He Filmed His Brutal Killings | The SD Card Killer

On fine day near downtown Anchorage, a woman came across an SD card on the sidewalk. Reviewing it, it was labelled "Homicide at Midtown Marriott". That is exactly what it was. Following the trial, this would lead the police to South African Brian Smith, possible serial killer, and definite chameleon.
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[@ginger7344]

Mike wont advertise but I will, his Patreon is only $2 a month and well worth

[@ashhhface13]

Does he post the same kind of content? I’d love to support, I’m just not sure how patreon works.

[@ginger7344]

Yes and early videos.

[@ginger7344]

There’s a link in the description.

[@comedienne_historian]

I didn’t realize he had a Patreon! Thanks!

[@Peace-lr7mt]

I did not know that! Thank you!!

[@InsanityPrevails]

"I killed her, and I even killed someone else your honor." "So what do you plead?" "Not guilty."

[@myradroddy4003]

🤣

[@autumnbritten2280]

🙃🙃🙃

[@foxtrotbravo2549]

LMAOOOOO 😂 😂. I guess he is not guilty?

[@Microplastics696]

“I plead stupidity your honor”

[@declannewton2556]

I believe they do that to try and bargain the murder charge to a lesser degree in the course of the trial. Keyword: try.

[@Maiden_to_mother]

I can’t imagine being the person who popped in that random SD card. In one moment, you’re trauma free, the next, you’re witnessing a world full of horror and anguish. She’ll never ever ever forget those images.

[@LostInSpace175]

What a Nightmare!!

[@I_am_a_cat_]

For real. What an awful thing to see. I made the mistake of watching some similar videos when I was younger... one where a guy gets stabbed to death with a screwdriver... still can't get that out of my head. People are fking awful to each other. I can't imagine ever hurting someone else like that.

[@oxysz]

@@I_am_a_cat_3 guys 1 hammer . Just seeing a little of it scarred me as a kid .. someone older thought it was funny to show me . There has been a few things like that in my life and even times where I watch something out of interest and then regret it when you can’t sleep or close your eyes without seeing it . People are so evil ..

[@Keith_Courage]

It's not as uncommon as you make it seem it's everywhere these days with the click of a button it's not the 90's

[@Maiden_to_mother]

@@Keith_Courage not as uncommon as I make it seem? I’m sorry but for as long as I live I’ll never accidentally stumble across some shit like this lol I mean, maybe you prowl around on the dark corners of the internet, but I don’t. So for me, it’s uncommon

[@judithsullivan9703]

I am a medical practitioner and I work in the villages of Alaska. I know this case intimately and the Native Alaskan women who are victimized every year. Thanks for featuring this case.

[@AMunoz-rh9cz]

Thank you and much respect for your chosen profession, dedication and social justice commitment. Nice to know about committed professionals out in the world for inspiration.

[@judithsullivan9703]

@@AMunoz-rh9cz Thank you .... I've learned so much from these folks that I'm not sure who's gotten more from this exchange. It's an inspiration for me to know people like you are supportive. 😎

[@babyspice945]

Never fails to make me laugh when murderers call the police when somebody commits a crime against them - hes literally out here killing people but when someone steals his things he thinks “hey, they can’t do that, that’s illegal! :(“

[@donnawatkins8404]

I know someone like that, she knows how to work the system, systematically stealing and acquiring money and aid she's not entitled to. Her brother borrowed $20 and then became unreachable by phone. She raged on and on about that $20 and went by his house at least on 2 occasions. She finally "caught" him and then proudly announced that she got her $20 back. I cut off association with her 5 years ago, she use to be a fun person...

[@ewetn1]

At first I thought it was a cover story he made up, so that if the ad card was found it could be returned to him easily without snooping. But that doesn't account for "HOMICIDE" being written on it. Unless before the woman, someone else found it and was horrified and labeled it and threw it away? -- I think Mike probably has the right idea. The thieves didn't want to incriminate themselves, but wanted it found and turned into police. It's not like someone's going to find that and keep it for their personal collection. The chances of it alarming someone and being turned into cops was very very high.....

[@LaMorenitaDivina]

The cognitive dissonance and entitlement are mind-boggling.

[@Nice-qi5cf]

Sick fu***

[@AutumnSwift2]

They stole the SD card with a murder on them!

[@firstgrace]

The way he films other people's homes and cars and talks about them, shows already he is a total stalking creep.

[@TheOnlyElle.]

Agreed..what a creep!!!

[@chrisitinabobinski3798]

A sociopathical stalker yep and the fact that he knew where to hunt so quickly is quite telling as well he was just getting his feet wet.

[@beaulieuonnp593]

agreed, that is well weird

[@ccmakaw]

Exactly! I found that deeply disturbing...

[@youropinionsareshitandsoar1954]

It's so funny, I would love for someone to try that just so I can blast them in the face with my ak47. If you're going to be on my property get ready to pay the debt

[@NATALIEKING1976]

Hey Mike,,, really appreciate when you say “and she was loved”. That’s so amazing. Thank you

[@magiccookies420]

This case is eerie. He definitely has a trail of victims behind him. They need to really investigate this. This was not his first.

[@BehindTheGreenEyes]

Absolutely! If the police don't investigate they are lazy and don't want to do their jobs.

[@williamtobin7282]

Yha...they kinda figured it wasn't his first when he copped guilty to a second victim but a brilliant observation on your part. Many thanks...tips

[@brianwebber6996_ROADHUNTER]

I believe something like 6 out of every 1,000 people that live in Alaska end up missing...CRAZY!!

[@traybern]

They JUST SAID it was his SECOND!!!!!

[@Peace-lr7mt]

When I lived in Anchorage, I picked up Native women several times when they were hitchhiking. Some were totally wasted and being a woman myself, I didn't want some lunatic picking them up and hurting them. I'm betting that's how he "met" them. May they R.I.P.

[@kme]

I lived up in far northern Saskatchewan about 27 years ago now and bc I didn't drive at that time, I'd get rides down to the city with various people (usually friends, but... not always). The 'not friend' I came down with one Christmas stopped to pick up a couple of teenagers and told me that it was basically an unspoken code that at that time of year, if someone is hitching, you stop and pick 'em up, bc you never know if anyone else will be coming along. And if it comes out that you didn't stop and sth happened, well... It stuck by me all this time later, tho I've never actually been back up there since I left my job there a couple of months later. (and then moved to Europe, where I've been ever since until last year.)

