! Brilliant 👏
Truly a very emotional case, Emma you certainly did present this beautifully. Breck was an angel on earth & his mum is a legend. xxx
A report of an adult male controlling a server used by multiple young boys and the old bill do absolutely nothing. I'd like to say I'm shocked but I'm not.
So awful to think she did so much and it wasn't enough. I'm dreading my kids getting older as there are so many dangers out of there 😭
Wow Em, what a chilling frightening case. My daughter Mia was born in early 2000. I’m not tec savvy at all, but still I was aware of online groomers. I’m so blessed that she made it through. Like Breck and his mum, we have a really trusting and close relationship. Mia is my only child. Again, I just think of sliding doors. it sends chills down my spine. But I’m thinking, that could have been my girl, if the wrong person was on the other side of that screen. She’s all grown now, but it truly does make you think. My heart goes out to his friends and family. 😥♥️🦋
The 16 year old living alone got me, cause to some extent that's me. I finished school at 17, and moved alone to uni (4 hours away from home), and only turned 18 later that year.
I didn't have to worry about rent and stuff, but I was still having to cope on my own, and it was literally the hardest thing I've ever had to do
Hey Emma! Just catching up now. Can’t wait to watch.
Can you please cover Peter Tobin? I’m Scottish and would be interested to know what you think. I’ve seen you feature in a lot of documentaries about the said monster Xxx
He is 💯 on my list xx
@@EmmaKennyTV Just got caught up on watching this and what an absolutely horrendous case…😢! I can’t begin to imagine the fear poor Breck would have been feeling in that moment when he realised it really was a trap from which he couldn’t escape; no doubt desperately wanting his Mum and Dad …something I’m sure that haunts Breck’s parents every day 😞! It brings tears to my eyes thinking of his terror when the realisation of his situation kicked in 😢! And, I just cant believe the inaction of the police, to think it all could have been avoided if they had simply bothered to input Daynes name..🤷🏼♀️?!?!
What an amazing Mum Breck has though, doing everything she possibly could have done to try to avoid such a tragic outcome; and continuing to do so now by educating others in Breck’s name…!
It beggars belief however the sheer level of depravity of Daynes, that he still taunts the family from prison…his only means to exert the control he clearly needs, is just beyond the pale! I just pray whatever equipment he had has now been taken away and the prison are actively vigilant at making sure he doesn’t get access to any more..🙏!
Anyway, thank you for another great episode Emma; you really did Breck and his family justice with your astute insights and deep empathy! As a Psychologist too, I really enjoy how you explore these cases in such depth and detail; not just relaying the facts but also posing important questions, in a way we don’t really see on many crime documentaries!
( Just a side note if it’s Ok to ask, but could you please cover ‘Dennis Nilson’, ‘Israel Keyes’ and ‘Ted Bundy’ sometime perhaps - I know much has been said about ‘Bundy’ already but I would very much enjoy your hearing your insights… please and thank you! ) I hope you feel better soon 😊🤞!! Xxx
I’ve seen this case covered by so many you tubers and podcasters, but as usual you put your own spin on it, reveal previously unknown info and add your special brand of value
so arrogant when he says to the emergency caller 'don't interrupt me'
I've heard about this case before but never presented in such a thorough and diagnostic way.
Well done and thank you.
This is just so heart breaking. Mom did everything right and everything she possibly could and her son was still taken from her. It just breaks my heart. Love and prayers go out to her.
Thanks Em for sharing this case and your take on it. Every time I see this case it chills me to the bone. My boy is 9 atm and he’s always on that fortnite game. But because of this case I’ve been so on it with my lad. His mum and dad seem amazing and so perfect a lot of people could learn from them. The way that Lewis did what he did I think a whole life tariff wouldn’t be bad for him. I really don’t think he will change at all. Sending love to Brecks family. I really hope they cope as best they can. As I don’t think I could. Cheers Em. Xx
I love the way you tell the stories adding a bit of your personality into it.
This is absolutely horrific and heart breaking 💔 I have 3 young boys and I just can't imagine the pain that family have been through. Thank you Emma for telling the story of this lovely young lad that had his life cruelly taken. RIP Breck and I really hope his family have managed to find some peace and happiness
My girlll Emma Kenny! Been watching you for years on tv. Haven’t watched tv for last 10 yrs now so I’m so glad you have your own TH-cam channel now. Loved you on this morning but now you can have your own rein on here and I love it!! Been my fave psychologist for years!
She’s great ain’t she
@@Jolenesmart1980 definitely!!
Yay Emma! The proper intro music is back!!! I remember u did tell promise me that it would be :D I know a lot about this case and it's such a tragic one :( Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on it. Just finished a very long night shift working in a care home so will watch this before I go to bed. In advance...I salute you for all your hard work and effort in putting these cases together! Ur awesome xx
This is so chilling. Breck was a beautiful, bright light and that thing had to take that away. I never understand the rage. I have one question. Why is there only one photo of Daynes?
