David Carpenter : The Trailside Killer

David Carpenter was a predator from a young age. After a few stints behind bars, he decided to lay low and spend his time on the trails in the San Francisco mountain, but hiking was not all he was doing.
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[@nonconformist4887]

It’s pretty scary that a man who was witnessed beating a women in the head with a hammer in a attempt rape by a soldier was given a “second chance “. Putting him away for life back then would have saved so many lives. But this is often the case. They allow these predators to hone their skills and move more undetected.

[@lindaward3156]

he was rewarded because he didn't accomplish his goals? that's nuts. when will the courts, etc. understand that rapists aren't about men wanting sex in a naughty way and are a HUGE red flag

[@lexipersephone4880]

Yeah, that is two attempted murders imo.

[@emily.toombs]

That’s because crimes against women aren’t taken seriously by our legal system. I’m sure it’s got absolutely nothing to do with the majority of people making the laws also have a penis.

[@nickolasgonzalez7815]

Just reading comments r@pe has to be as similar as the violent behavior of murd&r

[@617MrX]

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[@user-oy1fj6vq8f]

Lois, the woman who survived, is Lisa Rinna’s mother. She has spoken of it often. Terrifying.

[@VivienneMarsden-ky6or]

Can this be found on anywhere.shes is such an inspiration as a survivor of rape i would ❤to hear her speaking about the horrific crime.Thank you .❤❤❤

[@antpaste]

Lisa Rinna the ventriloquist dummy? Wow, fun fact.

[@jessecaalvarez-kuykendall7071]

​@@antpaste You don't have to like her, but you could at least show some respect by reserving your opinion. It's really crass to be this petty under a conversation about her mother's assault.

[@antpaste]

@jessecaalvarez-kuykendall7071 I could, but I won't.

[@cherylkoenig5509]

@@antpaste Because you’re a douche bag? Asking for a friend.

[@thisisMONSTERS]

Update: They finally granted my appeal and removed the warning. I'm trying to get KZbin to remove the warning before the video. This video contains ZERO mention of suicide or self-harm topics. Please be patient and check back later. Hopefully I can get them to remove it.

[@shadesofpurple7283]

It's sad that youtube is targeting you like this. We are adults and it's not youtube's place to dictate warnings on true crime like this. No one watches true crime expecting tickles and giggles

[@cinderella5027]

For some reason every time I click that warning to continue it sends me back to the youtube homepage

[@deeliciousgrapes]

You are one of few who seem to genuinely care for others. You have suicide hotlines posted and I don't see that often at all and you are a fantastic narrator

[@kirtknierim3687]

I was able to get through. Great content, even if the Tube snubs it.

[@Free.zen.]

I’ve been getting the warning on other true crime videos even when they don’t have themes of self harm or suicide. I’m not sure if KZbin has messed up its auto-detect system and just decided to flag any and all crime channels, but it really feels that way. Keep up the good content, hopefully KZbin will fix itself soon.

[@Naveen-tx8be]

Years ago I helped curate and run an art gallery/feminist art scholarship that ellen hansen’s parents sponsored in her memory. Her parents were very nice and appreciative of their daughter’s memory being kept alive through all the amazing artwork, and her dad was a pretty funny guy who tells things like it is. It sucks they lost a daughter so early and so horrifically, and it was a huge honor to revamp the scholarship and make her parents proud ❤

[@katymcginn4644]

💜 BLESS YOUR HEART, I'M SURE WHAT EVERYONE DID TO HONOR THEIR DAUGHTER WAS SPECIAL TO ELLEN'S PARENTS. MAY ELLEN'S MEMORY LIVE ON, MAY SHE REST IN PEACE 🕊✝️💜💜💜

[@loriethayermorse162]

Thank you for sharing this story. I am a family member of someone who was murdered, and I really appreciate how respectfully you tell the victims stories ❤❤

[@thisisMONSTERS]

I'm sorry for your loss. Thanks so much for watching.

[@mugiwarabon3374]

I also lost a loved one to murder. I don't know who you are, but I want you to know that you're beautiful and loved. Don't forget to smile!

