So glad to hear she was able to recover, move on from all of this, and start a family! What a brave, strong lady!!!! Again, thanks for the video... stellar job, as per usual!! Have a great day, all!!!
No teacher should just be “hanging out” with and privately texting/calling students outside of school. The fact that everyone just thought that behavior was fine makes no sense to me. Like why were parents aware of these relationships with young girls and doing nothing about it?
@@barneyronnie a college professor inviting multiple adult students over is very different from a high school teacher inviting a single underage female student over to play basketball far away from home
@@barneyronnie that’s not the same thing at all. These students were underage and these messages/hangouts were private/secret. I’m not sure why you even attempted to draw a comparison to your situation to one that is clearly nefarious in nature. Unless you are attempting to say that the behavior I described that was present in this case is normal and not grounds for any suspicion.
I say lie and say it’s been about two days so I’m calling in and by the time they are in on it it’s worth it and the evidence proves you lied…But proves it wasn’t you and you care. And gets them found faster. Plus what’s the biggest case out there. Missing persons. So a bit of a lie since we have a stupid two day rule is fine. Ya know. They won’t care at that point. Assuming it’s true. Which again usually is. Cause again they ask if they are likely to run away and basics that gets eliminated. In the end we’d have less dead persons and more solved cases. So Ye. Sorry. I’m baked 😅I hope I wrote my flood of thoughts t okay enough for someone to get it. 🤪
Hopefully one day they’ll learn. It seems like law enforcement would use a lot less resources just looking into a missing person while there’s still time, versus the resources it takes to handle a murder investigation.
Cops know the most vital information comes in the first 48 hours. They know that you’re most likely to find the victim alive in the first 48 hours. It makes no sense why they wait
Good police work though as he was very cunning!! Canine unit always best start, but you must have some fairly specific location. He wasn't going to talk..imo. Thanks to her guardian angel and her inner strength, she held on. Delighted for Ashley,her Mum, family etc.
I agree that 20 years is too light. To go dancing after believing his victim was dead shows strong psychopathic tendencies. This would-be killer will reoffend.
The cops that fought for her saved her life. She was so strong to hold on. Some cops insist on waiting 24 hours, 48 hours. Their instant action and her strength saved her life. I hope she's doing well now.
She suffered so much and fought so much to survive and the only punishment he gets is 20 years??? How could the judge not see that he was remorseless. This is absolutely disgusting.
Kids watching this: Do not make friends with adults/teachers. They're after something, most likely sex. If you feel like you are being groomed, tell somebody, a parent or another teacher. Always audio record or video record your interaction with someone you may feel that is being aggressive towards you.
@@chickennuggets4387 but what does a 26 year old man have business hanging out with a minor. And I remember being 17 I would have never been able to identify if he had bad intentions or not if I had a handsome man be charming to me as a 17 year old I would have let it go over my head. Being 24 now I don’t understand how a 26 year old would even want to be friends with even a 19 year old
@@twosense4989I guess because she didn't end up offing herself from having her life ruined? I dunno, perseverance and determination to recover and rebuild her life? Who knows, it's a mystery I guess.
Yeah and it was at least ATTEMPTED MURDER. He didn't intend for her to be alive; so that should count the same as if he had succeeded. They let him out too soon, he's going to do it again.
The teacher has a very defensive tone while being interrogated. Unlike the boyfriend who had a very calm, cool tone. The boyfriend was also visibility upset about his missing girlfriend. The teacher looks nervous and agitated, and he was also pacing furiously whole nervously rubbing his chin. The difference in body language says a lot.
2:50 That cop doesn't get enough credit for recognizing the difference between a case where the teen has just run away and a case where the teen was hurt or harmed.
then again how many cold cases are there cause cops thought the teen/person just "ran away" i think all cases should be taken seriously. glad they decided to take this one seriously. but still
So many laws and sentencing lengths are completely messed up, especially when compared side by side. This is one of them, because they "sucked" at murdering someone it doesn't carry near as much weight? ....in my mind, the intention was exactly the same, to kill this poor girl. The fact she escaped with her life should be her success and victory alone. Not somehow a benefit to the aggressor's sentencing. It makes so little sense.
The officer who took the call let something slip. He admitted that depending on the fear in the callers voice determines how serious they take the call. He admits it at 2:40. This is why there are so many who might of been saved if the police would of just taken the calls seriously the first time. Had he decided not to take the mom seriously Michelle most likely would of died like so many others did.
Like the poor young teen who's dad had fallen and hit his head just months after brain surgery. She was swearing in shock just as 911 picked up and the dispatcher said he would end the call which irritated an already stressed kid with an unconscious dad which made her say "just send a F ing ambulance please". Dispatcher hung up. She rang again and got the same dispatcher who put her on hold while he whined at someone that he had a real problem on a call. She was in a high stress event but she wasn't taken seriously I don't know what the outcome was but I always think of that call.
My cousins boyfriend shot me with a gun back in 2013 and I lived. I remember EVERYTHING until I finally passed out. I had to learn to talk and walk, I did the same thing Ashley did at 3k color run. She can walk but I can’t. I’m behind you 110% about living to tell
I heard about this story on another channel that went into the gruesome details and it was absolutely BRUTAL . The fact that she is alive is seriously a miracle, she is one strong soul and I'm glad she has no recollection of the attack. But it bothers me that because she had such a strong will to live, he didn't end up getting life. His intention was to kill her, he thought she was dead when he left her there. He 100% should have gotten life. 20 years is crazy light for what he did. And the lack of remorse he felt by dumping her body in the woods and going DANCING afterwards! True monster. He should never be allowed back into society. *EDIT: The channel that I heard this video on was MrBallen . Here is the link if you want to hear the full story w/ details: th-cam.com/video/M7j1sSFdsC8/w-d-xo.html
Is he considered a registered offender?? He should have to check in the rest of his life. He will be 46 yo when he is released. There is no justice there
this is SUCH a rare case. 30 hours. 30!! they got him to confess and take the officers to her.. and she didn’t die. she held on for 30 hours and kept fighting. and survived. this is so rare. so amazing that she survived. i truly hope she’s doing well Edit: i hate to be that person but thank you so much for the likes! and the heart!
it's so rare especially because they didn't mark her as a teenage runaway, if they didn't start searching immediately the story would have ended differently
@@slavicgoth exactly. SO many times teenagers are murdered and marked as runaways. families know their children well enough usually to be able to confidently and correctly say their kid would not run away. and so many times the outcome could have been different if it was taken seriously
Why do all these parents not think it's weird for a grown man to be so close to teen girls?!?! I'd never allow my daughter to have a friendship with a grown man, sorry, not gonna happen....
