For the Love of Cayley Mandadi | Full Episode

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[@JRFOREVERHIS-yo3sk]

lost 2 siblings. 1 was my 19 year old sister, xmass, her body was beyond recognition. couldnt make it through any part of any day without the Lord. Praying for the family and others. May the Lord bless and keep them, in Jesus holy precious name.

[@mitzygaynor482]

RIP Beautiful Lady. I'm so sorry to her Mummy & family that they lost such a treasure. My sincere condolences go to you all. The Guttersnipe that crawled out from somewhere will spend his whole life crawling he can never be a normal decent human being. The Gutter will never let him be free. He has a very bumpy ride along the gutter. Enjoy!!!

[@kelxstarr7331]

Come

[@frogblues]

At 32:40 that defense lawyer saying it could have been a space alien that put that dotted bruise on her head was disgustingly disrespectful to the victim and her family.

[@andreroestenberg6313]

Defense attorney is a worm. I know he has to create possible doubt but some things he said were absolutely ridiculous and far fetched!!! I wonder if that was his family member he wouldn't question any little dot or contusion. He just comes across as gross.

[@romeowandrainbow1040]

I 100% agree it was so vile. How dare he make a joke about that poor girls skull, after what she went through. 😡 😢

[@speakalways356]

And then he said that's not science, in reference to their research of what could have happened in the car. So what is "science" if not that? How obnoxious it all sounded!

[@birdi3beez]

Yeah I get he has to build a defense but that was unnecessary and cruel. There’s nothing funny about what happened to her. A human being died…at the hands of his client.

[@Bre91]

Yes! I found his response to the dot on her head disrespectful and inappropriate.

[@MissJellybean]

If a man tries to tell you all your friends are awful and he's the only one that cares about you, RUN. That's the first step of an abuser.

[@kokoskokso]

This should be taught at school. Just one hour spent on this would change a lot of lives.

[@rabymaidahsavage258]

Yes, if anyone tries to separate you from people who love you and whom you love.....girl, run

[@melissacole1821]

​@@kokoskokso abusers manipulate in different ways. My ex wanted to be around my friends and family so he could try to turn them against me, so there are other ways to isolate a victim. If it was taught in school, the abusers would just switch up their game and when a woman or man is in love, they won't listen. Experience is the best teacher unfortunately.

[@l-b284]

@@kokoskokso all the angles of abuse should be a part of Health class. All the manipulation techniques, behavior disorders, etc. Slowly introduce and expand the topics through all grades, and offer a psychology course as an elective in high school. Wouldn't be that hard to implement. Unfortunately, you have the Stepford crowd who doesn't want to educate children, but would rather have them paint pictures of Peter Pan.

[@kayakazi7765]

Parents should teach this to their kids

[@katierice9247]

Her step-dad isn’t a “step-dad”… That man is just a DAD! Only a real father goes all this way to get justice for their child! Rest in peace Cayley! 🖤

[@VishusVenom]

Wrong

[@anasoto3781]

How’s does the defense attorney sleep at night? What a revolting and disrespectful man

[@heatherburnard1805]

Hopefully he doesn't. Hopefully his conscience is full of guilt that haunts him day after day until he goes insane with the weight of his moral failings.

[@l-b284]

He gets paid to bring up all the angles to introduce reasonable doubt...however, "reasonable" has a definition, and he exceeded it on multiple levels. Aliens, resuscitation, organ donation process (before it happened) - these aren't reasonable. The only excuse I didn't hear was that she did it to herself.

[@thecatatemyhomework]

This is what defense attorneys do in criminal cases. They are despicable, all of them.

[@sobrietywig2970]

He sleeps fine in his million dollar home. Please growup.​@@heatherburnard1805

[@silvergirl7810]

It’s his job as a defense attorney

[@beckykay9178]

That stepfather is the definition of a father.

[@Blackmullet40]

Lol..weird

[@hansonallie]

💯

[@keeper6458]

Absolutely

[@OikPoinFive]

​@@Blackmullet40grrrr?

[@Blackmullet40]

@@OikPoinFive grrrr?

[@en677]

The defense lawyer is beyond revolting. He’s paving his own highway to hell.

[@jamesr1703]

May he rest in hell.

[@cathyprosser1050]

Most of them are, sadly 😥

[@TelephoneToughGuy]

According to the Christian Bible, all the lawyer needs to do to get into heaven is to declare that Jesus is Lord & believe that God raised him from the dead: Romans 10:9 9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

[@valvodka]

He is doing his job

[@isaackamau7146]

He is on payroll

[@amyg8185]

I'm literally speechless at the absolute evil and cruelty of the defense lawyer.

[@skyeblu1722]

Defense attorneys reek of sociopathy, narcissism and basically evil when they allow violent offenders to be released……how do they sleep at night is my question?

[@lhr8833]

A lawyer saying a test done by two scientists is unscientific. 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@UCONN_HUSKIES]

Her parents are super heros! That dude messed with the wrong mom and dad! 🤩

[@duetsteam9611]

do you know their families??

[@janpierzchala2004]

Is she alive?

[@janpierzchala2004]

This dude is sooo disgusting, she might have known better than getting so close with him.

[@icingcake]

Badass NASA stepdad 💪

[@fionagregory9147]

Heroes*

[@Shawn0912]

It’s very evident that he beat her up and for that guy to say those injuries were caused by the medical team trying to resuscitate her is beyond outrageous.

[@msay4596]

Absolutely infuriating

[@retentiveguy7624]

It’s effed up but it’s also his job. He’s supposed to prove doubt not that his client didn’t do it. He doesn’t have to believe anything he says he’s just supposed to get you to doubt things.