[@kme]

@Caryn Gibson I've had to hitchhike - was with my bf of the time; his jeep had broken down while we were off-roading in the Kananaskis (Alberta) but someone was nice enough to stop when many more didn't. He did admit if I hadn't been there, he wouldn't have stopped at all. But this was about 3-4 years before I moved up north and I guess when people were still a little more trusting. But even then, we always heard stories and worried about that kind of thing. When I was working in Banff, I was told do not stop for anyone, no matter who it is. You could always call the police to get them when you're back home... but I never saw anyone on any of my trips home. 🤷 I was very lucky.

[@cindyluwho602003]

Bless you for doing that.

[@Dingle.Donger]

I've never picked up anyone. Even if I saw a woman I don't think I would stop for her. You just never know. Maybe if there was a kid with a parent I would stop or call the police to let them know someone needs help.

[@Magical_Thinking]

I grew up in Southeast Alaska in the 70’s and we hitchhiked all the time with our parents permission. However, our town was very small, most people all knew each other, and the only way out of the place was by boat or plane. 50 years later, the population is pretty much the same, but I don’t think I’d take a chance hitchhiking nowadays.

[@beth-bi9yv]

I find the way he's filming his neighbours houses extremely unsettling.

[@shauncasey8295]

Without a doubt.

[@whitneyangelie3682]

Same. I find anybody who films other people (and/or their property) without their knowledge to be creepy af.

[@whitneyangelie3682]

@Over It Yes I do. I think filming people without their consent should be a crime (like it is in Japan). Especially if you then turn around and profit off the video. I find it super creepy and invasive-people should have a say in how and when their image is used….even Karen lol.

[@Microplastics696]

I find the way he murders people disturbing lol

[@bexproctor360]

So do I, really weird

[@kubon1]

"I am scared of blacks. I have seen ordinary black men and women AND children turn into raging monsters who kill and destroy everything around them. " Is what he wrote on quorra. Man

[@davidcherbak1326]

I knew a guy years ago who killed his wife and buried her under the front porch of their home in Fort Wayne, Indiana then he got on his Honda and rode to Alaska to work on the pipeline. He was a next-door neighbor of mine I was around 18 then. I had no idea he killed his wife until they found her and I snitched him out as to his whereabouts. I'm 64 now that was long, long ago As always Thanks Mike.

[@changeintheair9648]

Thank you for reporting him!

[@shinskoala7072]

This guy is old enough to find a trail of victims behind him. He's had plenty of time and I'm sure this didn't start in Alaska.

[@christianb8228]

@@ka3097 what makes you say that?

[@nadishak]

I was thinking the same thing. This isn't his first rodeo. A deep dive investigation is needed.

[@archipiratta]

@@christianb8228 White Sth African ex military during apartheid... Need we say more?!

[@celestebigaignon6054]

@@archipiratta Was thinking exactly that! He would have been able to get away with the vilest things during that time and the worst part is that he would have been pardoned. He probably thought that he could get away with it there as he did in the past.

[@goodnightvienna8511]

Again....Alaska...Anchorage....Israel Keyes...the other guy Mike covered in another episode....I think they end up there as its simply the end of the road. Can't get any further....

[@julietteoscaralphanovember2223]

I can't even imagine finding a SD card with those horrific images on it. That's enough to give someone nightmares for life. 😬

[@KaladinVegapunk]

Definitely not something you want to find, no, crazy how that one card sparked all of this Although there's definitely people who loved faces of death and rotten who are barely phased by that crap haha, I've never seen the appeal I love horror movies and they don't phase me, but I've never wanted to check out real gore, hard pass.

[@codygrannemann9506]

@@KaladinVegapunk There are actually people who hate seeing real gore and it bothers them, but they still have the morbid curiosity to look at it.

[@amazingsupergirl7125]

Yeah with that label, I’d just take it to the police without looking at it

[@nerdrocker89]

@@codygrannemann9506 Yea that eyeblech shit breaks me, but I still look, kinda helps me cope with the inevitable and my anxiety of dying violently.

[@DottieMinerva]

I feel so bad for the women who found it. The description was upsetting enough for me.

[@naomiledger1374]

It's truly terrifying how deceptive some people can be. How can you ever know what they're really like before it's too late? So scary.

[@Upinthecloudsgaming]

Its really heartbreaking how many indigenous womens cases have gone unsolved, many missing, not reported missing or murdered. Yet hardly any attention to these cases. May they rest in peace, and condolences to the families and friends. 🌷

[@jh7589]

I do not understand. Does being indigenous make you more special?

[@nateschmitz9827]

@@jh7589 It is because the reservation law enforcement sometimes won't cooperate with local law enforcement, or they are so understaffed they can't even investigate.

[@FarmerFpv]

@@jh7589 She's a woke liberal, everything is racist and oppressing.

[@jayghamblin6385]

mm..mmh,how,,,,,,,,,,,,m,,,mkfnn,h

[@BirdieToBogey]

@@jh7589 yes

[@fotoklipreacts7274]

As a South African, who is a huge fan of That Chapter, I stand by the indigenous people of Alaska and hope Smith never gets to see the light of day.

[@dominicuys2633]

His South African accent still sounds less fake than his Irish accent

[@faithway1502]

ok

[@jessie67092]

Same I recognised the accent straight away

[@DadaPoopoo]

Do you stand by them, or just write about it in KZbin comments?

[@petras8385]

Good 🙂👍

[@taylorleeforcongress8470]

I love how Mike always goes into the personal life of the victims in good taste, like a final way to remember the lost.

[@argo12]

The number of murdered and missing indigenous women in Canada is appalling, and even worse, the police don't seem to care because they're natives. I was so glad he told us what he could about the victims. They deserve more than to be swept under the rug. They matter, their lives mattered, they were loved and are mourned.

[@scorpion-lg4ic]

@@argo12 I'm on the east coast of the USA and that sounds like how the police treat the homeless, poor, addicted etc here...its sad that they are seen as lesser than...not just as a regular human. But what you wrote about the native women was a sad and beautiful tribute to them.

