These victims endure the most brutally horrific of tragedies. It’s nothing short of amazing that they’re able to surpass a life of surviving-living a normal life-but ultimately becoming an inspirational hope for others is truly miraculous. Their attitude is awe-inspiring.
Ah yes, mark of good parents, if youre family is butchered and you still say sir, you were raised right. Glad thats the mark. Now someone should teach parents how to raise kids while theyre still alive so they dont grow up useless criminalslike half of them do
The fact that little Robin, after being present during the murder of her entire family, just wanted to feed her animals with the officer after being rescued… that just shattered my heart. What an incredibly loving, kind child she was. What a beautiful, selfless, loving young woman she’s become.
When you experience that level of trauma, you grasp on to any kind of normalcy, any kind of routine, anything you can have control over. The cop did her a huge service walking with her to complete that routine so she didn't feel completely lost. I think that helped her keep it together enough to convey what happened. She wanted so badly to stop this person, to help her family get justice. Even though the world around her was in shatters, she wanted to do something, anything, to help her family the way I feel she likely wished she had been able to when it happened. It's not always logical, but I get it, and my heart breaks for her. She had no one she knew in that moment and had to trust complete strangers when a complete stranger had done this to her family and she had to feel so, so alone.
It boils my blood when criminals say I was scared!!! How do you think the victims felt! You don’t accidentally kill 5 people!!!!! So glad she pretended to be dead and survived! What an amazing girl!
They interviewed his bitch ass in prison. Said he thought hed feel a rush if he killed. He didnt. He didnt even get the rush from killing her family. Big pos.
I think that's just banter that they throw into whatever other dribble that they come up with. What scared individual causes harm to random people that they do not only not know.......but hasn't done a thing to them.
Scared my ass, they get amped up on the adrenaline rush while coming these Atrocities. If a lawyer, a jury, and a judge would believe that nonsense, they belong at the bottom of the sea.
You can tell she was raised by a good family. Even under those circumstances, she still managed to even be polite to the dispatcher, addressing her as ma’am. Very sweet and inspiring young woman. ❤
Wow. They weren't kidding when they said she's articulate. Robin is extremely smart and aware. What an impressive girl. Hope she's find peace in her life.
i agree. she was so smart for her age n i caught myself asking how in the hell does this child articulate as well as she does with such an impressive vocabulary and obviously knows what she's talking about?
She just 10. She was experiencing hell. Been shot at. So scared for herself and for her family. Not knowing what's going on. She still can hear the killer was still in the house. She must been so terrified at that moment but yet .... she still be able to hear and counted how many shots she heard . It's 15 shots and she was exactly correct. Jesus Christ!! Wow!!! And she was only 10 at that time. Absolutely amazing!!!!
@@ADDrecords same, I have a 10 year old son, trying to imagine what he would’ve done, he probably would not have played dead, and gotten himself shot. She must’ve had one hell of a support system.
@@ADDrecords I say the same thing! I only have one child. If I had more I’d have to fight through it to be there for the other kids but since I don’t, I don’t think I would, that would just be it for me. And if someone sexually assaulted him or murdered him, I think I’d have to murder them myself, on my way out. It’s so morbid when I say it out loud but I know it’s 100% the way I feel! I know people who grew up in what most would consider the perfect household, and they are nowhere near as well-adjusted as Robin.
Unreal how amazing she is. Her parents must have been really really good. I’m so happy she’s not letting this ruin her whole life. She is an inspiration
Omg same here her call to the dispatcher was so heartbreaking I was crying but what an amazing girl those sheriffs having to tell her they were dead was heartbreaking to them and chad what a man to stay in touch and go to her birthday ❤❤
Robin telling 911 dispatch the miles from certain markers, what she's wearing, all of the details under those circumstances at 10?! Incredible parenting. Incredible child. May she continue to be blessed.
Oh my goodness when that poor baby said, “I think I’m the only one alive, I want my Mom,” my heart broke for her. 😢😢 The fact that she continued to say “Yes Ma’am,” and remain so articulate is unbelievable!!!
Yes. It was the I'm scared and I want my mom. Made me cry because I have a daughter and for her to have to feel that scared or be alone that ways just broke my heart.
As a Mom, hearing that little girl say she wants her mom, just makes you want to hug her. As a nurse, I hope she made it to become a nurse, because she will be a great one
She was probably struggling to find a sense of normalcy to hold onto in the chaos so her mind wouldn't snap. Focusing on the routine things was the best thing she could do for herself. She had good instincts.
That makes sense. Also, her animals were the only close-by living loved ones of hers. A great coping skill. What a neat child/person. Shed tears of pain for her crying for her mom and happy tears for her inviting the officer to her 16th birthday.
The juxtaposition in the 911 call between her being wildly mature and articulate, telling them what she’s wearing and what’s happening, and her just being a 10 year old girl that’s obviously terrified wanting her mom and blanket is so heartbreaking* wow
That hit me too. I'm an elementary educator and I saw the same exact thing. She is highly intelligent and was in fight or flight...using only her logic in communication to request help. Once she had confirmation help was on the way, she let the child slip out just wanting some form of comfort. Children are the best of us, and can be so amazing if we adults foster that. She's amazing, and has had amazing adults in her life. I wish her peace and healing as she continues on.
Y'all act like kids are some dumb creatures that communicate through grunting and farting. 🤦🏽♂️ I've seen adults more naive and ignorant than most children. Children are individuals just like any adult. They're all different.
I live about 45 minutes from Pampa and this young woman came to speak at our school where I took at a forensics class. She is absolutely incredible after what she’s been through. I got to speak with her personally. She now has a career helping to catch other pure evil people in this world.
I was born and raised in pampa, Zach was a school friend. I still remember the day he didn't come in and later in the auditorium they announced it and we had a moment of silence for everyone. So fucking surreal and sad. Pampa used to feel like a happy small farmers town but after this it was different forever. Left at 18 and haven't been back since.
Who raised this child after the murders? Whoever did deserves a massive round of applause. Raising a lovely, articulate child is difficult enough, but doing it post severe trauma with all the additional skills required to offset that trauma is a monumental task. Big applause to that person. She's articulated, gentle, kind and most importantly, emotionally sound.
Same I wanted to cry poor girl I wish I have the Power to save people like this and get rid of there killers and People be alive, even though there gone there still be with her. She a survivor
From a woman of her mothers age I can’t help but think how proud her mother, any mother, would be of this incredible young woman. Strong and brave no doubt, but she has also managed to keep her compassion for others. That’s not easy to do in the face of such unfair evil visited upon you. I hope Robin has the most loving and peaceful, long life possible.
@@rose.03 of course he didn't have to go do any of it, but that's probably what happened, all dogs die heroes. Humans could stand to learn a thing or two from dogs.
Yeah, that was an amazing delivery of critical information in a moment of severe distress, pain, fear, and confussion. Robin is just different and a wonder!
I'm the same, I've watched way too many of these that it's probably concerning XD But this one was hard not to cry, all I could imagine was that little girl absolutely terrified and alone until the cops got there and I just want to give the 10 year old a big hug
The fact she was this descriptive and present during the 911 call is just wow. And 15 bullet shots? how the hell did she have the presence of mind to count them?
Some people process traumatic event more vividly than normal event. I myself can still recall how I almost drown by strong current, which happen decades ago.
@@heehoopeanut420 indeed. That's why there are nurses and doctors just to treat a patient's trauma. Edit: sad reality is, usually an insurance doesn't cover such a treatment unless requested by federals or in direct connection with a patient's survival. Otherwise it gies under, "treating the well-being of a patient", which is considered alternative medicine. Regardless of clear Neuro-biology facts, that it's half of the healing process nontheless.
To know the mom was pregnant made me bawl even more The fact,that a 10y old child is so articulate and can keep her cool being so afraid is very impressive I hope she finds healing
So sad. Tragic. I feel the same. When a mom excited to have another baby is gunned down... how can we find peace with that? I wish only happiness to that sweet girl.
When Officer Chad said that she invited him to her 16th birthday ...he stops for a while being emotional ..this shows that how much he became her loved ones
@@sahra3432 Not funny. This is a murder case, if you're going to joke about this situation I suggest you to delete the comments and leave the video. Thanks
@@sahra3432 please delete this…. it’s not funny at all and this isn’t the place for that. you’re playing around on a video about innocent families who were massacred. it’s not ok.
I can’t believe a ten year old was able to say “I forgive you” to her family’s murderer in court. She’s amazing, and he doesn’t deserve that. I’m literally crying rn.
