Bodycam: The Homicide of a Beloved YouTuber

[@OopsAllTism]

Losing your father at 22 is one thing. Seeing his dead body in a brutal crash is a new level of hell

[@PremiumMatt]

Especially with the bond they had. Heartbreaking.

[@galaxyrose15]

I lost my mom to cancer when I was 22 and it was horrible, but at least I had time to say goodbye. I can't imagine losing someone so suddenly like this.

[@sleeping_sheep_slayer_9000]

the blood and gore part of seeing that is the worst, that picture will remain in her head for the rest of her life, and occasionally when she sits alone in silence, she will have flashbacks picturing that same image of her father, really sad for that poor girl and i wish her whole family condolences, i saw something similar 24 years ago, but it wasn't from any family of mine, bless the poor girl and the mother

[@smokeyambiance]

Seeing that the truck's front driver side tire and fender completely demolished the cars driver side....I don't even want to know how the body looked.... that truck type weighs roughly 4,000-5,000 lbs..just an awful accident that never should have happened.

[@breewright1415]

@@galaxyrose15I know how it feels to lose a mother. I lost my mom six months ago to a terminal illness.

[@ericmcmanus5179]

You should not be allowed to go home that same noght after killing someone in a DUI crash. Thats despicable.

[@BrianCheng24]

@@ericmcmanus5179 Exactly nothing about this made any sense. He got released the same night and he only got 10 years. It should be a life sentence.

[@HollowGTX]

​@@BrianCheng24 Or 110 years like that one truck driver who's brakes failed.

[@kp-qk4gn]

Even when they arrest you outside drunk and disorderly u go to the drunk tank

[@StoicLoner0712]

his family owns a farm....drivers a decent truck for his age....only got 10 years and 500 dollar fine? something tells me his dad is rich/powerful in that county and that 10 years will be reduced to 2-3 years .....someone do research on the farm he said he was going to lol itll tell you everything even if they make donations to the city/police department EDIT - I WROTE THIS COMMENT BEFORE HIS DAD REACHED OUT TO HIM....COPS PROBABLY CALLED HIS DAD ....OH MY GOODNESS ....I MAY BE SPOT ON

[@CocoFirenze]

​@@HollowGTXi remember this! The truck driver, right?

[@bethcushway458]

Ten years for taking a life is nothing. It's an insult to the man that died and his surviving family and friends. I will never understand the plea deal system in the US. It's so disgusting

[@Dan-et2gj]

We don’t have a justice system, we have a legal system. Vote to change it.

[@lorenzoazzimiei9814]

More years ,more money...simple

[@boogerbrains138]

What country are you from

[@handlesaresuperghey]

The plea deal system is overused now, but it was a good tactic to get people to give up information in certain cases, but in America our prosecutors have become like the Japanese where they want the conviction no matter what.

[@Friedolays]

​@@handlesaresuperghey OOWWWEEEE HOW DAWWEE YOU DISWESPECT JAAAPAAAANNNNN FING FANG WING WANGGGGG

[@JohnCena-y6r]

Thank you for including the scenes of him with his family making videos. It was a really sweet way to honor him.

[@jdj90]

Not only did she lose her dad, but seeing their relationship in those videos, she also lost her bestest friend. That’s utterly heartbreaking.

[@Tr1pleG542]

@@jdj90 "bestest"

[@danielsmith9476]

​@Tr1pleG542 your really gonna do this on a video like this you sad bastard

[@MrBaltimoreRon]

No it is not a dad is not supposed to be a "FRIEND" , he is her DAD. That is whats wrong with society, parents not knowing how to parent, look who hit them. Screams, Mommy and Daddy's boy.

[@Idrizze]

@@MrBaltimoreRonit has nothing to do with having a stronger & deeper relationship with your parents. We all make our choices. Sometimes they are dumb asf and sometimes they cost people their lives. True good parenting makes those bad decisions we take not so bad, compared to drunk driving and taking a life but still, it has nothing to do with being friends with your parents bruh. Some got the best parents and become the worst people and vice versa🤷🏽‍♂️

[@tcsprynce5748]

⁠@@MrBaltimoreRonthe girl in the video was clearly friends with her dad and she seems to have turned out alright

[@suec8337]

It’s not a “mistake” to drive drunk. It’s a choice. Get a ride or take an Uber TO your location so you can’t drive home.

[@gszinom]

Everything is a choice, some choices are better than others. Bad choices are generally referred to as mistakes. When somebody drives under the influence the consequences aren’t right in front of them. There’s a great chance that nothing will happen at all. Getting in a car and playing with the radio or eating food or reaching for your phone or a drink is just as dangerous as getting in a vehicle while under the influence and focusing on the road.

[@bobobandy9382]

It's not to be taken literally. The officer is just killing time while the investigation continues. Do you think they were really eager to talk to this murderer about the Browns? Some of you people just don't get anything.

[@tomsetberg4746]

But we live in an age where the worst thing you can be in the world is responsible so nobody will do that.

[@n0cents1001]

@@gszinom bro shut up.....learn to read the room

[@prunabluepepper]

Super easy to read subtitles 🎉

[@AngelinoShred]

A life is only worth 10 years and a $500 fine? What a slap in the face to the family of the victim

[@jrelyea828]

@@Mysticalwarlock89 has nothing to do with race it has to do with a flawed justice system but ok.

[@allison4976]

Thankfully this man can never drive legally ever again in his life and will continuously be put back unless he follows the rules and becomes a dependant bum

[@blastfiendsunite420]

​@@jrelyea828nah, they are right. I used to think like you too and then I went to jail. Race definitely matters, sadly. I've seen two people with identical criminal records and the same charges. The only difference being race, and the black person gets the book thrown at them while the white person gets a slap on the wrist.

[@jackm6307]

Switching back and forth between the scenes of the loving relationship they had to the accident scene is heart wrenching.

[@Mysticalwarlock89]

@jrelyea828 if two people commit the same crime, one is white the other is of color, 90% chance the person of color will get more time. White sex offenders get off with a year or 2, while colored sex offenders do 15+ years (they should be locked for life)

[@theeristicwriter8280]

The drunk driver that killed my roommate and his fiance only served 14 years for both deaths. The judge was so concerned about ruining her life that no one seemed to care her actions destroyed the lives of an entire small community. Multiple friends and family members fell into drugs, alcohol, and complete apathy to the point of losing jobs and scholarships. 15 years later, you can still see the effects of her decision on our entire community.

[@bongandablitze]

@@theeristicwriter8280 are you saying she got to long or not long enough?

[@11dallis]

SHE ruined her life. The judges responsibility was to recognize how she ALSO RUINED many other lives. And the only one who had a choice in the situation was her.

[@whambamtx]

This whole damn country is basackwards, especially our justice system. Come on Trump, let's change this shit.

[@Johney_Nomadic888]

Who was the drunk driver?!

[@Johney_Nomadic888]

@@whambamtxyou psychos believe trump is the 2nd coming and will fix everything. In your deluded minds, he’s the man for the job. You’ve all been duped and smart people don’t understand HOW you can’t see through his lies and manipulation.

[@Wolfspaine7N6]

If you kill someone as a result of drunk driving, you should be charged with murder.

[@wolfensus]

he was

[@Wolfspaine7N6]

@@wolfensus kinda, he got vehicular homicide with a 10 year sentence, in an actual murder charge he would have gotten more time.

[@Pjh365]

I think I heard the courts look at it as a mistake and they don’t wanna ruin two lives and pretty much two family’s even tho the one already is. Sometimes the courts make no sense.

[@goddammitalana]

@@Wolfspaine7N6 usually you are that's what I thought atleast

[@brandoncammon7971]

No it'll be manslaughter, actually read homicide laws instead of crying murder

[@jj99922]

The dad turning to the right to protect his family and take all the damage to himself is such a dad thing to do. God bless your soul sir and rest in peace.

[@pk3]

Did he have any other choice though? When the vehicle is getting into your lane from the opposite direction swerving to the right is the obvious move. Irrespective of who else is in the car.

[@pepsibIue]

Dad protected his daughter and wife. RIP

[@arp2178]

@@pepsibIue steph wasn't in the car, he protected his wife tho.

[@Abi-Grey8]

@@pepsibIueSteph wasn’t in the car. Her mum was but she survived because of John. Cookie passed with John, I assume she was on the side he was on.

[@vitaservo314]

I missed the part where this was determined to be fact. They must have asked REAL quick before the crash.

[@vayllinn994]

"I'm smelling a little bit of alcohol from you" Bro I can smell it through my monitor lmao

[@scotthewitt258]

Yeah. It was almost palpable, just watching how unsteady he was. He almost fell over MULTIPLE times while being instructed on how to do the test before he even started.

[@lbdjthethird1240]

@@scotthewitt258 You could see how glassy his eyes were as soon as they were first visible, know what I mean. I am no expert in the field but you do not have to be to see just how cooked this dude was.

[@scotthewitt258]

@@lbdjthethird1240 Yeah. He was clearly impaired. I've noticed others that were very toasted who also tried to lay the blame on the innocent person they hit. They seem to never get THAT toasted that they can't CYA.

