Devil’s Island | Full Episode

An ex-Marine with a secret life and a secret wife. A five-year investigation turns on shocking DNA evidence - is the one-time hero a killer, too? "48 Hours"' Peter Van Sant has the latest in the case. Watch more full episodes of "48 Hours" on Pluto TV.
“Yvonne Baldelli disappeared from a tropical Panamanian island in 2011. The last person to see her alive was her ex-Marine boyfriend, Brian Brimager. I got involved in this fascinating investigation early on, with Yvonne’s family certain she’d been a victim of foul play. We’re with the family step-by-step as they discover that emails sent from Yvonne - allegedly from Panama - actually were sent from where Brian Brimager was now living in California. I confront him on camera in a supermarket parking lot.” - Peter Van Sant on why the story is important.
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[@kirkslayden834]

My wife a 26 years was basically murdered by a doctor and the hospitals st. Mary's denied her healthcare two times and the third time she went brain-dead I lost the woman that worked in the world trade center in the 80s and the reason why I married her because she was very smart but I know she was a kind heart and I'm sure she's in heaven with her mother God bless

[@helenstueber3943]

How many years? He should have gotten life.

[@susan0208]

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[@rosalugo5723]

God bless and thank you for your like. No parents should have to face such a horrific situation like this one!🥲🥺

[@kyliehatfield6072]

@@kirkslayden834 veq. 🎉🎉gvggg

[@natalielawyerchick]

OMG the sister using her last moments to testify against Brian drove me to tears. What a beautiful bond between sisters

[@eddiegaines7381]

😢ikr

[@Bulletguy07]

Yes likewise with me too......I shed tears at that point. At least she lived long enough to know she'd helped put Brimager in the slammer.

[@ElaAusDemTal]

It's what you do when you have siblings; there is no sadder thing than estranged brothers and sisters.

[@tmcg4719]

I felt like I got kicked in the gut when I found out she died.....tragic ending for 2 beautiful women.

[@jonstersmall2716]

I wasn't laughing sir

[@penniewyatt9391]

The fact that his wife stands by him after all he has done is terrifying.

[@wheelmanstan]

women marry CONVICTED serial killers..it's crazy, I mean chris watts is getting love letters right now, he should have been executed yet he's living off our tax dollars and thinking up ways to escape, he might even have another child, it's happened

[@Fourleafclover9]

Desperate

[@jungkookbts2819]

She’s delusional like what makes her think he wont do the same to her if they ever get into a big fight one day? She’s as sick as her husband to still be with him after knowing he literally butchered an innocent woman up. Sick fks

[@colourqueen22]

@@jungkookbts2819 Unless she was in on it the whole time because she wanted to marry him

[@firstsecond98]

Unconditional love 😅

[@margaritaescoto3500]

27 years for dismembering his girlfriend, lying and denying his involvement? Doesn’t seem enough. Her sister and family are amazing. Rip lovely Yvonne

[@e.sterling141]

And RIP Michelle.

[@goofers1232003]

They get less over here its a disgrace!

[@IraRochaa]

He deserved life without possibility of parole

[@SmilyK]

I agree! I don't understand how some ppl only get years when clearly they should get life.

[@stephendacey8761]

@@SmilyK Chris Watts got life. Justice there.

[@FionaBorgiaVandenheuvelGoode]

God. Michelle’s passing was so hard to witness. Seeing her healthy and then seeing her in a wheelchair was brutal.

[@SheriLynNut]

It really was 😞

[@Mr.MunshiOfficial]

The fact that she still kept the fight on for her sister, inspite of fighting for her own life, tell us quite a lot about her. May her soul rest in peace.

[@torimisuVODS]

Wow. Her sister was absolutely amazing she fought for her until her very last breath. I hope they are together now

[@trailer_trash_Barbie]

Yes I can imagine them back together where they never have too worry agian about anything. One day we all will be there

[@BunnyQueen97]

I said the same thing, I hope there is an afterlife for exactly these reasons.

[@bambinaforever1402]

Like really? She said did not receive any emails and then goes back and discovers plenty. Like loving sister? Missed emails from her sister ?

[@torimisuVODS]

@@bambinaforever1402 she saw the emails and then had someone look up the ip address because she knew something wasn’t right and then gave that info to police, so yes loving sister. It’s easy to miss something like emails but she went back and checked. If she didn’t care she wouldn’t have checked. She went and spoke even a few days before passing away. That’s love.

[@NoYesJess]

@@bambinaforever1402 So after watching this video, the victims sister thinks she may have overlooked an email (which could mean anything, maybe the email went into a spam folder, she could have marked it as "read" by mistake, ANYTHING could've happened) and because of this, you feel that she wasn't a loving sister? She literally fought tooth and nail to find the answer to what happened to her sister. She testified KNOWING how hard it was going to be for her, she even passed out because it took so much out of her. She fought for her sister until her dying day....I don't know how you could even question her being a loving sister. How disrespectful..

[@OnlyAboutTayy]

The love and bond between sisters is something so strong. The fact the sister used her last days to testify against her sisters killer, that made me cry. I pray they’re reunited, and are in heaven together.

[@susanlucas1125]

Wish I had a sister like that.

[@sue1373]

@@susanlucas1125 I have a sister,but now she in heaven tomorrow is her 16 death anniversary.i miss her so much,❤️❤️❤️💔💔💔😔😔

[@illumination101]

Not all sisters or kids or sons and moms. My mother cldnt stand to see me shine, so unbeknownst to me has been sabotaging me for 5 yrs. Long story but boils down she can't mentally construct how social media works and thinks it's a battle between everyone. This is a woman that stayed w my father who beat us, sad thing is she wld instigate the abuse. She did it for attention. So many dark secrets. Sad and has affected me . Love everyone, is all i can say.

