Criminal Lawyer Reacts to The Bizarre Case of Stephen McDaniel by JCS

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[@lich109]

Seeing Stephen pop up as the murderer is like one of those cartoons where everyone looks normal, except the villain who's cartoonishly evil-looking.

[@queajy3952]

That’s hilarious

[@MonteD1]

Accurate AF

[@AlaFrigginBama]

Accurate!!! Scooby-Doo comes to mind…😂

[@g8xft]

@@AlaFrigginBama I'd have got away with it if it wasn't for those pesky police - and evidence

[@MultiLimpet]

He could have gotten away with it. The trash pickup was late else no body would have been found. He had several days to get rid of the evidence.

[@frogsoup7443]

Bruce preemptively answering the cop’s questions in Steven’s voice was hilarious

[@esteemedmortal5917]

Especially about the underwear 😂

[@annarchy665]

...and what was he doing with those empty toilet paper rolls? 🤔

[@gaiaman12]

fucking hilarious 😂

[@Ranger_1349]

I thought the same thing!

[@tinavasquez7206]

​@@annarchy665 Exactly! It's a very strange thing to keep.

[@bert.hbuysse5569]

It's amazing how easy you can get out of this interogation by A)not killing someone or B) asking for a lawyer.

[@Armedjoy91]

And if you gotta murk someone don’t self snitch and call Bruce Rivers

[@og403]

Ya but then you dont get to talk to detectives

[@ange4048]

I find option A is always best 😂

[@wesleydeer889]

Exactly, we should start teaching criminals to always lawyer up, never ever confess or god forbid own up to your crime.

[@alexisjuillard4816]

​@jackalvarez7428speak for yourself. I constantly have to defend myself against that dude that tries to mess with me and kill me when i drink, just last week one beer then a vague memory of blood LITERALLY spraying out 1/2 inches from my foot (dove into the harbor to *try and fail* to catch the friends glasses i d thrown in, sorry he'd thrown in, to see if they floated. Well they don't, and fyi if you're ever on the cote d azur in cavalaire in france dont walk barefoot in the water in the harbor, first of all there's that grey green liquid there that looks entirely different from the sea line 10m away but more importantly they'll be broken glass everywhere and jellyfish. And the first one is annoying as hell and time consuming (of course he didn't think to get an ambulance to stich me up on the spot i patched myself up like a big boy and here i am with a still open (not oozing tho) wound 1-2 weeks later. I literally stepped of our (parked) boat and made one freaking step, didn't notice anything until 10sec after i climbed back on the boat i turned around and there was literally blood on every single cm2 of the boat, draining from the drainage hole into the sea. A cop patrolling gave me a "i really couldn't care less of your stupid mistakes" look, and coming back, 10m later me still trying to stop the spray (lost a LOT of blood) my friends were smoking cigs having a good time and the policeman came torwards us, looked at my blood filled ted bundy style boat and said "don't throw these in the water eh?" Jackass, seriously it could have been well serious i definitely cut some big vessel if it had been a larger one idk maybe further up the leg (yeah i can totally cut my groin artery while drunk and swimming, no question) it could have been an emergency.

[@abbeyboone]

I grew up with Stephen from elementary school through high school. He is 100% exactly the way he comes off. Creepy, scary and was known in HS to be “most likely to become a serial killer”….no joke!

[@kimsanders1280]

😲

[@samanthalake5011]

I wonder if she was his only victim.🧐

[@LaceyLace_]

Yikes!

[@user-qi4ff5in9z]

I also went to HS with a killer and his victim. He stalked her, and killed her while free, with an arrest warrant, and he had jumped bail. He had a record a mile long, and was hiding out at his mother’s. The local and state cops never even checked his mother’s house to see if he was there. The victim was one of the nicest, coolest, free spirits who believed in non-violence. A crying shame.

[@AstroCreep77]

I love anecdotes. They are so much more entertaining in hindsight.

[@1234eva4321]

I appreciate you trying to care for women by telling us to listen to our instincts and be firm and blunt when rejecting someone. That's important.

[@KaelWrit]

I will say that unfortunately some women have been killed for outright rejecting a man, so part of why women are often "nice about it" or "let him down gently" is a sense of preservation. There honestly is no one single solution in terms of how the woman can act to make this stuff not happen, because the problem is the man. (and it isnt always a man and a woman ofc, just saying because of this case).

[@pennyp7382]

Yes I'm a survivor of sex and labor trafficking abduction. When people try to hammer into me that you have to fight and claw like they have ever been in a trunk next to dead girls. I have. I have been asked my therapists to stop talking about it because she was getting nauseated. Ok. Go barf and give me my money back. I was sex and labor trafficked. I know you can't just "fight them off and leave." YOU HAVE TO USE YOUR INSTINCTS. HOW TF ARE YOU FIGHTING OFF 4 GIANT BLACK DUDES AND A CHICK WHO IS AS TERRIFIED AS I Am. I have been a modern day slave. I can't stand Juneteeth. I'm not ok with the country thinking slavery is over. It's just changed. I've been drug to the depths of human depravity and and yet people still think it's funny black people made me a slave. Disgusting. I escaped butt naked screaming for help doen the streets of LasVegas. People threw things and were laughing. . STEPHEN is scum. YOU DIDN'T HAVE A CHANCE SWEET LADY. YOU WERE TARGETED AND BRUTALIZED. WE HAVEN'T FORGOTTEN YOUU.

[@ellieminnow]

Yes, that's good practice generally. However, I hope for your sake you also understand that people like this don't take no for an answer or feel an ounce of respect for anyone, regardless of the strength or weakness they possess. I know, I've dealt with someone half this bad, which is plenty scary. Telling them no was never enough and they don't possess any semblance of shame. If anything, being direct and firm only results in them acting crazier in response. It can result in putting yourself in even more danger.

[@kokoskokso]

I've averted attempted attacks/robberies several times by getting upset and aggressive and threatening. It's just how I react in those moments and I assume it's unexpected and scares the perps. I'm pretty sure if my reaction was insecure and scared things would turn out differently.

[@Christiereeves1986]

His wife is very lucky, such a gentleman towards women! ❤

[@jayeharrison4533]

Thanks Michael Rivers for talking your Dad into doing KZbin! He teaches me things and has a great sense of humor. And a great heart.

[@اميرمادرا]

His man is so bad

[@LauraHalvar]

Michael talked Bruce into having a youtube channel? Wow, good job! Bruce is a natural! Dad and son are a super team. Bruce is so Metal. 😂🤘🏼🖤🤘🏾

[@angelachristina]

Amen!

[@hanselmansell7555]

Yessss.... thanks Michael for basically sharing your dad in a world full of estranged dads 👍

[@krustiestone1596]

Son likes to watch KZbin, Father has a perspective others find interesting, being that he's a defense attorney. Father want son to do something with his life, therefore uses his position to turn son's KZbin habit from degeneracy to "content genius." It's nothing but nepotism and privilege.

[@nettricegaskins1871]

One night a dude I dated for less than a month left me just one threatening voicemail when I refused to see him and I called 9-1-1. The cops showed up, then told me to go to court and file a temporary restraining order that I did mere hours later. In court, I found out I was the third woman he had either threatened or been violent with. Nine months later he was sent to prison for doing something worse to someone else. The detective wanted to know why I acted so quickly. I had seen things as a kid, so I did not play around.

[@Yo-6495]

Sorry that happened to you, good thinking reporting it and getting a restraining order. 👍 Ive never had a stalker but i’ve had an ex that i didn’t know had bi polar and threatened me after breakup till i got a restraining order.

[@CamHensley]

Trust your gut. Who cares if someone thinks your an ass for getting the hell out of a sketchy situation.