[@Idontwantone950]

@retentiveguy7624 That doesn’t actually mean it’s his job to make up things that didn’t happen and call that doubt. If he can’t point to anything he knows the medical staff did that could have caused the bruises then how does his claim even create doubt? It’s nonsense that’s meant to confuse the jury. This is the problem with the court system anymore, it should be about the truth and any reasonable doubt would follow if the truth isn’t convincing. Witnesses have to swear to tell the truth, meanwhile the lawyer with no medical degree is making up theories and then purchasing witnesses to back him up.

[@tiktokmashupss7991]

Not to mention ALL initial witness described brusing already there when they approached the car at the ER. He brought her to ER nearly naked so they could clearly see. How did the defendant's claims hold more weight than EMTs?

[@retentiveguy7624]

@@Idontwantone950 their job is to prove doubt. There job is to make sure their client gets a light sentence or not at all, if that means creating bogus scenarios to persuade a jury then so be it

[@debbieclinard7122]

Why didn’t anyone ask this question? If they had consensual sex why didn’t she put her clothes back on. No woman is going to ride around in a car with her clothes like that.

[@cancancabaret]

Great point!

[@VishusVenom]

They do all the time in Cali, NY, etc.

[@wldncrzy1971]

@@VishusVenomnot here in Texas…

[@VishusVenom]

@@wldncrzy1971 Probably why I didn’t mention Texas…

[@ChiedzaPrincely]

That defense lawyer is just as heartless as his client

[@kayakazi7765]

Ja they deserve each other...

[@ChiedzaPrincely]

@@randyred3240 yes, it's their job to be just as heartless, makes sense...

[@YooooAdrian]

I work at a hospital where Cayleys picture hangs on a wall for organ donors. Never knew the story behind her death until this randomly popped up on my feed this morning. Breaks my heart to now know the back story. My condolences to her family and loved ones.

[@TheAGODAMI]

😳 *Damn.!! ThaT's wiLd.! I too have seen random memoriaL pictures up in pLaCeS and sometimes 🧐 I geT curious to see jusT why they are there buT now knowing this sToRy maybe ignorance is bLisS.* 😟 🙏

[@jasonbourne5142]

You're not a nurse

[@YooooAdrian]

@@jasonbourne5142 never said I was

[@MarceySa]

​@@jasonbourne5142she said she works at a hospital, not that she's a nurse. Stop ASSuming.

[@jamesplymire5342]

​@@jasonbourne5142🤦‍♂️ 🤮

[@D.Burrows]

Cayley mom and dad went into investigatory beast mode!👏🏻👏🏻

[@jamieleeangela]

The defense lawyers saying the parents findings are unscientific is quite funny when her parents are quite literally scientists by profession.

[@soude85]

He should be embarrassed. A literal *NASA* engineer and unscientific findings-come on…🙄

[@JV-mr5tu]

Lol, unscientific? But a space alien is a scientific possibility 😅 that’s so ridiculous. I bet he’s regretting that comment.

[@oregoncountrygirl]

Steroids mixed with alcohol, mdma and a hot headed 22 year old athlete?? What could go wrong 🙄

[@ThanaBrunges-mx7ji]

Amen 🙏

[@davidb2206]

DON'T date them. Not ever. NO drug users.

[@user-cl4ze1bv9r]

MDMA is a breakthrough drug announced by the FDA last year. It’s healing. Not all pharmaceuticals are created equal.

[@PinkGrammarGirl]

Exactly. Drugs are a pervasive theme in these stories. They also allow for little doubt to be brought into play. @@davidb2206

[@Tarlyne]

​@@davidb2206just my thoughts

[@leeryan1969]

He beat her so badly that Cayley died as a result. The bruising to his hands proved he physically beat her. I hope he gets a taste of his own medicine in prison. RIP Caylley

[@rottweilerfun9520]

It was really simple.

[@heatherburnard1805]

How did the jury get it wrong?? Twice!?!? Is the prosecutor just sh*t at their job? Because this case does seem really simple as @rottweilerfun said

[@kingpriapatius5832]

NO CRITERIA. Taking ecstasy and having a "bad boy" means that she didn't have any criteria.

[@jmtolerico]

Yeah but didn't she cheat on him

[@eaglewinnings8003]

The defense attorney blaming the hospital is unbelievable. Absolutely mind blowing.

[@Cuddlefishluv]

Well, remember this is the same guy that believed he was performing CPR while driving down the road at breakneck speed to save her life! 🤦🏻‍♀️ 😂

[@demogorg17]

He is a clown🤡

[@projectnightshift6488]

He is a defense attorney. He's doing his job and it was based in truth so he tried to stretch it further

[@eaglewinnings8003]

@@projectnightshift6488 lol yeah in front of a jury. Not in front of a camera for a true crime TV show. He’s just trying to get cheap advertising for his crappy firm.

[@y.peffle2802]

life saving measures like car can absolutely cause injuries like broken ribs, my husband is a first responder and has seen it, especially older folks

[@lacycastaneda4128]

Can we all just appreciate the genius and tenacity of these parents?!!! Just WOW

[@Nottodaysatan09]

Man, he was SEETHING in that courtroom when her friends came to her defense. Absolutely killed her in one of his fits of roid rage.

[@patriciaoreilly8907]

On steroids what a sick monster .

[@PinkGrammarGirl]

He'll be arrested again. That type of rage and nastiness doesn't dissipate. His online behavior after the acquittal shows us this.

[@kimberlythompson926]

roid? like hemorrhoids?

[@Helen-vb7pv]

​@kimberlythompson9 18:56 26 no like steroids! Lol

[@Nottodaysatan09]

@@kimberlythompson926 let’s be real though, those can make any person angry 🤣

[@Jae..9..]

“He was charged with homicide and released on bail”. That should be a sentence no family or friends of a victim should ever hear.

[@stephaniewood1547]

Totally agree with you.

