Jacob Wetterling: A 27 Year Search Comes to an End

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[@jen30551]

There should be NO statute of limitations on sex crimes. Especially those involving children. It sickens me know what these monsters get away with.

[@mirandasant3624]

I was just about to type this. Like wtf that makes no sense. 😭

[@nisse5946]

Amen to that.

[@chillichew5712]

In Canada there is no statute of limitations on sex or murder crimes and I believe child abuse.

[@jen30551]

@Aria I think everyone knows about that "thing called evidence". That doesn't mean there should be a statute of limitations on rape. Biological evidence can degrade or go missing in a murder and there's no limitation set for prosecution. You murder someone when you're 20 and and it can be proven when you're 60, they can still get your ass. Who is against that?

[@mackaylacook148]

Exactly, no statute at all

[@Luv2LuvEm]

HOW is there a statute of limitations on the RAPE of a CHILD???? Ugh this pisses me off so bad. 😡

[@Glosoli4]

He didn't rape him he just touched him.. Made him touch him...ect. but yes I agree.

[@VettaBoop]

@@Glosoli4 nooooooo he admitted to sexually assaulting him.

[@sp9880]

@@VettaBoop Didn't the video say molesting? That's not the same as rape.

[@hallmarket]

@@sp9880 its still a form of child sexual assault which comes under the 'rape' umbrella sometimes

[@kdawson8981]

I agree. Unfortunately I am a victim of someone who would have been locked up in jail had the statute of limitations not existed. Had one thing gone right, had one person understood how sick these POS are. I wouldn’t be making this comment.

[@esmecohen_23]

I can’t imagine how TERRIFIED poor Jacob was when he heard the trigger pulled but it didn’t fire. He knew what was about to happen before it did. Really sad case. That man should be in jail for the rest of his life.

[@chrishandsome6542]

He will be. Someone will murder him when they find out how excited he is when his release date gets close.

[@broncotia3125]

My heart breaks for Jacob's whole ordeal. Poor baby 😔

[@Featheredflicks8]

They should give him a death sentence honestly!

[@nicolasc03]

The fact he has to spend less time in prison than the amount of time Jacob was missing is honestly disgusting.

[@moriahscogin3402]

Nicolas just because he was sentenced less time doesn't mean he will spend less time/live longer than the sentence

[@kaiyaelizabeth3287]

He should have 77 year

[@amazingnatalie]

My mom believes she was his neighbor at one point, remembering being at his house, him inviting her in, and warning her not to go into the basement.. So chilling.

[@princesse0920]

Nicolas He will most likely die in jail because the killer was so old when they sentenced him

[@ckotcher1]

Don’t worry Nicolas. I can almost guarantee you this monster will never see the light of day again.

[@emilyh7621]

Can you imagine five boys missing, one boy a survivor with an almost identical experience, and police officers just thinking it was boys playing around?

[@RubyRobbins88]

Sadly, I can imagine that some officers were also child molesters and for that reason wouldn't put in the effort. The world is corrupt.

[@lauramc5688]

Also the police thought the family was hiding Jacob so his father could get publicity for his business.

[@WayraRose]

Yeah. Police victim-blame so much. This upset me.

[@alliakaddoura3748]

@@WayraRose sad

[@char4980]

cops are disgusting

[@chloejohnston3790]

I literally cried “take me home I’m cold” I don’t see how people can find some kind of power in hurting small Children.

[@veggiesarefruits]

I know. That one stabbed me right in the heart. I'm still in tears. Poor baby. 😢

[@reginamachamer821]

Jacob asking "What did I do wrong?" was when I completely lost it 😢 I watch a lot of these true crime videos and I haven't cried so hard in a while.. that question alone really got to me. Not only was him sentence bs but people like this deserve physical punishment imo.. he should suffer the way he made so many others suffer.

[@shunsloman9313]

Manup

[@Burgerkingfootlettuce456]

@ MR PEEVES you have to understand that this was in the 70s; this was a normal thing for kids, it was a lot safer back then and people weren’t as familiar with things like this back then either.

[@leahvogelsimpson]

Ok now I cant even watch this after reading all those comments, my heart already hurts. The older I get the more these stories about kids really bother me. My heart cannot take it.

[@vipkrysss5695]

The fact that he didn't get charged even though he took a child's life and molested him is really disgusting the amount of pain brought to his family and friends is just unexplainable

[@MusicAndFandoms101]

Can you imagine the pain his father must feel? His mother said no, and to know youre the one who decided to allow that and then he went missing and murdered on your decision? I feel so bad for the father.