[@DarlingDaintyfoot]

​​​@@CamHensley Love this. We are born with an instinct to "feel" when something isn't right & parents train it out of their children "To be polite" to the point we are too afraid of embarrassing ourselves or someone else to act on this instinct. I'm sure I am biased but.... Lol, my daughter is _beautiful_ . I have told her since before she knew what I was really talking about to _always_ act on that instinct & I will _always_ back her up, because I really don't care. The _only_ thing I care about is my daughter. The end.

[@CamHensley]

@@DarlingDaintyfoot cant argue with an approach like that. Its logical, straight forward, and is gounded in lifes realities.

[@rivercitymud]

One thing I've noticed consistently for decades is that the way a guy handles rejection is a strong predictor for how dangerous they are. If his response to an early "no" is to call a woman ugly, undesirable, or promiscuous (in far less polite terms), that's not just a red flag, that's a blinking red DEFCON 1 alert with a 100dB civil defense air raid klaxon. The guys who respond in that way are never anything but the worst kind of trouble, and that's when it's time to tell everyone you know what just happened, hunker down, and start taking extra precautions.

[@jonzieb]

I literally 😂 when Bruce mimicked, "Yes." And Stephen said, "Yes," in the same tone when answering, "Do you wear the same pair of underwear more than one day?"

[@SianaLemus]

😂😂😂😂

[@thejanitor769]

Yes

[@imaferretmaster]

So one of the details I dont think they mention in the JCS one, is he actually planned the murder with the garbage pick up schedule. The reason the other parts of her body weren't found is because the garbage had already been picked up, the one that hadn't was purely because the cops were so heavy the garbage truck couldn't get in at that moment. It's frightening to think he legitimately almost got away with it if her friends hadn't of been so immediately concerned.

[@Terri_MacKay]

Came here to comment this. It was just Stephen's bad luck that the police cars blocked the driveway, causing the garbage truck to pass by the house. I also read that the garbage truck was running late that day. Had it been on time, the police cars wouldn't have arrived yet and blocked the driveway, and the garbage would have been picked up. It just wasn't Stephen's day.

[@bobbobert9379]

If her friends had waited just one more day to report her missing, they may have never found her body

[@alexisjuillard4816]

​@@Terri_MacKayi m not one for believing in karma or whatever, but i think its safe to assume if you ve killed someone and everybody is looking for the killer, its not your day by definition lol.

[@Terri_MacKay]

@@alexisjuillard4816 Everything that could have gone wrong to foil Stephen's plan for getting away with the murder happened. And it couldn't have happened to anyone more deserving. 😂

[@imaferretmaster]

@eddiesaviarycom-fu9me you could try, but thats a near impossible task. Her body is in pieces, picked up in several trucks in different garbage bins mixed with many more garbage bins before being mixed into a whole ass landfill. It's a needle in a haystack.

[@Crmson117]

Her torso was discovered around 9:40 am right after the search was started and the garbage truck arrived moments after that discovery. The garbage truck was running about an hour late so any other day of that week, month, or year her body would have been gone about an hour before the search started. It's chilling how he would have gotten away with it if that truck was even close to being on time. (Edited to add that they weren't late, the police were blocking the cans because her friends were so on top of things and already had them there investigating. If the cop cars were not there no body or piece of one would have been found.)

[@nadagabri5783]

if that detail is accurate … so true

[@viktechcomputers]

The garbage was blocked by a squad car parked in the area

[@mattb6646]

Doubt he would have gotten away with it. There was alot of other physical evidence aside from her body. Namely the hacksaw from the janitors closet with her blood on it, all the other stuff found in his apartment and recordings of her. Pretty sure a jury would have reasonably convicted him.

[@mattb6646]

​@@nadagabri5783 it's accurate

[@kateashby3066]

That’s not correct, although what happened is still a miracle. A police car blocked access to the garbage and the trash guys couldn’t collect it.

[@susanohnhaus611]

I supervised several stalkers on probation. They were beyond creepy. It was before ring cameras, before the internet. One even got into the crawl space below his victim's apartment and drilled a small hole in the bathroom floor to spy on her. He got eight years. And what did he do when he got out (after 3)? Went right back to stalking her.

[@skwervin1]

One of my friends heard a guy who would get up in the crawl space of the block of units she lived in. There were five units in a row and the roof went all the way along. One night her boyfriend was over when they heard someone up there. Her BF quietly got a chair and popped the cover and heaved himself into the space and tackled the dude while my friend called the police. They had fun getting the handcuffed dude out through the manhole in her kitchen roof. The other residents had also heard things but thought it was possums, but never a person. They found little holes drilled in the roof near light fittings that he had been peeping through. I can't remember what the charges were but I know he went to jail.

[@violetsvision4561]

​@@skwervin1 holy shit!!!

[@michaelwaninger3155]

The same woman?Was she that good looking.

[@StoutShako]

@@michaelwaninger3155 A lot of the time, they see it as a way to exert power over someone rather than something strictly physically gratifying

[@PolevayaMysh]

@@michaelwaninger3155 it's not about the appearance.

[@vindhyum]

The detective's accent is making it 4x hilarious 🤣 "Steeeiiven! Whaaa mannn?"

[@DrVVVinK]

He is like a character from a Stephen King novel

[@TheNationalfilmbored]

Your hay-ur is thay-ur!

[@vindhyum]

@@TheNationalfilmbored lolll "it's thay-ur steeeeiiiven"

[@L445rpm]

Maaaannnn. She looks goouuuuuuoood lmfao

[@colonelleblanc2594]

That’s Hawrribul Steven 😮

[@podstepmistrzem8200]

I was listening, not watching, and the "if your lady friend isnt reciprocating your feelings, try some grooming" really caught me off guard. Glad you clarified hygienic grooming afterward.

[@nmxsanchez]

Lmao I had the same experience. Was like huh wait what

[@starparodier91]

Glad I’m not the only one that was like 👀 😂

[@forrestfey]

Also do an asessment of your personality. No missogynic attitude. No entitled behavior. No agressiveness. No creepy behavior.

[@kevinlitton1399]

As an attorney, you should know to be careful with that little word, "grooming".

[@kellycroley6086]

@@kevinlitton1399 he used it correctly and even gave examples so what is your issue? You as an adult should be able to handle words with more than one meaning.

[@benjaminscott8198]

I dated someone who became my stalker. I worked 2 jobs, 80hrs a week, rarely a full day off. She would drive by my jobs to make sure my car was there, and would call my job, not cell, to "talk". When I ended things, she broke into my house, stole a whole lot of stuff, from rent money to groceries, shower curtain and towels, and even my puppy. She and her siblings smear dog crap all over my apartment. This was on Thanksgiving while I was out of town with family for the day, then called me and said I hope you like your house. I was livid when I got home. Eventually I had to move to change jobs and my cell number. Even moved a couple times because she kept finding me. No one deserves going through that type of insanity

[@javiervidal366]

Could have ended up with a kid or married to her. Dodged a bullet with that one!

[@charleygnarly]

You didn't file a restraining order?

[@canileaveitblank1476]

What happened to your puppy???? Did she give it back?

[@andreasolis85]

So scary!!! 😢😢😢

[@Mouse_007]

If your not going to talk to her can I get her number?

[@NailahRoberts]

My ex husband stalked me before stalking laws were introduced in the UK. It was horrific and EXTREMELY DIFFICULT to get authorities to take me seriously as one incident can seem unimportant or even petty but taken as a whole it really messes with your mental and emotional health over time.

[@agamemnonofmycenae5258]

You are not a very wise person.

[@shenanitims4006]

Reading your story made me wonder what the proper treatment for stalkers could be? In that, it seems like there’s just something wrong in their head. As I have to believe it’s some kind of compulsion that stalkers are affected by, same as with say, addiction. Same compulsion, but different release. Glad you managed to make it out (hopefully) reasonably okay.