[@illumination101]

Her sister just passed and she still talks bad about her but at her funeral told ppl they were best friends. Sick sick human.

[@just_juice]

​@@illumination101 I am really sorry how things turned out for you. I hope the rest of your days are as the path of the sun from dawn...shining ever so brighter like the perfect noon day without clouds

[@em0slag]

Its so sad that Michelle passed away from cancer. I mean I seriously cant imagine going through all of that and then losing another child. My heart goes out to the whole family

[@ClassicGamingPortal]

The story of the sister is very emotional. As someone with siblings I couldn't imagine going thru something like the sister did and the fact that even as her day's were numbered she still gave every little bit she had left. As for the Guy who was a vet goes to show that not every veteran deserves praise.

[@Rainsnowreadysetblow]

I was gutted when I saw her sister was ill and passed but I'm glad she got the opportunity to speak against him before she passed. RIP Yvonne.

[@The_UnStoppableKing]

Same. I cried my eyes out. Thank God 🙏🏼 for his divine son, *Lord Jesus* now they are united _†_

[@SomerDawn13]

@@The_UnStoppableKing me too. So Sad and sweet of her💔💕

[@tangogent]

RIP Michelle x

[@liliivanova2920]

Rip to both of them!

[@jnbr7520]

@@The_UnStoppableKing thank "God" ?......there is no god, just look around you

[@DizzKola3]

It’s so absolutely tragic that those poor parents had to lose two daughters. My heart broke for them. I am so happy that her sister got to say her piece.

[@MrMyspacepimp]

I know!! I was just thinking this. they already had a daughter be killed by a psycho killer and the other by cancer?? how tragic 😔💔

[@em0slag]

I know right. It feels like its always the good people who get it the worst. And ofc idk them personally but they seem like really good people.

[@skeeter1858]

*peace

[@dieudokamangu9732]

This is one of the most heartbreaking story I ever came across , human cruelty , an innocent family pain of losing two daughters, my deepest prayers to this family

[@jordanalbano9780]

I like how Peter van Sant always acts surprised that none of the suspects he approaches on the show ever want speak to him

[@ShiftedGames]

Sister who died of cancer was an absolute MVP. What a genuine love she had for her.

[@Ze_Moose]

MVP as in most valuable person? 🤔

[@flamechick6]

As in a real hero, hung in there, her sister's champion.

[@rachaelleann9847]

Dang that sad to hear

[@stfuplsok]

you must be a fan of basketball 🤦‍♀

[@ShiftedGames]

@@stfuplsok You must be a youtuber.

[@kaiannepepper1425]

I love the fact that they post these full episodes on KZbin. I like being able to see other people’s comments and ideas about the episodes

[@elleoftwocities]

Me too!

[@chrisspearline767]

Pluto TV has them on 24 hours a day

[@cindirose3390]

Yes, I see what you mean, new way to watch tv

[@lexx5526]

I’m happy they do even without the added bonus of seeing peoples thoughts/comments - since I don’t have this show on TV in the UK 😁

[@ashleybennet9243]

I thought I was the only one! Heartbreaking episode :( that poor family. Why is life so cruel 😢

[@AAXS-op1vo]

The stress of all the trauma, lies, stress, not knowing is what brought on her sisters cancer. STRESS IS A SILENT KILLER!! He is just as responsible for HER death as well as he is the reason she had to exert every ounce of her last remaining strength to avenge her sister. THAT is a deep sisterly ❤️

[@traceybiles2061]

It does effects whole nervous system

[@RoseyTours]

27 years is still 27 years. Kudos to each and EVERY person who made this happen. RIP, Yvonne and Michelle. 💐

[@chocolatefudge5263]

It means he might be out in 10 or less right?

[@ryanwebb5082]

Brian is a complete tool. Why would you send emails? Post FB messages etc

[@rhvoriginals3083]

@@chocolatefudge5263in federal prison you must serve at least 85% of your sentence. He’ll be in for around 22 years with good behavior.

[@misstruboyzrc]

Thinking about their parents losing BOTH daughters breaks my heart💔 😭

[@guerralg63]

I know, I didn't expect to cry, but when they showed her in her last days then said she passed away a few days later, I lost it! The poor dad and step mom, that clearly loved those girls, just breaks my heart. So horrible!

[@denisebacher5040]

Me too!!

[@aniagoszczynski8194]

Such a beautiful woman😰❗️ I hope they hang him up high 👿🤢👊❗️

[@JenDoe1]

God Bless Yvonne, who was savagely killed, and God Bless her incredible Sister Michelle, with terminal cancer, made it to court to the deposition. She knew her last duty on this Earth was to get to that deposition. I can’t believe she passed just days later! Wow. I pray they are reunited! ❤💫

[@AnotherTruth]

That broke me

[@ReRe-kr1ht]

26 yrs?!?! What a joke!!!!!! Those poor parents losing both their beautiful daughters is absolutely heart breaking 💔

[@jmfia2391]

Life without parole is what the monster deserves.

[@lloydchristmas1086]

Thats a criminal sentence from a pos judge who was probably a former marine so he was lenient on this scumbag.

[@AiVaultGuy]

it's because the crime was not commited in US soil, he was sentenced only to 26 years in prison, he'll probably do 15 and will be out

[@trentbateman]

@@AiVaultGuydon’t think federal is eligible for early release or parole?

[@jacklinemukiibi4388]

​@@trentbatemanHave to serve at least 80% of sentence.

[@barbarastedillie1336]

To loose both of your children in such horrific ways is unimaginable. Words cannot express how deeply sorry I am for this family to have to endure this…..parents should never outlive all of their children.

