I'd like to hear more about Melissa. Grabbing a knife by the blade and taking it from your attacker is next level badassery. So much so, HE ends up asking HER if he can go home.
But why did she put the dog in the car but had to walk across the lot to the car and when attacked was still far enough away from her car that she had to run to it if she had just put her dog in said car.
@@makeitso4793 she let the leash go and opened the trunk for the dog to run into as she still made her way over to the car that’s when she was attacked.
Mike" on that chapter" covers this case. If i recall" mike gives an elaboration on melissa. I was threatened once at night by a guy with a bat. I quickly grabbed it out of his hands and threw it on a roof of a store. Then i told the guy to try something without the bat. He fled . But yeah.. A knife is something else. But still... It depends on whose holding the knife. Correct? In a desperate situation? If i had to and thought it was my only hope against idiot with a knife? I'd grab the blade too. I'd subconsciously try to be careful. But... Sure... Why not?
The fact that Melissa turned her back on the guy again after hearing him running and seeing him standing right behind her, makes me think that maybe horror movie characters are realistic.
I couldn't believe she did that, it just shows or people just aren't situationally aware of what's going on around them even when things are obviously not right. I never turn my back on anyone that leaves me even a little suspicious and running up behind her only stopping when she faced him was a giant red flag that he was certainly targeting her.
A true crime story has never hit me so hard as when you talked about the part of her dad laying in her bed and holding his breath to see how she felt. That is absolutely crushing.
yeah, i think it was just something his lawyer probably told him to do@@pauldavis5665but anyone with a sliver of a moral compass wouldn't care about that and would admit after doing something that horrific
Classic psychological denial - the truth is too horrible to acknowledge, so he distorts reality until it fits a narrative he can accept. It's one of the most common types of human psychological misjudgment.
I was really scared of that moment in the story thinking the dad couldn't live with the pain of losing his daughter. But to hear the amazing thing he did to honor his daughter's legacy and being was truly heartwarming and beautiful.
Can we take a moment to appreciate that Melissa fought back so hard that Daniel was like “I know I was the one trying to kidnap and murder you, but can I go home?”
he was/is such a joke and a coward. To still maintain his innocence directly to her parents was pathetic. Since he likes raping so much hopefully he'll make a nice treat for someone in prison for the rest of his miserable life.
I think Melissa being so aware of her surroundings allowed her to collect her thoughts more clear than people usually are able to. It can pay off to be like her!
I guess lmao but she literally turned her back on the guy who she just heard running up behind her. I’m confused on why she did that tbh. Maybe she was in denial that she may be in danger. I can’t deny that she was aware though. But if I hear someone running up behind me and I turn around and there’s a guy right behind me, I definitely would not turn right back around and start walking.
im assuming there's some storytelling fluff there. it may not have been that clear to her when shes just walking that he was running at her. i can't believe there's complaint about someone who used bare hands to disarm a man with a knife and intent to kill@@ayethebeatgooff
@@ayethebeatgooff THATS WHAT IM SAYING LIKE... She literally heard someone SPRINTING up to her and just stop and stare and her and she's just going to be like "oh you scared me" and keep walking??? i would have been in flight immediately if a man pulled up on me like that.
When he attacked Melissa he realized he is too weak to overpower anyone, that's why he attacked a sleeping girl. I hope he is having the most awful time in prison and that he will be haunted the rest of his life
I read a story from a guy that has done time in the same prison and apparently he got “turned out” which means he’s forced to dress like a woman and be one inmates sex slave that they pimp out to other inmates. Food for thought…
That part at the end about the father attempting to emulate how long it would take for his daughter to finally succumb to her injuries is one of the more horrific things I've ever had to think about
This story broke my heart. He deserved the death penalty in my eyes he took full advantage of the trust she had in him. He got off on killing her. I am sad and angry at the same time. Melissa is what broke this case. Hadn't been for her kicking his ass and getting away. He would have never been caught. But to go to her home after with all her family acting like a grieving friend was so wrong he had no right. I hope one day he gets the same thing done to him
It takes 10 minutes, give or take, to kill somebody by strangulation. You have to be really invested, because the victim is not laying there quietly either.
Man, that 911 call sounded so rough and heartbreaking. It really breaks my heart when parents, that love their kid and being parents, lose a child. No parent should ever have to go through that.
@TheCommenterAvenger I thoroughly agree!💜 Although it wasn't murder, my 19 year old son, almost 20, died suddenly in March 2016 while he and his little brother were at their dad's house for the weekend. He was the older of my two sons. He had been diagnosed with Addison's Disease just prior to graduating high school, just before his 18th birthday. He was devastated by the diagnoses since it ripped away his dream of becoming a USAF pilot. But My younger son and I did what we could to support him, learn all we could about Addison's, I even bought him his silver MediAlert bracelet that now has a home on my purse. His death came eight months after my dad lost his fight with kidney failure, (due to type 1 diabetes). Because of that, and my betting his sole caregiver? I had about right or nine months to prepare myself and say my goodbyes. I didn't get that with my son. Plus, NO child should EVER die before their parent. My world absolutely shattered. As did my younger son's. We were a tight knit family. As well as I'd hit that perfect stage with him off adult son/mother relationship. We could just sit on the patio, watch the sun set, and talk about anything or nothing. Just shoot the shit lol He trusted me, too. Told me everything. From dating and falling in love for the first time, smoking pot, even getting his younger brother to pee into an empty water bottle for him since his dad was extremely gung-ho, for some reason, on doing an at home marijuana drug test. I couldn't help but laugh at that! Told him to NEVER do that again, but, it was pretty funny. It happened when he was fifteen lol His dad had met a woman online a couple months after our divorce and moved her and her two kids in just one month after meeting her. My boys and the rest of the family absolutely did NOT approve. Plus, she turned out to be verbally and emotionally abusive towards my sons, 99.9% of the time when my ex wasn't there. Which caused an already close mother/sons relationships to grow even closer. I never spoke badly about their dad or his then girlfriend, now wife. I just let them vent and talk. I mentioned that they'd need to talk to their dad about this our that, etc. But she'd say horrid things about me in front of them, including wishing for my death by getting run over by an 18-wheeler, or other means. Yet it was my fault they grew ever more distant and once my son died? My younger son cut all contact with them. It's been six years, yet it still hurts like it was yesterday. I lost my friends, and my therapist believes is because they don't know what to say to me, or how to handle my grief, or the loss of a child. It is THE worst pain I've ever felt. Right in my chest, like a literal hole has been gouged out.
@@fate_clotho9596 I am so sorry for your loss. My cousin died 8 years ago and my aunt still feels his loss in every fabric of her being still. Sending lots of love ❤️
I cannot even imagine how terrible it must have been to even decide to go into her bedroom and hold his breath like that. It's really inspiring to see him make something good out of a situation when no one would have faulted him for falling apart.
Unfortunately, though the parents are doing a noble thing nothing will change evil, my son was murdered and the person (David Mattews) who committed that murder (Daniel E. Rosser, July, 27th 2007) got away with it, then after warning the Mount Pocono school system (where he was a security guard) that he was attempting to "hook up" (his very written words) with young girls on Facebook, around the age of 14, nothing was done. He later (2018) raped a thirteen year old boy, but again served no time, and the charge was reduced to "corruption of a minor". Justice is rarely served by the liberal ideology of today. Someday he will commit another rape or murder, and another family will suffer. God bless and comfort those who are left behind after evil and the people who commit it come together.
Wtf do liberals have to do with your story? If anything criminals get away with crime when the president is a conman. Don the con for prison , someone who belongs there .
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When my sister was killed, my whole family, including myself vowed that we would never forgive the man who took her from us. To hear that there is a person as strong as Buck Blodgett makes my heart cry. My father, my sibling and especially myself, are not as strong as him and I hope he has found true peace. I wish I could be as forgiving. 6 years on and we miss her every day and wish that the man who took her from us faces justice for his actions. As of today he is a free man because the police never investigated her death. A healthy 21 year old does not just die. I don't know
I'm so sorry for you and your family's loss and that no one has been brought to justice yet. I pray that they will not go unpunished and I also pray that you and your family will forgive the one who used their free will to bring evil to God's other innocent children. Forgiveness is not letting anyone off the hook Forgiveness is something Jesus did for us and m 39:14 us to forgive others so then your releasing it to God to handle it and releases you from the anger and rage that evil is robbing and stealing from you every day. Don't let evil steal from your family any more than it has. You are God's child and He doesn't want you captive to the enemy and steal your peace or joy from your life. Most people want to blame God instead of blaming the devil who did this. God gave us everything everything except for 1 tree and along came satan and deceived them so that gave satan legal rights over the world but what he wasn't counting on was God sending Jesus to take back the power that the enemy stole giving us a way to have power over the enemy and on this earth until we get back to paradise. Satan uses any one he can by using their free will to help him destroy God's children because he knows that hurts God the most. God did do something. He sent Jesus and the Holy Spirit to help us and he does and will if we use our free will to fight against evil. Don't let anger and hate take up residence in your life. Your sister wouldn't want you to honor her at the cost of her family loosing their peace and joy. She would want you to forgive and honor her with love and seeing her family and loved ones happy and showing the world and evil the strength of her family against the enemy because trust and believe it takes great strength to forgive and do it while the enemy has to watch you triumph over him and have your sister say see my family their warriors over you and while honoring me and Jesus. God bless you and your family.
Keep fighting for your sisters justice! True cops would go until this killer is brought to justice! Remember you are very strong even if not physically!
I try to be against violence in any way, but like you said, I don't think I would be strong enough in that situation and I'd give in, as would my brothers. Some things cannot go unanswered.
I cannot imagine having any other emotions besides seething hatred and vile rage for that kid Daniel. Hats off to Buck; he has honored his daughter perfectly.
I understand why u say that but the thing is and it took me many years to realize this, hate and rage take effort, it takes thought and energy. Every once of thought & effort you put into it means you are allowing them to keep taking that away from you. They already took some one you love you cant let them take any more. But in this situation i think it would take a long time to get to the point of forgiving like that. Loving that person... Out of the question. Completely.
In most case's that involves really good people with big hearts... If the devil can't get to you he'll get the ones you love the most... What a sad story!!
Me too! Towards anyone who hurt my child. I give all of the props in the world to parents who can forgive something like that. I'm big on forgiveness but that is the one thing I don't think I could ever forgive. I would probably be in prison for murder myself, as horrible as that sounds I would be being with rage!
@@danielleschiazza6172 But then you just make yourself no better than the original killer, I know it can be hard but sometimes being the bigger person in these kinds of cases is where it matters the most, take your example for reference, is it really worth ruining your own life all because someone in your own family was harmed? Actions have consequences and when you get put in jail those consequences WILL follow you wherever you go and more often than not you will also have a hard time finding work because most companies do not want an ex-convict working for them because that degree of trust you had built up would be shattered all because of you wanting revenge, trust is something that once you lose it, it's near impossible to get back.
@@cursedhawkins1305 Honestly, I couldn't say I'm strong enough as a person to forgive and forget something like that. He murdered his friend for a s*x fantasy. I cannot imagine something more vile and selfish than that. I would brutally castrate him, kill him and then probably end my own life rather than let him breathe a minute more.
Buck was punishing himself by laying in his daughter’s bed. I’m so so sorry they went through the loss of their beautiful child. She sounded like such an amazing soul.
I didn't watch it yet, don't know who Buck is yet & was like "punish?"... Ew what? I never heard a term like that in such a context, like...sheesh I knew it was gonna be bad, but eek. Then I realized u meant "*by* laying in her." bed after she was killed & quickly realized what u actually meant. I can't keep up with all this new lingo, thought okay, that's weird. Thank goodness that's not a term! 😂
I don't believe he was punishing himself. He was merely reenacting the last moment of his daughters life or trying to feel what she went through.People grief differently and it might have been his way of working through his pain. Still, an amazing soul...able to forgive the perpetrator. I certainly would have not acted the same way towards that kid.
I’m the father of 4 girls and this one hit me hard. I’m just about to walk into work, but I want to go home and hug my daughters and wife. I cannot imagine what Buck and his family went through. So heartbreaking!
As the only child and a daughter to my parents, I ask you, to just give your daughters and your wife another extra hug tomorrow before you leave for work. I am away from home, studying in college, and I wish I could give my parents a hug. Breaks my heart to hear of this story but also when parents like you express your love for your family, it gives me hope again
Teach your girls to defend themselves, carry pepper spray or something. It's likely they will run into someone like that. Not necessarily be murdered, but scarred. I've dealt with it many times, even recently at a grocery store. Some older man came up behind me and rubbed against me and whispered in my ear. Tell your girls to not take that shit unless their life depends on it. Stand up for yourself, and make sure to tell someone about it. Do not feel ashamed. Unfortunately a lot of rape or assault victims don't tell anyone because they think it's their fault in some way or they're just ashamed. I'm in my 30s now and I've dealt with things like this at least 5 times. My friend was almost grabbed off the street once. And I'm from a town that doesn't even have crime like that.
I lost my son seven years ago in a tragic "accident" while he was working logging in the woods. The pain I endured losing my oldest son, he was 28 and would have turned 29 in two day, was the most excruciating pain I have ever lived through. Mentally and actual physical pain. Everytime I envisioned that tree hitting him in the head and breaking his neck and him falling to yhe ground, it felt like I was stabbed in the guts by a 12 inch dagger. Actual real physical pain. And the mental pain was debilitating. I cannot even try to fathom the pain that the parents of Jesse have gone through. It literally brings tears streaming down my face to think of this terrible injustice and how these parents lost this wonderful young person that they had lovingly shaped into a wonderful, rounded, and loving young woman has to be almost unbearable. I pray for them as I pray for my own healing. Wonderfully told!
Sorry for your loss, i don't pray, as im not religious, but i wish you all the best. Hope you find a way to deal with your trauma. It must be horrible to lose a child. RIP your son
Terribly sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace. No parents can endure tha pain of losing their children. May God give you and your family strength through this.
You covered this very well. Man, my heart breaks so much for the parents and most of all, their beautiful daughter. This world can be a VERY evil place. I can't imagine losing a child in a violent and disgusting way such as they have.
Imagine having a friend you trust and spend a lot of time together turn out to be one that assaults you and takes your life. Shows you can never truly trust anyone.
I'm a mother this story made me cry. It's a horrible nightmare for a parent to experience the loss of their child. May Jessy's precious soul rest in peace. Her resilience inspired me. She came into this world like a fireball, a fighter, with a bold energy, and for some malicious person like Daniel to come and crush her future is terrifying. My heart goes out to her family and friends. I know jessey is in God's kingdom creating harmonious music with the angels for all eternity.
I have NEVER been so moved by a true crime story that it made me cry, but this story has done just that. Jessie’s father starting a charity and committing to educating young people about violence against women is so heartbreaking but also so inspiring. Thank you for shedding light on the charity, when I have the money to do so I plan on donating.
