Dad Tries NOT TO CRY On Phone With Missing 8 YO Daughter | The Case of Mary & Beth Stauffer

[@LindysEpiphany]

Mary and Beth are true survivors! They kept it together until they could escape and then they didn't allow this tragedy to define the rest of their lives. Such strong, positive human beings!

[@mariamaria2751]

How did he choke her in court is almost as crazy

[@saras.5488]

@@mariamaria2751 I’m kvm v ?? ?xxb.

[@toychica4274]

I can probably imagine after that call he broke .I would start smashing everything if I can't find me kids .he had not just his daughter but his wife too!!

[@allenhaywood9608]

@@mariamaria2751 choke? He fishboned her with a fucking knife

[@aiku111]

I agree, however survivors who can't clearly see a brighter day don't deserve to be shunned. I know we all like happy endings but no one's life is a movie. I can promise you these two women haven't just moved on but like the narrator says "There is a life worth living". On a side note, I'm spiritual, so I believe people like Mary and Beth are mb chosen to go through this type of pain to help keep hope/strength alive within others or to keep others from suffering. I feel there's more to depraved crimes than just horror and cruelty. Check out the full case of Amyjane Brandhagen. As someone majoring in criminal justice who's also a believer, I gain a lot of insight on the human condition and just how connected we really are from watching these cases.

[@lexirae7889]

How on EARTH poor Irv was able to keep his composure, on hearing the voice of his baby who had been taken weeks earlier, I cannot even imagine! What a brave father ❤️

[@ZIM_skol]

Can hear his voice trembling, poor guy

[@somebody4244]

Complete shock and a rush that his baby was still alive. I’m sure he crumpled when he got off the phone

[@sucharita2006]

i cant imagine his emotions.. yet, how composed he is.. it at least ended well..

[@maybewise]

I'm so paranoid about my own sanity, after the call, I would have worried I'd just had a paranormal experience, or mental break.

[@aprilgarcia6119]

I know he was upset. But I couldn't understand why he never said 'I love you' I wouldn't be able to say it enough times

[@tasiahampton7857]

That’s so scary he stalked her for TEN YEARS before this! What a horrific and violating thing to find out.

[@IzzyBizzyBooBoo]

All because she gave him a B- grade!

[@peagames2002]

@@IzzyBizzyBooBoo And they say strict parenting is healthy for child's mind. Not to say it's bad but still strict parenting doesn't give child a chance to breathe when it comes with grades. Grades aren't technically anything but a proof of skill, and nobody can't be perfect with everything. My good friend was ace with all subjects, but she knew herself that she wasn't good at certain things and it didn't matter to her.

[@hm5468]

@@peagames2002 grades are a proof af having had prepared for a test. It doesn’t test skills or ability. It tests if you know the answer to a question. A lot of geniuses have had average or worse performance in school.

[@peagames2002]

@@hm5468 Also that. I never really gave much of attention on tests because I did them very well without keeping head on book.

[@ENFPerspectives]

@@peagames2002 who says strict parenting is good?

[@Heathersama]

How are the police allowing this man to sneak a knife into a courtroom. These two are so strong. I can't imagine the fear of telling your daughter you may be killed.

[@jademarie3055]

Unfortunately this case was before they had metal detectors in court house and all the security we have now. It's sickening to remember that incidents like this are why we have the measures in place we have now.

[@HelenaMikas]

@@jademarie3055 ok but body searches should have been mandatory ...

[@shaksheedigitalmarketing]

I don't understand this part 17:48 who's Elizabeth and wrong person ? How did Mary escape that knife threat. What were the police doing?

[@MrUbiquitousTech]

@@shaksheedigitalmarketing Right? A big gap in the story.

[@StrictlyRDR2]

⁠@@shaksheedigitalmarketing To answer your question, Elizabeth is Mary’s daughter, you might have been confused because they referred to her as “Beth” for short, and when the narrator said “Wrong Person” he was just referring to Mary and Beth, as for how she escaped the knife attack… idk but I think they might’ve restrained that monster or something after he had cut her.

[@sparklypoet1454]

You can HEAR the pure love in Irv's voice when he says " Yes, Bethie " awwww such a beautiful family. I am so glad that eventually they got to be a family again.

[@EggGat]

His tone just instantly changes with pure tenderness 😭

[@sparklypoet1454]

@@EggGat yessss it really does.

[@berchyzgb4423]

He seems like a very sweet dad, but the way they spoke, it's like they're having a normal conversation, not the "haven't spoke in a month because you're abducted" conversation

[@sparklypoet1454]

@@berchyzgb4423 yes I totally agree. My thoughts are perhaps he had been advised by Police to stay very calm and act normal if they should call home?

[@truetoyourself9104]

@@berchyzgb4423 yes maybe to let the daughter speak clearly and calm. And there is his son in the house too, maybe dad doesn't want him to worry

[@patty_pb2986]

As much as I felt sorry for them, I felt sorry too for the poor kid Jason :(. Murdered when he's only 6 years old, doesn't even have the opportunity to visit his grandparents the next day. They all don't deserve this. No one does

[@skyesfallenxx]

I cried so hard when he said he was supposed to visit his grandparents the next day. Fuck I'm crying right now.

[@chipgoat516]

Whats wrong with people that they leave a 6 year old alone what do they expect idc that he knows where to go and stuff he is 6 literally anything can happen to him

[@charlesroseman9466]

@@chipgoat516 I'm pretty sure that was a lie. He probably killed Jason himeslf.

[@inesdesplanque4816]

@@charlesroseman9466 they were talking about Jason's parents, I think. My siblings (12, 11 and 7) are allowed to play in the street too without supervision because we know most neighbours, it's scary to think you can't even play outside without the possibility of being abducted/killed...

[@Noiyummi]

@@chipgoat516 I mean this was in the 80s. Some parents had let their children play out on the streets alone or go out by themselves with their friends because I think there wasn’t a lot of crime back then (or mainly it wasn’t reported a lot).