[@414Mufasa]

@@scorpion-lg4ic yup wanna get away with something do it to the homeless or prostitutes for some reason they aren't looked at as important or human it takes multiple cases of something happening to them for police to even notice

[@steverogers2603]

Yes he does. I don’t think there was much info on the victims in this one so we watched more video of the murdered on vacation than I preferred.

[@scorpion-lg4ic]

@@414Mufasa I completely agree. Unfortunately, I went thru some rough times in my life so I have experienced life from that perspective and it makes me so sad and angry that other humans think its acceptable to treat others that way.

[@selenaraelyn354]

Alaskan here! The update in the trial is that a woman hitchhiking was actually picked up by Brian. She stole his phone to try to sell it for money. She saw the videos, put them on the SD card, and turned them in directly to the police. The odds were so low

[@user-hd8wy7om4i]

That does not tally with Mike's detailed explanations. Sounds like urban legend to me.

[@christinehawkins1382]

​@user-hd8wy7om4i Lol this video is 2 years old and the rest of the world is watching Court TV Feb 19th to present 2024 that the Prostitute on the stand in a court room with a judge and jury that she stole the phone saw the murder on video and gave to the police ....so there is no urban legend just your stupid uniformed butt .

[@juneknapp8774]

​@user-hd8wy7om4i well that's what took place....look it up YOURSELF

[@We_Are_All_Vultures]

​@user-hd8wy7om4i it's old though...

[@We_Are_All_Vultures]

​@@user-hd8wy7om4iit's old though..

[@dontyellatmeimsoft886]

i love how mike's community is full of kind people, its great!

[@HumanParaquat]

Mike's little "I love you"'s at the end always catch me off guard and are so genuine and.. And I love you too buddy!

[@brendaprice665]

He actually sounds as though he means it. I love you. I often say it back.

[@docmarten8269]

"Have a nice day!"

[@Kazza_8240]

On the rare occasion he doesn't say it, I'm like 'awwww 🥺' lol, you're right when you say it's so genuine, it really makes me smile when he says it 🤗

[@badkitty4922]

I love it, too. It's sweetness after the sour subject we've watched.

[@GT--BTS]

For some people, like me, it's the only 'I love ya' they get to hear. And so it does fill a void and makes you feel a little loved 🤗 I don't care if you don't know me Mike. We are friends now. Period!

[@MiSambra]

Seeing Veronica's graduation photo, then one of her years later kind of broke my heart. You could tell she lived a pretty tough life.

[@manleynelson9419]

Genetics too

[@maebandy]

What woman in Alaska doesn't? The male to female ratio, population of the lower 48s escaped anti-social personality types, rampant alcoholism, isolation and no vit d. I would never want to be a part of the local pd for the spring thaw.

[@KimVerhaaff]

Also she's in her fifties on the second picture. Most of us change from graduation to middle age.

[@carebear8762]

@@maebandy Anchorage is effectively 1:1. This isn't the oil boom '70s anymore.

[@michaelwhite2823]

And an even more horrible death. Just haunting.

[@jennifergriggs2613]

After watching so many crime shows which I love, mike is the best channel of all … he’s witty and does an amazing job informing us …. Definitely the best

[@Susabel]

Just started watching your videos a few weeks ago and already have watched most of them and look forward to each new one. You add just the right amount of humor (comic relief) to otherwise gruesome situations, making it easier to listen to the murder stories. You are always respectful of the victims who can so easily be forgotten.

[@s_a_r_a_jd2204]

If Brian, himself, actually labeled that SD card, then there are others.

[@Nice-qi5cf]

Lots

[@Nice-qi5cf]

They still need to check for hidey holes in his house.

[@eadweard.]

Why should there be others?

[@surfside75]

@@eadweard.. it's the labeling that leads us to believe there are more, because why would you need a label if it's your one and only attack.

[@eadweard.]

@@surfside75 Well it could be to differentiate it from other SD cards.

[@mayle2010]

I'm glad Mike covered a case relating to indigenous women, the rate that they go missing or are found murdered is insanely high and needs to be addressed.

[@dcul8812]

Someone always making it about race lmao. He’s just sharing a story and she just happens t be indigenous. Don’t be so dramatic.

[@michaelwhite2823]

In this case it is true. The numbers are shocking and disproportionate. I don't think anything should be about race, but when the numbers are so high, we should be concerned and find out why and how we can prevent it.

[@eadweard.]

@@michaelwhite2823 Are the numbers disproportionate relative to the rates that indigenous women engage in high-risk behaviours?

[@michaelwhite2823]

@@eadweard. High risk behavior exists in every culture. It doesn't excuse torture and murder and not all victims engage in behavior that might put them at risk. It is a horrible fact of life that women are targets.

[@eadweard.]

@@michaelwhite2823 That does not answer the question.

[@LuchoLavalle]

"-39 degrees Fahrenheit, 3 degrees normal". God, I love this man

[@aprilmae1401]

Your channel has became my favorite, from the way you explain everything, little humor mixed in as well as not continuously asking for like, shares, and subscribers. 💚

[@Peeplii]

It's pains me so much when we lose another Native sister. This story hit really close to home since I lost my sister in a very similar way. Seeing those ladies with the red handprints in court made me sad but also proud that they are fighting for MMIW. 💛

[@Falconifan]

Sorry for your loss.

[@rebeccaparker1982]

Condolences for the loss of your sister,may she rest in peace.

[@catseatcookiessofiagacha5210]

I'm so sorry 💔

[@eadweard.]

Is this true?

[@brendaprice665]

Aah I'm sorry about your sister. The red handprints on the ladies' faces was very loud without saying anything verbally. Well done to them.

[@crimetimeAU]

It's always very telling when someone injects the word THAT into a sentence. Like "you're not that mean" or "you're not that fat". His wife said "I've never seen anything THAT dark in him"

[@donnawatkins8404]

Yeah I think the racist stuff is probably what she heard. She heard his hate, but just didn't figure he carry it to the next level.

[@cdd4248]

Good Catch!

[@lauraowen8142]

Great point!

[@kristienorsedragonwebber1328]

What kind of monster could do something like this, let alone while laughing. It’s horrific, and breaks my heart for that poor woman (as well as his wife, who seemed to be totally unaware of what kind of evil she lived with). Ugh.

[@joearnold6881]

That would be the last car I broke into, if I was that thief. I’m glad that they seem to have done what they felt they could to get the crime solved, and that it worked.

