I Lived With A Killer | Season 1 | Episode 17 | Suburban Dad Brian Hummert | Robert Mladinich

[@belm3243]

His father will never admit he did it. Well done for getting your life back together. That makes your mum proud.

[@shellbellrex1198]

David seems like a righteous guy. Doing the right by his mom. Prayers for you.

[@breezy3725]

Clearly your mom was a loving, wonderful person just from listening to you David. Your father obviously manipulated your siblings against you. Hopefully some day they will come to that realization.

[@melmelanie7151]

Really feel sorry for him. Not only he lost his beloved mother, but his sister & brother too, betrayed by his own blood siblings.

[@jeanneewaseck6635]

Tracey Hummert is now married (Elias) and has 2 children, and I just pray it goes better for her! My literal prayer is she married her mother, and not her father + - oh yeahhh ... and she's employed outside the home - she works at a HELP DESK, which it sounds like what this family could use!

[@janicetillman6044]

Just shows you can't trust nobody

[@melmelanie7151]

@@janicetillman6044 : Yes!

[@ginapafitis1966]

Yep sad ain't it.. and I know how that feels being betrayed by family..

[@ginapafitis1966]

@@janicetillman6044 damm right

[@nreynolds75243]

This is a sad story. The eldest son and his mother were so close because they had the same kind spirit...a truthful one. His siblings seem to be more like the spirit of the dad. Sometimes when we think something is a loss including family, it really isn't. The eldest son gets to live his life peaceful without the messed up attitudes of his remaining family. There is light at the end of the tunnel.

[@evoluna3056]

Well said!

[@13104180]

True

[@marielynn7369]

Wow! Your comment really hit me...You are so totally right on 👍👍👍

[@Her1313]

I agree.

[@suspicious-fox8128]

You are so right 👌🏾

[@debrap947]

As a mother of an adult son...I can say I would be proud to call this young man my own, but I am quite certain his mother would be so proud of him. May Charlene rest peacefully.

[@michellestlicitra9105]

💯💙 Absolutely RIP proud Mom 🙏✝️💔

[@lyndagrissom8166]

I am so sorry this young man had to endure this! Betrayed by his own dad and his sister!! I wish him the very best in life.

[@TS-rd7oy]

How much damage an unstable, unhappy, psychologically sick man can do to his entire family. Makes one wonder how the father's family was when growing up. The son seems intelligent and self aware. If he is a father, he will probably break the sick cycle.

[@tundrawomansays694]

Or woman. Plenty of us have been abused by mommy dearest.

[@TS-rd7oy]

@@tundrawomansays694 Stop already. This video is about a male.

[@sustainabilityben6924]

Yes and what he creates will be much better than what he got and he can raise his children with the spirit of his amazing mother.

[@shay4ojibwa638]

I hope David has lots of well meaning friends who can fill the void. He is such a sweet natured young man. It’s heartbreaking.

[@sustainabilityben6924]

Yes, what happened to him was so sad. Losing his mother, having a terrible father, and his siblings turned against him and all of those things happened for the dumbest reasons. May his father rot in prison and may his mother rest in peace and may he live a life of peace.

[@cchoo111]

while it would hurt to lose my siblings due to manipulation i would be okay with losing them in order to keep my mother’s memory alive! may the mother rest in peace and hopefully all the siblings will one day reunite and come to an understanding! if not dave is doing right by his mother 💛

[@barbaralindhjem1582]

The controlling father won in the end. He ripped his family apart.

[@honeystuart8117]

I'm not sure the one he's sitting for life in prison but he certainly did destroy the family

[@nickisnyder3450]

Naaah he didnt win...he wanted control over them all....now he doesnt have any of them

[@_HimToo]

@@honeystuart8117 what?