We are sinners and can’t be justified before God. Nothing we do can make us worthy in God’s sight. But out of His own love He made it possible for us to be justified and therefore be worthy of Him and His kingdom. 2 Corinthians 5:21 “God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.” Jesus Christ was the perfect sinless Son of God who agreed with the Father and gave Himself as a sacrifice for our sin. He was the righteousness of God but was put to death as if He was a sinner, so sinners like us can benefit from His sacrifice and be made the righteousness of God. By having faith in Jesus Christ, the saviour of sinners, you can be cleaned and forgiven of your sin, being justified before God in the holy blood of His Son. Have a giddy ✝️💟
I live in Hartford. Buck came to my high school and talked about his daughter and played the 911 tape. Its heart wrenching that a family should go through such pain. Jessie continues to live through him and through everyone who chooses to be kind rather than be hurtful. Love truly is greater than hate
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Of course it is increadbly sad for Buck (the father), but imo his purley ideologically & pain driven approuch is terrible. I think he is totally clueless about what caused his daughter's death. But the facts of the case show that Dan did not hate Jessie. The only reason to come to that conclusion is purely ideological. The facts of the case show that he had developed an addiction to certain types of porn & grew an aspiration to carry that out. If you don't have that experience, then you likey are clueless too. I have had that experience, with the only difference being that mine is almost the opposite to Dan's (towards women that feel superior to men, & want to dominate them - something that can't be forced onto another, but emotionally the same sexual addiction being developed).
How that kid can look at his victims father square in the eye and flat out deny any involvement, after he forgave you, baffles me!! He deserves everything bad that comes his way!!!
Forgiveness isn’t for the person who wronged you, nor does it mean that you accept that person’s behavior as acceptable. It’s so you can make some sort of peace with the situation as best you can because if you don’t, you’re only hurting yourself even more.
If he would've accepted his forgiveness, he would've been admitting he did it. Not that that would change anything. He just didn't have the guts to say he did it.
I tried so hard not to cry watching this, but when the photograph of Jessie & her dad by the lake appeared, I began sobbing, my heart goes out to Buck & Joy for their loss. I am going to donate to 'the love is greater than hate project' that Jessie's dad set up to honour his daughter's memory & to help rid the world of violence towards women by men, I urge anyone who watches this video to do the same, even if it's a small amount, every little helps ♡
@colinluckens9591 . Thank you, that's very kind of you to say 🙂. Yes, not sure why someone would say, 'don't watch then', I think it's very important to watch things that are difficult or upsetting to see, how can we ever hope to change things for the better if we don't see what's going on, and if the price I pay for watching something horrible is moments of sadness and pain, I'll gladly pay it, because it means I'm made aware and can potentially help in some way.
This video comes off as Incredibly respectful to the victims and what they went through, which I find many creators struggle with portraying. Good on you for telling the story in such a genuine way.
@@OfficerHuey oh my bad, it just seemed like the kind of awe I was in when I first heard him tell a few stories. I wasn't meaning to be THAT GUY, like "oh look who finally showed up" thing, was genuinely welcoming you lol. Anyway, umm, pleased to make you're acquaintance officer! 😂
After losing my son to murder, this was so very hard to listen to. My heart breaks for her parents. I can relate to her dad, trying to re-live, to some extent, what she went through. I did the same thing. I'm glad that they caught the sorry excuse of a human that did such a horrific thing. My son's murderer is still out there somewhere. It's been 9 1/2 years.
So sorry Laura that your son was taken away by some evil Psychopath , my heart goes out to you and your family . Just know your son does see you and you will all be together again in the other . I can only imagine how hard it was or is to hear others experiences on this subject . Much love Jennifer in Australia xo
@@annstar4306 Jennifer, it is very hard. It hurts me to see others suffer the same agonizing pain, along with re-living mine. Thank you so much for your kind words. They are appreciated. Sending love from Texas❤
When Mr.Ballen got to the part about Jessi's father holding his breath, you could kind of hear him getting a little bit choked up. Researching and sharing these heart wrenching stories day in and day out can take a toll on one's mental health. John, as much as we all love and appreciate you and everything you do to bring us this amazing content, please allow yourself time to relax and recoup if you start to feel down Much love from St Louis, Misery!
You have excellent attention to detail. Yes, that part broke my heart. I spoke with Buck last night and told him how much his daughters story moved me. She really was an incredible young woman, and her parents are so strong.
Truly!! 🥰 Get the family a pit bull terrier tiny pup too!! 🐶 They're great for moral!! (Two is even better....then they could wrestle & play, bond, chase & literally make the family laugh!! Which is a great thing!) 👍
Looked like you were having a hard time at the end there Mr. Ballen. As a father of daughters I imagine this one was pretty tough for you to tell. Thanks for pushing through it.
This story, for Jessie, is absolutely heartbreaking. I can't imagine Jessie's horror when she realized she was being brutalized by her trusted friend! Melissa's part is also a lesson. Be aware. Err on the side of distrust. Fight back.
Well, she was at home & should've been safe but being she was asleep, she couldn't have been aware of much & I am sure by the time he jumped on her, in her sleeping state to shocked awareness it was to late to fight him but I would've tried my very best & we only know she didn't make it & if he cleaned her, if she was able to fight, at all, he probably cleaned it all away! Hope he burns in hell for eternity, Amen!
@@jupiterzombies Well, yes if this guy was attempting to kidnap her but he had nowhere to take her, he was a sick freak watching rape snuff films anyhow & he wouldn't have succeeded had she been awake, damn him! Why her? His so-called friend! "Friends like that, ya don't need any enemies!"
Yeah, she wouldn’t have had time to react, specially if was asleep. No one knows how he got into the house, if she let him in or if the e door was left unlocked (?), and this creepy Kent will never tell the truth. Devastating story, but at least one life was able to be saved, Melissa’s. Even if he had of killed Melissa first, he would have killed again, so it was thanks to her bravery and testimony that lead to this perverted freak being caught.
@@humrlvr24 ''Your friendships is important to me manlet, but I'm not looking for a relationship.'' These words are uttered by every girl who has befriended a beta male but didn't have the heart to just break it off, and instead led him on.
Condolences to Buck, and it does mean a lot to Jessie to have the donation up and running. It's all she ever wanted The last photos of her with her dad crush my heart because not only she seemed to have a bright future that sadly was struck away, but shows how much he loves his little girl
Dang. I could see in your eyes how much that story affected you, especially being a father. What a crushing story to tell. Way to bring these stories to light in a respectful way that honors the victims.
In Jessie's Spirit (as explained around Minute 4 here) i wanna recomemnd some Science-TH-camrs and some good LGBT-Coverage. Dont know who will read this, much less who will find it useful, but i give the Try a Try: Sci Man Dan, Tier Zoo, knowing Better, Oversimplified, Bluejay, Some More News, Sir Sic, Logicked, Nile Red, Joe Scott, and Telltale Atheist. Oh, and specifically Holy Koolaids videos about the Election-Madness, which made me laugh so hardi could sue for Damage.
@slevinchannel7589 That crap doesn't belong on this thread! 🙄 And don't say it's in Jesse's spirit because we know that's BS! Most people here are truly honoring her memory and not suggesting anyone goes to TH-cam sites about the crap you're talking about. Hence why you got ZERO likes! 😅😂
Melissa is truly a hero. If it hasn't been for her fighting back, and her description, she would be dead and they might not have caught him before he murdered a third innocent girl. She couldn't prevent what happened to Jessica but she did stop it from happening to anyone else.
Don't get me wrong, I like him too but you don't notice the plethora of slick cuts and edits in his videos? That's what makes him a great storyteller. His edits. The storytelling wouldn't be as smooth and good if it was done in one take. It's much easier to make telling a story look good and sound good when you can cut and splice different takes from telling the story over and over. I'm amazed at how many people don't take this into their thought process. Like I said he does a great job editing all those takes together but it wouldn't sound this good if they hit record and let him tell the story in one take. He probably wouldn't have hardly any subs at all if that were the case like most good storytellers on YT. That's what makes them all good. They know how to edit so sometimes you can't even tell it's and edit in the first place.
The way you described Jessies Dad laying in bed really hit me. Very respectful, the way you spoke. Going to donate to this charity now, what a kind and compassionate family.
She was badass taking on the knife that way. Knives are really scary, most people would turn and run. She GRABBED it, and GRAPPLED with the guy, and then rolled over on it and DISARMED the punk. WOW! And then following that up by driving herself to the hospital, and giving that detailed report to Police is something else that most other people would not be good at. This is Rambo-level badassery. We need more Melissa's in the world!
I appreciate how MrBallen doesn't just tell a story for the sake of it, he encourages us to really look at the victims and their relatives as people with souls rather than characters in yet another story e.g. Jessie was a miracle child and the only child.
This is so terribly sad. That 911 phone call broke me knowing that Jessie was Joy’s miracle child. Imagine your one and only kid being strangely dead in her bed, and you feel like you could’ve done something. Many prayers to Jessie and her family. Lord, I pray that she’s resting in peace ❤️
The little ray of sunshine in this entire tragedy is the mindset of Melissa. That she kept her wits about her when she was unarmed and confronted with a potentially lethal attack is amazing and something we can all learn from.
@@barneyronnie really? Do you think you're being respectful? Yes the boy and girls were the same age but boys will still be significantly stronger and have a greater reach. Melissa was incredibly brave and tough in fighting Dan off but mostly because he was so young and inexperienced. The other poor girl just completely trusted him.
@@InteriorDesignStudent Agree that turning her back on him wasn't my favorite thing but I wasn't there. What I'm wondering about is if that act showed so much disprespect to her attacker that it psychologically undermined him a little. Just speculating.
Seriously appreciate how much you're using your platform to promote things like this charity, mental health/suicide awareness, and on a lighter note, never going in the woods alone! You rock! 12/10
Thank you Melissa! You brought that monster to light and gave justic❤for what he did to Jessie tho what happened to you was before her murder, it was your courage that changed this monsters future!
I was really worried that her father was going to commit suicide after he thought about her last moments, but he had some kind of "revelation" that he had to honour his daughter's ambitions by fighting for others, as she planned to do. What a terrible thing to happen, I really despair sometimes that real violence watched obsessively by this fiend, is seen as "entertainment" and available online. There's a thin line for some broadcasters between story telling and morbid fascination, Mr. Ballen never crosses that line. Thank you for highlighting the family's Foundation and contributing from your own. REST IN PEACE JESSIE.
I knew both Jesse and Dan, and I gotta say, nothing can possibly prepare you for this. Still, the amount of good that has come from all this, through Buck's tireless philanthropic work in her name, truly shows that there's still good in the world. #loveisgreaterthanhate
@@Darkwolf-ey4jz I'm not sure if the OP a lie, but I would imagine that people who were close to this case and the family would have heard about the new video on it and wanted to check it out, maybe people who are not familiar with Mr Ballen. I would expect family and friends to come see it out and share the link. They would want to know if the truth was conveyed and the victim respected. Right?
Jeez this story hit hard. Jessie sounds like an amazing woman with an amazing family and it breaks my heart that they lost her well before they should have. Melissa is also a badass, I'm sure her and Jessie would have been friends given the chance. Thank you for telling the story so well.
You can't emotionally influence a psychopath. You can't guilt them, can't appeal to their conscience, can't ask them to show mercy. You can't evoke an emotion that isn't there Thinking you can change that with love is foolish
What terrifies me most is that this was a trusted friend of hers, I can't imagine a close friend wanting to do something like that. I hope her family is okay.
He was for sure an r/niceguy. (For anyone who doesn't know it is a type of guy who gets mad about being friendzoned and immediately turns violent and starts insulting the woman when she politely turns him down all the while thinking of himself as a nice guy needless to say they are not actually nice or good guys) I had never heard of this story before but in the very beginning of the story when it talked about her and him and brought up a picture on the screen and how he was "a very good friend" and how she would spend her free time writing music with him I immediately knew where this was going. I have met/heard about so many r/niceguys that the body language in that picture threw up a red flag. I don't know specifically what made me feel that way except the whole thing together just feels off.
most attacks and/or m∆rders are usually done by someone that the victim knows. its pretty rare to meet someone random and have something happen to you. that's not me saying at all that it doesnt happen way more than it should btw, just, statistically, these kinds of things are unfortunately done by people they knew. its very sad
@@WhitneyDahlin Its true. And I think a problem with a lot of young girls, is they dont understand that generally speaking, if a straight guy is spending all his time with you, chances are he wants to be with you, its not just a normal friendship. And that needs to be established very early on that you will never be with that person, and if thats what they want then that friendship needs to stop. Letting these desperate "nice guys" continue to hang around you is just further building up their fantasy that the two of you are a couple, and sooner or later when the truth comes out, you end up with situations like this. Thats entirely the fault of the "nice guys" mind you, just saying that these guys are dumbasses, and girls/women need to be careful and watch out for guys like that, and cut them off before they have a chance to get too attached.
@@ChristusVincitX319 Exactly. If they really were that great, people would be throwing themselves at them, instead of treating them as a second thought.
Mr. Ballen, seeing the emotional impact this story has had on you, and your empathy for Buck Blodgett, reminds me why your talent as an orator is so profound. Anyone can rehearse and/or regurgitate a well reported event. You, however, put just enough conviction behind it to make it powerful and moving, but not so much as to make it feel like a speech or lecture…or even worse, a performance. As always, your content (on all platforms and in all formats) is extraordinary and unique. It always entertains and enlightens effortlessly. I hope so see you well into the future.
@@MrBallen In Jessie's Spirit (as explained around Minute 4 here) i wanna recomemnd some Science-TH-camrs and some good LGBT-Coverage. Dont know who will read this, much less who will find it useful, but i give the Try a Try: Sci Man Dan, Tier Zoo, knowing Better, Oversimplified, Bluejay, Some More News, Sir Sic, Logicked, Nile Red, Joe Scott, and Telltale Atheist. Oh, and specifically Holy Koolaids videos about the Election-Madness, which made me laugh so hardi could sue for Damage.
Mr.Ballen, it had to be hard to tell Jessie's story. I'm sure that last part was really hard, especially as a parent. Super respectfully done. And that's why we love you. Rest in peace, Jessie.
@@MrBallen ur fabulous so respectful ur a wonderful compassionate story teller that gives the victims respect , dignity..thank you Mr ballen.. I truly mean that.
I can't imagine the horror Jessie felt when she realized Daniel, a "very good friend" was about to assault and kill her. How awful for her. May Joy and Buck find some kind of peace. Bless them!