[@lbdjthethird1240]

@@scotthewitt258 Actually that's a really good point. Now that you mention it, it blows my mind how people have enough survival instinct to try to avoid getting busted for driving drunk but NOT have enough to not drive drunk in the first place.

[@Newtttton]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@thisiserich]

I went to high school with this dude's older brother (I'm 39). This is insane that I came across this video randomly, I had no idea this happened. I was really good friends with his brother and we hung out basically everyday. I would see Jake frequently when picking up his brother at their house. Jake was little, around 5 or 6 then. Jake was always a nice, quiet kid and the last time I talked to him, for about an hour around 2016, he seemed to be doing okay. I would see him around when I visited our hometown over the years and would always chat with him for a little while. I saw him in either 2021 or 2022 at a grocery store and it looked like he was either coming from or going to work, it was a very brief hello. Its crazy to see him in this situation. Actions have consequences, and this was unfortunately the worst outcome possible. He was being truthful about his stutter though. It was always something he struggled with. Man, its weird seeing this. I didn't know him well enough to know if he had problems with alcohol or drugs. He was always a nice kid. He made some real bad decisions though. Rest in peace to John Pappas and I hope his family is finding a way to heal through this tragedy.

[@dunexapa1016]

He was a drug addict and is a psycho.

[@pinkmorgue]

“can i answer this? its my dad” says the man who just single handedly killed someone else’s father

[@Mattreyu199]

I would NOT be so nice to him if I were that officer. I wouldn't give him any favors at all. I'd be very blunt and remind him about what he has just done to let it really sink in. "You killed that man and that's his 22-year-old daughter who witnessed it and she'll never get the memory of his mangled body out of her head now, you did this"

[@wolfensus]

and?

[@wusaga4eva]

Well you're a doll 😍

[@brkbtjunkie]

@@Mattreyu199was there a dash cam I missed that shows which party is at fault?

[@ObsidianKing]

@@brkbtjunkie No but there was a video I guess you missed.

[@Miss_SeeBee]

WHY IN THE HELL WAS HE ALLOWED TO LEAVE??? HE JUST KILLED SOMEONE AND IS CLEARLY INTOXICATED. IM FKING BAFFLED!!!

[@dandyone_123]

I'm just as irate. All of a sudden the judicial system has become soft on criminals. He not only killed the father but destroyed his daughter and wife

[@Miss_SeeBee]

@@dandyone_123 100%

[@Sweetpea064]

I agree. This is insane!

[@DavidWiseman-uh1ec]

I can see a ptest taking a while so back it with a quicker breath test to at least book him for court. Some states do a summons but with a death it’s way strange.

[@Miss_SeeBee]

@@DavidWiseman-uh1ec exactly! Why the hell wasn't he booked to see a judge in the morning? It's all very fk'd up. Im in Canada and no way this would have jived! He shouldn't even had bail/bond!!!

[@Lacerated1DJ3]

The saddest part is it was 100% avoidable

[@Kerosene682]

that's why I hate when they call this type of thing an accident it literally isn't and it did not have to happen it was a result of the man's own horrible choices drunk driving ruins lives so quickly

[@shawnezernack1360]

And after his 10 year sentence he’ll probably be out doing it again.

[@ReVoltaire]

​@@shawnezernack1360 true, even tho at the end it says his drivers license was "revoked for life".

[@christopher2327]

Always is

[@ForceMaximus84]

It usually is.

[@alicezayas688]

This absolutely broke my heart. I can not imagine losing my father or my beloved pup let alone lose them in a case like this.

[@StreetSpeed717]

This is INSANE, caused an accident where someone died, is CLEARLY drunk out of his mind, is allowed to just go home. wtf.

[@gagaringagarinovic2600]

yep that was shocking didnt understand that no further actions just few questions, piss test and you are good to go on the other hand the family is scarred and in pain for the rest of their lifes. No words can describe how furious that is barely any justice 10 years is nothing.

[@LamborghiniLegends]

Seriously

[@_strangeways_]

Absolutely bizzare and the first I've ever heard of such a thing.

[@jpflock1078]

He denied taking the breathalyzer. The police can not force you to. They can ask you to submit DNA. Which was the pee test. If they charged him without evidence of him being drunk, the defense attorney would use that against the prosecutor. Law is strange. I just wonder how they decide 10 years is enough for a life.

[@ThatsJustMyBabyDaddy]

Innocent until PROVEN guilty.

[@ToxYukiri]

Lost my dad when I was 12 to a drunk driver. He was coming home on Christmas Eve and got head-on hit by a guy who swerved into his lane. They both died in the impact. I have zero sympathy for drunk drivers.

[@aceofhearts0]

bless your heart 😭

[@aspookyscaryskeleton1474]

@@jimmyh6579 Are you stupid?

[@Jartran72]

@@jimmyh6579 Honestly, yes. If you gonna drive a literal weapon of mass destruction on the roadways of any town you shoudl not let yourself be distracted for any moment. Stay focused or drive a normal car!

[@ivangpavlovic5721]

My deepest condolences!🙏🙏

[@mrbeefy604]

My brother drove drunk and wrapped the family car around a telephone pole 16 years ago. For a while he continued the same habit. It bothers me so much. As far as I know I think he quit drinking but for those years he continued after nearly dying it... I was very ashamed Alcohol is stupid

[@ariscottle3542]

It’s always the drunk drivers that live, awful.

[@nealdamkjer192]

Because they flop around like ragdolls and the other people see it coming and tense up, overcorrect, etc. It's something I would NEVER want to have to live with. That's why IF I have one cocktail, I'll Uber and get my car the next day. If I'm planning on drinking, I'll just Uber there so no temptations or alcohol driving the car instead of me.

[@TheNeonNug]

Yep it's not fair. They are more likely to survive as they have slower reaction times and don't brace for impact, this means they are more likely to suffer less broken bones ect and the alcohol then acts as a buffer that inhibits certain chemicals that are released when a person suffers a major injury. The same phenomenon can be seen from sleeping passengers and unconscious patients in ambulance crashes.

[@smackdashitoutchu7755]

​@@TheNeonNugu realize this is a myth?

[@randall39]

@@smackdashitoutchu7755not a myth. A good friend of mine was hit head on and killed by an extremely drunk driver, and the on scene investigator said that the only reason the drunk survived was his level of intoxication.

[@TM2TL]

Actually, most of the time they live because they don't tense up before the accident because they're so relaxed due the alcohol. most only leave with whiplash and a few bruises.

[@QuilloManar]

I still don't understand why breathalyzers aren't a standard procedure in drunk driving assessments. In Australia, we just go straight to the Breathalyzer, cops don't even need probable cause. "G'day mate, RBT, blow into this tube for me." ... "0, you're all good have a lovely day." Or in this case, "You've blown six times over the limit. You're going to jail." Edit: This was simplified, the process is: Roadside handheld breatho to get an initial reading -> "Arrest for purpose of breath analysis" -> taken to a cop shop/RBT bus to do a fancier breath test for a more accurate reading -> If you're over, you then you get a blood test while your charges are filed. -> You are released into the wild, but make sure you get picked up by someone and your car can get picked up or it will be towed

[@generallyspeaking850]

Here in USA 🇺🇸 each state is different. I couldn’t believe all they wanted was a urine test and that took 30 days to make an arrest. No BA nothing. Just roadside field sobriety test and a UA.

[@crazyjakeclan7007]

I'm an Aussie and I think we have had too many rights taken or trampled on but breathalysers are completely understandable and just common sense.

[@ryanwilhite]

If we went straight to the breathalyzer, then cops wouldn't be able to claim their sobriety test indicated intoxication and thus gives them probable cause to arrest anyone, no matter their level of intoxication. Many people have supposedly failed field sobriety tests only to be verified as stone cold sober by blood testing.

[@noah5678]

@@QuilloManar There are pros and cons to both approaches. You generally have less burden of proof in Australia. In cases like this, it’s much better. But in others the US is better. Not as simple as you make it out.

[@QuilloManar]

@noah5678 In the US case it's better because the cop can _feel_ like you're not sober even after passing all the arbitrary sobriety tests, and he can justify ticketing you for no reason. 😊 Also it's great because the cop will hold you up for like 30 minutes doing this silly thing, whereas the Aussie cop can only hold you for like, 2 minutes. Barely anything. 🤷

[@coryoliver3090]

She is right, she will never get over this. I lost my husband in a crash 8 years ago when he was 38. It doesn’t get easier. 😢 I miss him everyday.

[@kayp2617]

💔❤️

[@kathiemahoney4261]

I’m sorry for your loss.

[@Cynthia.Roselina]

I’m so sorry 😢 that is so awful I’m sad this happened to you. It must be so incredibly hard to deal with that 😢 I hope things get better one day ❤️‍🩹 I wish you the best 🤍

[@calloutcah]

just remember he was cheating on you and would again, love isn’t real lmao

[@JoshuaRose-hm3xq]

I'm sorry for your loss - he must have been a wonderful man and you clearly love him very much. I'm so sorry that happened.

