Oh my goodness... you will never know how you have saved me.... I'm a 'recovering' alcoholic of 17 years... i drank today, instead of carrying on... i got some food together and whilst doing so i went to you, my safe place... i swear this is a sign. I thankyou for all you do. I've loved you from the day you started your true crime. You are my safe place, away from silence ❤️ Lots of love from the UK 🥰❤️xxxxxxxxx
My life spiraled when I lost the love of my life in 2016 from an unexpected heart enlargement at the early age of 29. I went thru pills and alcohol. I got pregnant in 2018 and he saved my life. As a recovering addict. I support u ..
I've got almost 4 years clean and sober after many many many attempts. Backsliding and "slips" happen. I'm glad you found something to keep you occupied and help you feel a bit better. Don't beat yourself up either you got this ❤
Good luck in your sobriety journey! Aim for progress, not perfection. Remember, progress is not linear, so it’s okay to mess up along the way. From one addict/alcoholic to another ❤️ #wedorecover
I watch many true crime youtubers who try to highlight the life of the victim over the crime, but this is the truest and best I have ever seen it accomplished. Bravo.
Idk what exactly it is about this one but it hit me hard. I've been ugly crying almost the whole way through. Her poor momma, I can't even imagine. I pray that her family is doing as well as possible, they did such an amazing job raising their daughter and it's so unfair that she didn't have the chance to show the world her full potential
I got teary eyed at the part where Bratterstein was describing Makaylah’s mom hearing Lauren’s mom scream as she was told about her daughter’s fate. OMG😢
Oh my goodness, this happened just down the street from my mom's. I had just pulled up to my mom's with my boys when all the commotion was happening. I told my boys to go inside and as i was walking that way i heard her mother's scream. I can remember it like it was yesterday. It is an unmistakable sound that still grabs at my heart strings to this day. It made me for sure hold on to my kiddos a little longer while hugging them. You've told this tragic story so beautifully, and you did a perfect job letting everyone know that there was way more to Lauren than this tragic event! I'm new to the brat pack, but i love the vibe you give off when telling us these true stories. Thanks for all the hard work you do! Have a blessed day!
I have a daughter born in 2002. Ironically, her name is Lorin. I cannot fathom my life without her. My heart aches so deeply for Lauren’s parents, for her whole family, all her friends, the whole world! She sounds like she was a huge blessing to this world. My daughter is expecting her 1st child, my 1st grandchild, a little girl…I can’t help but think that Lauren will never get the chance to hold her own little one. And it’s just so unfair! I’m going to remember to be even more thankful for my blessings and I will be remembering Lauren Landavazo with all the milestones in my Lorin’s life because it could just as easily been her stolen before her time…❤🥺
I’m sorry, Cody’s father said “dude I had no clue, totally blindsided by this side of my son” AFTER his son had caused a police standoff holding his grandmother hostage?! Did I hear that correctly.
My aunt was his classmate. He always was a creep, abuser, and said the most nasty things. I’m surprised his dad was shocked by his actions. I find that very surprising
Cases don't really get to me, I've been in the death industry and have seen a lot, but this story, the way you spoke about her really got to me. The impact Lauren had while she was here is absolutely amazing. Rest in Grace, Lauren.
This one made me cry 😢 R.I.P. beautiful angel. He knew it was wrong he just didn't care..if he couldn't have her no one would. Bless you Michaela I hope you and your family heal... Loren's family my heart breaks for you 😢 he needs to rot in prison. 😢 Byr beautiful angel ❤
I sobbed the whole video. I have a 13 daughter who's sounds exactly like Lauren. I couldn't imagine my life without her. My deepest condolences to her family and friends 😢
This is such a sad story. Cody should never be given parole. Ever. He murdered a child without remorse. He is evil. He killed her because he could. Simple as that. She was happy and he was empty and he funneled that emptiness into the bullets he unloaded on her and Makayla. If one reason had to be picked for why i would say it was jealousy. She was everything he was not. Beautiful job on this story, Brittany. You are such a compassionate person and your stories make my week infinitely better. Thank you.
Girl I’m falling in loooovveee w you bc hours of content SOMETIMES 2 A WEEK AND THEY ARE HOURS LONG! you are my background noise. I am now apart of the BRATPACK ❤😂
Man, this one really got me. I have a daughter and I couldn’t imagine. My son is almost 12. The thought of losing him after only being able to love him for 13 years completely destroys me.