The incredible amount of detail that Melissa was able to give the LEO's is astonishing! Most of the time the trama is so great that the mind blurs it and is not so helpful. Way to go Melissa a warrior! Thank you MrBallan for sharing this and the MrBallan Foundation to this worthy cause! 💙
I agree, Melissa really is a warrior. Not only, as you mentioned, did she recall, with fantastic memory, all the details for the detective, she fought off that coward and grabbed the knife BY ITS BLADE! Took it off of him and didn’t let it go. She is such a badass and I can only hope I would be as brave and smart as her, if I was ever in the same situation.
@@mrsmelissaetzler You are a modern day courageous Amazon, a true Wonder Woman. I and so many others wish you the best life has to offer. You are amazing!
With other TH-cam narrators I usually have their videos playing in the background while I do other things. With Mr.Ballen on the other hand I have to actually look at the video. His style of narrating (expressions and all) pulls me into his content so quickly. It's like an adrenaline high. Happy to see this video is a long one 😁
Agree. Also because he bothers enough to find real photos relevant to the story, as opposed to stock images like so many TH-camrs use. So it's worth actually watching, not just listening. Also as a lady with 2 good eyes, I don't mind watching John himself. 😋
I just discovered Wendigoon. He also tells amazing stories. So with this video today and wendigoon's channel, I'm gonna have stuff to watch at my 12 hour shift.
I heard you tell this story years ago, but I'm pretty sure you didn't have pictures, the 911 call etc. I may be wrong but I don't remember seeing them Hearing you tell it now with the pictures and the 911 call has made it hit harder. Even making me get goose bumps. My heart then and now goes out to this family. Thank you for telling the stories we listen to you all the time. I hope one day I get to go to one of your events. My goal is to get your book before October, I really want it signed but it may end up being a pipe dream for me. Fingers crossed I am able to get it! Either way I love listening to you thanks again!
@@elypowell6797 So what? How does that contradict anything the OP said? How does that make a donation to an organisation that tries to prevent women from violence less valuable?
Yeah no kidding. I would've gone in the courtroom strapped if that was my daughter. That dude who shot the rapist in court only got like 9 years. 1000% worth it.
@@elypowell6797 Yeah? We still respect survivors of wars of ages past, so why should people who have suffered at the hands of monsters not be respected as well? I'll donate a sum as well.
This is heart shattering. A beautiful soul needlessly destroyed for a disgusting and selfish obsession by someone she trusted dearly. She loved her killer, wrote music with him, performed with him, and invited him in. She wanted to change the lives of those around her with art, and the person she believed shared this vision with was nothing but an atrocious monster.
Exactly. He murdered her for a s*x fantasy. How low of a human being do you have to be to do that to another human being, let alone your best friend. I sincerely hope he is the victim of a lot of the same in prison. He deserves to feel the fear she felt.
Thank you for telling the stories of the victims instead of the killers, like many do. This episode ripped me apart…I was recently strangled to the brink of consciousness by my spouse. I know exactly how she felt, as her ears rang and vision turned black. I was more fortunate than her. If I had died…This is exactly how I would have wanted my story told. You are doing victims Justice Mr. Ballen. As much as this is about entertainment, know that you are giving a voice to those who were silenced in the most respectful and beautiful way. EDIT: sorry, I should have specified he’s awaiting trial for what he did. It’s seems obvious to me but I know not everyone leaves at that point. I am safe! I am happy! I am strong! And since Im here, Im gonna encourage all the other people going through DV women, or men, to seek help. Your local shelters are a great resource. They can help with restraining orders, financial assistance, and things you may need for your children! They will walk you through step-by-step! I pray for all of you going through this regularly!
Sweetheart...I’m so sorry! But you HAVE TO tell someone! I left my ex with two black eyes, two cracked ribs, split on the inside of my top lip, a broken tooth, a broken knee and bruises and swelling elsewhere. And bc we had a child together, I was trying to protect their relationship by not reporting it. That was 2/3 years ago now and I highly regret it bc what am I teaching our child really!?! That you can get away with it? Or not to report those you care about? I really don’t know. But it’s not the best lesson I’ve taught them. Besides all that, he could now move onto someone else and do the same. So in reality, I’ve protected no one...but HIM😤! I know it’s scary love! But please...just think about it! For you! And for others! Certainly not him! Take care of yourself first and everything else will follow. And sorry this was so long. It just felt needed and important!!🤷♀️P.S. I’m also in therapy now after being diagnosed with CPTSD!🤦♀️😔Rat b*****d!
@@MrBallen I did! He’s awaiting trial! I should have put that in the first comment! Women don’t talk about these things while they’re still going through it. At least I never did.
After listening to this story, it's terrifying the direction this could've gone in if Melissa had fallen victim to Dan. Not only would it have led to 2 dead victims, but this easily could've been the starting point of Dan becoming a serial killer. Melissa's survival, the officer's chance encounter with the vehicle, and Dan's clumsiness all kinda fell into place to stop him.
I saw a serial killer in the making too. Thanks to Melissa's incredible courage and attention to detail that disgusting roach was caught. Hope he's in solitaire now.
love the way this is typed. You have a career in writing lol. but no. Dan was far too dumb and weirdo (and on drugs??) to be a real serial killer.. He would not have made it past 2 bodies. look at him, what kind of serial killer gets his knife snatched by a girl when you have the element of surprise? LOL. he would've gotten killed on his on job if that was a man.
The way you told this particular story was perfect. You didn't sensationalize the violence but instead focused on the victims humanity and conveyed the heartbreak. I felt it. Thank you.
As a father, listening to the bit about Buck laying on the bed holding his breath and staring at the ceiling was absolutely shattering. Will definitely be donating, thanks for sharing the information.
The way he gets me intrigued on a story I already heard, he narrates it so well I forgot this was something I already knew about! Something I also adore is how he focuses more on the victims life, making clear they are not just a murder victim, but a person with passions, people they loved...
I agree. But it actually reminds me of the TV show Cold Case. I had to stop watching that show because they got you so involved in the murdered person's life that sometimes it was so heartbreaking.
I completely agree and for that i will go to the like buttons house and shred all the important documents before washing them and then put them in the freezer.
This father's conduct after his tragic loss is exemplary. He never thinks of himself and thus alleviates his burden as much as he is able. I could not pass such a true test of inner strength and self-control. Here's wishing his reward is great for withstanding.
He's a stronger man than I could ever be in that situation, I say that with almost certainty despite not having to experience the pain he must have gone through!
My beautiful niece was brutally murdered by a sick twisted monster. What breaks my heart most is that neighbors saw the man driving slowly behind her as she walked to the house she was watching to help an elderly woman who was in the hospital. They saw and thought it was scary but didn't say anything. Then while he tortured her for hours with various items from the kitchen neighbors heard her screams and pleads for help but didn't call for help because they didn't think it was any of their business! Twice she could have been saved! This disgusting monster was just released from one of his many prison sentences too! She was so beautiful, so good, so young. I could never be as good as Jesse's father. I still wish horrible things would happen to that piece of trash. I've heard he killed himself in prison. I'm not sure if that's true and I don't know how to find out. It makes sense though, he's a coward and took the cowards way out instead of facing his time. Only a coward would attack a helpless your girl.
I'm sorry your precious niece went through that. I hear you too! I could not let it go and would be happy if he went through hell in prison. I would take care of him upon release.
The neigbhour should face punishment for not helping someone in danger, it's in the Law. I'm sure they will feel différent about not their business then. So sorry for your niece
Man I really appreciate how you tell these stories as if you were actually there and a witness to the circumstances. Great channel! And thank you for your service!
I can’t imagine, as a mom, trying to wake up my murdered adult child! That poor woman will have to live with that forever. My heart aches for her and how much she’s going to relive that morning over and over again. You’ve always got that certain way of telling a story to keep me interested until the end.
Same for Buck, he left his home and his family, for what he thought would be a normal day at work, but it became the worst day of his life, and it will haunt him til the day he dies. Where Joy has it a little worse is she actually had to discover her child, and try to revive her in vain, while reporting it to the cops. Both of them deserve peace, but I doubt they'll recieve it in this life.
@@SatanicBarbeque when we found my mom dead, I was incapable of performing CPR; my significant other had to. He had to shut me in the other room, he said he couldn't hear the 911 operator over me. I cannot imagine the anguish it would be to come upon your child, and them having definitive signs of being murdered. I don't know how Joy found the strength to call and speak. 💔
I was at that park a few hours after Melissa with my dogs. After hearing the story on that evening's news, I realized I would have never been as brave as her. I got my CCL the next day and have trained ever since. Later, hearing the story of Jessie was absolutely heartbreaking. Hearing Joy's 911 call 11 years later still brings tears to my eyes.
This was amazing police work. They worked really fast, asked the right questions, and really pieced everything together quickly. I'm glad the parents got justice right away. But this story is just horrific. I can't imagine what was going through her head when she probably was woken up by this coward taping her mouth and body up and her recognizing who it was.
I was going to say the same thing. We see too many instances where police either don’t take things seriously enough, contaminate crime scenes, or just completely miss the mark. This was excellent. Worked fast, got everyone involved, AND had the foresight to look deeper into the suspect description with the vehicle instead of moving on.
Most murders the cops know who did it, but they lack evidence . Crimes committed by strangers esp rape/murder arevvery rare despite what the media tells you .
Just finding this channel. What a great storyteller and done very respectfully. So much better than most documentary formats which would drag a story like this out into 6 episodes.
Two takeaways from this: 1. Melissa is an absolute unit. 2. The last couple minutes covering Buck's conduct in court and hearing about his subsequent charity broke me.
Melissa is truly connected to her Spirit! And the attacker’s/ perpetrator’s refusal to accept responsibility…will only cause his Spirit to continuously go through what it needs, in order to see the apathy and obtain the knowledge…that it’s denial and/ or actions have caused!
I think I've listened to every bit of content possible. ( Refinishing kitchen floors and painting shutters takes a lot of time lol). Mr.Ballin the best storyteller out there, for sure!
@@MrBallen I miss the strange and mysterious part. This is the only youtuber I ever bought merch from because it's worth it. Although I still love his videos, I miss the strange and mysterious part. I think long time watchers of this channel would agree lol. What happened to bells Canyon? Lmao
As a survivor of years of domestic violence as well as the murder of my only child, I was particularly moved by this episode. My heart breaks for Buck, Joy and their amazing daughter, Jessie. They will remain in my prayers.
I’m so sorry you had to go through such awful things, just know you’re strong, so strong!! I don’t know how you feel but I can imagine there’s a lot of pain and trauma, but you keep going, even on days when it feels like you aren’t please just remember you’re so so strong and brave. The little bit of abuse I went through is nothing compared to the likes of yours but I can still understand the pain to an extent, I’m so sorry your child was taken away from you and even though I don’t know you I can tell you were an amazing parent, my heart goes out to you
It is really nice to hear you made a donation to the family’s charity and encourage others to donate as well. While we all enjoy this type of content, end of the day people are making financial gain out of something horrific and its great to see yourself actually give something back in memory of their daughter
After *SO* many years of wanting a baby they received their little miracle - which they were allowed to keep for 18 years. The charity is a perfect way to honour her in light of their darkest days.
Mr Ballen has the only “show” I can honestly say I’ve binge watched all of, and always watch new videos asap. Not sure what it is, prolly just his extremely detailed way of storytelling, but he manages to keep my adhd brain contained.
Yes. He doesn't do weird vocal theatrics. He gives the right details so we can easily create mental images of what's going on. His pacing is just right. He uses sound effects and photos sparingly but at the right moments. At least those are things Ive noticed
The parents forgiveness & love for the perpetrator is something I can respect, but find hard to understand. Doubt I could ever forgive this, boils my blood just imagining being in that situation.
Mr. Ballen, I must say you are an amazing kind and caring person, a man with much talent! Thank-you so much for everything you do. It’s very much appreciated by us all, your fans.
Her father lying in her bed holding his breath hits so hard. I find it fascinating, in a very sad way, how after such a close death a lot of us want to know those last moments, we want to feel them and experience them as close as we can. We want to be in our loved ones mind and share that pain or fear. I think for some of us it makes us feel less guilty- even when we shouldn't feel any guilt, just that guilt that we're still alive and that beautiful, wonderful person isn't. I was 12 when my mom hung herself in my bedroom (I didn't live with her). After she died, I taught myself how to tie a noose. Over and over and over, I just wanted my hands to feel what her hands felt. I'd loop it around my neck, I'd tug a little. I just wanted to feel what she felt in those last moments. I just wanted to experience her last breath. The pain, the fear, the relief. I was severely suicidal at the time, but I never did any more than that. But just that little tug, it was horrible how easy it could be to make it all go away. And that's what I wanted to feel because I know that's what she felt. How strange is it that we feel that way?
I know how you feel. I experienced similar feelings and acted out last moments when my boyfriend committed suicide. I experienced an overwhelming compulsion to do so. It's very strange but I wanted to feel closer to him and feel what he felt. It makes me feel better to know other people have experienced similar feelings when dealing with tragic loss.
@sparklypoet1454 Thank you. I'm still working on it- living is an act I have to wake up every day and choose all over again. But.. even when it's paralyzing, I try to remember what it felt like to lose her. I don't want my siblings to feel that way, my niece and nephews.. my Husband. It's an incredibly hard decision to battle with, but the longer I chose to live, the more I see what I have to live for 💖
@nicoledominguez522 I'm so sorry for your loss. It does feel better knowing others experience it, but it's bittersweet. I wouldn't wish that feeling on anyone. Not the sadness, the anger, the grief.. and certainly not the compulsion to feel what they felt. It's extremely overwhelming, on top of everything else. I hope your healing journey is as smooth as it can be 💖
Hearing that mother cry so confused just gives me chills and breaks my heart. No matter how many of these stories I hear about, I will never ever lose that feeling for these poor victims and their families. The world contains evil people.
You’ve grown a ton since the last time I took a second to look at your numbers. You deserve every bit of it. I hope to be able to hear MrBallen tell us stories for many years to come. Everything you’ve put out has been amazing. Keep up the great work.
I first started watching Mr ballen all the way back in the Russian sleep project and the Dalton pass or something like that days, he was and always will be my comfort TH-camr
@@Discardthegarbage155 I’ve been watching since he posted the Roanoke video. I’ve listened to all of his videos at least 10 times each, just in the background at work. I know there’s some days where it woulda been a lot harder without MrBallen in my ear telling me a story.
Man, I hate the subject matter of these stories, they're so heartbreaking and it makes you ache for the victims and their families. But the mastery of storytelling really does justice to the victims and keeps them and their stories from being forgotten. It must be tough getting these videos put together, but you really are doing an amazing job.
I feel the same way about the subject matter. Brutal. Awful. But these stories are very important because for many families, it is their loved ones story that remains, nothing more. And so sharing these stories, no matter how grim, is a way of paying homage to those who have been lost in tragedy.