[@andyschool]

I hope you’re doing ok now. Stalking laws help but they’re not the end all. People of a certain type, empaths, tend to become the the victims of these sickos. That’s if you’ve known your stalker. Many don’t even know who the perpetrator is. Glad your experience is past tense. Now we can teach others how to act quickly & w a strength that may help to deter the pigs from choosing the informed, potential victim.

[@pollyscookies9180]

​@@agamemnonofmycenae5258 And you have no significance.

[@SKC193]

Sorry that happened to you! I know how scary that can be! I’m an older woman now but went through the same thing in the ‘70’s. Police wouldn’t really do anything. People who haven’t been through it, will never understand.

[@simsish]

Love how Detective Goodoleboy says 'cookie' like he's only ever read the word but never heard anyone ever say it out loud

[@janewestcountry5131]

My sister in law had an horrendous experience with a stalker. He infiltrated every area of her life. He took a severe beating when police intervention failed to keep him away from her. Just two weeks after the beating her neighbour asked if he could borrow her mower. He went to the garden shed only to find him hiding in the darkness. He mixed with the sort of people who didn't put up with his thieving, lying ways and he ended up dying in hospital. We don't think the stalking would have ever ended had he not stepped on the wrong toes one too many times.

[@DayZeroChannel]

Did the person who killed him go to jail or self defense

[@queajy3952]

That’s crazy, your sister is very lucky. These type of people never go away unless god helps you out like this.

[@Lindsey0007]

God bless you and your sister. I hope you two are healing and doing better.

[@SaidarRising]

That neighbor deserves a medal 🎖

[@shannoninalaska]

I would be carrying a weapon with me 24/7 and have cameras (hidden and visible) all over the place. Why stalking victims don't use technology to help keep themselves safe is perplexing.

[@edmatos2897]

Don't ever stop expressing yourself the way you do, Bruce. Thank you

[@Moyaspainting]

Yo momma

[@dougaldarcy6463]

I know so funny...as an attorney you could imagine him telling you "just what the f^&k did you do?"

[@winglessfairy564]

@@dougaldarcy6463😹😹

[@AlaFrigginBama]

I had a stalker back in my early 20’s. I had went on one date with the guy and we had also known each other from middle and high school. The date was weird and I tried to politely tell him I wasn’t interested in another date or a relationship. He didn’t get it. Thank God I had an awesome older brother, who’s friends were also pretty much like my brothers. The stalker decided to tailgate me one night, flashing his high beams and trying to run me off of the road. I called my brother, obviously terrified, and he told me to keep driving until I got to a certain gas station a short distance away. When I came pulling in, so did the stalker. He didn’t see that my brother and 9 other cornbread fed country boys were waiting on his crazy a**. No violence towards him happened but it scared him enough to stop it! Everyone needs a big brother like I was blessed with. Unfortunately, I just lost him on June 7th to a car accident. My world will never be the same and the grief is awful. It hurts so bad that he’s gone, at 41…but I’m still so forever greatful to have had him in my life. ❤

[@jebsmith323]

I have no words to say for your grief. I can only imagine that it is deep. I'm glad that you had him for 41 years.

[@AlaFrigginBama]

@@jebsmith323 thank you. Today would’ve been his 42nd birthday. He really was a great big brother. I’m devastated he’s not here anymore. He’s my son’s only uncle (my son is 10). They were very close. But I am thankful for having the blessing of having him for as long as I did. He’s with my dad, now, who we just lost in 2020

[@FinnMcCool1916]

Sorry for your loss

[@Vegoonery]

Sorry for your loss. Sounds like an awesome brother.

[@hansmatheson5976]

Im so sorry for your loss and thank you for sharing that story. It sounds like your brother was an admirable, wonderful man.

[@enonchan6064]

She actually was studying the bar to become a CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER. They were law school classmates. Her family said she'd never support the death penalty, so they requested life in prison for him.

[@goatbabe0666]

Oh that's so awful, but I am glad they tried to honor her wishes.

[@Xenonterminus5]

If you commit such disgusting, heinous acts, you forfeit your right to live. Period. I don't know how that isn't common sense for some people. I always hate to see the family of a victim of despicable violence advocating for letting the perpetrator off easy. Sends a great message to the other reprobates living on this planet, along with all soft on crime governance.

[@eredmond5345]

​@@Xenonterminus5 the death penalty hasn't stopped anything but ok guy

[@PACMANnot]

All the more insulting that he didn't even *try* to hide her well. Dumpsters around the corner? Is that a goddamn joke? He's stupid and lazy (thankfully). The whole thing is tragic, but dude. Come ON. She didn’t deserve to die, but holy crap.

[@Stop_Gooning]

@@Xenonterminus5 If he gets charged for the CP they found on his computer then the rest of the inmates will get his papers eventually. He won't live too long once that gets out.

[@jeffrey.a.hanson]

This behavior occurred to a 25 yr old friend of mine. One day she noticed clothes were missing from laundry. She put up a Ring camera and it caught the guy trying to get in. He saw it and scurried off. Not sure if he’s been found to this day. She did not know him. What’s odd is that she and female friends were less concerned than my buddy and I. We had to reiterate, “This is horrifying. Not just a red flag…but like watching a real life horror film. This IS NOT some common fantasy.”

[@vegasvanga5442]

Because sadly a lot of women are used to shit like that

[@skwervin1]

It's what women have been putting up with for years... it's only recently that shit like that is being taken seriously

[@chaislaw5014]

came here to say exactly what the two prior commenters said...it's just not as unusual as u think . Women deal with this stuff far more than they shld. Remember that if you ever hav daughters.

[@dlm4708]

tbh, that childhood of "tyler punched you at recess because he likes you" gets internalized way more than people realise... esp if they had family like this. and from experience, kids from really f'ed up families tend to scare away 'normal family' kids when those kids realise HOW bad their new friend's life is. meaning that only those of us already used to messed up situations are tolerant... so there is no "not messed up" life... and it's just normal.

[@nobodysbaby5048]

God bless Ring cameras.

[@marysmith3057]

I was stalked as a high schooler 20 years ago. The guy came into my place of work and just hung out and waited for me to get off work. We had witnesses and video evidence that he was waiting in the parking lot. The police came and said they couldn't do anything unless he attacked me. The state I lived in did not have stalking charges back then, but they do now. I hope the laws continue to evolve to protect people.

[@LadyLakeland]

Well since the cops didn't do anything did he keep following you all day or was he just trying to get your number after work and when he found out your weren't interested left you alone?

[@marysmith3057]

@@LadyLakeland he showed up to my work for weeks after being told I was 1) a minor and 2) not single. I had to be escorted out every single night to my car, and if he was seen in the parking lot he was trespassed first. When he stopped showing up on the cameras even as a drive by, I was escorted out by store security for another week or so and then they stopped because they didn't have the time to keep doing it. Fortunately nothing came of that, but I realize I'm very lucky that it did not go further.

[@sweettee051988]

Yeah that's what me and hubby worry about with my step daughter. She's 16 and work nights and has had a few MEN try to make advances at her. We tell her all the time to watch her back , make sure no one is hanging around her car and get her coworkers to make sure she get in her car safely.

[@Hannah-ch3dl]

@@sweettee051988I remember a few restaurants I worked at only allowed you to leave with a “buddy”. It could be annoying but it helped keep us safe

[@FedkaSlovanich]

@@marysmith3057give minors .380 cal pistols, that shit will stop real fucking fast

[@jeniellewhoknows7129]

This guy is one of the scariest guys to me because his quiet awkward demeanour is what normally makes me gravitate towards people because as a teenager most people I hung around with reminds me of this guy minus the stalking and murder

[@sallyallen4066]

I was stalked by my ex-husband for 2 years. Even after he remarried he continued to stalk, harass & threaten me. I got a VPO & he continually violated it. He even called me from the backseat of a police car after being arrested. Sgt. Dumbass was in the front seat while my ex was screaming at me on his cell phone. He would fill up my answering machine with threats. It took months to finally go to trial & the ONLY thing that stopped him was prison. Ladies, do EVERYTHING legally in your power to stop stalking behavior. Document EVERYTHING and always press charges. Your life will depend on the actions you take. Only YOU can protect yourself.