[@KendallRae]

Agreed :(

[@salamgari8894]

MusicAndFandoms and how bad the older brother feels for asking the dad to let them go

[@nicotinedietcoke]

Agreed, but I feel as if this viewpoint could inadvertently make the family feel like something THEY did made this happen. Let’s remember what this monster did is the focal point of blame - not any action of another that may have led to this.

[@MusicAndFandoms101]

emlynn I didnt mean to make it seem like that at all! The man should be in prison so much longer for this.

[@salamgari8894]

emlynn Yes of course the man is 100% to blame. I’m not placing the blame on the father or brother, they couldn’t have anticipated something like that happening, I’m just saying that they must still feel guilty (even if they aren’t to blame at all) I know I would feel guilty if I were in their position

[@emis205]

His poor mother. Looking for your son for 27 years only to learn after those almost 3 decades that he had died the same day he got abducted. Completely heartbreaking.

[@4freakshowtv]

*ugh i know*

[@ishish8816]

Seeing passers by wondering if they could be your son. What your son looks or sounds like. Then finding out he didn’t even live to see the next day let alone his next birthday. Devastating

[@aawillma]

I have a young son, I get it. 27 years of torture, trading a conviction to get the truth, the terror of knowing he spent his last hours terrified, the relief of knowing he didn't suffer for days, or die in a painful way, being able to bury him.

[@katsukibakugo2047]

Is that stupid deku on your pfp???

[@emis205]

@@katsukibakugo2047 oh my god

[@redmanish]

Imagine being those boys, fresh out of an extremely traumatic experience, and the police calling you liars. That would be soul-crushing for a child.

[@debbieknight8901]

Yes it is. You realize adults don't know anywhere near what you imagined. And you cannot trust them to help when it really counts.

[@thesingdance101]

Facts

[@giabarrone7422]

That is what I was thinking. They probably still live with the trauma of being survivors to this day.

[@stormsummers8461]

You should watch Believe Me, on Netflix. Only because your comment reminds me that the girl went straight to the police after being kidnapped and raped, and they didn’t believe her. Thought she was seeking attention

[@wickedbofthemidwest]

@@stormsummers8461 It truly is heartbreaking, so sad that people who immediately think people are crying wolf are placed and running our justice system.

[@gorillatitty5537]

"What did I do wrong?" That broke my heart. You did nothing wrong, sweetie. This World didn't deserve you

[@breejames6323]

Gorilla Titty I know I almost cried

[@emmagonzalez3875]

Gorilla Titty truly sad

[@xxbloondiegirl123xx]

Had me crying

[@cap9707]

Broke my heart into 8294837844 pieces

[@kimmmarie1756]

im so sad

[@binkao2938]

This one hits me harder than other cases for some reason. Jacob just seems like he was such an exceptionally sweet and gentle soul 🥺

[@aquacrimefighter2368]

“The boy asked “what did I do wrong?” Just rip my heart out and step on it.

[@illetrab95]

@@julier.1902 my heart hurts so badly for this family. I couldn’t imagine hearing what their son’s last words were. The fact that the gun jammed almost as a ‘you don’t have to do this’ moment and he chose to pull the trigger again... I just couldn’t imagine😞

[@danajohnson4757]

Absolutely ripe your heart out to hear that he asked what did he do wrong? Nothing sweetheart, nothing! 😭

[@MarcyTrivette]

As a mother of 5, this story breaks my heart. I don't even want to think about anything like this happening to any of my babies! If Jacob were alive today, he'd be 2 years older than me. I'm 40 born in 1980. If his life hadn't of been taken by this sick piece of shit, who knows what kind of life Jacob could have had. It seems like there are just too many stories of children being abducted and murdered during the time period of the 70s and 80s. I know there are many children now who are abducted, but at least now we have the Amber alert system to quickly help bring kids home safely.

[@snoopyxoxoxoable]

@@julier.1902 omg that's what destroyed me

[@Kelsey-Amazing]

These stories usually don't get to me like this one did. I have two little boys and that part had me sobbing.

[@themapoe]

Why why WHY is there a statute of limitations on sexual assault?!

[@damienhollester1006]

Mapoe Sims: simple answer...because the constitution requires it.

[@RubyRobbins88]

@@damienhollester1006 What do you mean? I don't believe it's justifiable to have a statute of limitations for sexual assault.

[@damienhollester1006]

Kingdomgirl 3333: What I mean is that the speedy trial clause of the constitution requires it with a few exceptions such as concealment. Thanks for the comment.

[@themapoe]

​ Damien Hollester That makes sense but there are other crimes that do not have a statute of limitations. It makes a lot of sense that lesser crimes like, say, shoplifting "go away" after a while, but sex crimes? No those need to be right up there with murder; especially when there's a child involved. Tbh I think the statute of limitations on sex crimes has more with our "holier than thou" morals and is a way to shame people for being dirty. The speedy trial clause is just a convenient way to justify it; kind of like how people justify discrimination with freedom of religion.

