Detective Realizes an Obsessed Dad’s Horrifying Secret

[@antiquesrestoration3874]

If he hit her knowing she's on a Facetime call, imagine everything else he did to her when there were no witnesses.

[@sarahalbers5555]

Great point!

[@MissDarlaDeville]

My thought too

[@Lorjarca]

💯🎯

[@LouisCasas]

Love is blind until they see

[@bettyjean740]

Yes, that's probably why she had them enrolled in daycare! To keep them safe. Women in this position need more help!

[@BambixLynn]

“You’ll adjust” That just sent me to a whole new level of pissed off and disgusted. She was out of his league and he knew it. Horrible.

[@zoeyrochellezhombie829]

I won't adjust, I'm getting the hell OUT

[@Bigtetrisguy]

Hell adjust, to prison.

[@FrankThe77Tank]

I just came to comment the same thing! What a POS!

[@FrankThe77Tank]

I just came to comment the same thing.. Made my blood boil!

[@cesarincamendozaloyola4407]

It is almost like a declaration of war

[@alisonlandwehr7418]

I worked with her in college. She was a wonderful coworker and friend, and loved her kids more than anything. Adam always gave me chills when he would visit. Just nothing feeling or kind behind those eyes compared to Maddie’s contagious joy. I think about her often.

[@susiew2521]

Very sad. I'm sorry for all who loved her. ❤

[@schrisdellopoulos9244]

Sure you did. If you were being honest, you'd name the school and the year.

[@alisonlandwehr7418]

@@schrisdellopoulos9244 Mike says Winona state repeatedly. I grew up in the twin cities and that’s where I attended 2015-2018. What a strange thing to choose to lie about if I did.

[@kimnederpelt4371]

Sorry for your loss! Thanks for sharing 🥰

[@kimnederpelt4371]

@@alisonlandwehr7418 always 1!🤦‍♀️

[@KARINthe1]

With the rise of AI-driven crime channels with their robotic voices and images that do not match the event being discussed, I truly appreciate your dedication to telling these stories face-to-face. AI often strips away the human element, making tragedy feel impersonal-but your work keeps the real, human impact at the forefront. Keep up the outstanding work!

[@lisahanson527]

A robot wouldn't call the number 3 a tree.

[@jenniferb2763]

​@@lisahanson527exactly. I'd miss that.

[@saymyname2417]

​@@lisahanson527- That's so charming 😍...

[@topspot4834]

No doubt about it. Sometimes I like straight interrogations or body cams, but I also like hearing a story, and our boy is the GOAT of the genre when it comes to presentation ... Coffeehouse Crime is another one that does a great job (body cams definitely Midwest Safety).

[@qryptid]

Yeah with all these AI channels I feel like I can only follow new channels that likes face to face confirm to me there is a human behind it because you can't trust just any account to not be AI/bots

[@tilly.....editssssss8056]

Love how Mike remains respectful in spite of injecting humour on such awful cases. He comes across as genuine, and i love it when he expresses himself in support of the victim and family.

[@JenOween]

Once again... "I grew up with my grandparents. My mom died when I was young and my dad was in prison...for killing my mom." Those poor children.

[@LUNAJANNAH]

😢😢😢😢 I'm so sorry.

[@denisedevoto5703]

So sorry.

[@blondieb91390able]

How many more kids are going to tell the same story!? STOP HURTING AND KILLING WOMEN. It's INSANE how hard that seems for some men.

[@adellababb8150]

Sorry that happened to you. I couldn't imagine.

[@PatriciaLane-x2p]

Yes sorry but your past isn’t you or your kids ❤

[@lilianmcguigan9240]

Wives or girlfriends, do NOT announce you are leaving your partner. Choose a time when your partner is gone, and leave quietly. And staying with an abusive partner is NOT good for your children. He or she will NOT change, ever.

[@LUNAJANNAH]

I'll add to this. And go no contact they will try to convince U to come back either the abuse will start again or and get worse. Or once they see U. They will harm U take ur life for having left in the first place

[@KDiamond666]

This is so scary! 😢 It’s crazy that us women always have to walk on eggshell. At home and in the road! We can never take a break. I literally get harassed when I go out this is why I stay home.

[@WoodyWard]

​@@KDiamond666 😐

[@MonTube2006]

​@@KDiamond666I've been abused by women all my life. It's not a gender thing. Be safe and all the best to you 🙏

[@VioletJoy]

Also, it's up to the victim to leave an abusive relationship, especially when children are involved. It's horrible that she was murdered, but there are lessons that can be learned here.

[@teresathayn5170]

LEAVE the first time he or she hits you! Trust me, it only gets worse! Get away and enjoy your life without constant fear! RIP Maddie! ❤

[@LyndseyRoach-t6k]

From experience you're absolutely right!! It just gets worse and they never change. That's who they'll always be. Run if he hits you once . I was so young I thought it was my fault or he will change. They take control of your entire life you can't leave. I had to have my parents help me with cops too. ❤

[@boudicca272]

& at the SMALLEST sign of violence. I, like the above poster, can say from personal experience it starts small & escalates. A shove, a push, to a slap, to a full fisted punch...to worse. It's like the Boil The Frog analogy.. it becomes "normal" because they're gaslighting you during the gradual escalation. It is JUST as much mental as it is physical..

[@loretta_3843]

True. You may think you're giving them another chance, but in reality, you're teaching them that they can get away with that kind of behaviour. Violence doesn't "get better"

[@LWIcarus69]

I'm usually not supportive of absolutes but on this I agree. Staying after the first sign of physical violence is a huge mistake.

[@Adams82822]

Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha​@@LyndseyRoach-t6k

[@HarmonyBlissJunkie]

I have a co-worker who was very good friends with her. I watched how hard she fought for justice for Maddy. Lauren, you are a great friend and a fighter. Maddy deserved so much better than this and especially him.

[@MKUltra42]

I remembered this case as soon as I saw her sister’s TikTok. So so sad 😢 Another useless man who couldn’t handle being with a woman more exceptional than him in every single way.

