All right, here we go. If you've been around this channel for a while, you know some cases just hit differently. They're dark, they're disturbing, and they leave you wondering how any of this actually happened in real life. This is the Crime atlas, and today we're taking a tour through some of the most unsettling cases we've ever covered. Buckle up. We're kicking things off with the Martin Mun case. A story that proves sometimes evil doesn't come from strangers. It comes from inside the house. [Music] I'm serious. I'm not crazy. And you could go to the address and verify. The address is 3719 Mac Court. But I want you to handcuff me first. All right. Let me pull up really quick. Okay. What the hell is going on, dude? What the What the hell, dude? Hold on. I got us. Get out. Turn your camera on two radio. Go ahead. Yeah, you can put us out or clear us off of this assignment. no cause and uh put us out at 44 and Clark with a mail. He approached he approached our vehicle and said that he just did something bad and he's going to give us an address on M court as to what he did and where it's at. It was a cool 52° with light rain falling over Camden, New Jersey on October 30th, 2013. But for Blanca Ramirez, the weather wasn't the only thing weighing on her mind. She had an uneasy feeling, a sense that something was off. She explained further during an interview with a local ABC News affiliate. 25-year-old Jamie Molina had a problem. He was sick because he used to use drugs. Speaking through her cousin, Blanca LSE Ramirez believes her husband's drug habit may have contributed to the events of October 30th, 2013. Two friends of his, they came to get him. It was around 1:20 in the afternoon. She told him not to leave. She thought, you know, she felt that something was going to happen to him. A short time later, police were called to the intersection of Fifth and Cedar Streets in Camden for a shooting. There, they found Molina shot to death. Detectives say the community is very close, and they're hoping that that closeness will bring someone forward. Anybody who has information or is um even a little bit of information can help us piece this together and and lead us in a direction of of finding out who did this to him and his family. She knows He said, "God's going to do justice." An autopsy revealed the cause of death was a gunshot wound to the head. The police opened an investigation, but were left grasping at straws. They had no leads, no suspects, only a grieving widow and an open case file. Then, less than 2 months later, Camden police arrested Martin Moise on unrelated charges. When they searched him, they found a firearm. A ballistics test later revealed that the gun matched the shell casing found next to Jaime Molina's body. Munise became the prime suspect in the homicide, but his connection to the murder weapon alone wasn't enough to make a case stick. So the investigation stalled and for years the case remained cold until winter [Music] 2023. January 13th, 2023. Just another snowy Friday evening in the Brooklyn Center neighborhood of Cleveland. Inside her home, 34year-old Angelique Gonzalez was enjoying some quiet time with the people she cared about most. She and her husband, Anthony Tone Booth, were in one room, while her teenage son, Jaden, their 8-year-old daughter, and her 70-year-old father, Juan Angel Hernandez, were each in separate rooms. Down in the basement was her brother, 41-year-old Martin, keeping to himself. It was the kind of night where you don't think twice about what might happen next, but that was all about to change, and in the worst possible way. Just after 7:00 p.m., something deeply unsettling happened inside the house, prompting Mun to leave in a hurry. Once outside, he calmly waved down a passing police cruiser. And what he said next left them stunned. I'm serious. I'm not crazy. And you could go to the address and verify. The address is 3719 Mac Court, but I want you to handcuff me first. All right. Let me pull up really quick. What the hell is going on, dude? What the What the hell, dude? Come on. I got us. Get out. Turn your camera [Music] on two for the radio. Go ahead. Yeah, you can put us up or clear us off of this assignment. [Applause] no cause and uh put us out at 44 and Clark with a mail. He approached he approached our vehicle and said that he just did something bad and he's going to give us an address on Mac as to what he did and where it's at. 3719 Mac Court in the bedroom upstairs. He said that he killed five people. You got ID on you? Yeah. While Monise was standing outside calmly confessing his alleged crimes to the officers, 911 calls were pouring into the Cleveland Police Department dispatch center. Yeah, Cleveland police. This is operator Taylor. How can we help you? Hi, Tara. Um, I got a phone call from my from my ex-boyfriend that he just killed his whole family and his um mother is on his way there to the house. Okay. What's the address? 3719 Mac Court. 3719 Mac Court. 3719 Mac Court. Is that a single double one apartment? I think it's a single. It's a house. The one he said he killed was his sister, brother-in-law, two kids, and his sister's father. Okay, ma'am. Hold on one second. He said he text you this. No, he called me to tell me that. You think he's serious? When the first time he called, he was crying and told me that he loved me, that he's always going to love me and he's never going to see me again. And he was very highly upset and then hung up. When I called him back several times, he refused to answer. Okay. Can you name the people again? You said who? And he said he is a sister, her name is Angelique, the husband Tone, two kids, one 17, I think the other little girl, six, and the father, his name is Angel. All right. What's your ex-boyfriend's name? His name is Martin. M A R T I N Monite. M U N I Z. What's his date of birth? 112 2471. Is he black or Hispanic? He's Hispanic. I know he's walking right now cuz when he facetimed me, he was walking. You know, he's wearing Yeah, he's wearing a red hoodie. It has like a logo on the left side of the shirt. Um the hoodie is up, but underneath the hoodie, he's wearing like a cap, like a white um like a snow cap, I guess you can call it. He has a full beard. You know what he's walking towards? No. Okay. A red hoodie. Yeah. And do you know what color pants or No. No. I'm assuming he's wearing jogging pants cuz he doesn't fit him. He does. Does he have any mental physical disabilities? No. He's bipolar, but he did tell me that he has a gun and he still has two bullets in it. Do we know what kind of gun? No. And I know the mom and the grandmother are on way to on the way to the house. Um, his mother. Her mother. What? It's their mother. Yeah. His boyfriend's mother. Yes. You know her name? You said he's known to have what kind of disorder? He's bipolar. He has bipolar issues. Do we know anything else? Um, no. He's been in prison before. He's been there total of 21 years of break, but it was never for murder. There's always been drug charges. So, he called upset and crying. Yeah. The first time he second time when we talked on FaceTime, he seemed he seemed more calm, but he just kept saying over and over because, "I did it. I did it. I did it. I When he called back, he seemed calm. Yeah, but he kept saying, "I killed them. I killed them all. I killed them all." Okay. Additional units arrived quickly and met with Angelique and Martin's mother outside the home where the incident occurred. The officers needed answers. Was her son's story true? Was there really a gruesome scene just steps away? Thank you. My daughter lives here. I got a call from two cousins. My [Music] son murdered them all. I don't know. I just got here and I don't trust him. So, I was afraid to knock on the door. I was waiting for you guys. Son's not here. I don't believe he approached. Do you know Do you know who the cousin? Does he have mental disorders? What's up? Who? The guy that called my son. Yes, he was locked up for 20 years. Yes, he's got mental. What was he locked up for? Uh all kinds of violations like like violence against people. Yeah. Okay. Just hang tight for us. But I you know my daughter's car my [Music] whole Yeah. 25 radio. The front door is open. Not It's just unlocked. It's not all the way open. Copy. You want me to walk in first and call my grand permission to go inside his husband? Have you tried to call her? I called all of them. No one's answering. Supposed to be upstairs though. Hey, we don't need permission. Hello. We had two females. We don't need permission. I wasn'tified of anyone being inside. Clinton, please. [Music] Oh [ __ ] Clean. Police. Somebody's on the bed. Oh [ __ ] Yo, it's real. Get EMS rolling. Got one female on the ground. According to a probable cause affidavit, officers found five victims, each shot in the head. Three victims, 16-year-old Jaden Bayz, 34year-old Angelique, and 70-year-old Miguel Angel Gonzalez, were pronounced dead on arrival. Two victims, 48-year-old Anthony Booth and his 8-year-old daughter were transported to a nearby hospital. Anthony Booth succumbed to his wounds, while the 8-year-old was treated for her injuries and eventually recovered, albeit with the horrific loss of her immediate family members. Homicide detectives and crime scene units arrived swiftly trying to make sense of the horror that had unfolded. What could possibly drive someone to commit such a brutal massacre? There was only one person who could answer that. Martin Moise. He was taken to the station for questioning. And what he revealed to detectives wasn't just disturbing. It was the kind of confession that would haunt them for years to come. is Detective Schultz and I, Chuck and I, um, were really not too up to speed on what all is taking place here this evening. Well, I tried to kill my sister's whole family, but two of them got lucky and lived. Two of them got lucky and lived. The other three didn't. What What prompted that? Things specific? Just the way people treat me. Okay. You know, I came home from prison. I didn't bother nobody. I tried to get a job. They're going to tell you when they scramble through my tablet. I was on deed. I did job interviews. I went to Catholic churches. Just couldn't get a job. And then they make food, but they eat it all. So, by the time I get to it, there's nothing to eat. And all they tell me is that's my business. Okay. So, I let that go on for months. You know, I got blisters on my feet from walking 11 miles trying to get a job, but you guys got two cars and you can't drive me. Sure. So, I killed them. So, how how long have you been living at the house on that? Couple of months. Couple months. And again, I don't know anything about your history, Mr. Munz. Um, how long have you been out of prison? Four years. Four years. Okay. Have you been staying at your sisters the whole time? No, I've been to Texas. I've been to Jersey. I've been to Illinois here. So, Mr. Mun, can you can you walk us through the events of this evening? How it transpired or? No, I came upstairs to eat and I asked my sister's dad. No, I'm lying. I asked Jaden, her son. I said, "Yo, where's the rest of the food at?" He said, "No, it's gone." I'm like, "What you mean it's gone? I didn't even eat yet." So he was like, "Well, I don't know what to tell you." So I said, "Okay, well, where's my sister at?" So I asked my sister. I said, "Where's the food at?" She said, "I don't know. Why you asking me?" I said, "Okay." I said, "Yo, uh, I didn't eat. We're going to have a problem." Nobody said nothing. So, uh, they had to go. What happened when you left the house? Can you recall where you went? I don't know, man. I just wanted a gun in my hand. Sure. Do you any idea where where you where you put that? No, not certain. Did you take it out of the house with you? Yeah, it was on me. I don't know where I put it at. I had to put it somewhere. But you left the house with the gun. Yeah, I wasn't going to leave it there. This ain't the first time I'm killing somebody. I got caught with the first gun on the first body. They just couldn't prove it was me. Where was that at? New Jersey. I gave the guy's name is Jamie Molina. I killed him on October 13th, 2013. Northgate Park Daylight. Why'd you do that? He robbed me. What was his name? Jamie Molina. You should call them and verify if you like. Muna's account of events and the timeline pertaining to the Molina murder doesn't quite match up with the version provided by Molina's family or the Camden County Police Department. Nevertheless, Munise would eventually circle back to Molina's death. But for now, the detective redirects the conversation to focus on what Mun did in the immediate aftermath of his most recent and horrific crime. All the way over to Clark Avenue. Is that where you flagged on the police? Yeah, I guess. I just want to see any cop, man. Just so I could go back home. I don't belong on the streets. I don't. You got other people who belong on the streets. I don't. They should have never let me home. So when you left the house from walking, did you like throw it in the garbage can house on the street? I don't know. My mind was just focused on I need to go home. I didn't care about where the gun was at. I didn't care about if they was looking for me, nothing. I just wanted to come back home. Where's home? The box. Okay. I don't want nothing else. So I'm guilty of it. You can write it down. I don't really care. Can you do Can you at least describe the gun? What kind of gun was it? I don't know, man. It just used to kill people, dude. I didn't look at the details of the gun. Where did you get it? That I don't know. Was it just at the house? I don't know. Are you hungry? Do you want something? No, I want to remember. That's what I'm saying is if you're hungry, you need something to help you. You know, Mr. Munz, are you on any any medications at the current moment? No, I'm normal, I guess. Well, I don't know what the hell you're going to call me [Music] now. So, do you recall who all was in the house? Well, I know. I walked into my sister's room and I shot Tone first. You say Tone? Yeah. Well, Anthony, is that the 16-year-old? No, that's the back dude. I shot him first. The boyfriend? The the my sister's husband. Okay. And then my sister looked at me and put her hands up and I shot her. And then I walked out the room and my niece told me, "How you doing?" And I didn't want to shoot her. I didn't want her to die. So I didn't shoot her in the head. The boy I shot in the head. Then I went upstairs and I shot him in the face. Who? Angel. And then I came back downstairs and I walked back in my sister's room and I shot Tony again. And then I went next to my sister and I put a bullet in the back of her head. Now your niece, did was she shot at all? Yeah, I shot her, but I didn't want her to die. Okay. She's harmless. Just I I I wouldn't have killed her son either. But I don't know, man. I don't know. I didn't want her to I didn't want her to die, so I didn't shoot her in her face. Okay. The guy upstairs that died, he used to beat me as a kid and he got away with it cuz nobody would listen to me when I used to ask for help. Nobody listened. Who is he? He He raised me. Angel, what you said? Yeah. He raised me. He used to beat out of me, you know, have me kneeling down on heater vents and digging holes. And he used to he bought a snake skin belt. I used to have to do push-ups like smack me in the back of the head. He used to take tool boxes and slap me with it. Throw bricks at me. The last thing was he brought a bull whip and that's when I ran away. So I killed him. Mr. community is this um you said you got out of prison what four four years ago? Yeah, at the end of 2018. How how long have you been in there? Altogether I did 21 years but in between I've been home maybe four times. Okay. Yeah. About four times. 2013 December 13th 2013 I got caught. That was I had the gun that I killed Jamie with and I cpped out to the gun so they wouldn't pay attention to the murder and it worked. They gave me five of the five days for day. No, that was in New Jersey. So you said you you killed Jamie because he robbed you? Yeah, he robbed me in the morning. Mhm. And I told him when he was robbing me that I would give him my money. It's unnecessary for you to, you know, a scary guy will shoot you faster than I will. Mhm. And he started shaking. And I'm telling him, dude, just take the money I'm giving you and go. Like, I'm not even going to look for you cuz I understand the streets. And he kept doing he kept doing it. And then he slapped me with the gun. And his mistake was he allowed me to look up. So he had prison rebox on and prison sweatpants on. and some type of I don't know what the he on his face and he ran. So somebody brought me a gun and I started walking around between 3 and 4:00. I seen him cross the street. I went followed behind him. He walked to somebody's door and started banging on the door. When he walked to the sidewalk, I shot him in his face and I walked away. December that happened October. So I don't know. I guess they was looking for somebody. I don't know. December 13th was Friday of 2013 and there was three kids throwing snowballs at a police car. So, and I had drugs on me. I was going to pay them $500 each to stop so I can get the hell away. Well, that didn't work. The guy's name was Chief John B. Shaw. He pulled the van over, you know, yanked me out the van. I had the gun that I killed Jamie on on me. And I told him I had it on me. You know, they slam me around and all that kind of extra. And when I went to court, uh, it was supposed to be 51 years and 9 months. Well, I know that the judge was a family court judge, so I played on it. And I told her mother had lung cancer. So, she told me, "Well, what do you want to do?" I said, "I'll cop out to a certain person's charge for the gun, a five with a five right now, and you can send me down the street." And that's what she did. Before I came home, homicide came to see me, two of them. Some lady and a baldheaded guy, and they was asking questions about Jamie. because I guess they ran ballistics on the pistol. So during their questioning, I kept asking them, "Are you charging me with murder or homicide or anything like that?" And they kept saying, "No." I asked them three times. After the third time, I I don't want to talk no more. And I told the police, "You could get me out of here. I don't know what you want to do with them." They didn't catch me. This one right here, I don't feel like running. I don't feel like going through difficulties. So, I figure I just kill a whole family, tell you guys, come get me, and go back home. So, you guys are making it harder than it needs to be. All you have to do is say I'm guilty on paper. That's it. We're not trying to make it complicated. Well, they are. You know how many people was on that street? Then you got No, we were we weren't over there, so we had no idea to be. You know what I find amazing is if I'm in a police car and you have people walking up there that that I guess they felt some type of way that I killed them. If you really going to do something to me, why you were standing in front of the cops? Why not just wait till the police car starts moving and shoot at it? So So you want to be seen? And this is why I can't live with people on the streets are stupid. They don't have no sense. They want they want to be seen. They want to be the center of attention. I don't just put me back in the box and forget I or death pill whatever. I don't care. Whatever. However they going to play it. Send me back there. I don't want to be seen. I don't belong out here, man. I can't get used to this out here. They don't have no respect out here. Everything is is a problem out here. If I walk too hard, it's a problem. If I don't get a job fast enough, it's a problem. You know how much I weighed when I moved to my sister's house? 