They Said She Tried To Burn Her Baby Alive
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The Story of Brooke Skylar Richardson & Annabelle Richardson
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Remember, Always have a lawyer.
And if they say you don't need a lawyer, DEFINITELY GET A LAWYER.
Well said!
Never ask a cop if you need a lawyer. If you think about asking that question, then it's already answered for you. Get a lawyer.
This! 👏🏻
For real, you need to be as polite and non confrontational about it as possible. All you need to say is “At this juncture I think it would be in my best interest to speak to an attorney before answering any questions”. Most cops will look at you with contempt and may even attempt to intimidate you, but you keep your mouth shut. People try to talk their way out of an arrest and cops know this and exploit it. Don’t do it.
Also: don’t talk to cops. You’re not required to speak to them. Ask them if you can leave. And leave lol
No one is talking about how horrible the mom is. She only cared about how the whole situation was gonna make their family look, that’s terrible. And the fact that Skyler couldn’t go to her when things got that bad says a lot about the mother
Right?! And then people wonder why she didn't feel safe to immediately tell her mom 😒
I agree completely. Her mother, in my opinion, is an incredibly shallow, superficial narcissist who only seems concerned about protecting the family's reputation and maintaining their "good standing" within the community. Never once did she express any concern about her daughter's mental well-being after having experienced such a traumatic situation that will undoubtedly leave her scarred for life, nor did she even simply tell her she loves her. Now granted, we only saw snippets of the interrogation however that was all that was needed to paint a pretty clear picture of the dynamics of their relationship.
I am also quite adamant in my belief that the mother is directly responsible for triggering the development of Skylar's eating disorder and body image dysphoria. As someone who has struggled with body image dysphoria and eating disorders since the age of 7, I can relate all too well with the magnitude of damage eating disorders can have upon every area in your life even decades down the road. And I can also attest to just how incredibly dangerous it is as a child to grow up in that type of environment. My heart truly goes out to Skylar.
The mother didn’t even care enough about her daughter’s feelings to get her to see a female gynecologist despite her past trauma. That’s the part of the video that got me thinking that this woman will turn out to be the real villain of the story.
@@bri_guy508 Just a heinous selfish evil little witch ! I would have given her the death 🖊️. Evil just evil thoughtless and cruel. She'll get hers eventually -
@Brian she is innocent! I mean look at the cops and the terrible things they have done!!
No matter if you are guilty or not , always get a lawyer because the police are just trying to get a confession by any means . They did coerce her confession though for the burning when there was no evidence .
100% this. It's shocking how many people will say "well if you have nothing to hide...". This may come as a surprise to many people but detectives don't actually care if you're guilty or not, just about whether or not they can get a prosecutor to convict.
That was so foul.
@@Yeah_You_Thought I have 100% confessed to things I didn’t do when accused by teachers or other adult authority figures when I was a kid. Thank God I was never accused of murder because I can totally see myself as a child confessing to a crime just to get the angry adults off my back. Kids are especially trusting on the whole and it should be 100% illegal to interrogate children without the parents needing to sign a written agreement that outlines what they are trying to accomplish as far as charges and what tactics they will use to attempt to extract a confession. The one thing about this video that gave me some catharsis was that her attorney gave her a job. Fuck. Yes. Criminal defense attorneys tend to get a bad rap, but this one is a fucking pillar of their community.
Well...after burying her baby in the backyard she has nowhere to go but up.
Also if your child is under 18, you as their parent have every right to be in on the interrogation room. if the police tell you other wise, get that on record.
I've seen a lot of videos demonizing Skyler. Thank you for not doing the same and having some compassion
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A little too much but to each there own
Hmmmm I don't recall any compassion for the baby.
@@Summerdaze365you mean the one that came out dead?
@@Summerdaze365are you kidding me? This channel does nothing BUT have compassion for the victims!!!! Don’t be disrespectful.
Skylar’s case has always been so heartbreaking. She was a victim of sexual assault at such a young age, suffered with eating disorders, and to top it all off gave birth to a late-term stillborn baby. A person’s mind is still very much developing at age 18, and adding trauma into the mix just makes everything more difficult and confusing. I feel so, so sorry for this poor girl. I’m glad she wasn’t charged for murder and she most definitely deserved to have a fresh start in life. From the very beginning of this case, she was manipulated by law enforcement and had her immaturity used against her, her parents were lied to on multiple occasions, she was framed by the entire country as a murderous teen who just didn’t want to go through the trouble of dealing with an unexpected pregnancy. It all makes me sick.
The baby was not still born it made noises but she is a victim I agree with that
@@mr.mclibtard5015 that's what it said on another channel that did the case but they has said she was submissive to people in power so she probably just said it to please them but she did say it
@@mr.mclibtard5015 she was submissive to people in power so she probably just said what they wanted her to say but she did say it
@@mr.mclibtard5015 she had said the baby made gurgle noise like she was alive I watched the while interrogation
Agree!
I don't think Skylar killed her baby. Those cramps could've been consisted of a miscarriage without blood. The fact that the umbilical cord was unattached from the baby could've killed her. Those "Burn marks" could've been discoloration for respiratory distress. So many factors
This is the FIRST time I’ve heard this story where the commentators actually tell the whole story. Every time I’ve watched a video on this case, I’ve left thinking, “how is it not obvious that she did nothing wrong?”. Thank you guys so much for your passion and commitment with telling these cases. Absolutely love this channel!
Thank you so much! ❤️
THIS!!! I honestly think of this case often, and I don't understand how Skylar is always made out to be evil.
She is evil. Believe it or not fact is if she wasnt white from a different backround a rich white women at that. Itd be over for her. Shes privileged and got away with murder@riot315
I’m happy she’s becoming a public defender, she can attest to the overzealousness of prosecutors and the police.
