I Want To Know Who Killed My Husband

[@wow-si6th]

I LOVED her statement about “snitches”. That word has gotten so mangled over the years. I was even called a snitch after reporting my sexual assault. Snitching is about betrayal.

[@thisisnotphysics1857]

I'm sorry for what happened to you. You're so strong for reporting it. Hope you're OK now. You're no snitch, you're a warrior.

[@wow-si6th]

@@thisisnotphysics1857 I’m sorry I just saw this and thank you so so much. I still question, 3 years later, if I did the right thing. It’s weird that sexual assault brings up feelings of guilt :/

[@DynamiteProd]

Snitching is a street rule. If you’re a regular everyday person you should be snitching everyone out. I ain’t going to prison for someone else’s crime and I’m not going to allow a criminal to get off with murder.

[@eka455]

@@DynamiteProd Exactly! If you didn’t choose the street life then you don’t have to abide by the rules. You got me fucked if you think I’m going to jail for ANYONE. Blood is not thicker than water.

[@SakiBlablabla]

Oh my god , how !? In what world does people think somebody signaling a crime that happened to them is somehow snitching ? You are right , the word has been so twisted around it has lost its actual meaning ! Even tho I understand the fear , giving testimony is not snitching is doing your part as a citizen and a decent human being ! Furthermore, when fear wins over good people’s moral compass it continues to reign and it makes everybody’s life a living hell !

[@zachwatson319]

I wish Mrs Franklin and her children the best. Buzzfeed, help her solve this case

[@slickbrick9443]

Well.. they ain't called "Buzzfeed Unsolved" for no reason. 🤣🤣

[@homeboyfuckedanalien]

What is buzzfeed supposed to do. Go all the black communities and tell them to stop fighting each other and to start talking about what they know.

[@aux6671]

Remember, this person found out about the history of his father's bestfriend who wasn't who they thought he was. Maybe this is a step towards the right direction.

[@auroraboobiealice6352]

@@homeboyfuckedanalien just by BuzzFeed doing this episode, it's helping shed light on this & other cases.

[@olive-gy2rt]

Viking Variety they help the case by bringing more awareness to it as most of us wouldn’t have any idea on the case if they didn’t make a video on it

[@sissymo6247]

Even through all of her pain, she’s actively working towards a solution for other victims. She’s so strong ❤️

[@LisaCaudill001]

You are so right! She's courageous and such a wonderful inspiration. My heart breaks for her pain and loss. My love goes out to her and her children.

[@majanikolic5872]

My support to this woman. Keep fighting. It's hard, but you have to be strong. God bless you🙏❤️

[@rifqiardipermana7955]

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[@advøcacies]

@@rifqiardipermana7955 bad time to promote urself

[@ItzChocolateChipz]

Ikr

[@melaniemagolan2241]

I appreciate that Aria is putting out original content. He’s not trying to be Ryan and Shane, instead his content has a totally different tone while still fitting with the theme of the Buzzfeed Unsolved name. Excellently shot and edited, well done, Aria!

[@Aria.Inthavong]

Thank you so much, Melanie!! I'm glad to be able to provide something different for everyone in between the adventures of Ryan and Shane!

[@melaniemagolan2241]

Aria Inthavong Would it make sense, in order to bridge the gap between the content, to give this kind of treatment to some of Ryan and Shane’s more recent cases? Like the Keddie Cabin murders or the Jamison family disappearance, ones where there are living family members who want answers? It could demonstrate that there are multiple ways to approach telling a story of an unsolved mystery.

[@thelordofcream]

WE WANT RYAN AND SHANE THEYRE THE ONLY PEOPLE HOLDING THIS CHANNEL UP

[@randommanwithabeard3679]

They both have good content, we got the comedy duo, and we got the dude who does different things but keeps to the channel.

[@FillorianHofnarr]

@@thelordofcream Whenever I see comments like yours I almost wish that they don't come back. You think the people who spend hours producing new videos for people interested in true crimes care to cater to your specific needs? They can't change the fact that there's a pandemic (which is why shane and ryan can't record new episodes). They are workers like everyone else. Would you act like this towards a new Starbucks cashier?

