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I remember the good old days when John would do more than 1 story a week. Oh the joys of being an early follower!
3, 4, even 5 times a week?
@@killeralltires Ha ha! Nice
Remember the “secrets” in each video haha? When you’d have to comment the time you saw it and he’d pin the first comment
@@breannaweinberg211I wonder why he dropped those
I was an early follower too, loved looking for the secrets and also loved getting so many videos. (I watched them during my lunch in HS, I graduated 2022) but I do understand why he posts less now, he now has a podcast he does too. So he still puts in a lot of work, I hope he doesn't burn out or he takes a break before he does
"Luxury prisons for the rich" I didn't think I could hate her more
I literally hope she's put in the worst prison for women
put her in general population in a cell full of trans.
@@rothed169😮😊9l😅
RIGHT? Wowzers
Seriously, what does she think prison is, a vacation home where she can work on her next kid's book?
Not only did she kill her children’s father, she also left them orphaned. That’s as evil as evil gets
Isnt that the same?!
@@user-nx6dz1rw8l they were half orphaned because of his dad, with she facing dead penalty they’ll become orphans
As many of the stories on this channel can attest to now I'm hoping the complete morons who say "Believe all Women" can shut their stinking mouths now. When it comes down to it they can be just as ruthless & evil as Men.
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The greed for money has deprived three kids of their father. My heart goes out to them as they're a victim in all this too.
If their mom gets convicted of killing Eric, then her greed will have deprived them of their mother too.
Foul foul woman…, allegedly
The love for money is the root of all evil...
And its sadder since they weren't really poor either
"greed for money"... yeah.. i guess you also say "hunger for food"🤣🤣🤣
greed is one of the 7 deadly sins for a reason.
No matter how this story ends, the kids are the most unfortunate in all of it. They lost a loving and providing father and their mother is an actual monster.
No they’re not. It’s the dad. He’s dead. That’s very unfortunate.
losing two parents could most likely result in suicide though
I know it's morbid, but I always want to know how these kids end up. The most shocking case where I knew the people personally was this one couple in my church (I knew them, but we weren't close friends or anything), the husband snapped and beat his 8 month pregnant wife into a coma. The doctors did an emergency c-section and apart from being a month premature, but baby was fine. The mother died, the husband got life with no possibility of release, and the wife's parents took full custody of the baby. That was 20 years ago and I moved away, so I don't know anything beyond that. The easiest thing would be to tell the child her parents died in a car accident. But then imagine if the girl found out her father was actually alive... And her mother's murderer. Like I said, I knew these people and I've wondered about this ever since.
@@diobrandohaha3212 or the death penalty but they already lost both their parents because of her actions haven't they?? Would anyone advocate for a father who had murdered his wife for money or any reason the wrote a book to profit from what arose out of it on top of it all while going on talk shows etc eating it all up to still be a part of the children's live's?? I would hope not and she should never see her children again and that would ve the best for them as cruel as that sounds but would be even more cruel to allow her to try and justify her deeds to them thereby brainwashing them into having terrible souls.
@@hippo_dame7028 no, it's the kids. They have to spend the rest their life knowing that their mother took their father from them.
As an actual widow, I hate this woman so much it hurts. She's the reason her children will grow up without a daddy, and she got sympathy from real widows, and asked us to buy her book!
And the fact that their dad was devoted to his boys only makes it worse...I have a son myself and he is the most precious thing. They're a blessing.
I know right, and they are gonna grow up without an actual mom… the kids will be in foster care and have a bad life :(
@@bar_cat7575 I'll pray that those kids get all the help they need.
Your husband is in hell KaFir
Audio was not in sync with the video😩
A great story to cover is Mike Oros, an outdoorsman in northern Canada who lost his mind in the wilderness and became an infamous serial killer. He wrote everything in journals he hid because he thought the government was trying to erase his thoughts. Would be a sweet idea
I had to look this up because of your comment ( I live in BC) and wow, what a story! Captivated me it’s interesting, I hope mr.ballen will cover this story one day!
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They are tryna erase my mind penne write everything down and hide the books, hope I remember where I put them
Right
some people's heroes are spider-man or batman.
how the hell can someone kill their partner,lie to their kids and profit from their death.just mind blowingly tragic,heart breaking and sad
Right!! Blows my mind!
Disassociative Identity Syndrome - I think it’s what Norman Bates had, all-though I think it works diff from what psychology says - I used to be on drugs and I genuinely had a part of my brain that took care of buying and using, but there was another part that was a father, husband, business owner, etc…it’s honestly scary the way I could compartmentalize the two…obviously this isn’t anything like Kourey and I’m not making excuses for her AT ALL, but I do believe it’s important to try and understand how the brain can allow bad behavior or in this case evil behavior
Utah just be like that
source: i unfortunately live here
I just read an article says that she got caught in jail with a letter telling her brother to testify falsely, and she claimed that it was an excerpt from a fictional book. This lady is unbelievable
Greed
I remember hearing about this, I can’t imagine the pain the kids must be going through; hearing about how your mom ended your dad’s life and making a book about it
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Stopped watching the video because you gave away the already obvious ending.
@@Dime_time333lmao mr ballen stories are always predictable
@@Dime_time333 Then don't look at comments
Not long ago, they found texts that proved Kouri bought the fentanyl from her house keeper. She 100% killed her husband. Crazy story.. I feel so bad for her kids. Idk why she couldn’t have just got that 1 million dollars from selling the house, and then accepted a divorce.
