Bodycam: Pastor Brutally Beat Kids and Locked Them Up for Days

Newly released bodycam and interrogation footage shows Keith Holt getting questioned by police after being accused of abusing his children. The pastor told investigators he had no idea how his children ended up in such rough shape, starved for days and traumatized, but eventually changed his tune. Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie breaks down the footage and explains what’s next in his case as he heads to trial in February.
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[@LawAndCrime]

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[@jennymcdonough2095]

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[@breAnnasmama]

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[@antilican]

No, thank you

[@urfavbaileyyyy11]

@@jennymcdonough2095how obnoxious are your first world problems?

[@andrewwebb-trezzi2422]

He literally laughed when being confronted about beating his kids with a board. Evil. The jury is gonna love that.

[@DiddyCanFly]

So are the other inmates.

[@FireBluBramBram]

I would have laughed, but I also would never hit them.

[@mick8888V]

Ya know, Spare the rod, spoil the child. I attended a Roman Catholic school and they administered punishment via a 1x4 board with a handle (Called the "Board of Education". They'd beat us on our behinds and back of our legs if we ran in the hall and pound our knuckles should we have cracked them.. He's just following scripture. The religions are the true problem. Age old lore still instructing/guiding such practices.

[@scopestv3975]

It wasn't sadistic glee "slipping out". He attempted to scoff at an accusation as if it were so absurd that it was laughable, but quickly realized the optics of what that would've looked like and suppressed it.

[@urfavbaileyyyy11]

You would laugh , only because it’s that ridiculous. If it were true, it would be for a different reason, same as this guy. Evil

[@madrabbitwoman]

If you hit another adult you will catch charges - why should it be different for kids?

[@Ccamero123]

Child abuse is not taken serious enough.

[@marvolom787]

American paradox - you can't hit anyone except your defenceless children

[@PepperPeaches-n3h]

@marvolom787 That's not an American thing, honey.

[@mtaylor7307]

And these monsters had a special needs autistic child in their care.

[@Naturalworldlives]

To much emphasis on taking the bible literally will do it.

[@susiew2521]

If you have to repeatedly hit your kids to make your point, you’ve already lost all credibility as someone who deserves their respect.

[@MeriweatherDesigns]

That part.

[@cheriem432]

How true!

[@cheriem432]

When my father was yelling at me about something once, he said "I am your father and I demand your respect!" My immediate response was "You don't *demand* respect; you *earn* it! He said nothing.

[@susiew2521]

@@cheriem432 Glad to hear that 👍

[@SharonDavenport-v7j]

💯

[@roses9339]

She's absolutely complicit.

[@Aflacist]

A wife is supposed to listen to her husband so this checks out

[@sophine7189]

​@Aflacist she should have checked out a bra before she left but unfortunately she had no idea she was charges and getting arrested that day.

[@Ourladyrules]

yep shes a liar

[@bend3rbot]

THAT'S THE WAY cults have made it happened since the Greeks added the bit about women making the sandwiches and just listening to the man/men to the bible in 550AD!!

[@ruthlafler5622]

She admitted he beats them with a belt. But they didn't abuse them. Because apparently that's not abuse.

[@my3pups]

Anyone who hurts another person who is smaller and weaker then them, is an absolute monster.

[@annmarie2964]

With sadistic people this is quite common

[@tbag6600]

@@annmarie2964 you mean religious people

[@hydrangeas_lover]

And a stone cold coward

[@countrygirl366]

😢

[@lauralee9694]

💯

[@ek2137]

They both look insane. I couldn't imagine losing my parents to death and then being sent to live with these two people.😢

[@sophine7189]

Right! They look like they smell too!

[@Ihaveblueyebrows]

It's more common than you think. Most Foster placements based in religion have different motives than loving children

[@julesgarza6034]

And he’s a pastor! AKA a Christian, religious! SMH. Is someone keeping track of these “religious” people’s abuses on children?

[@blakepats7860]

@@julesgarza6034 As a religious Christian person myself, I could not tell you why we keep seeing things like this. Absolutely disgusting. Child abuse is no joke, what a psycho.

[@CQ-369]

IMO Christianity attracts these 'mean' types because it lets them justify cruelty.

[@shelleypalmer1549]

Why have children if you’re going to abuse them??