[@kellyyork3898]

Absolutely. I know it’s exhausting, but do it.,

[@psilobom]

Listen to this ladies. I've had a friend who turned into a stalker and we all abandoned him when it was clear how far gone he was in harassing an ex. I still think about that poor woman and hope she feels safe.

[@commiehunter733]

90% of these cases, the male/female does something to lead the suspect on, instead of plainly stating to them "levae me alone, i dont want to see or hear from you "

[@misplacedsouthern1236]

I understand! I’ve got a Permanent Restraining Order which is a Powerful Piece of Paper, if you can survive that long & get the evidence to have them arrested.

[@jaquejiardina5000]

​@@commiehunter733 so being a decent person warrants this madness? Nobody deserves to be stalked. Your logic is flawed.

[@williams4146]

I love when you give Dad advice mixed into your reactions, you never know who could really use some of the stuff you say!

[@jacobpaxson3769]

😊😅 mom lol j

[@shannoninalaska]

Especially for this of us who never had a dad role model.

[@lisetteeliseparis7070]

JCS! Thanks Mr. Rivers. This case beyond horrible. RIP Lauren.

[@اميرمادرا]

He so pochyl ‏‪11:22‬‏ he killed because he so simp so sus

[@Milkyway109]

JCS 👊👍

[@shannonlaforme8344]

“Just so you know, this is not normal” Bruce Rivers 😂😂🤣🤣

[@PallasAndDove]

I immediately said to the screen, “Ya think?!” 😂

[@wondersoxx]

He is one of the creepiest characters I’ve watched. So bizarre. And this is also one of the most unprofessional interrogations I’ve seen as well. He lost his case but he beat these guys. Great to watch you go through this one.

[@kathismith7441]

Agreed. Terrible and unprofessional interrogation techniques.

[@lindboknifeandtool]

People say this but also forget he’s a catatonic psychopath. Conventional methods don’t work 😂

[@shaylatorch]

He's totally faking, trying to work on that insanity plea

[@lovepet4565]

I love it You've obviously not ever lived in the deep south haha Its totally utterly corrupt like this but how it is

[@deadmanswife3625]

@@kathismith7441 silly to try the bs on a law student

[@paulalyus9237]

This is the first police interview I’ve seen where the detective is the one that wishes he could go home 😊

[@shannoninalaska]

I think they needed an experienced female interrogator to do this interview. Something tells me he would have been less frozen up with fear and not feel so emasculated by the male detectives. He may have not been comfortable in the presence of males.

[@DerDrecksack87]

​@@shannoninalaska i don't think that would have made a difference, he was a law student and knew exactly what the police will try to get out of him, so he put up an armor they could not get trough, masculinity & co. were irrelevant here, he was not out to prove himself or to get famous so his ego was no factor here. He did everything right with the police but clearly neglected to get rid of the evidence like the saw or thumbdrive, if the garbage truck coming to his/her house was not accidentally blocked by the already present police cars there would be no body, the rest of her was sadly already taken by another truck, thatswhy they never found her. Without the body and evidence/trophy he kept, there would be no case or atleast no evidence to get him, but karma got him.

[@CometoButtHead]

Hi, Scott. Lol

[@based-ys9um]

​@@shannoninalaskagirls get it done 💪💪💪💪💪 slayyyy . Yaaasssss

[@based-ys9um]

​@@DerDrecksack87girl's get it done 💪

[@carleymead7185]

I absolutely love this attorney! He really puts things into perspective!!

[@meeeeeeeeeeeep]

Agreed!! ❤ Plus he's sooo down-to-earth, hilarious, humble and quite brilliant. In fact, he's so brilliant that he can teach these things in such an easy-to-understand way :)

[@carleymead7185]

@@meeeeeeeeeeeep yes!! The system is sooooooo messed up. At least he doesn't sugar coat it all.

[@benhartart9487]

over 25 years on the job he should be a master

[@Tommy88-]

He reminds me of Saul Goodman

[@sherrybaker3201]

Ditto sharing🎉🎉

[@hideem1]

I love Bruce reaction & mimicking the suspect. I’m laughing so dang hard. 😂😂😂

[@falseking989]

Ladies, the worst thing you can do is refer to a stalker as “your stalker” or “my stalker”, because that gives ownership to that person. It makes them feel like they have a connection to you.

[@Oliviaandtrina]

I found a fellow Bozo! Hello there 👋

[@MegNotTheStallion]

They feel that way regardless. That's why they're stalking someone. They already feel like they own you

[@AmethystEyes]

I’m remember Boze telling us that, I was just about to post that! Thank you!

[@randomfactsthatdontmatter3466]

@@MegNotTheStallion but further validation of that belief isn't going to help

[@nobodysbaby5048]

Valid point.

[@lethalwolf7455]

The most terrifying part of this is when Bruce points out that had he not thrust himself into the investigation, and spoken to the media, he very well may have never even been questioned or had his belongings searched and gotten away with it and moved on to the next victim. They really only pinpointed him due to a search warrant that uncovered bizarre things in his possession and his footage while filming her.

[@Fckdupb]

The number one way to get away with murder is do not become a suspect. Which he literally made himself one.

[@kthang039]

@@Fckdupbno shit you don’t become a suspect you saying it like you dropping some gems or some shit on Dave

[@Fckdupb]

@@kthang039 why is everybody on KZbin so fucking rude for no reason. How would you even be able to tell my tone or anything obviously everybody knows that. it’s just conversation holy shit.

[@kthang039]

@@Fckdupb cause you said some dumb shit like what folks that’s like me saying you know what they say if you don’t pull the trigger on a gun you can save a life

[@aprilina2580]

They found his hair there so they would’ve questioned him bc of that.

[@loonatticat]

I just discovered your channel and am currently watching all of your older videos in random order. The lack of context and chronological order does NOT detract from their entertainment value AT ALL. Keep it up and keep it SALTY. Love it!

[@marilyn3021]

I just discovered him a few days ago and I am so hooked I stayed up several nights watching, he's great and has a great sense of humor!

[@ms.annthropic6341]

“Creepy virgin disease” really made me laugh 😂

[@pskarnaq73]

Appreciate you clarifying that "dismembering a young lady is not normal behavior." 😂

[@Thorstendeal]

Stephen's body language is haunting and his eyes are wildly disturbing. He, to me, beats every horror villain out there and I truly believe that he would have killed many more people if he had the opportunity.

[@bloodyneptune]

When he slowly turns his head to face the detective, with those dead, unblinking murder eyes? Damn, i have no idea how the detective didn't lean back. He looked like he was going to lunge and try to eat the cops face

[@doctordolldesigns4009]

I agree. I think he would have kept killing.

[@DakotaCoughlin]

Good thing he is a ideot the smart ones are truly terrorfing

[@AndyBlacksmith]

@@bloodyneptuneyou can’t see his eyes or face in the video

[@aprilina2580]

All you can see is his head moving back and forth. Nothing else moves that whole time. Beyond creepy.

[@danniboi187]

"Just so you know, this is not normal" Thank you for the comical clarification. I was concerned that because I didn't have such horrific thoughts I might have been abnormal.

