My daughter went to school with Channon and had spent nights at my house. I will never ever forget this day. My heart breaks for these families everyday when reminded of this. These animals shouldn’t even be breathing. Excuse me monsters not animals!!! Channon was beautiful inside and out. Yesterday was 18 years. My thoughts and prayers to Deena and Gary always forever 💔❤️
@@annemurphy9339 There were TWO maimed/killed. I feel bad for ALL involved, family, friends. Just saying, she wasn't the only one to suffer from this madness. Best wishes and safe new yr.
Just by chance, I came across this video, and listening to his words just made something in my mind click for the first time since I lost my niece. God didn't take her... evil did, and God took her back as soon as evil destroyed her. Those words just gave me the answer I have been looking for since she left us. Thank you. ❤
Thank u for saying this!! I lost my dad 11/22/2024 & ur right evil took him & jst as the cancer destroyed his body God took him back & he’s waiting 2 see us again! I’m very sorry for the loss of ur niece, take good care❤ of
I lost my son in 2018… In saying that, I’ve been filled with empathy since… I pray that you hold onto what you discovered through this horrific tragedy here… God gave humans free will, unfortunately too often it’s used for evil purposes.. 🙏🏼💙☮️
This interview was profound. First of all, the interviewer is so gracious and patient enough to give this man something I’ve never seen any other interviewer truly give. Time. Time to think, collect his thoughts and speak from his heart. She listened with her whole heart and he needed that. 😊 This man has all of our hearts. He has had to endure literally the worst of the worst. Chris Newsom’s family as well. I’ve heard about and researched true crime for the past 20 years. This is definitely one of the three worst cases that comes to mind. Unimaginable horror is the simplest way to put it. R.I.P. Channon and Chris. ❤️❤️ Fantastic interview, Mr. Christian.
I done a speech about this case and who they were in my criminal justice classes. As an East Tennessean and a human being, I’ll never forget the horror of this murder. They could never get enough time but justice , real justice, is not pronounced in this world, but when they stand face to face with their maker.
@@TNcatlover33just because your in a certain region isn’t an excuse to sound ignorant. Yes, I am a real peach. My comment wasn’t jerky. I simply corrected one word that in a grammatical context mattered. You get over yourself.
STFU Karen! Nobody cares! It ONLY matters to you!! 🤷♂️😂 Talk about sounding ignorant! I bet you are a peach! An old dried up dehydrated peach! You’ve made it clear you’re also an entitled clown! 🤡 🤷♂️😂
That pain would never go away. My cousin died tragically when she was 4 years old, I was not born yet and I’m 56, named after her. My aunt and uncle were never the same happy marriage. He began drinking and my aunt buried herself in the church to bury her pain . My cousin would be now around 62-63, my aunt passed away 2 years ago. My uncle said, “she’s now with our daughter and soon I’ll be with her too and my pain gone (he’s almost 80).
I started teaching at UT in 2007 when I started grad school-after the murders. I remember how absolutely horrified and gripped our entire campus community was by this case. We all watched this case so closely. I remember watching Gary Christian absolutely rocking back and forth trying to contain his rage in the courtroom. There were times he actually turned red with rage. My sister was watching the case one day when I came home and she quickly brought me up to speed on what was going on and the camera panned to Gary and I said out loud that if that man could just be let loose on those lunatics there would be quicker justice. I was on campus the day the verdict was read on the first case and there was a loud cheer that burst through the building where I was holding my class. Later, one of my students was interning at the prosecutor’s office when one of the trials was going on. He would fill us in on some details but the thing that stuck out most was him saying “I told my mom I need to go to a therapist like now because” and he could not finish, he got choked up but then he said “there were pictures and I can’t unsee what they did.” He was visibly shaken. I will never forget that. I was glad when they tore down that house. There is nothing more despicable than taking the lives of young people who had so much promise and were so loved and so caring of others. Evil won the day that day. I have to hold onto the belief that love will win the war. God bless all those who knew and loved Channon and Christopher.
Oh yes. They HATE whites to a degree never before seen! The repetitive and excruciating torture inflicted on 2 innocent kids. Definitely a HATE crime. I wish so much they could have the same done to them. They never showed remorse. Not only that but the one guy lied about Channon trying to bribe him with sex. Such a disgusting liar. Rubbing salt into painful wound.
Because there was no proof or evidence of such. In background checks it was discovered that the perpetrators had white friends and had even dated white people. So if anything it’s evidence of the exact opposite of it being a hate crime or racially motivated. It’s just a narrative because the victims were white and the perpetrators were black. Same thing if it was vice versa. People would say it’s a hate crime with no evidence other than the race is the victim and perp
Me too. They admitted being angry that those “white” kids had a very nice car and they wanted it. And one of them had just got out of prison. This is one of the sickest and saddest stories ever
I wish I would have had a father like this. My dad could have cared less if my brothers and I were alive or dead. He was a horrible man. I have always missed having a wonderful and loving father. God Bless you sir.
I feel your sincere pain sir, my father was not a kind man (putting that very lightly, of course). From one Paul to another, i wish you the very best ! I'm 60 yrs old now and have been in emotional pain all my life.
Try to think about GOD our FATHER being everything we need.. I too have battled with childhood and mostly what I didn’t receive….. (protection)….Life can be so hard on some of us…….
Man I’m so sorry to people with awful parents. I’m adopted, so there’s so attachment issues and what not but I have overly loving, supportive, wonderful folks who adopted me and I call my parents. I just wish I felt like I was their “real” child like my brother.
I have 2 boys and I could not imagine not loving them with everything in me !! I’m sorry your dad was not a good father but sometimes it makes you a better person my real dad left me & im glad he did made me a better person & father to my boys ..
@ I love your response. I think boys in similar situations need to hear that …. It doesn’t make them less than but the opposite! It’s not a message that’s shared and it’s encouraging- thank you ❤️
As a father of 2 beautiful daughter's i see, hear and feel the pain in this man, this father, this daddy and my heart aches for you sir. God bless you and i hope you're able to find some kind of peace 1 day. This is nothing you will ever get over, i pray that you're able find a way to cope. I AM SO SORRY 🙏🙏🙏
You are so right. I have laid to rest my three greatest blessings and their dad. There are their birthdays that I never forget, the anniversary of the day they passed away, the anniversary of the day they were laid to rest, the memories I cherish and the last words that was spoken. We always hugged each other and the last thing we said was I LOVE YOU. While I know they love me my heart aches each and every day. You never forget and you never move on.