It was probably a lie just to get him to have a drink with her and pacify him about the money she'd taken
She was broke, owed money everywhere, and she needed that life insurance.
Lol what house she was actually talking about the 2mill insurance and she took out on him then had him drink to his death smh evil witch
@@btcmewzik9613 yeah, she probably made that up
@@JuiceBoxx_627 I didn’t look into it, but you’re right. She probably made that story up.
The luxury prison for rich people really took me out.
I feel so so bad for those kids :(
A new development has been found regarding this story: as part of her real estate venture, she allegedly bought a house, flipped it, and re-sold it to a family that got really sick because the house was infested with mold and she didn't disclose it. I hope she's locked away for a long, long time. Her poor kids didn't deserve any of this. They are the ones who have to suffer because of their greedy mother :(
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Eric actually suspected Kouri was trying to kill him. So he changed his will and insurance policy and made the beneficiary his sister. Kouri found out about the change as Eric was considering divorce and she attempted to change them back to her, but Eric was alerted and reverted things back to his sister. So when Kouri tried to get payment on the insurance, she found she got nothing. Then she even tried to break into Eric's personal safe even before Eric was buried. One of Eric's other sisters caught her in the act (the safe now being Eric's sister's property according to the will) and Kouri started hitting Eric's sister for trying to stop her. Then Kouri began threatening Eric's parents and sisters by saying she wouldn't let them ever see Eric's boys if they didn't give her the money and made up lies to the boys that Eric's family didn't love them and that was why they were never around. Of course, Kouri was the reason the family wasn't able to be with the boys until her arrest. There were also special events put on to to raise money for Kouri and the boys or charities in general in Eric's honor, and Kouri forbid Eric's family from attending.
Kouri is EVIL😡🔥
Man if anybody tells some small children there family doesn't love them man there a true POS at heart man
This would've been really good to know. Unfortunately, Ballen thought 10 minutes of arbitrary reasons why Eric didn't die this way and embellishing Kouri's interactions were more important.
@@londonworkman7617No one is gonna get every detail in, y’all always find something to complain about
@@Huia87Yikes. Terrible story but great storytelling. Tread carefully, son. I wish you well. 🥰
I don't think Ballen included it but the husband was already suspicious the first time around when he got sick from that sandwich. He already believed that his wife was trying to poison him and told his family and close friends that he thinks she's trying to kill/poison him and if anything happens to him, it was likely his wife.
Why did he take the drink from her after all that
@@onepunchflan3071 I couldn't tell you but I think it had been some time between the two poisoning events. He also didn't want his kids to go through a divorce which was the main/only reason at that point he was still with her. He also was not down to buy that $2 million mansion which probably motivated her to get the "job" done along with the money she'd get. She threw a party, I believe the day after he died in celebration of buying that mansion and understandably everyone close to them was like, wtf...
If I had those suspicions, it would be a cold day in hell before I would eat or drink anything my wife made for me.
He should have separated from her.
I have an uncle in a somewhat similar situation with his partner. He had to be rushed to the hospital. They found something strange going on with him. This man took his behind right back to the home with this woman still living there. People, I just threw up my hands in digust.
I hope your uncle is still alive!
My heart hurts for those kids. Not only did they lose a great Dad but to find out their own Mom killed him. I hope she never gets out of jail!
This story has just blown me away. I have been watching the news. And, the radiant smile on her face when she poses for the camera with her husband is enough to make a person crazy.
She is as evil as they come.
There's a lot of evil in the world.
@@nick-brothwood if she isn’t given the death penalty it would be a complete failure of the justice system
The saddest part of this whole story is that after all the trauma the three kids must have have gone through after losing their father, the ultimate betrayal would be them finding out that it was actually done by their own mother, they will likely never get over it.
I agree. Those poor kids.
She can just write another book about being gaslit by your own psycho mother for years, and that will help them
@@_Listen_to_Solar_Kama_Sutralol who hurt you?
@@_Listen_to_Solar_Kama_Sutra women mistreat men and men mistreat women, it's not a gender-specific trait.
@@SunshineBrulehe isn't wrong though....why did you get triggered?
I feel so bad for the sons. When they get older and learn what their Mom did they will be shocked. Hopefully a loving family will heal their wounds.
Ya. I hear ya. Most comment on here about Mr. B and his storytelling without even mentioning the story.😢
I hope so too. 🙏❤
Mrballen inspires me, my parents said if I get 15k followers They'd buy me a better camera for recording.. begging u guys, literally begging...
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@@hockeytownluv2012😂..! I'm with ya! Anyone saying "my parents will buy me, if.." no. Just no! Makes me feel a certain type of Way...😂🙄
I'm horrified that anyone could do such a thing, not only to her husband, but to those children. Where are the children? I'll be praying for them. I hope they're getting intense counseling and living with a stable, loving family.
*imagine buying this book from this murderer, contributing to her wealth from the murder*
The poor kids will probably never really recover from this trauma. First losing their dad, then losing their mom and remembering how their mom was consoling them every night and telling them stories about their dad in heaven when she was the one who "allegedly" had killed him. No matter how the story will end, my heart goes out to the boys.
She took a great father away from 3 boys. What a disgrace
Kouri didn't even write the children's book herself, she paid for a ghost writing service and even left a testimonial on their website
Horrible
thats a lil less insane lol
Think You Mr Ballen for proven wyte on wyte and Gay on Gay crime does exist and happens often 😂
..again thank you
@@boepaynepill318People tend to commit crime against the people they're around the most, so yeah, of course it happens.
Hmm, I had not heard that.