320 lbs. Do I look like I'm 320 lb, man? Cuz they starve me. I just had to sit in the basement and shut up like a like a dog. I got tired of it. I never been nobody's. I let them live cuz she was my sister for as long as they was living or she would have been dead. And I kept telling them to stop messing with me. Just leave me alone. I'm going to get a job. It's just taking me longer than most people. You know, somebody doing application or interview is going to ask you, you've been locked up. Yeah, I did 21 years. You think they're going to hire you, man? It's not easy. And they kept me, man. Or they make smart little comments. Uh, you know, I know your feet hurt. Yeah, my feet hurt, dude. I walk 11 miles trying to get a job cuz you won't drive me. And I'll pay you gas money when I get paid. Dude, I ain't doing nothing for free. What hurts me the most is he lived. That's what hurts. Is that Angel? No. The black dude live, man. Tell me. Both of them came home that day and they started acting funny. So, first they told she told her son to make something to eat. At 10:00 at night, she told him to make some I don't know if you know what they they are, but empanadas. They look like Okay. She told him to make at 10:00 at night. He had to make three packs of those for for her to give it to her, whoever. And her son told her, "Mom, I have to go to school." She said, "I don't give a." So I'm like, "Damn, that's crazy." I came upstairs and I said, "Yo, Jay, you ate today?" He like, "Nah." I asked, "You ate today?" Said, "No." I said, "So nobody in this house ate, but my sister wants you to make food for somebody else to take to somebody else." But none of us ate here in this [Music] house. So I I went to the basement. I said, "Damn, I'm getting tired of I'm getting tired of it. And I couldn't sleep. And that's all I thought about, man. Just get rid of them. And then [Music] today, they came home. My sister ordered cleaning supplies delivered to the house. So, I cleaned the house up. And then uh she came home and they made chicken and macaronis and and mashed potatoes. So I'm like, "All right, cool." So I went downstairs in the basement. I'm on my bed and uh my feet hurt cuz I got blisters on my feet. So I was laying down for a while, but in my head, I'm going to go upstairs and eat later. And I went upstairs. I don't see no food nowhere. No, man. What the? And that was the last straw, man. I said, man, this I'm tired of this. I'm already losing massive amounts of weight. Like, I'm cracking something. And then I come home. So, my thing was I would clean the house to justify me staying there. So, you can never say at le I'm not just living there. And then at the same time, I'm trying to walk. I'm walking around trying to get a job, whatever. And then I I sometimes I will cook for them. I just got tired of that, man. Listen, I'm going to be honest with you, dude. People like me should never come home. Never. You know, everybody, you got people in there that cry about coming home. Oh, man. I've been there my whole life. I'm 41 years old and I got 21 years in a box. Dude, don't let me out. And I told him that before I left. This the biggest mistake you could do. Just let me stay. Why even let me home? I educated myself here. I don't cause trouble here. You know, when I first started my bid, yeah, of course, I defend myself against tough guys, but towards the end, don't got no issue. And they still let me out. Now look, you got I don't know how many of them died, but you got dead people. All this could have been avoided if you just left me in the box. I didn't want to come home. I didn't have nowhere to go. I met this girl and I went to her house. Lordis or your sister? No, my Lord. I met her on the internet and I hurry up and talked my way into her house because that's the only place I could go. And then she always took care of me. I didn't have to work. She told me not to. So anything I wanted, she would buy. Here I need a computer, she'll buy it. Never asked questions. I need a phone, she'll buy it. I need a tablet, she'll buy it. I ran myself away from her by saying she's cheating all the time cuz I'm not accustomed to being taken care of. I didn't want to be there no more. And that's why I started moving. I went to Texas. I was living on Sam Houston base for like 9 months. And then I went to New Jersey. I was living in Maltton, I don't know, for like a month, two months. And then I went back to Illinois. I was living in Elgen. And then I came here to Cleveland. I don't belong outside, man. So when you talked to Lordis, that was after you did everything. Yeah. I told I tell her everything. I told her I did it and she got she said, "Why? Why? Why? I said, "I don't know. It's done." And then I said, "Yo, I feel like it's a mistake, but it's already done. What can I do?" And she said, "I'm calling somebody." And she called somebody over here, cuz that's why the police was there. If I would have never called her, they would have never knew they was dead, man. I could have left. Nobody would have went to that house for for weeks. my phone. I I I had to throw it somewhere. Nine times out of 10, I shut it off so they can't track it. And I know that I separate the clip, the top bullet, and the gun. They're not together. They're probably not even next to each other. Let me tell you something. I don't know. I don't know you from a can of paint, dude. If you people in the army, even though you know they're normal people, they have a justification for doing what they do, are similar to the guys in the street who kill people. Once it happens, your mind is no longer your mind. Your mind is only on instinct. And my instinct was to separate the gun and get rid of it so that nobody could grab it. So I know a kid can't grab it because I wouldn't have put it in his reach. In fact, I want to put it in your reach and you're a grown man. So, nine times out of 10, the gun is is somewhere that ain't going to be found. I don't know where it's at because I didn't stand around to see where I where it's at. I understand. I was just hoping maybe you might hit a reference. It is what it is. I don't know what streets I was walking on. All I know is once I made the decision like, damn, I I don't have nowhere else to go. I don't have no money to get on the Greyhound bus. I'm I might as well go back home. I've been I've been for the last year or so. Every time I go to sleep, do I You know what? It's better for me. I had a better time in jail than I do on the streets. Man, I educated myself in jail. I got my high school diplomas, not a GED. I taught myself the same teacher in school here in jail out here. I'm doing nothing, bro. I ain't produced nothing. I'm just in the way. So, it's time to go back. You need anything? Nah, man. I just When When they're going to send me to the county, man. Um so I can get this trip started, man. I'll go find out. Hopefully. Me soon. [Music] Give me your key. [Music] Grab his jacket. Mhm. And you got the [ __ ] Yeah. Initially, Munise was on track for a spot at the Chilikathy Correctional Institution, also known as Ohio's Death Row. But that fate changed when he agreed to plead guilty to four counts of aggravated murder and one count of attempted aggravated murder. In exchange, he avoided the death penalty and was instead sentenced to four consecutive life terms without the possibility of parole. Additionally, he received 15 years for firearm specifications and up to 16 1/2 years for the attempted murder charge. It seems that Mun does value human life after all, his own. But the story doesn't end there. As you recall, during his interrogation, Mun made a chilling admission. He confessed to the 2013 murder of Jaime Molina in New Jersey, a case that had grown cold for over a decade. That confession was enough to tag him with first-degree murder charges in New Jersey as well. With Monise sentenced to spend the rest of his life behind bars, a small measure of justice had finally caught up with [Music] him. Up next, the case of Denise Amber Lee, a gut-wrenching story that exposed cracks in a system that was supposed to protect her. and one horrifying 911 call that still haunts people to this day. 911. What's the location of your emergency? Um, it's u not sure exactly what the emergency is exactly, but I think there somebody that's been taken without the uh they don't want to be where they need to be. Uhhuh. And ran a 95 green came off in Northport somewhere. Okay. How do you know this? I know. Is he going to hurt the girl? Did you saw them though? Yeah. And where was she? in the car. Was she okay? She thought she wanted to be there. [Music] [Music] Take me back to a place where I felt at home. Take me back to a day when we weren't alone. Take me back to an age when the world felt small. 21-year-old Denise Amber Lee was born in Englewood, Florida on August 6th, 1986 to Rick and Sue Goff. Her father, Rick, was a Charlotte County Sheriff's Office sergeant for 25 years. Denise graduated from Lemon Bay High School in 2004. She then enrolled at a local community college where she met 23-year-old Nathan Lee. They started dating and he soon bought her an inexpensive heart-shaped ring. However, that ring was priceless to Denise as she never removed it from her finger once it was on. The couple married in 2005 and started a family. They had two sons, ages 6 months and 2 years. Denise was considered by friends and relatives to be quiet and shy and wouldn't go out much as her babies came first. Denise and Nathan rented a home in Northport, but had plans to put away money to purchase their own home. Nathan was the family's sole wage earner and worked three jobs so Denise could stay home and raise the kids. Nathan's main job was as a meter reader for the Florida Power and Light Company. He also stocked shelves at Wind Dixie on occasion and during the summer he would umpire little league games for extra money. By all accounts, the Lees loved each other unconditionally and were working together to build a life of their dreams. 38-year-old Michael King was described by his family as a fairly typical youth. That is until he was 6 years old when he sustained a head injury in a sledding accident. An expert witness at trial later said the injury was a divot in his brain. The injury was so severe, King required special education services after. As for court records, his siblings reported that his behavior changed significantly after that incident. For example, relatives said that at the age of 13, he nearly killed his brother with a bow and arrow while acting out a cartoon. When King was 17 after watching the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, he chased family members with a chainsaw while his face was expressionless. Despite this history, Michael King seemed to have no problems functioning as an adult. He was once a respected community member. He became a skilled and successful plumber, was married, had a son, and the family owned their own home. People testified on his behalf that he always tried to lead an honest life and had no history of violence or criminal record. However, according to his sister-in-law, he had fallen out with his wife. Eventually, she left him for another man she met on the internet. After that, things went from bad to worse as he was under severe financial duress, unemployed for a prolonged period, and facing bankruptcy and foreclosure. Then, in December 2007, there was a breakup with another girlfriend. Weeks later, a broke and possibly resentful Michael King entered his dark green Camaro and drove up and down the streets of Northport until he saw something that interested him. There was one house in particular he was circling again and again. The house was occupied by the Lee family. It was a sunny and seasonably mild 66° with a gentle breeze in Northport, Florida on the morning of January 17, 2008. Nathan and Denise had agreed to leave windows open instead of using air conditioning as another way to cut back on bills. At around 11:00 a.m., Denise took a call from Nathan and they had a routine conversation. That chat ended as usual with the couple saying to each other, "I love you." A couple of hours later, Denise's neighbor noticed a green Camaro driving around the block. It seemed out of place and must have circled four or five times between 1 and 2 p.m. Out of curiosity, the neighbor stepped outside and made eye contact with the driver. When the Camaro pulled into the Lee's driveway, she assumed he had found the house he was looking for. So, she returned to her home. The neighbor stepped outside again 10 or 15 minutes later to observe the Camaro departing from the Lee's home. At 3:30 in the afternoon, Nathan Lee returned home from work to find Denise was not around. Oddly, her cell phone, purse, and keys were all still in the house. He called out her name, but there was no answer. He then walked to the kids' room and found both kids home alone. Her clothes were laid out as if she was getting ready to shower and the windows were closed, but the air conditioning was off. Nathan immediately contacted Denise's mother, but she hadn't heard from Denise either. His next call was to the Northport Police Department. Northport emergency. Uh yes. Um I'm at 79 uh12our Avenue. Uh I just got home from work and my wife I can't find her. My kids were in the house and I don't know where she is. I've looked every single place. Upon learning of the 911 call, Denise's father acted immediately. As a 25-year Charlotte County Sheriff's Office veteran, this matter was taken especially seriously. At 4 p.m., Detective Chris Morales was sent to the Lee residence and found no signs of forced entry or a struggle. Rick was able to call on all area state, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies to search for Denise and her captor immediately following her abduction. It would become one of the most extensive cooperative search efforts the area has ever seen. It involved hundreds of police, volunteers, rescue teams, patrol cars, helicopters, horses, canines, and ATVs. Meanwhile, at 3:30 p.m., the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office sent its teletype operator home to avoid paying overtime. A teletype machine is now obsolete equipment used by law enforcement to send and receive urgent typed messages such as a bolo. With the teletype operator sent home, it was up to the dispatchers to monitor the teletype machine for important messages. This is a critical point that will become relevant a bit later. At 4:59 p.m., the Northport Police Department sends its first bolo over the teletype machine. The message describes a green Camaro and gives a description of the suspect. It also includes Denise's name, age, and hair color. However, the message sat on the machine as the usual teletype operator had been sent home. According to testimony, sometime between 5:30 and 6 p.m., Michael King unexpectedly stopped by his cousin Harold Melo's house and made a strange request. He asked to borrow a flashlight, a gas can, and a shovel. He claimed that his lawn mower was stuck in his front yard. After Moxlo provided the items, King immediately departed. As Melo was walking back to his house, he heard a female voice from King's green Camaro cry out, "Call the cops." Mlo turned around and approached the driveway toward King, asking what that was all about. King replied, "Nothing. Don't worry about it." As Muklo walked to his house, he approached King's car a second time. That's when he saw King reaching over the front console and pushing down a person's head. King then returned to the driver's seat and drove off. Mlo was concerned. He drove to King's residence to see if King had returned and if in fact there was a stuck lawn mower in the yard. When Mlo reached the house, there was no lawn mower and no Camaro. He called his daughter, Sabrina, and told her what had happened. It was 6:00 p.m. when Sabrina called the police. Sabrina Mlo told the dispatcher precisely what her father told her. She said her cousin Michael had a girl tied up in the car's back seat and that the girl screamed, "Call the cops." The dispatcher relayed the information to detectives as the search for Denise continued. At 6:14 p.m., the Northport Police Department received a third 911 call. This time, it was from Denise. Restrained in the backseat of a car, and with her eyes covered, she somehow managed to use King's cell phone to call 911 as he drove. She provided information to the call taker while leading King into thinking she was talking to him. Hello. Hello. Hello. Let me go. Please let me go. My family again. Okay. Hello. Hello. I want to be there. Hello. Please. Hello. What's the address? What's the address that you're at? Hello. What is the address? Hello, ma'am. Where are we going? [Music] What's your name, man? Hello. What's your name? Oh, please. My name is Denise. I'm not your beautiful husband. I just want to see my kids again. Your name's Denise? God, please. Are you on I75? Where are we? Please. Where are you at? Can you go up here? You're on I75. I don't know where your phone is. I'm fine. Can you just tell me where we are? If you're Are you blindfolded if you press the button? I don't have your phone. I don't have Do you know this guy? I don't know. I'm sorry. Denise, do you know this guy? She might have the phone laid down on your thing. I'm saying it too. She keeps saying I don't know where it is. I'm in Denise. Hello. How long have you been gone from your house? Hello. Do you know how long you've been gone from your house? What's your last name? Lee. No. Do you know what? Your name's Denise. Lee. Can you tell at all what street you're on? No. Do you know this guy that's with you? No. You don't know him from anywhere? No. What's your address? What's your home address? Do you know? I don't know. Can you just take me to my house? Take me home. Can you see or do you have a blindfold on? Can they turn off the radio or turn it down? I can't hear you. I'm too loud. Where are we? Are you going to help me? Are you going to let me know? [Music] The call abruptly ends with Michael King looking for his phone. Meanwhile, Denise's father was at the sheriff's office during her desperate call and confirmed it was his daughter. The phone Denise used was traced back to Michael King and law enforcement rushed to King's house in Northport to forcibly gain entry. Unfortunately, no one was on the premises. Minutes after Denise's phone call, a woman named Jane Kowalsski was stopped at a traffic light on Highway 41. Suddenly, she heard screaming and a commotion coming from a dark colored Camaro in the lane next to her. She described the screaming as horrific, terrified. I've never heard anything like that in my life. As she watched, the man driving the Camaro turned around and began to push something down in the back seat. Then, Kowalsski saw a hand rise from the back seat and start pounding on the passenger side window. When the traffic light turned green, Kowalsski hesitated to allow the Camaro to go first, hoping she could see his plates. However, Kang remained idle. And when Kowalsski began to slowly roll forward, he quickly changed lanes and pulled behind her. When Kowalsski realized he would not pass her, she dialed 911. 