Murdered Minutes From Her Front Door - Zara Aleena’s Story

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Zara Aleena, like every woman, had every right to walk home safely. But, on June 26, 2022, Zara Aleena was sexually assaulted and murdered while walking home in Ilford, London, by a man who had just been released from prison.
Zara was a 35-year-old lawyer dedicated to fighting for social justice and women's rights.
Above the place where Zara was attacked, a CCTV camera captured the horrific crime. Using this footage, the police were able to track down her killer... his name is Jordan McSweeny.
He had been in and out of prison his whole life, so the police already knew who he was.
At the time of Zara's murder, Jordan was supposed to be in prison. He had violated the terms of his probation by failing to attend scheduled meetings with his probation officer. Just 2 days before the murder, he had been recalled to prison, but the police failed to track him down.
This failure allowed a dangerous man to roam the streets, leading to Zara's tragic death.
On December 14, 2022, Jordan McSweeney pleaded guilty to the sexual assault and murder of Zara Aleena.
Today, Zara’s name rallies the call to end violence against women in the UK.
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[@SoCalJellybean]

“He should’ve been in prison at the time he committed this crime.” How 👏🏻 many 👏🏻 TIMES does this scenario have to repeat itself before laws start changing?!?!

[@Metroid250]

Until it hits the Prime Minister's/President's child, unfortunately

[@DarkKoffee]

Way too many times!

[@Naomi-pq6tv]

​@@Metroid250Even then I doubt it will change. They will just blame the victim or sweep it under the rug.

[@uuzjr5354]

I've just read that Zara's murderer had his sentence REDUCED from a minimum of 38 years to now a minimum of 33 years

[@Chelliemiss]

If it starts happening to men at a significant rate.. then maybe there will be change

[@geneie]

The text “you made it home hun?” Left me sobbing. Because she should’ve made it home, her friend and herself trusted she would. As a woman in my 20’s near a city, I can see myself receiving and sending this text and it makes me sick to my stomach

[@geneie]

Update, them all coming together to walk her home had be sobbing again… rip Zara

[@yunjinagiota]

im legit crying right now because of the many many times I've walked home and received that text. I've always made it home, but she didn't. why can't we walk?

[@geneie]

@@yunjinagiota I’ll never understand it, I hope someday we can all have the faith and confidence Zara had 💗 and it not be dangerous for us

[@cobeyss]

@ville__ WTAF

[@geneie]

@@cobeyss just report it and hope for the best, pretty sure they just need some attention (and it’s not working lol)

[@anony16]

The fact that NO man tried to intervene for any of these women is quite horrifying and worrying in itself.

[@Ajlikestraveling]

Like it makes me worried because even if a woman tries to find solace in a group of men or people in general when being stalked. Will they protect and help that woman?

[@liviesupremacy]

I don’t feel safe around men anymore, from these stories and from my own life experiences. I was first catcalled by a group of men at 11. It breaks my heart that even the men who don’t commit these crimes just don’t care enough to stop them.

[@madalice5134]

Other women are more likely to try to help. People in general aren't willing enough to try to help people in danger, but I've seen far more videos of women trying to protect other women in dangerous situations.

[@Chelliemiss]

@@liviesupremacy At 15 I was cat called by every man that worked at an autoshop near my school and it was every time I walked by to go home or grab lunch. Finally I screamed at them that I had aids if they wanted to try something and they finally stopped bothering me for my remaining school years at that school. These guys were (to me at the time) old as heck roughly 30s-40s. Just disgusting.

[@clb32811]

And, every one of those men would tell you to your face, "It's not all men" and/or call themselves good guys.

[@HurricaneScully]

For anyone in a crisis in a crowd... SINGLE SOMEONE OUT!!! This breaks the herd mentality that assumes someone *else* will help. Shout things like "YOU IN THE BLUE COAT WITH THE BEARD. CALL THE POLICE! HELP ME." This singles that individual out and he will help to avoid guilt, shame etc. The second blue coat guy does a single thing so will everyone else. If he doesnt then the protective instincts of *your* herd flock to you. BREAK THE HERD MENTALITY

[@cammiemajlena747]

Commenting because this is an incredibly smart and potentially life saving strategy

[@Nokutenda774]

Didn’t know you could do that. Helpful

[@sj5218]

This is so smart!!!

[@randomtaichou]

This is soooo smart! Thank you so much for the tip!

[@mlove1257]

So smart!!

[@JE4-1]

I was once attacked by a man on a busy street, in a nice area, in broad daylight. He was a stranger to me but was trying to say I was his ex-wife. I tried to stop one of the many cars which were passing, no one stopped they waved me away. The people walking down the street turned away and crossed the road. No one came out of their house. The gentleman in a stationary car nearby did nothing, not even call the police. In the end I managed to get free and outrun him. Don’t assume people will come to your assistance. Don’t assume just because it’s Saturday at 2 pm with lots of people around you are safe: YOU ARE ALONE EVEN WHEN SURROUNDED BY PEOPLE!

[@rebeccat7912]

I’m so glad you’re okay! I’m sorry that happened to you too, that must have been terrifying.

[@user-vu2ku7fd2o]

Omgggg, that is actually scary!!!! Hope you are okey🤍🤍🤍

[@hoddaluv]

I'm sorry this happened to you, I can relate and had to call police myself and now waiting for him to be prosecuted. It was 21st may 2021, still no update now still have to look over my shoulder in my own house. #womenpower

[@JE4-1]

@@hoddaluv so sorry, it is such a awful fear

[@Chelliemiss]

I am so sorry that happened to you. I had a similar situation. I was getting off a public bus on a very busy/main street. Sidewalks full of people both ways. I was maybe 16 and coming home from school and an older man grabbed my butt and forcing himself against my body I shouted and pushed away and yelled at him...not one single person did anything I was so shocked, grossed out and felt numb/alone/hollow and he did after a few minutes of this scuffle run away so I had to just resume my walk home (I was 2 blocks from home) feeling so empty and weird. I told my older brothers and they immediately went after the guy but no luck. The bystander effect is just plain crazy to me. I would not hesitate if I saw something especially since I know what it feels like.

