Ex-Cop Grandma Comes Out Of Retirement To Catch Daughter’s Killer | The Case of Krystal Mitchell

[@WeCanCos]

That CCTV footage is freaking haunting. So glad that Josephine was on the trail.

[@laurierice7687]

The video footage is heartbreaking. You can see & feel her fear. She knew a monster was after her💔

[@Nihilinstar]

Woe. His parents need to be charged with obstruction.

[@ash_tray]

Absolutely

[@evemarks-xf8yn]

& the rest aiding & abetting & the charges be bought by Federal & not State.

[@LiliWhyte]

Dont forget aiding & abetting!

[@tablescissors]

How did his parents even know they were coming from him?!

[@tablescissors]

*for him?!

[@louiselincoln]

"Turn your pain into power" is perhaps one of the most impactful statements I have ever heard. It is inspiring to see someone using their grief as the fuel to provide justice for this tragedy. Hats off to you, Ma'am, we need more people like you.

[@williamsummerson1204]

Absolutely agree.

[@jwesson30]

Usual suspect! The color for protection to be demonic and sacrifice anybody to their gods.

[@johngacsi7000]

[[ BUT. IF. SHE. WASNT. A. DETECTIVE. -- THE. IGNORANT. FLAT. FOOTS. , WOULD. NEVER. HAVE. BEEN. FOUND. = ANOTHER. COLD. CASE. -- WHILE. THEY. SLEPT. WELL. SHAME. ON. PDS. !!! .

[@laurierice7687]

Wow! Those words should belong on billboards, tee-shirts, etc. So inspiring. Fly with angels, Krystal. Your Mom is a warrior❤

[@Undomaranel]

She was only able to do this because of her skills/ career. Trying to pretend people with just pain could track a killer using shady online strategies and find justice is setting up more victims. I'm all for granny here, don't get me wrong. But it wasn't just pain motivating her, and twisting her inspiring words can easily get someone into serious trouble.

[@Celisar1]

His parents should be sentenced, too. They helped a murderer to escape. That’s a crime!

[@anjachan]

so true

[@dieselboy808]

I just googled and I believe that the perpetrator has to have been already convicted of a crime. Then if you help that person escape it’s a crime but before then he is innocent until proven guilty. I could be wrong.

[@crpman9401]

@@dieselboy808*charged with a crime. It’s called aiding and embedding a fugitive of the law and it is against the law

[@KE-hr4sb]

His parents need to be in jail beside him.

[@Celisar1]

True. Helping a murderer to escape is a crime,too.

[@jerrylittle7797]

Does anyone know the parent's names and how they got their money. It kind of reminds me of the lady that had her husband (Microsoft Exec) murdered who was abetted by her rich parents from Washington. Sterling and Shelli Gardner are absolut evil incarnate. Rachel Woodard is the scummy lawyer that supported them.

[@WorthlessDeadEnd]

@@Celisar1 Yes. Aiding and abetting makes them just as guilty. Crystal's blood in on their hands, too. They should both be charged with the highest punishment available by law.

[@R3born-u1n]

they created a monster

[@orektez]

@@R3born-u1n nah they were all monsters to begin with.

[@kburlz8995]

Grandma: I have a particular set of skills .....

[@GG_OZA]

Making cookies and cleaning

[@El_FzEq]

​​@@GG_OZA is that supposed to be insulting? Cooking and cleaning are extremely important skills in life, plus the fact that she's an ex cop? I'd say she's got multiple sets of skills. Touch grass.

[@GG_OZA]

@El_FzEq lol yea i do all that myself its not that impressive

[@thesecretwindowspot1298]

@@GG_OZAwomen are more than just cooking for ya and being treated like an object.

[@GG_OZA]

@thesecretwindowspot1298 i cook for myself i never siad that's all women are good for thats just absurd i just think ots funny how they said that but god forbid a man have an opinion

[@aakankshabajaj1209]

How messed up can you be to cover up your son's tracks? I mean clearly you failed in raising your child and then you HELP an ABUSER and a MURDERER!! Kudos to the mom/grandmom who didn't stop even after losing hope.