This was heart wrenching to watch and hear. The long pauses while Mr. Christian was collecting his thoughts were excruciating, but thank you for not interrupting Mr. Christian or pushing him. You were very respectful of this man while he recounted his memories. When he told you of his last memories of Channon, I was right there with him. I lost my son in 2006, and I remember our last conversation fondly, and it was much like Mr. Christian's.
My daughter was killed about 4 months ago even though she was 43 I hurt so much I keep playing her voice over and over again so I don't forget it because it scares me she was killed accidentally but it is so hard bless you heart
This poor dad was so blessed when God put that pastor in his path. “God didn’t take your daughter; evil did.” What a profound discernment: evil - passed down from the original sin of disobedience- took his daughter. But God took his daughter back from that evil -through the sacrifice of HIS only son, Christ Jesus. God understood, and understands, this father’s pain-HE was there and HE has his daughter waiting to greet him in another realm where there is no more death and suffering. Glory to the Father, the Son, and His Holy Spirit.
Listened to the entire interview , working in my small shop. Had to stop , tears clouding my eyes . Sir , you are the epitome of a real man , father , husband , brother, etc. With respect , i think God works through you Because you seem to, by some true miracle , found a way to make it thru. Watever it is , keep doing it . Such a display of resolve . God Bless !!
The murders were infamous in East Tennessee only, because the American news media suppressed this despicable crime for one reason. You decide what that reason is.
The local le tried to keep the what actually occurred to these sweet kids, nor would they allow hate crime charges to be brought against the perpretators.
I lived in St Louis at the time and was pretty up on the news and I never heard of it until years later. Yeah we know exactly why. If the races will reverse it would have been 24/7
I was Chris’s age, living in Knoxville, when this happened. I didn’t know either of them but I did have some mutual friends. I was horrified and enraged when it happened. I felt so bad for their families. What I could never know is that I would become the father of 2 beautiful girls and the stepfather to another beautiful girl and the empathy I now feel and my ability to imagine their pain is on a completely different level than I ever could have known
I want to thank Gary for being so real and giving such a impactful testimony that has overwhelmed my heart and mind. This murder sickened me worse than any other I have ever heard about. I have always lived in Tennessee and I couldn’t believe it happened here. I have went to Knoxville on numerous occasions and always thought of what they went through. I will never forget this family. So sorry for their loss!!!
I have followed this case since the beginning....and all I can say today, 18 years later, is I am so sorry to the Christian & Newsom families. Unthinkable, unspeakable, unimaginable horror...even the most graphic of horror movies couldn't describe this disgusting event. God Bless Channon, Chris, and all of their families and friends. And...the "true punishment" for these evil beings.....is yet to come!
Hugs and prayers for this man and his family. The thoughtfulness and kindness of WBIR TV is so appreciated. Mr. Christian's testimony and answers to the questions asked cut through into deep within my heart. It stirred me, and just want everyone to remember all who deal with, and have dealt with this type of trauma, it's life changing, and yet, the right person at the right time, can change an entire situation, thought pattern, intention. Thank God for Grace and this man's witness.
This is the one case that stays with me no matter what it is beyond horrific! It really reminds me of what terrorists do in the world because this case is that bad! My heart physically aches when I hear this man speak! May God bless them all in Jesus Name!
Bless this man and his family. He makes me realize how selfish I am. His testimony makes me think of how much of my life I’ve spent focused on myself and serving myself instead of serving God.
I remember everyone rushing in to make claims that race had nothing to do with the crime. If people knew the specific details of this case , they would absolutely know this was a hate crime based on race. Those charged sat down to breakfast with Channon inside a garbage can right next to the table dying.
Was it about race, or was it about privilege? Perhaps a combination. Torture of this magnitude is psychopathy, and there’s never going to be a psychopath’s reason that makes sense to the rest of us. These types just want to see suffering, and race just happened to play a part that particular time.
I still find myself praying for this man and the rest of the two families who’s lives were ripped apart because of these barbaric crimes. When I saw this story for the first time, I was extremely disturbed by the details to say the least. As a parent, this man’s reactions broke my heart and made me cry. I could feel the heart break and torture in his soul. God has a way with people that are hurt and mad like he was. But He has a soft spot for them, I fully believe. I prayed for him especially, and I am so thankful to see him turn back to lean on God. I’m crying today to hear this man’s continued story. I pray God will continue to bless this man and make the remaining time on earth that he has, bearable and filled with happy times. He is a good man who truly loves his family. ❤ Thanks to this interviewer for letting him say all he had to say. That was a breath of fresh air. 😎👍🏻👍🏻
As I watch this my heart breaks again. I was in the first Tenn building in Knoxville and the family came during lunch Yes you could see and feel the anger from Gary. Thank you for airing this. God bless these two families
Dear Mr Christian, My family prays for you & your wife. I am in Australia and I am haunted by their passing. I am sorry the justice system let you down so badly. I'm sorry for everything. The Macnamara family.
I remember this like it was yesterday. I got called to be a possible juror and I am so thankful I didn’t get picked. I don’t think o could have handled it. Just watching the parents of both victims on TV was more than I could handle.
Thank you for your powerful, insightful video interview. The interviewer was so sincere with her questions and so willing to listen with wisdom to Mr. Christian. His answers revealed such loss, sorrow, anger, and acceptance of the heinous murder of Channon. It is very clear that she knew she was much loved by him. I am grateful he realizes evil took her, not God. Gutwrenching content but a real reminder that we MUST BE AWARE OF OUR SURROUNDINGS. Please continue releasing such good work. ❤ Sharon 🇨🇦
My heart breaks for this dad. However, I believe it was the Lord that brought him through this. We turn our backs on God, but He never turns His back on us. We live in a falling world. The Lord sent this message to this dad to bring him back to Him. God is faithful even when we don’t see it. Our world is full of evil. This dad is a true testament of what God can do.
@@Jenna-bear1 , John 1:5, "And the Light shineth in darkness, and the darkness comprehended it not." For someone who doesn't believe in our Creator, you were quick to come and denounce your Creator. I met Gary about 10 years ago, and He would 100% disagree with you if you are listening to him. "The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God" Ps. 14:1. God has even allowed Gary to let go of his feelings of revenge as much as his flesh fights against him. May God bless Gary Christian and help him find some semblance of peace as he continues to rely on Christ our Creator. His walk has been an impossible one.
AMEN!!! He is such a testimony!!! Hurting, yet humble!!! So very sorry for the loss, God Bless you Gary and family!!! RIP Channon and Chris. Prayers for both families!!!
How in God's name did they not get the death penalty? Also, how in God's name was this not a "hate crime?" If the roles were reversed . . . . This was so horrific!