[@thisisMONSTERS]

@mugiwarabon3374 I'm sorry for your loss. I like your hat.

[@mugiwarabon3374]

@@thisisMONSTERS Thank you. I like your beard.

[@loriethayermorse162]

@mugiwarabon3374 Thank you! I am sorry for tour loss as well. 💗

[@Tsumami__]

The person who wrote up the second profile being adept enough to suggest he would likely have a disability like a stutter that would cause him a great deal of resentment is a beautiful piece of investigative work. Serial killer profiling in particular is so interesting, considering their signatures can reveal so much about the personality of the individual before they ever locate them. Fascinating stuff. I wonder if one day we will progress psychology to a point where profiling can be used in preventative therapy early on before someone turns into a literal monster.

[@cosmicmuffin322]

I think you're describing Precrime 😅

[@MikeHuntSweat]

Get a job.

[@chreg89]

No. She is describing the possibility to detect a sick person and help him not to become a killer.

[@lialok2674]

Imagine, you are fighting for your life screaming as loud as you could, but just a short distance away, some hard hearted people are too busy playing golf to even stop playing to help, l hope that they feel bad for the rest of their lives, selfish people. RIP Mary, you and the other victims do not deserve what has happened to you folks, l'am so sorry that none of the golfers came to your aid.😭😡

[@mindrolling24]

Yep: absolute scum. No excuse for their selfish cowardice. They didn’t just let one woman be horribly murdered, but all Carpenter’s subsequent victims. They killed them all.

[@Tsumami__]

Unfortunately people do that all the time. Bystander effect. It’s foul.

[@Tsumami__]

@@JessCoreyAre you kidding me? No. They were playing golf a few hundred yards away and would have pretty distinctly heard calls for help and screaming. People. Do this. All. The. Time. It’s called the bystander effect. They don’t want to get involved, someone else will handle it. Especially men. Women are more likely to come to the aid of someone they hear/see that’s in trouble. It’s probably because we have to walk through everyday life primed with fear of an assault, rape, or kidnapping attempt. This is why we are told to immediately run up to another woman and say something like “Mom this guy is following me”, if a guy is stalking us on the street. A middle aged woman is likely to instantly pick up the cue and say something if not call police. Whereas men rarely do anything. I’ve literally been chased through a parking lot by an abusive ex and had MULTIPLE grown ass men STARE at me and say NOTHING. One time when the same ex got out of the car and aggressively yelled at me to get in right now, did a homeless guy outside the gas station actually intervene and said something. Damn sure that the middle class suburban dwelling men I lived a few doors down from in the prior incident DID NOTHING, while the man that had nothing but a bicycle to his name actually tried to help. The only demographic of women that regularly fail to intervene the same rates that males do are Hispanic women, and that’s likely out of fear of interaction with police resulting in deportation or immigration law enforcement.

[@taylorcook7340]

​@@Tsumami__girl preach it.

[@donnydarko6042]

@@JessCorey sounds like someone who would rather golf than help someone

[@candicebergstrom4490]

I'm surprised that I wasn't aware of this serial killer, before now. Thank you, Jiles, for another fantastic episode about a real monster

[@queenie.lawyergirl.pittymom]

Its horrible. There are hundreds of active serial killers. Scary shit. Vancouver has atleast 4 actively killing. My friend went to Alberta years back and never returned, her body parts were located in the woods and no arrest was ever made 😢

[@katymcginn4644]

​@@queenie.lawyergirl.pittymom💜 I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF YOUR FRIEND 😢 HOW TRAGIC, ESPECIALLY WHEN NO ONE HAS EVER BEEN ARRESTED FOR SUCH A HEINOUS CRIME. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE 🕊✝️💜💜💜

[@hannahhopkinson9044]

Now he really is the kind of monster any one of us could come across as woman or a man and woman in a couple - he's the stuff of every woman's deepest, darkest nightmare 😢

[@hannahhopkinson9044]

​@@queenie.lawyergirl.pittymomWTAF man, that's horrific 😢 so so sorry to hear about your friend 💔

[@janbasterfield8200]

What gets me with this creepy monster is his victims are going about their lives in the beautiful countryside enjoying the landscape and came across this hideous monster, not down some dark alleyway late at night . Goes to show they can be anywhere at anytime !