[@TeamTNTunicorn]

'Ive hurt people Steven' "Yeah no shit you're a cop" Love Bruce sm 😂😂😂

[@maririnko]

RIP, Lauren. Having been a woman for 37 years, I can tell you straight up that being "blunt and strong" with creeps like this, even if it's just a "no, thank you", with no attitude or anything, can escalate to violence. It's amazing how quickly some men will go from hitting on you to threatening you in the spance of a moment when faced with rejection. The mental and emotional arithmetics women have to go through in every encounter like this to placate fragile damaged men's egos is insane, and for many of us it happens on a day to day basis. Ladies, if you feel creeped out consistently by a dude, don't be "firm", call for help. Get your dad, your brother, your male cousin, literally any male you can trust to stay with you or pop by regularly. It's unfortunate, but in my experience it's the only way to deter creeps like this. They do not respect women or even the idea that women are whole ass human beings with agency. They see us as objects/property, and they will back off quickly when they see you are "owned" by someone else (another male) 🙄 I honestly wonder how anyone can defend this guy besides a straight up insanity plea.

[@sharonthompson672]

Very well put. 🖐️🌹 I concur, we could do a whole thread of stories. I was at a WOMEN'S motorcycle gathering years ago (c 1992) and one of the women's (the event organizers/hosts) HUSBANDS was there as a "helper/volunteer" to answer questions. As I asked directions, he leaned in and draped his arm around my shoulders. I immediately backed away and held up my hands and said "Sorry, but I don't like strangers putting their hands on me" (the "sorry" was probably a mistake in hindsight) first he was apologetic, THEN wanted to be insulted and argue about it. I walked off and got directions from someone else.

[@maririnko]

@@sharonthompson672 ugh, typical. Guys that claim they "aren't THAT kind of guy" inserting themselves into a safe space for women, then proceeding to be EXACTLY that kind of guy. I hope he didn't ruin your weekend, or anyone else's (cause you know you weren't the first or last woman he pulled that crap on, not to mention the talking to his wife had to be burdened with to inevitably give him). I really wish we lived in a world where a simple "leave me alone" or "don't touch me" would suffice, and we didn't have to feel the need to preface everything with "sorry, but...." Pro tip: I've once deterred a creep like you're describing by just farting. It was a loud one that lasted a solid four seconds. Just looked him in the eye without saying anything, and ripped it. He immediately backed off and didn't bother me again. So, ladies, always keep one in the chamber, so to speak 😅

[@MrMali22]

​@@maririnkoit's always the guys who really want you to know they're not that guy. And will not leave you alone. I've had to help complete strangers because of psychos like this dude. So I may not be a woman but I've seen what you guys go through

[@KM-zn3lx]

Just cuz you're a woman don't act like a victim and start hating on all men. If you want to be a lesbian go ahead, but remember, you came from a man too. I love my masculine husband of 37 years!

[@maririnko]

@@KM-zn3lx whoa, take several seats. I love my husband as well, but my original comment was in regards to general women's safety. Your homophobia is also showing. Please be better 🖤

[@ThatonegirlMELLY]

Over 1 hour!! My dreams are coming true. Bruce making me laugh for over an hour is a highlight of my day. I love CLR✨

[@UnseenOct]

Same, I was very excited for a long form video! I hope he does all the JCS videos

[@chocolatinasmom1227]

Same! I just got home from work and this is such a treat! It's like chopped nuts and a cherry on my hot fudge sundae! 🍨🍨🍨🍨🍨

[@SuddenlyCthulhu]

Lot less laughter in this one than most unfortunately, but great commentary

[@BeeMcDee]

‘Just so you know, this is not normal’ I despair for anyone who actually needs that reminder. Love your work, Bruce. Can see that this one was rough for you.

[@CancerArpegius]

Actually I think Bruce is wrong. Anyone who wants to get away with it would obviously dismember the body and then dunk them in acid. I would if I killed my uncle's killer.

[@nightlydrugs6927]

Like, thanks counselor Rivers, but no shit. 😂

[@flowersinherhair]

32:45 LOL at the phone book comment. My grandfather used to say about criminals, "This guy needs the Manhattan phone book treatment" 😂

[@tracyjacobs7862]

Yes that made me laugh too 😆

[@jenvanderputten4277]

Women get gaslighted so much, it's refreshing to hear a man say "listen to your instincts ladies, because they're right". Subscribed.

[@xGaijin504]

Women don't get gaslighted. You're crazy.

[@based-ys9um]

I think you misunderstood it tbh. Im not mad at you though

[@Prod_TKJ808]

I don’t think he said that in this video 😭

[@kennythawsh]

_”he then disposed of her body in 4 different trash cans”_ *BRUCE RIVERS* “Just so you know this is not normal” Thanks for the tip!

[@deborahsunflower939]

Pro tip!

[@MrPloxDa3rd]

"Ya don't say?"

[@Freewheel_Burning]

sad thing is he does kinda have to say that cause there are some absolutely self-isolated weirdos out there who have no clue

[@poolhalljunkie9]

He's the king of Captain Obvious moments.

[@mh1970]

Now we know

[@kailoveskitties]

He wasn’t just in law school… he’d graduated. He was going to be taking the bar in just a few weeks.

[@tajniak4335]

Just imagine this guy being your attorney

[@mh1970]

​@@tajniak4335he's like I know where you can dump the body

[@ProfNDKai]

So scary if the police hadn’t blocked the garbage disposal he’d have got away with it, passed the bar and even maybe had more victims 😮

[@rae-neko]

bruce is amazing at judging character. stephen was found to have CP in his dorm room even though it wasn't mentioned in this video.

[@pinkpugginz]

in his apartment yes. he was also a potential school/church shooter and was doomsday prepper filled the apartment with crap, had horrible CP and other porn on his computer and flash drives full.

[@LeslieNorton-bz9ef]

I watch Bruce Rivers channel a lot and altho this is old it just happened to pop up right after another case I was watching. I'm from Macon, GA where this happened. McDaniel is def a sick f*ck... and in addition to the CP you mentioned that was found on his PC I distinctly remember that during the investigation his Mercer Law School classmates told law enforcement that he would frequently wear chainmail to class. If you're not familiar with that do a quick Google search. Yep, McDaniel is looneytunes for sure!

[@LUTfam4]

I have been shoved and had a drink thrown in my face because I said "No thank you," to a guy buying me a drink. Most women I know have had a man do something similar when they're rejected. That's why we try to soften the blow, so to speak. The problem is if it's that kind of guy, nothing you do will stop their bad reaction. Firm or gentle, they're going to be an a-hole. You are not responsible for making someone feel good for hitting on you, so answer accordingly.

[@EXITLlFE]

Omg you poor thing. congratulations on earning your victim card

[@LUTfam4]

@EXITLlFE Oh sweetie, bless your heart. 😂

[@carmenhunter4380]

That's horrible. I cannot believe how badly some men treat women because their poor fragile egos get hurt.

[@stevenvegso8076]

​@@EXITLlFE douche much? Totally uncalled for.

[@Iluvpie6]

@@EXITLlFE you just totally missed the whole point, didn’t you?

[@stantondavid4435]

“I hurt people”…” no shit your a cop”… Love Bruces savagery

[@SupremeCommanderBaiser]

You're

[@SuddenlyCthulhu]

​@@SupremeCommanderBaiser FIRE 🔥🔥COMMENT BRO U TOLD EM 😂😮😂

[@SupremeCommanderBaiser]

@@SuddenlyCthulhu I sure have. As soon as he edited it, my work is done.

[@DeRockMedia]

@@SupremeCommanderBaiser u'r*

[@mh1970]

​@@SupremeCommanderBaiser*yurr

[@redisthecoolestcolour]

For those of you who are unaware (I have no idea why JCS played dumb on this, it was brought up at trial and is easily Googleable) but Steven had been expressing for YEARS that he felt he could get away with murder by doing almost exactly what he did here. The video of Lauren's apartment was his attempt to see why he couldn't unlock her door. She had bought a burglar bar and felt safe for the first time in months. The day after her murder was the day she was supposed to move to New York to be with her long term boyfriend. Edit: Oh, I forgot, THEY ALSO FOUND CP ON HIS COMPUTER. Edit 2: Please go check out Dave's Lemonade; Matt Orchard and dreading who all (I believe) covered this case (and if they didn't, cover cases that JCS has covered without the missing info). I really do not understand why JCS play so dumb as to what Stephen was doing or why.