[@lovetolearn881]

Yes it's insane.

[@Spooky_pookie]

I live in San Antonio and honestly the da is best known for releasing murderers back out on the streets.

[@olivecbe9657]

Young white men have that privilege

[@caseyob2690]

Charged is not being found guilty. Unfortunately.... But innocent until proven is one of the freedoms we have

[@girlygirl7341]

The autopsy said it was blunt force trauma to the head and face she did NOT get those injuries at the hospital during resuscitation!!!!

[@AndyWitmyer]

While I agree with your conclusion, you would be surprised by how many times autopsies are later determined to be inaccurate or even flat out wrong.

[@CarpeDiem13x]

And you have a degree on ?

[@soude85]

@@CarpeDiem13x You don’t need a degree to know that she was severely beaten! 1:35 1:36 1:37

[@user-wj6qe6ed6j]

@@AndyWitmyerI have bruises all the time bc I’m Anemic. I can barely bump the wall and the next day I have a big bruise on my arm or leg. I’m ashamed at times bc I don’t want anyone to think I’m being abused or attacked.

[@AndyWitmyer]

@@user-wj6qe6ed6j I feel ya - and I hope you can get your iron levels normalized. I'm not even anemic but I can also bruise easily - my mom was even worse, though, and - like you - would have bruises all over her for the smallest of things. She, too, worried about people thinking she was abused or something!

[@chrisburton8079]

Her parents were absolutely fantastic as forensics scientists and detectives brilliant work.

[@kimmurray9346]

Imagine being the lawyer that defends evil men but then having to get on a national news show and say “ he was just relieving that tension “ when that evil man gets on social media and brags about getting away with something so evil!! RIP sweet girl!

[@jen5138]

That lawyer better not have any children especially daughters.. karma will return back to him.

[@kimmurray9346]

@@jen5138 and her …the blonde! 😳

[@TAGMZs63]

​@@jen5138I was thinking the same. Some defense attorneys are sickening

[@amandaowens2016]

They will stand before God one day, and that's what helps me cope 🙏 That's why I'm so thankful I never pursued the path of lawyers,doctors,judges police officers, politicians, or anything where I would have to be dishonest

[@LegBuilder]

she wasnt that sweet. sleeping with multiple guys, using drugs. risky lifestyles dont always end well.

[@SnowWhiteTheU2]

The dedication of Cayley’s parents is both heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. That’s what true unconditional love looks like, folks.

[@cayleyscalling]

Thank you for your kind words. All decent parents advocate for their child. It does not matter whether they are alive, or have passed.

[@jmc8626]

Seriously incredible..they did not stop until they got justice

[@jessetreadway5249]

And intelligence. And money. Imagine if every family had these utilities and love.

[@nicoleweiler1105]

I'd fight just as long and hard if it were my daughter. The way they kept their composure is incredible. I don't think I'd be able to keep my head on straight if one of my daughters were killed. My daughter just got accepted to U of AZ and stories like this have me terrified of her moving that far away from me.

[@caseylehl2503]

​@nicoleweiler1105 Conversely, it can happen in one's own home; just look at the Polly Klaas case.

[@cleosmom7]

Her parents were so good in sticking up for her. Even if the hospital caused lots of bruises on her body reviving her, they don't do CPR on your head with blunt force trauma.

[@mnelson2008]

That defense lawyer is an absolute monster. Yes, everyone deserves a fair trial, but this man is simply evil.

[@danielbrown1724]

Amazing that the parents had the tenacity and means to do both the detectives and prosecutors jobs

[@terrykellen6715]

Shes dead. Her parents are failures.

[@l-b284]

I agree! They had the passion to do it right, and were amazing. unfortunately, It isn't unusual to have to spoon-feed evidence to lawyers and do your own investigations for all types of trials, even civil trials. Hopefully you'll get one that allows you to help and accepts your good work.

[@YelenaBlanka]

Uhhh yeahhhh lol he had a whole 3-D monitor of her face and injuries of his forever little girl/daughter 😢 he really put his knowledge and resources to use and went really hard for his daughter so I definitely agree 🌸

[@rogergriffin9893]

That last photo of Howerton says it all. He is an angry sociopath.

[@CalopsitaVanderbilt1911]

Those empty eyes. Yikes

[@leddoandroidgirl]

When he's being interviewed and says he was trying to "get it through her head," I knew immediately he killed her.

[@goffredoify]

How can you tell someone is violent just by looking him in the eyes. Thinking you have this ability is sociopathic

[@kcontreras832]

​@@goffredoifyoh please. He abused steroids and he had a history of being violent with her that other people witnessed. She was beaten to death and he was the last person to be with her before she died. That's how we know that he is violent. It's called evidence. For every sack of crap committing these atrocities against women, there's always another sack of crap ready to play devil's advocate and defend him.

[@snowredsnow666]

Exactly this

[@marianj5865]

I just realised how evil some lawyers can be, when that defense lawyer said "it could have been a space alien that pit it there.." they are just as evil as the criminals they defend. But what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his own soul.

[@jimwerther]

That lawyer is GREAT

[@chevaungray3101]

God will deal with him in His own time

[@joseluisperezjr3285]

He is getting paid to do HIS JOB ..... he's an absolute great lawyer. He has to do everything and anything to save his client

[@cheimungks8937]

A man gotto do his job well. Don't u think?

[@rexiioper6920]

a lot of women say they’re attracted to physically big men because they feel protected- well here’s a cautionary tale

[@user-vj1kg6kt4u]

Even after 20 years sentence, he will be young enough to abuse another woman !!!!😱☹️

[@mjblue84]

Exactly!!!

[@lizzyyork]

Hopefully in 20 years women are better at picking them.