[@virtualgambit577]

Couldn’t phrase it better myself.

[@leese.23]

When the detective says "I'm asking you again, do you know where Maddie is?" and Adam smiles when he says no.... despicable.

[@tauresattauresa7137]

Dupers delight.

[@plainboxer1]

Haha I know something you don't know.....

[@Cheka__]

I know. That detective should be ashamed.

[@mawfish1]

​@@Cheka__The detective should be ashamed? It is the killer that smiled.

[@anubisthacutest4752]

​@@Cheka__wtf are you talking about?for what?

[@richarddrazkowski3197]

Thank you Mike for covering this story. I'm from Winona, and knew the victim. This pile of shit deserves the worst of the worst in prison.

[@jettsoma]

Oh, I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. 😢

[@jewelwheeler1]

So sorry for your loss. So unnecessary.

[@Kattycorner59]

I’m sure he’s “getting it” in prison 🎉

[@OhCeCelia]

🙏💔

[@dorothytenute2710]

This story has saddened me deeply. I can't imagine what it is like for those of you who knew this beautiful young woman

[@Tam0de]

"He was like a TIRD child for Maddy to look after, and he was also a TURD too," 😂

[@mattgayda2840]

Spencer is a turd and needs a dishonorable discharge from the military. Honorable men don't cheat with a married/attached woman with children.

[@valeriemartinez3989]

Lol... My favorite parts are when Mike calls it like it is. The guy was definitely a loser. 😂

[@DeanandLisa1803]

Dirty tree and a turd

[@michellescarfSpacex]

Exactly 🤣

[@stevelibby6852]

He leans into it sometimes. Sometimes I almost swear there's and 'H' in there.

[@mooncow-io]

I was in an abusive relationship for a decade, and escaping that was the greatest thing to have ever happened to me. I really believe that man would have killed me. He was getting more and more violent and reckless as time went on. Please, from someone who was in that place, if your partner has EVER laid a fucking hand on you or abused you in any way, LEAVE. I know how hard it is, trust me, the nearest shelter was over an hour away and I wasn't allowed to have my own money or know how to drive, and I was kept away from and ostracized from my own friends and family. I KNOW its hard, but please, you have to find a way out. It does not get better. They do not change. Do not let the sunk cost fallacy, children, shame, or whatever else make you stay.

[@boyermchristopher1]

Same here. I had no idea how abusive it was until years later.

[@tealabelanger4293]

Glad you're still here 🫂

[@thehangingparsiple5692]

​@@boyermchristopher1Bullseye! I had 13 years of it. Took me a year to (slowly) realise

[@wisewill1980]

Psychopaths are terrifying. He holds a conversation like he's talking to friends and not someone who just murdered aomeone. I'm a nervous wreck when I'm late on my car note😅

[@nicks1451]

I’ve been in a violent relationship before and the key is don’t escalate anything. Make plans to leave, don’t say a word, invite every man you know to help you move out in a few minutes. He’ll try to fight but he’ll be outnumbered. He’ll stalk you. Get police involved. Get far away. Stay safe. Be healthy.

[@emilycampbell5798]

100% don’t be alone. Everything you said is on point. Don’t tell them you’re leaving. Leave when they aren’t home if you can and definitely get every man you know involved in helping you move. 😢 she was too good for him and should be here, the fact he gets to live and she doesn’t is a big loss to this world.

[@carolinecarty1829]

That is almost the same comment I sent. Great thinking 🎉

[@Katfall2012]

@@emilycampbell5798what she said isn’t on point because she’s acting like the victim escalates It when usually the abuser will get escalated no matter what you do

[@2baguio]

@@Katfall2012no what she’s saying is don’t escalate, don’t state anything about the breakup, don’t say anything that will trigger him. It’s very unfair to sit and listen to someone belittle you and scream at you, when they do those things don’t escalate it by standing up for yourself.

[@Katfall2012]

@ yeah I was with a guy where every word I said, I had to think through… and still got beat every day no matter what…. And some abusers, there’s nothing you can possibly do to keep them from escalating, they look for reasons and will find anything to argue… if you’re quiet, they’re yelling because you’re ignoring them and if you’re loud…. You’re getting choked and if you’re medium, you’re getting shoved to the ground and kicked

[@Yourstrulyava]

I love how Mike actually gets mad on behalf of the victims. I love watching him because he cares and is empathetic.

[@kamiyamayk.30]

I love his authenticity … so refreshing to have a real guy telling the real story with real emotions ( no AI-bravo Mike) and a twist of dark sarcastic humor during the life insurance clips he shows. Helps us realize how utterly ridiculous and selfishly stupid people can be over the perception they will go Scott free so they can gain a couple bucks. She was obviously brilliant and had much more to achieve. Losers hate winners. So sorry for her children. Hope her family keeps her legacy alive. Bravo to her relentless sister.

[@4fNReal-]

"I know my audience", he says!!!!!lol 😂😂

[@crownviclx2000]

🙄

[@honeybadger3570]

So "mad" he didn't even have enough respect for the victim to *have the ACCURATE VICTIM pictured in the thumbnail!* 😒

[@Cheka__]

Aww. That's so sweet.

[@JerseyDevilJerseyGirl]

Dude smirked and scoffed when they asked “do you know where Maddy is.” I mean at least TRY to look innocent

[@trivera1217]

I think he really believed he covered his tracks and that they wouldn’t have the evidence needed to charge him. His tone while talking to the police, the way he smirked and seemed to not be the least bit concerned about where she was or what could have happened to her, it all screamed guilty. I’m so glad he got life, way to often these kind of cases end with the person not getting enough time to fit the crime.

[@Kattycorner59]

@@trivera1217too often

[@Tam0de]

Scumbags like him always think they can outsmart the police.

[@deew1215]

That smirk & don’t give a 💩 attitude said it all.