[@jackiepowell7513]

Lose

[@legitbeans9078]

The sister testifying till she passed out due to her weakened state made me tear up 🥺 This kind of love is what makes me think sometimes that humanity might not be doomed after all ❤️

[@andreadanburg5649]

He was only sentenced to 24 years! How is this justice? Ugh, he should be serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole. Rest In Peace, beautiful sisters. Prayers for the parents of these two women. 🙏

[@sandrabentley8111]

Because he pled guilty and showed remorse? That's how it usually works.

[@leslieyancey5084]

@@sandrabentley8111 that psycho never showed remorse. He’s only sorry he got caught!

[@brunokagawa6287]

I think he probably struck a deal with the prosecution. No amount of sentencing would have compensated for his crime anyway. Hope he shows some remorse and stop harming society.

[@issakariet558]

Agree a 100% !!

[@raymartinez4734]

@@issakariet558 no sir you’re wrong he needs to be sentenced to death, bottom line and not come out to society to or to be around us smh 🤦‍♂️

[@caitlinmyriah7657]

“Who battled a Marine to the end… AND WON!” That sent chills all over me!! 🙏

[@limabima77]

Right??!!!!

[@hippodagogo]

@@johnwheeler9186Brian, is that you??

[@jomoland]

@John Wheeler i found the wife!

[@Marco_El_Afro-Latino]

@@johnwheeler9186 You clearly haven't grown up. Otherwise you wouldn't have made that comment

[@tamaliaalisjahbana6849]

What a loyal, courageous and determined sister. So, much love…

[@TheSybil47]

I suspect that wife of his know more than she lets on. Her loyalty to him is otherwise unexplainable to me. My heart goes out to the parents of these two beautiful daughters.

[@Rene-cn4jc]

I wonder if she’s just trying to hold on to the image she had of him, and them as a family. I’m giving her a small benefit of the doubt that maybe she’s unable to truly process all that happened. He literally had her waiting while planning to get rid of the woman he was with. He was abusive and extremely self centered. Those kind of people tend to know exactly what’s needed to manipulate people and situations.

[@DorothyRInman]

You, along with Yvonne’s sister, Michelle, are the epitome of courage, love, and what it means to be family. You are all my heroes

[@jx9936]

Michelle spending her last moments avenging her sister, is the shining example of sheer determination, strength and fortitude despite her ailing health. Bryan Brimmager really took both sisters away, and he deserves to rot in prison for eternity. RIP Yvonne and Michelle, the Baldellis sisters might be gone but they're far from shattered. May they rest in peace in heaven, they'll missed dearly. However for Kristen Workhoven who stills stands by her so damn guilty husband till today, showing her any compassion is such an insult to humanity, UGH!! This case sends chills down my spine, and it still makes me shiver until now. Beware ladies, keep your eyes peeled before it's all too late!!

[@ArtCurator2020]

Sounds to me like you're a Soap Opera fan more than a True Crime fan.

[@Glum1964]

@@ArtCurator2020 why?

[@saciji]

I don't think it's soap. Equating concern and encouraging women to be mindful with soap is an insult. Normally we don't go around searching for all things negative and red flags. But it seems in this day and age, that isy what is needed. Here we've got to a point where the wife - become so under dubious circumstances, plays ostrich politics - ie denial. Burying head in sand. It seems she is not disturbed by harbouring, sleeping with a calculating murderer and liar. Without regard for her own child. Very disturbing lack of morality

[@y2k029]

@@saciji yes 100% agreed... maybe she has no confidence in herself or can't do any better than her murderer husband.. just saying

[@JuditaHoffman.]

@@y2k029 I wonder why he wanted a child so badly. Because he wanted to pass on his strong moral values to the next generation? With a woman who is an equally valuable person with a stubbornly implanted moral vertical? That's honestly sick.

[@Yorbelize]

Oh God, seeing Michelle like that after she got cancer was gut wrenching. I cried like a little baby. This family had so much love for each other, it is sad that they were faced with so many struggles

[@meghanmisaliar]

I was not expecting that.

[@bostonteaparty3926]

Cancer is a nasty beast! It has taken so many of my family members.

[@e.sterling141]

Same. I didn't expect it, and didn't expect it to make me so emotional. She was such a strong person so it was really hard seeing her so physically weak. God bless her and her mental and emotional strength.

[@nicoledoubleyou0621]

God cancer is terrifying. It takes seeing something like her sister decorate soo fast for it to hit home. I've never known anyone personally who have had it. I only know what I see on TV but, wow, that's soo scary.

[@maximumoverload5134]

Deteriorate

[@unprepaired-gamer]

I'm so sorry for the family. What an incredible family. Her sister gave everything to make sure he was put away.

[@Kunfucious577]

I’ll never understand why people would think a missing relative would just be forgotten about.

[@ElaAusDemTal]

That guy had the empathy of a snake, that's why. If you don't care for others you can't understand what all the "fuss" is about.

[@Kdeakin2615]

@@ElaAusDemTal he sure is as low as a snakes belly !!

[@thehoneyeffect]

Psychopaths dont care

[@julietteoscaralphanovember2223]

My family has been waiting 29 years 😢

[@earth7451]

Criminals must understand that the relatives of a victim will never give up.

[@1romancatholic]

Why does his wife support him when he pleaded guilty & blood evidence etc?? Those types of women I’ll never understand. To side with a vicious killer over an innocent victim.

[@darrickmalloy6909]

What about females that get their men straight from prison?🙄

[@julialeupold5109]

Right?! I'd understand if she thought he was innocent but in this case ?!

[@royaldiadem_]

Did you see her face. She really has no other option 😮

[@eggsngritstn]

@@royaldiadem_ Great screen name.

[@circesercy2190]

She's afraid too, if she doesn't go along that'll be her and maybe the baby too. She's smiles and pretend happy

[@YasminA-jm9zs]

I love how these episodes are formatted. It has enough details in a compact format. Thank you for posting these.