[@vmillixn]

imagine all the woman who escaped him and saw this story on the news, knowing that they could’ve been in the same situation zara ended up in.. that’s honestly so scary and heartbreaking

[@Sabrinajaine]

You didn't mention how Jordan Sweeney's sentence was actually reduced from a minimum term of 38 years to 33 years as the first sentence was considered 'too harsh', which is an absolute insult to Zara's family

[@sabinakhan4051]

These so-called "laws" and "systems" are worse than these type of people.

[@averagelizard2489]

​@@sabinakhan4051No they are not lmao. Explain how.

[@Aliyahxx1]

Why did they accept reducing his sentence ?

[@averagelizard2489]

@@Aliyahxx1 Mcsweeney argued that Zara Aleena didn't suffėr 'that much' because she was unconscious for around 90% to 05% of the attack.

[@gingerwoodruff3622]

Why does a murderer have the choice to opt out of attending the trial or sentencing? Zara had all her rights taken away by him so that should be the end of his rights as well.

[@creative2716]

Yes. Not only that but it takes away the rights of the family to give family impact statements (they sometimes make a difference in future or repeat crimes).

[@RA-tb4tr]

If I’ve learnt anything from Eleanor’s. videos, it’s that you literally can’t do anything to avoid a murderer!

[@raybuggy11]

The only way to stop someone is to actually keep them locked up😔

[@blueboozle774]

There are plenty of ways, problem is the people in charge aren’t willing to explore those ways

[@PatriciaPageMosaicArtsCrafts]

​@@blueboozle774 Well said 👏🏾

[@bananablisss]

You can carry protection and keep your eyes peeled. When I’m walking home I am VIGILANT. Look behind you frequently. No smiles and always look like you know where you’re going and what you’re doing. Make yourself a difficult target. Women are fighters 💪

[@hahatoldyouso]

@@raybuggy11 unfortunately never gonna happen, we just have to be extra vigilant when out and about

[@gram5963]

It’s obvious that after your research of Zara, you genuinely like her and are heartbroken that she’s no longer here. You definitely did her justice. The fact that her murderer was free (while he shouldn’t have been!) and she was brutalized and killed is so unfair; she would have gone on to continue doing great things. What a waste of a beautiful soul.

[@cassianova]

I hope her colleagues will carry on her philosophy and help make the difference she was working towards. 🩷

[@sim9373]

‘Great things’ nothing but leech off the state

[@leejarvi1793]

I completely agree, but I don't agree with the last sentence. Though yes it is a tragedy, her family is doing their best so people don't view her death as a waste. I assume you meant no harm with that remark, but please next time try to view/word it differently. (Absolutely no hate at all! Just wanted to add on🫶)

[@gram5963]

@@leejarvi1793 you’re entitled to how you feel but so am I. And I meant what I said. I feel it is a waste and it makes me angry.

[@rileyswack5402]

The way you described him harassing and following every woman he saw made my heart drop. The way he tried to hide and catch that woman off guard is horrifying, if she didn’t live closer than he was hiding I think she would have been in Zara’s place… this case makes my skin crawl….

[@carlywaht]

@ville__ why do you keep commenting this on every thread? You’re really living up to your name! Vile

[@ShannanCantrell]

I agree with Eleanor, and it's harder for women with special needs like me that have autism.

[@owentaylor3659]

As a man myself I hate how common this is but I try to be as observant as possible for anyone that looks like they're in a bad situation

[@evieparkes3238]

need more men like you

[@carlywaht]

You’re the type of man to cross the street late at night when there’s a woman in front of you. And I speak on behalf of every woman, we appreciate you. Can you impart some wisdom onto the rest of men please ha

[@owentaylor3659]

@carlywaht I try, but some dudes are honestly so disgusting and refuse to realize that even if they are the nicest guy in the world they still scare a lot of women just by being around. I'll be completely honest that I didn't understand it for a long time either until me and my wife started to talk about it but it makes sense now

[@TraceyWales-nl4dm]

In the mom of a 21 year old young man. I’ve done my best to teach him to be like you said, to be observant and help others. I really think it has to start with teaching young people to help each other , rather than pulling out their phone to record! The more men like you that speak up , the better.

[@glamoursangel]

We appreciate it. You have no idea

[@abigailc9322]

"every woman should be able to walk alone safely without having to hold her keys between her fingers" me, a woman, currently walking alone subconsciously holding my keys between my fingers 🙃

[@candlecove7590]

please please please guys STOP PUTTING YOUR KEYS BETWEEN YOUR FINGERS. YOU ARE GOING TO SPLIT YOUR KNUCKLE AND YOU CANNOT DEFEND YOURSELF FROM AN ATTACK FROM BEHIND. YOU CANT DEFEND YOURSELF WITH SPLIT KNUCKLES! hold your longest key through your hand in the same way you’d safely carry a knife. this not only prevents knuckle splitting but means if someone grabs you from behind you can easily stab them with your key and break free from their grip.

[@abigailc9322]

@@candlecove7590 i don't hold mine like that for any real reason and my lanyard is probably too heavy to do much lol. that's a solid tip, thanks!!!

[@carlywaht]

@@candlecove7590 uhm it worked for me once, if you come from a rough area like me you always expect to be attacked from behind. Your reaction time must be abysmal and how do you split your knuckle? How you holding the key and hitting??

[@candlecove7590]

@@carlywaht full offence here, and i’m going to hold your hand while i tell you this…your keys have no stability when you hold them between your knuckles, they’re going to flip back and split your knuckle downwards and put you at further risk and make it easier to assault you. also, how the everloving fvck do you read my comment and miss the point SO HARD? yes, you’re going to be attacked from behind. you CANNOT stab someone who is grabbing you from behind when your keys are pointing out the *front* of your knuckle. My reaction time is abysmal? this is uncommon knowledge that self defence teachers are trying to make common because it could save your life, congrats it worked for you! but that doesn’t mean it’s going to work 100% of the time. it’s safer to carry it through your hand than through your fingers and you acting like your way is “better” because my reaction time is “abysmal” is stupid and going to get yourself or someone else killed.

