After Waking From Two-Year Coma, Woman Names Brother As Her Attacker

Despite suffering brain damage from an assault in June 2020, Wanda Palmer awoke after being in a coma for two years and said her brother was her assailant. Officials believe the suspect, Daniel Palmer, allegedly attacked with a machete or a hatchet. WSAZ's Kim Rafferty reports.
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[@alyssabullock6421]

major kudos to her family for never giving up on her, and the hospital staff for taking care of her for 2 whole years!

[@papsphaks4408]

I would hate to see that hospital bill! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🤑🤮

[@RiverBottomBoys.]

@@papsphaks4408 Don't worry, tax payers have plenty of leftover savings.

[@tomaterjuice5095]

@@papsphaks4408 Hah, I'd go back to sleep if I saw that bill. Goodnight.

[@JL-bm2sp]

@@papsphaks4408 I believe most states have victims of crime funds to handle stuff like this.

[@bigbird4481]

@@JL-bm2sp America actually has some good health care you just need to find the right plan

[@horsepanther]

Wow, it's amazing not only that she regained consciousness after SO long, but also that her memory of who attacked her was intact, and that she was able to communicate the information to law enforcement. But what a horrific thing for her to go through, and tragic that she'll never fully recover. And at the hands of her own brother. Heartbreaking.

[@Kaboomnz]

@Ali Fares Did you read the nonsense you wrote before hitting the reply button?

[@harperproduction3935]

@@Kaboomnz Oh! He did, I believe it is called trolling...

[@Acolis]

its not all bad. she completely skipped the pandemic.

[@robertcuratolo5339]

😥 He's a piece of 💩

[@harperproduction3935]

@@Acolis Now! That's funny : )

[@agentcodybanx8909]

I couldn't imagine hurting any of my siblings like that, glad she's awake and hope she can recover to live as normal a life she can. Sending prayers their way

[@cruisepaige]

Yeah I’ve been estranged from family members but I don’t wish them any harm.

[@agentcodybanx8909]

@@cruisepaige same. I have 2 brothers I don't really speak to much but I love them to death and would drop everything if they needed help

[@master_baiter1873]

I can.

[@K162KingPin]

So you are going to "pray" to the God that allowed that to happen to her? Good luck.

[@agentcodybanx8909]

@@K162KingPin that's cool

[@ThisAIisStillLearning]

Woman came back from death to get justice. Poor family.

[@piousaugustus84]

Being in a coma isn't the same as being dead.

[@solo741]

What’s disgusting is people that attempt murder are sentenced different than people that succeed, like failure somehow blunts their crime.

[@billsloan]

@@solo741 As they should be since there is a difference between taking a life & nearly taking life.

[@viewtafull9562]

Spiritual times definitely, these next couple of years are gonna be interesting. Bless that lady

[@penelopephelange]

She may have well just died if she’s gonna be limbtarded for the rest of her life 😂

[@ZERO-lx5le]

Imagine waking up 2 years later realizing a lot has changed. Gosh I can't even begin to understand what she's going through right now.

[@III-zy5jf]

They're a bunch of hillbillies. Nothing's changed

[@fibsniper786]

Hey at least she missed covid

[@augustwest9727]

Except... The last 2 years, I may be saying the same thing 2 years from now... But the Last 2 years would have been the ones to skip. I pray she hits the physical Therapy like a mad woman, because that is what it takes.

[@glorioustigereye]

So real quick Global pandemic A mob tries over taking the us government China lock downs Russia has invaded Ukraine Amber v Johnny

[@jaredf6205]

I’m gonna be honest, my first thought was ooo, I wonder if she didn’t know about the pandemic, that would be weird, followed by disappointment when I saw she’s been in a coma since June 2020 and did know about it.

[@juliadoherty83]

Poor girl. She's obviously made from stern stuff. The medics at the hospital all deserve medals, but the biggest medal is well deserved by Wanda. I hope you're recovery is swift.

[@Yallhatethetruth]

All glory belongs to God

[@noneya1238]

@jboy Right. All humans are the same, some are just lucky to get hit in right places.

[@khenderson6689]

Well good to know her attacker is made of the same stuff then and should be able to handle a tougher sentence 🤷‍♀️

[@davidj8658]

Your

[@User_92020]

@@davidj8658 It's common for people to use "your" when they should be using "you're. This is the one time when she should of used "your" instead of "you're".

[@nofearnothrill1776]

I was in a coma for only 2 months after a car hit me about 60mph and took years to recover from the atrophy of muscle tissue. The scar tissue in my throat from tracheotomy funnels liquid into my lungs and prone to pneumonia. Even had a lung collapse when I was in the coma from pneumonia. Hope she receives the proper care. Surviving is not easy.

[@marystrenke3050]

Oh my goodness!!! Thank you so much for reminding me of the reality of such a trauma and the fact that you are here and able to share it!!! I was a caregiver for a gal with amnesia from an accident - had been in a coma also. So happy that this young lady awoke and so sad for the family circumstance.

[@gardensofthegods]

Wow I am so sorry you went through all that . Did they ever catch the person who ran you down ? I really hope they did

[@sothickitssickk]

And you are STILL biking? Smh 🤦‍♂️

[@Lissa11638]

Sending love, light, & prayers from KY. 🙏💗🙏💗🙏💗🙏💗🙏💗

[@13dulcie]

I'm glad your still here. Prayers for continued recovery.💗

[@jamedraa8472]

I am so glad she is awake. It must be awful to know your child brutalized your other child. Edit: for the people who are missing the context clue.... I am referring to HOW HER MOTHER MUST FEEL.

[@penelopephelange]

He busted her up REAL bad lmao 🤣

[@bradlasalle2888]

@@penelopephelange bait harder bozo

[@MsThebeMoon]

Good news is that mom's prayers were answered. Bad news is ...