My guess was because it was a small town (I think), it's more socially accepted for everyone to spend more time around each other. And from the sounds of the interview, the mom didn't know the extent of their contact because the younger sister discovered all the calls from him only after her disappearance. So I think part of their interaction was hidden from the Mom and what the Mom witnessed was like a small-town friendship of sorts. Also, people with these tendencies tend to be skilled at deceiving people around them and gaining their trust.
My question is why are you allowing a grown man to be friends with your daughter? And before I hear “he’s a teacher” he didn’t even work at her school, and if he did, if he is not contacting her for school reasons/school GAME reasons then why are you contacting her?
She was 17 years old.. *17* ! Preyed upon by a teacher. She should hold absolutely NO blame whatsoever on anything that happened to her. She didn’t lead him on, she was in a loving, serious long term relationship, she genuinely & innocently thought he was a ‘good friend’ & that’s exactly how these predators start out; they’re charismatic, friendly, complimentary, act like ‘one of your buddies’ & how ‘it’s all got to be on the hush’ due to his job, & when they’ve got their victims where they want them (trusting), they go in for the pounce, & when they’re rejected.. their ego gets hit. It breaks my heart she ever questioned ‘that she did anything wrong’ to trigger that attack, & as for that interviewer asking if she saw ‘red flags’ - she was 17 for goodness sakes! But what a fighter! She’s shown him, that’s for sure! She’s made the most remarkable recovery, & gone on to not only fulfil her dreams, but to become a mummy twice over. Amazing young woman 💗 Thank you for sharing her story x
Yeah people in these comments are horrendous. Blaming her & her loving boyfriend for not knowing that this creep was preying on her. It's so sad, they were CHILDREN.
Definitely not her fault in any way she didn’t know his behavior was inappropriate, it was the ppl around her like her mother to educate her on the situation and should’ve set boundaries , the ones around her that knew it was not ok for these 2 to have “friendship “ are at fault nobody stepped in .
@@Nizhonibearcreek I'm baffled as to how she thought this was appropriate for her daughter. Especially since they were texting and meeting up. Like, I could understand it if she didn't know but she did. I wonder if she thought there were other parents around or something. But the texts. Those are completely indefensible.
I have to say this is such a great format for true crime content! It feels so much more respectful of the victims and the survivors to have the story be told by them and to not go into excruciating detail about the assaults. It isn't told like a scary story, but rather a respectful look at a survivor's journeys to get justice. Keep up the amazing work!
@@Vegoata Perhaps if he were sentenced to more time in prison, like an actual appropriate sentence, this wouldn't be an issue. And just FYI, any sentence longer than a year is served in prison, not jail.
@@loveforeignaccents oh ok, thanks for the information. Don’t knew there’s a difference between prison and jail. Always thought these are just different words with the same meaning, like many words in english. I’m from Germany, so I’m not a native english speaker.
Amazing Ashley. I remember (I live in Brussels) when one of my three daughters told me she received a message from a teacher at secondary school via facebook. I asked her why facebook? There are so many other avenues to communicate such as smartschool. Next day i went to the school and demanded explicitely and forcefully that no teacher ever contact my teenage kids again via social media.
One of the most underrated true crime channels out here. Production is insane, it grabs you and pulls you into the story allowing you to live through the eyes of the victim as well as the suspect. Unseen, keep it up ❤️
It's super disturbing that these predators that go after young girls aren't even all that smart or organized. That's the reason they prey on the young and naive. Women, if you know any "man" who wants to surround himself with younger people, please be vigilant.
People who commit "crimes of passion" or do it for some kind of thrill or fulfillment generally don't do enough planning. They want the gratification of getting it done and are basically flying by the seat of their pants the entire time.
If my girlfriend was in constant contact with a handsome, young male teacher, even calling her when we’re spending time together, I would have a problem with that.
My sister was friends with this guy and almost dated him around the time that this happened. For sure never stepped foot in that park since! I am so happy she came out Happy and living life to the fullest. Definitely didn't deserve what happened to her.
@Vero E Stop judging victims and potential victims. Start judging CRIMINALS. “Why are you so creepy? Why do you prey on children? Why do you Rape? Why do you physically attack girls?” Society needs to change their focus. Get yourself together. Put the judgment on perpetrators, not victims. That is sick.
Oh my god I remember seeing this footage of them finding her. I'll never get that image out of my mind. I'm grateful to have found the story I saw it so long ago I wasn't sure what the young woman's name was Ashley you are a warrior
This is a great story of how strong this young girl was and how strong this woman still is. She is the voice of courage and strength that we need when there is so much UGLY in the world. God bless her family., I hope she has a happy long life.. 💖💖💖
She survived 30 hours in the woods, and they think she would die on the way to the hospital??? Nah. She's a fighter. She wanted to live. There's no way she would've given up.
Still watching, but amazing how the timing on this took place, between his confession after so many hours, actually deciding to lead them to her body, and her being found still alive. What a strong girl, being able to hold on for so long!!! Can't wait to see what happens next!
Can't describe how happy I am to hear her talk. She is so courageous, Glad she is doing well and she didn't give up. Those detectives knew what they were doing. Good job. Just wow.