[@stacyward4309]

Same reason most of these creeps do, money

[@roses9339]

Control

[@dargful]

Power. All about projection of their own shortcomings and to have power over others.

[@beklouise9952]

Money

[@mikekennedy5470]

For the government money that's why..

[@valcomments3045]

The fact that they think "stripping" the kids down in a private room and leaving bruises on their butts with a belt is an acceptable form of punishment and are willing to say that with no shame speaks volumes. Disgusting.

[@mariastewart9820]

Sounds like my parents !

[@dani-ol5xb]

Ya and I’m wondering how old they are too it’s too disturbing for words

[@brittanys2088]

How is this comment on the bottom? This was my first literal question. That's sick. Just sick. Stomach turning levels of grossness

[@wishingyoupeace]

@@mariastewart9820I’m sorry that happened to you. 😢

[@kristinavechinski7182]

@@mariastewart9820 Same I'd get 3-10 spanks with a specific spoon depending on what i did

[@wendylynn7605]

She wasn't surprised when they came to arrest them for child abuse. She did her best "Oh my" pearl-clutching imitation.

[@Quincyhk]

If that lady is protecting the abuser she is just as guilty

[@karenparker5054]

I think the officer was right, many moms turn up blind eye to abuse because they want a paycheck coming in

[@amandatolleson7740]

She could be very scared of him and he could have threatened her!!! My mother was physically abusive and she threatened me about telling anyone including my dad!

[@Tina-ik6dq]

When kids are happy in their houses, they don t go to police!!!

[@allisonjames2923]

“We never discipline the kids in front of each other” Anything that is hidden is usually very wrong

[@mommmiern]

Not always. Even verbal discussions of corrective criticism shouldn’t be in front of all the rest of the family.

[@meghanjohnson9576]

​​@@mommmiern It shouldn't be in front of the other children, but something hidden from the other parent is a very bad sign

[@Ccamero123]

They’re both lying.

[@sarahbell3038]

I agree​@@mommmiern

[@yvonneerrend8217]

That's not always true....

[@brandlynnyoung3123]

And I will bet my last red cent that there are people in their church who defend them.

[@Mochichan2]

You know it!!

[@ROKgem]

Yep

[@carolmaresca450]

No doubt

[@suevis]

Every desert religion is obsessed with abusing children.. it starts with circumcision

[@MamaKalash]

That happens everywhere that there are narcissists. Narcissists are absolute masters at deceiving people, no matter what comes out. This happens inside the church (..and remember that not every place that calls itself a "church" is God's church), and it happens outside of the church, all the more, everyday.

[@PamelaOrtiz1967]

Every child deserves a parent, not every parent deserves a child 💯

[@nancygodsey8312]

Umm..no. obviously not.

[@AliValentine143]

Brave 5 kids to come forward, heros that saved all 8 lives. May they get safe, healthy homes where they're able to start to heal.

[@rexyray7353]

My first thought! How hard that must have been for them! 😢

[@pacificchick8750]

Hopefully their situations won't end up being worse.

[@softballpirate]

Just about EVERY TIME people say “to be honest with you…” they are not…

[@JimWiese-mm5tw]

About the tird time someone tells me to "Trust Me" my BS detector goes off....

[@Ms.Laterholmes]

Yeah, why do you have to say, to be honest it’s you”? You should be Frickn honest.

[@Harlowsofia]

I say this and I tell the truth 😂

[@kristinplantdoctors6023]

It depends

[@burlykim132]

Not true lol

[@JV-rx3ov]

So weird…I managed to raise my kids into successful, well adjusted adults without EVER hitting them. Not a once.

[@cherylholub3100]

Me, too. I never hit my boys at all. Not necessary.

[@Littlekitten_]

May I ask what you used for discipline ? :) I’m not a parent but one day I would like to be .

[@MeBihhhh]

As Timmy is on his 3rd dui

[@hoosfan29]

I’ve never laid hands on my children like that. My grandmother who was born in 1917 didn’t believe in it. Always told me communication was key. Violence begets violence. My kids are 18 and 13 now. I respect them. They respect me. This is so unsettling and cruel.

[@l.b.9522]

You sound amazing! I hope your kids understand how lucky they are to have you as their parent. I hope they understand how many people dont get parents with such loving,caring and understanding. That combo is almost mythical.

[@1992DJP]

he didn’t lay hands on them because he used the 2 x 4 to hit him with.