[@tabiibat]

The worst part of Jason being killed is that if he had just left Jason alone Jason probably wouldn’t have had good enough descriptions for them to be found. He was 6. He probably would have been confused by the whole situation and barely been any help to the investigation, they already knew what Mary’s car was. Rest In Peace baby Jason.

[@deborahblackvideoediting8697]

I was thinking the same thing. He was far too young to give any truly helpful information to the police. Probably all that he would have told his parents is that he saw a woman and girl tied in in a trunk. That wouldn't give the police a lot to go on. So sad. I can't imagine the heartache of his parents when they learned that Mary and Beth had been found, but that little Jason was not with them.

[@_JustJoe]

He wanted an excuse to kill. Rest in Peace, sweet boy.

[@purpleperc1012]

The saddest part is that if Jason was a girl, he would’ve kept him alive so he could SA him.

[@Padraigp]

A six year old would be able to remember inciminating evidence ..also the guy is asian as heck hed at least have said that.

[@silverjeyjey4054]

Poor sweet boy

[@gunnymcgunwall6671]

That poor little girls heart probably dropped to her stomach when those boys didn't believe her when she asked for help. All glimmer of hope for escape, just came and went in an instant. Glad they survived and RIP to the poor, innocent, little boy who was in just being a curious little boy and saw something he shouldn't have. People are frickin crazy.

[@0BRAINS0]

Shame on anyone that ignores the cries of a helpless child.

[@JdeeGeekyGao]

I have had this happen to me as a child. I was beaten and abused by my own father and at school when another kid saw the bruises on my arms and legs and asked me "What happened?' I told him "My dad did this." He then laughed at me and went "Dad's don't do that." I sat there for five minutes kinda perplexed at what I could do after that. It was a catholic school, and the head nun found out and she helped me out, fixed me up and told me. "God doesn't stand by this behavior." Regardless my dad rocked up into church at the school the following weekend for mass and I kinda gave up on God. When I turned to my mum after I went "Mum I don't wanna go to church anymore." and she went "Okay." The only time I enter a church now is for a wedding or a funeral, but I won't do it.

[@LK-pb4no]

Maybe there was some divine intervention for those boys to not believe Beth. Perhaps if they had helped at that moment Ming might have killed all of them if they didn't get far. I truly believe things happen for a reason. That moment was probably not the safest moment. It would have been tragic if these boys got killed like Jason had. My heart goes out to that little boy who was just riding his bike and was in the wrong place at the wrong time! RIP Jason!

[@eonstar]

@@JdeeGeekyGao I'm so sorry that happened to you, but I wouldn't be so harsh on the child being able to comprehend a parent doing bad. You essentially told him something that went completely against his view and understanding of the world and accepting that just immediately is not really the most common/healthy thing to do. (like imagine if he just belived everything anyone told him)

[@Cadapech]

@@0BRAINS0 You cannot put the responsibilities of an adult on a child. Teens are still children. The youngest teen is only 13. Keep that in mind.

[@cowboy5826]

The way he speaks to her on the phone breaks my heart. So sweet

[@ACE53621]

As if everything wasn't horrifying enough, can you imagine finding out this monster had been watching you and your family FOR TEN YEARS and knew everything about you?!

[@sunnyfeng8210]

Bad things usually happen to you via someone who knows you closely

[@ACE53621]

@@sunnyfeng8210 that's not this case. The women weren't attacked by a family member or friend who was involved in their lives, they were kidnapped by a psycho who spied on them for a decade.

[@assianeu197]

Well now with social media, this is not one guy watching you but many more

[@ACE53621]

@@assianeu197 social media is not someone camping out by your house and watching through your windows. But I'm sure more people and organizations have more info on each of us than anyone realizes. Scary.

[@hi_pinky22]

thats so scary!

[@staysane8590]

Hearing Irv talk with his little girl...he held it together like a champ. His voice shaking, breathing heavily, yet still strong for her...omg my heart. Poor man. I'm so happy they made it out safe. Rest easy little Jason. Just a baby..my god..

[@hiitsme6214]

yes... i lost it when I heard his shaky breath

[@KrishS0918]

I didn’t understand that part. They didn’t say anything about the father entire video other than fathers day. Didn’t he complain?

[@Someone-zs5xr]

@@KrishS0918 The kidnapper probably tried to torture emotionally both the father and the one's he kidnapped

[@ItsKadelyn]

Rest in peace to jason❤🫶🫂

[@Helica123]

i like how they never said they 'forgave' him. they said to leave the resentment behind. dont let anyone tell you forgiveness is crucial to healing

[@laurasnider8263]

I agree

[@cdes1776]

Being defiant and saying, "Screw you!" works for me.

[@samanthamcbay7859]

I hate the word forgiveness. Churches use it a lot and my Mum used it. People tend to used as a way to force you to not hold them accountable for what they’ve done to you. I agree that you need need to go of resentment and bitterness, because otherwise it destroys you. While you’re holding bitterness and resentment they still have power over you. But you don’t owe anyone forgiveness. You hold people accountable for their actions, and your also hold yourself accountable for your own. Accountability is everything. Finding a way to live in peace is everything.

[@kittenmimi5326]

@@samanthamcbay7859 churches always try to guilt trip you by saying "god" will do the punishing Well why "he" let the kidnapping happen i n the first place eh? "He" has no place to order people around on forgiveness when "he" neglected that in the first place

[@wendysimmons5906]

Actually forgiving someone is important. Not for them, for yourself. As a christian I know God will handle it. God does not cause evil. We humans do. We and we alone are responsible for the evil in this world.

[@vidhoard]

So terrifying... what a horrifying experience. That poor little boy... :( He did nothing and his life ended for no reason. His poor parents.

[@lesbification]

the thing that hurt me the most is that he said he was going to visit his grandparents tomorrow.