[@seychelelamsamba475]

Reading this makes me be thankful for my country,may be robbers and rarely but we are safe at least not 100 but rare

[@zoeg1013]

that footage of the lady being followed is so so scary.

[@Im.sorry.ms.jackson]

I wish there was a simple solution for women to feel safe. It's not fair that we have to live in fear, not only in the darkness. Rest in peace sweet Zara. May your soul rest in peace while his rots in jail

[@carlywaht]

There is, dress like a nun and don’t draw attention to yourself.. 🙄

[@carlywaht]

Didn’t you hear? We just need to shut up, dress like a nun & have no voice.

[@Afatgrandma]

​​@@carlywahtthis is the sentiment of many men, but it still doesn't stop them. Men still attack nuns, women in the military, female police officers, etc. Women aren't even safe asleep in their own home

[@anonamoss78]

i dont know any women who do not feel safe. tbh the worlds been a dark place since it began, murder, SA, etc times have not changed much ..those things are still rife. there are many ways to keep safe, stay with friends, don't leave drinks unattended, don't walk alone at night time, night time is when the monsters come out!! this has never been a safe world for anyone

[@anonamoss78]

@@carlywaht thats ridiculous, just be on your guard when out at night

[@th3softmoon]

the ''are you home hun?'' text absolutely broke my heart. such a devastating case.

[@jennifernkana2845]

this happened just around my accommodation, till this day every time i walk past her house and all, i feel uncontrollably sad. She deserved so much better, may she rest in enteral peace. Glad you’re talking about Zara’s story.

[@NoName-dm7xo]

Agreed. I guess we’re neighbours then. Both from the Gants Hill/Ilford area. It was an upsetting crime scene to see. May her soul get the rest it deserves.

[@jennifernkana2845]

@@NoName-dm7xo yep, definitely neighbours

[@NoName-dm7xo]

@@jennifernkana2845 😁

[@nsilvereagle]

I dont often cry at true crime cases but hearing that hundreds of people showed up to walk Zara home broke me.

[@emilyjane1780]

That really choked me up too, when is this gonna stop 🤬😢😢

[@parislouise1579]

As soon as she said they all gathered up to walk her home it broke me. I’m still crying. It’s so freaking horrible. I hope she rests easy now. I hope he rots.

[@satutoivonen9679]

This was heart breaking. I was a Zara in my twenties. I would walk long distances home from a girls night out, knowing the risks, just because I felt I should be able to do so if I wish. I'm now in my fourties and I can't believe nothing has changed in two decades. Rest in peace beautiful Zara. 💔

[@WildVee]

Just because you know you SHOULD be able to, doesn't mean you ARE able to be safe.. That's the sad reality. I'm glad nothing happened to you.

[@suminsno1]

the footage of the first woman running away from him is harrowing

[@j.t.6456]

I absolutely cannot stand the entitlement of strange men on the streets assuming they have access to your body and personal space! I'm fearful for all women but especially all the little girls who have to grow up in this twisted world. I try to remain hopeful that through the collective efforts of all women worldwide, there will be true change in ensuring our public safety.

[@sim9373]

We do

[@MalesAreDemons]

@@sim9373 You don’t nice try XY

[@angelasmithson5291]

Or think you belong to them and are their girlfriend when you clearly aren't interested in them!! I occasionally get hassled by men myself, since I was 16 , a creepy guy was watching me yesterday evening in his car so I just rode off on my bicycle and I once got followed by a canal in the dark by a strange man but there was a well lit building opposite, I avoid the area at night now!! This case is sickening, evil pervert!!🙁

[@j.t.6456]

@@angelasmithson5291 i hope youre always safe, especially at night! i remember one of the first times i was catcalled and harrassed in the streets. sadly for me it started when i was around 11 years old. the worst part about it, i remember being so incredibly upset and crying i ran back to my grandmas house and my family made fun of me and laughed instead. i was a child.

[@angelasmithson5291]

@@j.t.6456 Thankyou for your kind words, I hope you are okay and have recovered from your ordeal at 11!! That's awful for your family to laugh, I would be concerned if I had a young daughter, men should not be bothering underage kids, that's a crime!! I don't think catcalling or harassment is a joke and as a lady, I find it most offensive but guys think you enjoy it!! It's creepy and disgusting, they could go to a bar or club or look on a dating app if they want female company, not harass women in the street!! Even my parents good friend chatted me up once I mean, show some respect!! Take care sweetpea and God Bless You!!😇☺

[@Nelzmac686]

As horrifying as it is to hear how horrible and evil a person can be, it’s comforting to know how independent and wonderful a person can be. Zara’s passing is devastating but her imprint on the world lives on.

[@tazzyanderson1192]

CALLING AN UBER IS NOT ENOUGH! Once when working at a pub/club in a student town there was a woman so drunk and covered in her own vomit that I had to hold her up and make sure I wouldn't end up needing to administer first aid. When we finally found her friends they were trying to book her an Uber. I was so proud of these women supporting women, *but* when my colleague and I finally got her into the Uber and I asked her friends which one of them were going to go with to make sure she got up the stairs and into her locked building safely (this woman could hardly function) they said: "We kinda want to party some more." In that instance, my faith in fellow women dropped drastically!

[@LillieGray-sb2lh]

Once my friend was really drunk and she couldn’t stand properly so I got in the taxi with her and let her into her home before taking myself back to town to continue my night that’s what real friends do

[@max1mum0verdr1ve]

I don't understand how someone can leave their friend in such a state. I've been drunk like that once before and it was terrifying. Thankfully I had people to take me home (and eventually call an ambulance because it came to that).

[@WildVee]

Why faith in women? Why not just faith in people? There's awful men out there just like those women. There's been lots of cases where men were left by their MALE friends and were robbed, went missing, overdosed, etc.

