I have immense respect for you for reaching out to the families of the victims. Many true crime TH-camrs don’t honor the victims in such a way. Hats off to you for always telling their stories in a sincere and caring way.
My heart breaks for John and the rest of people that knew and loved Tiffany. DV needs to be talked about and warned about. Todd needs to find somebody in jail that treats him how Tiffany was treated in my opinion he does not deserve a new trial
This is something that should be discussed in schools as much as drugs. This could have easily been me back in my high school days.. So incredibly sorry for this loss. Born in 89 as well. Condolences to the family. 💔
Agree because most teenagers/ young adults don't know what to look out for, meaning red flags, until it's too late. I for one am going to teach my daughters all the red flags. But even then it could still happen to them 😭
I actually got a decent amount of exposure on the most basic versions of domestic violence in relationships. It was mostly centered around physical abuse though and the most obvious signs. I don’t think anyone realized at the time that most of these demons hide in plain sight and pretend to be normal for even years avoiding trauma of their own. Then there’s the normalization of love bombing in society and the literal manipulation that happens. & then on top of all this, being aware of these types people of doesn’t take away lack of confidence/low self-esteem, abandonment and mental issues, and never experiencing real love of your own can warp your reality on what it’s supposed to be or leaving you naive because you don’t know what it is.
The best way to prevent these types of relationships is to continue to always chose love, compassion, and patience over everything and LOVING YOURSELF. As a parent, POUR love into your children and build them up! Let them know you love them just because they’re alive and yours! Don’t hit your kids and then especially don’t tell them you do so because you “love them”. Don’t tease or make them feel less than. Heal your trauma before having kids if you can and if you can’t it’s never too late to try! It’s going to be especially unpleasant as an adult, but it’s worth it. When you love yourself, you’ll love your kids correctly and won’t ever force them to watch someone abuse you, resulting in confusion about loving relationships as a kid. And as a human being with no children and possible trauma, work on it! Let that HURT in and let it completely destroy you and then build yourself back up! Sounds cliche, but focus on you and being the best version of yourself! Nobody can break you if you’re strong mentally and if you can accept and love every part of yourself, including parts you may not like or regret, no one can make you feel less than. My biggest regret is not choosing me more because I never loved myself enough.
Absolutely!! I don’t if they do health classes like they did when I was in school but they could add it onto there. While they are at it they can talk to younger kids about safe relationships so that they can be more likely to see the red flags. Abuse is unfortunately not only just from our partners. It can be from our parents or other family members and even people we chose as friends. The younger we give people the red flags to look out for the sooner they are likely to see the dangers in others and possibly even themselves.
I feel so sad for Tiffany's dad, thinking no one would be interested in hearing her story. I can't imagine having to live with the knowledge that your child went through anything like this. I just want to give him a big hug 😢 I hope he sees these comments and maybe gets a small amount of comfort knowing that a lot of people do care about Tiffany and what happened to her, and about her family too.
I’m 17 minutes in and this is deeply personal. The physical abuse, the isolation, the complete control over my life, the utter disregard for my life that both he and his family held, the hysteria I felt when he would drag me by my hair outside, insisting I leave bc he didn’t want me anymore. I would beg him to let me stay. I’d end up apologizing and looking back, I know now that I hadn’t done anything wrong. An off duty police officer witnessed violence in our front yard and called police for a wellness check. Police convinced me to leave after 4 years of abuse in every sense of the word. Leaving was the scariest thing I have ever done. I was worried what he would do when he found out there was a protective order. I’m so grateful for the women’s shelter and the advocates in the legal system that helped me through this. A year removed, I have since started the process of healing. My heart breaks for Tiffany and her family. 😢
My heart goes out to Tiffany’s family , I hope her father knows we don’t all view these as entertainment but rather a way to memorialize those whose lives were taken from them , some signs and situations to avoid that help us to stay vigilante and to be safe and help others where we can , may Tiffany rest well and her killer stay where he belongs indefinitely
Very well said. I couldn't have explained it better. I often share these stories with my 25 y/o daughter, who is in medical school far away, so she can see how easy it is to become a victim of violence in various forms. She only sees the devastation at the end...in the hospital fighting to live. But clueless as to how it easily begins. 😒😮💨
Breaks my heart to see how many young women in the comments just like me this could have been. I hope Tiffany's family has some semblance of peace now. So sick of the justice system not being more proactive in helping and giving support to victims & their families.
I am really hoping that schools will start teaching about domestic violence. What a healthy relationship looks like. Red flags to look for. My thoughts are with the family. Tiffany was a wonderful human being and deserves to be remembered.
Her poor father. My heart aches for him. Just to let you know dad if you are watching you have full support from me and my True Crime family. God bless you and your beautiful daughter. She is resting now with the angels. I am sure she looks down on you everyday and is thanking you for such a great father she has ❤
It makes my heart shatter that her poor daddy thought because of how this happened, people might not be interested in her story. Thank you so much for sharing her story, doing it justice, and thank you to her daddy for allowing her story to be told to us. May she rest in peace, and may her family find some sort of peace.
My goodness, Tiffany’s Dad fought hard to get custody of her, I applaud that. 👏👏👏He clearly loves his children. My oldest Son was born in 1989 and Tiffany being the same age just crushes me. Thank goodness the 911 call was recorded. Todd’s own Mother was staying at a Hotel because he was violent!!! She has some nerve to lie on the stand. Sending love to Tiffany’s family! ❤( And, NO he doesn’t deserve a new trial and YES, life with no parole is fitting)
DV is so sad and unfortunately it is easier said than done to just leave. But this just keeps happening poor Tiffany is one of thousands across the world who were murdered by their boyfriend
Tiffany and her life matter and her story matters. She was so young when she fell for him. I agree with the rest of the commenters. High schoolers need to be enlightened on this. I’m so sorry for her family.
Thank you so much for covering Tiffany's story❤❤❤❤ You did an amazing job!! I hope a lot of people learn from this and get out of abusive relationships before it's too late 😢😢 Rest in Peace Tiffany ❤❤❤ Love shouldn't hurt
To John, Bonnie and Michael - I can’t imagine how, but I hope you find some peace. To Brittany - thank you for always approaching these stories with compassion for the victims and their survivors, and for speaking from the heart.
