Deadly Revenge in Kaufman County

[@wildnfree101]

'Tree counts of Murder' The highest branch of Justice

[@christopherhammond5142]

So bad. Nice one.

[@margheritab8987]

🌳 always 🤗

[@indianastones6032]

members of special branch are on the case!!.......its to do with uk law enforcement

[@hengjihuang7246]

we will go down to the root of the incident

[@deivymaybe7554]

Where this begin this tree

[@iprobablywontseeyourreply.7193]

At this point I refuse to believe you don’t specifically look for cases with the number tree in it.

[@jlo7770]

Idk I liked the "a or fifteen"

[@crochetbyterry8655]

So cute right? My Mom came here from Italy when she was 'turteen' and she sad tree and turty too! You made me smile remembering her. She barely had an Italian accent xc for a few choice words.

[@coreymonday1375]

I believe he does it on purpose. he can say the but not 3?

[@This_RuthIsOnFire]

Corey Monday if the word contains th closely followed by an r you can bet our friend Mike has trouble with it. Doesn’t bother me, but might answer your question!

[@chadayers6004]

@@coreymonday1375 and he says "there" and "them" that tree turdy shit pisses me off too..haha wtf

[@thanos2271]

I just got a double jaw surgery and I’ve been drinking outta a syringe for about a week so far. I’ve been binging your videos all the while, thanks for the entertaining videos for me to watch in my recovery!

[@joanbowden7634]

Oh u poor thing! Hope things get better for u soon!

[@lancelotkillz]

Binge on syringe

[@kimberlina0423]

Hope you feel better!! Sending healing wishes your way!!

[@davidcutts9079]

Hang in there buddy!

[@annemiekvdbos]

Oh no that's sounds painful!! I hope you'll get better soon!!

[@_bluephoenix_]

That heartstopping moment when after a week of binging, you think you've seen all of mike's videos and then... phew.. there's one that's been missed. 😌

[@Ninosfunnyshorts]

I rewatch lol

[@jomanyo4287]

Thanks to my bad memory i can rewatch older ones like its the first time XD

[@LisafromNOLA]

I’m on my second go round binging Mike’s vids. Such talent! 😍🥰

[@rageagainstthemainstream2164]

And then 24 minutes later you’re back to square one again lol

[@pawsnpose]

Omgosh you just made me so happy. A rare occurrence lately. I didn't realize it was Tuesday. You are one of the few that are helping to keep some sort of normalcy in our crazy times. Thank you for your work and dedication!

[@ThatChapter]

Thank you! Hope you're doing OK during these crazy days!

[@pawsnpose]

@@ThatChapter Acks, doubly happy now!! I've never had a response on YT before!! Yes, in Canada, so a bit better than the USA. I hope the same for you! Again, thank you!

[@melissamccleary9611]

I had to do a double take to the time stamp. I just started watching a few days ago and now I can't stop. Thank you Mike.

[@daytonasayswhat9333]

We would kick you the F out of Texas, if you ever thought of coming down here.

[@michellereed479]

In the first interview with Eric, he had this weird smile whilst talking. He was taken pleasure in speaking about his crimes, thinking he was getting away with it.

[@douglasmacomber6881]

Why would he call and leave those messages? He's a lawyer?? Should have known better I would think, no? This reminds me of the case of Stephen McDaniels, a recently graduated attorney. Killed his beautiful neighbor and then goes on tv with a news reporter. Dumb

[@lea88pu]

Yeah...as soon as I saw that interview I thought how he must be the one...he had a huge smile on his face that didn't go with what he was talking about.

[@FernandoGastelo]

Yes he smirked a lot

[@vdv-tu7dg]

@@douglasmacomber6881 That one is kinda funny. Vomits and almost faints on live tv after evidence was found.

[@sarahalbers5555]

Riding around on a Segway, stealing computer monitors, home made napalm. What more can you ask for?

[@KaitlinLuksa]

"He was going to kill a judge with a crossbow." Calm down there, Tyrion.

[@ThisIsSparta300]

LOL comment gold.

[@luv2luv720]

Hahahaha Hahahaha

[@dfgiuy22]

Lol late to the party but well played

[@jerrywatson2596]

Good one.

[@amberhicks-gordon7098]

.n

[@stefanoroberti]

As soon as that guy thought of stealing some monitors he knew he couldn't steal two nor four, he had to steal 🌲 monitors

[@brentjames9388]

A ha.

[@maryelizabeth6797]

A pun my word. 😂🤣☺️

[@robingarrett3171]

Excellent. But still, he was given a turdy deal.

[@Puddycat00]

Ahahaha

[@andrearountree1955]

😆

[@gingerferguson3002]

I would be suspicious of anyone in Texas without gunshot residue on their hands. Well, from age 6 and up anyway.

[@scotthummel4248]

That's everyone around here

[@Fluffy-Fluffy]

@itzamia they swipe for explosive residue , drugs too. Don't get so butthurt. They swiped me in Atlanta because I have a urostomy bag which showed up as a yellow mark on the bodyscan so SUSPISH! Well just go ahead and swipe me.

[@CosmicAlliance03]

That's like. Every rural Texan in existence...

[@theadmiral460]

I live in Texas...but im from Detroit..I brought my my own gunshot residue with me when I came

[@rynoX88]

I have family and friends in Fort worth n by Houston area. In Texas cities its like any other city really, nowadays.

[@steeleadventures5597]

That moment you hit refresh and there's a new That Chapter. Makes the day worth it!

[@laurat5424]

Hey I was just watching this story on true crime daily channel and in the recommended saw you were doing it so I clicked off theirs and right onto yours my man. The way you set up the background info and lead into the story is so much more lively. Your videos are just so much more respectful and entertaining. The way you give info on the victims feels more genuine and you treat the victims of these crimes as actual people and not just a shock value, you sir are a gem here on youtube!

[@idkwhattoputhere134]

"Professionals have standards!"

