Forced To Cut Off Her Colleagues Head - The Night Of Horror In Queens - Headless Body In Topless Bar

In April of 1983, what felt like a normal Wednesday would take a devastating and unexpected turn for the worst, when a man named Charles Dingle walked into Herbie's Bar And Grill on Jamaica Ave, in Queen, NY. The bars owner, Herbie Cummings and his wife were working this night, when the unthinkable took place. The tragic event would result in one of the most famous headlines in the history of journalism, but not many know how tragic this event truly was for those involved. This is the story of Herbie's Bar And Grill. Rest In Peace Herbie Cummings, and my deepest condolences go out to his loved ones. You aren't forgotten.

[@allisonmitchell7379]

25 YEARS??? Wow.. People who get caught with drugs, possession with the intent to sell, drug trafficking, etc, get more time than a person who commits murder. It’s ridiculous.

[@mellyray3017]

​@dennismcconnell4222 it's so ridiculous. I know someone serving 10 years for drugs, ten years for non violent drug offense! His bond was 2 million!! I couldn't believe it! That's more than most bonds on murder charges if they get a bond. And they can throw an intent to sell charge depending on how they feel. If someone is an addict they probably have a high ass tolerance, like who are the cops to say what's too much for an addict to the point they throw a more serious sale charge on top of possession. It makes me so mad, it's honestly pointless to arrest dealers or addicts. They need to make drugs legal and cut the bs. Arresting dealers and addicts has done what to the "war on drugs"? Lol absolutely nothing except put non violent people in jail with a record to screw up their prospects at getting a legit job which then puts them out making money on the streets. It was planned this way. Privatized prisons should be illegal, nobody should profit off of sending people to jail. How is that not unethical? And people can close their eyes to the truth and just judge something that is really a moral issue not a criminal one. If an adult wants to get high (as long as there are no other crimes being committed who cares? That's a personal choice what someone puts in their body) hell the FDA approves ingredients in our food the EU would never allow but they care suddenly if an adult wants to get high. It's simple supply and demand, as long as there are people who want to get high there will be someone to sell it to them. Arresting dealers and giving them felonies has not stopped drug use in any way. All it does it take one off the streets to fill a bed in prison while someone else takes their spot and the cycle continues and it helps noone but the people making money off of Privatized prisons. Make drugs legal like some other countries have done and you stop diseases being spread, you stop other crimes that may possibly be committed by the person trying to get money to buy drugs and you stop the overdoses! But I guess the government thinks that idea is way too crazy so Arresting non violent people and having zombies walking around Philly, LA , NY etc getting high off of God knows what the drugs are cut with and being eaten alive by the latest cut tranq, because obviously fentanyl wasn't enough. Sorry for the damn novel I just hate hearing people going to jail over drugs (especially weed but not limited to it). The answer lies with the users not the dealers so why are we choosing insanity by trying the same thing over and over again that doesn't stop drug use in this country at all. Imagine a place where an addict or once in a few user can go to safely get high with no deadly cut in it, no passing of dirty needles and then no need for crimes to get the drugs or a need for dealers! It's already happening in other countries and is working! Have help for addicts wanting to get clean and a safe space for those who aren't ready yet. That alone would drop us from being the number ¹ country with the most people in prison. I guarantee if this was implemented in the US the next generation won't be full of addicts as there won't be fake presses pills or percocets out in the world ready for a teen to experiment. Nobody wakes up one day and decides they want to try heroin. It would be there to help addicts who are already too deep in and won't look as appealing to non users if they had to "experiment" for the first time infront of a nurse. Boom "war on drugs" fixed within 20-30 years. I can't be the only one to realize the game and the most probable solution!

[@mellyray3017]

Lol omg sorry again that was the longest comment I ever wrote. I'm clearly passionate about it 😂. I wouldn't read that shit if I didn't write it but I fixed the "war on drugs" if people are open to reality instead of what they think is wrong. 😂

[@allisonmitchell7379]

@dennismcconnell4222 Damn…see what I mean tho…u clearly know…that’s crazy asf even more so cause they actually lied on u and tried to set u up!

[@providg]

plus life meaning they can hold him for how ever long they want to

[@damenpeaks5945]

Back then twenty-five years was life

[@mimiandy1683]

I am an 80’s baby and was born & raised in New York City. Sometimes, I’ll tell new residents that NYC may seem crime-ridden and crazy now. But it was absolutely worse back in the early 90s, 80s, 70s and before. My earliest memories just happened to be some of my worst ones: at the age of two, hiding in the bathtub w/ my brother bc there was a shootout outside. And at 3 years old, seeing my first dead body. My neighbor was killed by her husband. She fled their apartment and died in front of their building. NYC could be better? Yes, absolutely. But I wouldn’t compare it to those decades. Absolutely not.