911, where's your emergency? Well, I'm on 41 going south and uh I'm going to do a cross street right now. It's at I'm on Chamberlain. I've just crossed Chamberlain. I'm on 41 going south. And I was at a stoplight and a man pulled up next to me and there was a child screaming in the car. Not a happy. What kind of vehicle was he in? It's a blue Camaro like Camaro like in the '9s or early 2000s or something. Okay. It was a baby or No, it was a child. It was more I don't you know what? It's dark. And I and I turned to look at him and he's a white male, sort of light colored hair, sort of plump. He's behind me now. And I tried to slow down so he could pass me and I could read his license plate. Ma'am, don't hang up. Okay, I'm not Okay. Okay. Where are you now? 41. Okay. I am um I'm going to pass across street and he I believe he's still behind me. I'm at uh Jinx Drive. I'm just crossing it. I'm going very slow, like 35 miles an hour on 41. And he's behind you. I believe he's behind me. He has not passed me. And he's going slower than I am, which is not right cuz we're like we're holding up traffic and stuff, but I think that he saw me. Look at him. And I'm not trying to be overdramatic here, but he's going even slower now. And is he pulling over? No, he Something's going on because he's even going even slower now, but he's right behind me. And I don't know if the kid was It's I don't know. your name? Okay, my name's Jane. Okay, pulling over to the other lane now. Jane Kowalsski. K O W A L S K I. And give me your cell phone number in case I lose you. 813 205. Okay, he's he's going to turn 205. Oh [ __ ] And he's t he's going to turn left on Toledo Blade. He's turning left right now. Oh, and it is. And I I'm I'm in the other lane. You're going southbound and he's turning left onto the lead and right and it's like a blue I want to say like a Camaro type of car white male kid and there's a kid in the back seat and and they kept banging on the window went left on Toledo Blade about how old is this child? Can you tell I did I did see the child I'd say less than 10 definitely not an infant old enough to bang on the window. Okay. Seven to 10. I I I don't know. 5 to 10. Okay, now it's green and they and the arrow green arrows and he's going now. He's turning left on Toledo Blade. Yeah. Do you want me to Do you want me to turn try to follow him or Okay. Does he want her to follow him? Okay. Can you turn? Oh. Oh, he just turned on Toledo Bright. I don't know if I can catch up. There's a bunch of traffic and I can't get over. Um Oh, boy. child in the car someplace between 5 and 10 and it was banging on the window and screaming and crying and screaming like screaming screaming screaming and not a happy scream like get me out of here scream left on to blaze and you said it's a blue Camaro blue or black very dark he's a white male and I want to say uh sort of light colored hair maybe a little in the Not I didn't I don't think obese, but I'm way past her now. For me to go catch him, I don't know if I'd ever be able to go back. I mean, I would never stop him. I'm not going to put myself at risk, but Okay. And I've got your phone number. Uh 813 2000 two 100. And your first name again? It's Jane Kowalsski. K O W A L S K I. I mean, I hope they weren't just playing around. To me, it sounded like the kid was okay. quietening and panicky and I don't know but um I instead of taking a chance I just wanted to make sure I called it in. I'd feel terrible if something was wrong. No, I'm very glad you did, ma'am. That's exactly what you should do. Okay. Well, you lost him and thank you now. And we really appreciate you calling us. Okay. Can someone follow up with me? I mean, or wait, hold on, ma'am. Okay. Kowalsski initially thought she had reached the Northport Police Department, but because she drove past the county line, her call was routed to the Charlotte County 911 Center. Due to the earlier misso, the Charlotte County 911 center was unaware of the latest developments. Consequently, no car was ever dispatched to the location provided by Kowalsski. It was from a TV news report the following day that Kowalsski learned she had witnessed Denise's abduction. When she called the Northport Police Department to explain that she had made a 911 call, they didn't know what she was talking about. A subsequent internal affairs investigation determined that the Charlotte County dispatcher, who took Kowalsski's call, did not immediately enter the information into the computer aided dispatch system, as dispatchers are trained to do. Instead, she wrote the information down on a piece of paper and yelled it across the room. She then assumed it would be handled. Moments later, there was a shift change. Unfortunately, the log passed to the new shift workers did not include any of the three bolos issued by the Northport Police Department over the teletype system. At 6:50 p.m., Michael King's cousin, Harold Mxlo, walked over to a 7-Eleven convenience store to use a pay phone. He made the fifth and final 911 call of the day relating to the abduction. 911. What's the location of your emergency? Um, it's not sure exactly what the emergency is exactly, but I think there's somebody that's been taken without the uh they don't want to be where they need to be. Uhhuh. And we're in a 95 greenhouse in Northport somewhere. Okay. How do you know this? I know. Is he going to hurt the girl? Did you saw them though? Yeah. And where where was she? No. In the car. Was she okay? What else you want to do there? At 9:00 p.m. on the evening of the abduction, two officers were posted at Toledo Blade Boulevard near I75, watching for a green Camaro. The officers had a description of the car, a license plate number, and driver's license photos of Denise and King. At approximately 9:10 p.m., a green Camaro matching the description, drove onto the I75 on-ramp. Based on his information, one officer intercepted the vehicle, and drew his weapon. He ordered the driver to exit the car multiple times, but the driver refused. Finally, after a fifth command and a threat to shoot into the vehicle, the door opened and the driver exited the front door backward. His clothing was wet from the waist down and his shoes were muddy. The driver was identified as Michael King. There were no other occupants. King was detained and taken to the sheriff's office for questioning. Mike. Mike. Mike. You all right? Yeah. Can I get you anything? No, I'm fine. Sure. Cuffs. Okay. Yeah, they're fine. When was the last time I saw you, man? About 3 years ago, maybe. Something like that. I thought we didn't we'd run into each other somewhere. Yeah, if you were doing DUIs or something or checking checking for Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. I remember that. What were you driving back then? There something. You were coming through a checkpoint here in the city, right? Yeah, I was driving though. I don't remember. I don't remember. You used to do plumbing, right? Mhm. You still do? Everybody got back because of new construction right now. But yeah, I still do Well, you want me to see if I can go find out what's going on or what? You want to? Hey, I got another 3 4 hours of this, man. Oh, yeah. Yeah. I don't get up till 600. 4 hours. So, I can sit here and be bored with you or I can do some paperwork. I can't ask you anything about what happened because you said you didn't want to talk to us. Okay. I mean, they drove me through fields and everything. I mean, through fields and up and down streets with no shoes. I mean, at least I could give me the shoes and stuff. Who? Um, the cops, please. Okay. I mean, I've been up and down. It's like I don't know. Do they don't know what if I'm going to stay here or can I go or what? I mean, they don't know, you know. I can't I can't talk to you because you said you didn't want to talk to us. You You had the right to change your mind, but you have to to let me know that or let somebody here know that. If you're a victim and you want to help, then you got to talk to We can't do anything if we don't know anything. I don't understand what's going on. To be honest with you, I don't understand why, you know, why I had to stay here or what, you know, what's going on, you know, the whole thing, you know, what what he was doing or anything. If I could just if nobody told me anything, like I said, I I can't I can't help you unless you want the help or I can't talk to you unless you want to talk to me. There's no way if you had attorney or something I could I could talk to and find out so I can get out of here. That's the only way to do it, I think. Okay. So, what are you saying? I'd better have somebody I can talk to that that I can talk to to get me out. You're welcome to use this. I I I can't I can't tell you anything else. Amen. No way of going. Huh? No way of going or anything. Uh, if they let me know, I'll let you know. Sure. You don't want anything before I go? Sure. I'm positive. Thank you. All right. Well, Mike, [Music] uh, I'll check back with you if you're still here. Probably catch up on my stuff and, uh, if you need something, just say, you know, just yell or something. Okay. I'm sure the monitor's still on or something. So, all righty. Okay. All right. You sure you don't want any? Need anything? I'm positive. All right, man. [Applause] Okay, I need you to pay attention. I'm going to read read something to you. Okay. Okay. To the search warrant. The name the state of Florida to all singular the sheriffs and consils of police officers acts within their jurisdiction and state attorneys investigators acting within their judicial circuits of the state of Florida. Whereas I received affidavit for search warrant on this date made before me by the aant detective Christopher Moral Stone for police department. Where is the van orally under oath? The aient touching upon the fact this sworn to in that affidavit and where said facts so made known to me by such a oral examination set forth have caused me to certify and find that there is probable cause to believe that the laws of the state of Florida relative to Florida State Statute 787.01 01 subsection 2 kidnapping have been violated by Michael Lee King, white male, date of birth 5471. That evidence of the fruits of the crime are located on the filing described um person to with the individual known as Michael L. King born May 4th, 1971. He's a white male is 5'8, weighs I have approximate 160 oddbs, blonde hair. He's identified Florida driver's license Kings 520-552-71164- 0. His social security. Therefore, the pre presents are to command you with the proper necessary assistance either in the daytime or nighttime as the exitence of the situation may demand or require or on Sundays or holidays to obtain said person described above and digitally search said person there in reasonably believed to be involved in the criminal activity and seize evidence of any of the following on Mr. Michael Lee King's fingernail clipping clothing included t-shirt, underwear, blue jean pants, black sneakers, and make return of your doings under this warrant to me to my designated clerk and give proper receipts for any property taken on here and [Applause] Following the interview, King was arrested and held in custody until trial. 2 days later, Denise's nude body was discovered by Cadaavver Dogs, not far from where King was apprehended. She was in a shallow grave lying in a fetal position. A gunshot wound was visible on her body and water was in the bottom of the hole. The medical examiner testified that Denise died from a single gunshot wound to the head. Further, the injury was consistent with the gun having been placed against Denise's forehead when fired. Additionally, the medical examiner found there was aspirated blood in Denise's lungs, indicating that she continued to breathe for a period after the wound was inflicted. King's attorney, Jerry Mesner, did not present any witnesses at trial. On the other hand, prosecutors called more than 25 witnesses to testify. In addition, prosecutors informed the jury that the heart-shaped ring given to Denise by Nathan early in their relationship was found in King's car. Denise's DNA was also found inside his vehicle as well as in his home and on his clothing. On February 6th, 2008, Michael King was indicted on one count of first-degree murder for the killing of Denise Amber Lee. On August 28th, 2009, after deliberating for 2 and 1/2 hours, Michael King was found guilty of first-degree murder, involuntary sexual battery, and kidnapping. One week later, the jury recommended a death sentence by a margin of 12 to zero. Michael King is currently on death row at the Union Correctional Institution in Railford, Florida, awaiting execution. Based on court records, it was apparent that Denise desperately fought for her life. She pounded on the windows of King's vehicle to draw attention, screamed for help, and begged one witness to call the cops. She used her abductor's phone to call the police. In addition, several other people called 911 to report suspicious incidents. But it was not enough as authorities didn't find her in time. Community members suggestions that 911 operators mishandled the calls led to harsh criticism of the local and national 911 systems. Nathan Lee formed the Denise Amber Lee Foundation to promote better training around 911 calls and to create public awareness. The foundation's website states, "The foundation is here so no other person, family, or community has to endure the pure hell of a similar event, and that no other children have to endure a lifetime without the comfort and guidance of their loving mother. We envision a time when a citizen's first call for help will be answered by a state-of-the-art 911 call center staffed with dedicated and highly trained professionals. A time when 911 will fail no one." On April 24, 2008, the Florida legislature passed the Denise Amber Lee Act. This act provides optional training for 911 operators. However, Lee's family continues to push for a national law to be passed that would institute mandatory training and certification for all emergency dispatchers. What are your thoughts on this case? Could anything have been done differently to secure a better outcome for the Lee family? Who's responsible for the ongoing resistance to mandatory training for emergency dispatchers? As usual, feel free to share your thoughts below. Now, we head into the Chad Doberman case. And fair warning, this one's almost impossible to process. A father, a family, and a crime that defies any kind of logic. [Music] 911, where's your emergency? Um I am I'm uh there's a girl uh running down the street that her stepfather is telling everyone and her family. Um it's on the corner of uh where there's a body shop in the fire department. Do you know what road this is? Okay. What's your name? The fire department. What's your name? Do you know what road this is? Laura Lindell Road. What? It's Laura Lindell Road. Okay. Hey. And what did the female say to you? She said that her stepfather is killing everybody in her house. [Music] On June 15th, 2023, just 3 days before Father's Day, an unimaginable crime took place on a quiet street within the tranquil village of New Richmond, Ohio, a place that could be reminiscent of any peaceful suburb in America. The nature of this offense was so deeply disturbing and appalling that the prosecuting attorney was compelled to request the highest bond amount ever recorded in the county's history. In this video, we will examine the available factual information regarding this recent case, explore the aftermath, and provide an update on the ongoing legal proceedings. Furthermore, we will endeavor to unravel the pressing question that lingers in the minds of all those following this chilling saga. What was the motive behind this unthinkable act? Let's dive in. In the village of New Richmond, Ohio, in a modest house along the 1900 block of Laurel Lindale Road, lived the Dobermans. The family included 32-year-old Chad, his 34year-old wife, and their three young boys, 7-year-old Clayton, four-year-old Hunter, and three-year-old Chase. Also living with them was Miss Doorman's teenage daughter from a previous relationship. The Doorman children were full of vibrant energy and were exceptionally close. They enjoyed the company of their beloved dog, loved baseball, and supported one another through thick and thin. On June 14th, the boys were in their happy place on the baseball diamond after wrapping up their latest game. Kristen Bennett, the president of the local youth baseball league, recalled an observation she made as the dormant family prepared to depart. Like any caring father, she said she watched as Chad instructed the boys to buckle up their car seats, minding their safety. It was an ordinary, unremarkable moment, a scene that blended seamlessly into the fabric of countless families on the ball field. However, a far less idyllic fate awaited this seemingly everyday family. On Thursday, June 15th, 20123, amidst cloudy skies and temperatures hovering around 81°, life in New Richmond followed its usual suburban American routine. However, this day would prove to be far from ordinary when in the late afternoon, a teenage girl was observed sprinting down a road with fear etched on her face. Her desperate cries for help piercing the air. Her goal was to reach the safety of a nearby firehouse, seeking refuge from an unimaginable threat. At precisely 4:18 p.m., a concerned passer by driving along the road witnessed the teenage girl running and overheard her yelling, "My stepfather is killing everyone." The driver immediately dialed 911. 