[@Tshehlana-bp9kg]

@@barbaralindhjem1582 that's a fact

[@RoseMary-851]

It’s interesting how family dynamics are, the brothers and sister see everything through their own lense. Loyalty is important but to a limit.. sorry the oldest son had to go through this. His mom looks like she was a nice person💔

[@phaedralee6831]

Loyalty or death

[@rr8960]

@dh H and you got your doctorate in psychology from???

[@brittanyanne936]

Exactly. And if brought to that limit, the other individual is no longer being loyal to you. Like when you hear a girl say she is being loyal to her man who is locked up, it’s like well he wasn’t being loyal or caring enough of you or himself when he was running around doing whatever got him arrested 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@prosperusdoo4520]

@@rr8960 the university of Ljubljana

[@karlypearl9701]

I cannot believe those kids had to stay in that house with him as the investigation was happening..

[@heatherstewart9300]

Pretty pathetic when a jury can see the truth and the guy's own siblings can't. Denial, denial, denial.

[@mysurfing3550]

True, but I wonder if it has something to do with not wanting to lose both parents. Deap down they know, but it hurts too much to admit.

[@maddievictoria4947]

Woe his sister's some kinda stupid.. I don't think I would ever be able to speak to her again. As for the killers parents, that reactions unfortunately to be expected.

[@nickiewilson6985]

Wow, you are amazing with such confusion and loss of all your family. Your mom would be proud that you dealt with it and your on your way to better days. Good luck on your journey.

[@marielynn7369]

So well said!!!

[@aliinwonderland656]

Completely lost as to how the children (except for the 1 son) have ever doubted the fathers guilt. Completely disrespectful to their poor mother.

[@victorrelmek2889]

They were younger.

[@ziggyschumann5284]

The father played the victim, a very powerful manipulative M.O. that fools many people, especially family members. My own brother has played the victim for years and everyone is constantly feeling sorry for him . How pathetic , yet very convincing

[@inkyguy]

@@ziggyschumann5284 it’s exactly the same strategy Trump uses.

[@impactfully5714]

They lost one parent and want to hold on to the faux security from the other even if he is a murderous POS.

[@BS-dq1kz]

@@inkyguy Really? Lol. Troll.

[@yukiefromoz2573]

Sad when some family members side with the killer member.

[@jeanneewaseck6635]

What about the dog? Why didn't the dog defend Charlene?

[@IwasBlueb4]

@@jeanneewaseck6635 cos it was the family dog

[@ruthwalton3457]

@@jeanneewaseck6635 the dog was probably terrified of him. Our dog would have defended me against anyone except my dad

[@samanthamoore8693]

It is sad when that happens. But it also really difficult to believe a family member could be so evil.

[@theresekirkpatrick3337]

So sorry for all your loss. He’s an evil man

[@Ladyjojo695]

Aww my heart bleeds for that boy. Families suck. He’s sister is disgusting. I have a family like this. They throw you to the wolves to save themselves. Hope he lives a happy life now. God bless him.

[@bettyboop7499]

You have to remember she was manipulated by her father, she lost her mother and the thought of losing her father was probably too much. She coped the best way she could..denial!

[@GaZonk100]

his sister?

[@taylorpresley4604]

I hope you find healing and peace

[@evoluna3056]

Evidence that Brian was the killer is for example that the car was at home at 4 a.m. when his oldest son came home. Brian said that the mother had left, but the car was at home! Later the car was found at the store with her body inside. Why can't the siblings not see this?!? Brian the father IS her killer.

[@lotus1695]

Well done!! Excellent observation!!

[@heidipienaar1892]

Good luck David, so sorry for your loss. God bless.

[@_HimToo]

The father was the stalker, clearly. It's a great way to make him look like he's now a loving supportive husband, and also the perfect scapegoat for her murder. How would a stalker have the pics she gave to her husband & the security codes for their home?

[@jodykgraphics9956]

EXACTLY

[@joanbaczek2575]

@@_HimToo wonder if she found out it was him and he killed her for confronting him

[@sustainabilityben6924]

What a sick, pathetic , stupid, and disgusting man.