@@beccaedgar9556 If the roles were reversed there’d be a moment of silence at sports events, there’d be protesting in the streets etc. But because the victims were white and the murderers were black the news barely covered the story, most Americans have no idea this even happened.
I worked in Knoxville TN as a nurse very near where this happened. I remember it well and was beyond horrified at the details of their suffering. Once a person asked me for money outside that job and almost got in my car. I pray for these parents everytime i think of this❤
This Sickening event still makes my blood boil & breaks my heart at the same time. The interview was respectful & heartfelt, and the reporter was the same & asked dignified questions ( which was refreshing) showing empathy. ... Gary & his family have lived in Hell all these years because of this event and I'm afraid that won't go away easily ( if ever. ) God's Mercy and Grace will carry you through each day but as a human being you can never be like you were before this awful tragedy. YOUR life will always be different ( natural affect.).... Myself & many others pray for ALL THOSE affected by this for Comfort, Strength & Peace. Thank you for posting this .
Gosh, Gary….so many of us love you so very much! We’ll never forget Channon or Chris. Brittany, well done on this! You let him talk and feel his feelings without rushing him ❤️
My 3 year old granddaughter was murdered in Bristol Tennessee over a year ago and still no arrests. So obvious who did it and how but nothing for over a year
I don’t know this case and I cannot even fathom how you go on from this kind of horror. Forgiveness isn’t about the monsters who took his daughters life. It’s about bringing peace to this man. Sending you so much love, strength, healing and peace from Country Victoria Australia ❤❤❤❤💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻✌️✌️✌️✌️🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
As I sat and listened to this Dad talk about his daughter the horror she endured is horrific. The people who committed this horrible crime against this beautiful young lady and her boyfriend. No one should ever see such evil. This father lost one of the most precious things to him his child. May all your love and memories keep Shannon alive in your heart. 🩷🦋🩵
Death is a hard thing to get over, I don't think it's something that you can get over, I just had to learn how to go on without my loved ones. . You can see the pain in Gary's eyes. I pray that God will wrap his arms around this family an protect him, the thoughts that torment him.
I remember the night Channon’s uncle told me about this. I sobbed until I made myself sick. But, that will never compare to what Gary and Deena, and the Newsoms have been through. My prayers will always be with Yall, and I pray that one day, justice will be served.
East Tennessee followed this and went through our own agony , had anger and remorse for Gary. Every one should listen to this whole thing at least twice. I'm now 79 and I'm sitting here with tears rolling down my cheeks and anger still in my heart. If it were my daughter, I would not have had to restraint that Gary has had.
I was worried for Gary thru the trials the anger, the redness, the shaking and clenched fists,etc...I remember praying he got thru it,I was terrified of a stroke or heart attack for him because of stress OR just dying from heartbreak, I'm so sorry for the loss of Channon's mom,too
I can relate @nicole. I picked up the Rosary for the first time since childhood, praying for my baby brother who was fighting leukemia at age 48. I also prayed to St Jude, Saint of cancer patients, but God had another plan & took our brother home on 11/29/10. I threw my prayer book in the garbage & was angry at God for a good while. But I realized God knew best, as my brother was a workaholic, & he would've been disabled if he survived. 😢
Thank you for giving Mr. Christian the time to think and answer your questions without interrupting. Bless him and these families. I have followed for many years and just can’t even imagine such evil. To this day I don’t go near that area in Knoxville. 🙏🙏🙏
That Daddy is so heartbroken! I'll never understand the evil that lives in people. I'm so sorry for your loss, your baby is an angel! Prayers for both families! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
This was always one of the most horrific cases I could ever recall, right up there with poor Jessica Chambers. My former husband was a police detective, so I’d known some really terrible murder cases. The murder victims are never the only victims in any of these awful, awful cases.
I try to watch every video regarding this case. One thing never changes and that’s the pain in this dads eyes. I commend this interviewer on her graciousness she showed him, letting him take his time. God bless this family. The hurt is so real here.
I remember watching the trial and the look of anger and pain on Gary's face was so unforgettable . Of all the true crime cases Ive watched or read about, this one always stuck with me because of what happened to Channon and Chris. Evil , evil monsters that did this and I am somewhat glad that Gary has found some peace with it . But the hurt and the pain are still there rightfully so. Sometimes there are just no words to say to help someone heal but i do hope that someday his , and also Chris's families hearts , are whole again.
❤ Wow! Tears watching this , may the Most High bless him & his family , protect & comfort them everyday ! I can't begin to imagine how they feel everyday !!
I didn’t hear about this murder. I was probably busy working full time and raising small children. I stumbled across the story a few days ago. I kind of wished I didn’t watch the video. I have been thinking about them since the video. The thought of their terror they experienced is so shockingly upsetting. They were tortured and they suffered.
Such a strong man, that only Jesus can keep him in peace of mind. 😢I can not even imagine the pain and, grief! Prayers for you Mr Gary Christian. Jesus will give you strength.
For some reason, Shannon came to my mind in the middle of the night. I woke to find this interview first thing. I am so glad I did. So good to see her daddy today. I grew up in East Knoxville maybe 10 minutes from the area all this happened. My daddy had a bus route down those streets from time to time. My god how the evil grew and worsened over the years. I’m 59 and every one of my kids have been told not to even take Cherry Street exit. My stomach is in knots and I hold my breath til I get past it. Not necessarily given into fear, but “the knowing” and not wanting to give breath to the evil that went on there. I give a thought to Shannon & Chris instead. Telling them we will never forget. Their lives were precious and mattered. I had a friend in the 1980’s that drove from Oak Ridge to Knoxville to visit us and he stopped in Cherry Street for directions and got beat nearly to death. Four years ago, East Knoxville, my son was deliberately overdosed with fentanyl laced drugs by a group he thought were friends in his own home. The case is still open. I’m still in that turned stage this precious man was in. Why didn’t God protect my son. He was raised in church every time the door was open and would never waiver in his faith or testimony. That was my one request that God protect them. I understand what he felt. It changes everything. I just wanted to tell her dad & family that they are loved and thought of and Shannon & Chris will never be forgotten nor will the evil be tolerated.
I’m so very sorry. I prayed that same prayer but our son is gone too. I have sadly come to accept there’s evil in this world that God allows. I didn’t pray for years afterwards. But now I know I’ll see him again and that keeps me Heaven minded. God Bless
Thank you sir. Your love for your daughter is exactly how any parent would feel. No matter how many years after evil took her. Excellent job by the interviewer too, gotta let an ol country boy talk. I was moved by this. Thank you.