[@TeamHyulix30]

😮

[@PepperPeaches-n3h]

@hoosfan29 My sister and her husband were the same way. Never hit their kids. They now have 4 grown children who are multi-lingual and travel the world doing great things for this world. Imagine that!

[@Dee-743]

I now a few people who were abused as kids and they are the opposite as parents. They never hit their kids and they have great kids.

[@healingspiritijn]

So sad to lose your parents and then to be placed in the custody of a monster

[@PamelaBrandonChromeFoto]

She didn’t hear these children screaming while being beaten, horrible people

[@crystalverdugo5019]

She did and ignored it sick .

[@PamelaBrandonChromeFoto]

@ I absolutely have zero respect for women that choose to defend a man over innocent children.

[@DengShabu]

Gotta love how Granny clutched her pearls before they arrested her

[@ksborder]

Classic!

[@anitap8057]

​@@ksborder I saw that 😂😂😂

[@aizhaab]

I despise people that physically “discipline” children. And I absolutely DON’T care to hear your excuse or justify.

[@AlexAcostaArt]

I hate that too.

[@Naturalworldlives]

There is no justification. But abusers won't agree.

[@slimthuggin1211]

She knows more than what she’s telling ‼️ These individuals are disgusting 😡

[@jennydiver100]

Gotta watch these pastors

[@LuigiMangione.1]

Keith is just making them stronger people what’s the big deal

[@StarterVillian]

Usual suspects

[@codyallen9486]

Most child abusers are pastors right?

[@StarterVillian]

@@jennydiver100 You triggered a lot of pastors 😂

[@StarterVillian]

@@codyallen9486 You really know nothing at all If you don't know that child abusers pick professions that allow them to manipulate and intimidate children

[@margjeweijdt1510]

"I've never seen him hit the kids with a piece of wood, just the belt." Like that's any better. Ugh. Awful people.

[@paulaellis6242]

Right!!!! Awful, lock him up! Ugh... Happy New Year, (on a better note).

[@diddlysquat88]

Normal dicipline back in the days. Kids was not so wild and undisciplined back then!

[@HelenCamile63]

@diddlysquat88 You know how many serial killers were “disciplined” with belts and fists when they were kids? You’re deluded.

[@yup_its_ME.512]

​@diddlysquat88bull

[@RAMSLF]

Many of us grew up with such things, you know. Often, it only took once. lol I think kids wouldn’t act as snotty as they do if their folks would apply a bit of sternness.

[@Yamycal]

So the person they reached out to at church did nothing but instead told the abusers. What is wrong with people.

[@Femboy671games]

religious kind likes to cover up stuff, always did

[@JoJeromeMP]

Because the bible condones child abuse. Some people/denominations choose to ignore these passages. Some don't.

[@Patricia-b9u1p]

@@JoJeromeMP Because many of these people like to cherry pick for what they can use to justify their evil hearts.

[@tooter4sure996]

Pastors and priest always have a creepy feeling to me.

[@Buttie2003]

Don't forget Social Workers. My Father was a Social Worker and beat us and our mother.

[@jacqueresch6534]

And nuns!

[@raaaaaaarr]

Right? Whodda thunk a man whose ideal job is akin to a cult leader would be dangerous?

[@paulinewoods375]

There are some bad apples but the majority are not bad

[@Littlekitten_]

Well humans are flawed and many men go into ministry for evil intentions. . Teachers are more likely to be pedophiles but we don’t stereotype them right? So let’s not stereotype all pastors

[@chnalvr]

Adults, it's past time to stop hitting children. Invest a minimal amount of time to educate yourself on some parenting techniques that do not involve inflicting pain, teaching violence or bullying people who are smaller and dependent on you through fear and intimidation.

[@laurasaura4944]

Just watch supernanny you learn everything u need to no while being entertained lol

[@jillgosk8806]

@@laurasaura4944Yep. She’s the greatest.

[@Thecaptivesparrow]

YES!!! I NEVER put hands on my son. He's very well behaved. It's not necessary and counterproductive.

[@ElaineCooke-qi1ls]

Which innocent person would be so unshocked, unsurprised, and unprotesting of their innocence when told that they are being arrested for child abuse.

[@rgotrinity9054]

Whenever she says 'to be honest' it automatically says what they say next will be a lie!!

