EXCLUSIVE (EXTENDED): Melissa Lucio Family Speaks Out!

EXTENDED EPISODE 205: Three members of Melissa Lucio's family share information about the case that has never been heard in public.
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This is an Extended Version of Episode 205 where we discuss the Melissa Lucio case in detail with three members of Melissa's Family and Director Sabrina Van Tassel. It includes 30 minutes of unreleased documentary footage from The State of Texas vs. Melissa courtesy of Sabrina. Also includes the FULL interview with the Lucio Family.
We’ve had journalist and investigative reporter Sabrina Van Tassel twice on the show to talk about her film and Melissa Lucio’s case. In February, she toured with the members of Melissa’s family in order to raise awareness about the inconsistencies of this case, and the reasons why Melissa should be taken off death row and freed.
Melissa’s sister Sonya, Melissa’s son John and her niece Vanessa share some exclusive information about the case and the death of Melissa’s two-year-old daughter Mariah that have never been revealed before.
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"My mother was not an abusive person. She wasn’t a perfect person either, but she wasn’t abusive.” - John Lucio
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[@InMyPOV2u]

So there were other adults in the house?? 19 year old sister with her own baby?? This is rediculous! You wouldn't want your own children with her but you left a 2 year old with her. Wow. Every adult in the home failed that child.

[@silenceisgoldn]

No, I believe the adult children didn't live in the home. They had moved out. So stop blaming the adult children. The man in the panel, John, was 18 and he clearly said, he moved out of the home at 16. He was 18 when the little girl passed away. The adult daughter was 19, married and pregnant with her 3rd child. 11 people lived in this house. So, although she didn't specifically say where she lived but if you add up the numbers, it doesn't equal 11. Think about it... the 19 year old had 2 children and a husband plus all th¹e other children (14 children minus the 2 or 3 adult childen who left) plus the mom, Melissa... that does not equal 11. So, what adult children are you talking about and blaming?? Lastly, newsflash... people have children at 16, 17, 18, 19 and so on. It may be "rediculous" to you but it's not for you judge other progress choices or their lives. I think your judgemental comment is ridiculous (not rediculous).

[@natalata1435]

She FAILED to protect her baby = GUILTY

[@MissisChannel]

yea that was my baby, says the big brother who left his sister dying, instead of calling 911..because he did not want to be arrested,,,crap he could have called 911 and left....911 may have saved her life if she had a concussion to relieve as soon as possible any swelling or bleeding on the brain...but no..he just left.....that baby in that state..he is just as guilty though he did not do that..he said alexandria looked gulity so he KNEW the baby had been seriously harmed and she was not even responsive but she was alive...so he and his sister should both be charged. HE being neglectful to call 911 as a baby lay dying...and his sister for abusing her and causing her injury. If the mother is guilty it is because she knew siblings were abusing a toddler and she failed to protect a younger sibling.

[@PortlandSara]

Absolute BS. Sonya clearly said out if her own mouth that they knew there was a lot going on and she “just blocked it out”. That’s the problem with generational abuse. Nobody wants to confront the other adults in the family so that they can stay comfy.

[@cillamarie3083]

The sister witnessed the abuse but never reported it. THEY ALLLLLL failed this poor baby.

[@mrygzz3290]

Why people keep saying she deserves a fair trial ? The fact Mariah was taken away from her at birth because baby came back positive for drugs ! Then cps unfortunately gives Mariah back to melissa’s care at 2 years of age just for her to die in her custody 82 days later! Her body was covered! COVERED in old and new bruises ! Bite marks , hairs strands missing from her head , pinching in private area , broken arm and so on ! But claim she’s not guilty? Wtf MAKE IT MAKE SENSE !!! Theirs is no where , where Alex confesses to murdering her sister it’s all she say he say ! Ofc they are trying to save their sister, aunt and mom (1) Child form 12 she has only 1 is a fighting for her if that doesn’t say much then idk what will !

[@bja5971]

Where was the mom when her daughters were “supposedly” beating that little girl the mom just let them beat that kid???? It makes no sense the mom let them beat her to death? Why didn’t the mom care enough to take her to get checked???? She’s at fault no matter how you put it. She doesn’t deserve the death penalty because I don’t believe in that but she definitely isn’t innocent

[@lindaarrington9397]

Exactly This baby was being tortured

[@mrygzz3290]

Thank you ! This little girl was covered I mean covered in bruises , broken arm , hair strands missing from her head , bite marks , etc etc but claim mom is not guilty ? Please

[@JesusOnlyWay-d8e]

go watch documentary

[@solrodriguez0197]

@@JesusOnlyWay-d8e where

[@JesusOnlyWay-d8e]

@@solrodriguez0197 hold on i will get it for you

[@terryrussell9590]

So many failed this little baby ! Shame on all of u that didn't help her.A mothers instinct is to protect yr child .RIP little one 💕

[@mayrazarco4888]

I feel u ur rite

[@simonasweet9085]

Exactly cause someone would have to kill me to abuse my child even if it was one of my older kids

[@dallaspac4791]

Is called accident......not guilty

[@Goldblooded559]

@@dallaspac4791 no accident, she did it

[@lc6636]

It is so funny how people are talking to set her free. The dead have no voice.