Mad respect to the judge that allowed Sam's confession to come in!!!! EDIT: But only 20 years for attempted murder?!? I lost my respect for that judge with the quickness!!!!
So many laws and sentencing lengths are completely messed up, especially when compared side by side. This is one of them, because they "sucked" at murdering someone it doesn't carry near as much weight? ....in my mind, the intention was exactly the same, to kill this poor girl. The fact she escaped with her life should be her success and victory alone. Not somehow a benefit to the aggressor's sentencing. It makes so little sense.
I love your channel for the simple fact you do stories on survivors. You don’t really see many videos on people living through their ordeals, especially when it comes to crimes.
You don’t get to hear too many survival stories compared to tragic unsolved cases so I love hearing these 💖🙏🏼 I hope she and her family live long and healthy lives!
I love and appreciate the way you make these videos. Too often true crime content is made as sensational and dehumanizing as possible, which is inappropriate at best and irresponsible and harmful at worst. Thank you for the work you do and your empathy towards those involved! It makes me think maybe the human race isn't doomed after all lmao.
Thanks for all of the great content you bring us with these survivor stories; top-notch, one-of-a-kind channel, and I look forward to each and every video you bring to the table... much appreciated!!!!
Really appreciate your kind words, thank you so much for watching and sharing your thoughts about these stories! ❤️ We're so happy it's resonating with people :)
@@jodifoster9820 yes because thatll make him a good person.🤣 he can do what he wants he did something good for someone and you somehow know whats best 🤣🤣
It seems extremely inappropriate of a grown man, especially a teacher, to be keeping contact with a teen girl outside of school. Why are the parents & her boyfriend comfortable with this? I'm so glad that she survived, and has been able to heal & start life anew. My heart goes out to her & her loved ones.♥️
What an truly inspiring woman she is! She had the strength to hold on to life and eventually start to recover from the trauma she endured. Bless you beautiful lady and your family. Wishing you love laughter and happiness.
I have seen this story before but watched it again because I’m still amazed at her will to live and her strength and courage to walk and talk again. I’m also glad I watched it for the update in her life with kids etc. I’m really happy for her ❤
i just wanted to say how much i appreciate your channel! there are only so many true crime stories you can hear about before it begins to have a serious effect on your psyche. just listening to the countless people who lost their lives at the hands of these horrible human beings is incredibly depressing and rage-inducing. don't get me wrong, these stories also depress and anger me - the fact that anyone is subjected to this kind of behaviour is sickening to say the least - but the difference with your channel is that you share stories where victims become survivors! the ending is a happy one, something that offers hope and inspiration. that maybe these monstrous criminals aren't nearly as charming or clever as the media often makes them out to be, and that we're more resilient than we give ourselves credit for. thanks for everything y'all do!
Thank you for sharing your story with us. I am glad you are stronger than you ever thought you would be. Keep fighting the fight and helping other who may be in your shoes and not even realize it. No man or woman should ever tell you to keep your friendship or relationship a secret.
Thank you for another amazing survivor story! That man is so strange and goes after young vulnerable high school minors bc he's too much of a coward for someone his own age. He doesn't deserve to ever be set free because you know he's going to do it all over again, that's the kind of person he is. I hope Ashley continues to live strong! Her words of wisdom were very inspiring
A very courageous girl. So glad you came so far Ashley, it’s a joy to see your smile and new life. Amazing to see that you watched your own footage and that by all your wanting to know and understand about that moment, how you have used that understanding to gain strength of character and stronger beliefs in life, humanity and yourself. Go girl🌼💜
I remember watching the un edited version of this in the police academy. She truly looked dead. It was haunting. I wish her the best with the rest of her life.
Prob my new favorite true crime channel. The narration is usually what gets me with most of the true crime channels. They're usually either too animated or dramatic, or too drab or monotone. This one is just right, and the way the videos are put together is very well done. Awesome job!
Any adult wanting to hang out with a child is sus af. Also, let's call it like it is. "Relationships with young girls" = pedophile. Don't sugar coat it.
We need to change the laws & procedures that make the cops wait 24-48 hours before they investigate a missing person!!! It’s Simple: Treat All Cases As If It Was Your Child Missing!!! Sooo thankful for this story! It’s such a good change to hear a positive ending, not exactly a happy ending as I’m certain there was such nightmarish moments that will haunt her & her family always, but a good ending where she’s alive & can heal & go on with her life!!! Thank God!!! Blessings on you & your family, dear lady & to all the police & law enforcement officers and forensics experts who put this predator away!!! May you all know Peace!!!
Ashley should be so proud of herself. Considering her terrifying ordeal and being left for dead, then overcoming the trauma, and her awful injuries, she's beyond amazing.
Lady I'm in awe of you. I'm so sorry to hear what you have gone through but lady what an inspiration you are. It brings me tears of joy to see you walking, talking being a mother. No words to express how profound your story has impacted me right now. Wish you and your family as lifetime of joy and happiness. 💪😊
I love your narration. That’s great to hear she managed to overcome her trauma. I know it’s out of respect to not to share the details, but we get engaged and we don’t know what he did exactly, I mean come on 😅
Yay... thank you for the upload!!! Just started in and, frankly, I remember this young girl's beautiful face but not the story behind it. I must say I find it odd that he would be placing so many calls to this girl's home, and that her mother found that not unusual nor concerning. No teacher, in my lifetime, had ever called me at home, including a coach when I played for the volleyball team. So I must continue on with the video now, but hope you guys are having a good one! EDIT: And not even from the same school... 🤔🤔
Said something to set him off? Sir no one deserves that stop blaming a CHILD ugh do people not hear themselves when they say things out loud. People need to realize they need to take accountability for they’re actions. Like no stop being so triggered without impulse control. Nobody makes u hurt someone physically that’s something u chose to do. I hate the undertone asking what she did wrong. Why was a teacher hanging out with grooming and assaulting students from different schools. Why was he not caught sooner. Why did he the parents and bf think this behavior is normal. It’s Not.