[@GummyDinosaursify]

This is the same story I hear about every day in Detroit. Drive by shootings, no one's talking. Someone's father, wife, son, daughter. Sometimes a whole family. I constantly pass the crime stopper banners with the same faces on it year after year. No one talks. Someone knows. But no one talks. And that's the saddest part of it all. Because we all know the killer won't ever turn themselves in. This poor family probably wont ever get any sort of justice. And it's the same tragic story, over and over, played in front of an audience who turns away and a country whos desensitized to feeling sympathy for anyone but themselves.

[@BryanScott21]

" Vengeance is MINE, sayeth the LORD, I WILL REPAY!! " Nobody gets away with anything in the end. God Bless all those who are dealing with this pain.

[@Madison-iv8gn]

I know a retired homicide detective from Detroit. He did say it was very frustrating knowing that someone out there does know something; even sometimes someone he was questioning knew who it was, but they wouldn’t speak because of snitch culture. When he could bring justice to a family who lost a loved one - that was what he wanted, and knowing there were some cases that he couldn’t do it, was heart breaking.

[@hannahstahl1857]

Oh I know we’ve had people get shot or stabbed in Evansville, IN but then everyone seemingly has amnesia and know nothing

[@MB-sj2yu]

Imagine how it is in Mexico, when I’m from state of jalisco you talk and they literally come after your whole family and murder your entire family, so nobody talks nobody sees nothing. When the people committing the murders also have the government paid off its hard

[@piaaadah]

@@MB-sj2yu yup I'd hate to live there. My advice would be to leave.

[@QuestionEverythingButWHY]

“Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.” ― Benjamin Franklin

[@usuip457]

this indeed is thought provoking

[@IrieRogue]

Indeed, agreed entirely

[@shannond7437]

Great quote, but this was not from Benjamin Franklin. 👍

[@melissasaint3283]

Shannon is right! This is, almost certainly, a modernized version of something originally said in ancient times by Solon. In general, we should all assume that any quote we see on social media is misattributed. But it can be hard sometimes to find the real author by locating it in the original source material, but someone did the legwork on this one... gist.github.com/jbtule/67ad2ff19dc005e72084

[@shannond7437]

melissa saint Typical FB meme, but the message is at least a good one.

[@theEddrisque]

If the person who was robbed that night is watching this and reading the comment section, don't be scared to speak up because justice need to be served to those who need it.

[@karbine1990]

100% tru

[@taborreactsto...]

Yes please

[@tylerrobinson7383]

You won’t get in trouble !

[@anonymousperson3023]

And now you have just allowed people who want the notoriety to lie about their involvement. Good job! I was there that night btw

[@jaimevanberkel6096]

He didn’t stand by when you needed help so now it your turn to not stand by when he need justice

[@casparbradley3167]

Glad to see Buzzfeed putting out content like this.

[@melissasaint3283]

Yes

[@mppi]

Wyzegy what??

[@homeboyfuckedanalien]

Be better if they didnt push a racist agenda though

[@thisisnotphysics1857]

@@homeboyfuckedanalien can you explain?

[@homeboyfuckedanalien]

@@thisisnotphysics1857 they kept using footage of her being blatantly racist. She thinks that the whole Boston police department is racist because they are predominantly white. Which in itself is racist since shes saying because they predominantly white they dont care about other racist. The problem is more with the community itself. People are more afraid to give any information in fear of being killed, harmed, getting labeled as a snitch etc. by others in the community. The police want to solve these crimes but when no one is saying anything and theres little to no evidence. Really what are you suppose to do? Typically the only evidence they get is the victim, a bullet and or casing maybe if they're lucky. Which even getting bullets and casing most of the time doesnt help. The firearms are usually stolen and modified so the rifling is changed and cant as easily be tracked. If there is bullet casings there usually arent any figure prints on them. Plus the people who commit a murder with a firearm typically toss them in rivers, mostly to never be seen again.

[@carinabennett6066]

I’m now 21 years old and my dads case is still unsolved. I feel for her on a whole other level.