I've heard of this case. I don't want to give it away, but this woman was (and still is) so blinded by greed that it literally destroyed all of her brain cells.
Those baby boys’ questions broke MY heart
I went to high school with her, we used to go snowboarding together all the time. Crazy to think how such a normal person can supposedly do this.
Curious, since this is in Utah, is the family LDS? There was that other case in Utah not long ago where the father killed his wife, kids and MIL. No disrespect intended, just curious as I said.
@@brendatomlinson From what I was able to find, it seems that they may have once been active, practicing members, but at some point fell away from those beliefs. The fact that it was an alcoholic drink which they had the evening Eric died would also seem to indicate that, at a minimum, they weren't closely following the doctrine espoused by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Saints, even if they were practicing members.
@@brendatomlinson please don't believe everything oyu read on the internet. I also went to school with her lol
Crazy ..you never know'!
Crazy to think a normal person would go snowboarding with a murderer, but that’s how life goes…
Respect to Mr. Ballen, sitting in a dark room full of smoke and telling us stories.
Mr.Ballen is the best story teller I've come across so far. I fall asleep listening to him because his voice is very soothing, not because his stories put me to sleep, they're really quite interesting . He has amazing talent and I'm hooked. I've just gotten used to his calming voice before I go to bed!
He's actually filming outside in the mist with a giant green wall
Under-rated comment for sure😂😂😂😂😂
I can't believe how strong his lungs are 😂
Right, I hope it's not a fire and only cigarette smoke. Still... can't be healthy.
As a true crime fan, I’ve heard this awful story so many times .. BUT.. wow! You’re such an amazing storyteller! 👏🏼 such detail!
You will notice that 'Liers' also add too much detail! The art of making up a story or trying to sounnd more convincing! That's why Mr Ballen is so good at story telling.
@@Crashed2023so what you tryna say
12:27 As someone who had cancer, I think it's important to note that while Fentanyl can be added to heroin, that's not what its intended use is (nor was developed) for. It's an extremely powerful (and legal) opioid meant for extreme pain, which can be administered IM/IV, taken orally, and can also be absorbed (slowly) through the skin by way of transdermal patch.
I live in Utah and went to school with Kouri. I would see her often because it's still a small town. Everyone in town helped her after she killed Eric. It was honestly heart breaking. We all supported her book. It's honestly heartbreaking. It has broken our small town. I pray for the kids. He was a wonderful dad. I never thought she would do this. She had red flags. But.. taking Eric's life never would have thought.
Curious what kind of red flags have you noticed about her?
What happened to the kids
@@kiburi2903probably a nutcases in town.
@pbrown, I'm in Utah as well and remember when the story broke. Feel for those kids
I am not fully convinced she did this yet. I might be the only one.
I was at Eric’s funeral (Kouri didn’t even speak at it and was acting SO odd for someone who “suddenly lost” their husband) NO Tears were shed not even as she disgustingly watched Eric’s three YOUNG Boys sobbing while they participated as Honorary Paul Bearers at their Dad’s Funeral. I HATE having to hear her name the more his story goes global…however I do want everyone to know that Kouri Darden MURDERED Eric, the Father of their 3 children and is still trying to get away with it!
Oh my God... how sad. We hear his stories about "other" people. Your comment just made it REAL. I'm so sorry for your loss. They sounded like such a perfect couple with such a perfect life. Damn she's a cold heated sociopath!
21:08 men never get justice and women never get punishment.....had the gender roles reversed, death sentence would've been confirmed... ........ Cruel gender discrimination against men...
Spoiler alert!!! Lol
False. you do not know them and you were not there
@@McFunnyBonenever read the comments til after the video
Mr Ballen is the best story teller out there. It has never bothered me that he does not do 3 or 4 or 5 times a week videos anymore. Do you all have a family? Do you all own a house or rent? Watch his documentary on how long it takes for John to make a video. He pushed himself for years for our benefit. Cant the man take a break down a canyon on a long river occupied by supernatural beings who burn and destroy all that comes close (not to mention climb up cliff faces... still my favorite story)?
*Mic drop* (since i wont respond to all you "naysayers")
Yep it can take hours just to present basic news story and talk about it, but this man scripts it all out and does hours if not days of research. People don't understand just to make a basic podcast it takes 3 to 4 times longer than the show goes for, with something researched like this probably twice that
Exactly. I used to upload videos which are way worse and require way less editing then MrBallen's and they took me an hour or two to complete. I can't imagine how long it takes him to make, edit and upload his videos. Huge respect
I love his hand movements!!
Im so glad you covered this case. It is haunting. Can you imagine being so soulless that you not only commit this crime but then write a book for your kids on the grief that you caused them?
Sounds like something my evil sister and her greedy rotten husband would do.
That's pretty sick. Evil actually.
@mrBallen can you do the story of Marc Dutroux from belgium?
She deserves to lose custody of her children and for them to shun her forever.
The new book that needs to be written is the
Pchyopath greedy Bitch killer....after the conviction of course.
You forgot the best parts! Eric was afraid of his wife and had began to believe she was trying to kill him, so before his death he switch the name on the insurance policy to his sister, she got it all and that witch got nothing. I don’t know where the one you said came from I never heard that mentioned, I know she found out her husband switched the names and tried to forge and change it back but he was notified.
This was a story from her point of view not his. Also this is a developing story so a lot of things were not included
I live 20 minutes away from their house, it was a very sad story and it was the talk of the town
You're a gifted, wonderful story teller. I can listen to you all day.