Thanks to Ashley I will always treat anyone disabled with the upmost respect! Anyone with autism or any disabilities will receive the upmost respect from me and my children! Because you never know what they went thru and why they are the way they are! It’s nothing to joke about and I thank Ashley and other women from your videos for sharing their stories!! ❤️🔥
Ashley, you are amazing! You are strong, physically, mentally and emotionally. I'm sure you are a good Mom and will continue to teach girls to be strong!
So sad what this young lady went through with that guy. I just wanna say that you are one in a million. You are clearly a VERY strong person with a beautiful heart. Blessed 🙏🏾
Red flags: having a teacher text and call you, him telling you that he can only see you in secret, wanting a relationship with you, seeing that he can't take no and having anger issues. I hope people will recognize the signs instead of feeling flattered someone attractive appears to like them.
So glad to hear she was able to recover, move on from all of this, and start a family!
What a brave, strong lady!!!!
Again, thanks for the video... stellar job, as per usual!!
Have a great day, all!!!
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Have a great day and weekend @loveforeignaccents 🙏💕🙏
she move on from her ordeal only because she has no recollect of the attack
I like this comment a billion times. It's valuable time ticking on a life every second someone is missing.
@@humanbeing46victim blamer
No teacher should just be “hanging out” with and privately texting/calling students outside of school. The fact that everyone just thought that behavior was fine makes no sense to me. Like why were parents aware of these relationships with young girls and doing nothing about it?
@@barneyronnie a college professor inviting multiple adult students over is very different from a high school teacher inviting a single underage female student over to play basketball far away from home
@@barneyronnie thou doth protest too much.
@@barneyronnie that’s not the same thing at all. These students were underage and these messages/hangouts were private/secret. I’m not sure why you even attempted to draw a comparison to your situation to one that is clearly nefarious in nature. Unless you are attempting to say that the behavior I described that was present in this case is normal and not grounds for any suspicion.
I mean my family did. But we grew up in a small town. Everybody knew everybody. So probably a bit different?
@@barneyronnie why are you trying so hard to defend yourselves unprompted in this comment section? you're acting very sus
this is why you don't wait 48 hours to look for a missing person.
I say lie and say it’s been about two days so I’m calling in and by the time they are in on it it’s worth it and the evidence proves you lied…But proves it wasn’t you and you care. And gets them found faster. Plus what’s the biggest case out there. Missing persons. So a bit of a lie since we have a stupid two day rule is fine. Ya know. They won’t care at that point. Assuming it’s true. Which again usually is. Cause again they ask if they are likely to run away and basics that gets eliminated. In the end we’d have less dead persons and more solved cases. So Ye. Sorry. I’m baked 😅I hope I wrote my flood of thoughts t okay enough for someone to get it. 🤪
Hopefully one day they’ll learn. It seems like law enforcement would use a lot less resources just looking into a missing person while there’s still time, versus the resources it takes to handle a murder investigation.
Cops know the most vital information comes in the first 48 hours. They know that you’re most likely to find the victim alive in the first 48 hours. It makes no sense why they wait
Good police work though as he was very cunning!!
Canine unit always best start, but you must have some fairly specific location.
He wasn't going to talk..imo.
Thanks to her guardian angel and her inner strength, she held on.
Delighted for Ashley,her Mum, family etc.
Ikr, you can be kidnapped for a second and be killed within a couple of minutes or hours
Horrifying how “normal” someone could act after doing something so evil. What a monster he is.
No such thing is evil
Murder kidnap and r@pe isn’t evil? Explain to me how it’s not evil??
It happens daily, with people we know. You never truly know anyone, you know what they want you to know... That includes your spouse.
@@Mintz_Eventing thats because he's nuts and is probably a r@pist himself
@@NKdidit.24 just because it happens daily doesnt mean its not wrong🤦🏽♂️
Only 20 years.He wanted her to die.He left her for dead.It’s only Ashley’s inner strength,that kept her alive.Wicked man.
I agree that 20 years is too light. To go dancing after believing his victim was dead shows strong psychopathic tendencies. This would-be killer will reoffend.
Right, he’ll be out in 3 years
The cops that fought for her saved her life. She was so strong to hold on. Some cops insist on waiting 24 hours, 48 hours. Their instant action and her strength saved her life. I hope she's doing well now.
THEY ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO WAIT WHEN IT IS A CHILD THAT IS MISSING!!! THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO ALWAYS START IMMEDIATELY WHEN IT IS A CHILD.
@@geniehinseth512 they usually think teens are just run aways
Like you have to wait 48 hours before reporting a missing person
That's usually on a thing with adult missing persons. Kids are a different matter usually they start looking immediately depending on age.
They should have been searching those woods with dogs while the asshole was being interrogated.
She suffered so much and fought so much to survive and the only punishment he gets is 20 years??? How could the judge not see that he was remorseless. This is absolutely disgusting.
Kids watching this: Do not make friends with adults/teachers. They're after something, most likely sex. If you feel like you are being groomed, tell somebody, a parent or another teacher. Always audio record or video record your interaction with someone you may feel that is being aggressive towards you.
Yes but not totally, there is some adults you can trust you unfortunately just gotta be careful and observant about their behavior:(
True
@@chickennuggets4387 but what does a 26 year old man have business hanging out with a minor. And I remember being 17 I would have never been able to identify if he had bad intentions or not if I had a handsome man be charming to me as a 17 year old I would have let it go over my head. Being 24 now I don’t understand how a 26 year old would even want to be friends with even a 19 year old
I'm a retired college professor, and often invited my students over for cookouts or pizza. Totally innocent.
@@barneyronnie it's way different to invite adults to pizza than to hangout with a minor.
I'm so glad she was found alive and is doing well today !! She's such a strong, inspiring person
HOW... is she strong and inspiring? Howwww? What exactly did she do?
@@twosense4989I guess because she didn't end up offing herself from having her life ruined? I dunno, perseverance and determination to recover and rebuild her life? Who knows, it's a mystery I guess.