[@sunnygrassx216]

​@@lizzyyorkit's not women's job to guess which man is a murderer and which not, it's men's job to be normal people

[@migz121]

Unfortunately Mr. Howerton will most likely only serve half that sentence 😤.....The documentary at the end stated Mr. Howerton will be eligible for parole in 2033. He was convicted in 2023.

[@migz121]

​@lizzyyork ....20 years from now, women will still love ❤️ "bad boys." Unfortunately, Mr. Howerton will most likely only serve half that sentence 😤.....The documentary at the end stated Mr. Howerton will be eligible for parole in 2033. He was convicted in 2023.

[@lexiaaforever437]

So he really wanted us to believe the medical team beat her up like that? That shows you how insane he is . Clearly he assaulted her & took advantage of her .

[@kristencobb230]

That’s what his lawyer wanted them to believe. Which is just gross. How does he sleep at night?

[@JamesCasatelli]

My mother had a heart attack last year. She was intubated for awhile. When they pulled it out, she looked like she went five rounds with Mike Tyson. About 30% of people who receive CPR end up with broken bones. Medical intervention isn't always pretty.

[@scroogemcduckrich9705]

roid rage and sociopathy

[@LotsofLisa]

Seeing the absolute pristine condition of his car made me sick. Given her injuries I thought they ended up in an accident because of arguing. I’m surprised he bought her to the hospital. For him to bring her in there beat up, with a doorknob hole in her head and her clothes like that and not be at LEAST suspected of wrongdoing shows his lawyer was right about him not being a bright bulb. He’s never seen a lamp.

[@LotsofLisa]

@@JamesCasatelli I do agree with you. My gram was in a car accident, the airbag and seatbelt saved her life. But she looked like she had 100 nose jobs and was pushed off a small cliff. She was walking and talking, but we were horrified. For this girl to come in with that condition from nothing other than an “argument” is too crazy for me.

[@angelamccrackin5243]

To kayles family I am sorry for your loss. Sadly I have lived through your nightmare. My sister was also killed by her boyfriend leaving a two year old and a two week old that my mom and I raised together. They were the reason we got up each day. We leaned on eachother and muddled our way through life. My sister was nineteen also.

[@LaLolitaVenenosa]

Wow. Wish you and your family the best, God bless you and your mom for everything you are doing❤

[@angelamccrackin5243]

@@LaLolitaVenenosa thank you..

[@faarfaat8010]

No words. I wish you and your mother and the children love, strength and blessings. ❤❤❤

[@scorpiochelle]

I'm so sorry... Keep going for those babies ❤️

[@angelamccrackin5243]

@@scorpiochelle thank you..

[@LifewLex19]

I can’t believe the defense attorney said the bruise on her head from the car lock was not relevant to discuss. EVERY bruise on the victim is relevant. He is so repulsive smdh

[@karengus2328]

His attorney though... What disgusting LIES. Dude is not just a RAPIST, he's a MURDERER. There is NO rehab for this type of KILLER.

[@custardgannet4836]

That's an attorneys job though. He knows he did it but his job is to get him the most lenient sentence possible

[@isidrosalas5088]

An attorney's job is to argue on the accused's behalf. You may not like that but Due Process is reserved for everyone. To undermine the Due Process of someone, one, ultimately, undermines one's own.

[@Therezumee92]

@@custardgannet4836 His job is to make the State prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt not make up such BS. This is why defence attorneys have bad reputation.

[@karengus2328]

@@isidrosalas5088 There IS a LITERAL DENT in her head, where she HIT HARD the locking mechanism. Perhaps the little WOKE attorney can explain that...

[@sharimeline3077]

@@custardgannet4836 It's not his job to lie.

[@lisacornforth8610]

That Stepfather. What an amazing man.

[@wiseoldowl7625]

God bless any parents who suffer through a tragedy like this.

[@jasonbourne5142]

But those parents need to be God fearers

[@villagecolors8010]

Ameen

[@clemclemson9259]

why fear god? what?????@@jasonbourne5142

[@Jackie-nt8zm]

​@@villagecolors8010bj j j bh bh bh bh bh bh h bbbh😊

[@cayleyscalling]

Thank you!

[@lbennett5027]

Her parents are absolutely amazing! Bravo!

[@bremonbaybii3203]

Be careful donating your organs because in most cases they won't even try to save your life. My friend was put on life support after she was in a serious car accident and they said she was brain dead and kept wanting to donate her body. We got fed up with the hospital and her mom had her sent to a different hospital on life support. Shes a miracle and we talk everyday and she is a new momma!!. She forever thanks me and her mom for feeling like something was off because she kept being pushed to donate her body. We prayed when they took her off in the first thing she asked for was mac and cheese. A week after she was discharged from the hospital we went and took DONOR off our license.

[@celestealday6531]

💯 some people dint understand this

[@user-iw2fq3ky9q]

Wow I often wondered about this, very disturbing to know! There should be a certain protocol to protect against this!

[@raptureready5004]

Exactly. Please keep speaking out about this. I hope this beautiful girl wasn't murdered for her organs..

[@annemarievaneverdink428]

True, the person is braindead,but not really dead. You have to be alive to take of organs. You can't use organs of dead people.

[@raptureready5004]

I wonder if I could post this comment on Reddit

[@Kit_bakes]

There is no justice for victims of domestic violence in this world. I am a 7 year survivor who almost didn’t make it out alive. My condolences to her family. These stories are devastating.

[@vickynoname9860]

I have no condolences for woman that stay in abuse. I actually think they do no good to humanity as well as the abuser.

[@Kit_bakes]

@@vickynoname9860I agree. They need to leave. That’s exactly what I did 7 years ago, the clothes on my back and boxes. It takes incredible strength to leave. Some people don’t have that. I did.