[@RileyLulich]

Hearing her wail over her father's death made me feel physically unwell in a way these videos normally don't. Even when there's a fatality I'm usually fine, but her agony is palpable. Thank you for explaining who they are and honoring his memory.

[@AliceAdams-cx8sz]

I also felt the magnitude of her pain 😢❤ crying 😭

[@YTisGay]

A field sobriety test after a head on collision made me feel physically unwell. Did you experience a head injury during the crash sir? Yes! Ok perfect, lets test that sobriety.

[@PlatinumAutoFirm]

You said this perfectly. I said same above 😔

[@parrotsandmore7446]

@@YTisGayRight! That is scary! Why wouldn’t they just take him to the hospital? They can get a blood test there! That was he won’t die from internal bleeding or brain damage!

[@corkylloyd8525]

Last year I lost my husband of thirty seven years..... The screams that came out of both my mouth and my children were horrific.

[@brose.03]

The fact that the mom was trying to keep it together for her daughter, barely able to fight back tears… I just know her husband was a very lucky man, blessed with a beautiful family who will never forget him. May he be resting in peace. 🕊️ Edit: Before y’all keep replying, yes, I know the mother was in shock as well

[@sharonfoster7674]

❤

[@cellocat-sm8lx]

He seemed like such a sweet loving dad, my heart hurts so badly 😢 the poor dog too 💔

[@Polyothix]

It's called shock. She wasn't keeping anything together. Her daughter was already saying everything she wanted to, so she just remained silent. I'm happy that you've never experienced seeing someone in this state in person.

[@baronvonfrankenstein6295]

This is so sad and senseless! Drunk drivers get no sympathy. 10 years for taking a life while driving drunk is an insult to the man who died and his family.

[@trouty7947]

​@@Polyothixit's also a good example of the different reactions to severely traumatic events. Some people break down into tears and cries, some people just go quiet and still like they're comatose.

[@genlovesoceanlightlife]

Seeing his pure soul and the joy and love he had in those videos BROKE ME😩😣Lord drunk drivers are the worst!

[@hannagonzalez7729]

Poor Stephanie 😭 this breaks my heart. Her dad seemed so unbelievably sweet. Rest in Peace John

[@tianly6177]

Still shocked a guy can walk after a death like this. Something terribly wrong with the system.

[@clairmarie3130]

​@@tianly6177 that makes no sense to me either!

[@doxoxo779]

Sad watching videos of her eating alone in her car without her dad 😢

[@SaintShion]

Her dad has good energy, like a great guy to know, even from the short clips shown. It’s so sad that pos who robbed a husband, a dad and potentially a grandfather from his family gets such little punishment while his family will endure a much crueler punishment for their entire lives.

[@socaldeb]

@@hannagonzalez7729 I know. So sad 😞 🩷🩷🩷

[@douglasmartin2327]

Poor girl, you can tell she had a great relationship with her father. So sorry for your loss girl❤

[@realwestcoastgaming]

ikk i would give her hug cuz she clearly needs one 😢😭❤️

[@redizrad]

So sad! 😢

[@anthgov5966]

"my truck is totaled Mom".... Never mind the guy I just killed.....

[@timw7256]

He didn’t know he killed someone

[@LP-jn4tw]

His BS stickers on the back of his truck window kinda wave red flag sociopath vibes.

[@TwistedQuestionMark]

He obviously didn't know yet.

[@CosmoMomen]

He knew he hit another driver… he knew he was driving drunk… he didn’t know the status of the other driver because he didn’t care about anything but his own world that entire night….

[@jabh7250]

@@CosmoMomen Exactly. All about him. And then he furthermore had the balls to declare himself "not guilty". What an absolute loser. It's so hurtful.

[@untamedtexas]

11 years is not enough for taking one's life while being drunk driving and negligent. That father and husband is gone forever because of his actions. This is not justice.

[@astr0988]

"Everybody makes mistakes" No. That was a choice.

[@jillianamoroso8877]

it was a choice but he was probably in a blackout and clearly oblivious to the fact he just killed someone and almost another. It doesn’t matter cause he easily could’ve made the decision to take a uber or get a ride before he got plastered

[@isacchris1]

By definition choices turn into mistakes!

[@T-Ball-o]

It is a mistake, but we lost the nerve for mistakes to have repercussions

[@MitchThompson-h8y]

@@isacchris1 My personal belief is that a mistake is something that is not foreseeable.

[@Schneewittchen1310]

@@MitchThompson-h8y ummm, are you high? That one could cause an accident while driving drunk is very foreseeable! So foreseeable in fact its illegal to drive drunk!

[@Oceaneyes-eh6vs]

The FIRST thing he does is call his mother. Steph can NEVER call her father. Justice was not served to this poor family.

[@doktordrift948]

It never can be. No punishment can undo what happened.

[@flipfloppingwithMike]

That is correct. I'm sorry, but if I were her, I could not rest until....something....was done.

[@chandracox6814]

Boo fucking hoo.

[@vitaservo314]

Are you repeating what the narrator said? Lol dude..

[@MikesGarageReviews]

10 years in prison and can’t drive the rest of his life is plenty fool

[@SIX6SIXer]

R.I.P. Cookie She was killed in this accident too.

[@heatherwolmarans8287]

😢

[@juliajules428]

Nooo that poor doggy🥲

[@SyKnife]

Oh man. This is so unbelievably sad.

[@kaeden.sturniolo]

oh my god that's what i was dreading to hear noooo :(( this poor family

[@RagnarRobledo]

Not the little fur potatoe 😢

[@NytronX]

Bro, 2033 is like not that far away. This guy was cooked out of his mind on alcohol & meth going 90mph in the wrong lane with a giant truck and killed a father. This should be life in prison without the possibility of parole.

[@hunormagyar1843]

Yep.

[@Zephyr_-wk2qi]

No one said meth but okay

[@kurupt7154]

@@Zephyr_-wk2qi that’s your only take away from that?

[@Zephyr_-wk2qi]

@@kurupt7154 no my take away is your misinformation tryna make a already bad scenario unnecessarily biased by the mention of drugs that weren't even part of the case and cause i watched the video that's my whole take away from that

[@Oh_its_Mike]

What is the rest of the word after "meth?" ​@@Zephyr_-wk2qi

[@raisinsawdust]

Wait, a dead man, 90 mph, 3x drunk & no seatbelt -he should be in the clink forever

[@asmitty04]

No seatbelt. What the hell are you taking about? Who cares? One of these things is not like the other. One of these things doesn’t belong. He had amphetamines in his system. That would supersede the seatbelt in a list of things done horribly wrong that actually matter.

[@user-jo5ml8et1z]

Capital Crime

[@BobJones-pg9zy]

@@asmitty04 Seatbelts stop your 200+ pound body from flying from your car, into mine. Seatbelts save lives. Not just the person that is supposed to be wearing it.

[@fooglies]

@@asmitty04 I think the point was clear, and if anything you've derailed the conversation via pedantic rant.

[@libragirl4471]

I think he just meant that there was such an accumulation of things this guy had against him, even all of his previous infraction that the punishment did not fit the crime. ​@@asmitty04

[@TwoThreadsAhead]

Hearing the daughters grief broke me, then seeing how happy her and her father were together in the videos destroyed me.

[@roniveeflorida727]

Same here... Just devastating...

[@realwestcoastgaming]

fr she needs a hug

[@PICARDY610]

WITNESSING HOW BAD HER FATHER WAS & TELLING THE ARRIVING POLICE HE WAS DEAD IS GUT WRENCHING

[@JinaMukherjeeF]

The crying in the beginning is haunting Rip

[@StirlingLighthouse]

Heartbreaking

[@UnicornsExist17]

The sorrow and disbelief is palpable, I have goosebumps and tears in my eyes. RIP John Pappas.

[@RoeBoats]

@@UnicornsExist17couldn’t agree more with you. you said it so well too.

[@filthforce]

yeah you can feel the pain

[@climber950]

As a paramedic, it’s not the patients that haunt me, it’s the families pain that I can vividly hear.

[@odbxke]

I know Steph from growing up in the same area. I had the pleasure of meeting her dad a couple of times. He was such a wonderful, genuine, fun to be around, and just a great human. Please be a better and responsible person and stop drinking and driving.

[@realtoken]

There should be a felony charge called "destroying an entire family's life". Horrible thing happened here, I hope the family is feeling better.

[@Galileus]

While I understand the thought behind it, that's a really bad way to go. The law cannot discriminate who it is better to murder and who it is worse. What matters is if it was intentional, nothing else. Disparity of laws creates protected groups and minorities and leads to opression. After all, once we are all used to the fact one murder is better than the other, we will look as to why battery isn't. Or stealing. You can see where it goes wrong from there...