[@sos7068]

Sorry for your loss. Hope one day a witness speaks up.

[@jessika7336]

I'm so sorry for your loss hope your family the best !

[@raima6877]

I am so sorry for you lost! I hope that you get justice!

[@kr9165]

🙏

[@bruh-zs2xp]

I'm so sorry for you're loss, I hope they find it.

[@ceebee1461]

This woman has such strength. The point that the black community has a ‘snitches get stitches’ attitude is extremely interesting and disheartening. Everyone needs to stand together against crime, evil, murder, hurt, and everything negative TOGETHER. Bless this woman. I hope she gets answers in her life!

[@itsembersreality]

It's because we are so afraid of the cops as well as the bad people in our own community. It seems better to just say nothing and people who do say something are looked at as bringing more danger than the ones they already face

[@damnmuggle]

It’s because they can hurt your or your family and the lack of trust with police

[@kvjackal7980]

It's not hard to understand. These people know the police will do nothing to protect them from retaliation if they speak up and there's very little chance it will change anything anyhow. If it does, they're embroiled in a long, arduous affair that, at best, compromises their employment and warps their reputation. If not, the incompetent officers may just decide to pin it on them because hunting down a perp is too much work and black people are all the same to them anyway.

[@Areyousayingidontknowmyname]

Regardless of the colour or culture. People start this crap with kids. Dibber dobber. Crazy how we shoot ourselves in the foot. I can see why so many of the white community get solved because they arn't being pressured by their own people to shut up. I hope this woman makes enough impact before she passes. Her community needs something. The police need to step up instead of taking bribes also.

[@joyceg.2720]

Yes that's true because from my point of view, the police would try and shift the ****** onto you. Like if you have watched "When they see us" you would understand how it feels like as a black person.

[@chelsey1524]

I praise this woman so much. She’s strong, and pushes through her pain and you can really tell that she loves her husband A LOT. I hope that the police do something about her case and the others, because that’s not fair for the people. ❤️

[@lachimolala7102]

She's letting her heart's content out. I can feel it. She wanted to tell everything to someone and now she has it. She's speaking for justice. I hope she and her family will get the justice that they deserve. 💜

[@kkb2630]

Exactly. When she started crying I almost did. I hope this case gets solved

[@lexiwexiwoo]

She's such a beautiful soul. Fighting to get her husband's case solved, fighting for people in similar situations, then fighting cancer? My heart breaks for her, I hope they find out something by her putting their story out there.

[@bumbastickbubblegum]

"black lives matter, even the one's that were taken by another black lives, they all have to matter" 🥺!!! Can not stress this enough!!

[@sos7068]

People go on about this BLM stuff yet they live by snitches get stitches. Then they cry racism to the police when nothing is solved.

[@shivaanrambally9611]

@@sos7068 this is th fuckin truth. Preach, my brother.

[@k.embers]

If you know something about a crime and you’re scared to speak up because of you feel your safety and/or your loved ones’ safety is at risk because of what you know, please contact your local crime stoppers organization. You can remain anonymous. You can trust that you won’t be tracked or traced. But your tip may be the piece of the puzzle a family needs to solve the crime and hold those involved accountable.

[@blueangel1939]

This is so helpful and so needed !! Thank you for spreading this information, hopefully that person will speak out soon.

[@TheStar798]

Well said 👏

[@jaimevanberkel6096]

Yeah

[@itimk0]

I was born in 1997- the idea that this woman has been feeling this pain for as long as I’ve been alive is horrifying. I will never understand how someone can take a life of an innocent person.

[@mialuvsmac1696]

hi tim

[@emmaphant02]

Now this is journalism. Thank you so much for bringing light on this, and I pray that this helps many cases like hers. Truely tragic but I am glad that after she passes, this video will keep both of their memories alive and might maintain the push for a solution.

[@sarahberlaud4285]

The photos of Melvin... you can just tell what a kindhearted person he was. The way he's smiling with his family, the fact that he was a part of the community and a minister... even the way he gave his life trying to stop a robbery, sacrificing himself for another. It's heartbreaking, and I'm so sorry for your loss, Mary.