[@cymbolichuman433]

This is an extreme case of narcissism where they love bomb devalue discard

[@raccoonchronicles5134]

Oh, do I recognize love bombing. I was a victim of it, never happen again, I assure you.

[@tiffanytrippeer5401]

And make you out to be crazy and they’re the innocent victim. Used tampons are thrown away kinder than how a narcissist throws people away

[@IExpectedBSJustNotThisMuchBS]

@@tiffanytrippeer5401 Wow, that really hits home.

[@jeanniesanders6158]

Absolutely!

[@user-cy4vw1qj9m]

A terrible story she seemed a lovely woman and the poor children

[@cynthiatolman326]

A lot of ifs here, starting with if they'd looked for her vehicle at the beginning she wouldn't have laid for two days dead in the car. If he'd just admitted it when he was caught, these siblings wouldn't be split. This daughter is obviously desperate not to believe her father did it and was willing to blame her brother. So so sad.

[@susannaude8514]

What happened with this family is heartbreaking. You are a strong brave man, David. Your Mothers' love made you strong so you can build yourself a great life.

[@Eclipse503]

Her biggest mistake was taking him back.

[@amypieterse3706]

abusive people are often able to convince their victims to take them back....

[@nreynolds75243]

It always is. These kind of people never change. You can't feel sorry for them.

[@Ladyjojo695]

Unfortunately these monsters play on the heart strings. There very good at manipulating. Learned the hard way.

[@marklanger7965]

I feel for the mom since my mom also tried to patch up things for the family's sake ...its the society stigma attached to broken families and i wish that changes.

[@Eclipse503]

@@marklanger7965 I totally understand what your mom was trying to do. Unfortunately the abusive spouse would never change his towards your mom. Forget about society stigma, people will always judge you regardless. Get out and stay out!

[@yeshipema]

Teared up in the end!! David, your mother is going to be proud of you!!

[@patriciakelly69]

So very sad, that his evil father tried to blame you and that eventually broke your family apart. You have been through a living nightmare and losing the mother you loved must be very painful. You seem as though after a difficult time you’re moving forward and as a mother myself I’m sure your mum would be so proud of you. Sometimes you just need to take care of yourself. You can’t change how others feel and just need to let them go. It’s very difficult when the siblings you were trying to protect turn away. You can never tell in life how things will turn out. Just keep the door open and give yourself the peace you soo deserve. Good luck with your business. Xx 😘

[@belladamex767]

He set her up for quite a while with the stalker scheme, the personal info he had like the pictures she had made for the husband should have been red flags for the police that it was someone very close by.

[@margiestirk3593]

EXACTLY! THAT WAS MY THOUGHT! But unfortunately, sometimes the police have blinders on

[@evoluna3056]

Right!

[@sunflowertulip9346]

My thoughts exactly. I was wow it is right in your face.

[@Confessions089]

@margiestirk3593 Why are they police, if they can't perform the duties of their job?

[@oldfan1963]

Having lost 3 siblings to a simple change in my beliefs, I feel the saddest thing is the loss to him of his sister and younger brother.

[@human2893]

Beliefs?

[@jordiemetie950]

Atleast david can say his mother smiles down upon him, unlike his siblings

[@DonnaMayStanish]

jordiemetie950 - 💯❤️🫂

[@GilliVi]

So the defence’s attempt to deflect the blame onto the son had the opposite effect on the jury.

[@raccoonchronicles5134]

Spelling police! Defense NOT Defence

[@MsEssTee]

@@raccoonchronicles5134 It’s the British spelling, both are correct

[@sroberts605]

If it's accurate about the previous stalking and all the corroborating evidence, then it's pretty cut and dried and the defence (yes I'm a Brit too!) is simply doing it's job by trying to prove reasonable doubt. But the sister's reaction is strange. I wonder if she will change her stance?