[@realtoken]

​​@@GalileusI wasnt being serious... I was just sharing my thoughts about how horrible the situation is. Of course a charge like that shouldn't exist lol

[@Galileus]

@@realtoken You never know on the internet, especially in comments. Glad my explanation was not needed, though :)

[@bommyTomTim]

​​@@Galileus Isn't there different charges for killing a president vs an everyday citizen? Honest Question

[@briancleveland6115]

​@@GalileusWhat does that comment have to do with discrimination or any so-called protected group ?

[@janburrows128]

The fact that he said “the car fucking hit me “ and he’s the reason that girls dad is dead is really savage. Shame on him.

[@manjiro6969]

Poor girl ....

[@jackie-k]

I agree, he is good at trying to shift responsibility to someone else!

[@sean8204.5]

You dont know that though

[@AnonyMous-o8s]

Shame on him and the twat who posted his bail

[@AllgdSuspexx27]

@@sean8204.5dude i can tell when someone is drunk. half my family abuses alcohol on the daily, they just don’t effing drive when they do it. They watch cakeboss make weird fancy snacks or sleep.

[@NopeToBroke]

His boss called because she knew he left the bar intoxicated. She was doing a wellness call to be sure he made it home safe. They are not even supposed to let a customer leave if they are visually impaired, let alone their own staff. The bar should lose its liquor license for the reckless negligence.

[@venusrx4671]

The culture of alcohol is weird, not taken seriously enough. Why does no one ever speak of bartenders drinking on the job?They eventually have to drive home too.

[@youtubecomments5951]

We have Uber.

[@candacelawrence2137]

And the family should sue the owners of the bar for allowing him to leave intoxicated.

[@user-jz3ny9qm9z]

Yes that is a thing that happens but you don’t know if that’s what happened here so don’t pretend like you do. You can’t just create your own context for validity, that’s not how things work buddy, you’re foolish.

[@Finding_Peace90]

do you have any idea the money it would take to get the insurance needed to cover drunks its not the bars responsibility to make sure you can handle what your drinking. period. you are an adult. you know what alcohol can do. any abuse of that is your own fault. everybody quick to blame others these days. the person made a huge mistake and should be jailed for it and be forced to pay all damages and burial/funeral costs ontop of money for pain and suffering

[@karenries9972]

I just love this show. You are unbelievably thorough and informative. Some of these videos are so so sad. Great service you provide for us. Thank you.

[@mopshot20]

I was recently in a fatality accident, and I was the only survivor. I lost my best friend. The other driver died too. My buddy was 20 and I am 19. I work in EMS as well. Despite my bad injuries I hope to return to work so I can try to help people in similar situations. My prayers go out to the victims family

[@vaanfluff]

Prayers for you too. I don’t know how you’re handling it but since you are commenting on this vid..I’ll assume it’s still on the forefront of your mind. If you are having some trouble processing things, it’s ok to ask for help - A licensed therapist.. grief counselor. In your field, I hope you have access to some good people. I’m very sorry about your friend.

[@annalieb2075]

I'm so sorry for your great loss and your traumatic experience. I hope you're doing alright.

[@prestonlard7687]

Mopshot i pray you aŕe going to be ok you are a good man añd we need more peoplè like you in the world right now god bless you and thank you for choosing a proffesion that helps people your parents must be very proud of you

[@peachycream]

Oh my God that's horrific. I hope you're doing okay. That's just awful..

[@GodsProphet84]

@@mopshot20 praying for you and your full healing and recovery

[@dripsdadon9122]

When he said “My truck is totaled mom” really pissed me off

[@richardlawson6787]

His whole life is "totaled".. imagine waking up in jail with a bad hangover knowing life as you knew it was over

[@TheMsAngelafv]

Its bad but not as bad as the girl who went on the opposite side of the road and killed two people walking on the side road only to end up in the hospital for minor injuries then be asking when can she leave because she had classes even after the policeman tells her she killed two people. Never felt more disgust for any human being...

[@naomiwainwright9873]

@@TheMsAngelafvshe also went on to get married and have a baby. Oh and the collage allowed her to graduate and (don’t quote me) allowed to to walk the stage. She still got 16 years in prison so not only did she not care about the two people she killed she didn’t give a shit about having a baby just to leave it for its entire childhood

[@jonny5714]

I've never wanted to jump through my pc screen and deal to someone more than the moment the cop started talking to him and I could tell he's off his face.

[@crashstitches79]

@@naomiwainwright9873 She was not allowed to walk for grad, her class protested intensely to exclude her.

[@TheNewRobotMaster]

Watching the montage of Steph and her father was very touching. They really lost someone special in the blink of an eye. It can happen to any of us. Tell your loved ones that you love them every day.

[@RoniShawn]

Out of all the body cam videos on this channel (and all others I’ve seen), this one hits me in the heart the most.

[@bluenotesessions1]

My wife and I were hit by a drunk driver in Madison Wi a few months ago. I still can’t walk and will never work on my feet again. My wife shattered her hands. The man who hit us is facing hardly any punishment. We need to change these laws.

[@Huhhuhuhuhiii]

Im so sorry thats awful

[@redizrad]

😢

[@Zachary_Walker]

Sue sue sue. You give him the punishment. Any lawyer worth his salt could get y’all a handsome settlement

[@joshuaarthur6012]

@@bluenotesessions1 praying for you and your wife

[@cbkenison]

Laws won't fix it. Deterrence is only part of the problem. Why not make it easier to not drive literally everywhere? Put maximum speed governors on cars. Prohibit the sale and installation of on-road lift kits. Tax heavy vehicles more for the damage they cause. Regulate vehicle heights and crash standards better. Make speed limit enforcement automatic with cameras. There are ways to prevent these tragedies but American freedom won't allow it.

[@SargeAu]

Just wanted to say THANK YOU to all the first responders. They deal with people at their worst and on their worst days of their lives at times. God Bless em.

[@R7Adam]

10 years after killing someone else’s father due to your own negligence is such a sad thing to hear. It’s always the drunk ones that live.

[@itsdan722]

I was once told by a friend's dad who is a doctor, that it's because they are drunk that they survive. Apparently they're so relaxed at the time of impact that they have a much higher chance of survival. Not sure how that works but I guess it makes sense. In any case, it's tragic, f drunk drivers

[@jodieodinson1905]

10 years in a brutal place as a prison it's ok. imagine living in a nightmare for 10 freaking years... it's not like he killed him intentionally...

[@RiKToNEOfficial]

@@jodieodinson1905 he made a choice to drive. Meant to or not he still did when he never had to drive

[@Jambers00]

⁠@@itsdan722 I’ve heard it’s because of the fact that they’re so relaxed that they don’t tense up during the crash. Something about tensing up your body can cause more severe injuries.

[@itsdan722]

@@Jambers00 yeah mate that makes sense tbf

[@CxshoutCJ]

So he kills a father, is visibly sloshed, and then horribly fails the sobriety test but gets to go home that same night? Nah bruh

[@ThatSavageCatholic]

Yeah it’s absolutely disgusting

[@HathorSkye]

Hearing that daughter's gut-wrenching cry absolutely destroyed me. The driver should be in jail for LIFE.

[@TXBullyMom]

Same i keep getting the lump in my throat and teary eyed. this is beyond heartbreaking 💔😢 with all the options to catch a ride ... it's insane to take the risk of destroying a whole family like this. RIP to this man and prayers for the fam! 🙏

[@richardlawson6787]

​@@TXBullyMomalcohol gives a false sense of confidence..most drunk drivers dont realize how incapacitated they really are

[@LeeLeeCRN]

The first 60seconds of this video is absolutely heart wrenching. I worked trauma 1 for 10yrs...I know those cries. They haunt you.

[@the_real_bin_chicken]

From my experiences (both military and civilian) those cries don't just haunt you... they ride shotgun for the rest of your life.

[@TheInfantry98]

No only if your weak and too emotional to handle real life. Yes I was military

[@PlatinumAutoFirm]

Literally the same. Her hysterical cries went through me

[@redfoxse7en52]

​@@TheInfantry98OK, boot camp dropout.

[@strixfiremind]

I heard those cries 13 years ago when my brother-in-law died. Still hear them. Cries of true agony, the kind only felt by survivors....

[@PrettyLittleNoShame]

A drunk driver took my best friend in 8th grade. she was walking on the grass on the side of the break down lane, He hit her so hard that her body flew over 2 lanes of highway rd. She landed face down in a pond on the side of the rd. My step father was in the emergency room when they brought her body in. She was bruised from head to toes. We were told she died instantly. She managed to save her little sisters life by pushing her out of the way, but unfortunately, she didn't move fast enough to get herself out of the path of this guy. When he went to court, we found out this guy had been pulled at least 22 times for DUI . This was back in the 80s when people got away with DUI like it was a seat belt ticket or something. He only got a few years in jail for killing a beautiful innocent soul. I have no sympathy for anyone who drives under the influence. Im sending prayers to her dad and family dog. I truly hope that she and her mom get some kind of peace. 🙏🌹🌹

[@boomnews815]

I'm so sorry you had to experience that. Prayers for you too.