[@NKhan-yx3wl]

Wow… Heather broke down crying because she was distraught about going with him.. I wonder why she decided to go anyway against her better intuition. So sad. ❤

[@Dontstopbelievingman]

It's that thing that so many predatory men take advantage of. Women taught to never offend men. Be nice, override your fear and let them do what they want to do..Thankfully, now women know to say and are empowered to say get f%%ed, and not feel guilty about hurting some poor man's feelings. That will save so many lives.

[@DJVIIIMan]

Boy, this guy's home life closely mirrors my own, aside from the stuttering. I'm glad I didn't go the same route he did and just ended up being your everyday average guy. As usual, great video, my man. Always enjoy your content.

[@kimwalsh]

Nothing wrong with an everyday average guy, nothing at all

[@kimwalsh]

@@schrisdellopoulos9244 Yes and that's the way I feel, and the way you feel is never wrong, it's what you do with those feelings that could be wrong. To each his/her own

[@kennethmorey4508]

Stay where you are. Police are en route.

[@lsimon343]

@@kimwalshI would NEVER label myself as ordinary and average. Sucks to be average

[@kimwalsh]

@@lsimon343 It's better than being a loser🤣

[@dazenguile4215]

bro!!! your dedication is insane! you’re an incredibly prolific creator without ever sacrificing the work, or the due respect for the victims and their families

[@Tsumami__]

@@schrisdellopoulos9244I mean, it’s not a job for 99% of KZbin creators, and even the small amount that are making a living off of it have to deal with KZbin’s bullshit monetization rules. It would be easier for him to leave out certain details or words, or to sensationalize things to garner more views from the “true crime is entertainment” crowd, but he doesn’t do that just to make more $$, he’s considerate when making each episode.

[@PamelaH_HappyVibes]

Thank you for bring us these stories. It reminds me to be more vigilant of my surroundings. So scary! It makes me so mad that the golfers didn’t help the young lady they could hear screaming!!! RIP to the victims. My heart breaks for their families. ❤

[@Dingomush]

Thank you, for another great episode of “Monsters”. You really have a knack for telling these kinds of stories. Again, Thank You, for all your hard work and time that you put into your videos!…….

[@Daniialanii]

I was literally laying in bed and wanted to watch this is MONSTERS and as soon as I open KZbin the new notification pops up. Perfect timing!! 3am 🎉❤

[@paddingtonsnare987]

Be careful it's the witching hour! So my cat says anyway 😂 he loves a bit of 3am parkour

[@Daniialanii]

@@Angelofloveandhappiness I fell asleep in the middle of watching this video. His voice and Mr. Ballen always knock me out.

[@perfectlyimperfect_8528]

It may be 3am but it’s the bestest time to watch a new this is Monsters video !! Love your work ❤

[@AmeliasMiMi]

I wonder how the golfers who couldn’t be inconvenienced by an interruption of their golf game would’ve felt if the victim they heard screaming would’ve wound up being one of their own mothers, wives, or daughters. This entire case is insane. It’s even more bizarre that he’s still alive! If The state of California isn’t careful, he could become eligible for compassionate release if he becomes sick. 😖🤦🏻‍♀️

[@ashleys.townsend413]

Exactly!!!

[@Alaryicjude]

What a frustrating story! So so so many chances to stop this monster were missed entirely or "whoopsie doodled"... Once you got into his criminal background and how so many balls got dropped I sighed so much I needed to use my inhaler.

[@scionixx9568]

This girl broke down, crying about going with David on that trip and she felt weird about him, yet She still went anyways. What the hell?

[@MrBmick79]

kinda reminds me of the girl in Oklahoma whose mother made her go on the Girl scout retreat even though she didn't want to

[@pollylewis5984]

I was living in Berkeley at the time. It was horrific. All his neighbors were surprised when he was arrested. "He was so quiet and normal." Honestly!

[@Rainmanking]

Imagine going on a hike alone or without caution after numerous murders and authorities telling you not to go alone or at all. Those last few moments were probably so sad and terrible.