I love you but I cannot hear this story again because I was so broken for so long when I heard it not so long ago. Lauren’s parents are the most beautiful most amazing most memorable people I’ve ever seen in one of these horrendous stories. I fell in love with them so fast. This story haunts me almost daily Xoxo
She looked like an Angel in the picture of her as a baby in her daddy’s arms when you talked about him addressing her murderer at trial. Pure Angel!! Thank you for sharing about your experience as a child who lost your friend. ❤
I am so warmed that you did this case!❤️ I would have never imagined that I would hear Lauren’s story on ANY TH-camrs pages! You did such a great job, as you always do! And I actually live in Wichita Falls and Lauren’s absence is felt throughout the whole town! Bianca is a wonderful woman yes! She actually helped rehabilitate a very well known homeless man in our town, she took him in and cared for him in a way he probably hasn’t felt in a long time! They are such a beautiful family and you are right Lauren was just an amazing soul and person and it is heartbreaking that her light was stolen from this world and Lotts’ darkness remains💔
The brutality in some people terrifies me and I can't help but feel horrible our children have to grow up in this kind of world. A sweet young innocent soul was taken far too early by a truly cruel monster. My condolences to Lauren's friends and family they lost someone so special.
I feel you on the emotions of this case. I've watched 100's of maybe thousands of true crime videos. But, every time this one pops up it chokes me up. Everytime!
I read *a lot* of true crime. As a horror fan, it never ceases to amaze me that the true horrors are perpetrated by humans. ANYWAYS, lol, my point is: it's not very often that I get sweaty eyes from a story... but 20 minutes in and you've got me in tears. I have 3 children, and I can't imagine being in the situation that Lauren's mom was in, omg. Thank you for always paying such beautiful homage to the victims and their families. You are, by far, my favourite content creator for crime. Every Monday I wake up with the "Brat-ter-stein! Brat-ter-stein!" chant in my head, lol! Never quit! Peace and love vibes being sent from BC Canada. ❤🍁❤️
I have a certain belief that people can be a beacon of light. The brighter the light the more they attract others toward them especially those who have no light within themselves
Thank you for telling this story. I had never heard about Lauren. The tragedy of this had me in tears,made me angry at times and happy at other times. We as the human race are failing, food for thought. Lauren's law has and I'm sure will help a lot of serving loved ones. The world lost a beautiful soul. Rest in peace baby girl. 😢❤
Wow, your true emotions are beautiful. Your passion for justice and love for the families left behind ❤. Love to Laurens family and friends ❤ And to all those with a kind heart ❤xxxx
Wow. This one put me in all the feels.. I literally felt all the emotions. I cried through the whole first part and then there was the anger and rage..my goodness..😢
I can totally understand this getting to you. I cried listening to you. You brought this family to life. I pray for all families that are affected by assholes
I’ve been watching your videos for a long time and not once have I cried, until this one. My eldest is in 8th grade and just turned 14. It makes me sick to my stomach to imagine what those parents went through. Thank you for sharing this heartbreaking story ❤
Wow! What a heart crushing case! Excellent work, Brittney. My sympathy to Lauren’s parents & friends. I’m thankful MaKayla survived and I hope she is thriving. May Lauren rest in peace ♥️🕊️
I share the opinion that Cody became obsessed with Lauren and decided since he couldn’t have her then no one will. I think his sentence should be his entire life in prison. He committed a beyond horrible crime. He also was negligent in medicating himself correctly, which is a big concern and problem.
I think he should definitely have gotten life without parole. And his reasoning is absolutely that she got a new boyfriend before I even heard what he said the reasons were, I immediately thought what did she get a boyfriend or something? People really are such garbage sometimes. 😢
This is so sad ...so senseless! My prayers are with this family ...this Cody guy should never get out ...life should be life as far as this case goes ...this was an amazing child and family
25:48 if I ever found out my kids took ANY part in desecrating a memorial, God help them. 🤬🤬🤬 Wouldn't be good. Someone desecrated my oldest son's father's tombstone back in the early 90s. His father died when he was 5 months old. Fortunately, when he was 10, my husband came along. But the person who spray painted and tried to ruin that gravestone never faced charges. It's so DISGUSTING to be out there violating the peace memorials are intended to bring. 😢
5:44 in every video of yours, one of my favourite parts are your direct quotes, especially from close family members. But it’s usually bittersweet cause it puts it more into context. Who our person is in the video. I forget the right word for it, but it just makes the person that much more real to us, and we can kinda relate somehow…, it’s cool I like it lol not many others put the emotion in that you do
This story teared me up.. the first story I have found that has just because of the way you told the story.. Thank you.. That rock hiding thing way a super big thing for about a year here in Utah..