[@LonelyRanger902]

What an incredible story! The sister testifies just days before dying of cancer. Heartbreaking, but justice was served.

[@p2kCrime]

Apart from the sister being an absolute hero, the mother is awesome too. She was her step mother and literally nobody could tell that she loved her any less. Beautiful family but stuck by too many tragedies.

[@cheyennescottage]

Honestly, I thought it was her biological mother! I kept looking for some of the mother's features in her face and just thought... maybe the chin? Her skin tone does look a little darker than plain "white"? 💚 but I love that I couldn't tell by her love! That's how a step parent should be!

[@Mecca1204]

Wow! I had no clue she was her step mother. Yeah! She definitely loved and cared for her as her own.. Love that! Rest In Peace Yvonne 💔💔❤️

[@Badestkiller]

C go lcw❤❤❤ in on😂❤😂

[@medusasunshine4705]

Exactly

[@Nuck-Fo0bZz]

Damn, seeing the before and after of Michelle's cancer within a 3-month period really reminded me of my brother. It's crazy how aggressive and fast moving certain forms of cancer are. My bro went from working and moving like any of us to bedridden within months. He died in under a year. Rest in peace both of you.

[@lisamarieesquivias7772]

Sorry for your loss.. I also saw my dad change and deteriorate in three months fighting cancer

[@MN-br5nb]

So sorry to hear of your loss. That is tough. Until we see our loved ones again.

[@theherbpuffer]

Just reading this triggered me. My aunt had stage 4 ovarian cancer for 4 years. I think I'd rather die sooner than later than suffer like she did. It's sad either way. I'm sorry for your loss.

[@Dolly-Days]

I am so sorry as well.

[@jomarsh6449]

I know… my family was reeling from my one brother’s diagnosis of Lou Gerhig’s disease, and our older brother ..boom.. got diagnosed with cancer and was dead in 10 weeks!! Shockingly sad..losing a sibling is harder than I ever imagined.. ❤

[@bellestar777]

R.I.P to both sisters my heart breaks for their family. I’m glad they got justice. It’s sad they had to bury two children, no parent should have to bury their children.

[@johncena04101]

RIP to Yvonne, the dog, and th⁰e amazing sister Michelle 💔 literally heart shattering

[@prettybrowneyez3338]

I can't believe his "wife" still stands by him!! Like wth?!! The guy left her to go live far away from her with another woman. And once he kills her, moves back in with you like nothing... Doesn't she realize that it could happen to her too??!... Hopefully not.

[@mpalmer7800]

They are both deserving of each other

[@kellymac77]

His wife is putting herself in such a denial and “prison of her own “. There’s a whole new life beyond her husband who is a killer . What future would you have with such a person who gets out in 2037? He never confessed and owned up to his evil . Why would he ever change? Prayers for her to find true happiness and healthy for her daughter .

[@china311]

She a nasty b%%** for that. Smhhh ineanr

[@mistakenqueen3861]

I think maybe the wife already knew what he had done from the beginning.

[@rocketta.chique5761]

Trauma bonding or she’s a sociopath too

[@-heathen-3622]

He may have been a marine but Yvonne was the true warrior.

[@ponygirlusa]

All those crayons he ingested caused him to unintentionally self lobotomize.

[@kaja7083]

And her sister

[@Sofian375]

How was she a "true warrior"?

[@astardustparade]

How was she a warrior? She died. You people on here say the stupidest stuff.

[@Sofian375]

@@astardustparade This is what a warrior is, someone who died? "people on here say the stupidest stuff"

[@tf2165]

Sisters forever. This story made me so sad. The fact that Yvonne's sister testified and said these words, "all of this on camera forever and played over and over and over again" that was literally a chilling moment that "Brians's family, friends" will forever see on youtube....justice was served. A complete coward, that he could not choose 1 woman over the other, and the wife is like delusional. He cheated on you and lived a double life, he will definitely do it again to YOU.

[@mynameistaken99]

This story was so devestating and I'm glad Michelle saw some justice before she passed. Watching Peter walk side-by-side with Brian outside the grocery store throwing such pointed questions at him was beautlful. Love Peter's confidence and tenacity.

[@wa2k99]

Like he was going to answer

[@jay.fromthebay]

​@@wa2k99like that was the point 🤣

[@cbk7744]

The wife is just as cold and heartless as this murderer. She continues to stand by him knowing what he did?! She'll get hers as soon as this beast is released from prison.

[@lanyg.6492]

We can only pray, she exudes bad energy!

[@Libbathegreat]

I can't remember what case it was, but I remember a similar case where the wife had said something like "he killed her to be with me so that makes me love him more". Maybe this lady is also that sick and deluded. Some people can justify anything when they think they've "won".

[@davidb2206]

Women are stupid and have bad judgement, over and over. They marry cons in the prison itself; even mass murderers.

[@l_z1478]

Poor baby girl of those two sicko

[@NightOwl222]

💯💯💯

[@philippulliam]

So this guy lies, cheats, murders, AND is unemployed while his new wife works? How do these evil monsters always seem to find the cushy life at the expense of the women who support them? And I definitely got misty-eyed when Michelle gave her final deposition. She was an amazing woman and the type of sister we all would be lucky to have.

[@hoofhearted7898]

Psychopaths can be charming and are very good in manipulating People.

[@milaj927]

Women with low self esteem are plentiful

[@Pandamonium2187]

Because they find gullible women with self-esteem problems, then manipulate and brainwash them.

[@VintageVera]

@@milaj927 It seems beyond a self-esteem problem by the fact that she's in denial that he is a murderer.

[@colleenmahony8803]

Does the wife still get his Marine pension and benefits while he's locked up?

[@jumb0shr1mp6]

Bless the victim's sister heart and courage and determination to get justice for her sister. Rip to the both of them. I hope they are together now.