[@heatherstewart9300]

@@raccoonchronicles5134 ???? Who the fk cares anyway. Anal or what? Speaking of narcissists that consider themselves perfect and smarter than everyone else, ... Raccoon Chronicles.

[@heatherstewart9300]

@@sroberts605 Living in denial is still living the lie, at some point it will completely consume them.

[@rhondamcbath6279]

God Bless you David 😇 I'm relieved to hear you are finding peace and that your beautiful mom is still watching over you today. I wish you nothing but the best that life has to offer. I also pray that one day, your sister and brother will finally know the real truth, and that God will show all of you the way back to each other.

[@amandaleadugray2753]

Amen to that man

[@evoluna3056]

That was really nice said 👍😃❤️💐

[@trumpialighting1241]

I am so sorry for this son (David) He stands up for truth! God bless you Sir! Your mom would be proud of you🙏🏼❤️

[@bluecatjay5229]

What amazing man! He could of turned to be a bitter person but the experience in his life did not change is beautiful personality!

[@melissaschreiber7]

The stalker letters her husband sent. He tried to send cops on a wide goose chase

[@thebeardedwondercorbin8058]

Then the husband Brian even tried to put the blame on his oldest son.

[@voyaristika5673]

Does anyone think the daughter is in danger of ending up with someone like her dad? Would her denial carry over to an abusive partner?.

[@beamills9205]

yes..........

[@emmylafoo1986]

Yep, but that's on her. Can't believe she sided with her dad....not cool.

[@idowhatiwant6395]

She's probably like her father.

[@lindag4345]

Sad but great possibility I hope not

[@noneya1238]

Good.

[@bettyboop-xg6jo]

Poor David, such a nice guy. He will pull through for sure.

[@JudeNance]

I had a controlling husband. He was very much like this husband. I have never gotten married again.

[@blondeybeeetch]

Don't let it control you Jude. Look for your own happiness and interests. Don't let him occupy any more of your thoughts, if he does, he's still in control. Hope you can find happiness again 😊

[@grouchyoldman5348]

You can marry a woman.

[@phaedralee6831]

Now you gained wisdom

[@tabularasa9104]

Hi Jude one thing I learned the hard way in my life of nearly 70 years is the following: He or she who walks alone walks far selah. You be content and happy and full of joy and peace and live in gratitude each day of your life. We who have been ground in the Mill of Life understands how precious it is to be free.

[@juanitarichards1074]

Me too. I escaped in 1984 and I never remarried, and before my 40th birthday I stopped dating and never bothered again. I'm 63 now and very happy alone, just me and my pussycat, my books and music, my gardens, and a small handful of wonderful friends. I am content.

[@leahoakwood9988]

I have been through so much human induced, trauma in my life. I'm about to (personally, voluntarily) lose my beloved son because I have NEVER "stabbed a back" and can't bear having mine stabbed (by someone I've loved, so much). After I escaped my ex (while my son was still a baby), I had to become BOTH father AND mother in our household, & lived by my mantra: Provider. Protector. Leader. Teacher, and it wasn't easy. David Hummert is a good son, and his words at the end of this program had me in tears. I wish I could marry a man like him. It's SO HARD to weather certain storms. I really wish I could just love, support and shelter someone, who would love, support & shelter me.

[@renee1961]

I'm Sorry you're Suffering. My heart is with you! 🙏🙏🙏🙏💐💐💐💐🤗🤗🤗🤗You are a Strong Woman, Keep Your Head Up!

[@cathimummery6873]

The son is the best! Every mum would love to have a son like him. What a beautiful and loving mother. God Bless you all ❤

[@fredajordan5704]

Wow. never heard of this heartbreaking case. Poor Charlene , what a beautiful person she was, RIP. Hope the kids will be fine in the future and I`m happy Brian got caught.

