I Lived With A Killer | Season 1 | Episode 18 | Richard Paul White | Robert Mladinich | Jodie Riley

[@Nurse0128]

Wow. This is one of the saddest stories I’ve ever heard. The fact that she is so eloquent and strong is nothing short of a miracle. She’s not a victim. She’s a warrior. 💪🏽

[@NanaRides]

Give me a break! She speaks out of two sides of her mouth. On one hand she claims she felt "safe" with him, but on the other hand says she feared him and was aware of a side of him you had to beware of. Then she claims he's a "protector of women"....OMG, seriously, this is what is wrong with our world right now. People listen to crap and blindly believe rather than using critical thinking skills to realize what an absolute load of crap it is! I see this in almost every episode of this that I watch. If anything in this story is true other than the dead people, it's that they both are psychopaths! He's a serial killer and she's clearly a pathological liar.

[@Nurse0128]

@@NanaRides what video did you watch? She was his sister and he protected her. So her view is going to be different. She didn’t make excuses for him. She shared her experience. You sound really narrow minded.

[@soookimbo6571]

@@NanaRides you can't judge unless you've walked a mile in her shoes. Plus it's not what happens to us but how we respond. Highly intelligent young woman who's able to articulate what happened to her. I can't begin to imagine.

[@Nurse0128]

@Donnell Okafor nah. I’m just not an asshole.

[@lifefighter6953]

i know that end speach made me cry

[@tinaturnerization]

She is very well spoken.. she conveyed this story very well 👏

[@reeree2091]

She is beyond incredible .. such a sad story; therapy helped her - she’s so strong !!!

[@m.n.shumate448]

I was thinking the same things!! Beautiful woman here!!

[@N.DRC.]

Absolutely!

[@paulmathews4459]

Amazing survivor, I hope she has a happy life now 🙏

[@Jolenesmart1980]

She sure is it’s nice to see. Not to sound bad but so many people these days aren’t brought up to speak so clearly and most can’t spell properly it’s all just about iPhones and computers for kids these days

[@ginger7344]

She is one of the most beautiful people I’ve seen on these shows. So insightful and loving. God please bless her.

[@goodvibes5220]

And a GRANDMOTHER? Wow, doesn’t look it at all

[@angieallsup]

I was thinking the same thing...she has such a genuine soul despite all she has been through...she’s an inspiration that no matter what someone has been through, you can rise above and be a light to others. A Very beautiful soul..and yes, lord please bless her abundantly

[@yvonne2965]

I feel so bad for her .. what a horrific childhood 🥲..Brutal.. so sad to think some women and children have to go through such hell🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽..I pray for them & for this woman & hope she has a better life now

[@alexandravargas7373]

@@angieallsup the way she laughs when she tells the story of them going to church just so they could eat hurt my heart... I hope she finally found peace and went on to live a blessed life.

[@jessicaaye3738]

Yes and Amen

[@amandasuppes6612]

Holy crap she is amazing! Beyond strong. And her breaking the cycle comment... goosebumps!

[@cclovnme]

Amen!

[@susanford2388]

Yeah, I thought too she was beautiful, clear headed & strong.

[@LindaCasey]

My family wasn't perfect, but thankfully I NEVER had to suffer this kind of abuse. Bless 'em

[@lindaarrington9397]

Mine to

[@ecuadorexpat8558]

I went thru exactly the same tortures from my uncle growing up.. I also had to sleep in a Public Bathroom and my mother did nothing to stop the abuse.. It ruined my life for many decades but I am doing great.. Takes a lot of strength to fight the depression and the PTSD but it can be done.. so sad that her brother did what he did..

[@kathyborthwick6738LakotaEmoji]

🕊🌺🕊🌺🕊🌺🕊

[@Anniiee1999]

Keep fighting, stay strong

[@kelseywelsssy9735]

I have an uncle that has done things to me, it was revealed in the most horrible ways a few years back to my mum , when she had to come in and face my school principal and a teacher and I had to explain away the acts because I didn’t want to break my family apart.. he’s got kids of his own.. all grown now but I was still confused. I thought I was to blame in some odd way even though I was not promiscuous in any way that time (not that that makes it okay), or i felt it wasn’t that serious because it wasn’t rape. But later I told her the truth about him touching me up behind the kitchen table.. which she was sitting in front of at the time unaware, and in my bedroom.. locking myself in the bathroom to get away from him..the lot. It was a lot for her but.. I’m fortunate she believed me (eventually).. none of this is to be known to anyone really, until my dearest grandma is to pass.. although 1 or 2 know in the family but never more until then.. when that happens she says she doesn’t care who knows and the truth will come out.. although, I’m terrified for that day. I’ve moved on in ways but it still sits over my shoulders. I don’t know how he will react.. or the family. I can only wish anyone who endures this kind of shit finds help and peace within themselves to fight the damage from it and move on with their lives. I wish you the mostest in life Ecuador Expat .. and anyone else. x ❣️

[@Kenzie_McIntyre]

@@kelseywelsssy9735 is there a particular reason the rest of the family has to know ?? Afterall this happened to you so you should be entitled to tell who U want and not tell anyone you don't ...take control and only tell people who will be a loving support and comfort to you ..don't be pressured into telling others even if they are family ..it's up to you ...wishing U the best in life xx

[@kelseywelsssy9735]