[@ivimarty]

you’d be surprised man. so many instances of parents covering their children for heinous actions because of love

[@DufusSmith]

Made me realise he's just a mommy's boy that's never been held accountable

[@genericamerican7574]

@ivimarty Control is not love. They let him abuse more people because he was broken. If they really loved him they would really how broken he was to become abusive enough to end his partner’s life and get him the help he needed. Basically if they covered his tracks to get him into a rehabilitation or hospital, I would agree with your statement of love. Since that isn’t the case it’s more like controlling behavior.

[@TammiJayneishere]

They were probably worried he would come after them.

[@BreNyla]

No fr

[@linzdapinz]

Josephine Wentzel, you are an absolute hero. I can’t even think of any other word because I’m in such awe of your pure bravery and courage and perseverance and determination. You’re amazing.

[@scarletohhaha6938]

I've always felt that the phrase should perhaps be "hell hath no fury like a MOTHER scorned" - and that monster definitely chose the wrong mother to scorn!

[@kittitoti]

him and his parents are monsters

[@eduardodelatorre9439]

absolutely!

[@phoeberaymond8781]

I wonder if his parents have hurt or killed anyone

[@skelemama]

Apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree now does it?

[@geraldstamour1312]

Raymond McLeod, @kittitoti, is amongst those that Saint Michael The Archangel, by the power of God, will THRUST INTO HELL alongside Satan and all the other evil spirits that prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls!

[@tablescissors]

@@skelemama In this case, apparently not.

[@shmardikai597]

Most badass grandma. Fly high, Krystal 🕊✨️

[@jaggedfangsthebear2321]

That mother went above and beyond to help her grand babies through their mothers death. So amazing how gently she introduced death to those young children 🫂💕

[@camillawiking]

Yes, absolutely amazing; she is highly, highly intelligent

[@BMXOPHY]

Thank you Unseen for making sure that the courage and strength of the people affected is highlighted in your stories.

[@Hawaii444]

so much honor to this woman who went through the most terrible pain and fought like a warrior.

[@bredbornraised808hawaii4]

NEVER EVER underestimate a mother’s love for her child. She will go to the ends of the earth to the depths of hell to catch someone that has hurt or murdered her child! She would even DIE for her child if need be. Josephine, you are an inspiration to MANY mothers & fathers that they too can do what you’ve done, may your beautiful baby girl rest in loving peace now.

[@FP65]

I agree with you for most mothers. But there’s a small percentage that don’t care one iota for their children.

[@laurierice7687]

Josephine is a warrior mother. It's shocking that it's taken nearly 9yrs to get the monster close to trial.

[@andysix246]

The parents should be charged with assisting a suspect to flee the jurisdiction, that is assuming he's convicted. Shame on them.

[@WickedAussieChick]

Sadly if the courts had not been so slow in the first place in regards to him strangling another woman where there were multiple witnesses who had to drag him off of her. She would have never met him because he would have been in jail already.

[@Mary.Shannon]

Exactly. Judges have a lot to answer for.

[@ManiyaVinas]

​@@Mary.Shannon Innocent Women and children are just part of the social experiment when the state releases dangerous men

[@Shellmickey]

I don't know about her judgment of picking men, out of all the men in the world she chose him a crazy drugged addicted abusive nut job.

[@johngacsi7000]

BUT. UNFORTUNATLY. ,, THE. COURTS. + SO. CALLED. LAW. -- ONLY. CONCERNED. , WHEN. ONE. OF. THEIR. OWN. IS. A. VICTOM. !!!!! . THEY. LOVE. RELEASING. PEDOS. , DONT. CARE. FOR. PUBLIC. SAFETY. , MANY. THOUSANDS. OF. ABUSED. CHILDREN. ( CPS. -DONT. EVEN. KNOW. WHERE. THEY. R. EVEN. ) ! .

[@shirellejohnson1387]

His parents are despicable

[@Dingo-x]

What a brave woman she is. I really hope Josephine and the family get the justice they deserve.

[@johnsmith-ep5dv]

I’m so sorry for your loss, the white casket and markers for children idea is one of the sweetest things I’ve ever heard, I hope your family can see some kind of peace soon ♥️

[@Fakegrape7777]

That mom is amazing! So smart and strong for doing all of that for her daughter 💙

[@jordana2131]

When she said yes I got him I burst into tears. I hope they get the justice they deserve

[@mlite30]

I hope the state goes after his parents for aiding and abetting. I hope Josephine goes after them in civil court.