I am from and still live in Wichita Falls… I actually now live super close to McNeil junior high where she was shot. This shook our entire community. Such a horrible tragedy! Sending my love and prayers to the family always!
Good morning Brittany, as always I love and adore you ❤. You have been doing such an incredible job at telling these cases. Your personality is absolutely amazing and your just so real and I'm here for it💗🤗🌟🌹😍🌸🥰🌺🌻🌈. Guys please click the like button because Brittany is absolutely everything and you won't be disappointed 😊
I find it astonishing/insulting that the parents of the murderer, because I’m not even to say his name said “I never knew this side of him.” Yet then you went on to list all the horrific things that he did like holding his grandmother at gunpoint! Like BS! this guy was a ticking time bomb I can’t believe they didn’t report him or get him institutionalized sooner.
WOW! She was a remarkable young lady. So full of love. I totally understood Mom being a part of her being who she was and her part in the sentencing. Her impact statement was her undeniable grief upon finding her. Them playing her reaction to finding her was all that needed to be said. That POS deserved much more. It was totally premeditated. He waited for his parents to leave town and get their g”n, stalking her, then hiding it. He’s going to be very hot in the afterlife. Rest In Beautiful Peace
I have seen interviews with the parents an they are so amazing I don’t know how they do it , I personally couldn’t be just wouldn’t have the strength 💔
You deserve a lot more subscribers. The best way I think to achieve this is to cover the most current cases, to build up your fan base. Appreciate your content, and you! Don't ever change.
His lack of remorse and overall attitude and demeanor leads me to believe he qould do this again. This could have easily been a double homicide. He is a threat to anyone because he doesn't have to have any connection. That is terrifying.
This is so incredibly heartbreaking. Lauren’s death is a loss to the whole world. Her parents seem like such loving, wonderful people. Lauren was born just a year after me, the same year as my little brother. Thinking about how she should be doing the same things he does- hanging out with friends, going to college, working a weird little job, going on dates with her boyfriend, even just forgetting about her chores, or making people laugh, or picking out her first car- it makes me so angry. This was so senseless. That sack of bones who did this to her deserves to rot. I hope that all of her friends, especially the one who was shot, and her family, and anyone who witnessed the shooting, have all found some sense of peace and keep Lauren’s memory close. So horrible. If more people were like Lauren and her parents, our world would be a much better place. A much safer place. A world full of love.
This story was heartbreaking and horrifying! Thank you for covering it. Im super inspired by her parents. Wow! 🙏🏻❤️ To answer your two questions. 1) he should have gotten life w/o parole. 2) I think he did it because in his sick and twisted mind, he felt rejected by her in some weird way. 🤷🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️ But who knows. Also, my 10 year old daughter plopped down next to me just long enough to see his photo and hear you say “he looked scary, but I could take him” and it gave us both a little giggled. (For me it was a nice little break from the heaviness. Not that anything from this story was funny! I meant no disrespect!)
He reminds me of Travis Bickle from Taxi Driver. To refresh your memory, it was about a psycho obsessed with Jodie Foster's character who was 12 and was a sex worker. I think the killer in this case was just obsessed and later frustrated by her getting a boyfriend. So awful. Peace and Love to her parents.
He should be locked up for the rest of his life and the key thrown away. Had he not got caught in for this murder I believe He would’ve gone on to kill more people. I feel he would’ve killed many more people. I think that he just did it to do it. I’m not even sure that he had even seen Lauren before. I think he just wanted to kill somebody and he found what he thought was the perfect opportunity because he’s a piece of shit little punk, my heart and my prayers go out to Lauren‘s family I can’t even imagine, what they must have went through and are still going through and probably will always go through. My thoughts and my prayers go out to Lauren‘s family especially our mom and dad 🙏❤️ Thank you for bringing this case to us. I’m so happy that something good came out of all of this Lauren law!