@@Traitorman..Proverbs26.11 Not everything is to do with religion. I've seen atheists give this kind of forgiveness in court and out of it. To the killers face in prison.....
She was 15 years old by the time she testified in court, when she told him she forgave him and this was after years of counseling but, yes. She did that work and she didn’t let him take over her life in moment or in the aftermath. She didn’t forgive him for him - she did it for herself, so he couldn’t hold her a prisoner through her fear, trauma, grief, pain and anger. He has to live in that moment he destroyed all their lives, his own life included, but he doesn’t get the satisfaction of having done it, and he’s alone with it. She let it go, to keep going. She’s a survivor. She’s is a remarkable young lady.
Her parents raised her to be prepared for an emergency, they ensured her safety even if they were unable to be there for her. That poor distraught baby on that phone was just heartbreaking to hear
I met Robin shortly after this horror, and I met her father recently. She was expecting her first child and is doing well. He is so proud of his daughter for being the strong, brave girl and woman she has become.
Her brother had the best smile ever! He looked adorable and so the mom and step dad! The daughter worries me as it seems she has shut of her feelings of that traumatic day...shes too strong which can be a blessing really...but sometimes its just a feeling waiting to burst out.... When my mom died i cried once and thats it....30 years later i cant stop crying when i see her photo and im actually grieving now...its crazy how ur body protects you
She is... an incredible soul. What a beautiful, intelligent, well-spoken young woman. This story is just beyond horrifying, but she is such a shining beacon of hope and joy in all these shadows.
I am a veteran. I have seen death, been shot. Yet, my emotional affectation isn’t nearly as close as this poor girl went through. Her grief has to have dwarfed my own on a nuclear level. Her strength and resilience are absolutely awe inspiring.
Yes. She did everything that she could think of to help this one, who was still alive. Most important of all is that she awknowledged every thing she said. She told her that she wanted her mother a few times. She wanted her pillow and blanket. I know.
There are thousands of very competent well trained 911 dispatchers. The problem is the focus is only on the mistakes made by dispatchers. It is very rare to hear of the heroic, life saving situations that 911 dispatcher handle everyday. Good things doesn't make the news. I retired after 35 years as a 911 dispatcher/supervisor.
@@norikelly6779 oh I absolutely believe there are. However it seems that in most cases that are covered here on TH-cam, there seems to be a lack of compassionate dispatchers. I’ve definitely heard a handful that were wonderful! But especially with a child, I was relieved to hear the calmness & reassurance from this particular dispatcher. 🤍
I can’t stop crying. That poor baby. I know she survived but I cry for that little girl. No child should ever have to go thru that. Her poor brother. The dog. Unborn baby. Parents. The level of evil that walks amongst us is just………heartbreaking.
I can't agree more. This case brought me to tears. No child should go through this. This man had brothers and sisters but like the officer said, non of them choose this path even being raised at the same disfunctional home. He was a psychopath.
I cried for her, also. But at the very same time, there 7 other children who lived in squalor with an evil man. They may or may not have gone on to be murderers, but rest assured, none went on to live a decent life.
That cop feeling like he couldn't get there fast enough and hugging her back when she ran to him is everything. 💕 i love how gentle the 911 operator is with her while waiting. The responders were wonderful to her .... i wish all were like these
@@reginalaplante1001 how u wanna tel adults differently? "Could you please take a deepbreath and go within yourself find zen mode peace to answer in this crucial time as calm as possible."..? Or how would u do it? When every sevond counts, it's not smart to spend too much time in comforming an adult, who is aware of, keep it short, honest and direct. That's the most efficient way.
As a mom of 10 and 6 year old daughters, hearing her on that 911 call tore at my heart. I cannot imagine what this poor girl endured. Yet instead of allowing this tragedy to victimize her, she used it to inspire others. What an amazingly strong woman she is. God bless her. ❤
Her powerful words got me in tears: "When I hug him, every time I see him, it's that same hug I got the day that he came and he was the first one to me, it's like a safe place."
Her parents get my total respect because they raised an amazing kid. My goodness I’m obsessed with her. Her intelligence and her innocence is so perfect. You can tell she was raised by good people 🙏🏾
This girl is an amazing person, her parents must have been excellent as well. Her composure and articulation was as impressive as I could ever imagine. I can't help but feel her family is looking down at her with joy and pride. I pray her life stays blessed.
Stuff like this puts things in perspective. I'm sitting here crying because a thief drained our bank account today. This girl had her family drained from her. What a brave kid.
@@Phlowermom Hello, that's awful. I know the emotion... This video of that brave girl was hard to watch and is putting things in perspective but your grief should not be minimalised by this. Theft is also a shocking event with consequences although at another level. Thumbs up for you and wishing you the best. ( I hope you understand my English 😉)
Mama my name is Debra, I'm using my friend phone,I'm so sry that happened to you ,god will look out for you, just believe in him to get you thru, lean on him for your troubles and I pray that that person that did that to you. Fits in the pits if hell for intermarry. Gob bless mama,this just broke my heart,the same as this sad story of this wonderful little girl.
It’s crazy that children who go through things like this are obviously traumatized, but manage to keep themselves together and to continue on even after losing so much. I’m honestly shocked at how she was able to forgive her family’s killer in that court room, I couldn’t forgive someone like that
Once you do the work and can see, forgiveness is the only conclusion. It is for yourself as well. And I think it can come at the culmination of healing 🙏🏼 My dad was a generational p*do and a psychopath. The best thing I ever did for myself was forgive him 🙏🏼✌🏼
The fact she forgave the killer was the most important step she took in her healing process. Forgiving is not for the other person, it's for you. She's an incredible person.
I don’t think I would ever forgive this person. And if I had the opportunity to accidentally push them down a flight of stairs, I would. But to me it’s about allowing yourself to move on. Because that’s what your loved ones, now gone, would want.
@@maymarie1518 imma be honest forgiveness only works for some, fogiveness can also be incredibly dangerous for certain situations and mindsets. forgiveness might have been good for her but not for everyone.
@@-myharlequinnsapphicarch- OH IT WORKS, WHEN THERE'S REAL REPENTANCE. FORGIVENESS IS NOT BASED ON EMOTIONS BUT THE TRUTH OF GODS WORD. THE HEART IS DECEITFUL, AND WICKED ABOVE ALL THINGS. ONE MOMENT YOU CAN LOVE THE NEXT MOMENT YOU DON'T WANT THAT PERSON. YOU SEE THE ISSUES OF LIFE COME FROM THE HEART. SO WE MUST HIDE THE WORD IN OUR HEART TO FIGHT AGAINST OUR EMOTIONS.. JESUS FOUGHT SATAN IN THE DESERT BY THE POWER OF THE WORD.."IT IS WRITTEN" ONE MUST DECIDE THIS IS WHAT IS RIGHT TO DO, AND NOT TO DEPEND ON FEELINGS.
You could tell from the video, the phone call you made to the sheriff tht terrifying morning, was so articulate for your age, tht you are a very intelligent, special young lady. Your family is so proud of you. You faced a killer at a tender age with such resolve, and told their story. Never forget tht. I’m sorry this happened to you. No one deserves this. You are a savior for anyone going through something like this. Your empathy is a gift. I’ve been a nurse for 30+ years in Georgia and you’re going to be a great nurse. You have what it takes. I’d work beside you any day. I’m glad you didn’t let this unimaginable tragedy define your life. Tht would have been a waste with all your gifts. Stay strong girl.
Wow, a 10 yr old going through that nightmare & still together enough to give so many details & be polite to the 911 operator on top of it. She is more composed & descriptive than most adults making a 911 call for a situation a lot lesser in severity. Awesome job!! So sorry for what you & your family endured that day. There is true evil out there that's for sure, but you are the direct opposite extreme, you did an awesome job in calling for help for your family & facing the one responsible in order to get justice served!! Wishing you nothing but future happiness!!💟☀️
“When she turned 16, Robin…” *seasoned cop chokes up*, “…invited me to her birthday party.” I burst out in sweet laughter, that is so sweet and wholesome. I’m so glad they kept in touch and take so much comfort in each other’s survival.
I am an old disabled Vietnam vet, but hearing her cry for her Mommy yanked my heart out. How can a child survive such a blow to her life. I lost my Mom when I was 12. She was only 28 so I guess I can feel some of her pain but not all.
Thanks for sharing brother and thanks for your service and welcome home. I know the feeling of firefights and I can't imagine either for many young children that have to live through horrifying acts like this.