[@Dr.DisrespectFan918]

What if the brother is innocent and she just misremembered

[@bradlasalle2888]

@@Dr.DisrespectFan918 any number of things could've happened once she woke that we don't see in this video; -the brother could've confessed to the crime once his sister woke up -her story may have corroborated with all available evidence of the incident, which gives police at least probable cause to bring the brother back in for questioning -police suspected her brother, so it's likely they felt they didn't have sufficient evidence to charge him yet until she woke up Obviously there's more to it than just naming someone for crime and them just being arrested for it; especially in a crime as irrefutably egregious as this one

[@shondasmith5470]

That's so disgusting. I'm happy she lived to be able too tell what happened. I'm praying for a speedy recovery for you 💕

Praying? You people are zombies beyond repair.

[@penelopephelange]

I’m laughing so hard at this situation 😂 she took that L hard

[@joevarga5982]

@@penelopephelange Your parents took the L when they had you 🤡. 😅🤣😅

[@supportyourtroopsathletes6460]

@@penelopephelange nothing funny of her attack.

[@penelopephelange]

@@supportyourtroopsathletes6460 Really? Cause I’m rollin

[@dianeyoung8068]

I hope she gets help so that she can recover and heal. Her brother looks like a piece of work.

[@macbook802]

Just because she said that doesn't mean it's true, she literally suffered a massive brain injury

[@roverandmorerestore7266]

@@macbook802 his attorney ?

[@macbook802]

@@roverandmorerestore7266 no, I've seen this before tens of times. People aren't right after major head injuries. What she says should be investigated obviously, but if the only evidence is her testimony then his life cannot be ruined because of it. And this channel was premature in posting her account of the incident. They can and should be sued if he cannot be proven guilty

[@mariannesouza8326]

@@macbook802 BS!

[@macbook802]

@@mariannesouza8326 what do you mean BS?

[@beewest5704]

My little brother is my main protector & defender He would even defend me when I was in trouble with my dad. Now I value him even more. My heart breaks for this family. I pray she makes a full recovery & go on to have a joyous life.

[@Quavolious]

She will never recover, unfortunately.

[@jasminevalencia2982]

My brother is 4 years younger than me but he is still very protective of me, he once told me that he would do anything to protect me and that he loved me very much. I would also do anything to protect him.

[@paulkhachukian725]

That’s what you think

[@cherrycola542]

@@Quavolious how come?

[@Vize_Iron]

@@jasminevalencia2982 My sister is 5 years older than me, but I feel the same way. I'd probably go to prison if someone ever hurt her😭

[@tarzan1075]

Thank goodness her brother didn’t finish the job while she was in the coma. What a monster.

[@coronavirusisacommunistchi845]

You are beautiful 😍

[@RobertEskuri]

Cool last name, Tara. 😜

[@tamaramadison7563]

Her brother is a EVIL MONSTER .Lord this Lady and her Mother

[@phatgringo2.0]

They don't allow hatchets in the hospital

[@aspiringvoiceactor645]

No that would have made it too obvious. He tried to do it where no one would know it was him. Obviously methodical in his ways.

[@garysgarage.2841]

Her brother looks like he's guilty of anything that happens in his general vicinity.

[@djames251]

Yes🎯

[@heathermetz3974]

Agreed! Looks methed up!

[@beyondview]

lol

[@YochevedDesigns]

Not gonna lie, that made me laugh. 😂

[@drillosophy1012]

Lmao, I gotta use that.

[@naziahrana]

This is so horrific and tragic. I hope she realises how strong she is and a complete survivor

[@annapurna2389]

Yes, God bless her to recover and live her best life 🙏

[@aoutnumberedlion261]

@@annapurna2389 yer name? haha.

[@guydude5323]

Speak for yourself, lucky mf got to skip the entire lockdown

[@lambdalambdalambda257]

This angers me. I have two sisters and I've never even laid a hand on them since I was a kid. I would die for them..

[@bone3594]

Brother was probably high on drugs.

[@mawmawshomesteadpreparedness]

You're a good man.

[@angelapastorius2377]

Can I be adopted into your fam? This is how it is supposed to be, imho. It breaks my heart the number of people, CHILDREN, right now, who don't know what this is like. I was one, and I just realized this year that I am afraid of people and filled with anxiety around people. It was "normal" to me my whole life and didn't realize it was even happening. Now that I can see from a farther perspective, I realize how screwed up all that was. I believe narcissism was at the root with my mother, but this kind of thing where someone has to use a family member to make their enemy, to make themselves look good or right all the time can come from many different angles, I'm sure. It's just always great to hear others say they love and protect their loved ones, rather than using them to PLACE them in dangerous or illegal positions (or take their aggression and violence out on them).💞

[@firstnamelastname6071]

Bless you, people with great brothers are really lucky.

[@TheM3TAL1]

TRI LAMBS!!!!

[@terriburke1765]

Let's all hope she surprises everyone and recovers to enjoy her life again. You don't come back from the dead for no reason, she is a fighter my heart goes out to her and family.

[@roxannerodriguez7075]

That's right! I would love to see that! Especially after someone says she's never be "normal" again. I'd love to see her prove the world wrong! 💟

[@AlejandraXio]

@@roxannerodriguez7075 She’s going to need more than hope. As someone who has also come back from the dead it’s just the beginning. If it weren’t for my brother and family I probably wouldn’t last. If she doesn’t have close family to take care of her from now on she might have a hard time to keep going. A year after waking up from my ventilator I still can’t walk.