[@kimmyfreak200]

i bet the thief was spooked to shite after that

[@kimmyfreak200]

theres a channel called mystery scope and the long island killer case reminded me of this...the junkie chris loeb steals a duffel bag it belonged to police and there was a snuff movie inside and it was one of the giglo 4 ... course did chris have any power? nope

[@domuRyder619]

The best thing about Mike is he doesn't beg for subs, likes or notifications like every other channel. No annoying icons loading on the screen . He just delivers the info in an entertaining way and that's why he's the best in the true crime game

[@OriginalMerk1904]

Your right no bullshit. Straight to the content.

[@SPARKLEPANDA4LIFE]

Yeh very true and very similar to Urmaker who doesn't beg either he just puts out similar great content. If you don't know who that is or follow him have a look if you like this sort of content. Have a good day.

[@bryangalster7647]

He won’t ask you to like, comment, or subscribe. He legit just tells you to have a great life and watch out for yourself and be careful. Truly an amazing guy

[@marksutherland3340]

Yes, his quality work advertises itself

[@lanac7974]

💯👌🏾

[@Prozzie]

“And 3 degrees, normal”. I loled

[@Panbaneesha]

Loved that, too.

[@TheOnlyElle.]

I appreciated the "3 degrees normal" as I've no clue how to convert to Farenhiet (?) Lol

[@wildchild1542]

Mike might be a 9gag user :D

[@b4ubcomeold]

I'm a Fahrenheit user sooooo of course I had to disagree with him on that point. lol *FAHRENHEIT IS THE "NORMAL"* LOL *smiles*

[@lauroricher51]

@@b4ubcomeold Now only in the good old fashioned USA.

[@pattikazmer1957]

Mike, I just love listening to you and your presentation with your incredible sense of humor. Thank you so much.

[@sgrigz3837]

Thank you Mike, for shedding light on a cause such as the MMIW. We need more discussions around this horrific epidemic.

[@MashaRistova]

“Tirty-nine degrees Fahrenheit, tree degrees normal” you already got me laughing straight out the gate. Freakin love ya Mike!

[@CourtneyHammett]

😂 I know right I still maintain Celsius is best for water, Fahrenheit for air

[@bibichristoff9980]

How about those t'iefs?

[@samshaffer2250]

@@CourtneyHammett C is if you asked water how hot it is F is if you asked a person how hot it I don't care about what water thinks lol

[@Humgin1234]

I think you mean turdy tree Hhaha

[@aprilwilson102]

Mike has a charming way to add humor to horrible stories without it coming off as insensitive

[@georgemccombe8471]

Insensitive* But yes 100% agree, he manages to give some lightheartedness to even the most deplorable stories

[@Axolotl_Mischief]

I've said it a thousand times before, but he has an impeccable balance of levity and tragedy.

[@victoriawilliams2786]

He's a special guy. And I mean that with the upmost respect.

[@localfan8174]

“Murder Incentive”; that should be a band name.

[@imitationkrabbe3268]

It's because he never mocks the victim or the crime, which is a mistake an alarming number of true crime channels/podcasts make. There's absolutely nothing funny about murder, but there's absurdity in the surrounding circumstances and plenty of jabs to make at the perpetrator. Mike has a really good instinct for it

[@msanashka]

Thanks for all the video downloads and for the entertaining expressions and side bars!!

[@uhohspaghetti5582]

Love ya Mike, your hardwork does so much to help me relax, thank you don't ever stop!

[@byronpaul19]

I bet he's glad he didn't commit those heinous acts in Canada where if convicted he'd probably have to serve an astonishing 5 or 6 years in prison!

[@sheenamaclean8324]

What that doesn't make sense,. surely if what you are saying is true he would have wished he had committed them in Canada, missed a trick there he's probably thinking?

[@eadweard.]

@@sheenamaclean8324 I think the OP was being sarcastic

[@annabananna77]

@@sheenamaclean8324 i think it’s a joke about how many canadian murders and abusers get off easily even if convicted and guilty. i think i saw one case about two teenagers killing one of the twos mom so they can be together or whatever and they only got 12 years, for premeditated murder!

[@lemmysandberg4516]

@@annabananna77 I think this also refrences him killing a native woman. The RCMP do not give a rats ass about indigenous women going missing or being murdered most of the time.

[@valsptsd814]

Im voting “Yes” on him being a serial killer. Someone will be spending a lot of time going through those cards. He’s icky.

[@ntandosekay]

Icky alright!

[@EllicottCity1]

Yes- hideously icky

[@robinmartz9052]

Icky, disgusting, gross, demonic, evil...

[@fallenbee]

What makes it more icky is that his victims are all indigenous women. I feel like he targeted them on purpose bc of that :(

[@kimmyfreak200]

also he traveled! all over! u can see he liked the outdoors.. he could have gone to other countries on vacation and killed women he met online...

[@Wootangtw]

Wow… you never know who might be a freaking killer… he looked and acted like a normal guy…

[@christopheburr2220]

Mike is the best true crime has. Thanks for making us so many videos! I look forward to this every week.

[@margaesperanza]

The native women with red handprints on their mouths really broke me. Doing a deep dive on missing native women will really shake anyone to the core. Their cases are either dismissed, underreported, or badly handled by law enforcement.

[@TheRealRealOK]

A lot of them go missing on the reservation and the rez cops don’t care.

[@justintodd5145]

Why do you think they are treated like that?

[@maebandy]

Because a subjugated people will always put their misery on the only people below them, members of their own community.

[@MrSh4des]

@@justintodd5145 they can just blame cops, racism, the white man. R8p, murder, incest, etc are rampant because there is no accountability its swept under the rug and if you address it you're ostracized

[@chrisitinabobinski3798]

Yep exactly gas lighting is a major issue along with class they tend to pick victims young and usually make them lifelong victims until they finally meet someone like this guy .

[@einienj3281]

He wanted his day in court, to see his disturbing art one last time.. what a horrendous person.. Thank You Mike 🖤

[@amandacommanda2087]

This wholesome accent makes the video kind of amazing. Such a lighthearted and sweet voice discussing terrible things.

[@Philiptanzer]

I can never get my head around people who admit to all the crimes then say "not guilty" at pleading, the inconsistency hurts my brain.