I absolutely believe Dad deserves his 5 min Justice, I don’t forgive Todd either and I hope he has the worst time every single day in jail I hope they r*p* Todd every single day so that he knows trauma and horror and never has peace again. I’ve been where Tiffany was before and I’m devastated that she’s not here with us to tell her survivor story 🥺😢
Hey no. Yes he is an absolute dirtbag of the highest order but you shouldn't wish r*pe on anybody. Sorry if you don't agree. As a r*pe survivor, I wouldn't wish that on anybody.
I went to school with Tiffany and Michael, Michael and I were in the same class. I remember when this happened and I was so shocked and couldn't believe it. I couldn't imagine this happening to one of my children. I recommended this case because Tiffany's story needed to be told and hopefully it will help others in abusive relationships to get out before it's too late 💔😢 Rest in peace Tiffany 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️
I was friends with Tiffany and Michael Tiffany was a very sweet and compassionate person and deserved a long and beautiful life unfortunately she didn't get that because of someone like him it broke my heart when I heard of Tiffany's murder I send all the love to the salter family...
Prayers for the family and friends of Tiffany. Its the most helpless feeling in the world watching someone you love endure abuse like that. As for the question of the day. He absolutely got what he deserved and shouldn't have been granted a new trial.
Prayers for Tiffany's family 🙏🏽 May Tiffany be their guardian angel to protect them and light to brighten their smile. Rest in Paradise, Tiffany 🤍💜🤍 That Todd needs to be right where he is and I hope other inmate inflict the same and then some on him daily 😡 I went through this for 4 years. Broken ribs, black eyes, broken nose but most of all...broken spirit. I didn't want to stay but was too afraid to leave. I won't even go into the hell I endured but when I became pregnant, I knew I had to plan an escape. I snuck out and moved to a different state. Only went back for court hearings. He has never seen my son who is now 30. I'm 48, happily married, 3 adult children, my son's dad is still in prison serving a 65-year sentence, and I'm still in therapy. Please everyone, DV is real, it happens slowly so that makes it worse, and it should be discussed more often so the Tiffanys out there can at least walk away alive😢 Thank you for covering her story. ❤
Let "god" forgive. Give Tiffany's father as much time as he wants with him, alone. As a DV survivor who barely made it out I believe monsters like this should get death in every instance.
Thank you for sharing this story! This hits home, I lost my best friend to Domestic Violence back in July of 2007! My heart and prayers are with Tiffany's family!
I can get you in touch with David Elmquists family! They are THE sweetest people on Earth and are SO appreciative when anyone wants to help. THEY NEED all the help they can get because once again, they are at a stand still. I got them in touch with Gavin Phish and they were so grateful for that. Seriously such a lovely family and they are suffering while they're sons murderer walks free because she manipulated the stupid cops that a proper investigation wasn't needed. But omg Brittney, you'll be SO compelled when you see and hear why the family has questions. SO MANY THINGS! PLEASE cover the David Elmquist case, please please!!!
My ex had me tracked on my phone and he see that I had reached out to a domestic violence phone number and heard everything, it was so bad I was almost basically a slave and mentally fragile because of his years of abuse, the next minute I ended up in a coma for 7 weeks dying 3 times ! Please do not phone for help on your phone 📱 pack a bag with all important information/stuff leave everything that is not important that you can build up again when you are FREE and SAFE ❤ ✨💖🕊️💖✨
I think him and his mother need to be in prison the rest of their lives and treated the way they treated Tiffany....so angry R.I.P sweet angel, be at peace now 😢
You did such a wonderful job telling this story. It kinda broke my heart a bit when Tiffany’s father wondered why you wanted to cover her story. PLEASE, sir, know what Tiffany’s story WILL help others who think their abusers love them. Especially young women who think they don’t have options or that they can’t do better. Young love blinds girls to other, better, amazing partners. I was once a stupid girl thinking that that was how love was. She was a beautiful woman! Thank you for sharing her story with us! God Bless her and all of you who love her. Rest In Beautiful Peace, Tiffany.
This hurts my heart for her Daddy❤. No, Todd does not deserve a second trial. He got what he deserves on the first one. He murdered Tiffany. Provoked or not. Even if they were fighting, even if she scratched him/choked him, she was five foot nothing. (Not saying she was mind you!!!) All he had to do was turn and walk away. I've raised two boys. They would never hurt a woman. It just isn't right. Turn and walk away. God Bless Tiffany, Bonnie and her family. I'm so sorry.
What bugs me, the abuse from the abuser is bad enough, but very often the courts continue the abuse - often worse. I’m so glad that Tiffany received her justice. I just wish that she could have gotten out sooner.
That is absolutely heartbreaking! My deepest condolences to her family. ❤ I am now 16 days free from a dv situation. I pray for all of those who are still in that type of situation. It is not always easy to get out. You can't always just walk out, and everything is good. It gets scary. Thank you for sharing her case. I wish there was more help and more solutions for victims. For me, there were several times police didn't take things seriously. On one occasion, they were on my abusers side and said, "If he was so bad, then you'd leave. It's that simple. You're still here, so obviously, things are not as bad as you claim." In NC, when I tried to get help from a woman's shelter, they said they only help if I have either been hospitalized by him or had treatment in the er for severe injury. 😒 They wait until things reach these horrific levels. I think Todd got the sentence he deserves. Life without ever getting out.
Such a sad situation. It's always frustrating to hear about someone so young suffering so much. My heart goes out to to the family and friends. The only real confort for them will be when Todd has to answer for what he did to the Lord. May he burn eternally
As with many things, staying with a partner despite DV isn’t something everyone will understand. That’s fine. We don’t have to “understand” everything. We can still be respectful and compassionate. I’m happy to have been introduced to Tiffany, and her family will be in my thoughts.