@@MrBallen I watch each and every one of your videos. And often ,almost always, I'm moved ,shaken and upset. Often I can't bring myself to ' like' the video . How can I like a heartbreaking story. But I think , it is a homage to the victims and I hope it gives them closure. And , I deeply appreciate the way you show respect for the subjects in your stories. 🙏 🕉️ .
@@MrBallen have you looked up The Pettit family in Connecticut? He is a Dr. But what happened to his wife and daughters,while he was tied up in his basement is the most horrific crime I have ever heard.
@@lisaperry5999 That story is the worst. I cannot understand how that poor father was able to go on with his life. I’m usually not pro-death penalty but I’d make an exception for the two scumbags that carried out that horror show.
Buck Blodgett may be the strongest man I've ever heard tell of- what an amazing human being. His daughter must've been special beyond description- she sounds like an unbelievably strong, courageous person as well. I gave what I could to their charity- it's not much but it's what I had- and I'll give more in the future. God bless him and keep both he and his wife. You make me want to be a better man Buck- thank you.
@@Mypenisissmallbut Calm down Richard Dawkins jr.- I'm not religious- it's just a common phrase ppl use to be kind. Don't be so eager to be a douche bag man, ppl like you are why- even though I don't believe in a god- I refuse to identify as an atheist. I don't want to be grouped in with you militant assholes who run around the internet challenging every tiny instance of faith or cliche religious phrase you run across. Give it a rest dildo, no one cares.
This story really was so sad! The parents had their miracle baby only to lose her for some sickos obsession. Thank u for Mr.Ballen for delivering this story in a respectful and appropriate way. You are truly the GOAT at story telling.
Just started watching, and I LOVE the fact you tell us if photos are actual photos of the case. It annoys me on TV when they show random photos which are just mock-ups, but they don't say they're mock-ups, so people like my dad 🙄 think they are the actual real photos and videos. So thanks for that, it really helps get a sense of reality from the real stuff and people. 🤓
After hearing about Buck and how he tried to see how it was like for his daughter during her final moments, forgiving the perpetrator and starting a charity my heart BROKE.
@@BattleBladeWarrior did you not read? Forgiveness is not something you do TO someone, it's something you do WITHIN yourself. This has absolutely no correlation to if you choose to put someone away from society because they're a danger. And btw imprisonment should not be about punishing someone, it should be about keeping everyone safe. If people thought about it less in terms of punishment and more in terms of safety, they'd be less dumb about dishing out short sentences that endanger everybody because ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* feelings *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧ of not wanting to be "too cruel" to psychopaths by punishing them for too long~~ uwu Feelings is something between you and yourself (and close ones and therapist), and by being hateful you're not punishing psychopaths, they don't give a flying fuck. You're destroying YOURSELF and thus straining your relationships and living a crappier life then if you engaged in the process of letting go.
Knowing you’re a father and describing how the father imagined his daughters final moments i can hear how hard it suddenly became to maintain composure. You’re doing great and thank you for sharing her story with us man.
I live near where this happened. This story was so sad. I can't imagine losing a child, especially an only child. To forgive the person who betrayed your family in the worst way shows a great deal of faith and godliness on the part of Buck Blodgett. If some dirtbag laid a finger on my kids, they'd never find the body.
Everybody says that, yet we find that few actually follow through. I wonder why that is, because I feel the same. And what good is 'forgiving' a monster? He wouldn't even admit he did it, much less feel regret. Obviously the forgiveness was a way for Buck to cope with what happened. It seems weak, but it's not like he could have got to the killer in custody and taken vengeance on him, so this was really his only option.
@@johnshite4656 To my knowledge, forgiveness is for yourself, not the monster you forgive. I heard a quote that roughly goes "bitterness is a poison that you drink hoping it kills someone else". Buck did the thing I know I couldn't for sure. He took hate and turned it to compassion and created a foundation. Thats crazy. Also I agree. I don't know if I would actually go and do anything crazy to someone who did this to my loved one.
Really horrific how she’d been talking about how guys were being sexually inappropriate and making her uncomfortable and that same night her closest male friend killed her in a snuff prn reenactment.
@@MaryBywaters Likely. Guys being sexually inappropriate is an absolutely far roo common thing. And I'm a bloke, saying that. It's gross, classless, ugly behaviour, and it won't stop on account of the (already epic, momentous!) efforts women and girls are already putting into trying to make it stop. We all know that sort of guy won't listen to women or respect their opinions, unfortunately. It's on us, as men who consider ourselves to be decent human beings, to call our friends and coworkers out when they act like that. It's on us to help women here. So if you're a guy, and you make sexual comments, engage in unwanted touch, send d!ckp!c$, etc. to women who aren't your girlfriend/wife, bloody well stop it! It's gross, unwanted, childish, and stupid. And guys, if you have a friend or coworker who acts like this, give him hell for it every time you witness it happen. Women and girls deserve to feel just as secure as we guys do in their neighbourhoods, schools, workplaces, and homes.
This was a heavy one. You tell these stories so well... and this one really hit hard. I can only imagine how much it took out of you to get through it. But I'm sure Buck and Joy appreciate your diligence for their daughter's story and their mission carrying further.
That part with Melissa sounded like something straight out of a dark comedy movie. When she manages to wrestle the knife away from the attacker and knock the attacker down, and he's like "uh, can I just go??" If it wasn't such a serious, messed up situation that actually happened, it would be pretty funny.
Mr. Ballen your description of Jessie's life and how she was seen by others at the beginning of this story was greatly put, thank you for your precise and caring tribute. RIP Jessie
No she seemed like a liberal, and this country has been ruined by people like her. As to her little note, " God be with me " well as for that he didn't care for her enough to save her
The end of this one choked me up. Jessie’s father made her life and death really mean something, and her legacy lives on because of her tragic ending. Her father truly is spiritually advanced to be able to turn his heartbreak into healing for others. Thank you for donating to their cause, Mr. Ballen.
I’ve watched a lot of crime stories and literally watched everything you’ve made on this channel. This is the only thing that has choked me up, the end, where he lay in the bed trying to not breathe. Hit hard. Cheers
Just so everyone know what chortle out for replies saying text this number in comments it's sending you to fake TH-cam page where someone is acting as Mr. Ballen beware of this here and all youtube pages
I love your narration style. The way you take the time to walk us through the story as it happens, keeping the listener invested and engaged from minute one. When I edit my dumb little videos you are, without a doubt, my favorite person to listen to. ❤
Me, too! Normally, I wouldn't be a fan of this format... but Mr. Ballen has a way about him. I dunno if it's his voice, cadence of speech, skill at storytelling, all of the above, or what, but I really like this channel. The subject matter can (obviously) be very grim at times, so it really says something about the way he executes it for this channel to have the kind of appeal it does. Superlative job!
Imagine being deployed with him, he would always have a good story to tell to keep you sane. I bet his fellow marines appreciated the escapism he could provide in the quiet moments.
Please consider donating to Buck’s charity that is working to end violence against women.
Link: www.theloveisgreaterthanhateproject.com/donate/
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I'd like to hear more about Melissa. Grabbing a knife by the blade and taking it from your attacker is next level badassery. So much so, HE ends up asking HER if he can go home.
@norbert7455 he wouldn't tell these if they were fake would he?No he wouldn't
Absolutely! Ninja much, girl? Seriously though, I am so thankful that she got away
But why did she put the dog in the car but had to walk across the lot to the car and when attacked was still far enough away from her car that she had to run to it if she had just put her dog in said car.
@@makeitso4793 she let the leash go and opened the trunk for the dog to run into as she still made her way over to the car that’s when she was attacked.
Mike" on that chapter" covers this case.
If i recall" mike gives an elaboration on melissa.
I was threatened once at night by a guy with a bat.
I quickly grabbed it out of his hands and threw it on a roof of a store.
Then i told the guy to try something without the bat.
He fled .
But yeah.. A knife is something else.
But still...
It depends on whose holding the knife.
Correct?
In a desperate situation?
If i had to and thought it was my only hope against idiot with a knife?
I'd grab the blade too.
I'd subconsciously try to be careful.
But... Sure... Why not?
The fact that Melissa turned her back on the guy again after hearing him running and seeing him standing right behind her, makes me think that maybe horror movie characters are realistic.
@@AmazingRofa I’m not getting my Rick rolled again
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I couldn't believe she did that, it just shows or people just aren't situationally aware of what's going on around them even when things are obviously not right.
I never turn my back on anyone that leaves me even a little suspicious and running up behind her only stopping when she faced him was a giant red flag that he was certainly targeting her.
Nah, just people in general think nothing bad can happen to them... until it does.
Yup, pure stupidity. Young rich women growing up in an echo chamber being told the world is all sunshine and rainbows
A true crime story has never hit me so hard as when you talked about the part of her dad laying in her bed and holding his breath to see how she felt. That is absolutely crushing.
yeah i cried. fuck that is so heart-wrenching
Damn me too. I've heard and seen alot of things but that is beyond heartbreaking. I can't believe he was so kind to her killer in the court room.
Yeah, I felt that
I seriously thought he was going to say the father killed himself. Happy to hear I was wrong on that one.
The amount of DNA evidence proving that Daniel was the killer is insane, the fact that he *still* refuses to admit to it is disgusting
Some people just don't want to admit that they're worthless pieces of shit even if they would die for that, absolutely inhumane behavior
A lot of convicted people refuse to admit they are guilty on the slim chance they can eventually appeal. If they admit guilt that can never happen.
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yeah, i think it was just something his lawyer probably told him to do@@pauldavis5665but anyone with a sliver of a moral compass wouldn't care about that and would admit after doing something that horrific
Classic psychological denial - the truth is too horrible to acknowledge, so he distorts reality until it fits a narrative he can accept. It's one of the most common types of human psychological misjudgment.
Hearing that the dad laid down in her bed, held his breath and thought about how he wasn't there for his little girl was heartbreaking.
this video made me cry the pain the daughter went through and the hell the parents are going through. so very sad.
That part made me cry
I was really scared of that moment in the story thinking the dad couldn't live with the pain of losing his daughter. But to hear the amazing thing he did to honor his daughter's legacy and being was truly heartwarming and beautiful.
U can see the pain in mr ballens heart when he talked about it
I know mate. That’s too sad to believe.
Can we take a moment to appreciate that Melissa fought back so hard that Daniel was like “I know I was the one trying to kidnap and murder you, but can I go home?”
he was/is such a joke and a coward. To still maintain his innocence directly to her parents was pathetic. Since he likes raping so much hopefully he'll make a nice treat for someone in prison for the rest of his miserable life.
She is a better person than I am. I would have given his blade back. Right between his ribs.
@@playfulpanthress and between his legs!
@Leon Klaus very good how are u dear
Amen. My sister was taught to "get mad dog mean" and never underestimate anyone. Everybody a suspect!!!
I think Melissa being so aware of her surroundings allowed her to collect her thoughts more clear than people usually are able to. It can pay off to be like her!
It’s called situational awareness, it’s a pretty rare trait
I guess lmao but she literally turned her back on the guy who she just heard running up behind her. I’m confused on why she did that tbh. Maybe she was in denial that she may be in danger. I can’t deny that she was aware though. But if I hear someone running up behind me and I turn around and there’s a guy right behind me, I definitely would not turn right back around and start walking.
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im assuming there's some storytelling fluff there. it may not have been that clear to her when shes just walking that he was running at her. i can't believe there's complaint about someone who used bare hands to disarm a man with a knife and intent to kill@@ayethebeatgooff
@@ayethebeatgooff THATS WHAT IM SAYING LIKE... She literally heard someone SPRINTING up to her and just stop and stare and her and she's just going to be like "oh you scared me" and keep walking??? i would have been in flight immediately if a man pulled up on me like that.
When he attacked Melissa he realized he is too weak to overpower anyone, that's why he attacked a sleeping girl. I hope he is having the most awful time in prison and that he will be haunted the rest of his life
I think Jaevon will love his new prison wife ❤
I just found this channel, he is an amazing storyteller
I read a story from a guy that has done time in the same prison and apparently he got “turned out” which means he’s forced to dress like a woman and be one inmates sex slave that they pimp out to other inmates.
Food for thought…
@christinefarrell6333 I think he has another site that is the 'real' one he owns. I think it's just Mr ballen fans
@@bobbichandler4204wdym? What does he post on this site? I’d love to find it
That part at the end about the father attempting to emulate how long it would take for his daughter to finally succumb to her injuries is one of the more horrific things I've ever had to think about
This story broke my heart. He deserved the death penalty in my eyes he took full advantage of the trust she had in him. He got off on killing her. I am sad and angry at the same time. Melissa is what broke this case. Hadn't been for her kicking his ass and getting away. He would have never been caught. But to go to her home after with all her family acting like a grieving friend was so wrong he had no right. I hope one day he gets the same thing done to him
It takes 10 minutes, give or take, to kill somebody by strangulation. You have to be really invested, because the victim is not laying there quietly either.
@@dragonfly961 how do you know that.... I don't even wanna know
i actually started crying
@@juliavarricchio1036 me too
Man, that 911 call sounded so rough and heartbreaking. It really breaks my heart when parents, that love their kid and being parents, lose a child. No parent should ever have to go through that.
Can't even imagine how I would feel as a mother who just found my kid like that..
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I thoroughly agree!💜
Although it wasn't murder, my 19 year old son, almost 20, died suddenly in March 2016 while he and his little brother were at their dad's house for the weekend. He was the older of my two sons.
He had been diagnosed with Addison's Disease just prior to graduating high school, just before his 18th birthday. He was devastated by the diagnoses since it ripped away his dream of becoming a USAF pilot. But My younger son and I did what we could to support him, learn all we could about Addison's, I even bought him his silver MediAlert bracelet that now has a home on my purse.
His death came eight months after my dad lost his fight with kidney failure, (due to type 1 diabetes). Because of that, and my betting his sole caregiver? I had about right or nine months to prepare myself and say my goodbyes. I didn't get that with my son. Plus, NO child should EVER die before their parent. My world absolutely shattered. As did my younger son's. We were a tight knit family. As well as I'd hit that perfect stage with him off adult son/mother relationship. We could just sit on the patio, watch the sun set, and talk about anything or nothing. Just shoot the shit lol
He trusted me, too. Told me everything. From dating and falling in love for the first time, smoking pot, even getting his younger brother to pee into an empty water bottle for him since his dad was extremely gung-ho, for some reason, on doing an at home marijuana drug test. I couldn't help but laugh at that! Told him to NEVER do that again, but, it was pretty funny. It happened when he was fifteen lol
His dad had met a woman online a couple months after our divorce and moved her and her two kids in just one month after meeting her.
My boys and the rest of the family absolutely did NOT approve. Plus, she turned out to be verbally and emotionally abusive towards my sons, 99.9% of the time when my ex wasn't there. Which caused an already close mother/sons relationships to grow even closer.