[@electrickrain]

I heard about this before. How did he end up getting in if she had the burglar bar?

[@redisthecoolestcolour]

@@electrickrain Someone online told him 😶

[@TyDie85]

I just wish she had made the decision to move out like she felt would be best. Well, if I'm wishing, I wish this shit didn't happen and that Stephen wasn't a worthless sack of shit. But within this situation, I wish she had just moved away from that psycho

[@redisthecoolestcolour]

@@TyDie85 I'm going to give you the benefit of the doubt that you're not victim blaming but I did read it that way. (Please don't get mad, I'm wanting to engage with you in an honest manner). No one took her instincts seriously. The police, her family, her friends. Her death wasn't Lauren's fault, It was Stephen's. She didn't do anything wrong (she was civil with him despite his odd behaviour) and he did this there's something wrong with him. But, to your point: Lauren *had* decided to move, she was going to New York either the day after her death or the day after that (I forget which). The fact that she hadn't turned up in NYC when she was supposed to is why all of her friends turned up at her place to see what had happened.

[@javiervidal366]

​@@redisthecoolestcolourhe probably knew she was leaving, which led him to act before she left. Likely had it all planned out. Having that hacksaw meant he planned to kill her and dispose of her in such a gruesome manner. Didn't take into account the garbage trucks arriving late, which shifted the police investigation.

[@bettawitch4606]

That moment he hears they found a body and falls apart in sheer panic and terror, is 100% authentic.. And he has a panic attack! Wow that was a primal reaction. He is a scary weirdo. Pleaae make sure you listen to your gut. It won't fail you.

[@SeauxNOLALady]

I’ve recently discovered your channel, and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!! Your commentary is both informative and entertaining! You aren’t like some other legal professionals who have channels, who have an air of condescension about them. However, you’re super relatable and appealing. Keep up the great work!

[@Urfavdwplayer]

He’s fantastic! He keeps it objective, also very concise and interesting. A lot of ppl on KZbin that do educational videos are like trying to watch paint dry but not Blicky Bruce! lol

[@Andrew-lp6sl]

There is no end to Criminal drama, Blecky Bruce's commentary is on point as he speaks from a Prosecutor's pov. Thus remain silent

[@amaderbotya]

I like your approach about being “objective” and even show compassion for the defendants. I understand you’re a criminal defense lawyer, but I can still sense you’re a compassionate person in general. I also like how you talk without pretense.

[@xAvi-PR]

As a defense lawyer , have you ever turned down a client because you’re disgusted with the crime they’re being charged with ?

[@Dizastermaster.]

Yes. You'rr obligated to advocate for them IF they are your client, but not obligated to make them your client

[@jenerin905]

​@@Dizastermaster.Very good point. Sometimes, being a criminal lawyer is just making sure your client's rights aren't trampled on and you put forward the defense they want to use. Look at Chandler Halderson's lawyers. They didn't have much to work with at all.

[@Sulynn707]

Bruce actually posted a video answering this & other viewer questions.

[@MrMali22]

​@Sulynn707 so what was the answer from him? He's posted lots of videos

[@hookasmokincaterpiller]

​@@Dizastermaster. The ? was posted for Bruce to answer.

[@horsecrazyky]

36:51 made me laugh so hard I had to settle and catch my breath before I could even type this. Good Lord this man has my sense of humor down pat 😂🤣😂🤣

[@damnitsem]

I'm from Georgia, and I remember seeing this case on the news. Absolutely crazy. On a lighter note, the "Look at me when you talk to me, son" at 20:09 with the accent really made me feel like a friend's dad was scolding me lol

[@Pushing_Pixels]

And then the creep stared him down, lol.

[@ZzzzJesse24]

@@Pushing_Pixels yeah that detective was probably thinking “yeah maybe go back to not looking at me 😅”

[@Thepinatamma]

That moment when he finds out he's busted on live TV is priceless 🤣

[@xxProjectJxx]

Body?

[@andyschool]

The Behavior Panel covered this guy. That was 1st time I saw this case. RIP Lauren… what a life she had ahead of her were it not for happenstance w apartments & living near this creep. Mike & Bruce are awesome. I even love their intro/exit music. Tune gets caught in your head.😂❤

[@angeliahouse290]

Thank you for this. My daughter had/has a stalker. She dated him for 11 days and she broke it off and he threatened to kill her and all of us. He did so much trauma to her mentally that she’s scared of someone jumping out from a room to get her. This is truly scary. She lives with this everyday.

[@shannoninalaska]

Aikido. Tell her to take classes. Best for up close hand-to-hand combat. I threw a HUGE guy in our class over my shoulder and it was so easy. I quit after 2 months but it is eye-opening. She is not defenseless if she is prepared. And she can take self-defense classes too. Cameras and alarms everywhere with motion detection. Alert neighbors to keep an eye out for strange people or vehicles in the neighborhood.

[@drjonesey5]

I hope nothing ever happens to you guys or her. My sister had a stalker. Difference is we're kind of different and she chose to keep it secret for awhile because she was afraid we'd hurt him. It's best to file a report with police and get a restraining order and tell family and if you're afraid still and of age and it's legal where you live self defense via fire arm is the way to go. God forbid someone is in danger, they call police with guns....better to have someone who already has one there then aint it?

[@drjonesey5]

​@@shannoninalaskaThis is not realistic. My mom hip tossed my dad too in the house when he was not expecting it and threw his back out when I was a kid. But she could not take him 1 vs 1 and he was a skinny guy. My father was an abusive crack addicted prick until she kicked him out. She fought back constantly for 14 years but he never tried to hurt her more than bruises and bumps on the head, but he could have easily. She even used a hammer on him, cut him with a screw driver and more before. The strength difference between men and women is beyond what you think it is. Men hold back significantly especially in training doing martial arts. There is no amount of martial arts that will close this gap if a man wants to harm you. A 16 year old male is already stronger than or just as strong as an adult female. You should be way more cautious of bad men that exist than you currently are. I'm telling you this for your own safety. As men we know this, hence why men run to help women in conflict with men. Idk what's wrong with some women and the fear of thinking to learn to use a fire arm but you're totally cool trying to physically fight off a person 90% stronger than you. The logic is insane. The average man is stronger than 97.5% of women.

[@ladyecho7761]

Many blessings for her and your family.

[@jacks1bonnielass]

@@shannoninalaska Aikido? Sigh. 95/100 times a man is gonna overpower a woman, we cannot deny biological facts, dear. And you threw a guy while you were training, not in a real life, HIGH STAKES, life or d*ath situation. Completely different. The security part I agree with tho. I HIGHLY suggest OP’s daughter gets the ultimate equalizer, buys a pewpew, and takes plenty of courses since you can find them everywhere. Been using them my entire life, I pack everyday, & am always aware of my surroundings. Taken course after course & go to the range constantly. I’m a mountain of a woman and have been apart of an MMA gym (mainly straight boxing & BJJ classes) for the last 4yrs, but I’m not a _fool._ A couple of 40cal HP’s will stop anyone in their tracks. I will never go anywhere without mine. My fiancé & I have had some close calls at night in sketchy areas, I could tell you stories for days and the *only* thing that saved our lives..? Guess what it was? You got it. Four separate incidents and each time, the hand cannon came out and they scattered like roaches. As a woman, I take *zero* CHANCES. If I perceive someone as a real threat, my trusty companion is coming out of its holster.

[@peiershen8221]

when a defence lawyer is mocking your response lolololol you know you are in DEEP shit.