This is one of the saddest cases I've heard in a while.... thoughts prayers and lots of love for her family and friends this has to be one of the hardest things ever 💔 so sad and very heartbreaking 🙏❤🙏❤
This breaks my heart. I was there and got out. I wish I could share what I learned in a meaningful way with others in this position to get them to safety. And even then...there's a strong chance they wouldn't make it out completely with their lives. It shouldn't be up to the person being abused to speak out to bring some sort of retribution to the abuser. We all know that these victims are so beaten down and brain washed they can't defend themselves. If police are called to a domestic disturbance where violence has occurred, there should be a no contact between the parties (maybe for life). Maybe it would help. Maybe it wouldn't. But there has to be a solution. Prayers for this heartbroken family for peace. She was a beautiful young woman and deserved so much better than this.
I know I said I wouldn't make a comment anymore but your doing amazing and I wanted you to know that ❤. I love watching you and listening 🌟💋🌈🥳🤗😍like I said your really doing great Britt. I don't believe he should get a new trail and I'm sending Tiffany's family so much strength 💪 and prayers 🙏
I am currently of an age to be this girls grandmother, but in my teens, this could just as easily have been me. I have complete empathy and compassion for her family.
Of course we care about Tiffany and what happened to her. I see a lot of parallels between what Tiffany went through and my own relationship as a young adult. My older sister as well went through almost the exact same situation as Tiffany. She was so so lucky that she was able to get away from that man mostly unharmed but it was a long break up process because that was the only way for her to get out alive. I'm so sorry to Tiffany and her family. She deserved a long and normal life. Some men are just disgusting.
My heart is just broken for Tiffany and her family 💔 She did not, for one second, deserve what happened to her. Let alone years of this terrible abuse. & it may be an unpopular opinion but I believe that his mother should have been held responsible to some degree. She allowed this to go on for years without doing anything about it. How could she just sit and do nothing while this girl was beaten and abused? Prayers for her family & everyone who loved her. ❤😢
They really need to put this in schools as I seen a classmate go through this when we were in high school and I told an adult. But condolences to her family
My best friend is an officer and we (I mean, I) have said if this happens I want 5 minutes alone and I hope she understands. Here's the funny part: have you ever watched the bar scene in the movie 'Breakup' where Vince Vaughn is in a bar and his brother is like 😉 I got you and he keeps on going....yeah that's me. Like shhh enough said and my friend is like what? No! I'm like ok I get it...we got it. Lol So John I'm with you.
I just barely started the video but I wanted to comment and send some love to Tiffany and her family. We care about Tiffany and we care about all of the people who love her. I really hope you guys have been able to find some kind of healing. Never forget how proud she is of all of you!! Sending all my love, prayers and healing vibes. ❤️
God, Tiffany’s poor dad. He should have been given his 5 minutes with that deadshit Todd. Prison is too good for him, he’s just an oxygen thief. I hope Tiffany’s family find peace ☮️
Signs of abuse and healthy relationship skills should be something taught along side sexual education.. it would probably save a lot of lives.. I'm sorry for the loss to your beautiful family. Tiffany will not be forgotten and hopefully her story will save the lives of other women (and men) from domestic violence.
To Tiffany's family we love the cases that brit shares with us it keeps us aware opens our eyes. My condolences to your family i know it's not easy but thank you got being so brave and allowing brit to share Tiffany's story
This is tragic.. I’m my 64 years as a man.. to think of controlling or pursuing control of my significant love… is appalled…find middle ground in every disagreement.. come into agreement..give more of yourself towards the relationship… if I was a jury member…….death row
To answer the question of the day, YES, he got the sentence he deserved. And the second part, attorneys always appeal. Sometimes, people aren’t guilty or their sentences don’t “match” the crime. It does happen. HOWEVER, this POS got exactly what he deserved! Thank you! You are tight!
Sending my love to Tiffany's family and loved ones. I truly cannot even begin to fathom their heartache. I do believe he has the right to his 5 minutes alone with Todd. I think everyone should be granted that. I was in an abusive marriage. It does sound like Tiffany wanted to leave since she was wanting to get together with her loved ones. I believe that Todd being sentenced to life without parole was justice. The death penalty would be even better, in my opinion. No, he shouldn't have been granted another trial. It was clear from the autopsy that he had been abusing her for quite some time. Justice was served! ❤
I really hope you see this 😩 my mother was murdered in 2008. The man that killed her served 3 years in COUNTY JAIL for it and that’s all. That’s it. I have so many questions and no one to ask because NO ONE WILL TELL ME! Idk what they got going on but the sketchiness is UNREAL please get in touch 😭
His name is Chadwick David Hudson. Her name was Carmen Dana Swindle. It was 1/17/08 in Tuscaloosa County Alabama. She was the county’s first homicide that year. Two men dropped her off at his trailer, and god knows what TRULY happened other than him calling his mother to tell her that he had a dead woman in his house
She called 911, he was arrested immediately, since it was NOT his first rodeo. She had been strangled. He sat in county for 3 years, took a plea bargain and got an eight split three. He was released that day. With 15 years probation.
But since he has repeatedly and continuously violated that probation, drunk driving, not reporting, hitting entire parking lot full of parked cars, still hasn’t been to prison as far as I know. I can’t find anything about his sentencing or his agreement or his statement. No one in the Tuscaloosa county sheriffs office will help me either.