Unbelievable strength it took for her to remember all that while on the phone with the 911 operator was amazing. So sad at the same time for her losing her family in the way she did. Her parents should very very proud of her. They taught her well. So glad she survived. I love that her & the detective remained close.
Part of it is living out in the country. People don’t read road signs, so you hear your parents give directions by “we’re x miles north of (random but widely recognized landmark) look for the blue house with the yellow mailbox” or “if you get to the creek, you need to turn around and go back a road.” You pick up on it pretty young.
I love how his past doesn't excuse his actions, but it explains why. I love how this sympathizes with the abused child but NEVER forgives the disgusting murderer. I love your channel!
@Deena D His dad made him shoot his own pets and stray pets (including a new puppy). So basically his childhood was pretty traumatic and filled with events like that. It still doesn't excuse his actions and doesn't change the fact that he is a disgusting man.
It seems like he just disconnected from ppl as a result of his abuse and thus became a psychopath. No excuse but it's probably the reason why. People respond to abuse in different ways. Or maybe his genetics made him respond that way, because psychopathy is genetic I think.
This young lady is a true reflection of her family & the wonderful parenting she was raised with. Her Mum, Brian & Zack look down upon her with huge smiles at how she has endured & suceeded in her young life. An amazing young lady who has & continues to show the courage strength & tenacity to live her life to the fullest despite an absolutely horrendous life altering event. She certainly has done her family proud in the short number of years since her family were slaughtered that night. May God bless her & keep her safe for many more years to come. What a truly wonderful & amazing young lady she is. I imagine she is a truly brilliant nurse & an asset to any employee. I am sure she will make her mark on anyone she comes in contact with. Good luck & may you be blessed for the rest of your life.
My parents and my pets are my life. Whoever stole this little girl's life from her is a monster. But she built another life because she's a brave little girl. Very articulate and aware for her age, and I'm sure she's grown into a kind and intelligent young woman.
This young lady has everything to conquer the world. I lost my mom when I was five, and always thought that that was the worst of the worst a person can endure; she lost her whole family.
I lost my mom when I was 5 also to a asthma attack in her sleep and I watched her take her last few breaths while my Dad tried to revive her it has haunted me through my whole entire life up until this day but to lose your whole family I couldn't even imagine in such a horrifying way God bless her hopefully God has been kind to her throughout these years cuz I know he ain't been that kind to me but I still keep faith
@@jordanhaynes9459. Well, we are a pair. I would like people to understand that the lose of a Mom is an ever present remainder that we will never have what a mother does for her children, not only in childhood, but forever. Regards.
This is true I've thought about that my entire life and I think just growing up with my dad has made me very very hard it's gotten to the point where I can't even cry anymore and it scares me because you know when I'm hurting really really bad and my life is shitty as hell I can't even shed any tears
@@jordanhaynes9459 praying for you Jordon i just wanna give you a big hug 🫂 sending love 💕 your way in wish you nothing but the best I'm sorry 😔🥺 you lost your mom but remember she would want you to be happy Jordon.
I almost NEVER comment, but this story truly touched me. This beautiful young woman, heart and soul, is an absolute inspiration...forgiveness, resilience, remaining true to herself and honoring the values her loving family instilled in her...countless things. Our world is all the better because she is in it and sharing her story.
I am blown away by this young lady. She said she wants to be just like everyone else but she is not like everyone else. There’s something special about her and she was saved for a reason. This was one of the most inspiring stories I’ve ever heard and I would love an update someday to hear about the amazing things she’s doing with her life....helping babies and saving others with her story and her strength.
I hope she had a time where she was allowed to feel anger and grief over what happened. Too many survivors of trauma are pushed *relentlessly* to forgive because people think it's some magical step that heals all wounds. All it really does is stunt your ability to process trauma, because you won't allow yourself to work through those emotions.
She was a kid, I'm sure she was plenty scared and confused for awhile after it happened. Her moving on and processing all of it clearly took a few years. People process things differently. Doesn't sound like she was pushed into doing anything. She grew up and matured and learned to cope. She's clearly thriving, whatever her personal process of grieving was, it obviously worked out very well for her. Everyone is different and some people are able to handle things better than others.
I have lost almost all my parents, my grandparents, and a few siblings. I've lost a friend since my freshman year in high school....every year since I was 15... And I'm 33. People deal with trauma differently, and I've had issues since my stepmom died in 2002....but I keep on going because I have other siblings (10 of us total) that rely on me and my older sister to be there for them I'm sure this took a long time, but I hope you realize that forgiveness isn't for the aggressor, it's for the victim
Absolutely! I changed my religion instead of forgiving my abuser it changed my life because if I would have forgiven him I probably would've killed myself because he ended up doing really good in life. They don't need your forgiveness, you just need your peace 🕊️
This girl is my hero! She is strong and resilient even through all her heartache. I’m so sorry for what you went through. I’m sure your parents are so proud of you!
Wow, she's so strong and clearly well raised. I wish they also included the dog in the 'in memory of' part. Dogs are also family and she clearly cared about her animals a lot.
I feel so bad for her. But I give her a lot of credit because she's so strong and very well mannered. Her mama was doing a great job raising her. Her family didn't deserve this
@@lisanewzealand no, not all of them do. I saw a case of a 8 year old girl that was r*ped and slit in the throat and left in a field to die but she had survived. It took 20 years to find the guy who had done those awful things to her. But around 19-20 years after he was caught and put into prison/jail about a year later, maybe 10 months, he hung himself in his cell. Yes, im sure all of them want to stay alive but thats before theyre caught. Im sure after most of who are caught rather be dead then stuck in prison for life.
Imagine having a nightmare and then waking up to an even worse nightmare. It's absolutely sickening and terrifying that people can do this to others. I hope she can find some sort of peace again in her life.
I was bawling by the end. I'm so glad Robin has such resilience. I hope the McCool family has been able to get through their loss as well. Especially the man who lost both his father and wife. What a disgusting father this monster had. It's unfortunate he probably can't be punished in this life for any specific crime, but he will have to face what he has done in the next.
she went into great detail, her parents raised a survivor and taught her well I mean adults couldn't even do half of things she exemplifies throughout this entire case. its nothing short of amazing
I never would've imagined that I would find myself smiling as this episode ended. As horrible as I feel for all involved I also feel uplifted and inspired by Robin and her story. I have spent the last two years feeling bitter and angry about a personal matter. But I pledge to take Robin's words and attitude to heart as I move forward in love and light rather than the crippling grief I have experienced. If she can get through her horrendous situation with such positivity and grace, I can move forward too. Thank you, Robin. God bless you and keep you!
I love that she won’t even give that man the SATISFACTION. He didn’t take everything away from her. She is grateful and will live the best life she can.
What that poor child had to endure is absolutely devastating. The fact she had time to think about her animals and feed them shows this sweet child’s true nature. ❤ Her parents are surely very proud of her.
Literally had tears rolling down my cheeks listening to Robin as a young girl telling investigators what had happened. The tears came more at the end listening to Robin as a young lady talking about how she's not going to let him take her power away from her. Truly a strong woman & to forgive the man that took everyone she loves most away from her, speaks volumes in itself. Thank you for sharing 🪶 Much Peace & Love ☮️💟
Omg my heart just broke and tears flowing uncontrollably listening to this poor child. I just can't imagine what she went through. No one much less a child should EVER have to deal with something as horrific and traumatizing as this. She's one brave and strong little girl.
I typically don’t cry hearing these stories but this just tore my heart apart, and I’ve been sobbing for the last five minutes of the video. I’m so proud of her ability to forgive and take control of her life, I know I couldn’t have been that strong.
I’m bawling my eyes out what an incredible person Robyn is. She is a testament to her wonderful parents. I’m blown away by her strength, resilience, emotional intelligence, integrity and her heart. I’m heart broken that she lost her family it’s just so unbelievable how a random evil took that away from her. Wishing her nothing but the absolute best for the rest of her life, she sure deserves it. I hope she is happy and lives a life of peace and laughter and love.
I was just told about this incident by a friend who lives nearby. This is absolutely heartbreaking! It's also an excellent of example of why living in the country - while much more peaceful than a big city - is no guarantee of safety. I'm glad she has the strength to continue like she's been doing. That's a rare trait!
I got to meet robin irl!! She came to speak at my school a few years ago. She was so open and easy to talk to. A truly strong woman. I cried when she spoke about all these tragic events. She was so strong being able to relive it ❤️
It's hard to put into words what I'm feeling after watching this video. This young woman is an inspiration. Despite all the senseless tragedy she had to endure, she has carried on with her life. What strength and love she embodies.