So can I. Best storyteller ever! I do prefer the videos over the podcasts too.
The more I've learned about this case, the more appalled I am. Kouri was a total monster from the very beginning of the marriage. Eric and the kids did not deserve this at all.
Did not deserve? Eric chose her himself, no one made him
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@@ayf_ So you mean he deserved to be stolen from, and deserved to be murdered, only because he chose her? I suggest you think really hard for a moment what you just implied there.
@afqy6779 He didn't chose this. Clearly she was deliberately deceptive about who she was.
Mate, she litteraly poisend her husband
Sucks for those kids. Losing their dad especially at those ages is tragic in itself. Finding out it was their mom who did it makes it beyond tragic. That’s gonna be a lifetime of questions and sadness. I hope they bond together and make it through it.
21:08 men never get justice and women never get punishment.....had the gender roles reversed, death sentence would've been confirmed... ........ Cruel gender discrimination against men...
Pretty sure this same thing happened to my Uncle out of Ogden Utah. We are trying to get an investigation opened up. His co-worker filed a police report right after his "suicide" saying they were certain he was poisoned and made to look like a suicide. He was a Navy Veteran that never would have done this. He loved life and his family. The wife had his body cremated and there is a probate battle already taking place. Just sucks
She has some brass balls. Hope their children find healing and peace Rest In Peace Dad
She outright _robbed_ her sons of their excellent father. I hope she never gets out of prison.
Bring back the gallows
I wish TH-cam would remove seeing the top comment on videos, you ruined the story
@@ElderWizardTo be fair, Mr ballen spoiled the story with the title as well on this one🤦♂️ Great story nonetheless!!
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I can't be the only one who immediately thought about the kids when it ended up being the mom that killed him. Man I feel so bad for them.
These cases always come back to the one horrifying factor.... Human spirits can be SO strong, but to lose your father, be comforted by your mother, then months later find out your mother KILLED you father over something as stupid as money.... And having to wrap you mind around all this as a KID?! Thankful they have their siblings because not many people in the world will ever be able to relate to that and guide them through it
Yeah, they're going to need some major therapy to help them process this...maybe their mother can help pay the doctor fees from prison since she literally killed their father for his money.
Its sad because she not only killed him to possibly open her dating pool but also to gain fame it'll fuck those kids mentally coming to term with what happened with their parents
Edit: she was also stealing from her husband and possibly put them deep in debt
Of course ur not the only one, im pretty sure we all did
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Yes Podcasts are great but honestly, I love to watch your expression. You are a very great story teller and the face is what makes it so pleasurable.
Kouri actually reached out to the local media to get on the show. This was confirmed by Hidden True Crimes, who used to be a reporter for the channel that she was interviewed on.
As a Utahn, we've all been following this case. It's always a shock when something like this happens in your own state. We are collectively disgusted and pray that her children can recover from one of the worst kinds of betrayal.
Well, there isn't much out here in the deserts of Utah. But there's a world of difference between not much and nothing. On the surface it may seem surprising, but the more details I find out about the whole thing, I get surprised for a different reason. Mainly like, "WTF did this lady think would happen?" and I really wonder if she's aware that the death penalty is still a thing here in the state....... Not wishing that on anyone, but she seems to have been more concerned about money than the fact that when she would be caught she would have all of it taken away legally by the state itself.
I hered the husband made his sister the attorney of power so his wife cori got nothing from his death is this true?
@robertweaver9995 I have heard that too. And that she was beyond furious about it. Also that he had told members of his family that if anything were to happen to him, that it was the wife.
small town eh ?
@@robertweaver9995 🤔
It's even more messed up than covered:
1) that house was just the studs and was well known as a money sinkhole that would never see a return. Eric had told her strongly no, but she refused to listen. He then put in an absurd offer on the house never planning to pull through but trying to get her to chill. That was the night she killed him.
2) the DAY AFTER he died, she threw a party at that mansion celebrating the purchase. Not only was she happy, she didn't even tell anyone that Eric was dead
3) her realty company was likely only successful due to Eric's connections through his business
4) Eric was by all accounts a fantastic father who always found time in his busy schedule to be with the kids. It sounds like he was possibly more involved than she was.
5) Eric had been previously married and the whole thing ended pretty traumatically for him, so his mom (or some other family member) insisted that he get a prenup which would keep their assets basically separated. This was the mom being nice, not a pushy jerk--and Kouri signed it with no issues. The prenup noted that she would get all or more assets though if he died.
6) One reason the mom(?) had suggested the prenup was also because Eric was wealthy from a wealthy family and he met Kouri at Home Depot where he often stopped for supplies for work. She was a cashier there and he was shy to go in her lane because he, along with many of the contractors, had a long-standing tradition of going through an older woman's lane because she was super friendly, and I think she was even a friend of Eric's family. She was the one who finally nudged him to go talk to Kouri. They seemed genuinely in love at first.
7) Eric realized that Kouri was trying to kill him long before she was successful. He had confided in his sister about it. It got so bad and Eric became so worried that he'd changed some life insurance paperwork to remove her name and instead list his business partner who afaik he was still friendly with. Eric was such a good guy that he wanted the friend to be able to buy it Eric's part of the company if Eric died, so not only would it protect his friend but also it would keep their business and all its workers safe financially. Kouri realized this and secretly got into his account and changed it back to her. Eric found out and found a way to change the life insurance to go to his sister and I think still the business partner. This way his kids and their future would definitely be secured.
iirc Kouri also took out several life insurance plans on him without his knowledge. Also iirc, she started this like 2 years into their marriage when everyone thought they were still a good couple. She decided pretty early on that he was worth more to her dead then alive. Before she even had the kids with him i think but I could be off on timing.