Thank you for covering these cases. It is nice giving a voice. People are horrible that victim blame. I hope he doesn't get a new anything. Unless dp on the table.😢
Honestly... Both as a victim of domestic violence but also just as a logical and compassionate human.... To me- the argument of "why didn't they just leave" is literally the most ignorant, uneducated, ridiculous, and flat out morally despicable argument! Why didnt she just leave... On top of the plethora of reasons people that say this have clearly never spent 2 seconds to ponder...her leaving being the absolute most dangerous possible point of that relationship is a HUGE reason she might not leave, or might leave and then go back many times before a final break... Her knowing what he's capable of, taking his threats seriously, and thinking she has no way to stop him (because he won't get any real time until it's too late for her and she knows a piece of paper telling him "no" won't do a damn thing to actually stop him) she does the only thing she thinks she can and sacrifices herself- to protect her kids, maybe her family, heck sometimes just to protect the next woman he might meet. There's story after story and each of those stories are so utterly precious, yet so heartbreakingly similar. It's truly a travesty that we as humans can have such a vast number of stories all giving essentially the same data yet still we haven't found a way to effect true change, or to learn new interventions. That's not to say that cops and the Justice system haven't made very big strides.... Because truly they have. But the gap is still just.... Massive. I know I based what I said with a female victim/male abuser terminology, but of course women are and can be abusers as well. And along with saying that, of course men can be victims- and sadly, they are often far more silent due to the attached stigma which sadly causes them more/further trauma/abuse. It's just all.... So so sad
If I couldn't get to the son I'd definitely would have more than words with the mother she lived with her there is no way she didn't kno wtf was going on and wtf her son was kk🤔🤫🫣
Domestic violence stories are always the same and these assholes get away with it until it's too late. I don't think any of this is an accident or Tiffany initiated anything. He's trying to blame Tiffany for her own death rather than admit that he is a controlling abusive monster. I've been in a relationship where I was controlled (fortunately never physically abused) but it's so miserable and you feel so helpless to get out. My condolences for the family ❤
As others have stated, I really think that red flags of domestic violence and what to do if you/a friend etc are experiencing should be taught it in schools. Rest in peace Tiffany Condoleances to the family :😔😔
A woman was horrifically murdered just down the road from me. She was stabbed over 100 times. She was only 27 and a mother but some of the local comments made me sick. Saying thing like "she was only a cra*khead" It's so sad how some people put such little value on a human life. Judging someone's worth as a victim.
This is my 3rd time watching this one video ...i live for my Bratterstein videos ...but this one ...i was there at 17 yrs old ...people say just get out ..just leave ...i hate that because its just not so simple especially if you throw a child in the mix like i did ...but i was lucky i was blessed i made it out ...this family has been added to my prayer list
I wonder why? He was doing homeschooling. Maybe people saw something in him. And evidently, his mom saw it as well, but shame for leaving her with her crazy son. This is so sad. 🤎🖤👍🏿👍🏿
I appreciate your genuine empathy and relate to the victims family in your vlogs. I cant believe that such abuse is not nailed straight away with offenders just being locked up. Today more than ever one unfortunately has to be extra cautious with anyone they share time or engage with... I wish the world was different.
Schools need to teach about abuse in a relationship. They don't have a problem teaching sex education. Which is also important. His conviction fit the crime. How do they know the scratches weren't from self defense from tiffany.
This is so sad ...I pray this family has found peace ...I've been in relationships like this thank God I got out ...I wish this beautiful girl could have but it's not that simple ...prayers for the family ...hope he spends everyday of his life in jail where he belongs !! Plz do Albert Fish Pazuzu Israel Keyes and the Zankou Chicken story
To Tiffany's family.... Thank you for letting your daughter's and sisters story to be told. I know it must have been hard,, but if it touches even one woman in a similar situation you have helped save another's life. From a survivor of domestic violence I thank you for allowing us to get to know Tiffany ❤
I am SO glad that you covered this case & gave Tiffany another voice. What a beautiful, bright & amazing young lady who did not deserve one minute of abuse, let alone to be murdered. My heart breaks for her loved ones. I do not condone violence, however I understand her father wanting to take his own justice. My mind can't comprehend the emotional torment they went through and still go through. I hope for peace.
Todd is lying like a rig that grace was for Tiffany. Hopefully he stays in jail forever. Abs man when Bonnie talked about her kids playing with the necklace she has of her sisters ashes i damn near lost it. I lost my Mom when I was 17 and my Dad when I was 28 years old. My kiddo and all my niece’s and nephews never met my Mom and only 6 of the 13 kids met my Dad. 2 of them were under 2 years old so though they have pictures they have no memory. But before my house burned down a few months ago I used to have two glass blown necklaces each one had one of my parents ashes in them and I always got the same feeling whenever any of the kids grab it or ask me about it. ❤️ Sending all my love
I agree with everything you said throughout this video, and I am 100% against violence against women (and children) for any reason, but I'm curious, in his mug shot, is that a ligature mark around his neck?
I just seen that comment in another one of ur videos then checked to see if u did it and lucky for me u did! Can't wait to watch it! I love ur videos and its awesome that u di videos on recommendations from ur subscribers 🙌🏿🙌🏿❤️
I have immense respect for you for reaching out to the families of the victims. Many true crime TH-camrs don’t honor the victims in such a way. Hats off to you for always telling their stories in a sincere and caring way.
This man did not deserve a new trial at all. One sick person 😢😢
My heart breaks for John and the rest of people that knew and loved Tiffany.
DV needs to be talked about and warned about.
Todd needs to find somebody in jail that treats him how Tiffany was treated in my opinion he does not deserve a new trial
He didn’t deserve a new trial. He don’t deserve sh*t. Throw him under the jail!
This is something that should be discussed in schools as much as drugs. This could have easily been me back in my high school days.. So incredibly sorry for this loss. Born in 89 as well. Condolences to the family. 💔
Agree because most teenagers/ young adults don't know what to look out for, meaning red flags, until it's too late.
I for one am going to teach my daughters all the red flags. But even then it could still happen to them 😭
I actually got a decent amount of exposure on the most basic versions of domestic violence in relationships. It was mostly centered around physical abuse though and the most obvious signs. I don’t think anyone realized at the time that most of these demons hide in plain sight and pretend to be normal for even years avoiding trauma of their own. Then there’s the normalization of love bombing in society and the literal manipulation that happens. & then on top of all this, being aware of these types people of doesn’t take away lack of confidence/low self-esteem, abandonment and mental issues, and never experiencing real love of your own can warp your reality on what it’s supposed to be or leaving you naive because you don’t know what it is.