20yrs is not enough when he has damaged her for the rest of her life. Hope she’s doing better x
At least she doesn't remember anything about the attack. I agree he should stay in prison because he will get out and probably do it again.
So true..so true..
She's alive yet he got 20yrs. A lot of people don't get that much time for murder🥺
20 years is pretty good time
Yeah and it was at least ATTEMPTED MURDER. He didn't intend for her to be alive; so that should count the same as if he had succeeded. They let him out too soon, he's going to do it again.
The teacher has a very defensive tone while being interrogated. Unlike the boyfriend who had a very calm, cool tone. The boyfriend was also visibility upset about his missing girlfriend. The teacher looks nervous and agitated, and he was also pacing furiously whole nervously rubbing his chin. The difference in body language says a lot.
2:50 That cop doesn't get enough credit for recognizing the difference between a case where the teen has just run away and a case where the teen was hurt or harmed.
yes!!!! so important
then again how many cold cases are there cause cops thought the teen/person just "ran away" i think all cases should be taken seriously. glad they decided to take this one seriously. but still
Ye
@@captainmycaptain8334 facts
Kids don’t even run away anymore they just stay in their parents basement til 30 lol
Please do more of these survivor videos. They are so empowering and uplifting. These are true heroes.
A light 20 year sentence for this horrific crime is a slap in Ashley’s face!
Sadly 20 years is the maximum for attempted murder. This POS will be free in a few years.
Disgusting
The US unjustice system is SICK.
So many laws and sentencing lengths are completely messed up, especially when compared side by side. This is one of them, because they "sucked" at murdering someone it doesn't carry near as much weight? ....in my mind, the intention was exactly the same, to kill this poor girl. The fact she escaped with her life should be her success and victory alone. Not somehow a benefit to the aggressor's sentencing. It makes so little sense.
@@annalawrence824 Exactly
The officer who took the call let something slip. He admitted that depending on the fear in the callers voice determines how serious they take the call. He admits it at 2:40. This is why there are so many who might of been saved if the police would of just taken the calls seriously the first time. Had he decided not to take the mom seriously Michelle most likely would of died like so many others did.
Usually are those dispatchers sometimes don't take the call seriously and ask dumb questions while on the phone with the victim
More than 99% of missing person calls are for people who ended up not being missing. So, they can’t jump on every call like a crime happened.
Like the poor young teen who's dad had fallen and hit his head just months after brain surgery. She was swearing in shock just as 911 picked up and the dispatcher said he would end the call which irritated an already stressed kid with an unconscious dad which made her say "just send a F ing ambulance please". Dispatcher hung up. She rang again and got the same dispatcher who put her on hold while he whined at someone that he had a real problem on a call. She was in a high stress event but she wasn't taken seriously I don't know what the outcome was but I always think of that call.
I caught that too. Unbelievably sad the level that “gut feeling” leads to who is believed or not. Totally unprofessional.
@@lynseylou7318That is horrifically infuriating.
My cousins boyfriend shot me with a gun back in 2013 and I lived. I remember EVERYTHING until I finally passed out. I had to learn to talk and walk, I did the same thing Ashley did at 3k color run. She can walk but I can’t. I’m behind you 110% about living to tell
Glad you’re ok ❤
Praise the Lord you’re alive.
Ashly Zander: I am so sorry; that something so horrible happened to you. Wish you all the best for your life
I’m so sorry to hear what happened to you, I hope you’re able to still enjoy and make the most of your life x
Hope you are doing well. Sending loves.
I heard about this story on another channel that went into the gruesome details and it was absolutely BRUTAL . The fact that she is alive is seriously a miracle, she is one strong soul and I'm glad she has no recollection of the attack. But it bothers me that because she had such a strong will to live, he didn't end up getting life. His intention was to kill her, he thought she was dead when he left her there. He 100% should have gotten life. 20 years is crazy light for what he did. And the lack of remorse he felt by dumping her body in the woods and going DANCING afterwards! True monster. He should never be allowed back into society.
*EDIT: The channel that I heard this video on was MrBallen . Here is the link if you want to hear the full story w/ details: th-cam.com/video/M7j1sSFdsC8/w-d-xo.html
Well said!
where can i find that video
@@jennar8201 Mr. Ballen covers the story . The link is : th-cam.com/video/M7j1sSFdsC8/w-d-xo.html
What channel gives the details????
@@docbar4885 Mr Ballen . Here's the link th-cam.com/video/M7j1sSFdsC8/w-d-xo.html
Is he considered a registered offender?? He should have to check in the rest of his life. He will be 46 yo when he is released. There is no justice there
this is SUCH a rare case. 30 hours. 30!! they got him to confess and take the officers to her.. and she didn’t die. she held on for 30 hours and kept fighting. and survived. this is so rare. so amazing that she survived. i truly hope she’s doing well
Edit: i hate to be that person but thank you so much for the likes! and the heart!
it's so rare especially because they didn't mark her as a teenage runaway, if they didn't start searching immediately the story would have ended differently
he snapped her neck. and failed to strangle her.
@@slavicgoth Yes.
@@slavicgoth exactly. SO many times teenagers are murdered and marked as runaways. families know their children well enough usually to be able to confidently and correctly say their kid would not run away. and so many times the outcome could have been different if it was taken seriously
If you hate to be that person why are you doing it?
Such a blessing that she doesn't remember the attack, and the incredible strength of this woman is inspiring.
Why do all these parents not think it's weird for a grown man to be so close to teen girls?!?! I'd never allow my daughter to have a friendship with a grown man, sorry, not gonna happen....
That’s what I don’t get.
Her parents didn’t know, she hid it
@@jennyrose7101 no the mom said she knew and thought he was a nice guy.