Couldn't agree more. We need more folks practicing law for the right reasons. It's sucks that she (or anyone for that matter) had to go through what she went through to arrive at this career path change.
Exactly 💯
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... Neither are overzealous enough. That's why America is fucked up right now.
I think it's amazing. I couldn't imagine the trauma she's been thru for her to turn that into something where she can defend others as well the way she should've been defended by so many that failed her. Please stay safe honey ❤ You and all here 🙏 Big hugs.
The fact she told her doctor makes it clear she didn't do anything wrong. I hope she's living a happy life now I can't imagine how traumatic that felt to first be attacked at such a young age, never deal with it, and then give birth to a stillborn child. I can't even imagine.
Yeah, that’s almost like it. Impossible to happen specially, since stillborns are like less than half a percent of the births in America so unfortunate she doesn’t seem like a murder some person does she or a liar she’s seems like an honest person. deal with responsibility of a baby.
If you're guilty, get a lawyer. If you're innocent ESPECIALLY get a lawyer! I'm glad she's going to turn her nightmare into a positive thing. She'll be an amazing public defender. I've always felt sorry for her and what she went through as a terrified unhealthy young woman.
Edit: Does anyone remember the case of the 10 yro boy that was being convicted of killing his stepmom and the police were absolutely foolish!? I can't even watch the full documentaries about it because my heart breaks so badly for what happened to that young boy. Lawyer tf up!
What doc what that ? X
@@bellajane4887 The boys name is Jordan Brown. If you look that up tons of things will come up. I can't even look at a picture of his sweet face 💔
The very people whom are entrusted to hold up law can often times completely flop!! The case with Jordon was so awful. This case as well had so many issues.
Yup. Anytime I watch police interrogations I’m like… why didn’t these people get an attorney… and they know they don’t have to talk to the cops, right? Like folks need to know their rights.
@@TheQueenOfSheba Sadly so many people don't know and there's such a large majority that believe if they ask for a lawyer that it implicates them. Don't say a darn thing y'all ! " I want a lawyer" THAT'S IT. ❤🙏
I remember when this case first came out.
The only info was how she wanted to be skinny, be a perfect cheerleader and etc. That she burned the baby as well.
I remember being so dang upset over it!!!
I had no clue about the rest of this.
Thank you for telling the entire story!
That’s the problem with media today, they aren’t only telling facts they are biased and only giving information that will make you believe what THEY WANT you to….thats why you have to do your own research now adays instead of relying on the media
I completely agree with y'all. From the first time I saw this interrogation I had a problem with the police and how they treated skylar. There's no way you can cremate a body with a lighter and the fact that they tried to frame that child irritated me. Because that's what she is I don't care if she was 18. You have to take each person as a individual. Some 18 yr olds are mature for their age and to listen to her talk and how her mom talks to her and you can tell right away that she's been sheltered and was very immature. I just wanted to hug her myself. I'm so glad the jury got it right.
All 18yos are legally adults in the US. Some 21yos are less mature than others, but they can still buy alcohol and tobacco.
But mature enough to have unprotected sex 😒 People are so weird nowadays…but then can’t figure out why the youth are so screwed up. You can’t pick and choose when you feel like being an adult. She partook in activities that only adults should be involved in. But when shit hits the fan, she’s an immature child. Goodness gracious. 🤦🏽♀️
There are several villains in this story, but I've never thought that Skylar was one of them. Her parents are another story, however.
Why? Parents can't scold their offspring?
@@thedudewashere1987she was sa’d at 12 and kept trying to convince her mom to cancel her gyno appointment, which she had with a male doctor. that’s an awful thing to experience. (im not far into the video yet, just the first 5mins)
@@iinsomniickI agree. I can’t see a male gynecologist for the same reason. My mom sees a man but would never have forced me to see him. She even spoke to some friends for a recommendation to find me a female doctor. I can’t believe this mother.
@@thedudewashere1987That was NOT scolding her, that was SHAMING her.
@tovelokiwifeodindottir9936 Sometimes scolding involves shaming. Shame can be a good way to deter certain behaviors.
This case just shows how much cops will not only lie but also create a story to fit THEIR narrative.
You're right and it's not a good thing because of how many innocent people are charged.
@@elysabethpoodle6234What are the numbers?
Ppl who aren't upper middle-class or white already knew this. 🤔
Thank you both for doing right by Schuyler and telling the complete story! I wish her all the best and, I am sure, she thinks of Annabelle day and night.
Skyler...
@@bri_guy508 glad somebody has a brain. Its most likely anyone crazy and selfish enough to kill their kids didn't have the best upbringing. They act like Skyler's special or something. No, shes just young, pretty, and has wealthy parents. Goes to show that money and looks can't always prevent someone from behaving like a psychotic neanderthal..
Off topic… my name is Schuyler lol and you’re the first person I’ve seen even spell it like that on the internet
My heart is broken for this girl. She made poor choices, but she's just a kid and was scared and didn't know what to do. She thought she was doing something that was okay...her parents failed her too. They were more worried about what other people would think than supporting their own daughter who is scared and hurting and needs them. Shame on them. No wonder she didn't want to tell them she was pregnant. The kids are always scared to tell the parents in these cases and that's awful. Our children should be able to tell us anything and not be afraid to come to us for help. I believe this girl and what the police did to her is disgusting. I wonder how they sleep at night or if they felt good after bullying a Lil girl and manipulating her, putting a little, scared, hurt girl who needed help, not prison. I'm really happy that the jury saw the truth and this girl gets to live a life. She's doing something good and will help a lot of people. I'm proud of her.
