Boyfriend Films Moments Before Police Discover Horrific Scene

In today's true crime documentary, we're covering the case of Fontae Buelow and analyzing it from an educational psychological, forensic and legal perspective.
NOTE FOR KZbin: This is an educational documentary and news piece based on real events. We do not condone, accept, or promote the actions or beliefs of those featured in this video. This video was created with the intent of educating the public.
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[@imhomeria]

the way he cried and dragging himself all over the interrogation room and the cops sat there looking at him like "😐"

[@courtney2114]

I felt bad for laughing because the whole time he was doing that I’m like I bet the cops think he’s nuts 😂

[@cuhloochy]

fontae: pushing the table and kicking his feet like a toddler cops: 😑

[@AriEllePhilia]

33:14 i feel bad for laughing when the detective just continues writing on his notepad like "...so anyways" and the number of times the editors had to fastfoward through his tantrum 💀

[@annamallen90]

They had no idea what to do. Lol 😂

[@sasquatchalicious]

I feel bad but literally how I felt working in prek and kindergarten, watching the kids after switching from their favorite activity!

[@JE4-1]

i know this has literally nothing to do with this case, but i cannot emphasize enough how extremely helpful it is that y’all have subtitles. CC can be difficult and inaccurate on a lot of these kinds of interrogation videos, and i know whoever added captions to this spent hours doing so. just know that us “hard of hearing” folks appreciate this IMMENSELY. great work!!

[@DJVIIIMan]

Amen to that. It's that bit of extra work that sets EWU above a lot of the other channels.

[@LILREMAlNS]

The captions are AI, big man

[@laserborb]

@@LILREMAlNS Nah. you can see other channels that use AI to generate subs and they are awful. maybe they use AI to generate subs but it is very clear that they have a human at least proofreading them.

[@Flamsterette]

*YOU GUYS

[@saint-miscreant]

i don’t even have hearing issues and CC is still helpful for so many reasons. who cares if they are made with some initial AI assistance, i know for a fact that auto-CC software gets it wrong all the time and the audio on these is often Rough. there is definitely significant human labour that goes into correcting the machine outputs, captioning the bits that software simply can’t handle, etc. and using AI to get some of the baseline work done is just being efficient at this point.

[@keearaa]

If you ever start breaking down like that while being questioned by the police and they just stare at you wordlessly, you’re going to jail

[@chameleonsoule314]

FASHO

[@k_chantale3692]

😂

[@SubvertTheState]

I gotta say the above comment has me upset. A few people, specifically women said he's "acting like an immature child" when the police told him his GF is dead. I think a lot of women start off believing the man is always guilty. And any hysteria or throes or despair over the loss of his significant other they believe is a well thought out display meant to convince police of his innocence. If that's the case, it's not "being childish and immature".

[@bonebag1961]

​@@SubvertTheStateDude, the guy broke down like an ace attorney witness after being caught lying in their testimony tf you mean

[@icsharpk]

@@bonebag1961I agree wholeheartedly. What a weird paragraph 🙃😅

[@joannalewis8799]

I went into cardiac arrest 2 years ago (due to prolonged qt syndrome that I was unaware of) and my boyfriend called the police , and proceeded to give me CPR until the paramedics arrived. When I got to the hospital my family was told I had a 15% chance of survival, and was in a medically induced coma. The police proceeded to harass my boyfriend and were waiting to see what happened with me; they stalked him, hung around outside of the hospital and had every intention to charge him with murder. Luckily I survived, and they proceeded to fabricate some “law violations” and tried to have him locked up. We paid for a very high powered attorney and all charges against him were dropped.

[@CrimsonChin-f5w]

What color is your boyfriend by chance ?

[@geeaybeewhy8145]

😮

[@caliginousmoira8565]

@@CrimsonChin-f5w right?.... most of us go off of experience not the internet.....

[@Josh-y4r]

Back the blue ALWAYS

[@jiminietimber]

Wow😭 Thank you for sharing. I'm glad you and your boyfriend are OK 💚

[@BunnyQueen97]

Why did they give that trial to the SAME JUDGE??? That should be illegal, insane!

[@kenw2225]

The new jury still found him guilty. And the next one will too, if there's another one. He did it. His friends are crying that they didn't investigate anyone but him. Lol, there's no one else . It's him and her. He's the only on able to be looked at. He knows he did it.

[@Bob-pd1wf]

It's called a "criminal justice system" for a reason.

[@AJcore]

@@kenw2225 stop being a bootlicking loser lol.

[@MrManic52001]

​@@DaClosetGoblin lol because he was guilty...

[@susanengel-ix8bl]

That's done sometimes, it doesn't mean that much.

[@corrinaramos5906]

The fact that he instantly calmed down after he thought she was still alive- instead of freaking out or becoming worried- says all you need to know.

[@bolerpear967]

what do you mean?

[@SN-32]

@@bolerpear967 if he did it he would be worried if she’s alive and could out him, instead he was calm. When he found out the truth of her passing … 1. That’s must have hurt him even if he wanted nothing to do w her there’s probably still good memories and attachment . 2. She’s not alive to defend him and clarify that she did it as the only witness with him.

[@bolerpear967]

@@SN-32 yeah, that really sucks :/

[@veronicawesson5772]

@@bolerpear967because he would have been scared of her being alive if he committed the crime for her to be like he stabbed me instead he was more calm and relaxed when they lied to him and said she was alive and doing good a guilty person would have been nervous and scared

[@Flowshow88]

Your comment also tell us everything we need to know about you 😂

[@amandaskywalker7331]

After watching about 100 of these videos of guilty people, I completely believe this is the behavior of an innocent man. He loses his mind at the 911 operator begging them to come and then he's absolutely ELATED that she is alive, during the first part of the interview you can see what a good mood he's in. He knew that her being alive would clear him. Then when informed she was dead he had the appropriate utter shock, almost disbelief, then it turned to him being emotionally devastated. After he broke down, and quickly switched to rage that he had been purposely, deceitfully, led to believe she was OK. He has the outrage of someone who is being falsely accused. He clearly has a problem controlling his emotions but nobody is this good of an actor.

[@meghanm5000]

I just got on here to see if anyone else felt this way. I honestly don’t think he did it.

[@ela_skvela1823]

100% same

[@StephFitzharris]

Totally agree. He was devastated that she’d died, a guilty person wouldn’t act like that.

[@MichaelDobrik]

@@StephFitzharristhat’s not true. Murderers can feel sad about killing someone. They can do it in a manic episode and only fully quantify the situation

[@ShiruSama1]

Exactly, specially the first part. He was not anxious about her surviving, not a bit. He *knew* she would have cleared it up.

[@tgeezgrl]

I feel so bad for him. Cops are so jaded they are twisting his behavior to suit their theory.

[@ghostcat2467]

Can you blame them? It's very rare someone stabs themselves and domestic abuse is far too common. That's why what she did was so nefarious

[@pohateos9394]

This case is a prime example of why, regardless of your guilt or innocence, NEVER speak to the police without consulting a lawyer...

[@demisagoat]

Exactly, because even if you are innocent, they will clearly lie for any sort of admission of guilt

[@momolizabeth2622]

It’s actually so baffling to me that the second they’re read their rights they don’t ask for a lawyer, it’s like they secretly want to be caught for the recognition because they already know their chances of freedom are slim

[@hightorrexplore4370]

They always think they’re far too clever to get caught and think their narcissistic ways and stories will control the narrative

[@asdfasdfasdfdsfgsdfg]

Nah if you are guilty be SURE to talk to the police

[@nicktruesdell6825]

​@asdfasdfasdfdsfgsdfg The police aren't your friends. They are there to get a confession of some sort. Which is why, it is always best to get with a lawyer, and have the lawyer do the talking.

[@sharklos]

"The following footage has never been seem before" Fuck yeah

[@admin4311]

My favorite quote

[@bigvsouthphilly2156]

She dated a black guy i have no sympathy for her

[@bigvsouthphilly2156]

The girl was a mudshark

[@bigvsouthphilly2156]

Look who she was in a relationship with haha zero sympathy

[@alexlaser.]

that was the reason for instant sub to EWU years ago xD

[@NeuroDeviant421]

Important safety tip: If the label on your meds says "don't drink alcohol", then don't drink alcohol.... and don't drive a bulldozer or anything.

[@wiseauserious8750]

When the label says "do not operate heavy machinery under the influence of this drug", I know they mean vehicles, but my mind always goes to forklifts and bulldozers

[@TheBeigeRaider]

Exactly, he’s innocent

[@egh423]

And if they didn't hear about her mental health, they didn't hear about this aspect...

[@James-dq3jo]

Drug interactions: Yeah alcohol is a drug, lots of people forget that. Doesn’t mix well with a lot of things. Don’t drive: Depends on the meds & depends on you. Some meds can make you lightheaded or loopy or whatever & you shouldn’t drive, but that may not happen (not all side effects hit everyone equally), it may happen but only for a week or so until you get used to the drug, or it may be that the entire time you’re on that medication you have the issue. The warning is there to tell you what you need to watch out for. And yes, you can get a DUI for driving while impaired even if the impairment is due to medications taken as prescribed. Generally they only do that if you cause an accident, though.

[@RiceCakeWtf]

Don't drink alcohol and drive the bulldozer? Man you can't have any fun on a jobsite.

[@bloodredcommanderigris3469]

These kinds of video documentaries should be used to audit the police, they're all incredibly well put together and completely unbiased to law enforcement, victims, and perpetrators, excellent job EWU

[@icu2qt540]

Oh ok Sarcasm. You had me for a minute 😅😅

[@MarssBarss-k3e]

@@icu2qt540 How does this comment read as sarcastic at sll

[@icu2qt540]

L

[@icu2qt540]

​i didnt mean to put it under that comment and i thought I had commented on another. Lol my bad

[@EthanSchaner]

Giving the second trial to the same allegedly corrupt judge is insane to me.

[@ColFlustered]

A judge made a mistake at my dad's trial, but he's the same one that gets to deny all of his motions trying to raise the issues. The justice system is so broken.