What an inspiration. That girl is the epitome of all things good, powerful, strong and brave. She over flows with love, perseverance, character and forgiveness. She embodies everything that makes a quality human being. I hope the universe blesses her everyday. 💗
Thank you for telling these stories. There has not been one that has not made me cry. But the hope you create is a new facet that most creators lack. You really focus on the survivors and their families while still telling the story. It’s truly something special. Thank you.
My heart aches for this poor girl, she has so much resilience and is such an inspirational person for so so many. What an incredible soul you have Robin ❤ Keep pushing for bigger and better things x
Her mom and brother and step father are all smiling down at her from heaven. You just know how proud they are of this amazing, resilient young woman. ❤️ what an incredibly heartbreaking story.
How u know they went to heaven ? The crime was awful yes but it doesn't at all they went to heaven because they were murder if u believ in heaven I take it u believe in God? So read his word and you'll see what it says about who goes to heaven . Smh don't deceive yourself based on emotions I learned this too under the sun .
@@rodrigodasilva7862 Not necessary to comment this garbage on a video of a murdered family. I used heaven as a euphemism and do not care what your version of religion dictates about heaven. Wherever her family is after death, they are proud of their daughter.
Really they went to heaven?! How did you know there were Christians? Wait a minute. Were they Christians? Or were you just making a statement for universalism? Universalism isn't true you know.
I know her family would be so proud of her , she handled that 911 call better then most adults would. She was scared but she still spoke clear so 911 could hear her. she knew how many miles her house was and even gave details of what she was wearing . the part that gives me chills is she woke up to gun fire but still knew exactly how many gun shots their was . she made sure her family got the justice they deserved .
Her parents had raised a wonderful daughter. The part where she said that she forgave him made me tear up. May you and those people who had helped and support you be bless with happiness and love throughout your guys life.
That little girl did such an amazing job on that 911 call. And the fact that she knew to stay still and play dead is amazing. Broke my heart hearing how terrified she was... wanted to just go help her. 😭
That girl’s strength at such a young age baffles me. She has a calling on her life! To offer forgiveness, giving herself to ability to move forward in strength is something people twice and three times her age cannot do. Whew! All I have to say is go girl! You go! ❤
Her parents and brother gave her the strength to get through this. They were a strong family in community and in each other. I sincerely hope this girl flourishes and has a great life in memory of her family.
These victims endure the most brutally horrific of tragedies. It’s nothing short of amazing that they’re able to surpass a life of surviving-living a normal life-but ultimately becoming an inspirational hope for others is truly miraculous. Their attitude is awe-inspiring.
Agree
Wow, Robin is a beautiful soul in and out
Robin is incredibly polite, brave and intelligent. She's amazing. The lady who answered her call was great also. Many of them are not.
Yeah, I dunno if I could have ended up as stable as she is if that happened to me...
She didn't survive she thrived despite what was put in her life's path.
Whatever those parents did raising her, they made an amazing girl. She is doing their legacy proud.
Agree
Agreed.
Agreed
Soooooo true... But soooooo sad...
Seems a little suspect to me. Sounds like she was reading a script.
The fact that through all of her distraught she still uses “please”, “ma’am”, and “thank you” 🥺😭
Such a strong girl! Her parents raised her right
Ah yes, mark of good parents, if youre family is butchered and you still say sir, you were raised right. Glad thats the mark. Now someone should teach parents how to raise kids while theyre still alive so they dont grow up useless criminalslike half of them do
Yesssexactly ❤❤
That's just how we're raised in Texas
@@DatBoiLuiyes sirrrr
@@DatBoiLuiI was raised in NYC and taught to say “Please,” “Thank you,” etc., too.
The fact that little Robin, after being present during the murder of her entire family, just wanted to feed her animals with the officer after being rescued… that just shattered my heart. What an incredibly loving, kind child she was. What a beautiful, selfless, loving young woman she’s become.
It was a coping mechanism. She needed some normality.
@@MsPinkwolf ikr it made me cry
Absolutely.i love this girl.Merry Christmas Robin
When you experience that level of trauma, you grasp on to any kind of normalcy, any kind of routine, anything you can have control over. The cop did her a huge service walking with her to complete that routine so she didn't feel completely lost. I think that helped her keep it together enough to convey what happened. She wanted so badly to stop this person, to help her family get justice. Even though the world around her was in shatters, she wanted to do something, anything, to help her family the way I feel she likely wished she had been able to when it happened. It's not always logical, but I get it, and my heart breaks for her. She had no one she knew in that moment and had to trust complete strangers when a complete stranger had done this to her family and she had to feel so, so alone.
That is so sad for what happen for the little Robin family !
It boils my blood when criminals say I was scared!!! How do you think the victims felt! You don’t accidentally kill 5 people!!!!! So glad she pretended to be dead and survived! What an amazing girl!
right !? What a scumbag
They interviewed his bitch ass in prison. Said he thought hed feel a rush if he killed. He didnt. He didnt even get the rush from killing her family. Big pos.
I think that's just banter that they throw into whatever other dribble that they come up with. What scared individual causes harm to random people that they do not only not know.......but hasn't done a thing to them.
Scared my ass, they get amped up on the adrenaline rush while coming these Atrocities. If a lawyer, a jury, and a judge would believe that nonsense, they belong at the bottom of the sea.
I@@sugaronmychurro
You can tell she was raised by a good family. Even under those circumstances, she still managed to even be polite to the dispatcher, addressing her as ma’am. Very sweet and inspiring young woman. ❤
So True
🥺❤️
Indeed!💯
its so upsetting that her family was shot :(
That's how Texans are raised. It's a habit and it just comes out. Unless you're from Houston. They have no manners.
Wow. They weren't kidding when they said she's articulate. Robin is extremely smart and aware. What an impressive girl. Hope she's find peace in her life.
i agree. she was so smart for her age n i caught myself asking how in the hell does this child articulate as well as she does with such an impressive vocabulary and obviously knows what she's talking about?
WOW! She was such a brave and strong little girl. Then to face the Demon that took her family she has become a strong woman.
Right, she did better than most adults would on that 911 call.
She’s gonna be the next lady off the series Bones
She just 10. She was experiencing hell. Been shot at. So scared for herself and for her family. Not knowing what's going on. She still can hear the killer was still in the house. She must been so terrified at that moment but yet .... she still be able to hear and counted how many shots she heard . It's 15 shots and she was exactly correct. Jesus Christ!! Wow!!! And she was only 10 at that time. Absolutely amazing!!!!
Thats one smart, articulate, well-adjusted 10 year old. She’s grown up to be such a success, despite her entire family being murdered.
Amen!
@@ADDrecords same, I have a 10 year old son, trying to imagine what he would’ve done, he probably would not have played dead, and gotten himself shot. She must’ve had one hell of a support system.
A testament to how loving and supportive her parents were to her.
@@ADDrecords I say the same thing! I only have one child. If I had more I’d have to fight through it to be there for the other kids but since I don’t, I don’t think I would, that would just be it for me. And if someone sexually assaulted him or murdered him, I think I’d have to murder them myself, on my way out. It’s so morbid when I say it out loud but I know it’s 100% the way I feel!
I know people who grew up in what most would consider the perfect household, and they are nowhere near as well-adjusted as Robin.
Unreal how amazing she is. Her parents must have been really really good. I’m so happy she’s not letting this ruin her whole life. She is an inspiration
"I want my mom."
"I couldn't get there fast enough."
"I don't wanna sleep anymore."
My God. Every line spoken ripped my heart out.
That poor baby.
Same 😢
Omg same here her call to the dispatcher was so heartbreaking I was crying but what an amazing girl those sheriffs having to tell her they were dead was heartbreaking to them and chad what a man to stay in touch and go to her birthday ❤❤
Mine too!!!!
@ellenanslow3169 that's what *decent* officers do.
Robin telling 911 dispatch the miles from certain markers, what she's wearing, all of the details under those circumstances at 10?! Incredible parenting. Incredible child. May she continue to be blessed.
She’s 10 not 3 😂
I know right! She didn't even need prompting.
@@booboo6598 Wow, congratulations! You can count to 10!
I was about to type something like this. I was like damn she’s on the ball for 10!
@@booboo6598
Adults don’t even do that….
You aren’t cool
Oh my goodness when that poor baby said, “I think I’m the only one alive, I want my Mom,” my heart broke for her. 😢😢 The fact that she continued to say “Yes Ma’am,” and remain so articulate is unbelievable!!!