I remember watching the awful trials and what the parent's of Channon Christian, and Christopher Newsom, after Christopher's carjacking, and the torture they had to endure before they died. Ripped my heart out. And then to add insult to injury Judge Baugartum (sp) doing drugs through most of the trial which he got from a prostitute. It is hard for parents to heal, if ever, from the death of loved ones murdered. RIP Channon Gail Christian, and Hugh Christopher Newsom
The judge doing drugs shouldn't have allowed another trial for these parents to suffer thru, a jury convicted them, NOT Baumgartner (?),yes,his signature was needed but 12 other people convicted ALL of them 😮 why new trials,to protect monster's rights!?!? 😮
Both families have had to endure a lot of heartache and stress with their losses along with the hundreds of court appearances. I hope they find peace and comfort.
This has always been one of the most horrible terrifying cases I've heard, and I've never forgotten it at all. Still think about them without knowing them,it was so horrible and close to home... so many prayers for the families, I don't know how they've done it😢
I know a guy that was working outside this house the whole time this was happening and he didn’t have a clue. But that girl was keeping watch with loud music for days on the porch.
What a testimony of faith through enormous suffering. The worst possible outcome could have been Gary losing his faith. His beautiful daughter is with the Lord and now one day, Gary will see her again. Losing a child is hard enough to bear, but to have to deal with what happened to Channon.........I can't imagine it. The Lord was with him. One day, evil will be extinguished!!!! Praise God.
My heart breaks to think about how Channon and Chris were S. A., abused, tortured and murdered and I can't even imagine how their parents have suffered knowing all of the horrific and gruesome details of their injuries and everything they suffered. 😢
The thought that if something like this were to happen to my daughter or granddaughters is just heartbreaking. This family has had to endure so much. God bless this father and his family.
Prayers for this amazing and strong father 🙏❤️ I was haunted by these crimes of two precious innocent souls. The killers were the definition of pure evil.
This is one of the most honest and moving interviews I have ever seen. What a moving portrait of Channon by her father. Now this powerful idea of who she was in her life is what I will think of when I see her name, and not the evil that was done to her.
This interviewer was so incredibly respectful and professional I wish others would learn how to conduct an interview. Diane Sawyer was a horrible woman and interviewer who exploited her interviews for ratings! Total respect for this woman.
This is a very powerful testimony!! He knows what it means to walk with the Lord!❤ God bless those who have been angels on earth to care for him through the years!!❤🙏🏼❤️
My daughter went to school with Channon and had spent nights at my house. I will never ever forget this day. My heart breaks for these families everyday when reminded of this. These animals shouldn’t even be breathing. Excuse me monsters not animals!!! Channon was beautiful inside and out. Yesterday was 18 years. My thoughts and prayers to Deena and Gary always forever 💔❤️
That is so true, they were soulless animals that committed this crime. I can’t imagine the horror this child experienced.
@@annemurphy9339 There were TWO maimed/killed. I feel bad for ALL involved, family, friends. Just saying, she wasn't the only one to suffer from this madness. Best wishes and safe new yr.
@shanghunter7697. You are absolutely correct; I misspoke. Was just overcome with emotion feeling this father’s pain.
Beautiful girl, how lucky you are to have met her!!
@@shanghunter7697 He's there to talk about his daughter, not her boyfriend, who also suffered a great deal as Channon did.
A big hug to this dad, his daughter would be very proud of him. 💙
Just by chance, I came across this video, and listening to his words just made something in my mind click for the first time since I lost my niece. God didn't take her... evil did, and God took her back as soon as evil destroyed her. Those words just gave me the answer I have been looking for since she left us. Thank you. ❤
Thank u for saying this!! I lost my dad 11/22/2024 & ur right evil took him & jst as the cancer destroyed his body God took him back & he’s waiting 2 see us again! I’m very sorry for the loss of ur niece, take good care❤ of
@jeanakatherine9369 I lost my Daddy, too. Sending you lots of love. ❤️❤️
@ Thank u!! 😊 U2❤️
I lost my son in 2018… In saying that, I’ve been filled with empathy since… I pray that you hold onto what you discovered through this horrific tragedy here… God gave humans free will, unfortunately too often it’s used for evil purposes.. 🙏🏼💙☮️
@@jeanakatherine9369☮️💙🙏🏼
This poor father. The pain in his voice and eyes 💔💔💔
Isn’t it just so sad terrible. That daddy is never going to be out of pain.
Yes & in his eyes. This case was pure evil! Satan's work.
It’s like I felt every pain he felt in reality I know that’s not possible.
@@Kellatrina yesss it's awful his life is really over too. The day his daughter died he did as well. 🙏🙌
This interview was profound. First of all, the interviewer is so gracious and patient enough to give this man something I’ve never seen any other interviewer truly give. Time. Time to think, collect his thoughts and speak from his heart. She listened with her whole heart and he needed that. 😊
This man has all of our hearts. He has had to endure literally the worst of the worst. Chris Newsom’s family as well. I’ve heard about and researched true crime for the past 20 years. This is definitely one of the three worst cases that comes to mind. Unimaginable horror is the simplest way to put it.
R.I.P. Channon and Chris. ❤️❤️ Fantastic interview, Mr. Christian.
Who is the interviewer? She looks identical to a person on CBN.
@@RN4VeteransThe interviewer is Brittany Bailey. She’s a journalist for WBIR in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Britt Bailey is a top notch journalist
I agree..she’s a class act.
Yes this …"time"! …exactly what I was thinking
I done a speech about this case and who they were in my criminal justice classes. As an East Tennessean and a human being, I’ll never forget the horror of this murder. They could never get enough time but justice , real justice, is not pronounced in this world, but when they stand face to face with their maker.
You “did” a speech. I’m glad you did it’s important but grammar is important too. Happy New Year.
@ oh I thought this post was about two murdered kids. I didn’t realize this was the grammar police post! My bad. Smh. 🤦♀️ people are ridiculous .
You sound like a real peach! This isn’t English class and it’s East Tennessee. We talk different. So get over it. Happy New YearYear!
@@TNcatlover33just because your in a certain region isn’t an excuse to sound ignorant. Yes, I am a real peach. My comment wasn’t jerky. I simply corrected one word that in a grammatical context mattered.
You get over yourself.
STFU Karen! Nobody cares! It ONLY matters to you!! 🤷♂️😂 Talk about sounding ignorant! I bet you are a peach! An old dried up dehydrated peach! You’ve made it clear you’re also an entitled clown! 🤡 🤷♂️😂
Eighteen years...and this poor man has the pain on his face and in his voice as if it just happened
🙏 😢 💔
it doesn't go away 😥🙏😥
and these reporters. just looking for ratings.haveing this poor dad cry on this subject
@@stevenphilip719 this story should NEVER be forgotten...may be the most horrific case I've ever heard of.