[@MichaelHoggard]

yes, every time she said it was like a flashing neon sign: I'M LYING, so pay attention! (aa)

[@MichaelHoggard]

Besides that, the girl supposedly stole make-up? The mom used make-up? She obviously needed a lot more than she had. Whew--gross-o-rama.

[@raisingbengals]

“They only got beat with a belt, not wood!” What is wrong with these people 😭

[@RRC4242]

She’s *53* ????? She looks a MINIMUM of 65!!!

[@gigifox8113]

Holy crap yeah she looks 70! I'm 55

[@susankeith326]

​@@gigifox8113I'm 78. She looks older than I look.

[@juliemitchell9835]

Does that matter

[@Jubilee677]

She looks 80 - not 53!

[@patriciaharden525]

Ikr

[@Witherspoon1209]

I think its gross to listen to them talk about "disciplining" by spanking the children. Its against the law to lay you hands on children here in Denmark.

[@thomash.larsen6932]

Ja heldigvis

[@Retro_Jim]

@Witherspoon1209 i wish that had been my experience growing up, the only thing I learned from spanking is that I never want to put that fear or harm on my child. I'm grateful that I haven't continued the harmful practice even though i went through it myself

[@twistedfree]

Poorly educated people think it's necessary. It's vile behavior to bully and beat children. Of course he's a pastor. 🙄

[@angrypizzagirl]

I was spanked as a kid but not in anger, and only a handful of times, I don't feel it had a negative impact on me and definitely kept me in line. But that's very different from what is going on here with these monsters. It really depends on the parents and the intent.

[@RAMSLF]

It isn’t illegal in Oklahoma.

[@rgotrinity9054]

I've come to believe that corporal punishment is not ok! The Bible says "spare the rod and spoil the child". The fact is that shepherds DO NOT BEAT their sheep with their rod! That would be pointless!! With the rod a shepherd directs and guides them in which way to go, to keep them safe and on the correct path! Sheep do not learn by being beaten, they only learn to be afraid, they will start running around like mad and run right off a cliff in their fear!! The same goes with children! If you beat a child for perceived wrongs, they may look like they are doing right on the outside but on the inside, the fear of you is making them run around inside of themselves trying to find a way out of the pain and fear! The 1st chance they get they may be bolting for that cliffs edge! BEATING A CHILD HAS NO PLACE IN RAISING CHILDREN!! The Bible also say "Fathers do not provoke your children to wrath" how do you think that goes along with beating your children? It infuriates and sickens me to no end, that people cherry pick scriptures to justify there own bad behaviors!

[@tupelofarmgirl]

Thank you. I was severely beaten by my father and accused of things I was not guilty of starting at a young age. It lead to a life time of bad choices and depression for me.

[@almostasian903]

❤❤❤❤

[@ArkhamOrderly]

Absolutely!!

[@donnaverrill4404]

@@rgotrinity9054 thank u for this. I never thought of a shepherd leading a sheep vs lashing. As a adult survivor of child abuse and stuck on spare the rod spoil the child ,this really helped me believe abuse is not ok!

[@luke7914]

@@rgotrinity9054 That is not what the bible says. He who spares his rod hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines him promptly. Proverbs 13:24 NKJV It doesn't justify abuse though

[@annaesmaili4867]

What a cruel man

[@lisamathews9185]

Sick horrible people, SHE SAYS IT IS NOT FAIR?? Life in prison for the both of you!!

[@laurenraine]

What despicable people.

[@rachszy3]

Just saw the title and I’m already feeling sick. These poor babies.

[@megorex630]

I don’t think kids should ever be spanked, slapped, paddled, hit with a belt, whipped etc… it doesn’t correct any behavior and in fact I think it only promotes fear, distrust, and lying. I think it should be illegal imho

[@moeuthmoth1796]

What should a parent do then when their kid(s) are off the walls? After asking nicely several times

[@hze1234]

It is illegal in some countries

[@justlibby2142]

It’s illegal in my country

[@lizholden3939]

I once attended a conference on child abuse where a pastor insisted on corporal punishment. I replied: "ok who hits you when you do something wrong? When someone hits an adult they are charged with assault. But when they hit kids it is different. I really hope the kids get the help they need. 😢

[@lizholden3939]

​@@moeuthmoth1796they should learn to teach their kids proper behaviour...timeout, losing privileges etc. Maybe look at the reasons they do it

[@plainsimple4163]

Sadly there are many more pastor's out here just like him! They are getting away with it cause nobody wants to do nothing about it! Disgusting sadly!