Wow, girl, you did an amazing job on this “educational” episode (those are TH-cam’s approved terms, right?). There was a BOLO on his vehicle, so the officer did have probable cause, and he consented to the search. As for the State hospital, he probably came back looking scared because he was being treated for his mental illness which would include medication and a little clarity about the weight of what he had done was certainly terrifying, but only because he would realize how long he would be locked up, plus mental facilities are scary af. But, it couldn’t violate his fifth amendment right since HIPAA laws would protect anything he said to his doctors.
Bratterstein, will you please do a case on Logan? I know it is a lot to handle but I haven’t heard anything about him and you do all this so I don’t have too…thanks for everything being you…XOXO.
I consume copious amounts of true crime content so I'm shocked I hadn't heard of this case before. This case to me is just so strange and absolutely random. The random crimes scare me the most because something like this could literally happen to any and all of us. I'm definitely not sure if the reasons that this perpetrator gave for committing this crime are the true reasons he did it. What proof do we have that he'd ever even actually seen her before? I definitely don't think he should ever have a chance for parole because I feel like he could definitely murder again. His eyes look like there is no feeling behind them and sort like nobody's home, if that makes sense. The part about wanting to spend the night at the friend you've lost brought me to tears because I have lost a lifelong friend,not to murder but I could totally see myself doing that. I'm putting in my reminder that I'd love to see you cover the case of Barry Winchell who was murdered in 1999 on the army base in Fort Campbell Kentucky.
You're echoing!! I love your work and how you tell us with such care and consideration about these cases but today your sound is echoing! Thought l would let you know (although it could just be my tablet playing up)!!! Hope you and your family are all happy and healthy best wishes from Cornwall England xx
15:55 me and my friend being in that room waiting on my boyfriend's mom to show up at the hospital for us to be updated.. I told her, the same thing. This room is for bad news. His mom was a nurse so soon as she showed up, she knew it was bad
Amazing coverage of this tragedy. Another for you to research is Kahla Lansing 1992. Girl was kidnapped from a town near where I live. Thanks for all you do.
Oh my goodness... you will never know how you have saved me.... I'm a 'recovering' alcoholic of 17 years... i drank today, instead of carrying on... i got some food together and whilst doing so i went to you, my safe place... i swear this is a sign. I thankyou for all you do. I've loved you from the day you started your true crime. You are my safe place, away from silence ❤️ Lots of love from the UK 🥰❤️xxxxxxxxx
As a recovering addict (amongst other things lol) I wish you all the best in your journey! You got this ❤
Same!
My life spiraled when I lost the love of my life in 2016 from an unexpected heart enlargement at the early age of 29. I went thru pills and alcohol. I got pregnant in 2018 and he saved my life. As a recovering addict. I support u ..
I've got almost 4 years clean and sober after many many many attempts. Backsliding and "slips" happen. I'm glad you found something to keep you occupied and help you feel a bit better. Don't beat yourself up either you got this ❤
Good luck in your sobriety journey! Aim for progress, not perfection. Remember, progress is not linear, so it’s okay to mess up along the way. From one addict/alcoholic to another ❤️ #wedorecover
I watch many true crime youtubers who try to highlight the life of the victim over the crime, but this is the truest and best I have ever seen it accomplished. Bravo.
Cody should NOT get parole! He needs to stay locked up for life
I’m literally bawling at the thought of her mom screaming and finding her there like that
That scream will haunt me for the rest of my life.
33:04 omg this family 😭💔 and bless that random couple who followed their gut, wow!!!
Idk what exactly it is about this one but it hit me hard. I've been ugly crying almost the whole way through. Her poor momma, I can't even imagine. I pray that her family is doing as well as possible, they did such an amazing job raising their daughter and it's so unfair that she didn't have the chance to show the world her full potential
I got teary eyed at the part where Bratterstein was describing Makaylah’s mom hearing Lauren’s mom scream as she was told about her daughter’s fate. OMG😢
me too, I had to stop the video. I´m not a mother, but that got to me so hard.
Oh my goodness, this happened just down the street from my mom's. I had just pulled up to my mom's with my boys when all the commotion was happening. I told my boys to go inside and as i was walking that way i heard her mother's scream. I can remember it like it was yesterday. It is an unmistakable sound that still grabs at my heart strings to this day. It made me for sure hold on to my kiddos a little longer while hugging them. You've told this tragic story so beautifully, and you did a perfect job letting everyone know that there was way more to Lauren than this tragic event! I'm new to the brat pack, but i love the vibe you give off when telling us these true stories. Thanks for all the hard work you do! Have a blessed day!