In the end, Kouri killed Eric for money she wasn't even legally qualified to receive.
Afaik her intention civilly is to argue she still gets all the money because the prenup paperwork precedes the life insurance and other paperwork which directs money to the sister and partner.
Kouri is the absolute worst bottom of the barrel of human beings it seems to me, based on everything. I can't even comprehend the cruelty and coldness to kill a man who, by all accounts, was a nice guy who was very generous with his money and who was a loving and devoted father to his children, and was a good husband to an awful wife-- and then on top of that, not only take this beloved father from the kids but to also torture her children even further by going through this while charade about grief and making them sit down with her and go through all these really difficult emotions and revelations while she was the one who killed their dad. That is so beyond messed up it's like an overdramatized movie villain.
Those poor boys have lost the parent who adored them and put them before himself, and then lost their other parent who not only murdered their dad but who also may (I damn well hope DOES) go to prison.
I just feel like those memories they'll have of her supposedly lovingly guiding them through Eric's unexpected passing will later grow to haunt them endlessly. I hope I'm wrong on that but Jesus.... That's so traumatic for anyone, but especially young children. I really hope they can get the proper mental health care they definitely deserve, and I hope their garbage can mother hasn't completely destroyed their childhood and their chance to ever fully trust anyone again.
Brightest of blessings to Eric and his family... Eric, I hope your soul has some amount of peace in knowing this cruelty and betrayal did come to light, and that your story was spread so widely that you've touched the hearts of complete strangers. May you rest in peace 🕊️
I just hope she's never released. No sentence has been pronounced and she sure has the money for a......liar. ..lawyer
@@artdevivre2 You got it right the first time, (it's liar btw) lawyer are pro liars.
I come back every few months so I can binge all the new videos. The man is still a man and everyday videos is unrealistic because he will run out of stories if he does one everyday especially waiting for cases to close etc and gather information it all takes time appreciate it because we all lose it eventually and this man is doing enough to entertain us just stop watching for a month and you'll have a few nights worth of videos to watch
You skipped the part where Kouri attempted poisoning Eric a couple of years prior or Eric suspected that she did and he changed his benefactor on all his paperwork to his younger sister. So when Eric did pass away {or was murdered} Kouri was furious that she wasn't getting any insurance payout. A lot of people are confused why he didn't divorce her back then but it was said that he didn't want his boys growing up with divorced parents. I guess enough time passed that he didn't think she would try poisoning him again. But only he and maybe his sister know why he stayed. Kouri and Eric's younger sister fought at the funeral over the money. {It was reported that Kouri had a party the day of his death or the day after for her 2 million house purchase. Weird. And the book was just about getting money as well.
Jon, 7.85m?!! When I first started watching/listening years ago, I knew you would blow up. Very well-deserved! To the best storyteller on the internet 🥂
Right? Hes the best!
You know what's weird, I DID TOO! So, I saw his # and my jaw dropped! And he so deserves it, but besides celebs, the highest I've seen on all of my TH-camr's, is 5. something million and I just glanced, and went whoa, literally when I started this vid! He's absolutely AWESOME. He puts in his time , research, and loves his subs! 👏👏👏👏👍you deserve it Mr. JOHN BALLEN! I just knew he had a huge following, but not that big! And I've been watching since , well for a very long time,lol! Good for him! I just haven't been paying attention and he even does a whole channel for espanol, and his podcasts, and boom the kicker, HE SERVED OUR COUNTRY! FOR US, AND IS STILL HERE FOR US! LOVE YOUR COMMENT!
@smoovioohe meant 7.85M subs
@smoovioomidget
Holy 💩 I just realized this. Well earned ❤❤❤❤❤
My heart breaks for those three little boys. What an absolutely unforgivable act, I hope the punishment is served to the fullest extent.
how about the victim ?
@@samofrabatThe victim is gone and isn't feeling any pain. The boys are.
Mrballen inspires me, my parents said if I get 15k followers They'd buy me a better camera for recording.. begging u guys, literally begging...
@@redbloodedamerican2346
You are not bright are you ? So if someone died.....no need to feel sad for them or relate to them ?
She is nothing but a money grubbing sociopath. he changed his will when he filed for divorce . so she didn't find out till after she killed him that he made sure she wouldn't get 1 red cent. everything went to his kids . he knew she had tried to kill him already and he told people . the police ignored all the calls for a year before they finally arrested her .
the big clue for police was that the electronic devices proved she used an App that is just supposed to help people write short things to write the entire book . that is when the police started listening to the accusations they had been getting from family and friends for a year .
as someone who left for a break and is now returning to ur vids, i realized how much i actually missed the chill that i felt from the stories, still as good as i remember!
Some of us has been here since the start so we literally watch every new videos you had, I also work while listening to your podcast😂😂😂
I think I've been watching too many MrBallen videos because the minute he mentioned Kouri giving Eric a drink I was like "oh yeah she totally poisoned him" 💀
took me awhile to guess, thought at first the mom was going to roll over in sleep and accidentally kill the baby, then thought maybe one of the kids killed the dad, guess i thought it weird she killed him then called the ambulance as it seems like an easy way to get caught or suspected
For me it was 'she started writing a book', I was like 'yep, she will decide to publish it, otherwise he wouldn't call it a book, a journal maybe, or just a story, but not a book, like an object'.