[@mtaylor7307]

This encourages other people in the congregation to do the same.

[@Liciablyth]

Sending comfort and courage to the children for road ahead in recovery. Thanks to the children who had the courage to report this and to all the investigators.

[@Ourladyrules]

amen 🙏

[@defeatSpace]

Okay Kandy

[@Naturalworldlives]

When I grew up you couldn't report abuse it was acceptable. I'm glad it's changed.

[@susieormsby2471]

letting someone else beat kids that you know about makes you complicit.

[@Violet-im6ek8pf9o]

Don't be responsible for children or pets if you have no patience and anger issues.

[@ChimeraGirl_]

"My wife turned against me.... You're the one who caused it." - I'd like to know what this POS meant by that. Regardless, the wife needs to be held accountable too. How sad for all kids but in particular the ones who lost their parents only to end up with these monsters. Edit: correction

[@DecemberIceBaby]

Abusing kids is DISGUSTING..they are little ..why take custody if you can't handle it .. maybe for the money 😢😢😢

[@RoyalMetal9]

She stood by and did nothing to protect the kids. She’s even more evil than the Pastor.

[@sasskvetch8617]

How is the one who DIDN'T beat them worse? No-one said she isn't guilty, but come on 😂

[@RoyalMetal9]

@ Because she was in a position to protect the kids and didn’t. That’s what makes her worse. She stood by and watched. That’s more evil.

[@RivetCityRamsey]

​@@RoyalMetal9 How is that more evil? Quantify that for me.

[@sharonempath9364]

@@RoyalMetal9sadly it happens when the women or men are more terrified of their respective partners, yes it’s really bad, but some women are conditioned to accept what’s going on around them through fear of what will happen to them, and feel they have no escape. 😢poor kids sadly this is going on all over the world 🌍

[@RoyalMetal9]

@@sharonempath9364 That’s absolutely zero of an excuse for not protecting kids. She’s an adult. She could’ve absolutely saved those poor kids. There plenty of ways and opportunities. She stood there and did nothing while those children looked at her and wondered why. She’s as evil as him. Would you let her look after your kid? Would you trust her to protect your kid or anyone’s kid ? And why not? She’s just a poor traumatized woman after all. Like you said. So what if your kid got abused under her care. That’s what your logic is. SMH.

[@leonardfleming723]

I have a feeling that's not all he did to those children...

[@kennedystarr8094]

That’s what I’m thinking too..

[@RRC4242]

Same

[@opheliasgrace]

You don't hit people with boards. There's no "um" or laughing about it.

[@donnamarie5383]

They actually looked shocked when they got arrested wtf

[@c.s.7266]

How does someone turn into a monster who tortures and hurts their own children?!

[@StarterVillian]

Their Bible tells them to use the rod. He's just doing what the Bible tells him to

[@elmolewis9123]

They don't turn.

[@UserMari45_67]

They don't turn. They've always been like that

[@DuckYou69]

Religious Zealots

[@JessicaWatkins-q9c]

Unfortunately normal people like us will never understand

[@gemma3877]

"Wife turned against me." Or stood up for your children?

[@celinescrappassion2184]

no, I think she was also responsible for the abuse. She is the one who told him that their daughter had ''stolen'' make up from her, and so he beat her. A lot of women use their husbands to discipline their kids so they don't have to hit them. Happened to me when i was young.

[@AaronDonley-d6p]

@secondchance6603more accurate yep

[@RemyK-24]

@celinescrappassion2184 Great point, and I’m so sorry you went through that. 🫂

[@gemma3877]

@@celinescrappassion2184 yeah, If not watched the whole clip when I posted this. I take it back! Horrible couple.

[@frustratedalien666]

​@@celinescrappassion2184 this is exactly what my mom did and why I dislike her more than my dad. Sure the muscle beat someone up but he did that because the boss asked him to

[@pattyvincent5401]

I was never spanked as a child. It would break my heart if I thought I did something that would offend my dad. So I never spanked my kids either. Never needed to prove I was bigger or stronger! I showed them respect and they showed me and each other respect. As adults they still get along fabulously.

[@EluvietteNikki]

these are the types of people that say "you can't punish your own kids anymore, everyone is so sensitive" and this is what they mean by "punishment".