[@sandraaa8496]

The man could’ve made up any bullshit story and been fine. That boy was 6 wtf he’s harmless.

[@LindaQSunshine]

It’s so heartbreaking.

[@no_peace]

He looks like one of my cousins. :(

[@fionabell2931]

@@sandraaa8496 exactly. So unnecessary to take his life 😔

[@Reallytallsocks]

Imagine being those teenagers when they finally hear this story. The guilt you would live with after that.

[@jailah2pimp]

As weird as it may have sounded to them at the time, I believe should’ve took the precaution and acted on it regardless of what they thought just in case

[@Reallytallsocks]

@@jailah2pimp I think this is a case of Monday morning quarterbacking. Like, we as adults who listen to stories about abductions and true crime have this mindset where you should probably question everything to a degree. But as teenagers? I can't speak for us all, but how many absolute bullshitters did we know? I think most teens are naturally cynical because they are always surrounded by other teenagers that are trying to figure out who they are. Teens in the age of the immediately accessible internet would probably think twice if they were already exposed to this information, but even then I don't expect teens to fully grasp and comprehend the gravity of a situation they could find themselves in. I hope my daughter would tell me if some kid told her she was kidnapped, because as an adult I know I can think rationally and investigate the situation or inform proper law enforcement. I don't think the kids were wrong, but they weren't right either. Ideally you would have wanted then to tell their parents of the interaction or go talk to an officer, but teens aren't entirely rational. Idk, I'm just glad it ended well when you realize how badly it could have went.

[@swalalalashimmy]

@@Reallytallsocks As a teenager who barely has any social media and watches crime everyday, I would help absolutely anyone in need. Even if a kid dropped his ice cream. LOL

[@Pengooine]

I think they thought someone trolling them so that’s why they didn’t act on it. You never know what you might do if you are put in that position.

[@swalalalashimmy]

@@Pengooine but so? Trolling or not, always help a child in need.

[@tamiiihaaaa]

As much as I am glad Mary and Beth are alive. My heart aches for that poor little boy! This world needs rid of murders, child predators, predators in general and racist people! Rest in love sweet boy...

[@naturally_nica]

I'm sure those teenagers who ignored Beth's cry for help really feel like crap now, as they should!! Being believed when in danger and asking for help is so underrated.

[@inheritmyshoes9559]

They were kids dude. They shouldnt feel like shit. I hope they were able to let that very painful guilt go and go on to live good, non toxic lives. And I hope you, Nica, find peace from your pain.

[@ascheuring1]

It doesn't matter if you're a teenager they should have known

[@GRAYgauss]

@@ascheuring1 It doesn't matter if you make a mistake, you should have been perfect.

[@appaalle]

@@iWantToBelieve... I didn’t see him say he wished only hoped. You should stop overthinking things and life will be what you wish.

[@mdvvideoscanada]

@@inheritmyshoes9559 beautifully said. Agree

[@Crow23346]

I want to cry, that poor little boy jason, all he did was see something, and suddenly his fate was sealed because of some sicko. He was only 6, imagine being 6 and seeing someone be abducted in the boot of a car, then suddenly being grabbed and put in their too. Talking about ur grandparents to a kind lady and her daughter, telling them how ur scared and u want to see them again, then being pulled out and dragged away into a dark forest and killed. I just cant, thats so horrible.

[@LindaQSunshine]

I feel like I can’t stand it too. I have grand kids that age. Poor baby. Innocent.

[@violette80]

It is absolutely gut wrenching. This poor sweet boy 🥺

[@BabyPink911]

Shouldn’t have been in the woods alone I live in a metropolitan city San Diego All these crimes happen in rural areas I have a will be 6 year old on July 2nd (it is currently June 23rd 2022) so she almost there and a 4 year old (will be 5 September 10th 2022) they don’t play and go nowhere without me so idk why country folks think it’s ok to do this. There’s sickos everywhere especially out there. And we got them here too with trafficking and close to border. Just watch your babies like forever

[@KeyUnplugged_]

@@LindaQSunshine Hello

[@Shayne_T]

Evil guy.

[@8Sockhead8]

I'm so proud of mary for having the strength to lie to her kid to preserve her faith, while also realizing that she has to save them herself. instead of just giving up. the way she shook the sense into her daughter without straight up just abusing the kid. reminding her that they have to work together. really the mind of a survivor

[@OopsOlliePopp]

The sound of Irvs breathing starting to shake while he does everything to hold himself together on the phone is incredible and so so so heartbreaking. I can’t even imagine the thoughts he had in his head, the relief that theyre alive, the terror that he doesnt know where they are- Idk how he didnt break down crying honestly

[@rhiannn3416]

probably tried his best to stay strong for his little girl

[@timgallagher9229]

I heard that too, amazing those subtle little things that have such an incredible implication

[@lostcitieseditz4044]

I’d assume he knew she wasn’t ok right?

[@tine2835]

I still don’t get when did that phone call happened?

[@SpydersByte]

@@tine2835 it said multiple times that it happened on father's day while they were still being held hostage, apparently the kidnapper either felt a tiny bit of remorse or, more likely, just wanted to mess with the father even more

[@Lilacleaf49065]

The most terrifying thing about this is that he stalked them for 10 years before doing anything.

[@mikeschmidt4800]

He knew of the move to the Phillipines and knew it was then or never.

[@Lilacleaf49065]

@@mikeschmidt4800 For sure. I just find it scary how committed he was to continue for so many years, and how they had no idea. Its pretty creepy!

[@sissysovereign1294]

Ten whole years!😣 that's crazy as hell!

[@anonnona6433]

Exactly. The kidnap was insane. The stalking even more insane!!!!! It means he literally followed her everywhere and probably broke into their home on many occasions. Twisted minds!!!!!