I never spoke badly about their dad or his then girlfriend, now wife. I just let them vent and talk. I mentioned that they'd need to talk to their dad about this our that, etc.
But she'd say horrid things about me in front of them, including wishing for my death by getting run over by an 18-wheeler, or other means.
Yet it was my fault they grew ever more distant and once my son died? My younger son cut all contact with them.
It's been six years, yet it still hurts like it was yesterday. I lost my friends, and my therapist believes is because they don't know what to say to me, or how to handle my grief, or the loss of a child.
It is THE worst pain I've ever felt. Right in my chest, like a literal hole has been gouged out.
@@fate_clotho9596 Man wrote a whole essay 💀
Heartbreaking. 💔
@@fate_clotho9596 I am so sorry for your loss. My cousin died 8 years ago and my aunt still feels his loss in every fabric of her being still. Sending lots of love ❤️
I cannot even imagine how terrible it must have been to even decide to go into her bedroom and hold his breath like that. It's really inspiring to see him make something good out of a situation when no one would have faulted him for falling apart.
Unfortunately, though the parents are doing a noble thing nothing will change evil, my son was murdered and the person (David Mattews) who committed that murder (Daniel E. Rosser, July, 27th 2007) got away with it, then after warning the Mount Pocono school system (where he was a security guard) that he was attempting to "hook up" (his very written words) with young girls on Facebook, around the age of 14, nothing was done. He later (2018) raped a thirteen year old boy, but again served no time, and the charge was reduced to "corruption of a minor". Justice is rarely served by the liberal ideology of today. Someday he will commit another rape or murder, and another family will suffer.
God bless and comfort those who are left behind after evil and the people who commit it come together.
Wtf do liberals have to do with your story? If anything criminals get away with crime when the president is a conman. Don the con for prison , someone who belongs there .
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@@Naturelover-jw7zd im very sorry for your loss ma'am
@@robertrosser8419 what the hell? why didn't they put him prison where he belongs?! what is wrong with ppl?
When my sister was killed, my whole family, including myself vowed that we would never forgive the man who took her from us. To hear that there is a person as strong as Buck Blodgett makes my heart cry. My father, my sibling and especially myself, are not as strong as him and I hope he has found true peace. I wish I could be as forgiving. 6 years on and we miss her every day and wish that the man who took her from us faces justice for his actions. As of today he is a free man because the police never investigated her death. A healthy 21 year old does not just die. I don't know
I'm so sorry for you and your family's loss and that no one has been brought to justice yet. I pray that they will not go unpunished and I also pray that you and your family will forgive the one who used their free will to bring evil to God's other innocent children. Forgiveness is not letting anyone off the hook Forgiveness is something Jesus did for us and m 39:14 us to forgive others so then your releasing it to God to handle it and releases you from the anger and rage that evil is robbing and stealing from you every day. Don't let evil steal from your family any more than it has. You are God's child and He doesn't want you captive to the enemy and steal your peace or joy from your life. Most people want to blame God instead of blaming the devil who did this. God gave us everything everything except for 1 tree and along came satan and deceived them so that gave satan legal rights over the world but what he wasn't counting on was God sending Jesus to take back the power that the enemy stole giving us a way to have power over the enemy and on this earth until we get back to paradise. Satan uses any one he can by using their free will to help him destroy God's children because he knows that hurts God the most. God did do something. He sent Jesus and the Holy Spirit to help us and he does and will if we use our free will to fight against evil. Don't let anger and hate take up residence in your life. Your sister wouldn't want you to honor her at the cost of her family loosing their peace and joy. She would want you to forgive and honor her with love and seeing her family and loved ones happy and showing the world and evil the strength of her family against the enemy because trust and believe it takes great strength to forgive and do it while the enemy has to watch you triumph over him and have your sister say see my family their warriors over you and while honoring me and Jesus. God bless you and your family.
Wow praying for justice for your sister. I would be so bitter knowing one of my siblings killers are free and living a normal life 😢
Cops never do their jobs 🙄 or detectives? Ughh. Have you prepared a petition?
Keep fighting for your sisters justice! True cops would go until this killer is brought to justice! Remember you are very strong even if not physically!
I try to be against violence in any way, but like you said, I don't think I would be strong enough in that situation and I'd give in, as would my brothers. Some things cannot go unanswered.
I cannot imagine having any other emotions besides seething hatred and vile rage for that kid Daniel. Hats off to Buck; he has honored his daughter perfectly.
I understand why u say that but the thing is and it took me many years to realize this, hate and rage take effort, it takes thought and energy. Every once of thought & effort you put into it means you are allowing them to keep taking that away from you. They already took some one you love you cant let them take any more. But in this situation i think it would take a long time to get to the point of forgiving like that. Loving that person... Out of the question. Completely.
In most case's that involves really good people with big hearts... If the devil can't get to you he'll get the ones you love the most... What a sad story!!
Me too! Towards anyone who hurt my child. I give all of the props in the world to parents who can forgive something like that. I'm big on forgiveness but that is the one thing I don't think I could ever forgive. I would probably be in prison for murder myself, as horrible as that sounds I would be being with rage!
@@danielleschiazza6172 But then you just make yourself no better than the original killer, I know it can be hard but sometimes being the bigger person in these kinds of cases is where it matters the most, take your example for reference, is it really worth ruining your own life all because someone in your own family was harmed? Actions have consequences and when you get put in jail those consequences WILL follow you wherever you go and more often than not you will also have a hard time finding work because most companies do not want an ex-convict working for them because that degree of trust you had built up would be shattered all because of you wanting revenge, trust is something that once you lose it, it's near impossible to get back.
@@cursedhawkins1305 Honestly, I couldn't say I'm strong enough as a person to forgive and forget something like that. He murdered his friend for a s*x fantasy. I cannot imagine something more vile and selfish than that. I would brutally castrate him, kill him and then probably end my own life rather than let him breathe a minute more.
Buck was punishing himself by laying in his daughter’s bed. I’m so so sorry they went through the loss of their beautiful child. She sounded like such an amazing soul.
I didn't watch it yet, don't know who Buck is yet & was like "punish?"... Ew what? I never heard a term like that in such a context, like...sheesh I knew it was gonna be bad, but eek.
Then I realized u meant "*by* laying in her." bed after she was killed & quickly realized what u actually meant. I can't keep up with all this new lingo, thought okay, that's weird. Thank goodness that's not a term! 😂
@32HUNTER I said I read the comments in the before watching the video, relax.
@@BellaIsMyBabywhy tho?💀💀😭who reads comments before watching a vid😭. No hate tho
@@justnahayo8490 idk I just happened to see it before hand, sometimes if it's loading or if it's a long video.
I don't believe he was punishing himself. He was merely reenacting the last moment of his daughters life or trying to feel what she went through.People grief differently and it might have been his way of working through his pain. Still, an amazing soul...able to forgive the perpetrator. I certainly would have not acted the same way towards that kid.
I’m the father of 4 girls and this one hit me hard. I’m just about to walk into work, but I want to go home and hug my daughters and wife. I cannot imagine what Buck and his family went through. So heartbreaking!
As the only child and a daughter to my parents, I ask you, to just give your daughters and your wife another extra hug tomorrow before you leave for work. I am away from home, studying in college, and I wish I could give my parents a hug. Breaks my heart to hear of this story but also when parents like you express your love for your family, it gives me hope again
I have 2 sweet daughters too. I can't handle watching anything where little girls are hurt. Especially these sweet girls who are such precious souls.
Teach your girls to defend themselves, carry pepper spray or something. It's likely they will run into someone like that. Not necessarily be murdered, but scarred. I've dealt with it many times, even recently at a grocery store. Some older man came up behind me and rubbed against me and whispered in my ear. Tell your girls to not take that shit unless their life depends on it. Stand up for yourself, and make sure to tell someone about it. Do not feel ashamed. Unfortunately a lot of rape or assault victims don't tell anyone because they think it's their fault in some way or they're just ashamed. I'm in my 30s now and I've dealt with things like this at least 5 times. My friend was almost grabbed off the street once. And I'm from a town that doesn't even have crime like that.
I lost my son seven years ago in a tragic "accident" while he was working logging in the woods. The pain I endured losing my oldest son, he was 28 and would have turned 29 in two day, was the most excruciating pain I have ever lived through. Mentally and actual physical pain. Everytime I envisioned that tree hitting him in the head and breaking his neck and him falling to yhe ground, it felt like I was stabbed in the guts by a 12 inch dagger. Actual real physical pain. And the mental pain was debilitating. I cannot even try to fathom the pain that the parents of Jesse have gone through. It literally brings tears streaming down my face to think of this terrible injustice and how these parents lost this wonderful young person that they had lovingly shaped into a wonderful, rounded, and loving young woman has to be almost unbearable. I pray for them as I pray for my own healing. Wonderfully told!
Sorry for your loss, i don't pray, as im not religious, but i wish you all the best. Hope you find a way to deal with your trauma. It must be horrible to lose a child. RIP your son
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Terribly sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace. No parents can endure tha pain of losing their children. May God give you and your family strength through this.
I’m so sorry 😢
I can't imagine how her parents must feel to know that their baby girl died in the one place she was supposed to be safest.
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Terrible
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You covered this very well. Man, my heart breaks so much for the parents and most of all, their beautiful daughter. This world can be a VERY evil place. I can't imagine losing a child in a violent and disgusting way such as they have.
Aye it's urmaker! What's up man I'm a big fan of yours ! Have seen all your vids so far 🙂
Devastating story. We need to know what, if any, mental ‘health’ medication he was on. I think it may account for his sudden dark turn.
I wish I couldn’t imagine losing my beloved family of animals, to the same kind of snuff film producers.
Hey its urmaker, another dude I'm subbed to!
Thank you for this message. I’ve listened to your story about your daughter, and it was beyond heart breaking. Rip 🙏❤️
Imagine having a friend you trust and spend a lot of time together turn out to be one that assaults you and takes your life.
Shows you can never truly trust anyone.
that's bullshit and you know it stop projecting your broken ass mindset on the rest of the world
nah... never trust feminine guys
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imagine your parents forgiving him.
I'm a mother this story made me cry. It's a horrible nightmare for a parent to experience the loss of their child. May Jessy's precious soul rest in peace. Her resilience inspired me. She came into this world like a fireball, a fighter, with a bold energy, and for some malicious person like Daniel to come and crush her future is terrifying. My heart goes out to her family and friends. I know jessey is in God's kingdom creating harmonious music with the angels for all eternity.
I have NEVER been so moved by a true crime story that it made me cry, but this story has done just that. Jessie’s father starting a charity and committing to educating young people about violence against women is so heartbreaking but also so inspiring. Thank you for shedding light on the charity, when I have the money to do so I plan on donating.
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@@mmiller1013 let us in on the joke will ya? 👀
@@LocoCloco The celebration of biological men "transitioning" into women and beating them up in MMA is pretty funny
We are sinners and can’t be justified before God. Nothing we do can make us worthy in God’s sight. But out of His own love He made it possible for us to be justified and therefore be worthy of Him and His kingdom.
2 Corinthians 5:21
“God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.”
Jesus Christ was the perfect sinless Son of God who agreed with the Father and gave Himself as a sacrifice for our sin. He was the righteousness of God but was put to death as if He was a sinner, so sinners like us can benefit from His sacrifice and be made the righteousness of God. By having faith in Jesus Christ, the saviour of sinners, you can be cleaned and forgiven of your sin, being justified before God in the holy blood of His Son. Have a giddy ✝️💟
@chloe maybe @Madisonharvey thinks it mean “lots of love” I thought that’s what it meant for a very long time🤦🏻♀️ hopefully anyway❤️
I live in Hartford. Buck came to my high school and talked about his daughter and played the 911 tape. Its heart wrenching that a family should go through such pain. Jessie continues to live through him and through everyone who chooses to be kind rather than be hurtful. Love truly is greater than hate
i live in allenton, i remember this story
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What a passionate man to live up to his daughters goals. May he be at some sort of peace because the pain is permanent.
Sry this better lol.
Hey fam. Beware there's scammers going after us youtubers in comments, watch out for a text number thing that brings you to made up that gives number then act like ballen, Me and others 😊👍❤yeppers all love be safe
Of course it is increadbly sad for Buck (the father), but imo his purley ideologically & pain driven approuch is terrible. I think he is totally clueless about what caused his daughter's death.
But the facts of the case show that Dan did not hate Jessie. The only reason to come to that conclusion is purely ideological. The facts of the case show that he had developed an addiction to certain types of porn & grew an aspiration to carry that out.
If you don't have that experience, then you likey are clueless too. I have had that experience, with the only difference being that mine is almost the opposite to Dan's (towards women that feel superior to men, & want to dominate them - something that can't be forced onto another, but emotionally the same sexual addiction being developed).
How that kid can look at his victims father square in the eye and flat out deny any involvement, after he forgave you, baffles me!! He deserves everything bad that comes his way!!!
Honestly, he already doesn’t have the chance of parole. Any more denying won’t make his case any better.
Forgiveness isn’t for the person who wronged you, nor does it mean that you accept that person’s behavior as acceptable. It’s so you can make some sort of peace with the situation as best you can because if you don’t, you’re only hurting yourself even more.
Did you see him? He is a full on incel he is going to get fuked up in prison.
If he would've accepted his forgiveness, he would've been admitting he did it. Not that that would change anything. He just didn't have the guts to say he did it.
Why is that surprising? Why would lying be a problem for someone who can torture and kill
I tried so hard not to cry watching this, but when the photograph of Jessie & her dad by the lake appeared, I began sobbing, my heart goes out to Buck & Joy for their loss. I am going to donate to 'the love is greater than hate project' that Jessie's dad set up to honour his daughter's memory & to help rid the world of violence towards women by men, I urge anyone who watches this video to do the same, even if it's a small amount, every little helps ♡
then stop watching those videos
@@thelorddarkam3563 . Why should I stop watching 'those' videos?
What a constructive comment to make!👍👍👍 (a lot more constructive than a lot of the comments here, including that first person responding to you....)
@colinluckens9591 . Thank you, that's very kind of you to say 🙂. Yes, not sure why someone would say, 'don't watch then', I think it's very important to watch things that are difficult or upsetting to see, how can we ever hope to change things for the better if we don't see what's going on, and if the price I pay for watching something horrible is moments of sadness and pain, I'll gladly pay it, because it means I'm made aware and can potentially help in some way.
@@susan3027 Yes exactly!!👍👍👍😃
Damn Melissa is a straight up badass! So impressive how she handled that attacker.
I went to school with Melissa. She's an amazing human.
@@hannahjacober7175 hmmmm are you sure?
@@rossdawgsbrokenspirit9038 it’s possible smh
@@rossdawgsbrokenspirit9038 it's a likely possibility that they know her. And even if they didn't, it's still a nice compliment.