[@starlight8554]

The poor woman. God, the suffering she must be going through every day :(

[@mikethemenace7094]

It's a damn shame. as a citizen of Chicago. Their own people wont speak up because of fear and retribution from the gangs that encompass their society.

[@Yzzo1]

And no one cares

[@mikethemenace7094]

Josue Yanez it sucks but yeah

[@13yorkdukes]

Yep, people are too scared.

[@loop1ez]

can you really blame us though?

[@DoveLady]

@@loop1ez its all of our faults. the fault of the gangs that terrorize neighborhoods. the fault of the people for not collectivizing and protecting our loved ones from them. and, most importantly, the fault of the state for arming these terrorists and profiting off the conditions necessary to keep the situation unchanging. i hate it here so much.

[@ishitag.1625]

When Mary said - "No I have to, I gotta push myself through it"...gave me strength. Such a fighter!! More power to her!!

[@selma9450]

When she said she will see him soo again in heaven that broke my heart Life ain't fair man

[@Housewarmin]

FINALLY buzzfeed has put out good content that is not shane and ryan. THIS WAS SO GOOD ARIA!!!

[@Aria.Inthavong]

Thank you!

[@yeehaw2876]

An important thing she said “..even lives taken by other black people” because it sucks to see so much “pick and choose” culture in this day and age Whether if its in her lifetime or not i hope they finally find out who the killer was and justice is served

[@laylolireesesq4787]

Completely agree

[@RobynEJeffrey]

Aria, I'm always so impressed with your videos. They always get the message across perfectly. This woman is incredible. Thank you for telling her story.

[@Aria.Inthavong]

Thank YOU for watching and being so kind! It's truly my pleasure to be able to help share stories like Mary's, and it means a lot to know that there are viewers like you out there that enjoy them! I hope you have a great weekend!

[@GeoffDaCow]

Aria is a great addition to the buzzfeed unsolved family, hope he gets to help the spooky bois when they come back

[@patriotfan_6840]

No

[@yesterdaydream]

He's the perfect fit for telling a sensitive, ongoing story like this.

[@pxmpkxn6163]

Patriot fan _ yes

[@melaniemagolan2241]

I feel like Aria is great doing his own thing. His filmmaking style and tone is so different from Ryan and Shane’s, it would be a clash. That being said (lol), I would love to see him do follow ups in his own style to some of the more recent cases covered by Ryan and Shane, especially when there are still living family members. Like the Keddie Cabin, he could actually talk to the remaining Sharp family members, the current sheriff, etc. Or the Jamison family disappearances. Ryan’s style is to stay removed and that’s fine, that’s a very legitimate way to tell those kinds of stories. Aria gets right down into the heart of the subject. There’s room for both on the channel.

[@patriotfan_6840]

tatayana loves bts no

[@elihinze3161]

This woman's love for her spouse jumps from the screen. I wish her the best, and I hope she gets answers and justice for her late husband. May they be reunited in the next life.

[@FG56710]

Saw a documentary about something similar. A little girl under five killed. Shot through the window of a car in broad daylight. Everyone on the block apparently knew who did it and eventually, the family gathered enough info through back channels to know who did it as well, but nothing could be done because nobody wanted to be seen as a snitch. They say they walk around every day in the same neighborhood as the suspected killer, the man who murdered their daughter. On the one hand, they want to move to get away, but they also don't want to move in the hopes that they might be able to persuade their neighbors to talk to the police one day so that they can get justice for their little girl. Truly, truly sad.

[@surprisefox144]

Link to a news story? I want to read more about this.

[@elizedo1516]

her story really touched me. my best friend was killed when he was walking home from primary school. the police caught the guy but never gave him prison time, just fined him. the thought of the guy still being out there really haunts me. it's just not right! (this was back in 2011 when both of us were 11 years old).

[@Benni777]

This is why I wanna study to be a lawyer. I want to be either a Criminal Justice or a human rights lawyer, bc the justice system is messed up. 😢 #MelvinMatters #JusticeforMelvin

[@zenon1o15]

Good luck dude! Our system needs all the good-hearted individuals it can get.