[@Juelstone]

Talk about patience! This is insane😞

[@alexskywalker5478]

42 years after 1980, in 2022, here I am listening to an old case. These old cases are always intriguing, stressful, distressing, disheartening, and also when it ends good with escape, also heartwarming with anyone who makes it out alive and survive.

[@KarenanneT]

👌

[@nabilakhanzada1974]

44 years after here!

[@enigmadrath1780]

"He had 53 days of our lives. He doesn't get another day." Amazing mentality. So much respect, ma'am!

[@no_peace]

It sucks because the court system keeps giving people like him more and more and more days Any justice in this country, months and months and months and often tens of thousands of dollars in lawyer fees

[@TwitBlossom]

Looks like he got 54 that day in court.

[@countrygirlxo7188]

That mother is extremely strong and brave. He r*ped her for 50+ days but never broke down, never gave up. Which made her daughter strong and brave. And even after escaping, he tries to hire a hitman. She still pushed through. He slashed her face in a courtroom, full of people and police. And she still holds her head high. Just listening to her tell the story you can hear how strong she is, and her daughter. It’s like it’s no big deal to them. Absolutely incredible 👏💕

[@aztradescrypto]

Where did you learn that he raped her? I didn’t hear that part.

[@Shayne_T]

It’s crazy how he was allowed to do that to her! Sick.

[@Rednaxela137]

What? How did you find out she was raped?

[@Addwater4444]

Yeah she was incredible

[@nenufairy1929]

Fr. She went through hell and didn't let that ruin her life. It also helps having a loving family around you. I'm so glad this story ended well for them.

[@Anna-br9jt]

The Dad's trembled breathing, he's so relieved to hear his daughter's voice, but so terrified 😭❤️

[@AB-gn8oh]

I’m surprised that I’ve never heard about this case before. What an example of triumph over evil! Great presentation of the case. Thank you.

[@emilybaldwin3523]

They did a Lifetime movie about her story. It came out in 2019 and Alyson Hannigan played the part of Mary Stauffer. It is called Abducted: The Mary Stauffer Story.

[@elvergalargafilmz2603]

I mean it did happen in 1980. What a maniac, he killed a 6 year old boy with a metal rod. He was going to murder them for sure, glad they were able to escape.

[@AB-gn8oh]

@@emilybaldwin3523, thank you for the info.👍🏼

[@emilybaldwin3523]

@@AB-gn8oh oh, no problem!!

[@Zeldafan1ify]

That poor little boy had his life taken from him and dumped in a forest like he was worth nothing, that poor little baby was supposed to be with his grandma 💔 i can't imagine his fear in those final moments and what kind of suffering this monster had inflicted on him. Rip little Jason, i hope your family has found peace and I hope that you are riding your bike with Jesus 🙏

[@skyesfallenxx]

I really hope Jason went somewhere nice, I can't stop crying rn because I'm just thinking about how he was supposed to be with his grandparents...

[@samanthagomez7074]

IK right RIP Beautiful Angel 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🙏🏻🌹 Jason 🌹🙏🏻

[@Kristian36539]

His okay now his in the presence of the lord. Rip Jason

[@Denzella2154]

😢 🕊

[@jackthefoxy3788]

If I were his dad, I would pull a Marianne Bachmeier move right on the killer.

[@MaddawgMar]

As a Single Father Girl Dad, that call broke me. I can’t imagine going through that.

[@sarahpowpow777]

He stalked her for 10 years?!! And he managed to keep it hidden that whole time without her noticing?? Shit. Makes my skin crawl!

[@romystumpy1197]

That is the scariest part because they didn't have an inkling.

[@that_strangerthingsaddict2969]

Now i feel like someone is watching me…..

[@OneRedKraken]

I was hoping for a play by play of what happened in court. How the hell did he manage to not only grab her, but get a knife in court? That sounds totally insane.

[@michaeljimenez239]

Use your imagination, prob a plastic shank he hid or something, gaurds we're not thorough in preventing him from access to the weapon or getting near the victim

[@OneRedKraken]

@@michaeljimenez239 I'm still shocked by it. When family members try to enact their own justice the bailiffs always manage to stop them. Just blows me away he managed to grab her hostage while on trial for kidnapping her. Insane.

[@Plplj164]

@@michaeljimenez239 The person was wondering how he did it. Not use their imagination. We can all do that

[@RemoGutierrez1]

Incompetence by the guards, etc

[@michaeljimenez239]

@@Plplj164 well then use your imagination and assume I don't care for your response

[@carlosroman3081]

How stupid is this state to let the killer unshackled in court to let him further inflict more death and terror to victims 🤦‍♂️ she should've sued the state for being just so dumb😡

[@basmakareem525]

Yes I agree 😢😢😢

[@LunaWolf2367]

I agree to

[@elizabethmenegon8057]

I can't believe the killer was able to come to court with a knife and leave her scarred.. it's crazy 😳

[@badazzbarbiePOV]

trust not anymore . i live here .

[@clark871]

Cant. Believe the killer was able to come. Court. With a knife and leave her scared it crazy

[@lonesomebeetroot3376]

As a mother myself I could not imagine being in a situation like this. What a great mother and what a strong little girl

[@mikeschmidt4800]

Dad at home broken, feeling helpless.

[@moodymermaid3690]

The tremble on Irv's voice is gut-wrenching. You can tell he's trying to hold it together for his daughter.

[@jo8260]

Poor Jason, and his family. How completely unnecessary and cruel?! This whole situation is so disturbing and beyond heartbreaking but the death of that little boy makes me physically sick.

[@violette80]

Oh my goodness me too. I am devastated.

[@fionabell2931]

RIP little Jason. ❤️

[@peytonfaour396]

how did he die?!

[@lo3522]

:(

[@Germania72]

@@peytonfaour396 He was bludgeoned to death.

[@Trapmint]

messed up how cruel some people can be. Thank god they're okay.

[@TheBeanHome]

This is all I needed on this. Thank you!