911. Where's your emergency? Um I am I'm uh there's a girl uh running down the street. Her step is killing everyone and her family. Um, it's on the corner of uh where there's a body shop in the fire department. Do you know what road this is? Okay. What's your name? Good for the fire department. What's your name? Do you know what road this is? Laura Lindell Road. Said what? It's Laura Lindell Road. Okay. And what did the female say to you? She said that her stepfather is killing everybody in her house. I did. I'm call I'm on the phone with them right now. Did you say how or what was happen? I asked I asked her to get in the car with me and she said she couldn't leave her family, but she I think she ran through the fire department. So, she went to the fire station. What did she look like? She's a she's probably a young teenager, probably like uh 16 with long blonde hair. Um and she has a black dog. Did she say anything about a baby? I I don't know about no baby. She said she just couldn't leave her family. But I see a car running around. I'm sorry. Do you see anything from the house? All I Well, so I drove down the road a little bit, so I was afraid that I was going to get shot myself since I interacted with her face to face. Um, so I I'm just about like uh maybe three houses down. Um, but she's like waiting at the corner. I don't know what she's doing, but I kind of still see her in the corner. But I saw a car kind of came around and whipped around. So I'm not exactly sure if that's him or or or if he's chasing her or not. I'm sorry. What kind of vehicle was it? Um I I saw it was like a gray Did you see that car whip around? It's one of the fire department guys. I I I Okay. I think maybe a fire department guy. It was a regular kind of focus looking gray car. Okay. We have help on the way. Thank you. Dark gray. Okay. All right. Call us back. Okay. And steer clear of the area at this time. Okay. They just said stay clear from the area. Yeah. Which of them? That's the house right there. Deputies were notified by radio dispatch of the terrifying news. A man had gone on a shooting spree. The target, his wife and children. Officers arrived at the home on Laurel Lindale Road within minutes. Their first task was to secure the scene. Okay. New England 232 in Liberty 1624. Engine 30 33 Monroe one. The female that went to their house is advising that the male shot the entire family 37. Where's he at? He's shooter on the porch. Get him right here. Right here. You got him on the porch. We asked about the last place we've been told. You show me your hands now. Stand up. Stand up. Walk towards us. Stand up now. Walk towards us. Stand up with your hands up. We got a visual. Not showing his hands. Not following commands. Stand up. Not showing hands. We're following commands. His name is Chad Dorman. Chad Dorman. I know. We got to go. I know, but we can't. People need first aid and he's not complying. You know, he's a shooter. Shoot him. We got to find cover first. We ain't no good if we ain't safer. So, hey. Hey. No, we need to come from this side where we can see him. Come take cover behind her. We see him. We're going to approach from this side. We got cover right here. 29 and 63 right now. Show us your hands now. Stand up. Stand up. Stand up. Stand up now. Stand up. Stand the up. Go ahead and fly whenever 21 send air confirmed there's people that need first and that's the shooter is not Fine. They need to take care of them. Man, I ain't trying to hurt nobody. I'm completely sober. We're 21. Get the EMS over here. Well, I I do a split, but I don't do drugs now. I'm sober. I'm not trying to fight you. 63. Get your butt inside. Gen, get your butt inside. We on primary 29. We got three down. 63. We're 21. Have EMS respond over here. What do I do? You're clear. They're being advised. Robert 63. Do you want them to respond to the Laurel Lindale address? Where exactly do you need? We're right in the front yard. You took my life from me. My life. What are you doing, man? Hey, are you copying all this? Can I roll over? I ain't going to hurt you. I ain't going I ain't going to hurt nobody. You got anything on you? No, I ain't got nothing, man. Phone. That's it. I ain't mad. I ain't nothing. Just make sure that dog don't come out. I don't think he'll bite you. Just don't reach for him and try to grab him and pet him. He won't bite you. What's going on, man? Nothing. Uh, can I stand up? It's kind of uncomfortable. I'm going to get you. I ain't running away. You can do whatever you want. 33 are staging at the station till now at 60. You're the only one else inside the house. What? You're the only one else inside the house. Sit down right here. My My daughter, she ran over to the fire department. Sit down. Uh, it's my stepdaughter. Put him in the cage. That's a little They're all being advised. Two additional medics. There's also air flying, but they need an LP. Can you get the wallet out of my back pocket? Shut up, dude. You had the right to mean. After ensuring the crime scene was secure, additional deputies carefully assessed the area. In a heart-wrenching discovery, they came upon three young gunshot victims in the yard. Their condition unresponsive and critical. Adding to the tragedy, the boy's mother was also located outside the residence, bearing a gunshot wound to her hand, bravely sustained while trying to protect her children. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, immediate medical attention was provided and she was swiftly transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. During the subsequent investigation, detectives learned that Dorman first killed 4-year-old Hunter by shooting him twice while inside the family home. At that point, the 7-year-old Clayton ran into a field behind the house, but was chased and shot from behind by his father. Doorman approached the wounded boy and fired off two more rounds. Finally, three-year-old Chase was the last to be killed after he was ripped from his mother's arms and shot at close range. Community members were stunned. I'm shocked to be honest with you. I just we moved here 6 years ago and uh the place is great and and you know New Richmond's coming up and you just hate to see anything like this anywhere. All of a sudden I hear boom boom and at like five more I'm like that's seven shots. That's shots like there's no way. So I was freaking out like this before I got ready and everything and I just I don't know man. I just saw before that I saw two cars right here on this street zoom as fast as humanly possible. I was like something's going down. According to a press release by the Claremont County Sheriff's Office, Doorman was charged with three counts of aggravated murder after confessing to executing his three boys with a rifle. Doorman was transported to the Claremont County Jail after being interviewed by detectives and was held without bond. The following day, he appeared at the Claremont County Municipal Court for an initial arraignment. state of barist Chad Dorman 2023 CR1975. This matter is before the court today for purposes of bond hearing. Mr. Calum, you were here on behalf of Mr. Dorman. Mr. Dolby, Mr. Gas on behalf of the state of Ohio. Mr. Calum as the bond. Go ahead, sir. Um, as bond, your honor, he is 32 years old. He was originally married, is employed. uh he indicates that his relatives act as cosigners warning um at this time your honor we would submit to the court that a bond of $75,000 conditions would be appropriate uh we uh at this point I'm going to let uh Mr. gassed uh to handle the bond for an hour and a half. Morning, judge. Good morning, judge. Uh we've had law enforcement with us here today. Our office has been involved uh lots of people in our office have been involved with law enforcement throughout yesterday uh afternoon, evening, all the way through this morning. And the facts I have for you at this point are as follows. the trauma that this man has inflicted on his family, the community, law enforcement, first responders, and all of the rest of us who have any idea what's going on here is unspeakable. There's been a full admission in this case, judge. The case is still new. Uh we're still discovering facts, but the evil horror of what we know is impossible to process. In an act of just incomprehensible cruelty, the father to stand before you lined up his three young boys and he executed them in his own home with a rifle. They were ages 3, four, and seven, judgment. In an act of desperation to save her children, the mother at some point grabbed the gun that father was wielding to attempt to protect them. We know that one of the boys was able to flee into a field near his home. And again, we know from his admission, father hunted that boy down, drugg him back to the property, and executed him in front of witnesses. Mother was shot through the hand in her attempt to protect her children. Judge, I asked the court in setting this bond to just begin to imagine their fear. This was the man that every day they woke up looking to for protection, love, guidance in all things. Man they trust more than any other person on earth. Person they rely upon to keep them safe from harm. He was their world. He was their guardian. And he executed them in cold blood. We know that from his admission. By that same admission, judge, he has committed one of the most monstrous, craven, cowardly acts will ever be our misfortune suit. To make things even more disturbing, judge, this was no half-hazard act. Again, by his own admission, he planned the events of this day. This did not happen on a whim. He's confessed to what I believe is the worst crime, at least I hope, that I'll see in my lifetime. I hope it's the worst fact pattern that ever comes before this court. Judge, it's important for the court to know in the bond we're going to request today for the court to understand Perma County deputies, Monroe Township Fire and EMS and other first responders bravely respond to the scene where they don't know what's going on. They did not know what they're facing and they come into a a scene that no one can ever be prepared for. No law enforcement training, no training of any kind prepares you for. It's easy to forget that these are men and women with families, children, feelings, emotions. They're not some automaton performing a delegated function. people. They were required to give CPR to gunshot children. Three, four, and seveny old children. They held these boys in their arms knowing knowing there was nothing they could do to save them. How long do those scars last? What day do you wake up from that and you're healed? How do you unsee such an abomination. Bond factors this court needs to consider today are set forth in criminal rule 46, nature and circumstance of the crime charged and specifically whether the defendant used or had access to a weapon, including the seriousness of the offense. It's the most serious offense that we have on the books, judge. This is this is it. You can't commit a more serious offense. So the nature of the crime charge is the worst crime that can be charged. Did he have access to a weapon? Yes, obviously he did. The weight of the evidence against the defendant at this point, judge, we stand here with a full admission of the defendant. That also goes to the confirmation of the defendant's identity and witnesses on scene did see at least part of what happened. Next, the court is to consider the likelihood this person would return the court if a bond were issued. Again, this is the most heinous crime with the most severe ponium to the law that will be presented to grand jury. That alone would be a a major factor in discouraging a person from availing themselves to this court or any other. And the thought to flee and the likelihood of flight is great in the state's opinion. The danger he poses to the community is a factor that this court can consider. And I think with the facts in front of you, judge, we can't name a person that poses a greater threat to the community. As his prior record goes, judge is fairly minimal. He was charged with domestic violence in 2010. He is not, to my knowledge, on probation committee control. Judge The facts of this case are hopefully like no other we will ever see. When this case gets indicted in the court of common please, I am certain that a no bond hearing will be held. And I would hope that would be granted. But at this point, at this juncture, we're going to ask this court to issue a bond we've never asked for before. I'm going to ask for a bond of $20 million. I hope I never need to request such a bond again. Thank you. Uh date for preliminary hearing date for the preliminary hearing, judge, is 6:26. No objection here. The preliminary hearing will be set for June 26th at 100 p.m. At this point in time, bond's going to be set in the amount of 20 million cash or shy. Anything else at this time, Mr. Gast? No, sir. CC, anything further? Nothing at this time. All right. Thank you. All eyes in recess. One week after the shooting, a Claremont County grand jury returned additional charges in a 21-count indictment against Dorman, including nine counts of aggravated murder, eight counts of kidnapping, and four counts of felonious assault. According to the indictment, Dorman committed the murders with prior calculation and design, confessing to planning for several months. Dorman pleaded not guilty to all charges. Perhaps recognizing the futility of such a request, Dorman's attorney chose not to pursue bond. After the grand jury proceeding, Claremont County prosecutor Mark Tulvi made clear his intentions for prosecuting Dorman. First and foremost, I want to start out by expressing the deepest sympathy I have for his family of this unspeakable tragedy. Um, we do have I can't go into a whole lot of facts, all right, because this is a death penalty case and my goal is to have this man executed for slaughtering these three little boys. Uh it is it is uh let me try to figure out a way to prove this. It is an incomprehensible act of horror he perpetrated on his family. So again that is my most important focus right now is to ensure that they are protected and they are safe. And my hope and wish and prayer is that someday that we will be able to find peace. Uh but factually I've said what I said on the record and I'm going to stick with that. All right. Why was it with how complicated the death penalty is in Ohio right now? Um and how much extra work it adds to your office. Why was it important for you to seek this? I'll let the facts speak for themselves. He slaughtered his three children in the most brutal fashion you could imagine. As I mentioned in court, um the extra work is no extra work at all. It's what we do. This merits our attention, our devotion, and our effort. Thoughts on that initial not guilty, plea? That that has to be done. Dorman is next scheduled to be in court on July 5th, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. for a pre-trial hearing. Weeks after Dorman lined up his three little boys and shot and killed them with a rifle, one obvious question lingers. Why? At present, authorities have yet to establish a motive for the slayings. According to his father, Keith Derman, who spoke with the New York Post recently, he and his wife are still trying to comprehend how his son could have murdered his own children. When asked directly, he said he just snapped. There was something going on in his life that he couldn't handle no more. I can't talk to him. They aren't letting me talk to him, so I don't have any answers. He probably hid a lot of stuff from me. Delving into Chad Dorman's background, we can examine the public record for potential clues. His criminal history includes a secondderee misdemeanor charge of criminal damaging at 18 years old. That case was dismissed after he paid $1,136 in restitution. In 2010, he was charged with domestic violence for allegedly choking his father, but the case was dismissed later that year when the prosecuting witness failed to appear. He has also amassed approximately a dozen traffic infractions and violations primarily relating to speeding. According to an article by the local news outlet WKRC, they did some digging into Dorman's public record. They filed an open records request with the Claremont County Communications Center which revealed that police had been dispatched to the Dorman residence twice since 2020, excluding the most recent incident. Unfortunately, no details regarding the nature of those prior visits were provided. Additionally, WKRC filed a records request with Children's Protective Services to inquire about any referrals, requests, complaints, or calls associated with Chad Dorman or his address. The response received was, "There are no records responsive to your request." Lastly, a search of the county auditor's website showed that Dorman purchased his home, a converted manufactured home on 3 acres of land for $75,000 and the family was up to date with property tax payments. When we last covered this case a little more than a year ago, Chad Dorman had entered a not-uilty plea to all charges. There have been some noteworthy developments since then. At the time of this update, Dorman was due to appear in court on August 5th, 2024. He faces a litany of serious charges, including nine counts of aggravated murder, eight counts of kidnapping, and four counts of felonious assault. Among the state's key pieces of direct evidence was an alleged confession made by Dorman. In a July 2023 court filing, the state claimed that during an audio and video recorded interview, Dorman admitted he had been thinking about shooting his sons for at least 8 months. He allegedly stated that the burden of these thoughts had been so overwhelming that he had not slept for three or four days before the murders. The state cited multiple statements made by Dorman such as I did it, take me to jail, and I shouldn't have shot, redacted, and them, which they considered tantamount to a confession. However, during a hearing in February 2024, this happened. You did not read all the Miranda rightites on stage exhibit 3, did you? On your card, word for word? No. One of the detectives who interrogated Dorman testified on the witness stand that he didn't fully recite Dorman's Miranda rightites before questioning him. Following this admission, Dorman's defense attorney's motion to suppress the confession. They argued that since the detective did not properly inform Dorman of his rights, all statements made during the interrogation were inadmissible as evidence in the trial. According to the defense's motion, just minutes after the questioning began, Dorman told detectives, "I'll wait for a lawyer. I really don't know. Give me a couple of days and let me talk to a lawyer so I can get nice, good answers." The defense contended this was a clear request for legal counsel, while prosecutors and detectives countered it was too vague. After a nearly 4-hour hearing, Judge Richard Ferinch ruled that Dorman's statement clearly and unequivocally indicated his desire for a lawyer. Further, the judge concluded the detective was required to stop questioning Dorman immediately after Dorman said, "Give me a couple of days. I can talk to a lawyer to get nice, good answers." And further violated his rights by continuing to question him afterward. Ultimately, all statements made by Dorman during the interrogation were tossed. By all accounts, this was a huge win for the defense. 12 days after the judge's ruling, they changed Dorman's plea to not guilty by reason of insanity. A hearing was scheduled for August 5th, 2024 to address a motion related to this plea. However, the defense withdrew that motion when, in a surprising turn of events, a hearing was held 3 days earlier instead. This unexpected hearing occurred because the defense and prosecution had reached an agreement. So the judge stand questions we explain to you. Please stand please. All right standard please be seated. Good afternoon. We are here on state of Ohio versus Chad Dorman case number 2023 CR 407. Mr. Dormund is present with council. Mr. Meyers and Mr. Haynes the state's president represented by through Mr. Colby the county prosecutor Laura Baron Allen first assistant [Music] assistants Katherine Turpstra and Mr. Clay Tharp and we're here this afternoon uh because I have been advised that a uh plea agreement has been reached in this matter and initially Mr. DBY if you would represent uh if you would state on the record uh the nature of the plea agreement that has been entered into uh in this matter. Yes. Thank you judge. Uh it is a uh an agreement, your honor, between the state and the defense. The the defendant will enter a guilty plea to count one aggravated murder that involves uh killing of Clayton. The defendant will enter a guilty plea to count two aggravated murder that involves the killing of Hunter. Guilty plead to count three, aggravated murder involving the killing of Chase. will also enter guilty p to counts 18 felonious assault that involves the actions he took against Alexis Ste and he will enter a guilty plea to count 20 felonious assault for the uh actions he took against Laura Dorman. The all the additional recommendation, your honor, is that count one will be life without parole, consecutive to count two, which will be life without parole, consecutive to count three, which will be life without parole. Consecutive to count 18, which will be 8 to 12, consecutive to count 20, which is 8 to 12 years in prison. 