[@stellabellafontay9366]

Same here. Been here all my 46 years and this story shook me.

[@NikkiRichNYC]

So Very True

[@ThouArtOfWar0724]

Yes most people can remember traumatic events at any age ptsd

[@ArterialJames1990]

I believe u! There was waaayyy more differences of opinions and different perspectives and looks and ppl from different parts of the world!!

[@career5690]

😢😮

[@LoloO42]

Good for you for giving credit to the author of that headline. You're a talented writer yourself. What a story!

[@EvilIntentions]

Thanks so much!

[@stanleymorris4109]

​@@EvilIntentionslove your videos brother keep doing your thing man I support you bro ❤👍🏾😊

[@MDM0915]

I agree. Crediting others improves your video and credibility.

[@haileennevsmom09]

I wouldn't be proud of that headline anyways

[@evelynelessard5275]

Being forced to cut a man's head off or you die? That is a very traumatic experience... I have no words. :(

[@DirtySanchez943]

He also gave them drinks so they could forget about that traumatic experience. He told them he knew how fragile women are ...

[@DirtySanchez943]

He didn't rape them at all. It's all hogwash. The only thing he wanted was that man's head. He allegedly asked Herbie to "give him head" 🗣️ but when Herbie refused Dongle went ballistic and jumped onto him. On trial he said that he didn't mean anything sexual by his request. He added that when he saw hernie who was a very pretty man the idea formed in his head(!) to take big papa's head and make a "lantern" out of it. He was convinced he would die if he doesn't fullfil his duty...

[@Matt-xv2cp]

Yeah, I've had it happen a few times...

[@DirtySanchez943]

Guy asked u 2 give him head 🗣️?💗💗💗@@Matt-xv2cp

[@joemamamatt]

Some cartel fucks made a student kill his friends and then killed him. I think he was made to behead one of them or more.

[@xp0sh]

It’s crazy to know that some of these old heads walking around could have been freed from prison for some of the most heinous acts smh

[@chiefkeef8936]

There's many of them

[@rasheed7934]

I play chess at the park with them in Detroit all the time 🤷

[@MaiMai-ys4yg]

Yup one of my uncles did 28 years for stabbing two people to death. When I see him at family events I always get low key scared

[@xp0sh]

@@MaiMai-ys4yg omg I can imagine!!

[@CarloWilburn-w9z]

​@@MaiMai-ys4ygi know that right

[@edwinc65]

Those 2 women who were let go 🤔 & didn't even bother to get help for their co-worker's is mind blowing.

[@Jayrome-mo6hf]

What else is crazy is their was no cell phones at the time. So when he left to go outside why didn't they call the police themselves?

[@Solutions3000]

I wonder if the one he raped was one of the two he let go?

[@kilcitykitty]

@@Jayrome-mo6hf you people sit there talking without the understanding of what tf happened. Do you know what its like to be in shock? Do you really think you're mind is thinking straight and rationally after witnessing what those poor women saw and experienced? You act like you're experts in problem solving. The fact that they even made it out alive to tell the story was more than a MIRCALE. YOu weren't there and I highly doubt you;d even know what to do let alone think about these things yourself if you WERE there but you weren't

[@donprescavage8107]

I was born in 1969 in woodhaven new york.right on jamaica ave,the streets were mean and completely unlawful. I grew uo learning to fight since i was 3 years old. As a teenager i ran with a rough crowd.almost all of that crew is dead When i turned 21 i left and moved to connecticut.that decision saved my life. Good job on the story.

[@jamesdeoliveira2989]

I remember hearing about a crew from there called the Nighthawks. Tough Puerto Ricans. Lots of gangsters from your neighborhood. A friend of mine also dated a poor girl who was burned alive for a ransom in Woodhaven that never was delivered. It was all over the news. Glad u made it out. God bless and all the best in 2025.

[@haileennevsmom09]

I'm so grateful I was raised in a small safe town in BC Canada.. I now live on Vancouver Island .. pretty safe my whole life. I feel for kids and teens who grow up in rough scary areas. NY seems like a scary place to me.

[@jamesdeoliveira2989]

@@haileennevsmom09 It can be a scary and dangerous place today in some areas, but it's nowhere near as dangerous as the 70's- 90's. Most people get by in NYC without trouble by minding their own business. Every person in the world should experience the greatest city in the world at least once. It's magical and full of culture, history, and entertainment. You'll be fine. You won't regret it visiting here. Much love and blessings from the Queens side.