[@Dragonballzkia900352AJ]

Nancy Grace saying "... So then yes? Okay." with her expression at 2:20 was very telling and also such a fucking mood.

[@majimagoro383]

*20:04

[@kathoward21]

20:20

[@transientdaydreams]

Usually, she kinda sucks, but I'm right with her on that one, lol

[@Sfoxey]

I despise that woman.

[@genericamerican7574]

*Dr. Drew Pinsky should be ashamed of himself for his testimony. It was disgusting.☣️🗽⚖️*

[@dharmawannab]

He has zero credibility anymore! Someone needs to do a deep dive video on him and his shady doings. (In my opinion)

[@bredbornraised808hawaii4]

@@dharmawannabi started to not like him when i started seeing him on that stupid “V-Shred” informercials. Sooo cake 🤣

[@tryingtoknow8190]

Dr Drew had to be desperate for money to agree to this testimony. So yuck.

[@meredithisme3752]

No real doctor with credibility is on media they're just quaks

[@ellemmenn2930]

Sold his soul for money

[@FrankskinOrweed-ep4ij]

What an incredible woman, mama and grandma!

[@jabarhenv5933]

Once a detective, always a detective. And forever a mother as well.

[@nicolefreimuth2299]

That grandma is amazing what a beautiful illustration of strength and determination. Josephine is a hero.

[@marsmayu8486]

such terrible parents who raised a monster and continued to enable his behavior, he felt untouchable but Josephine Wentzel proved him wrong. Josephine’s resilience is admirable and thanks to her a monster is off the streets

[@NasirLezama-o1x]

💪to you Grandma, my favorite uncle was murdered and my grandma never gave up despite his family hiding the killer, one year after he was captured thanks to my uncle friends

[@Ella-d9e7i]

6:29 my mom passed away in 2019 when I was 8 due to cancer. A month or two before she died she gave me and my sister a build a bear with her voice in them. This video just makes me upset. No kids should have to go though losing a parent. RIP Krystal 🕊️

[@genericamerican7574]

💝🪄✨🧸✨🌈💐🕊️

[@marisamartin3664]

You are still very young. God bless and keep you.

[@Stuff_I_Watch]

Ella, that’s devastating. I hope you have a strong support system around you. I lost my father 19 years ago. my oldest sister is almost the age he was when he died. It was also cancer. If you ever read this, just know that complete strangers are wishing you only positivity & joy. 🖤

[@annaowens7053]

Im very sorry for the loss of your daughter in such a evil tragic murder. You did so awesome finding him & seeing he was convicted for her murder. God Blessed you to be so strong to give you strength to be so committed to find him. God Bless you and your grandchildren!.❤

[@themevrouwdewi]

What she said at the end was so powerful. “I just turned my pain into power, and nothing could stop me.” 🥺✊

[@aishwaryakhairmode1732]

That's a Tigress, right there..... no money can overpower her courage and determination. Salute to her 👍👮‍♀. And as usually best storytelling "Unseen".👏

[@Rags2Riches762]

A female tiger is still a tiger, but yeah I gotcha.....

[@Monkeypleb.18]

Rest in peace Krystal may God be with you and your family 🕊

[@Debbie-DidIt]

I love that she honors her daughters memory by fighting not only for justice but to make changes that will bring justice for other families. Your daughter is proud of you, and knows her death is not in vain. No words can comfort your heart but thank you for your strength and determination.

[@StingRaeTheSingingSiren]

I can’t even imagine the pain she has endured and yet, as she said, turning that pain into power and not resting until her daughter’s killer has been caught and brought to justice is amazing! More than that, she’s helped others, she didn’t stop or look away when her gifts could be used to help other people. Her daughter is still making a difference and I’m sure is very proud! After all the people he’s hurt, I hope he gets the maximum sentence possible!

[@mscharleyjxox]

If I was a lawyer I could never….ever…represent someone like him. Now this wonderful amazing woman is a private detective free of charge. I hope she gets the closure so they can try and heal as much as possible.