[@Ajae78]

I think they regret confessing after realizing they’re not just going to get a warning and be let go. Sitting in jail and realizing they’re going to be tried for a serious crime, they start thinking they can claim they were coerced or tricked into confessing to crimes they didn’t commit. Cops definitely have and do use psychological tactics to get people to confess to crimes they didn’t commit, but I’ve rarely seen it done with a serial killer which this guy most certainly is. Plus, you know, there’s the whole video of him raping and murdering a woman. Guess he could claim it’s not him but a deep fake. 🙄

[@stevenmartin3178]

You have to plead not guilty at arraignment in court on your first hearing it’s just how the court works.

[@eadweard.]

@@Ajae78 Was he a serial killer??

[@johnholland8162]

Narcisistic killers like the attention they get in a courtroom - it's all about them

[@greenhowze]

You see this cute movie on youtube and go : "I don;t understand how they can plead not guily..." next week there is another one about someone innocent being convicted and let go 15 years later on new evidence (usually dna) that exonerates them and then all of you go : "But they pleaded not-guilty, so why did they confess in the first place?" And still none of you think that there is a problem with the nazi-designesd interrogation tacttics in your country???

[@faze_buendia9514]

your theory about the SD card is probably right; whoever stole the stuff out of his truck probably didn't want to go to the cop shop and say "look what I found when I was stealing stuff" so they wrote what was on it and dropped it at the corner of a grocery store, a busy street corner.

[@maebandy]

There is honor among some thieves.

[@YTmoney88]

Or gave it to the person who called it in.

[@janedoe6181]

The only issue I have with the theory is how the thief knew which hotel it was filmed in. I suppose there could have been some identifiable feature the thief recognized, but the chance of that is slim.

[@ThePopeSquad]

@@janedoe6181 idk, those carpets were ugly as hell, so he might have recognized them lol

[@faze_buendia9514]

Under normal circumstances, I would completely agree, but I feel like there are a couple things to consider. The person that found the SD card also knew what hotel it was filmed in based on the carpet pattern. Strange of a coincidence as it seems, it happens. Also, Anchorage is the biggest city here, but it only has barely 300,000 ppl. It's not huge and there isn't a wide array of budget-friendly lodging options compared to the Continental U.S. What we got is what we got, we can't drive anywhere better if we felt so inclined. In fact, Anchorage is the 'better' that ppl drive to, if possible. It is not possible for me and it sucks lol I have been there a few times, but I digress. So the chances of locals overlapping stays with other locals in hotels is believable to me. As well as having to stay at the same places repeatedly for lack of options.

[@FrostyAfterDark]

Always have enjoyed your channel- you are humble and hilarious all at the same time. Keep up the great work.

[@QueenKoopa]

Love TC videos. This video has been one of the most interesting stories in a bit. Please do a follow-up when he's sentenced.

[@nebfreely317]

After giving it a goo with you religiously for the past couple years, it feels like your my best friend that I've never met! Thanks Mike! You make the best true crime videos on KZbin! You could seriously have your own TV show.

[@crackajack166]

Meeeeeeee toooooooo

[@bigsteve6729]

Cringe

[@paulineerwin7685]

I couldn’t have put it better myself ! 😁👍 The only downside of watching Mike , is that of becoming an addict !

[@seanfraid2675]

It's fun to go back & watch his old vids and see how his style & delivery have evolved (although he still needs a wider wardrobe than that purple shirt. LOL!) Thanks, Mike, & Keep IT Up!

[@tcoker0416]

We're all besties here

[@TheNaturalLawInstitute]

I love how popular Mike's channel is. He's mastered it. It's an ancient tradition of parable telling. Its modern tradition of detective story which again is telling of moral parables in modern terms. Mike has managed to deliver the parables without ego, drama, false excitement, or woo woo that plagued previous storytellers. He exudes the honesty necessary to deliver parables. I love the man for mastery of his art.

[@michaelelizabethcuaz9142]

Well said!👍! Thanks from a lot of us!!!❤️ 🇺🇸🇫🇷🇺🇸

[@shannon222ish]

It definitely seems he's kissed the Blarney Stone ..he has the gift of the gab for sure.

[@michaelelizabethcuaz9142]

@@shannon222ish Almost lost it hanging” upsided downish” to kiss the bloody Blarney Stone and alas, it didn’t work🤢! And my family name is O’Hara☘️🇮🇪! Let’s just agree Mike is grand! 🇺🇸🇫🇷🇺🇸

[@NorthernGreenEyes]

Agreed!!! 💓

[@slamfreepoetry1845]

Its the maroon shirt and trees.

[@waybul00x]

The way your accent and humour breaks up these videos is perfect for me! I just died when you were talking about the “the teef” 😂 thank you Mike for making your videos so informative in a mentally digestible way ❤

[@eleonorelemonnier9277]

Love your videos, your sense of humour, your humanity. Big 👍thumbs up from France.

[@TheNewRobotMaster]

My theory: 1) Thief broke into his car. 2) Thief checked the goods. Noticed the SD card was full of murder content. 3) Thief wrote Murder at Midtown Marriott on it. 4) Thief wanted no trial to lead back to him so he could still be a thief, but also wanted the murderer caught, so he left it where people might see it. 5) Woman found SD card, checked it, called the police. 6) Murderer wanted to get his SD card back and so called the police. If he were a victim they would not check the contents of his valuables, giving him a way to obtain his content safely. 7) Police connected the dots based on his accent and he was mega screwed. In short, bad luck for him/good luck for us got this guy caught. What a case.

[@brendaprice665]

Yeah too damn right, what a case. Thieves are not good people, but sometimes they're not totally bad either.

[@crabstick250]

Indigenous women yet again disappearing, being murdered and cast aside. Horrible. Thanx for bringing that out. This is so sad

[@I_am_a_cat_]

Why do we gotta bring race into everything? At the end of the day, it's an evil, sick, twisted man taking advantage of a young woman who deserved better. It's a story that's been told thousands of times, but it never gets easier to hear about. No one deserves this. Race doesn't matter. I mean they definitely shouldn't be forgotten about, or treated like lesser peoples just because they're indigenous.. that kind of behavior is disgusting and shouldn't happen. Unless that's the reason why he went after them, was because of their race, I dont think its relevant. We're all human.