[@anagutierrez1798]

Mrs. Faust was my French teacher in high school years ago. She was always so full of life and happy. One of the best teachers I’ve ever had. I am so heartbroken to see the pain her and her family are going and gone through. The sadness in her eyes is hurtful to see.

[@sky.the.infinite]

Omg 😭🙏🏽😭

[@timmyshore3755]

my grampa doesn’t believe you

[@oemadam]

@@timmyshore3755 is it so unbelievable that this mother is a teacher ? She s speaking spanish i0n the video. Would be more convincable to say she was my teacher spanish right? That is for those who think ppl need validation from unknown ppl. Let me tell u. It is 100 % possible any student ( any and these are millions or more) see this video. Thank you

[@Tribute2Mike]

@@oemadam My kids French teacher is a Latina and teaches both. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@oemadam]

@@Tribute2Mike exactly perhaps she may also but the lady above got french from her.

[@thetruestory8574]

So let me get this straight. The other woman didn't mind knowing she was a side chick who got knocked up and abandoned so long as he eventually married her. She didn't mind finding out that he murdered his long term girlfriend before he decided her as an option for him and she doesn't mind showing how gutless she is to stand by his side awaiting him to be released in 2037.

[@smalltowngirlbigcityheart3724]

Apparently not… Hey, it’s only 14 more years! 🎉😂😂

[@ecysmith6652]

His wife has absolutely no character…

[@Willowy13]

Yep. There are wacko like this. We had a case in Brazil similar to this. The dude was married and had the side 1. His wife discovered his cheating and wanted a divorce. He removed her from earth. Side 1 knew of this and run away with him. No self preservation at all. Then, the dude found a Side 2 in the new city they were living. Side 1, then his new wife, found out and wanted to leave him. He removed her from earth as well. At least, he got arrested for it though.

[@hairslayer2638]

Unfortunately, there are alot of women like her

[@flash215makesense7]

It's tons of men and women like her out here.. they don't or can't love themselves so they look for others to show them what they may think is love.

[@user-ki9ww5oz9v]

The fact that the parents loss both daughters is so heartbreaking my heart goes out to them🙏❤️ and his so called wife is still with him after all the lies is crazy to me!!!!

[@nakiahopea_rae_of_hope3148]

I have been watching crime documentaries of all sorts for more than 20years and I do believe this is the 1st one to bring tears to my eyes.💔🥺 May the families of Yvonne and Michelle be given a peace that surpasses human understanding.. My heart melts for you, you are in my prayers. Sisters (Yvonne & Michelle) may your spirits dance together forever in heaven, in Jesus mighty name, amen.🙏🏽❤️💕💖😘

[@patriciamcallister9261]

The first time a man hits you, is the day you must defend yourself, and you must end the relationship. 😢🤕

[@stevenanthony8952]

Hello Patricia how are you doing today

[@91rummy]

Absolutely.. no second thoughts. No forgiving..A man who doesn't mind hitting once, will hit again..

[@2EKgn16]

This should also aapply to men the first time a woman hits them....

[@andreamarocco9247]

@@2EKgn16 omg get lost , this isn’t about the small percentage of battered men. compared to how many women are abused and killed it

[@thetruth7354]

How about the first time anyone male or female hit you you end the relationship? Only problem with that is if they're married parting gifts and children along with child support HEAVILY favor women. Tell me I'm lying.

[@laurabenske8381]

26 years just doesn't seem like enough. Much respect to everyone involved in holding this coward accountable. Your determination and many sacrifices are honorable. Rip sisters.

[@stevenanthony8952]

Hello Laura how are you doing today

[@terrencejames8259]

Not enough time at all!!!

[@amytownsend3395]

Literally wtf

[@helmuthj.zotter7272]

@@stevenanthony8952 🤣🤣🤣🥳🤡

[@michelemiller3798]

Men get much lighter prison sentences for murdering their partner than vice versa - even when they were battered women so it's self-defense. One man who murdered his wife while on a family vacation with their 2 young children got a mere 9 years!!!

[@AshlieMarie1988]

This episode broke my heart in so many ways. He could have just left Yvonne and returned to the US, and let her live out her life !!! The sister, Michelle was the fighting force behind bringing justice, and she fought till the very end of her life. I cried from my heart for her. RIP Yvonne and Michelle, my heart goes out to all the family !! As for the wife........I cannot even begin to understand how she stands by him !!!!!

[@sayadelavari8996]

Oh my god I can’t imagine that poor mother losing 2 daughters… and that poor sister I can’t imagine the pain she went through… it broke my heart… I’m so sorry for that family … RIP to both of those beautiful young souls…

[@hotricky1976]

I broke down and cried when I found out the death of Michelle. What a beautiful human being and the love she had for her sister and the bravery. Hope those sisters can reunite again somewhere somehow.

[@matthewfors114]

well, i just started this documentary episode but at least i am now bracing for the sister to die of cancer. oi

[@berniecoffeydaly6047]

I have no doubt they are happy and healed where they are now. Bless them

[@FemaleDallasTexas]

Omg what did she die of???

[@joyfuljoyful6598]

@@FemaleDallasTexas Cancer

[@michelrood2966]

Get a grip

[@medranochav]

This episode WRECKED me. RIP Yvonne and thank you to 48 hours for such a moving portrait and testimony of Michelle and the power of sisterhood.

[@S.H.A.D.O.999]

Same here. Made me think of Laci Peterson.