[@UncommonlyAbrasive]

CAME TO SAY THIS! You can literally hear it in his phone during the first call with the cop, he sounds SO arrogant, his guilt is fighting to get out. His vocal tone gave it away IMMEDIATELY 😂😤

[@shandon360]

By the title I thought this was gonna be about a father obsessed with his daughter lol

[@JulieLevinge]

Yes me too!😂😂

[@Brenda-qe2ug]

Mike has never given us a bad video. I have watched every one of them, from day one, which seems so long ago now. Mike feels like a kid brother.

[@CarolHorseplop-de7qj]

He’s wearing the right colour already

[@ChandaRichmond]

Damn right 😅

[@Ms.Laterholmes]

My thoughts, exactly

[@skepticusmaximus184]

It's the new black doncha know. 😂

[@LyliJ]

😂😂😂

[@susanbodiford9105]

You got that right 😂😂

[@IanMoone-f2v]

Turning the kids into orphans, what a spineless coward.

[@johnnymcgee9159]

He the dad

[@Littlemissdirtbag]

You're so dramatic. They had other family members. They had a great big extended family that was there to support them. Why do you have to make these little people out to be so goddamn pathetic? What the f*** is wrong with you?

[@sweetriver9063]

@@Littlemissdirtbagwhat are you even on about

[@abigailxmary]

​@@Littlemissdirtbagyou realise the word orphan just means without parents not without family, right??? they are essentially orphaned now.

[@kingworm7168]

@@Littlemissdirtbagwtf is wrong with YOU? … weirdo

[@loisannlovelace8988]

I love how he thinks he's actually so smart and enough of a sociopath that he can fool cops. Like, dude, they saw your bs a mile away

[@micheleshively8557]

Seems like all narcissistic psychos think they're smarter than everyone else

[@JordanEmede_376]

Like shutting off all location tracking the day before isnt just as sketchy as just being at the scene...hes a dud.

[@CantTellYou]

Oh yeah he sure did come prepared… even wore a hoodie that’s the exact color of a stereotypical prison jumpsuit

[@Taybrian1]

Trust me, no one was fooled from day one. They just had to find her. The cheers let out when they took him down.

[@Kattycorner59]

He’s not only NOT smart but he’s a complete and utter dumbass 😡

[@MsJessBunny]

I was cooking when the life insurance music started playing. I heard it, stopped what I was doing, and had to rewind to watch. Every time I see it, it's like the first time 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Your narrative skills are amazing and so engaging! Thank you for the video!

[@sarahdulas1047]

I'm from Winona and this case had our town turned upside-down. I was going to suggest this to you Mike. Thank you for keeping Maddies story in the now.

[@WhattEvery]

[He wasn't just a stay-at-home-dad, he was like the third-child, playing video games all day] The ultimate deadbeat parent and undisputed killah. A well put together crime story, Mike. Thaanks!

[@onionbubs386]

I've heard some refer to this as a married single mother (tho they weren't technically married) since men like him are more of a dependent than a partner

[@Kuulei265]

It’s terrible when a person who calls themselves a man does this. It causes so much unwarranted stress upon the Mother and the children. A woman just does what needs to be done. I’d come home some times at 6:45 pm after being up at 4:00-4:30 am and it felt like I was working a second job! And dealing with the kids etc. I’d get calls at my desk of the after school people saying no one had come to pick up our son! I mean you can’t notice one of your children aren’t home?

[@elisaseverns2543]

6:08 so Adam wasn’t concerned when he couldn’t reach her the entire day and she missed picking up the kids? Weird!

[@alisong2328]

That was just because of the Melatonin he took, right? 😮 It must cause a total lack of concern.

[@shaun5047]

lol Sorry but one of my favorite things about watching this kind of content is hearing the ridiculous lies killers tell. I always wonder if they genuinely think it’s believable or are they just going through the motions.

[@LaurenWoz421]

@@shaun5047right! And they often say “then I went for a drive…” or “I got lost..” and “I don’t remember..”

[@shaun5047]

@@LaurenWoz421 lol Yep and I love it when the detectives ask if they themselves would believe the excuse. My guess is most just throw out a lie out of panic. The rest probably aren’t use to getting much pushback so they’ve become accustomed to getting away with nonsense excuses.

[@shaun5047]

@@elisaseverns2543 Both events would have had most husbands in a panic especially the whole not picking up the kids thing.

[@pauli7457]

It hurts me to see Gabby blaming herself for the abuse that this idiot caused her. I'm glad he's gone. His parents belong in jail for helping him hide her death.

[@sarahalbers5555]

I totally agree with you. The whole thing was unbelievably ugly. I thought at the least, they would get him out of the country, they were lying so hard.

[@hollyroxy25]

Not only that, those police should’ve lost their jobs too because clearly they weren’t good at it. They’re partly to blame for her death as they could’ve prevented it that very day!

[@deadinthewater218]

Correct

[@maryjane4432]

@@hollyroxy25the cops suspected him from the first interview. You can tell by his questions.

[@bods1]

@@hollyroxy25 she should have spoken up about it instead of defending him and lying to the police, she could have stopped it there and then but didn't.

[@missmelissa3573]

And once again, innocent children’s lives were destroyed for cruel and selfish intentions. I hope they can one day heal from this level of trauma.

[@Michelle-qq4sd]

Hands-on-neck is frequently followed by murder. Secretly leave if that happens and DONT GO BACK.

[@lflood84]

Anyone (women AND men) who wants to leave their abuser should definitely do it quickly and quietly while the abuser is away and preferably have people with you! Only take the bare essentials. Things are replaceable and this should be done as quickly as possible. Also, there’s NO reason you need to talk or meet the abuser after. If it’s important enough then use a mediator. If children are involved go to court ASAP. ❤

[@VioletJoy]

I said something similar. There isn't a true crime KZbinr who will share suggestions like that, as it's seen as victim blaming. I see it as quite the opposite. Sharing information can help to avoid some of these murders.

[@onionbubs386]

​@@VioletJoyexactly! Leaving an abuser is so dangerous, victims need all the help they can get.