That is an excellent question. I just googled for other images of him and could only find 1, a black & white.
Hi Emma. I salute you for telling such a sad and horrowing story. The life of a boy who had his life cut short by a psychopathic weirdo and how his poor mother did everything she could to protect her son but it ended in tragedy. I also want to say thank you for raising the issues of online grooming and coercive control. These issues are not covered enough and I commend you for doing so. Keep up the amazing work you put into your channel ❤️
Thank you so much for covering this case. It absolutely terrifies me, that this could happen to a child who’s Mother was so switched on and done everything she could to protect her boy. My son is getting to the age, he wants to play his games online with friends. I need to educate myself better with the online gaming world, because honestly my 12 yo son knows so much more then I do. My heart breaks for this boys whole family. ❤❤
This is absolutely heartbreaking - I have made my 13 year old daughter watch this case, because she was involved in some issues with something similar and I needed her to see the horrific reality of this world. Thank you Emma
Hi Emma I'd love your take on infamous killers harold Shipman, Ian Huntley and Beverley allitt!!
Outside the UK, I always found the luka magnotta story quite shocking and would love to hear what you think about him x
That Daynes had previously been investigated for rape demonstrates a real dilemma: at the time his chillingly sadistic and psychopathic inclinations must have been clear to those in authority, many of whom I'd guess would have predicted that these would probably lead to serious harm or murder one day. But what can be done? You can't lock someone on the basis that they might be capable of committing an atrocity.
Thats true but it would've taken the police only a few minutes to type his name into their database. That's all it would've taken to potentially save Brecks life. I hope the man who took her call and then just ignored it feels partly to blame for Brecks appalling death at the hands of that monster.
@@susanwaldron6831 That's true... but you wisely used the words "potentially". People are blaming the police a lot in the comments, and let's say his mother was aware of Daynes record and tells Breck. Does he believe her? Groomers are exceptionally devious, if Breck is willing to believe a stranger is about to hand over a multi-million dollar company to him, he might believe his mom and the police are lying (or whatever sob story Daynes feeds him).
I had no ideas these pictures circulated. You really have added so much information I didn't know about this case. It truly is getting more and more shocking
Thank you for another excellent deep dive Ms. Em! Feel better and many blessings to you and yours!
This one makes me so sad. He was so close in age to me, and we did a lot of the same things at that age. I got groomed on a chat site, but luckily no photos or personal info was shared. I think the biggest thing we need to teach kids to never EVER meet up with someone they meet online, at least until they are 18.
I agree, I also engaged in some really inappropriate stuff online with older people (and this was in Ye Olden Days of the net before FB and IG etc.) If I have kids you can bet I’m going to monitor their internet activity as much as I can, you can never be too vigilant or careful.
Nah some of the best ppl ik i met online you just gotta be certain and sure imo
@@_______unknown_______ well people under 18 shouldn't mean anyone from online.
@@kayakat1869 im under 18 and have not everyone is easy enough to get groomed you gotta be smart theres this thing called facetiming
Same, when I was a young teenager a friend and I would enter these chatrooms on bizzar sites, the things were were shown by Adult men was vile. It's only looking back now as a 28 year old I recognise how dangerous it really was and how naieve I was as a teenager
Love you Emma❤️❤️❤️Grammy was right, whiskey DOES cure all😂
I remember when I was 14, an adult i was chatting with (we had the same hobbies) told me that he bought some figurines and made a raffle just for fun and that I was one of the winners. He wanted me to go meet him at a metro station. My parents said no, unless they come with me. When I told him my parents would be there, he vanished in the dark. I asked the other "winners" if they had any news about the prize. they never got anything. it was a trap.
This is the second time I've heard this it's still so heart breaking, but beautifully delivered by Emma. God bless breck and his beautiful family. 💖
Hello, ❤ from New Jersey. My daughter, she is 12, was groomed by someone who at one time was close to the family. Its been just about 2 years since that person has been out of our lives, it took her a bit to understand what her was doing and to see it. I always look forward to Wed and Sundays for your videos.
You're literally too good at your job that I really creep myself out listening to how you tell stories
We covered this case on A safeguarding course that I did at work. Brecks mum appeared in the video. Such a strong and wonderful Mum xx fly high Breck xx
Hi Emma. I remember watching you cover this on tv, but you doing this on TH-cam was awesome to see you tell the whole story the way you needed to, without editors telling you what you can and cant say, just want to say I love your content. Your awesome xxx regards from
Eastbourne xxx
Just finished watching and my god!!...This one i feel has unnerved me more so than I think any other episode. I had to double check to see if my bloody windows and doors were locked, my phone rang tonight and i crapped myself!!