[@WestYorkshireEngines]

speaking as a man here, we have failed women as a society, and it disgusts me how men like this even think they have the right to do what they do and I couldn't ever imagine doing it to anyone myself, I am so sorry for how much we have let you all down

[@Watchers-ih5yw]

Speaking as another man here just because few men did wrong don’t blame or say you failed because you didn’t do anything wrong it will only create a bad mentality where you will continue to blame yourself for the mistakes of a few nor please hate yourself for being a man, we all are capable of doing good or bad, I am talking about this with experience it isn’t a good place to be

[@xeenoe]

not a man here: thank you for your apology. i know it doesn't fix anything and you are very likely not one of these people, but seeing men being sympathetic and caring towards how society fails women feels so good. it's nice to be reminded that you aren't all against us and DO care about us. thank you :)

[@jackieacheson4928]

And they wonder why we chose the bear.

[@internetuser2768]

i thank god everyday there are still men like you out there. thank you

[@carolinef1508]

​@@Watchers-ih5ywas usual, someone jumps in because you hate people speaking up about all the violence commited by men against women way more than you hate the ACTUAL violence. WestYorkshireEngines is one of the good guys. You are not, because you don't give a shit and prefer we are all silent. .

[@natalieheard845]

It’s so sickening to realize that no one intervened or even just called the police. One thing I’ve sworn to myself after listening to a lot of true crime is to not fall for the bystander effect. I hope Zara rests in peace.

[@b_sav]

Aye I was told to mind my own business I don’t fuck with the police for personal fucked up reasons and I’m not risking my life for a stranger

[@tianalee4126]

@@b_savand this is exactly the problem. sure the police are corrupt but if you see a women being attacked or being followed by a man you’re not gonna do a single thing? even anonymously call the police? hope that’s not the case cuz that’s js a fucked mindset to have.

[@Vegan_Vlogs]

​@@b_savyeah because simply calling the police will risk your life... Get a grip.

[@b_sav]

@@Vegan_Vlogs I had many bad experiences with the police so why tf would I interact with them at all🤦🏿😂. Before you tell me to get a grip don’t just make baseless assumptions

[@b_sav]

@@Vegan_Vlogs I don’t mess with police 🤦🏿😂. For actual good reasons

[@pumpkinpatch2203]

He seems incredibly dumb and to think that he managed to evade police for that long, really makes me worry

[@sfmd5764]

This! Literally they blame it on the fact they don’t have enough policemen, but nobody wants to lumped in the crowd that can’t even prevent this incredibly stupid and dangerous man from committing a horrible crime .

[@cheri1387]

This incident in the video reminded me of the murder of Ceren Özdemir. Her killer had escaped from prison and confessed that he was looking for someone to kill that day, saw Ceren, and followed her. Ceren was murdered right in front of her house while she was pressing the doorbell, and her sister witnessed the murder when she went to see who was at the door. May she rest in peace. The whole world is tired of these disturbed and twisted individuals

[@Labanmahal]

To know that Zara herself was SO precautious and aware of EVERYTHING that could happen to her and the women around her…to know that she FOUGHT for equity and women’s justice…just to end up horrifically murdered? I’m nauseous. Those videos of the perp (I refuse to type/say his name) CHASING after these women…PREYING after them JUST TO NOT SHOW UP AT COURT??? “He doesn’t want to look at the CCTV footage to relive that night.” ARE YOU SERIOUS???

[@Chloe.reynolds96]

Sometimes I scare myself when walking down dark alleys. I think 'what if someone was following me?' 'What if someone came charging at me and tried to kill me?' And I'm then on the verge of a panic attack😂😭

[@Saturnm0ss]

Imo its good. If you are worrying, youre aware, its sad we need to be like this but until its fixed, we need to be aware

[@Chloe.reynolds96]

@@Saturnm0ss annoying it ruins my walks though. Having my dogs doesn't even help because they're more scared than me😂

[@NoName-dm7xo]

Unfortunately, she was killed on a main road. I’m not exaggerating when I say that my road is an offshoot of the road that she was killed on. I live opposite to/a road away from where Zara was murdered. I remember seeing her vigil and the flowers left at the crime scene.

[@blueboozle774]

I am a man and I was wondering on ways how I can make women feel safe when walking at night, I always cross the road but I was wondering if there is more things I should do

[@micahh__897]

@@blueboozle774 there is not much you can do. a friendly smile and wave, maybe. but crossing the street and minding your business is enough.

[@charity27]

This is why women would choose the bear.

[@Watchers-ih5yw]

To be honest with you I choose a bear too, both man and woman scares me, we are all capable of doing unforgettable things

[@cydneyyt]

⁠@@Watchers-ih5ywno one said we weren’t?…

[@Watchers-ih5yw]

@@cydneyyt I didn’t say you did, I just said we are all capable of doing unforgivable things that’s why I said even I would pick bear

[@carolinef1508]

​@@Watchers-ih5ywyou just sneaked in woman there as if we wouodn't notice. By far most violent crimes are commited by men.

[@isabella6075]

Bear everyday over men

[@ebonycaughey1950]

Lara at 5 “ I want to be a lawyer” me: dinosaur tamer

[@bringme2life.07]

😹me still lol

[@billiep1603]

That’s cooler than me I wanted to be a firefighter

[@AutumnPearly01]

How to train a dragon 😂

[@madmed9925]

My niece said she wanted to be a giraffe when she grew up lol

[@sheffieldamanda]

*Zara*

[@syenite]

You are so compassionate and are so strong in calling out the misogyny and sexism in the police force. Thank you for telling Zara's story.

[@averagelizard2489]

​@@sim9373 You and that "Males are demons" usarname person would have a great chat together. In fact, both of you should only see each other's comments, both of you have a sexism problem. There are 3,5+ billion people on each gender, you've seen a single grain of sand in a huge beach.

[@NoName-dm7xo]

This hits so close to home because she was murdered about a few doors down from where I live. In fact, she was killed right outside my sister’s friend’s house. Ilford has become an awful place to live and we have barely any CCTV here.

[@raspberrydino]

I’m so sorry

[@NoName-dm7xo]

@@raspberrydinoThank you! It does mean a lot to hear it, especially since my community is not a huge one.

[@blueboozle774]

Hope your doing ok

[@NoName-dm7xo]

@@blueboozle774 I’m good, I guess. It’s just uncomfortable to think about especially since my sister always walks back home from work on that same road, every night. The walk from Gants Hill train station to Ilford can be very daunting at night - I’ve been texting my sister every night since then.