[@marielynn7369]

David, You have so many people praying for you and so much support! Keep your head high Always!!! God Bless 👃👃👃

[@ginapafitis1966]

GOOD SON.. WISH YOU ALL THE BEST..XOX

[@juliewinterburn4991]

so glad you found yourself ,you went through so much ,your mummy will be watching over you .best wishes to you

[@aurorawolfe6060]

I just hope that one day David's siblings can realize the truth, break out from their father's spell, and restore their relationship with David. I can't blame them for wanting to believe their father isn't a murderous psychopath, but they have to eventually come to terms with it. Tragic situation all around, their loving mother was ripped from them and the siblings have been ripped from each other.

[@sadlad2005]

Rip Charlene. David is so strong and after all he's gone through is so well put together like his Mum. Also kind articulate and excellent character. One day his siblings will see the truth. Everything has a time limit and Brian's ploy /innocent act has expired.

[@cynthiapressley8455]

I remember this case from Forensic Files.

[@staceymayy1359]

I was engaged to a guy when I was 18 and moved in with him at his mom's house in Kalamaz MI. He ended up killing a 88 year old man. I testified against him in court. It was horrible. They convicted him and sentenced him to 200 years and a day. That was in 1988 and he's still in prison to this day of course. But, I'll never forget when it happened.

[@staceymayy1359]

Kalamazoo

[@trishapotter3118]

David is such a wonderful young man 👨 don’t let anyone bring you down ! Maybe someday your siblings will wake up.

[@marthaalexander4441]

I think the husband wrote the letters from the supposed paramour. Oh! He did. I was right!

[@raccoonchronicles5134]

That was my first thought too! People like this are soooo manipulative.

[@jorunnolsen5724]

@@raccoonchronicles5134 8g på det i z3

[@rosasale4554]

Ola

[@nohaahmed3044]

Yeah that is what a narcissist done

[@margiestirk3593]

Me too! That was my fault from the get-go!

[@byronelenica8329]

Well done David. You must have your mothers character and integrity.

[@thebeardedwondercorbin8058]

You can tell Charlene's legacy shines through David

[@skrachamaniacs3878]

If you ever think that your home life is hard try being in the position of this young man knowing that his father murdered his mother, I’m grateful for the family that I had because I never had to experience anything like this. I feel so sorry for this family and that poor lady.

[@suedesignable]

My heart goes out to you David. My biological father was very much like yours when I was growing up. The constant walking on eggshells and not knowing when the next outburst or beating would come. I totally understand your situation except our loving mother died from cancer suddenly. I pray you are healing and continue to look forward to a future with peace and happiness. You certainly deserve to be happy. Know that you are not responsible for his sins. God bless you.

[@enca6362]

David's words are simple but inspiring. Nice dude 👍

[@leainokuchi9650]

ANY MAN, that kills a women, who has given birth to his child...immediate execution without mercy.

[@blahblah-ov5ev]

Any person who kills any person 😂

[@Mustang1984]

@@blahblah-ov5ev what do you think this is the 1990's? :P we're in 2021, the year of man bashing, white bashing, Christian and strait bashing! Nah for real I agree with you.

[@jamesnoel5280]

So it ok if they did not have kids ???

[@human2893]

Sounds very Christian

[@leainokuchi9650]

@@human2893 Thank you God, good choice in videos.

[@theresarasche3173]

The actress who plays the mother plays a frightened woman very well. This is a very sad story😞. What makes it really sad is the split between siblings 😞.

[@mcdarkness4779]

Did you notice that she moves when the husband is putting her "corpse" into the car? : )

[@jeremiahgabriel5709]

David is a poster child for what cPTSD (complex post traumatic stress disorder) looks like; under reacting and over reacting at odd things as an adult; emotional regulation totally out of whack; growing up as a third parent and not a kid; being a parent's confidant; having to deal with abuse because the other parent wouldn't leave.... Shit.

[@lizadoesray]

My dad laid all his anger of my mother on me my whole life. Finally in my late 30’s I lost it! Refused to have him in my home until it stopped. Years later, they are friendly, we have family functions together. I am lucky.