Ikr, that's so fucking wack and reckless
My guess was because it was a small town (I think), it's more socially accepted for everyone to spend more time around each other. And from the sounds of the interview, the mom didn't know the extent of their contact because the younger sister discovered all the calls from him only after her disappearance. So I think part of their interaction was hidden from the Mom and what the Mom witnessed was like a small-town friendship of sorts. Also, people with these tendencies tend to be skilled at deceiving people around them and gaining their trust.
My question is why are you allowing a grown man to be friends with your daughter? And before I hear “he’s a teacher” he didn’t even work at her school, and if he did, if he is not contacting her for school reasons/school GAME reasons then why are you contacting her?
Thats not a friend u text my phone if my kid plays a sport ill relay a message if it pertains to that sport
@@littleonex378 period cuz I might just be over protective but I’m not comfortable with a teacher having my daughter’s/son’s number
@annette key right like did it not raise a red flag? Especially when he was being a little too friendly with the kids??
@@kyrixd1236 why do they need it really what can't I relay ...a text is too personal as a mom I have to look at that as a red flag its wierd to me
She was 17 years old.. *17* ! Preyed upon by a teacher. She should hold absolutely NO blame whatsoever on anything that happened to her. She didn’t lead him on, she was in a loving, serious long term relationship, she genuinely & innocently thought he was a ‘good friend’ & that’s exactly how these predators start out; they’re charismatic, friendly, complimentary, act like ‘one of your buddies’ & how ‘it’s all got to be on the hush’ due to his job, & when they’ve got their victims where they want them (trusting), they go in for the pounce, & when they’re rejected.. their ego gets hit.
It breaks my heart she ever questioned ‘that she did anything wrong’ to trigger that attack, & as for that interviewer asking if she saw ‘red flags’ - she was 17 for goodness sakes!
But what a fighter! She’s shown him, that’s for sure! She’s made the most remarkable recovery, & gone on to not only fulfil her dreams, but to become a mummy twice over. Amazing young woman 💗
Thank you for sharing her story x
Yeah people in these comments are horrendous. Blaming her & her loving boyfriend for not knowing that this creep was preying on her. It's so sad, they were CHILDREN.
Not her fault at all.
Facts
Definitely not her fault in any way she didn’t know his behavior was inappropriate, it was the ppl around her like her mother to educate her on the situation and should’ve set boundaries , the ones around her that knew it was not ok for these 2 to have “friendship “ are at fault nobody stepped in .
Spot on! Some people blaming a 17 year old TEENAGER? Absolutely ridiculous! I hate the “she led him on” mentality and victim blaming BS.
@@Nizhonibearcreek I'm baffled as to how she thought this was appropriate for her daughter. Especially since they were texting and meeting up. Like, I could understand it if she didn't know but she did. I wonder if she thought there were other parents around or something. But the texts. Those are completely indefensible.
I have to say this is such a great format for true crime content! It feels so much more respectful of the victims and the survivors to have the story be told by them and to not go into excruciating detail about the assaults. It isn't told like a scary story, but rather a respectful look at a survivor's journeys to get justice. Keep up the amazing work!
It feels like a tv show…
Only 20 years?! This guy should have gotten way more.
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People like him should never get out of jail!!
@@Vegoata Perhaps if he were sentenced to more time in prison, like an actual appropriate sentence, this wouldn't be an issue. And just FYI, any sentence longer than a year is served in prison, not jail.
@@loveforeignaccents oh ok, thanks for the information. Don’t knew there’s a difference between prison and jail. Always thought these are just different words with the same meaning, like many words in english. I’m from Germany, so I’m not a native english speaker.
plus he should be (should have been) forced to pay those medical bills
Amazing Ashley. I remember (I live in Brussels) when one of my three daughters told me she received a message from a teacher at secondary school via facebook. I asked her why facebook? There are so many other avenues to communicate such as smartschool. Next day i went to the school and demanded explicitely and forcefully that no teacher ever contact my teenage kids again via social media.
We need more mothers/fathers like you
It feels so good seeing the police be heroes in this story. I wish more story's had people like them in it
One of the most underrated true crime channels out here. Production is insane, it grabs you and pulls you into the story allowing you to live through the eyes of the victim as well as the suspect. Unseen, keep it up ❤️
It's super disturbing that these predators that go after young girls aren't even all that smart or organized. That's the reason they prey on the young and naive. Women, if you know any "man" who wants to surround himself with younger people, please be vigilant.
People who commit "crimes of passion" or do it for some kind of thrill or fulfillment generally don't do enough planning. They want the gratification of getting it done and are basically flying by the seat of their pants the entire time.
I think the bigger thing is that the smarter and more organized ones are harder to find skewing the thought into that they are less smart in general.
Wow her body was already almost in rigor mortis, the way they described her arms & she STILL survived! Amazing, so glad she made it out alive
Never trust a single man who goes line dancing. It's a major red flag.
🤣 such a true comment 🚩
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LOL 😂😂
I know what a loser . Horrible evil man so glad he got caught.
Facts, he can be crazy 🚩
When you meet people who have bad tempers, have an attitude of "my way or the highway", and are controlling, walk away, far away.
If my girlfriend was in constant contact with a handsome, young male teacher, even calling her when we’re spending time together, I would have a problem with that.
Especially her mom tho - she was 17 and he was 26 ... that should've been an instant red flag
Yeah, not a very smart or good boyfriend.
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Right the mom is a red flag whos ok with that. With an adult talking to a kid
@Miss Droplette you should look more into the case she was doing something behind his back
My sister was friends with this guy and almost dated him around the time that this happened. For sure never stepped foot in that park since! I am so happy she came out Happy and living life to the fullest. Definitely didn't deserve what happened to her.
Oh my god
@Vero E Stop judging victims and potential victims. Start judging CRIMINALS. “Why are you so creepy? Why do you prey on children? Why do you Rape? Why do you physically attack girls?” Society needs to change their focus. Get yourself together. Put the judgment on perpetrators, not victims. That is sick.