I've never heard this story. This poor man.❤❤@@Finnegan1018
That pain would never go away. My cousin died tragically when she was 4 years old, I was not born yet and I’m 56, named after her. My aunt and uncle were never the same happy marriage. He began drinking and my aunt buried herself in the church to bury her pain . My cousin would be now around 62-63, my aunt passed away 2 years ago. My uncle said, “she’s now with our daughter and soon I’ll be with her too and my pain gone (he’s almost 80).
This case was so tragic two young people were killed over nothing and I hope those demons never see the light of day ever again.
They were killed because of Hate...simple as
What happened to them?
@@toniacassetta5766google it. Too horrendous to even describe here.
I hope the demons that committed these horrible hate crimes NEVER get out of prison
Get out of hell
You funny. Not the evil calling someone a demon.
One of them is already out.
@@yamama3390😂
Weird, I hope you feel the same about all hate crimes but I’m sure you don’t, your name is Dale lmfao
Oh, I would like to say thank you to the lady who did this interview time to make his remarks and did not interfere she did a really great job
Was thinking the same. 🙏🏼🩷
Yes I said the same thing what a lady
I started teaching at UT in 2007 when I started grad school-after the murders. I remember how absolutely horrified and gripped our entire campus community was by this case. We all watched this case so closely. I remember watching Gary Christian absolutely rocking back and forth trying to contain his rage in the courtroom. There were times he actually turned red with rage. My sister was watching the case one day when I came home and she quickly brought me up to speed on what was going on and the camera panned to Gary and I said out loud that if that man could just be let loose on those lunatics there would be quicker justice. I was on campus the day the verdict was read on the first case and there was a loud cheer that burst through the building where I was holding my class. Later, one of my students was interning at the prosecutor’s office when one of the trials was going on. He would fill us in on some details but the thing that stuck out most was him saying “I told my mom I need to go to a therapist like now because” and he could not finish, he got choked up but then he said “there were pictures and I can’t unsee what they did.” He was visibly shaken. I will never forget that. I was glad when they tore down that house. There is nothing more despicable than taking the lives of young people who had so much promise and were so loved and so caring of others. Evil won the day that day. I have to hold onto the belief that love will win the war. God bless all those who knew and loved Channon and Christopher.
I remember feeling the same about watching Gary in n the court room. The only true justice on this earth would be to let him have them to deal with.
I still wonder to this day why these people that did this weren't charged with a hate crime
Oh yes. They HATE whites to a degree never before seen! The repetitive and excruciating torture inflicted on 2 innocent kids. Definitely a HATE crime. I wish so much they could have the same done to them. They never showed remorse. Not only that but the one guy lied about Channon trying to bribe him with sex. Such a disgusting liar. Rubbing salt into painful wound.
Because there was no proof or evidence of such.
In background checks it was discovered that the perpetrators had white friends and had even dated white people.
So if anything it’s evidence of the exact opposite of it being a hate crime or racially motivated.
It’s just a narrative because the victims were white and the perpetrators were black.
Same thing if it was vice versa. People would say it’s a hate crime with no evidence other than the race is the victim and perp
Me too. They admitted being angry that those “white” kids had a very nice car and they wanted it. And one of them had just got out of prison. This is one of the sickest and saddest stories ever
Seem more like a love crime, they rape the boy too.
If it were reversed it would be a hate crime. So messed up
I wish I would have had a father like this. My dad could have cared less if my brothers and I were alive or dead. He was a horrible man. I have always missed having a wonderful and loving father. God Bless you sir.
I feel your sincere pain sir, my father was not a kind man (putting that very lightly, of course). From one Paul to another, i wish you the very best ! I'm 60 yrs old now and have been in emotional pain all my life.
Try to think about GOD our FATHER being everything we need.. I too have battled with childhood and mostly what I didn’t receive….. (protection)….Life can be so hard on some of us…….
Man I’m so sorry to people with awful parents. I’m adopted, so there’s so attachment issues and what not but I have overly loving, supportive, wonderful folks who adopted me and I call my parents. I just wish I felt like I was their “real” child like my brother.
I have 2 boys and I could not imagine not loving them with everything in me !!
I’m sorry your dad was not a good father but sometimes it makes you a better person my real dad left me & im glad he did made me a better person & father to my boys ..
@ I love your response. I think boys in similar situations need to hear that …. It doesn’t make them less than but the opposite! It’s not a message that’s shared and it’s encouraging- thank you ❤️
As a father of 2 beautiful daughter's i see, hear and feel the pain in this man, this father, this daddy and my heart aches for you sir. God bless you and i hope you're able to find some kind of peace 1 day. This is nothing you will ever get over, i pray that you're able find a way to cope. I AM SO SORRY 🙏🙏🙏
I lost my son in 2020 you never get over it. Your life is never the same
Truth 2 yrs .my family of 4 in a bad accident 😢..miss them so bad ..my daughter and three grandchildren. It's hard to get over..😢❤
@@melissadavis225I can’t imagine how hard that must be, I am so sorry. 😢
@@melissadavis225omg I’m so sorry I lost my brother to a car accident in 2009 he was only 20 we will be with them again
You are so right. I have laid to rest my three greatest blessings and their dad. There are their birthdays that I never forget, the anniversary of the day they passed away, the anniversary of the day they were laid to rest, the memories I cherish and the last words that was spoken. We always hugged each other and the last thing we said was I LOVE YOU. While I know they love me my heart aches each and every day. You never forget and you never move on.
Your brother is resting in Paradise@@qendresaful
This was heart wrenching to watch and hear. The long pauses while Mr. Christian was collecting his thoughts were excruciating, but thank you for not interrupting Mr. Christian or pushing him. You were very respectful of this man while he recounted his memories. When he told you of his last memories of Channon, I was right there with him. I lost my son in 2006, and I remember our last conversation fondly, and it was much like Mr. Christian's.
Thank you for doing this interview, Gary. I cant imagine your pain and the courage it took to do this.
My daughter was killed about 4 months ago even though she was 43 I hurt so much I keep playing her voice over and over again so I don't forget it because it scares me she was killed accidentally but it is so hard bless you heart
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Wow! So sorry. 😢
This poor dad was so blessed when God put that pastor in his path. “God didn’t take your daughter; evil did.” What a profound discernment: evil - passed down from the original sin of disobedience- took his daughter. But God took his daughter back from that evil -through the sacrifice of HIS only son, Christ Jesus. God understood, and understands, this father’s pain-HE was there and HE has his daughter waiting to greet him in another realm where there is no more death and suffering. Glory to the Father, the Son, and His Holy Spirit.