[@vickynoname9860]

@@Kit_bakes I left with the first sign. My kids were 8 and 9. Some woman use their kids as an excuse to stay and it pisses me off because your kids should be the first reason to leave.

[@kcontreras832]

​​@@vickynoname9860you're real firm in your ignorance, aren't you? I'm guessing you have no actual knowledge about abusive relationships and the psychology of abuse victims. And it's not a victim's job to "do good for humanity." This is one of the worst takes I've ever heard. What good are you doing for humanity by victim blaming?

[@daisy4750]

@@vickynoname9860 The first sign was when your kids were 8 and 9?

[@michellestultz4211]

Imagine working 6 years to try to keep that POS out of jail. Unfathomable. How can that defense attorney live with himself.

[@Jblaze024]

From that six-seven figure incomes they make.

[@learningcurve3212]

I find this guy to be an evil roidhead monster but people are entitled to a lawyer. It's a good thing people are entitled to a lawyer, The Department of Justice and The court system is corrupt and rotten to the core....

[@christybrooks2837]

Someone has to do it??? Some defendants are innocent, and as a defense attorney, you fight for those innocent, even if you have to represent those less than innocent. It is a career to those wanting to defend clients.

[@rodgano2780]

I couldnt do it.

[@michellestultz4211]

@@christybrooks2837 you are right but still...you know the person did it and you have to pretend he is innocent and that you believe everything he says about his innocence. Yikes. But, you are so right....someone has to defend them.

[@brendaalicea487]

Those parents should receive a gold medal on that investigation 😊

[@kellyhill4185]

Even if she got bruises from them trying to resuscitate her they didn’t beat her in the head. How stupid was that first jury!

[@jordankisling3108]

Most grown adults know that during CPR if it's preformed correctly will almost always break ribs, using that to try and blame her bruises and signed of beating on the medical staff that were trying to save her life is just despicable of both the attorney and Howerton

[@JR-lw3ms]

I was thinking the same thing! How does CPR cause bruising on her knees?

[@keeper6458]

Exactly. I had fractured ribs after CPR, but was so thankful to be alive

[@kam0406]

@@JR-lw3mscpr will NOT cause head trauma behind the ear!

[@UsernameUnkwn21]

Well let's keep it real the defense attorney was doing their job, u don't have to like it but that's what the American legal system promises all that are accused of crimes

[@TheNinnyfee]

And it's clutching at straws when your client is guilty.

[@newsing33]

My ex was on steroids, and let me tell you the roid rage was terrifying! He punched me in both eyes once, I had horrible black eyes, and a bloody nose. There were several times he hurt me bad physically, mostly due to him being on steroids, and the roid rage, I would get hurt, and I literally did nothing wrong, he was always looking for a fight. The verbal abuse was so bad I can't even talk about it. He broke my self esteem down to nothing, but I got courage, I got smart, and left him for good. God bless this poor young lady, she had a wonderful future ahead of her, she didn't deserve this! 😢

[@hanhes]

i was around Mark when he was not angry (although my friend was not so lucky) and Mark was an intimidating person without even being in one of his fits of rage. he was generally aggressive and he even snapped at me once for doing something innocent that he didn't like. i was not even one of his girlfriends. just a mutual acquaintence.

[@genellecampbell3968]

I’m so happy that you were able to get out alive! I pray so much happiness for you.❤

[@newsing33]

@@genellecampbell3968 thank you 🙏❤️

[@jponz85]

And yet you women still go back with them.

[@VishusVenom]

Hopefully you and your bear husband live happily now together in the woods.

[@2KMMC2]

Most could only dream for parents like that .

[@jadetice875]

He shook his head left to right when he answered that “everything was normal”

[@Rainsnowreadysetblow]

Her parents are amazing. The love and dedication they have to her is so heart warming.

[@cayleyscalling]

Thank you!

[@tankthearc9875]

didmt raise her to date only 1 guy at a times creates trouble

[@user-cl4ze1bv9r]

@@tankthearc9875Ethical polyamory would’ve been better.

[@sarahwainwright4804]

​@@tankthearc9875 So she deserved this?

[@pebbles9753]

@@tankthearc9875 her parents didn't have anything to do with their daughter's tragic choice of whom she date. She's an adult and responsible for her own choices.

[@shaleniramsahai5782]

When he flashed down the ambulance in front of him the nurse who came to provide cpr noticed she was already covered with bruises and in very bad condition.

[@ThanaBrunges-mx7ji]

That’s why we document all injuries when we receive a patient in the hospital to document a timeline of the injuries 😅❤❤❤

[@musicXisXforever44]

Gotta say I *love* the fact that for the first police interview they stepped into the chapel. Like look real long and hard at that cross, boy, you're gonna be feelin that judgement for the rest of your life.

[@georgieboy_htown4eva4eva]

The fact that this guy is eligible for parole in 9 years alone is infuriating. The justice system is truly flawed and corrupt.

[@HKim0072]

Hell hath no fury like 2 scientist parents wanting justice for their daughter.

[@cayleyscalling]

Yup!

[@projectionv.accountability1010]

"I was trying to get it into her head!" Yes, the blunt force trauma to her head told us that as well.

[@sheribrougham4863]

Exactly, criminals always give themselves away in their speech.

[@patriciademoura5455]

what amazing parents she had! My condolences to her family and loved ones.

[@rudestboyem]

The mother and step father have my respect. My condolences 😔.

[@NoNameNumberTwo]

“The #1 tool of an abuser is isolation.” More people (young and old) need to know the signs of domestic violence, and what to do if it is happening.

[@ZOEYANDFRIENDS673]

its slow manipulation backed by fear.

[@rexiioper6920]

@@ZOEYANDFRIENDS673neither true in this case though

[@lovinglife419]

They should teach it in schools.