Welcome from an old fellow Brat-packer. Brittney is wonderful at her job.
I have a daughter born in 2002. Ironically, her name is Lorin. I cannot fathom my life without her. My heart aches so deeply for Lauren’s parents, for her whole family, all her friends, the whole world! She sounds like she was a huge blessing to this world. My daughter is expecting her 1st child, my 1st grandchild, a little girl…I can’t help but think that Lauren will never get the chance to hold her own little one. And it’s just so unfair! I’m going to remember to be even more thankful for my blessings and I will be remembering Lauren Landavazo with all the milestones in my Lorin’s life because it could just as easily been her stolen before her time…❤🥺
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I remember that day like it was yesterday… we were so young. Her parents are literally angels. And Lauren was such a sweet girl.
I’m sorry, Cody’s father said “dude I had no clue, totally blindsided by this side of my son” AFTER his son had caused a police standoff holding his grandmother hostage?! Did I hear that correctly.
Yeah, you sure did. What an absolutely obscene statement . 🤬 Of course he saw that side! Denial ain't just a river in Egypt. Disgusting. 😢
My aunt was his classmate. He always was a creep, abuser, and said the most nasty things. I’m surprised his dad was shocked by his actions. I find that very surprising
She was an Earth Angel god bless both families
Cases don't really get to me,
I've been in the death industry and have seen a lot, but this story, the way you spoke about her really got to me. The impact Lauren had while she was here is absolutely amazing. Rest in Grace, Lauren.
I'm in school to become a funeral director!! Two semesters left, wish me luck 😅.
This one made me cry 😢 R.I.P. beautiful angel. He knew it was wrong he just didn't care..if he couldn't have her no one would. Bless you Michaela I hope you and your family heal... Loren's family my heart breaks for you 😢 he needs to rot in prison. 😢 Byr beautiful angel ❤
I sobbed the whole video. I have a 13 daughter who's sounds exactly like Lauren. I couldn't imagine my life without her. My deepest condolences to her family and friends 😢
Same, my daughter is 13 and in 8th grade. I can't imagine what it is like for something like this to happen and to be gracious as these parents.
I think he became obsessed with her. He decided that if he couldn't have her no one else would. What a sick individual
He’s disgusting.
This is such a sad story. Cody should never be given parole. Ever. He murdered a child without remorse. He is evil. He killed her because he could. Simple as that. She was happy and he was empty and he funneled that emptiness into the bullets he unloaded on her and Makayla. If one reason had to be picked for why i would say it was jealousy. She was everything he was not.
Beautiful job on this story, Brittany. You are such a compassionate person and your stories make my week infinitely better. Thank you.
This case had me crying, really sobbing. Have a great week fellow Brat-packers. Stay safe out there.
Perfect listening material after a 12h hospital shift!
I couldn’t believe my eyeballs!! Only posted a hour ago! NICE!
Girl I’m falling in loooovveee w you bc hours of content SOMETIMES 2 A WEEK AND THEY ARE HOURS LONG! you are my background noise. I am now apart of the BRATPACK ❤😂
I miss Lauren very much, we used to spend the weekends rollerblading at skate whirl 😭
Man, this one really got me. I have a daughter and I couldn’t imagine. My son is almost 12. The thought of losing him after only being able to love him for 13 years completely destroys me.
There are some sick sick people out there. I get upset when I have to ground the grand child we are raising. I couldn’t imagine harming any child
I love you but I cannot hear this story again because I was so broken for so long when I heard it not so long ago. Lauren’s parents are the most beautiful most amazing most memorable people I’ve ever seen in one of these horrendous stories. I fell in love with them so fast. This story haunts me almost daily
Xoxo
She looked like an Angel in the picture of her as a baby in her daddy’s arms when you talked about him addressing her murderer at trial. Pure Angel!! Thank you for sharing about your experience as a child who lost your friend. ❤
I am so warmed that you did this case!❤️ I would have never imagined that I would hear Lauren’s story on ANY TH-camrs pages! You did such a great job, as you always do! And I actually live in Wichita Falls and Lauren’s absence is felt throughout the whole town! Bianca is a wonderful woman yes! She actually helped rehabilitate a very well known homeless man in our town, she took him in and cared for him in a way he probably hasn’t felt in a long time! They are such a beautiful family and you are right Lauren was just an amazing soul and person and it is heartbreaking that her light was stolen from this world and Lotts’ darkness remains💔
The brutality in some people terrifies me and I can't help but feel horrible our children have to grow up in this kind of world. A sweet young innocent soul was taken far too early by a truly cruel monster. My condolences to Lauren's friends and family they lost someone so special.