Yep, me too. I have all of my husband's passwords and I check the mail. LOL
May also be reading Agatha Christie? This story almost sounds like her plot.
I did too
As someone who lost their dad at a young age, this whole thing makes me sick. Not only do those poor boys have to live without their dad, they now have to live with the fact their mother is the reason! I hope they are doing okay.
One of the kids most likely had the psychopathic genes of the mom passed on to them so he probably won't feel much loss.
@@schmingusssthis is an unhinged thing to say about a child you don’t even know lmao. be normal.
@schmingusss this is one of the lowest IQ comments I've read in my 13 years of browsing youtube comments 😂 congrats, "more-on"
You grow and learn from things that have happened to you as a child and, eventually, get back to normal. As a child who went thru trauma, I know this all too well. But today I have two kids of my own and live as normal as humanly possibly. I have lived with things like addiction and other demons, but I fight everyday for myself and the ones I love. They keep my head above water.
@@schmingusss some things are not acceptable to say. There's a possibility they will read this and you just added a blow to being a reasonable person for some who lost their parents. Having to spell it out for you? Crawl back under the rock you've been hiding beneath.
Thanks Mr B!
We really appreciate the effort. My chi prefer seeing the video versus just podcast but definitely relish every minute regardless!
The amount of criminals profit from Amazon and get away with it 🤭🤣🤦♀️
Got home from weekend errands, visiting the kids and brand new grandbaby....finally home with a fresh cup of coffee, pjs, the dogs and Mr. Ballen....the PERFECT way to wrap up the weekend. Thank you Mr. B for being a pleasant, constant for an old gal. Much love from the Buckeye state 😉♥️♥️♥️
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21:08 men never get justice and women never get punishment.....had the gender roles reversed, death sentence would've been confirmed... ........ Cruel gender discrimination against men...
I saw this in the news a few months ago. There was such an outrage when they "found out" that she was the killer. I whole-heartedly believe that she did indeed commit murder.
He's watching you Kory.
I LOVE it when i find a MrBallan video that I missed!! Its like christmas day! You and the why files are my 2 favorite channels you bring much joy to the world and cause much work not to get done lol. Thank you!
You always get a smile out of me, thank you for being funny, but also delivering information with couth.
MrBallen on Sunday is the perfect way to end the week
its the reason i get through the week 😂
Begin the week but I feel you
Cheers 🍻 to that
@@kenneg122003beat me to it lol
Technically, it's beginning the week. But, I agree
What a sad, pathetic tale. Being the main caregiver for my 92-year-old Mother, I so look forward to your posts, John. I look forward to Sundays when I can have a cup of tea and listen to your latest post while Mother is watching television. It's my one escape. Thank you!
I'm a caregiver for my mom too. Bless you💜
This is so humble I don't have a relationship with my father and my mother I cannot deal with after all she has done. Although my grandfather has always been around for me his best he could so I will do the same for him someday if he needs me...
Look after your mum
I feel you, except I'm the only 24/7 caregiver and the loneliness and burnout is strong.. especially now that the cost of everything has gone up exponentially but not pay😢 Gotta have Mr. Ballen
Bless you. Be thankfully you're able to take care of your Mother. I wish I had been able to take care of my Mother. I was in very bad health and needed help myself. I did what I could for her . Never mind she always hated me and made my life hard,and did everything for the other children. She thought they would take. Care of her in her old age. She seen the Truth in the end.
Prayers 🙏 that the kids went to his family❤ and prayers they heal.
I live nearby in UT and have been following this case closely. Crazy story!! Glad you covered it!
I am from Utah. This woman is an embarrassment to all of us women trying our best to actually raise well adjusted, thriving children.
Oh we know. We're aware she was disgusting example of a human being and I hope she gets the chair
me too
Yeah , you’re right about that - Chris Samie Johnson .
GREED FOR MONEY AND LUXURIES , the roots from MAMMON and expensive clothes cars homes is what God is warning the humans to be involved with these things.
Today all around the world people are interested to look 👀 at this instead of be satisfied with the small things in life.
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I live in Salt Lake City and she was sus from day one! She totally had a ghost writer because I saw her in several interviews and she would say " like, you know" every other word! That house she was building was hideous! Feel so bad for the kids! ✌️
@@magicpyroninjaI doubt she would get the chair. Women always get off with light sentences. It takes an act so horrific and abhorrent to execute a woman.
For any parent out there with a child who has been adversely effected by the death of someone close to them..a book I found very helpful for my then 8 year old daughter trying to process the death of my then 7 year old daughter(we were in a very bad car accident 9-18-18) whom was her little sister and best friend, The Invisible String is a book that is appropriate for any child with separation anxiety and even the loss of a loved one altogether. Thank you Mr. Ballen for covering another intriguing true story for all of us!
So sorry for ur loss 😢
My condolences on your loss. I can't even begin to image how hard it must be. 😢
@@itsAurora-zq8cb thank you ❤️
@@omniscient420 No, it’s something I can’t even explain…a pain that is literally physical. I appreciate your kind words
@@amandaking6417 You don't have to, I have a 3.5 year old whom I love to the ends of the universe. Again, I am very sorry for your loss. Your strength is beyond measure.
Poor kids , I hope they can find peace and happiness somehow thru all this..
I have been following this story. Thank you for adding more to it. 😊
No matter what the story is with Kouri, may those three young lads get the love and support they need. RIP Eric!!
Yeah, that was my first thought too. What happened to the children?
What a terrible woman. She literally had an amazing husband who loved his kids and took care of his family - and that wasn’t good enough for her. I pray that those beautiful boys find peace in a genuine loving home.