[@elainemackenzie9651]

Pretty obvious she never hurt that baby her vindictive, jealous sociopathic daughter did it.

[@lc6636]

@@elainemackenzie9651 No. I think the blame for the abuse is directed at the wrong person. The lady produced kids and did not take care of them. She is where she needs to be. The girl is a product of an abusive life. She was probably abused. The lady is disgusting.

[@dianagarcia3597]

So sad 😞

[@KristinaM3]

Exactly

[@lucycastillo3380]

Funny not and yes the dead has a voice and that is God

[@alchemygold8786]

Why didn’t Melissa take her daughter Mariah with her? Knowing that her daughter’s Alexandra and Selina were hurting her baby? They would have been in a discipline program. FOH!

[@raelynnweathers1161]

Because Alexandra and Selina weren’t abusing Mariah. Melissa was the only one torturing Mariah. They have managed to turn everything around and create doubt. Why were so many facts left out of the documentary? I can’t believe anything that comes out of any of your mouths. Melissa took full responsibility in the beginning and now she wants to turn it around and blame her children. Melissa is not innocent. It will all come out in the end. The autopsy doesn’t lie.

[@simonasweet9085]

I would put their ass out my house hurting my baby anit no way imma allow some older kids of mine to hurt my babies

[@MariaSanchez-fe7hg]

Melissa a drug addict guilty, neglect guilty, not protecting Mariah guilty, the fact that she didn’t take Mariah for medical attention guilty. Mariah spoke after death with her little body. RIP beautiful Mariah so sorry that no one protected you.

[@lydiacoronado4257]

Everyone in that house is Guilty! even the brother! they were all abused by the mother! she was abusive! she was a drug addict! and she was a narcissist! and all the kids were acting out from what they endured from. their mother! having then in a one bedroom house with a man her husband and having baby after baby! and why would they give this baby back to a women who was clearly not able to care for her or any of her children? AWFUL MAY JUSTICE BE DONE FOR MARIAH!

[@MariaSanchez-fe7hg]

@@lydiacoronado4257 Yes everyone is guilty even the brother. He was watching her die didn’t call for help and walked away. He was on probation at the time. The system is as guilty as everyone in this case.

[@lydiacoronado4257]

I do think Alex the daughter killed her but all along since she was back home she was being abused the mom abused her and knew how Alex was abusing her too and didn't put a stop to it.Alex should be doing life in prison.but since the mom wants to protect her .then let her pay.

[@MariaSanchez-fe7hg]

@@lydiacoronado4257agreed with you

[@KayTee1988]

but where was the mother the whole time when the 2 yr old being bullied every day by her sisters.... mother is supposed to be there to look for the child every day. right now I feel like the 2 yr old baby needs justice.

[@goldylocksac6586]

Basically getting high

[@michaelramirez5409]

Exactly that's what these ppl are not getting the report says the baby's injuries where from days before and instead of looking at the big picture like a 2 yr old is dead that also she had injuries that did not consist of a fall so regardless if she had accomplices or not she is guilty of that little girls murder because in Texas there is law of parties so she is not innocent

[@cspan1993]

doing cocaine in the bathroom.

[@julianapr8849]

So she had 14 children and now it's the childrens fault 🤔

[@raelynnweathers1161]

Why is Daniella Hope saying you left the part out where she said her mother is guilty? She also states in one of her comments on Facebook she has no compassion for someone who beat their little sister over a 2 month spree. This was just 3 days ago. She also goes on to say: I’ll say it over and over and over again our mom is guilty. Typical documentary as always feelings outweigh facts. Created for entertainment yet people still believe they are factual. Biased attempt to play on sympathy. Why do you people not care about Mariah? It’s been one lie after another. Y’all are just as sick as Melissa.

[@isislaz]

Alex says she don't remember. Yeah you do. You wasn't that young. You was a teenager.

[@windywindy4539]

They need to check the bite marks and see if DNA matches up. Sisters hiding something or the boyfriend 🤔

[@isislaz]

@@windywindy4539 no the IP attorneys for Melissa need to file a habeas against Norma Farley. The ME who did Mariah's autopsy. She has a history of lying abt how people died particularly in the deaths of children.

[@christinemolina5462]

@@windywindy4539 I Agee with your comment 👍

[@christinemolina5462]

Yup cause I'm almost 60 and I remember things good and bad when I was a teenager.

[@do_.iknowyou4601]

I’m 36 and I remember trauma that happened at 2 yo

[@Brook_Nichelle]

Now she's going around saying... "Sabrina was being mean to me" clearly Sabrina was trying to get Selina to tell the truth, but Selina kept going based on what her siblings were saying. Selina didn't witness her mom abusing Mariah.

[@alchemygold8786]

Would it be conspiracy to murder to not take her daughter to the hospital for the head trauma, broken arm, bruises and bite marks. I don’t understand!!!