She’s a 304 regardless
@@Filthy_Larry ya that comment is done out of context. I looked up the "urban dictionary" for that 304 thing and man dude you are sick person
@@franciswyvern lmao I’m sick?? I am not a criminal nor have I hurt anyone. I tell the truth and nothing but the truth. So help me god. She’s a 304 and your part of the problem with the woke world.
@@Filthy_Larry take a bath with your toaster
@@franciswyvern and you are a blue pilled simp.
this is so sad; she was already traumatized in her younger childhood and got victimized again by people she believed trusted and wanted to protect her.
People get traumatized all the time and don't kill their newborns. This girl and her mom are disgusting
Every killer we watch on here was traumatized in their childhood-especially the ones who abuse children so why are we treating her different??
@@mackenziewilliams4507 because she is a rich white girl. It's disgusting. She murdered her baby in cold blood and these people want us to feel so sorry for her. Yeah I'm sorry u grew in a world where all of ur wants and needs were met. I'm sorry you always had food available even though u chose not to eat it. I'm sorry u always had money in ur pocket. I'm sorry u was on the cheer team and had friends, and a car to drive as a teen and I'm sorry u had ur college paid for by ur parents. Oh my her life was just so hard and traumatizing.... All u who defend this girl are sick disgusting people
@@mackenziewilliams4507 It's because she's a pretty young white girl with blonde hair and blue eyes so of course sh'e the victim in all this.
@@flameripper5502 1000% correct. Key word...WHITE
I understand that this is less important than the life and death of a human child, but why couldn’t they have assigned her to a female gynecologist? This may have changed the entire course of both Skyler’s and Annabel‘s lives
Though it wouldn't really change the outcome, it would have been a lot healthier for Skyler.
Her mother's reaction to Skyler's completely understandable distress was appalling.
The poor girl
@@angrybidoof847 agreed. I feel like she did not even have the basic support she needed
The cops really just shamed and embarrassed her to the entire world for no reason. As soon as the doctor called the police, it felt entirely unnecessary. She was broken up and all she did was bury her daughter in a place where she could see her grave. She should have the right to bury her daughter wherever she wanted after giving birth to her. She even put flowers there, her grief was very clear. I feel for her, the cops really didn't need to do what they did to her.
mannn, hearing that she's doing well after that whole horrible ordeal feels so nice! these stories never usually have happy endings, so this one was really nice.
Her mother put so much pressure on her to be perfect. She used to send her messages about watching her weight, and really fueled her eating disorders and anxiety
Eating disorders are typically born out of a need to maintain control over themselves.
Agreed!
I feel so sorry for this poor girl. Reading the text messages between her and her mother almost leads me to believe the only evil person in this case was the mother. I was able to read a full transcript of their conversations up to the birth of annabell and there is zero doubt in my mind that skyler's mother was absolutely feeding the flame of bodyshaming, she was constantly putting pressure on her to be the best, the skinniest, the prettiest, it was disgusting. I also think the she knew about the pregnancy and tried to help her daughter solve her "problem". Poor skyler was literally in a position where the bullying she was on the receiving end of didn't stop when she was around her mother. The pressure she put on her daughter to look perfect was sick.
Do you have a link to said text messages
Since the Miranda warning is no longer obligatory in the United States, please remember your rights and never trust cops.
You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you.
100% - This is the perfect cautionary tale. People are already shouting privilege - but I assure you, this wasn't the case here. The police freaking went for blood.
ROFL what? Miranda rights are not required to be read in that country? What the fuck?
@@BeckBeckGo Yeah, like the day before SCOTUS overturned Roe v Wade they ruled that cops are no longer required to read you your rights when they arrest you.
It's no longer obligatory? When did that happen? Yikes
@@Gretch_K im not sure where this person got this information, there was a Supreme Court ruling this summer that limits a citizens ability to recover damages when they aren’t read their rights. It’s stemming from the Supreme Court Vega v. Tekoh ruling. I haven’t found any credible information stating that it’s not still obligatory. Miranda rights are only read if you’re being questioned in a criminal context anyways or if they intend to use your words against you somehow.
My still birth was horrific at 25…. In a hospital….. and I am a mother who had her first child at 17… so I can not imagine going through that alone…..
I'm so very sorry for your loss.
@@bri_guy508 didn't autopsy prove it was stillborn?
@@bri_guy508 this video pretty much just said there was no proof of the baby being burnt or anything?
@@hannah3146 yes, the end of the video says that it has been legally ruled as a stillbirth and that the evidence indicates that there was NOT any burning... Brian has been going around the comments saying all kinds of things that the video says were disproven. Idky he is trying so hard to say the opposite of what is stated in the video.
I feel like this case, the coverage & new perspective you've put on it is pretty important. So many of us have only ever heard this story from one perspective. Bc of the way you go about every case with respect, neutrality & proper facts, I keep coming back.
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Poor girl didn't deserve to go through all of that. Hope she's able to turn her life around.
It really seems like she is!
Thankfully, she has got a good support system and seems to be on the right track!
Umm…poor baby I think you mean.. people forget that sex is a choice and I agree with what the mom said. You do adult things you have to take adult responsibility
@@brandonhubbard1746 no. Skylar went through so much in her life just for this to happen to her. so yeah she deserves the best life possible. poor girl.
@@brandonhubbard1746 she tryed it's not her fault she had a still born daughter and freaked out
🙏 for the best for Skyler. When most people discuss eating disorders people automatically assume it’s related body image. Overlook that food consumption or lack of is often way people attempt to regain control in their life. Trauma at any age can result in the feeling of not being in control.
Skylar's mom sounds absolutely terrible. There's probably a reason she hid the pregnancy from her parents.