[@aprilrains3163]

My mom is in a relationship like that. Now he's isolated her from us, her grandkids, friends, etc. Then she said she is done with me because I told an attorney.

[@Spooky_pookie]

@@aprilrains3163😢😢I’m so sorry that this is happening to you and your family.

[@jotheakston2405]

They didn’t mention an ex~girlfriend of his that was in court to testify against him. She said he was aggressive verbally and physically to her.

[@cayleyscalling]

There were several ex-girlfriends prepared to testify, but His Honor allowed only one of them via Zoom. The others were pretty ticked off that they weren’t called.

[@rebekahwolkiewicz449]

Yeah they ‘weren’t relevant’ somehow

[@hanhes]

he hurt so many women. one time that i was hanging with my best friend and Mark (i am from the same town as Mark) I was venting about a friend who scammed me for money and Mark offered to help me "get rid of him". do with that information what you will he was inherently violent. on all levels. he was violent towards men as well, but they weren't as easy of targets as women unfortunately.

[@Kati_k_kuriosz]

I bet he’s not laughing anymore! To the parents no words I could ever say would bring you comfort for the loss of your daughter. I to belong to that club no parent wants to belong to. Tonight I’ll light an extra candle for our children.

[@MIZJEEZYBLEEZY]

God Bless those parents. So humble and intelligent under the worst of conditions. Saying what was “probably” the fatal blow. Truly impressive. May they be eternally blessed

[@TopFlightFamily]

Such amazing parents. When dad made the 3D model, my jaw just dropped. Glad they were able to get at least some justice.

[@SpringNotes]

Same. Glad to see her dad used his skills to help her.

[@TNT-km2eg]

Everybody is an expert

[@joelserna7435]

Mmmm idk if they were she would not be with an abuser and taking frugs

[@BriLovesKirra]

⁠@@joelserna7435For your sake, let’s hope your daughter feels you were a good enough father one day. With your logic, that alone will stop her from trying drugs and steer her clear of bad men.

[@neuralsodar]

I was willing to grant him reasonable doubt until he admitted to slamming her head into the car window but “a week ago”?!? WTF?!? He obviously beat her to death. What a tragic loss.

[@scientistatwork4667]

Why were you willing to grant him reasonable doubt to begin with? I think it's important we understand why some people think that. Why ...despite the death being ruled a homicide and the evidence of prior violence as well as the injuries ante-mortem (could only have occurred in the presence of the defendant in the car)?

[@codyviera92]

100 %, he said that because he knew that they were gonna find evidence of that. But he 100% did it that night, not 1 week ago.

[@buttercup9903]

@@scientistatwork4667 I agree with you, but as you can see, the average citizen may not possess critical thinking skills.

[@Zahra-wd3md]

And, he also admitted choking her, supposedly voluntarily.

[@kam0406]

It is clear that the head injury was from that night- and not a week ago. This was a woman batterer and these guys don’t change. He will get out of prison and reoffend.

[@user-mj2tb3iq6n]

Her sacrifice has saved so many. Just last week a woman was saved with the clear alert and returned home safe to her family. Forever thankful for her sacrifice & your love for your daughter.

[@AndyWitmyer]

Lol

[@LunaBobbi]

That defense attorney is awful. Such disrespect to the grief of her parents.

[@petercameron-lw8nq]

I AM SO IMPRESSED BY HER PARENT'S......they are the GREATEST parents in the HISTORY of mankind. A job well done . THIS IS SUPER FANTASTIC!!!!!

[@Pauly421]

Reminds me of those parents that proved that boeing had a flaw in their locking system of the cargo door that killed their son. The dad was an engineer or something and they went above and beyond and literally proved boeing was lying

[@LotsofLisa]

I totally agree. Even in death, parenting and parental love and duty doesn’t end. Unfortunately neither does the grief, but at least justice for their gorgeous daughter.

[@tankthearc9875]

but didnt teach her dont do drugs and date 2 men at once

[@user-cl4ze1bv9r]

@@tankthearc9875Wow you really are traditional.

[@melanieklingensmith7084]

People throughout the HISTORY OF MANKIND have done things a hell of a lot more impressive than this! Unless you don't count battlefields, social change and persecution. Jim Crow and WWII RING A BELL? Just to mention 2 miniscule versions of such determination and fervour! Wow, I've never read anything so naive and condescending in my life. Wake up Peter, there's a whole world out there, full of blood and feelings! Wow!

[@leewilcox5848]

The ME said she died from blunt force trauma but the Defense Attorney kept saying the bruises was because of the life saving methods of the Hospital staff, they weren't knocking her upside her head to save her life.

[@lindsaybee2763]

I thought the same thing! Not only that but the paramedic said she was bruised head to toe b4 they got to the hospital so ummm why was that not stressed when he came up with that garbage

[@rekhae1]

EXACTLY!

[@Maialily19]

like hello. it is well documented the injuries typically sustained during cpr and organ donation. it should not be shocking she had a broken rib from cpr like come on

[@stacirentschler605]

These parents are truly amazing, your family is your biggest advocate and in this case they went above and beyond for their daughter. They should be so proud.

[@laceyandlola8332]

Her mum and dad are absolutely amazing 👏 RIP Cayley 😢

[@furball192]

When Mark gets out of prison and is your daughters next door neighbor, he is going to be one hardened, dangerous individual.

[@hanhes]

and he will pretend to be a nice guy in order to get another woman in his grasp.

[@realtalkwithLorin]

I'm so glad that he got 20 years. He deserves life. I remember hearing about the story years ago and I was waiting for this trial. He absolutely beat her up and smacked her head killing her. She was in an abusive relationship and she was so young and didn't understand how to get out.