[@danniellebrown8996]

What an absolutely fierce protector.

[@chimeravespidae]

Funny how those macho "chads" are rarely willing to take any responsibility for their actions, moreso when they had attacked those who are the most vulnerable. Atrocious cowardice till the very end.

[@eduardodelatorre9439]

well said

[@natascha5864]

@chimeravespidae; I totally agree with that! Vain, cowards! I will never, ever understand, why there are women out there, who would want a bastard like THAT for a boyfriend!?

[@noirnoironey]

This👏👏👏👏

[@v-doc5230]

"I have a particular set of skills, that makes me a nightmare for people like you..."

[@Serenity-f8f]

Nothing is stronger than a true mothers love he will be brought to justice

[@lisiloo8087]

Wow what a statement " I turned my pain into power and nothing can stop me" 😮😊 and thats the truest statement ever too. She did exactly what she said. RIP Krystal ❤😊

[@gidgemo1869]

What a hero she is! And fantastic editing on this video. Very well done. Beginning with that haunting footage of her sliding down the wall, looking behind her, then getting attacked in the elevator was perfect level intro to the story. Very well done.

[@titansaint]

the idea that the children got one last moment with their mom by drawing on the casket and writing her notes breaks my heart. i've never cried at one of these videos before that moment.

[@CrimeDocumentaryfiles]

"This story is a heartbreaking yet powerful testament to a mother’s love and determination. Josephine Wentzel’s relentless pursuit of justice for her daughter Krystal Mitchell is nothing short of heroic. Despite the pain, she turned her grief into strength, becoming a beacon of hope and courage for families facing similar tragedies. Her efforts not only brought a dangerous fugitive to justice but also highlighted the importance of never giving up, no matter how impossible the odds seem. This is the kind of story that inspires and reminds us of the resilience of the human spirit."

[@Samantha-nx6sz]

Wow, she’s still using that power to help others. God bless Josephine and her family.

[@Babydrizzy323]

This is so sad Rest In Peace

[@pedroadelino100]

I'm glad this pig was caught and i hope he never leaves jail alive.To Josephine you are a wonderful woman who fought to see justice for your daugher and for her kids.God bless you and i hope you find peace.Merry Christmas strong woman !

[@charlotteh7766]

Ohhh what a brave Mamma!🫶 RIP beautiful Soul🕊️❤️🙏

[@lavieenrose73]

I already knew about this tragic case. This video is a very good quality one made about finding justice for Crystal. Josèphine is truly an inspiration, a very unique formidable woman. I am a survivor of abuse from my ex husband. It resonates with me, I also had to fight very hard to stay alive, protect my two kids, and escape. I am very mooved by Crystal and Josèphine ´s story.

[@PA-hi9wj]

If it was accidental he wouldn't run from the law & keep doing the same thing in other countries. Accidental incidents don't repeat themselves. They only happen once to be called accidental. Sadly, another set of enabling parents.

[@aimlessalix8066]

Grandma is absolutely amazing

[@J-ellO]

Thank you for this very interesting download. Please keep us all apprised of how this is going as it comes into the court system.

[@nasher112]

He messed with the wrong mama! Also, how are his parents not in jail!!!! I hope the are shamed when ever they go out!

[@ReneeUK1]

What a brave woman, you are. I am so very sorry for your loss 😢

[@EIRE55]

I don't know how any woman could find that "thing" attractive! May Krystal rest in peace now🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀

[@ladytamaya4737]

maybe muscles impressed ?

[@chrisross1703]

@@ladytamaya4737 There is nothing in the video to explain how they got together. The impression given is of a hurried weekend away with someone she'd just met. It does seem out of character for her based on what we were told (and making assumptions about how he impressed her).

[@Mary.Shannon]

True

[@veganandlovingit]

that is exactly what my first thought was - so gross

[@boogermaiden]

Charm. He might have manipulated her.

[@merlecollins450]

Wow huge respect for Josephine. Hope you get justice for your daughter and grandchildren. ❤❤❤

[@aakankshabajaj1209]

I just know for a fact there was a mole within the FBI or US Marshalls somewhere who was giving these tips to the murderer's parents or to the murderer himself. How could we have missed him so many times?