I put off watching this because so many have not included all of the facts and I was afraid of being disappointed. Y'all did not disappoint. I had miscarried an unknown pregnancy due to my anorexia, I knew there was no chance that Annabella had been born alive. And seeing her being encouraged by her mother... it's so clear how eager to please Skylar was. She just wanted to be "good" so badly and I unfortunately know how being SAd at a young age can contribute to that as well.
I didn't know that she was going into law, that is absolutely amazing and I am so proud of her. What a strong woman she is to get through this all so determined. It's honestly inspiring.
RIP Annabelle
I thought your research and perspective was really eye-opening. I haven’t seen any videos describe it this way. I still believe she should have called for help since she was not qualified to determine if/when Annabelle died. But it’s clear, based on the evidence, Annabelle was stillborn. What a traumatic event and regardless of her age and intelligence she was very young and I honestly do have sympathy for her.
There is evidence the baby was stillborn? Yet people still call her a baby killer
I saw a different side of the story... I blame her mother mostly! She wanted her daughter to be PERFECT at all times
Did you read those texts? TELLING her to take laxatives. Imo, she probably was the one who caused her initial eating disorder.
@@TheMiseryMachine So sad :(
@@TheMiseryMachineexactly. She’s disgusting, the “mother”
What if she started taking the birth control after she knew she was pregnant….that would most likely cause a miscarriage
Yeah, I blame the mother for most of this. She was just consumed with what " will everybody think" and must have given her hell when she gained baby weight - after dealing with an eating disorder, for chrissake, if you look at what mom was texting her. That mother was just awful. Thankfully, the dad seemed to be normal and supportive once he knew what was going on.
I just wanted to say thank you for this video. I was one of those people who did not have all the facts and blamed Skylar for killing her baby. I have now changed my mind based on what you have said here. I did not know that the burning was proved not accurate, and also did not know they found the restriction of her womb a problem. Thank you for what you do.
I am so impressed with the passion you both show for these cases. I truly hope this young lady can put this all behind her and live life to the fullest. Thank you Yergy & Drewby
Thank you so much Kim!!
If she killed her baby, why would she tell the doctor that the baby died and exactly where she buried her?
Thank you for your compassionate & detailed coverage of this tragic case.
Ignore the tinfoil hats and magical thinkers in this comment section. Your work DOES speak for itself. You’re professional, unbiased, and thorough in both your research and your presentation of your findings.
Keep up the excellent work.
Thank you so much, Morgan. You're comment means a lot. This... is a controversial case. I'm prepared for the sh*tstorm - Yergy
Seriously, we've been getting a ton of hate lately, so you taking the time to leave a comment like this to make us feel appreciated means a ton to us both - Drewby
I agree! Thank you for all the work you put into your videos! Just being online means hate will come your way. It's sad. Keep your chin up!!
Thank you for bringing awareness to these cases, your dedication is very inspiring!
My pleasure! Thank you, Ome!
Her lawyers are incredible people. They really had her back.
I was so relieved to hear that she was found not guilty. That poor girl! What she experienced was horrible! Good for her becoming a public defender! I wish her all the best! Thank you Misery Machine for another great video! You guys rock!
Thanks PJ!
I’ve heard this case but they said she was the killer… thank you for this video!
In that case, I'd see about showing them this video.
Prosecution: "Dang, we really messed up. oh well."
Just stumbled onto your channel. Finished your most recent video and then I see an upload minutes ago. True crime docs are great and you two do very high quality work. Have my sub
Thank you so much!!!
Welcome! This is definitely one of the best channels when it comes to getting things as accurate as possible imo and they talk about the hard stuff with such respect.
Poor girl💔 as some who can relate on several levels with Skylar. Being SA at a young age, struggling with an eating disorder, and getting pregnant at 17. I'm so grateful my daughter is 9 now. Healthy and happy! I didn't know right away I was pregnant either and could have suffered the same fate as my family wanted me to abort my daughter when I did find out. I hope this poor girl is OK now. I don't believe she had any malice in her heart. She was young, scared, and confused.
I almost skipped this video because I wrongly assumed yall would have the same narrative as most other channels and public opinion... well done on proving your channel as nonbiased, I thoroughly enjoy your content
Thank you Shanna!
She seems like a traumatized teen who was not given the kind of support and empowerment that she needed. Her mother forcing a SA victim to see a male OBGYN is monstrous! That woman clearly had little love or concern for her daughter.
Also, being petite and being extremely active and being in recovery and not receiving prenatal care are individually capable of making the baby small and premature. So with all of them in play, I am thoroughly unsurprised by what happened.
I feel so bad for both of those girls.
I remember this case when it was going on and seeing all the court clips and it was clear to me from the start that she didn’t murder her baby. I was young but I had enough knowledge to know that eating disorders affected periods as well as, heavy exercise. Also that if Skylar wasn’t getting enough nutrients to keep her at a healthy weight then there is no way that baby was getting much nutrients. It’s just a sad case and I hope her the best in her life
I feel so bad for Skyler AND her baby. That doctor should've sent her to get an ultrasound immediately seeing how small she was. I had to see a specialist with my second baby because she was 2 weeks behind in growth and he should have had her do the same. I can't imagine being told you have 10 weeks and you go into labor 11 days later, I would have had words with that doctor. I KNOW she should have told someone, but if Annabelle really was stillborn, burying her on the property WAS still her right. Everything after that though....man.
It’s horribly sad how her relationship with her mom is, her mom was very aware of her eating disorder and still cheered on when she talks about losing weight, the first thing on moms mind when they were in that interrogation room was not “omg is my baby okay??” It was “everyone is going to know about this.” I’ve known people like this, and it’s horribly sad.
I'm so confused. We going to ignore she was having labor pains and didn't tell anyone.
Pretty sure no one ignored that fact. They stated that.