[@jenniferfields6011]

My father was awful,my mother was worse,,some peple should never have children

[@BS-dq1kz]

Sounds like me. 🤔 Lol. Just kidding. Sorta.

[@khristianacampbell3356]

I grew up in this tiny, tiny little town. NEW CUMBERLAND PA. Went to Catholic school. St Theresa's here. Its absolutely unimaginable to believe any kind of murder would ever happen here. The world is quickly becoming an insane place where no one has any respect for the life of another. I did not personally know the family but it's such a small town I knew of the family. ......

[@kimpenwell2625]

This story is so sad.... He reminds me of my son. A good guy, and I hope he finds peace.

[@mattg4836]

David seems like a well adjust good guy

[@smwansasu8605]

These investigators are really marvelous!!! The way they dig up the dirt!!! Very fantastic!!!

[@Iknowknow112]

It seem clear that pops spent at least a year planning this and that he’d been looking forward to this murder for quite some time. He also obviously looked at he children as tools for whenever his whims dictated. I would also be curious to hear his siblings take on why they believe their father is innocent especially how they explain the computer evidence that their father authored the stalker and serial killer letters.

[@cynthiatolman326]

I'm watching this a second time a year later, and I'm still puzzled how the sister especially, can turn a blind eye to all the evidence. Denial isn't very pretty. If the father would just admit it, the family might could heal.

[@Iknowknow112]

@@cynthiatolman326 Despite seeing my comments from just 6 months ago I don’t remember this story at all!

[@nettejohnson7492]

@@Iknowknow112 lol Happens to me sometimes too! Depends on the strain I'm smoking

[@cheetoesgal5229]

David is a genuine stand-up guy. His mother had every reason to be proud of the person he has become. I hope that in time, his sister and brother realize the truth behind their father's murdering act and resume a family relationship with their brother David. May his mother RIP.

[@archangels1111]

Do not settle with just any man or woman to create family, choose wisely, go slow, test the person, make sure who’s gonna be father or mother of the children together. One day, it can be too late to save yourself and the children. The effect on then can be great and it might not be the good way. Remember, that even jealousy is a big red flag of toxicity, which can be cute in the beginning but ugly on the long run.

[@DonnaMayStanish]

archangels1111 - Well stated 💯❤️

[@staceychapman6855]

I'm glad he was strong enough to listen to and weigh the evidence and speak for his mother. She deserved that from her children

[@deidrekoehler2882]

Tragic! So sad for David, I hope that one day his sister and brother will get some therapy and realize their own denial.

[@jaynestag95]

I'm sorry that you lost all your family. The truth wins out and we all think you did a great job.😊

[@tinaturnerization]

Thank you for the great uploads! I stumbled across this channel and really am enjoying the quality of these vids

[@anniemaringa236]

Me too...been watching this videos for the past two days

[@steelhurricane4041]

David not only is a very nice man, he's handsome.

[@heatherstewart9300]

Everything about this case is so perfectly, 100%, typical spousal-abuse, and Brian is also a very typical narcissistic sociopath that thinks he is smarter than anyone else. He couldn't live with his rage, and then he couldn't deal with his guilt either. Without an ounce of doubt he's guilty, so much evidence points DIRECTLY to him. How David's sister & brother can deny that is horribly unbelievable. Sad.

[@india239]

Sometimes the more evidence there is against someone the harder their family will convince themselves of the other person’s innocence

[@gabe-po9yi]

You can’t heal the emotional damage inflicted on children by an abusive parent. It’s already changed who they are.

[@pearlbergeron5639]

Excellent upload!!

[@fredajordan5704]

pearl bergeron : Defenitely.

[@evoluna3056]

Yes 😃📺

[@SherMusician]

Don't stay with abusive men. The first time is the only time. Sorry is just a 5 letter word. Only action jackson matters

[@Raw_Roots]

You're a wonderful man. I wish our paths would cross.