[@elizabethrodgers8616]

Yes, second degree murder for failure to seek medical care. Melissa stated that Moriah lay Jon the ground 2 days vomiting, semi conscious, shallow breathing and no comfort / no love! 🥲

[@patrobles13]

@@elizabethrodgers8616 That lady melissa has ice running through her viens! I feel angry- mad- scared for this baby Mariah being killed little by little at a time. While the mother didn't give a damn!! 😠😡🤬😤👿 *RIP sweet little Angel MARIAH* 😢

[@MyAnaortiz]

The CPS reports say a different story. She was an unfit mother for not taking proper care of all these kids they lived in filth. She is responsible for their safety and she failed ! She is where she belongs.

[@simonasweet9085]

I don't think no one is saying she should not be in jail they're just saying should she die for it

[@Mirnapenac]

Nobody in this video was living in the house when Melissa got Mariah back…. And they did nothing with the information they had.

[@IoannesPaulusMagnus]

How did Mariah get a broken arm that was partially healed at the time of her death? How did Mariah get the bites on her back? Who pulled out Mariah's hair from the roots? How did Mariah get cocaine in her system? Why didn't anyone call 911? I'm pretty sure it wasn't the staircase. ¡Que triste me siento por esa pobre niña!

[@JoseVargas-du2ev]

Because kids could be so evil nowadays you don't read articles or how kids are I'm not saying all kids but some kids do evil stuff that other people pay the price for

[@IoannesPaulusMagnus]

@@JoseVargas-du2ev Why would Melissa take the fall for any of her kids? She wasn't exactly mother of the year; all she could think about was her next hit. CPS had already taken her kids for a good reason. Just because she may have some Mexican blood doesn't invoke any misguided empathy from me. In fact, I would be ashamed to call her Mexican.

[@JoseVargas-du2ev]

Some mom's would do anything to protect there kids...as u see in the film

[@IoannesPaulusMagnus]

@@JoseVargas-du2ev Not this one. This one beat her 2-year-old to death.

[@shrek736]

None of this people explain the bite marks or the pulling of the hair why and why she didn’t no one explains … explain that …

[@dianagarcia3597]

What a beautiful mother… is what they are saying.. and why she didn’t take good care for baby Mariah??? This is bs!

[@donnamiller6144]

Every adult in this child's life failed this baby in a big way. This baby literally suffered every day and that is sickening.

[@InMyPOV2u]

My niece's baby reacted this way when she was with us. She wouldn't want to go with her mom, my niece. I reported it to CPS. Went as far as telling them if we they didn't remove the baby, they should expect her to be dead shortly. The baby was taken from my niece and placed with other family. It was the best thing.

[@dominiquejenkins5495]

Omg thank God

[@natalata1435]

That was BRAVE of you, I can only imagine how your family felt about that.

[@darknsunny2638]

I saw the injuries and I can’t sign any petitions. That baby was hurt by her. Some stuff wasn’t shown on that Hulu documentary

[@InMyPOV2u]

Born and raised in the Valley. Politics here: if they want you found guilty, you WILL be found guilty.

[@estelaashunto3844]

Does The documentary talk about how all the kids were abused by her mother and they were take away from her? What about the bites?

[@WarriorLori]

Bite mark evidence is junk science. Unreliable. Case in point; Ray Krone

[@kristentrep5038]

The documentary was about getting views.

[@lauragilbert580]

No matter what a mother should protect her baby...

[@grajalesmint]

So everyone in that family knew the baby was being abused and not one person helped that poor baby .

[@InMyPOV2u]

The daughters. Wow. Are they that heartless that they're willing to live with their mothers blood on their hands? They should know there is a God.

[@lesleyponce7159]

Yes . 🙌🏽

[@darknsunny2638]

Too bad they couldn’t of fought for the dead baby .

[@LadyWarrior4JC]

NO MATTER WHO MURDERED LITTLE MARIAH, THIS MOTHER SHOULD NEVER BE RELEASED FROM PRISON.

[@alchemygold8786]

Selinas testimony does not sound completely authentic. Definitely covering up something.

[@KristinaM3]

It was edited... she shows and explains on her tiktok

[@ianwalton284]

One child swears her mom NEVER hit any of the kids... then you hear mom tell the detective she hits them often and hard, even demonstrating how she did it on a doll. If you hit a child as hard as she hit that doll when she was calm and not angry, you would go to jail. Plus she never shed a tear when they showed her the pictures of her dead baby.

[@vm3141]

Exactly

[@WarriorLori]

Her baby had just died. She was in shock. You are following the States narrative, not reality. There is not enough evidence to execute this woman.

[@christinemolina5462]

Your right she never shed a tear , it's strange

[@KristinaM3]

Exactly ... she's liable and I don't think she deserves the death penalty but she's right where she belongs and needs to stay there. Whether a child was abusing Mariah , whether the boyfriend ... it's her JOB to protect her baby.