[@Germania72]

Oh, Heather, why did she go with him when she always felt uncomfortable around him? He was already harassing her. And she had a chance to escape when talking over the phone to her mother? Plus, if someone tells you not to tell anyone, wasn't that enough to make her alarm bells go off?

[@pod9538]

You would think so.

[@gailkelly6154]

She probably had the car on her mind. She didn't like him and knew he was a creep but murder she never even gave that a thought. Poor Heather REST IN PEACE 🙏 ALL VICTIMS REST IN PEACE 🙏

[@Tsumami__]

Unfortunately that’s what happens when someone is very young. They haven’t had enough interactions with creeps yet to really recognize them for what they are, the way that someone that’s in their mid thirties or forties would. The part about him offering to pay for it and not to tell anyone should have been suspicious enough, but kids don’t know any better. Especially if she worked with the weirdo. She probably thought that afforded her a layer of protection, thinking he wouldn’t be reckless enough to attack a girl he works with and could be easily connected back to.

[@hopefulmonsters4407]

Need for a car, and the way girls are socialized to be polite and give chances, plus maybe the freeze-or-fawn response.

[@IIcute24]

You know it’s bad when you have to explain basic human decency. But I’m glad you did. I’m sure there is someone watching who needs to hear how to be a good human. Thanks for the great video as always! ♥️

[@toddabowden]

Face reveals are awesome and seeing who out hosts is here has added greatly to my immersion in the story and feeling like I'm able to get closer to the story and its characters through a benevolent host with an outstanding voice. Absolutely love the intro format, and anyone who would criticize our host for showing who he is is very free to leave this community. It might be good for all, and fair to our host, to shake a couple of rats off of our necks from time to time. Well then, a welcomed surprise video early in the morning before work it seems! Thank you for your efforts and I wish you excellent success. You have a great channel and 99% great community here who appreciates you.

[@ottomattix86]

He looked exactly like I imagined from his voice, sense of humour and narrow views.

[@gordonaliasme1104]

Narrow views?

[@AisforAtheist]

I've seen some strange, bold, and rude comments about Jiles making quick intros. I love the intros, and agree that it adds to the channel and the community.

[@taylorcook7340]

​@@AisforAtheistI agree 100 percent. I also really like your name on here js.

[@thejudgmentalcat]

Wait'll you see his "World's Most Okayest Film Editor" t-shirt 😂

[@lindseyroberts7427]

Very excited for a new video! I’m constantly rewatching your content because it’s fantastic! Thank you for the work you do!

[@lindseyroberts7427]

@@schrisdellopoulos9244 It’s called exaggeration for effect…🙄

[@fastrun14]

Ive had a troubled childhood. I was bullied, abused by my parents, mocked for stuttering. And now as an adult, i have 2 job's, live alone(by choice) have people who care about me. Rarely do i get bullied as an adult. My point is, theres absolutely no acuse for killint someone.

[@D-me-dream-smp]

You exemplify the fact that life is ultimately about choices we make, not always easy ones and many can be extremely challenging and take significant determination and hard work but nevertheless our own decisions.

[@blondbraid7986]

Thank you for stating this. Serial killers don't deserve more pity than what they showed their victims.

[@laresawiseman]

I lern alot from your content and Love both of your shows Monsters and somwhere sinister. Good work Giles, It really makes the recounting of the cases for me because you have a straight forward but also considerite way of telling the story. Thank you and Much admiration as always -From Vancouver Island, Canada... That Last case On the inuite people that became extremely religious kept me on the edge on my seat. Im 27 and Have Fist heard this case from you!

[@robertkain7890]

Jesus!! The description of this guy's home life and father reminds me of what Charles Whitman went through! Only it was TWICE AS BAD for this guy because his mother also made his life Hellish!!

[@JennRighter]

I’ve watched this channel since it started. Before I ever saw your face. And for some reason I never said this or commented. What a voice. Just a perfect voice.

[@stepherpeppers4078]

Im gonna speak about the bed wetting thing. There are medical things and trauma that can cause bed wetting. My dad came from a family that yelled and got their butts beat. So because of this my dad never spanked us but damn did he yell....and yell and yell. Hes on medication aand weed now so he doesnt yell much anymore but growing up was just ridiculous.....i have nightmares about my dad yelling to this day.