@@Kenzie_McIntyre oh dearest Colette! Thank you so much for caring enough to take the time and comment and reach out!! - I totally appreciate it. All I can say is, where I come from.. (very rural in Ireland, so most aren’t even accustomed to this type of scenario.. it’s COMPLETELY taboo! To say the least) it’s the type of place where it would almost bring shame on you if you were to open up about such things - especially within my rather large family .. if everybody came to know. I agree with absolutely EVERYTHING you said and yes, it should be my choice. I’m comfortable with this all getting revealed, once my dearest grandmother (nana, as I call her!💗) has passed.. I don’t want her to know ever before, but she is 90 and nearing time.. so if that is to happen.. me and my mother BOTH want to protect her and believe that IF SHE BELIEVES her family is all okay whenever she needs to pass (god forbid) ..but once all has happened then it will all come out eventually - according to my mother. In a way I’m okay with it, also in a way, I don’t want to deal with it. He’s (perp) got his own family.. and having my own now at this age - I would never want to be their annihilation.. if that makes sense. I know that’s on HIM (at least NOW I do) but I don’t want to hurt his family who were innocent in all of this. So it’s a bit much. There is far more to my scenario (not regarding my so called ‘abuser’ idk if I can actually call him that since I wasn’t raped but definitely violated.. I don’t feel I have a right to complain.. so many more people have had it worse…but none the less, I have so much more facing me and it’s causing my mental health to deteriorate. I’m so sorry I’m blabbing this to you, but I simply have no friends I can talk to about my current situation, and it’s taking a toll - so much that alcohol is my only comfort right now.. and no I KNOW it’s not healthy. I do plan to change that, I want better…But I’m so isolated. This is why I’m unloading here. I’m sorry if this is too much of a reply, but I just want to thank you for caring enough to reply. That alone means a LOT! you seem like a wonderful person and I wish I had someone exactly like you in my life💗 I wish you nothing but the best for you (and whoever your family are!) for the future - thank you so much 💐 much love - from a stranger 💗

[@IBeLieveInChrist07]

This girl is such a brave, compassionate person. I pray she has a wonderful life. She’s amazing, my heart breaks for children that have to live this. I was mostly impressed with her ways of expressing her horrible experience, she should definitely consider becoming a writer!

[@deadbeat1980]

Breaks my heart man. All those loving, caring couples out there, who dream of having kids but can't have them. Yet parents like this rape and abuse and destroy there little ones. It's not fair.

[@DaniHGirl]

That's one of the reasons I don't believe in god 😞

[@carltonwalton9819]

DaniHGirl actually, you don’t believe because you don’t want to. No need for qualifiers.

[@DaniHGirl]

@Leonard jr Lugo if God created us then he most definitely has something to do with it. Why create us only to allow us this suffering? Why did he create a shark whose babies eat each other until there's only one? Why did he create a pray mantis female that eats their partner while they are reproducing? Sounds like a pretty fucked up god to me. Well gee, thank Glob there's no such thing as hell 🙃

[@DaniHGirl]

@@carltonwalton9819 I was raised Catholic. I don't believe because I found enough reasons not to. Too many terrible things in this world to believe a "perfect" god is watching over us 🙄

[@DaniHGirl]

@Leonard jr Lugo I just might do that. I've actually always wanted to play with a Ouija board. You religious people seriously need to stop shoving your beliefs down others throats. Just leave us atheists alone 🙄 How about instead of telling me I'm going to hell you just let me find out myself. I'd much prefer that.

[@aliinwonderland656]

A kid sleeping in public bathrooms because you’re too weak to leave a man. The mother infuriated me throughout this.

[@saharabean772]

Right! I mean the mother clearly had problems but give them up almost anyone could have done better SMH but I believe she didn't wanna give them up because she would use her welfare check

[@evanpope4154]

@@saharabean772 9@84r!bjo9orv47

[@birdyelke775]

Some nuts will invented every shits to had a muscle between to thier legs. Unfortunately

[@deborahlaranjo3267]

Stupid Mother , couldn’t find any words ! Kids grow up just like that . Godbless everyone. “ u can have many husbands but u can’t replace ur kids “

[@somniumisdreaming]

I know the dad infuriated me where was he to save his own effing kids?

[@annephillips1870]

It’s dreadful when someone is begging for help with the horrifying things rattling around in their head and no one will help. So much suffering may have been prevented if he’d got the help he needed or had been sectioned.

[@IwasBlueb4]

yes

[@catherinejones7142]

Their are no psychological treatments for psychopathy. You can't grow a conscience.

[@wolfesound]

@@catherinejones7142 I think this was a case of complex trauma and sociopathy due to severe abuse, which can make someone project such violence while being emotionally blunted. It doesn't seem like he was born a psychopath but a made criminal. The parents belong in jail too.

[@suzannenichols6900]

@@wolfesound 💯 agree

[@suzannenichols6900]

One of the saddest things that I heard (so far, aside from the terrible abuse) was that he was seeking help and no one would help him because he didn't have any insurance. WHEN someone is suffering from mental illness and seeking help there should be free mental health care. PERIOD. END OF STORY. Lives could have been saved.

[@eliseintheattic9697]

This one is so tragic. If he hadn't been so abused and witnessed so much violence at a young age those women might still be alive. What an awful story.

[@susanford2388]

Yes, & other women too. It alas, is not an isolated incident. More money ought to be put into foster care homes, or childrens homes where mothers who cannot cope can bring their children to be fed & taken care of.

[@midrennelubin9433]

What did she said

[@midrennelubin9433]

What did she say against you

[@midrennelubin9433]

They don't have public hospitals in Denver

[@midrennelubin9433]

Thank God for affordable health care, USA needs it .

[@samdasilva1914]

It's about time the law changed and started prosecuting so many of these so called "mothers" who allow their children to be assulted and abused by the men they live with.

[@tundrawomansays694]

As far as I’m concerned the so called “partners” are co-abusers. And we *have to stop with the default custody arrangement of handing us over to mommy dearest for physical custody simply because she’s a female.* Men are absolutely capable of caring for their children appropriately. The most fundamental responsibility of a parent is the protection of our children: You fail at this, you failed spectacularly at being a parent. Wild animals will protect their offspring to the death if necessary. These mommy dearests can’t even meet the parenting standards of an animal.

[@susanreneeaphillips5698]

Amen to that!

[@susanreneeaphillips5698]

That wouldn't happen in my household.Who would chose an alchololic, abusive,bum over your own flesh & blood . It's a miracle that woman turned out to be a decent. human being.

[@asmith5007]

Oh hell yeah......NEGLECT and or ABUSE =THROW AWAY THE KEYS

[@breezy3725]

And the stupid court system sided with him when he was sexually abusing the daughter. Where is the justice for these poor children?