Yes. It was the I'm scared and I want my mom. Made me cry because I have a daughter and for her to have to feel that scared or be alone that ways just broke my heart.
Instantly started crying, what an awful story
@@mobates89 same I’m crying
Mine too. I'm crying here.
Poor baby when she want a mom I wanted to cry, that monster need to death penalty
As a Mom, hearing that little girl say she wants her mom, just makes you want to hug her. As a nurse, I hope she made it to become a nurse, because she will be a great one
Also a nurse I pray hope the same ❤
i agree with you & my best wishes for that wonderful girl,, but that murderous scum should not be breathing air.
RT and hoping the same
As a mom that killed me a little too. She’s going to make such an amazing nurse and have so much love and compassion to give her patients 💕
I'm a dad and have 3 Aunts that are nurses, so basically the same qualifications as you, and I agree. 😊
EDIT: Dad of TWOOOOOO daughters.
Hearing her crying for her mom and wanting to feed her animals after all she went through was so heartbreaking. Such a sweet soul.
She was probably struggling to find a sense of normalcy to hold onto in the chaos so her mind wouldn't snap. Focusing on the routine things was the best thing she could do for herself. She had good instincts.
That makes sense. Also, her animals were the only close-by living loved ones of hers. A great coping skill. What a neat child/person. Shed tears of pain for her crying for her mom and happy tears for her inviting the officer to her 16th birthday.
I just wanted to hug her and tell her no one was going to hurt her😢😢😢😢 That poor sweet little girl!!!
@@elteescatI agree, I can see my son doing this god forbid anything happened
The juxtaposition in the 911 call between her being wildly mature and articulate, telling them what she’s wearing and what’s happening, and her just being a 10 year old girl that’s obviously terrified wanting her mom and blanket is so heartbreaking* wow
That hit me too. I'm an elementary educator and I saw the same exact thing. She is highly intelligent and was in fight or flight...using only her logic in communication to request help. Once she had confirmation help was on the way, she let the child slip out just wanting some form of comfort. Children are the best of us, and can be so amazing if we adults foster that. She's amazing, and has had amazing adults in her life. I wish her peace and healing as she continues on.
@@cb3514 really well said and I completely agree
Y'all act like kids are some dumb creatures that communicate through grunting and farting. 🤦🏽♂️ I've seen adults more naive and ignorant than most children. Children are individuals just like any adult. They're all different.
@@wadewilson8011 no I didn’t act like that, you’re projecting. Nobody said that but you.
Pls enough with the SAT vocabulary, wth does “juxtaposition” even mean…?!! 😅
I live about 45 minutes from Pampa and this young woman came to speak at our school where I took at a forensics class. She is absolutely incredible after what she’s been through. I got to speak with her personally. She now has a career helping to catch other pure evil people in this world.
That's so lucky! I hope that i get to meet and talk to her too!
she didnt do nursing then?..
@@AsYm-PtOtiC No. I don’t remember her official job title but it is in forensics.
I was born and raised in pampa, Zach was a school friend. I still remember the day he didn't come in and later in the auditorium they announced it and we had a moment of silence for everyone. So fucking surreal and sad. Pampa used to feel like a happy small farmers town but after this it was different forever. Left at 18 and haven't been back since.
@@mododragon5517im so sorry 😢
Who raised this child after the murders? Whoever did deserves a massive round of applause. Raising a lovely, articulate child is difficult enough, but doing it post severe trauma with all the additional skills required to offset that trauma is a monumental task. Big applause to that person. She's articulated, gentle, kind and most importantly, emotionally sound.
Her bio father raised her
@@nopetfout5426 Well done.
@@nopetfout5426how do you know
Sounds like her father raised her after that
I think her father did
I’m a 32 year old grown man, and when this poor child was sobbing and said, “I want my mom” I couldn’t help but to bawl
You have a heart that’s sensitive to that ❤
It shows heart and soul to allow yourself to cry
Same I wanted to cry poor girl I wish I have the Power to save people like this and get rid of there killers and People be alive, even though there gone there still be with her. She a survivor
This was a really sad one.. wish atleast her brother survived with her..
Me too im a 42 year old woman
From a woman of her mothers age I can’t help but think how proud her mother, any mother, would be of this incredible young woman. Strong and brave no doubt, but she has also managed to keep her compassion for others. That’s not easy to do in the face of such unfair evil visited upon you. I hope Robin has the most loving and peaceful, long life possible.
I felt the exact same way. Her Mama must be so proud of her up in heaven!
Well said God bless her xx
YES.. my god, that poor baby girl.
the fact that he killed the mother who was pregnant and didn't even leave the pet dog alive is horrifying
Fr
It is ALL horrifying…. The fact he killed anyone and everyone he DID kill is horrifying :(
Had to kill the dog no doubt, dogs instinct is to protect, I have no doubt the dog charged at him.
@@bigbadvoodooMAGAdaddy true
@@rose.03 of course he didn't have to go do any of it, but that's probably what happened, all dogs die heroes. Humans could stand to learn a thing or two from dogs.
That 911 phone call was phenomenal. That girl knew everything down to the miles 13.3 miles from this point. They did amazing raising her.
That part got me. Even I don't know the miles part to my home.
Yeah, that was an amazing delivery of critical information in a moment of severe distress, pain, fear, and confussion. Robin is just different and a wonder!
@@JrueThrondsen it’s a Texas thing. Especially those of us that live rurally. ❤🤠
These videos usually don’t choke me up, but The deputy going to help her feed her animals got me. Their lifelong friendship is so sweet.
Or when she told dispatch, “I want my mom” as an adult When I’m sick Or goin thru something I still “want my mom..”
I'm the same, I've watched way too many of these that it's probably concerning XD But this one was hard not to cry, all I could imagine was that little girl absolutely terrified and alone until the cops got there and I just want to give the 10 year old a big hug
Seeing a little girl hurting and begging for her mom is so heartbreaking , may they all rest in peace and poor doggy too
Indeed, dpggie Molly also
LIKE WHY KILL THE DOG.
@@lostcitieseditz4044why kill the family? Bc he’s insane
@@lostcitieseditz4044 maybe the dog was defending the family :(
@@jaysax7381why kill the dog????
The fact she was this descriptive and present during the 911 call is just wow. And 15 bullet shots? how the hell did she have the presence of mind to count them?
It's possible that she wasn't counting as they went off, but replayed the memory and counted them later. Sound can live in the memory like that.
Some people process traumatic event more vividly than normal event. I myself can still recall how I almost drown by strong current, which happen decades ago.
the brain processes trauma VERY differently than regular memories
As someone with PTSD, these sort of details stick with you forever.
@@heehoopeanut420 indeed. That's why there are nurses and doctors just to treat a patient's trauma.
Edit: sad reality is, usually an insurance doesn't cover such a treatment unless requested by federals or in direct connection with a patient's survival.
Otherwise it gies under, "treating the well-being of a patient", which is considered alternative medicine.
Regardless of clear Neuro-biology facts, that it's half of the healing process nontheless.
This girl has more strength and inner peace than anyone I’ve ever heard of. She is very encouraging and motivating.
To know the mom was pregnant made me bawl even more
The fact,that a 10y old child is so articulate and can keep her cool being so afraid is very impressive
I hope she finds healing
She has.
Pregnant, and shot 7 times! Monster!
So sad. Tragic. I feel the same. When a mom excited to have another baby is gunned down... how can we find peace with that?
I wish only happiness to that sweet girl.
Ikr. I was impressed with her ability to explain things so accurately. She must've had some awesome parents. Such a tragedy 😔
When Officer Chad said that she invited him to her 16th birthday ...he stops for a while being emotional ..this shows that how much he became her loved ones
HIS NAME IS CHAD!?!?!?!
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@@sahra3432 Not funny. This is a murder case, if you're going to joke about this situation I suggest you to delete the comments and leave the video. Thanks
@@oreger Agree with you completely.
@@sahra3432 please delete this…. it’s not funny at all and this isn’t the place for that. you’re playing around on a video about innocent families who were massacred. it’s not ok.
I can’t believe a ten year old was able to say “I forgive you” to her family’s murderer in court. She’s amazing, and he doesn’t deserve that. I’m literally crying rn.
Forgiving a murderer like she did is the ultimate proof of religion’s stranglehold on people, and people saying what is expected of them.
@@Traitorman..Proverbs26.11 Not everything is to do with religion. I've seen atheists give this kind of forgiveness in court and out of it. To the killers face in prison.....