[@Montina_Paullin]

This! And also never tell them you're going to leave. I can't even say how many times I've seen cases on here where they were planning on leaving & then at the end they tell their abuser they're going to leave or are leaving & the abuser snaps on them & they end up hurt or worse. Make a plan. Tell a loved one what's going on & your plan. Hide money back. Low-key get things organized so when you're abuser is gone you can grab what you need quickly because you can't just have it in boxes.. And the most important step.. just leave. Do it. They will never change. I had 9hrs to get myself, my 3 sons, & all of our stuff out of a 3 story house & into a 3rd floor walk- up apartment across town & did it in a Honda Civic. I couldn't take our beds, any furniture/appliances, the piano, pool table, my sons' bikes, dirt bike, etc..I got my kids a sitter after school so I could move faster. I was bawling the whole time. But we did it & it all worked out in the end. My ex sold all of the boys & my stuff I couldn't get out & kept the money. He did give me the old patio furniture & my armoire a year later. Woo-hoo. People stuck in these situations need to know there are people out there who will help, too. There was a local charity who had hidden storage units full of donated furniture for dv families. I got a table/chairs, curtains, beds for the kids, etc.. They were wonderful.

[@VioletJoy]

@@onionbubs386 That's why I'd like to see suggestions shared, but it just doesn't happen.

[@ianclose123]

I'm glad you specifically said "abuser". There are a few comments saying similar just in general, as if everyone who leaves their partner should just assume their partner is going to murder them regardless of how gentle and peaceful that partner has previously been for however many years they have been together. When my ( now ex ) wife just didn't come home after giving me absolutely no indication that she was unhappy within our relationship, it wasn't because she feared I was going to murder her. It was because she was an adulterous coward and couldn't face up to the reality of what she had done and how she was effectively about to ( temporarily ) ruin my life. We're not all psychos and I'm glad to see you acknowledge that.

[@hellyeah_ellajane]

I guess I should start answering my phone more so that if I go missing, my delayed response time is actually a red flag for my loved ones to take action. RIP Madeline 💛

[@James-ki5ix]

I guess

[@deniserossiter1059]

No kidding. I think about that all the time. I use the Do not disturb feature on my phone a lot at night because of so many notifications. Only my kids can get through at all times.

[@Amanda-pp5hr]

Me too, mate.

[@munky342]

​@deniserossiter1059 I have mine set so repeat numbers will ring through. If it's important my family knows to ring twice.

[@GellySmally]

My family wouldn’t know for at least a month lol smh 🤦🏾‍♀️ I’m terrible with keeping in touch

[@nopewmopan]

Dude is too casual and jokey with a missing girlfriend.

[@fried_tacos1587]

Yeah I can't stand how often he had that shit eating grim on while talking to the detectives. Im sorry but if my SO is missing nothing about this is a "joking manner"

[@felixfungle-bung4688]

Did you notice he was hugging himself so tightly that it was such a red flag in body language.

[@AB-04]

He also used past tense said we weren’t drinkers not are drinkers

[@Anna-Rose-]

He began with that straight away. The police are there, his wife is missing, but he wants to joke around with the police like Brian laundrie did. He was hoping they'd be as understanding as those misogynistic idiots in Moab, Utah were. "Oh, you poor thing, is your wife abusing you?" "Everything will be okay, she won't bother you again!"

[@CantTellYou]

@@felixfungle-bung4688 at least he showed up to the interview wearing a sweatshirt that’s the appropriate shade of orange. A true future planner.

[@MyMissingPeace]

These detectives are like angels. How they can be so good at interviewing people and not be so angry because it’s obvious.

[@Kuulei265]

I absolutely LOVE when Mike does the insurance intro!! It’s terrible to laugh, but it does interject some relief to a very disturbing storyline.

[@deborahpaley21]

he should trademark that it's hilarious.

[@tracieluna3948]

The smile while he is being asked if he hurt her says it all.

[@monikarosa2895]

Every Tuesday, I have to work my hardest, tedious manual labor job of the week (with no AC In Puerto Rico). Normally would run to the bar afterwards. But it has been a ritual now to rush home, shower, cook dinner for one, dim the lights and watch the latest episode. My hardest job of the week is also my favorite down time of the week, so thank you Mike for the joy you bring across the world. Ok ok ok gonna hit play now 🤗

[@reneemitchell4281]

I love this! ❤

[@Grammichal]

Great message❣️ Take care❣️ 🇺🇸🗽🇵🇷

[@LynnCognito]

Love it! That feeling is amazing for me too. Dinner for one and hit play! ❤ no more bars for me either❤

[@katattack907]

Get it, girl! That sounds like an awesome way to unwind. You deserve it!

[@katharine2435]

❤❤❤

[@katiix]

This dude is deeply disturbed and it’s scary! He’s smirking about it the entire time. He has no emotions or remorse for what he did.

[@mattheww9656]

He couldn’t even admit that he did it when the evidence was overwhelming.

[@katsiduzynski488]

Thank you for covering this story. I'm formerly a Minnesotan by residence, and I always check on news stories and like your channel as it covers a wide variety of locations. A shame this had to happen to such a sweet, kind young woman. RIP Maddie. Her wretched abuser deserves 'justice' delivered in prison... Maddie deserved way, way better.

[@janedoe33785]

We love your accent and the integrity of your channel my friend 🧡

[@TedsHoldOver]

Every time someone mentions life insurance, that bloody music always plays in my head. 😅

[@MsTeather]

The video for it is so awfully good I feel bad about how much I enjoy the grimace dance 😅

[@Jorizzle22]

Doot doot doo doo doooo 🎶

[@GrandTime-17]

I always have to replay the insurance dance several times 🎶👍

[@lizboard6833]

I feel so guilty for laughing out loud at that when the subject matter isn't funny 😢😂

[@anitagoodman4657]

I do a Lil dance everytime I hear that ditty, even when it's just playing in my own head lmao

[@teribejarano]

It makes me so angry that she will never know the tremendous joy and freedom she was so close to obtaining. I don't know how I can ever get out of a very controlling situation I'm in. When he told her to"Behave!" , my heard sank, I've been told that so many times. I'm 53, disabled, and no car, no money of my own, no family. So please just pray for me, because theres one thing I've got is...."Hope!"❤

[@wendystillhere8857]

Have you got family or friends you can reach out to?