[@mouna1805]

@@AlejandraXio best wishes and best luck. Keep your hope and trust in God that you will fully heal soon 💓❤

[@bethq1703]

It's a miracle for someone to survive such a bloody attack with those injuries and wake up after 2 years. God answered her family's prayers. Thank you Jesus. 🙏❤📿

[@littleflower3665]

I had an uncle, Richard Crawford, who was like her brother. He strangled me just before he died. None of his victims ever got justice. Luckily he’s dead and can’t hurt anyone anymore. I hope Wanda gets justice.

[@goalie2998]

Wow I'm glad you survived. Sounds horrific

[@marilynschmidt6400]

Who needs enemies when you have family?

[@Pugetwitch]

I'm so sorry you went through that but I'm very happy you survived!

[@registame2878]

Hope you are well and getting over everything alright

[@chrisjlee2013]

Wait.. how did it happen? He strangled you, then he died?

[@TheJcestrada]

Omg!! It’s so sad to know that attackers are usually people close to the victim. However in this case she survived to name her attacker. My best thoughts and wishes are with Wanda.

[@xvc918x8]

jessy send me some wishes my way please

[@shaneburkhart1871]

I'm thinking her brother wasn't going to see his sis after she woke up. You imagine the look on his face when he got the news? Crazy man! Your sisters wake! And coherent! Did you wanna roll w us to see her or what.

[@fdm2155]

Yes, it is horrifying. You're correct that people are very likely to know their attacker despite our hyperfocus on 'stranger danger'. This woman is fortunate to survive.

[@41052]

@@fdm2155 that’s why it’s very slowly being replaced by Tricky People

[@heirloomcategory5673]

Usually? lmao

[@kitsiewr]

Brother is clearly insane. Sometimes "more understanding" is not enough to save the rest of us from them.

[@jamesnash6101]

Look at the entire family, especially mama. An apple doesn't fall too far from the tree. As children, who knows what was going on behind closed doors.

[@lilo4399]

Mama and Wanda are decent people. The brother is clearly taking after the absent father. These backwoods males are the obvious problem in this country. Look who they voted into office in 2016. And look what happened when he lost in 2020. The peasant revolt has begun. And their attacks on their own sisters is nothing new. They have always been a threat to society. They all need to be locked up and they definitely do not deserve the right to vote!

[@choosing.tangent]

i think it is more than just the brother who suffers from mental deficiencies. mom does not seem too stable

[@KaliMaaaaa]

Insane? There is no such thing. Read the work of Szasz, this is about a subhuman acting out to benefit himself and gain control.

[@KaliMaaaaa]

@@jamesnash6101 Spoken like a true male who does not want to acknowledge #MalePatternViolence. ONE group committs 98% of ALL violent crime in the WORLD, 3 women are killed every day in the USA from their partners, there is PROBLEM with ONE group and it is destroying the planet.

[@imakeajiffypuff4525]

I have four older brothers who have always been protective of me. I cannot imagine being attacked by one of them, let alone in such a cruel manner. I hope her recovery goes well, she doesn't deserve to suffer like this.

[@morbidmanmusic]

Stop sssuming he is guilty. You have no proof and decided on a KZbin video. NEVER Abe ona jury. There are several factors that could make her say many things. Judge jury executioner. That is all the is in here.

[@59Alaskan]

@@morbidmanmusic sounds like you are defending him...

[@nellieevans1540]

@@morbidmanmusic Yep, anything to defend a bro.

[@K.A-87]

not everybody is like you people have differnd lives

[@vanessamallard1111]

“She’ll never be normal”. My heart breaks for her.

[@guineapiglady2841]

Doctors are not always right.

[@loisalg3255]

Of course she will in the name of Jesus. God will finish what he started. Praying for her full recovery!

[@youcrazycat1]

@@loisalg3255 can you pray for the starving people in Africa too?

[@KandyJohnson1]

@@loisalg3255 Amen 🙏!

[@azzie_1210]

@@loisalg3255 amen, God bless you

[@timburton5950]

If that was my sister I'd be saying thanks to the caregivers, doctors, God and anyone else helping her; this is truly a miracle, two years in a coma!! I had no idea a human could survive and not have permanent brain damaged after such a long time under a situation like this. So glad justice can be served for her.

[@thelogicaldanger]

She does have permanent brain damage, but hopefully her brother will be be punished for his crime.

[@GreySchezwan]

But it was her brother that did that to her

[@chesspunk489]

@@GreySchezwan Thank you captain obvious.

[@tonysoprano7372]

If she was your sister, you'd be in jail right now

[@peggycain4790]

Without God nothing is possible

[@dyoung2739]

It’s a blessing 🙏🏽that she woke up and that no one gave up on her.

[@ostapbendervan7874]

Within 2 years over 200 taken off earth support,not all is this.. vegetable or sizzling schnitzel 👏👏choose one

[@georgettevachos5516]

Who needs enemies when you have family like this!

[@WoahhTeamJacob]

Exactly

[@JoeR203]

One has to wonder how much abuse he put her through when they were growing up. This doesn't sound like it was a spur-of-the-moment attack.

[@brsu184]

I had two older siblings both brothers who completely got on my nerves as teens they spend most of their time protecting me not that I need to protect couldn't talk to no boy at all or I heard hey dude that's my sister back off I was so glad when my older brother finished high school cuz I had two more years to go and I don't think I could have done it if he had been there LOL

[@FordRangerClassics]

@@brsu184 I hate that. No one likes that. Don't be like that. lol

[@brsu184]

@@FordRangerClassics 😏

[@FordRangerClassics]

@R Smith first come, first served

[@apauln]

Strange, her brother looks like an outstanding member of society. How could he have done this? Puzzling...

[@joet7136]

I was sedated for a month in the hospital and waking up was a surreal experience but nowhere near as extreme as waking up 2 years later! If her experience is like mine it will take months to regain strength in her limbs to do much of anything. I wish her the best.