[@sjsmusical]

Right?? It's illogical to have the same judge for a retrial period. You wouldn't have an identical jury, right? Absolutely corrupt.

[@sharonzilinskas1214]

I think the innocence project should look into thisc case. Also looks like the Judge is corrupt

[@ColFlustered]

@sharonzilinskas1214 as far as I'm aware, the innocence project only takes cases with exonerating DNA evidence, but things could have changed since I reached out. It's possible, if the knife is still available for testing, that they may be willing to pick up his case.

[@jaimecurtis]

They know the judge will just rubber stamp Guilty no matter what, it's fucked up these judges won't remove themselves no matter what it's pride they are so corrupt it's sickening they have a story even if they know you are innocent they find you guilty

[@bunnyluver2176]

911 operators would get a lot further ahead if they'd tell the caller, "ive routed help your way...while you're waiting i need to ask more questions to possibly assist you, the victim and police/EMS."

[@Beebuzz623]

Yes!! Imagine if it were someone suicidal & god forbid yelling in distress 😳

[@josephguzzi939]

THANK YOU! The attitude of that operator had my blood boiling.

[@selfesteem3447]

Exactly !

[@Tronzoid]

1000% I've heard countless 911 recordings where the caller is freaking out because they feel like they have to answer endless asinine questions before being granted help. Hell, i've been in the same situation myself

[@ronniemartin5088]

No. Most operators assume the callers have common sense but unfortunately that's not the case as we can clearly see here.

[@DCkrotchrocket]

If you're guilty, get a lawyer. If you're innocent, get several lawyers

[@1utube01]

Never get several lawyers. That is moronic. 😂

[@greddmyles3677]

So you got money like tgat to get multiple lawyers???, or ebmven ti get one??

[@JakeTheDawgMusicOfficial]

@@1utube01sounds like someone doesn’t understand humor

[@xplorer841]

Someone makes this comment in every single EWU vid.

[@foxhero1337]

@@1utube01 OJ Simpson would disagree.

[@christinaspottsville8499]

Can you imagine if the dispatchers would start off with …” ok just know we have help on the way” then start with all the questions. It would probably help the caller to speak more clearly knowing someone is working on getting help sent to you asap!😚🚑

[@SaltyPug]

Im glad this juror stood his ground & spoke up about the hostile environment.

[@CrunchyCelery]

Indeed! Yes!

[@derricktalbot8846]

Do you think it is time Society had the conversation about just how effective jury trials are? If there should be an independent monitor in the deliberation room? Personally, it would be important to me that I could say anything in that room without fear of repercussion or revenge.... but this type of deliberation happened this century, which blows my mind.... how do you convince people of what "Reasonable Doubt" even is when Reason has been lost in civil discourse?

[@XmXm999]

Name of the judge???

[@ohoto3896]

Honestly. On the off chance he did it, he should never have been convicted. There's no fucking evidence.

[@jesseburke3990]

It did no good if he did not write letter to judge he might of still been on jury and it would of been a miss trial and why in the hell that they had 200 people to pick from and all of them was white so no chance there could be a black person on jury so there was no persons of per on jury so corrupt I hope he can appeal don't give uo

[@DynamikDesign]

The EWU crew's ability to find so much footage is impressive. EWU deserves respect for how thoroughly their videos give insight into the background and psyche of the victims/suspects. Incredible channel. EWU, your hard work and diligence have made you THE BEST True Crime channel on KZbin.

[@YungFrenchToasty]

I mean it's available to anyone under the Freedom of Information Act

[@nicholasnieves6578]

@@YungFrenchToastya lot of things are available if ya got money to obtain it

[@90sWillowJo]

My favorite is in mentioning psychology and the like they don’t say anything is for sure meaning anything. They mention multiple possibilities.

[@Maleviah315]

Foi is free..... ​@@nicholasnieves6578

[@crystalsmith7939]

My favorite channel hands down because of the amount of effort out into each video!

[@Anch0422]

As someone who’s struggled with mental health, Xanax coke and alcohol addiction, I can 100% see someone going this far out of control and hurting themself. The fact she’s done the same thing before and had to be forcefully stopped says A LOT.

[@aaronbyers2458]

Same

[@ndafyst4769]

Did you get hyperthermia too? That stuff is insane. I used to sit next to the ac and sweat buckets. I'd take cold showers without flinching. Thank God for NA

[@scarletamazon3455]

Heck, I've "only" suffered with major depression and anxiety and been on benzos (as prescribed) for a while, then had two double screwdrivers (so four shots of vodka, total) and felt absolutely wasted, and was glad I don't have alcoholism, despite it running in my family, because I can easily see how and why benzos are both incredibly helpful for managing anxiety and panic attacks, but also easily abused and addictive, tolerance and so ineffectiveness rises fast, increasing the risk of addiction even further. Just from that one night where I combined a pretty minor amount of alcohol with 15mg of a benzo, I could easily see how out of control by behaviour could have become, if it wasn't aware how loopy I felt, and asked to head home to bed! Especially when self-medicating legit mental health issues is so common for a reason. Numbing the pain, fear and trauma is what everyone wants to do in some way. Her particular diagnoses also predispose her to the wild swings in mood and behaviour, then she's mixing large amounts of uppers, downers, powerful prescription meds, street drugs that could be mixed with anything, and alcohol. Her own public social media posts confirm she is also possessive, jealous, controlling and not afraid to threaten violence, backed up with the deposition from the ex, that even her sister confirms she'd attacked her "once", and the video clip where she was the one to attack him first. That's a lot of evidence that weighs heavily in his favour, and it was all excluded from court! There are so many flaws with the investigation, the court proceedings, the misconduct by people in power such as the judge interfering with jury decisions to force a conviction... plenty of reasonable doubt, not nearly enough compelling evidence proving beyond a reasonable doubt that he murdered her. Which means he should have been given a FAIR trial - impossible with the same judge, and same all white jury judging a black man being portrayed as a violent criminal who "took the life of a lovely, pretty young white girl"... I'm sure part of his hysteria must have been terror, knowing how so many will immediately make a snap judgement and assume his guilt. Not to mention surpressing the evidence of her mental health and substance abuse history too. Based on the evidence seen here, I'd have to vote not guilty too. Dread to think how many more years he will lose of his freedom and life. Hopefully the innocence project will get involved.

[@AcidOllie]

100% agree with this. Xanax can make you do WILD things to yourself and is so dangerous when abused. As for the trial it's disgusting what can happen to jurors when they are bullied into making a decision. I hope Fontae gets another appeal properly heard. I have extensive knowledge of the justice system in the UK and it's similar to the US with regards to a jury. There was a show in the UK a couple of months ago detailing how easy it is for different juries to reach a different outcome with the same case and hearing exactly the same evidence, it was also detailing a murder trial. It showed how the jurors tried to manipulate the others into changing their minds. You should search for it on KZbin it's fascinating.

[@victoria9445]

I was thinking the same thing

[@karenkane5649]

I've watched 100s of videos and I honestly believe this man is completely innocent. Why wasn't her mental health record allowed at trial?! Her mental health combined with the medication she was on and then adding alcohol and drugs was a cocktail for disaster.

[@travelingheavyweinstein2275]

Me too! I am a crime doc fanatic. He def didn’t do this. Her toxicology results are enough to prove she most likely did this herself.

[@AngelKari]

I dont know how to explain it, but there is a primal pitch some people make when Finding about the death of a loved one. He 🗑 ashamed , embarrassed, not even slightly hesitant to let out that unabashed display of tears infront of 2 other men. If u had a recording of the sounds I made when my husband passed I would swear that was me. With years of working with end of life medical care and even as a death doula I have heard 100s of love ones wailing and a few cry. But the sound of someone losing a partner. Parent or sibling or even worse a child, sound exactly like that. I usually find these interviews every interesting and am normally stunned and how terrible the liar lies. Absolutely STUNNED that these 1st degree murders and carried out with a one or two step plan and NOTHING past that including what they should say. Never. Baffling in the least.

[@cliftonjames785]

My wife has both bi polar and borderline personality disorder too. Its tough. We got into a fight one time and she impulsively stabbed herself with a huge kitchen knife in her thigh, about 6 inches deep. I called an ambulance. She ended up being okay but I couldn't help but to feel like I was a suspect even after my wife said she did it. It was just the way I was questioned by police. So idk, I'm kinda torn on this one. What if my wife hit her femoral artery and died that night? What if I ended up in this mans position? Now I'm not saying he is necessarily innocent or guilty, but damn. I've been through this exact circumstance of what he said happened atleast. Thats really scary

[@jeffsinfinitygaminglounge2099]

Borderline is scary because they go into these dark moods where they seem like they’ll do anything and everything.

[@nymphia]

i don't mean to take away from your story but your wife cannot have both bipolar and bpd because borderline is caused by external traumatic factors and bipolar is inherently hereditary (i.e. the chemical imbalance runs in the family and your wife has had a history of bipolar people in her family). you're right to be concerned though; both bpd and bipolar can be scary in severe cases and i'm really glad your wife survived! the impulses are scary and it's often difficult to rationalize when you're put into a high state of mania with bipolar :( wishing you and her the best with coping with her bipolar.

[@ellrs24]

@@nymphiashe could have the genetic basis for bipolar, AND have experienced trauma as a child. Both can definitely co-exist and one mental illness increases risk of developing another

[@HolySoopCoolers]

@@nymphiaL comment.

[@jillwanlin9558]

@@nymphiawherever you got your information from that these two diagnoses can not coexist is incorrect

[@miscprojects9662]

A judge violating due process should be grounds for automatic removal from the bench and under no circumstances should a case be returned to the same judge that violated that right.

[@Maruzzela-l1u]

The same judge shouldn't judge twice regardless

[@madrush24]

💯

[@RebelRising22]

Judges have way too much biased unchecked power. My niece is being dragged through a custody case with the same exact opposing attorney and judge as her younger sibling's case with a different father (both fathers are awful and should have minimal access to the kids) yet there is nothing we can do about it while the court makes clearly unfair and biased judgements 😮‍💨😢

[@katyelder.5]

​@@RebelRising22 - There are too many judges who are politically motivated. 🗽⚖️📜🇺🇸

[@t.h.337]

The justice system in the U.S. is corrupt, and that's putting it lightly. In the past few years, overdue attention has finally turned to our law enforcement agencies, but it has yet to turn to the actual court system itself. Most people have limited and minimal interaction with these agencies and don't understand. I'm a recovering addict who had PLENTIFUL experience in our judicial system.