[@youropinionsareshitandsoar1954]

Finally somebody who likes to watch true crime for the information then for the cosplay

[@roxannemoser]

True Crime Daily is a joke and it's worse since the pandemic. Mike is the one I go to for facts. Almost ALL other channels add so much boring fluff. Mike is consistent, articulate, and concise. My favorite episode is Kelly Bordeaux. Snip snip Nicky.

[@armcollector6660]

@@roxannemoser agreed... I was saying that just before I read this... Since the pandemic idk what the hell but it's pretty much unwatchable!!

[@yaa63]

@@roxannemoser ..check the podcast if you haven't already...Ana Garcia has some extraordinary guests in some episodes...I just watch her since the beginning fo the pandemic...and of course THAT CHAPTER...THE BEST by far

[@MrArcher7]

This makes me want to open a pub in Dublin called the 33 trees.

[@mikeymastro4425]

You mean turdy tree trees?🤣

[@DalScottGuitar]

Terdy Chre Chrez

[@theredeffect47]

Open until 3:33

[@joshuahymer15]

@J T that wouldn’t be near as funny

[@phoenixkali]

What is 100 divided by 3? Dirty tree and a turd.

[@jjhfcf_metal6259]

So, Eric didn't want a misdemeanor for theft on his record, but was okay with triple murder. Makes sense. 🙄

[@claudiapreda8493]

Eric assumed to be too 'intelligent' to be caught, he's a member of MENSA don't you know :)

[@AwfulDog1]

don't try to understand, he is a Mensa member....

[@LynxStarAuto]

Elizabeth Borden more like if you are going to break the law, shatter it into a thousand pieces and cause unrepairable harm.

[@pinecone1113]

He was so consumed with lust for revenge that he probably didn't think about the consequences.

[@John-hz8xy]

He was gonna make sure the gangs got the blame but thank God he isn't careful.

[@JackieOdonnel]

I swear to Dog that Mike purposely picks cases that have "three," "thirty," "thirteen" and other TURDS in the case. Hahahaha! Love it. (Don't ever change, Mike!)

[@SuperNuclearUnicorn]

Turdy tree

[@aaronmartin9204]

"Turdy miles-ish" Actual mileage.... 45

[@mrs.dr.spencerreid3992]

J. Donnelly - Try to find a story that DOESN’T have that combination ‼️. And besides, Mike KNOWS you guys LOVE IT when he says that so maybe you are right afterall‼️🌲🌳🌴

[@angelamullen9805]

Not only his turds his narrations are so funny (shouldn't laugh but you just can't help it) he's just so say it as it is xx

[@gingerj719]

@Teena Courtney me too! Love his wit and sarcasm!

[@keithdevlin1]

Things to look forward to this week: 1) *That Chapter* episodes; 2) The possibility that copulation might occur; 3) Not catching 'the virus'. Thanks Mike!

[@yahstino]

Lmao the possibility

[@lancelotkillz]

Tree

[@rebeccaspookyduran7864]

@@yahstino lol good luck on your copulating!

[@jesticabarlow]

Good luck on #2!!😜

[@helgafrau1293]

You may get the Rona for copulation. Maybe a bag over said persons head may help with the not catching

[@jennysanders77]

Mike is my and my husband’s favorite true crime storyteller on YT. The accent is endearing and I hope he keeps on making these videos for as long as he’s able. Best of the best. 😘

[@clairemadeinheaven]

mine too

[@wvtrucker10420]

I'm saving my serial killings for when he runs outta content I just hope I can watch this ol video from my jail cell!

[@jdrose1000]

I don’t think he ever thought he wish he didn’t steal those monitors, I’m sure he thought how dare they punish me for stealing them!

[@cherylyates9845]

That was totally my first reaction also. But now I'm kind of wondering if he met up with some bro assholes who thought it would be so funny to frame the nerd by asking him to take the monitors to fix them or something. IDK. But, obviously he went way off the rails.

[@damonstevenson2620]

Obviously not stealing

[@FernandoGastelo]

Exactly walking away with three monitors shows he thought above rules and morals. Its probably not the first time he has done it either

[@elavke5441]

@@cherylyates9845 pretty sure he would have told the cops or his attorney if that were the case.

[@elavke5441]

@Pojka what do you mean?

[@moopyphabus1567]

Guide to being The Ultimate Troll: 1. serve your enemies a lead salad 2. return to the scene of the crime the next morning. use your segway 3. go on the news and give an interview about how awful it is while on your segway 4. still on your segway, talk about what a great job the police are doing 5. segway away, doing a little splash in a puddle and then wave to the news, smiling.

[@mmmofti]

really is straight out of a movie. if this was a movie, he'd be the anti-hero

[@MamaPinks]

Right? Just, wow.

[@mookzmom]

Now I love moopy. I'm gonna re-name my cat.

[@docst5481]

😂

[@randomshit65]

Factsssssssssss

[@susanrobinson910]

I think this guy’s rise to “criminal mastermind” is the worst case of overreaction I have ever seen!

[@joeybanks18]

Not far enough 🤷🏾

[@jasonolivas1969]

It's the lack of sun is it just me or is there no sunny days in Ireland?but that black background he even looks more albino lol

[@deancox1664]

Susan Robinson I agree miss Robinson 🤬

[@tomsdottir]

@@jasonolivas1969 I live in Scotland and that's what my skin looks like after prolonged sunbathing throughout the Scottish summer.

[@tomsdottir]

Couldn't he just have got hold of The Sims and worked out his resentment in the game with a pizza or a swimming pool?

[@juniorp726]

Lawyering up does not mean guilt. It is a MUST when dealing with law enforcement

[@Miles-yl7cg]

“Anything you say CAN and WILL be used against you.” That about sums it up. Even if you shoot someone who is trying to kill you, refuse to speak until you have an attorney. Be cooperative and calm but don’t answer ANY questions.