[@jamesking8241]

First of all, if you notice in the video the detectives who were interrogating were telling Melissa how hard to hit the doll...they were coaching her. And there is a far cry difference between hitting a doll and hitting a child. Second of all, whenever the doll incident came around in the interrogation processed was after about 5 hours into the interrogation process where Melissa keep in mind suffers from PTSD from childhood sexual abuse and domestic violence mixed in the factor that she was sleep deprived and that the interrogators were using the Reid technique ofinterrogation a technique that has been known to produce false confessions & were prohibited practices. in other words the interrogators were using practices that were unethical. But by the time the doll incident came around and after Melissa had stated over 100 times she didn't do it and having PTSD myself and them not wanting to believe her I know that eventually your resolve to maintain your innocence gives away because it becomes obvious that the person badgering you doesn't want to leave you alone and won't leave you alone until you say you did it. Any investigator knows that there is a thin line and these interrogators cross beyond the line. The doll scene was not evidence it was coerced you can see in the video their coaching car on how hard to hit it go get some glasses LOL

[@helenwilliams2474]

She was unfit it was her job to protect her kids

[@lorenakarim7257]

Ok so I have the biggest problem with this whole situation and I'm addressing the elephant in the room: WHY the heck is Alexandria not being charged for anything if there's all this here-say! I'm just mindblown!

[@mrygzz3290]

Because it’s he say she say , theirs is NO VIDEO Alex confessing to this or even anything written saying I killed my sister! It’s all she say he he say bs

[@WarriorLori]

That's not true. Stop. There was newly discovered evidence that is three years old. Problem is, it must be filed within one year to the day of discovery. Learn the Law before you make monstrous comments.

[@teresa8984]

What about the old lady who said Alex confessed to her .. that she “Alex” indeed push her and that Alex said .. what are you going to do? Arrest me? And she walked out the door.

[@kristentrep5038]

Idk why you all think that “hear-say” is admissible in court? Or, even to cause an arrest? Lol! If that’s the way the law worked.., lots of people would be in jail for things they didn’t do! The law is about what you can prove beyond a reasonable doubt.

[@InMyPOV2u]

Where's Alexandria? She's one to watch out for. Dangerous.

[@InMyPOV2u]

I agree with the investigator. Moms, don't have so many children that you can't supervise them effectively.

[@KristinaM3]

And I'll throw in my personal two cents... and don't have so many you can't afford them.

[@aprildickson3963]

I disagree God said be fruitful and multiply she was on drugs that’s why the Bible says be sober at all times drugs is demonic and when you use them that’s an invite for demons to enter your body and result in this

[@MiireyaLOVE]

What about the baby that lost her life??! No one talks about her only Melissa I believe she’s guilty!!

[@WarriorLori]

I think you're wrong. How much actual investigation did you do on your own? None?

[@Smurkdis]

@@WarriorLori What's so wrong about someone having a different opinion from yours?

[@InMyPOV2u]

I think Selena has a lot of anger and resentment towards her mom for not being there for her like a mother should have. I don't blame her. But I don't think she hates her to the point of wanting her dead.

[@melindamcclain835]

Even if one of the siblings abused Mariah the mother is still guilty for not protecting her child. Melissa is where she needs to be.

[@simonasweet9085]

Maybe so but should she die for it is the question.

[@Cvivian02]

Did Melissa have Mariah for longer than 6 months? Was Mariah born with drugs in her system? Did the all 11 kids have a better life without Melissa? Why didn’t CPS check up on Mariah after giving custody back to Melissa? What were all the injuries on Mariah? Is it ok for 11 kids to be a house with 1 bedroom? Is it ok for a mother to be on drugs constantly? Justice for Mariah.

[@raelynnweathers1161]

Mariah’s mother Melissa had her for 88 days CPS returned her back home. Melissa slowly tortured Mariah. Autopsy report: Blunt force trauma contusions in her head area. Contusions to her kidneys, lungs and spinal cord. She was covered in bruises from head to toe. Bruises on the face, in the hair and on her chest. Pinch marks on and near her vaginal area. Bite marks on her back. Portions of her hair missing at the roots. Cocaine in her system. She was dehydrated and small for her age. She had a broken arm that was believed to have happened 2 to 7 weeks before her death. I think Melissa didn’t seek medical attention because she knew she would arrested for child abuse.

[@michelewallace3628]

Malissa is guilty of child neglect for sure she has way to many kids and couldn't care probley for them .either way if the kid beat the baby or not she didn't stop it or pay attention enough to get the baby to the doctor so she is responsible. Maybe not death but defiantly should be on jail.

[@jskysky7690]

agree

[@beautifulstorm4273]

I dont understand why the brother didnt call for help before placing baby Moriah back down, SMH!

[@lostsoul3353]

There is one member of the family who is not speaking on her behalf. The baby she murdered.

[@WarriorLori]

You truly are a lost soul. Shame on you.

[@reneepine8298]

Everyone's at fault, the punishment shouldn't be as hard and should be evenly distributed, to everyone involved. Daughter, abused little sister also, mom, may have abused but definitely failed to protect, dad, failed to report, everyone, failed to speak up and speak out.