[@yvonamayvei9208]

Me too! UGH. I was cool listening to the story; they mentioned cancer, my heart dropped. But the moment they showed her in court looking so weak and sick and knowing she would have yanked hospital tubes off her to be in that courtroom and the fact that she passed out right after giving testimony and then died not long after the verdict~COMPLETELY SHATTERED ME! Just finished a whole Kleenex box, UGH. 😢 I know for sure that she somehow held on to see that day come to pass and after that day, her work here on earth was done and she was now ready to go on and be with that sister she so dearly loved! 💔💔💔 Literally, this case was solved BECAUSE OF HER SISTER, plain and simple, no doubt. This broke me like the story of that lady who relocated to Mexico and found herself a cute lil’ hubby with a sombrero in tow, and big ranch; perfect for her. They were doing so well and were happy, then her hubby was randomly kidnapped one day! Lord knows that man was tortured (from pics sent by the abductors and ofcourse what he later recounted to her. He was gone for like a year or two which was also daily torture for her as well. She did EVERYTHING to try and “save him/ get him back!She sold just about every single asset she had including borrowing against her house to also pay private investigators to try and help her find him. All the while, continuing to try and pay off his abductors who continued to ask for more money She then FINALLY found him! Less than 100 pounds later, and very unrecognizable, she nursed him back to health. So now they finally were going to go into the sunset and live happily ever after (in the U.S. this time) right? Wrong. She gets cancer not long after this whole debacle and then dies! 💔💔💔 (Can’t remember her name but that story broke me as did this one!)

[@astardustparade]

Maybe you should stop watching this show if you get that emotional over someone you didn’t know.

[@MelAtlNP]

Dr Berg, I’m. A 63 yo Family Nurse Practitioner. I enjoy your lectures most of all. Last year I completed surgery, chemotherapy and radiation for stage 3 breast cancer. I can’t tolerate the hormone blockers. The side effects are just too devastating for me. I have watched all of your videos. I am taking all of your nutritional advice to the “T” including fasting. I take a bunch of supplements….everyone you have said helps make your body more resilient against cancer. Now you are inspiring me to get more active. Thank you sooooo much! I have a Masters Degree in Science so I’m picky about who I listen to. You quote studies and I read them :) You are the best! You are greatly appreciated

[@Potatocheesebread]

The fact that Yvonne and her sister didn't make it into old age together is so sad. God, please give them rest in heaven.

[@sleepsound614]

This made me cry. This monster cheated, abused, and killed a beautiful woman. Her family especially her sister are heroes. I hope the family is doing better but I can't imagine the pain.

[@kitchenskills5427]

I also believe he drove her sister to an early grave. I hope he loses any and all military/VA benefits he may have received.

[@stephen11627]

She wanted a Marine and she got one. Women are attracted to soldiers or military men for some reason. They are trained killers - just saying?

[@lennarthagen3638]

Really u cried?

[@cockoffgewgle4993]

Lol. The relationship was almost certainly mutually abusive. And she chose him. It's amusing how society views women as children unaccountable for their actions.

[@zulutgseta8276]

Beautiful?... she looks standard

[@Lovewins99]

BEST sister a person could ever have!! RIP to both innocent women.

[@DavidVelasquez9]

Divorce is never the way out, My wife and I have been having issues before I sort out help from a spiritual adviser,i wasnt going to let my marriage of 18years crash

[@peterwilliams6361]

amazing,i am kinda in a similar situation,how did you handle it?

[@DavidVelasquez9]

@@peterwilliams6361 well not the orthodox way but i was referred by a friend to a spiritual adviser and healer

[@peterwilliams6361]

@@DavidVelasquez9 please how can i get in touch with the spiritual adviser?

[@DavidVelasquez9]

@@peterwilliams6361 her name is SHELLY RENEE WHITE,and she is a great spiritual adviser as well as caster

[@DavidVelasquez9]

you can look her name up online and you will find all you need.

[@Gingerycarrotkitten]

This story is one of the most touching ones because of her sisters strength.

[@Unfiltered_from_The_Bronx]

What a tragedy for the parents of Ivonne, and Michelle. They lost two beautiful daughters to two different killers. My prayers are with them.

[@rottweilerfun9520]

I can only imagine how hard that .ust be. I wish that I could give them a hug , or send them a card or something. This video really got to me.

[@ericephemetherson3964]

So, two evil died.

[@jupitorious7925]

Your prayers are working ?

[@eileenrich2603]

BLESSINGS AND PRAYERS FOR YVONNE AND MICHELLE 'S PARENTS. MAY THEIR DAUGHTERS REST IN PEACE 🙏🏻 ❤🕊❤️🙏🏻

[@ericephemetherson3964]

@@eileenrich2603 Ex-marine killed pure evil and another evil died, too.

[@bubbasmith6505]

As a Marine, any other brother that puts his hand on a woman is not a marine in the end.

[@cyankirkpatrick5194]

Thank you, and you're a real man

[@tuforu4]

Ask FILIPINO WOMEN

[@anniep8058]

The sister bond is beautiful. Makes me tear up! A wonderful sister and I'm positive they had a wonderful reunion in heaven!

[@laurieb3703]

1. We women don't claim that monsters wife! 2. Yvonne was WAY too good and beautiful for him 3. Her sister was AMAZING ❤ Broke my heart that she died 4. I feel terrible for the poor parents who lost two daughters 💔 Oh and 5. 27 years is pathetic!!! Absolutely disgusting that he'll walk free again

[@jessicaellina3878]

The stress from knowing her sister was murdered could have been a huge factor in Michelle's diagnosis. Such love and tenacity for her sister.. she fought for justice to the end. RIP sweet girls.. you are together now in the great beyond.❤️❤️

[@patrickrooney5130]

a 100%

[@medusasunshine4705]

Amen 🙏🏼🤲🏼💪🏼

[@kittykat8177]

😔

[@likenl4508]

If they knew the Lord Jesus Christ and had put their faith in Christ as the Son of God who died on a cross as our sacrifice for our sins and rose again from the dead, yes they are with the Lord in Heaven. Only through Jesus Christ can you enter the gates of heaven for the gate is narrow that leads to heaven and that gate is Christ.