I feel you on the emotions of this case. I've watched 100's of maybe thousands of true crime videos. But, every time this one pops up it chokes me up. Everytime!
I read *a lot* of true crime. As a horror fan, it never ceases to amaze me that the true horrors are perpetrated by humans.
ANYWAYS, lol, my point is: it's not very often that I get sweaty eyes from a story... but 20 minutes in and you've got me in tears. I have 3 children, and I can't imagine being in the situation that Lauren's mom was in, omg.
Thank you for always paying such beautiful homage to the victims and their families. You are, by far, my favourite content creator for crime. Every Monday I wake up with the "Brat-ter-stein! Brat-ter-stein!" chant in my head, lol! Never quit! Peace and love vibes being sent from BC Canada.
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I have a certain belief that people can be a beacon of light. The brighter the light the more they attract others toward them especially those who have no light within themselves
Oh my goodness this is absolutely horrible thoughts prayers and lots of love for Lauren's family and friends 🙏 ❤ 🙏❤
I don't think I know this case, so thank you for sharing Lauren's story.😢
Thank you for telling this story. I had never heard about Lauren. The tragedy of this had me in tears,made me angry at times and happy at other times. We as the human race are failing, food for thought. Lauren's law has and I'm sure will help a lot of serving loved ones. The world lost a beautiful soul. Rest in peace baby girl. 😢❤
Wow, your true emotions are beautiful. Your passion for justice and love for the families left behind ❤. Love to Laurens family and friends ❤ And to all those with a kind heart ❤xxxx
This case/story brought me to tears so many times. You gave it such life thank you. It is the true meaning of human faith and love.
Wow. This one put me in all the feels.. I literally felt all the emotions. I cried through the whole first part and then there was the anger and rage..my goodness..😢
I was trying so hard not to cry 😢 thank you for talking about this story
I can totally understand this getting to you. I cried listening to you. You brought this family to life. I pray for all families that are affected by assholes
This one made me cry from the very beginning. So heartbreaking.
I’ve been watching your videos for a long time and not once have I cried, until this one. My eldest is in 8th grade and just turned 14. It makes me sick to my stomach to imagine what those parents went through. Thank you for sharing this heartbreaking story ❤
So young 😢, I just hope she felt her mom with her, She sounds like Eve ❤
As a mom, I couldn’t imagine this. My heart hurts for them. May she continue to Rest In Power 🕊️🤍
Wow! What a heart crushing case! Excellent work, Brittney.
My sympathy to Lauren’s parents & friends. I’m thankful MaKayla survived and I hope she is thriving.
May Lauren rest in peace ♥️🕊️
I share the opinion that Cody became obsessed with Lauren and decided since he couldn’t have her then no one will. I think his sentence should be his entire life in prison. He committed a beyond horrible crime. He also was negligent in medicating himself correctly, which is a big concern and problem.
He should have got life with no possibility of parole. I believe he did this because he was jealous she had a boyfriend.
Now I’m bawling again at Makayla saying it should have been me!
This is so heartbreaking. I can't imagine the sound a Mother makes when in this situation and knowing your baby was murdered.
I almost cried so sad. You told the story so well.
I think he should definitely have gotten life without parole. And his reasoning is absolutely that she got a new boyfriend before I even heard what he said the reasons were, I immediately thought what did she get a boyfriend or something? People really are such garbage sometimes. 😢
36:02 that photo makes him look like an adult trying to look cool, and thinks he's a vampire.... Creepy AF.
Right? I was thinking a super haggard Edward Cullen 😵💫
This is so tragic 🥲 but thankfully her law was passed 🤗 Thank you Brittney I know these cases take a toll on you!!!! Your a peach ❤
This is so sad ...so senseless! My prayers are with this family ...this Cody guy should never get out ...life should be life as far as this case goes ...this was an amazing child and family
Dude, i know.