[@41052]

I was in bed rest for up to two weeks and I had to walk around the hospital a couple of times with a walker to build up muscles in my legs again so I could walk out of there without it

[@alainprostbis]

well in her case she has very serious injuries from the hatchet attack. waking up from a coma is a thing. when you are disfigured, have lost a limb , or other such things, that is yet another level.

[@mclovin6039]

@@hs342 except both would lead to atrophy of the muscles which is what the commentor was saying 🤷‍♂️

[@dddaaa6965]

@@mclovin6039 yeah but u wouldn’t need a walker after two weeks LOL, I was bed bound for a month and my leg muscles were so much smaller and I could walk without a a walker kek

[@Faerienice]

Did you dream?

[@harlowjademermaid1882]

if thats the best picture that they could come up with of the brother, you know he is way worse that we all thought. Congrats & a speedy recovery for this woman. I cant imagine waking up two years later! And she nailed her attacker to the wall - I know poor Mum is happy to have her back, and probably dumbfounded that it was her other child. Unreal.

[@bonitam1217]

😂 lmaao

[@kitsiewr]

Guessing she must have had a clue it might have been him

[@sharon94503]

@@troylambert8037 "a Judas"? Us atheists don't.

[@delilahgillis5287]

HE LIVED IN THAT SHACK IN THE WOODS, HAD TO TAKE ATV'S TO ARREST HIM. ATV ARE USED TO GET TO PLACES CARS & TRUCKS CAN'T GET TO. OFF ROADS OR DIRT ROADS (NO PAVED ROADS)

[@Prismatic_Truth]

@@sharon94503 You guys _are_ Judas.

[@beautifulsoul4521]

This case has me wondering about so many people in a coma for a few days that end up being taken off life support. How many if them could have fully recovered with time. I am elated to hear she recovered miraculously!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💪🏾

[@jojotheoj]

It completely depends on remaining brain function, which is empirically measurable. Not all comas are the same.

[@pollytiks3885]

Almost all don’t recover - they can go years and either die naturally or deteriorate so much that they no longer have any quality of life and are removed from life support.

[@bjornragnarsson8692]

@@jojotheoj yeah I was just gonna say something like this

[@thehypequeeng7690]

Coma does not mean brain dead …. I learned the hard way Love the people close to you

[@steverm3438]

if there is no brain function then life support is doing nothing of value.

[@chuck9380]

That’s the best photo of the brother they could find lol?

[@cjaquilino]

LMAO. They always choose the worst photo of suspected criminals.

[@MsThebeMoon]

He does look like "him" and to everybody who thinks that's how he should look like. I certainly thought he looked like him perfectly presented in that shot. lol. I'm a little high and needed a momentary break from the most disgusting story of the day.

[@patriciahayes2664]

Maybe it was the only photo of him they could find.

[@MsBellasworld]

He doesn’t look like the type to stay still and pose!

[@jefflewis4]

Yeah it was the best picture. He wouldn't sit still for anything, he struggled with the police throughout the arrest and arraignment. The magistrate had to come to the Sherriff's office to do the arraignment because he was so combative.

[@rebekahlikesmusic2723]

Like a lifetime movie *edit* I'm truly glad she woke up and her memory is in tact. Prayers for her and her family 🙏🏻

[@SpeckleKen]

If prayers worked, it is fair to assume this wouldn't have happened to her, don;t you think?

[@SpeckleKen]

@zoomies I guess it depends on which religion, because what you describe is very much not Christianity: (1) New Testament Jesus said time and again that _everything_ a believer prayed for would come true; (2) Old Testament God denied us all free will; and (3) to Christians who believe God is all-powerful something happening “against God’s will” is impossible. And BTW knowing when to ask is not a problem: “God, please have none of my relatives die of violence ,” “God, please end cancer now,” etc. Not hard, see?

[@SpeckleKen]

​@zoomies Biblical Jesus disagrees with you. He said _every_ believer's prayer comes true! And he may have said this more than he said anything in the Gospels; it is one of Christianity's USPs. _“If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer."_ [Jesus in Matt 21:22] _”For everyone who asks receives.”_ [Jesus, when asked about prayer, Luke 11:9-10] _”Ask and it will be given to you... For everyone who asks receives.”_ [Jesus in Matt 7:7-8] _”You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.”_ [Jesus in John 14:14] _”Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”_ [Jesus in Mark 11:24] Etc., etc.

[@SpeckleKen]

@zoomies So that’s _"ignore what Jesus actually said, 'cos I know what he _*_meant_*_ to say"?_ There was a time when Christians *liked* the Jesus they found on the page and didn't feel they had to "interpret" his words to mean the opposite. Help me out zoomies: when you and Jesus disagree on prayer, which one is the authority?

[@SpeckleKen]

@zoomies Jesus: _"You will receive whatever you ask for in prayer."_ zoomies: _"You will _*_not_*_ receive whatever you ask for in prayer."_ Also zoomies: _"I don't disagree with him at all."_ Right. _"It's a simple fact that prayers don't always get the answers we want."_ I agree. I couldn't call myself a Christian and agree, of course., but I agree.

[@emmamimieux936]

A horrific and cruel crime, made worse by the fact that the perpetrator is one of the victim's natural protector. God bless her.

[@learningalgos614]

But I thought women are strong and independent and don’t need protectors? You are a sexist and have internalized hate. Let me educate you how to think correctly, person with uterus

[@xx_Joker_xx]

Not all brothers are protectors.

[@matthewlambert8789]

I wish her a speedy recovery

[@ascent8487]

No such thing. I learned early family will hurt you and that means anyone will.

[@WhereIsSchmitty]

Proof ? This is the issue, y’all believe what you hear at face value. Wait for the facts , he is merely a suspect. Use your brain

[@Walt2323]

Can't imagine how confused she would be after missing out on the last 2 years 😳

[@kekw5153]

I think it's good to miss out on the last 2 years tho

[@Wowietalks]

@@kekw5153 nop your wrong you can't bring back years that's precious time gone ...:(( very sad time precious

[@doughesson]

"Wait a minute.People had to wear masks,not touch each other & Joe Biden got more votes than Donald Trump?"