[@shanteecoleman8003]

Justice ⚖ is an Has ALWAYS been within The Lord he's da Salvation tht Man Needs Thru him is Were Man's Real Justice lyes Try 'em an "I Guarantee It" Put ALL MY MONEY ON 'EM Become da Happiest Ull Ever Be 💯

[@susanford2388]

Stupid judges with no idea of how a man can control & frighten an entire family. the judge ought to have consulted social workers & child psychologists. For a teenage girl to be brave enough to sit in court & tell her embarrassing & frightening story & the judge thinks she is just wasting time. Judges may know the law but they do not know life in a toxic household. Judges need life lessons from the other side of the tracks.

[@rachelmartin3631]

@@susanford2388 It's just how it goes. I'm a survivor of sexual, physical, emotional, abuse. When I ran away nobody believed me, my dad never even saw the inside of a court room.

[@rebeccarayburncooper7062]

@@susanford2388 mm

[@ezbody]

@@susanford2388 Correct me if I am wrong, but wasn't it the jury who didn't believe her? People are fooled all the time, especially if they are not accustomed to the behavior of the abusers.

[@rhondasisco-cleveland2665]

Some people are not lucky to have been born. This made me feel so much better about my own childhood.

[@GearReviewDepot]

Just when I think my parents where horribly toxic cancer... There's this. 😔

[@bernadettecastil8810]

@@GearReviewDepot ttt6y0

[@jeremiahgabriel5709]

You said it right. It's horrible, but true. The only incorrect bit, is that it's far more than just "some" people. Trauma comes in a million different shades.

[@joaquimrodriguez8961]

Me to.

[@sharonmickey4566]

Some kids don't even stand a chance... :(

[@wizzardofpaws2420]

I absolutely hate it when children suffer at the hands of their parents, only to find a church that doesn't really worship God

[@phoenixrisin8361]

Those churches brainwashes vulnerable and deeply hurt children and putting things in their head. Ofcourse he wanted to kill his mother, I can understand. She testified against her (sexually)abused daughter and never protected her children against that monster/stepdad. The "mother" is a c*nt. It would anger me too to the point of snapping in the brothers case because he always protected his sisters. The anger builds up and up for years and then it explodes against the wrong women/man.

[@trueCrimeGuruYes]

@@phoenixrisin8361 And the interesting thing here is that it was a step dad who did all that so not the genes for being violent and psychopathic.

[@iamthebadwolf7296]

Okay? The Bible is totally cool with men beating their wives and children, so I don’t really see you point here, but whatever.

[@dreamscott5913]

@@iamthebadwolf7296, stop lying!

[@joaquimrodriguez8961]

Sad but true.

[@jwsuicides8095]

To think how this could have been avoided. *Caring decent parents *A society that sees the children being abused, that are hungry, uncared for, AND acts upon that. *If he'd been able to get mental health treatment when he asked. The sister is very intelligent and real.I hope she's doing well. She could be anything she wants to be.x

[@trueCrimeGuruYes]

He was BEGGING for mental health treatment and the land of "the free and the home of the brave" said "fuck off poor face". There are a lot of countries that give free mental health care.

[@soniais5091]

@@trueCrimeGuruYes I hear the health system in the USA is very different to other countries. And can be expensive.

[@joaquimrodriguez8961]

Yeah? Stupid mother should of stayed single.

[@alysononoahu8702]

WOMEN'S REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS IS HOW THIS CYCLE IS STOPPED ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏

[@yaya007yaya]

She's so well spoken and insightful. She and her brother could have both probably been very happy, successful people. Their parents ruined their lives :(

[@lriv.032]

There’s actually another episode from this show called Evil Lives Here about the same guy but this time the story is told from his other sister Danyall. It’s interesting to see both sides of the story.

[@fredajordan5704]

What these 3 kids went through is unimaginable. I believe Richard wanted to kill his mom for not protecting her kids from the abusive stepdad when he killed his female victims, too. Why he killed his friend I can`t understand. So glad Maureen has reached a point of happiness and is able to life a normal life now with her family.

[@juliecooper3989]

I said exactly the same

[@DaniHGirl]

He may have felt that he didn't deserve him and in his anger, killed the one person who showed true kindness to him 😞

[@angieallsup]

That makes total sense!

[@hidden7195]

Another reason he killed his friend, love or kindness feels threatening , makes you vulnerable if you find yourself craving it. Craving it or attention makes you weak and a target. Aside from believing you are unworthy contact with people outside from the sibling unit is a threat of more potential abuse, because that’s what close people do, like parents do. I remember always sleeping under my bed so mum couldn’t get me. No blanket or pillow not allowed to unmake the bed or make a mess. Pretty tough in winter. I am now 58 and the strongest person I know with all I have survived. Even malnutrition in a developed country in the 60’s. I am also one of the most damaged. Have been working on that for 59 years.

[@user-cy4vw1qj9m]

@@hidden7195 I'm only going into this vidio don't know yet what it is really but have picked up on the awful poverty they suffered where were the social services in this, maureen is a lovely person on the inside and out

[@karencrook8484]

As an Australian, it's disgusting to see people can't get help they desperately need cos they don't have bloody insurance!!! Could this have been avoided if he had got help as a youngster!!!

[@davidwinkle5080]

we are no better here if you a man being abused physically its almost impossible to get the police to help ive rung 000 to have them get told by my victimizer its an accidental call and they didn't follow it up he hit me over the head with cast iron pans and knocked me unconscious for nearly a full day in an out of consciousness cops are useless when my father beat the crap out of me to my brother with his many weapons hes a narcissist and sociopath recently broke his woman's arm and kicked my cat nearly breaking his leg twice

[@davidwinkle5080]

@@coco_134 i don't care what a person gender or identity religion or race i draw a line at legalizing evil things in society pedophilia bestiality and murder you get the point there's nothing wrong with loving your country as well doesn't make a person a Nazi or white supremacist as for racism its on all sides of the coin. saying people of color saying kill white people isn't racism is just ridiculous or Asians Mexicans said by any race to another is the same thing racism we all need to realize a great beautiful man and human being who was yes black said don't judge a man by his color but by his deeds there are great people in all races and bad people to.i could not cover all you said there because you said a lot hehehe peace brother or sister and yes i live in hell pretty much most days when my love travels here to be with me in my country Australia i will be safe and with her away from where i am now

[@melissas1815]

Ikr! He is the real story of Michael Myers...and his sister is like Jamie Lee Curtis.