[@DojaFishh]

having prozac, xanax, weed, cocaine, and a blood alcohol level of .22 in your system all at once is just srsly crazy. what a line up

[@muliwayne629]

Hearing it i was like daaaaamn gal😮😢

[@hannah3146]

​@@muliwayne629couldnt the cocaine have been from weeks prior? I genuinely am curious but alot of addicts use multiple drugs and it can be fatal in many ways

[@1greenMitsi]

its a usual saturday night in your 20s if youre not sad

[@taylorbug9]

She clearly did not care about her own life or the lives of others around her, mixing all that in her system. I believe he's innocent, and she was a drunk pill popping psycho. You have to be crazy to think it's okay to mix all that.

[@toscatattertail9813]

Geezzz... The last 3 counteracted the first 2, she had no chance to survive that combination.

[@DLG24]

Once my ex stopped breathing and I thought she was dead. I started shaking her so she would wake up. She did. But in that moment I thought 'people might think I killed her.' We were alone at my place. I had no witness. What happened here just highlights the fact that it's important to protect yourself around other people. Fonta obviously didn't kill her.

[@pohateos9394]

How are you going to overturn the verdict due to judge misconduct and then give the second trial to the exact same judge... that is so fucked up.

[@MFnMelaroni]

Yeah that's absolutely wild. My jaw dropped when they said it was the same judge.

[@racecar74vids57]

It should never be the same judge twice, under any circumstance!

[@mindyh7630]

Extremely fucked up!!! She should have been removed from the bench.

[@offcamtv]

Exactly

[@bobthetitanic]

Look at the Karen Reed case ​@@racecar74vids57

[@maryskinner1329]

Thank you close captions. at 71 I’ve been told I’m clinically deaf so captions is the only way for me & thousands of others to enjoy your show. Thank you. A Canadian fan🇨🇦

[@thomasmann3560]

Is it weird that I love subtitles even though I can hear.

[@GeeNoniGee]

I always had captions on when my son watched television, to help him learn how to read. Now, I can't follow things without the captions! And, Hi Canada!

[@valerieeeeee]

@@thomasmann3560definitely not 😭 i’m the same way i need to have them on lmao

[@joannalewis8799]

If you click on the description section and scroll down it says “show transcript”

[@markus2228]

Is deafness silent? Or is it a myriad of high pitched sounds and rumbling?

[@sashasandhu]

How the F can the Supreme Court say “yes the first trial was done poorly” and then go and have the SAME judge do the second trial - that makes no sense at all - do they only have one judge, why in gods name wouldn’t a different judge be assigned to the second trial

[@Neremworld]

The reason why it was retried was because the judge ruled that the victim would not be on trial, as the defense wanted to just purely attack her instead of proving him not guilty. She disallowed it, and the appeals court found it to be the wrong decision in this specific case, but that the trial was otherwise fine (and the decision normally sound). So the second trial occured with him being allowed to impeach her character as much as he wanted. The juror stuff that EWU focused on is something I haven't ever seen brought up anywhere else.

[@CrystalMartin-p1h]

What the juror brought up was the talk of the town. It was absolutely wild when that came out.

[@Neremworld]

@@CrystalMartin-p1h Weird that nobody brought it up with the clearly sympathetic Supreme Court, then. I can buy that there might be enough reasonable doubt to not convict, but I don't really buy that juror's claims, especially if they couldn't even be bothered to help Fontae with a slam-dunk appeal.

[@CrystalMartin-p1h]

@@Neremworld there are a lot of rules within the court system. If I’m remembering correctly, they did try to get the juror as a witness, but it wasn’t allowed.

[@Neremworld]

@@CrystalMartin-p1h Well you'd want to make the accusation in an appeal. Trying to get a juror as a witness in a trial is basically a no-go even if the judge wanted to for some reason.

[@sarahtomm3131]

Definitely not enough to prove guilt. He was consistent and cooperative. Not guilty. He was treated unfairly

[@ainsleyhilliard]

Whether he did it or not, the way things were handled by the court was absolutely disgusting. I cant believe they had the same judge take the case. The situation with the jurors that Andrew talked about sounded like 12 Angry Men, but with a bad ending.

[@Aelfwynn.Steorra]

It was absolutely disgusting, and along with the likely-corrupt police department of that area, it just spells a recipe for disaster. If they were so confident in their convictions, they shouldn't be keeping autopsy records from the public, and they shouldn't ensure that the jury is racially motivated to find him guilty.

[@gypsyspirit2510]

12 Angry Men from 1957 was SO good! I had to look up the year and noticed there was another made in 1997. Maybe I'll have to check that one out too.

[@SirHumphrey498]

grow a backbone princess ,, geez

[@AcidOllie]

100% agree with this. Xanax can make you do WILD things to yourself and is so dangerous when abused. As for the trial it's disgusting what can happen to jurors when they are bullied into making a decision. I hope Fontae gets another appeal properly heard. I have extensive knowledge of the justice system in the UK and it's similar to the US with regards to a jury. There was a show in the UK a couple of months ago detailing how easy it is for different juries to reach a different outcome with the same case and hearing exactly the same evidence, it was also detailing a murder trial. It showed how the jurors tried to manipulate the others into changing their minds. You should search for it on KZbin it's fascinating.

[@StickyNote3000]

I agree. This was a complete miscarriage of justice.

[@lazyratto]

Guilty or not, that judge probably shouldn't have been the one in charge of the second trial. Like what the hell

[@MCCaradon]

Its recusal worthy and bias. they arent supposed to do that. theres actual policies that can cost a judge their positions if they are found to do this.

[@bostricter3128]

This is a corrupt ass town, every lawyer judge cop politician is on the same team. Let's talk about how many times Monika got her son no charges because he was busted with weed or coke in high school...

[@doenervich]

It doesn‘t even make sense. The whole point of a second trial is to get another point of view on a case which is impossible if the same people / judge is involved…

[@Nixonforprez68]

Women ☕

[@CLL21]

​@@Nixonforprez68corrupt judges, such a woman's problem. You're a dummy.

[@alexdmd]

There were a lot of red flags in this case but the biggest one for me was that your request for the autopsy report was denied. What do they have to hide?

[@JoshLathamTutorials]

Especially on a “closed” case. If the investigation was still ongoing it would be understandable, but denied at this point? That’s downright criminal.

[@LegalTyranny]

@@JoshLathamTutorials I bet that corrupt judge sealed it.

[@christinaoh7022]

Every state has their own laws about it but an autopsy report is considered to be a confidential health record (HIPPA.) If you’re a close family member you may be able to get a copy. The family has to provide written permission for the hospital to release it to anyone. Edit: I’m not sure how this is applied if it’s part of a major crime. But it makes sense they’re not going to release it to just anyone.

[@Scrapienza]

@@christinaoh7022not true. It’s still all subject to a Freedon of Information Act.

[@ThePurplehobo]

@@Scrapienzaa quick google search shows that autopsies fall under HIPPA protections up to 50 years after the persons death

[@SandyRed881]

Thank you for the unbiased deep dive into this case, he just may be innocent. I’m sorry about the loss of Sam, and the whole situation. Mental health is nothing to play with, please everyone if you’re feeling any kind of way, please go and talk to somebody. If not a therapist, a pastor a friend you can trust somebody.

[@Steph83ful]

I grew up with a mum with mental health issues. When people don’t believe that women can act this way I just think they were blessed to never be exposed to it.

[@IM-sq6ol]

Yep.. been very close to this as well..

[@meatyharvey4529]

I hear that.

[@vocaloidhoe]

There was a time when I was going down her path, fortunately I grew up and recognized I was the problem

[@meg37343]

SAME!!! I have seen people do this first hand of course they lived but it does happen.

[@joannekeatley9291]

Agree, I have seen my mother slice her wrists, swallow pills and stab at herself more times than fingers n toes I have and that was before I was 16.

[@Pharm2be]

He should have had a lawyer. There’s no way he should has been interviewed while drunk and in shock.

[@myronwilliams3340]

True. Honestly the interview helps play into his state of mind and should have helped him get off but the judge screwed him.

[@Youre-Welcome]

He's not under arrest. They want to know what happened. Stop being ridiculous

[@UCXEO5L8xnaMJhtUsuNXhlmQ]

​@@Youre-WelcomeCops are never your friend, and you should never speak to them without a lawyer, let alone when you're intoxicated.

[@Aelfwynn.Steorra]

@@Youre-Welcome They lied to him about Sam's condition, and they lied to him that he wasn't being detained. He absolutely needed a lawyer.

[@ksiglobalunited]

@@Youre-WelcomeIt doesn’t matter that he isn’t under arrest, clown. Everyone has a right to a lawyer when being questioned by the police. Regardless of being the one suspected or not. It’s actually the smart and logical thing to do, because the police are not your friends.

[@B-24Liberator]

This is why you ALWAYS request a Lawyer before you say ANYTHING!

[@thehoerscorral8565]

Yep, it's obvious if you watch these videos but it apparently CANNOT be stressed enough that the only reason we get these interrogation analysis videos is because these morons keep agreeing to 'just talk' so the cops can 'just get an idea of what happened' without their lawyer after being told they don't have to. How many of these people that almost always inevitably crack, or mess up even just once, contradict themselves, WHATEVER, would have been better off just shutting up? It's insane. I guess we can be glad so many criminals are this stupid.

[@HardxCorpsxKali]

Very wrong…. Only request if you’re innocent!!!!! If you’re guilty please talk your way out of it! The guys in these videos aren’t as smart as you are and you could talk your way out of jail if you just talk instead of lawyering up! It just makes you look guilty! lol

[@thehoerscorral8565]

@@HardxCorpsxKali LMFAO I think this is genuinely what they think. They're either sociopaths who are sure they are smarter, or are quite literally too dumb to know better... and even if they are stupid, there's no way that their fellow criminals haven't told them to shut up and ask for a lawyer, and yet the cops know exactly what to say to keep them talking after reading them their rights.