Right? I cannot fathom how some people are literally psychopaths. Entitled to the point of killing the father of her kids.... Although now to think of it, actually were all of them his kids??????????
I don't know, it sounds like he may have been a dick too if he was out illegally hunting animals.
@@Tinil0ya you gotta be an A hole to knowingly poach a bull elk
@@Tinil0what a ridiculous statement, so he needs to be murdered by his wife? You are insane.
I'm sure they're in good hands with Eric's family. If Eric was awesome, he learned it from them.
the way john talked about how kouri was hurt and feeling bad for her kids........ i almost pitied her, poor kids.her been totally shocked,😮, she's a good actress. and to think she wants luxury prison for the rich. she was insane
I personally like the longer stories as opposed to the 3 mini stories in 1 video. But to each their own. I think I just like the more details n full story form.
I live in Salt Lake City and this case is crazy. The wife was sus from day one and her "dream home" is unfinished and so ugly I still don't think it has sold! Her ego got the best of her because in the court of public opinion, she's been guilty since day 1!! Thanks Mr Ballen! 👍🏻✌️💜
And with a straight face lied over and over to those poor kids and the rest of the world mind boggling special place in hell for that one
She must of cleaned the drink glasses they used to 'Celebrate'' and I bet the 'Old' bottle of codeine based tablets was placed there as to look like he had opiates in his system from them as a wild card to throw police off...Maybe!
Actually no one actually suspected her. That’s what was crazy about this case.
@@caitlinmaemartin8830 not sure where you live, but word around the campfire among the folks in Kamas, Park City and even Salt Lake was that wife is looking kinda weird! Take care ✌️
For the past few weeks now, my Mother has been engrossed in your videos John, commenting on your undisputed storytelling. In particular, quote "each video is simply engrossing and intriguing." In hind sight, I'm glad that I shared your channel with her as she's now hooked onto each new video!
21:08 men never get justice and women never get punishment.....had the gender roles reversed, death sentence would've been confirmed... ........ Cruel gender discrimination against men...
Ive listened to all the podcasts and youtube vids, and have started over to watch and listen again. Theyre just as good the second time
You’re really good at story telling you got me the first 8 minutes into the video than i realized i already seen this story b4. She killed her hobby.
I actually hadn't heard about this as im in Australia, but 8 minutes is the mark where I felt like I had heard it, but nope I had just figured out what happened. Whats more sad is that as soon as he said she was a mother who focused on her career that she was suspicious, she had no reason to work and should have been a mother
I gotta say, this is one of the darkest stories you’ve told yet. Those poor kids 😢 I hope they’re surrounded by love.
You realize this is a current event and not just a story?
@@maryjane443221:08 men never get justice and women never get punishment.....had the gender roles reversed, death sentence would've been confirmed... ........ Cruel gender discrimination against men...
@@maryjane4432 “delivered in story format” - Mr. Ballen
Profiting off of someone’s murder is a grievous sin. People are doing cruel things for their own benefit, and yet they’re unashamed for doing so. We appreciate Mr Ballen’s dedication and hard work in delivering these cases. They’re being brought forth to raise awareness for other people who may be trapped in situations like this.
Boy wait til I tell you how the US healthcare system works...
@@frostbite3820Please include the Criminal justice system, financial/banking, pharma... Oh, nevermind.
It’s not that money is the root to evil it’s the love of money that is true evil
White Americans
"profiting off of someone's murder is a grievous sin."... what again is the business model of this very channel?
Thank you, John.
Crazy enough, this channel has helped my anxiety so much. Wish we could talk 1v1 and just chat. Love what you do
I heard about story more than 8 times but I’m here watching it again coz my man Mr Ballen is a good storyteller and it’s feels like I’m hearing it for the first time.
Hope everybody is having a good weekend, for those who don’t just know that tomorrow is gonna be better than today
Hope your weekend was nice fun and safe as we all unwind down into new week peace positive energy vibes continuity
Yep Ballen is the man alright 😊
They never think they're getting caught. She really thought being rich would get her luxury prison? How can she be that heartless to her sons?
It's crazy to me how many people think they will be the exception. There are just too many ways to get caught at this point for even strangers to get away with it, but killing your own partner? You're going to jail. I don't get why they can't see that. You are the suspect even if you DIDN'T do it
@@no_peace21:08 men never get justice and women never get punishment.....had the gender roles reversed, death sentence would've been confirmed... ........ Cruel gender discrimination against men.....
As someone who had an absolutely brutal 10+ yr opioid addiction and as someone who’s life was saved by EMS using Narcan on me as I had overdosed I literally get chills up and down my entire body when I think of what this woman put HER OWN husband through by giving him fentanyl. Anyone who has ever seen someone OD or anyone who has personally ever OD’d will be the first to tell you it is one of the scariest things you can watch/witness or experience especially since you have at least a few minutes realizing what is happening to you before you pass or are saved. I have been over 3 years sober since. Prayers to the family and the poor kids who lost both parents to such a sickening act 😔
Love the stories as always, my best bud and I have been watching your stuff forever and you really got us into watching a bunch of streams like this but of course no one ever matches you keep them up we love it don’t worry about how long it takes to post
I'm so used to the plot twists now that I immediately knew it was the Kouri who did it. Can't believe she even made a book pretending to care, when in the end it was all about money.