The best way to prevent these types of relationships is to continue to always chose love, compassion, and patience over everything and LOVING YOURSELF. As a parent, POUR love into your children and build them up! Let them know you love them just because they’re alive and yours! Don’t hit your kids and then especially don’t tell them you do so because you “love them”. Don’t tease or make them feel less than. Heal your trauma before having kids if you can and if you can’t it’s never too late to try! It’s going to be especially unpleasant as an adult, but it’s worth it. When you love yourself, you’ll love your kids correctly and won’t ever force them to watch someone abuse you, resulting in confusion about loving relationships as a kid. And as a human being with no children and possible trauma, work on it! Let that HURT in and let it completely destroy you and then build yourself back up! Sounds cliche, but focus on you and being the best version of yourself! Nobody can break you if you’re strong mentally and if you can accept and love every part of yourself, including parts you may not like or regret, no one can make you feel less than. My biggest regret is not choosing me more because I never loved myself enough.
Absolutely!! I don’t if they do health classes like they did when I was in school but they could add it onto there. While they are at it they can talk to younger kids about safe relationships so that they can be more likely to see the red flags. Abuse is unfortunately not only just from our partners. It can be from our parents or other family members and even people we chose as friends. The younger we give people the red flags to look out for the sooner they are likely to see the dangers in others and possibly even themselves.
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Relationship violence is so prevalent. We need to talk more about it so we can protect each other!
Agreed!!!!
I feel so sad for Tiffany's dad, thinking no one would be interested in hearing her story. I can't imagine having to live with the knowledge that your child went through anything like this. I just want to give him a big hug 😢 I hope he sees these comments and maybe gets a small amount of comfort knowing that a lot of people do care about Tiffany and what happened to her, and about her family too.
Tiffany was valued and worth so much more than what she experienced 😢😢💔
I’m 17 minutes in and this is deeply personal. The physical abuse, the isolation, the complete control over my life, the utter disregard for my life that both he and his family held, the hysteria I felt when he would drag me by my hair outside, insisting I leave bc he didn’t want me anymore. I would beg him to let me stay. I’d end up apologizing and looking back, I know now that I hadn’t done anything wrong. An off duty police officer witnessed violence in our front yard and called police for a wellness check. Police convinced me to leave after 4 years of abuse in every sense of the word. Leaving was the scariest thing I have ever done. I was worried what he would do when he found out there was a protective order. I’m so grateful for the women’s shelter and the advocates in the legal system that helped me through this. A year removed, I have since started the process of healing. My heart breaks for Tiffany and her family. 😢
My heart goes out to Tiffany’s family , I hope her father knows we don’t all view these as entertainment but rather a way to memorialize those whose lives were taken from them , some signs and situations to avoid that help us to stay vigilante and to be safe and help others where we can , may Tiffany rest well and her killer stay where he belongs indefinitely
Very well said. I couldn't have explained it better. I often share these stories with my 25 y/o daughter, who is in medical school far away, so she can see how easy it is to become a victim of violence in various forms. She only sees the devastation at the end...in the hospital fighting to live. But clueless as to how it easily begins. 😒😮💨
Breaks my heart to see how many young women in the comments just like me this could have been. I hope Tiffany's family has some semblance of peace now. So sick of the justice system not being more proactive in helping and giving support to victims & their families.
I am really hoping that schools will start teaching about domestic violence. What a healthy relationship looks like. Red flags to look for.
My thoughts are with the family. Tiffany was a wonderful human being and deserves to be remembered.
That is an excellent idea! If only someone would allow it
That would be amazing. For now i guess we have to teach them the red flags. 😪
Absolutely agree.
Her poor father. My heart aches for him. Just to let you know dad if you are watching you have full support from me and my True Crime family. God bless you and your beautiful daughter. She is resting now with the angels. I am sure she looks down on you everyday and is thanking you for such a great father she has ❤
Thank you. I appreciate all the kind comments ❤
It makes my heart shatter that her poor daddy thought because of how this happened, people might not be interested in her story. Thank you so much for sharing her story, doing it justice, and thank you to her daddy for allowing her story to be told to us. May she rest in peace, and may her family find some sort of peace.
My goodness, Tiffany’s Dad fought hard to get custody of her, I applaud that. 👏👏👏He clearly loves his children. My oldest Son was born in 1989 and Tiffany being the same age just crushes me. Thank goodness the 911 call was recorded. Todd’s own Mother was staying at a Hotel because he was violent!!! She has some nerve to lie on the stand. Sending love to Tiffany’s family! ❤( And, NO he doesn’t deserve a new trial and YES, life with no parole is fitting)
After watching the whole episode thank you for this
DV is so sad and unfortunately it is easier said than done to just leave. But this just keeps happening poor Tiffany is one of thousands across the world who were murdered by their boyfriend
Tiffany and her life matter and her story matters. She was so young when she fell for him. I agree with the rest of the commenters. High schoolers need to be enlightened on this. I’m so sorry for her family.
Thank you so much for covering Tiffany's story❤❤❤❤ You did an amazing job!! I hope a lot of people learn from this and get out of abusive relationships before it's too late 😢😢 Rest in Peace Tiffany ❤❤❤ Love shouldn't hurt
To John, Bonnie and Michael - I can’t imagine how, but I hope you find some peace.
To Brittany - thank you for always approaching these stories with compassion for the victims and their survivors, and for speaking from the heart.
I went through an abusive relationship, and I thank god I came out the other side. The sentence was justified. No retrial was required
I absolutely believe Dad deserves his 5 min Justice, I don’t forgive Todd either and I hope he has the worst time every single day in jail I hope they r*p* Todd every single day so that he knows trauma and horror and never has peace again. I’ve been where Tiffany was before and I’m devastated that she’s not here with us to tell her survivor story 🥺😢
Hey no. Yes he is an absolute dirtbag of the highest order but you shouldn't wish r*pe on anybody. Sorry if you don't agree. As a r*pe survivor, I wouldn't wish that on anybody.
@@RavenWing1972as a rape survivor, I would. Paedophile for example. Each to thier own.
Let´s all appreciate the respect Brittney shows not only Tiffany but also her family. I´m sorry for your loss Salter-family.
Tiffany’s family: I am so truly sorry for your loss. Tiffany was a beautiful girl. Thank you for sharing her story with us. We care ❤
Oh my gosh….this is close to the area I live in and I never heard about this ! 😥 How awful for Tiffany and her family.
Thank you for telling Tiffany's story ❤. Much love to her family ❤
I was friends with both of them and she did not deserve this at all tiffany was so sweet and caring she is dearly missed
Thank you for sharing!