She was a child and didn’t know what labour pains felt like
That more of a reason she didn't have to burn and kill the baby. Or she was a child she didn't know what fire is or baby look like. Y'all Just making excuses for her.
@@rachellrobinson9779 she never fucking burned the baby. Did you even watch the video?
@@rachellrobinson9779 Exactly!!! Your 17, you know damn well your pregnant and going through a lot of pain, you know your in labor. Then, you knew enough to burn the baby remains to hide her and bury her. She’s not as innocent as they are faking.
Seriously thank you for covering this. I have heard it a lot but this had new information and you guys are seriously amazing at what you do!!! Thank you!!!
Thank you Megan!
I’ve seen this case on several other true crime sites so I hit play expecting the same info….nope…you guess are amazing! Thank you for your work…it is appreciated!
The evidence really does speak for itself in this case, too. It says she's innocent.
I like the way you told the story. She was a child struggling with metal health issues, and afraid to yell parents she was pregnant. I was that girl once apon a time. 19 and pregnant. Father had been extremely abusive, mother had remarried and had no time for me. I got into a relationship with a 21 year old guy who became extremely physically abusive. I had started drinking almost every night to cope, and then found out I was pregnant. For one thing, I couldn't bare the thought of a baby being born to such an abusive father ( worse then mine was), and I also feared the alchohol had done damage. I went to terminate the pregnancy while people stood outside of the place yelling to me that I was a murderer and needed to find Jesus. 🙃 I was able to escape the abusive relationship and later found out the x boyfriend had gone to jail for same serious domestic violence against someone else. Even though Skylar seemed to have support, obviously she didn't have the kind of emotional support she needed at that time. Otherwise , I cant imagine why she would endure that kind of trauma alone 😔 and behave as she did. It seems her mother was planning out a life she felt was acceptable for Skylar instead of learning who Skylar really was, but not because she was a bad person or mother. It is a.mistake many people make. We get lost in the roles we play ( in our minds, the story , the imagined, hoped for outcome) and fail to be trully present in the moment. It had to be the case for noone including Skylar to not know she was pregnant till such a late time. I'm sure Skylar, and hee entire family learned from this experience and it's wonderdul that she is going to put that experience to use. I wish her and family the best. 🙂💞💨
She was a scared teenager and didn’t think she should have called 911 for her still born baby. She was frightened and scared of her family reaction since she had not disclosed her pregnancy
What a sad, sad thing Skylar went through. After SA, her mom gave her a guilt trip about her hesitation with seeing a male doctor AND her fear about a pelvic exam?!
As a mom and *almost* WHNP (6mo left):
1. Find her a female provider
2. Explain the process of a pelvic exam and help her understand that a pelvic exam is not medically necessary to obtain birth control
3. Maybe not be so judgemental and unapproachable that your child would be too scared to tell you about a pregnancy and/or come get you when they are scared and heartbroken when they deliver a stillborn baby in your house.
While I think that hiding the body wasnt the "right" choice, that poor girl didnt know what else to do and put her in a place where she could always see her baby. She gave her baby a name and held all that grief inside of her, carrying the loss of her baby alone until she finally told the truth. I'm heartbroken for her. With the information about her measuring small and MD testimony about intruterine growth restriction, she may have been unable to feel baby's movement due to the baby being unhealthy/weak, small, and she may possibly have had an anterior placenta (where it attaches in the front of the uterus and makes the baby's movement less noticable). She may also have a tilted uterus, which can contribute to not having a "baby belly."
She wasn't out partying, she's not doing drugs, she hit the books and soon she will be defending other people just like her, who deserve representation and to be peotected from those misusing the law. She's not a bad person- she needed people she could trust and didnt have them. She made a mistake but she did not kill her baby.
So proud of her for taking this terrible experience and using what she went through to help others. I hope she is doing well now and continues to heal from the events that took place!
I still think she should have called 911 immediately after the birth even if she thought the baby was dead.
I had never heard the sentencing when I first came upon this case, thank you so much for thoroughly exploring it, I cried of relief for her. I’m so glad that the jury stayed so level headed in such a difficult case, especially seeing all the idiots involved…
I've seen a few other true crime channels covering this case but they demonized Skylar. Glad to finally see a more sympathetic perspective.
I don't even know the girl and can totally tell she is pregnant in those photos.
Thank you for covering this. She was crucified in the media and I never heard ask of these details.
I commend the law firm that hired her and allowed her to move forward into a career she WILL make a difference in. So proud of her.
It tells me all I need to know about this family that she would rather try to cover this up rather than talk to her parents.
I know right? My daughter is only 4 now but I hope she would feel I’m open and loving enough to come to me with any problems she has. Some people just aren’t caring enough to have kids.
That poor girl, she would have been so terrified. So happy to know that she's now trying to build a life for her self, even if she has to live with the horror of what happened. hope she keeps strong.
This is so heartbreaking, that this poor child was too afraid to tell her parents, as a mom if my daughters where afraid to tell me about something I'd feel I was a complete failure as a mom. Teaching your children that when things look scary in life the safest place they can turn to is home and their parents for support is everything. The fact that the parents concern was what the neighbors would think is disgusting.
This is a sad story all around. Terrible that she was so scared to tell her parents & to go thru labor/delivery all by herself at such a young age just breaks my heart. Then to deliver a stillborn💔My prayers are w her, baby & family🌻
That poor girl. It’s disgusting how often police blatantly ignore obvious CA but go out of their way to smear a scared girl.
I thank you guys so much for doing this case. I remember it but we didn’t get any information that you have given me, and I’m glad you did. I was ready to think the worst of this very sad girl. Now that I have the facts I’m really happy that she’s going to be able to get on with her life, although I know she will always remember her baby daughter, that was still born. Very sad my heart goes out to her.