25:48 if I ever found out my kids took ANY part in desecrating a memorial, God help them. 🤬🤬🤬 Wouldn't be good. Someone desecrated my oldest son's father's tombstone back in the early 90s. His father died when he was 5 months old. Fortunately, when he was 10, my husband came along. But the person who spray painted and tried to ruin that gravestone never faced charges. It's so DISGUSTING to be out there violating the peace memorials are intended to bring. 😢
This is absolutely horrible 😢 so heartbreaking 💔 and sad 😢
5:44 in every video of yours, one of my favourite parts are your direct quotes, especially from close family members. But it’s usually bittersweet cause it puts it more into context. Who our person is in the video. I forget the right word for it, but it just makes the person that much more real to us, and we can kinda relate somehow…, it’s cool I like it lol not many others put the emotion in that you do
This story teared me up.. the first story I have found that has just because of the way you told the story.. Thank you.. That rock hiding thing way a super big thing for about a year here in Utah..
I am from and still live in Wichita Falls… I actually now live super close to McNeil junior high where she was shot. This shook our entire community. Such a horrible tragedy! Sending my love and prayers to the family always!
Rest in Peace Lauren. 😢😢😢😢😢
15 TIMES! I will never understand why some people do such evil, senseless things.
Can’t BELIEVE I’ve never heard of this case! Thank you for sharing Lauren’s story. Sounds like she was an incredible young lady.
I appreciate that you don't play 911 calls. I don't like hearing them. Thanks for covering this case. How tragic.😢
Rest in paradise Lauren🌈 spread your wings and fly.
Hell no. He needs life without parole ever. He was miserable and saw the happiness in her. He envied her
Very sad case rhanks for your presentation. So emotional and raw. Great video RIP LAUREN.
Senseless
Thank you tho Brittney
I only recently found your channel. You are def now one of my favorite channels.
Good morning Brittany, as always I love and adore you ❤. You have been doing such an incredible job at telling these cases. Your personality is absolutely amazing and your just so real and I'm here for it💗🤗🌟🌹😍🌸🥰🌺🌻🌈. Guys please click the like button because Brittany is absolutely everything and you won't be disappointed 😊
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She was the same age as my youngest surprise daughter.. She will be 22 in February.. So very heartbreaking heartbreaking 😢
Have I mentioned I love when you get tongue twisted and mess up you laugh and correct it and move on instead of editing it out 😂
I find it astonishing/insulting that the parents of the murderer, because I’m not even to say his name said “I never knew this side of him.” Yet then you went on to list all the horrific things that he did like holding his grandmother at gunpoint! Like BS! this guy was a ticking time bomb I can’t believe they didn’t report him or get him institutionalized sooner.
WOW! She was a remarkable young lady. So full of love. I totally understood Mom being a part of her being who she was and her part in the sentencing. Her impact statement was her undeniable grief upon finding her. Them playing her reaction to finding her was all that needed to be said.
That POS deserved much more. It was totally premeditated. He waited for his parents to leave town and get their g”n, stalking her, then hiding it. He’s going to be very hot in the afterlife.
Rest In Beautiful Peace
I have seen interviews with the parents an they are so amazing I don’t know how they do it , I personally couldn’t be just wouldn’t have the strength 💔
New here! From Spain. Loveee your videos specially compilations.
You deserve a lot more subscribers. The best way I think to achieve this is to cover the most current cases, to build up your fan base. Appreciate your content, and you! Don't ever change.
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this the first case where i teared up 😢 this was the saddest case to me i feel so sorry for her family and her friends and her friends family
His lack of remorse and overall attitude and demeanor leads me to believe he qould do this again. This could have easily been a double homicide. He is a threat to anyone because he doesn't have to have any connection. That is terrifying.
So tragic
It SHOULD have been first degree?! Wow.. 😞
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This is so incredibly heartbreaking. Lauren’s death is a loss to the whole world. Her parents seem like such loving, wonderful people. Lauren was born just a year after me, the same year as my little brother. Thinking about how she should be doing the same things he does- hanging out with friends, going to college, working a weird little job, going on dates with her boyfriend, even just forgetting about her chores, or making people laugh, or picking out her first car- it makes me so angry. This was so senseless. That sack of bones who did this to her deserves to rot. I hope that all of her friends, especially the one who was shot, and her family, and anyone who witnessed the shooting, have all found some sense of peace and keep Lauren’s memory close. So horrible. If more people were like Lauren and her parents, our world would be a much better place. A much safer place. A world full of love.