33-year-old Chad Dorman plead guilty to three counts of aggravated murder and two counts of felonious assault in exchange for taking the death penalty off the table. This means he'll spend the rest of his life behind bars without any chance of parole. After the hearing, prosecutor Tulvi spoke with local reporters. He explained that a major reason for the state's decision to offer a plea deal was to spare Dorman's ex-wife and stepdaughter from the ordeal of a trial, where they'd have to testify and relive their horrifying experiences. He also emphasized that the victims were consulted and fully supported the plea arrangement. Despite these statements, he was asked by a reporter to explain why he changed his stance after previously insisting that his goal was the death penalty. You were adamant early on that you were going to seek the death penalty in this case. That's right. That's right. People are not going to understand that a man who killed his three sons is not going to face the death penalty. The public is going to have a hard time understanding that. Well, I'm happy to answer all these questions and any question like this initially. Uh and we indicted him with aggravating circumstances for the death penalty. Uh and he will die in prison. Will he die sooner than he would die otherwise? Uh, the last three individuals in Claremont County would receive the death sentence. Uh, Jerry Lawson around 1988, he died in 2015 after 27 years in prison. Michael Webb, who committed an arson back in ' 89, killed his three-year-old son. He died in prison in 2022 after 31 years on death row. So, these things aren't a certainty as to when execution may occur. One thing I know is a certainty is that Chad Dorman will die in prison. In a seinal contribution to the field of psychiatry, Dr. Philip Restnik, a renowned forensic psychiatrist, conducted an in-depth investigation involving 131 cases of parents killing their offspring. The findings of this comprehensive research were subsequently published in the American Journal of Psychiatry in 1969. Dr. Restnik was able to identify five primary motives for filicide. These motives include altruistic, fatal maltreatment, spousal revenge, unwanted child, and acutely psychotic. Altruistic philicide occurs when a parent believes that the child is subjected to unbearable suffering in an excessively cruel world. Fatal maltreatment involves instances where abuse or neglect leads to the child's death, even if it was not the intended outcome. Spousal revenge killings involve the deliberate act of harming a domestic partner by targeting and harming their children indirectly. The motives of unwanted child and acutely psychotic are self-explanatory. Sadly, it is evident that Chad Dorman has joined the ranks of the so-called family annihilators. The horrific Dorman murders leave us grappling with profound sadness and an overwhelming sense of disbelief. With the motive behind this heinous act still unknown and as the case continues to unfold, new information is emerging at a rapid pace, bringing with it a sense of anticipation for much needed answers. In light of these developments, our collective hope is that the truth will be revealed and justice will be swiftly served. Now we have Jared Dykus. The kind of case that starts with a family gathering and ends with, well, let's just say Thanksgiving was officially ruined for life. [Music] I got Sergeant. I got as far as the doorway. I didn't Yeah. Don't go in. Oh, this is a murder scene. Decapitation. Hello and welcome to another Crime Atlas episode. First things first, thank you so much for supporting our channel. We at the Crime Atlas understand that you have many options and they're growing by the day. So, we are very grateful that you share your time with us. With that said, it's only right that I give a quick shout out to our subs that have been with us for years. 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Angie was born on October 21st, 2001 in Nicaragua. The eldest of four siblings, she grew up with one sister and two brothers. She pursued her studies in accounting at a local university. But everything changed when her mother was diagnosed with cancer. Angie made a brave and selfless decision. A choice many immigrants know all too well. She left the familiarity of her homeland and the embrace of her loved ones to immigrate to the United States. Angie was driven by love to earn enough to fund her mother's treatment and support her family. Upon arrival to the US, she quickly embraced the American spirit. Many people came forward to describe her as vibrant, driven, and ambitious. A young woman who set goals, achieved them, and proudly shared her wins with the world. For example, at 18 years old, Angie weighed 128 lbs. But by 21, through diet and exercise, she had transformed her body into the curvy, toned shape she envisioned, dropping to 107 lbs. Angie turned this experience into a side hustle, eventually becoming a personal trainer. She was also a prolific social media user, regularly sharing glimpses of her life. Her feed was a vibrant mix of fitness poses, posts about nutritious shakes, meal prep, humble brags, and light-hearted moments from her job as a cashier, reflecting her dedication and zest for life. Amid her growing responsibilities, like taking on a second job to fund her mother's treatment, Angie still found joy. That joy came in the form of Jared Dykus, a cleancut former varsity football standout. Standing at 5'10" and 200 lb, Jared shared Angie's passion for fitness, and their connection grew quickly. Their romance played out like a modern-day love story captured in a series of online posts filled with happy, silly, and deeply personal moments. In the fall of 2022, Angie and Jared tied the knot after just 6 months of dating. For her, it felt like stepping into a fairy tale where everything seemed possible. excitement for the future, dreams of building a life together, and the thrill of being in love. The newlyweds moved into a small detached home on the Dyus family property nestled on a wooded lot. But oddly, almost immediately after the marriage, friends and co-workers noticed something was off about Angie. Co-workers described her as a sweet, hardworking, and vivacious young woman that would light up every room she walked in and say they're struggling to cope with their loss. It feels like a dream, a nightmare. Ruth Alendes, who worked with the Diaz, says she considered Angie to be like a daughter, adding that it was here where she met her husband, Jared Dyus. The two married back in October. Alendades says it wasn't until Angie got married that several co-workers noticed she started to seem unhappy. We noticed that she did not seem okay after she got married. After she got married, we noticed she wasn't the same. On social media, Angie continued to radiate a joyful and positive outlook. In November, she shared a hopeful meme on Facebook that read, "I'm going to have everything I prayed for. I really believe it." But those prayers would go unanswered as Angie's story would soon take a devastating turn. You see, Jared was deeply troubled. and it's unclear exactly how much Angie or anyone else knew about his struggles. To dig deeper into his background and uncover details that might explain his struggles, I turned to my favorite research tool, Truthfinder. As many of you know, I rely on truthfinder.com for every case I cover. The process is super easy. I entered Jared's name and the city where he lived into Truthfinder's powerful public records search engine, and in seconds, the subscription service gave me a treasure trove of information. I'm talking about phone numbers, location history, traffic records, possible arrests, even criminal convictions. Truthfinder also flags registered sex offenders. In Jared's case, Truthfinder shows he was born in May 2001, had lived in Arizona and Minneapolis, but mostly Texas, and critically that he'd received a DWI in November 2022, just weeks after his marriage, a potentially serious red flag. These reports and more are available to anyone with a paid subscription. Truthfinder.com isn't just for content creators and can give you peace of mind when you do these unlimited public record searches. Search for sex offenders in your area. Look up your nextdoor neighbor or find out if that person you're chatting with online or on a dating app is who they say they are. It's as easy as typing in their name on truthfinder.com. Now, here's the best part. You can get 50% off your first month of unlimited confidential background reports right now when you purchase a subscription at truthfinder.com/tca. It's an absolute steal for peace of mind, safety, and confidence in your decisions. All right, let's get back to the story. As previously mentioned, Jared's DWI in November could have been an early warning sign of deeper underlying issues. According to a published report, following his arrest, Jared was highly agitated and threatened the officer who made the arrest and the jail staff. His erratic behavior continued over time. Just before midnight on January 8th, roughly 2 weeks after the newlyweds celebrated their first Christmas together, Jared experienced a severe bout of anxiety at home. He was so uneasy that he called emergency services for help. Waller County 911. Yes, this is this is Jared Dus. Um, hello. Yes, go ahead. I'm just I I did a little bit of drugs and I need help. Okay. Holo. Yes. Okay. And what's the problem? I just don't feel well. Okay. And you said you took drugs? No, ma'am. I'm I'm I'm I'm pretty sorry. I don't know why I called. Okay. And um are you there by yourself? Is there somebody with you? My my family's here with me. Oh, your family's with you. Okay. Okay. So, you don't probably Everybody's here. Okay. But do you need an ambulance or no? So, are you good? I need an ambulance. I gotcha. Okay. And how old are you? I'm 21 years old. 21. Okay. Are there any gates or any animals on your property? There's dogs. Okay. Can y'all put those up? Yes, ma'am. They're inside. Okay, I got you. Okay, Jared. I'm going to have the ambulance on the way. Okay. Okay. Thank you. You bet. Yes, sir. Bye-bye. A few minutes later, an increasingly anxious Jared called police again. Who are you calling? Wallet County 911. What's your emergency? Yes, this is Jared. Hi, Mr. Jared. How can I help you? Um, yes. I'm at Boulevard. Yes, sir. We have EMS interrupt to you. Are you okay? Did something change? Yes, ma'am. No, I'm not okay. Okay. What's going on? I I just I I I been drugged yesterday and I don't feel well and I I didn't do any drugs. I don't I don't know. I'm sorry. That That's okay. I have EMS and route to you. Okay. Thank you. Yes, sir. Bye-bye. Police records show that Jared received treatment at a local hospital and was discharged the same day. 3 days later, Jared's family members grew uneasy when he suddenly appeared at the main house late in the afternoon. His blunted a effect and the strange vacant look in his eyes immediately raised eyebrows. He was alone, and their first question was, "Where's Angie?" Jared's odd responses only deepen their concerns, prompting them to go check on Angie. Waller County 911. Yes, ma'am. My name is Rodney Dis. I need an ambulance and police call, please. Okay. What's going on? I don't know everything, but my son's wife is dead. Please. Okay. Somebody, please stay on the phone with me. Okay. Are you okay? Are you on location right now? Yes, ma'am. Yes, ma'am, I am. Oh my god. Okay. I'm here. Where is he at? He's in my house. Okay. This is your house. In their house. They they they have they have a building on my property. Oh my god. Please send no call. Okay. What is your name, sir? My name is Rodney. All the information we have right now is owner of the home. Okay, sir. Just just calm down. We're getting people on route. Okay. And you said Okay. And you said this is who to you now? She She's my daughter-in-law. She's my daughter-in-law. Okay. It's a female. Yes. Okay. How old is she? 21. Do you see anything by her close to her? I I just think he sent somebody. For County Fire Department. Okay. Okay. Okay. Oh my god. Please hurry. There's something wrong with my son. Please hurry. Okay. Okay. Okay. I'm getting I'm sorry. He has no weapon. He's in my house. He's laying in the floor crying. Please. Okay. I'm going to Oh my god, I sold him in the hospital to keep him. Oh my god. I told him that. I told him that two days ago to keep him. Ma'am, I know somebody. I know they're they're they're coming. They're coming. I promise you they're coming. Okay. Just stay on the phone with me. Jared, sit down in the chair. Get up off your knees and sit down in the chair. Just sit. Help's coming. It's going to be okay. Fine. Just stay here. Oh, I don't I had him in the hospital two days ago. He was hearing voices. I told the doctor to keep him. The doctor said this morning. Oh, constible. Thanks for coming. Who you got detained? Emergency, sir. It's emergency. Oh, no. [ __ ] Yeah. Okay. I've got called Sergeant Garner. Okay. He's sending Nick and uh Rachel. Okay. Where's the She's in She's in the back. I I didn't say nothing to him. Is it old crazy Mo? Yeah. You been here before? I've never been here before. Yeah, I have. [Music] Yeah, she but she was just brutally decapitated. She's got stabbed to her back. Her head's in the bathtub. I mean, it's a redhead. It's a No, she's dark. No, no, no. The one The one you got in the one you got detained, the old redheaded boy. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. [Music] [Music] [Music] I got as I got as far as a doorway. I didn't go. Yeah. Don't go in. Oh, this is a murder scene. Uh, decapitation. Uh, it's a ugly ugly spot. Dion's got the suspect detained in the in his back seat. All right. Thank you, sir. Goodbye. All right. So, where's the body? In there. Yeah. If you'd step up on the third ladder there, you see I didn't get any further than that up here. [Music] Yeah. Blake said her head is somewhere else in the tub. Okay. Okay. Wait for the Okay. Ah, stay stay right here. R. Nobody goes in there. Um, we need to get out people ID. Yeah. And then whenever CD and S get out here, make sure you give them like write their names and a time stamp for when they come in and out of that place. Use your notepad. Okay. Okay. Anybody anybody goes in who they are and what time they come out, who they are and what time. Okay. Appreciate Where was Where was old Redhead? He was sitting down in this chair right here with his mom. Did he say anything to you? He didn't say anything. I'm a sick person and I didn't say [ __ ] else. Okay. Y'all, I I understand this is difficult. I understand this is difficult. Yeah. We're going to need y'all to be separated right now. Okay. Just in case just until we get everything figured out. You want to ID him? Yeah. Hello, ma'am. I'm Deputy Lewis. I think I've talked to you at the door here a while back about maybe some dogs or something. No, your son's truck. Remember I come knocking on your door one morning? I said, "Hey, you know where you know where that truck's at? Could I get your name, please? Ma'am Lyn and your date of birth. And do you know your driver's license number? M And is any is anybody else here other than you? And that's one of your sons just came. He was he was gone. He took his dog to the park and I called him and told him that's your husband over there. Yes. Okay. They just woke up from a nap cuz they they were he was helping him work last night. Jared, who who just woke up from a nap? Your husband. And Jared. They woke up from a nap cuz they worked last night and they have to go to work again or not now but because he works night. Okay. And my husband was helping him out. So last night so he told me it happened this morning. I told you Jared. Okay. And he has been acting really strange lately. Okay. He called an ambulance on his cell the other night. Okay. And um said he was on drugs, but I don't believe that he was. I think something's wrong. Okay. Cuz I don't know. We don't have the labs from the hospital, so I really don't know the answer to that. Yes, ma'am. Sergeant, I know you didn't want this attendance shift, sir. I know you didn't want this attendance [ __ ] Well, I hate it happened. Yeah. Uh, they said that the deceased lady and old boy that's in the backseat of Dion's car got married last September. Mhm. And all they know is her name is Angie. A n g y. But she works at chppies or worked at chppies. So if she doesn't have any I'm thinking, you know, we ain't gone in there. Hopefully she's got some there's some ID in there. But they could ID her if if there's nothing in there. Uh and that's pretty much it. I really hadn't I didn't ask mama or brother a whole lot. didn't ask him nothing. Have we talked to Justin or I I've I've talked to uh I called No, I called Sergeant Garner on the way and then when I got here when Dion told me what we had, I called him back, told him what it was and he's sending uh Nick and Rachel and I heard Troy coming too and I guess Travis is coming. I'm going call Jared. Randy Lewis, you remember me? Yes, sir. You okay? Yes, sir. Jared, would you mind giving me the passcode to your phone? Supposed to be a six-digit code. Sorry, I can't hear. Yes, I forget the rest. So, is it is it any more to it? And that'll open it up. It's not set or nothing like that. Just Okay. Thank you. [Music] Um, are you the homeowner? Uh, we'd like to ask for your consent to go into the house. Into my house? Yes. No. Okay. Without We're going to have to get a search for it. Jr.'s right there. Okay. Where do you need to go into my house for? Isn't that where the body's at? No, sir. No, sir. It's back house. Back house. I've got nine dogs in there. I apolog I was told. No, I apologize. I was told you have to talk to me and start threatening me with goddamn search warrants. That's not needed. It's not necessary, sir. I was asking for your consent and I told you no. And I was going under the impression that the body was inside the house. All right. So, are we good? You tell me. Are we good? I am. I apologize to you. Can we get your consent to go into the house behind us? Definitely can. Thank you very much. It's just you can't you I've already been told I can't go in my house and you're going to go in my house. You're going to have to shoot my goddamn dogs to get in that house and it's not going to happen. We're trying to figure out what's going on here. All right. That's why I'm getting That's all we're doing. If you want to go in that house, I'll let you in that house. But you've got to take send somebody in there with me to secure my dogs. And y'all ain't killing my dogs. We have no intention of killing your dog. That's why I'm getting upset. So we we have no intention of causing any more harm here tonight. Put them in there. Okay. It's a misunderstanding. I apologize to you. We're just We're trying to get to the bottom of what's going on here. That's all we're trying to do. Sir, can I get you information? Deputies were no strangers to the Dykus residents, having responded to multiple prior calls for disturbances and/or welfare checks at the property. However, the events they encountered this time were profoundly disturbing. According to investigators, Angie was found near the bed and the scene suggested a violent and tragic death. Jared was kept isolated in a patrol car while deputies conducted interviews with family members. After gathering statements, Jared was transported to the Waller County Sheriff's Office where he was subjected to [Music] interrogation. Say, he's here. He's here. [Music] Are you cold? Hot. How do you feel? Um, a little cold. It's a little chilly. Thank you. All right. Um, I'm the honor. Um, you are Jared. Can you say your name? What's your name? I don't know. I keep calling you Jared and you don't know. I used to know. Okay. And then I'd like somebody to read me. Okay. I'm going to read you uh your rights and first and foremost. Okay. And then we'll start the interview. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you can anything you say can or will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to talk to a lawyer and have him or her present with you while you're being questioned. If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, one will be appointed to you to represent you before and during any questioning. If you wish, you can decide at any time to exercise these rights and not answer any questions or make any statements. Do you understand this? Yeah. Okay. Are you willing to talk to me? Okay. So, it's my um understanding you were just in the hospital. Is that right? Yes. And after that, I started feeling weird. What were you in the hospital for? Um pain. Okay. Do you know what hospital did you go to? [Music] Okay. Did you go by ambulance or did you go by car? There was time I went to my stomach. I went with my mom and then um the second time. What was it? nest you said. Mhm. Okay. Um, is that something you use a lot or Okay. Until recently. Mhm. Um, when's the last time that you used this? Never done. Oh, I did it. I did um I chewed a ch for like two weeks. You've been out for two weeks. Okay. And then when you just went to the hospital, what two days ago? You said it was for the substance. Mhm. And after that is that when it have you used again since then? Mhm. Okay. Meth or something different? Okay. When was the last time that you that you remember? You don't remember when it was? Okay. Okay. Um, so that is your mom and dad's house where you live, correct? And what's your wife's name? You know what? Okay. Do you want to tell me what happened? I think it's important. I was not. What was it telling you? If something came in there, what was it telling you? Just drugs. Okay. Just tell us what you can remember. What happened? [Music] You're the only one that can fill in the blank. We need you to talk us through it. It's not a matter of what happened. It's a matter of how how and what what your mindset was, what your thought process was, what caused it. Did she make you mad? What what happened? Did you love her? Just start one step at a time. We know you you got home from work. What time did you get home from work? What do you have to Exact. Then what happened? Was she awake or was she asleep? Was she awake or was she asleep? Do you not know or you just refusing the answer? Okay. Are you not going to tell us what happened? We might be asking a question. Figured you'd love her. You might want to tell us. She'd do something bad to you or something. She deserved that. She's not deserving of it. She didn't do anything bad to you. Just took control. Tell us what you can recall. Can you recall what happened when you got home? Who's what? Want the bag from here? It's just to preserve any evidence that might be on them. Did she say anything? Would you ask why? Did she ask you to stop? Did she tell you she loved you? What did she say? This isn't going to go away. I'll tell you that. You can stonewall us if you want to. There's a lot of people that are brokenhearted tonight. your family, her family, and it's not going away. And you cause that. The only way to give anybody closure and ease some of the pain is to take accountability and tell us what happened and answer their questions. I did throw his nose up for two weeks. I understand that. I understand that. We see that a lot. Yeah. So, the question is, what did it cause you to do today? Why did you put her head in the bathtub? Don't her hair was wet. How come? What are you thinking right now? I don't know what this Why was your hair wet? Did you turn the shower on? Yes. To wash yourself or to wash your hair or what? To wash. What are the clothes that you had on or were you wearing any clothes? I wasn't wearing any clothes. The interrogation concluded with detectives successfully eliciting damaging statements from Jared, paving the way for the legal proceedings that followed. During pre-trial hearings, the defense raised concerns about Jared Dykus' mental health. However, after an evaluation by a psychiatrist, he was deemed competent to stand trial. In the end, Jared accepted a plea deal and received 40 years in prison. As part of the agreement, he waved the right to appeal the verdict or present an insanity defense. According to the district attorney's office, Angie Diaz's family was okay with the plea arrangement. Jared will be eligible for parole in 2043. Out of respect for the victim and her family, authorities have still not publicly disclosed the motive for the murder. Speculation has ranged from a possible drug-induced psychosis to the lingering effects of a traumatic brain injury stemming from Jared's time as a football player. Regardless of the cause, a small measure of justice was achieved for the Diaz family. And Angie's legacy continues to live on in the lives she touched and the vibrant spirit she brought to the world. [Music] This next one is Deborah Stevens, a woman in real distress and a 911 call that became infamous for all the wrong reasons. If you've never heard this one, get ready. [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] Do you know where someone's stuck in their car? Yeah. So, where you see where the light's reflecting out there? Way out there past the light pole. Way out past the light pole. Yeah, that light out there is the car. That's where they stopped. Florida station. We're going to need a boat to get this girl out of the water. [Music] In the early morning hours of Saturday, August 24th, 2019, torrential downpours triggered flash flooding in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Local weather stations reported up to 8 in of rain in some pockets. The flooding was so severe that roads and highways were closed and residents were displaced from more than 62 homes. Streets were littered with stranded vehicles with many cars filled to the roof with water. One motorist, 47-year-old Deborah Stevens, mistakenly turned onto a flooded road and helplessly watched as floodwaters washed her car off Kincaid Avenue. This is Deborah's story. Based on the outpouring of sympathy for her plight, one thing about Deborah Stevens is certain. She was universally adored. Miss Deborah Stevens was a resident of Fort Smith, Arkansas. For many years, she taught Sunday school to young children at the East Side Baptist Church. She was without children herself, but she had a white poodle named Sammy whom she spoiled. The people who knew Deborah described her as genuinely kind, loving, and caring. She enjoyed bringing smiles to the faces of her co-workers by leaving bags of candy for them. Additionally, Deborah was known to provide Christmas gifts to the children of her close friends. For more than 20 years, she faithfully served her community by delivering newspapers in the early mornings. It was work that she took pride in, and she rarely missed a day, no matter the weather. Donna Renault is a former Fort Smith, Arkansas emergency dispatcher. She had 5 years of experience as a 911 operator. In 2018, she became a certified communications training officer and was responsible for orienting new dispatchers. Just 6 months before August 24th, she was named fire dispatcher of the year. Fort Smith Police Chief Danny Baker described Donna as a good, decent human being who has saved countless lives in her 5-year career. However, when Donna felt there was no upward mobility within the department, she tendered her resignation 2 weeks before the 24th. In an exit interview obtained by KFSM TV, Donna said she was leaving to return to school. But some of her answers revealed discontentment. For example, she stated she was unhappy with her relationship with supervisors and supervisors were often unavailable to assist with the overnight shift. In addition, she felt that many promises were broken to the third shift, particularly allowing dispatchers to have a distress break after taking a high stress call. Donna Renault showed up to work the overnight shift on August 23rd, knowing it would be her final shift on the job. According to the National Weather Service, flash flooding is flooding that begins within 3 to 6 hours and is most often due to extremely heavy rainfall from thunderstorms. It happens so quickly that people, especially motorists, may be caught off guard. A driver's situation may become dangerous if they encounter fastmoving water while traveling. In the early morning hours of Saturday, August 24th, 2019, torrential downpours triggered flash flooding in Fort Smith, Arkansas. At the local 911 call center, the Fort Smith Police Department staff was stretched thin. Only four dispatchers monitored seven emergency lines and nine officers were in the field attempting to rescue multiple flood victims. 37 station, how many do we have holding still? for stall vehicles. One commercial alarm. I still was trying to get to the vehicle. Um, but there's another vehicle at I and 16th. If you get a call on them, they're already calling. So, they've already called a record for themselves. If you get a call for the one at uh North I I 16th, they have, but there's another vehicle I'm trying to get to. for another stall vehicle at North L and North Greenwood. North Link and Greenwood Greenwood and At 4:35 a.m. on Saturday, August 24th, Deborah drove her SUV to deliver newspapers for the Southwest Times record. When she encountered a flooded road up ahead, she took a shortcut through an apartment complex parking lot. However, unexpectedly brisk water swept away her vehicle. Her car eventually became trapped among trees as the waters continued to rise. Deborah first called her mother-in-law Diane for help, but when she noticed flood waters starting to pour in through her windows, she dialed 911. Deborah's was the 15th call for assistance since 2:55 a.m. On the other end of the line was Donna Renault. When's your emergency? I have an emergency. A severe emergency. I'm in a flooding. My car is veered off the road while I was doing my newspapers and I'm flooded over here on the end of King Cade and it's all the way up to my windows and I can't get out and I'm scared to death. Ma'am, can you please help me? I need you to calm down. I need you to tell me where you are. I'm on the I don't know, ma'am. I'm on the end of 10K down here by these apartments. There's some apartments on 10 K. I don't know what they're called. What color are you? On the other side of 10K, at the very end of 10K Street, there's some apartments and I Do you have a dark blue car is what I'm asking you? What color is your vehicle? A dark it's it's gray SUV laying the motor all the way up to my windows. Okay, hold on for me. Don't hang up. It's coming in my windows. I mean, I'm floating in water right now, ma'am. Ma'am, and you're at close to the area 5801 Cancade. Yes, ma'am. I need help right now. I'm I'm I'm soaking wet. I'm sick and I can't I don't know what to do, ma'am. Okay. What's your name? Debbie Stevens. Please help me. I don't want to die. You're not going to die. Hold on for a minute. Well, I need to I'm scared. I'm sorry. I didn't know the water. I couldn't see the water when I came up on that van. It just all of a sudden it hit me. And you're in a gray van. I'm in a gray SUV. I'm off the CX9. And you are a paper person. Yes, I'm a paper person. sending somebody fast to me. I'm scared. Okay, listen. I can't swim. I can't swim. I'm going to drown. You're not going to drown. Just calm down. Well, ma'am, it's all the way up to my chest. Stand. Hold on for a minute. I'm sorry. It's fine to be scared. You have a right to be scared. Do you Did you go off the road into a ditch? No, ma'am. I was in the in the parking lot up in the apartments cutting through to go to my paper route cuz I couldn't go down 66th Street cuz it was flooded. And when I got to the end, I didn't see I couldn't see the water in that driveway and there was water everywhere and it just it just took me away and started pulling me just sucking me in and my then my car died. How long is it going to be, man? My phone's going to die and I can't charge it. It's going to get wet. It's all the way up. It's all the way up to my neck almost. Okay. Hold on for me. Hello. I'm listening to you. So, I said hold on for me. Hold on. Please help me. Lord, please help me. I don't want to die. Miss Debbie, I need you to calm down and hold on. Okay. Well, I'm scared, ma'am. I'm sorry. I'm scared. I need the cops to come get me. I need somebody to help me. I'm scared. Are you the only one in the vehicle? Yes, I'm the only one to visit with all my papers floating around me. Okay, listen to me. Make sure you're in the area of 58110K. I don't know where 581 10K is. I don't know. I just know there's two sets of apartments over there. She's not sure. Listen to me. You're Listen to me. If you're doing the paper, you got to know at least a little bit of where you are. I didn't do this paper route over here, man. I was cutting through to go to my paper route cuz I couldn't get down. Tell me what you see then. What do you see? There's an apartment cuz all I see is an apartment. I don't know the names of any of these apartments. What does the apartment complex look like? I I can't see them, but ma'am, there's two separate apartment complexes. One on the right and one on the left. And I'm in the back side of them back here in a bunch of grass. Look like a bunch of trees. Okay. I'm going to send somebody out there to you. Okay. What? It's getting up to me. I'm scared. How long's it going to take? I don't have an officer available, so it's going to take a minute. So, I'm going to try to get somebody out there, too, to follow. Okay. I know I'm going to die. It's all the way up to my windows. I'm going to die. I can't die. Oh my god. I need to go and do my mommy bike cuz I don't want to die. Ma'am, it's all the way up to me. Ma'am. Ma'am, listen to me, Miss Debbie. Just stay on the phone with me. I want to get somebody out there to you. Just hold on and don't hang up. Going to dawn the man cuz it's going to run my phone because my phone's going to get wet. Hold on for me. I'm going to get out and swim. If I could, I would, but I don't know how to swim and I'm scared. And there's people over there watching me and they're probably laughing and they're over there looking at me. People are looking at you and they're not going to help you. Two of cars over there and they're just all looking at me like I'm stupid. I couldn't help it. I love it. They just started pulling me down the road. Okay, hold on for me. I got my lights on in my car and that's the only thing you can see. I just need help. It's getting It's getting bad. It's going to cause my steering wheel. I'm going to drown. Please help me. Please help me. How long is it going to be? Listen to me. Listen to me. I need you to calm down and hold on. I'm just scared, man. I understand that you're scared, but there's nothing I can do sitting in a chair. So, you're going to have to hold on and I'm going to send you somebody. Okay. Okay. Hello. Hold on. I'm still here. Hold on. Ma'am, please. Listen to me. I understand. Hold on for me. They're going to let me die. They're not going to let you die. Why? Oh, ma'am. I don't want to die. I'm sorry, but I don't want to die today. You're not going to die. My SUV. My SUV is Oh my gosh. Somebody help me. My SUV is Hold on for me, ma'am. I'm holding on, ma'am. It's all I can do. I'm scared cuz it's getting higher and higher and my phone's going to die and y'all ain't going to find me. I'm going to get the [ __ ] away. Okay, just hold on for me. And I can't swim. I can't swim at all. [Music] 104. It's going to be in the area 5801Qade Avenue. I'm on the female. I'm on the phone with a female. She's stuck in a van. She's on a paper route. I'm in an SUV and she's got water up to her chest. What color? like it. Oh, please help me. Ladder one, be advised. It'll be a gray SUV. And I've got my lights. I've got my lights on inside. You can see me. Ma'am, I hear you. Did you He tell them I got my lights on where they can see me. Can you tell me how long it's going to be, ma'am? He's getting me. You're scared. Hi, but I don't know what else. I'm going to be care. I'm going to die. You're not going to die. I'm scared. Just stay on the phone with me. Okay. Somebody's me. Am I not on the phone with you trying to get you some help? Try to kill me out before I die. I'm sorry. You're not going to die. I don't know why you're freaking out. It's okay. I know the water level is high. I understand that. But you freaking out doing nothing but losing your oxygen up in there. So, just calm down. But are they not going to come and get me? You said what? I'm sorry. When are they going to be here? As soon as they get there. Well, how long is that going to be before I die? Yeah, I know, ma'am. My phone's going to die and I'm not going to find me. I'm just going to ruin my brand new phone. Do Do you really care about your brand new phone? I mean, you're over there crying for your life. Who cares about your phone? I need to get down. I need to throw up. I need to throw up right now. Well, then you're in water. You can throw up. It's not going to matter. If you got throw up on yourself, they'll still help you. No, my car is fixing to catch on fire. How? If it's underwater. It's turned on. I can't turn it off. Your car is not going to catch fire in water. Huh? It's making awful funny noise and smoking. Oh my god, man. It's all the way up past my door. [Music] Just stay on the phone with me. I'm going to get somebody there to you. They should be there cuz I'm sending the fire out to you to help you out. Can I put you on? Can I I need to call my mother-in-law so she knows I'm okay. Okay. Well, you're not okay. Okay. So, you can call your mother-in-law when you're actually out of the vehicle. So, no, you cannot call her right now. Okay. I'm sorry. Can you pray? Will you pray with me? Hello. I'm here. I can still hear everything you're saying to me. I have Will you pray with me, please? You go ahead and start off the prayer and I'll listen to you. I sure will. Dear, please just help me. Get me out of this water safely. Dear father, one of us have to have a new peace. Father, just be with me and protect me and help me. Dear father, please help me. My vehicle's ruined. Yeah, but it's better that your vehicle is ruined than you being swept away and nobody knows where you are. So, just stay on the phone. I don't want to be swept away cuz my mom you have nowhere to be swept away too besides the street that you're on. So, just calm down. Okay. Well, I'm at the end of a street, but ma'am, I know I'm looking at it right now, and at the end of the street is some bushes, so you'll be just fine, ma'am. It's getting all the way up to my chest, and I'm getting I know the water's up to your chest. Just stay on the phone with me. And I have an officer I have an officer and a fire department coming out to you, so just hold on. Okay. Thank you. I'm sorry if I'm rude, but I'm scared. Rude. I know you're scared. Just calm down for me. I'm scared. I've never had anything like this happen to me before. We'll we'll teach you next time. Don't drive in the water. Couldn't see it. M I'm earlier. I wasn't I don't see how you didn't see it. You had to go right over it. So, no, ma'am. I was in a drive. I was in a parking lot. There was no water where I was at. Okay. When I