[@jessicajujubean5004]

They're trained how to trip people up with words and wear them down. Get a lawyer

[@112523]

Yeah. But lawyering up before being in contact with law enforcement is kinda sus

[@SirBrinyolf]

@@112523 Its literally what you are supposed to do

[@112523]

@@SirBrinyolf still doesnt make it more suspicious. i mean, why contact a lawyer due to lets say. a neighbour dissapearing. or a nephew. it would only raise suspicion and if you truly are innocent it also distracts from the investigation as you are basically calling attention towards yourself. i mean, i understand why people in america are adviced to lawyer up right away. but it really doesnt make all that much sense to me as to how this would help. over here it would be seen as suspicious as hell. but then again, we dont have prosecutors who only go out to try and get a guilty verdict. instead they are actually focussed on the truth. which also means that serious court cases can and will take years to actually conclude. theres one ongoing courtcase that has been ongoing for at least 10 years now. and the main reason why it keeps going is cuz they dig up more and more bad shit. the case is against one of the biggest criminal leaders in our country.

[@jz8112]

Hey you! You're almost at half a million subsssssss.. been here since the early days ..it's well deserved!

[@ThatChapter]

Thank you so much! Its crazy

[@faithcrump3498]

Dang! I just realized it also I came around 20 or 30 thousand! Congrats mike! You deserve it :)

[@brianfoster6978]

I love watching the Sub number grow. It makes me so happy to watch the well deserved growth.

[@veronicacampoverde3123]

Whatch me whip.... im just here cause wanted to write your name.

[@Funnylittleman]

I can’t believe he doesn’t have 10 times the subs! Easily one of the best channels on the platform. Mike and Bailey Sarian are both addictive like crack. My favorite true crime content creators by far.

[@ProudDad1976]

How does an event become a That Chapter video? Make sure there are as many "trees" as possible or "thirty trees"! My family and I Love your videos, the level of research, and the fact you use almost no stock footage is what keeps us coming back. Thanks Mike

[@AllenFreemanMediaGuru]

Don’t forget treelers (Thrillers)

[@moviemad56]

@@AllenFreemanMediaGuru No it's trillers. XD

[@-XxMoBsTaRxX]

I feel like this goes much deeper then a few monitors, just a lot unsaid.

[@jap7384]

was just about to write exactly that, god knows what was going on behind the scenes,

[@fisharepeopletoo9653]

According to some other comment he was a victim of political steamrolling, apparently he had already dropped two monitors off at the courthouse to be used there and was bringing the third to the jail to be used in phone calls. Just spreading what sone other person said in the comments I have no idea if any of its true. But he got far too severe a punishment, if one was even warranted at all, and his plot for revenge was bron of this wrong. He was somewhat a victim, it seems, but I don't think his actions are anywhere near warranted.

[@davidabest7195]

@Jesse Brennan - exactly civilians are innocent most of the time.

[@thebigcheese606]

Conspiracy theory???

[@CaesarInVa]

Agreed. There's something else going on here, more than just this guy deciding to steal 3 monitors. I can't help but feel that maybe there was a miscommunication somewhere, somehow and someone whom he had gotten into a pissing match at some point used it as an opportunity to f him over. I've seen things like that before....someone steps on someone else's toes (and trust me, I live in Texas, people carry grudges with them over the slightest provocations to their graves). That someone else sits and bids their time, sometimes for years, waiting for the opportunity to get even and when that opportunity presents itself, they jump on it...even if they've forgotten what the provocation was.

[@xxglitterbombxx7354]

“What the shit?” -My favorite thing Mike says 🤪😜 The wink , my favorite thing he does 🥰😍😘

[@PoorRick]

Why would you choose to be seen on the news with a Segway

[@CLBellamey]

I wonder if it was a ruse, to make people think he is a harmless quirky guy?

[@pursang833]

To show the world that you're a cool dude in a loose mood of course!!

[@ruskimuejek665]

Thug life lol

[@Anon1694]

I've only ever seen old rich white men on Segway so maybe it's a flex for him

[@horsepanther]

Why would you choose to be seen ANYwhere with a Segway.

[@Tyrannosaurus_Wrexx]

I’ve been finding every excuse to insert “Let’s have a goo” in conversations

[@Harrisean]

Tried it as a pick up line?

[@surfside75]

😂😂😂 -oh wait, I read that wrong😐

[@melissamccleary9611]

Omg me too! It's so cute.

[@gayledimitri5887]

Tyrannosaurus Wrexx same ! But during this pandemic it’s kinda hard to say it over the phone. So give it a Goo, will have to wait for in person convos, lol.

[@damagecontrol7]

it kind of sounds like ... ya know.. spunk. since it's gooey and all.

[@JM-mr6lv]

Broke: Having a laugh at Mike saying "tree" Woke: Having a laugh at Mike saying "Ay OR fifteen" But forreal tho this channel is great love you Mike.

[@Spacecowboy42]

Heard a triller for thriller in this one.

[@deepfriedmilhouse332]

My favourite is when people get taken to the Eeyore

[@brianbarcus5853]

My favorite "Mike-ism" is when he says "turdy tree" for 33. Gotta love Mikes Scottish accent - as Mike would say: "its grand" although in this video he says "hunky-dory" where he usually says "grand" so I hope he's just paying homage to Texas and not losing his world-famous accent. 10:18 A great one in this video "March 30, 2013." Mike, you're the best!

[@RK-zp1cd]

@@brianbarcus5853 Pretty sure that's an Irish accent man.

[@RoverIAC]

@@deepfriedmilhouse332 Dr Eeyore was Winnie the Pooh's personal physician, right?

[@eddiemiller2969]

This is my hometown! I remember this well. I drive past the parking lot where Mark Hasse was gunned down all the time and always think about his killing. Great job Mike! As always a great presentation.

[@beefchillingham6790]

I appreciate the fact that you consistently cover stories that I’ve never heard about. Great shit Mike!