[@karencrook8484]

David Winkle. I understand that we have many issues here too. My point was that MAYBE if this kid had got help when he was young this could have been avoided, but just because theres no medical insurance he got no help. It's sad, my son has spent half his life in hospital with very complex issues. I'm on a pension so I can care for him, one stay of his was 7 weeks in ICU at a cost of 5 million dollars... here I paid zero!!! We would have been in debt forever if we lived there!! I hope you are ok

[@trueCrimeGuruYes]

He was begging for help and they all said no to him and they call that "freedom." Freedumb. We know we're more free in New Zealand and Australia. And I saw that despite being an American citizen with American parents but they left when I was two.

[@raquelamara4130]

IT’S SO SAD KNOWING THAT THERE’S SO MANY CHILDREN OUT THERE THAT ARE GOING THROUGH THE SAME THING AS THESE SIBLINGS...PEOPLE PLEASE REPORT CHILD ABUSE IF YOU KNOW ABOUT IT OR YOU’RE SUSPICIOUS ABOUT IT...NOT ALL CHILDREN GROW UP TO BE SERIAL KILLERS BUT SOME DO

[@jeannenora6113]

I feel more hatred towards the mother than towards him (she loved her abusive husband more than her children)

[@funnyvines5965]

Me to I feel the same

[@somniumisdreaming]

weird victim blaming there, what about the dad who didnt take him til he was a teenager? Nah blame the abused raped scared woman. Not the weirdo churches or the lack of healthcare or support for abused victims, just a weak battered woman?

[@yvonne2965]

The step dad was a disgusting POS..

[@trueCrimeGuruYes]

@@somniumisdreaming Yeah Americans have been brainwashed to think it's so great that they don't get health care unless they have money and have to pay for it three times they call that freedom. I got a life saving operation for free that I would have had to pay $34,000 for in the USA. I call not having that financial burden of having to pay for that freedom myself. God bless New Zealand and I want to give back more to this country so bad. They didn't want me to die and gave me a free operation. I wasn't sick either they just saw signs on a routine test that I might get cancer if they didn't remove precancerous cells from my body.

[@trueCrimeGuruYes]

@@somniumisdreaming Right I mean she really sucked but she was in no way worse than him that's just society's typical misogyny. I don't understand her though.

[@SerenityFalls666]

This is so heartbreaking and triggers memories from my own childhood that I've worked hard to forget. 💔 But as bad as it was I've still never hurt anyone because of it.

[@funnyvines5965]

Same here

[@j.a.martinez4001]

It really is, this kind of remind me of my chikdhood in a way, very poor made fun of all the time, stole lots of candy when younger and stole what I needed. Picked up for weird clothes. CPS would visit me at school, and it was hell for me and my 2 other siblings, stepdad that beat the hell out of us, and my mother and held a knife to her neck. He would beat us as she hid in her room, we would run outside to try and get away. If we were lucky enough to get away I would stay outside for hours.... this breaks my heart to see this to others. I wasn’t a great kid growing up but I didn’t turn into a demon or monster. It just showed me what not todo with my kids. Luckily I moved with my dad when I was 10 and he only hit me once while raising me up until he started doing drugs again. Then back on my own at 14-15 when he was gone. Luckily I had a job and car and my older brother had an apartment I went to. Mom finally left our stepdad for not much of an upgrade then left him and is finally married to a good man. He’s respectful and treats her well and my mom has done a complete 180 and treats my kids great and she is loving.

[@fsow1237]

Same here dear

[@girlypollo]

@@j.a.martinez4001 God bless you. You already have been through too much. From now on, I wish you only havr blessings in your life and love ones. Stay strong.

[@j.a.martinez4001]

@@girlypollo - Your so sweet, thank you for your kind thoughts and words. 🥲 brings tears to my eyes when I see such kindness. Bless your soul.

[@virginiehenne946]

No doctor would take him because of no insurance ..... thx American healthcare ....disgusting

[@librarichardson9179]

You dig👍🏽

[@ShanieCakesss]

@Leonard jr Lugo county hospital will take u fir suicidal holds stop playing

[@nyambura3]

Very sad.

[@mmedefarge]

@Sharose h Depends on the State. Some states put people as poor as these on Medicaid; many more do not.

[@angelabeevers1510]

no wonder America has that many serial killers and nutters

[@SUN-it6rf]

Amazing Lady after enduring all that neglect and abuse. She has decided to see the best in everything. God bless her. ❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@sarahloker9409]

She's so amazingly well-spoken and seemingly calm given all that she's been through.

[@WindDancer435]

I just cant understand how the mother of the kids allowed her kids to be abused.

[@aliinwonderland656]

Despicable

[@sandrabentley8111]

She was being abused, why would she be concerned about her children being abused? She didn't care about anything it looks like.

[@trueCrimeGuruYes]

I can't imagine how she stays with him when he's beating the crap out of her and sleeps under a bridge rather than in the homeless shelter because she wants him to keep beating her. Not that I believe she wants him to keep beating her but it's so weird she had that attachment but I imagine it must have had a financial basis somehow.

[@Bailemos888]

she was being horribly abused too, he had total control of her mind, she was scared.

[@kathyborthwick6738LakotaEmoji]

Likely came from the same background!

[@kallasusort2986]

No one was there to help the kids when they were young - school teachers didn't notice, church didn't notice. Time for folks to wake up. Bless this family. I hope the Mother and Step Father have lots of KARMA to resolve.

[@ginapafitis1966]

And neither was THE SYSTEM..