She lied to get attention.
This video comes off as Incredibly respectful to the victims and what they went through, which I find many creators struggle with portraying. Good on you for telling the story in such a genuine way.
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You're new here. Welcome! I'm sure you've watched 10-20 videos already
@@HumanParaquat I’ve actually been here since before he crossed a million lmao, I just found this story to be one worth commenting on
@@OfficerHuey oh my bad, it just seemed like the kind of awe I was in when I first heard him tell a few stories. I wasn't meaning to be THAT GUY, like "oh look who finally showed up" thing, was genuinely welcoming you lol. Anyway, umm, pleased to make you're acquaintance officer! 😂
@@HumanParaquat no worries, your comment did not come off snobby and I hope many actual new Mr Ballen fans get that same warm welcome :)
After losing my son to murder, this was so very hard to listen to. My heart breaks for her parents. I can relate to her dad, trying to re-live, to some extent, what she went through. I did the same thing. I'm glad that they caught the sorry excuse of a human that did such a horrific thing. My son's murderer is still out there somewhere. It's been 9 1/2 years.
So sorry Laura that your son was taken away by some evil Psychopath , my heart goes out to you and your family . Just know your son does see you and you will all be together again in the other . I can only imagine how hard it was or is to hear others experiences on this subject . Much love Jennifer in Australia xo
@@annstar4306 Jennifer, it is very hard. It hurts me to see others suffer the same agonizing pain, along with re-living mine.
Thank you so much for your kind words. They are appreciated. Sending love from Texas❤
That sounds awful, hope you're doing well
Sending Love from Michigan!
@@jakobwhaley5641 Jakob, you can't imagine the pain.
Thank you so much. I'm doing better now.
Sending love from Texas ❤
Omg, I’m so incredibly sorry for your loss and I’m just as sorry that the person responsible has never been caught! My heart breaks for you!
“Can I just go?” Is WILD! Coming from someone who just attempted murder.
When Mr.Ballen got to the part about Jessi's father holding his breath, you could kind of hear him getting a little bit choked up. Researching and sharing these heart wrenching stories day in and day out can take a toll on one's mental health. John, as much as we all love and appreciate you and everything you do to bring us this amazing content, please allow yourself time to relax and recoup if you start to feel down
Much love from St Louis, Misery!
You have excellent attention to detail. Yes, that part broke my heart. I spoke with Buck last night and told him how much his daughters story moved me. She really was an incredible young woman, and her parents are so strong.
@@MrBallen If that's true why can I never find the secret?!?! 😉
Truly!! 🥰 Get the family a pit bull terrier tiny pup too!! 🐶 They're great for moral!! (Two is even better....then they could wrestle & play, bond, chase & literally make the family laugh!! Which is a great thing!) 👍
Pitt bulls eat babies and small children. People with family who get Pitt bulls as pets are bad people and deserve the inevitable
Looked like you were having a hard time at the end there Mr. Ballen. As a father of daughters I imagine this one was pretty tough for you to tell. Thanks for pushing through it.
Saw that too
Je suis père également. Elle a 8 ans. Et je ressens, je comprends qu'on puisse avoir la gorge serrée.
Vilaine histoire.
I even had a rough time getting through it, almost puked
Pretty depressing story of failed humanity. There’s a old saying, evil knows no bounds.
He could have been touched by the dad’s mercy and 💜 heart
This story, for Jessie, is absolutely heartbreaking. I can't imagine Jessie's horror when she realized she was being brutalized by her trusted friend! Melissa's part is also a lesson. Be aware. Err on the side of distrust. Fight back.
fight with ALL YOU'VE GOT once you're taken to a second location you dont know how bad itll get... melissa was incredibly BRAVE and STRONG
Well, she was at home & should've been safe but being she was asleep, she couldn't have been aware of much & I am sure by the time he jumped on her, in her sleeping state to shocked awareness it was to late to fight him but I would've tried my very best & we only know she didn't make it & if he cleaned her, if she was able to fight, at all, he probably cleaned it all away! Hope he burns in hell for eternity, Amen!
@@jupiterzombies Well, yes if this guy was attempting to kidnap her but he had nowhere to take her, he was a sick freak watching rape snuff films anyhow & he wouldn't have succeeded had she been awake, damn him! Why her? His so-called friend! "Friends like that, ya don't need any enemies!"
Yeah, she wouldn’t have had time to react, specially if was asleep. No one knows how he got into the house, if she let him in or if the e door was left unlocked (?), and this creepy Kent will never tell the truth.
Devastating story, but at least one life was able to be saved, Melissa’s. Even if he had of killed Melissa first, he would have killed again, so it was thanks to her bravery and testimony that lead to this perverted freak being caught.
@@humrlvr24 ''Your friendships is important to me manlet, but I'm not looking for a relationship.'' These words are uttered by every girl who has befriended a beta male but didn't have the heart to just break it off, and instead led him on.
Condolences to Buck, and it does mean a lot to Jessie to have the donation up and running. It's all she ever wanted
The last photos of her with her dad crush my heart because not only she seemed to have a bright future that sadly was struck away, but shows how much he loves his little girl
Dang. I could see in your eyes how much that story affected you, especially being a father. What a crushing story to tell. Way to bring these stories to light in a respectful way that honors the victims.
In Jessie's Spirit (as explained around Minute 4 here) i wanna recomemnd
some Science-TH-camrs and some good LGBT-Coverage.
Dont know who will read this, much less who will find it
useful, but i give the Try a Try:
Sci Man Dan, Tier Zoo, knowing Better, Oversimplified, Bluejay, Some More News,
Sir Sic, Logicked, Nile Red,
Joe Scott, and Telltale Atheist.
Oh, and specifically Holy Koolaids videos about the Election-Madness,
which made me laugh so hardi could sue for Damage.
@slevinchannel7589 That crap doesn't belong on this thread! 🙄 And don't say it's in Jesse's spirit because we know that's BS! Most people here are truly honoring her memory and not suggesting anyone goes to TH-cam sites about the crap you're talking about. Hence why you got ZERO likes! 😅😂
Melissa is truly a hero. If it hasn't been for her fighting back, and her description, she would be dead and they might not have caught him before he murdered a third innocent girl. She couldn't prevent what happened to Jessica but she did stop it from happening to anyone else.
th-cam.com/video/sNnuJtiCrR0/w-d-xo.html Finally it's here,
Karma always serves justice, a sick individual can never get away with anything in their entire life, miracles like this happen for a reason
It didn't hurt that the dude was total soy boy.
@@swapnilprasad6136 tell that to the zodiac killer and the Cleveland torso murderer
Mellisa is a badass and incredible!!! I hate these other comments trying to discredit what she did. She really saved her own life and future lives
Never missed an episode. No one can tell a story like you! One and only Mr.Ballen
Seriously, I remember his first story posted on YT & I’ve been here for every post. 💗
Same!
Don't get me wrong, I like him too but you don't notice the plethora of slick cuts and edits in his videos? That's what makes him a great storyteller. His edits. The storytelling wouldn't be as smooth and good if it was done in one take. It's much easier to make telling a story look good and sound good when you can cut and splice different takes from telling the story over and over. I'm amazed at how many people don't take this into their thought process. Like I said he does a great job editing all those takes together but it wouldn't sound this good if they hit record and let him tell the story in one take. He probably wouldn't have hardly any subs at all if that were the case like most good storytellers on YT. That's what makes them all good. They know how to edit so sometimes you can't even tell it's and edit in the first place.
No one. He is effortless.
@@General_Junkie well, no sh*t...
The way you described Jessies Dad laying in bed really hit me. Very respectful, the way you spoke. Going to donate to this charity now, what a kind and compassionate family.
Melissa is a damn hero, too. What a strong person. I hope she's doing ok.
Yes!! she deserves so much praise!! I hope her parents are proud of the warrior they raised!!
She was badass taking on the knife that way. Knives are really scary, most people would turn and run. She GRABBED it, and GRAPPLED with the guy, and then rolled over on it and DISARMED the punk. WOW! And then following that up by driving herself to the hospital, and giving that detailed report to Police is something else that most other people would not be good at. This is Rambo-level badassery. We need more Melissa's in the world!
“Can I just go?”
“No!”
Why did this sound like something from a cheesy comedy?
@@johnshite4656 We shall raise our daughters to be this level of badass -- Melissa level BadAss.
She should have given him his knife back, the business end anyway.
I appreciate how MrBallen doesn't just tell a story for the sake of it, he encourages us to really look at the victims and their relatives as people with souls rather than characters in yet another story e.g. Jessie was a miracle child and the only child.
Exactly, and how strong and ambitious she was
10 Days, somehow felt like 10 years. Missed you, dude!
For real I checked every day
I missed you too Steven 🙏
Indeed
Tell me about it bro
I know right 😂
This is so terribly sad. That 911 phone call broke me knowing that Jessie was Joy’s miracle child. Imagine your one and only kid being strangely dead in her bed, and you feel like you could’ve done something. Many prayers to Jessie and her family. Lord, I pray that she’s resting in peace ❤️
Hearing Joy's distressed 9-1-1 call absolutely tore my heart, this story is so hard to listen to
I'm literally crying
I can take many things. unfortunately I hate to say this, but it didn't affect me that much.
@@jeffersondavis1805 hits different when you have kids of your own, at least in my experience.
@@jeffersondavis1805 same
@@Slavic_Slavage ya got me there.
The little ray of sunshine in this entire tragedy is the mindset of Melissa. That she kept her wits about her when she was unarmed and confronted with a potentially lethal attack is amazing and something we can all learn from.
Dude was a pantywaist!! Because of how he sneaks up from behind. A real piece of work.
@@barneyronnie really? Do you think you're being respectful? Yes the boy and girls were the same age but boys will still be significantly stronger and have a greater reach. Melissa was incredibly brave and tough in fighting Dan off but mostly because he was so young and inexperienced. The other poor girl just completely trusted him.
I freaked out when MrB said she turned her back on the guy. But, I also knew she was alive because of her reenactment video.
Yes, exactly! I wasn't expecting her to live because she kept turning her back on him.
@@InteriorDesignStudent Agree that turning her back on him wasn't my favorite thing but I wasn't there. What I'm wondering about is if that act showed so much disprespect to her attacker that it psychologically undermined him a little. Just speculating.
Seriously appreciate how much you're using your platform to promote things like this charity, mental health/suicide awareness, and on a lighter note, never going in the woods alone! You rock! 12/10
13/10
*14/10
Thank you Melissa! You brought that monster to light and gave justic❤for what he did to Jessie tho what happened to you was before her murder, it was your courage that changed this monsters future!
Thank you 🩷 that means a lot!
I was really worried that her father was going to commit suicide after he thought about her last moments, but he had some kind of "revelation" that he had to honour his daughter's ambitions by fighting for others, as she planned to do. What a terrible thing to happen, I really despair sometimes that real violence watched obsessively by this fiend, is seen as "entertainment" and available online. There's a thin line for some broadcasters between story telling and morbid fascination, Mr. Ballen never crosses that line. Thank you for highlighting the family's Foundation and contributing from your own. REST IN PEACE JESSIE.
I thought the same 🥺
Why does this have the be the visible comment? I guess someone dies! I’ll continue the video anyway.
♡
Stop the spoiler
@@KatieDiNap right same thing happened, was listening to the Jessie story and I see RipJessie before I even open the comment section
I knew both Jesse and Dan, and I gotta say, nothing can possibly prepare you for this. Still, the amount of good that has come from all this, through Buck's tireless philanthropic work in her name, truly shows that there's still good in the world. #loveisgreaterthanhate
Any interesting anecdotes to add?
Please tell us he is suffering immensely in prison...
Why you gotta lie about this typa shit
@@Darkwolf-ey4jz I'm not sure if the OP a lie, but I would imagine that people who were close to this case and the family would have heard about the new video on it and wanted to check it out, maybe people who are not familiar with Mr Ballen. I would expect family and friends to come see it out and share the link. They would want to know if the truth was conveyed and the victim respected. Right?
@@johnshite4656 do you know how many people just say oh i know this famous person ina case or i was there when this or that happened
Jeez this story hit hard. Jessie sounds like an amazing woman with an amazing family and it breaks my heart that they lost her well before they should have. Melissa is also a badass, I'm sure her and Jessie would have been friends given the chance. Thank you for telling the story so well.
You can't emotionally influence a psychopath. You can't guilt them, can't appeal to their conscience, can't ask them to show mercy.
You can't evoke an emotion that isn't there
Thinking you can change that with love is foolish
What terrifies me most is that this was a trusted friend of hers, I can't imagine a close friend wanting to do something like that. I hope her family is okay.
He was for sure an r/niceguy. (For anyone who doesn't know it is a type of guy who gets mad about being friendzoned and immediately turns violent and starts insulting the woman when she politely turns him down all the while thinking of himself as a nice guy needless to say they are not actually nice or good guys) I had never heard of this story before but in the very beginning of the story when it talked about her and him and brought up a picture on the screen and how he was "a very good friend" and how she would spend her free time writing music with him I immediately knew where this was going. I have met/heard about so many r/niceguys that the body language in that picture threw up a red flag. I don't know specifically what made me feel that way except the whole thing together just feels off.
most attacks and/or m∆rders are usually done by someone that the victim knows. its pretty rare to meet someone random and have something happen to you. that's not me saying at all that it doesnt happen way more than it should btw, just, statistically, these kinds of things are unfortunately done by people they knew. its very sad
@@WhitneyDahlin yes, the typical nice guy syndrome. "i'm to good for this world"😭Self-pity and blame but don't take personal responsibility.
@@WhitneyDahlin Its true. And I think a problem with a lot of young girls, is they dont understand that generally speaking, if a straight guy is spending all his time with you, chances are he wants to be with you, its not just a normal friendship. And that needs to be established very early on that you will never be with that person, and if thats what they want then that friendship needs to stop.
Letting these desperate "nice guys" continue to hang around you is just further building up their fantasy that the two of you are a couple, and sooner or later when the truth comes out, you end up with situations like this.
Thats entirely the fault of the "nice guys" mind you, just saying that these guys are dumbasses, and girls/women need to be careful and watch out for guys like that, and cut them off before they have a chance to get too attached.
@@ChristusVincitX319 Exactly. If they really were that great, people would be throwing themselves at them, instead of treating them as a second thought.
Mr. Ballen, seeing the emotional impact this story has had on you, and your empathy for Buck Blodgett, reminds me why your talent as an orator is so profound. Anyone can rehearse and/or regurgitate a well reported event. You, however, put just enough conviction behind it to make it powerful and moving, but not so much as to make it feel like a speech or lecture…or even worse, a performance.
As always, your content (on all platforms and in all formats) is extraordinary and unique. It always entertains and enlightens effortlessly. I hope so see you well into the future.