[@williambrandondavis6897]

We can all be that cruel. Your most dangerous when you don’t have that understanding. You can’t avoid what you don’t know. Understanding your shadow is the first step in rising above it.

[@JC-bs3il]

But the boy isn't ok

[@TheBeanHome]

@@JC-bs3il I could not stomach more than a few seconds in. There was another child? uhh.. :(

[@TheBeanHome]

@Tyler I didn't listen more than a few seconds in. There was a child not saved? I can't stomach more. uh!

[@jerryporter5638]

I can't stop binge watching these. It's tragic and I'm glad your bringing light to these horrible cases. It's a relief that they get away and their testimonials break my heart but give me hope.

[@robloxarsenal8047]

Imagine losing hope finding your child, and your own child calls you. He properly had a spark of hope in him

[@NicNakBraun]

How the heck was he able to attack her in court? What a bizarre story. 😳

[@NikkiC777]

Right! They should've had him held a bit more securely than that. WTF?!

[@NicNakBraun]

@@NikkiC777 guess the 80's were a different time. I was just a kid then.

[@miggans21012]

I was thinking the same thing. It's bad enough that her and her daughter had to go through that but to be cut like that in court. I hope she got some compensation from the court.

[@violette80]

Incredible! I know! It was probably terrifying being in the same room as him once more, even before he assaulted her with the knife.

[@bushmonster1702]

Remember that Bundy was allowed to jump out of a library window.

[@i-heart-google7132]

The fact the killer was able to smuggle a knife into the courtroom and attack the woman IN THAT F'KIN' COURT ROOM is just beyond RIDICULOUS! Quite a few people should have been fired for that ! ! !

[@bbaciliere]

Poor Jason, such a sweet face! So sorry his parents lost him. I’m sorry these women went trough this as well, how I hate maniacs who think they have power over others!

[@vouquevou]

Broke my heart knowing the little boy (Six years old) was killed by this monster.

[@LahMoo-zn6nn]

China monster

[@Eatwithme77]

Om 🥹poor babt

[@mybricksters9800]

As a father to get a phone call like that would be gut wrenching, knowing there still alive but not being able to do anything to help.

[@WyvernDrare]

He was stalking the mom for 10 years, that sent chills down my spine

[@linarabbah5891]

right?

[@katdoc929]

Wow her dad truly was prepared by the FBI on how to talk IF that phone call came. He did a great job handling his emotions while talking to his only baby girl. Thank God they got rescued. But that poor little boy.

[@rachel-in-the-208]

Yes, I feel so bad for Jason and his family.

[@ngndnd]

im glad he didnt freak out or anything, it probably would have scared the little girl and made the situation worse. That is a man who knows how to handle difficult situations

[@RobloxGamer12941]

My gosh, these two must have such a bond now after going through such a horrific ordeal. I’m so glad they never went separate ways and stayed close.

[@ForBidNChocolate]

I remember walking with my 13 year old daughter and a man was standing there "pleasuring" himself to the left of us. I told her keep her eyes straight and if he grabs me to run until she KNEW she was safe. I told her, I've lived my life and I would be destroyed if anything happened to her. This just makes me more aware of my surroundings.

[@GoodestKitty]

That’s disgusting, sorry you went through that, I’m glad y’all are safe. I hope you managed to report that creep!

[@ForBidNChocolate]

@@GoodestKitty Thank You. Yes I called 911 and gave them a description of a van that was running (that could have been his vehicle)

[@ER-nh9ss]

I'm so sorry you went through that hun that's horrible 💔

[@ForBidNChocolate]

@Kay G Thank You

[@ForBidNChocolate]

@@ER-nh9ss Thank You

[@akoka5526]

The calmness in his voice not to scare his daughter further🥺 really a strong father.... congratulations on taking your family back ❤

[@kuma5201]

aw when the dad answered the call i love how kind he sounded. and poor babies so sad this happened to them (or anyone)

[@HomeDefender30]

How he could just talk to her like it’s any other phone call just breaks my heart… the amount of fortitude that man had to hold it together for her sake is awe inspiring. And to pull it off seamlessly after just being blindsided by her voice, is even more amazing…. The panic, the joy, the fear, the anger, and the elation hitting him all at the same time, at the same moment, and still switches instantly to caring father tone… I know I wouldn’t have been able to hold it together in that moment.

[@גדרהאל]

He had to hold it together, because their life literally depended on it

[@miawallace2306]

I’m a true crime junkie. How have I never heard of this case!????! Well done Sir. Well done.

[@proxycat9539]

dude I'm literally sitting here asking myself the same thing

[@thepowerof6six809]

There is a movie about it

[@miawallace2306]

@@thepowerof6six809 Really? What’s it called?

[@DennisTea]

@@miawallace2306 Abducted: The Mary Stauffer Story

[@thepowerof6six809]

@@miawallace2306 abducted the Mary Stauffer Story

[@jamaecaarteta6191]

This is so shocking. Elizabeth and my Mother were childhood friends, she taught my mom how to ride a bike when they moved to the Philippines. Elizabeth and Sister Mary knew my Mother as Girlie or Grace and my Mom lived with them for a month or two when they were in Dumagete, Philippines. My Mom told me that Sister Mary would always kiss her and Elizabeth's forehead before tucking them to bed while her husband stands at the doorway. They would always read stories to Steve before he sleep. Sister Mary treated my Mom as her daughter and she wanted to adopt her but my grandfather (Mom's dad) opposed because he wanted his children to be complete. Sister Mary told my Grandfather that they were kidnapped before, my Mom heard it but she doesn't know what the word "Kidnapped" means because she was so young and she wasn't that fluent in English. Mom even told me that Sister Mary and Elizabeth spoke fluent Tagalog and Bisaya. If any of you reading this know where or how to contact them, please tell me because my Mom wanted to know if they're doing well and, also to Thank them for letting her live in their house and treating her good💜😭😭✨✨✨✨

[@quenchtv5436]

What yr did they moved to ph? Cos i knew it since they are moving to ph and they are very religious i have a feeling that they are missionaries

[@allsoulnotalent3275]

I'm so happy the girls got out, but it breaks my heart about the boy. It makes me angry--like if he wanted to pretend to be a little family, why couldn't he have just adjusted to also have the boy be apart of that? It would be terrible to live through but that's the thing, he could have lived through it. I can't wrap my head around any of it man

[@yaminogame7805]

who knows why, he could have had that whole sick family he wanted and Jason could be alive. RIP Jason.