[@violagentsch]

Everybody failed these kids. So normal for that time.

[@pilarcuatzo2472]

Well the mother keep moving place to place the mother chooses to sleep under the bridge before be with out him .. and yes the system too but l blame the mom 99.99 %

[@trueCrimeGuruYes]

Church was too busy acting like a pack of morons ranting about demons instead of helping little kids on their property although they did hand out free food but only after kids were made to listen to nonsense as payment.

[@wolflegs2555]

I was beat like this as a child and adults would treat me horrible because I wasn't well dressed I felt like everybody hated me it's a really weird thing. I told a teacher about missing my bother because he ran away to get away from my mom and she said "stop lying". Right there I knew I was alone.

[@IwasBlueb4]

poor maureen.... so traumatic for her,,,she seems lovely

[@ArqEugene]

@Ms Bliss It was the other sister...

[@monicawerner5762]

You are a gift to this world. Hearing your story gives me strength - thank you for sharing

[@bbear1971]

Definately have to blame the parents for this one

[@deborahwelch414]

So so sad what they went through and they mother stood for it with her husband I believe that the boy killed the woman with his mother in his mind and also his friend as his stepfather sad thing

[@skrtskit1521]

Society is just as much to blame as the parents. Blind eyes see no justice or crimes. No insurance-no help, he wanted help.

[@ladyclarke9903]

@john wood If one is lacked the skillset to cope with adversities and tramatic issues then the likelihood could possibly be dangerous. The nightmares of abuse are extensive and it will take work and everything you've got to pull through. Good luck to us all.

[@trueCrimeGuruYes]

Yep and it's not genetics in THIS case because the evil step father wasn't blood related so the serial killer didn't just get psychopath genes from his evil dad.

[@trueCrimeGuruYes]

@@skrtskit1521 That is US society because in other countries where we are more free we get help because the government cares about us and would have provided him mental health help. But they are all brainswashed over there in the USA that "freedumb" is getting nothing for their tax dollars. I am actually a US citizen with US parents but I'm so grateful they moved to New Zealand with me when I was two I'm sorry. I'm sorry to say that but it's the truth. We don't get told no one will help us because we don't have insurance here.

[@marjoriekime5142]

What happen with the mother and stepdad shouldn't they be in jail...

[@insideAdirtyMind]

I don´t get it, why murder always say "Hey I was abused, thats because I do this" but never turn against the abuser and search for good people instead to kill...it all makes no sense

[@JohnDavis-yz9nq]

@@insideAdirtyMind exactly. Go after John the stepfather and leave innocent people alone. Also she said they often left pets behind when they moved. If the parents could not feed the children then how did they feed the pets.

[@bombchelle7974]

This is a replica of my childhood. Neither of them ever went to jail and CPS never got involved. I confided in a guidance counselor in high school and she referred me to Al-Anon instead of contacting cps

[@JohnDavis-yz9nq]

@@bombchelle7974 you should have run away from home again and again until somebody listens to you. Are they dead or do you still see them?

[@lyndapierson6338]

my heart goes out to maureen. such a sweet soul who didn't deserve that hellish childhood.

[@lriv.032]

There’s actually another episode from this show called Evil Lives Here about the same guy but this time the story is told from his other sister Danyall. It’s interesting to see both sides of the story.

[@helouisesteenkamp8652]

Wow Maureen. Your description of how you felt on the inside was SO relatable (39:57-40:19) 🥺. Thank you SO much for sharing it! Please know that YOU ARE gorgeous and worthy of love! What happend to you was NOT your fault! So many people listening to your experiences are feeling less alone. May only goodness follow you⭐

[@cynthiapressley8455]

I can't believe no one stepped up to intervene for those children. And what kind of mother let's this happen? The justice system failed Maureen when she pressed charges against that pos. However, there is no excuse for what Richard did. A lot of people have been abused that don't become serial killers. I wonder what happened to Maureen's sister?

[@mamabearp2301]

You can't believe it? This kind of child neglect happens all the time.

[@trueCrimeGuruYes]

Yeah Maureen indicated her sister is in prison for something as well. :-(

[@trueCrimeGuruYes]

Kids must have been skinny asf. But no one did anything.

[@Manny-nm8dh]

We should start believing they want something to happen because its beds in prisons that need filling and money is made in prison and lost in rehabilitation. Like it or not, cash rules everything around us.

[@beheshtasiddiqui900]

The mother who feels that she deserve it, the mother who has a low self esteem and know she's helpless or maybe that she would be dead if she did something for her kids. Not all women are brave enough to stand for herself or her kids. Some women feel brave when they endure the pain and try to survive the abuse. We are in no place to jugde her. As for Richard it's not exuse but it's is the main reason. Yeah I was abused physically, emotionally and verbally but not to this extint. I do have sadistic tendencies which for now is under control, but i'm sure if i was abused to the degree these kids were abused I would turned worse than him. We are all different in our own unique way. we deal with our shit differently. So don't come here and say that it's not an excuse which I'm sure isn't but in fact the main reason for what he did.

[@pinco40]

Such a sad story and one that could maybe have been prevented from degenerating if only someone had taken care of those poor children when they were young! It's heartbreaking! I think Maureen is an extraordinary woman. I do hope she's found some peace. God knows she deserves it!!

[@shelleygregory9420]

My heart breaks for these children that were abused, forgotten and ignored! She was NOT a mother!

[@kathyborthwick6738LakotaEmoji]

She lived through the same thing I think! Insane but it was her partner that was demonic!

[@leahflower9924]

The mom was abused herself and her son became a serial killer why are we so focused on how wicked the mom is again

[@monicahummingbird]

I feel so sorry for her/them and at the same time she´s so strong and lovely... it´s incomprehensible how many parents do these awful harm to their children!

[@ginger7344]

Going through that much and still being able to laugh. I hate mother’s who allow this even more than the abusers.