[@TheCollabCurator]

This guy is always complementing. His son who produces the videos on his channel and I got to say his son deserves it outstanding job.

[@saralongfellow7807]

I would love to see Rivers react to the interrogation of Russell Williams in Canada. An example of an excellent police interview.

[@davishropshire5361]

Ooh Ooh Ooh! Detective Smythe is the MAN! 🙌🏽

[@annetterichards4072]

The Fifth Estate did the best documentary on the entire Russell Williams story.

[@donnamills1132]

@@annetterichards4072 I love that documentary. William’s case is one for the books. It makes you realize that anyone is capable of anything

[@annetterichards4072]

@@donnamills1132 He was the pilot for Queen Elizabeth when she visited Canada.

[@sharmoutha]

“Bring me a map”

[@Prettypeachylife]

I’ve been waiting for this one! My favorite police interview Steeephen…😂 That cop had the patience of a Saint! Stephen amazed me that he could be so calm for hours. Scary really. What a sick person. This case gave me a new appreciation for law enforcement.

[@emeryltekutsu4357]

I think one of the most horrifying things about this case is how she did what so many of us do. She had a bad feeling, and she probably brushed it away telling herself that she was being overdramatic and it was nothing. How often do we all do that? I feel so bad for her.

[@KathyAnne28]

This guy is an absolute freak. Ive seen that interview many times but i love your input on it! As someone who had to go to court for a stalker, its absolutely terrifying and so hard to have something done legally unless you actually get hurt. Have you ever heard/seen the case of Kristin Pratt/Patrick Macchione? True crime daily did a compilation of his videos about/to her. Heartbreaking. Thank god she survived it

[@mattb6646]

If you have a stalker and you're aware of it, that's when you get a concealed carry permit and stay strapped. Everyone's responsible for their own safety. Criminals ain't gunna just stop.

[@themookshit]

@@mattb6646 cant do that in a lot of countries unfortunately. here in Australia you are not allowed to carry anything for self defence.

[@KathyAnne28]

​@@mattb6646I 100% agree with CCW but where I worked at the time, I couldn't exercise my CCW while working there (nor could customers). Having it in my car IS the reason I still believe he stopped short of harming me and gave me enough time to get PD there. Twice

[@atlantabirdgang]

This happened here in Macon, GA....it captivated the city for years....His and her apartment was rented back out soon after...They both were Mercer Law students....The news interview happened bc he saw the camera crew outside reporting on the story and he inserted himself into the situation and so they interviewed him.

[@mylosavage69]

"you gotta be a special kind of person to look like that.."🤣🤣

[@kellyyork3898]

In the 1960s and 70s, males stalked girls a ton, and nothing was ever done about it. No one cared, certainly not law enforcement. They just said, “Oh well, the guy must really like you.” Unbelievable.

[@susanlee8609]

Yep, the old " boys will be boys" idealogy.

[@MaverickRhodes-il4hq]

One of those guys was Ted Bundy, right

[@monilangeKootenays]

80s, 90s,20s,21s,22s,23,and 24. In fact, stalking behavior has - and will- exist, always.

[@Whyistomatoafruit]

@kychristell1779yeah but now men are forcing women to have babies against their will so, yeah, maybe you have nothing to complain about.

[@Elegant_Sausage]

​@kychristell1779yyeahhh hmmmmmm I wonder why we have trust issues....

[@CarolChevalier-w8v]

Thank you so much Bruce for your commentaries. Always informative and helpful

[@debshaw680]

My daughter had a stalker who turned out to be some guy who had a whole alternative life story as an escapee from a cult. Everyone thought he was this brave soul but she thought something was off and tried to avoid him. The more boundaries she put in place, the more aggressive he became. Eventually he got caught sleeping in a church and arrested. Turned out he had been reported missing from another state by his family and fiancé who had been looking for him for a year. The claim was he had some sort of mental breakdown and invented a whole new crazy and complicated life for himself to get sympathy and charity. We were just lucky it didn’t escalate with her any further than it did. Being firm doesn’t always help. She worked with the guy and couldn’t avoid him. Finally quit her job but even that didn’t stop him. They worked in the same small industry. Run ins were inevitable. He made sure of that. Just as we were about to involve police, the arrest happened. After that, he disappeared into the arms of his family presumably and back to his home state but he was exposed and wouldn’t be able to come into the community again.

[@nonnobissolum]

Love your work and channel, Mr Rivers! I remember when this story broke...one of the funniest comments I ever read on YT when someone chimed in below the original 3 or 4 hour interrogation video and wryly commented, "I'll save everyone here a few hours: He doesn't know." Still cracks me up today to remember that "helpful" summary. Cheers, all, especially to you, Mr Rivers and family.

[@g4uzy]

i like ur pfp

[@DaphneDraffin]

Found Bruce this morning and I've been totally binging! Love his sense of humor yet still a professional. He makes me laugh so much!!!

[@silverstem2964]

"This is not normal", thanks for the heads-up Bruce!!👍😎

[@Emm325]

Love your reactions to JCS episodes the best! And, yes, everything you’ve said regarding stalkers is on point…they’re entitled, controlling, and seek to exploit others at every turn.

[@اميرمادرا]

He so evil ‏‪

[@savannahgary6351]

Absolutely on point, as one that knows from personal experience! 💜

[@ScottLovenberg]

I think we call this perp "Sniveler". Everything about him makes my skin crawl. I hope his new "roommates" are less accommodating in light of the reason for his infamy.

[@ScottLovenberg]

@dormie basne I bet those stolen condoms didn't provide the protection he thought the day might require. To be fair, he was saving himself for marriage, so it's possible he accidentally stuck to the plan as a shotgun bride. Guess his instinct to buy guns was both correct and ineffective.

[@RatClowns]

do you watch dumb criminal? Lol

[@Delightfully_Witchy]

Stephen McDaniels is actually rather beloved by his fellow inmates because he got clout from completely shutting down this interrogation and offers them free legal advice. 😕

[@fotogeanick]

@@Delightfully_Witchy He's just lucky to get life , he didn't get away with anything, even without talking evidences were clear cut. No genius there.

[@DarlingDaintyfoot]

​@@Delightfully_Witchy I must say, I love it when police trick an idiot criminal into telling on themselves but, I also love it when a criminal, even a horrible person, takes advantage of their rights...

[@skullslace2426]

I'm so glad JCS is back, honestly. And your reactions are also always very insightful, the perfect video for a wednesday evening at work :)

[@betsymerrill923]

Thanks!

[@moonbeam385]

Bruce, you're a professional, a mentor and good counselor to very many. As a father myself l salute you for your integrity, great sense of humor and candid heart. Thank you!

[@Adam-bo5kt]

“How many times you gonna say I don’t know?” “I don’t know”

[@misplacedsouthern1236]

Classic response of a monster!

[@catherinepraus8635]

I don’t know either

[@varashamus7633]

I lost count.

[@Stop_Gooning]

It takes dedication and effort to *saw a body apart by hand.* You'd have _plenty of time_ to think about what you just did.

[@micheledematteis2072]

You're not kidding!!!!😂😂

[@MultiLimpet]

Wonder if he went to prison a virgin

[@joshlcaudill]

I have seen most of these EWU and JCS stories, but seeing you watch them makes them brand new to me! Thanks for the laughs.

[@litguru4748]

HOLY SH*T THEY FINALLY MOVED THE MIC IN FRONT OF MY MANS. Yeah it looks a bit goofy but y'all did the right decision.