[@breetoldyouso]

For real. Especially after they poured all of their resources into Luigi’s case, it’s so obvious that it’s about who knows the most people and who pays the most money.

[@dezinke3862]

Detection attempts and traces of searching can be monitored as well if you know how.

[@littlefurrow2437]

If you had facts, you'd present them.

[@gamtngirl3655]

Wow. It’s about time. What a powerful episode.

[@heathersmith8549]

Are there charges against his parents as well? There should be

[@thehangingparsiple5692]

❤Josephine. WHAT a woman you are. Absolutely incredible.❤ (Blond haired journalist was pretty boss too, it has to be said. She was shaking with rage!) Thank you for this video. Brilliant job 👍

[@heytam7162]

Amazing, courageous love for her daughter & other women to stop this monster. God Bless you mama. Please update us on this case.

[@ash_tray]

Wow. What an amazing mother. I am a woman who had a boyfriend try to strangle me to death after I caught him cheating on me. This was the final step to his abuse, from yelling to throwing things to punching/smacking, finally he tried to me off of this Earth. The feeling is indescribable, looking into the pitch black eyes of a man who said he loved you and promised to be your protector as he is watching the life drain out of you… his face changes from human to demonic and that’s not an exaggeration. I stopped recognizing him. It hurts me to know how many men and women have faced that same situation and didn’t make it. It’s just not fair. I hope Krystal knows that she was and still is so deeply loved. She will not be forgotten.

[@WWE-edits511]

I am gonna tell you once quit making it all about you it ain’t about you so please don’t share anything public information please tell that to a police you do realize people can read your comment

[@judeedee5402]

​@@WWE-edits511she did nothing wrong by writing this. It's a shared experience between her and the victim. Because of that she can empathize with her.

[@adk5997]

@@WWE-edits511 what’s wrong about her writing her story??? And you know very well police do mostly nothing. Trying to scare people from saying story online - have you done bad things to any woman to react this way?

[@S-Hay2024]

​@WWE-edits511 of course she realises people can read her comment, that's the point?! She isn't "making it all about her" in any way, shape or form.

[@totallytubular618]

​@@WWE-edits511She was not making this about herself? What is wrong with you? She was telling her story for others.

[@JuanGarcia-nk9qo]

Thank you Josephine, the love of a Mother

[@jumpinjakeflash1]

Heartbreaking. What a beautiful young woman. R.I.P., angel.

[@pacontheo]

What a woman. May God keep you safe.❤

[@Giveaways782]

🙏Weldone mama I am very proud of you... Josephine... Kirstal is proud of u also R.I. P Kirstal 🌹I know your pain of loosing a child untimely after death of my daughter April 9 2017.

[@miriamhumbe9079]

So painful to lose a loved one in such a gruesome manner. This is hoping that justice is served and the perpetrator made to rot in jail.

[@DiedraT.-qi2de]

When her mom played the teddy bear that has a voice recorded soundclip of her daughter telling her children how much she loved them, my heart broke😢

[@aevreelkim]

Why do these killers look similar? Body builders, marine or ex-marine, narcissist etc. At first, i thought the video was mixed up with the story of that one victim named Nazima who was killed on the instagram live video. But when I looked closer, they're indeed kinda similar but different persons. Both are evil. Use your big bodies to protect people especially women and not to harm them! Shame to his parents for hiding and tolerating him. It is your fault why your son is like that! Because he knew very well that you will help him get out of his mess. You know? if he will stay roaming freely, the next victim/s will be you, his parent. Salute to the mother for finding her daughter's killer. I hope he will rot in jail. Rest in peace, Krystal.

[@kekw5153]

They do look the same. Then when the criminal is of different ethnicity, people start being racist and point that out. When they’re white, no one says shit.

[@susannaude8514]

BRAVO, Josephine!! You are a formidable woman! The world is in serious need of women like you!!

[@marialogan8786]

Prayers that he will not get away with this. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@racheleustace9710]

What a brilliant woman such strength fighting for her daughter

[@bunnylebowski69]

Those words of encouragement from the podcaster Sheryl McCollum were absolutely amazing.