Thank you!!
@@MrBallen In Jessie's Spirit (as explained around Minute 4 here) i wanna recomemnd
some Science-TH-camrs and some good LGBT-Coverage.
Dont know who will read this, much less who will find it
useful, but i give the Try a Try:
Sci Man Dan, Tier Zoo, knowing Better, Oversimplified, Bluejay, Some More News,
Sir Sic, Logicked, Nile Red,
Joe Scott, and Telltale Atheist.
Oh, and specifically Holy Koolaids videos about the Election-Madness,
which made me laugh so hardi could sue for Damage.
Mr.Ballen, it had to be hard to tell Jessie's story. I'm sure that last part was really hard, especially as a parent. Super respectfully done. And that's why we love you. Rest in peace, Jessie.
Thank you Jennie
@@MrBallen ur fabulous so respectful ur a wonderful compassionate story teller that gives the victims respect , dignity..thank you Mr ballen.. I truly mean that.
The fact her father forgave him is truly amazing. I hope this man gets the help he needs.
…The father or the perp? I’m sorry, I’ve just seen so many commenters mocking him for forgiving the killer that I need to make sure.
@@greywalker505 honestly I hope both get the help they need. Even though he may remain on prison it doesn't mean he is any less deserving of therapy
@@962bexfuck off, he should rot in solitary confinement for the rest of his miserable life
I can't imagine the horror Jessie felt when she realized Daniel, a "very good friend" was about to assault and kill her.
How awful for her.
May Joy and Buck find some kind of peace. Bless them!
@@slevinchannel7589 what
@@slevinchannel7589 ????
lol i watched this when i was 12
@@FeetSniffer72 ??? Why would you write "lol"?? Irregardless of when you've heard this story, what EXACTLY, is lol about it???
@@melissabenson6749 how sould i know?
The incredible amount of detail that Melissa was able to give the LEO's is astonishing! Most of the time the trama is so great that the mind blurs it and is not so helpful. Way to go Melissa a warrior! Thank you MrBallan for sharing this and the MrBallan Foundation to this worthy cause! 💙
I agree, Melissa really is a warrior. Not only, as you mentioned, did she recall, with fantastic memory, all the details for the detective, she fought off that coward and grabbed the knife BY ITS BLADE! Took it off of him and didn’t let it go.
She is such a badass and I can only hope I would be as brave and smart as her, if I was ever in the same situation.
Yes! Kuddos to Melissa The Warrior Woman!
I agree with both of you! She is an idol that kids can look up to!
Thank you for those kind words 😊
@@mrsmelissaetzler You are a modern day courageous Amazon, a true Wonder Woman. I and so many others wish you the best life has to offer. You are amazing!
With other TH-cam narrators I usually have their videos playing in the background while I do other things. With Mr.Ballen on the other hand I have to actually look at the video. His style of narrating (expressions and all) pulls me into his content so quickly. It's like an adrenaline high. Happy to see this video is a long one 😁
Agree. Also because he bothers enough to find real photos relevant to the story, as opposed to stock images like so many TH-camrs use. So it's worth actually watching, not just listening.
Also as a lady with 2 good eyes, I don't mind watching John himself. 😋
Deadasss!!!! He’s captivating
I’m just glad he don’t have Minecraft in the background I like it but this dude does better with pictures
If you like this bedtime stories is also phenomenal to watch with its artwork. Several of their subs suggested me mr ballin
I just discovered Wendigoon. He also tells amazing stories. So with this video today and wendigoon's channel, I'm gonna have stuff to watch at my 12 hour shift.
I heard you tell this story years ago, but I'm pretty sure you didn't have pictures, the 911 call etc. I may be wrong but I don't remember seeing them Hearing you tell it now with the pictures and the 911 call has made it hit harder. Even making me get goose bumps. My heart then and now goes out to this family.
Thank you for telling the stories we listen to you all the time. I hope one day I get to go to one of your events. My goal is to get your book before October, I really want it signed but it may end up being a pipe dream for me. Fingers crossed I am able to get it! Either way I love listening to you thanks again!
Buck is an incredible person, no way I would forgive that kid in any capacity. I will donate what little I can spare.
Glad you’re back ballen!
@@elypowell6797 So what? How does that contradict anything the OP said? How does that make a donation to an organisation that tries to prevent women from violence less valuable?
@@unschuldshascherl protect*
Yeah no kidding. I would've gone in the courtroom strapped if that was my daughter.
That dude who shot the rapist in court only got like 9 years. 1000% worth it.
@@Pussmash eye for an eye
@@elypowell6797 Yeah? We still respect survivors of wars of ages past, so why should people who have suffered at the hands of monsters not be respected as well? I'll donate a sum as well.
This is heart shattering. A beautiful soul needlessly destroyed for a disgusting and selfish obsession by someone she trusted dearly. She loved her killer, wrote music with him, performed with him, and invited him in. She wanted to change the lives of those around her with art, and the person she believed shared this vision with was nothing but an atrocious monster.
Exactly. He murdered her for a s*x fantasy. How low of a human being do you have to be to do that to another human being, let alone your best friend. I sincerely hope he is the victim of a lot of the same in prison. He deserves to feel the fear she felt.
beautiful synopsis
thank you
Thank you for telling the stories of the victims instead of the killers, like many do. This episode ripped me apart…I was recently strangled to the brink of consciousness by my spouse. I know exactly how she felt, as her ears rang and vision turned black. I was more fortunate than her. If I had died…This is exactly how I would have wanted my story told. You are doing victims Justice Mr. Ballen. As much as this is about entertainment, know that you are giving a voice to those who were silenced in the most respectful and beautiful way.
EDIT: sorry, I should have specified he’s awaiting trial for what he did. It’s seems obvious to me but I know not everyone leaves at that point. I am safe! I am happy! I am strong! And since Im here, Im gonna encourage all the other people going through DV women, or men, to seek help. Your local shelters are a great resource. They can help with restraining orders, financial assistance, and things you may need for your children! They will walk you through step-by-step! I pray for all of you going through this regularly!
I’m sorry about what happened to you, that’s horrible! Please tell someone, famiky, friends, police. That’s not ok!
🙏🙏🙏
Sweetheart...I’m so sorry! But you HAVE TO tell someone! I left my ex with two black eyes, two cracked ribs, split on the inside of my top lip, a broken tooth, a broken knee and bruises and swelling elsewhere. And bc we had a child together, I was trying to protect their relationship by not reporting it. That was 2/3 years ago now and I highly regret it bc what am I teaching our child really!?! That you can get away with it? Or not to report those you care about? I really don’t know. But it’s not the best lesson I’ve taught them. Besides all that, he could now move onto someone else and do the same. So in reality, I’ve protected no one...but HIM😤! I know it’s scary love! But please...just think about it! For you! And for others! Certainly not him! Take care of yourself first and everything else will follow. And sorry this was so long. It just felt needed and important!!🤷♀️P.S. I’m also in therapy now after being diagnosed with CPTSD!🤦♀️😔Rat b*****d!
@@MrBallen I did! He’s awaiting trial! I should have put that in the first comment! Women don’t talk about these things while they’re still going through it. At least I never did.
@@louiseb6111 I did! He’s awaiting trial now! I’m sorry I should have put that in the first comment
@@raincloud23 Proud of you! I know it’s hard but it’ll be worth it in the long run! Sending you all of the warmest hugs I own!💞💞💞🥰
After listening to this story, it's terrifying the direction this could've gone in if Melissa had fallen victim to Dan. Not only would it have led to 2 dead victims, but this easily could've been the starting point of Dan becoming a serial killer.
Melissa's survival, the officer's chance encounter with the vehicle, and Dan's clumsiness all kinda fell into place to stop him.
I saw a serial killer in the making too. Thanks to Melissa's incredible courage and attention to detail that disgusting roach was caught. Hope he's in solitaire now.
@@cynthiakeller5954 solitaire looool
In a way, thank God that loser wasn't stronger or more assertive.
love the way this is typed. You have a career in writing lol. but no. Dan was far too dumb and weirdo (and on drugs??) to be a real serial killer.. He would not have made it past 2 bodies. look at him, what kind of serial killer gets his knife snatched by a girl when you have the element of surprise? LOL. he would've gotten killed on his on job if that was a man.
Justice was meant to be ⚖️
This was truly a heartbreaking story. The family of three deserved better.
The way you told this particular story was perfect. You didn't sensationalize the violence but instead focused on the victims humanity and conveyed the heartbreak. I felt it. Thank you.
Thank you 🙏
@@Jefferson.69 the diary was NOT with Randy. 14:48 Watch the episode again here.
As a father, listening to the bit about Buck laying on the bed holding his breath and staring at the ceiling was absolutely shattering. Will definitely be donating, thanks for sharing the information.
The way he gets me intrigued on a story I already heard, he narrates it so well I forgot this was something I already knew about! Something I also adore is how he focuses more on the victims life, making clear they are not just a murder victim, but a person with passions, people they loved...
Thank you 🙏
He's the best at his craft.
I agree. But it actually reminds me of the TV show Cold Case. I had to stop watching that show because they got you so involved in the murdered person's life that sometimes it was so heartbreaking.
@@MrBallen wassup
I completely agree and for that i will go to the like buttons house and shred all the important documents before washing them and then put them in the freezer.
This father's conduct after his tragic loss is exemplary. He never thinks of himself and thus alleviates his burden as much as he is able. I could not pass such a true test of inner strength and self-control. Here's wishing his reward is great for withstanding.
He's a stronger man than I could ever be in that situation, I say that with almost certainty despite not having to experience the pain he must have gone through!
@@phil3038 Yeah.. given a circumstance to this degree, I'm quite certain my pacifistic views & lifestyle would go right out the window.
My beautiful niece was brutally murdered by a sick twisted monster. What breaks my heart most is that neighbors saw the man driving slowly behind her as she walked to the house she was watching to help an elderly woman who was in the hospital. They saw and thought it was scary but didn't say anything. Then while he tortured her for hours with various items from the kitchen neighbors heard her screams and pleads for help but didn't call for help because they didn't think it was any of their business! Twice she could have been saved! This disgusting monster was just released from one of his many prison sentences too! She was so beautiful, so good, so young. I could never be as good as Jesse's father. I still wish horrible things would happen to that piece of trash. I've heard he killed himself in prison. I'm not sure if that's true and I don't know how to find out. It makes sense though, he's a coward and took the cowards way out instead of facing his time. Only a coward would attack a helpless your girl.
I'm sorry your precious niece went through that. I hear you too! I could not let it go and would be happy if he went through hell in prison. I would take care of him upon release.
your correct as hell don't let anyone tell you differently, the system cant handle sick fucks like that.
He got out of jail after torturing and murdering a girl?
The neigbhour should face punishment for not helping someone in danger, it's in the Law. I'm sure they will feel différent about not their business then. So sorry for your niece
I'm so sorry. I couldn't imagine. 😥🙏❤
Man I really appreciate how you tell these stories as if you were actually there and a witness to the circumstances. Great channel! And thank you for your service!
I can’t imagine, as a mom, trying to wake up my murdered adult child! That poor woman will have to live with that forever. My heart aches for her and how much she’s going to relive that morning over and over again. You’ve always got that certain way of telling a story to keep me interested until the end.
Same for Buck, he left his home and his family, for what he thought would be a normal day at work, but it became the worst day of his life, and it will haunt him til the day he dies. Where Joy has it a little worse is she actually had to discover her child, and try to revive her in vain, while reporting it to the cops. Both of them deserve peace, but I doubt they'll recieve it in this life.
I missed that she was an adult; I thought she was a teenager.
And she probably feels like if she just went to wake her up earlier it would have been different. Even tho it wouldn’t. Haunting…
@@SatanicBarbeque when we found my mom dead, I was incapable of performing CPR; my significant other had to. He had to shut me in the other room, he said he couldn't hear the 911 operator over me.
I cannot imagine the anguish it would be to come upon your child, and them having definitive signs of being murdered. I don't know how Joy found the strength to call and speak. 💔
@@EMILY4DAYS She was home for the summer after her freshman year of college, so she likely would have been 19 or 20.
I was at that park a few hours after Melissa with my dogs. After hearing the story on that evening's news, I realized I would have never been as brave as her. I got my CCL the next day and have trained ever since.
Later, hearing the story of Jessie was absolutely heartbreaking. Hearing Joy's 911 call 11 years later still brings tears to my eyes.
What’s a CCL? A concealed carry license? I’m from the Uk before you pipe up 😂
@@kurluk04 yes, as they God created men and women but Samuel Colt made them equal.
You were able to get your CCL in one day? Wow, it takes months if not a year in my state(MD).
Yes, good for you! Only a strong determination to put up a fight makes the difference in this world.
@@QUEENBEE200384 Maryland is a liberal wasteland tho
This was amazing police work. They worked really fast, asked the right questions, and really pieced everything together quickly.
I'm glad the parents got justice right away. But this story is just horrific. I can't imagine what was going through her head when she probably was woken up by this coward taping her mouth and body up and her recognizing who it was.
I was going to say the same thing. We see too many instances where police either don’t take things seriously enough, contaminate crime scenes, or just completely miss the mark. This was excellent. Worked fast, got everyone involved, AND had the foresight to look deeper into the suspect description with the vehicle instead of moving on.
Most murders the cops know who did it, but they lack evidence . Crimes committed by strangers esp rape/murder arevvery rare despite what the media tells you .
Just finding this channel. What a great storyteller and done very respectfully. So much better than most documentary formats which would drag a story like this out into 6 episodes.
Two takeaways from this:
1. Melissa is an absolute unit.
2. The last couple minutes covering Buck's conduct in court and hearing about his subsequent charity broke me.
Melissa truly is, as you say, a unit-
How do you almost get killed and proceed to grab the knife and scare off the killer
Melissa is an absolute LEGEND!
IMO all young girls should learn some kind of self defence.
@@river.z5182 like she literally grabbed the knife
I’ve never heard of someone being referred to as a unit. I do agree!
Melissa is truly connected to her Spirit!
And the attacker’s/ perpetrator’s refusal to accept responsibility…will only cause his Spirit to continuously go through what it needs, in order to see the apathy and obtain the knowledge…that it’s denial and/ or actions have caused!
I've been listening to this guys stories for 5 hours now (and I don't even know how time passed) Mr. Ballen is a great storyteller
🙏
Good luck lol. Now you'll find it hard to stop.
I think I've listened to every bit of content possible. ( Refinishing kitchen floors and painting shutters takes a lot of time lol). Mr.Ballin the best storyteller out there, for sure!