[@KryaDiere]

@@Wowietalks she skipped covid I think she's fine lmao

[@H81234]

You’re right these 2 years has been bad. But truth be told maybe covid restrictions was probably her saving grace. Since covid the visitor’s policies have been strict in hospitals. The brother was probably not allowed in the room for visitation to finish the job.

[@anon_y_miss]

Wow, poor woman. Sometimes, you can’t even trust your own family. This is why I stayed away from all of my family. It’s just my son and I, now. No more jealousy and I don’t have to fear from being harmed by family. I was sexually abused as a child and everyone called me a liar. They wanted to keep it a secret but this of course did not happen. I don’t need any of those people. They are not my family. I was never family.

[@lisapruitt7718]

Your story and mine sound the same. Getting yourself and your son away from toxic people is the best choice you could make. Congratulations on being strong and smart! Best wishes for your future!

[@Joelsellers29]

I've got three sisters, and I could never imagine doing this to any of them. Sure, we fought when we were kids, but that stopped when we were kids.

[@flame50000]

Exactly what I’m saying. This is just ridiculous…

[@nottheone582]

you are an example of how men should be. unfortunately not everyone was gifted with a good upbringing and upright morals and ethics. then bring in alcoholism and lack of education, opportunities, etc. and it's a recipe for waste of human life

[@LAVirgo67]

@@nottheone582 Professionals and those with advance degrees can be abusers, too. Those incidents tend to get under reported because of the stigma surrounding abuse. It's still seen as a trailer / ghetto / barrio occurrence.

[@judasthepious1499]

but any of your sister might have thoughts doing this kinda thing to you..

[@Brossardoise73]

Just by seeing the picture of her brother. Clearly shows some mental instability. And he lives like a hermit in some remote area. Sounds like he was "unstable" for some time.

[@isaac198428]

For animals we usually say “put the animal down since it viciously attacked someone”. Can we say the same for this so called brother?

[@bone3594]

Going to prison is probably way worse than the death penalty.

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

@@bone3594 It's not about which penalty is worse... it's about which penalty protects society more effectively, and that's clearly the death penalty. Criminals are SCARED SHITLESS of the death penalty and it actually reduces crimes like murder by a huge amount.

[@sushles]

They don't even try to put down animals now. It's crazy.

[@ccrider3435]

@@hxhdfjifzirstc894 Nope. Nice thought though!

[@memawknowsbest4978]

@@hxhdfjifzirstc894 I hope you are being sarcastic, because the exact opposite of what you posted is actually true.

[@i_bleed_makeup1187]

I lived in Ripley WV for years. My daughter was born there (19 years ago) and still lives there. The police officer was not exaggerating when he said they needed to use ATVs to get to certain locations. It is VERY remote. Also, it's such a small town and most of the people have been there for generations. I call it an uncivilized town. They protect their own and look the other way. I suffered terrible (hospital trips) domestic violence for years, and every time the police did come out (which wasn't often enough) they made me leave, no matter how bloody and bruised I was. Nothing ever happened to my abuser. The authorities in this town look the other way, a lot. I feel for this woman and I'm gutted that it took so long to find her attacker, although it doesn't surprise me. I wish her all the best and hope she fully recovers ❤️

[@lmediocregamerl]

"What we were missing, is for someone to tell us what happened." Thank GOD they have this genius on the force.

[@melaninduh7962]

🥴🥴

[@jessiemac4970]

😂😂😂

[@sweetluvgurl]

Yeah…. Some things people say and when they are in different fields. It’s no wonder different things don’t get solved.

[@Jiulize]

😅😅

[@marciamellow1211]

No need to know!

[@willyg3241]

Imagine waking up and seeing how F'd the world got in the last 2 years.

[@ioasisyumich]

Better than waking up in the middle of it and being told she can't see anyone or else they'll die. 🙄🙄🙄

[@scoobymc3375]

🤣 I was thinking that too.

[@marieandreas2123]

Miracle she woke up & named her attacker. Her brother. How sad. Her own brother. Praying for her🙏😭🙏

[@ALinn-vr3nl]

Absolutely sickening that her brother did this to her. May she make a full recovery, and may he pay for his actions.

[@ALinn-vr3nl]

@Master Dodger True. He should be brought in and the legal process should be used, to determine if he is innocent or guilty.

[@amandanichole8648]

@Master Dodger okay youre a lil too defensive towards this person and that's weird. Her naming the attacker or alleged attacker is enough for QUESTIONING. And that's not debatable.

[@nodriveknowitall702]

@Master Dodger This seems unlikely to be one of those false-accusation situations but we don't know enough to really speculate. It's hard to imagine that the police didn't drop some hints during questioning though. Sure seems like one could argue about the trustworthiness of her memories. My suspicion given what little information we're presented with, is that her brother probably did it.

[@conleykat]

He will pay for his actions. He passed away.

[@conleykat]

@@ALinn-vr3nl He passed away.

[@jackiedecoma4637]

This is definitely a miracle. I am so glad she was able to name her attacker; it's sad it was her brother. I am sure he thought he got away with it. Prayers to the mom.

[@jackiedecoma4637]

@anita miller after 2 years she came out of her coma most people don't. She also was able to communicate to them who did this to her. In addition she is not a vegetable as they are continuing therapy to heal further therefore I call this a miracle. The prayers are to the mother because it must be hard to find out that your son did this to your daughter as well is her son will be in jail for the rest of his life. The mother is going to see her daughter through some challenging therapy as she heals.