[@lilcowgirlsluvr]

I remember when this happened. I live in Kaufman county.. it was scary times. I worked with Cynthia McClellan. She was good person.

[@davidcutts9079]

Your basic narcissistic sociopath, "I'm smarter than everyone." Dude commits crime, gets busted, and it's everyone's fault but his. Never ceases to amaze me how murderers can convince others (wife) to then help! Over monitors? Death penalty is too good for them.

[@BlackSlimShady]

I actually think he might of legitimately thought they were spare monitors that were fine to take. He is just a complete social outcast and somehow got caught up in that. Heaps of IT places give away old equipment

[@Candigale]

Kieran Bratson as a military veteran and working with them as a civilian, there’s no such thing as spare items; monitors or something else. Everything is accounted for, and is recycled, it’s never for free or to borrow. There has to be chain of the items, where they are, who they are assigned to, how many, etc. No way he didn’t know this if he worked for the county, state, or government. Someone else asks why do they do this if they have money? It’s not about having money. Some people get a rush from stealing. Winona Ryder comes to mind; caught shoplifting at the prime of her career. It’s just like any other form of addiction. ✌️

[@AnotherWittyUsername.]

I suspect the wife is far more content in prison than she ever was with the murderous narcissist. At the very least she knows her current prison guard isn't going to execute her for crossing him. Her life must have been miserable.

[@gayledimitri5887]

CandiGale73 yes, agreed! This is something a 20 year old would think is ok & innocent. Not some 45 year old educated dude. Fry his fat AS$

[@erikbunty2016]

He looks very charming at first, too, another trait of a Narcissist.

[@andreathrasher5879]

Just scrolling through rewatching, as I’ve seen them all no doubt!! Just wanted to say Congratulations on hitting the big 1 mil!!!! No one else deserves it more! I don’t know how you’re constantly putting out amazing work! Keep em comin, lad! Soon you’ll hit the big 1 tree!!!! ❤️ Much love and light!

[@Usagihatika]

I see an upload from That Chapter & i stop what ever im doing , Click on it , watch & zone everything else out !

[@ThatChapter]

Really appreciate that!!

[@Usagihatika]

@@ThatChapter Of course !

[@reginaldallen4439]

You do a good job dude. Haven't watched a video from you that I didn't like. Keep up the good work.

[@chloenicole27]

YEEHAW 🤠 hell yes to a new That Chapter video. Mike saying “Giddy up” made my day😊

[@stephaniebryant6889]

I'm Irish and the tree thing goes over my head. I can't even hear it when I'm listening out for it.

[@elavke5441]

He is trying to say three but because of the way he pronounces words three comes out as tree. There making fun of him in a joking? Manner. But way too much lately imo.

[@noeldavidmeehan]

We don't hear it because we're Irish hahaha... Stay away from home for a-while and ya will. When I go home, I can't understand the news anymore on telly, sounds crazy but true haha.. Our accents are from all over the place.

[@KMC555]

Same here, I’m guessing a lot of us say that way because of trí being the Irish for 3. (Pronounced like tree)

[@geeksworkshop]

One, two, tree. No idea where Mike lives, but my family from Cork are all about the one, two, tree

[@kristinebailey6554]

@@elavke5441 get real. We all love Mike and he often pokes fun at himself. You should try it sometime. Being a Kelley I am also Irish and I love a good Irish joke.

[@keithdevlin1]

T.V. reporter: "What makes Eric Williams your prime suspect?" Detective: "He rides around his neighborhood on a SEGWAY!!" *Case Closed*

[@kimberlina0423]

Lmao!! Almost spit out my drink 🤣

[@cameronb851]

I actually found that little clip pretty telling. He said all the expected things during the interview that suggested he supported law enforcement and the attempts to find the killer, but then whimsically goes out of his way to splash through a puddle as he leaves and turns back to make sure that the reporter/camera person caught that. Contextually that was a complete emotional tone mismatch. He was celebrating, like a child. Wee! Nailed the interview! Now you morons will never catch me! That coupled with the fact that if you watch as he is speaking he micro smirks a few times because he just can't keep his elation hidden well enough.

[@barrysmith4588]

@@cameronb851 are you a friend of "jim can't swim"?

[@mateo-zq5wl]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Interlunar1]

What’s the first thing you learn in the academy? Never trust a guy on a segway. I hope they add a charge for that too.

[@Interlunar1]

@Barely Fishing Minimum 25 year sentence.

[@Ch4rlene1]

Nothing beats a new That Chapter video when you're having a shitty day... Thanks Mike..!! 👌😊

[@ThatChapter]

Hope your day us even the teeniest bit better!

[@ruskimuejek665]

Jim can't swim is

[@poohcanplay123]

ruski muejek Jim can’t swim, Crime Vault, and That Chapter are my top favorites.

[@Ch4rlene1]

@@ThatChapter Cheers dude...😊❤ 2020 is just....🙃🙈🙈🙈

[@Ch4rlene1]

Mr.Ballen is another great..!!❤😊

[@mburton2609]

It must feel grand Mike to think of 1.15 million people watching your videos. That's like 20 giant stadiums full! Wow, excellent work! You are a very great storyteller. Mama must be proud!

[@nadogrl]

Now we are 1.89 million…as of 8/23/23.

[@cathybassett6432]

10-2-23 1.91M and counting.

[@ericaedwards8294]

1.94 😂

[@scottal]

"bet he wishes he hadn't stolen those monitors now".... brilliant. Thanks again Mike.

[@MutamyceteMusic]

Never noticed how often the english language uses the "th" sounds until I started watching this channel.

[@ivydickson7596]

I used to laugh at the Irish use of th, but after living in Ireland for 5 years I started to understand. The Irish language does not have two consonants together. Hence the need to only pronounce one or insert a vowel, eg filim for film.

[@evanb0869]

I live in Kaufman. There’s plenty of crazies like this here

[@rullmourn1142]

Austin here.