Best one is his first one. His personal paranormal account! 100% true
@@MrBallen I miss the strange and mysterious part. This is the only youtuber I ever bought merch from because it's worth it. Although I still love his videos, I miss the strange and mysterious part. I think long time watchers of this channel would agree lol. What happened to bells Canyon? Lmao
As a survivor of years of domestic violence as well as the murder of my only child, I was particularly moved by this episode. My heart breaks for Buck, Joy and their amazing daughter, Jessie. They will remain in my prayers.
sorry for the abuse you went through and especially the loss of your child. especially parents of jessie.
I'm so sorry. My deepest of condolences to you. You are in my thoughts. 💜
I'm so sorry for your loss 😔 I hope you're ok
I’m so sorry you had to go through such awful things, just know you’re strong, so strong!! I don’t know how you feel but I can imagine there’s a lot of pain and trauma, but you keep going, even on days when it feels like you aren’t please just remember you’re so so strong and brave. The little bit of abuse I went through is nothing compared to the likes of yours but I can still understand the pain to an extent, I’m so sorry your child was taken away from you and even though I don’t know you I can tell you were an amazing parent, my heart goes out to you
❤💔❤
It is really nice to hear you made a donation to the family’s charity and encourage others to donate as well. While we all enjoy this type of content, end of the day people are making financial gain out of something horrific and its great to see yourself actually give something back in memory of their daughter
After *SO* many years of wanting a baby they received their little miracle - which they were allowed to keep for 18 years. The charity is a perfect way to honour her in light of their darkest days.
Mr Ballen has the only “show” I can honestly say I’ve binge watched all of, and always watch new videos asap. Not sure what it is, prolly just his extremely detailed way of storytelling, but he manages to keep my adhd brain contained.
You just lack discipline. Way to keep up with the patronize mr ballen hype train.
Yes. He doesn't do weird vocal theatrics. He gives the right details so we can easily create mental images of what's going on. His pacing is just right. He uses sound effects and photos sparingly but at the right moments. At least those are things Ive noticed
Mr. Ballen is awesome. Incredible at what he does.
Same.
I also feel the same way with someone with adhd he moves fast enough to keep my brain focused but not enough where it is to fast
I am in awe of Jessie's parents. That they can forgive like they have and start a foundation to spread love is truly awe inspiring. 💓
The parents forgiveness & love for the perpetrator is something I can respect, but find hard to understand.
Doubt I could ever forgive this, boils my blood just imagining being in that situation.
What a nice jewish boy. Surprised he was sent to jail.
I can't respect it, you can forgive it's what God would want but not wanting to rip his face off as the father is weak.
@@planetclownfishbrain7052, what do you mean…i don’t know if you’re being sarcastic or what?
Mr. Ballen, I must say you are an amazing kind and caring person, a man with much talent! Thank-you so much for everything you do. It’s very much appreciated by us all, your fans.
Her father lying in her bed holding his breath hits so hard.
I find it fascinating, in a very sad way, how after such a close death a lot of us want to know those last moments, we want to feel them and experience them as close as we can. We want to be in our loved ones mind and share that pain or fear. I think for some of us it makes us feel less guilty- even when we shouldn't feel any guilt, just that guilt that we're still alive and that beautiful, wonderful person isn't.
I was 12 when my mom hung herself in my bedroom (I didn't live with her). After she died, I taught myself how to tie a noose. Over and over and over, I just wanted my hands to feel what her hands felt. I'd loop it around my neck, I'd tug a little. I just wanted to feel what she felt in those last moments. I just wanted to experience her last breath. The pain, the fear, the relief. I was severely suicidal at the time, but I never did any more than that. But just that little tug, it was horrible how easy it could be to make it all go away. And that's what I wanted to feel because I know that's what she felt.
How strange is it that we feel that way?
I'm so glad you were strong enough to Choose to live!! Wishing you peace about your mum, and I hope you live a happy fulfilling life,
I know how you feel. I experienced similar feelings and acted out last moments when my boyfriend committed suicide. I experienced an overwhelming compulsion to do so. It's very strange but I wanted to feel closer to him and feel what he felt. It makes me feel better to know other people have experienced similar feelings when dealing with tragic loss.
@sparklypoet1454 Thank you. I'm still working on it- living is an act I have to wake up every day and choose all over again. But.. even when it's paralyzing, I try to remember what it felt like to lose her. I don't want my siblings to feel that way, my niece and nephews.. my Husband. It's an incredibly hard decision to battle with, but the longer I chose to live, the more I see what I have to live for 💖
@nicoledominguez522 I'm so sorry for your loss. It does feel better knowing others experience it, but it's bittersweet. I wouldn't wish that feeling on anyone. Not the sadness, the anger, the grief.. and certainly not the compulsion to feel what they felt. It's extremely overwhelming, on top of everything else. I hope your healing journey is as smooth as it can be 💖
@@jynxiebaby5137 I hope your healing journey goes as well as it can too! Thanks for the kind words.
Hearing that mother cry so confused just gives me chills and breaks my heart. No matter how many of these stories I hear about, I will never ever lose that feeling for these poor victims and their families. The world contains evil people.
th-cam.com/video/sNnuJtiCrR0/w-d-xo.html Finally it's here,
The devil gets the best of many...
You’ve grown a ton since the last time I took a second to look at your numbers. You deserve every bit of it. I hope to be able to hear MrBallen tell us stories for many years to come. Everything you’ve put out has been amazing. Keep up the great work.
Thank you!!
I subscribed when he had "only" 1.1 million subscribers. Before aproximatelly 1 and a half year ago.
I first started watching Mr ballen all the way back in the Russian sleep project and the Dalton pass or something like that days, he was and always will be my comfort TH-camr
@@Discardthegarbage155 I’ve been watching since he posted the Roanoke video. I’ve listened to all of his videos at least 10 times each, just in the background at work. I know there’s some days where it woulda been a lot harder without MrBallen in my ear telling me a story.
I've watched a lot of your videos, this one made me cry at the end. This wonderful family, their grace and forgiveness is so moving.
Man, I hate the subject matter of these stories, they're so heartbreaking and it makes you ache for the victims and their families. But the mastery of storytelling really does justice to the victims and keeps them and their stories from being forgotten. It must be tough getting these videos put together, but you really are doing an amazing job.
I feel the same way about the subject matter. Brutal. Awful. But these stories are very important because for many families, it is their loved ones story that remains, nothing more. And so sharing these stories, no matter how grim, is a way of paying homage to those who have been lost in tragedy.
@@MrBallen agreed. a beautiful and heartfelt sentiment.
@@MrBallen I watch each and every one of your videos. And often ,almost always, I'm moved ,shaken and upset. Often I can't bring myself to ' like' the video . How can I like a heartbreaking story. But I think , it is a homage to the victims and I hope it gives them closure. And , I deeply appreciate the way you show respect for the subjects in your stories. 🙏 🕉️ .
@@MrBallen have you looked up The Pettit family in Connecticut? He is a Dr. But what happened to his wife and daughters,while he was tied up in his basement is the most horrific crime I have ever heard.
@@lisaperry5999 That story is the worst. I cannot understand how that poor father was able to go on with his life. I’m usually not pro-death penalty but I’d make an exception for the two scumbags that carried out that horror show.
Buck Blodgett may be the strongest man I've ever heard tell of- what an amazing human being. His daughter must've been special beyond description- she sounds like an unbelievably strong, courageous person as well. I gave what I could to their charity- it's not much but it's what I had- and I'll give more in the future. God bless him and keep both he and his wife. You make me want to be a better man Buck- thank you.
God controls everything so he already blessed the family by siting back and watching as their daughter got raped and strangled in her own bed.
@@Mypenisissmallbut Calm down Richard Dawkins jr.- I'm not religious- it's just a common phrase ppl use to be kind. Don't be so eager to be a douche bag man, ppl like you are why- even though I don't believe in a god- I refuse to identify as an atheist. I don't want to be grouped in with you militant assholes who run around the internet challenging every tiny instance of faith or cliche religious phrase you run across. Give it a rest dildo, no one cares.
th-cam.com/video/sNnuJtiCrR0/w-d-xo.html Finally it's here,
This story really was so sad! The parents had their miracle baby only to lose her for some sickos obsession. Thank u for Mr.Ballen for delivering this story in a respectful and appropriate way. You are truly the GOAT at story telling.
Heartbreaking
Just started watching, and I LOVE the fact you tell us if photos are actual photos of the case. It annoys me on TV when they show random photos which are just mock-ups, but they don't say they're mock-ups, so people like my dad 🙄 think they are the actual real photos and videos. So thanks for that, it really helps get a sense of reality from the real stuff and people. 🤓
After hearing about Buck and how he tried to see how it was like for his daughter during her final moments, forgiving the perpetrator and starting a charity my heart BROKE.
@@AntidumbisPeaceOmind Idk why, but I 100% agree.
@@AntidumbisPeaceOmind that's just going to hurt them more, the sooner they let go the sooner they can grieve properly and heal.
@@dma93-ch True, but it does nothing to help the rest of the population. Forgiveness to criminals like those, is an open door to commit future crimes.
@@BattleBladeWarrior did you not read? Forgiveness is not something you do TO someone, it's something you do WITHIN yourself. This has absolutely no correlation to if you choose to put someone away from society because they're a danger. And btw imprisonment should not be about punishing someone, it should be about keeping everyone safe. If people thought about it less in terms of punishment and more in terms of safety, they'd be less dumb about dishing out short sentences that endanger everybody because ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* feelings *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧ of not wanting to be "too cruel" to psychopaths by punishing them for too long~~ uwu
Feelings is something between you and yourself (and close ones and therapist), and by being hateful you're not punishing psychopaths, they don't give a flying fuck. You're destroying YOURSELF and thus straining your relationships and living a crappier life then if you engaged in the process of letting go.
@@AntidumbisPeaceOmind yes i agree
Knowing you’re a father and describing how the father imagined his daughters final moments i can hear how hard it suddenly became to maintain composure. You’re doing great and thank you for sharing her story with us man.
id be glad i didnt have a daughter
I WOULD HAVE KILLED HIM MYSELF IF SOMETHING HAPPEN TO MY GRANDCHILDREN,COMMENT FROM CHICAGO...
I live near where this happened. This story was so sad. I can't imagine losing a child, especially an only child. To forgive the person who betrayed your family in the worst way shows a great deal of faith and godliness on the part of Buck Blodgett. If some dirtbag laid a finger on my kids, they'd never find the body.
I don't blame you, some people deserve what they get and pedophiles have only one cure.
Agreed fully
Everybody says that, yet we find that few actually follow through. I wonder why that is, because I feel the same. And what good is 'forgiving' a monster? He wouldn't even admit he did it, much less feel regret. Obviously the forgiveness was a way for Buck to cope with what happened. It seems weak, but it's not like he could have got to the killer in custody and taken vengeance on him, so this was really his only option.
No you don't. And you never know. Maybe he didn't do it. Wouldn't be the first time the courts made a mistake
@@johnshite4656 To my knowledge, forgiveness is for yourself, not the monster you forgive. I heard a quote that roughly goes "bitterness is a poison that you drink hoping it kills someone else". Buck did the thing I know I couldn't for sure. He took hate and turned it to compassion and created a foundation. Thats crazy.
Also I agree. I don't know if I would actually go and do anything crazy to someone who did this to my loved one.
Really horrific how she’d been talking about how guys were being sexually inappropriate and making her uncomfortable and that same night her closest male friend killed her in a snuff prn reenactment.
I wonder whether he was one of them
@@MaryBywaters Likely. Guys being sexually inappropriate is an absolutely far roo common thing. And I'm a bloke, saying that.
It's gross, classless, ugly behaviour, and it won't stop on account of the (already epic, momentous!) efforts women and girls are already putting into trying to make it stop. We all know that sort of guy won't listen to women or respect their opinions, unfortunately. It's on us, as men who consider ourselves to be decent human beings, to call our friends and coworkers out when they act like that. It's on us to help women here.
So if you're a guy, and you make sexual comments, engage in unwanted touch, send d!ckp!c$, etc. to women who aren't your girlfriend/wife, bloody well stop it! It's gross, unwanted, childish, and stupid. And guys, if you have a friend or coworker who acts like this, give him hell for it every time you witness it happen. Women and girls deserve to feel just as secure as we guys do in their neighbourhoods, schools, workplaces, and homes.
This was a heavy one.
You tell these stories so well... and this one really hit hard. I can only imagine how much it took out of you to get through it. But I'm sure Buck and Joy appreciate your diligence for their daughter's story and their mission carrying further.
That part with Melissa sounded like something straight out of a dark comedy movie.
When she manages to wrestle the knife away from the attacker and knock the attacker down, and he's like "uh, can I just go??"
If it wasn't such a serious, messed up situation that actually happened, it would be pretty funny.
Mr. Ballen your description of Jessie's life and how she was seen by others at the beginning of this story was greatly put, thank you for your precise and caring tribute. RIP Jessie
I actually had a class at UWM with Jessie. I never knew her, but I remember when this case broke it was so shocking. Rip Jessie
She seemed like such a wonderful person
No she seemed like a liberal, and this country has been ruined by people like her. As to her little note, " God be with me " well as for that he didn't care for her enough to save her
What an amazing person jessie was. Thank you for taking the time to tell her life story & share how amazing and talented she was
The end of this one choked me up. Jessie’s father made her life and death really mean something, and her legacy lives on because of her tragic ending. Her father truly is spiritually advanced to be able to turn his heartbreak into healing for others. Thank you for donating to their cause, Mr. Ballen.
I’ve watched a lot of crime stories and literally watched everything you’ve made on this channel. This is the only thing that has choked me up, the end, where he lay in the bed trying to not breathe. Hit hard. Cheers
Just so everyone know what chortle out for replies saying text this number in comments it's sending you to fake TH-cam page where someone is acting as Mr. Ballen beware of this here and all youtube pages
Yes, this is the worst. It made me sob.
I love your narration style. The way you take the time to walk us through the story as it happens, keeping the listener invested and engaged from minute one.
When I edit my dumb little videos you are, without a doubt, my favorite person to listen to. ❤
Me, too! Normally, I wouldn't be a fan of this format... but Mr. Ballen has a way about him. I dunno if it's his voice, cadence of speech, skill at storytelling, all of the above, or what, but I really like this channel. The subject matter can (obviously) be very grim at times, so it really says something about the way he executes it for this channel to have the kind of appeal it does. Superlative job!
Imagine being deployed with him, he would always have a good story to tell to keep you sane. I bet his fellow marines appreciated the escapism he could provide in the quiet moments.
@@dustydo8048, I believe he was a S.E.A.L., that's Navy, not Marines. He is a great storyteller though.
@@lylecoglianese1645 oh thank you 😊… Aussie here 🤪😂
@@dustydo8048, no problem. Sorry, if I sounded critical. It's not a big deal. Have a great day. 🤗
Joy's 911 call is so heartbreaking. I hope they're able to find peace. The interrogations for Missy's case are available on TH-cam.