[@raelynnweathers1161]

The documentary is another long, drawn out, one side, piece of propaganda that attempts to say an obviously guilty murderer is innocent. Leaves out certain facts and adds in emotions over truth. Bravo Sabrina, you have managed to line your pockets from Mariah’s death. Autopsy tells the truth. Now let’s give Melissa that mother of the year award.

[@yr8120]

Forensic says something else, she’s guilty 100% though I don’t believe in death penalty but I do believe in life without parole

[@sandysantos9288]

All of you are Monsters, you all didn't care, the Angel could've been taken out of that HELL with all you monsters by just taking away calling CPS , but oh no let's not let anyone know what we really are, and doing, saving our face value was more important than saving a LIFE so argue all you want she's where she belongs, she let it happen again, and again again...So now she can sit and think about it for the rest of her life, a life for a life ..Rest in Peace little Angel your in a better, more beautiful place with your Father (God)😇😇

[@LoneStarPlate]

Who are you referring to as monsters?

[@natashasmith7475]

Cps was called and they have pages of how the kids where neglected! But of course spc always failing the children. 😥

[@angelicamurillo8707]

someone please check Alex’s Children!!!!!

[@iuliaevelina8733]

I hear that one of Melissa’s daughters has 9 children also. Child protective service should keep an eye on her! I have no sympathy for Melissa Lucio, she is exactly where she needs to be. The documentary made about her left many things out. The abuse and neglect those children went through is worse then a horror movie!

[@Goldblooded559]

Exactly!

[@elainemackenzie9651]

Petition signed. I'm gobsmacked with this case 😳 I hope this poor lady sees freedom someday and even if it means her daughters doing time then so be it. That girl Alex is dangerous and is being rewarded for her evil ways.

[@HoneyBee-br6hi]

Are you kidding this woman is right where she needs to be.

[@Karen-wb2vt]

Wow, you must not know all the facts.. She is definitely where she belongs. RIP Mariah

[@IoannesPaulusMagnus]

Misguided empathy.

[@brucejohnstone8918]

I'm gobsmacked that you use the phrase "that poor lady." Unattended broken arm, bite marks and cocaine in Mariah's blood. April 27th won't come soon enough.

[@3dogmom]

A baby killer?! I’m unsure. A woman who raised some truly rotten eggs?! 100% most definitely.

[@janetgonzalez3931]

So if her kids hurt and killed the baby why aren't they in jail why ????? Why haevnt they do a lie detector on the daughter to see if she killed baby I just don't understand they need to bring her in and if she doesn't pass lie detector test then she did it she looked very nervous while being interviewed they need to have a new trial

[@WarriorLori]

Polygraph tests (lie detectors) are not admissible in court because they are not reliable. Scratch that idea. Sorry.

[@justttttsayin2335]

Lie detector test isn’t held up in court.

[@Hereforthisfoolery]

I feel that she belongs in prison, it was her responsibility to protect her child. No doubt that that baby was abused and the mother knew about it. From my understanding she even mentioned biting her on the back before that came in the autopsy reports. I do believe in the death penalty but if there’s any doubt I don’t think the execution should continue, and in this case there is some doubt. I think her family is trying to stop the execution regardless if she killed the baby or not so some of these stories are bias. The kids that were adults and saying they witnessed their sister being abused, they did nothing and are just as guilty as the mother, if those stories are true. Sad situation all the way around.

[@jonnybcool2000]

She did it, and documentaries like this is nonsense.

[@marthavalentine8125]

Melissa deserves a new trial. And Alex needs be held accountable!!

[@elizabethrodgers8616]

There was an appeal… Supreme Court said No . See the appeal

[@do_.iknowyou4601]

Melissa’s kids that were abusive to their little sister need to be investigated before their mother gets this harsh sentence! I was raised with two siblings one of which also abused me due to the hate of not being a blood sibling and had to care for me while my mother was working or away

[@raelynnweathers1161]

Melissa didn’t throw the kids under the bus then. Why is she doing it now? To create doubt that’s why!

[@InMyPOV2u]

Even if the siblings were abusing Mariah, where was the mother in all this. You have 14 kids, you NEED to bee on them. How could the abuse go on for so long? Sorry, but the mom is guilty regardless of who did the actual abuse. She was the mom and the adult, she was the sole protector of all those children (or should've been, anyway). She failed to ask for help, she failed to seek medical help, etc. She's guilty; perhaps for the wrong reason, but she is.

[@christinemolina5462]

They said the 2 sisters are covering up for each other but you know "they all did too!!" and now after all these years they are talking and the mom why didn't she tell authorities about her daughter abusing the baby??.🤔and she wouldn't be sitting on Death Row her daughter might be but rightfully so, but 14, 15, 16 years of age you still know better "you know right from wrong".

[@raelynnweathers1161]

Melissa didn’t throw them under the bus then so why is she doing it now? To save her ass that’s why!

[@alchemygold8786]

This case keeps developing. It’s an emotional roller coaster. At first I thought it was completely the mother was is at fault. But now based on these new evidences I am so confused.