[@blueboozle774]

@@NoName-dm7xoI hope both you and your sister stay safe, I’m a man so I haven’t experienced your situation however I’m sorry we live in a world that causes this

[@taylorhagen3916]

Its cases like this make me convinced the world cares more for dangerous criminals' rights than the publics safety

[@crabbbcakes]

i get home from work and immediately i get a new eleanor neale video??? slay

[@Kennethb333]

Same good for us

[@MbiniPantshwa]

Honey💃💃my period pains were killing me all day at work but as soon as I saw this lady. I was healed😢. Even cooked for my boyfriend for the first time

[@j.t.6456]

@@MbiniPantshwa your bf should cook for you if youre on your period!

[@AzureFox22]

I woke up from sleeping in. I saw the upload, and my day is completely made ❤

[@danushka2617]

After this video, I'm glad you made it home safe

[@Nelzmac686]

Ill always remember this one incident i was walking to the park with my friend, we were laughing until all of a sudden when we reached the gate we went silent, i got a chill down my spine and i felt psychically terrified, i asked if she felt odd and she was shocked because she got the same feeling. We tried to walk further in to the park but it was like there was a psychical barrier that was forcing us to go back. We walked back to my house which was close, all of a sudden a very strange looking tall boney facebald man with no hair at all not even eyebrows but only a small pink peircing appeared from the bushes, i looked him dead in the eyes and i got a flash of danger. He then made this very disgusting noise, a high pitched whimper pretty much. Without even thinking I RAN SO FAST. I Just sped down the street at full speed not even realising i was running for a second. I turned around and saw he was going to the park. If we had went to the park he would’ve been there to. The worst part is is when i told my father about this and described him (because he was pretty unusual looking and distinctive) he said that he had seen him lurking around our house a lot. That he was sit right outside my house on the stone fence and smoke. He didnt live on my street i know that, i hadnt seen him since until i saw him on the newspaper as a missing person and that he was dangerous. I assume something happened with drugs as i live in a very drug strucken area and he had the look.

[@sayanana187]

I got a chill down my spine while reading this, horrifying 😨

[@Thebriabeauty]

It’s actually disgusting how many insane men there are out there and how NO women ever feel 100% safe.

[@TornadoElle_]

The way you emphasize how amazing she is even though you have the notes from what the family say, you actually put feeling into it. Gosh youre so kind and paint a beautiful picture of who the person is

[@chyna_23]

This case always breaks my heart when I hear about it, she just wanted to get home

[@katestravelvideos]

This is the first video from Eleanor that had me SOBBING. There are so many woman and girls in Australia going missing and getting murdered at the moment. 😢

[@marguerittaaa]

😢same

[@missmillie2026]

It's why when Netflix brought out baby reindeer I was really fucking angry. We've lost so many women in Aus that it felt frustrating to have a man's bullshit plight having attention brought to it as completely irrelevant. WHO fucking cares what happens to one man when so many women are dying at the hands of men. I refuse to watch it

[@arwoshirwa]

Zara was my friend’s best mate. Thank you for covering her story. So sad her life was taken so soon by a Monster. Women deserve to feel safe when out by themselves. We need to do better as a society.

[@bornstar481]

Liar

[@caitlin-b-]

PREACH Eleanor!!!! I have two little girls and I am terrified of when they’re old enough to go out without me. We live our lives afraid of being alone. It’s wrong and needs to be changed. You’re passion for this is palpable and I appreciate you and your voice

[@saraisversion]

lets appreciate eleanor for always having respect for victims!💓💓💞💖

[@populationme]

this is my favourite video by you. if anyone asks me why women feel scared to walk alone, ill share this video to them. everything you said was the truth and it sucks but your voice really helps. thank you eleanor and team for this amazing cover of a heartbreaking case.

[@thorsmissingeye]

what a disgusting man. stopped at nothing just to get a victim. horrifying. wishing zaras family nothing but well wishes

[@uuzjr5354]

the way he even waited outside the supermarket for the woman🥴

[@thorsmissingeye]

@@uuzjr5354 its just absolutely gross that people like this still exist

[@halima23]

Zara’s hair was absolutely beautiful and she was such a beautiful soul. It’s so sad that her life was cut short by this animal. May her soul rest in peace💕

[@ericasandoval0915]

I am that one friend who likes to walk. I usually walk from where I will get off the bus to my school and it is usually 30 mins. Especially I am not from the city, walking makes it easy for me to be familiar to the place unlike taking jeepneys, and other type of transportation. It is just sad that we, women, are being held back into enjoying the scenery by these bloodthirsty men. I hope someday, we don't have to be scared of walking freely again, even at night.

[@jessmaroney8524]

Every woman I know has faced harassment or assault in some way at the hands of a man. What a horrible shared experience we all have. Rest in peace you beautiful angel, you didn’t deserve this💔

[@LoyalandTrue.]

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[@sinkingslowlywithasmile]

I literally was just having this conversation with my husband last night I'm 44 born in 80 and we have a 4 year old daughter and I said I will tell her the truth of the world so she can be aware because every girl I grew up with that I reconnected with older has been somehow violated in some way by a at least one man in her life that's the minimum

[@LoyalandTrue.]

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[@jessmaroney8524]

@@LoyalandTrue. ??

[@grw_gg]

Today, the 25th of June 2024, is the anniversary of this horrific attack. I hope Zara’s family has managed to make their peace with the untimely passing of their darling Zara, although it really is impossible to completely emotionally recover from such a devastating event. Zara is somewhere up there watching us all. I hope she’ll be happy that you’re bringing light to her death and that this will bring her memory alive in so many more people. I hadn’t heard of Zara’s story before you posted about it, so thank you for honoring her life. Fly high, Zara, we all love you 💕

[@jumanahal9729]

The way I was balling my eyes out through this entire video because it felt too close to home. We deserve to exist without worrying for our safety everyday, yet for some people this seems hard to grasp. RIP beautiful one, we will keep fighting in your name and for our rights.