[@abe_linc02]

Born in the 80s. I made it out alive. I have countless stories. But my man here takes care of that. He’s not lying. If u made it out. Ur blessed

[@Jaa__17]

Why some people claim that the 80’s was safer in NYC than today? They will argue with you about it too. I think they miss being young.

[@Ewok009]

Born in 80 what? I was born in mid 60's grew up in n.y. 70's & 80's ..by the mid 90's Rudy & Bloomberg cleaned up the city/gentrification circa and time sq. Was starting to become Disney-fied nyc was deemed safest big city in that era.

[@catladyjai1113]

Truth is stranger than fiction, I swear. This story is something else

[@EvilIntentions]

Feels unbelievable.

[@kcovington5798]

Real estate grab my opinion

[@SandraAlexander-xi5lb]

YES, IT IS OUTRAGEOUS , INSANITY and PURE EVIL.

[@thisshouldbeentertaining3386]

25 to life? Dude kidnapped several people , Raped a lady , Killed a man , And desecrated a body. And waa 💯% guilty. Should've got a express train to death row.

[@EvilIntentions]

Exactly

[@thisshouldbeentertaining3386]

@@EvilIntentions Just trying to figure out how he was claiming his innocence. There were 6 witnesses and the police officer found him in the stolen vehicle with the severed head. How in the world do you explain all that away. He'd been better off claiming insanity.

[@robertfalcone3025]

​@@thisshouldbeentertaining3386What's CRAZY is that if he had even just PRETENDED to have remorse...he more than likely would have been released

[@xamyx725]

@@EvilIntentionsIf I’m not mistaken, New York doesn’t have the Death Penalty…

[@8213apice]

So the other girls that were released earlier didn’t call the police? Wow.

[@Boo-dawg.]

That's what I thought. But you know how people are about getting involved in something. They left the others to fend for themselves. So much for being a stand-up individual.

[@stellabellafontay9366]

Riiight! How evil.

[@danyelleterry2138]

They contacted the police at the 59th& Columbus station. The police took them back to the scene.

[@miss_tanababy_]

@@danyelleterry2138 No, it was Herbie's wife and the mortician that was forced to do the gruesome act that escaped and reported everything. The dancer and barmaid didn't report anything after being released when their rides arrived to pick them up.

[@FreeandWiild259]

The police might not have investigated immediately. It happens every day.

[@stephcarlofc]

The way you show compassion and care for the victims makes you stand out from other KZbin True Crime channels!! Much respect to you!! RIP Herbie Cummings!!

[@PamelaGlasgow-ll5ur]

Talks too much 😡

[@sinbad4887]

What? He cares about the people and this will makes him stand out from other KZbinrs? 🤡😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@stephcarlofc]

@@PamelaGlasgow-ll5ur Shut up!!

[@stephcarlofc]

@sinbad4887 So I got mad props and respect for Evil Intentions

[@bladegreen9757]

@@PamelaGlasgow-ll5ureat a dicc don’t watch

[@amandab6835]

I can't believe it has been 40 years already. Time goes by so quickly, but the pain of losing a loved one in such a tragic way never fades.

[@skipads5141]

Sorry for your loss. How long did you know Herby?

[@MARIENYC]

Why the first girl that got released didn’t call the police is beyond me…

[@introvertsunite7414]

And the second one

[@seanlamar29]

Right like wtf

[@petergrandia5461]

Same thing I was thinking, if I was left behind and lived, those two would definitely get a screaming at for real

[@samanthaponder9378]

2 was let go and no one called....and then this man does all this crimes murder..kidnapped....stolen car....rape and gets 25 years....if those people was white he would got triple life

[@Sebastian-dx2xg]

Both of the women released. Unbelievable 🙄

[@operaanimelover369]

May Herbie Cummings rest in peace, and may his family and friends find solidarity and compassion after the atrocity that occurred.

[@SandraAlexander-xi5lb]

AMEN and AMEN.

[@lexdee523]

Usually when someone is in a alcohol and drug induce frenzy, they don't leave any witnesses behind. Thanks to him continuing to drink and snort, he did leave people alive which eventually brought an end to his horror. I feel so bad about what happened to the owner and could only imagine what his wife went through. But on the flip side, I'm so happy the killer never made parole and eventually died in prison. One less bad seed to walk the streets.

[@unglueme]

It seemed he wanted them to kind of party with him, even though he'd just killed a man and totally freaked everyone out...