[@scottyfox6376]

Lawyers for the weak..

[@helderalmeida3417]

If you do that is because you are guilty

[@rebeccajeane8287]

He's completely correct about how if you've never been in a 911 situation before, you don't really know in the moment that you need to call 911.

[@Phoxa8]

This is the first case on this channel where I don't think he killed her.

[@donwillis9103]

I feel the same way. Reasonable doubt is a thing, and there was a lot of that.

[@sweetearz]

same

[@doublexjamy2]

I agree

[@doublexjamy2]

@@Mike-wu7ie all of that should’ve been taken into consideration, they completely mishandled his case and just wanted him to be guilty no matter what. Which isn’t justice at all, it’s just the American Justice System.

[@doublexjamy2]

@@Mike-wu7ie that’s a good point

[@attilavidacs24]

That corrupt judge should be on trial for jury tampering.

[@smilethroughlife5537]

Yes she should! My Sister Mara is one of His best friends ! She went to that trial! She stayed at my apartment when he came to Des Moines! The. Dishwasher was dented from her and her boyfriend at the time when they previously lived there! I deep do own in my heart know this man is innocent . Monica ackley is an INSANE PERSON

[@InspectorBadget]

@@smilethroughlife5537 We need to actually set something in motion about this!

[@deltasaves]

All her cases should be reviewed

[@sugarfreenow]

That part

[@francocholo1247]

I love seeing the thousands of comments calling the judge corrupt for removing a juror when that's completely normal and has to be agreed upon by both the prosecution and defense. The quality of comments on true crime videos is beyond horrid and obnoxious. This video in particular has brought out the most severe offenders, likely because it was edited to make the obviously guilty party look sympathetic despite the mountain of evidence against him. Anyone who believes that a 110 pound girl was able to stab herself twice through the sternum at a downward angle before flinging the knife across the room is beyond help.

[@ohdear5671]

My worst fear is being accused of a crime that I didn't commit, and being locked away for it 😩

[@JeffOnhill]

I have been falsely accused of things before when cameras werent so common, I always plea no contest and pay whatever the fees are because it is cheaper than fighting the state and trying to prove I did not do it. If facing jail time I'd have to weigh the odds and see whether I'll get more time or not but I'll probably just yield and not fight the state. It's not worth it. 😕 freedom.

[@ohdear5671]

@@JeffOnhill Damn, sorry to hear that 😩😭

[@corywilson2007]

Literally the scariest thing

[@BeverlyStofferahn]

And it happens

[@MR-in8bl]

Mine 2

[@andreamorris9984]

The way that cop told him his girlfriend was dead was really cold hearted.

[@BlackRainOfTheDead]

i'm at 55 minutes into the video, and Man all throughout this video I kept waiting for the drop where he obviously killed her, but instead I kept thinking, "man i don't think this guy is guilty." having watched a few of these and seeing the energy and response of people who are guilty makes this so fascinating. To see someone respond in a way that makes sense and seems valid and not insanely creepy and calm is so different.

[@TaraK-h1b]

Very well articulated! I was thinking the same thing throughout this video! It's an injustice that this guy is in prison and I hope the system corrects this wrong.

[@sallywaites8517]

As someone with similar mental health struggles as this girl and someone who used to self medicate with drugs. I can totally believe she stabbed herself. We have something called rejection sensitivity dysphoria. Him ending the relationship could have been enough to push her to do that. Along with the mixture of alcohol, drugs, medication and her heightened emotional state. I can also see how she might have pushed him so far he snapped.

[@KING-em7yk]

Look at the video where she is sitting down he has his jacket on…… need I say more

[@bettercallnadiya]

@@sallywaites8517YUP! As a BPD girlie myself (although not violent to anyone other than myself) I get absolutely INSANE when I’m in love and being rejected by them or told to go away can honestly make me want to end everything, I stabbed (little stag) myself in the leg during an episode once and I can barely even remember why I did it, I also couldn’t even feel it until hours later One of the reasons I’ve never actually gone through with ending it is bc I’m worried someone will get in trouble cause of me…so yeah you’re definitely right, I don’t think he did it and I attest that it’s very likely she just did this to herself (I also don’t believe he is as sweet and gentle as he’s making himself out to be though)

[@AlterEgo0255]

I watch a lot of deception detection type videos and there were a few signs right away that told me this guy was telling the truth. The 911 call where he gets rude is a sign that the caller is sincere. People trying to stage a 911 call often try to tell their side of the story right away knowing the call will be played in court and are less concerned with actually getting help. When people get rude or demanding it displays their true desperation to get help for the victim and aren’t as aware of how it will sound later. Also when he was telling how it happened he used a lot of illustrative body movements to help describe what happened, which often points to an accurate recounting of events from memory vs. a made up story. I haven’t quite finished watching the video yet but so far I am leaning heavily into the “I believe him” camp. I hate to say it, but the cards were stacked against him from the jump. Pretty white girl and black guy-I have a pretty good idea that many law enforcement personnel in certain parts of this country will have already made their minds up.

[@heyyouthere551]

The fact that another, completely unrelated dude that he would’ve had no way of contacting had an almost identical interaction with her should’ve been enough tbh.

[@jacobbailey4827]

Behavior alone can't define what is going on or what happened he could be lying others could be lying lastly one crucial difference he stopped her while the other did not lastly all the bruising and struggle doesn't make much sense as a man what's the point of hitting someone when disarming them would be the concern 😅

[@CharlesHundley-w6g]

What??? Gotta pay attention. Dude killed the chick and "freaked out" as a way to try to look innocent yet there were only two of them. And he acted like she "stabbed herself" lol. Dude is insane and just trying to get away with murder. How is that not obvious????????

[@kakarottvegeta2897]

@@CharlesHundley-w6g I guess you didn´t saw the entire video where they explain his defensive wounds, and the bloodstains..

[@yourlocalcryptid89]

​@@kakarottvegeta2897I guess you missed the part where they said her wounds were so deep that she couldn't have done it herself. You can get wounded trying to stab someone of they are kicking and fighting you off.

[@LarsLarsen77]

@@CharlesHundley-w6g She did stab her self, there's a MOUNTAIN of physical evidence that he couldn't have done this and she definitely did.

[@rls2348]

That judge needs disbarred. How she manipulated that jury was criminal. I’m not saying he was guilty or not guilty I’m talking about her actions. Him getting a new trial did not absolve the judge of her actions. I’m with that ex-juror, I very little faith in the justice system and crap like that is why.

[@swingingelephant3415]

Gee, sounds like people are saying about every judge in the country. All the time for years. Perhaps we should take our constitutional duty seriously and do it ourselves?

[@trombonesandtoblerones]

Absolutely stunned how he was able to get the same judge twice. I firmly believe he had something to do with her death and that it was homicide, but he has the constitutional right to a fair trial

[@trombonesandtoblerones]

@@swingingelephant3415hell no. The public are animals, if we had no government and took law into our own hands, we’d burn this place to the ground within days. And since when are all judges bad?? Haven’t you heard of Judge Cedric Simpson??

[@swingingelephant3415]

@@trombonesandtoblerones When did I say anarchy? I believe in liberty, you dope. I don’t care about what random judge is supposedly a nice guy, corruption of all kinds is rooted deeper than the justice system however its those corrupt judges forcing unconstitutional laws on us and politicians enforcing it. I also never said let the public go wild, in the 2nd amendment it states “A well regulated militia (Regulated meaning trained, militia meaning (a) group(s) of the people with the common interest of freedom and security of common rights, not imposed by any state or government body) being necessary of the security of a free state (also meaning free from governmental corruption, enforcement of law and security when the law i.e judges and police no longer enforce laws to keep people safe such as rampant drug use, repeat violence, and other offenses and judges letting those offenders back out over and over again until they kill someone.) The right to keep and bear arms will not be infringed, including infringing on the right to customize your arms the way you see fit or what certain weapons you can or can not have. Not saying hand guns out like candy, I agree with background checks but it is our right as americans to amend, dismantle, replace etc our government when our government is no longer fit. People like you, scared and weak minded are too afraid to do anything and would rather be complicit because “thats the law” or “thats the way it goes” and people who talk about guns are “nutjobs”. Get a grip, preferably on your own AR and fight for not only yours but the country’s rights. Btw people and government are not necessarily two seperate entities. The governement is an organization made up of the same exact people you would find in cities everywhere across america. Except higher class and all pedophiles drinking babies blood .

[@Igor-ug1uo]

​@swingingelephant3415 I've watched dozens of criminal court cases, and every judge was fine. Most of those cases, however, were tried in Wisconsin, so I can't speak about most other states.

[@andrew-rn9ui]

How does he get 50 years but some of the worst murderers on this channel have gotten like 10 or 15 years thats crazy

[@MidLifeMercenary-xn7wt]

the most shocking part about this whole story, is the fact a man stabbed himself in the heart, then proceeded to eat dinner with his aunt BEFORE DYIING?!

[@questiaorgandi1762]

Last supper

[@ralsharp6013]

How are you talking about a different upload? 🤔I didn't hear them mentioned an auntie in this case!🧐🤣💦🌱

[@ralsharp6013]

@rl9514ef thanks. I left my phone on the table whilst I went to the bathroom. Must have been a quick comparison that I missed🤣

[@millename]

To those who missed it, see 47:49

[@MidLifeMercenary-xn7wt]

@@millename i was enjoying the shock of people who missed it!!!! lol

[@bamenachim8203]

I will never understand the thought process behind asking an interrogator about whether you need a lawyer. You really think they're going to outright say "Hey, buddy. This is pretty bad, and we think you did it. You should get a lawyer to make it a little more difficult for us to put pieces together." The same people who are legally allowed to give you false information to get you to speak...