I’m so glad your sister is ok @houndhouse83
Oh my god I remember seeing this footage of them finding her. I'll never get that image out of my mind. I'm grateful to have found the story I saw it so long ago I wasn't sure what the young woman's name was Ashley you are a warrior
Thank you Unseen, for not giving unnecessary graphic details.
This is a great story of how strong this young girl was and how strong this woman still is. She is the voice of courage and strength that we need when there is so much UGLY in the world. God bless her family., I hope she has a happy long life.. 💖💖💖
She survived 30 hours in the woods, and they think she would die on the way to the hospital??? Nah. She's a fighter. She wanted to live. There's no way she would've given up.
Moving her with a broken neck and spine could have set off a trail of dangerous occurrences in her body
When you have spinal injuries are dangerous to move the person
Still watching, but amazing how the timing on this took place, between his confession after so many hours, actually deciding to lead them to her body, and her being found still alive.
What a strong girl, being able to hold on for so long!!!
Can't wait to see what happens next!
Can't describe how happy I am to hear her talk. She is so courageous, Glad she is doing well and she didn't give up. Those detectives knew what they were doing. Good job. Just wow.
Mad respect to the judge that allowed Sam's confession to come in!!!!
EDIT: But only 20 years for attempted murder?!? I lost my respect for that judge with the quickness!!!!
DONT. It's not the judge fault . It's the law fault. The most the judge can give someone in some states is 2-20 years. He can't do anymore.
That's the maximum
And this happened in 2006, which means the 20 year sentence is coming to a close in a few years from now. Wow.
So many laws and sentencing lengths are completely messed up, especially when compared side by side. This is one of them, because they "sucked" at murdering someone it doesn't carry near as much weight? ....in my mind, the intention was exactly the same, to kill this poor girl. The fact she escaped with her life should be her success and victory alone. Not somehow a benefit to the aggressor's sentencing. It makes so little sense.
Yo should like the judge that is the max life is 25 years so it’s not far off 20 years will hopefully ruin his life
I love how the cop literally admits to not taking ever missing child alert seriously lol only the ones they think are "urgent" such a power play
I love your channel for the simple fact you do stories on survivors. You don’t really see many videos on people living through their ordeals, especially when it comes to crimes.
Can we all just agree that a strong relationship with a student and teacher is a huge 🚩
No. Not all teachers are like him so its not a red flag in all cases
this scares me, but i’m glad you make these because it makes me more aware of the dangers of this world we live in!
You don’t get to hear too many survival stories compared to tragic unsolved cases so I love hearing these 💖🙏🏼 I hope she and her family live long and healthy lives!
I love and appreciate the way you make these videos. Too often true crime content is made as sensational and dehumanizing as possible, which is inappropriate at best and irresponsible and harmful at worst. Thank you for the work you do and your empathy towards those involved! It makes me think maybe the human race isn't doomed after all lmao.
⛔️ WELL DONE POLICE, DETECTIVES, EMT AND HOSPITAL STAFF FOR SAVING HER LIFE 🚔 🚑 🏥 YOU ARE APPRECIATED ‼️‼️‼️
Thanks for all of the great content you bring us with these survivor stories; top-notch, one-of-a-kind channel, and I look forward to each and every video you bring to the table... much appreciated!!!!
Really appreciate your kind words, thank you so much for watching and sharing your thoughts about these stories! ❤️ We're so happy it's resonating with people :)
@@unseentruecrime 💙💛💜. Love to see the channel growth; you guys truly deserve it!!!!
You should donate this money to Ashley and her family, the real victims smh
they only replied to u coz you gave them money lmfao wjdjwsjwjsh
@@jodifoster9820 yes because thatll make him a good person.🤣 he can do what he wants he did something good for someone and you somehow know whats best 🤣🤣
It seems extremely inappropriate of a grown man, especially a teacher, to be keeping contact with a teen girl outside of school. Why are the parents & her boyfriend comfortable with this? I'm so glad that she survived, and has been able to heal & start life anew. My heart goes out to her & her loved ones.♥️
Simply, remarkable person. She shows so much strength and emotional balance.
What an truly inspiring woman she is! She had the strength to hold on to life and eventually start to recover from the trauma she endured. Bless you beautiful lady and your family. Wishing you love laughter and happiness.
What a beautiful story! I’m literally crying! 😭 It’s so amazing how she clung to life like that!
I have seen this story before but watched it again because I’m still amazed at her will to live and her strength and courage to walk and talk again. I’m also glad I watched it for the update in her life with kids etc. I’m really happy for her ❤
I love your stories of STRONG women who survive and defy all odds.
I like how you are so respectful to victims and their families. So many creators get too caught up in likes and gory details.
i just wanted to say how much i appreciate your channel! there are only so many true crime stories you can hear about before it begins to have a serious effect on your psyche. just listening to the countless people who lost their lives at the hands of these horrible human beings is incredibly depressing and rage-inducing.
don't get me wrong, these stories also depress and anger me - the fact that anyone is subjected to this kind of behaviour is sickening to say the least - but the difference with your channel is that you share stories where victims become survivors! the ending is a happy one, something that offers hope and inspiration. that maybe these monstrous criminals aren't nearly as charming or clever as the media often makes them out to be, and that we're more resilient than we give ourselves credit for.
thanks for everything y'all do!
Thank you for sharing your story with us. I am glad you are stronger than you ever thought you would be. Keep fighting the fight and helping other who may be in your shoes and not even realize it. No man or woman should ever tell you to keep your friendship or relationship a secret.
What a beautiful woman. God bless her and her family.
Thank you for another amazing survivor story! That man is so strange and goes after young vulnerable high school minors bc he's too much of a coward for someone his own age. He doesn't deserve to ever be set free because you know he's going to do it all over again, that's the kind of person he is. I hope Ashley continues to live strong! Her words of wisdom were very inspiring
Prayers for Ashley!!!! So glad she survived this horror
A very courageous girl. So glad you came so far Ashley, it’s a joy to see your smile and new life. Amazing to see that you watched your own footage and that by all your wanting to know and understand about that moment, how you have used that understanding to gain strength of character and stronger beliefs in life, humanity and yourself. Go girl🌼💜
The editing on this channel is amazing so much emotion felt watching.