Listened to the entire interview , working in my small shop. Had to stop , tears clouding my eyes .
Sir , you are the epitome of a real man , father , husband ,
brother, etc. With respect , i think God works through you
Because you seem to, by some true miracle , found a way to make it thru. Watever it is , keep doing it . Such a display of resolve .
God Bless !!
Amen 🙏
This poor Father has grieved his sweet girl all these years. This is such a tragedy. They will be together again someday ❤
This is a powerful testimony. I am grateful to have been able to hear it, thank you for sharing it.
Rest in Peace Channon and Chris. Mr Christian thank you for your testimony.
That was a horrible, unspeakable hate crime.
The murders were infamous in East Tennessee only, because the American news media suppressed this despicable crime for one reason. You decide what that reason is.
The local le tried to keep the what actually occurred to these sweet kids, nor would they allow hate crime charges to be brought against the perpretators.
I lived in St Louis at the time and was pretty up on the news and I never heard of it until years later. Yeah we know exactly why. If the races will reverse it would have been 24/7
Why is that ? They were locals?@@commancheheart420
I was Chris’s age, living in Knoxville, when this happened. I didn’t know either of them but I did have some mutual friends. I was horrified and enraged when it happened. I felt so bad for their families. What I could never know is that I would become the father of 2 beautiful girls and the stepfather to another beautiful girl and the empathy I now feel and my ability to imagine their pain is on a completely different level than I ever could have known
I lost my daughter in 2018 My life is not the same I think of her every day
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I want to thank Gary for being so real and giving such a impactful testimony that has overwhelmed my heart and mind. This murder sickened me worse than any other I have ever heard about. I have always
lived in Tennessee and I couldn’t believe it happened here. I have went to Knoxville on numerous occasions and always thought of what they went through. I will never forget this family. So sorry for their loss!!!
I have followed this case since the beginning....and all I can say today, 18 years later, is I am so sorry to the Christian & Newsom families. Unthinkable, unspeakable, unimaginable horror...even the most graphic of horror movies couldn't describe this disgusting event. God Bless Channon, Chris, and all of their families and friends. And...the "true punishment" for these evil beings.....is yet to come!
Hugs and prayers for this man and his family. The thoughtfulness and kindness of WBIR TV is so appreciated. Mr. Christian's testimony and answers to the questions asked cut through into deep within my heart. It stirred me, and just want everyone to remember all who deal with, and have dealt with this type of trauma, it's life changing, and yet, the right person at the right time, can change an entire situation, thought pattern, intention. Thank God for Grace and this man's witness.
One day, Gary, you will lay this burden down and you’ll be with your precious Channon again.
YES AMEN!
This is the one case that stays with me no matter what it is beyond horrific! It really reminds me of what terrorists do in the world because this case is that bad! My heart physically aches when I hear this man speak! May God bless them all in Jesus Name!
Bless this man and his family. He makes me realize how selfish I am. His testimony makes me think of how much of my life I’ve spent focused on myself and serving myself instead of serving God.
I remember everyone rushing in to make claims that race had nothing to do with the crime. If people knew the specific details of this case , they would absolutely know this was a hate crime based on race. Those charged sat down to breakfast with Channon inside a garbage can right next to the table dying.
absolutely a hate crime, many such cases but they never get charged with hate crimes.
Was it about race, or was it about privilege? Perhaps a combination. Torture of this magnitude is psychopathy, and there’s never going to be a psychopath’s reason that makes sense to the rest of us. These types just want to see suffering, and race just happened to play a part that particular time.
@@k0cab it's not called privilege , it was called jealousy
@@silverpyramid9251One way street always.😡
@@k0cabRace. What privilege? The privilege of working and paying taxes to support the type of scum that did this?
THIS WAS A HATEFUL AND VICIOUS CRIME CARRIED OUT BY PURE SAVAGES😢
I still find myself praying for this man and the rest of the two families who’s lives were ripped apart because of these barbaric crimes. When I saw this story for the first time, I was extremely disturbed by the details to say the least. As a parent, this man’s reactions broke my heart and made me cry. I could feel the heart break and torture in his soul. God has a way with people that are hurt and mad like he was. But He has a soft spot for them, I fully believe. I prayed for him especially, and I am so thankful to see him turn back to lean on God. I’m crying today to hear this man’s continued story. I pray God will continue to bless this man and make the remaining time on earth that he has, bearable and filled with happy times. He is a good man who truly loves his family. ❤
Thanks to this interviewer for letting him say all he had to say. That was a breath of fresh air. 😎👍🏻👍🏻
You are so correct! Evil abounds everywhere but there is LIGHT JESUS is that LIGHT of the world!
What should’ve been done, had it been suggested on this comment section, would’ve been immediately censored by the woke you tube.
These are the most horrific murders I have ever heard about.
Me, as well. This was the most horrific crime I’ve ever heard about. It is THE worst.
@@daynasafranek7807idk the stories I've read about what happened to the slaves are A LOT worse..read what they did to Nat Turner for example
Wichita Massacre, the Hi-Fi murders, Murder of Eve Carson, are just a few that come to mind
I remember this. And, I think about them both often 🙏🏽. The 2 families are still in my prayers. 🫂 Much love and never forgotten.
Those evil monsters can appeal all they can but they’ll never get out, what horrific, brutal murders, Prayers for Him & the families
Evil, calling the dead evil 😈 wow just wow
@ You’re a sad little person, ya mama? How obvious is that???
@@yamama3390What is your problem? Those people that committed these crimes are demons.
Words can’t explain this and never will… terrible.
Omg this man! My heart goes out to him. This is an honest interview!!!
As I watch this my heart breaks again. I was in the first Tenn building in Knoxville and the family came during lunch Yes you could see and feel the anger from Gary. Thank you for airing this. God bless these two families
Dear Mr Christian,
My family prays for you & your wife.
I am in Australia and I am haunted by their passing.
I am sorry the justice system let you down so badly.
I'm sorry for everything.
The Macnamara family.
Fantastic and much needed interview. Gary Christian has my utmost respect.❤ We should all listen carefully to what he advises.
Not enough people know about this horrid case. Shame on the media!
Agree 💯
I remember this like it was yesterday. I got called to be a possible juror and I am so thankful I didn’t get picked. I don’t think o could have handled it. Just watching the parents of both victims on TV was more than I could handle.