[@mrygzz3290]

Their is no evidence it’s all she say he say ! Where’s an audio or anything written where Alex confesses to murdering her sister? Theirs is nothing just bunch of bs

[@ianwalton284]

they have had lots of time to come up with a story with help from the activist and lawyers.

[@82566]

I don't understand why the older kids didn't say or do something 😕 like take the bby out of that environment idk I think Alex had a bigger part 🤔& the one kid crying about her shirt making Tik Toks for sure .Why didn't Melissa take the 30 year deal ? God this is a messy case

[@Lily_of_the_Alley]

@@ianwalton284 So if you’re going to insinuate that… it means dated, notarized, signed paperwork in any case is not to be trusted? We got a lot of work to do here then… ugh. The ignorance here is astounding. Anyone calling for her death doesn’t seem to have a correctly functioning brain.

[@moniquecastillo7716]

As someone from the valley, specifically Cameron County, I’m disgusted by these people. Thank God that Villalobos is in jail, and I hope that Gilman is held accountable. If these people in power believe that you’re guilty, then you’re guilty; regardless of the truth. This is why everyone says that the valley is corrupt.. this case shows that. I won’t deny that claim any longer.

[@kittiefoster1987]

1. Petitioner’s two-year-old daughter Mariah was taken to the ER on Saturday, February 17, 2007, and pronounced dead shortly thereafter. R.14812-13. 1 Paramedics found Mariah unattended on the living-room floor of the home petitioner shared with her husband Robert Alvarez. R.14922-23, 14936-37, 14981-82. Petitioner said Mariah had fallen down some stairs. R.14924. Mariah’s body showed severe abuse. She was dehydrated, her body covered with bruises in various stages of healing on her torso, arms, buttocks, and face. R.14813-16. There was a bite on her back. R.14815-16. Mariah’s arm was broken a week or two earlier. R.15067. Mariah had missing hair from being pulled out. R.15051. This was the “absolute worst” child-abuse case Mariah’s ER doctor had seen in 30 years. R.14821. Mariah died from “blunt force head trauma.” R.15059. Petitioner waived Miranda rights and was questioned by investigators in a videotaped interview. R.14773; R.8101.2 Petitioner claimed that Mariah fell down stairs on Thursday night. R.8102-03. Initially, petitioner denied knowing how Mariah became so badly bruised, suggesting her older children might be responsible. R.8101-176. Texas Ranger Victor Escalon began interviewing petitioner. R.8177.3 Escalon eventually asked, “Who did it?” Petitioner responded, “I did.” R.8183. Petitioner admitted spanking Mariah, R.8187, biting her, R.8209, and pinching her vagina, R.8205. “[N]obody else would hit her.” R.8189. She denied hitting Mariah’s head. R.8187; R.8227. As for the bite, two weeks before Mariah’s death, petitioner grew frustrated and “placed [her] mouth over [Mariah’s] back and bit her.” R.8222-23. Petitioner demonstrated on a doll how she bit and spanked Mariah. R.8221-28 The jury also heard about Mariah’s injuries. The State presented Dr. Norma Jean Farley, who performed Mariah’s autopsy. R.15047. Mariah died from “blunt force head trauma,” not falling down stairs. R.15059, 15070-71, 15091-94. The ER doctor who treated Mariah relayed that this was the “absolute worst” case of child abuse he had seen. R.14821.

[@celiagarza3778]

Everyone failed her... everybody new and did nothing ,and Melissa Lucio you were no good mother maybe you have changed now and that’s only because your locked up it’s most likely that you took the fault. I hope you don’t get executed you deserve to stay in there and your daughters should too

[@cariiVee]

Please watch one of their videos where Alexandra looks at her brother and smirks like "thank you for covering for me brother," when her brother is telling the story of how he believes Mariah died. Believe Alexandra had something to do with a use against Mariah.

[@damadivinarangel5844]

Wuauuu easy to blame the men for getting her in drugs getting her pregnant is not excuse to kill you child this family is scrubbed up

[@taniacampusano2379]

Where do i find that video?

[@beautifulstorm4273]

@@taniacampusano2379 Did you find that video?

[@tammylopez8502]

Where is this video?? I want to see it

[@alyssaalyssa5200]

Netflix

[@Lesley21201]

As humans were so judgmental with other.. it’s easy to judge when we haven’t walked in any of these people shoes.. I pray to god for him to do what’s best for all this family.. praying for all of them . Because all of them need professional help.. I mean staring from Hope. The grandmother of these children.. so upsetting 😔I fell so bad for all of them.

[@sandysantos9288]

She's where she's supposed to be, and gather the other two children the boy and girl ( Selina and Alex) who also beat on this Angel... instead of spreading awareness on child abuse, and neglect, they only focus on the mother getting justice...‼️😠😠

[@LoneStarPlate]

Who are you speaking about?

[@vm3141]

Only God knows and he is the only one who would reverse all this. 🙌🏻

[@carolbest3136]

Melissa had twins while locked up right ? Why were they put up for adoption and not given to family ? Texas seems to be the wrong place to live. Their to quick to judge and lock up for life and the death penalty.