Thank you, Joyel. Love you too sweetheart ❤
I went to school with Tiffany and Michael, Michael and I were in the same class. I remember when this happened and I was so shocked and couldn't believe it. I couldn't imagine this happening to one of my children. I recommended this case because Tiffany's story needed to be told and hopefully it will help others in abusive relationships to get out before it's too late 💔😢 Rest in peace Tiffany 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️
@laura11007 I appreciate your help getting her story out there. If it helps even one person to have the courage to leave it makes it all worthwhile.
I was friends with Tiffany and Michael Tiffany was a very sweet and compassionate person and deserved a long and beautiful life unfortunately she didn't get that because of someone like him it broke my heart when I heard of Tiffany's murder I send all the love to the salter family...
As a mother this is so heartbreaking Rest in Peace Tiffany😢
Heart breaking. ❤, I couldn’t even imagine how they would get through it. I would end up in jail
Prayers for the family and friends of Tiffany. Its the most helpless feeling in the world watching someone you love endure abuse like that. As for the question of the day. He absolutely got what he deserved and shouldn't have been granted a new trial.
Prayers for Tiffany's family 🙏🏽 May Tiffany be their guardian angel to protect them and light to brighten their smile. Rest in Paradise, Tiffany 🤍💜🤍
That Todd needs to be right where he is and I hope other inmate inflict the same and then some on him daily 😡
I went through this for 4 years. Broken ribs, black eyes, broken nose but most of all...broken spirit. I didn't want to stay but was too afraid to leave. I won't even go into the hell I endured but when I became pregnant, I knew I had to plan an escape. I snuck out and moved to a different state. Only went back for court hearings. He has never seen my son who is now 30. I'm 48, happily married, 3 adult children, my son's dad is still in prison serving a 65-year sentence, and I'm still in therapy. Please everyone, DV is real, it happens slowly so that makes it worse, and it should be discussed more often so the Tiffanys out there can at least walk away alive😢
Thank you for covering her story. ❤
Let "god" forgive. Give Tiffany's father as much time as he wants with him, alone. As a DV survivor who barely made it out I believe monsters like this should get death in every instance.
Thank you for sharing this story! This hits home, I lost my best friend to Domestic Violence back in July of 2007! My heart and prayers are with Tiffany's family!
Of course we care! All the love to her family.
I can get you in touch with David Elmquists family! They are THE sweetest people on Earth and are SO appreciative when anyone wants to help. THEY NEED all the help they can get because once again, they are at a stand still. I got them in touch with Gavin Phish and they were so grateful for that. Seriously such a lovely family and they are suffering while they're sons murderer walks free because she manipulated the stupid cops that a proper investigation wasn't needed. But omg Brittney, you'll be SO compelled when you see and hear why the family has questions. SO MANY THINGS! PLEASE cover the David Elmquist case, please please!!!
All my love to the family. i wish you all some type of peace in this life.
😢 My heart just breaks for Tiffany and her family.
My ex had me tracked on my phone and he see that I had reached out to a domestic violence phone number and heard everything, it was so bad I was almost basically a slave and mentally fragile because of his years of abuse, the next minute I ended up in a coma for 7 weeks dying 3 times !
Please do not phone for help on your phone 📱 pack a bag with all important information/stuff leave everything that is not important that you can build up again when you are FREE and SAFE ❤
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I think him and his mother need to be in prison the rest of their lives and treated the way they treated Tiffany....so angry
R.I.P sweet angel, be at peace now 😢
You did such a wonderful job telling this story. It kinda broke my heart a bit when Tiffany’s father wondered why you wanted to cover her story. PLEASE, sir, know what Tiffany’s story WILL help others who think their abusers love them. Especially young women who think they don’t have options or that they can’t do better. Young love blinds girls to other, better, amazing partners. I was once a stupid girl thinking that that was how love was. She was a beautiful woman! Thank you for sharing her story with us! God Bless her and all of you who love her. Rest In Beautiful Peace, Tiffany.
This hurts my heart for her Daddy❤. No, Todd does not deserve a second trial. He got what he deserves on the first one. He murdered Tiffany. Provoked or not. Even if they were fighting, even if she scratched him/choked him, she was five foot nothing. (Not saying she was mind you!!!) All he had to do was turn and walk away. I've raised two boys. They would never hurt a woman. It just isn't right. Turn and walk away. God Bless Tiffany, Bonnie and her family. I'm so sorry.
Tiffany we will be thinking of you today ❤❤
What bugs me, the abuse from the abuser is bad enough, but very often the courts continue the abuse - often worse. I’m so glad that Tiffany received her justice. I just wish that she could have gotten out sooner.
That is absolutely heartbreaking! My deepest condolences to her family. ❤ I am now 16 days free from a dv situation. I pray for all of those who are still in that type of situation. It is not always easy to get out. You can't always just walk out, and everything is good. It gets scary. Thank you for sharing her case. I wish there was more help and more solutions for victims. For me, there were several times police didn't take things seriously. On one occasion, they were on my abusers side and said, "If he was so bad, then you'd leave. It's that simple. You're still here, so obviously, things are not as bad as you claim." In NC, when I tried to get help from a woman's shelter, they said they only help if I have either been hospitalized by him or had treatment in the er for severe injury. 😒 They wait until things reach these horrific levels. I think Todd got the sentence he deserves. Life without ever getting out.
I truly hope this beautiful girl's family has found a level of peace and healing. Sending all the love in the world to her loved ones 💕
Such a sad situation. It's always frustrating to hear about someone so young suffering so much. My heart goes out to to the family and friends. The only real confort for them will be when Todd has to answer for what he did to the Lord. May he burn eternally
As with many things, staying with a partner despite DV isn’t something everyone will understand. That’s fine. We don’t have to “understand” everything. We can still be respectful and compassionate.
I’m happy to have been introduced to Tiffany, and her family will be in my thoughts.
❤ a lot of the comments already said everything i wanted to. So I'll just send some love to the family. ❤
Love going out to Tiffany's family.