[@AmyAndThePup]

This is chilling and disturbing. I'm praying for Wanda and her family. This won't be easy. Not her recovery, or the treachery of her brother. Horrific.

[@russellbarndt6579]

As a person who was told I would never be able to walk again in 2004 and now walk and work part time and having a good friend go thru great darkness who says all struggles are temporary as long as you hold on to life really brings this to heart. It is beyond imagination to think what this woman's heart within her consciousness feels emotionally... with great Love and Hope that she heals as best as possible physically and more importantly emotionally...

[@MissCV]

This story is about her, not you.

[@lunanightglory3619]

@@MissCV I think he was trying to relate.

[@MissCV]

@@lunanightglory3619 nope.

[@Ash-nh6li]

You look like Sherlock Holmes.

[@brosplit]

@@MissCV are you on crack? Sheesh

[@kemeyartusniki842]

God bless her. I'm sorry this happened to you Wanda. I'm glad you're still here Honeybun.

[@urbanurchin5930]

.....??? .....is a "honeybun" the same as a fur taco or withered clam ??

[@flame50000]

Yeah I was tearing up until I saw honeybun😅😂

[@lindywinthrop8260]

It's a term of endearment, you urchin.

[@holyexperience1976]

Just a term of endearment, y'all!

[@fromthearea2209]

Imagine waking up thinking it's still the same year

[@illwill5215]

Surprised the hospital kept her alive for so long. They usually dont give people chances like that depending on insurance

[@VirtualFeats]

this is hard for everyone involved. She is amazing to tell her story. sending love from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@princessbackgammon3359]

Her brother looks like a total mess in the picture being shown. That said I’m glad she woke up and identified her abuser. I am ten years older than my brother and I love him so much. I know he would never hurt me. My heart goes out to the victim who suffered in the hands of her mess of a brother.

[@GardenMinistry.]

@@ThatGuy-kz3fx i hope they investigate thoroughly first, if he is a danger to society he needs to be put away before this happens again.

[@4MixMasterMonkey]

Wow! F her brother, but glad it’s a semi happy ending. Hope she slowly recovers. Imagine explaining the last 2 yrs. I wouldn’t believe the pandemic happened. Crazy!

[@xlprincess123567]

She was alive and well at the beginning of the pandemic so she knows about Covid. Her attack happened in June 2020.

[@4MixMasterMonkey]

Would you’ve thought it would’ve kept get worse & worse. June 2020 was still the beginning.

[@michelemurphy3541]

Don’t give up Wanda ❤️! Lots of love and prayers in your recovery. ❤️

[@SpeckleKen]

Or, if prayer is real, why not use one to stop the next one of these from happening? Actually, why not end all crimes of violence or childhood cancer or heart disease or... Is it because you know as well as we all do that prayer doesn't work?

[@jlrandomgames8272]

How can you even hurt a family member like that?

[@You-sw7tm]

1:33 That's the best picture of her brother they could've used.

[@samjohnson7869]

For that POS, they probably looked for the worst picture they could find lol

[@kevinlytle6215]

Wow such a tough person. So glad she is awake and able to communicate. Hope her physical recovery is more complete than the story suggest it might be. What he did to her is so sad.

[@emaciatedFlower]

The betrayal from an family member would be devastating

[@delilahgillis5287]

SAD MOTHER HAS BEEN HURT TWICE, DAUGHTER ATTACKED & HER BROTHER DID IT. POOR MOM, AT LEAST HER DAUGHTER WAS ABLE TO TELL THE COPS WHO DID IT

[@donnaproctorbielski9910]

Thank you God for letting this mother keep her daughter

[@joevarga5982]

Why aren't you blaming God for letting the attack happen?

[@joshuaDstarks]

@@joevarga5982 because they’ll just tell you that was part of God’s plan. Had this lady succumb to her wounds two years ago, it would have just been God calling his little lamb home. She pulled through, but only through the will of God. Everything circles the drain of denial.

[@mawmawshomesteadpreparedness]

@@joevarga5982 God gave everyone a brain to think for themselves. If they cannot fight the demons that they let get into their brain, then God will find ways to help the victims.

[@joevarga5982]

@@mawmawshomesteadpreparedness God is make-believe. 1. Why do you think they call your religion FAITH-based instead of FACT-based? Any idea? 2. What's the difference between having faith that something is true and believing something is true without proof? 3. Do you just ASSUME that claims printed in a Big Book of Fables are all TRUE until proven otherwise? 4. Do you still believe in the Tooth Fairy, then? 5. Why can't you answer these questions?

[@MrBentalton777]

@@joevarga5982 people who believe in God(myself included) do not do so without evidence of His existence if you do not believe whats in the Bible is enough to prove His existence then compare the prophecies in the Bible with historical facts that happened hundreds of years after it was prophesied in the Bible. besides a large chunk of whats written in the Bible IS a history book as it is literally Jewish history the parts that were not history at the time it was written were prophecies that had not happened yet. also there is a thing called blind faith which is believing without evidence and faith backed by evidence. Christianity is the one religion in the world that can and has been proven true countless times by anyone who actually cares enough to look instead of just writing it off because they dont want it to be true

[@jayforeman5299]

Incredible story. Imagine how strong you have to be to live through something like that. Wish her the best.

[@cremebrulee4759]

It's incredible that she was able to tell them who her attacker is after being in a coma for 2 years. Of course, people who have been in coma say they can hear what's going on around them It just can't respond. It must be very frustrating.

[@holyexperience1976]

Fustrating is well too understated, but I know what you mean!

[@smpolit]

Never would have thought it, brother looks like a real standup guy... doesn't look unstable in the slightest 😐

[@lisapruitt7718]

😂

[@gangms16]

And her brother ALMOST got away with it...horror

[@bldlightpainting]

Pure evilness for anyone to attack someone this way, much less your own sister. However, be sure your sins will find you out, even if it takes 2 years or more.