[@vickiehadd4324]

They get a court appointed Atty anyway

[@tannerb1527]

Unfortunately there are plenty of naive people out there that still believe police are there to help you. Combine that with an extremely distressed emotional state and all of a sudden you don't think clearly.

[@christopherdunn3094]

​@tannerb1527 This guy doesn't deserve any help...tf are even talking about?? You want to help the murderer??? Seek mental help for yourself...

[@jennifers8843]

@@GhostBooberrylots of it

[@-youtalkingtome]

They don’t understand that the detectives can lie to them and pretty much say anything. If I didn’t watch true crime content I would have never known they could lie to these suspects. I would have never known that if I’m completely innocent, I need an attorney more than ever. It’s easy for us to say that these people should “lawyer up” but I think a majority of people just don’t realize what can actually happen.

[@Genuinelycuri0us]

the fact that he was calm knowing she was alive was enough for me. If she had survived, he would’ve been freaking out that she would tell what happened. That’s just bizarre. Praying the Supreme Court watches this.

[@Sage-Thyme]

For me it was the fact he was wrong about where she was stabbed. Granted I know alcohol and drugs were involved, I don't know whether he had the latter, but you'd think he'd know which part of her he put the knife in.

[@Chris-qh5tz]

@@Sage-Thyme Maybe he said stomach because it seems more plausible for someone to stab themselves in the stomach than it is to stab her heart and then stab her lung twice.

[@Godzooky]

@@sparks1792or he was drunk and in a daze

[@Ariwari5298]

The Supreme Court is currently filled with fascists better than that judge but not by much

[@candid0111]

@@Chris-qh5tz Yep. Recall he said she was stabbing herself

[@thomasmann3560]

This is insanity. The fact that a jury can force someone out for disagreeing and not wanting to say guilty is crazy. The system is truely fucked.

[@kratoskalliope]

A felon is going to be President.....so yes

[@LeroySinclair69]

I have no idea whether this guy is innocent or not. But clearly there is reasonable doubt and he never got a fair trial.

[@aleneblum1042]

With all honestly I have the same diagnosis as her and I can see myself doing that ri myself when I split . I rage and self harm when a man rejects me and go feom 0 to 100

[@smsshadoan]

I agree with you. Although I am a strong proponent of the police, I have come to believe there should not be any questioning until the person being questioned has at least spoken to a lawyer.

[@meredithmatthews6188]

Right!

[@johnrandle9666]

Crazy that you can convict someone when it's very obviously clear that there is doubt

[@p.looshh]

Exactly..based on what's explained in this video, there's absolutely reasonable doubt. And giving him the same judge on the second trial should not be allowed.

[@whypothetical]

RIP headphone users, this dude screams at the top of his lungs 90% of the time his mouth is open.

[@TheSummitCove]

just turn it down a little bit lol.

[@kenw2225]

At least he wasn't holding the knife in this room too

[@jenniiiie]

I was calmly cleaning and ... BOOM lol, nearly lost my hearing

[@keetasingletary]

Thanks for the heads up

[@D0NU75]

look at him and tell me if you seriously believe you could ask him to do any better?

[@Godzooky]

He calmed down and started speaking freely when he thought she survived.

[@fullrigormortis3684]

​@MatthewCauldwell You sound a little slow. When the cops lie it's usually to hide evidence or get people to admit to something, when people lie to police they are usually doing it to cover up a crime and that's how and why they are getting charged..

[@fuckdoicare]

Thing is i might not remember but when has ewu actually never got all the information, they were denied access to some interesting details

[@staceymilliken5140]

Exactly my thought

[@MJ-awp]

@MatthewCauldwell they are not your friends and life is not fair.

[@jimlthor]

​@MatthewCauldwell that is why you don't talk to them. Get the lawyer, and if you're actually guilty, keep your mouth shut. They have to share all of their evidence when you go to court

[@missyfaulker3797]

EWU Crew TY for Your Service Bringing this Stuff To Light!!!! Help Us Keep Fighting! 🙏

[@shaylaster1607]

“ I need a lawyer “ that’s the moral of this story

[@roberthiggins8234]

In this case 100% agreeed. But a lawyer can slow down an investigate where the accused might want a speedy investigation - such as a missing persons case. It is a hard one, imaging being the husband of a missing wife, knowing that the police are trying to find evidence against you, while you want them to find your missing wife. (or child etc)

[@Ericsaidful]

This needs a Netflix documentary and this man needs to be free. If I was on that jury, there was enough to see between her blood tests, her tweets, her character witnesses, and the expert witnesses to find acquitt.

[@roberthiggins8234]

@@Ericsaidful To be fair you havnt heard the prosecutions case. It is obvious that this video errs on the side of innocent. He may very well be, but the fact is, hes had (at least) 1 set of jurors believe he was guilty. So the prosecution must have a decent case. You have been 'tainted' by this material and would never qualify as a juror on this case. Impossible to have an impartial opinion.

[@debodatta7398]

Just gotta say for all the sub-humans saying "Look how relived he was when he heard she didn't die, that proves he didn't do it" No it proves he was already worried about going to prison for murder and then he thought it would be knocked down to aggravated assault. There is no way someone stabs themselves in the sternum multiple times in front of you and then you call your homeboy first and then the police and proceed to not give any information to the dispatcher... He keeps saying "You guys don't know what you would do in that situation" but we have records of hundreds of thousands of calls to the police where it's their first time calling 911 and reporting an emergency and they aren't as belligerent as him. 5 year old children would have communicated better hes a sociopath and a narcissist and clearly used to duping rubes like the fools in the comment section claiming he is innocent. That little fake tantrum and the weird segway into a supposed mob run police force and justice system in the city targeting him is such pure bullshit.

[@morgancross5454]

​@@debodatta7398 the 911 operator kept asking him stupid questions without even reassuring him that there was help on the way. I'd be frustrated and petulant too ffs. The first thing that operator should have stated was that they had lodged the address and services were on route to the address as fast as possible!

[@souffle01]

What is the point of a jury when a judge can just conveniently remove the jurors that prevent an unanimous decision? Things like that should be investigated on its own. Everything about this seems corrupt and incredibly biased, and I'm far from convinced that he did it.

[@bdawgy101]

What's the point in a jury if one juror feels "disrespected" and decides he won't convict to get even with the others? Listen to Andrews words, he took things personally and he showed his bias. There's always three sides to the story and we only heard from Andrew who would of course paint himself in the best light and make everyone else look bad.

[@untetheredmoon6971]

@@bdawgy101And the other juror who was bullied into changing her not guilty verdict?

[@danielgehring7437]

Yes, the case does sound rather suspect, but being able to get rid of problematic jurors is still a good thing. There have been dozens of cases of jurors needing to be removed for any number of truly disturbing reasons: jurors have sexually assaulted other jurors, had heart attacks, friends have gotten lucky and gotten jurors on their friends' cases, we've even found mafia plants in juries before. Imagine what some of the seedier people you've met or seen online would do if they had total immunity to getting kicked off a jury.

[@kaylahall1219]

I think a compelling piece of evidence is how little blood was on his clothes. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@souffle01]

​@@bdawgy101 That's completely backwards. Did you even think that through? If the bullying is why he wanted to "get even" and not convict. then why did they bully him in the first place? Edit: also, why would Andrew want to put himself in a good light if nobody would know who he is? Nobody would've even known any of it if he didn't come out himself.

[@tarcup1508]

Part of the reason I love this channel is because of how unbiased it seems. I think this video did an absolutely fantastic job of being as informative as it was with such a complicated case without trying to sway viewers from one viewpoint or another 💕

[@LittlelauraMJ]

Everything is so well researched and the videos show how much effort is put into each video.

[@MarshaMarshaMarsh4]

You have THE most perfect voice for this.

[@endorsishorn]

Even if he did do it, there is SO MUCH reasonable doubt to return a not guilty plea. The corruption in the trial is another issue in itself. The judge should not have done the trial a second time.

[@kenw2225]

He'll be found guilty every time. He did it, it's the 2nd jury pool to agree. The defense had a whole extra shot to win , and still didn't.

[@joshuac.6437]

​@@kenw2225your mom won dez nuts! 🔩 Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! 🤭😱🫣

[@SirCamperTheGreat]

@@kenw2225 He would not have been found guilty the first time if the judge hadn't removed the juror who was voting not guilty for completely biased reasons. You may think he is guilty but everyone deserves a fair trial and you can't remove a juror who disagrees if he is actually performing his duty. You should try actually watching the video and google what reasonable doubt is. There was more than enough in this case.

[@myrinn_]

baby gintoki

[@AYFKMRN]

Bruh I’ve KNOWN HIM for two decades, he’s been to our home on multiple occasions! He is friends with one of our sons and I would have never guessed this in a bajillion years. I also know people who knew Sam and they’ve said she was a little ‘off’ especially when it pertained to Fontae. I dunno what happened but I’m still not 100 percent he did this.

[@DavePryor302]

01:03:58 what!?!?! The fact that she was mentally ill was excluded in a case where the defendant alleges the victim killed themself?!?!

[@Jadder88z]

Her having borderline personality disorder is possibly the biggest piece of evidence in this case. That by itself, in isolation, is almost enough to cause reasonable doubt. The poor man.

[@cooperjohnson210]

RIGHT?! somebody get this man all the lawyers 🙄

[@jeremyshaw3846]

That's Correct.....👍

[@CornPopsRazor]

Women don't stab themselves in the chest. If a woman commits suicide from a chest wound, it is by gun. Women most always choose the least violent way and less destructive way of death, such as od and poisoning.

[@juliiseeyou]

dead white girl and a black suspect

[@jerome4429762]

I hope my true crime buddies watching this have a happy day ahead!