Beautiful and Brave young lady❤
She was 15 years old by the time she testified in court, when she told him she forgave him and this was after years of counseling but, yes. She did that work and she didn’t let him take over her life in moment or in the aftermath.
She didn’t forgive him for him - she did it for herself, so he couldn’t hold her a prisoner through her fear, trauma, grief, pain and anger. He has to live in that moment he destroyed all their lives, his own life included, but he doesn’t get the satisfaction of having done it, and he’s alone with it. She let it go, to keep going. She’s a survivor. She’s is a remarkable young lady.
She was 15 when she did it.
Her parents raised her to be prepared for an emergency, they ensured her safety even if they were unable to be there for her. That poor distraught baby on that phone was just heartbreaking to hear
I met Robin shortly after this horror, and I met her father recently. She was expecting her first child and is doing well. He is so proud of his daughter for being the strong, brave girl and woman she has become.
Yay 🖤sad she had to lose 4 family members (dog was included)
@@anchoredminds5514 Even the unborn sibling...that's so heartbreaking for a child just 10yesrs of age has to endure for her life.
@@anchoredminds5514 5 bec. Her mother was pregnant. So sad 😞
Robin ❤❤❤
Her brother had the best smile ever! He looked adorable and so the mom and step dad! The daughter worries me as it seems she has shut of her feelings of that traumatic day...shes too strong which can be a blessing really...but sometimes its just a feeling waiting to burst out....
When my mom died i cried once and thats it....30 years later i cant stop crying when i see her photo and im actually grieving now...its crazy how ur body protects you
She is... an incredible soul. What a beautiful, intelligent, well-spoken young woman. This story is just beyond horrifying, but she is such a shining beacon of hope and joy in all these shadows.
I am a veteran. I have seen death, been shot.
Yet, my emotional affectation isn’t nearly as close as this poor girl went through. Her grief has to have dwarfed my own on a nuclear level. Her strength and resilience are absolutely awe inspiring.
Thank you very much for your service. God bless you🩵
Thank you for your service , bless your heart ♥️
your vocabulary is impressive
Thank you for your service
She is the shining example of knowing what to do and being prepared to be a witness. What incredible survival AND justice instincts
Finally, a competent 911 dispatcher. Poor girl, this is horrid. 😢
Yes. She did everything that she could think of to help this one, who was still alive. Most important of all is that she awknowledged every thing she said. She told her that she wanted her mother a few times. She wanted her pillow and blanket. I know.
My saaaame thought. I was so relieved to hear that.
There are thousands of very competent well trained 911 dispatchers. The problem is the focus is only on the mistakes made by dispatchers. It is very rare to hear of the heroic, life saving situations that 911 dispatcher handle everyday. Good things doesn't make the news. I retired after 35 years as a 911 dispatcher/supervisor.
@@norikelly6779 oh I absolutely believe there are. However it seems that in most cases that are covered here on TH-cam, there seems to be a lack of compassionate dispatchers. I’ve definitely heard a handful that were wonderful! But especially with a child, I was relieved to hear the calmness & reassurance from this particular dispatcher. 🤍
Oh love people judging how someone does a job, when most couldn't even do that job in the 1st place. 🙄
I can’t stop crying. That poor baby. I know she survived but I cry for that little girl. No child should ever have to go thru that. Her poor brother. The dog. Unborn baby. Parents. The level of evil that walks amongst us is just………heartbreaking.
Perfectly said
I can't agree more. This case brought me to tears. No child should go through this. This man had brothers and sisters but like the officer said, non of them choose this path even being raised at the same disfunctional home. He was a psychopath.
I cried for her, also. But at the very same time, there 7 other children who lived in squalor with an evil man. They may or may not have gone on to be murderers, but rest assured, none went on to live a decent life.
That cop feeling like he couldn't get there fast enough and hugging her back when she ran to him is everything. 💕 i love how gentle the 911 operator is with her while waiting. The responders were wonderful to her .... i wish all were like these
@@reginalaplante1001 how u wanna tel adults differently? "Could you please take a deepbreath and go within yourself find zen mode peace to answer in this crucial time as calm as possible."..?
Or how would u do it? When every sevond counts, it's not smart to spend too much time in comforming an adult, who is aware of, keep it short, honest and direct. That's the most efficient way.
@@reginalaplante1001 (proudly enough this young girl did better than most adults with responsibility)...
As a mom of 10 and 6 year old daughters, hearing her on that 911 call tore at my heart. I cannot imagine what this poor girl endured. Yet instead of allowing this tragedy to victimize her, she used it to inspire others. What an amazingly strong woman she is. God bless her. ❤
Her mom, step-dad, & brother would be so immensely proud of her.
And mollie😢😢
Don't forget Molly the dog she died too
Never forget the poor dog
Her powerful words got me in tears: "When I hug him, every time I see him, it's that same hug I got the day that he came and he was the first one to me, it's like a safe place."
Her parents get my total respect because they raised an amazing kid. My goodness I’m obsessed with her. Her intelligence and her innocence is so perfect. You can tell she was raised by good people 🙏🏾
This girl is an amazing person, her parents must have been excellent as well. Her composure and articulation was as impressive as I could ever imagine. I can't help but feel her family is looking down at her with joy and pride. I pray her life stays blessed.
Stuff like this puts things in perspective. I'm sitting here crying because a thief drained our bank account today. This girl had her family drained from her. What a brave kid.
Holy sh!t!! I know that feeling! Seriously, I am feeling your/the pain all over again. I sincerely hope that this year will be better for you too.
@@Phlowermom Thank you that's really nice! I wish it didn't happen for sure, but at least it's something I can dig my way out of & bounce back from.
@@Phlowermom Hello, that's awful. I know the emotion... This video of that brave girl was hard to watch and is putting things in perspective but your grief should not be minimalised by this. Theft is also a shocking event with consequences although at another level. Thumbs up for you and wishing you the best. ( I hope you understand my English 😉)
@@greatfun7316 Your English is flawless!
Mama my name is Debra, I'm using my friend phone,I'm so sry that happened to you ,god will look out for you, just believe in him to get you thru, lean on him for your troubles and I pray that that person that did that to you. Fits in the pits if hell for intermarry. Gob bless mama,this just broke my heart,the same as this sad story of this wonderful little girl.
It’s crazy that children who go through things like this are obviously traumatized, but manage to keep themselves together and to continue on even after losing so much. I’m honestly shocked at how she was able to forgive her family’s killer in that court room, I couldn’t forgive someone like that
1 doesn't condone the evil acts but to for-give is to give the seeds of hatred away from growing inside the heart.
Once you do the work and can see, forgiveness is the only conclusion. It is for yourself as well. And I think it can come at the culmination of healing 🙏🏼
My dad was a generational p*do and a psychopath. The best thing I ever did for myself was forgive him 🙏🏼✌🏼
Shock :(
Forgiveness doesn’t mean he doesn’t go unpunished.
Yeah, I was surprised at that too. I can't forgive people that easily.
The fact she forgave the killer was the most important step she took in her healing process. Forgiving is not for the other person, it's for you. She's an incredible person.
I don’t think I would ever forgive this person. And if I had the opportunity to accidentally push them down a flight of stairs, I would. But to me it’s about allowing yourself to move on. Because that’s what your loved ones, now gone, would want.
@@elliotdenby MATTHEW 6:14
Nice thought.
@@maymarie1518 imma be honest forgiveness only works for some, fogiveness can also be incredibly dangerous for certain situations and mindsets. forgiveness might have been good for her but not for everyone.
@@-myharlequinnsapphicarch- OH IT WORKS, WHEN THERE'S REAL REPENTANCE. FORGIVENESS IS NOT BASED ON EMOTIONS BUT THE TRUTH OF GODS WORD. THE HEART IS DECEITFUL, AND WICKED ABOVE ALL THINGS. ONE MOMENT YOU CAN LOVE THE NEXT MOMENT YOU DON'T WANT THAT PERSON. YOU SEE THE ISSUES OF LIFE COME FROM THE HEART. SO WE MUST HIDE THE WORD IN OUR HEART TO FIGHT AGAINST OUR EMOTIONS.. JESUS FOUGHT SATAN IN THE DESERT BY THE POWER OF THE WORD.."IT IS WRITTEN" ONE MUST DECIDE THIS IS WHAT IS RIGHT TO DO, AND NOT TO DEPEND ON FEELINGS.