[@jules8876]

@@I_am_a_cat_ It's very relevant because time and again it's been shown that the authorities do not investigate missing native cases properly, and that's exactly why so many of these killers do target native women.

[@I_am_a_cat_]

@@jules8876 yeah I don't know much about that, so I suppose it is relevant. I wish it wasn't a thing.

[@shauncasey8295]

Can you provide solid proof that indigenous women missing and murdered cases are being "cast aside"?

[@shauncasey8295]

@@I_am_a_cat_ Because many people today are absolutely, unequivocally obsessed with race. When in the vast majority of the time it should be completely irrelevant.

[@FCLT23]

I worked with this guy in Anchorage when it occurred I worked with him for like 1 month at the Marriott then he got promoted, my supervisor worked with him for over a year

[@amersm2331]

Thank you for covering this.

[@bcpr9812]

I'm pretty sure that, now that he has been caught and the evidence is overwhelming and he'll go to prison for the rest of his life anyway, he's now going to drag it out in trial to sadistically re-live his crimes through the evidence presented and watch his victims' families suffer. I think you're right, he has more victims on those SD cards.

[@janedoe6181]

I would assume since he has confessed to the crimes, the trial is for his sentencing, not a conviction. However, I suppose even if he confessed, he could still plead not guilty. It would be really, really stupid to do this given all the evidence and his confession, but recording the murder and leaving in your vehicle to be stolen is not very smart either. If he is going to trial for a conviction, it will be a short trial!

[@stewartnorton6386]

What may happen as we've seen happen before is he will retract his confession be found guilty anyway they deny any involvement for the rest of his life .

[@amycuaresma]

This is spot on. I follow this case closely in fact I suggested it. Yes it is being drug out..the evidence is so overwhelming I can't see why he would need to go to trial and take plea. Either it's life. COVID hasn't helped this case move along. Maybe someone will take him out in prison and so is all a favor. I agree. He has more victims. This is not his first rodeo. Such an idiot for dropping the card. I always thought that was a crock of shit and think his wife turned it in but made a deal to remain anonymous. She's been in the media here all over tell her story about how she had no idea

[@cidb.212]

@@amycuaresma Interesting point about the wife turning it in, I hadn't thought of that. I was thinking that it would be beyond careless for him to have dropped it in a parking lot. I agree that it's likely not his first rodeo, he's too old to be a novice.

[@christianb8228]

@@janedoe6181 regardless of what happens he’s not getting out of prison anytime soon

[@sandrashevel2137]

They should look at this guy for other Native women disappearances. Sadly alot of the missing Native women dont get alot of exposure. Thank tou for doing this

[@jimk.7663]

Glenn Kirschner of KZbin's "Justice Matters" is helping out doing a special for HBO documentary about why minority women don't get any media attention when they're either missing or been murdered. That should be interesting.

[@ladymopar2024]

Yes I'm very pleased as well to see it

[@biscuitgidoni2804]

NO MORE STOLEN SISTERS 🧡✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿🧡

[@margaesperanza]

It's a depressing reoccurring topic in true crime podcasts too. Its so sad how a lot of the families of these women are the ones taking charge on these cases.

[@officialeberle]

There’s actually no register for specifically native women who are missing (in the US). We don’t even know how many are missing currently.

[@cherylmclaverty2182]

U do an amazing job at telling the story I can’t believe I missed this one but ty for sharing.

[@namibrown1893]

when mike says "i love you, mike out" it sounds so sweet & genuine 😭🥺✨

[@irisenamorado]

He is a brilliant storyteller. I watched from the start. I forgot all my problems when it's time to watch THAT CHAPTER!

[@hollandhenry7517]

Same, after work I mix some kratom - turn on the ps4 and listen to some well deserved ThatChapter while I play. Its definitely a present to hear what Mike has to say

[@jincyjonesmehta654]

He’s mine

[@hollandhenry7517]

@YEET cant tell you how many times I've woken up to a MrBallen playlist still going haha

[@tetelouise4558]

Me, too! Been watchin mike since the beginning....when I watched all of his (only a handful) videos in 1 day. He IS a brilliant storyteller and I'm so happy for his success & growth!

[@user-bl3de1tw3q]

He's generally a very charismatic person in my opinion

[@lamegoldfish6736]

I hope Mike can give an update on this case when more is known.

[@belindawelch8413]

444q ☹️

[@pink-penguin101]

🙄

[@FCWW87]

Mike’s humor hits me in the funny bone. Good on ya chap for finding something you’re good at and can make some cheddah at!

[@peeves7079]

"Howdideegiterbodyouddadeotelwiddoutanybodyseein!?" The Irish passion *chef kiss* This is in no way intended to be insulting, I love your accent so much. That bit just really got me haha

[@michaelwhite2823]

Sad such a beautiful place has more than its share of sick, sadists. So evil. May Mike and all his fans stay safe.

[@GiacoC]

sadly remote location and density atracts this kind of people. There are serial killers in Alaska and psychopaths like nowhere else...

[@michaelakayser8928]

as soon as I heard his voice I knew he was one of our own, yikes. All the way from South Africa and I love your content Mike

[@davidclinghamable]

I hate to think what he got up to before he left SA. No doubt the SA Police Force won't have a clue what a SD card is so I would not hold my breath that they will co-operate with the APD

[@lindasmal5051]

Same here! Our Accents are just so distinct

[@sengoma8638]

Same @Michaela! I was like I can pick that accent out in a line-up!!!😂😂

[@sengoma8638]

@@davidclinghamable lol respect us please!!

[@davidclinghamable]

@@sengoma8638 sorry not all cops 😆

[@NEANOR1]

Excellent TC channel. Evil walks in our midst. Greetings from Cape Town, sunny South Africa. Keep up the good work. 🙂

[@dkirk1336]

Mike's sense is humor, or pleasant instant improvising about these sick ____s! And fine research and filming, and editing. Immeasurable, if you ask me. Good job, luv ya's❣🤓

[@kvashak1]

Mike, thank you for always treating victims with respect. No matter their background or way of life, you always make sure to reiterate they were human, innocent and someone's friend/family. That's really important and appreciated.

[@shyruu2]

innocent is a stretch

[@TheMsdmeanor]

Thank you Mike. These atrocities against First Nations are horrific, STILL a very real threat. You did nice work covering Amber Tuccaro too. All Canadians would like to see Justice 💗

[@Kiefsti]

The Amber one was really well done, one of the best I've seen. I'm glad a big channel found her story!