[@boogie7306]

likewise 🤝

[@haileyburke903]

You too!!!!🎉❤

[@ilysunnie]

thank you, u too!❤

[@ominous27]

Awe thanks ❤

[@rewind6397]

Thank you, friend 🧡 likewise

[@jessicagroberg1553]

I was with two friends of mine. They were together and living with me. They got into a huge fight and it wasn't uncommon for them both to physically hit each other. In this specific incident, I got them separated and locked her into a room so I could try to calm her man down... he was hysterical. She cheated on him. He grabbed a knife from the kitchen, all of a sudden, I'm begging and pleading, he tries getting to the room I locked her in, to no avail. He stabs himself... right into the stomach area. I freak the fuck out. I couldn't even believe it was real. I called his mother, first. I realized he could literally die and THEM I called the police. Nobody knows what or how to react in a situation like this... luckily the knife stayed in until the ambulance got there... I tried keeping him awake and with me and he was taken to emergency surgery, he stabbed right into his liver. Thank God, he lived and recovered. But this was one of the scariest things I have ever been through... this reminds me of it. I'm so sorry for the loss of this beautiful woman and I hope the family feels peace and justice. 😢❤❤❤

[@monicacarrilllo]

Prior to this video I already knew EWU published some of the highest quality, award worthy documentaries on YT but man I'm still shocked at how well done this doc was. The expert analysis, accurate subtitles, interviews with families, and sheer amount of research put into this doc set its apart from the majority of true crime content. Good on EWU for injecting so much soul into this doc and honoring the victim even when the details are not always flattering. Its sucks that the only awards for YT content is stuff like the Streamys, but you should know that this documentary you guys have published will be remembered as one of the most poignant examinations of the how significantly the justice system can affect the way a tragedy is perceived by those most affected by it. TLDR; This doc is one of the best documentaries/videos available on KZbin.

[@NikkiKavanagh68]

Very well said. It's definitely my favourite of all the channels. I get most excited when I see there is a new video posted. So well put together. And a narrator that doesn't irritate in fairness. Great voice !!

[@Nique25]

👏🏾 well said! I've been thinking of how to word those same sentiments throughout this video

[@MontygatormanFNAF]

Definitely my FAVORITE channel.

[@P1xelJunK]

He dragged sam the entire video, knowing her mental health the entire time. What are you talking about? The new age dr Phil this creator is using you and abusing the stories of people for profit in the name of education. Y'all live on planet lala I swear.

[@gilbertlloyd8691]

Facts. Well stated. Gave angles beyond the evidence defendant and victim. This was very thorough.

[@embracethemystery]

EWU crew - you really separate yourselves from the pack by having professionals provide expert input into these videos, and by getting exclusive interviews. Really professional content all the way around.

[@Broskee2]

And that the reason, EWU was the first youtube channel I ever bought merch from.

[@slayshinimpact7108]

The commentary sometimes is pretty useless and repetitive. Like just shut up and tell us the facts,we don't want that cheap psychological behaviour crap... I find myself skipping the commentary most of the time to watch the actual case. That useless commentary also make their vids extra long. This channel is part of the top but several flaws

[@Broskee2]

@@slayshinimpact7108 i absolutely love it man. We are not the same.

[@AadZwaan]

@@slayshinimpact7108 just out of curiosity you the kind of person the fast forwards show and movies?

[@slayshinimpact7108]

@@AadZwaan no because movies and TV shows dont have unnecessary commentary every 5 minutes

[@Trevlee74]

Perfect example of why you should never answer questions and always exercise your constitutional rights.

[@forsuresullivan]

any lawyer will tell you the same, some cops just want the easiest case ending

[@nicnag1]

Yep!! Whether innocent or guilty, we have that right for a reason!! Some are more concerned with number of cases closed versus the right person being convicted

[@lotus6314]

Fr I always find it crazy how people don’t request a lawyer right away. Than you get the few idiots that request a lawyer AND still end up confessing on there own in an interrogation😂

[@nicnag1]

@ even if innocent, request a lawyer, refuse a search if they don’t have a warrant (house or vehicle). They may eat up a bunch of your time but don’t talk or consent, better in the long run. We have those rights for a reason which is innocent people going to jail due to police tactics

[@lotus6314]

@@nicnag1 no sh*t sherlock.

[@catscraftscrimes]

The amount of reasonable doubt is astounding in this case

[@ringodingo6990]

Those text messages were super reasonable tbh. They acted like he hid something but it was literally him saying "Youre tripping over my exes just calm down and come back nobody knows where you are you need to stop doing this"

[@guybrushtwood]

So you think he’s innocent or guilty?

[@SierraHutchens]

also they were like “he sent 8 messages in 2 hours” like i would too if my drunk partner started an argument then ran off

[@guybrushtwood]

@@SierraHutchens what’s your opinion, innocent or guilty?

[@andrewdowell2663]

Nah, the texts were very manipulative and weird

[@fatee5069]

@@andrewdowell2663 Go back and read your messages to your exes when you are mad... We all sound suspicious when we're MAD. lol

[@SavageXBenjis]

Just WOW , whenever there’s an update to this case please immediately update us .

[@angelajensen5442]

Buelow remains in prison. The next court date has not been scheduled. But he has been given a chance for a new trial (#3)

[@r3dd3_2]

@@angelajensen5442 ty

[@UrMomsNewRide69]

​@@angelajensen5442honestly seems like she really did kill herself

[@amanda9220]

Ķ🎉😂😂😢😮😅 1:14:03 1:14:03 1:14:03 1:14:03

[@auteur3779]

@@angelajensen5442 He was already granted re-trial 3 and re-convicted, sentenced to 50 years.

[@christinesimpson6529]

This judge needs investigated sacked and charged

[@moneystopsmolesters6330]

All his fam think he is innocent... He never committed no crimes in his life. He was a amazing student and football player. Most respectable young man in the family that I ever met. This is crazy. He been in a long time if he is innocent. His mom passed from breast cancer while he was incarcerated last year. Sad as f...either way. Prayers for Fontae. Rip aunty Victoria

[@MissBillieBadass]

YES!!!!

[@bigvsouthphilly2156]

@@MissBillieBadass I bet u been passed around by everyone in your area hahaha

[@dEAdAimGUNSHOT]

@@bigvsouthphilly2156kinda like your mom?

[@motosk8er2]

​@@bigvsouthphilly2156 Projecting much? 🏳️‍🌈

[@AG_247]

Damn, what a case. Thanks for covering it. Watching this video was a rollercoaster ride. I'm neither convinced he killed her, nor do I 100% think she did it. And with this state of mind, I think he should not be in prison.

[@Synist3Twist]

I like how this was presented! Saving the physical evidence until the end really gives you the chance to interpret an interview or suspect more from the investigator's perspective.

[@zackc3767]

Man that cop dropped the news of the death with zero compassion.

[@iOSOwenIsBae]

right? like what the fuck was that

[@scot9187]

They were all corrupt. They were so convinced the “dangerous black man” killed her and didn’t want to hear any other evidence

[@michalmasaryk423]

I think he had no idea about what was told in that room before. that's my only possible explanation what would not make him a dick. still his fault, though. also, the first cop saying the girl is fine as if she just had a scratch on her knee was not nice. yes maybe they're allowed to lie, whatever. not nice. also, alternative reaction to your comment: they just treated him like he's guilty already.

[@AuroraC42]

@@michalmasaryk423 100% what it was - they decided before they went in that room that he did it

[@ShinobiDrip999]

Cops really cnt have emotional attachments to these things

[@ewolf6911]

That judge should lose the job for changing the jury like that. Also why the heck would you allow a second trial with the exact same judge.

[@slimbean2375]

You answered your own question, it's a jury trial...its the jury making the decisions based off evidence, not the judge.."we the jury find the "___" guilty/not guilty...its not the judge

[@gsmith5140]

It's called C.O.R.R.U.P.T.I.O.N.

[@jmflyer55]

Thats frequently happens. A wrongly convicted person fights for years and finally wins a new trial!! Then, the crooked judge over their first trial, again presides over their new trial, where they're found "guilty" a second time.

[@kalesmonroe2556]

@@jmflyer55 Don't tell me you actually think this guy is innocent?! Get real.

[@valentinbryanskiy651]

@@slimbean2375 no, that's silly. Because the judge removed one of the jury members, no? So in the end the judge had a significant level of influence.

[@Rorschach_Tattoo]

My god, this video was trully a rollercoaster of emotions, doubts and questions It's hard to believe he's guilty, but througout the entire video I questioned myself "is he really innocent?" What a masterpiece of case and video. You did a great job

[@IdahoRanchGirl]

I believe him. He seems genuine. Her text messages were crazy. I don't think he did it.

[@unofoxy_roxy]

I agree. He seems like a POS to me and I wouldn’t necessarily call him a victim. But maybe not a murderer either.

[@JB-is4gt]

@@unofoxy_roxyhe is innocent.

[@ZawaOnYoutube]

​@@JB-is4gtthat's basically what they already said?

[@RogueEva]

i have hard time believing hi's guilty, but i have a bias dating a borderline :)

[@eamonnbyrne8400]

What is really impressive about this channel is the amount of professionals who have viewed this video and giving their inputs to make this such a great video.

[@bunnyluver2176]

I'm sorry but i gotta call bs that a KZbin channel is hiring 8 ppl with advanced degrees, a writer (I know they have a writer because I remember this channel putting out a statement looking for a writer or writers in their community section about 6 months ago), a narrator, and editor--yet none of these 11+ ppl want credit in the page's info or video description? And a rather mid-size channel can afford a staff of at least 11 ppl? Yeah, ok... Edit: Also, Xanax is a benzodiazepine. Benzodiazepines are a class of drugs, not a specific drug. Any mental health worker on their team would know this. Prozac is not a central nervous system depressant. It's an SSRI. Again, a mental health worker would know this. Just more evidence that creates doubt they truly have these professionals on their team. This is basically mental health knowledge regarding two very common medications.

[@fredfred976]

I have a hard time believing he got 8-9 experts or however many there was. It’s probably 1 or 2 people with multiple credentials. No way he is paying 8-9 experts every video.

[@fredfred976]

@@bunnyluver2176holy fuck I just posted basically the same thing as your first sentence. No fucking way. Maybe 1 expert with multiple credentials. 8-9 experts would be expensive as fuck. Bullshit

[@jgpie]

What’s more impressive is you believe that

[@kenta3350]

the fact that even the coroner had reasonable doubt is crazy

[@haji818721]

The coroner did not have reasonable doubt. He said he could see where someone else might come to a different conclusion. They guy that disputed the coroner's finding was bought and paid for by the defense, it is their job to find what the lawyers want.