You could tell from the video, the phone call you made to the sheriff tht terrifying morning, was so articulate for your age, tht you are a very intelligent, special young lady. Your family is so proud of you. You faced a killer at a tender age with such resolve, and told their story. Never forget tht. I’m sorry this happened to you. No one deserves this. You are a savior for anyone going through something like this. Your empathy is a gift. I’ve been a nurse for 30+ years in Georgia and you’re going to be a great nurse. You have what it takes. I’d work beside you any day. I’m glad you didn’t let this unimaginable tragedy define your life. Tht would have been a waste with all your gifts. Stay strong girl.
Wow, a 10 yr old going through that nightmare & still together enough to give so many details & be polite to the 911 operator on top of it. She is more composed & descriptive than most adults making a 911 call for a situation a lot lesser in severity. Awesome job!! So sorry for what you & your family endured that day. There is true evil out there that's for sure, but you are the direct opposite extreme, you did an awesome job in calling for help for your family & facing the one responsible in order to get justice served!! Wishing you nothing but future happiness!!💟☀️
“When she turned 16, Robin…” *seasoned cop chokes up*, “…invited me to her birthday party.”
I burst out in sweet laughter, that is so sweet and wholesome. I’m so glad they kept in touch and take so much comfort in each other’s survival.
I cried my eyes out when i saw his reaction .It s wholesome but so sad
He’s her hero!
Heartbreaking
I am an old disabled Vietnam vet, but hearing her cry for her Mommy yanked my heart out. How can a child survive such a blow to her life. I lost my Mom when I was 12. She was only 28 so I guess I can feel some of her pain but not all.
thank you for your service
Thank you for your service Sir 🙏🇺🇸
Yeah, thanx for ur service & for sharing.😀🙂🙃😎
Thanks for sharing brother and thanks for your service and welcome home. I know the feeling of firefights and I can't imagine either for many young children that have to live through horrifying acts like this.
She wasn't 28, she was 10, but I understand your confusion my man. Thank you for your service. I salute you from TN
Unbelievable strength it took for her to remember all that while on the phone with the 911 operator was amazing. So sad at the same time for her losing her family in the way she did. Her parents should very very proud of her. They taught her well. So glad she survived. I love that her & the detective remained close.
The fact she just wanted too feed her animals and was worried for them after so much horror
It was a coping mechanism for her
@@fashionmarket333 it’s understandable her brain trying to go back to normality
That child has seriously advanced verbal skills dang! Her directional description of her location in the 911 call too. Brilliant little girl ❤️
Autism 100%
Part of it is living out in the country. People don’t read road signs, so you hear your parents give directions by “we’re x miles north of (random but widely recognized landmark) look for the blue house with the yellow mailbox” or “if you get to the creek, you need to turn around and go back a road.” You pick up on it pretty young.
I love how his past doesn't excuse his actions, but it explains why. I love how this sympathizes with the abused child but NEVER forgives the disgusting murderer. I love your channel!
What was his past i missed it
@@deenad3562 starts around 12:30 in the video
@Deena D His dad made him shoot his own pets and stray pets (including a new puppy). So basically his childhood was pretty traumatic and filled with events like that. It still doesn't excuse his actions and doesn't change the fact that he is a disgusting man.
It seems like he just disconnected from ppl as a result of his abuse and thus became a psychopath. No excuse but it's probably the reason why. People respond to abuse in different ways. Or maybe his genetics made him respond that way, because psychopathy is genetic I think.
Everyone goes through rough childhoods,he’s a coward for handling it the way he did.
This young lady is a true reflection of her family & the wonderful parenting she was raised with. Her Mum, Brian & Zack look down upon her with huge smiles at how she has endured & suceeded in her young life. An amazing young lady who has & continues to show the courage strength & tenacity to live her life to the fullest despite an absolutely horrendous life altering event. She certainly has done her family proud in the short number of years since her family were slaughtered that night. May God bless her & keep her safe for many more years to come. What a truly wonderful & amazing young lady she is. I imagine she is a truly brilliant nurse & an asset to any employee. I am sure she will make her mark on anyone she comes in contact with. Good luck & may you be blessed for the rest of your life.
My parents and my pets are my life. Whoever stole this little girl's life from her is a monster. But she built another life because she's a brave little girl. Very articulate and aware for her age, and I'm sure she's grown into a kind and intelligent young woman.
This young lady has everything to conquer the world. I lost my mom when I was five, and always thought that that was the worst of the worst a person can endure; she lost her whole family.
I lost my mom when I was 5 also to a asthma attack in her sleep and I watched her take her last few breaths while my Dad tried to revive her it has haunted me through my whole entire life up until this day but to lose your whole family I couldn't even imagine in such a horrifying way God bless her hopefully God has been kind to her throughout these years cuz I know he ain't been that kind to me but I still keep faith
@@jordanhaynes9459. Well, we are a pair. I would like people to understand that the lose of a Mom is an ever present remainder that we will never have what a mother does for her children, not only in childhood, but forever. Regards.
My condolences to you both. ❤❤❤❤❤
This is true I've thought about that my entire life and I think just growing up with my dad has made me very very hard it's gotten to the point where I can't even cry anymore and it scares me because you know when I'm hurting really really bad and my life is shitty as hell I can't even shed any tears
@@jordanhaynes9459 praying for you Jordon i just wanna give you a big hug 🫂 sending love 💕 your way in wish you nothing but the best I'm sorry 😔🥺 you lost your mom but remember she would want you to be happy Jordon.
I almost NEVER comment, but this story truly touched me. This beautiful young woman, heart and soul, is an absolute inspiration...forgiveness, resilience, remaining true to herself and honoring the values her loving family instilled in her...countless things. Our world is all the better because she is in it and sharing her story.
This was a 10 year old child. Not a young woman.
Jo, she is a young woman now & I'm sure that's what Angeliya meant
I am blown away by this young lady. She said she wants to be just like everyone else but she is not like everyone else. There’s something special about her and she was saved for a reason. This was one of the most inspiring stories I’ve ever heard and I would love an update someday to hear about the amazing things she’s doing with her life....helping babies and saving others with her story and her strength.
If I was one who believed in the writings of the Bible, I'd say she was blessed by God.
ngl saying "she was saved for a reason" is kinda weird because its like saying her family wasn't saved for a reason
I hope she had a time where she was allowed to feel anger and grief over what happened. Too many survivors of trauma are pushed *relentlessly* to forgive because people think it's some magical step that heals all wounds. All it really does is stunt your ability to process trauma, because you won't allow yourself to work through those emotions.
She was a kid, I'm sure she was plenty scared and confused for awhile after it happened. Her moving on and processing all of it clearly took a few years. People process things differently. Doesn't sound like she was pushed into doing anything. She grew up and matured and learned to cope. She's clearly thriving, whatever her personal process of grieving was, it obviously worked out very well for her. Everyone is different and some people are able to handle things better than others.
I have lost almost all my parents, my grandparents, and a few siblings. I've lost a friend since my freshman year in high school....every year since I was 15... And I'm 33. People deal with trauma differently, and I've had issues since my stepmom died in 2002....but I keep on going because I have other siblings (10 of us total) that rely on me and my older sister to be there for them I'm sure this took a long time, but I hope you realize that forgiveness isn't for the aggressor, it's for the victim
Absolutely! I changed my religion instead of forgiving my abuser it changed my life because if I would have forgiven him I probably would've killed myself because he ended up doing really good in life. They don't need your forgiveness, you just need your peace 🕊️
Forgiving the perpetrator is part of the healing process!! It stops you from becoming bitter and ruining your own life!!
Did abuser ask for forgivness, offered remunaration? No so why forgive@@jillianleda6732
This girl is my hero! She is strong and resilient even through all her heartache. I’m so sorry for what you went through. I’m sure your parents are so proud of you!
Holy cow how she explained herself her location where her house was she is unbelievably intelligent and I’m so sorry she had to go through this
Wow, she's so strong and clearly well raised. I wish they also included the dog in the 'in memory of' part. Dogs are also family and she clearly cared about her animals a lot.
In Memory of Molly
I feel so bad for her. But I give her a lot of credit because she's so strong and very well mannered. Her mama was doing a great job raising her. Her family didn't deserve this
I don't understand why taxpayers need to spend money to keep these monsters alive in prison. Give them the death penalty immediately.
Amen
Bbit what happens if the prosecution ever gets it wrong? If the innocent are ever sent to death row?
honestly the death penalty is just the easy way out. Being in prison for a long time and seeing them suffer.