[@Kris.with.a.K]

The "How to be a good human" tips and the crimes stopping at 18 comment have me rolling!! 😂🤣😂🤣 LOVE YOUR HUMOR JILES! ❤

[@MyFavoriteColorIsBLUE]

It's sad that he has to remind people of what a good human is 😢

[@kyliegleeson7493]

Realised I'm addicted to this is Monsters just now. I was watching a series I'm interested in, then got a notification......have to watch it now! Your awesome work keeps me addicted.

[@ceeleegee825]

Here we go Monsters!!

[@Boo-dawg.]

Kids can be such little bastards to others children. I wasn't with my kids 24/7 but I taught them not to be pricks because someone was different and my oldest son was the go to guy if a kid was having trouble from another one. They were good kids only the occasional times when one of them would get in a fight because some illbread punk wouldn't just leave someone alone. A lot of these bullies start at home where their parents are too busy being trash to be parents.

[@chickenlittle5095]

Still the same now. Very little is done about bully’s and quite often it is put down as ‘issues at home’. I have empathy for kids living like that BUT it doesn’t mean they can put it on my children!

[@kimwalsh]

You are a product of your environment

[@melodybudden6245]

My thumbs up is for the creator cause these monsters truly make me sick. I just love him and his style of story telling. The crazy thing is as a survivor of domestic violence I don’t get why but I love these true crime videos and this guy, his delivery, sarcasm and voice are about the only thing that can knock me out. Most other stuff, with all my other issues the anxiety, the ptsd and depression. The fear well sleep is a hard thing to come by, especially after dark. Don’t really feel safe, this guy just makes it work. Love him and don’t understand the crazy reason why I love true crime so much

[@tinydetective]

For some people, things like true crime allow them to take control of a narrative or situation that they previously didn't have control over. For example, a person who has seen their own abusers go unpunished may feel supported or relieved to hear other people recognize a monster for who they are and for that person to then be punished. It can be comforting to know that at the end of the story, the monster doesn't just get to go unpunished- even if their punishment is as simple as public ridicule. Not saying that's your reason for loving true crime- there are a million- but it's just another way we humans cope with and work around traumatic stuff!

[@Brawlstriker89]

Dang 1 second and already 107 views and comments. Here we go ladies and gentleman! Thanks for the content, ThisIsMonsters!

[@kimwalsh]

1 hour since posted and 5.1K views - that's like 85 views every min only 116 comments and not enough likes [762] for content, style, true facts, narration and story that Jiles puts together

[@simoklownz2267]

This is monsters, that chapter and coffeehouse crime are hands down the best true crime channels!

[@Irish-King]

And True Crime Recaps

[@marcp3791]

dreading is pretty good too

[@Pooped-my_pants]

The Disturbing Truth

[@chickenlittle5095]

Nice to see Ballin is not listed 😂 over done, over hyped imo. The thumbnails which remind me of Mr Beast style is enough to turn me off

[@yonaavraham9594]

I love Coffee house crime and of course This is monsters.That guy on That chapter bugs me to no end,so I don't follow him.

[@aisheniashallot5478]

I think it's unfair that he is living such a long life, even it if was in prison. I know I'm not alone when I say I was hoping the story ended with his anguished death...

[@gregbors8364]

Life imprisonment is cheaper than execution - it saves taxpayers’ money. I realize that this statement is counterintuitive, but it’s a verifiable fact.

[@Alaryicjude]

@@gregbors8364, no one cares. We know it's a fact. We are saying it's wrong that he gets to live while he has mercilessly slaughtered and irreparably harmed others. It's amazing this sh*t needs to be spelled out to some people... It's almost like they enjoy seeing these killers living free on our hard work...

[@gregbors8364]

@@Alaryicjude I have many reasons why I (and many others) oppose the death penalty. In most “First World” countries it’s already been banned. But I see you’re angry right now, so I won’t even attempt to debate you on it. Facts and logic would be wasted on you. Edit: one more thing though - you say you know that execution is more expensive than life imprisonment, and in the same comment you complain about someone getting to “live free” off your “hard work.” That shows that you are actually willing to have even more of your hard-earned tax money used to make sure that a prisoner, who has already been removed from society, be put to death simply because that would make you feel more satisfied.