[@Tyrannosaurus_Wrexx]

Hey, I’m your Dallas neighbor

[@MrJamiez]

People in the States are kinda backwards.

[@christosswc]

Don't move to Florida, it's not an upgrade

[@naelyneurkopfen9741]

@@MrJamiez oh really? Do tell.

[@garytompkins9781]

Excellent job you're doing here Mike, you've got a new fan.

[@Bootmahoy88]

This guy was a Mensa member, and he went ahead to steal monitors under crystal clear surveillance? I think maybe membership for Mensa should be re-evaluated.

[@theSpiritofTamzin]

Lolololol, I agree 100%!!!...

[@cazziefores2183]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👌

[@Thizzamajig]

Guess what mensa means in Spanish? I'm latino and was a member. Hated it. Lol

[@Carol-D.1324]

Sharon Stone said she was a card carrying member of MENSA...she wasn’t. I’m guessing same story different name.

[@TheDeepWW]

He wasn't stealing them. Other sources show that he was using them for work. Two were found in his office (in the building) and one was found in his truck to take to the jail for video calls with prisoners.

[@truckerpeterose]

Half a million coming on strong. Well deserved Mike. That Chapter is the $hit

[@stevedearden1799]

The moral of this story is..If you see a Kevin on a Segway, run the other way, preferably faster than 12.5 mph

[@CC-vj6dd]

Haha!

[@eily_b]

Gladly Segways will no longer be manufactured. Finally. 😏

[@Breatheable]

Yeah, not a really popular mode of transportation. You should notice it right away.

[@SlimeBlueMS]

The moral is "dont be a cop" Aka ACAB

[@kevindube7096]

Shut up STEVE, I don’t even like Segways. As a matter of fact, I’ll call the cops if I ever see you rippin n rollin down my street on one.

[@teribejarano]

I was telling my son the other day not to do something that he believed he could get away scott free with. I told him to please reconsider because it could cause so much more pain than it is worth. Natural consequences to bad choices and to think you can get away with things are worse than being persecuted.

[@Laced.Up.Gaming]

Yesssss! Perfect timing on my way to the liquor store, cheers

[@ThatChapter]

Enjoy your sups!

[@kathedison3887]

Me 2 cheers.. lol

[@robertowen7808]

Damn 5 seconds and already 11 views. These are the most informative true crime cases out there. Love your work Mike.

[@ThatChapter]

Appreciate it Robert!

[@jqbaker418]

That "Ugh" in disgust of the Segway was funny as hell. Laughed so hard I almost spit out my food. Yee-haw on a Segway just doesn't sound right.

[@McLovinPopeIII]

I am a Kaufman native and I remember the day this happened. I had just graduated from Kaufman high school in 2012 was staying at a friend's house. When I woke up that morning the first thing I heard from my friend was, "The ADA has been assassinated in the square..." I was only a few miles from the square. When I went outside I could count 3-4 helicopters circling Kaufman. For the next couple of days we had police officers from surrounding cities posters on just about every main road and high way in the town. It was crazy.

[@chadedgmon5329]

Always a great day when I get a “Hey You”. Thanks Mike.

[@crsh2007]

Wtf, computer monitors aren't even that expensive nowadays. I'm sure his segway cost way more than 3 monitors :/

[@gator9339]

Now a days he's riding his segway in the prison corridors

[@H_A_L_7]

Ego driven a/hole

[@tonypeppermint5329]

@@gator9339 Yep.

[@scottdavidson526]

Definitely.

[@eddieray]

Yeah , even in 3rd world countries it's not that expensive

[@ronin_user]

Ego kills. That man was so vengeful about “his good name” he turned into a murderer. Ego also makes people abandon logic.

[@lara4life656]

He lost more than a good name. He lost his ability to make a living for himself in the field he devoted his life & education to. He lost the insurance which was paying for his wife's cancer. No, still not justifiable in any way...but they took a lot more from him than his respect.

[@pjlewisful]

@Hernando Malinche This sounds as ridiculous and gullible as rantings of cultish Trump supporters, of which, I must assume you are one.

[@cdkx655]

@Hernando Malinche Where are you guys getting the notion that he was ordered to? Or as someone else put it, he was taking it upon himself to take them home to repair them? Is this from some random "Free Nutjob X" facebook group or something?

[@christianward5616]

Egos and the ability of a person allowed to do something else for the people in this country

[@rynoX88]

The dirty DAs shouldnt have went further to sabotage the mans life. But the killer shouldve just took the deal, bc over 1000$ theft is a felony most states. So he should've took the deal, he thought he was above the law and was super salty afterwards.

[@timmylong833]

I’m from Forney, TX and I remember when this happened. I actually had a court date that morning and saw all of the cops cars and lights. I was blow away when I found out a murder occurred.

[@AFoxInFlames]

"let's giddy up." Said so dryly I nearly spit out my breakfast I was laughing so hard...lol I love it.

[@AnatomicalHeart]

Made it yes!!!!! LUNCH BREAK AS ALWAYS MIKES GOT ME!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ThatChapter]

Enjoy your lunch!

[@tylergable2445]

It’s the best!!

[@bubble8688]

So watching Mike on your lunch break is something we all do eh?

[@davidcutts9079]

TC has the best timing! Always an episode after I grab my lunch, or when I'm a little bummed. "Yes! Sweet!" Enjoy!

[@followyourkang]

.............got me at night in germany :)

[@Kidlink77]

I see a That Chapter video, I click on that That Chapter video.

[@ryanhenson3086]

Oh wow, I am from Kaufman and have family who were close to this. This was really detailed coverage. The one thing you missed was that he didn’t steal the monitors for his home use. He requested new monitors for his office and his employees, but his request was denied because of politics (him backing Mike’s competition.) So he went and relocated those “tree” monitors from an office not being used to his. Also they didn’t find the car on both tapes until after he was already arrested. What got him arrested was the FBI back tracing the anonymous tip line to him. It wasn’t so anonymous.. that was controversial for everyone at the crime stoppers. Great coverage though! It’s crazy seeing something I was so close to and knew people it affected!!