This is one of the saddest cases I've heard in a while.... thoughts prayers and lots of love for her family and friends this has to be one of the hardest things ever 💔 so sad and very heartbreaking 🙏❤🙏❤
This breaks my heart. I was there and got out. I wish I could share what I learned in a meaningful way with others in this position to get them to safety. And even then...there's a strong chance they wouldn't make it out completely with their lives. It shouldn't be up to the person being abused to speak out to bring some sort of retribution to the abuser. We all know that these victims are so beaten down and brain washed they can't defend themselves. If police are called to a domestic disturbance where violence has occurred, there should be a no contact between the parties (maybe for life). Maybe it would help. Maybe it wouldn't. But there has to be a solution.
Prayers for this heartbroken family for peace. She was a beautiful young woman and deserved so much better than this.
I know I said I wouldn't make a comment anymore but your doing amazing and I wanted you to know that ❤. I love watching you and listening 🌟💋🌈🥳🤗😍like I said your really doing great Britt. I don't believe he should get a new trail and I'm sending Tiffany's family so much strength 💪 and prayers 🙏
I am currently of an age to be this girls grandmother, but in my teens, this could just as easily have been me. I have complete empathy and compassion for her family.
Of course we care about Tiffany and what happened to her. I see a lot of parallels between what Tiffany went through and my own relationship as a young adult. My older sister as well went through almost the exact same situation as Tiffany. She was so so lucky that she was able to get away from that man mostly unharmed but it was a long break up process because that was the only way for her to get out alive. I'm so sorry to Tiffany and her family. She deserved a long and normal life. Some men are just disgusting.
My heart is just broken for Tiffany and her family 💔 She did not, for one second, deserve what happened to her. Let alone years of this terrible abuse. & it may be an unpopular opinion but I believe that his mother should have been held responsible to some degree. She allowed this to go on for years without doing anything about it. How could she just sit and do nothing while this girl was beaten and abused? Prayers for her family & everyone who loved her. ❤😢
You cover cases that aren't so well known and should be. Thank you for what you do x
They really need to put this in schools as I seen a classmate go through this when we were in high school and I told an adult. But condolences to her family
He deserves to rot in jail. Im so sorry to the family, so terrible, she deserves to have and keep justice. May she rest in peace beautiful angel 💖
My best friend is an officer and we (I mean, I) have said if this happens I want 5 minutes alone and I hope she understands. Here's the funny part: have you ever watched the bar scene in the movie 'Breakup' where Vince Vaughn is in a bar and his brother is like 😉 I got you and he keeps on going....yeah that's me. Like shhh enough said and my friend is like what? No! I'm like ok I get it...we got it. Lol So John I'm with you.
I just barely started the video but I wanted to comment and send some love to Tiffany and her family. We care about Tiffany and we care about all of the people who love her. I really hope you guys have been able to find some kind of healing. Never forget how proud she is of all of you!! Sending all my love, prayers and healing vibes. ❤️
God, Tiffany’s poor dad. He should have been given his 5 minutes with that deadshit Todd. Prison is too good for him, he’s just an oxygen thief. I hope Tiffany’s family find peace ☮️
Signs of abuse and healthy relationship skills should be something taught along side sexual education.. it would probably save a lot of lives.. I'm sorry for the loss to your beautiful family. Tiffany will not be forgotten and hopefully her story will save the lives of other women (and men) from domestic violence.
To Tiffany's family we love the cases that brit shares with us it keeps us aware opens our eyes. My condolences to your family i know it's not easy but thank you got being so brave and allowing brit to share Tiffany's story
I've never been so early!! Can't wait to hear your take on this one, it's an awful story, but I know you'll do Tiffany and her family justice! ❤️❤️
This is tragic.. I’m my 64 years as a man.. to think of controlling or pursuing control of my significant love… is appalled…find middle ground in every disagreement.. come into agreement..give more of yourself towards the relationship… if I was a jury member…….death row
This made me cry it’s just so unfair that this monster just stole her life from her and her family
WE care about Tiffany ❤
Perfect timing.... having cereal and prepping for my workday ❤
Best one I've seen from you. Bless Tiffany and her family
To answer the question of the day, YES, he got the sentence he deserved. And the second part, attorneys always appeal. Sometimes, people aren’t guilty or their sentences don’t “match” the crime. It does happen. HOWEVER, this POS got exactly what he deserved! Thank you! You are tight!
Once again you tell the story of this horrible event so calmly and kindly and my heart is breaking here.
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I work for a DV organization. It’s so important to have a plan, before leaving.Prayers for the family!!!
Sending my love to Tiffany's family and loved ones. I truly cannot even begin to fathom their heartache. I do believe he has the right to his 5 minutes alone with Todd. I think everyone should be granted that. I was in an abusive marriage. It does sound like Tiffany wanted to leave since she was wanting to get together with her loved ones. I believe that Todd being sentenced to life without parole was justice. The death penalty would be even better, in my opinion. No, he shouldn't have been granted another trial. It was clear from the autopsy that he had been abusing her for quite some time. Justice was served! ❤
I really hope you see this 😩 my mother was murdered in 2008. The man that killed her served 3 years in COUNTY JAIL for it and that’s all. That’s it. I have so many questions and no one to ask because NO ONE WILL TELL ME! Idk what they got going on but the sketchiness is UNREAL please get in touch 😭
His name is Chadwick David Hudson. Her name was Carmen Dana Swindle. It was 1/17/08 in Tuscaloosa County Alabama. She was the county’s first homicide that year. Two men dropped her off at his trailer, and god knows what TRULY happened other than him calling his mother to tell her that he had a dead woman in his house
She called 911, he was arrested immediately, since it was NOT his first rodeo. She had been strangled. He sat in county for 3 years, took a plea bargain and got an eight split three. He was released that day.
With 15 years probation.
But since he has repeatedly and continuously violated that probation, drunk driving, not reporting, hitting entire parking lot full of parked cars, still hasn’t been to prison as far as I know. I can’t find anything about his sentencing or his agreement or his statement. No one in the Tuscaloosa county sheriffs office will help me either.
I hope to hear from you ❤
Thank you for covering these cases. It is nice giving a voice. People are horrible that victim blame.