[@Alaryicjude]

@@gregbors8364, you don't get to tell me how I feel, bud. Logic is obviously wasted on you so I've no need to even try with any paragraphs. You simply don't have the capacity to understand, that much is exceptionally clear. It's okay to be wrong, btw.

[@Alaryicjude]

@aisheniashallot5478, see these chuds always think they know everyone else's "ulterior motives" bc *they* themselves have them and they project them onto others but fail to see their own behavior due to their raging superiority complex. We don't want them dead bc of revenge. Yes, it would make us feel better to not have them around anymore bc we've ALL seen that "life without parole" is total bullshit these days. If they are dead, they simply cannot reoffend. It's such a simple concept that these "big brains" cannot conceivably comprehend bc every action they take has at least one inherent ulterior motive behind it.

[@melancholygirl840]

I get so angry when the police question neighbors after a crime and they say " well i heard screams but i didn't think it was anything important! " it drives me nuts! I'm glad he's off the streets!

[@heathledger6396]

i used to think this channel was goofy but its become one of my favs

[@constipatedinsincity4424]

Hey Monsters 👋

[@brockosmodernlife]

You're feeling extra sarcastic today, and I'm here for it!! What an awful case 💔

[@SportsandTrueCrime]

Question from a city girl. How extensive R trails like the one discussed here or others like it? Hundreds of intertwining miles of varying terrains or under 25 miles of mostly designated paths? If there’s a serial killer in NYC, I wouldn’t pay much attention to it. But if there’s a serial killer in my zip code, I’m walking around strapped up like Rambo.

[@gailkelly6154]

How better than to be house watching for my friend than to get a video from Jiles on this sunny Monday morning in east Boston Mass. at 6 am. Thank you again Jiles. You never let us down. It will never cease to amaze me how someone's brain can go so far off into the dark world of torture and sexual fantasy while doing the most sickening demented acts upon another human being..... While all along leading a life with a family and career mixing in with the hussle and bussle....whatever bussle is..... of the rest of working people. So disturbing. Thanks again.💗😎

[@eileenfrank3686]

It's annoying when KZbin censors my viewing and prohibits me from watching such quality content. I am a 72-year-old, lifelong true crime aficionada and very much doubt this channel is going to drive me to self-harm or suicide.

[@anja2716]

I tell people about you and your dedicated broadcasting as if you're one of my mates and I know you.😊 A permanent fixture in my living room.

[@Nupagade246]

Let’s do this !!!!

[@zefli4705]

I will never get tired of how you just dunk on these killers every video, as they rightly deserve.

[@emexdizzy]

Really feel for Steve, poor guy. Good boyfriend, took a bullet for his woman, but it didn't help. That must haunt him. Hope he's managing alright, that must really traumatize you. Thankfully, his survival meant they caught the POS. Hope that comforts him.

[@pod9538]

Well said.

[@Tsumami__]

Oh come on with that, “took a bullet for his woman” nonsense. She wasn’t an object, and that’s exactly what the creep that shot them reduced her to. She was also right, he was going to shoot them both anyway.

[@orlandoajacques]

Thanks for the great content Jiles! I often listen to the stories over and over again! Keep up the stellar work!

[@BlackGoddess111]

Your voice needs to be on TV SERIOUSLY!! Thank you so much for all your hard work!

[@budaluke]

Happily surprised you haven't covered this yet! Always great to get your perspective delivered through your excellent narrative skills on a story

[@kddicks5115]

I'm forever angered that these horrible monsters live to be so old!! He's not the only one to reach a ripe old age in jail! Many have lived into their 70s and 80s! Charles Manson, this turd, and many others! Knowing that they have just settled in and live a routine and almost content existence! Where is the punishment... where is the JUSTICE in that? I suppose it's true.... only the good die young💔💔😢 Thank you, Jiles, for the amount of time and energy you put into your craft. It does not go unnoticed❤

[@mugiwarabon3374]

At least when they're locked away they can't hurt the general public, which is a big part of the point.