The issue in this case is Skylar was 18 years old so the parents couldn’t disallow the officers from interviewing her.
Parents need to teach their children that if they are mirandized that they need to request a lawyer.
I'm glad I watched this. I've heard this case before. But not from this light. Wow the media went slideways with this one. It bums me out that we don't have the right to do what we want with our PASSED loved ones. I don't see anything wrong with what she did 💜 she did the best she could with what she had..... Seemed like her mom gave way too many fs about what other ppl think and not enough about her daughters mental and physical well being.
I judged this case as well. I've really learned to not do it....we don't know what goes on behind the scenes. This poor girl.
What got me was how she buried her, and places flowers on her grave also she chose what she thought was a decent place. You don't see that when someone killed their baby and tried to hide the body. She just tried to lay her baby to rest with love and respect even through I can't even begin to imagine what she was going through in her head. My heart breaks for her.
I absolutely agree this poor girl! She hurried the baby where she can still see her form her bedroom window that speaks a lot of volume of she did not kill her baby! She cried and sobbed over it, if she was a physcopath she wouldn’t of been able to cry
Screw the guy who assaulted her at age 12. Hope Brooke is living her happy life now and is taking control of her own actions
“I can’t be pregnant, I’m going to college!”
I haven’t stopped laughing since this video started. Dr Patient Confidentiality means nothing.
I hugely appreciate you guys going into such detail as to why you personally believe she's completely innocent. And also, the added info that you didn't need to talk about at all, telling your viewers to get a lawyer even when innocent or how to deal with cops if they're going after your child. Movies and whatnot have made it so that, innocent or guilty, a person who lawyers up looks completely guilty. And, in many cases that I've heard about, the police go after that lawyered up person even harder, which makes it seem like anyone who gets a lawyer is guilty as sin. Hearing from someone that a person looks up to has a major impact, almost 100% of the time.
I haven't seen anyone else say it, so i will: If a certain party in the US gets their way they will turn every missed period into an investigation, every miscarriage into an accusation and every tragic stillbirth into a potential prison sentence.
Aww u mad u won’t be able to kill poor innocent babies she knew what she was doing the umbilical cord doesn’t just fall off
@@wolfpackwarriors it likely detached in the womb. Girl had an eating disorder, the baby was tiny and malnourished, she didn't kill it, it just died.
@@Goldeneyesluvsjasper yea that why she didn’t report it and told the dr not to tell her parents.bc she killed the baby your just the type of person to defend all women.even if she didn’t “murder” the baby at the least it’s negligent homicide but she’s a women women are never wrong
@@wolfpackwarriors 🤣you have no idea what kind of woman I am, but sure hun let's go with that
@@Goldeneyesluvsjasper dodged every question I asked😭😭😭I know exactly who you are most likely a lonely cat lady😭
When I worked at the hospital there was a Skylar-looking girl that was in labor trying to slide in under the radar. It was made clear she was going to be checking out solo. I told her there’s no way her parents won’t eventually find out bc *we were* going to be billing *their* Aetna health insurance. I wanted to tell her this was not detrimental or unforgivable, nothing at all like she was probably thinking, and that her parents would still love and support her. I still think about her.
Unfortunately you don't know if her parents were still going to love and support her
Let's hope your right about her parent's. They also could be the reason she was flying under the radar. It's absolutely sad to think of all the reasons why she felt she needed to do that. I pray her and that baby are safe. 💚🙏
i feel so awful for everyone involved
I have many, many questions and things that don't sit right with me about this case. I feel like people use being 18 in whatever way suits their biases, opinions or other apparent evidence, meaning in this case, you're saying she was "only" 18 but in other cases a person is 18, therefore an adult and therefore is fully responsible. In this case she wasn't learning disabled or anything like that. She was an average intelligent, well supported, financially stable, adult who was perhaps a bit sheltered. But she wasn't so sheltered that she hadn't been having intimate time with her boyfriend...
While i can't imagine giving birth to a stillborn at any age, I do wonder what kind of a person of age 18 who KNOWS she is pregnant, starts having severe cramps but doesn't tell anyone or even call an ambulance or go to hospital by herself... ESPECIALLY when she thought she was much less further along than she apparently was and she apparently said "i really wanted my baby".
As an intelligent woman, didn't she know that she was in labour? Which would be especially alarming if it was happening over a month too soon, to anyone who "really, really" wanted their baby. Hmm.
At that point, wouldn't the fear for her baby's life eclipse the worry and trepidation she felt at telling her parents? This is what bothers me about this case. Then coupled with the absolute fact that not only did she not call an ambulence or otherwise seek medical help when she MUST have known, or at the very least suspected, that she was in premature labour, she didn't bother calling an ambulance when it was ABSOLUTELY certain (she says) that her baby wasn't breathing. Who does that?
Then as she admits, she buried her newborn in the garden... again, what?! What kind of person - one who claims to "really, really want" her baby, just gives birth to a stillborn then buries the baby in her garden... none of it imo makes any sense when thinking about an 18 year old who knew she was pregnant and wanted her baby.
I think that it's possible that the jury fell for black and white fallacy and - rightly, imo - saw the burning confession as coerced but then threw the rest of the evidence out because of that... well, thr burning confession was coerced therefore she obviousky didn't kill her baby or deny the baby medical attention that COULD have saved her life... hmm
Just just try to imagine what would happen if skylar had been 20 at the time - would people have really believed that a woman would do all the things I've described? No, i think they'd convict her of all charges even simply because any adult in law who allows a person to die because of their inaction is convicted of negligent homicide or whatever the applicable term is. So why not in this case?