[@missingwlws1400]

classic pastor behavior

[@in_the_quiet]

Classic abuser behavior. Abusers find ways to manipulate and abuse power and power dynamics. Whether that be any number of professions such as police, Healthcare, child education, religious leadership, etc.

[@historyandhorseplaying7374]

True, non pastors never get arrested.

[@skyt3265]

That’s not what they meant- and you know it

[@recneps1230]

@secondchance6603 I’m sure you’re smart enough to figure that one out, champ.

[@StarterVillian]

​@@historyandhorseplaying7374we know that abusers choose professions that have power over people. Let's not play like this is not a true problem

[@lemonaid13]

I was dating a guy who i noticed would have those side thoughts and comments to himself. I abruptly broke up with him. That's a psychopath IMO.

[@burlykim132]

Lol. Ya ok. Only psychopaths talk to themselves. Also, how tf did you make this about you and your dating life? I’m sure there’s a clinical diagnosis from Dr Google that applies to someone who does that.

[@karens.1430]

It’s a difference between discipline and abuse.

[@marielle3548]

‘This is absurd’,’this is not fair’…no lady! Child abuse is absurd and not fair! Disgusting woman who is complicit! As for that so called pastor,hope he rots in jail! Hope she goes to jail too!!!

[@smc7929]

This really makes me wonder about the mental capacity of the church’s congregation.

[@steveworth544]

They are incredibly gullible

[@MarnieGolde7]

It’s always the people you most expect.

[@Littlekitten_]

Statistically mothers and stepfathers are most likely to abuse children than any group of people in society . So I don’t understand your point . The worst child abuse cases ever are by mothers and a boyfriend

[@walterdaems57]

This level of hypocrisy is exclusively reserved for the religious

[@JessicaWatkins-q9c]

When someone says I don't recall or remember over and over, tells me they're lying

[@kimhickman9210]

Well beating isn’t part of taking care of children and as a punishment you withheld food as a punishment, how about we take your food away from you since you were horrible person.

[@Amanda-cn3pk]

Life in prison without parole

[@etiendre]

Imagine spanking some random person on the street. Thats a crime. Why do some people think its ok to do it to kids. Wtf is wrong with people

[@1greatNorthwestmom]

💯🫶🏻

[@AliValentine143]

Exactly and doing it because you're older and bigger but only if they're a minor, if you beat your smaller spouse that too is a crime, but not the much smaller child.

[@sarapomponio7521]

I feel SO called out when she said she knows I'm multitasking while watching this 😂😅

[@jacqueresch6534]

😅😅

[@5argetech56]

No sympathy for the Devil. Evil personified!

[@sikes3791]

Love when he says kids lie then gets called out for lying

[@cringeworthy2040]

I love how he has to stop and think about every question being asked about abusing their kids ..when you have to stop and think, then its a lie🤦🤷. Glad those kids were recused. Hope they recover mentally from this🙏🙏

[@jacqueresch6534]

Yes, it was so obvious he did it! What a monster!

[@Donovan-hr3ip]

PLEASE DONT HURT THE CHILDREN

[@NappyRB]

These people already did sadly

[@lasenora]

She doesn’t deserve to be cuffed in front 🙄

[@lucinawhitney2839]

Pastor??? Who in the right mind would attend to any congregation without investigating fully and constantly the person who is feeding them on a weekly basis??? Insane

[@andreaclarke161]

He’s a Pastor? And lies so much! The wife is covering for him. They both should go to jail

[@cathymarcello282]

These poor kids will have PTSD for life… it still affects me and my sister 😢

[@AustinD333]

"We don't discipline in front of eachother" ... pretty sure you could hear whats happening even if you dont see it.🙈🙉🙊 Absolutely Sickening. 💔😤

[@jenfehr1]

That last comment he made was “You’re the one that caused it”. I wonder who he was talking about? This whole situation is awful. Bravo to those children who knew their worth and were so brave to speak up.

[@supershan47331]

she probably got angry with the kids and asked/told him to discipline them

[@kenella74]

Notice 5 out of 8 of them was abused and 3 of them that wasn't was his biologicsl children, disgusting

[@lostandfound5145]

😭 oh those poor babies

[@brendancoates2131]

Me and John killed a deer six years ago? What kind of comment is that

[@applebean-8350]

very strange

[@smc7929]

Grasping at any straw to lessen the implications.