I remember watching the un edited version of this in the police academy. She truly looked dead. It was haunting. I wish her the best with the rest of her life.
Teachers shouldn't be allowed to text students and students should see stories like this.... To know the risks involved with trusting adults too much
What incredible strength! It’s not very often that a video like this ends on that kind of note. Wishing her and her family the very best. ♥️
I never forget this horrific story! A strong woman! True survivor! Glad she has a good life now.
What an awesomely strong girl. Well done to her to be able to heal not only physically but mentally too.
Glad she survived and told her story, hope he doesn't get out.
He only has 5 years left on his sentence which is crazy!
Prob my new favorite true crime channel. The narration is usually what gets me with most of the true crime channels. They're usually either too animated or dramatic, or too drab or monotone. This one is just right, and the way the videos are put together is very well done. Awesome job!
Any adult wanting to hang out with a child is sus af.
Also, let's call it like it is. "Relationships with young girls" = pedophile. Don't sugar coat it.
Relationships with young people, women are also predators and males also get preyed on
@@latuya5887 Never said they weren't. Just correcting the words used by the people getting interviewed.
@@latuya5887 🙄 no one said women can’t be
@@latuya5887 what has that got to do with the price of fish
@@jbaby007 your word choice said everything, just like violence men are most at risk
We need to change the laws & procedures that make the cops wait 24-48 hours before they investigate a missing person!!! It’s Simple: Treat All Cases As If It Was Your Child Missing!!! Sooo thankful for this story! It’s such a good change to hear a positive ending, not exactly a happy ending as I’m certain there was such nightmarish moments that will haunt her & her family always, but a good ending where she’s alive & can heal & go on with her life!!! Thank God!!! Blessings on you & your family, dear lady & to all the police & law enforcement officers and forensics experts who put this predator away!!! May you all know Peace!!!
Ashley should be so proud of herself. Considering her terrifying ordeal and being left for dead, then overcoming the trauma, and her awful injuries, she's beyond amazing.
Lady I'm in awe of you. I'm so sorry to hear what you have gone through but lady what an inspiration you are. It brings me tears of joy to see you walking, talking being a mother. No words to express how profound your story has impacted me right now. Wish you and your family as lifetime of joy and happiness. 💪😊
I love your narration. That’s great to hear she managed to overcome her trauma.
I know it’s out of respect to not to share the details, but we get engaged and we don’t know what he did exactly, I mean come on 😅
This brought tears to my eyes. Keep on keeping on, Ashley❤️!
Yay... thank you for the upload!!! Just started in and, frankly, I remember this young girl's beautiful face but not the story behind it. I must say I find it odd that he would be placing so many calls to this girl's home, and that her mother found that not unusual nor concerning. No teacher, in my lifetime, had ever called me at home, including a coach when I played for the volleyball team. So I must continue on with the video now, but hope you guys are having a good one!
EDIT: And not even from the same school... 🤔🤔
Was he calling her cell phone?
It was probably to her cellphone.
Every single one of these cases makes me cry without fail. These survivors are so strong. Thank you for focusing on their stories.
Thank you for all the your work on looking into this case !
Stumbled across your tiktok and I just had to watch the rest of the story on TH-cam!!!! great content
Thanks for watching!
Same!! I ran to TH-cam to watch the full thing 🏃🏽♀️😂
What an absolute monster. And only 20 years??? That's ridiculous!
Said something to set him off? Sir no one deserves that stop blaming a CHILD ugh do people not hear themselves when they say things out loud. People need to realize they need to take accountability for they’re actions. Like no stop being so triggered without impulse control. Nobody makes u hurt someone physically that’s something u chose to do. I hate the undertone asking what she did wrong. Why was a teacher hanging out with grooming and assaulting students from different schools. Why was he not caught sooner. Why did he the parents and bf think this behavior is normal. It’s
Not.
I'm so glad this precious young woman survived, may she have a beautiful life.
Thanks to Ashley I will always treat anyone disabled with the upmost respect! Anyone with autism or any disabilities will receive the upmost respect from me and my children! Because you never know what they went thru and why they are the way they are! It’s nothing to joke about and I thank Ashley and other women from your videos for sharing their stories!! ❤️🔥
I am glad this lady survived the horrific attack, she is a courageous woman. 😢🙏
Such a strong young lady!! I literally got chills watching this. Then the tears came.... such an amazing testimony for sure.
Ashley is an incredible woman, so strong and inspirational!
Seeing her cross that finish line and then seeing her with a baby bump brought me to tears. What an amazing strong person!
This proves no matter what kind of hardships you have in life you can always persevere and live a happy life
Don't ever give up on yourself.
I know I'm not the only one needing to hear this!
17 year old hanging out with a gym teacher?? And mom thought that was ok?? Absolutely not...
as a survivor it feels amazing to see how determined she is to keep pushing. great motivation!!!
im beyond happy and proud that she was able to recover.
Ashley, you are amazing! You are strong, physically, mentally and emotionally. I'm sure you are a good Mom and will continue to teach girls to be strong!
So sad what this young lady went through with that guy.
I just wanna say that you are one in a million. You are clearly a VERY strong person with a beautiful heart. Blessed 🙏🏾
Wow, the stories are so amazing and generally so sad and tragic. I am completely addicted to watching. Please make more great work.💛💛💛
Red flags: having a teacher text and call you, him telling you that he can only see you in secret, wanting a relationship with you, seeing that he can't take no and having anger issues. I hope people will recognize the signs instead of feeling flattered someone attractive appears to like them.
YES! Not only for children, the vulnerable etc, but for everyone!
Wow, what a wonderful story of resilience! This girl is AMAZING!
Incredible woman! Thank God for your strength and resilience! ❤