[@JessieBastet]

I listen to these stories at least twice to catch the wealth of details. I can only imagine the persistence and emotional strain researching and then preparing these cases to present. Thanks.

[@ChrisKalumbis]

The Voice. Then, the Face. And all the Monsters! What a GREAT channel!

[@shayzie1853]

The justice system is SICKENING!!! WHY are we still paying to keep this man alive?? 93???? He lived an entire life!!! Im sure at this point he will die from nothing but natural cause. Smh

[@mugiwarabon3374]

Because of the constant fighting over whether or not we should have the death penalty, it keeps the process from playing out.

[@lisapinfold506]

A pillow ahould so it😂

[@lisaleonard9874]

Hey it's wonderful to finally put a face to ur voice. Im just now catching up on season 12 so its my 1st time seeing u. Nice to meet u. 🤝

[@sinivainio3642]

I DO like Somewhere Sinister, you're absolutely right! 😺🖤 I appreciate your dedication to your videos & fans, keep being awesome! 🤘🏻🖤

[@jennajune2101]

I don’t understand how anyone thinks kids that have that kind of upbringing stand a chance. Not trying to minimize what he did. It’s just so sad that many of these “monsters” were relentlessly abused.

[@blondbraid7986]

I hate this line of arguments, because most abused children don't grow up to be serial killers, and there are several heinous criminals that weren't abused in childhood. It's that sort of thinking that makes the system give monsters "a second chance" and they go on to re-offend.

[@JamalMcCoy-tx2vz]

I don't know your name but I've been a huge fan of your podcast for some time now and with all due respect thank you for putting these monsters on blast... For those of us who had no knowledge of the trailside killer I for one appreciate the way you tell the story.. It's so comical to hear but at the same time sad for the families who had loved ones murdered by this 💩💀💩 thank you you're work is definitely appreciated 👍

[@michaelarthur1352]

Let's go boys

[@tanookis_nookie2056]

Let us proceed lads

[@goudagrishhdoe8925]

Bend over and I’ll make you a man

[@spacecowgurl57]

Ahh. And ladies❤

[@alantaylor353]

​@@spacecowgurl57Hey, don't worry Gurl, I'll never forget about you.! 😉 😊

[@onemail9721]

Men*

[@studentnurse4374]

Whew! Up late studying for a final. This is perfect timing! Love your narration voice btw!

[@madrarua6477]

Hallo there from ☘🇮🇪. Love all of your videos !! “ SINISTER” is probably my favourite…….. although it is difficult to choose one over the your “monsters” show. Just a little tip…… the surname “Laughlin” would be prounced “Locklin” in Ireland. Regards to you.

[@Helena-yl6ds]

Okay, guys, Somewhere Sinister is awesome. The videos are usually shorter, but they’re great to listen to/watch in between This is Monsters videos! Also, I’ve learned more relevant history from Somewhere Sinister than I did in school.

[@Zulisian]

Given how you tell these stories on This is Monsters, and I love things Sinister, I'm subscribed there too! :D!

[@thisisMONSTERS]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@amandacarden3787]

Would you consider covering the story of Christian Andreacchio

[@D.F317]

I do indeed like somewhere sinister… this and that are the only ones I actually hit the bell for lol

[@mariannebaldetti2276]

Thank you for your thorough and detailed videos!!! You’re a master. 👍🔥🙂

[@MagdaleneDivine]

Omg I miss the San Francisco skyline. I used to sit and play on the seawall on Treasure Island as a child riding my bike round and round on that seawall and my mom had a rule "when the lights on the golden gate bridge come on its time to come home " And seeing the scenery is... Like I've been to all those places

[@ericastapleton7042]

Thank you Jiles @This is Monsters⭐

[@lareneandpipsqueeksully]

Another great story! Thank you❣️ I hope everyone has an awesome day❣️

[@678rwhp]

You and Disturban have the best narration voices in the true crime genre. It's funny you both have to prove you're not AI to youtube.

[@Laura-tp8wz]

Thank you--you have the perfect voice. Blessings.