Despite the skylar-sided slant of this video, i personally don't believe the baby was stillborn. And i do believe the jury felt sorry for skylar, her little girl-esque voice and the fact that she is an intelligent person who could go on to do great things and convicting her would ruin all that forever probably. So yeah, privilege.
I do think this video also doesn't delve into asking what kind of person who wants their baby would behave the way she did - there was a brief explanation about dependent personality disorder - but personality disorders never gets used successfully to exonerate people - it's actually the opposite. It's not a mental health issue, it's not something that stops the person knowing right from wrong. So it's irrelevant imo. No one ever uses someone's narcissism as a reason why they're really a decent person, or shouldn't be held accountable.
That's just how I feel based on everything I've ever seen about this case. Imo she should've been convicted at the very least of causing death by negligence, not giving a proper burial or whatever the correct term is as well as failure to report the death of a child (such as the woman in the Michael Vaughan case).
Why wasnt she charged with those things or the equivalent?
Why was she exonerated of the charges she did have against her when other people have been sentenced to years in prison for similar things?
Idk... if I'm wrong I apologise to everyone involved but some of what I've said is fact and not in question.
She didn't get medical help when she knew she was in labour or that something must be wrong.
She didnt call foe emergency medical help at the sight of a newborn not breathing.
She didn't give Anabelle the dignity, respect, love and care of a proper burial.
All of this is FACT and my mind boggles at how a healthy adult got away with such things. Those things still are true even IF she didn't kill the baby snd even if she didn't burn her (and i don't think she did burn her).
These questions and facts are quite important imo and I just don't fully trust skylars word or her little girl lost persona. 🤔
Something stinks in this case and it ain't from just the police's side. Imo allegedly don't come for me.
What thinks you, the People? (Or at least those who have got through this looong post 😂) im very interested to know and for anyone versed in law why she couldn't have been charged and convicted of the things mentioned herein.
Much love to both of you who run this channel. You do amazing advocacy and legacy work for the children and adults who's cases you cover. And also love to everyone here who cares about victims and survivors. From Kerry in England ♥
Thank you finally a comment that makes sense there has been girls minors and minorities of course who have been in this situation but no one felt sorry for them. I agree with everything you said and I don't want to make it about the obvious but even the comment section would be different if it was NVM
This! She literally got away with this because people feel sorry for her and I can't wrap my mind around it. I heard and followed this case when it first came out and the way this video was told is compleeeetely different and making this case out to be oh poor little girl. Privilege at it's best. Umm no
@@ladyseason2565 yes it's crazy what's being said in the comments... the poor little girl got railroaded boo hoo blah blah... NO! She gave birth secretly, did nothing to help her baby to possibly live and buried her disrespectfully and disgustingly in her garden. Oh and something i forgot... apparently she put a plantpot on top and buried Annabelle by the treeline so she could see the grave from her bedroom window...
Say, what now?!?!? As true crime officionados, what do we know about many, many killers? They like to keep an eye on their dead victims and will revisit the grave site or disposal site and in the case of Ed Kemper, he buried his mother right by his bedroom window. I'm not suggesting that skylar is a serial killer im just asking the question - why would anyone want to see their dead baby's grave from their bedroom? I imagine grieving parents spend a lot of time at their dead child's grave, but does that mean they'd want them buried in their garden so they could see it from their window? I'm thinking in most cases not. I think she buried Annabelle there so she could keep an eye out in case her parents, or, if the garden is a large as it looks from the photos, in case the gardeners started working or poking around near the grave. But what do i know?
Do you want to know what i think? I think skylar either took something that she knew would make her go into labour prematurely, or she either purposefully smothered Annabelle or purposefully didnt call for help when she saw the baby wasn't breathing because she felt a kind of relief - i think her selfishness and the possibility that she would "only" be a mother rather than a successful professional was too much for her to comprehend and she took steps accordingly.
What was it she said? Oh yes, that's it... "I can't be pregnant, I'm going to college!"
Yes, a baby buried in a back yard is suspicious. But suspicious circumstances are to be expected from someone in her situation. The fact no harm was found to the baby's body and the only things she ever 'confessed' to were things she was demonstrably intimidated into saying, is enough evidence for me that she did nothing wrong.
This case makes me absolutely sick. This poor girl had her life destroyed, and is the best example of why you should never, FOR ANY REASON, believe that a cop has your best interest at heart. She was young and grieving, and they took advantage.
Also, despite it not being what she should have done, her explanation for why she buried Annabelle where she did was heart wrenching and beautiful in equal measure.
The law firm also has to be applauded. They saw a gross misuse of the justice system to destroy the life of a teenager, and took her under their wing when nobody else would. I truly wish Skylar the best. I’m sure she will be a great public defender someday.
Thank you so much for this. I had only general knowledge of this case and had mentally condemn the girl. The fact that all the stories in the media consistently portrayed her as having disposed of her baby so callously is just further proof that legacy media is corrupt. Thank you for taking the time to pull this together. That girl deserves empathy and help, not condemnation.
"And wHy wUD tEg PoLEEse LYe 2 ME?????"
I hate that I laughed
She was suppose to go back for prenatal care and she never did. That shows she never planned on this baby to live. I also believe her mom knew. This is because of her seeing the doctors papers that confirmed pregnancy she texted her about it. Then when her parents showed up she was only trying to explain herself to her dad. But above all the girl made straight As. She knew right from wrong. She did not go back for prenatal care. She was an adult and never went back.
The only thing, is that the mother DID know about the pregnancy. There are texts proving that.
Knowing she had an ED, I wasn't surprised when she said her baby was stillborn. Being pregnant when completely healthy is difficult for the body. I'm shocked and disgusted what they did to this poor girl. Especially only having known she was pregnant for 11 days, having not told anyone else and told she still had about 10 weeks, it's no wonder she panicked and went through a lot mentally. I feel she did NOTHING wrong. If she'd been in her right mind, I feel she probably would have called 911.