[@hollyroxy25]

As a DV survivor myself hopefully I can help you by telling you part of my story & how I got away. I too was in almost your exact situation, a stay at home Mom with no income of my own & no vehicle. I was with my ex off & on for almost 20 years since I was 16 so I depended on him which is a horrible position to put yourself in with an aggressive controlling violent man. Around 2018 he’d had a mental breakdown, experiencing psychosis with many similarities to schizophrenia, he came to believe he was being followed constantly, he even believed employees at stores, restaurants etc were set up to monitor him, this got increasingly worse by the day with him now believing his family was involved & that me & even his own 13 yo daughter was working “against him”, he ranted & raved all day like a madman & hardly slept, he shot me with a BB gun several times, choked me until I blacked out, punched, slapped, kicked, threw things at me etc. so I started to document everything & plan my escape. Knowing that he’s very manipulative & a skilled liar I knew he’d just deny everything, like with his own family members painting me out to be the bad guy. I took photos of my injuries, saved texts, recorded his rants (which you’re allowed to do in my state without their consent & can be used as evidence), etc. I applied for for government assistance so I could have a way of life without him & set everything up, NEVER telling him anything or giving him any reason to think I would leave or even be able to as far as he knew. I’d always take my kids to my Mom’s on Halloween to go trick r treating because she lives downtown so the day before I told him we were going over there to stay the night to go trick r treating so he wouldn’t be really suspicious. Once I left my Mom took me to the courthouse to speak with the DV advocate who then took me to the police to file a report showing them all the evidence I had & they issued a warrant for him, I stayed at my mom’s waiting for them to arrest him at our home. When they did, we went back home. I live in KY, where it’s a commonwealth that has no bail bondsmans, after the judge saw the evidence he gave him a super high bail there was no way he could pay so we’d be safe as he wouldn’t get out of jail. Much more to the story but as I’ve went on long enough lol, my point is you HAVE TO plan with men like this and NEVER ever tell them you’re leaving as that puts you in more danger of being murdered. You stated you’re disabled, apply for SSI, get everything in order make a plan with family or friends & then execute it. Document everything so that you have actual evidence & not just your word. I truly hope you come through this, if I did it anyone can 🙏♥️

[@abigailxmary]

​@@wendystillhere8857can you read??? They said they dont in the last paragraph...

[@Grammichal]

@@abigailxmary Your rudeness doesn’t help with the angst of this situation. 👋🏼

[@Grammichal]

@@hollyroxy25 You’re amazing! You planned your escape and executed it with perfection. 🙌🏼 I pray you’re still safe from him and he has no access to the children.

[@SoriDori]

Helped in the searches for her and it was morbidly beautiful seeing the community come together in large to look for her. My heart goes out to her family.

[@JosephGross17]

This guy in my personal opinion is the worst liar ever. I haven't finished the video yet but his closed body language, crossed arms,looking away ect is complete signs of lies.

[@williamsummerson1204]

We all appreciate Mike for all his hard work. My deepest condolences go out to the family, friends and loved ones. R.I.P Maddie. 🙏

[@not_you_i_dont_even_know_you]

Oh man this was in the news for a long time in Minnesota. So so sad that everyone basically "knew" but couldn't prove, that Adam did it for so long.

[@Taybrian1]

True. I think they just wanted to get her first. Get her home and then nail him to the wall. I mean, she was only like 8 minutes from his parents’ home. That was a massive piece to the puzzle that got him.

[@FMD70757]

Ahhh. It’s always a bad sign when there’s a full-time stay at home parent and the kids still go to daycare.

[@rt66vintage16]

Shanan Watts?

[@OneBadAssMoMo]

@@rt66vintage16she actually worked

[@ricksanchez7540]

Not always. Stay at home parents need breaks too.

[@FMD70757]

@ A break from what? The kids are never home.

[@user-qg9jx4ce3j]

Not really .. sometimes daycare once or twice a week is good for the kids to socialise and get use to being away from parents before starting school as these kids adjust better

[@parisite99]

I had a guy I worked with a guy that was released from Death Row after 20+yrs for a double murder in the 80’s. The couple was viciously stabbed before their house was burned. Every one believes he’s innocent and was set up, hence his case being turned over. Anyway, he comes up behind me at work one day, puts a pen in my back and says “it’s a stick up, don’t make it a murder”! I was stunned. I know he was joking, but it was wild! That intro reminded me of it.

[@rt66vintage16]

I would keep as far away as possible from that jokster. He sounds twisted; after 20 years locked up, who knows where his head is at. Stay safe 🙏.

[@scientistatwork4667]

Report it to your employer if you both still work together. I would have told police also.

[@calebsone1630]

I used to work with a dude who did 15 years for shooting and killing somebody he told everybody it was self-defense a man was beating up a woman and he shot him. Everybody thought he was a stand-up guy, I didn't really mind him turns out he went to prison for the rest of his life cuz he murdered somebody else in Florida.

[@mayberelevant3237]

😬

[@lordoftheflies66]

@@andypehrson9316you do that to a woman and see how they respond or how others respond to seeing you do that. it’s very weird behavior especially bc he was released from death row….was on the death row for murdering two people. dunce

[@peacefeline1107]

I love how Mike can add a little humor to such a serious topic and it still feels respectful. The insurance dance ❤ I’m so sorry for this family’s loss.

[@AmandaLeigh1004]

The Life Insurance song took me by surprise, I didn't even consider that might be a factor. Quick google search says Madeline's children are living with her dad and stepmom. I hope they grow up hearing so many wonderful stories about their mom and how much she loved them.

[@jraysp1]

Mike, you have one of the best true crime channels on KZbin! Thank you! What a sad situation for that young lady and her kids.