[@shatiyagiogios2266]

FACTS 💯 That sister IS GUILTY AS EVER DOES NOT TAKE A ROCKET SCIENTIST TO SEE, N MOM IS GUILTY OF NEGLECT BECAUSE OF DRUGS BUT YEA THAT OLDER SISTER IS GUILTY AS EVER.

[@donnagolden6316]

This situation is heartbreaking on so many levels. My heart goes out to this family. I will be praying for your family.

[@christinemolina5462]

It gets me how the one sister said "Alexis had a Vendedta against Mariah" do they understand what that word means?? Vendedta!! how can anyone have a "Vendedta" against a baby??!! I could understand if she said she was jealous of the baby.

[@goldylocksac6586]

She didn't like that baby cause she had a different dad

[@sallycorrea1816]

People should really watch the documentary and pay attention to the whole story. Before commenting , My heart goes out to Melissa and her family.

[@amygalvan2357]

Lord , on that day that , by what seams , by Divine appointment we celebrate your Divine Mercy , I implore that your holy will be done .And she will be free.

[@melanielangham1212]

In a different interview you say Melissa did not discipline her children. Discipline and abuse are two very different things in case you did not know. Shame on all of you blaming a child for this awful woman's actions. All of you need serious mental help because you're in denial. You people are absolutely disgusting.

[@lindahernandez6360]

Negligence is the fault of the death , guilty ! A mother is there to protect !

[@JelikaG]

If selena and alex are guilty they will pay for what they did not by law but life will hit them with their own children unfortunately. What you do your kids will pay for . Melissa was a neglectful parent but i don’t believe the abuse only came from her . Im sure the daughters also contributed to the abuse . Life will hit alex and selena in the next 10 years .

[@yippyfknskippy7340]

Mariah is dead.

[@JelikaG]

@@yippyfknskippy7340 i mean alex

[@beealexanderbeautycosmetic4812]

GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY ITS A ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ WARMING STORY OF A SITUATION FOR A MOM TO FEEL RESPONSIBLE FOR WHAT SHE DIDNT KNOW ALEXIS AND SELENA WERE DOING AND WANTS TO TAKE THE FALL FOR HER DAUGHTERS THATS A MOM I ALSO PUT MYSELF IN MELISSA LUCIO SHOES AND I WOULD HAVE FELT RESPONSIBLE BECAUSE I PUT MY DRUGS FIIRST AND NOT MY KIDS BUT I UNDERSTAND MELISSA NOW 💕💕💕💕💕💕 BEE 🐝 ALEXANDER BEAUTY COSMETICS 💄 LLC

[@KristinaM3]

You should watch Selina's tiktok

[@cariiVee]

Melissa deserves a fair trial!!!!

[@IoannesPaulusMagnus]

Mariah deserves justice. vida x vida

[@RosaGarcia-fi8kh]

No good mother melissa lucio

[@kristendunham1660]

I don't understand as a mother why would you try to throw your two daughters under the bus to save you that's not okay. As the parent it is your 100% responsibility to protect all of your children not just one. If you knew you're older daughters were abusing your little daughter it's your job to protect that baby you failed her by doing that you deserve to be where you are I'm so sorry but you do

[@carolbest3136]

Yes a mothers instinct is to protect their child, but if any abuse is happening in the home and mom isn't home she may not know whats happening. But if there is signs of bruises or bite marks on the child body you bet I'd be doing some major bitching and lots of questioning with the older kids . Come hell or high waters something would of been done. People don't have eyes in the back of their heads , so if by chance I was home and heard my baby scream n cry you bet someone's in major trouble plus I'd be checking the baby's body and head. I would think with all those kids one of them would of tattled on the kid who hurt that baby. But now with the 2 daughters who had their hands in this whole incident, WHY the hell are they not investigated and put behind bars as well as mom. ? Murder is murder. Child or adult , they should have to pay for their part in this murder as well. For the death penalty, I don't think that thats right for her beings that 98% of criminals that are locked up for a murder etc dosen't get the death penalty. Alot have gotten it but not all , they get back to back sentence or 105 yrs etc. Got a lot of good lawyers but you have quiet a bit of lazy ass lawyers. Those lazy ones need a good kick in the ass for not fighting for their clients, who a lot of them pay them. They also don't do their jobs and investigate and interview everyone involved. I'm not saying Melissa is innocent or guilty, but I am saying that I'm leaning towards innocent. I'm also saying for them to get those girls and start doing your job and interrogate them til you get the right answers.

[@kristenthomas7685]

How long was this baby's broken arm left untreated? How many bite marks? How many bruises were on this dehydrated, malnourished child? This woman is a monster. A complete monster.

[@LoneStarPlate]

Thank you for your comment - and for watching

[@beealexanders2450]

HES A GOOD SON ☺️☺️☺️

[@aaronmatthewsalinas1408]

Doesn't this story kinda remind you of Gabriel Fernandez 😔?