Had a friend who worked for one of the lawyers. She had to quit. So I know I couldn’t have handled the horror
Thank you for your powerful, insightful video interview. The interviewer was so sincere with her questions and so willing to listen with wisdom to Mr. Christian. His answers revealed such loss, sorrow, anger, and acceptance of the heinous murder of Channon. It is very clear that she knew she was much loved by him. I am grateful he realizes evil took her, not God. Gutwrenching content but a real reminder that we MUST BE AWARE OF OUR SURROUNDINGS. Please continue releasing such good work. ❤ Sharon 🇨🇦
My heart breaks for this dad. However, I believe it was the Lord that brought him through this. We turn our backs on God, but He never turns His back on us. We live in a falling world. The Lord sent this message to this dad to bring him back to Him. God is faithful even when we don’t see it. Our world is full of evil. This dad is a true testament of what God can do.
@@Jenna-bear1 , John 1:5, "And the Light shineth in darkness, and the darkness comprehended it not." For someone who doesn't believe in our Creator, you were quick to come and denounce your Creator. I met Gary about 10 years ago, and He would 100% disagree with you if you are listening to him. "The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God" Ps. 14:1. God has even allowed Gary to let go of his feelings of revenge as much as his flesh fights against him. May God bless Gary Christian and help him find some semblance of peace as he continues to rely on Christ our Creator. His walk has been an impossible one.
@Jenna-bear1 You should be ashamed to listen to this man’s testimony and to make such a comment. I feel sorry for you!
AMEN!!! He is such a testimony!!! Hurting, yet humble!!! So very sorry for the loss, God Bless you Gary and family!!! RIP Channon and Chris. Prayers for both families!!!
How in God's name did they not get the death penalty? Also, how in God's name was this not a "hate crime?" If the roles were reversed . . . . This was so horrific!
Yes, yes, a thousand times YES!!!!
IF the roles were reverse....🤔
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If the roles were reversed there’d be a moment of silence at sports events, there’d be protesting in the streets etc.
But because the victims were white and the murderers were black the news barely covered the story, most Americans have no idea this even happened.
I'm so sorry Gary. I will never forget Chris and your beautiful baby girl ❤💔🙏
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I worked in Knoxville TN as a nurse very near where this happened. I remember it well and was beyond horrified at the details of their suffering. Once a person asked me for money outside that job and almost got in my car. I pray for these parents everytime i think of this❤
This Sickening event still makes my blood boil & breaks my heart at the same time. The interview was respectful & heartfelt, and the reporter was the same & asked dignified questions ( which was refreshing) showing empathy. ... Gary & his family have lived in Hell all these years because of this event and I'm afraid that won't go away easily ( if ever. ) God's Mercy and Grace will carry you through each day but as a human being you can never be like you were before this awful tragedy. YOUR life will always be different ( natural affect.).... Myself & many others pray for ALL THOSE affected by this for Comfort, Strength & Peace. Thank you for posting this .
Gosh, Gary….so many of us love you so very much! We’ll never forget Channon or Chris. Brittany, well done on this! You let him talk and feel his feelings without rushing him ❤️
My 3 year old granddaughter was murdered in Bristol Tennessee over a year ago and still no arrests. So obvious who did it and how but nothing for over a year
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I am so sorry. I can't even imagine. May i ask what your grand daughter's name is?
So sorry for her and you😢
oh bless you,I hope justice is coming soon for the monster that took that child...
Please post her name. This community is very capable and may be able to help with the search.
I don’t know this case and I cannot even fathom how you go on from this kind of horror. Forgiveness isn’t about the monsters who took his daughters life. It’s about bringing peace to this man. Sending you so much love, strength, healing and peace from Country Victoria Australia ❤❤❤❤💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻✌️✌️✌️✌️🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
As I sat and listened to this Dad talk about his daughter the horror she endured is horrific. The people who committed this horrible crime against this beautiful young lady and her boyfriend. No one should ever see such evil. This father lost one of the most precious things to him his child. May all your love and memories keep Shannon alive in your heart. 🩷🦋🩵
Death is a hard thing to get over, I don't think it's something that you can get over, I just had to learn how to go on without my loved ones. . You can see the pain in Gary's eyes. I pray that God will wrap his arms around this family an protect him, the thoughts that torment him.
I remember the night Channon’s uncle told me about this. I sobbed until I made myself sick. But, that will never compare to what Gary and Deena, and the Newsoms have been through. My prayers will always be with Yall, and I pray that one day, justice will be served.
GOD BLESS YOU SIR AND MAY THE PEACE OF THE LORD JESUS FILL YOU
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Amen!😊
In Ireland 🇮🇪 🙏🏼 🙏🏼 🙏🏼 🙏🏼 🙏🏼
East Tennessee followed this and went through our own agony , had anger and remorse for Gary. Every one should listen to this whole thing at least twice. I'm now 79 and I'm sitting here with tears rolling down my cheeks and anger still in my heart. If it were my daughter, I would not have had to restraint that Gary has had.
I was worried for Gary thru the trials the anger, the redness, the shaking and clenched fists,etc...I remember praying he got thru it,I was terrified of a stroke or heart attack for him because of stress OR just dying from heartbreak, I'm so sorry for the loss of Channon's mom,too
That is what I always asked protect my kids. My daughter died covid 33yrs old, August 19, 2021.
I haven't really prayed much since then.
I'm very sorry about your daughter. Please don't let that to stop you from praying and being close to our Lord.
Saying a prayer for you
I’m going to be praying for you. My condolences for you and your family. I hope this story helps you to turn back to God. ❤
I can relate @nicole. I picked up the Rosary for the first time since childhood, praying for my baby brother who was fighting leukemia at age 48. I also prayed to St Jude, Saint of cancer patients, but God had another plan & took our brother home on 11/29/10. I threw my prayer book in the garbage & was angry at God for a good while. But I realized God knew best, as my brother was a workaholic, & he would've been disabled if he survived. 😢
Love never ends may you be comforted
Thank you for giving Mr. Christian the time to think and answer your questions without interrupting. Bless him and these families. I have followed for many years and just can’t even imagine such evil. To this day I don’t go near that area in Knoxville. 🙏🙏🙏
I remember the horrific details of this murder and that of her boyfriend. Something I'll NEVER forget. 😢
This was a horrible case that haunts my mind thru the years...just terrible
This was the most horrid murder and trial I’d ever seen at the time.