[@kenta3350]

@@haji818721 what do you think reasonable doubt is?

[@kenta3350]

@@haji818721 what do you think reasonable doubt is?

[@Twoheavensgaming]

@@haji818721 A 21 year old woman no bigger than 140 lbs FULL of drugs had an awkward stab wound is why the coroner had reasonable doubt. Has nothing to do with being bought and paid for, as coroners are paid by the city.

[@kenta3350]

@@haji818721that’s reasonable doubt

[@jennypockets]

It doesn't matter, guilty or not... for a second trial the same judge should not be allowed to preside in my opinion.

[@MelissaRuiz376]

This is my FAVORITE crime/interrogation channel no one just does it quit like you sir no extra yapping just straight facts and interrogations I love it

[@Staindsoull]

Agree 💯

[@Chairman-Joseph-Stalin]

He definitely yaps from time to time

[@janettulloch261]

Agree and his voice is an added bonus

[@johnruiz6743]

The extra yapping is annoying and a waste of time.

[@oliviasutherland4366]

I started this video so suspicious of him but that judge is criminally negligent and should be held accountable!

[@ViirinSoftworks]

But she won't. Basically, in America, judges and cops are gods (a being that exists with no relation to society). There's some hokey bullcrap that makes it so cops can break all the laws while arresting someone, even wrongly, and they can't get in trouble for the bull they pulled.

[@robbieanderson649]

Corrupt judge leads to second trial with same corrupt judge. 🤯

[@sunnyadams5842]

Don't you just love the efficiency of our judicial system??!

[@mattvanr2361]

You don't fuck with people named fontae 🥸

[@djkfrmDubuque]

He did get convicted on the 2nd trial tho. Sad day for link

[@mattvanr2361]

@@djkfrmDubuque link shall never die he has and will always be the hero of Zelda

[@djkfrmDubuque]

@@mattvanr2361 bro lol

[@VEESATHRUM_BRAZILIAN]

heartbreaking- you can tell his reactions are that of an innocent man. especially from watching numerous previous episodes of guilty defendants. and the fact that the detectives can completely LIE about a loved one being dead or alive is OUTRAGEOUS- have some fucking compassion. we are supposed to follow the protocol of innocent until proven guilty but its ABSOLUTELY changed into guilty until proven innocent. they already had it in their minds (the detectives) that this man was guilty- from the get go. the justice system SEVERLY failed this man. as someone who has had a passed addiction w xanax and alcohol- this is absolutely a real scenerio.

[@SassParrell]

Something about the way this video was done hits different than a lot of the others I've seen and it was so much more impressive! Love this channel!!

[@l-b284]

I agree, EWU channel is getting better and better with age!

[@khuffdorsey]

This is the first time I've watched one of these and was completely unconvinced that the person convicted actually did it...

[@Latviešu_Amēlija]

Why?

[@KimbyHSR]

@@Latviešu_Amēlija bro what

[@offcamtv]

Same here and I have watched hundreds of these programs.

[@joshdee7639]

@@offcamtv You obviously have not seen enough since you are a bad judge of character. Dead people dont take the knife out of themselves and toss it across the room. Im not sure if you know that. Maybe look up what happens when a person dies.

[@offcamtv]

@@joshdee7639 Not true at all. You are worse than that judge.

[@bobbygetsbanned6049]

Thank you Juror Andrew for being the holdout juror and not giving into the other jurors, you're the exact person we need in every single jury! Judge Monica Ackley is exactly what is wrong with our justice system, and the fact she was able to preside over the 2nd trial is insanity! This is an obvious miscarriage of justice, Fontae deserves a fair trial!

[@ManaSura_]

Exactly! How come she was allowed to reside over the appeal. Even if that is normally done, still after what took place with the jurors in the first trial they should have definitely played it safe and assigned a different judge the second time. I can't be sure of how I feel about his guilt or lack thereof just by the evidence that was presented, but I am sure of one thing, he didn't get a chance for a fair trial.

[@patrickmba7638]

I cannot wrap my mind around that! How could she get to preside over the second trial??

[@finchvalor]

I can see why Andrew came off poorly to the other jurors if he’s immediately accusing the jury of racial bias simply because they are White. That would rub me the wrong way too. People like Andrew who see racism in others simply for being White are the actual racists. It always surprises me how people don’t see that, but it is literally textbook racism to assume bad intentions based on one’s race. There’s nothing wrong with having an all White jury. You need to present actual evidence of racism beyond simply “they are White”

[@keithmalewicz3487]

Facts

[@Wetcamerainc]

ehhhh idk bro i mean that dude seems pretty violent (opinion)

[@TiffaniKyanaKinnebrew]

This is one of the most hilarious videos on this planet. I'm not going to read the comments until I finish the video .. this should be fun 😌

[@WarmongerYT]

Hilarious?

[@TiffaniKyanaKinnebrew]

@WarmongerYT Oh ya. It's not that scary when someone goes ballistically psycho on a person, maybe the other person involved was bullying them or maybe it's a cheating significant other and they had to end it the best way they could...

[@mush2072]

The thing with borderline is, even if you were fine the day before, your mood could switch to aggressive, sad, s*icidal or any other emotion in just seconds with triggers that dont seem like triggers to anyone else

[@paypay1970]

People don't understand how borderline works, only people with borderline understand that. I've never felt fully understood by therapists or psychiatrists. I've definitely flipped a switch and been totally okay in the morning and in a fit of rage and suicidal thoughts. I don't think he is guilty.

[@aylajohnson7613]

​@@paypay1970 it is crazy how i act and i try to hurt myself as well. it sucks because i am aware that i am not in the right mind but its like i can't do anything once I split. I'm hoping to get help for it, but it's kind of tricky when it's a relatively rare occurrance... for the most part i function just fine, unless i get in my head that something's up and that "switch" happens like he said. drugs and alcohol definitely make it worse in my experience. situational for sure.

[@alejofossati]

Bro chick literally texted she lied to her doctors to get the xannies

[@kims7287]

​@@alejofossati she would have to have lied about using alcohol, otherwise they'd have stopped prescribing it 😅...

[@danielleherrmann3279]

@@aylajohnson7613I function well now after a decade of therapy and medication but when I think about when I didn’t it’s shocking. I could have had a good day with someone and then one thing would send me into a spiral and within less than an hour I would be in a psychiatric hold. When I was in that moment of impulsivity and high emotion I never thought about what I was doing as irrational. I felt it hard afterwards though

[@barukzoh4840]

The quality of this channel is nuts thanks for another banger

[@MrJbooker33]

For real

[@CM-lu7ph]

Absolutely correct. They deserve recognition for their outstanding job❤

[@alglavic8475]

Toxic relationships never work out.

[@joshuac.6437]

No..... You think? What in the world would ever make you come up with that conclusion? 😅

[@hectorbarrier5724]

A real detective right there.

[@CNYKnifeNut]

Silver lining...

[@rickdollings7382]

Don't date crazy people, y'all.

[@AcaciaApparition]

Eating dirt never tastes good.

[@lorinamohammed702]

I appreciate the subtitles as well Thank you

[@GalaxyNewsTelevision]

On what fucking planet is it acceptable that you can be forced to have the same judge upon receiving a retrial?

[@AdhirSingh_SA_1995]

Its insane, I'm from South Africa and we have a corrupt system like most but this would never happen if there was a second trial. Also, the evidence and studies, as well as expert testimonies pretty much proves his innocence. Her tweets were erratic and dangerous at best. His recollection of the incident with her sister was not something he needed to say at all but it just pointed in the direction of her being mentally unstable. Not to mention the eerily similar situation her ex boyfriend had experienced with her. All of this is just something a seasoned law professional can't ignore, let alone a jury of ordinary citizens. I can rant on for days about how this is messed up on so many levels but its just youtube comments so won't really make a difference. I'm also disgusted by the fact that people are literally laughing at his reaction to finding out she had passed away. It plays into the same narrative that juror was talking about, everyone wanted him to be guilty, regardless of the evidence and expert testimonies. Regarding her drug use. I was prescribed a benzodiazepine med to deal with my anxiety. One day, I took literally one more than prescribed and blacked out. It was figured out by parents that I had taken my entire monthly quantity straight after I blacked out. I don't remember a single thing from that day, including getting in my car and driving to a friend, and having a serious accident on the way there. I can easily see how she could get into the position of doing what he claimed she did, considering she was pretty much walking with a drug dealer's supply in her bloodstream. I hope he is innocent and gets justice one day. PS: I am off benzodiazepines, and will never touch it again.

[@REDROSE_STRAUSS-1]

Dubuque has always been one of the most corrupt cities my lawyer told me this

[@debodatta7398]

Just gotta say for all the sub-humans saying "Look how relived he was when he heard she didn't die, that proves he didn't do it" No it proves he was already worried about going to prison for murder and then he thought it would be knocked down to aggravated assault. There is no way someone stabs themselves in the sternum multiple times in front of you and then you call your homeboy first and then the police and proceed to not give any information to the dispatcher... He keeps saying "You guys don't know what you would do in that situation" but we have records of hundreds of thousands of calls to the police where it's their first time calling 911 and reporting an emergency and they aren't as belligerent as him. 5 year old children would have communicated better hes a sociopath and a narcissist and clearly used to duping rubes like the fools in the comment section claiming he is innocent. That little fake tantrum and the weird segway into a supposed mob run police force and justice system in the city targeting him is such pure bullshit.

[@OFFICIALBROTHERBOLDLYMUSICTV]

It’s not a planet. It’s a plane.

[@CassieAmberg]

The documentary got that all wrong. The second trial wasn’t even in Dubuque. It was in Clinton iowa

[@elisapetit1]

To those out there also suffering from BPD, know it doesn’t always have to end this way. Get the help you need, and get on a stable treatment. There is hope❤

[@foushhyong2382]

😂

[@Tindometari]

And do not -- I say again, DO NOT EVER -- mix your meds with alcohol or any other recreational substance! That *might* not end badly, okay ... any given time. But every time you do it, you're rolling the dice. This is just the worst possible case of the many potential destructive outcomes. And the longer you go on mixing meds with substances, the more likely those become.