[@TinaMcBride63]

somewhere sinister is fantastic

[@samsngdevice5103]

Warning: Contains graphic content! Me: Goes full screen, increases volume.

[@QuestForDetails]

two generations of my family worked at Napa state. before grapes we grew nuts and peaches, they uesed to say all there was in Napa was Nuts and nuts : )

[@papasass]

Can't wait to watch

[@LisaBabe85]

Those golfers could've potentially saved Mary's life!

[@laurabenia326]

Love your voice. I fall asleep to these videos. Thank you. I would donate if I could.

[@thisisMONSTERS]

No need. Just keep watching and tell a friend. Thanks!

[@grandrapidsboy]

I’m struggling to find anyone who gives so much background, thanks for your commitment to excellence.

[@jr7845]

Truly Criminal, coffehouse crime, Just thought lounge

[@estellar8186]

Love when I wake up and "This is Monsters" has posted a new video! Way to start a day the right way!

[@missnellaful]

Do “MONSTERS” exhibit unusual physical characteristics as well as behavioral traits? A serious question. Your energy and level of knowledge are top notch, I would like to know more. Thank you!

[@danasummers2817]

When will people in authority understand that animal torture and violent tendencies in a person almost ALWAYS results in serial killing? There’s no fixing these people!!

[@blondbraid7986]

People who deliberatly torture helpless animals deserve to be locked in a cage with a grizzly bear.

[@janemojcec8945]

Thanks Monster. Another very interesting video.❤keep them coming, I'm a fan.😃

[@GeologicalNerd]

Woo! Glad I stayed up late! Hope you are well Jiles

[@happykiddo5342]

Thank you for the content jiles!!

[@mickideg1837]

Yup they all grow outta of it! 🙄 Seriously do the Psychiatrist really believe they fix these people? I don't believe they should ever get out.How many people have to be killed and families torn apart!

[@gregbors8364]

Many people do get “fixed” by treatment. But those are the ones you don’t hear about

[@pennyjordan4906]

Hey Mr Jiles...🎉👏👋 thanks for the video....

[@quinnhen2325]

It’s way past time for the government to pull the plug on this sick ba***rd. It’s so frustrating how often the police and investigators drop the ball in these cases. Unreal!! He should have never gotten out of prison in the first case. 😡😡😡

[@rectalgore5868]

One of my favorite hc bands ever. Start today is perfect from beginning to end!

[@tjcaruthers5593]

Funny how some people never grow into their forehead.

[@itiswhatitis7639]

😂😂😂 “How to be a decent human being”

[@grega8875]

I swear this is my new favorite channel. Every time my 1 year old walks into a room I say ‘this, is monsters’

[@deviousredneck5109]

Hell yeah!! My favorite channel!

[@alantaylor353]

This could've been titled "Tips for decent human beings"...

[@thechloechronicles9688]

Bad karma to those golfers

[@sylviasnyder6751]

Despite the gruesome content of these stories, your dry sense of humor always makes me laugh. I truly enjoy your shows.

[@annehersey9895]

Whoa! That was one of the most spot on profiles I’ve heard! Most often they are just too general but that one was amazing! Jiles, thanks sunny much for the respectful way you treat the victims and your dedicated research is noticed and appreciated!

[@Stichting_NoFa-p]

4:16 it must be a big coincidence that the animal in this picture to accompany the spoken words, happens to be a pet animal again instead of a cow, pig or chicken. I would be crazy to think one could have the view to not kill and torture applied to only a small chosen set of animals, and make an exception for all other millions of farm animals affected daily.

[@magnoliaarts8357]

Imagine listening to a documentary about a person who horrifically raped and murdered multiple women and thinking “wow this is a GREAT time to make this about veganism because that’s what totally normal and sane people think to do when listening to the most horrific crimes of man” I was vegetarian for years. Read this room. This is beyond disrespectful to the HUMAN victims who are affected by this person and honestly just stupid.

[@Stichting_NoFa-p]

@@magnoliaarts8357 That's not an argument against the mass murder and torture of the infinite amount of animals.

[@nyiniamako]

FBI profiles can sometimes be eerily accurate it's astonishing.