[@Ladylee933]

Because he wanted Mary. The only reason he kept Beth alive was to control Mary. The boy was just an obstacle to him. It's incredibly sad.

[@ThimbleFox350]

there wasn't enough room in the closet

[@allenhaywood9608]

That is so dumb buy at least you are so innocent you don't know. There are 3 reason. Mainly to control Mary who is who he wanted. Because he didn't wanna rape him. And third the boy would kill him as soon as he got bigger

[@tearose9938]

He'd have a hard time keeping 3 in control

[@kerrycoleman4919]

Beth looked like the girl who played Matilda when she was little! Thank you for sharing this story, what a great ending to such a horrific start. Hope they're still doing well.

[@lesegoyv]

Yah she does

[@Elizabeth-mu7qh]

Doing great :)

[@mae2695]

Yes she does, But I surely hope they’re doing great and well today..

[@alishba_.a8]

YEA EXACTLY THATS WHAT I THOUGHT

[@linarabbah5891]

I was just about to comment that

[@carriekitchen5796]

As a teacher this case is terrifying. Her own student did this to her over a B-. 😢

[@Padraigp]

It wasnt over a b minus grade for heavens sake he's nuts. Obsessed for years. He was a disturbed violent child. His brain is twisted to all fugg since birth.

[@AllHailKingRose]

He cut her face during the trial? Geez they couldn’t find him without her escaping nor protect her after catching him. Smh.

[@angelapietras1235]

Thank God I don’t live there the Americans don’t seem very good at protecting the victims.

[@IslandGirlKelly]

How did he even have a knife??

[@jacobchalkler1652]

@@angelapietras1235 ur actually delusional thia ia one of the richest and safest countries

[@TheQueenOfSheba]

@@jacobchalkler1652 HA.

[@AllHailKingRose]

@@angelapietras1235 what country do you reside in?

[@meg2726]

I got choked up listening to the dad on the call. I could tell he was frightened but tried to keep things calm for Beth. What a great dad

[@KE-yq2eg]

It really upset me how Jason wasn't a survivor along with them. He could have easily been a family member to this sick, twisted man. Anything but murder...

[@horrorpickles]

What a creep. Stalk someone for 10 years and once you finally get your hands on them and brutally kidnap them, you expect her to like you? That’s not how the world works. All because he got a B-, I’ve gotten a D- in Math and I would never dream of something so evil like this.

[@Dragonaiis]

He’s insane. I’d even chalk it up to his upbringing. I’m guessing he came from an Asian household where anything less than perfection is like a death sentence. Glad he is in prison where he deserves to be

[@toriyt3976]

When I heard the "B minus" I kinda laughed lmao. But yea agreed

[@MsBuchnerd]

Well, he obviously is mentally ill. To a mentally healthy human being, this does not make sense.

[@Min-e5]

I've got an F a few times. Still not abducting anyone. Lol

[@klz9500]

It's not "all because he got a B-" are you serious? You can't really think that.

[@bubblegum1948]

The fact that those boys laughed at her as she said she was abducted and held in there against her will, and they decide to laugh at her and walk away saying "Stop making up stories", shows me the degree of how ignorant and maniacal the average person is as well.

[@indigoivy468]

They were teenagers.

[@3emily]

@@indigoivy468 i am a teenager and i have the mental maturity to fucking do something in a situation like this wtf.

[@Scrunkles]

@@indigoivy468 That doesn’t change much

[@indigoivy468]

@@Scrunkles okay?? Teenagers do dumb stuff. Instead of blaming them blame the actual dude that did this.

[@indigoivy468]

@@3emily Well not all teenagers do. Also this stuff didn’t really happen back then. You should quit blaming teens and blame the man who actually did this 😐

[@mrsilver8517]

You can tell it's a good dad, it just comes through during the call despite the horror of it.

[@Jj1984.]

Mary is a boss. Seriously I am a mother and I don’t know how I could have kept it together for my own daughter. What a true warrior. An absolute LEGEND

[@NeroZenith]

I said the same, what a badass. And trust me, I'm sure you would've in her position for your daughter.

[@Jj1984.]

@@NeroZenith I think you are 100% right. I loved this story’s ending. It was a brutal attack though

[@johanalopez4277]

Mary tells her story with such conviction like a total warrior. I don’t understand why or how people could be this evil at all in the first place but why did he have to kill little Jason? He was just a curious little kid, man. May he rest in peace and live on in our hearts. Smh.

[@mikeschmidt4800]

She seems very old school catholic. The old ladies at my grandfather's church are all like that.

[@sideforum]

Considerin she was raped repeatedly during the time, I am happy she was not scarred for life for this.

[@lindseyowen5968]

This one really hit a nerve. Little Mary resembles my daughter, it just made it so relatable for me. I know that might sound silly. How terrifying for the mother and little Mary. Oh, poor Jason… If only he didn’t see, an innocent little life stolen for nothing but a moment of seeing the wrong thing. Just awful. I can’t believe he planned this, he planned it and carried it out. I hope he never sees the light of day again. 3 lives, one taken two forever changed, thankfully they are incredibly strong and resilient. Not to let that be the story of their lives.

[@TheMiseryMachine]

This is my first time watching your channel and I'm very impressed. I look forward to seeing you hit one million subs!

[@aluraschroeder3588]

Love you guys

[@lilvegan]

Same!! I'm just happened to click on this video and I'm so glad they did.