[@debbielevesque-zj5ol]

Sorry for yo loss , yo friend RIP ANGEL , 🙏 🙏 ❤❤🕊 😇 😢

[@Todd_Kobell]

@@PrettyLittleNoShame I remember this case, his lawyers argued that it was the belly flop that killed her. RIP to your friend, chances are you would’ve lost touch by the mid 90s anyways

[@PrettyLittleNoShame]

@Todd_Kobell is not sure too many have heard about her case because it was in the 80s. And yes, I would still be in touch with her if she wasn't taken away like that. I'm still close to my other close friends from school.

[@SargeAu]

So sorry for your loss. She died a hero. God bless you

[@generallyspeaking850]

My condolences 💐 I’m so sorry for the loss of your dad and dog Cookie. May they rest in peace together. 😢🕯️✝️🙏

[@kzmccat]

This is absolutely heartbreaking. Hearing Steph cry to the 911 operator shattered me.

[@Confessor555]

I had to turn them down after the accident, the wailing...just brutal. Horrible.

[@jonboll-LGM]

Watch her entire video, the one she made 2 days after. I am an adult male with a teenaged son, crimal justice, wounded in action; still I cried for her. My ex-wife & I used to watch Steph's food reviews. She is a delightful, informative creator. This video brought back the emotions of watching that post-crash video. This was very well-made.

[@MariasFabulousVibes]

Definitely when I heard her crying on that video I was like also emotional

[@elizabethbelley7369]

Poor baby 😢 and family

[@cptacek9264]

@@jonboll-LGM I tried to find video I think it is not available ?

[@Justintime619]

10 years??????? He killed someone(and a dog!) what a sad miscarriage of justice… I hope this family is able to find peace

[@rinlo1424]

10 years is actually a long sentence for this. It's not long enough, in my opinion, but most drunk drivers who end up killing someone don't get that long.

[@DownButNotOutYet]

The law only looks at intent, it will be argued he did not intend to cause someone's death, his actions can then only be considered as negligence. A moot point as the state offered a plea deal to secure the conviction, stats matter to DA's on the political track, not justice.

[@who-_-Cares]

It should be life behind bars

[@onespoiledpup2019]

​​@@DownButNotOutYet God, that is so true...unless they think they will get something out of it. I have seen people get 10 years for pot ( a few years back) and a manslaughter or out rite murder get 5 years. DAs for the most part are only concerned about their job, rep, or running for a higher office. They seem to care little about justice for the victims family. With all the unhappy people in the world...true happiness is priceless and often gone way to soon. 😢 Sorry for typos, but yeah....I am crying and I am sure * am not the only one.

[@ThaHomieDave]

In Califorina some dude ended up killing someone at the age of 21 while driving drunk he even ran from the scene Only did 3 years due to having no priors.

[@jrads11]

I hate when people call drunk driving a mistake. It’s not it’s a choice.

[@fdsfsdfsd1552]

I don't see how being a choice and being a mistake are mutually exclusive.

[@SomethingEasty]

A lot of choices are mistakes.

[@realpatriot5896]

@jrads11 Why would anyone expect someone under the influence of alcohol to be able to make good choices? Why would anyone expect that people will not drive drunk when there are bars everywhere and alcohol for sale legally? Alcohol takes away people's inhibitions causing them to make bad decisions. So making it illegal is the only way to reduce the amount of people drinking.

[@fdsfsdfsd1552]

@@realpatriot5896 - That conclusion came out of nowhere.

[@sunnystormy4973]

sad all the way around ...

[@LupeLooza-r9u]

My deepest condolences for your family loss cookie and your dad 😢😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤MADD RIP to your sweet loving dad and to your sweet dog Cookie Gone to soon never 👎 to be forgotten, I wish I can give you a great big hug 🤗 your awesome Stephanie

[@barrymcclung9046]

I lost my fiance in 1982 to a drink driver, head-on on a sharp curve. I spent 32 years on Fire/EMS picking up the carnage caused by those who chose to drive when intoxicated. It is not a mistake. It is a stupid, heartless, narcissistic choice. And 10 years for slaughtering a father and husband is a travesty, an insult to the victim and his family.

[@misanthropyunhinged]

lolololololo

[@judymartin9980]

💯. In EMS for 26 years as an EMT and a NREMTP. The devastation caused by those who choose to drink and drive is horrendous. And it is a choice. A selfish one. There is no excuse. I'm sorry about your fiance. 💔

[@mom-says-not-today]

@@misanthropyunhinged You are a horrible human being.

[@onespoiledpup2019]

I am so sorry for your loss. I also know nothing anyone says can truly make a difference.

[@rawmilkdrinker]

God bless you

[@JustJenRx]

Coming up on my dad’s deceased body was hella traumatizing. I could never imagine being in their position. Prayers for them both.

[@KiNgSaRcAsMoNe]

I know, after my father died I wanted to see him one last time, wish I didn’t. My sister was there with her first child, so my dad never got to see his first grandchild, but when I walked in there was just the coffin and the funeral guy. I had to unscrew the screws from the lid and then pick up the lid to put it to the side, all while my sister watched and was crying. It was heart wrenching to hear her say “look Jason, that is your grand dad…” The worst thing for me wasn’t seeing the shell that used to be my dad but when my sister kissed his forehead and I felt compelled to do the same, only to wipe my mouth as it felt so wrong. Been nearly twenty years but I won’t forget that experience anytime soon

[@MrWackozacko]

@@KiNgSaRcAsMoNe Bro i did the same, kissed my dads cold dead forehead. An image thats burnt in my head forever

[@KiNgSaRcAsMoNe]

@@MrWackozacko yeah, never goes away and I can recall it anywhere. Condolences

[@dog210christian]

Doesn’t that mean that you could imagine it? Since you’ve supposedly been through it yourself

[@apeshitclothing]

@@dog210christianshe's lying

[@mlite30]

The guy tried to play off what he did by acting like he didn’t know what happened and thanking the police over and over again. Then we learn he has a history of reckless driving and endangering the public. He’s a monster and deserves more than 10 years. The dad is a hero. RIP to man and man’s best friend.

[@blu4533]

Yet they still let him go home

[@patriciagriswold6060]

The judges and lawyers are complicit in the fact that this man was allowed to continue his dangerous driving to the point he killed someone!

[@donnamckinley9807]

He was so drunk I don't think he is aware and may not remember anything that happened the next day. Although, I believe anyone in a crash as horrible as this (even the perpetrator) should immediately be checked out at the hospital. He may have a serious head injury or internal bleeding. The officers could then be held responsible. They could have taken his BAL while there. This is so sad this father was killed by someone so stupid and irresponsible. Why do people continue to get in a vehicle when they are impaired? I haven't finished the video, so I don't know what happens.

[@rwid71663]

the guy probably barely knew what happened. I was surprised he didn't faceplant the concrete. doing the sobriety tests

[@X_Annedolf..Frankler_X]

@@mlite30 How is the dad a hero?

[@michellecrawford4094]

Wait…what?!?! Being investigated for DUI and you get to go home and just chill?! WHAT?! That’s insane, why not just give him a plane ticket to flee the country? Only ten freaking years for taking a life?!?! It’s got to stop.

[@jondear772]

It's not "an accident". It's not a "mistake". This guy STOLE the most valuable thing a person could steal. Someones life. And stolen not just from the person he MURDERED, he stole that life from his family. And all he received for this was 10+ years? Driving under the influence is a conscious decision any ADULT should be able to say NO to. This is bad at ALL levels.

[@henryg3313]

You may as well blame car companies for building cars that can go faster than the speed limit.

[@californiaslastgasp6847]

I think 10 years is on the high end. If you don’t think 10 years is enough, what sentence do you think he should have received?

[@luckylarry423]

@@californiaslastgasp6847 The sentence he gave.

[@TrueCrimeJunkie973]

@californiaslastgasp6847 10 years is plenty for this crime. Premeditated murder gets you 25 years. Manslaughter gets you 10-15. This is Manslaughter. So, 10 years is plenty. You could argue it's on the high end, possibly 5-8 would have been sufficient. But, it appears that there was a decent judge on that day, because they gave him 10 years instead. People forget that emotions have no place in a courtroom. One side demands life, the other leniency. Both sides are biased. The judge is the only rational thinker. He decided 10 years was required. Families want an "eye for an eye". God will enact His own justice on everyone, according to each his/her own deeds. "Vengeance is mine, says the LORD. I will repay."

[@ToxicGamer-n2m]

yea we know that already bro pretty duh statement

[@julesmarie333]

I had witnessed my father die in a motorcycle accident back in 2022 as I was following behind him. He passed away on impact. The guys who hit him only got 3 years probation and 3 years license suspension. This is a scene I know far too well. I really felt that. Prayers for your family girl.