[@Dr-Mike-Oxbrown]

Hi Bruce... Please do more of these longer episodes i find it extremely interesting your take on these crazy case's. Plus you're a comedy genius ❤✌️

[@AxeltheGSD]

THANK YOU, Mr. Rivers, for reviewing and reacting to this case! I remember watching the entirety of the raw footage of McDaniels’ police “interrogation”, and ever since, I’ve been craving to know how a professional defense attorney would possibly handle with someone like THIS as a client. Your insight, information, and natural comedic ability to provide off-the-cuff sarcastic comments sprinkled throughout your reactions is what brings me back to your channel time and time again. Keep up the great work 👏💯👍🏼👍🏼

[@natemontgomery5740]

Just found your channel about a week ago. Can't get enough, excellent content brother

[@skwervin1]

My ex-husband stalked me after our divorce. He would drive past my work to check where I was (he worked nearby), but my car was parked behind the building and you could only see it if you drove in and around the back. On day after visitation, the kids asked me why I wasn't at work on Friday. I was at work but I had gone out at lunchtime to go to the chemist. Apparently he had asked the kids why I wasn't at work because he couldn't see my car. A couple of months later it was my birthday and he asked me out to the movies a week before. I said no. He insisted. I repeated the NO. He turned up on the evening, expecting me to be ready and I refused to open the door and that I WAS NOT GOING!!! "But...but... my parents are going to look after the kids and two of our friends are waiting for me." I told him I don't care I am NOT GOING!. He got angry and yelled at me through the door. I told him to leave or I would call the cops. Over the next few months he would drive down our street and I would see him do it. I asked the police and they verified that it was stalking and gave me advice on what to do. Two months later I packed the kids up and moved and didn't tell him until the day I left the house I was renting and moved in with my parents 3 hours away. He stopped paying child support so I got his wages garnished after 3 months. He has reported me to DHS (Department of Human Services - Child safety in Australia) and they made my life hell until the kids turned 18. When both developed type 1 diabetes it was MY FAULT even though his mum is a type 1 diabetic and there isn't any on my family. My kids and I still have issues with PTSD, and since we are all on the Autism spectrum and have ADHD it just made it all worse. Its been 17 years and I still have nightmares about the night he threatened my kids and he offered to leave and I called his bluff and changed the locks. During the divorce he was being a hard arse over the split of assets etc and even had a go at my lawyer during discussions until HIS lawyer told him to shut up or walk away because my lawyer was ready to have him brought up on charges and he would support her in doing it because he was being an idiot. I have peace now, but I still have the physical and mental scars. Back in 2004 there weren't the services for DV that there is now. After my divorce a lot of things changed, public awareness increased , better services for battered families, easier reporting, financial help and so on which was missing when I needed it. Stalking isn't funny, it isn't harmless, it is a fucking nightmare.

[@EXITLlFE]

He drove by your residence and now you and your kids have PTSD? Lmfao

[@skwervin1]

@@EXITLlFE actually the PTSD was from the abuse we suffered BEFORE THE DIVORCE you idiot. SMH.....

[@lindboknifeandtool]

Man I definitely have been stalked before, actually I’ve never not been stalked by long term girlfriends

[@sxshae1625]

@@EXITLlFEthey’re not going to list off every experience they had with their ex husband. They were talking about some few things that happened after the divorce. This comment was only to reiterate that being stalked can be very dangerous and it needs to be taken seriously. Especially in the case of having kids involved. If you don’t understand the comment that’s fine but there’s no point in being rude and cherry pick to make a snide remark.

[@titanicexpert]

​@@EXITLlFE oh fuck off ! A lot of things scare people.

[@TalkBack17]

I can attest that tech has made stalking easier for creeps. My abusive stalker ex used one of those horrible apps that disguises your phone number to disguise his number as one of my friends’ numbers so he could call me or leave me creepy voicemails because I had blocked his number and all his SM accounts. It got so bad that I asked all my friends to say something that only we would know when they sent me a message so I would know it was them. That was before I got the restraining order

[@dimadobrik4516]

I think it's crazy how there are women like you who go through stuff like this and then envoke an order and then there is my ex who did the same because of one time shouting (28y/o having fear for the first time in her life, according to her). It frustrated the hell out of me to see how easy it is for a woman to use the system (courts/police) against men and you will look like an idiot whether you're right or not. But stuff like this shows me these orders still get served enough to the right people, too. I'm so sorry you had to go through this, I cant imagine how paranoid one must become if you never know if it's really your friends talking to you or not

[@pooryorick831]

It's been 12 years. Has that guy survived 12 years in prison? Never would have thought.

[@pinkpugginz]

hes still fighting the charges saying he's innocent, that he never raped her and he didn't do it 😂😂😂 even after the written "confession"

[@DonQwantsyou]

bruce is the juice. there was a similar case in Boston almost 30 years ago where half the severed body of a Swedish nanny was found in the garbage near Fenway Park and the case has gone unsolved to this day.

[@DowntownTasty]

I’m glad to see the return of MethLab Grandma. Always a treat to see her. And as always I love your JCS reacts. Bruce and JCS are a great combo.

[@j0nnyism]

Breaking senility

[@murphymerryliz]

What a tragedy. Thanks for covering this case Bruce.

[@danielm4114]

It really is. Some say Steven's room might never get cleaned at this rate.

[@damienleigh9943]

​@@danielm4114 That's kind of heartless considering the nature of his victims. Imagine being his poor underwear.

[@crashburn3292]

During McDaniel's interrogation, when he decided to act like a comatose robot, you can tell the police detectives just wanted to beat him to death..

[@Hash1Suspect]

And the fact they couldn’t contain themselves fully is frustrating to watch, it’s the true test of all of their work up until that moment and they just start flaming the guy calling him a piece of shit. Like yeah obviously the guy needs to be put to death but… calling him that isn’t helping them in that room at that moment. Lol

[@brittanyhaskins8252]

I love late night marathons of all your breakdowns. been with you from the beginning and I still can't get enough. you and your son are incredible. great deep dives. ill keep coming back because you guys are the real deal. so much love to you both!

[@Nicklafuego]

One hour long upload?? Awesome! today just got a little more Bruce in it

[@slister45]

I know! What a treat.

[@ryobibattery]

I highly encourage you to watch the entire interrogation. It's a very unique one

[@patigirl2470]

Michael and Bruce - thanks for bringing us this one!! One of the most amazing interrogations ever 🙀🙀🙀

[@dianawright8334]

Steeeevun! I love this Detective. Poor Lauren just took the Bar Exam and was finished with this chapter of her life. She had a boyfriend and a life waiting for her. RIP Lauren.

[@louieberg2942]

Why'd you DOOOOO it Steeeyvuuuhn!

[@mattb6646]

Stevun you don't clean your apartment? That's horrible stevun. Idk why but that shit gets me everytime

[@louieberg2942]

@@mattb6646 The part that gets me is when he asks a question and instantly says "Liar".

[@SuddenlyCthulhu]

It's satisfying to see him grill Steven but his strategies, like constantly berating him and putting his hands on him, were totally pointless and could've screwed up the whole case if they didn't find the hacksaw and flash drive. Good guy but compared to other Jcs vids, one of the worst interrogators

[@chrissybear7004]

Before even starting this vid...I'm so GLAD u covered this one!!! I'm OFFICIALLY HOOKED !! Looks great w or w/I beard! Go ahead Bruce!

[@claires8735]

"If the lady's not returning your affection, try some grooming." 😂😂😂😂

[@detangojet]

Brushed his hair with a firecracker!!

[@jessarain9917]

Bruce, I love your commentary. It's blunt. it's real. It's just what I am thinking at that moment. Keep doing what you do, and I'll keep watching and talking you up.

[@delilah5366]

I love your wit! With your Midwestern dialect and your well-timed comments, you are a delight to watch, despite the seriousness of your subject matter. Rock on👊🏼😊!!

[@gregoryfrancis7632]

I love how the cop's go-to example for "everybody's hurt someone, no one's perfect" is if he's kicked a dog or a cat. You know, that thing we've all done.