@@asukaml8681 they never suffer. They always wanna stay alive, those monsters
@@lisanewzealand no, not all of them do. I saw a case of a 8 year old girl that was r*ped and slit in the throat and left in a field to die but she had survived. It took 20 years to find the guy who had done those awful things to her. But around 19-20 years after he was caught and put into prison/jail about a year later, maybe 10 months, he hung himself in his cell. Yes, im sure all of them want to stay alive but thats before theyre caught. Im sure after most of who are caught rather be dead then stuck in prison for life.
Imagine having a nightmare and then waking up to an even worse nightmare. It's absolutely sickening and terrifying that people can do this to others. I hope she can find some sort of peace again in her life.
I was bawling by the end. I'm so glad Robin has such resilience. I hope the McCool family has been able to get through their loss as well. Especially the man who lost both his father and wife.
What a disgusting father this monster had. It's unfortunate he probably can't be punished in this life for any specific crime, but he will have to face what he has done in the next.
What an amazing young girl , she seems wise beyond her years.
Robin's resilience is incredible.
That’s beautiful that her and the first officer still have a relationship. Such a brave girl to endure that and not let it hold her back in life ❤
she went into great detail, her parents raised a survivor and taught her well
I mean adults couldn't even do half of things she exemplifies throughout this entire case. its nothing short of amazing
I sure as hell couldn’t. Most of my answers would be idk
I never would've imagined that I would find myself smiling as this episode ended. As horrible as I feel for all involved I also feel uplifted and inspired by Robin and her story. I have spent the last two years feeling bitter and angry about a personal matter. But I pledge to take Robin's words and attitude to heart as I move forward in love and light rather than the crippling grief I have experienced. If she can get through her horrendous situation with such positivity and grace, I can move forward too. Thank you, Robin. God bless you and keep you!
I wish you well on your healing journey and road forward. Many blessings.
@@sdbelland Thank you. I needed that today! ❤
I love that she won’t even give that man the SATISFACTION. He didn’t take everything away from her. She is grateful and will live the best life she can.
Well said.
Omg that 911 operator deserves a medal!! Thank you ma’am for being so wonderful to this shattered little girl.
Really she didn't do anything
@@willbrennan4025 wow. Ok my mistake 🙄🙄… that’s why I got 172 likes…
@@kimisorensen4974 171 actually
@@kimisorensen4974 yeah, because people are never wrong, lol.
I’m just crying… but I want to say that your documentaries are so amazing and they make me cry every time I watch each of them🥺❤️
What that poor child had to endure is absolutely devastating. The fact she had time to think about her animals and feed them shows this sweet child’s true nature. ❤ Her parents are surely very proud of her.
Literally had tears rolling down my cheeks listening to Robin as a young girl telling investigators what had happened. The tears came more at the end listening to Robin as a young lady talking about how she's not going to let him take her power away from her. Truly a strong woman & to forgive the man that took everyone she loves most away from her, speaks volumes in itself.
Thank you for sharing 🪶
Much Peace & Love ☮️💟
Omg my heart just broke and tears flowing uncontrollably listening to this poor child. I just can't imagine what she went through. No one much less a child should EVER have to deal with something as horrific and traumatizing as this. She's one brave and strong little girl.
I typically don’t cry hearing these stories but this just tore my heart apart, and I’ve been sobbing for the last five minutes of the video. I’m so proud of her ability to forgive and take control of her life, I know I couldn’t have been that strong.
I’m bawling my eyes out what an incredible person Robyn is. She is a testament to her wonderful parents. I’m blown away by her strength, resilience, emotional intelligence, integrity and her heart. I’m heart broken that she lost her family it’s just so unbelievable how a random evil took that away from her. Wishing her nothing but the absolute best for the rest of her life, she sure deserves it. I hope she is happy and lives a life of peace and laughter and love.
Balling?
@@lindastephens619 autocorrect fail Linda
@@lindastephens619 oh shut up
She doesn't want people to pity her.
Pity her?!
She's such a brave, wonderful person, with high morals and dignity, if something, she's an example 💖
I was just told about this incident by a friend who lives nearby. This is absolutely heartbreaking! It's also an excellent of example of why living in the country - while much more peaceful than a big city - is no guarantee of safety. I'm glad she has the strength to continue like she's been doing. That's a rare trait!
I got to meet robin irl!! She came to speak at my school a few years ago. She was so open and easy to talk to. A truly strong woman. I cried when she spoke about all these tragic events. She was so strong being able to relive it ❤️
i seen someone a few comments up saying the same thing lol maybe highschool reunite
It's hard to put into words what I'm feeling after watching this video. This young woman is an inspiration. Despite all the senseless tragedy she had to endure, she has carried on with her life. What strength and love she embodies.
Oh! I cried at this one 💔 But when Robin said "I said it to his face" about forgiving him, I smiled at how proud she said it. For her own healing 💗
What an inspiration. That girl is the epitome of all things good, powerful, strong and brave. She over flows with love, perseverance, character and forgiveness. She embodies everything that makes a quality human being. I hope the universe blesses her everyday. 💗
Thank you for telling these stories. There has not been one that has not made me cry. But the hope you create is a new facet that most creators lack. You really focus on the survivors and their families while still telling the story. It’s truly something special. Thank you.
Thank you for listening to her story! ❤
If you get the chance, watch ‘That Chapter’. This one and TC are my absolute favorite. I have no complaints on either channel.
Yes I usually don't cry but the phone call and this videos editing made me bawl my new favorite crime channel
@@Monkey_11 I love Mike but he’s not nearly as good as this channel. Just the editing alone, you have to admit
@@Kathakomben it’s excellent
This little girl is so articulate and brave! Wow.. Heartbreaking.
Her saying “I want my mom” has me crying so hard at work rn…… I’m so so sorry she had to experience this. I couldn’t imagine
I don't think I've ever felt so emotional while watching a true crime video like this. That sweet little girl was so brave
My heart aches for this poor girl, she has so much resilience and is such an inspirational person for so so many. What an incredible soul you have Robin ❤ Keep pushing for bigger and better things x
Her mom and brother and step father are all smiling down at her from heaven. You just know how proud they are of this amazing, resilient young woman. ❤️ what an incredibly heartbreaking story.
And her baby sibling she'd been looking so forward to being a big sister to. 💔
How u know they went to heaven ? The crime was awful yes but it doesn't at all they went to heaven because they were murder if u believ in heaven I take it u believe in God? So read his word and you'll see what it says about who goes to heaven . Smh don't deceive yourself based on emotions I learned this too under the sun .
@@rodrigodasilva7862 Not necessary to comment this garbage on a video of a murdered family. I used heaven as a euphemism and do not care what your version of religion dictates about heaven. Wherever her family is after death, they are proud of their daughter.
Really they went to heaven?! How did you know there were Christians? Wait a minute. Were they Christians? Or were you just making a statement for universalism? Universalism isn't true you know.
@@taylor3101 I thought the last comment was ugly... No. This one is worse. There's a time and place. You're terrible..
She would be an amazing detective, attorney, or judge. She's extremely observant. Not even many adults would be so observant.
I have never heard such a strong child on a 911 call or in court she handled this whole awful ordeal better then some adults… so brave!
I think Robin's outlook on life is amazing. ❤️ Rest in peace, Robin's family, including Molly.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I know her family would be so proud of her , she handled that 911 call better then most adults would. She was scared but she still spoke clear so 911 could hear her. she knew how many miles her house was and even gave details of what she was wearing . the part that gives me chills is she woke up to gun fire but still knew exactly how many gun shots their was . she made sure her family got the justice they deserved .
Her parents had raised a wonderful daughter. The part where she said that she forgave him made me tear up. May you and those people who had helped and support you be bless with happiness and love throughout your guys life.
As a nurse myself, I can say that I am so proud of her and she will be a great nurse!!
It’s impossible to comprehend this level of evil. I hope and pray Robin is doing well today.
That little girl did such an amazing job on that 911 call. And the fact that she knew to stay still and play dead is amazing. Broke my heart hearing how terrified she was... wanted to just go help her. 😭
What a beautiful soul, after all she's gone through. Bless her heart!!!! I hope she has a wonderful life after the terrible things she's endured. ❤️
Agreed. Extraordinary.
That girl’s strength at such a young age baffles me. She has a calling on her life! To offer forgiveness, giving herself to ability to move forward in strength is something people twice and three times her age cannot do. Whew! All I have to say is go girl! You go! ❤
Her parents and brother gave her the strength to get through this. They were a strong family in community and in each other. I sincerely hope this girl flourishes and has a great life in memory of her family.