[@BiggieTrismegistus]

I've drank and snorted plenty of stuff in my day but never felt the need to be violent with anyone. It's so weird how drugs effect different personalities in such profoundly different ways. I just want to make everyone around my laugh not murder them.

[@lexdee523]

@@BiggieTrismegistus I agree, lots of people have done drugs and drink alcohol and didn't go out to take someone's life or even entertained the thought to do so. But you're right, drugs effect people differently. I guess it's all about their state of mind.

[@mata8689]

​@@BiggieTrismegistus it's not because of the drugs or alcohol, he would have done the same thing without it. A person will do what they intend to do regardless.

[@bdet313]

I cant even begin to imagine the trauma those women went through 😢

[@Solutions3000]

Right; especially, the wife having to witness her husband's murder and decapitation.

[@SandraAlexander-xi5lb]

They probably had/have counseling and PTSD, right now.

[@katemaloney4296]

Herbie sounded like an all-around nice guy and great boss. Just hearing how the women who worked for him had such great respect for him says everything. My heart breaks that his loved ones had to undergo that trauma and hell. I pray that they found some kind of peace. Thank you for honouring Herbie's memory and life. I dont know if I speak for everyone, but I feel like I lost a good friend when Herbie [was taken]. ❤😢

[@madazza]

He was so nice he even let his wife dance for strange men!

[@jankk]

“Let” LMFAO she was a grown ass adult who could make her own decisions on whether or not she wanted to dance in front of strangers or not.

[@barrelrole]

​@@madazzashe belongs to the street

[@willywonka7812]

​@@barrelrolethings that only morons say

[@GREGORYABUTLER]

I'm an OLD - I was 15 when the Post ran that infamous "HEADLESS BODY IN A TOPLESS BAR" headline

[@robertfalcone3025]

No you're not..I was 20!! 😂😂

[@bigaparker1977]

My brother's killer did 24 years and been out here running around somewhere still far as i know. We were only kids, he was only 13 shit is crazy. If you kill someone on purpose you should have to stay in there.

[@itswebb4799]

What I can’t believe is the two people he let go didn’t call the police. He was there for over 2 hours after he let the first person go and no police showed up. And 25 years to life for all that. This entire story is insane.

[@ry024311]

Exactly?? I was thinking the same thing smh

[@EavyMuturuh]

Just think if no one else was there or lived to tell the truth would they have solved it?

[@NYUArchaeology]

1980s you guys. 1983. Ya whole day and life and thoughts are different then.lol. Plastics weren't even invented well then in 1983. No woman knows what we know now about life.etc.

[@oxfordpictionary]

Wasn’t one of them violently raped by him right after she witnessed her boss being killed? Sometimes people go into a catatonic state or even have a psychotic break after a horrible trauma; who knows what she went through; she might have been incapacitated

[@Ultrarmx]

I lived 2 blocks from that bar. I remember my uncle telling the story when he got the newspaper. I use to walk past that block every Sunday when going to church. That bar reminded closed for a long time after.

[@TheCollector1985]

May he rot in hell. This waste of Life was a parasite to society. Big ups to you Man for telling these tragic stories of the past from the City that never sleeps.

[@Boo-dawg.]

The cop forgot his gun. Just unbelievable.

[@sakaiahreign3365]

Damn I’m not even a minute in and I see this!!! No gun??

[@kans4629]

Yeah, but way to improvise when it counts

[@movetact6719]

@@sakaiahreign3365no gun gang cop almost went out sad glad he was on 50 tho

[@hatednyc]

He didn’t believe them either. The mortician showed more calm and professionalism.

[@johnnhb1]

How about the other people he released didn’t call the police …

[@khaldub]

"headless body in a topless bar" is an instant read/watch. What a terrible story

[@ricardored207]

Nothing was more horrific than being a child growing up hearing these types of horror stories, and not being able to do absolutely nothing about them‼️… Can you please cover the Patrick F Daly principal story from December of 1992, in red hook projects in BROOKLYN….

[@EvilIntentions]

Very crazy I was just looking through my footage of that case. It's coming.

[@suzettelawes2104]

That was a sad one! I never forgot that story, especially because he ran after a kid and got shot by some gang bangers. Horrific 😢

[@taymeeks1910]

Your empathy and compassion towards each victim is amazing 🙏🏽🙌🏽♥️ God Blessed You ✝️ My favorite channel 🙌🏽💯

[@EvilIntentions]

I truly appreciate that, thank you so much!

[@taymeeks1910]

@@EvilIntentions Much deserving! You’re so welcome!