[@Twinpossible]

I had this experience from age 14-21 and don’t know how I escaped with my life. He was 18 when I was 14. Now I have two daughters that are 14 and I’m like WHAT??? It freaks me out to think about, that should never happened, cause I was a baby & my parents should have put a quick end to that relationship but nobody protected me, my parents didn’t care, I felt very sad and lonely in my home life, so when a man gave me attention I ran with it. Thought I was all grown up and could handle it. Ha!! If I didn’t have my kids to protect, I’d have stayed forever and died there for sure. Yes they isolate you from your family and friends. They try to slowly start controlling your clothing etc and use verbal cues to make you doubt yourself and your worth. They bring you down to a place where you gotta try and feel worthy enough for them, meanwhile it is quite the opposite. They are not ever worthy of you. They are clear losers but only hindsight is 20/20 and sadly she never got to get a second chance and own that hindsight, so very sadly. Lies, manipulation, verbal and psycho local abuse, it does in fact less your head up and can hurt worse then the fists do. But.. this beautiful girl had much more going for her then she did and she’ll never get to live the life that she deserved to. It’s so sad when it hits so damn close to home. As a mom of three girls, I’d never sit back like my parents did. They even saw him beat me in broad daylight and cared more about what neighbors would think then protecting their little girl! Parents always watch your daughters for new relationships and changes in self esteem and behavior. There are signs aside from needing to actually witness this behavior and these deadly patterns emerging. If you are reading this right now and feel sad, afraid, upset, hurt, lonely, not enough, you are worthy of nothing but good in life, you deserve a happy ever after, you are strong, beautiful and NEVER settle for anything, not just fists, but anything. Life goes quickly, regrets are real & you deserve all of the happiness in the world. I’m 48, and I’ve had very little happiness in life due to choosing the wrong people to trust and to love along the way. Abuse doesn’t need to be physical, but most often will turn that way in time. Love yourself before you date. Rip sweet Angel!

[@Mure-te5pr]

​@@Twinpossible❤

[@Smhoe14]

😊0😊😊😊😊😅 Am

[@JoleneSmart-uy1zm]

Psycho local I think you meant psychological

[@ajisaleo5878]

The facts that his lawyers try to say that the ppl who try to help her caused all those injuries sickens me.

[@9catlover]

Hayley's parents are amazing. I cannot imagine what they had to go through...and then to look at her daughters autopsy reports. i have so much respect and admiration for them. RIP Hayley❤🙏🙏

[@Marlaina]

His lawyer's next gig is defending the alien that put the mark on her head

[@LB3_tx]

Thanks for the laugh. I needed that.

[@alexlogan202]

Are you that alien?

[@kushmob4208]

😂

[@kushmob4208]

serious and curious question for you marlaina, do you believe in extra terrestrials?

[@sadaeya868]

she was soooo beautiful!!! rest in peace baby girl

[@Larissa_28x]

The level of disdain on that creep Howertons face, while jett is giving his testimony....

[@makeupmommy7868]

Such a stunningly beautiful young woman! Had such a bright future ahead of her. But her light was dimmed by this abusive psychopath! She is blessed to have parents who fought hard to get their baby justice💯

[@dearmakeupdiary]

I get so angry with guys like these. They think they are invincible. Freaking narcissists!! I’m glad the second trial was better than the first one. He is a killer no matter what his lawyer tells us. Unjustifiable

[@Hedgeflexlfz]

Why do women keep dating them then

[@Verawnique]

@@Hedgeflexlfz Because initially they are "nice" guys, saying and doing all the right things. By then, now the woman is afraid to break it off for fear of being killed. And guess what ......that's what happened.

[@rexiioper6920]

@@Verawniqueyeah why r women not more skeptical about nice guys

[@Verawnique]

@@rexiioper6920 Because young women are groomed to be nice, not authentic. We don't learn how to develop our instincts, and instead, we are taught to be "good girls." That is so damaging to the development of the Self.

[@rexiioper6920]

@@Verawnique bingo

[@always_b_natural703]

FYI: A statistic that I recently read. A woman who has been choked by a partner is 7 times for likely to be murdered by that partner. Stay safe out there!

[@BlackCatsandPumpkins]

Yeah. Don't date.

[@shelteredsparrow2736]

Well said

[@lizzyyork]

And that woman is highly likely to go back to that partner.

[@PinkGrammarGirl]

Date, but be very careful how fast you move, how close you get, and do not take drugs with them. The moment they raise a hand, you're out. @@BlackCatsandPumpkins

[@alexlogan202]

They ask me to

[@Traceymc937]

Great work mom & dad and condolences on your loss

[@arissamirage4019]

Please start going to high schools & colleges to speak about DV. This would prevent alot of deaths!! So sad. Ive dealth with DV when i was 17 & now again. Please help the younger woman & men going through the same. 😢

[@user-zb7tg5hi3t]

This defense attorney is such a pos. To knowingly push a false narrative like that is ridiculous

[@SidewaysInTraffic]

What's the difference of the prosecution putting a liar on the stand?

[@reneeklein3048]

@@SidewaysInTrafficI think it’s different to lie about taking a life…. then dragging everyone else they the mud…. And the difference between saying “ oh she was put in the car” “oh I definitely saw them leave together but not put her in the car” ….. HUGE difference.

[@katwil89]

Whataboutism? Really? Does the prosecution putting a liar on the stand make the defense attorney less of a pos? No. He’s a creep.

[@TheVeek192]

There's a real name for that logical fallacy: it's a variant of tu quoque @@katwil89

[@Technician8901]

It's his job to defend his client. Maybe the prosecution should have stepped up their game.

[@MamiR-um4ju]

God I’m sooooooo sorry. At 30 minutes in these parents are talking about recreating their daughters death scene while holding her autopsy photos- and I thought I’ve been through something. Lord have mercy on these Angel Warrior Strong Parents! I couldn’t possibly do that.