I'm not a father but I feel horrible for him
That Daddy is so heartbroken! I'll never understand the evil that lives in people. I'm so sorry for your loss, your baby is an angel! Prayers for both families! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
His raw honesty is incredible 💔😢
This was always one of the most horrific cases I could ever recall, right up there with poor Jessica Chambers. My former husband was a police detective, so I’d known some really terrible murder cases. The murder victims are never the only victims in any of these awful, awful cases.
In my heart I know that Channon is so very proud that this man is her father and one day he will be able to hold her again. Very moving interview.
I try to watch every video regarding this case. One thing never changes and that’s the pain in this dads eyes. I commend this interviewer on her graciousness she showed him, letting him take his time. God bless this family. The hurt is so real here.
I posted a comment yesterday but wanted to add: to please pray for the Newsom family also as they are & have been living through the same Hell.
I remember watching the trial and the look of anger and pain on Gary's face was so unforgettable . Of all the true crime cases Ive watched or read about, this one always stuck with me because of what happened to Channon and Chris. Evil , evil monsters that did this and I am somewhat glad that Gary has found some peace with it . But the hurt and the pain are still there rightfully so. Sometimes there are just no words to say to help someone heal but i do hope that someday his , and also Chris's families hearts , are whole again.
Never ever forget Chris and Channon. His suffering was beyond ungodly just like hers.
❤ Wow! Tears watching this , may the Most High bless him & his family , protect & comfort them everyday ! I can't begin to imagine how they feel everyday !!
My heart and prayers go out to both of their families. Truly heartbreaking what evil people can do.
I didn’t hear about this murder. I was probably busy working full time and raising small children. I stumbled across the story a few days ago. I kind of wished I didn’t watch the video. I have been thinking about them since the video. The thought of their terror they experienced is so shockingly upsetting. They were tortured and they suffered.
Such a strong man, that only Jesus can keep him in peace of mind. 😢I can not even imagine the pain and, grief! Prayers for you Mr Gary Christian. Jesus will give you strength.
Prayers for comfort and peacefulness of the soul… you NEVER get over the loss of a child! Especially when they’re taken by evil people! 🙏🏻💔
2001 son murdered. Never the same. HATE EVIL.
For some reason, Shannon came to my mind in the middle of the night. I woke to find this interview first thing. I am so glad I did. So good to see her daddy today. I grew up in East Knoxville maybe 10 minutes from the area all this happened. My daddy had a bus route down those streets from time to time. My god how the evil grew and worsened over the years. I’m 59 and every one of my kids have been told not to even take Cherry Street exit. My stomach is in knots and I hold my breath til I get past it. Not necessarily given into fear, but “the knowing” and not wanting to give breath to the evil that went on there. I give a thought to Shannon & Chris instead. Telling them we will never forget. Their lives were precious and mattered. I had a friend in the 1980’s that drove from Oak Ridge to Knoxville to visit us and he stopped in Cherry Street for directions and got beat nearly to death. Four years ago, East Knoxville, my son was deliberately overdosed with fentanyl laced drugs by a group he thought were friends in his own home. The case is still open. I’m still in that turned stage this precious man was in. Why didn’t God protect my son. He was raised in church every time the door was open and would never waiver in his faith or testimony. That was my one request that God protect them. I understand what he felt. It changes everything. I just wanted to tell her dad & family that they are loved and thought of and Shannon & Chris will never be forgotten nor will the evil be tolerated.
I’m so very sorry. I prayed that same prayer but our son is gone too. I have sadly come to accept there’s evil in this world that God allows. I didn’t pray for years afterwards. But now I know I’ll see him again and that keeps me Heaven minded. God Bless
Thank you sir. Your love for your daughter is exactly how any parent would feel. No matter how many years after evil took her. Excellent job by the interviewer too, gotta let an ol country boy talk. I was moved by this. Thank you.
This case was literally the most disturbing murders I have ever heard
I remember watching the awful trials and what the parent's of Channon Christian, and Christopher Newsom, after Christopher's carjacking, and the torture they had to endure before they died. Ripped my heart out. And then to add insult to injury Judge Baugartum (sp) doing drugs through most of the trial which he got from a prostitute. It is hard for parents to heal, if ever, from the death of loved ones murdered. RIP Channon Gail Christian, and Hugh Christopher Newsom
Chris suffered a living hell himself. We will never forget them.
The judge doing drugs shouldn't have allowed another trial for these parents to suffer thru, a jury convicted them, NOT Baumgartner (?),yes,his signature was needed but 12 other people convicted ALL of them 😮 why new trials,to protect monster's rights!?!? 😮
You can’t forgive the unforgivable.
Gary Christian will be in my prayers. Praying for continued healing & peace . 🙏🏽
Both families have had to endure a lot of heartache and stress with their losses along with the hundreds of court appearances. I hope they find peace and comfort.
Much love to you, Gary ❤ I'm from Knoxville and will never forget this case 💔🙏
This was gruesome & unforgivable. I’m so sorry for the loss of your Beautiful baby🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
This has always been one of the most horrible terrifying cases I've heard, and I've never forgotten it at all. Still think about them without knowing them,it was so horrible and close to home... so many prayers for the families, I don't know how they've done it😢
I know a guy that was working outside this house the whole time this was happening and he didn’t have a clue. But that girl was keeping watch with loud music for days on the porch.
What a testimony of faith through enormous suffering. The worst possible outcome could have been Gary losing his faith. His beautiful daughter is with the Lord and now one day, Gary will see her again. Losing a child is hard enough to bear, but to have to deal with what happened to Channon.........I can't imagine it. The Lord was with him. One day, evil will be extinguished!!!! Praise God.
I remember when this happened. God bless you brother, you've been through a lot. I can't imagine how I'd feel.
My heart breaks to think about how Channon and Chris were S. A., abused, tortured and murdered and I can't even imagine how their parents have suffered knowing all of the horrific and gruesome details of their injuries and everything they suffered. 😢
The thought that if something like this were to happen to my daughter or granddaughters is just heartbreaking. This family has had to endure so much. God bless this father and his family.
Prayers for this amazing and strong father 🙏❤️ I was haunted by these crimes of two precious innocent souls. The killers were the definition of pure evil.
This is one of the most honest and moving interviews I have ever seen.
What a moving portrait of Channon by her father. Now this powerful idea of who she was in her life is what I will think of when I see her name, and not the evil that was done to her.
This interviewer was so incredibly respectful and professional I wish others would learn how to conduct an interview. Diane Sawyer was a horrible woman and interviewer who exploited her interviews for ratings! Total respect for this woman.
💔 These senseless brutal murders have always stayed with me, so sad
This is a very powerful testimony!! He knows what it means to walk with the Lord!❤ God bless those who have been angels on earth to care for him through the years!!❤🙏🏼❤️