[@WoahhTeamJacob]

Amen 🙏🏽

[@kelligarcia312]

Yes, it always will. Whether in this life or the next.

[@lucysrighthand9970]

Imagine how much she has to learn about the world😭😭

[@sapphirelane1714]

I came here to say this!!!!

[@casonbunch9349]

she’s gonna want to go back once she finds out trump lost 😤

[@princelips3980]

It's just 2 years.

[@katherinel8970]

2 years ago is when society changed from the pandemic! She probably went in before or around COVID started so quite a change lol

[@nenaradicevic8079]

It's so scary to wake up from coma and see this world

[@professionalamateur417]

It’s terribly, awfully heartbreaking that things like this actually happen. Her brother is unbelievable. How disgusting - I mean, who would do such a thing?? I’m very glad, though, that she finally awoke after 2 years in a coma. I feel terrible for her and I hope she can fully recover as soon as possible. I also hope nothing like this happens to anyone else in the world.

[@galaxyboi22]

Man, Im glad she made it. Blessings to her

[@AugustAdvice]

Poor woman and poor mother, I cant imagine what the mother is feeling now knowing her son did that to her daughter.

[@Heartboy1031]

I'm sure she knew. There is history with this kind of stuff, I'm sure in that family.

[@ananyaneralla5382]

Imagine watching/sensing your brother visiting you daily and acting concerned for you as you lay there, paralyzed and scared for what he will do to you if others aren't around. She might have had a nightmarish 2 years. I am just glad she is alive! What a brave boss girl!💜

[@lizsays3324]

It says he was a suspect from the beginning so I doubt they let him anywhere near her.

[@selfesteem3447]

Hope we get to see more of this amazing woman when she has had more time to recover and I'm so happy to see a mom who loves her kid. She almost lost two kids. Seems the brother has been in hiding all this time.

[@conleykat]

She lost her son. He passed away.

[@porshprix4286]

This is truly awful.

[@wakingupKosher]

Just take one day at a time and trust God. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oau8Ynekr9Z7m6c

[@penelopephelange]

More like truly hilarious 😂

[@porshprix4286]

@@penelopephelangeIf you try real hard you can grow up to be just like her brother someday !

[@wakingupKosher]

@@penelopephelange Just take one day at a time and trust God. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oau8Ynekr9Z7m6c

[@wakingupKosher]

@Mot Aoia Just take one day at a time and trust God. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oau8Ynekr9Z7m6c

[@justingarcia6328]

“We needed someone to tell us what happened” famous words from a cold case. Great police work guys

[@SheilaR.08]

There isn't always physical evidence, but in this case, the brother was identified as having been at the scene the night it happened. But without physical evidence, such as the weapon, it's tough to get an indictment. In the case of family members, they can't rely on fingerprints, as he'd have been to the house for legitimate purposes before. Not many witnesses around in such a remote place.

[@justingarcia6328]

@@SheilaR.08 I don’t agree with making excuses for why the agency responsible for the public safety wasn’t able to do there job I’d rather hold them to a higher standard being that there supposed to solve cases. Lots of cold cases in the world it’s seemingly a norm to most people

[@jdr9419]

I think it was the machines and good medical care that kept her alive.

[@krisfitton7016]

...thank you for this comment, someone had to say it haha

[@Debbie338]

Yeah, if God kept her alive, where was he when she was attacked? Oh, right…all part of God’s mysterious plan. 🙄

[@mawmawshomesteadpreparedness]

If GOD hadn't instilled brains in people, the the machines couldn't have been made, and the doctors wouldn't have the knowledge to know how to heal her.

[@liyahturk02]

@@mawmawshomesteadpreparedness amen 🙏🏾

[@wileecoyote5749]

She'd be dead in Brazil

[@rubytuesday7653]

JUSTICE🌿. The strength of the victim💛🙂💛. Her will to live🌿🦋🌿. May the rest of her life be filled with humans who are loving and kind. Thank you, to all the nurses who cared for this Angel while she was resting from a brutal attack. 🌼🌻🌼

[@francine2900]

The hospital and all the staff, thank u all for taking care of her. God Bless.xxoo.

[@sinebar]

WTF kind of brother is that?

[@deniecedonnafield5264]

That is an amazing story.,.... I hope she can recover fully....

[@exodusspeaks2618]

imagine waking up after 2 years and finding out about covid! surprise wanda!! truly hope this woman recovers after everything she endured 🙏

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

By June, she was aware lol

[@SilverShadow02]

Isn't that crazy, you could just skip covid, the social distancing, the isolation, the supply shortages and everything. It was all a bad dream

[@mustafael-amin9163]

They’ll work Covid in soon😳

[@miketurner1908]

@@SilverShadow02 a lot of us skipped Covid. It didn’t affect more then half the world

[@Hipppogrifff]

@@miketurner1908 It affected everyone. Not all impacts are physical, there are psychological impacts, and some are really significant.

[@galedribble9535]

Glad she pulled outta the coma and glad she remembered who did that to her

[@Kcarneirowashere]

Family ain’t sh*t. I’m so proud of her and thank God from the great heavens, that she woke up. I just broke off with my entire family, scary move but I know in my heart it’s the absolute best thing. Thank God she’s ok. 🙏

[@louisavondart9178]

Good for you. You can choose your friends but if your family sucks, dump them. Go your own way and Good luck to you !

[@AlwaysPur3]

What happen if you don't mind me asking..

[@jordanmarie24]

You aren't alone friend. I've had a huge rift in my family and after my dad died, everyone changed, but my eyes opened, and I just recently had to cut everyone off. It's hard. But hopefully it gives you peace that you aren't alone. Friends are everywhere. I hope you feel better friend. ❤️

[@WoahhTeamJacob]

I hope you find healing & peace now. Family is who you choose, not blood. You don’t owe them anything

[@Aneliuse]

@@louisavondart9178 teenager

[@gleefulme9617]

My brother & I are on the outs, but I cannot fathom him taking an axe to my head. The same cannot be said of his wife.