[@nathalinda666]

I love the way you make these videos, you're not making a horror movie out of other people's death, i hate when true crime researchers do that, it's not a movie, we're talking about real people's lives here, and you're always so respectful and you bring up their memory, the amazing people that they are, i always feel so much for these victims, but this video specifically made me tear up, even if i think i'm very tough, she was an amazing woman and deserved so much better, rip

[@ameliedunbar]

your little speech at the end of this video genuinely gave me chills. you are such a powerful woman and I have watched your videos since I was like 14 so you really shaped my teen years. You help empower women and I don't think we could thank you enough

[@RDHL333]

It’s truly disgusting how those men stood and watched him harass women, it’s so sad they have no respect at all for women.

[@b_sav]

Shut up please if those men were unalived nobody gonna pay their funeral men got lives too I’m not risking my life for a stranger

[@b_sav]

It’s disgusting that you expect men to risk their life for a stranger

[@aaliyahpaaaa]

@@b_savHow is it disgusting to want other humans to care for and protect each other? Fucking weirdo!

[@xannimonae]

@@b_savnot even risking their lives , just by saying something could’ve gone a long way or taking the women away from the situation. it’s disgusting how you think.

[@Watchers-ih5yw]

@@xannimonaeok saying this now, you right those man are not men, they are a sad excuse of a man and if I was there I would of beaten them up for it, those types of people what pisses me off and give us already a bad name, what upsets me nearly all comments are from people putting blame and hate on every man, this is why, I just hope that my future kids will not have to be scared if they are born a boy, I don’t want them to grow in fear because nearly every one will hate on them for others mistakes, this isn’t to hate on you or anyone, you guys have your opinion that was created by your own experience so I arnt going to say you right or wrong, I am just so tired of this, the hate and fear even if I didn’t do anything wrong is killing me

[@claratheparasyte]

this one hit me different than any other case bc when i was in university i used to walk home alone after classes and i remember being in absolute panic every time i noticed a man walking behind me i remember lighting a cigarette even if i didn’t feel like smoking so i can try to burn whoever gets close, i remember silently praying its just paranoia this time, i remember preparing to scream loudly, i remember sending audio messages to myself pretending to talk to a fake boyfriend that was waiting at home… i remember being so terrified and now seeing someone that wasn’t so lucky as i was it makes it so sad and scared

[@beatrizpivatto9427]

I don't usually cry and get affected by true crime videos, but this one hits deep. Cried a lot, what happened to Zara is my biggest fear.

[@sim9373]

Someone’s call the Waaambulance 😂

[@jessiferris7868]

as someone who watches a lot of true crime content I am pretty desensitized to it, but this case had me choked up and teary eyed from the very beginning. The sheer amount of love and support that came after her death helped to SLIGHTLY restore my faith in humanity.

[@WelshToni]

It brings back memories of when I was younger and living in Hammersmith. A couple of times I had to hide because I was being followed. This poor woman and her family. It breaks my heat.

[@barbieLover321]

Having to constantly fear for my safety while walking alone is terrifying, in my country you can’t even have a taser or anything for self protection. What am i supposed to do to defend myself ???!?

[@sfmd5764]

Literally just stay in your house but someone could break in so nothing !

[@barbieLover321]

@@sfmd5764 isn’t that just fantastic 😍 i feel so safe 🥰

[@pawelpl2546]

As a man myself I’m just sad that we live in 21st century and we still have problems like that. Always feel sorry when walking past women alone in the night, as see them getting spooked.

[@brittanybunn1518]

I'm glad you are aware of the issue! I hope if you ever see a woman being followed/harassed by a man that you step in to help and don't be like the men in this story who stood by and did nothing 💔

[@chezzyg8659]

It's sad too that a small amount of your gendre have made it so you feel uncomfortable/ sorry to pass a woman at night.

[@tianalee4126]

@@chezzyg8659it’s not a small amount of the male gender? it’s a huge amount. and even if there are men who haven’t assaulted women, theres still a lot of misogynistic men, men who participate in rape culture even if they haven’t assaulted anyone, victim blaming, and bystanders. i’d argue it’s a small amount of their gender that actually care and are good towards women and don’t participate in such behavior. it’s an unfortunate reality but i feel people tend to forget that just because a man hasn’t assaulted a woman doesn’t mean he doesn’t participate in the behavior that continues to cause assaults.

[@pawelpl2546]

@@tianalee4126 applies to women’s as well when it comes to victims blaming 🥲

[@MindYour_OwnBuisnez1]

@@chezzyg8659 mad that you just said small amount

[@gemmaaabc]

this video made me tear up, it's so important to have conversations about these topics, and it's unfortunately so common.

[@EmmieJayneA]

The way you talk about these cases will always be one of my favourites - I speak for literally EVERYONE ❤

[@Pewpewtea]

Yes

[@meghanhunter982]

It’s so sad. My husband gets scared if i even go to a Walmart by myself bc this stuff constantly happens. Between the shootings and these random attacks no one’s safe anymore.

[@mikaelascott283]

I have heard Eleanor say a few times that we have to hold our keys between our fingers. And yes that was definitely what I did, but I recently saw a video about how scary it actually is to be that close to your perpetrator. Instead, attach a lanyard to your keys, and when walking alone at night, hold it by the lanyard letting your keys dangle. That way you have much more reach to swing it and that momentum will cause a lot of damage.

[@ValkyrieKimori]

I don't understand how the police weren't called by literally any of the other people beforehand that day, after all the stalking and public indecency crap he did

[@reyn5821]

Literally. I once had to convince someone to report a man watching her from some bushes with his hands in his trousers. Police did extra patrols in the area. I know we can't always trust the police but we have to report everything to give us the best chance

[@melissadunn4996]

No address, no release. Murder is grounds to revoke probation. Anyone with a brain would see that. This is awful. This girl could still be alive if someone would have been doing their job.

[@mia3627]

Ive watched you for years and i honestly think this is your best video yet, I really appreciate videos where you discuss not only the crime but the structural systems that has failed the victim, as well has highlighting important charities. Zara sounds like an amazing person and someone who I would have loved to have had as a friend.