[@livelovelaugh3105]

Me too. My mother allowed this

[@shawnapierre1501]

@Leonard jr Lugo A mother have no excuse for allowing a man to behave like a monster i don't care what is the situation one bad reaction is enough for a mother to ask him to leave or she herself could take her children and leave .Accept no fuckery

[@monaebreak561]

You're blaming a broken down victim! Sickening.

[@justinalbin7272]

@Monae Break she ceased being a victim when she committed perjury, which is a felony, to protect him. She became an accomplice to his crimes against her children when she lied under oath to shield him from the law.

[@leahflower9924]

The serial killer son agrees he thinks the same way

[@ChubbyUnicorn]

These sick, sick mothers. My mother chose not to believe me about my step dad. I just wanted him to get help, but their denial was solid. I've learned it's very common for mothers to turn against their daughters. I don't understand it, but it's, unfortunately, very, very common.

[@ec8787]

I’m so sorry about your mom not standing with you. Our responsibility is to protect our kids, no matter the outcome. Even if we have to leave the welfare of home.

[@cindyjohns3765]

My heart breaks for this woman. I am glad her life is good now

[@lriv.032]

There’s actually another episode from this show called Evil Lives Here about the same guy but this time the story is told from his other sister Danyall. It’s interesting to see both sides of the story.

[@sarahketcherside5638]

My heart breaks on this one. He begged for help and the state wouldn't help bc he had no insurance. Plus, where were the teacher's and authority to help these kids? Surely there were signs. The one telling the story is so strong. Brave woman.

[@chilenapromedioRU]

Maureen is brave indeed and thanks to her his serial killer brother is forever in prison. But there's no empathy for him at all on my part. The plea deal was made before they could identify his first known victim, that the retired prosecutor describes here as a matter of fact as a "working prostitute". She wasn't a prostitute. She was a young mother of two, abandoned by her husband, who had to move to be able to study cosmetology. This serial killer offered her a ride and she naively accepted. She even talked to him about her life. He remembered. He kidnapped her, raped her and murdered her. Her children where safe with her grandmother while she took the opportunity to take this class to be able to provide for her children by herself and to have a better life. He may have been a victim when he was a child. But he wasn't a child anymore. Most abuse survivors doesn't become serial killers.

[@leahflower9924]

You can beg for help and still be a psychopath

[@saharabean772]

What a horribly sad story, and they had a dad they could go live with!? You would think a teacher would have called dyfs or someone would have tried to help smh. Sad as hell. I pray God surrounds them with his love❤

[@aqua-rian]

She continues to build love, after being through this hell through no fault of her own. She is special and wonderful. Curious about what happened to Mom and step-idiot.

[@allisonconnor3310]

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[@brendanj383]

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[@loliwemoyo5680]

Bless you

[@loliwemoyo5680]

@@brendanj383 On it

[@cymbolichuman433]

I'll spread the word!

[@nickbriwamsley1608]

Thank you!!!!

[@christanelson-worm3937]

What a brave woman! I applaud your guts to persevere and still choose to be positive.

[@tessforbes8687]

Maureen, despite all the childhood trauma is a well spoken, intelligent and articulate woman. Very impressive.

[@cherb_soco1891]

@Ms Bliss No she didn't. It was his other sister.

[@rationallyruby]

This story is sad in so many ways. This man was a monster. But he wasn’t born a monster. I don’t ask myself why this man did the things he did. I ask myself why not... It is strange to see the dichotomy of this man and his family. On one hand he protected and cared, and on another he killed.

[@sandrabentley8111]

Sounds like a classic violent psychopath to me. They never go after the person who initially abused them, instead innocent people. Coupled with his violent childhood, perfect storm.

[@rationallyruby]

@@sandrabentley8111 i mean when you think about it, what were the odds this kid would grow up as anything but dysfunctional. Sure this is an extreme and is unacceptable but damn. This kid was abused every day of his life. How can any of us be surprised with the results?

[@ozgirl07ka]

She is also an eloquent storyteller...that soothing, descriptive, haunted voice! “...such a warm and happy occasion...” “It feels, like you’re looking at a picture, but the sunshine is VERY cold” I hope Maureen is doing okay 🤗

[@Bailemos888]

he was broken by that monster of his stepfather

[@jasonniles8326]

I just started this but it Hurts my heart and makes me angry what his sister went through

[@fredajordan5704]

Jason Nikes

[@MA-qj9vz]

All three kids went through that abuse.

[@cymbolichuman433]

Their mom is guilty as hell. Being a punching bag to an alcoholic can't be a loving, fulfilling relationship. I hate how some people choose a maniac over the welfare their children. It's really why hate exists.

[@astrialindah2773]

It's very likely that she was abused as a child herself, and that is why she was an alcoholic. And that is also why she felt okay to stay with an abuser, it felt normal to her. This is hard to understand for people that have not been raised under those conditions...

[@janeemilybosques8687]

Nothing but love and admiration for this brave and strong woman. 💕

[@auradawn7288]

As the sister said, *The Sunshine Was Cold.* My heart breaks for all the victims and the children who are living it right now 💔 May God find them and heal them so they in return can help others 🙏

[@tatianagranger2427]

Man, how do u make sense out of ur hero and savior being even worse than the Man U needed to be saved from??? My brother did something that I can’t come to terms with sometimes, but he didn’t hurt anyone else-just himself. I couldn’t imagine the pain of losing a loved one and then realizing that u never knew him anyway. She is so strong and amazing to be able ti share this! Thank u!

[@jaycee8458]

I really really like her. The way she expressed being grateful for food.. sad AF but honest n warm. Humble most definitely.

[@twumasiankrah7039]

Thumps up.. People who have been abuse but put the trauma behind to help others... Let's pray for those living with the pain....am sad

[@mercedeswestbrook4356]

Such a heart-warming ending Maureen, such strength and courage in light of a life of abuse and adversity. I wish you happiness and peace and strength til the end of your days

[@starb0rn]

This woman is so brave...wish her all the happiness and peace in the world.

[@skmerwitz4758]

Its so sad. That mom and step dad ruined those kids. Knowing her husband was abusing those kids. She just let it. Sad i hope mom and step dad gets whats coming

[@patriotpeasant199]

These poor kids, no one believed them or noticed them :(. This story really sheds light on issues within our society, and lack of resources.