[@grayhatjen5924]

@@Kiefsti I'm to the point that any time I hear the name Amber I think of her, immediately hear her saying, "Yo, where are we GOING?"

[@Kiefsti]

@@grayhatjen5924 I don't know any Amber's in my circle, so end up doing the same as yourself. Every Amber, is Tuccaro to me. It's nice so many of us refuse to let her be forgotten 💕

[@skybluedreams77]

Has the murderer of Amber Tuccaro been caught? I know her story, I think the man who picked her up hitchhiking and the last to see her is the killer and he's dodgy.

[@mandalorianhunter1]

@@skybluedreams77 Yeah I think a lot of people would think that the guy who picked her up was the killer.

[@Mohawks_and_Tomahawks]

19:37 Damn, Alaska even has Werewolves. At least they caught him though I suppose.

[@Emily-ck9ji]

Oh. Oh! I remember when my cousin told me about this story (he was working up in Alaska at the time). It's hard to believe that someone could make such a stupid mistake. If you are collecting "trophies", evidence that could convict you, how could you not care enough to make sure to keep it safe and protect your identity? Lol. I'm glad he was that stupid though. He definitely needed to be caught.

[@comedienne_historian]

I’d moved to Anchorage in August 2019 just before this happened, I was driving for Lyft and was so scared something would happen. Alaska is dangerous if you’re a woman.

[@adamburdt8794]

There are so many stupid things these criminals do that I am glad they are doing. I hate to even mention them to give em more ideas

[@lonmathis3998]

Most serial killers always take a " token" from the victim to remind them.

[@NachoAE360]

@@comedienne_historian I’ve heard this, I’m moving to anchorage in March. Do you have any advice on places to avoid alone as a female, or any stories to share?

[@Toopa88]

​@TupacLebt ElvisNich You definitely don't sound like a psychologist. More like someone who is throwing around "psychology terms" without knowing what they actually mean.

[@elen5871]

"what a gobshite" really nails it. every other thing I try to say gets deleted by KZbin, I'm so mad lol. thanks for putting a spotlight on MMIW, Mike.

[@sarahte8154]

deleted, really? I usually type FKstick, my favorite word. lol

[@DMR1010]

Always wondered what gets deleted, normal swear words? I swear on quite a few, gobshite is a common one for me too….. and twat! 😂

[@autogirl53208]

Love your videos..ty for what you do....you are absolutely brilliant!

[@WATCH.ME.DIE.]

"Some sort of English-sounding accent." *Man speaks in thick South African accent.* Americans can be so unaware of other countries it's unbelievable.

[@katietaylor8314]

I'm Australian and have had my accent mistaken for South African more than once.

[@maryannmorgan9846]

I'm just at that point in the video.....had to come looking in the comments to make sure I was hearing correct. Phew, I'm not going crackers.

[@MissCherryBomb69]

You both realize the English went to both countries and that's where both accents came from?

[@ruthd7274]

​@MissCherryBomb69 the South African accent is syrongly influenced by Dutch.

[@jennylee9024]

This is crazy it just posted 33 seconds ago and is already over 1,000 people watching that just goes to show how awesome this channel is love you Mike let's give it a go!!!! 👍🏼🙏🏼😘

[@Jamesfrancosdog]

It’s actually become such a great little community over the last year and a half, I’m glad to be part of it 🙂

[@benjamincurtis7609]

@Wreck and Carey it is pretty crazy, but then again he's the best in the business ❤️💯

[@ryanwarren1805]

Facts

[@troods8110]

I was thinking the same thing lol feeling the love Mike? Haha Mooses 😄

[@chiefqueenbee]

Definitely one of the best I've found 🙌

[@WonderWhatHappened]

The red hand print over the mouths of the women was very impactful.

[@adriennelaberge4542]

I know!

[@NightAtTheOpera3]

@@MrSh4des Wow, you sound super cool.

[@Flaschenteufel]

@@MrSh4des You're telling that to the dead ladies' relatives? Oh boy you must be a special pos to be that sad. ^^

[@MrSh4des]

@@Flaschenteufel I bet my testicles that if the victim had been killed or r**ed by her own family which is statistically a much more likely outcome her relatives wouldnt be on TV painting their face they would be covering it up and disowning her if she told anyone.

[@ewetn1]

Definitely very impactful. This bitter POS "prodigal son" doesn't seem to understand the significance. It's not about who killed the woman, it's about police -- and the public at large -- taking it seriously and acknowledging what a widespread problem it is.

[@bennylafell7481]

Was just in alaska for a week long fishing trip, spent a couple nights in anchorage on the way there and back. The beauty up there is immense and breath taking, very much a one of a kind place.

[@eternity7477]

As a South African, I have never heard of this until today (thanks KZbin). I find it ironic how a South African emigrate to another country to escape our crime only to become the criminal there. What a monster. May his victims rest in peace.

[@angelamercedes5136]

The faces of those women in court was a powerful testimony.

[@eadweard.]

Yes, that or shallow posturing.

[@blacksapphirerain]

Even he looked intimidated.

[@traybern]

Zzzzzzzzz…

[@anneg.8304]

A thought for these indigenous women ❤️ they are Canada's ancestors and yet are treated so badly. Women and men alike. Rest in power ✊

[@createstuff7870]

I asked a Homicide Detective Sergeant who had a reputation for gently coaxing information out of suspects and witnesses why he could get so many confessions. He said unless they were true psychopaths (and he’s met a few), they wanted to get caught - consciously or subconsciously. They felt guilty about their crimes. They want it off their chest. It was basic human nature. And often what others perceive as stupid mistakes is that subconscious desire to get caught. Getting them to talk was just a matter of finding the avenue that allowed them to psychologically cope with a confession - not much different than a friend, a shrink, or a priest.

[@ilzejoy9875]

I'm South African, so when you started playing his voice-over I recognized it immediately! lol - our accent is very distinctive! :)

[@jessicadonner1747]

I was going to post that he's a South African based on the accent. So glad this monster got caught. As a South African myself, I am deeply ashamed of this man and hope he spends the rest of his life behind bars. He is not one of us. Keep up the amazing work! Love your channel.