[@amyr9909]

@@likenl4508 Or maybe let others express sympathy for these poor young women who passed away before their time without bringing your fearmongering into it.

[@BlkMagickGaia3]

" While he ' babysat' his young daughter...? Ugh, people don't " babysit" their own kids!

[@millieatr]

I was thinking the same thing

[@kacielewter7292]

Exactly!!! If you bring a child into the world they are the responsibility of both parents. Parents use babysitters! They aren't the babysitters.

[@tessaducek5601]

Right? Glad others heard that too.

[@rhi2400]

I scrolled down looking for this comment. My thoughts exactly !

[@broomstickcowgirl]

This is one of the saddest episodes I've seen. That poor dad and mom. I can't imagine what they've went through but if it weren't for them, he'd never have been caught and justice done.

[@alisiabakerjb]

Such a heartbreaking story! May the sisters now be reunited dancing freely with the angels! The parents had to bury both of their children. This is something nobody should have to do.

[@nancyxiong7547]

My heart breaks for this family. It's also upsetting that he only got 26 years when he was planning on taking that disgusting act to the grave. This man should've gotten life for the torture he put that family and his own family through.

[@susanlucas1125]

He should have gotten the gas chamber..such evil so he' will be in his 70s when he gets out..not fair.

[@kittykat8177]

a painful life

[@Bigmike55626]

He’s white

[@alexkess8506]

Those poor parents. Her sister was so powerful. A sister’s love is the most beautiful thing. ❤️

[@debl9957]

I feel for the sister, Michelle. The strength she had in her last days to see justice done.

[@sergueymelnikov7977]

It’s soul crushing to hear a voice of an innocent child in the questioning interview. I wish we, parents, would be more serious about creating new lives to live

[@whitneywilson6686]

The second they said the sister died too, I busted out crying. I can’t even imagine what this family went through-losing both girls. Absolutely devastating.

[@ARIA-ZARAM]

So did I 😢 , my tears are dripping now .

[@palvishasaleem5785]

Absolutely devastating! May they both rest in eternal peace 🥹

[@Sarah-ts1jh]

This entire case is so tragic....from losing your sister in such a horrific way to being diagnosed with cancer and given days to live....I don't even have the words

[@yahya4370]

The trauma made her sick. I know it’s not possible to prove but similar to how ppl die of broken hearts. He is responsible for both.

[@annalawrence824]

Undoubtedly, any symptoms she had, she could have waved off, easily, as just stress, anxiety, and lack of sleep over her sister. 😢 Rest in peace to both of them.

[@AW-yv2cg]

This hurt so much to watch :( hope both sisters are together now. Michelle was the most amazing sister. Even to the very last breath fighting for Yvonne. Beautiful relationship. R.I.P

[@ashleybaby808]

well if she wants to love a murderer, so be it. it’s disgusting, and it says a lot about her now doesn’t it

[@TheAxeman225]

Her sister describing him in the deposition “wearing a tacky outfit” was so perfectly innocent of an insult compared to his atrocity.

[@evamellen9675]

I thought she said "wearing khaki"

[@lexinoel7]

@@evamellen9675 well…khaki is tacky…lol

[@trisin]

I thought she said khaki, but yeah, tacky would make more sense, since wearing a khaki outfit to court doesn’t make sense

[@medusasunshine4705]

​@@lexinoel7 LoL ✔️✅

[@medusasunshine4705]

​@@trisin tru 🤦‍♀️🙅‍♀️

[@cristinacarrion4723]

A sister's love is unrelenting even when facing death. She was her sister's hero and now they are together again.

[@granny58]

Unreasonable?

[@cristinacarrion4723]

@@granny58 I meant unrelenting not unreasonable...autocorrect on phone.

[@Stichting_NoFap]

That may be how you fantasize it to be, but unfortunately not how it works in reality.

[@cristinacarrion4723]

@@Stichting_NoFap Fantasizing what? Her sister's love WAS relentless whether you agree or not, it was.

[@Stichting_NoFap]

@@cristinacarrion4723 I referring to your afterlife claim.

[@sabaalobaidi5774]

Hearing that the brave sister died was heartbreaking can’t stop myself from crying 😢

[@duaneduty276]

I’m @38:00 and I had to press pause to say this episode has got to be one of your best written. Mr. Van Sant, you are an exquisite storyteller. I am truly encapsulated by this …. I dare call it a tragic and horrific event. Wow… OK let me get back to the rest of the episode.

[@Unbreakable245]

I just love that 48 hours post full episodes This is so good

[@964964limkyung]

me too

[@beverlywhite5438]

Me too

[@extraterrestrialexcrement530]

Same. 🙂

[@Unbreakable245]

@@extraterrestrialexcrement530 yeah i am not american and so the uploads are really apprechiated so that us who are not americans can watch too

[@epstein_isnt_dead7726]

Journo: chases down and harasses a random citizen about a crime they may or may not have committed Same journo: won't chase down and harass politicians who absolutely committed crimes on national television You people applaud this?

[@loisaustin6200]

He only got 26 years for the horror he committed on that poor girl. Unbelievable. He should have got life.

[@stevenanthony8952]

Hello Lois how are you doing today

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@mischapiru9514]

Rest in peace beautiful girls and the doggy May. I hope this family finds peace❤️❤️

[@1day2dayme]

This is such a heartbreaking story. I truly hope the two sisters' souls are in a peaceful and happy place, and their parents' pain for their losses could lessen each day. That wife is a delusional pathetic coward and the murderer wasted completely his chance to be a human. 27 years is way too light for what he has done. What is wrong with the justice system in the US?