[@senorkrabs520]

no

[@pxmpkxn6163]

1. I hope you achieve your dreams!! Im rooting for you!! And 2. Yall rude asf for tryna critique what this person wants to do as a career. If you don’t like it, kindly go away.

[@BodakBris66]

I love n support u .ppl like u who want to change the world. If god lets me i wanna change the world to its all of us doing our part

[@BodakBris66]

@@ryuixyui its all connected ma'am the sooner u realize that the sooner the world can get better to

[@sriprakhyapochiraju9498]

I wanna give her a huge hug..........I can't control my tears.....she's so strong

[@ni9260]

Im happy buzzfeeds raising awareness, for Melvin Ms. Franklin is so strong to be able to do all of this. Aria is the best thing that happened to unsolved since, unsolved.

[@Aria.Inthavong]

🙏🙏🙏 thank you, I appreciate it!

[@kaitlynoddie9649]

when she said sometimes she hurts like it’s been 2 years instead of 24....my grandma’s husband died suddenly of a heart attack the same year melvin did and my grandma still gets emotional about it sometimes. you never really get over that kind of thing, even when you know what happened.

[@QuestionEverythingButWHY]

“Laws are spider webs through which the big flies pass and the little ones get caught.” ― Honore de Balzac

[@emilypalm8146]

do you just comment random quotes

[@jitsan2368]

Emily Palm i was just thinking that😭

[@melissasaint3283]

Buzzfeed, I appreciate this recent humanizing of true crime by focusing on victims' family and friends.

[@thisisnotphysics1857]

God Bless Mrs Franklin. If heaven exists, when she meet Melvin he's gonna be so proud of her. I hope they'll solve this murder before she leaves. And if you're the witness that was robbed that night please help her. It's been 24 years.

[@crystalmuffyn]

I hope when she passes, she gets to be with her husband again and finally gets to know who killed him.

[@SasInez]

Thank you, Aria, for another powerful piece of work. I'm moved to tears again. What a strong woman Mary is, I hope that she gets her wish for closure and that your video helps get her project the funding it needs to support others in her position

[@Aria.Inthavong]

Thank you for watching Saskia!! I hope she also gets her wish.

[@bleppharder2485]

i love ryan and shane but it kind of makes me sad that their videos automatically get millions of views whilst ones like this, with great production quality and a super important message, only has 100k. more people need to see this.

[@mialuvsmac1696]

same

[@erine-cp4lz]

It's so hard hearing the family of the victims asking WHY. I pray for all those unsolved cases be solved.

[@ladyyananumber1200]

It's a great thing to see you guys showcase this family's heartbreaking story. I pray that Mary finds peace and answers, bless her heart

[@xxleodarknessxx9063]

Chemotherapy is some of the most brutal therapy out there. It really drains you. She’s so strong doing all this.

[@rhia_code]

This woman is so strong, well spoken, and obviously very dedicated. I hope justice is served

[@arkangelnorthman]

Families of victims always say the same things. "I just want to know why.." or " the killer just doesn't know what they have done.." Sadly most killers don't care and enjoy what they do. Like rabbid dogs they should be put down.

[@raeshelled]

AGREED! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@rouka120]

I’m against the death penalty due to the flawed justice system....but in a perfect world where we could tell exactly who is *guaranteed* to be a repeat offender or *guaranteed* guilty... fry ‘em. People who murder have no place in society if they can’t be reformed.

[@personaldemonluci]

"Men get arrested; dogs get put down."

[@arkangelnorthman]

@@personaldemonluci some "men" are insults to dogs.

[@arkangelnorthman]

@@rouka120 DNA iron clad cases.....then fry!!

[@selfishandshrewd]

Thank you for telling Mrs. Franklin's story and for shedding light on her mission. A heartbreaking story but it needs to be heard.

[@vargkvinnan]

Who are the people giving this a thumbs down?! What is wrong with you. This poor woman. I teared up right from the start but after she said how she ended up living alone in low income I just lost it. This story absolutely deserved to be filmed and I hope more will be. Especially for BIPOC victims and their families.