[@crownjewel832]

Your videos are so expertly and carefully presented. Thank you for ALWAYS honoring the victims and showing them great care and dignity. This crime left me speechless! All I kept thinking was WTF did I just hear? It was like listening to a horror movie but it actually happened in real life. RIP to Herbie...

[@jamesl9371]

Wow 😮 two women were let free and they didn’t call the police?! New York was really unbelievably insane

[@khalilrazak6486]

What scumbags they were.

[@NaturalBeauty1502]

Raised and born in nyc, I remember 42nd street full with junkies and drugs even seeing the peep show on every corners. I'm happy to see 2023.👏🏿👏🏿

[@tallen4981]

I totally remember this horrific situation. I was living in the area and went to Herbie’s bars for drinks. My family knew Herbie who was a gentle kind guy. This was really a sad sad day..

[@DebSherr]

WOW! As gruesome as this story is, I find it amazing that all the women in it survived! Rest in peace, Herbie 🙏🏽

[@turiyahall7526]

I was only 9 when this gruesome murder happened but I would never forget it because it happened on my birthday, I can’t believe how New York has some of the worst crime laws,nothing less than life is appropriate for a crime so heinous

[@stellabellafontay9366]

😮

[@Msboochie2]

I was too, and lived not too far from the bar. This is such a horrible crime, yet I never heard about it. It’s odd, because my parents were avid readers, we had to read the newspaper everyday. It’s creepy just how often I walked past there, and never knew. NYC in the 1980’s was a different beast.

[@turiyahall7526]

@@Msboochie2 it sure was

[@pretty_lilcryer2926]

I was 8 days old but I’m from Jamaica and always heard about this. Smh

[@unglueme]

But he never was released. They decided he was too fucked up, and wasn't remorseful enough most likely, not taking responsibility for what he did.

[@CoriRee]

You are doing such a great job telling these stories. You show so much compassion for the victims and their families. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication.

[@Will_Bx_NYC_718]

I truly appreciate your true NYC crime stories. As a 44 year old man and resident, I lived through all these times and remember almost all of the stories you report on. Keep up the good work brother.

[@bossK78]

Me too..I lived off Liberty Ave in Hollis back in 80-84. I was 5 but I still remember this story.

[@BiggieTrismegistus]

I remember most of them and I grew up in a small town in Michigan. New York was _wild_ back then.

[@angelareed-maddox3207]

This is just freaking amazing he did all of that in one night, this guy was on a straight-up mission.

[@therapsheethoodbook]

Bro. One of the best channels 🫡💯 I have to salute 🫡 you 🇵🇷you show intelligence, and your journalism is impeachable, the way you investigate the area, I don’t know you but it’s a honor how you conduct your channel, shows how intelligent we can be coming from the hood 💯🫡🫡💯

[@t.wilson5106]

God bless you for the compassion and empathy you show these poor victims. Your humanity separates you from other true crime channels. Blessings 🙏

[@EvilIntentions]

I really appreciate the kind words. Thank you!

[@April-kk6bv]

You have a very calm and soothing voice, in such contrast to the subject matter you cover. It's something I appreciate because the details really are hard to listen to sometimes. But the way you speak makes it obvious that you still choose your words carefully and present them honestly but gently. Well done and much appreciated. Thank you sir

[@elanawilliams6148]

I totally agree!!!!

[@EvoSuFFr]

Coke is a hell of a drug. I rode past this spot yesterday, and I'm just at aw. Another area you have me telling stories to someone. You're the man, Jose. Keep it going! 🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@DominicanManowarFan]

Another great episode Jose! I also grew up here in New York City in the 80's. I don't know if you remember but there was a case that happened here in the early 90's i believe, where a man was attacking people with a hammer. I think one of his victims was riding the subway when he attacked her. I don't remember if the guy was ever caught. The press here in NY nicknamed him the hammer.

[@mimiandy1683]

Well… Hot damn. I started to watch this episode. Paused it, so I can myself dinner. Met my mom in the kitchen. I told her that I was watching this. I reminded her of the NY Post front page headline. Then I tell her that I didn’t know that it took place in Jamaica (we’re both natives of South Jamaica, Queens). My mom goes “Oh yeah! I knew the guy who did it too! He used to run with your uncles Gerald & Greg! You know they know criminals.’ Me: 😧

[@Randomperson16-q4j]

That's crazy.

[@mimiandy1683]

@@Randomperson16-q4j I should’ve known better bc my uncles were… wild and lawless during this time. They mingled with criminals. Anything that happened in Queens, they would know the perps.