[@deftones8717]

Love you Yergy and Drewby! You guys are the best! And I concur. This is also my first time discovering this channel, and I’m definitely impressed thus far. Hope all is well with you guys! 🖤

[@yayab6378]

Saame

[@darcihoudeshell2588]

I've been subscribed to Unseen about as long as I've been subscribed to you guys! 😘

[@rf3811]

So sad for the poor young boy riding his bike on that fateful day. Horrible. So sorry for his family and the tragedy of the loss of such a young boy taken too soon! Very devastating. I'm so thankful the girls survived this maniac!

[@pietra9209]

This is an extremely unique case. I'm surprised that it hasn't been adapted to a movie.

[@MA-jz9xt]

If he was a white man it would be made into a movie. They love to make these movies when it’s a white man.

[@cannoli8084]

This is so sad. Selfishly abducted a lady and her daughter just for hope that she will like him.

[@xirogs]

Notice me Senpai???

[@cannoli8084]

@@xirogs noticed

[@sandraaa8496]

I can assure anyone out there, that move will get anyone to surely hate them.. but I guess there’s mental illness here preventing him from using logical thought

[@darladawn1111]

I'm kind of confused by that, as I thought he didn't like her at first because she had given him a B-

[@Zamiiz]

Some crazy messed up people in this world

[@sunflower7045]

The horror they lived is unimaginable. The heart shattering photo of baby boy. The enduring strength of the mother. The eyes of that poor baby girl. The trembling breaths of the father during that phone call . The putrid face of the predator. I’m happy to at least know the family had the strength to go on and live good full lives. But if you’ll excuse me I need to go watch some silly cat videos now. 😢 Best wishes 🌻🌾

[@mightygini5659]

All of these horrific stories are just heartbreaking. What I noticed though is that they always say something like: “he abducted the ‘wrong‘ person“. There is no right or wrong person for a crime… that‘s so weird to hear. What they actually mean is: “the criminal was foolish enough to believe their victims weren‘t brave enough.“ They were the right people to put an end to it, but other than that, nobody is right or wrong and nobody deserves anything like this. Amazing that they made it through this 👏🏼

[@bodhiswayze1892]

“He had 53 days of our lives, he doesn’t get another day” That is one strong mama bear, what an amazing family ❤️

[@alyious]

i think it was the daughter who said that

[@bodhiswayze1892]

@@alyious Thanks Karen…

[@alyious]

@@bodhiswayze1892 umm what

[@bodhiswayze1892]

@@alyious umm thank you for “correcting” me….

[@alyious]

@@bodhiswayze1892 oh you’re welcome but why the quotation marks

[@nightcorequeen4934]

I bet them teenagers felt horrible seeing this case on the news knowing they could had done something. Shame.

[@TheQueenOfSheba]

I mean they’re teenagers… this monster was able to attack and cut the mom in court, he was clearly very dangerous, they could have ended up victims as well.

[@jsas2047]

@@TheQueenOfSheba they didn't know that tho they could've just called the police.

[@miggans21012]

I doubt it.

[@rubyshoes1032]

@@jsas2047 depends if they were near a phone or even had the money to use one. Easy to judge when we weren't there.

[@jsas2047]

@@rubyshoes1032 we can only judge from the information we have. The information we have is "they laughed and told her to stop making up stories" and the fact that no police was called, not even at a later time when they got home or smth. Now you can defend them based on nothing and make up random excuses, but since there isn't anything to make me doubt this information i will continue to judge them based on it. Based on the information what they did was very wrong.

[@MikeysM0mmy]

Did you notice how her daughter asked if an angel would open a door for them and He opened the door for them so easily? Praise God!

[@msross2323]

How was he able to attack her in the court room…very disturbing!

[@wadewilson8011]

But parents of victims are ALWAYS restrained.

[@bvbxiong5791]

right? W T F. how is a guy that's been incarcerated have a KNIFE on him in a courtroom? they glossed over it, but he could have easily slit her throat. unfreaken believable he got to her in a COURTROOM...SMH.

[@linzwalker436]

Hmm.. and no one sued the court for failing to protect them?

[@arhagamer2510]

How did they allow him to get close to her in the court room ? Absolutely shocking

[@BMarie774]

I genuinely can’t imagine. The emotions of “oh my god, my baby is alive” mixed with “dear god I need to get them back and get them safe” mixed with sheer relief, mixed sheer panic, but you’re talking to your obviously frightened young child and want to keep them calm and not upset them, so you, while entirely mentally self destructing, you must speak calmly and no cry or get upset. It’s wild and I don’t know how he pulled it off. The only thing I can think of, is he was so afraid for his children that it almost forced him to respond that way.

[@kittenmimi5326]

His breathing shows that he's absolutely crumbling... somehow manage to try to not show it in his voice, wow...

[@idealcookie.]

I have a feeling those teens who laughed and ignored Beth, would've felt awful when this case went live... I know I would've

[@lynnetrathen4587]

Wow that phone call must have been the hardest thing this dad has ever had to do 😢😢 omg he stalked her for 10yrs 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ he’s seriously sick 🤬

[@madiii996]

the phone call broke my heart. the dad was so scared for his daughter and wife and i can’t imagine what he felt like through all those days.

[@joot9184]

You can hear his voice trembling while trying to keep composure, god how horrible

[@elizabethbordea9281]

This entire family is the epitome of love and strength! Their faith in one another and God is astounding!!!!