[@sandicmxr]

Mental health in the US is not taken as seriously as it should be until it's too late. People who want help won't get it until they have already gone crazy. Prayers for the women he killed.

[@davidrele]

Proper free Healthcare for everyone actually saves money and most importantly lives.

[@dreasmom2789]

Especially mental health care.

[@trueCrimeGuruYes]

Yeah this episode maybe showed us why there are so many serial killers and mass murderers in the USA compared to other places. And I have to say OK Elliot Rodger was actually getting therapy BUT because his parents were paying for that privately I think the therapists were too scared of offending their clients to give their son any diagnosis and that's a problem when the therapists can't get government funding and are only taking private clients. It's ridiculous that Elliot Rodger was never diagnosed he clearly had at least two or three different conditions. I think three.

[@alysononoahu8702]

Exactly RIGHT...

[@Emily-fe3zk]

They dont want the poor to live. They want to make money off the poor

[@davidrele]

@@Emily-fe3zk yes well said.

[@sharonanderson8680]

Wow It was like she was telling my childhood except I was the oldest and took care of my 2 little sisters..everything the night moves to another town having no food ..beatings threatened by a rifle..brings back exactly my memories so terrible

[@forpeace1580]

God bless you, I am so sorry.

[@starb0rn]

Broke my heart when she said she didn't feel worthy to be alive...girl you are SO worthy, it's unreal!

[@lillyt1322]

Omg this broke my heart. My love for my kids are everything and I can’t imagine going threw something like this . As a mother your suppose to protect your children and comfort them.

[@flej01]

You’re a beautiful soul Maureen, I’m so glad you could break the chains, keep doing what you do, you are inspirational. RIP to the victims

[@brendamarcum2798]

Oh my goodness!! These poor children!! How could a mother put her precious children thru this life? There's no punishment bad enough for this monster!! My son is 27 and to this day NOBODY AND I MEAN NOBODY, will treat him bad, they'll have to go thru me to do it!! He's number 1 in my life and I'll protect him til the day I die!!! Thats what a mother should do!

[@ChosenDeeDee]

Thank you for sharing, Maureen ❤

[@cactusroadrunner5277]

Thank you for sharing, it's a real story that has meaning for a cry of "PLEASE HELP ME"!!! Bless you.

[@Shimco]

That last little bit about roots and moving around. I felt that. I've never been still my whole life. My father was like John and my mother was gone since I was 3 days old. It was rumored about my father ending people and I believe it 100%. He never got caught but I believe he encountered the same fate. Good for him! It was a small town cover up that I'm ok with. The quicker and quieter that man was put out of this world, the better. I hope he burns hot and hard from now to eternity. I'm 43 and this is the longest I've been still. I'm looking for a place to belong. Though I'm thriving in my current environment, I feel there's more for me. One thing I have discovered is that nobody really wants to hear about your struggles and hardships. So I don't talk about them much anymore. I've healed but am still scarred. I'm moving forward. I'm ok for the first time in my life. Even with a marred past of bad decisions due to not being prepared for life due to a poor upbringing I'm quickly moving forward and I'm MAKING IT!!! By God, I'm making it! I'm not a victim, I'm a survivor.

[@sarahs5340]

She deserves a Purple Heart 💜 for coming through all of this. I believe her brother suffered from brain damage on top of the psychological effects of the abuse. It was like he was loaded to have harmful impacts from the time he was little.

[@vickyholder1310]

Very touching. She's so very strong sister with a very positive outlook in life. She's planting oak tree and she break the cycle of bad lucks in her family lives wow She's such a courageous woman. God bless her and her family 🙏🙏🙏

[@rosannawong542]

8:10- 8:17 ... THTS EXACTLY HOW I GREW UP.. I grew up with it and it continued for many years but I always rebelled about it since I was little ..which made my grandma say more that I had a demon of rebellion. I TOTALLY 100% can see how this could mess up a child in her brothers sense. I could say so more about this really. I wish I could speak to this woman so bad

[@mymu_1989]

i think some mothers should be punished just as their killer son

[@RP6575most]

Great episode. She conveyed her story not only through her emotions but through her intellect. It’s amazing she was able to see through all the abuse and find light at the end. 🌈

[@yvechapman9342]

I'm so thankful for my therapists and my support system I've found as an adult. Monsters make more monsters, and while I've put a lot of energy in being determined not to be one I know the cycle would have continued if I hadn't gotten help. Psychiatric help and cognitive behavioral therapy should be available to ANYONE who needs it.

[@ivana1016]

Absolutely. It's changed my life. My terrible childhood doesn't define me. I refuse to be apart of the cycle.

[@Midds1_]

Ugh, this is such a bummer situation. 😢 I’m happy this strong woman is able to heal. I’m sorry this happened to you and your family.

[@lynne1517]

Children do not deserve to have evil mothers like this one! It’s really sad that Richard went on to become the person he was.. but it’s no wonder!

[@jackielove2737]

do u think kidnapped women who develop Stockholm Syndrome and dont "love" their kidnapper more than their freedom?

[@leahflower9924]

The mom was abused and was evil but the serial killer son isn't I think there's some underlying misogyny in these comments which is ironic considering how the son became a misogynist serial killer

[@maryyexley1434]

Maureen, I’m so happy you put your demons to rest and have found peace in your life. I said a silent prayer for you to live the rest of your days in peace and tranquility!!!! 🙏❤️‍🩹🙏

[@majkenwegener7987]

My heart cries for all that you children have had to endure

[@akeri6124]

Giving up is not an option! My heart with you. I hope more victims find the strenghts to carry-on

[@aoifeandginny5569]

I'd actually like to know more about Maureen's life and how she got on. I wonder does she have any other interviews.

[@justinbarbee5917]

She's my aunt....