[@francesmarino1765]

Go mama bear! You are an incredible woman. You have served the public and your family. The love for your daughter didn’t allow for any obstacle to stand in your way. My condolences.

[@carolr7962]

How do these dreadful people get out of jail. I just don't understand!

[@oAgL214]

My **theory** is this is bigger than a judge and a defense, someone high up in the rank wants chaos and crime to never stop. You control judges, PDs, etc. You control the streets. I've a theory on what party it is and I'm sure many would suspect as well. This justice system is beyond repair because those running it are shady people.

[@Lars_Paulsen]

Don't forget what kind of a person Dr. Drew is, and that he can be bought by anyone with enough money.

[@mandylucas123]

That's the mom every young woman needs!!

[@laurabenevelli6783]

His parents need to go to prison for aiding and abetting a murder.

[@bellsina7150]

This is the most heartbreaking story. Just tragic that those little children were left behind because of a monster. That wasn't a man at all. No man. It's a woman like that, no man strangles women, no man raises a fist to a woman. Woman. You're a weak coward if you need to do that to a woman. This woman, this Nana with a cape is something that her grandchildren can be so proud of and that her daughter would be amazed by. What a beautiful human being. I'm so proud of her and I hope that he gets put away for the rest of his life.

[@cdes1776]

I love that Josephine is such a strong role model for her grandchildren.

[@jackierocha5096]

Writing messages on the casket is certainly something I wouldn’t have thought about doing but it’s really sweet that they made sure her final bed had messages of love all over it

[@deborahbriskie4330]

I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. You are a very strong woman.. amazing.. Know that your daughter would be proud of her Mama. 🙏❤

[@kiralevenson1706]

There are some seriously sick boy moms out there. I had one of those psychos for a mother in law. Who thought that her son was her second husband, sick... Any parent who helps their child with something like this is bound for Hell. R.I.P. Krystal. What a mama she got!

[@Celisar1]

His PARENTS Helped him. Stop singling out mothers!

[@denisebacher5040]

Josephine really is a boss!! Her reaction to the news of Krystal’s 22:23 death would be how I will react if cops call me about my babies. I know this. I won’t be able to hold the phone in my hand and I’d be in denial. “That’s a lie! She cannot be dead!!” Unlike Josephine I will completely fall apart.

[@NOW-Documentary-s8]

That mom is amazing! So smart and strong for doing all of that for her daughter 💙 I hope the state goes after his parents for aiding and abetting. I hope Josephine goes after them in civil court. Thank you for this very interesting download. Please keep us all apprised of how this is going as it comes into the court system.

[@simonlee8154]

Detective Josephine should be honoured and receive a nobel prize for her achievements and her works & endeavours. A retired detective still works for free in the name of humanity tirelessly.

[@kristiriley]

What an amazingly strong, loving, & determined mother! There is nothing more powerful, than a mother's love for their child. Ms. Josephine, if you happen to see this, we stand with you. You are so inspiring! I will be thinking of you during the trial. Just know you have a lot of mother's who will be there with you in spirit! ❤

[@margaretImhappy]

How in the world do his parents sleep at night ??? Absolutely disgusting

[@gloriaorth4628]

What a mother! Angel, warrior and justice seeker! To be admired!

[@stepheboyd17]

What a strong lady. I commend her and pray she gets her justice.

[@ElainaKendal]

Your daughter would be so proud of you. Im proud of you. What a strong woman you are.

[@joseHernandez-xc4ix]

Thank you for sharing this story . God Bless mrs wentzle and her family

[@bryantotten2757]

People don't have the backbone this woman had anymore.May this encourage us all to stand for justice.

[@deenakhoury1560]

What an amazing woman, bless your heart nana💯

[@HeatherMHug]

He behaves like an overgrown toddler with severe behavioral issues because mommy and daddy spoils him. What a baby

[@dianetandy1757]

What an amazing brave mum and nana this lady is. I pray the children are doing well. This is a horrific tragedy but that monster will never hurt anyone else. God bless

[@ixfr123]

His parents raised a monster and kept aiding him even after the consequences started coming in.

[@Lemonlimejumponmyspine]

I immediately started crying when i heard her sad voice... no mother should go through that

[@namiwanda]

wishing the absolute best to josephine and her family, rest in peace krystal