[@jeanettec30]

I can’t believe the First Lady that was let go didn’t call the police. To try and save the other people left behind. I don’t care how scared or shocked your safe now but them other two women where not

[@Yellowpickachu]

I agree‼️she should be ashamed

[@Cynthia_X]

He probably had her address and she thought he would leave after killing everyone.

[@jkbzz]

​@@Cynthia_Xthat is bullshit.

[@pattidean4109]

I thought the same thing!

[@jennylv478]

Yessss I though the same smh

[@angelaortiz3406]

I was born and raised in New York and I’m still here and I love New York but the stories that you put together are amazing and I feel so bad for the kids that lost their life❤🙏🏼 and everybody else❤

[@psmith2714]

I was in my 30's when I left NYC in 1987. I still miss the museums, parades, Chinatown, little Italy, flushing Meadows, and the food

[@patriciarowe6685]

I have recently come across your channel. You tell of crimes I have never heard of in the most respectful way to the victims. Thankfully that monster died behind bars. R.I. P Herbie.

[@danyelleterry2138]

Thank you for another great episode. I love the way you are respectful and caring of the victims and the families. The women involved are heroes to me! Thank God they escaped. I'm glad the man that committed these crimes will never walk the streets again.

[@EvilIntentions]

Seriously, they are. That's a very long night to suffer through. They got justice for Herbie.

[@vickythefist7062]

How are they hero's .why didn't they call 911 once he let them go and they were safe !! Or do you mean the other 2 woman. They are hardly hero's for doing the right thing . What do you expect them to do not tell somebody a man's been murdered and had his head cut off!!

[@jankk]

Imagine criticizing victims of violent crime for being in shock or having a trauma response SMDH

[@carriefitzpatrick8921]

I REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR TIME EFFORT AND LOYALTY THAT YOU PUT INTO TELLING THESE STORIES BLESS YOU 🙏🏽

[@EvilIntentions]

Thank you!!

[@carriefitzpatrick8921]

@@EvilIntentions YOUR WELCOME

[@islandgirl9479]

​@EvilIntentions Me too, great job 👏

[@lionelluva]

25 years to life for such a horrid crime!? The death penalty would've been appropriate. RIP Herbie

[@psychobitch61]

He's dead not free!

[@marvjay718]

@@psychobitch61 yea my bad

[@EavyMuturuh]

@@psychobitch61he died?

[@ericdravenX00X]

Good Evening Jose. Great video as usual. This was an insane case. The thing i find mind-blowing in a situation like Herbie's. Is how a completely innocent woman was forced through intimidation too decapitate the head of their boss and friend.. A true living nightmare. Thanks Jose.

[@latyshal.2286]

25 years to life??! He should have been sentenced to LWOP. He's a psychopath and I am so glad his parole was denied every time he went up for it. I hope Herbie's wife and the manager have healed from this trauma and are doing well in life. May he continue to rest in peace. 💛💫

[@stellabellafontay9366]

I am New York City, born and raised and thought that I had heard it all! The biggest shock is that the women who were released early didn't dial 911 or alert any police of the horrors that had happened. How does that get explained away? 😢

[@InterKELLar]

Fear and shock.

[@verniejourney]

I learned nobody see anything.. Ummhmm hmmm

[@jmika58]

I live in the Bronx and can’t wait to move out!!!!!!

[@Stephiesma]

New fan here, I love hearing about true crime and this is one of the best channels I’ve heard. Love these strange, crazy but true stories. thank you bringing them the attention they deserve 😊

[@Lily-wp8ol]

Young man, I stumbled upon your channel. Your voice, intelligent, respectful presentation of facts immediately caught my attention. A grisly story told with compassion for the victims--well done. I shall watch you with interest.

[@LynnE507]

Thank You again for the utmost respect you show in your videos. RIP Herbie.🕊

[@lindarosado6913]

I could never get over your story telling. It just adds onto the sadness the way you narrate. Then the music you add and the clips? Wow. Your videos always make me feel something, like I want to cry. Great job.

[@tj-8422]

What a rollercoaster of a story...the cop "forgot his gun" in Columbus Circle, my goodness!

[@danyelleterry2138]

In the 80s!.. How CrAzY is that?!

[@Supervillainmc]

I remember this horror. I was a teenager. Great Narration. 🙏🏻

[@kimberlyjohnson1371]

No.. you're not forgotten ..R.I.P.

[@vblack7372]

I never watched any of your videos prior, but im only a minute in and the fact that you gave props to the guy who wrote the headline and even mentioned his passing gives you instant respect in my book.

[@cabooseabs6864]

Cant believe ive never heard of this case. The headline sounds vaguely familiar but the story was completely new to me. You did a good job at being respectful and recognizing this happened to real people.