[@richardlawson6787]

Sorry for your loss thats just terrible you had to witness that

[@ItsNotReallyWork]

I'm so very sorry. 4 of my friends died in a dd accident with the drivers parents chasing behind him desperately trying to get him to stop. He hit a huge oak tree head on right in front of his mom & dad. All gone on impact. It was devastating for our entire small community. I can't imagine actually watching this happen. My heart is with you ❤

[@summertime11413]

I'm so sorry sweetie ... That's so terrible!😢 I Pray those horrific images will be erased from your head and replaced with only happy images and loving memories in JESUS MIGHTY NAME AMEN 🙏🏾❤️🇬🇧

[@SouthernBelle]

I'm so sorry. I'm sure that scene will be with you forever

[@MrRiddick225]

Sorry for your loss. I too am a motorcycle rider and I cannot tell you how many idiots are allowed to operate motor vehicles. But that's one of the prices that we motorcycle riders have to face whenever we want to enjoy the feeling of freedom on the open road. If is any comfort to you, your dad died doing something he probably loved. I hear stories of people operating a car while impaired, no license, no insurance. Just goes to show that we live in a world full of people who don't give a crap about the safety of others. Again, sorry for your loss.

[@hamilton29]

Ohio laws are trash. This guy took someone else life because of his poor decision and yet gets a light sentence. Our system sucks!

[@SuperMoofie]

It happens in many countries. At least the US has life without parole and means it. It's not the case here in New Zealand, where they get life, with a minimum term. Yep, never life without parole. It's a joke. What's wrong, is that this arrogant sob thought he could do whatever he wanted and fk the law. He was an accident waiting to happen. he should have been made to pay compensation to the family as well.

[@andrew8168]

In a situation where it's obvious that a person ia guilty, and not some BS railroad case, then why are we so soft on crime?

[@purple6705]

only in ohio

[@erix5184]

Meanwhile this police jurisdiction will pull you over for doing 4mph over the speed limit. I had a Jackson cop pull me over for no front plate, AFTER the law no longer requiring a front plate passed, a month before it went into effect. Actual dangerous shit is A-okay though.

[@NathanielMalone-v7z]

And he got to go home that night? Like how???

[@maracrochet]

🦋 Doing field sobriety on a person who was just involved in a car crash and hit his head is the stupidest thing a police officer can do, any lawyer right out of law school can have that thrown out on grounds of the subject having a concussion. 🦋 Edit: Just to make it clear, I know this guy was indeed drunk driving, but I have seen drunk drivers walk because of this little technicality. And that is horrible.

[@litac5433]

I'm a daddy's girl, so her cries of pain really got to me 😢. I couldn't imagine 💔.

[@kevintyrrell7409]

At 4:02, the man's only concern is that his truck is totalled. horrible.

[@AKbaby89]

They had a great relationship, her dad was her best friend. I've watched her for years, and I still cry over John's passing, along with Cookie. I dont bring my dog in my car anymore because of this.

[@Nightcrawl7]

you dont need to be to feel the pain, im so fucking angry at the drunk driver, holy shit this is so unfair

[@brandyeldridge3332]

Me too... And I couldn't help but cry with and for her and her mom...😢 So so sad....

[@steveoea]

It's tough to hear the cries of someone that has lost their loved one. I felt so emotional after hearing her. One thing have never thought about(when it comes to police) is that they are placed in these situations where people have been exposed to horrific trauma and try to distract them as best they can to keep them from seeing their loved ones mangled. Normally I am pretty negative about cops and shooting everyone. The police officers here aren't like the ones I've encountered, but I've never lost someone like this. Trucks like this one are everywhere. When I park my normal car at the grocery store I can't help but think about one of them plowing in to be head on, and how that would most likely be the last thing I see. A big wall of filled with small dicks.

[@neisanultima4524]

Let me get the straight. He chose to drink and drive knowing that he has a history with similar charges, proceeds to speed to 90+ mph while being in the oncoming lane and gets into a horrific accident resulting in the death of a husband and father along with his dog while nearly ending the lives of the other passengers.. And only got 10 years in the end. What a fucking cruel joke that is. My heart goes out to the family of Mr. Pappas and I can only hope for a more severe sentence to be handed down to the amoeba brained waste of life Jacob L. Muiter who knew what he was doing and the risks that went along with it. I hope he never forgets the pain he caused. Rest In Peace John Pappas and his loving companion Cookie- you will be sorely missed.

[@katybug6572]

Well said ❤🙏🥲

[@angelacritters]

🐾💐🌺😭💔

[@Magencory17]

Very well said 🥹

[@MrShoeler]

Dont forget, that after police take him in, knowing full well John Pappas was dead, they let this bastard go home. While Steph was sitting home, recording the video about her fathers death, this ass hole was a free man.

[@fosfan48]

Thats why if you want actual justice you better do it before the cops get involved because they sure wont give you any

[@lauradetrixhe4051]

This drunk was so obviously wasted. My dad was horribly crippled by a drunk driver. He lived a lifetime of horriffic pain. Drunks make me sick.

[@johnstark4723]

In 1987 I was driving an ambulance that was hit by a drunk driver. In 2001 I had neck surgery due to that crash. Since the day of the crash I have not had a single day without pain in my neck. The worst part is the guy who hit us blew .07 so he was not arrested. He had driven 1 block from his apartment where blew a stop sign. Oddly enough even though we had a patient, nurse and EMT in back I was the only one injured.

[@Sapereaudex]

You can’t confirm that without evidence proving their BAC since he was also acting like someone who just got into a major accident and suffered a concussion. That is why evidence is so important for the trial. There can be a lot of reasons someone acts like that and many of them don’t involve alcohol intoxication. For example: TBI, stroke, epilepsy, diabetes, disabilities (developmental/intellectual/physical), concussion, medications, etc. Thank god you aren’t in law enforcement.

[@Sapereaudex]

@@johnstark4723.07 isn’t “drunk” or enough to impair someone’s driving which is why it’s considered under the legal limit. That’s literally why he wasn’t charged with drunk driving- he wasn’t drunk. Saying you were hit by a “drunk driver” is a weird exaggeration/fabrication when the guy had maybe one whole beer. It’s a mockery of those who have actually been in an accident involving a drunk driver. Sit down.

[@lauradetrixhe4051]

@Sapereaudex she later blew .12 at the station. And OBVIOUSLY she was incapable of driving.

[@johnstark4723]

@Sapereaudex actually he was, he couldn't even walk straight or stop slurring his words. He was definitely drunk

[@christinaschouten6701]

I'm so mind blown right now. That man should get more than 11-12 yrs his family must have really good/dirty money. I've never cried over KZbin videos and this had me in tears 😭 just the thought of losing my dad I don't know how you handled it. Your dad is so proud of you. Prayers will forever go out to your family

[@Neeneex3]

Little did the suspect know, his car getting totaled would be the least of his worries. But a 10 years sentence is absolutely disgraceful to the victim and his family!

[@draxxzakuto5735]

@Neeneex3 victims. If you're not gonna count his wife you at least have to count cookie...

[@mattb6646]

That's usually the only thing they are about. We've seen quite a few videos where the drunk kills someone, or multiple people, and only cares about themselves and the inconvenience it causes in their own lives.

[@irazanny]

America is a joke

[@CoercedJab]

@@mattb6646it’s as if they’re drunk or something

[@mattb6646]

@@CoercedJab millions of drunk people in the world who aren't self centered dipshits. As they say alcohol just brings out who you truly are.

[@tacoganglaflare9488]

I paid 3 times more in fines for a misdemeanor, possession of weed under 20 grams, charge. Great “justice” system.

[@tacoganglaflare9488]

Rest in Peace to John and Cookie

[@MausMasher54]

I was never busted for weed or DUI(which I am smart enough not to do) since '73, but do have a few near bust tales....

[@Kris-3337]

@@MausMasher54 Same

[@tacoganglaflare9488]

@@MausMasher54 Felt. They got shake out of my carpets saying it’s worth the charge and time lmao.

[@SYDAirlineEnthusiast]

@@tacoganglaflare9488 well at least you didn’t serve time in prison. Who cares about fines when serving time in prison is the worst thing that could ever happen? You lose your freedom, and you can’t be around hot and sexy people, eat good food, or travel around the world.

[@EinkOLED]

From a European perspective, the field sobriety test is a stupid test. A breathalyser test would instantly determine the level of alcohol toxicity in the blood. And the severity of the charge based on the results.

[@andrefelan1914]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks that same thing that you just said. Straight simple to the point

[@DesertStateInEU]

As a european who lives in the EU, the european justice system is a joke, its despicable, in every single country. You don't have to like how the US does things but overall its way more effective than anything we do in the EU.

[@moosings2048]

Agreed. Especially after a major collision.

[@Ian-dr4vv]

Breathalyzers are extremely inaccurate and only test for alcohol, not other substances the individual might be under. Cops in the US use the FST to determine if the driver was fit to be driving or not, which will give them probable cause to do a more accurate test like the urine test used in this case.

[@edh615]

@@Ian-dr4vv and testing physical capabilities after a hard crash yes???

[@constitutionalstacker5701]

How Fuc$ing tragic. Also, the dude was obviously faded AF. You could even tell a few times he almost just said, "I'm drunk and can't do this test."