[@Secret_Soul_Survivor]

Thank you for a bit of back story there because that makes more sense about the monitors. I thought he was behaving in a way that he felt entitled to have them. There was definitely some nasty politics going on. Nevertheless, his reaction to kill for revenge was very OTT.

[@raneyburns4814]

Im.from.kaufman sad sad sad its home n we wasnt raised like this

[@mazyata9958]

Why wasn't this mentioned? Well That Chapter does add his own personal take on these stories. People need to remember this and take it as entertainment because they are NOT getting the full story.

[@fuckYouTubeBringBackDislikes]

@@raneyburns4814 You wasn't raised to speak the english either huh buddy?

[@commoguru]

@@mazyata9958 It still wouldn't matter, you can't just move computer shit around in an office like that, at least, not a government one.

[@honestphrog]

Dude I've found you like 2 months ago. I binged through all your content, then watched some of the episodes again and now I'm just checking my phone just to see if you posted any new episode. I think I might be addicted 😁

[@sw.1984]

Consider a patreon subscription? Mike does this all himself and works so hard bringing us quality content. It only a couple bucks a month. Thanks!

[@coolcougar]

That's usually how it starts! Then ur thinking, Omg, is it Tue.or Fri.? Mike's on @ tree o'clock!

[@sandrafaith]

"Mensa member" -- just goes to show you, high IQ doesn't necessarily mean common sense.

[@AdmiralBison]

It's not stupidity that is the downfall of the powerful, wealthy and cunning...it's arrogance. How often have we heard "they became too overconfident, thought themselves untouchable and too smart" that they end up making the most simplest of mistakes.?

[@gibbodude]

@@AdmiralBison yeh thats what im thinking; maybe this guy has been told he's smart since a young age, got into the schools he wanted, got the job he wanted, just never got told 'no'. so the one time he did, he didnt know how to handle himself, n went full mental

[@RoverIAC]

I call it Kirwan-Lee Syndrome, (it's kind of the opposite of Dunning Kruger Syndrome) when someone is so smart that they couldn't possible learn anything from a lesser intelligence and therefor don't. (I named it after two personal cases)

[@debbymccormack6525]

It's funny you say that because I've always said that if I had to choose between book smarts and street smarts, I'd pick street every single time. I've met some of the stupidest educated people in my life.

[@klantifashakur9894]

I was a member of MENSA and I choose to use whatever intelligence they claim I have to experiment with creating new strains of marijuana. Some call me a monster lol

[@Beragon]

At first I was appalled at the petty felony prosecution for the computer monitors, but by the end I'm thinking maybe he'd been doing a lot of crimes they couldn't prove so when they got him on the monitors theft they went all out.

[@muls9571]

I'd say that's the most likely scenario

[@KlirrenDieFahnen]

True, there was a lot more egregious behavior. There's a book about it that documents the case more extensively. The theft was a clear cut case they could use to stop his reign of abuse of power.

[@b-bopeddie1290]

Matt Burr doubt it...

[@jerryboics9550]

He was a JOP, you cannot have a known theif being able to witness signings etc

[@amandap138a]

@@KlirrenDieFahnen do you know the name of the author of the book?

[@SuprNva-qv1xy]

Mike, you’re doing awesome!! Thank you for your content. 🖤

[@trick351]

Am I the only one that hits the 👍🏼 before Mike can “HEY YOU” us??? 😂🤣😂

[@diannenaworensky6698]

You are not the only one!!!

[@tylergable2445]

I know i’m not the only one who replies “wassup MIKE!” Hahaha

[@davidcutts9079]

Must be their proven track record for quality!

[@annemiekvdbos]

Nope you're not alone, I do it every time. Good quality guaranteed on this channel 👌😊

[@jimhaverlock9784]

Not at all. I always pre-like Mike’s videos. Never been disappointed.

[@SD-oi4sb]

The smirk on his face. He preferred losing his license instead of trying to pay for the monitors or something. There is more than monitors here.

[@victoricook6868]

"Instead of horse, we have a segway " Me,a red blooded Texan: * yeehaws in disappointment *

[@SlimeBlueMS]

*sad yeehaw noises*

[@winkie3331]

* tips my hat brim in cowboy *

[@SlimeBlueMS]

@@winkie3331 *kicks dirt*

[@LilDitBit]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@maryw3052]

LMAO

[@chrisw6164]

The upside-down cross in the frame during the defense attorney’s blather is very appropriate.

[@bobsaturday4273]

good catch

[@ktbaby5237]

Right, ALMOST half a milli on the subs, most well deserved!!! Sooooo proud! You do such a good job with the research and delivery on your content, much appreciated! Keep up the good work, YOU, lol... Mike - IN!

[@BklynBadBoy911]

Gotta love it when the notification pops up for THAT CHAPTER! The highlight of my day...

[@fairwitness7473]

I need 10 hours of your voice, uninterrupted. It's very soothing and I love the stories but it's also perfect to fall asleep listening to. Which is helpful for someone who suffers from dreadful insomnia. So thanks for both stories and the rest.

[@guardiansanimalrescuestate7289]

I put it on auto play and then get mad I fell asleep and missed the video so I watch it again.

[@arock7462]

And again.....Sometimes three times to catch the end!!! lol hopefully he gets paid per view ! Haha love you Mike your sarcasm is always on point!!

[@bluevegito1399]

You can see that on his first interview 14:15 he was almost holding back a laughter and seemed happy.

[@maryw3052]

Yeah, like he couldn't care less.

[@joshhale9355]

I remember when this happened, it was all over the local news in DFW. We would hear about new details and it felt like something out of a tv show. This is the first I’ve seen it covered by any true crime channel, but it always felt like a perfect story to be covered.

[@JohnSmith-yw4bh]

This Is why we need more murderers. They make life interesting

[@chandracox6814]

Yup! I live in Weatherford and I remember this very well.