got to the end of the parking lot, I was looking for the road to get out into the main road. When I got to the main road, it was too late. There was water and I didn't I couldn't see it fast enough. The water just didn't appear. I didn't see it fast enough. My headlight went out and I couldn't see it. Okay, it's okay. We'll get you help and get you out of there. Just hold on. Okay. Okay, ma'am. I appreciate it. Thank you very much. You're welcome. And you're not the only one that's been stuck in the water. We've had some 80year-old scary. It's scary cuz I can't swim. I think even though you can't swim, I think you can still stand up in this. How tall are you? Probably higher than me. I don't think so. I don't know. I'm only 5 foot tall. Okay. Well, you're not three foot, so you'll be just fine. Okay. Well, the cops on my house. I don't live very far. Also, ma'am, they're pulling somebody else out the water and as soon as they do, they'll come to you. So, just stay right there. Okay. I'm not going nowhere, ma'am. I can't go nowhere. I'm just praying. Will they take me home to my house? Ma'am S and O for Ma'am. [Music] [Applause] Oh my gosh, it's getting even higher. Okay, just stay on the phone with me. I know that you're scared. That's why I'm not hanging up with you. Okay, so just stay on the phone. Pick me up. Will they take me back to my house, please? I don't know what they'll do. If not, I can walk to my house. I don't I live on. I got animals at my house. I got to get home, too. And I got to go get my some more papers so somebody can take me through. Uh, they're not going to take you and do all that. They'll take you and drop you off. They have another to rescue as well. So, you'll tell what I said. They need to take if they take me home and my mother-in-law is going to come get me to throw the rest of my papers. I don't know if they'll if they'll take you home. They're just going to take you to a dry spot. I don't know what they're going to do when they get there. You have to ask them cuz I have no idea to come get me. I'll call my mother-in-law to come get me. So, you're going to have her drive out in this? No, she's out doing papers right now, ain't it? She's a district manager for the Southwest Times record. She's already out throwing around. I called her before I called you on and she was out throwing around. She's out in there. Yes. Okay. You know how much longer it's going to be, ma'am. I get there. I cannot give you a time. Oh my god. What time is it now, ma'am? Those people are standing up on their balcony watching me sitting in this water. That's pretty rude. A lot of people have called in on you. So, don't think that nobody's just sitting there. They're not going to get theirel in danger because you put yourself in danger. I understand that, ma'am. I understand that. I'm just scared. I know you're scared. And the water's creeping up and in a minute I won't be able to talk to you when my phone goes crazy. You'll be there before that happens. So, calm down. Oh. you. I'm sorry, ma'am. What's your name? Donna. Donna, thank you for being here for me, Miss Donna. You're welcome. I'm just scared and I don't know what to do. I tell you when it rains again, I ain't never doing this. That sounds like a good idea cuz you know, for examp I've done papers for 21 years and I've never had it like this. Yeah, I think that's understandable though. Hold on for me. Okay, please. This is Donna. How can I help you? [Laughter] [Music] For which [Music] address for barlink for highway 58 and 8. Okay, then I can cancel it. They got the Thank you. [Music] Oh my god. Yes. It's done. My phone's going to die. No, it's not. Just hold on for me, ma'am. I can't. It's getting all the way up to my neck. You can hold on. Just hold on. Oh, don't worry. I got to pee on. Yeah, I'm on the phone with now. She's freaking out and she says the [Music] water K on the back side is all I got. Do you see the officer, ma'am? No, I don't see nobody. Ma'am, 104. I got my lights on. I don't see nobody. Do you hear the fire trucks? I rushing water, ma'am. I can't hear nothing. Okay. Well, don't cry and then don't talk and then let me know if you hear the fire department. What? The fire trucks. Tell me if you hear the fire trucks. No, ma'am. All I can hear is rushing water. I see flashing headlights over there, but I think that's somebody's car. I hope they're not broke down. Literally 5801 King is what she said. No, she doesn't see her. And I don't hear the the uh the apparatuses either. Are you are you close to Oak Brook Apartments? Ma'am, you I'm over here by these two sets of apartments. Yes, ma'am. At the end of the street. At the very end of the street or whatever it is street in between those two apartments. Yes. Right behind those right behind you on the left hand side. Okay. Hold on for me. Hold on. Sorry, ma'am. Sorry, ma'am. It's just my phone's going to die. Ma'am, hold on for me. Do you see the fire department? No, ma'am. Pumper seven. Go ahead. Do you see her vehicle? My lights are on inside. If you can see my light, my interior lights are on. On the park side or Are you on the park side? Are you in the parking lot side? Are you on the road? Ma'am, you go down what? You go down that street that runs in between those two apartments right there and I'm on and and the street goes to the end and my car veered off to the left and I'm behind these last seven apartments on the left hand side. I'm behind them. I guess it's a circle down there. I don't know. I've never driven down on this part. I don't know, man. She's in in between both apartment complexes on the street at the dead end in the back in the very back side. There's a bunch of trees right there one at the end. The backsides of these apartments over here where these people are at. They can all see me. They're all standing up. They want Miss Debbie, you're going to have to shut up. Okay. I need you to listen. Listen to me. Yes, mayor. Would you start this direction, please? 104. Can you start your Can you start your um Is your car still on there? Like, can you honk your horn? My horn is dead. Okay, hold on for me. My horn is dead. Okay, hold on for me. Everything is dead. Listen to me. Hold on. Who? Fire. Are they really? Even higher. It's all the way past my door. Hold on for me. Don't hang up, man. Please. Hold on for me. Hold on. Ladder too. Oh my god. And it's getting higher and higher. I'm scared. Oh my. Number seven is needing you in the area. 5801Qade Avenue. We've got a lady trapped in the car somewhere in the parking lot between 5800 581. They're trying to come to you. The whole parking lot is flooded. They're trying to find you. Okay. So, hold on for me. Oh, I'm at the very back of the I'm at the very back of the end of that road on 58. That's what freak that is. I didn't know, ma'am. Oh my god. My car is starting to move. Start looking up in case you need it. Oh man, my car is starting to move. Please. Okay, listen to me. I know. I'm I'm trying to get you as help as I can. Okay, just hold on for me. Okay, ma'am. Please. I'm not scared. I know. Hold on for me cuz I've got to take other calls plus you and listen for me. Okay. Okay, ma'am. Okay. Okay. Dear Lord, please just get me out. Dear Lord, please help them find me. Dear, Lord, please. Lord, please. Station one. Number seven is wanting you to go ahead and clip up the boat and get it ready if they should need you. Okay, I know they're listen to me. They are in the area. They are trying to find you. They cannot find you right now. I'm trying to ping where you are. So, do not hang up because this 911 call is helping me ping your location. So, don't don't hang up on me. move. Okay. Where are you moving to? Tell me where it's going. [Applause] Okay. Tell me where you are. Listen to me. Hold on. Oh my god. I'm on the phone with her right now. She is legit freaking out. She said the vehicle is now moving in the water and she doesn't know which way it's going. So, stand by. I can't breathe. Okay. Is the water up to your neck? Yes. Hold on for me. Can you tell me? Tell me where you are. I can't see out the window. The water's all around me. I can't see nothing. Okay. So, are you still on that same road? Have you hit the bushes? I am. I am. I just turn. I just turned his mouth. I can't breathe. What am I doing? Miss Debbie, you are breathing just fine cuz you are screaming at me. So calm down. I need you to calm down. I know that you are scared. Hold on for me. Miss Debbie. Okay. [Music] [Applause] [Applause] [Music] I'm 104. I'm trying to make my way around the complex to see if I can't get an eye on her better. [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] I'm standing around the very back side of the apartment complex on the southeast side and And the only part of her car I can see is the roof and the the dome light that's on in it. I can't get out there to her. And you're going to have to wait out here to me to get to me. So take grand. Come in on 58th. You'll see my [Applause] unit. What was the traffic for? [Applause] Four 104. Or if you come up the interstate and get on the east side, you'll have to come across from the south. She's right down the embankment. The cars come all the way down the road on 58 or Kinc Kaid and come up against the embankment out there, but there's trees separating her from the highway. [Applause] back there. She's way back there. Yeah. Is there any way I can get this off and help you? I got another guy coming with life, Jack. I'm going to start getting this off so I can help. Yeah. [Music] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Music] Donna Renault's interactions with Deborah Stevens gained national attention. As a result, the Fort Smith Police Department received hundreds of phone calls, complaints, and death threats, saying Renault was rude for chastising Stevens as she wept and asked for help. However, it was not until the mainstream and social media became involved that police reluctantly released the 911 call to the public. The ensuing outrage led to an internal investigation. The investigation concluded that Donna Renault violated policy by being rude to Deborah Stevens, but did nothing that would have warranted her termination had she still been employed by the Fort Smith Police Department. In addition, Dean Pittz, who led the police department's internal review, said despite the manner in which Renault spoke to Stevens, there was no negligence in Renault's actions in dispatching first responders. Pitts explained that it's often necessary to take a stern or commanding tone or to even raise one's voice when dealing with someone who may be hysterical during a crisis. Renault faced no criminal charges in Stevens's death. The Fort Smith Police Department issued a separate news release that stated, "While the operator's response to this extremely tense and dynamic event sounds callous and uncaring at times, sincere efforts were being made to locate and save Miss Stevens. The 911 operator who took the call dispatched Fort Smith fire and police units who were inundated with 911 calls from other citizens also stranded in flood waters. Exacerbating response and rescue efforts were the facts that Miss Stevens was having trouble describing her exact location and flooding limited the ability of first responders to reach her. When first responders were finally able to pinpoint the location of Miss Stevens's vehicle, the swift rising water made immediate rescue impossible. An officer on scene removed his duty gear, dawned a life vest, and was ready to enter the current tied to a rope. But the speed and volume of water made this attempt feudal. When first responders were finally able to reach Miss Stevens and extract her from the vehicle, she had tragically succumbed to drowning. Fort Smith Chief of Police Danny Baker stated, "I am heartbroken for this tragic loss of life, and my prayers are with Deborah's family and friends. All of our first responders who attempted to save Miss Stevens are distraught over the outcome. For every one of us, saving lives is at the very core of who we are and why we do what we do. When we are unsuccessful, it hurts. Just 3 weeks after Deborah Stevens's death, her mother, 80-year-old Nancy, passed away. Deborah's mother-in-law, Diane, stated, "I do think that Debbie's death played a big role in her mother's death. She was brokenhearted. Yet, even in profound grief, one relative had a message for Donna Renault. I forgive her even though it's hard." Deborah Anne Stevens lives on through the many lives she has touched and the children to whom she has imparted her message of joy and faith. Coming up, Joel Arsenga signed a man with a long criminal record, a very public murder, and a justice system that many believe failed at every level. [Music] brother-in-law here. We were just driving all together and we obviously have children um into the park and there's somebody just laying there and there they were just laying there. We didn't even know so we just drove right by it. But when we were driving right up close to it, like we were just driving straight into into the park and we saw something we saw an object there and then but there was a body there and I don't know if there was like red there but I can say it's up park where at Apadaka Park [Music] like there's a bunch of sides to Apodaka Park. So which side were you on to walk in? I can I can't hear you. You're going to need to adjust your phone. Hello. Yes. Right by the entrance on Solano. There's just a body laying there. At the entrance on Solano. Yes. There's just a body laying there. Fall out and there's blood on the floor. Okay. And you just saw them right now. Yeah. You saw a random body um laying on the floor and told that he doesn't know if there was a head on or not. April 24th. 2017, Los Cusus, New Mexico. 2 days after a disturbing shooting incident outside a motel, Detective Ricky Bardwell files a statement of facts in the Donana Magistrate Court. One that would raise more questions than answers. According to that filing, on Saturday, April 22nd, 21-year-old Benjamin Mononttoya and his pregnant girlfriend, Dakota Okampo were staying at a motel room with their friend Joel Arga signs. Around 6:00 a.m., officers responded to the scene and found Mononttoya suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the chest. He was rushed to the hospital but didn't survive. Witnesses told police that an argument broke out between Mononttoya and Doampo while they were inside the room. It escalated and spilled outside. One witness reported hearing a gunshot, then looking out the window to see Arsenga signs and Okampo standing over Mononttoya's body. From the start, the accounts didn't line up. Arsenga signs told officers a random woman had entered the room and shot Mononttoya. Okampo on the other hand pointed to Arsenga signs as the shooter. Due to those conflicting statements and the fact that Arinega signs had what appeared to be blood on his clothing, he was arrested and charged with murder. But here's where things take a turn. About a year later, prosecutors dropped the charges, citing that new information has come to light that requires further investigation. That new information, it later came to light that Dakota Campo owned a 38 caliber pistol, the same caliber used in Mononttoya's death. But the murder weapon itself was never recovered by investigators. To this day, no one else has been charged in Mononttoya's killing, and the case remains open. Now, let's fast forward to 2021. In a quiet corner of Los Cruus, a 911 call came in so disturbing it shook even veteran investigators. In the early morning of June 20th, 2021, Las Cruus police were dispatched to Apodaka Park after a chilling 911 call came in. A passerby reported seeing a body lying in the middle of the road near the intersection of Madrid and Solano. Officer Ortiz was first on scene. What he found was nothing short of a nightmare. The body of a middle-aged man, later identified as 51-year-old James Garcia, was lying prone in the roadway. His head had been severed and was found roughly 10 yard away. Not much is publicly known about Garcia other than he went by the nickname rabbit and left behind three children. As detectives secured the scene, they spotted another man sitting nearby in the park. Put your hands up. Stand up. 809 87 right now. Come over here. Put your hands up. Put your hands up. Get on your knees. Put your hands where I can see them. Stay right there. Okay. 809 87 893 87. Stay where you are. Keep your hands up. Okay. Keep your hands where I can see them. Don't move. Contact. Got cover. You got contact. 50 ft south of the body up against the tree. So, what's going to happen is we're going to go hang out in the booking room for a little bit and then the detectives that were over there, they're going to come and talk to you here in a bit. Okay. So, just because you're going to be talking to them and stuff like that, you're going to be in a more comfortable room where they're going to allow you to most likely take the handcuffs off. Is it cool if I take out all the items out of your pockets? That way I can put them safely in this bag. Yeah. Yeah. The person detained was Joel Arga signs. And he was calm. Too calm. Just feet from him was a bloodstained knife stabbed into the ground. His hands, shoes, and clothing were all marked with red. A tan bag, and a pair of boots found nearby were also smeared with what appeared to be blood. Garcia's body had dozens of stab wounds and something else. His middle finger was missing. A trail of blood led investigators from the body to a nearby tree where they found the severed finger lying in a pool of blood right next to a shoe print that matched the sole of Joel's sneakers. At this point, detectives had their suspect. The physical evidence was overwhelming, but now they needed to know what happened between these two men. What led to such a gruesome and public act of violence? Joel Arinega's signs agreed to talk. No attorney, no hesitation. He simply waved his Miranda rights and sat down for questioning. What you're about to see is the actual interrogation footage recorded just hours after the murder. And I'll tell you right now, it takes a dark turn. Viewer discretion is advised. [Music] Joel. Joel. So, I'm just trying to find out more information about James. So, was he your boyfriend? Were you guys dating each other? Okay. Were you guys in some kind of lover's quarrel? No. Like because he's your boyfriend. You guys are in an argument? You told me you just what I'm getting. You tell me, man. Why would you call me? I'm not calling you gay. I'm not judging you. I'm married. You're married? Yeah. Who you married, too? You married to James? Are you married? Are you married to James? Are you trying to insult me? Huh? Are you insulting? No, I'm not insulting you. We're not calling you information. Why are you calling me gay? We're not calling you gay. I didn't call you. I said, "Are you married to James?" No. I'm married to James. Okay. Well, I'm trying to find out why James is dead in a park and you were I have his blood all over your hand. I'm not gay. I bet you are. Okay. So, you have any kind of lovers Coral James? No. crack around there. No, I don't. Okay. [Music] So, is that why you attack James tonight? Because he called you gay. Is it because James is gay? Why you call me gay out there? I'm asking you. Why are you getting your mind? I'm not lying about anything. You're telling me I don't know everything. You act like a child. I'm not acting like a child. Yes. Okay. Oh, [ __ ] So then tell me about James. Tell me