[@schwesterino1111]

This is so close to home. The closest thing I’ve ever experienced to this is being in one of the biggest European cities for the first time, it was my 2nd night there and I decided I would walk to get food. I viewed it as a luxury as I can’t walk around here. At the food place a mid aged drunken man started talking to me and wouldn’t leave me alone when I begun ignoring. I took my food and sped walk back to the hotel and he was following me. I called my boyfriend and kept him on the line, I eventually lost him but I kept looking over my shoulder. It was absolutely terrifying. I can’t imagine what Zara must’ve felt in the last moments. May she rest in peace

[@knoxy9851]

A few things passed my mind on this one. My heart goes out to her family for being so strong for her and their loss. The fact that a man can do this is full confidence while being recorded is absolutely terrifying. I’m so grateful that the community walked her home it was a wonderful tribute. We need to teach our children to do better we can’t keep living this way.

[@ebonycaughey1950]

This is such a case to cover just to show light on women’s safety issues it’s so sad that we have to be so paranoid walking home xx

[@Jadeelmao]

Not only is it sad that women don’t feel safe in the streets it’s even worse these kind of people feel comfortable offending even in front of people

[@Flwers4avila]

Zara was absolutely gorgeous…

[@amandadelaney4757]

I love walking, it’s how I decompress if I argue with my bf, but I can’t do that at night anymore since my 85lb boxer passed away. I don’t feel safe enough without my big girl protecting me. It’s not right. ❤

[@aleenakalu4486]

Wow, this case really hit me hard. It’s been a while since I’ve been moved to tears by a case. RIP Zara Aleena.

[@cheneeceashleywooton4848]

“Dangerous people slip through the cracks all the time” SAY IT LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE AT THE BACK! I feel this frustration because during my 22 years i’ve been catcalled and stalked going to school, absolutely frightened. And then I have baby sisters who have unfortunately been through the exact same thing. It makes me so so sad. Rip Zara❤️

[@rheannadaniels9031]

I'm terrified of anybody walking behind me when I'm out. To the point where i have to have my key in between my knuckles

[@candlecove7590]

DO NOT PUT YOUR KEYS BETWEEN YOUR KNUCKLES. YOU CANNOT DEFEND YOURSELF FROM A BEHIND ATTACK AND YOU WILL SPLIT YOUR KNUCKLE RENDERING YOU INABLE OF USING YOUR HAND AT ALL. hold your longest key through your hand like you would safely carry a knife. this prevents knuckle splitting and if grabbed from behind you can easily stab the person in the leg (and reach around if need be) to hurt them to break free and get away

[@rheannadaniels9031]

​@@candlecove7590 that's what I do

[@Vegan_Vlogs]

​@@candlecove7590thank you for sharing this! I see too many women keep the keys between their knuckles 😓

[@eggy_was_egged]

the inherent misogyny in the police system really hit close to home. Here in australia, police are 2-4 times more llikely to be domestic abusers. we are going through the process of escaping dv and the police do. not. get. it. it's so frustrating, because the behaviours these men show, that you describe in your videos, are terrifying because its exacrtly what they do. my heart breaks for every case like this

[@KylieMoran-nz8eu]

This one made me feel so emotional. Thank you for bringing these cases to us and for caring the way you do. 💗 I'm from Australia and we had a similar case. Jill Meagher, was raped and murdered by a man in 2012 in Melbourne....

[@miekristensen8606]

I’ve watched you for like sooo many years. Never found anyone else i really like to listen to. I have listened to each and every true crime video you have made, including remakes

[@hexstacy]

If you love Eleanor you would love Danielle Kirsty and Mollie Westbrook too 🥰

[@aliciax2205]

“They were there to walk Zara home” got me 😢 poor girl, so unfair

[@gracesedan4759]

Why can’t women just walk home securely? This is so heartbreaking. I really wish this didn’t have to happen. What a tragedy. May she rest in peace! ❤

[@racheltheoneandonly]

This case hit me like a ton of bricks. 14 years ago, almost the same thing happened to me. I was walking home from the bar like I always did. A 10 min walk in a safe small town when I was stalked and pulled into a alley between two houses. All I can think bow is. "thank god the only thing that happened was that I got raped" and I walked away alive. But that in itself is so fucked up. Women should NEVER have to face these horrific acts againt us. We should be able to walk wherever and whenever we want. Zarah Aleena, I hope that wherever you are now. You have found peace ❤

[@georgiawin97]

Eleanor Neale and Kendall Rae?? In the same evening?? My night sorted!! 👍👍👍

[@mckennatraupe9599]

Even men tell me not to walk alone at night cause they know that this happens…

[@fadak3163]

Something similar happened to me when I was 15 years old, my little brother and an even younger girl friend of ours were with me.. 3 adult men followed us in the dark and threatened with knives. I’m just grateful that we ran and got away, we were also very lucky that a man who worked at a nearby market saw us enter his market freaking out and decided to defend us by letting us stay in his market and went roaming the area with a large log in his hand shouting for them to show up if they were real men, which they weren’t. He then walked us back to our parents and made sure to make us laugh and feel less panicked. I’m 24 now and I don’t know his name but I wish I could meet and thank him again for saving us, if it wasn’t for him god knows what could’ve happened to us in these dark roads, we would’ve never been found since there were waterfalls and rivers nearby where they could’ve gotten rid of us in. To this day I think of what could’ve happened and it frightens me. Be safe people there’s no age, no gender, nothing that’s safe from these monsters. And always trust your guts.

[@milly4556]

Cases like this makes me so angry! We should NOT have to live in constant fear, when walking home alone, clutching our keys, wondering if someone is following behind us. Zara; just like every other woman, was WALKING HOME! And her life was taken in such a brutal way 💔💔 she had her whole life ahead of her 😢 Rest in Paradise Zara

[@bornstar481]

Paradise doesn’t exist. It’s make believe.

[@daqtaghhasfibers]

It is ridiculous that womens and girls rights are this low priority still all over the world. Thank you for bringing these tough subjects to light. Stay safe and awesome.