[@PastelFroggy]

What was public opinion? Seems like that guy made an honest mistake and had his life ruined for it.

[@michellesmith2729]

So many ppl uploading all at once but That Chapter is always my first choice!

[@fizazlebedazzled7876]

Loool I live in Michigan and the time this uploaded was literally 3:00 pm TREE o clock ⏰ time to get down on this case

[@melissacross5525]

Haha same!!

[@frostyfrenchtoast]

So jarring seeing such intense action on part of law enforcement, when in other cases involving regular citizens or even serial killings the law enforcement seem to always be half assing it lol

[@bobsaturday4273]

what dya mean ? they're FULLY assing it , just shoot the first black guy they see in the back and they're solved the case

[@KS-PNW]

Thin blue line for ya

[@Mario7p]

it's like the mafia, they gotta put on a show to impose respect when one of theirs gets attacked

[@eric_e95]

A That Chapter notification is exactly what I needed to not write my dissertation thanks Mike

[@fcukugimmeausername]

So he threw his entire career and life away because he couldn't resist stealing a couple of $100 monitors? jesus....

[@williewoodall8305]

No...He TREW.. his life away...

[@AustinTXSlasher]

He trew it all away. What a dipshit. I could say it tree more times even.

[@solinvictus536]

He was actually using them to build a security system for the courthouse. It seems that they prosecuted him for political reasons instead of just telling him to put them back because they were for something else. He still should have just taken the misdemeanor.

[@littleealyssax0x]

I know so weird. They could steal anything but he chose those three monitors?? There was probably some juicy Files on them 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@Lepewhi]

@@williewoodall8305 You are funny. I, too, get a smile whenever he says anything with a 'th'. I wonder if it's a regional Canadian accent(I know many Canadians who pronounce the 'th'), or a speech impediment.

[@ashleya3731]

I love Mike's humor and the way he states things get more gruesome or dark but doesn't give those details. I am interested in the dark details but it becomes a lot to handle when you binge these videos.

[@ajgames3309]

That Segway clip with your eye roll made me laugh ridiculously hard 😆😆😆

[@Attackofthehank]

Cops when a regular citizen is murdered: Evidence? meh. Their spouse did it, lets lock them in a room and badger them until they say something vaguely resembling a confession. Cops when a District Attorney is murdered: Call the Texas Rangers, Call the FBI, Call the President, Call Interpol, Call Scotland Yard, we will NOT rest until this killer is brought to justice!!

[@ArtOfficialKreations]

Cops when an unarmed black man is murdered: “That particular individual had an outstanding warrant for unpaid child support, plus he was probably reaching toward his waistline, because we asked the officer who was involved in the altercation and he said he definitely felt threatened. There will not be any further investigations, and certainly no charges will be brought against officer So&So. As a precautionary measure, however, he will be temporarily placed on paid vacation **leave!** The officer will be placed on *paid leave!!*”

[@pv3Hpv3p]

Pat yourself in the back... You're super woke... All the Karen's love you

[@pv3Hpv3p]

@@ArtOfficialKreations hey Mike... How should cops act? Are we expecting them to sacrifice their lives? No matter what? How is a police officer supposed to enter a dangerous situation? Please tell me a better way, I beg of you... honest talk, what are you really mad about?

[@Attackofthehank]

Jesse Brennan I’m aware, but the district attorney is allied with the police. He’s the legislative side that helps convict the people the police arrest.

[@ambulocetusnatans]

@A Sojourner I am not aware of BLM murdering anybody. I am going to need a reliable citation for that.

[@stormierose4418]

It's crazy how such a seemingly small event can fester into such rage.

[@vacheriedevacherie1959]

@Hernando Malinche he destroyed his own life by stealing, then murdering.

[@Kana-vx2ec]

I live in Kaufman county, people still bring this up at the bars I go to out here. This was huge news while it was going on and everyone had their theories of who was behind the murders. A few of my family members were friends with Mark, we all kept a close eye on the investigation while it was going on. Mike and his wife lived 5 minutes from my house in Forney, I didn't know them but it was the biggest news story for months. RIP Mark, Mike and Cynthia.

[@nadiamurray8369]

Hm

[@kimwagoner1147]

Crazy I'm in Forney to.

[@msharmsen]

Great job as always Mike! Could you look into the Bentler Family Murders that occurred in Bonaparte, Iowa in 2006? Horrifying story of Shawn, 22, slaying his entire family...

[@BrandonSparks27]

I love how much research you do for each case I'll see these cases in other videos but some how you always add way more than I either read or heard ! I'd like it if you could cover the Norway youth camp massacre I just know you'll add way more than what I've read about or even the case of moises merza - Espinoza I remember living in the area before when it happened and thinking the case was horrific but didn't get enough coverage

[@tillitsdone]

4:47 You can tell by McCleeland's manner of speaking that he knows exactly who did this.

[@helenwa1651]

My favourite KZbinr! Can't wait to see you reach 500,000 Mike. You definitely deserve it 👍 Edit: who the hell dislikes Mike's videos? Jealous.

[@ThatChapter]

Thank you so much Helen!

[@helenwa1651]

@@ThatChapter You are so welcome! You had about 100,000 when I subbed. Your channel has grown so quickly since then. People have been realising how great your videos are at the rate of knots!

[@theharvestangel2290]

This is my favorite channel by far. Mike is contagious

[@SNP-1999]

@@ThatChapter When I subscribed, you had under 100 thousand - now you have well over a million! Great reward for great work, Mike ! Keep it up. All the best from a Brit in Hamburg, Germany. (And F the Brexit !)

[@tonyploma2330]

9/16/23 he's up to 1.9 million !!

[@TheDweeb002]

I live in the south and I totally love it when you get to hear people with real non-Hollywood southern accents. I know we get stereotyped a lot but I understand why. God, its funny

[@LindaBell-ube]

Dude starting grinning when talking about their murders in an interview... lol come on.