[@TempleOvBlackLight]

I watched my Dad die, someone that I spent 44 years with, made amazing memories with. There is a soul-wrenching cry that bellows from the depth of your soul when you realize that their gone. I felt her cry, it was so haunting and i understood completely. I hope her soul finds peace and she can find happiness in her memories with her father in time.

[@mohammedgandhicebra2158]

Souls but theyre also gone? Can you explain your comment please

[@brado9028]

This is a haunting video to watch. It is already extremely disturbing, but to see the deceased man alive and smiling in previous videos is hard to watch. God bless the family

[@mathewfiore5764]

My heart broke watching this video. I’m a grown man and father, brought to tears by a daughter’s cries for her dad. This sucks. 10 years is not enough.

[@jmiddlefinger]

This video was absolutely heart-wrenching. I truly hope that this incredibly powerful storytelling will influence a lot of people to be far more responsible behind the wheel.

[@taev_bae7]

i’ve been watching her channel for a while so when i found out he died i literally cried. he was such a nice soul and his bond with his daughter was so strong.

[@NORTAH85]

The saddest part is that a dad in a daughter’s life that much, is such a rare thing at her age and could only help her in her life. Now she doesn’t have that and has to live with what she saw that night. It’s going to drastically change her outcome on her life. So damn sad!

[@jasminecruz]

@@NORTAH85It really makes you realize how many circumstances you’ve been stuck in because of the actions of someone else.

[@AtonalApple]

Ive watched her for years and I cant believe this!! My jaw dropped when they said her name. Her dad was literally so sweet. You could just tell he was a great dad. They seemed so happy. 😔

[@Kurameno]

I hope she’ll be okay in life.

[@bridgetbreitzmann4721]

Drunk driving with fatality should be life sentence a min of 25 years.

[@userjarabecko]

@@bridgetbreitzmann4721 dude gonna have lifetime of regrets. What good does 25 jail do? Lifelong regret is the life sentence

[@richardlawson6787]

But you can still kill someone totally straight should they also get years in prison?

[@ripples07able]

@@userjarabeckothe family is in for a lifetime of pain. What good does 10 years do?

[@userjarabecko]

@@ripples07able nah. That girl needs a partner who is not the dude that put reproduction organ in her mother. It was at least very questionable how they acted. Its just not normal to be attached like this to her father. I dont care whatever you say. Girl was high enough age to have a partner. And father had his partner but was making his daughter his partner while his wife watched. He should have known better. I always get uneasy vibes from these kind of people. Im sure the dude will sober up real fast when he realizes what he did after he sobers up. There is no fckn reason for jail. He made his life life livin hell with lifetime of regret. And i can tell u if this dude aint som kind of mass killer he will have regrets. Give him jail if u like but anything over few months or year is just excessive and a waste of resources. And honestly if i was the judge i dont think id give him any jailtime at all. Maybe few days till he sobers up. No happy person drinks. Only unhappy people do. Dude have some deeper shit in him

[@plantationsecurity]

How bout driving lessons

[@codyschultz2507]

I’m sorry you lost your father/husband and dog. Your relationship with him looked beyond special.

[@Erica.S.1111]

@@codyschultz2507 did the dog die? I was wondering why no one was holding him or asking or talking about him

[@MrPotato6969]

@@Erica.S.1111 I was wondering why too, people don’t consider their pets as family like they should

[@bobbichandler4204]

​@Erica.S.1111 Yes it told it near the end that Cookie didn't survive it either 😢😢 As sad as that is, I hope it was instant and if he was older he may have grieved himself to death afterwards 😪💔

[@GabrielTheGuitarist]

you realize she won't see this comment because its not even her video. youre on the wrong channel.

[@kylespevak6781]

This is so unbelievably sad. The fact they had such a close and happy family, and some random jerk off went and destroyed it.

[@HolySych]

the videos of the daughter and the father together broke my heart.

[@1stGenRex]

Man, I barely held it together (even typing this is hard.) As a Dad to a young daughter, I can only hope to have a cool relationship with her that it appeared they had. It's terrible the family had to go through that.

[@shorty6890]

I couldn't even make it through the first second of the memories video

[@mikehall3976]

Yeah, I couldn't do it. Sadness turns immediately to rage, where will this guy be when/if he makes it outta jail in 10?

[@colourgrouppainting4281]

wow a DUI resulting in death and he just walks out the door??? This guy should not be out of jail.

[@rushmore309]

Damn, I thought the same thing. I was in disbelief when he said his roommate was coming to pick him up.

[@barnaby4232]

He wasn’t charged with the death until later it was just a standard DUI.

[@nevarDski]

They had to investigate and do their jobs first. I had a misdemeanor and a felony on the same night but was only arrested for the misdemeanor first and released after I posted bail. I was arrested for the felony almost 3-4 months later. I'm not saying learn it for future crimes you may commit, just so you're not confused as to why this happens.

[@gailhall3684]

I had a hard time with that also and you kill someone your fault and you bond out? This is beyond acceptable.

[@konsumer]

Bounty was set and cashed. He's walking on limited time.

[@cathycoff5845]

I was widowed at 23 yrs old by a drunk drive. i had married my high school sweetheart and we had so many plans. In a split second he was erased from the planet. Its been many years and I have dealt with this pain and am ok. But....the people who do drink and drive and kill others will never understand the pain, loss and emptiness when you have your world taken from you by the careless actions of a drunk. This guy served time. The drunk driver who killed my husband was also killed in the crash. So think that helps. It doesnt. Its worse because you want to see that person pay...he did...but not the way I needed him to be treated. Please if you know anyone who drinks and drives PLEASE stop them. You will save their life and for sure save the person drinking.

[@karenneill9109]

Kim so sorry for your loss. It must be hard to watch these videos, see people choose to do this over and over again.

[@markeelaino9858]

Take care ma'am.

[@marsattacks3455]

@@cathycoff5845 hugs to you, my grandma and grandpa were killed by a drunk driver too.

[@ldsbusha]

As a former EMT having seen this devastation time and again my heart goes out to you. I will forever carry in my mind the horrific scenes I've been to. Hugs and trust me we feel your pain. ❤

[@egrab]

Drunk driving to me is just way too accepted and common. How did society get like this? I feel like the alcohol lobby who keeps these laws for DWI loose has blood on their hands. It should be way more severe a punishment just for DWI by itself. We need to change the view that it's not a big deal

[@JetJuice]

Dude, i can barely watch the beginning.... i couldn't imagine the feeling that girl felt...

[@astr0988]

There is absolutely no excuse for driving drunk. People need their license revoked for life. Driving is a privilege, one strike and you're out IMHO

[@BigBlueMan118]

In most cases I’m a firm believer in givingnpeople one chance, but this particular one is totally fucked.

[@BluemanDrummer]

Whatever. Most drunks get home

[@dudeguy9081]

​@@BluemanDrummer Found the drunk driver

[@Andrei_sonichero]

Probably drunk life driver us or maybe even further this law used in the world I do not know about it..

[@deadyplus1]

@@BluemanDrummer most rapists and murders aren't caught either

[@meow1402]

I don't have a good relationship with my father. But seeing the youtuber's amazing relationship with her father and lose him this way made me cry. I hope the family get some kind of peace. RIP

[@jtd1349]

I cannot believe how lenient they went on this man. How dare that drunk driver. May he rot for 10 years.

[@billstill1794]

Hopefully he will not survive his time in prison!

[@TheBella2u]

Innocent until proven guilty.

[@SqueakyMilk]

I mean they couldn’t suspect he was drunk after a legal test. Because he hit his head he might have been injured

[@jtd1349]

@@SqueakyMilk @thebella2u he was convicted and given 10-13 years for this. He was proven guilty. He was OVI. Why are you guys trying to excuse his behavior when he’s clearly black and white situation wise in the wrong. He drank too much, got in his car and ended a life. So no. No head injury. Just drunk. And guilty.

[@TheBella2u]

@@SqueakyMilk was he drunk? The officer didn’t say he smelled of alcohol.

[@sallybeatty4150]

Drunk! First thing calls mom? She been bailing him out his whole life!

[@dejahdanger]

The pain in the daughter’s voice, the mom desperately trying to keep it together, broke my heart. Fuck drunk drivers. I have zero tolerance.

[@streamhubx6028]

@@dejahdanger man, I’ve never drove drunk or high and I never will. That’s on god himself. Dumbest thing someone could ever do. Too many things can happen.

[@akyloren10050]

@@streamhubx6028 It has never been ok, but especially in this day and age with ride sharing. There is quite literally no excuse

[@donniedarko444]

Zero tolerance? What are you doing? You mean zero sympathy? Empathy?

[@Noa-g1ex]

@@donniedarko444 Man you're so thick in the head oh my god

[@Psyopcyclops]

She’s exaggerating. Making a scene for no reason

[@Trizzogutta26]

He was at fault drunk driving, answering a cell phone, and took someone's life ? I'm not understanding why they let him go home the same night . Are they saying they're gonna wait on blood work when her dad died on the scene? That's crazy.