[@marklucey5499]

Hi Jessica. I was going to post that as well when I heard him speak, being a South African. Something totally off with this person. The eyes.Not a well boykie. Yes not one of us and quite embarrassing. He will no doubt spend the rest of his life in a US Jail.I wonder what else the investigators will uncover.?

[@reez1728]

Are you going to condemn his views as posted on his Quora? Or are you an average South African with similar views to his.

[@rancidsa]

​@@reez1728 What exactly is posted on his Quora? Word for word please seeing as it's only a few seconds on screen, Do you want every white South African to go there now and post on there as well? What's the account name? Why are you judging her now? What's your criteria exactly? 🤣. It almost sounds like you're judging her purely on her skin color....that's awkward. Stop believing in collectivism because that would make you guilty too.

[@mandyD]

@@reez1728 there is no such thing as an average South African. We are far too diverse for anyone to be labeled average.

[@vuyelwaf6032]

sounds like an Afrikaans speaking south african

[@loretta_3843]

"substantial" torture? They have different levels? I guess it's one of those things I've (thankfully) never had to think of.

[@uglymugs6006]

My wife and I are currently watching 👀all Mike's vids... great content we love it.... thank you

[@MsShandy111]

Great vid Mike, all the best!

[@khotsomosia2260]

My then best friend’s mom dated him for a while, whilst I was in Highschool in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth). He always seemed like a pleasant chap (compared to the others she had brought home). Became a bit possesive towards the end but never new why they broke up. We used to wonder what happened to him, guess we now know. Wild, Brain seemed so quietly confident, sometimes intense, had diverse interests and was financially stable and seemed all round unproblematic. Would like to know why “T” broke up with him.👀

[@darknesskingsized8996]

Tell us if you ever figure it out

[@5Ci0N]

Prove it

[@Verosmom123]

He was a psychopath in disguise.

[@fighttheevilrobots3417]

how can a rabid bigot be seen as unproblematic?

[@rebecca-evebrunsdon3021]

@Saffa In London my dad went to school with him (Marc Brunsdon) lol don't know if that rings a bell. My dad says it's quite a shock..

[@ZombieSazza]

“Finally, I can use my South African accent!” The pure joy made me chuckle, your South African accent was fantastic!

[@ManyangatsiTheCommissar]

You also from SA? Thought was the only one obsessed with this channel

[@mandyD]

@Zombie Sazza - fantastically funny 🤣

[@mandyD]

@@ManyangatsiTheCommissar nope, me too. Or Tree of us. 😂

[@ManyangatsiTheCommissar]

@@mandyD I can see you’re the tird victim 😂😂

[@thezbhoney8905]

I'm from SA too 🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@reginasnowdon7004]

Hey Mike, I really like how you present your stories. ❇

[@jooyoonchung3593]

That song that plays in the final few minutes of many of your videos reminds me of an old Mazzy Star song. Fade Into You? I think. Similar instrumentation and pretty much the same chord progression. Lovely collection of chords that work beautifully as an outro. For clarity: The music that starts around 20:00.

[@verloren844]

So let me get this straight: if he would've never recorded himself murdering the girl, or never have lost the SD card with it, they would never have found him? Holy shit. That's a scary thought.

[@TrudyConway]

Right???? Lots of unsolved crimes in Alaska, I'm sure. It's a big land and lots of places to hide victims. It used to be THE most wonderful place to live but... the car break-ins, random crap, and horrible people moving there to get away from their past - that ran me the hell out. It's still one of the most visually beautiful places in the world though.

[@eadweard.]

Why do you think they wouldn't have found him.

[@verloren844]

@@eadweard. They wouldn't have found the body themselves as it seems, and nobody cared that the girl went missing I'm not saying 100% the police would never arrest him, it's just chilling how in this case they stumbled on it on pure coincidence.

[@christianb8228]

@@TrudyConway why stay in Alaska when there’s the Yukon right next door? It’s bigger just as nice and a lot less assholes

[@TrudyConway]

@@christianb8228 Good point :-)

[@BrettonFerguson]

"It's so far out in rural Alaska, you can't even drive there from Alaska." This statement may seem like he misspoke to people not from Alaska. FYI: There are lots of places in Alaska, you can't drive to from Alaska.

[@carebear8762]

Most places.

[@voiceofreason1208]

Because they're islands? I'm from North Carolina, so help me out here. All I know is that my grandpa fought the Japanese in the Aleutians. Most don't know there are Japanese bunkers there.

[@BrettonFerguson]

@@voiceofreason1208 Yeah the Aleutians too, but that's not why. Most of Alaska has no roads. It's all mountains, woods, rivers, and ice. You have to fly on a pontoon plane most places.

[@janedoe6181]

That’s why so many people in AlK own planes.

[@voiceofreason1208]

@@BrettonFerguson That's actually pretty awesome. I was listening to a speech years ago by a gent named F. Schaefer Cox who described the area he lived in as the size of Texas with a population of 20000. My kind of place

[@jordanhester4821]

Love the way you repeat yourself and pause very often to make the videos longer.

[@fitterniti]

Brought back Wind River vibes. Equally horrifying and difficult to watch film.

[@Baroth666]

Dudes in their late 40's don't wake up one day randomly deciding to take on such "hobbies". Looks like he was trying to get as far away from South Africa as possible having most likely lost other Sd cards there too and things were heating up. Hence he picked up Alaska to cool down. Wouldn't be surprised if he deliberately went there as he knew that it would be easier to get away with his "interests" in the middle of nowhere. Not guilty...my a$$...

[@deltabeanAK]

Thank you so much for doing this story. I'm moving back to Alaska next month after having been in Oregon since 2017 so I had not heard about this. I'm a Lakota woman, member of Rosebud and I spent most all of my adult life in Delta Junction, Alaska so your video hit me with the 1-2 punch to my gut, ya know? 😟 I appreciate you! Love and light😊

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

My wife is a member of the Chickasaw tribe and nearly cried when she saw the first picture of the first victim in this case.

[@daniellebeth2002]

So random, but I'm originally from Alaska and living In oregon now too

[@dragonmaster9360]

Mig Mog brother here saying "hey" to you Rita. Keep the faith.

[@eflow4786]

Ugh a Lakota from rosebud. Some of the most murderous people on the planet

[@HannahMattox]

I hope you're still safe! ❤️