[@TheMutteringMagpie]

This is my town. I know people who knew her, and they've all said she was such a nice gal. We had our eyes open when we were traveling the roads around they area when she was missing. At that time we had a lot of rain and flooding. I said that if she was anywhere near water (because we all strongly believed she was no longer alive) that she would have been swept away, down the Mississippi. Thankfully, he wasn't smart and put her in an area that his family was connected to. May he rot.

[@secondhand_reject14]

😊

[@steppin-razor]

Everyone who dies is always the nicest, sweetest person ever...

[@TheMutteringMagpie]

@@steppin-razor I can think of plenty who weren't. If you are saying that the people who knew her were incorrect, then you'd have to take it up with them.

[@LUNAJANNAH]

​@@steppin-razorwhy would u say that . Just to be an asshole. Most likely no one would say that about u

[@LUNAJANNAH]

​@@TheMutteringMagpieyeah like that person. Why even say that in response to ur comment. She was an abused single mother why wouldn't she be nice

[@TamaraKasischke]

When the person you live with doesn't report you missing, you're screwed. BIG red flag.

[@79Bobola]

His siblings defending him and treating Madeline, a VICTIM, like garbage reminds me so much Chris Watts narcissistic mother defending her golden boy and putting Shannan down.

[@floraposteschild4184]

You can't give the time to your children that they need while also looking after an adult baby. Thanks Mike for telling us these stories.

[@jimschleich8753]

This is the most local episode for me, very nearby. It was excruciating how it was drug on, with everyone "knowing" what happened, and a tragic relief when she was finally brought home. Thanks for your sincere professionalism in your coverage.

[@MetamorphosisRox]

Out of curiosity, do you know what happened to the children? I can't imagine the legal fight. Every time a partner is killed and the mate ends up in jail I have to wonder if they truly cared about their children.

[@jimschleich8753]

@MetamorphosisRox I believe they are with her parents.

[@bingsballyhoo711]

I'm glad they found her and caught him. All I can say is it's important, if you are being abused, to research abusive relationships. They have very distinct behaviour patterns. Knowing it could only get worse is what got me to accept the situation and get myself out. Prayers for her loved ones, especially those poor kids.

[@joelsanchezguzman1057]

Please please please ladies, if you’re on an abusive relationship, don’t announce that you’re raving. Do it quietly, when he least expects it. Get help! There are many organizations that can help you! RIP and prayers for your family!

[@JulieLevinge]

Absolutely agree, I’m 65 & very lucky to have reached out for help eventually,because I was afraid for my children, without me they’d have had nobody. Watch these cases with deep sadness, but for the grace of god there go I . Just 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

[@tkh1231]

That was the beginning to an end of Gabby. She weighted like 100lb and marks on her, crying. She was the aggressor?? That should have stopped right there and then. She would be alive today. Killing the mother of your children and leaving them without parents is even more disgusting.

[@melsafken764]

So pissed at that Moab officer! He was abusive toward Gabby himself, imo. Especially since he was responding to a report of a man hitting a woman. 🤬

[@michellewhoknows]

Ladies and gentlemen, please do yourselves and your family a huge favor and don’t only stay in a relationship “for the kids’ sake”. Whether it’s abusive, or that you’re just very unhappy and you know that you weren’t meant to be with that partner, know that you are harming your kids by having them be subjected to the abuse, the unhappiness, the stress etc. Your kids will not benefit from a 2 parent household if it is an unhealthy environment. Staying for the kids’ sake is a heavy burden on your own happiness, and if you’re not happy -then your children will suffer. If you don’t move on to protect your own mental and physical health, and if something tragic doesn’t happen along the way, next thing you know you’ll be old and miserable and realize you missed out on living your best life-and unfortunately you can’t get that time back. 🙏

[@allisonragan6486]

I love the life insurance cut away so much ❤😂

[@tessaducek5601]

I can't understand living in filth like that. His parents raised a great man right there! I hope the children are with her family. She has such a loyal and determined family that never gave up. Many thoughts go out to her loved ones 🙏

[@truthhurts2879]

I Googled her. 😢 The children are currently living with Maddys father and his second wife and thriving ❤❤❤

[@melomodiba4919]

I never thought I'd get my true crime news from some Irish lad called Mike but... Here I am.

[@andypehrson9316]

best comment

[@YelløwKing666]

“Winona state… home of the warriors” Is hilarious 😂

[@JudgeDrey]

I love how defense attorney all look like weirdos.

[@amberstamp1965]

I'm sorry but not, Maddie was WAY to good for Adam and he knew that, and that is why he kept her on lock and chain!! Bless her heart and her family ❤

[@Kattycorner59]

Too good

[@S13G3]

Way way way too good and he knew it. She was going to leave and the smirking coward couldn’t handle it.

[@irishhoopers6899]

Same as Gabbie was too good for her murderer Brian

[@annastucki4925]

Maddie and I went to Winona State at the same time. She ran in similar circles as me. This hit me and my classmates SO hard. Heartbreaking, truly. And Adam deserves to rot in hell.

[@ash_tray]

Must be so hard to wrap your head around. My heart aches for everyone who knew her. ❤️‍🩹

[@keroclow9059]

Ohh no I knew she existed but no idea who she was. Am so affected. Full of yourself.

[@laurenb.8043]

⁠@keroclow9059 that’s an odd thing to say. They never clarified that they “had no idea” who she was, and even if they only knew of her, a violent crime is something that is traumatic and scary for an entire community. Especially those in the same age and peer group as the victim. You’re on here consuming true crime content for fun, the least you can do is respect the communities actually affected.

[@keroclow9059]

@@laurenb.8043 it's a public forum, what do you expect when it's for a public consumption and folk form their own opinion. I know get over it.

[@houseofsolomon2440]

​@@keroclow9059lol

[@mariacrochet8379]

Watching the way the dog was acting when he came in made me wonder if the dog already knew what happened.

[@eileencraddock472]

I noticed that, too. I said to myself, “that dog doesn’t like him.” That’s never a good sign; you should ALWAYS trust what the dog thinks 😞

[@supergirl2204]

Barked at him. and not in a good way.