I'm really not looking forward to the day me future child is aware of todays technology and media usage, definitely going to show them this episode for sure!
Thank you for sharing Emma and making us all more aware of the horrors that the internet carries
You did an amazing job and so in depth Lorin was and is an amazingly strong mother
This is such an awful case, that poor boy....I hope Lewis gets what's coming to him every day in prison!
Every time I think about this case it hurts me, Breck was literally 1 day younger than me and I remember talking to strangers online at that age and thinking about how wrong things could have gone actually scares me. I really hope Lewis rots in hell the phone call to the police made me feel ill
Thanks for doing this. The internet is a very scary and unknown entity, even though it's been around for awhile. Children definitely use it obsessively so we need to educate ourselves and keep up with what they're doing.
The police not even running this guy's name is just shameful. Unfortunately it happens way too often.
This is the first case I saw
You present as a teenager and I’m so glad you are here again ❤️
Hi Emma!,
I just started your latest video on Breck Bednar. Just paused it after your informing us of your chest infection. I am prone to them and they are an effing nightmare so I would just like to state :
A) Give yourself a massive pat on the back for fighting through! Awesome!
B) A remedy I always go for is the classic honey, lemon and ginger tea when you run out of booze.
C) I am looking forward to pressing play now on this video (I have just finished a twelve hour shift and forgot it was a true crime day so a great surprise).
And...
D) Get well soon!
All the very best to you and family. Take care.
Excellent analysis and sensitively handled. Thank you
*This was another totally amazing upload Emma - you out do yourself every time - flawlessly delivered*
I'm so excited! It goes live at 2pm my time and I get off of work at 3pm. I will be watching as soon as I clock out of work😌❤
Thank you for another excellent account, as hard as this one is, the extra detail you give in your posts is much appreciated.
This horrific murder happened when I had 10 and 4 year old boys. It was so heartbreaking because of how hard Lorin tried to keep an eye on what Breck was doing. She talked to him, educated him on the danger of strangers online. Even reporting the situation to the police who did nothing. She could not have done any more. We all hope our children will be honest with us, the very people who try so hard to protect our children. Breck was so convinced by a stranger who manipualted his innocent trusting soul.
When my youngest son was about the same age as Breck was when he died, he had started to play in a group with friends from school. I had the conversations with him about safety. One rigid rule being that in no circumstances was he ever to use his real name or give personal details online. There was a rule that while he played online he had to keep his bedroom door open, the only reason I allowed it in the first place is that he had moved schools 2 years previously and his new friends were all in the group play. I told him that I would be listening to him and that it was for his safety, he had been the victim of some horrible bullying at his last school so I wanted him to be able to be connected to his friends. He understood and didn't argue and I had agreed to it with huge reluctance. I listened randomly to his silly 14 year old conversations and everything seemed harmless.
One day he mentioned a man had joined the group. He said the man was 19 and claimed to be the cousin of one of his friends. I asked questions about who the man actually was, did and of my son's friends actually know this person? It was all a bit 'muddy' so I told him when this man joined in with his group he was to log off, he was not to talk to him. I could not establish whether the friend group knew this person but it started to seem like he was a stranger to them and had won them over with his friendly banter. I listened in on the conversations and although nothing sounded out of order I still insisted to my son that a 19 year old man should not be joining in with a bunch of 14 year olds. I stopped him from playing for a couple of weeks.
Some weeks later and despite my listening in to him playing with his friends, my other son, then 19, came to me and said that he had heard his brother giving his address to someone. I went straight upstairs and unplugged his console. I think I was in shock, I ripped into him about what a stupid thing he had done. The one thing that got to him was that I told him that the man online could be watching him, watching his bedroom window, waiting for him to leave the house. I sometimes wonder if that was a bit harsh because he was terrified at the thought of a stranger watching him with a view to harming him. It changed him and me. He was no longer allowed to play in online groups, it meant that he didn't play much online with friends but thank goodness he understood why. I consider myself very lucky that my son told me about the 19 year old man. What if he had never mentioned him? What if his brother had not heard him giving his address? When I watched this episode it reminded me of how sick I had felt, the thought that my son was in such potential danger sitting in his bedroom.
I hope that police call handler has nightmares every night for not passing on the call for action, that sounds hard but I would want her locked up for her lack of action, just shocking. To think the police could have carried out a simple check that could have saved Breck. I cannot imagine how Lorin and Barry have dealt with how thier son died, knowing how scared he must have been. So young and so trusting of that evil stain of a person who killed him.
I have no doubt that Lorin has saved a lot of children by telling her story and talking to parents. I hope she has been able to find peace.
Stories like this are haunting as feel there is no way to have stopped this. Emma is right the mum did everything she really could!