[@averagelizard2489]

Explain how it is "low priority"

[@emmanapp3021]

“They were there to walk her home”, made me start crying

[@Potterhead1111]

I feel so bad for Zara. She had so much to look forward to. I hope she rests in peace 🕊️

[@caylanilisaengels1551]

Why is it always the most amazing people that fall victim to these animals?! Thank you Eleanor for covering this, your story telling is phenomenal. Side note: you look so good!

[@elizabethkrauthamer913]

I was attacked and mentioned it on KZbin and had answers stating how I was drunk so it was irresponsible of me. I do have to say, almost all sex based murders are committed by men (not stating all men! and including victims are all genders), yet stating so seems to really get the hate/"you should have been better" ball rolling.

[@TaylorJohnson1]

I take it as their way of saying that most of them are shit so take care of your self. While we should be able to drink our hearts out safely, we are not in that world. I’m so sorry about what happened to you. We are the weaker sex, and we need to arm ourselves.

[@ashgr23]

Its sad. Women cant go out and have fun and have a couple drinks just like men without being told its your own fault if something happens. Absolutely disgusting mindset

[@easternflower6476]

I don’t think men understand the privilege they have to be able to go out and party and then walk home alone. Because it’s not a privelage- it’s a right. And we should have that, too.

[@averagelizard2489]

It's about 75% more safe to walk home alone as a man than a woman (according to ChatGPT) Yes of course everyone should have that right but it's not that easy becauss mentally unwell people exist

[@michhaynes7272]

This was totally understandable, how could someone like this be out without fixed address, and everything in place to keep the public safe! This case is tragic and shouldn't have happened. My heart goes out to her family.

[@ehlonnaedwards73]

That memorial is just beautiful and heart breaking. We love you so so much Zara. You are a powerful and strong, beautiful woman who will always be a staple in our hearts. Walk on where ever you are.

[@yoonyeonluvr]

living as a woman is such a scary thing, we're never safe

[@averagelizard2489]

Neither are men. Most homicidė victims are men actually, not including war

[@yoonyeonluvr]

@@averagelizard2489 never said that men are safe all the time, stop trying to change the topic to men when this video is not about them at all

[@averagelizard2489]

@@yoonyeonluvr Neither are men safe. Stop trying to devalue men's issues. You said women are never safe, well same thing goes for men. Furthermore, I was not changing the topic. You brought up the fact that women are never safe, and then you are trying to say "This is not about men, you changed the topic, seems kind of sėxist to me.

[@MalesAreDemons]

@@averagelizard2489 Yh by men womp womp your gender XY can’t keep their hands to themselves

[@mznicky122007]

It's crazy that they tell women "don't walk alone " "pay attention to your surroundings " "don't wear this/don't wear that" and the list goes on and on. Like it's our fault. Instead of telling men to stop being sick nasty POS. Instead of holding your male friends and family members accountable for their despicable actions. SMH

[@averagelizard2489]

THESE ARE MENTALLY SICK PEOPLE WHAT DO YOU NOT UNDERSTAND? YOU THINK YOU CAN TELL A MURDĖRĖR TO NOT BE MEAN AND THEY WILL SAY "OH YEAH MY BAD"???? Do what you are able to do to protect yourself.

[@joycewible8816]

"It's as if a thief came into our home and stole the very heart of it." What a gorgeous and heartbreaking way to describe their loss. Wishing them peace ❤

[@savv190]

Honestly the whole ‘woman choosing the bear’ thing goes right over the majority of men’s head. The worst a bear can do is just kill you, men can do much much worse. Any man that is triggered by the comment is the problem! I will never blame someone for not physically stepping in because fear of the unknown is scary, never knowing what someone is capable of. But ffs at least phone the police, doesn’t matter if it turns out to be nothing but at least you’ve done something! It’s so fucking exhausting being a woman, just existing is this world with men. It’s constant anxiety and fear, woman don’t need men to protect them they need men to leave them alone.

[@christinamoran1027]

Oh you poor v*ct*m…please get over yourself. It’s life and that’s just how it’s always been and will always be. The strongest of any species go after who’s weaker…guess what, we fem@les are just that. Men are still the number one vic*ms in v*olent cr*mes though. While you disdain men, I for one am thankful that majority of men are good and willing to protect those of us females who welcome it.

[@carlton0124]

@@christinamoran1027Yikes.

[@MalesAreDemons]

Men are the usual suspects in most crime!!!

[@b_sav]

@@MalesAreDemonsDuh still doesn’t change fact that men are the most victims of violent crimes are you trying to say we deserve it or something

[@sm1purplmurderedme583]

i will always choose bear!!!!

[@catrinapaul9689]

I’ve listened to countless true crime stories told by you Elanor and so many others. This is one of the first to make me cry. I listened while walking to and from the grocery store. I’m so sorry Zara.

[@caseysproston62]

This video was very hard hitting, as a 18 year old women when I was 13 I got harassed by a older man biking home from school he stood infront of me causing me to put my brakes on and stop before I hit him he then proceeded to hold my handle bars so I couldn’t move my bike and started looking at the bike (it’s a limited edition Carrara, Carrara bikes are sold for a lot of money and have a lot of value it wasn’t even my bike it was my dads as mine was in repair) I was about to get off the bike ditch it to run off because I didn’t know if he was armed and I thought I was about to get robbed this was until he touched my bum and started stroking my back I froze for a few seconds not knowing what to do until he took his hand off my handle bars to touch me with both of his hands I took this opportunity to quickly bike off he then proceeded to yell at me. I have gotten over this situation I still think about it from time to time the fact this man was in his 30s he didn’t speak much english so he kept trying to communicate with small English saying words like “it’s nice” or “you so pretty” I just don’t understand how some sickos will go out of their way to harass women let alone kids. It’s really sickening to me but getting over the trauma I am able to move past that share my experience and watch some true crime documentaries (I want to be a police when I’m older and try to prevent what happened to me happen to anyone again)

[@helent5034]

I've only just discovered your channel today and I'm so impressed by the empathy you show for the victims, thorough research, and sensitivity in covering such awful crimes. I'm not surprised you have 2.76m subscribers and counting. Please keep up the great work!