[@sophiahill6633]

The father also purchasing the car his daughter was unalived in 😢

[@qgus]

The EMT said bruises were already there before she started CPR! I dont understand the confusion.

[@Silverpiano]

She had amazing parents. God bless them. Really sorry for their loss.

[@bethford6884]

It was disgusting for the defense attorney to claim that her injuries were the result of attempted CPR while the defendant was driving. I hope the jury really lost respect and credibility for anything the defense attorney said after that.

[@andreroestenberg6313]

The defense attorney say the most ridiculous, asanine and farfetched things sometimes.... that is their job to create any possible doubt...there is clear bruises on her and lawyer says it was done by CPR, yeah on her neck and all over her body...ridiculous! Plus when medical examiner said blunt force trauma and homicide the defense attorney said medical examiner was wrong..did I miss something...is defense attorney medically certified and went to med school...wow..questioning MA with her expertise and experience,,, crazy

[@hanhes]

@@andreroestenberg6313that was the MOST ridiculous thing said in this documentary by far...the fact that a lawyer thinks he's capable of determing an autopsy result AT ALL let alone better than a DOCTOR? lol what a loser

[@stephanied9629]

His social media posts/videos are SO telling! You can see the anger and rage seething in him under the surface in the courtroom. He’s a killer for sure. So glad justice was served. The parents are heros.

[@ryannmckenna]

Oh man… when the other ex boyfriend was up there talking about what he saw… the look on his face.. that’s rage. It’s scary.. I just saw another part where they take a recess to determine weather or not he’s guilty.. and that little smirk he gives his lawyer? He’s disgusting.

[@amberbrown8174]

Way to go mom and Dad I'm so impressed with you two she is smiling from above at the both of you ❤️❤️

[@sophiebean2023]

20 yrs not enough! Vengence and justice belongs to God.

[@everyoneisonsteroids2720]

“My client was just coping with his stress on social media”. Man lawyers will say anything.

[@Villanelle888]

That's our job...wherever people like it or not.

[@nicoleweiler1105]

I can't imagine being a defense attorney, defending the guilty, and having to look yourself in the mirror and lay your head to sleep at night. That's got to be heartbreaking, especially when you KNOW the person is guilty.

[@misscynthia32]

@@Villanelle888that’s your preference not your job. You guys are worst than the criminals on trial.

[@stephaniewood1547]

Just disgusting!

[@-glitch-8195]

@@nicoleweiler1105 Not everyone that is accused is guilty. Go to a country where is there is no due process. Let's see how you like it.

[@Brock_Landers]

Bruh, when I lost 93 lbs in my first 30 days of chemo, I started lifting and I got to the point where I could bench 325 lbs...I could squat over 450 lbs, and I could push over 500 lbs with my legs, and I was never as veiny and pumped as this dude was. There's NO way that he bulked up like that naturally. RIP Cayley, taken from this world entirely too early. I haven't completed the video yet, but I pray that whatever happened to her, the person responsible is brought to justice.

[@CHASMINEFRAMBO]

Do you reverse your sickness 🙏🏼

[@Brock_Landers]

@@CHASMINEFRAMBO I don't quite know how to respond to that...I gained most of that weight back now as that was 24 years ago and I'm 40 now, but I still don't understand the question Sinead.

[@CHASMINEFRAMBO]

@@Brock_Landers I guess I could have been a bit more clear…are you healed or have you went into remission.IVE seen others heal by holistic approaches and some working out 🏋️ my question is with you working out while doing chemo did you heal your sickness

[@soude85]

⁠@@CHASMINEFRAMBO Working out doesn’t heal cancer, chemotherapy does. 🙄smh

[@Karim-nz6mz]

Oh my God...he looks so evil in court!

[@sheilawillis1577]

Just the look he gives to those on the stand testifying on Cayley’s behalf, says it all.

[@kingalakatos5742]

I'm always so amazed to see the victims family determined to help others after their tragedy. What a heroic and senseful way to grieve and help their loved ones life and death make an impact! Huge respect!

[@TNT-km2eg]

Nothing else to do

[@cayleyscalling]

@@TNT-km2eg If you mean that we didn’t have anything more important to do, you are absolutely right. There was nothing more important than our daughter.

[@keeper6458]

​@@cayleyscallingExactly. God bless

[@keeper6458]

Agreed

[@lanazak773]

It’s so their suffering will not be in vain

[@shannonhodges5621]

Such admiration for her parents. They are so strong. God bless them.

[@lauraturner9281]

The fact that the defense attorney even bothered to say, "it could have been a space alien" that made the mark on the side of Caley's head, shows his lack of concern for true justice. All he cares is that he win a case. Imo, he is representative of why ppl dislike attorneys. Of course, the criminals love him.

[@valentinarex94952]

Her parents are incredibly strong and motivated. I really commend them for keeping up with the process.

[@ImTaryn]

Rest in peace Cayley. Your parents got a monster put away for at least the prime of his life. You 3 are superheroes ❤

[@migz121]

@ImTaryn.....Unfortunately Mr. Howerton will most likely only serve half of his 20 year sentence 😤.....The documentary at the end stated Mr. Howerton will be eligible for parole in 2033. He was convicted in 2023.

[@kushmob4208]

your name sounds painful, hella rough, funny as hell, i like it though lmfao 😂😂😂

[@nicoleweiler1105]

Realistically, his "prime" has already passed. He peaked in high school. Men like that always do.

[@kushmob4208]

@@nicoleweiler1105 😂

[@veybee07]

I litterally had to pause the video when her dad was explaining the 3d model and omg.. this is what i would do for my child.. amazing detective work from amazing parents!!! Beautiful

[@debidehm9129]

19:57 right here says it all. Look at his face. That’s a face of reserved rage. One little thing could easily set him off. He’s guilty. Those eyes are blank.