[@jasperkhidri220]

He saved them

[@mixxedmamii90]

Poor Jason 🙏🏾 R.I.P 😢 you would’ve been 46-47 with a family and everything, it’s sad that was taken from you, Mary & Beth are remarkable

[@lornawilson9651]

Can we just say how brave the dad was on the phone you could hear the relief in his voice .. my heart goes out to them

[@joywalker4918]

This is one of the best survival documentaries I've ever heard. These 2 women are so brave and strong. When you go through things like this, it really does make you stronger and there right, you can't let it define your life growing up, I was abused in every way a child can be abused, but you don't have to let it define your life or your future, you can leave it in the past where it belongs and move on. Don't stay a victim, the rest of your life become a survivor when you do that, the people who hurt you don't have anymore power over you, I'm so proud of these 2. They're what we need for our future of survivors we need to stand up and tell our stories, and to let other people know that no matter what you go through, you can overcome it, I honestly love how strong they are. I'm so glad that he got life in prison no parole, that is amazing, and now they can sit back and relax because he's going to pay for what he's done I'm so happy for this mom and daughter..

[@beencouraged8784]

"are u okay" melted my heart...God bless you family

[@randomonessb3302]

Those teenagers were horrible to laugh at a little girl claiming to be kidnapped!! They saw her and did nothing! Even if is a false alarm and the kid was just upset with their parents, wouldn't you wanna make sure that was the case?? She could've been killed and they laughed. HORRIBLE. I hope this is a lesson that when u see someone in need, no matter what you should call for help

[@alemonyoyo69420]

Keep in mind these are teens. Literal minors. Of course they are going to think its a lie- To blame literal minors just chilling on a normal day and calling them horrible because they didnt believe a little girl saying she was kidnapped is putting the responsiblity of an adult on kids-

[@NekoAnjiru]

A lot of teens are pos. Just like the general population. It gets slightly better but me too exists cuz of this general pos culture. Don't make excuses for them.

[@MILO-lr7hj]

@@alemonyoyo69420 ^^ this You should be calling the criminal horrible not the kids that don't know anything

[@randomonessb3302]

@@alemonyoyo69420 It's not an excuse. Teens are soon-to-be adults and they're fully capable of understanding what anyone is saying. Even some adults would've done the same thing as them so thats no excuse. They didn't want to believe it because they were scared to be involved if it was true. And sadly, for that little girl it was. THAT'S the horrible part, especially to then LAUGH at her for it. I understand not wanting to be involved and that nobody wants to believe bad things can happen to or around them but from a young age you are taught "See something, say something". Those teens didn't say anything. Didn't even ask questions. That little girl could've lost her life because of that and there is no excuse for it simply because you're a teen. I was a teenager 4 years ago and I would've called the cops. That's all they had to do was call. It's a mistake I'm sure they now regret but that's exactly why I'm saying this should be a lesson to anyone not to make the same mistake because it could have *IRREPARABLE* consequences and being a young adult simply isn't a good enough excuse. For something so blatant, even teens should know better. I would understand if they were pre-teens because at that age that you still live in a bubble and belive in Santa. Teens are different. They're old enough to understand actions, consequences, and mistakes.

[@alemonyoyo69420]

@@randomonessb3302 Dude this is all just assumption on your part. You are ASSUMING they believed this crying little girl and ASSUMING they were scared to not be involved. As a teen myself, little kids annoy me, and I don't believe what they say ever. I always think they're playing some game! If a kid ran up to me and told me a kid hit her, I'd believe her, but something like kidnapping is out of the realm of an average teen! A little too unbelievable- You are expecting far too much of these kids and teens in general to comprehend a situation as grave as that-

[@toneenorman2135]

Astonishing story. How the heck did Ming get a knife in a courtroom? Geeze. How did they get the knife away from him only cutting her face? So many questions.

[@kcallaghan7839]

Looks like he used a jagged butter knife and it's not very sharp like some other knifes.

[@chriselias3881]

Probably tazed him from behind.

[@acricucci9760]

@@chriselias3881 Tasers weren’t introduced until 1993. The events in this story happened in 1980.

[@Zemiaza]

I need to stop watching these, they get my brain to think of all the worst possible scenarios. But I love these because these people are so strong!

[@TheBushSpirit]

Mary and Beth are so brave. They’re so powerful. At 8 years old it’s shocking that Beth knew what to do. And I can’t believe how calm irv was

[@DiamondWhite91]

The fact that both mother and daughter had each other probably helped keep their sanity.

[@orxana3243]

these two have a true mother daughter bond being together and going through so much together

[@ImTheDaveman]

Being stalked for 10 years and not knowing until he abducts them. Wow! A mind-blower. Thankfully Mary and Beth came out of it alive!

[@LMCSM]

I can't imagine the absolute sheer terror of being kidnapped and locked in a house tied up. What amazingly strong women. Glad this man never got released, he's pure evil! 😔

[@Nanticoke]

How in the world was he able to come into a court room with a knife?? AND be close enough to get to her and cut her face open?? What in the hell?!!

[@jamimosley9080]

Poor Irv to be able to keep his composure when hearing his daughters voice after she was kidnapped weeks before. I feel so bad for Jason and his family he did nothing except see something that he should not have it is absolutely sick what happened to that little boy he didn't deserve any of that.

[@annmariebarratt4213]

What a strong family! I’m so glad that Mary and her husband stayed together. So often you hear the split up after something so terrible. Not only a story of hope, courage, strength, but of true love!

[@chismesmi8413]

Oh my god that phonecall, the father must’ve been so emotional getting that call and then having to end the call, it must’ve felt like losing her all over again, im so happy they were reunited

[@jennyblom6638]

Mary is so strong! I love the wisdom she says "He doesnt get another day" and "You can even leave the resentment behind" . Wonderwoman❤

[@alirosebest831]

so inspirational that Beth has that mindset of “he doesn’t get one more day of our lives” good for you! so glad they were able to lead happy lives after this terrible experience

[@HelenaMikas]

A truly amazing story.Justice was done . Their faith gave strength .Wonderful ladies .

[@kimfoster6755]

Wow what an amazing bond Mary and Beth must have after going through that nightmare together. My heart goes out to the family of the lil boy who's curiousity sadly ended his life. What a case. I'm happy they got to safely live their lives with their captor in jail for life.