[@LoneStarPlate]

Interesting point - thanks for your comment

[@beealexanderbeautycosmetic4812]

I WILL SIGN I JUST DIDNT SEE THE LINK

[@LoneStarPlate]

Its in the description of the video but here it is as well: actionnetwork.org/petitions/melissa-lucio-innocent-woman-on-death-row-in-texas-2/ Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@sanr8934]

The mom is responsible for the safety of the the daughter. For her allowing her children to abuse another child is just wrong. This is an Gabriel story. This is why women should decide if they want to have an abortion so they don’t be killed after they are born or abused.

[@sanr8934]

@Lucy's Life I agree with you 👍🏼

[@fantasyday1744]

ALEXANDER IS LIEING HA STORIES KEEP CHANGING N AT 15YRS OLD GIRL YOU REMEMBER EVERYTHING I BELIEVE SHE DID IT…… I CANT BELIEVE THE BIG BROTHER JUST LEFT THAT BABII IN THAT STATE INSTEAD OF CALLING 911 IM JUST DISGUSTED🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

[@suuwoo]

At the end of the day the mom is to be blamed,if the killer was the daughter and the daughter did kill her half sister at a teenage age if the mom gave alot of the parenting needs tonher own children why the hell did she keeps having more kids if it stresses her and her kids,she cant feed them yet she keeps pumping kids out,I mean no it's not right the teenager at that time killed her sister,butnthe mom should be blamed for that to,dont keep having kids if you cant take care of them please, the ones that will suffer is the kids.

[@gibiad]

This is so sad for everyone involved Poor baby who lost her life. Melissa should not be in death row. This mother needed intervention in that situation. It was hard life for all her children and her family involved.

[@LoneStarPlate]

Thank you for your comment

[@JesusOnlyWay-d8e]

kim kardashian got involved go look at her FB what she said and shows all lucio children signed petition including selina and heaven marie not to have their mom executed. if you go to mannybehind the mic john lucio will be there talking to manny and he John said the siblings are trying to get to together for their mom that is good news!! the siblings invited them to a BBQ and selina said why are we fighting against John they made their peace and now we pray for our enemies who are against melissa like Jesus said too. melissa is a born again believer in Jesus Christ Praise God!! she said whatever happens she is free!!

[@4_god.]

YESSSS AMEN!!! VERY TRUE VANESSA VERY WELL SAID MIJA YOU ARE A VERY INTELLIGENT YOUNG GIRL…WE HAVE ALL BEEN ABUSED IN ONE FORM OR ANOTHER AND WE ARE NOT EVIL TO HATE OUR PARENTS..♥️🙏🏼

[@honeybaby4592]

If the two girls abused their little sister and did this It would be completely selfish of them I think it’s pretty sick if they would allow their mother to die if she is innocent. I do believe Melissa should get a new trial. I find there seems to be a lot of flip flopping with the girls. The truth needs to come out. You have to be pretty diabolical to let their mother die knowing that they did it. She seems more upset about her shirt being used to clean up the blood after the birth of Mariah than her mother dying and being executed. I don’t believe Alexas or her sister Selina. It’s not like Alexas couldn’t have pushed Mariah down those steps. Seems to me she had a jealously toward Mariah and possibly Selina involved. There is a God and if Alexas or Selina did this and their mother gets out to death. They will have to answer to God. For not only Mariah’s death but their mother’s death. I don’t believe Melissa did this.

[@chicanee2165]

I JUST SIGNED PETITION LAST NIGHT‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@shouldawouldacoulda]

Sounds to me ALL in the immediate family where at fault, ie: selina but i don't think Melissa deserves the death penalty. I don't believe in that but we don't have the death penalty here in Scotland. Its heartbreaking :(

[@KristinaM3]

Selina has a tiktok and actually speaks out showing screenshots between her siblings and how they were told to say certain things by family including the day that Mariah "fell" . She even speaks on abuse from her mom.

[@jessiee4424]

Just signed the petition💪

[@nildagamez7655]

Who beat this little girl for two years and no one said, anything.

[@lsad705]

He said they lived in a shoe box yet hevwent and asked where is his baby sister. He turned and went to the only room. I may be wrong, but I didn't he see a door on it. I believe his story is made up. If yiu edited any part of a video, then it's an opinion, not the truth.

[@norazapata3447]

please don’t sign it think of the little baby was killed‼️🤬🤬

[@LoneStarPlate]

She already received her stay of execution. I recommend seeing our latest episode so you can get more information on the new evidence that has come to light.

[@cucuy9802]

Notice the lady who was questioning Alex was being pushy like the officers who interviewed Melissa

[@cspan1993]

the older kids weren't even with them when it happened. in the cps report it says one of the older girls was found being spitroasted by two teenage boys in the park was it the girl in this podcast?

[@Gworlyworld]

She may not be guilty of murder but she is guilty of neglect unfortunately

[@LoneStarPlate]

Good point

[@stephaniestockton2161]

And by the way it wasn't the oldest siblings responsibility to take care of that poor baby it was her mother's responsibility any of those kids should have never been put in that position the mother is the mother not teenage siblings need to be responsible for taking care of the babies again I do blame the mother and she is exactly where she needs to be