She was 18, a legal adult and only got away with it because she's young and pretty.
I really thought at first, the first couple times I heard this case, that she is guilty - especially because of what her mother said and did to Skylar, her mom appears to be a *major* narcissist, & how psycho she acts about Skylar's weight. All this always made me thing Skylar did probably kill the baby because she couldn't bear/was terrified to tell her abusive mother about it either because of how she would look, the effect on her future, whatever it was. She knew her mother would go berserk. So, I thought she probably smothered the baby out of fear of her mother.
BUUUUUUT, the more I listen to the details and the more I think about it, I can't buy it anymore. I don't think she killed the baby, the baby probably died before or during the delivery, or even right after because she had no medical help and had no idea what she was doing to save the baby. Something like that seems more likely to me now.
I'm glad the baby didn't suffer any head trauma from dropping into the toilet. If it did, she probably would have been convicted with how much they were stacking things against her.
She obviously was wrong for burying the baby and not telling anyone. But from everything Ive learned about this case , her mother was extremely overbearing and I can understand why she was afraid to tell her. Its a sad situation all around.
I definitely appreciate the detailed job you do on this channel. Too many times are people simply accused of something and immediately dubbed guilty, especially nowadays with the cancel culture running rampant, though not as rampant as a few years ago, thankfully.
Thank you guys for giving me a clear view of skylar…I originally thought she was a horrible person and no one else has said different until now. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!
Police can & WILL lie to you in interrogation! It is not illegal!
Thank you both so much for the hard work you pour into these videos.
I hope y'all & your kitties had a good Thanksgiving
Absolutely love this channel and admire the fact you tell the absolute truth with each case without buttering it up to get views. You are an amazing duo thank you for your time and content ☺️
I'm from Ohio. I heard about this case, and never really gave it much thought after. ( Alot of crimes, this one seemed cut and dried). I never seen a local update. I'm appalled to find out this is what the hell went on. Thank God for that law firm. And thank you both, for bringing the truth to light for me. If anyone had asked me, I'd of just thought...oh yeah, the girl who killed her newborn after prom. So again, thank you both
BRAVO, Misery Machine, bravo! I've watched a countless number of your coverages and they are all outstanding, but this one shines above the rest. You have covered an innocent party, bravely taken a stance (which I dare say is absolutely responsible journalism in this case), and brought positive coverage for someone who deserves it. Skylar's parents seemed more concerned about the perception (at least initially), and therefore it is no surprise she is/was a consummate people pleaser or has people dependent personality (I think that's what it was called). To the females involved in this, shame on them for not understanding the fear, confusion, and postpartum experience Sylar was enduring. Everyone made it worse and punished her for mistakes that were actually theirs to own. Where is the justice that should be brought against them? I am a regular viewer and the videos I watch are often happenstance by what shows up at the top of my feed on your channel, and I am so glad this one did. Well done, Misery Machine team! P.S. Always love it when the kittens make an appearance!!
What was the reason why Skyler couldn't see a female doctor??? Why did Mom insist on a male knowing she was making her daughter uncomfortable
When I saw this case in the beginning and all we got was fake news sadly I'll be honest and say that I questioned if she had killed her baby. After I saw the interrogation videos I felt in my heart she had not killed her baby. If anything the eating disorder could have kept the baby from getting the nutrition she needed but if skyler didn't know she was pregnant it is a case of not knowing. Sadly I think she had an enormous amount of pressure from her mother. Perfection. She showed little concern for her daughter and grand daughter. Only worrying about what people would think and say. That makes me very sad. Skyler is right she should have supported her. I think skyler was in fight or flight mode. Terrified of telling her mother and knowing the disappointment she would face. I hope that skyler achieves all of her dreams. And can be an advocate for people who may be in a similar situation as she had been in. I hope that she can heal and have a great life and keep honoring her baby girl's memory. I hope that her mother is more supportive of her dreams hopes and aspirations. And that skyler does t let this define who she truly is.
Most channels I've seen cover this case definitely don't make Skylar look good. Not sure how to feel about this case honestly. What kind of person doesn't try to get a baby medical help after you give birth to it and see it's not breathing? Even a teenager should know better. And then she just buried the baby? That's just awful.
And not to mention even a doctor came out and said he knew she was pregnant and so did the mom but they hid it. The doctor had seen her in the beginning of her pregnancy. So I'm sorry but that right there proves how guilty they are. I can't see her as a victim. When I was 18 I didn't know I was pregnant but I was only 15 weeks and never showed but once the bleeding started and the contractions started I went to the hospital because I knew something was wrong and then asked them to do anything to save the baby once they told me. She knew and so did her mom it's terrible and I have no sympathy for her
Sarah i sincerely believe that this is a symptom, albeit an awful one, of societies and familial consequences facing a unsure and not mature children. It is very very sad. The cops suck too in this one.
@Erich the Dread yeah I agree the cops were awful in this whole case.
Thank you for telling skylars story truthfully and honestly. How very sad. I'm glad she is moving in a positive direction with her life.
“What will the neighbours think?” 🙄 I’m sure that I’m not the only one raised hearing that mantra…😢
She was a vulnerable person herself.
What a horrible circumstance.
A lot of teen mothers who have killed their newborns don't even name them.
I can’t believe the doctor didn’t do more. That’s a super high risk pregnancy with no prenatal care. He was negligent.
and gave her birth control pills after telling her she’s 33 weeks pregnant..like he knew she was likely going to take those & that is harmful for her & the baby. the baby probably was stillborn due to taking them idk if they tested either of them for it