[@rxd_rxses5102]

I feel bad for her. She is going through all this pain on not knowing who killed him and what her husband thought while he was dying. Meanwhile she is helping women who also want to know about someone close to them getting murdered. While dying due to colon cancer, and she is living alone.😔😔

[@pcarsonbis]

I hope with this new spotlight on Melvins case it can reach a larger audience and someone can come forward with information. This family deserves closure and justice. Someone knows something. God bless this woman for continuing to fight for justice not just for her but other families. 💛 Sending prayers.

[@ameerahmoore3542]

I was born and raised in mattapan/Dorchester and it hit when I seen my uncle Charles yancey in the video. I actively watch buzzfeed unsolved and to see her continue to shine light on his case and get this far means she’s going something right 🤞🏽❤️

[@cherebelleleday8276]

Could we get a series of this. Buzzfeed y’all have to solve this woman’s case. Respect to miss Franklin such a strong and powerful woman. She deserves to know!

[@DefConprime28]

@11:35 i brought up the NO SNITCHIN/STOP SNITCHIN dvds back in Brentwood New York when I taught there naively thinking if I got this out to the public somebody would say something and do something. all it got me was a bad reputation and blacklisted by my peers and colleagues the only people who gave me any respect for my cause where the students period so what is that say . I really appreciate the fact that she mentioned the snitching because I finally got closure on something that has been on my mind throughout my entire teaching career since the 2000s

[@Areyousayingidontknowmyname]

Its taught in all communities at a young age. I hear similar stories in Australia also. Some people treat it as a way to protect the community. But it isn't, it protects only the perp's. From the school yard bully to the priest molesting kids. This don't snitch dibber dobber herd mentality is cancerous. Sorry to hear what you had happen but not at all surprised. We had something similar in the Aboriginal communities several years ago. Young kids being systematically molested and raped. When the local teacher tried to do something about the Aboriginal community came down on the teacher like a ton of bricks. They would rather let the kids suffer then have their community be talked about in such a way or interfered with by outside hands. Even though they happily take from those outside hands daily. Because the Elders made such a fuss about this White teacher it all got swept under the rug.

[@Yvonne110378]

Sorry that happened to you, it's a valid thing to say. If people don't talk to police they can't solve the case meaning people know they can murder someone and no one will talk. Even friends of victims don't talk, It's so very sad :'(

[@HAIRHOLIC_1]

This poor woman had to deal with this pain for so long it got to her, the colon cancer I believe is due to this frustration that she kept inside, she said it herself, “it feels like your guts are being pulled out, twisted etc “ it is actually possible to cause illnesses to yourself because of a broker heart, it is so sad and I feel for this woman 🙏😢

[@JoeyMySweetPiano]

“I don’t want the world to stop just because he died” When my grandpa died I felt the same way. I felt that no one cared because their neighborhood is old, the houses are old, and the people are old, def, or blind. There was no public announcement that he died like there would be in a movie. Just a funeral and that was that. I still have him as a contact and I tried calling him for fun all I heard was “we’re sorry, the number you’re trying to reach has calling restriction. I repeat code ___”

[@AlexandraG_]

Wow this is extremely moving. My prayers and positive thoughts go out to this woman Mary Melvin, she is doing great work. I hope she gets justice for her husband, I hope for healing for her. You can feel how much she loves her husband, and the pain associated with these lives being lost without the justice system doing anything to solve them to give the families some peace.

[@lorissaalana1548]

I watched the one with his dad’s best friend mystery too...each of this episodes or videos were so impactful...Ari please keep doing this work it is meaningful

[@niuipyenagar7813]

I've watched every one of your documentaries you've put out since the Father's day special and they are amazing!!! Thank you for bringing these issues into light. Don't ever stop making these documentaries, Aria!

[@mindy204]

Such a powerful video. I hope her message reaches a lot of people thanks to this platform.