[@danielseng2781]

Hi, how are you 9

[@almondeyes6353]

David....your mum would be proud of you...I am so proud of you.

[@bonganimasina5569]

Thank you David for fighting for your mother

[@starb0rn]

This guy is so brave..I am so sorry for what he's gone through and for losing his brother and sister too. How horrific. I hope he lives the best life he can, filled with happiness and peace.

[@racingman.ke30]

There was no stalker or serial killer. The father would deflect the investigation in any way possible.

[@raquelamara4130]

GOD BLESS YOU DAVID 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@karanfield4229]

Im so sorry for yr psychological abuse! I grew up terrified of my father. He had jealousy issues and was so cruel. It affects your personality BIG TIME! I hope you're ok.

[@doggerproductions]

I love the way they film these programs.....get you hooked......top notch 🙂👍🇬🇧

[@shawnaparrill3312]

It’s sometimes too traumatic for the brain to process and I feel that’s what the siblings are going through.. I feel for David.. he can clearly remember things because he was older and that must be hard.. but he’s doing good standing by his mom.. sad story

[@sitracyto]

I think I watched this in Forensic Files as well. David is a strong guy after all that’s happened.

[@renee1961]

My Condolences to David, and Charlene's Family. RIP Charlene.💔💔💔🙏🙏🙏💐💐💐 Hopefully, his Siblings will realize the truth.

[@beamills9205]

David, blood isn't always thicker than water......my children turned their back on me when i left their father for cheating......rescue a dog for 'unconditional love', comfort, and loyalty......best wishes to you......

[@MiamiStoriez]

GODBLESS her son 💛

[@chikochiringa7247]

It's sad when the man that is supposed to protect the family happens to be the one bringing chaos

[@mael2039]

I feel like as a parent when you stay with a partner who abusers your children, you force the children to stay in a situation where they are continually abused and you enable it to happen. I'm not blaming the victim, but when you know that your children are being abused and you let it happen for years, there's a lot that you could do to stop it Edit I am not trying to discredit the terrible psychological abuse that victims go through, nor do I think that victims should "just leave". However I'm coming at this from the perspective of the child who was continuously physically and sexually abused, which the other parent knew for years, and never did anything. I'm aware that in this case there was "only" physical abuse. But in many cases there is violent physical, sexual and psychological abuse of the children that goes on for years and years, and while only the parent who does the abusing is to blame, I understand a hundred percent that children in situations like these also feel betrayal about the other partners inability to act. If you know exactly that your partner is abusing, beating, or raping your children, then you are the only one who can save those children, and as a mother or as a parent, it should be your job to do that. This is not to say I don't understand the manipulation, the dependence that exists in most abusive relationships, ect, but a partner who stays silent and stays together with someone who beats, sexually assaults, and abuses their children, is enabling for that abuse to continue.

[@doesanybodyreallyknowwhatt6756]

I hear what you're saying. Ironically, the abuser says EXACTLY the same thing.

[@ginger7344]

Agreed. But luckily I’m speaking from an outsider prospective.

[@raccoonchronicles5134]

This is why women need to live and be self-supporting BEFORE they marry!

[@coolwater55]

It’s called emotional, physical, social, economical and spiritual bondage. It’s insidious at beginnings a relationship. But the bully picks that type of person. It’s very difficult to comprehend. Sadly, I had a sister married to an evil man. We’d free her after a terrible bout of abuse and she’d go back. It messed up their kids. The guy died of a mass heart attack. Thank God!

[@pinco40]

Unfortunately that kind of abuse strips you of your self esteem and too often renders you powerless. If you're not financially independent and have nowhere to go, leaving with 3 young children takes a lot of emotional energy. Some women fortunately get there eventually, but not all of them. It's always easier to say "I would have left". Until you experience it yourself, it's impossible to imagine what's it like.