about James. [ __ ] Is that why you're pissed off? Because James thought you were gay? No. Did James hit on you? No. Did he make some kind of advance toward you that you didn't like? Who told you I was gay? Is that why they didn't keep me? No. Does that make any click in your hair? Yeah. All right. I'll call you gay. Okay. Well, I mean, if that's what you feel like you want to do. I'm not calling you gay. I'm asking you. You literally just came over here. I did not. I asked if James was your husband. I asked you that was your husband. Yeah, I told you last night. Yeah, I told you the same thing. Why did you keep asking? Well, I'm trying to find out why your blood or why James's blood is all over you. I don't know. So, if it's because you guys had a lover's quirrel or he made some kind of unwanted advance. I guess. You guess? No. So, he did. He's so angry. Do I? Yeah, you do. willing to help you out. I want to fight you. I don't want to fight you. I don't want to fight you. Don't call me gay. Not call me gay. Repeat the [ __ ] up. I'll beat that [ __ ] Okay. So, tell me what it was. No. Apologize. Okay. I apologize. That's not. So, well, you came in here lying, trying to see. I'm not lying. I'm trying to figure out your relationship. I know that white lady. The white lady's wife. Why? Why can't she come in here? Why should she have to help us out, James? For [Music] us. You can do it yourself. I know. That's what I'm doing. I'm asking you questions. You're not. I'm not doing anything. You've given me like four times. I'm not trying to act like I'm tough to tell. You're acting. Am I? Okay. [Music] So, tell me. You're going to show me the address. Okay. So, when will happen tonight? Okay. So, Here's what I think happened. You and James are in a relationship. He said something to you and you killed him. Where did you go? Baker. Who's Baker? That wild lady that came here. Yeah. Is that what happened? Okay. [Music] Why are you calling me? All right. Does your wife know where you at right now? No. Does she know that you're sleeping in the park with another guy? No. You told me earlier you're sleeping in the park. You and James are the only ones in the park. I didn't do that. That's exactly what you told me. It's on the camera. Well, then help us understand what was going on. You're investigating, aren't you? That's That's exactly what we're trying to do. But why are you saying you brothers? You have a brother named Detective Bart. Do you have a brother named Detective Bartle? No. Do you? Do I? No. You look like I've seen him before just like Okay. You have a brother named Jacob? No. I don't even know Jacob. You have a father? No. You have a son named Jason? No. You killed your own father? No. Yes, you did. Okay. Yeah. So, what happened with you and James tonight? What happened with you? Yeah. Like I said, you're sleeping on the father. James, right? No. Yeah. You killed her cuz I'm not helping you. Yeah. Okay. I I She does. Okay. So, then tell me why you killed. Why did you kiss her? [Music] So, am I close to what happened? James made an advance on you and you didn't like it because you're not gay. Scarlet became gay. Scarlet was your wife. She caught you getting beat by [Music] her. Look, we know what you did. I just want to know why you did it. My name is Joel. It is Joel. What do you want to be called then? Alire. I'm sorry. I gave it to the captain. Alire. A L T A I R. That's okay. Alire. So why did you kill that guy? My wife. Your wife? When did this happen? 4 years ago. 4 years ago. Yeah. Okay. Was that reported? No, we were all homeless. What's that? We were all homeless. You guys are all homeless. Homeless. Homeless. I'm sorry. Where did Where did that happen at? The same spot you was at? The same spot you was at? Yes, sir. Okay. So, you killed this guy cuz your wife 4 years ago? Yeah, this is how did you Those are those are our bags and you steal it from us. Okay. Which bags are yours? Those three bags belong to my wife and girl two friends. Okay. I wanted to get them back. I just tried to take them. You pulled the gun on me. So, yeah. I had a knife myself. And what else did you do? I cut off. Okay. Because you had your bags. What knife did you use? I don't know. My hand in his pocket. He had it? Yeah, I pulled it off. You pulled off with him? Yeah, cuz he tried to take one of my bags back. Okay. He had a gun. He had What kind of gun was it? Like a little 22. Did you see what color it was? It's like black for brown. You had to take that me and you tried to pull it on me and I took it away and then you pulled out the knife. I don't like guns. I can fight. I just want to make myself. So yeah, when he pulled the knife on me last time I dragged his body down with his head. He plays soccer with his head. Yeah. Passing cars. How many cars pass by you? About 14 cars pass by. looking at really small. What time did this all happen at? Was it dark outside or was it light outside? Pitch black. Pitch black. Did you use the same knife that you stabbed him with to cut his head off? What? Dude, the knife that you stabbed him with, is that the same knife you used to cut his head off? Yeah. Yeah. Like a switch blade or something. And that's what you used? Yeah. Where's that gun at now? I don't know. You just left it there. Yeah. I don't know if you guys were coming. Was anybody else around? No, it was just us. There was a struggle. Maybe not. Okay. Where part did you did this all but not part you know where part? Uh towards the end the road. Did you just you know he was there? No, I knew he was there. When did he steal your stuff? Four nights ago. Four nights ago. Where was your step? Where were you from? We were on the other side of near the Walmart. Yeah. We were all hanging out there. We all fell asleep outside looking. You found him with your stuff? Yeah, he was there. And then I asked for it back. I woke him up politely. He searching the interrogation, Joel Arsen was taken into custody and formally charged with open murder. In New Mexico, the designation of open murder is a range of charges that combines first-degree, seconddegree murder, and manslaughter. This allows the jury to decide the appropriate degree based on the facts of the case. Arsenga Signs was booked into the Dana County detention center where he remained held without bond pending trial. On Wednesday, March 5th, 2025, nearly 4 years after the slaying of James Rabbit Garcia. Arena SCS was convicted of first-degree murder. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. As for Dakota Okampo, she was never charged in the shooting death of Benjamin Mononttoya. And here's likely why. The murder weapon, a 38 caliber pistol, was never recovered. Yes, Dakota owned a gun that matched the caliber. But without that weapon in hand, prosecutors couldn't tie it directly to the crime scene. On top of that, both Dakota and Joel gave conflicting stories, and no third party witness could definitively say who pulled the trigger. Without forensic evidence, no fingerprints, no public record of gunshot residue having been tested, no surveillance, there just wasn't enough to bring charges that could hold up in court. And as you probably know, suspicion isn't the same as proof. In a case like this, prosecutors would need more than just a theory. They need certainty. For Garcia's family, the conviction brought a measure of justice. But for the family of Benjamin Mononttoya, the young man Orga Signs was previously accused of killing in 2017, a wound that had never truly healed was reopened. In an interview with KRQE News, Mononttoya's sister Crystal expressed her anguish. This isn't Artis signs his first runin with the law. He was arrested in 2017 in connection to another murder, but those charges were dismissed. Now, the sister of that victim in that case, Benjamin Mononttoya, tells KTSM that she hopes Arena signs remains behind bars. I've had some people say, "Oh, justice is served for your brother. He's behind bars." But I mean, there's never going to be any justice for what he's done to my family and the family of the person that he's, you know, he killed. And finally, we close out with Joseph Parker, a case that's equal parts bizarre and brutal and leaves you wondering how some people even exist. [Music] 911 location of your emergency. Yeah. Two Y cell lane in Springfield. L Y B E S T A L E. You're in Springfield. Yes. Springfield, Tennessee. It's right behind Oakland Farms. Okay. What's going on? All right. This is what's happened. [Music] Um, been married 12 years on on on the 4th, which would have been two nights ago at 4:00 a.m. Um, I shot my wife in the temple of her head. I thought I killed her and um I put her in the freezer out in the garage where I checked on her night and she did Today's video takes us to Springfield. No, not that Springfield. Springfield, Tennessee, a city located in the middle of the state, a little more than half an hour's ride from Nashville. According to the latest census data, it has a population of 18,782, about the seating capacity of Freedom Hall Arena in Kentucky, where this guy had his first professional fight. It's a typical suburb of America where most residents own their homes and schools are considered above average. It's an ideal place to raise a family. This is where the Parkers lived, 44year-old Samantha and her husband, 45-year-old Joseph. They had been married for 12 years, raised a daughter, and were everyday people living everyday life in a quiet suburb in America. That is until one fall evening, a verbal disagreement somehow escalated into a multi-state manhunt involving the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the US Marshalss. Samantha Klaus Parker was born on August 16th, 1970 in Gallian, Ohio. the daughter of David and Peggy Anne. She attended Greenbryer High School and worked at the Bakers Market convenience store for several years. She was known as an outgoing person who never met a stranger. She loved people and she loved Alabama football. Joseph Leonard Parker was a devoted husband and father. He was employed as a car salesman at a Toyota dealership in Rivergate and was the family's primary wage earner. He was known around the neighborhood to be a very rigid but mellow man who mainly kept to himself. Unfortunately, Joseph had fallen on hard times. He was out of work and the bills were piling up. In addition, a foreclosure action on his house had been started and Joseph was feeling the pressure. Then, on Friday, November 7th, 2014, at approximately 2:45 a.m., Joseph dialed 911. 911 location of your emergency. Got two Y lane in Springfield. L Y B E S T A L E. You're in Springfield. Yeah. Springfield, Tennessee. It's right behind Oakland Farms. Okay. What's going on? All right. This is what's happened. [Music] um been married 12 years on on on the 4th, which would have been two nights ago at 4:00 a.m. Um I shot my wife in the temple of her head and I thought I killed her and um I put her in the freezer out in the garage where I checked on her night and she's not dead. um she's uh got a big hole in the temple of her head and um um to get her body moved around in there. I think I broke her wrist. You know, she was frozen from being in the in the thing. She' been in this thing 48 hours now. U this is no prank call. I need somebody to get out there and help her. I've cleared I've cleared the premises. I've got away. You know, I'm not going to be there. Um, but I promise you this is a legit call and I need somebody to get out there and help her because I I I still love her. Just it's hard hard to believe that after that, you know, but um you know, I I need to get somebody out there to help her. Okay. What But what happened that caused you to do that? Um, it's a long story. Don't want to get into it. Just want to want to get into getting somebody out there to help her. It's I left the front door open. I left all the lights on in the house so it would be kind of easy to spot. It's the last house on the right on CLville Lane. Um, but I left the front door open and she's in the garage. You go through the kitchen to get into the garage and you'll see her once you get in the garage. And she's a mess. She can't talk. I could get her to blink. Blink once means yes. Blink twice means no. and uh you know um you know so I told her I'm going around the road 10 15 miles. I'm going to call 911 and get you some help out here. I thought she'd been dead two days and when I checked on her she was still alive. She's been frozen for two days. She's frozen solid. It's amazing she's still alive. Um, she's got a big big hole in the temple of her head. I shot her with a 38 caliber uh handgun. And um there's a big hole in the temple of her head. I didn't see an exit wound. What is her name? Samantha Parker. She a white female? Yes. How old is she? Uh 43 years old. And how long ago did you leave there? Uh an hour ago. And that's the last time you saw her, yes, that's the last time I saw her. And she was still in the garage? Yeah, she's still in the garage. I made her as comfortable as I could make her. She tried to drink a little water. Um, you know, moving her jaw. She's she's in bad shape. Really need to get smile to help her. And the address is 246 Lane. Yes, ma'am. Okay. What is your name? My name is Joe. I'll just leave it at that, you know. Don't want to get arrested tonight and all that. So, uh, we we don't have a history of domestic disputes, you know. We've never had to call the police and nothing. We just had a real bad night a couple nights ago. waving the gun around got myself in trouble. So, um anyway, uh really need somebody to get out there and cover her. Okay, we'll send somebody out there to her. I mean, it's it's like urgent, you know. I think she died. She got a a big hole where temple, you know, the temple of your head is, you know what I mean, right? Um, please, you know, I love her. I still love her. You know, I've loved her every day I've been married to her. We just had a rough stretch here. U anyway check telling him she's still alive and now I want want to get somebody to help her that knows what they're doing but I got to stay out of trouble. So okay, we'll send somebody out there. All right. Well, what was your first name? I'm not going to give you my name, sir. Okay, that's fine. Hey, make a note on there. The I left the front door open and all the lights are on and you go to the garage, you can't yell for you can't yell, but you go to the garage still. That's where you'll see her once you get to the garage. Okay. We'll send somebody out there. She needs, you know, paramedics. She needs she needs everything. She needs an ambulance, you know. She needs she needs trauma. She's trauma. I mean, she's a trauma. She might need a helicopter. Um, you know, so please get somebody to her. Okay. Okay. Thank you. Okay. Police arrived a little after 3:30 in the morning to discover the partially dismembered remains of Samantha Parker packed inside an upright freezer in the garage. Joseph was nowhere to be found. He told the 911 dispatch operator that he was traveling on I24 heading south towards Chattanooga, Tennessee. This was verified by Springfield Police Chief David Thompson, who had Parker's cell phone pinged to Nashville that morning. A few hours later, police issued an arrest warrant charging Joseph with Samantha's murder. The police learned that Joseph had hopped into his white 2007 Toyota Camry and threatened to travel to his former workplace, the Rivergate Toyota dealership, to kill multiple people. Apparently, Joseph felt there was unfinished business there. He was armed, dangerous, and had little left to lose. The case was escalated to the State Bureau of Investigation, who immediately added Parker to Tennessee's top 10 most wanted list. They enlisted the aid of the US Marshals as well. According to sources, police set up command at the Rivergate Toyota dealership in anticipation of Parker's arrival. As a search helicopter flew overhead, Metro Nashville police spotted Parker's car at 3:24 p.m. at the 120 m marker and began to track it. However, they did not immediately engage in open pursuit. Eventually, Parker realized he was being followed by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the US Marshall Service, as well as local Tennessee and Kentucky law enforcement. The walls were closing in on Parker. Then at 4:19 p.m., according to Springfield Police Chief Thompson, Joseph Parker pulled over around mile marker 7 on Highway I65 in Kentucky. However, before officers could apprehend him, Parker died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Following the shooting, police continued the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of the Parkers. The Kentucky State Police investigated Joseph Parker's death, and the Springfield Police Department examined the details surrounding Samantha Parker's death. On Monday, November 10th, authorities were waiting on an autopsy on Samantha and toxicology results on Joseph. Detective Bernett, the lead investigator, stated, "I don't know if we're going to be able to determine when he killed her exactly." He confirmed that Samantha Parker had been shot in the head, but said he wasn't sure where she was killed. "I'm not sure at this point whether we'll be able to determine how long she'd been in the freezer," he added. Detective Bernett described the couple's home as very clean. It was immaculate, not a speck of dust, spotless. "It was real estate clean." The case was closed in 2014 with neither the autopsy nor the toxicology report being made public. We may never know the root cause of the events that led to that fateful evening in November 2014. The Parkers, especially Joseph, were a private couple who did not form close relationships in the community. One of Parker's next door neighbors, Kloe, described Joseph as a very stern man who kept to himself. I didn't really see them go out, Kloe said. He always parked inside the garage, and I would see him leaving in the mornings. I rarely saw her car leave. They were very quiet, the kind of people who never left the blinds open. What was clear was that Joseph was under severe financial duress. And coping with the effects of financial stress is essential to help men through a rough patch. Financial stress can lead to anxiety and depression. In turn, it can take a toll on relationships. Many studies have shown that men are at least twice as likely to feel the financial burden in a relationship compared to women. Men are also twice as likely than women to report needing to be emotionally strong. Although times have changed, many men still consider it an integral part of their identity to be the family's main provider. In a recent study by the Pew Research Center, nearly seven out of 10 adults claimed it's vital for a man to support his family financially if he is to be considered a good partner. One year after the death of her parents, the Parker's daughter held a public memorial where she released balloons into the sky. When asked, she said she missed both parents equally. She stated she was aware her father had lost his job and the house was under foreclosure, but she said that night was a very bad night, and I think he just snapped. She said many people ask her why she isn't angry and she responded, "I've learned to forgive. The memories and moments are what you want to hold on to." Hey folks, if you made it through all of that, congratulations. You're officially part of the few, the curious, and probably the slightly disturbed. Subscribe for more because apparently you're into this. And hey, so am I. Thanks again and see you next time.