Hahaha me too as soon as I hear he died beside her in bed I was like it was her for sure lol
I did too. But it wasn't due to prior plot twists. It was her behavior that night. Police need accept the fact that women are equally as capable of murder as men are. Infact, men usually act out of emotions like anger, jealousy, ect. Women take a seriel killer approach and plot and scheme and manipulate. I have no doubt she will be convicted. They will find where she obtained the drug by trial if they haven't already.
I never seen it coming, maybe thats why I am a painting contractor and not a detective 😛
Yeah me too I’m not use to him telling stories I already know. I still can’t remember where I saw this story
I knew it was Kouri just because of how her name was spelled incorrectly.
I live in Utah and have been following this story. The impact statement made by his sister in the probation hearing broke my heart. She misses her brother with all her heart. It’s something I relate to deeply. Hope they find justice
Many criminals are truly in denial of there dark deeds.
I have been sick, so I have been binging on the strange, dark, and mysterious both here and the podcasts. So love much love and thanks to the MrBallen team better than chicken soup.
You sure your not being poisoned
Bro! The way you build up the suspense and don't just give away the whole plot in the beginning. ..it sets you miles apart from any other true crime channel. Love it
Masterclass in telling a story dudes incredible the way he draws you in he has you locked in from start to finish not so sure I’ve heard anyone do what he can do.
@@blakesherwood6323 aaannnd thats why this dude has nearly 8 million followers. Great channel ! Watch many others but his just goes that bit extra, we even like his mid video adverts lol, oh, and no make up tutorials lol. "Elle Romanova" is another good one , not as many videos but she has zero adds, give her a look....
Dude, the plot is literally on the title of the video...
He is amazing that way. I haven’t seen anyone that can take you down a garden path like he does.
I think it was for Dahmer… but I can’t remember for sure… anyway, it wasn’t titled that. I was thinking how horrible the story was, like what a shit person.
And then *finally* like 3/4 in he name drops. And I was shocked. I’ve seen so many vids on him, too many podcasts about him. Don’t know how I didn’t recognize anything.
MrBallen had me fooled the whole time. He’s great at his job.
@@uafc1 people can't help but drivel. This channel attracts NPC sheeple. Yesterday I learned to just ignore the comment section on these videos. Nothing but people echoing the same sentiment. I bet even Ballen himself would love some criticism, but never gets it.
Mr.Ballen isn’t the same without watching you narrate 😔 It’s like watching a camp counselor tell spooky stories by the camp fire.
Sorry, what do you mean? Or did you make a typo?
@@BrapNeeflapI think they mean listening to the podcasts isn’t the same as watching mr ballen narrate the stories? :)
I have to agree, much better seeing his hand movements and the gesture he does.😊
@@towniesalem ahh that must be it! Thanks 🙏
I'd actually say the opposite. The hand gestures is so over exaggerated in his new videos (along with his over dramatic voice) that it just feels scripted and ridiculous. His old videos was really nice though, felt like (as you say) a camp counselor telling stories around a bonfire.
The snidbit of the Podcast at the end of the video was brilliant. Great advertisement for the Pod! Love the VHS static effect
You told the story perfectly!
John, I’m so happy you added “Stupid killer” in your title of this video, because that perfectly describes her. I’m also happy that you’re making this video in real time of her court proceedings. Cannot wait until the guilty verdict!
EDIT: John, you did an outstanding job as always! But it would’ve been awesome to include that she texted an associate about where can she find fentanyl for a client with severe back pain, how she threw a party a day after his death, how kouri attacked Eric’s sister, how she got caught smiling in court while a police officer was describing the emt’s attempting CPR, etc. what a nutcase she is!!!
Oh SnAP!! 🤯💥💀
@@2Bad4YOUuuRight?!? Like, whaaaaa??? 😮😮😮
I mean, those details also would’ve either taken more time to explain or distracted from the main reveal, too. But still: Whaaaaaaa? 😮😮😮 I know the terms “sociopath” and “narcissist” are overused, but the face journeys I went on just now make them feel justified.
Sunday with Mr Ballen and a cup of tea is something that I look forward to all week! I really love his stories, especially the way he tells them!
21:08 men never get justice and women never get punishment.....had the gender roles reversed, death sentence would've been confirmed... ........ Cruel gender discrimination against men.....
Yes ive binged your youtube and podcast! I still wait anxiously but its part of the greatfulness of your stories! I also rewatch my favorites!
MrBallen, I love your transition noise. Its's such a sleek sound, and makes me think of a blade being sharpened!
I’ve been depressed for five years. Thank goodness Mr. Ballen was here and rekindled my passion for the strange, dark and mysterious. I love this channel and it saved me.
Keep going... I am finally making strides after being depressed for a decade.... Try to make little tiny improvements every single day... Motivation is usually non existent when depressed but if you can at least get started on something u can usually push through and get in a groove... Don't give up you can prevail... I believe in you...
This channel saved you? That’s a bit dramatic
@@jeffserrano2646 🤫
Same ❤
@@jeffserrano2646Clearly you have zero understanding of depression. Muppet.
Thank you for sharing this story MrBallen❤️This is why families should continue to reach out to Police if they feel the perpetrator is not being looked at. Hopefully the prosecutors have a strong case if they are seeking the maximum. ⚖️
@@MbitaChiziyou've been reported. Stop with your BS
@gentrykoda imagine having 10 subs in 10 years that's u
21:08 men never get justice and women never get punishment.....had the gender roles reversed, death sentence would've been confirmed... ........ Cruel gender discrimination against men...
Great story telling Mr. Ballen 👏👏👏
Kory also didn't write the book. She hired a writer off the internet to write it.