[@flej01]

RIP Charlene, my heart goes out to her son who lost everything because of hateful father. I hope you are living your best life for the sake of you mother

[@nicoledennis3100]

WoW ! The son David is so strong he lost everyone, betrayed by his own siblings who were abused too!

[@sherrihinton8567]

He threw her away like trash. What a beast. With the evidence the police have you would think that would be enough to convince the children

[@meandmy2cents309]

It sad that he lost the connection with his siblings. His father is horrible excuse for human.

[@rshanti1425]

David turned out to be a beautuful person. Definitely Brian was jealous of him being a good person and close with Charlene. Bless David siblings and all their loved ones

[@Louielover-d3]

David obviously takes after his mother, a really nice guy. None are so blind as those who will not see.

[@amaristhecrow7084]

I know what if feels like to be the sister, although she is wrong .I stood by my dad for years because I felt so sorry for him. He had a terrible father himself . I did some terrible things. Like I opened the car door when my mom tried to escape with us and he was able to jump in, ruining my relationship with everyone (I was ten and he gave me lots of special attention and stuff, as I was the outcast sibling.) No one died, but I just felt like he really needed me . My sisters were aghast when, as young adults who hadn’t heard from him in years I held his hand at his mothers funeral. But he never spoke to any of us otherwise, but he still expected to be recognized. Then one year I had a very high risk pregnancy , i was brutally sick and had constant high blood pressure and something was wrong with my baby, and we were told on a Friday when we went to a specialist appoint hours away (where I got even more sick with the traveling)to wait for results on the Monday for this big blood test. We pretty much just went and did things to distract ourselves. It was Father’s Day weekend. I totally forgot to call (I wasn’t allowed to stop by ever, he wouldn’t see me in person.) He wrote me a nasty letter. When I explained what happened he called me a “poor baby” sarcastically and told me I had to grow up and I should have handled a “f-Ing card at least.” He had absolutely no sympathy for what I was going through. It was only then that I realized he’s a sociopath and I was an idiotic empathetic person who gave my sympathy and love to the wrong person. I ruined everything supporting that wrong horse, just because I wanted to be a good daughter and my mom already had my sisters. Ugh. What an idiot.

[@darlanilsen879]

I can understand how you’d blame yourself but it wasn’t your fault, you did what you felt was right at the time. I look back at different situations that I regret my actions or am embarrassed about and I know it’s hard! No matter what anyone says to you or about you, remember that you did the best that you could, with all of your heart. Big hugs sent to you. I also supported my father when everyone else distanced themselves from him, feeling sorry for him, and he ended up being so cruel to me that I finally had to let him go. I am still working on becoming the person I once was, having unconditional love for all, but it’s hard when you leave out one person. I hope everything worked out for you and your baby ❤️

[@Nutterlie]

You loved your Dad because it's your Dad, and then had the empathy for a devastatingly broken person to try and try, there's nothing to feel bad about and nothing anyone should judge you for. Now you need that same empathy for that little girl who had every right to love her father even though he didn't deserve it. You sound like a really good person I hope life gets better and better for you. xxx

[@CountessAura]

If it's the case I don't understand how a mother, the one person who you spent the most vulnerable moments of your first stages of development inside of couldn't keep a door open for you if she knew the man SHE CHOSE to bring you up with was a manipulative shitstick. There is no excuse for your mum being toxic and favouring your siblings and pushing you away. On the other hand, have you tried to contact her and explain? I still find it unacceptable that she would hold a grudge over the door thing since you were so young and not fully capable of understanding the gravity of the situation.

[@SUN-it6rf]

God bless this young man. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@countessnic9809]

My condolences. How can a person be so absolutely selfish and vile is beyond my understanding. May she rest in peace 🕊️ Her smile was very warm and a sweet, kind face. I'm still watching this, but I hope you get the justice you both deserve 🙏🏻 ⚖️

[@리탕]

Lots of hugs to David Hummert. And also to his siblings who by now must have realized the truth even if they don't accept verbally🤗