[@Katana_926]

This is very crazy. My deepest condolences to those that were involved and witnessed this horror😢😞

[@joycedcomegys5927]

I remember how crazy dangerous it was back in the '70s & '80s in New York. I can't wrap my head around the fact that the two women who were set free didn't bother to send help for the two left behind...that's crazy...how do you do that. 😳 To anyone reading this...if you haven't done so yet give your life to Christ before it's too late. Salvation is free and tomorrow is not promised. Shalom

[@asherhouseman6838]

They were stripper/prostitutes. They wouldn't want anything to do with the police.

[@purplelove3666]

Give your life to God, Jesus(As) is a prophet of God, God is the one that guides

[@wangdangle73]

Fk Jesus Christ

[@alukuhito]

You're acting a little silly about Christ. Get real.

[@ronpl8473]

Have you ever met Jesus in person? Like, face to face? Did he told you those things himself?

[@tonibray488]

RIP Herbie my heart goes out to the family

[@jonsmith848]

Great Narration...on the edge of my seat...couch Actually..🛋💻

[@EvilIntentions]

Haha thank you!!

[@chrissystewart6268]

I'm an 90s kid this is my first time hearing this story. Its 💔 to hear this God bless Herbie may he rest easy🤎🙏🏾 Great job telling the story may peace be with you

[@ShesMajickal_]

So many sick stories like this in NYC. I love this channel. Im from Harlem. Heard my fair share of mess but these other boroughs are wild

[@joshingram071]

Damn, watching this channel lets me know that NYC between the 70's & 90's were a wild & evil place. Being from NJ I had no idea how many of these stories existed

[@dubreil07]

It was an evil place. The ppl saying nyc is crazy now are stupid

[@highendforever]

If he didn’t let me in, I would’ve left, this is insane and the owner should’ve let him leave while he was at the door

[@yesikj3336]

I still can’t believe the other two ladies that left first didn’t call the cops right away

[@sunshine_thee_og]

I'm not sure if you all have been in traumatic experiences when your life is in danger, however when you're in that very moment. your body goes into shock and it's either fight or flight or die keyword shock that's why she didn't dial 911 immediately it happens very frequently more than you would even think but you wouldn't know unless you experience the first hand

[@yesikj3336]

@@sunshine_thee_og after they both left they could have called there was a lot of time that passed by. And of course with what they saw they were in shock who wouldn’t but let’s be real. And that’s my opinion

[@Ektalon]

It’s been a long time since I’ve thought of that headline, and the first time I learned about the details. Thanks man!

[@vg2588]

I really love how well constructed all of your videos are. With Showing actual footage, the introduction ,the narrating ,editing, everything in your videos ,shows your passionate about delivering these stories. You deserve an opportunity for a television spot .These Videos are far more interesting than watching repetitive stories with re enactments on crime tv channels and your compassion for the victims is present in all of your work as well .I also love hearing stories about old new york a decade before I was born there .Thank you for bringing these stories to light and the research you do Jose keep up the good work

[@rosacortes5074]

Dear.Jose, Your narration skills are over the top. I'm at the edge of my seat. A English professor told me, "when you write, make the reader feel like they are there".

[@LaReginaPatrizia]

You are truly one of the best on KZbin.

[@EvilIntentions]

Thanks so much! Truly appreciate that!

[@monicajackson5609]

Ok..this man is a creature from up above. The emotional rollercoaster I go on watching his video is CRAZY. He has to be a director of movies or something. I mean from the musiic, his voice, choice of words. Its AMAZING. HE IS THE BEST KZbinR HANDS DOWN.

[@AS-xj2rs]

Another eye opening video. Thank you. I’m not from New York but the way you tell these stories & the clips you use really help tell these stories that need to be told. I really enjoy the movie clips you’ve been adding to your videos so thanks for including the names & although it never bothered me I appreciate & respect your choice to start blurring out the faces of the interviews. Shows you just are as respectable as the way you speak and share these stories. Thank you for all the hard work. So glad I subscribed. I wish it wasn’t under such sad stories but these need to be told because these things keep happening unfortunately. Lets keep talking about it until the senseless violence and abuse stops. To everyone reading if you see something please say something. Stay safe and blessed everyone

[@gj936]

Thank you for your compassion towards the families of the victims that you feature on your channel. I really like the way you tell these stories. The way that you make us connect to the victims and their families, I usually end up a bit teary-eyed after listening. Don’t stop giving the spotlight to these people and their stories!