[@sandim3085]

Those grandparents, and I say that loosely, are so disgusting. Those poor kids

[@ThisIsMeOnYoutube]

"During almost fifteen centuries has the legal establishment of Christianity been on trial. What has been its fruits? More or less, in all places, pride and indolence in the clergy; ignorance and servility in the laity; in both, superstition, bigotry and persecution.” -James Madison, Ibid, 1785

[@staceyd7986]

Smart questioning from the cop asking him if his kids are trustworthy then 10 mins later asking him why would they lie about it. Vile creature.

[@maxineschlesak7371]

Omg not fair??? Is she for real No point crying now lady Those poor babies I pray for those little ones 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@twistedfree]

The hypocrisy. Wow. I'll bet they were quite resolute when being unfair to the children and hearing them cry.

[@RouxHarbour]

And this is why corporal punishment should be illegal everywhere. Just like how you shouldn't be allowed to drive if you've had any amount of alcohol, because you're not in the right frame of mind to make a determination of how much is too much, the same applies to using violence to "discipline".

[@chetyoubetya8565]

Memories and this is what abusive parents do minimize and make the story as any innocent as possible so you look like you’re insane

[@staceyjordan6187]

I agree 💯

[@lisaanne2409]

She says he only disciplines them while they are all alone. In another breath she says I have seen them.Get hit on the butt but not with a board...

[@allisonjames2923]

How heartbreaking for all the kids, but particularly the ones whose parents died.

[@loftonrudolph7586]

How does a child ever recover from such a life??

[@DebShort1]

What????? This is why we have such messed up adults because of all the trauma that we have from people we thought we could trust! I don't understand any of this why it happens. It's just a sad sad thing so damn suck 😢🤬

[@ericison6032]

Why would you say "killed a deer" Instead of, went hunting and got us a deer? That statement really makes you sound bad!

[@pathlatko6796]

I don't remember over and over again. He remembers it all!!!

[@aileensochon7500]

Why do they talk to themselves when cops leave. Don’t they realise cameras are on them? 🤷‍♀️🤔😂

[@ericawilliams6900]

Because they're crazy 😮

[@almostasian903]

Because it's "showtime".

[@autism_momma_LosAngeles]

I love when the "righteous" are shown lying so easily and repeatedly.

[@davethompson9776]

There’s no hate like Christian love.

[@marykasser5217]

This.

[@Elizabethsel180]

These people are not Christian’s though.

[@Millennialemogrl]

When someone claims to be godly I RUN. They’re the ones who truly have the blackest souls. They use religion as a disgusting tool to hide who and what they really are…evil

[@lindachasingbear3510]

They both need prison time! Prayers for the children 🙏🏽

[@tymom9313]

This monster should never be released! He will go after those kids if he ever does!

[@MaceyPatton]

They confided in the church and tried to get help because they were being abused and then got punished for it at home imagine how scared they was this is awful

[@loyaltyloyalty4614]

I’ve never had to put my hands on my babies and they are in their teens now!! I’ve always talked to them and let them know why something was wrong and not to do it!! I’m very blessed I have the best kids!! They care about not letting their parents down and I only talk with them!! I would never put my hands on my kids it would scare them!! Why would anyone want to scare their children!! Poor babies lost their parents and then get stuck with these monsters!! 💔😢

[@jenisekennedy8156]

I see this and as a kid we got whipped so hard and we got punished. Never locked in a bathroom. We were sent to our rooms to stay all day. Looking back i guess we thought it was normal because we never told anybody. Also we were afraid we would get into more trouble if we told anyone

[@applebean-8350]

i’m sorry that happened to you

[@gracepena8266]

Same 😢

[@jacqueresch6534]

How awful!

[@cathymarcello282]

Same. But not my brother

[@MamaKalash]

She's crying over her arrest, but she didn't cry over the trauma and torment that her children had gone through for years, nor did she do a thing to stop it, instead, she lied and protected the abuser.

[@krystaldaniels7940]

He killed a deer with one of the boys about 6 YEARS back?!!!

[@raerae6422]

Says a lot about how little quality time he spends with the kids, to have to pull an example from 5-6 years ago.

[@EminahRamphisa]

As a christian i m soo9 embarrassed seeing a pastor and a father to the congregation treating kids like this😢😢😢