[@cailena8428]

So happy buzzfeed shares these types of stories

[@solkiyoko07]

This made me sad, I can imagine she feels a sense of sadness and frustration to think that after she passes no one will be trying to solve her husband's murder:"""( because she has been alone in this all this time, She must feel like after her he will truly be forgotten. I hope he isn't and that people will continue to try to find answers.

[@xosbr]

The people behind this channel is awesome. Everyone who puts their time into these crimes and murders. Much appreciated. Now we need more people to help together! I Love this story. ❤️

[@invisiblue3212]

This story was so thoughtfully done and given the respect and airtime it deserves. Well done.

[@crow-t-robot]

She is so damn strong. I'd never make it, much less go on to help my community like that. Bless her.

[@Housewarmin]

She is so strong AND while fighting cancer! 24 years in pain. I hope she can find peace

[@RK0416]

My heart breaks for you 💔 I'm sorry you have to go through this. He did not deserve this.

[@sarahlee4178]

I hope you get some justice in this. I'm sorry you never caught this person. Ugh his death anniversary was yesterday. Sending love.

[@eklctc]

This beautiful woman...I’m so glad she exists and is able to share her light and power with us.

[@shannoncorti5721]

The fact that some people care more about their “reputation” then solving a murder BLOWS my mind

[@BraydenBurton04]

I hope that this woman finds closure cause this has gotta be awful trying to find out and not having enough time to do so.

[@BryanScott21]

"Vengeance is MINE, sayeth the LORD, I WILL REPAY!!" Nobody gets away with anything in the end. God Bless all those who are dealing with this pain, and God Bless Mrs. Franklin.

[@emy4love]

Mrs. Franklin, my heart is with you! I cannot say I feel your pain, but I do share the pain of suddenly becoming a young widow with young babies! My husband was 26 and had a heart attack playing basketball and we had 4 kids under the age of 12. We had been teenage sweethearts since 15y.o. You are so strong and I can feel the love you still have for Mr. Franklin and I'm sure he is so proud of you and you are still honoring his life and legacy. And that you are bringing light to others lives that have been cheated of fulfillment and justice. You are an inspiration and the world is starving for more people with hearts and souls like yours! Please don't give up despite the lack of support from officials...you ARE making a difference!! Thank you!

[@isaiahgrnt]

R.I.P Melvin B. Franklin 🙏🏿🥺

[@gracemt7]

What an inspiring woman, my heart breaks for Melvin and his family, I really really hope his case will be solved soon. Great work Aria!

[@Aria.Inthavong]

Thanks so much, Grace! I also hope his case will be solved. Hopefully this can help bring some attention to it.

[@SunyiSideUp]

Aria, thank you for telling this family's story.

[@Aria.Inthavong]

:) Thank you! And thank you to Mary for allowing me to tell her story!

[@Lunalovegood136]

The strength of this woman is just amazing to me. Even through chemo and knowing that death is coming, she is still fighting and bringing attention to not only her husband’s murder but also other murders that aren’t solved. I hope when she sees Melvin again in Heaven she can find peace and happiness again💖

[@lifeasjam515]

I can’t even imagine her pain, she’s so strong😭

[@idkdiego.]

Im truly happy that you guys are doing this for people, the news may not always be happy but they can atleast be able to worry less about the problem

[@l0calcrypt1d]

This is important. Good on Aria for giving this story attention. I hope this helps to solve Melvin's case. BLM.

[@dptrxk]

Mrs Franklin, you are a beautiful, strong, lovely woman. We will get justice for your husband. Sending love and positive energy. 💕

[@AlbertMyBru]

In South Africa. In certain places the cops don't even show up to a murder.

[@dizzyapocalypse1295]

this woman’s strength and dedication is truly astonishing. i really hope she gets closure, nobody deserves to be left in the dark like this

[@luluinterrupted9213]

This is inspiring and heartbreaking at the same time. Bless this lady's heart. She has been through it and Is still going through it, yet still manages to fight. My heart is warm. One thing for sure love never dies. She shows this here.