This story was heartbreaking and horrifying! Thank you for covering it. Im super inspired by her parents. Wow! 🙏🏻❤️ To answer your two questions. 1) he should have gotten life w/o parole. 2) I think he did it because in his sick and twisted mind, he felt rejected by her in some weird way. 🤷🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️ But who knows.
Also, my 10 year old daughter plopped down next to me just long enough to see his photo and hear you say “he looked scary, but I could take him” and it gave us both a little giggled. (For me it was a nice little break from the heaviness. Not that anything from this story was funny! I meant no disrespect!)
It hits harder because of it's similarities to home. I
Locked up for life.
He reminds me of Travis Bickle from Taxi Driver. To refresh your memory, it was about a psycho obsessed with Jodie Foster's character who was 12 and was a sex worker. I think the killer in this case was just obsessed and later frustrated by her getting a boyfriend. So awful. Peace and Love to her parents.
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Geocaching, I believe is what you are referring to (the rock hunting).
I think Cody should spend the rest of his life in prison. And this is coming from someone who has schizoaffective disorder
RIP Luaren :(
He should be locked up for the rest of his life and the key thrown away. Had he not got caught in for this murder I believe He would’ve gone on to kill more people. I feel he would’ve killed many more people. I think that he just did it to do it. I’m not even sure that he had even seen Lauren before. I think he just wanted to kill somebody and he found what he thought was the perfect opportunity because he’s a piece of shit little punk, my heart and my prayers go out to Lauren‘s family I can’t even imagine, what they must have went through and are still going through and probably will always go through. My thoughts and my prayers go out to Lauren‘s family especially our mom and dad 🙏❤️ Thank you for bringing this case to us. I’m so happy that something good came out of all of this Lauren law!
How is our lady not at least like 500 K right now?
Was he an incel?
Gods i need friends like you! My "likes" are just to weird for people 😂😂😂
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Wow, girl, you did an amazing job on this “educational” episode (those are TH-cam’s approved terms, right?). There was a BOLO on his vehicle, so the officer did have probable cause, and he consented to the search. As for the State hospital, he probably came back looking scared because he was being treated for his mental illness which would include medication and a little clarity about the weight of what he had done was certainly terrifying, but only because he would realize how long he would be locked up, plus mental facilities are scary af. But, it couldn’t violate his fifth amendment right since HIPAA laws would protect anything he said to his doctors.
Bratterstein, will you please do a case on Logan? I know it is a lot to handle but I haven’t heard anything about him and you do all this so I don’t have too…thanks for everything being you…XOXO.
What kind of psycho bs sweet Jesus . 😳this actually has me shook
I consume copious amounts of true crime content so I'm shocked I hadn't heard of this case before. This case to me is just so strange and absolutely random. The random crimes scare me the most because something like this could literally happen to any and all of us. I'm definitely not sure if the reasons that this perpetrator gave for committing this crime are the true reasons he did it. What proof do we have that he'd ever even actually seen her before? I definitely don't think he should ever have a chance for parole because I feel like he could definitely murder again. His eyes look like there is no feeling behind them and sort like nobody's home, if that makes sense. The part about wanting to spend the night at the friend you've lost brought me to tears because I have lost a lifelong friend,not to murder but I could totally see myself doing that. I'm putting in my reminder that I'd love to see you cover the case of Barry Winchell who was murdered in 1999 on the army base in Fort Campbell Kentucky.
You're echoing!! I love your work and how you tell us with such care and consideration about these cases but today your sound is echoing! Thought l would let you know (although it could just be my tablet playing up)!!! Hope you and your family are all happy and healthy best wishes from Cornwall England xx
Must be your tablet. I just watched it and the sound was okay. Just thought you might want to know so you can get it checked out.
15:55 me and my friend being in that room waiting on my boyfriend's mom to show up at the hospital for us to be updated.. I told her, the same thing. This room is for bad news. His mom was a nurse so soon as she showed up, she knew it was bad
Amazing coverage of this tragedy. Another for you to research is Kahla Lansing 1992. Girl was kidnapped from a town near where I live. Thanks for all you do.