[@sophiamichael2788]

Thank goodness this man will be off the streets, where he can potentially hurt others. If he could do this to his own sister, I can only imagine what else he may be capable of.

[@ChristineEBrown-vw4lm]

Just imagine her brothers surprise. She remembered what you did to her. Thought you got away. I would of loved to see his face when he was told YOUR SISTER IS OUT OF HER COMA. SHE'S ALRIGHT.

[@YochevedDesigns]

Honestly, I doubt he even remembers doing it. I mean, just look at him.

[@christellelabelle]

The brother thought that his disgusting crime would never come out. But he must have forgotten about the saying " What's Done In The Dark, Will Come To Light".

[@Kyra_of_Kerkyra]

I'm sorry to learn she'll never be "normal" as per the police statement. No wonder when she was 2 years in the coma! I hope she'll gain as many of her abilities back (walking, talking etc.) and can lead as good life as possible. My best wishes to you, you are a survivor. You are in my prayers ❤️❤️❤️

[@nonprogrediestregredi1711]

Sure, it was the prayers that kept her alive; don't give any credit to the medical community or anything. I'm very happy, however, that she is out of the coma and the brother can hopefully face the maximum penalty the law will allow.

[@SHARON.I]

Yes it's always prayers and god that brings them back from near death. How about preventing the brutal attack in the first place

[@Elena-rt9yu]

Thx for the morning dose of sarcasm….i needed that…….thank god for the people in the ICU, turned her and cared for her.

[@markholmes5695]

@@SHARON.I yep he didn’t do anything to prevent it. Curious that

[@Rebel_Threads]

@@Elena-rt9yu thank science our medical teams are rarely religious.

[@la7dfa]

@@Elena-rt9yu But its true. Those "thougths and prayers" are only dumbing down society. Like e.g. mass shootings in the USA. Toughts and prayers from the NRA, while AR15-jr rifles are sold for kids. Science and medicine kept this woman alive, not imaginary friends. I only have contempt for those vorshipping imaginary gods while refusing vaccines and sensible laws to save lives.

[@raquelcarvalho262]

Siblings can be indeed very dangerous. My brother hit me when I was a child and as an adult, offended me numerous times. I realized that keeping a safe distance was necessary for my protection. I wouldn't be surprised if he tried something like that if he had a chance. It's truly sad.

[@cryptoffilth8711]

Once the officials realized the killer was Grizzly Adams, they were able to tie him to the hatchet.

[@andreamills5852]

He just wanted to axe her a question.

[@fionav3840]

@@andreamills5852 🤣😂

[@lilpoohbear653]

DId they say what motive he may have had? Was she sexually assaulted? Was he just crazy? Lots of unanswered questions on this one. So happy for her to come out of that coma. Praying for her full recovery. *Remember they thought she would never come out of her coma...but GOD!!!

[@zerotodona1495]

It… turned into a criminal case. We aren’t going to hear more for a while.

[@MossyMozart]

@lil poohbear - But great MEDICAL CARE!!!

[@hiteshgowda7089]

Own brother!! that pain is more mental than physical. Hope she recovers soon🙏

[@arbsan8366]

When the mom started crying I just felt so much for her🥺 why did the brother attack his own sister??!! That is so terrible but I’m happy she is awoke now even though she won’t fully recover

[@YochevedDesigns]

Why? I think this is a multiple choice question. Mental illness, alcohol, meth, all of the above?

[@APBCTechnique]

It’s amazing the brain repairs itself in a coma over 2 years. God bless her life 🤗

[@PrincessAfrica3]

Amen and thank you Jesus 🙏🏾

[@CL-es1nz]

What a miracle, she survived🙌

[@sharoncox3734]

God bless her and thank you God for healing her mind, body and soul

[@Matt-xc6sp]

Pretty sure she had doctors taking care of her for 2 years

[@piousaugustus84]

God had nothing to do with it. She survived because of the doctors.

[@CosmicHarmony58]

But God doesn't want to help the millions of others out there in distress LITERALLY as we speak, right?

[@TheCrazyBird844]

Ignore them, Sharon, God bless.

[@CosmicHarmony58]

@@TheCrazyBird844 Bet that's what God says to the other millions of prayers too

[@latinalopez2385]

I feel so sad for the mother. The daughter wakes up and now the son is the alleged suspect; she can't catch a break.

[@louisavondart9178]

She raised him. She had to know he was a nutcase.

[@ipman4715]

When a sibling goes wrong

[@ChineduOpara]

Holy crap, that's sibling rivalry Taken To The Next Level.

[@charliehighentown7593]

Not a rivalry, but a brutality and heinous act

[@PHlophe]

more common than you think. The real person that can take you down is the person that's closer to you.

[@nipapfcw]

Speechless

[@reel1tv587]

Out of my 30 years of lifetime this my first time of hearing a story like this. You never hear about a brother attacking his sister. I love my sisters so much I would fight anyone to protect them.

[@mrelmo5164]

There has been too many cases of siblings attackin each other

[@robbieogle8622]

Jealous.

[@mrelmo5164]

@@robbieogle8622 of what??

[@sapphirelane1714]

@@robbieogle8622 jealousy? I feel like this was more likely a sexual assault, sadly.

[@out_running_erins9118]

No the medical staff kept her alive…give the credit where it’s due

[@psychedelicjim7093]

@@raul-ws2te take the medical care away and she would have died, you could at least say it was a team effort

[@ruthlinares7352]

It's so much worse when the perpretator is a close family member. Just awful !!