[@peacelife]

Not sure how I missed this video. Thank you so much for doing a small doc vid on her story. I feel so sorry for her. Her husband life got taken away for no reason and so fast and now she continues to fight even with cancel. I'm writing down her info. Stories like this need to continue to be tell. So many families and lives got taken away and no one care enough to investigate bec they think one life is matter more than another. 🙏✊✊✊🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@sarahbolelli4815]

She is so strong and inspirational! I can’t even imagine all she’s gone through and she keeps fighting for her love and for others. I thought about my own fiancé and I put myself in her shoes and I don’t think half of us could be the woman she is. I pray she finds justice for Melvin and finishes her mission in life. I find it interesting to get a glimpse into the different dynamics she has to deal with just to try and get answers, whether it be the culture, the “no snitching” culture of the community, or lack of police interest in the case. She’s had to deal with so much and yet she still fights. She’s a beautiful person and I hope someday soon she finds what she has been looking for ❤️

[@Angela-ne9cy]

Bless her broken soul. I hope she feels empowered by sharing her story and knowing we all send love to her.

[@hollypearson6064]

i feel so much empathy towards mrs franklin and her children because you would have thought that over the years people would actually speak out about what happened but instead they keep secrets to themselves that could help other people heal, if you have info about a case but cant speak out for whatever reason police take reports anomalously as well

[@malakcanvas]

Bless her and her family ❤ It's frustrating knowing people don't/won't speak up. And the last bit of this video where she says someone had the audacity to change her life. That broke my heart. 💔

[@racquellevias9297]

Thank you doing this story. Its so important to get this message out. What is also important is we have to get more people with integrity on the police force. People who won't sell out the citizens trying to help. When someone comes to the police and give them a video or tell them of their eye witness encounter don't sell them out to the criminals trying to get the bigger fish, so to speak. A citizen has to feel that going to the police will not put them or their family in harm's way. In 2010 3 young men walked into my church and fired off 5 rounds while we were having service. There were over 100 people at that gathering and of that at least 35 of us knew who the shooter was but was so afraid to tell. And when then the police arrested one random young man and was able to get vital information from him to catch the main shooter, instead of giving him and his family a relocation plan they just dumped him in the hood and let them know he snitched. That young man was shot several times. Thank God he survived but that didn't have to happen. Ijs we gotta be able to trust the police and right now its just not happening.

[@donelec5955]

this deserves more views

[@00muinamir]

Oh my God, I remember hearing about this case years ago. Really hope someone comes forward so Mary can have some closure.

[@loveinthetimeofsocialism]

i told myself i wouldn’t ever get back into the show because my two favorite guys were gone, but god damn the style you guys are going with is fabulous, i’ll be watching through the hurricane tonight💛

[@indiraadderley3879]

This is sad, even through her sickness to see how strong she remains to seek help for other families . I pray for her. 🙏🙏🙏

[@CourtneyArchuleta88]

"somebody created that for me." chills. my heart breaks for this poor woman and all that she lost. i can't even begin to imagine that kind of pain and frustration. thank you for letting her share her story.

[@Chloemegan]

She is so strong and beautiful! I wish I could give her a big hug! I really hope her and her family get closure and justice!

[@marlikiki101]

Such a great video, Aria is an amazing storyteller

[@Aria.Inthavong]

Thank you Marli!! I appreciate you taking the time to watch the story - it's hard being a storyteller if there's no audience!

[@idkanymore12]

I hope Mrs. Franklin is doing well, physically and mentally

[@5150streetsoklahoma]

This is so sad. She is literally dying and going through pain that most of us will never know and still going strong trying figure out what happened to the love of her life. She is truly a rare human being and i wish nothing but the best for her and her family.

[@raeshelled]

OH YES Buzzfeed Unsolved ❤ I love this. Do more!

[@stephanie063025]

Who downvoted this? Facts hurt I guess. I can't imagine what she has gone through but my prayers and love are with her. She is an amazingly strong woman.

[@anushkalols]

She's SO SO brave. I solemnly hope she and her family finally get the justice they deserve💔

[@katedurgin6720]

I have family on streets she mentions. This really tugs at my heart. Thanks Aria for telling this story.