I hope he doesn't get a new anything. Unless dp on the table.😢
I love the kitties in the background. Although I can't figure out what they are laying on. I appreciate your coverage of these small cases.
Honestly... Both as a victim of domestic violence but also just as a logical and compassionate human.... To me- the argument of "why didn't they just leave" is literally the most ignorant, uneducated, ridiculous, and flat out morally despicable argument! Why didnt she just leave... On top of the plethora of reasons people that say this have clearly never spent 2 seconds to ponder...her leaving being the absolute most dangerous possible point of that relationship is a HUGE reason she might not leave, or might leave and then go back many times before a final break... Her knowing what he's capable of, taking his threats seriously, and thinking she has no way to stop him (because he won't get any real time until it's too late for her and she knows a piece of paper telling him "no" won't do a damn thing to actually stop him) she does the only thing she thinks she can and sacrifices herself- to protect her kids, maybe her family, heck sometimes just to protect the next woman he might meet. There's story after story and each of those stories are so utterly precious, yet so heartbreakingly similar. It's truly a travesty that we as humans can have such a vast number of stories all giving essentially the same data yet still we haven't found a way to effect true change, or to learn new interventions. That's not to say that cops and the Justice system haven't made very big strides.... Because truly they have. But the gap is still just.... Massive. I know I based what I said with a female victim/male abuser terminology, but of course women are and can be abusers as well. And along with saying that, of course men can be victims- and sadly, they are often far more silent due to the attached stigma which sadly causes them more/further trauma/abuse. It's just all.... So so sad
If I couldn't get to the son I'd definitely would have more than words with the mother she lived with her there is no way she didn't kno wtf was going on and wtf her son was kk🤔🤫🫣
Domestic violence stories are always the same and these assholes get away with it until it's too late. I don't think any of this is an accident or Tiffany initiated anything. He's trying to blame Tiffany for her own death rather than admit that he is a controlling abusive monster. I've been in a relationship where I was controlled (fortunately never physically abused) but it's so miserable and you feel so helpless to get out. My condolences for the family ❤
my love to her father 😢 bless you. this should never happen tp a parent xx
Rip Tiffany 😢
As others have stated, I really think that red flags of domestic violence and what to do if you/a friend etc are experiencing should be taught it in schools.
Rest in peace Tiffany
Condoleances to the family :😔😔
A woman was horrifically murdered just down the road from me. She was stabbed over 100 times. She was only 27 and a mother but some of the local comments made me sick. Saying thing like "she was only a cra*khead"
It's so sad how some people put such little value on a human life. Judging someone's worth as a victim.
He should rot in jail, and doesn't deserve a retrial, IMO
This is my 3rd time watching this one video ...i live for my Bratterstein videos ...but this one ...i was there at 17 yrs old ...people say just get out ..just leave ...i hate that because its just not so simple especially if you throw a child in the mix like i did ...but i was lucky i was blessed i made it out ...this family has been added to my prayer list
I am so glad that you made it out.
I don’t blame her Dad I also would never forgive speak or look at him without wanting to strangle him
I wonder why? He was doing homeschooling. Maybe people saw something in him. And evidently, his mom saw it as well, but shame for leaving her with her crazy son. This is so sad. 🤎🖤👍🏿👍🏿
I appreciate your genuine empathy and relate to the victims family in your vlogs. I cant believe that such abuse is not nailed straight away with offenders just being locked up. Today more than ever one unfortunately has to be extra cautious with anyone they share time or engage with... I wish the world was different.
The only thing I feel like Todd deserves is to be under the jail.
Todd absolutely didn't deserve a new trial, that was all just a waste and abuse of the system.
Schools need to teach about abuse in a relationship. They don't have a problem teaching sex education. Which is also important. His conviction fit the crime. How do they know the scratches weren't from self defense from tiffany.
I agree. I don’t know why this isn’t talked about more. It happens so often.
This is so sad ...I pray this family has found peace ...I've been in relationships like this thank God I got out ...I wish this beautiful girl could have but it's not that simple ...prayers for the family ...hope he spends everyday of his life in jail where he belongs !! Plz do Albert Fish Pazuzu Israel Keyes and the Zankou Chicken story
I am really glad that you got out!
Yoooo the Zancou Chicken m^rders, I forgot about this story, definitely a crazy one
To Tiffany's family.... Thank you for letting your daughter's and sisters story to be told. I know it must have been hard,, but if it touches even one woman in a similar situation you have helped save another's life. From a survivor of domestic violence I thank you for allowing us to get to know Tiffany ❤
Man, now parents get a robo call for every single class period kids are absent to tardy for
I am SO glad that you covered this case & gave Tiffany another voice. What a beautiful, bright & amazing young lady who did not deserve one minute of abuse, let alone to be murdered. My heart breaks for her loved ones. I do not condone violence, however I understand her father wanting to take his own justice. My mind can't comprehend the emotional torment they went through and still go through. I hope for peace.
Todd is lying like a rig that grace was for Tiffany. Hopefully he stays in jail forever. Abs man when Bonnie talked about her kids playing with the necklace she has of her sisters ashes i damn near lost it. I lost my Mom when I was 17 and my Dad when I was 28 years old. My kiddo and all my niece’s and nephews never met my Mom and only 6 of the 13 kids met my Dad. 2 of them were under 2 years old so though they have pictures they have no memory. But before my house burned down a few months ago I used to have two glass blown necklaces each one had one of my parents ashes in them and I always got the same feeling whenever any of the kids grab it or ask me about it. ❤️ Sending all my love
I agree with everything you said throughout this video, and I am 100% against violence against women (and children) for any reason, but I'm curious, in his mug shot, is that a ligature mark around his neck?
I just seen that comment in another one of ur videos then checked to see if u did it and lucky for me u did! Can't wait to watch it! I love ur videos and its awesome that u di videos on recommendations from ur subscribers 🙌🏿🙌🏿❤️
To Tiffany’s loved ones, may you find peace, and know that Tiffany will not be forgotten.
HIS MOTHER AND BROTHER ALSO BELONG IN PRISON!!!!!!
Seriously they do!😕