[@WORDCHARMER77]

New sub and found this channel by accident (recognized you from the music industry 😊). It’s now one of my top 3 true crime channels. I appreciate the way you present each event. As a Native New Yorker I also appreciate the footage from the 70s. Curious as to how you pick each one.

[@EvilIntentions]

Haha that's dope! Honestly, for me I normally have some videos already written or done.for a while and I try to choose based off how the audience is feeling. I know how heavy the child abuse cases can be so I try to give viewers a break between those. For the last year I've covered mostly cases I remembered from way back. Thank you for the kind words! Glad your enjoying the channel!

[@larsvonrinpoche1229]

Great stories I've never heard about. Thank you for keeping the names of victims alive by doing your research. Also, thanks for having ethics to mention the original journo who came up with the name

[@sharrielee911]

My condolences to the family on their lost 😢 rest in paradise to Herbie Cummings🙏🏽😇🙏🏽🌹🌹🌹

[@alexanderrosales5380]

With all the crime channels this is one of the best. You bring a new sazon!

[@ChrysX177]

I love the sound of your voice and the way you tell the stories of those who have no voice. Thank you❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@SimonXRitchey]

This is the first video I’ve seen from you, I’m only half way thru but already super impressed!! I loved how you set the scene by telling the story of LES in the 70s/80s and the punk rock/hardcore scene that was taking place then. The 100% accuracy in that information let’s me know that you definitely report the facts and present them in a entertaining and captivating way. Keep up the good work brother!

[@Roechellecathers]

Ooh u Truly HiT my Heart been about 6 months listening to the way u tell The Truth.. THANK U KINDLY THIS WAS A HORRIBLE DAY AND HE THOUGHT HE COULD STILL GET AWAY BLESS U FOR SHARING

[@aj_hernandez2187]

Gracias por hacer todos estos videos con dignidad y respeto ❗️❗️❗️Saludos desde BOSTON 🎉

[@SmileyAdventures]

I’m from Boston too! ❤ Much love!

[@jessicabethea1537]

Wow I'm from Queens and I'm 40 yes old and yes Queens was very different back then

[@gloriaross4265]

My Condolences to the family, this was a crazy story you did an amazing job telling it I’m still trying to process in my mind how this man did all this in this time span just bananas sheesh!!!

[@DirtySanchez943]

He was stoned out of his gourd!!!

[@ThisIsMissCris]

Wow what an unbelievable case! I was utterly dumbfounded at the fact that this animal actually forced that poor woman to cut her boss's head off. That's insane! I can't even imagine the horror..

[@ivetrod226]

Wow this video took me back, what NY really was like back in the day..another great production. Salute & Respect!

[@jeanettemarkley7299]

I lived in Brooklyn in the 60s-80s. I finally became a freelance artist and fled the city.

[@vahgeuvje10]

That first responding officer redeemed himself in remarkable fashion. As an officer, Never ever leave your gun behind.

[@HaveCommonSense76]

Why did he have to redeem himself?😂😂

[@mariealexandria603]

I'm also a Puerto Rican American. And I love true crying I'm actually studying to be a historian but I absolutely love your channel. I love your work I'm a big fan and even though In my line of work I don't make Much money I adore what I do and I also love what you do, thank you.❤

[@GeorgeOrwell1984NWO]

Amazing narration and putting this unknown story shedding light on a jaw dropping story from the depths of the crime ridden NYC of that era!! Looking forward to more interesting content like this on your channel Sir!!

[@griseldavasquez7940]

I just wanted to write a message to you Jose, I love true crime shows but I have been looking for one specific for NYC. I'm a Brooklyn native. I wanted to say thank you for this channel. I'm so happy I found it. Keep up the good work!!

[@ramonperales7592]

My favorite Narrator always Have Good Stories love Your Voice

[@brianpite0893]

I remember this! I was working the late shift driving in the Nassau Queens and Manhattan area that very night. For some reason after all these years i had the wrong bar in my memory. There was a topless bar just a short distance east of the Queens on the North side of the Long island expressway service Road. I thought it was that one where this atrocity happened. Thanks for the great narrative.

[@neoplatonist-o9p]

What a truly bizarre tale of unbridled horror. Very well-done, too. Subscribed.

[@maryhoyt2609]

Those two women were beyond brave. Kudos to them for making sure this piece of crap faced justice, though unfulfilling and underwhelming as it was. Herbie sounded like a decent man and boss, my condolences and prayers go out to the survivors and victims of that horrible, never-ending night. Thank you for telling these stories in such a calm and compassionate way for the victims. Great job!

[@sam041390]

I'm glad that he is rotting down under where he belongs... God rest Herbie's soul and my condolences to his family and friends.