[@aran7teen]

I'll never understand why one of the first things dispatch says isn't "we're on the way, now I need extra information to help"

[@BoblopZmuda]

Could be bullshit but I think it's in the hopes of keeping the person on the phone as long as you can to gain info/help with CPR instructions. If you don't confirm anythings on the way the person might be liable to hang on and keep talking

[@MatchaLeaf]

Because when people hear help is on the way, they may not hear the second part about needing more information and hang up. That happened on the call in this case once he heard confirmation they were coming.

[@leataylor9277]

@@MatchaLeafThat’s right.

[@barth9580]

It should be assumed if you have told them the address.

[@99mage99]

I'll never understand why people think screaming and yelling is going to help them in an emergency situation. Speaking as calmly and clearly as you possibly can will help save precious seconds when contacting emergency services. Not screaming like an emotional wreck. Save it for after you made the call.

[@duanagrant1695]

This is what a lot of us have found out to be a toxic relationship. Regardless which person has less, more, or more urgent mental issues, trying to find a peacful way to part ways is the best option to at the least try to avoid tragic outcome 🙏🙏

[@LeXyStAr77]

But the woman that stabbed herself in the Back of her neck,head, several times ,,, while making fruit for breakfast, was ruled as suicide?!? But not this?! Sure sure

[@Tre.1]

What woman? Do you know her name by chance?

[@carlaporadin105]

​@@Tre.1 Ellen Greenberg x

[@kristinholcomb5817]

Oh my God exactly!!!!!! 💯

[@sheenahines4714]

He's African American, and he doesn't have a chance.

[@se12ial]

They reopened that one too recently and ruled it undetermined

[@rime8462]

I never understand why dispatchers don’t simply say “help is on the way” then continue to ask questions. It’s infuriating in an emergency when the person doesn’t know that the dispatcher has sent help.

[@Monkor002]

What's really annoying is that so many people are so stupid they thing the dispatcher is the one coming to help or some shit 😆

[@duncanmchenry]

No shit!!!

[@jonah.donohue]

Are you densed?

[@ElleDeas]

@@PerlaRayyYeah but they’re the ones in an emergency, they aren’t the ones trained to stay calm hence being around trauma. If my mom was bleeding out in the floor, I know NOW when it’s not happening I’d THINK I’d be calm and try to give them as much info as I could to get three there quickly to save her life, but if I was sitting there watching it happen, who knows what I’d have the capacity to do.

[@cosmicwinters]

​@@Mike-wu7ie yes. it is shocking how little some grown adults now. he was still rude as all hell and yelling beligerently after being told that the ambulance is and has been on the way. so let's not act like that fixes his attitude when it clearly didnt

[@laurena4000]

The way he reacted to them telling him she was dead (for the first few minutes) was so real. My husband died suddenly 3 months ago and I reacted the same way. You can’t help but fall to the ground and wail with everything you have

[@VirgoSun23]

I'm sorry for your loss 😢

[@TOPH3131]

his crying sounds fake though.

[@CalloftheBlademaster]

​@@TOPH3131 I'm sure you've heard loads of wailing from people losing loved ones in the past /s

[@ElisEdventures]

I’m sorry Lo, for your loss. I can’t imagine how painful that must have been. It physically hurts, those types of cries. It feels like you keep going on and on because if you stop, it hurts even more. You’re so brave, and I hope you’re doing okay these days. Poor baby ♥️

[@ardellapurcell4433]

I'm so very sorry for your loss. I know that cry...or wail, rather. I had a break down like that at the hospital last year when my husband started crashing in the ICU, and I was removed from the floor. I'm a nurse, and normally level-headed, but I completely lost all mental function beyond raw grief. I was CERTAIN he was gone. He is my everything and the father of my children. I thought I'd never stop screaming and the pain would undo me. People were staring, and I didn't care one little bit. He and I were blessed by the ICU personnel who saved his life and the 10 people who donated all the blood and blood products that he so desperately needed in that moment. I am so so sorry to hear what you've been through. I don't think anyone can know what that's like unless they've felt it or have been in similar circumstances. I'll keep your family in my prayers. I know that no apology could ever be of comfort, but I do hope you're getting through your experience in a healthy way. Love to you and your family. ❤

[@Rozebunny14]

Our family has seen first hand, what mental illness can do. We’ve had 2 that struggled with su…al thoughts and attempts/actions. One succeeded, the other has received much mental help through the years. We just keep praying they stay alive and able to continue in their life saving treatment, and continue to gain some sort of peace, comfort, balance and happiness. It’s truly heartbreaking, as they are such a beautiful, smart and kind soul 💔 It’s amazing how much pain one can mask while struggling with such a struggle.

[@chriskauffman5968]

I find it strange that investogators expect a person to have clear memory when they were admittedly intoxicated.

[@johnwhorfin5150]

.12 is tippsy not blind drunk especially a guy that size

[@chriscramer7110]

​@@johnwhorfin5150 He was a .12 when they tested him. Imagine how drunk he was at the time, given the time it's been since the incident and the fact that his adrenaline was pumping pretty damn hard. Throw in the fact he watched his girlfriend stab herself, it's entirely reasonable to believe he doesn't remember everything correctly.

[@shannongaines5474]

@@juliepearce6667she stabbed herself fatally twice??

[@jjlucas115]

@@shannongaines5474i mean she did have a mix of drugs in her system. xanax and alcohol mixed make you act incredibly recklessly. all that mixed with bpd, i could see it happening.

[@hopelessromantic3786]

​@@shannongaines5474It's not common, but it's happened before. And even her ex said she tried it before.

[@jolenepotter664]

I’ve never seen a guilty person react that hysterically at a loss of someone. Samantha had alcohol, cocaine, marijuana, benzodiazepines, Prozac, and other medications in her system. She had a significant history of mental illness, toxic relationships, threats of self harm, and was not in a stable state of mind at the time of her death. I wholeheartedly believe he is innocent.

[@dimegobt]

If he is guilty he deserves an Oscar for that performance. I have never seen anything like it

[@_lithp]

He was faking it.

[@Lobodomin]

@@_lithp you would be like those pos jurors, stay away from anything involving the justice system

[@iFartMagic89]

His behavior in the interview didn't really reflect what I usually see in guilty people either. He was super relaxed, open, relieved when he heard she was ok. Usually when hearing a victim is going to make it, guilty suspects I've seen usually fake relief but close themselves off - but he started saying he never wants to see her again and remains open. I'd say the only type of person who could pull this off would be a psychopath or a sociopath, but there would be signs of that in his everyday life... Im only halfway thru this video typing this so maybe there are... but if he's lying, then he missed his call as an actor.

[@Giraffe-on-a-kite]

@@_lithpcan you defend that argument?

[@R3cuzican]

14:20 she doesn’t like confrontation but everyone at the bar said she was starting shit all night

[@sorshawillis3936]

Exactly! Yesss! I was looking for this! I like how they're trying to make her seem like she was such an angel, sweet, didn't like confrontation but yet showing all of her violent ass tweets! Fuck outta here, he's innocent.

[@chameleonsoule314]

Fr

[@nicolejacqueline7767]

Exactly, those tweets were so unhinged! How the hell can you sit on camera and try to say she was non-confrontational and sweet. The girl CLEARLY had some serious anger issues; this is one of the most blatant cases of incompetence / corruption / juror intimidation I have ever seen.

[@Thatonegirl989]

@@sorshawillis3936I think it’s clear she wasn’t an angel, but I also don’t think that makes him innocent.

[@AllenAllen-zt1ex]

How's everyone at the bar when it's his best friend probably is f*** buddy and his f*** buddy girlfriend so two people now is everyone you're about as smart as a burnt-out light bulb

[@mabinogi1drws]

As someone who knows a young lady with BPD, that shit is hard for everyone around her to deal with. Numerous SC attempts, mental breakdowns and lashing out, self harm, rocky relationships (because they rely on a partner to make them feel constantly validated). All this case points to, to me, is racism. And the so-called "justice system" being corrupt AF.

[@Alexandra-oy2xu]

After spending 5 traumatic years being married to someone with BPD, all I can say is never doubt their ability and willingness to do something as wild as this, ESPECIALLY if drugs are involved.

[@AxelordSMIJES]

Amen, brother. My ex has BPD. It is an absolutely horrific nightmare living with someone who has that disorder. I would never have dreamed up some of the insane lengths someone could go to in order to manipulate a significant other emotionally until I went through 3 yrs of that. I guessed very shortly into the video that Sam has BPD. I didn't expect it to actually be confirmed, but there it is in the video. Actually diagnosed and everything. There's no question in my mind that she did this to herself. The craziest thing to me, though, is how any jury acting in good faith could possibly convict this man beyond a reasonable doubt. There is nothing but reasonable doubt in this case. I genuinely believe he is innocent.

[@Alexandra-oy2xu]

@@AxelordSMIJES yup totally agreed. This hits close to home and I want to be able to get justice for this guy because my ex put me in a similar situation and I’m lucky I had the outcome I did, he physically assaulted me and when I went to call the cops he called them first and said I was the one who attacked him, I was very lucky that he was not able to convince them of his completely fabricated story. Seeing this it makes me so sad that this guy is taking the downfall for something that I really believe he is innocent in. I’m thankful every day that I am free from him and his manipulation and abuse and have fully healed from the trauma he put me and my family through.

[@SukiSays23]

EXACTLY! My heart goes out to this guy. My dad had BPD and the word nightmare doesn’t even come close to describing what it’s like to when alcohol is added to that.

[@mightguy123456]

Just reading some of Sam’s words that she posted on social media reveals a severely mentally ill person. That, her level of intoxication, and that she had previously had behavior like this with her ex-leads me to question Fontaes guilt. He was relieved to hear that she was alive, hardly something typical for someone whom has just attempted to kill someone.

[@sarahbear4204]

​​@@AxelordSMIJESwhat you experience for 3 years? I'm curious if you want to share. No I'll intent