[@aoifeandginny5569]

@@justinbarbee5917 I hope she's doing well, she seems like a really strong and awesome person

[@trueCrimeGuruYes]

@@justinbarbee5917 Do you mind saying what happened to your other aunt? You don't have to of course. Best wishes to you and her.

[@kimdennard5574]

@@trueCrimeGuruYes that was my question! After she turned the brother in, they don't say what happened to her...other Maureen say she wish both siblings found peace!

[@juliafoster980]

@@trueCrimeGuruYes it must be his mother? Not his aunt

[@germaineboatwala-sidhva1079]

She's already working out inwardly her healing processes. Brave woman! Terrible lives for these kids and their mother.

[@gavroche24]

This is so so sad. It breaks my heart how no one helped these kids and then no help was available to RP even when he asked for it. It slaps us all with what is wrong with the system. This is just tragic.

[@jaconwood]

Growing up in a 'normal, safe' home, but with both parents emotionally cold and distant, can be devastating too. That deep pain is just below the surface at all times.

[@christinah8902]

I like that idea, planting trees to put roots down... I’ve moved too many times in my life

[@eugeniasilva8064]

You are a wonderful person. You aren't your brother or your mother, or your father. You are YOU, and you are doing great. I wish I could hug you. What a strong beauty woman, mama, wife and grandma you have become. Sending you prayers, hugs, love and healthy

[@labellaxia7853]

Sometimes we create our own monsters. It's so sad that they tried hard to get their brother help. Just a tragic case overall! Our mental health matters.

[@jessiefrye3045]

It is absolutely true, That EVERY CHILD DESERVES LOVING PARENTS NOT EVERY PARENT DESERVES A CHILD.

[@Najda007]

She is wonderful. This story tells us how similar circumstances people can evolve very differently. Besides this it also tells something about the healthcare system. This man was LOOKING FOR HELP, and never got it, because of the lack of money. His victims were also victims of an inadequate healthcare system. This is an extreeme example why healthcare of an individual is not just his/her problem. Not to mention that all three kids were also victims of inadequate social system.

[@angelasparks3563]

I am 58 years old and was raised in a situation like this with my Dad beating my mother almost daily and he also beat on me and held guns to our heads and I thank God none of us kids grew up to be like this guy but I still have issues with so many things in life! What he went through doesn't make it right what he done but probably plays a big part in why he done those horrible things! God bless all involved!

[@samsonite8400]

He probably was so supressed that he watched his step father over power him and he hated it. But moreso he probably really hated his mother for not being able to stand up enough to get him and his sisters out of the hellhole life. Looks like he targeted women to prove to himself that he could do what his stepfather does but better (more powerful/sense of power). Looks like he had so much hate for his mother for allowing a random man to come into their lives and ruin their childhood to the point where they have nothing to eat and to have to live under a bridge. His hatred for his mother choosing a random man instead of her own children and endangering them is immense. He has so much hatred for women.

[@amstergal]

Maureen is amazing; tears flowing. I hope she has beauty for the remainder of her life and stays as positive, strong and encouraged as she seems to be here.

[@ameliashostak4764]

At the end she mentions her sister also, I wonder what happened to her, Maureen almost made it sound like she died...was that mentioned and I just didn't hear that part or do we not find out what happened to the other sister?!?

[@blackeneddove]

I was wondering the same.

[@dbentleyto95]

Me too. She intimated her sister didn't find the help she did. Bless them fir having to go through their young lives this way.

[@trueCrimeGuruYes]

I didn't think her sister died but rather that her sister was in prison.

[@Charlotte-and-Georgecom]

Inspirational. An amazing woman. I admire her so much. She’s eloquent, one would think she’s had a great education. She’s intelligent and I’m glad she’s a home owner and doing something that helps her as well as helping other children. I’ve noticed how in American culture they get over so much personal tragedy in such a far better and more positive way than us in Europe. Inspiring. I wish her well.

[@dancingfirefly7761]

I wish that I could hug her, wrap my arms around her and hold her close and safe; and tell her she's a good girl, and that I would have been proud to have her for my daughter.

[@nina9442]

Maureen is such a brave woman and her interview was so powerful. Especially that her message at the end was for everyone to report abuse and for people to do something if they see someone in danger.

[@wendymagnuson3415]

Something got broken in that guy long ago. His mother is solely to blame for that. What he did was unspeakable what she did was unforgivable!!!

[@kimharpe6074]

This is EXACTLY why all child abuse cases should be thoroughly investigated...I feel bad for everyone involved here it's so sad 😥

[@andrewgames5391]

The 'mother', and I use the term very loosely, was/is a heartless monster and the stepfather was just as bad. Just sad and disgusting. Those poor kids and victims.

[@arturocintron3052]

You can tell she is broken and yet she doesn't allowed life to beat her down and keep her there.... Thank you for your strength

[@brianm4178]

I feel her on the life moments... My mom was an abusive alcoholic, the church gave us a Xmas after finding out we dumpster diver day after Xmas for the thrown out toys, got food from the same places and my mom was more abusive than her dudes. But when she couldn't control the boys, she would send them off to dad. One, she tried to use against me, because he was my little brother and I felt protective of him, but I took the belt out of her hand and started hitting her, asking how she liked it, so she sent him off. I was left alone to take all the abuse because she held on to me like a bargaining chip against my dad. I have a scar on my forehead from the day she overheard me on the phone with my dad, trying to set up living with him. She hit me with her engagement rings (yes two, on the same finger, not a band and a ring, but two actual stoned wedding rings, turned around into her palm) and locked me out of the house... On Christmas Eve... In utah... So it's in the negatives.... Good times...

[@brianm4178]

Years later, my only child wants to emancipated due to chores and homework, those things she co siders abusive. I'm supposed to help her with all of it, even though I have my own chores I do, she is 14 and requires I help her for it to be not abusive... The world and the children it's created... Just wow

[@brianm4178]

This is also the same child the cops had to be called on for hitting me and breaking my things, over chores, and the cops told me she needs to be slapped around and restrained, I need to stop explaining my decisions to her and she needs a rude awakening... Thanks doctor spock, for all the horrible advice