[@cameronfielder4955]

I know that seems incriminating and this guy is obviously guilty, however the grinning alone is not necessary a sign of guilt. People behave in different ways under stress. Polygraphs don’t work and studying body language doesn’t work.

[@AuntTine]

Yeah I thought he looked quite pleased.

[@iadorenewyork1]

"Laugh out loud"? Did the grinning of the murderer make you laugh, or the murders? Doesn't strike me as funny, to be honest.

[@StRiKerhost]

I've been waiting for my weekly dose of that chapter thanks Mike

[@joannebarton9191]

Great job on the video. Laughed out loud when you said “giddy up” with your wonderful accent!

[@austintaylor6152]

My parents were good friends of the mcleallands I remember when all this happened...all I'll say is there's more to this story than what's publicly admitted, kaufman County is crooked af

[@brnfrmjts05]

Interesting. It definitely seems like there would be more to the story.

[@gotmynina]

Most places/cops are lol

[@mikeymastro4425]

Really?? Wow I would love to know more about what your mentioning for real.. we all know most counties and cops are crooked and DA offices but since your familiar and parents good friends with them and know about more info.. I mean obv the only info that gets put out there esp on tv is only the info they allow which isn’t right but shit be the whistleblower man..lol

[@austintaylor6152]

Let's put it this way, without saying to much politics and law were ran on what we call the "good ole boy" system, Williams was not exactly seeing eye to eye with several of the people in charge so they figured out a way to set him up on robbery charges in order to remove him from office, what put the gears in motion for him to commit murder is anyone's guess but the crooked politics are definitely partially at fault

[@lukasgestrine]

It often seems like that in these kinda small-town Texas cases.

[@cheapchianti6478]

As much as I was annoyed by the stereotype "cowboy" intro (I'm a Texan) I cain't quit you boy, 'cause you're so damn good at yer storytellin'

[@rstutts1369]

Cheap Chianti dagnabbit yer right.

[@jacesias1477]

Cowboy stereotype did you not see the hat every law enforcement officers wore ...... Ol wild wild west out there I see

[@cheapchianti6478]

@@jacesias1477 Yeah. The hat stayed through the decades as a style because it's very hot and sunny in Texas, which was why they were designed like that in the first place. Law enforcement in small towns here still wear them. I guess when you live in Texas you get bored of being called a "cowboy". Kaufmann is more Walmart than wild west

[@jacesias1477]

@@cheapchianti6478 understandable lots of small town law enforcement in Arizona wear them to just nobody really cares about Arizona like that. Only big thing that happened out here is a massive Covid out break and Jodi Aries.

[@williemays2]

@@cheapchianti6478 --- A common misperception --- the OG Texan cowboy hats had small brims, just like a bowler hat ---- wide brimmed hats weren't popularized until hollywood used them in the western films circa 1930 --- so the big hats worn by modern 'cowboys' are based on a myth -------

[@billthecat666]

I want to him to explain his reasoning for lifting the monitors. Why did he think he could just take stuff?

[@ArtOfficialKreations]

Turns out he wasn’t stealing the monitors for his own personal gain, 2 of them ended up being used for the courthouse surveillance system, and the other one was in his truck (intended to be brought to the jail house to be used for an inmate video-call system). He got politically steamrolled, and thus the murder revenge ball got itself rolling

[@professorswaggamuffin7572]

@@ArtOfficialKreations now that makes a whole lot more sense! Thank you! Im kind of surprised Mike didn't explain how this guy actually was a bit of a "victim" of an injustice of sorts and decided to let it become his main goal in life to get revenge by any means.

[@aerialb-h8957]

Professor Swaggamuffin This guy was no “victim” at all. If he actually didn’t steal the monitors and they were supposed to be where they were, the charges would have been dropped and the case would have been dismissed. Why didn’t anyone vouche for him then? I don’t believe he was steamrolled one bit. I’m sure, with all his guns, he was just looking for a reason to kill.

[@tracys169]

@@ArtOfficialKreations That's what I heard too. But he didn't follow through protocols in acquiring the monitors therefore it can be considered as stealing. I understood that the prosecutors were his rival (as he supported their opponents), it was a political move to prosecute him and remove him from his position. But it didn't mean that they needed to be murdered.

[@mamiemonrovia7654]

thanks mike 4 covering some of the most appalling cases n crime files. ur twisted humor is not lost 2 me and many others. keep up the good work.

[@tarantulamadness6191]

Why do you type like a prepubescent girl?

[@Akula114]

I really like the audio quality of your videos. Some channels seem to have no freakin idea of consistency... one moment too quiet, the next too loud. One moment using one mic and the next with a completely different sound. Your music is great, too. Really well done and pleasant to listen to while watching murder and mayhem. I admit I was distracted by the Colorado killing. It served to ramp up awareness of the Aryan Brotherhood, but sort of felt like a red herring, especially with no brief mention at the end that the Asshole Brother.... I mean Aryan Brotherhood wasn't involved, after all. Thanks for the great videos and really excellent way you've put them together. Sharing your talents benefits us all.

[@ameliashostak4764]

JUST noticed how many subs u have!!! i'm so happy, couldn't have happened to a greater person or channel!!!

[@dizzlespimoni2830]

I love how the production quality upgraded, the jokes literally had me laughing , and damn ... lol this is my kind of true crime KZbinr ..

[@dizzlespimoni2830]

AND THERE IS NO WAY THESE ARE ACTUALY DATES ANYMORE... NO ONE Beats the MASTER BOB one THOugh lol

[@MissTiaPet]

I was JUST gonna get up and be productive I SWEAR. But now I must watch this

[@deelanders6132]

Your fine. Chores can wait!

[@karenengelhardt1610]

Yeah just forget it. Might as well order takeaway and just dig in for the night

[@DTA180]

Mike, I absolutely love you and all of your videos, please don't ever stop making them, you're a legend ♡♡