[@mariacrochet8379]

@supergirl2204 yes like a blood hound alert

[@mariacrochet8379]

@@eileencraddock472 if it's the parents house where the kids stay the dog should be at ease in his presence. The dog seemed uneasy in that moment.

[@kerstinoberlin4708]

Yah I noticed that as well that dog was giving off I know you but I don't like you vibes dog was uncomfortable in that interaction I knew then he had done something to her but to be fair I knew he did it before then especially with domestic violence reports my mom always dated guys who hit her I walked tall and carried a big stick be a cold day in hell before someone puts their hands on me had to threaten a few with the bat and ofcourse they backed off bc bullies don't like it when you stand up for yourself

[@Secret_Soul_Survivor]

Thanks Mike, I needed the belly-laugh from your Life Insurance Dance, never gets old buddy, don't ever delete it, in fact it should be ™👏😂🤣😂

[@clintgirodat9142]

If my wife disappeared I would be freaking out day and night. I would be giving the police everything I know and anything they need. They wouldn't have to get a warrant to search anything.

[@RustFox]

Describing yourself to be "infatuated" with a DV crime, instead of like... interested or curious or most other words? Gross and real damn sus just by itself.

[@modernista6056]

Probably infatuated with Gabby rather than the case. She was a stunningly beautiful young lady rip for both beautiful girls. So many end up with beasts and narcissists ☹️

[@shayne87]

@@modernista6056 yes I agree with you. we should limit this to the non beautiful girls

[@sentryogmixmaster]

OMG Yasssssss!

[@nomygame5732]

@@shayne87 I got your sarcasm and I liked it

[@nomygame5732]

@@modernista6056 a murderer infatuated with another murderers victim? You think he was jealous he didnt get to kill her? even typing this makes me sick. its bad enough when people objectify you whilst youre alive, but to do it when youre dead is another level. And Im not talking about thee killer, but the rest of the world.

[@racheladams3965]

Don’t ever change Mike, by far the best KZbin channel I watch!

[@Amanda-pp5hr]

Did you happen to catch what's on Mike's left arm, tattoo?

[@doctorevil444]

LilliesYoga is a good channel too

[@Greeneyesengage]

He has the BEST personality

[@Pinki_315]

​@Amanda-pp5hr what is it?

[@Amanda-pp5hr]

@Pinki_315 dunno, the first time I noticed it.

[@Delicate_Disaster]

"I know my audience" I feel both seen and attacked 😂

[@michaelosgood9876]

Gabby had that look on her face that clearly screamed "HELP ME!" as she sat in that car. Now, how did those cops not pick up on that, being experts and in touch with human behavior on a daily basis...

[@LawNerdSoph]

That video made me so angry. You could clearly see she was frightened (self blame and that SCUMBAG being all calm). If only.

[@amityislandchum]

If you watch the full bodycam video, you'll see that the cops joined Brian in mocking Gabby, laughing at her, and calling her crazy. It's sickening, and it's a reminder that police commit domestic violence at extremely high rates.

[@melsafken764]

The lead Moab officer was abusive himself.

[@saymyname2417]

And what could the cops do? If you can't act up even in the presence of two cops who were called by other, worried people - then nobody can help you. Because you don't allow it.

[@Lowfatryebread522]

It’s crazy when one parent stays home and they STILL send the kids to daycare

[@mattheww9656]

Now that you mention it, that doesn’t make any sense.

[@thegreencat9947]

Sheri Papini.....

[@ypcomchic]

The way he speaks to the male cop is completely different from the way he speaks to the female cop.

[@riveramnell143]

Very telling.

[@Sandi-ke9mi]

Yep. Says a lot. He obviously resents women.

[@beaulieuc8910]

yes, good point

[@HelynHughes]

Telling isnt it

[@Christine005]

The "hug" seems to be a regular occurrence in DV situations. I NEVER trust when DV abuser uses the word "hug", you know they are minimalising the actual truth that they restrained their victim.

[@kellyanderson6642]

I noticed the partner answered the cop in past tense.. "does she go to any clubs, pubs?" ... "no we were never drinkers"

[@wellfuckyoumr]

@@Felicity2121you mean you always spoke

[@schrisdellopoulos9244]

​@@Felicity2121liar. If so, you would have said, "I always spoke in past tense." Troll 🧌

[@untroubledwaters2137]

Except for that reply I guess…

[@irishhoopers6899]

Arguably he was speaking about when they were together hence "we". So the past tense is correct.

[@hudgatling8624]

It should be mandatory for every police officer to know the actual statistics on the amount of people missing who " just up and left on their own accord" and people who something actually happened to them...🙄

[@DenyDefendDepose358]

Long time viewer here. I have never wanted to punch someone in the face as much as Adam in those interrogation videos. His reactions to the detectives' comments, specifically his body language, facial expressions and smugness, were infuriating. Kudos to those detectives for keeping their cool and not jeopardizing the case.

[@sandey42]

“He kind of looks like a stone….or an egg”. You are hilarious Mike!

[@genchambers38]

When I get a new That Chapter notification, I try to hold off until after work to watch it. Ya know? A treat for behaving myself by not slapping the shit out of people. Well, today, I couldn't wait. Been close to tears all day today from being so angry that I'm pretty damn close to being a story good ol' Mike might cover. 😡 So, here I am, hiding in the bathroom and watching Mike and practicing calming breaths before I go back to it and finish the awful day up. Thanks so much, Mike ! 💕

[@schrisdellopoulos9244]

One word. Therapy. Three other words. Get another job 😁

[@catherineetlulu]

❤

[@genchambers38]

@@schrisdellopoulos9244 Yeah, at my age and retirement on the line? It's just that easy, huh?

[@genchambers38]

@ Thank you. I don't think I was pimping for advice, just complimenting my favorite true crime KZbin and adding a little back story. Seems like you got that, but the other dude? Not so much. 😂

[@Dwe245]

Rest in peace Maddie. So sorry you couldn’t escape sooner .😢

[@motojunkie8348]

Boggles my mind how all these guilty people rather try to B.S their way out of trouble rather than ask for an attorney and keep their mouth shut.