[@kerridavis2630]

This broke my heart 💔 I've buried one of my daughters and it nearly killed me.. I couldn't even imagine losing 2 daughters 😭 I'm sending the family so much love ❤️🙏 Know that your beautiful girls are together in Heaven 🤍

[@xtinamarie_333]

✌️❣️🤗

[@emmaa427]

May The Lord Jesus Christ comfort your heart!!

[@staciehahn9175]

I’m so sorry to read your comment. ❤❤❤

[@MN-br5nb]

I can imagine, so very sorry for your loss, may God watch over you and give you peace and strength.

[@returnofthemac2951]

Amen

[@kaciousrobinson440]

This broke me so badly, but it's so inspiring the dedication she had for her sister. She literally lived for her. Best sister ever!!!

[@brandiperelli4090]

Does anyone know if they ever investigated the 'new wife?' She was either pregnant or had a child with him before he left right? Her refusal to talk along with the fact she has stayed married to him I immediately felt she was somehow involved. Also that child will someday know this story and that the mom stayed with a killer. How horrible!

[@alejandroortega3620]

This 48 hour episode made me cry. For so many reasons. 26 years in jail is a joke. And wife still loves him ,wtf. Rest in peace young lady and sister. Thank you f.b.i. and everyone involved

[@daysiewaysie]

26 years for a precious beautiful life... that hardly seems like fair compensation. Peace to Yvonne and to Michelle

[@daysiewaysie]

an afterthought... there is no compensation that can be afforded to the victim's relatives, there is only the consolation that comes from the caging of a murderous brute for the remainder of their life, so that they are never again able to live freely as a self-deterministic agent. Sadly this murderous brute will be out on parole, indecently too soon.

[@cm9317]

26 years definitely was not enough! He should've gotten life.

[@bonniemoerdyk9809]

In a way, he is guilty of killing both sisters, because stress, constant extreme stress can play a big role in getting cancer!

[@thereIsaidit123]

My dad left my mom, me and my 5 siblings ! I was entering college and my younger sisters were about 15 years old. My younger sister was almost trafficked, if it wasn't for my sister who's gut instincts kicked in and tracked down the man that had her captured, she wouldn't be alive. The love of a sister is like NO OTHER. I'm so happy these sisters loved each other so much. Michelle is a hero.

[@mindysmith3683]

Not all sisters care

[@Km01522]

What did your dad leavin have to do with that story

[@kittykat8177]

If you have nice 'sisters'

[@MN-br5nb]

@@Km01522 a dad is security and protection for a family. By all standards and cultures. That’s why! Can’t believe you can’t make that inference …a dad who abandons his kids is a coward and a flake.

[@karolwestbrook5362]

@@Km01522 my goodness,dad leaving,has so much to do with alot,,dad's suppose to protect ..and be their for kids

[@loriann2665]

My heart goes out to the family! Such a horrible horrible tragedy! On a side note. I am so embarrassed for the people who chase “bad guys” down asking lame questions they know won’t get answered! I hate that part of true crime shows.

[@Mr.EmeraldTheGreen]

Such a sad sad case all the way around. What courage Michelle had,,, to her dying day, to fight for her sister. My sister would say “Who?” And not give two schitts. So so sad for their father who lost not one but two children. I hope the family can get some much needed peace. RIP Yvonne and Michelle. They’re together up there watching over their loved ones....❤

[@dorothyspeaks6997]

Major s|o to her sister for never stopping her loyalty to her sister. Even in death she still had her back. True sisterhood. I pray and know they’re reunited together 💕💕

[@stevenanthony8952]

Hello Dorothy how are you doing today

[@jean-jn3nq]

What a sad sad story. I can’t imagine losing one daughter - let alone two. My heart breaks for them.

[@thegreatselkie6009]

My god, what this family went through! My heart breaks for them.

[@moaziz23]

It’s always the saddest feeling for parents to have to lay to rest their children, but two…man I can’t even imagine what they are going through

[@_Renee2]

Digital footprints nail them every time. The love of a sister ❤

[@BlaggRose0279]

❤ i wish i had such a human being as my Sister. Now both can rest in Peace❤ Have a nice Week🌺🍀

[@kaeade4290]

My heart absolutely breaks for the parents. He just doesn’t know what he stole from them. For them to lose both children like this is just….

[@bonniemoerdyk9809]

Oh, ...he knows, he just doesn't care. Psychopath or Sociopath, not sure which, but it's obvious he has NO Empathy, he feels Entitled, has a Huge Ego. It's hard to imagine people like this.

[@andream2604]

Same goes for people who adopt babies, they steal something from children and their biological parents to fulfill their own needs and wants

[@stephaniek1076]

He doesn't know...but people like him don't care, either.

[@marmackk]

Actually the parents lost all their three children.The sisters had an older brother who died years before they did.

[@DrLuke49]

@@marmackk how tragic.

[@dimitroulak.5295]

Losing two of your children must be utterly devastating. I hope they are all continuing to heal. Rest In Peace to two beautiful and strong women

[@xxxxmimi]

damn...that sister's courage, providing testimony at trial, passing out and...passing away 3 days after... She joined her sister. tragic...but beautiful love and dedication from the sister.

[@swtgapeach69]

What an amazing woman her sister was. ♥️ Still do not understand how he only got 26 years. He should be serving life plus for what he did and all he put her family through.

[@alteredcatscyprus]

Pled guilty, plea deal.

[@lulug4283]

I'm raging watching this dont think I can keep watching, so they got him then?? Thank God. Hope his new wife came to her senses. Perhaps he was abusing her too.

[@mzkarmageddon2]

prob buddies w/ a politician errr crook

[@alteredcatscyprus]

@@mzkarmageddon2 👍🏼😏

[@evelyncase681]

I guess CA is a LEANIENT state. OR marines get special treatment. GRRRR