[@Luke_MoonWalker]

Standard procedure with a DUI. If you act civil throughout the process, they send you home once you fill out paperwork and give samples. They can't hold you on something like manslaughter without evidence and he hadn't broken any other laws outside of driving drunk. The accident is still just an accident, until they can prove with legit evidence that you were driving while heavily intoxicated. They also need process the scene and get the death legitimized via the coroner, before they can say you killed someone. If they don't do everything by the book, hence the time taken to do the field sobriety tests, the guy can walk and not be held responsible. This was handled perfectly, and dude ultimately paid a heavy price for his poor decision making that nigh.

[@gpittel]

@@Trizzogutta26 Seriously? WTF? Jail right away. Not that it changes anything. But he should’ve never been released that night

[@Dovelunalove]

@@Luke_MoonWalkerthis dude did not act civil. if he did the innocent father would be alive.

[@gotisass6337]

American justice system at work. We gotta wait for them to investigate themselves first.

[@ALEXander-ff2cc]

Shit does not make any sense of swear I got a seat belt ticket and forgot to pay the 175 dollar ticket and they suspended me and happened multiple times got a felony after driving 3 tines without a license or being suspended and they tried to give me 5 years for it but this dpuchebag gets this shit for what he did yeah put legal system is a joke

[@lonetrader1]

Hearing her scream was agonizing. This was a tough one to get through Absolutely sad 😢

[@amandab3946]

I had the video on mute from the get go until the family was escorted away for this exact reason.

[@SleepingCryptic]

"My trucks totalled..." You killed a man

[@TheDerekVinyard]

What is this horseshit? Treating the drunk driver like he is the victim??? AND LETTING HIM GO HOME?!?!?!?!?

[@mighty0974]

To be fair, the investigation wasn't complete. He could have been the victim of the MVC for all they knew at the time.

[@tomwaitsmencse]

You can gather way more evidence from a suspect when their guard is down.

[@tcpflood]

its an investigation, it takes time. they got the sample of his urine and when the test came back they put out a warrant and he was caught the next day. they also are making small talk with him to build rapport (not because hes a "victim"), maybe to get him to open up or to take the test because the suspect will be more vulnerable if he feels like he can trust the officers.

[@ZackChimento]

@@mighty0974 To be fair he was OBVIOUSLY drunk, yet they didn't book him for drunk driving. Mind boggling.

[@mighty0974]

@ZackChimento "book him"? They did. They brought him in to the station, got his info, got samples, and probably gave him a ticket. Did you watch the video?

[@MattGatts]

I drove under the influence of drugs before. I ended up pulling over and passing out. I wake up to cops and had to do sobriety tests, which I failed miserably! I was charged with DUI and had to complete drug and alcohol classes, I got 18 months supervised probation and had to do a MADD class. That was 1 of the saddest things I've ever went to. I hugged each and every person who shared their stories and they just said to me.. if you really feel the way you say you do, make us a promise to never drive under the influence again. That was over 6yrs ago and I can say that, I've definitely learned from my poor choice. I'm grateful that I didn't hurt anyone.

[@pandorasbox4238]

I have never touched a steering wheel after having drunk enough to feel it. I did try to drive stoned once.... but on the state hwy., I couldn't get my speed up to 35, the minimum speed. Never did that again, I was scared to death. You got to see the victim impact panel, then? I have considered speaking in one of those, but there are so many people affected by dd accidents, I don't think it's possible to run out of heartbreaking stories.

[@MattGatts]

@@pandorasbox4238 yeah I was court ordered to do a Mothers Against Drunk Drivers class. Them stories make you wanna cry foreal. The 1 story that hit me the hardest.. this lady was sharing how her and her family were going to a basketball tournament for her daughter and her daughter's friend. On their way there, they get hit by a drunk driver and their daughter was killed. I have daughters, so I put myself in her shoes. Definitely a sobering experience! I was lucky enough to pull over and not hurt anyone because it would be hard to live with myself, knowing I caused a family that much pain and loss.

[@franktagle6912]

Back in a day. I used to get black out drunk if I came out of a bar and saw 2 dumpsters. I would call my wife and tell her I'm sleeping it off. She would say OK, never gotta DWi

[@hades9189]

thank you for your candor and learning from your mistakes keep that learning with everything else

[@GGBundy]

I thought you were going to say “that was over 20 years ago” or something to that effect but 6 years? That’s not that long ago but by all means keep forging ahead because drinking and drinking just isn’t worth it. I use to drink and drive all the time. I would pick up a 6 pack of Michelob and drive around town drinking it by myself. Countless times I would drive absolutely smashed. I never got busted and never got into an accident so I was lucky. As I got older I started realizing I wasn’t as good at driving drunk as I use to be. I even drove drunk AF a couple of times with my infant son in the back seat. What an absolutely selfish and disgusting person I was. July 28th 2001 was THE last time I had anything to drink. My wife and I both just stopped. It’s just not worth it. When I was younger my brother and sister ragged on me every chance they got because I was drinking or drunk. Some 20 years later I’m at my now doctor brothers house and I open their fridge to get a pop and it’s packed with beer! Come to find out my sister is a lush and loves her red wine! They busted on me for years but I quit. I had no idea that my brother and sister, who I held in high regard, were a couple of hypocrites. I was able to forgive them for their BS but like clockwork every time my brother gets a chance he throws up shit I did some 40 years ago. I still love them both though. They’re the only family I have left. Stay sober my friend.

[@iKnollex]

He was sentenced 10 to 13.5 years in prison. For the hurt he caused that family for the rest of their lives, it is not enough.

[@JGLuxe]

Knowing his record, He will continue to serve jail time due to his life time DL suspension. I guarantee he will get caught driving over and over.

[@wolfensus]

yeah it is

[@californiaslastgasp6847]

I think 10 years is on the high end. If you don’t think 10 years is enough, what sentence do you think he should have received?

[@eatp8nt]

@californiaslastgasp6847 Well if you take someone's (outside of self defense) you should forfeit your chance at ever having a free life. So for this a guy to answer your question if 10 years isn't enough what would a good sentence be. The answer is life.

[@Kyle-bi7df]

Is life in prison really going to change anything???? no

[@mistywilson3520]

Why am I not shocked anymore at our court system. I’m more shocked they didn’t read him a bed time story and tuck him in. Meanwhile people are doing life sentences for having some marijuana on their persons 🤦🏼‍♀️ 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@airlar4857]

"Mom, my truck is totaled"... This man has a STAGGERING sense of priorities.

[@tulanzuya]

He also said a car hit HIM.

[@airlar4857]

@tulanzuya yup! Drunk little fibber didn't wanna get in trouble with his mommy so he lied 😂

[@PrimusOnYouTube]

@@airlar4857 Well to be fair, he probably didn't even grasp the situation. Just look at the guy, he's absolutely wasted. Obviously didn't know he was on the wrong side of the rode, just took it as someone hitting him and was far too shitfaced to think about anything other than himself.

[@Trippy_Times]

I'm not too sure he was fully aware of the damage he actually caused in that moment

[@carlmorrow1600]

@@airlar4857 I mean I doubt he was aware of the severity of the situation at that moment. In his mind, he probably thought it was just an accident

[@zahra-ld7br]

i remember the moment i heard this on the news.. i couldn’t believe it, i was sobbing. will never forget his beautiful smiles and laughs in Steph’s videos.. im so sorry for the whole family. this video broke my heart. Rip John🤍 you’ll never be forgotten

[@JTM1987]

I’m sorry.. you were “sobbing”??? You don’t even know the guy give me a break

[@zahra-ld7br]

@@JTM1987 yes sobbing, and still cried as i watched this video. obviously you wouldn’t understand when i watched steph and her dad for YEARS and would specifically watch the videos where Steph’s dad appeared on. his death felt like i lost my own dad..

[@JTM1987]

@@zahra-ld7br I’m sorry but that’s very sad. It’s the internet .. you should care about your own family not some stranger on KZbin. This is the problem with today’s society.

[@zahra-ld7br]

@@JTM1987 you don’t even know me give me a break. this is the problem with today’s society where people make assumptions and are pressed to see an empathetic person.

[@pinkmorgue]

@@JTM1987stranger on youtube? a father just lost his life you insensitive keyboard warrior. heaven forbid people care about situations that don’t necessarily involve them. maybe once your frontal lobe develops you’ll be more compassionate

[@mbentley06]

the fact that you linked her video made me gain so much respect for the person/people running this channel.

[@denisehagwood1077]

Wow, you're easily impressed

[@reasikins166]

@@denisehagwood1077 wow your comment was unnecessary

[@mbentley06]

@@denisehagwood1077 i would say it's the little things, but it's not such a little thing to show support for someone else's content after covering the way in which her father died by directing your viewers to her videos instead of your own. but i guess you didn't look into it that much. have a good day sourhead.

[@imdva]

⁠@@reasikins166this video was unnecessary. this genuinely served no purpose other than to get views and steph herself said she didn’t want to be online this way.

[@swaelee4686]

seeing the clips of her dad and her eating were heartbreaking