[@jesusisgod4992]

They have the right to remain silent, but not the ability. They're just so used to talking their way out of trouble. And because their parents and children believe them, they think everyone will.

[@HelynHughes]

They think they are too smart for that.

[@freakygardener8033]

Well, now he has room and board, FOR LIFE!

[@NessintheWest]

Can't believe his domestic violence murder joke didn't land. 30 seconds in and I knew it was Adam.

[@Andy-xx3tt]

The way he was so dismissive too when she texted him that she didn’t like the way he treated her 😑

[@NessintheWest]

​@@Andy-xx3ttreading the texts telling her to "mind" him was disturbing. Meanwhile, she was the only functional adult in the house.

[@tivagirl4562]

Wow, Mike. I didn't think you'd ever cover this one. I live here. This was crazy. Surreal. And sad. You never think these things can happen in your own back yard. And where she was found? Horrible. Absolutely horrible. Heartbreaking. I followed this and was hoping she'd turn up alive. But as time went on and he started acting shifty and more facts started coming out, it was hard to think he didn't do something to her. Thank you, Mike.

[@MortgageGirl7]

Very sad! Will never understand why people think they can get away with murder! Just divorce if it absolutely doesn’t work. The kids need both parents for healthy development. 😢

[@Sdefemarie]

the "I know my audience" brought me to tears!! Cheers, stay safe out there everybody

[@thegrimlooper]

I'm from Minnesota and cant believe how many popular/more mentioned cases from here are... Sad. Thank you for keeping her in our minds, not just what happened.

[@Heavilymoderated]

It’s a slippery slope, people. If they’re capable of slapping you in front of your friends and children, they are capable of worse. Get away while you can. It’s hard, but you have to be strong and have absolute boundaries.

[@cdes1776]

His free ride unemployed life was over; he actually would have had to get off his butt. 😠

[@andremarais2706]

I love the classic intro and I am sure I am not alone. Thank you for posting. Greetings from South Africa.

[@heavenbound7508]

Hello from Vancouver, WA USA 🇺🇸 Have a wonderful week!!!

[@schrisdellopoulos9244]

Will you please take Elon Musk back? 🙏

[@vivevers3357]

Love the intro! Very Mike

[@anitagoodman4657]

Hello South Africa, yeah I agree that intro was fokken lekker as always

[@kaoslobster3742]

​@@schrisdellopoulos9244we don't want him either

[@boydnelson1961]

Thank you Mike for always watching you and your Hard Work. Just more than Great !!!!!!!

[@buried_in_oblivion]

Look at this guy, pronouncing Winona correctly, props!

[@CheriioooSama]

I’m OBSESSED with the “Life Insurance” dance ! Gets me every time 🤣🤣🤣 Also, his arrogance at the end is WILD ! This man was born with Audacity 🤣

[@tykobe1]

Mike you're an amazing person. I think I'm the only black guy on my block in my hood u got saying bits and bobs 😅

[@riveramnell143]

Picturing you saying bits and bobs made me chuckle. Don’t change, it’s sweet.

[@melsafken764]

👏😁

[@Mcron002]

man i forgot how badly the cops screwed gabby petito

[@Ann-sj4pt]

This is nothing new sadly

[@KarmicSalt]

she screwed herself by not telling them.

[@skepticusmaximus184]

​@KarmicSalt Yeah, she gave off strong Stockholm syndrome vibes for sure, and it was a tough call. Cops can't instantly tell who is the primary aggressor. Gabby WAS engaged in the physical altercation by her own admission. And you can garuntee if Brian had been determined to be the primary aggressor, he'd have been spending the night in a cell.

[@boathousejoed1126]

Yep,there did appear to be a bias by the bearded cop. Parental instinct should have kicked in.Sad and sickening.

[@skepticusmaximus184]

@@boathousejoed1126 I wouldn't like to have been the one to make that call. Theve got to try to decide who the primary aggressor is in these situations. Gabby wasn't exactly helping herself and wouldn't call out the abuse because she didn't want to get Brian in trouble. Meanwhile she DID also participate in the physical altercation by her own admission. It's a tough call. They had them separated overnight, and If Brian had been seen as the primary aggressor, you be sure he'd have spent the night in a cell.

[@franklabella4573]

Thanks! YOU ARE STILL THE BEST, I been around since 200k or so!

[@sunsetpark_fpv]

This was a case of "you know that I'm guilty, but you can't prove it" - but, they proved it.

[@CalvinLangatMMA]

Not only did this waste of air kill the bread winner of his family and to his kids, he won’t take accountability and that just goes to show the kind of character he is. What a shameful excuse of a man. He was an overgrown child

[@loganrb2001]

Hey Mike, I’ve been going through a really tough time this winter and I wanted you to know how much I look forward to your videos and witty nature. Please keep up the hard work you do, as always. 💜

[@archlich4489]

Be well, friend.

[@tinawindham6958]

Do u get the blues due to the short daylight hours? I do. The snow has killed many of my plants,2. I hope u feel better.

[@GirlWithnail]

I too hope you're doing better. 🌷

[@LUNAJANNAH]

I'll make dua for U to improve your situation. Insh'Allah I hope ur winter improves for you and U get everything U need and ur stresses are eased for you or U get the answers U need in whatever U are going through. Ameen ya Rabbil Alamin 🤲🏼☝🏼 Aslam alakyum be well 🤲🏼☝🏼

[@LUNAJANNAH]

​@@tinawindham6958burn qood quality frankincense or get organic pressed frankincense essential oils and defuse it within ur home daily. Burn it twice a day on a charcoal disc. And breathe it in. Also it kills airborne viral infections. And helps with lung related illnesses . But it helps with mental health. Also red light therapy. I'm a neuroscientist and sensory therapist. it's time to help one another get better and feel better ❤ look into it and other information herbs flower, resins to see what they do. Don't get synthetic versions of oils pls. Make sure U get good quality products.