[@damienhollester1006]

Mapos Sims: Thanks for the comment. The statute of limitations is required by the constitution speedy trial clause however they're some exceptions. For example the time does not run whenever the fugitive is concealing himself. The time does run when a suspect is known and law enforcement fails to make an arrest during that period of time. The only exceptions to this are murder and fraud. In a fraud case the time begins to run once the crime is discovered. Nevada was the last state to eliminate a limitation for murder. In other words, cops must do whatever is possible to progress the investigation and can't just shelve it and do nothing until years later.

[@eldritchthorne]

I can only imagine how Jacob's father felt since he overuled the 'no' his mother gave.

[@johnclaybaugh9536]

Thathas probably eaten at him.

[@TODOMATIO]

And she probably reminded him of that every day for years to come ... WHY DO YOU CONTRADICT YOUR WIFE YOU F..MORON

[@CleoPhoenixRT]

I'm sure he never did again after that. Sneaking ice cream into their room when mom said no is one thing. What he overruled was risky even when I was a child.

[@WayraRose]

Not faulting him, but you do not disregard a woman's concern or intuition.

[@beckstyles3467]

@@WayraRose LMFAO

[@mliza8063]

Literally crying after hearing his last words! “I am cold, take me home!”That will probably stay with me forever! Sobbing for this sweet soul! 💖🙏

[@liky6539]

I can’t imagine how guilty jacobs dad must feel because he’s the one who let them go out after the mom said no

[@winterprism9227]

That was what I was thinking.

[@consensuspigeon2031]

When I was a kid my parents let me run around all the time across town so this father at least was careful to tell him to bring flashlights. I feel so sad for his family

[@mistermunch1511]

@@consensuspigeon2031 Well the guy saw them because of the flashlights

[@DickbuttChillingOnPluto]

Mister Munch they were meant to be seen by cars not pedos the parents and the kids can’t help that there was a sociopath on the loose

[@TODOMATIO]

nihao kailan EXACTLY. I would be punching myself as hard as I can every morning I woke up, thinking because of MY stupid ego trip decision your heart is soul is now in heaven without you... and what horrible torment he has suffered !!!

[@auroraabborealis]

I felt so bad hearing Aaron ask why it was Jacob and not him because at that point it was 50/50 odds for them. This entire case is so heartbreaking to hear.

[@bystarlite33]

sarah survivors guilt

[@salenebrom6476]

sarah as fucked as it sounds it wasn’t 50/50 The bastard was a preferential offender Jacob fit the bill the other boy didn’t

[@NiaG34]

Salene Brom The other boy was the same age as him so it kinda was.. I just think he picked who he picked

[@profoundending1390]

@@NiaG34 As disgusting as it is he probably just picked the one he liked the look of more. This story just is so awful.

[@Matthew_Coton]

I think he had an eye on Jacob. The other two didn’t sexually arouse him how sick that is.

[@violentwildling8924]

"What did I do wrong." That destroyed me

[@cutecutexox]

same

[@nathaliasichani1789]

Who said what did I do wrong?

[@haileymaerump2563]

@@nathaliasichani1789 Jacob did before he was killed. He said how he was also cold and wanted to go home.

[@kaylalynn6910]

That poor baby.

[@Lea_Deetz]

this is the only time watching one of kendalls videos that I've teared up.

[@jasminei.922]

My son is almost 9 and I cannot imagine ever losing him. It’s scary to know that there are predators like this everywhere :(

[@courtneytaggart8326]

Am 18 I go out by myself at night time but i always have rape alarm on me🙏

[@vsratoslava]

I hear you, my boy is almost 11 and I’m terrified

[@j.c.9336]

Disgusting monsters that kill the most precious being for someone just for some minutes of pleasure. Unfair. The fact that he molested him before killing him, made it twice as worst. RIP little Jacob. 😢

[@Terrazas549]

Something VERY heartbreaking you forgot to mention is that every year for his birthday his parents would light a candle on a cupcake for 27 YEARS in hope that one day he would come back and blow it himself. They also would leave the light on for him. May his beautiful soul Rest In Peace 😪

[@KaijaSchmauss]

Yup. His mother adamantly refused to move out of their house or change much inside of it because she didn't want him to be confused if he ever came home. That's the most heartbreaking thing to me.

[@LittleEdensRage]

OMG! thats so heartbreaking!

[@reminderoftheday122]

The emoji you put in the end is a bubble of snot coming out of a sleeping person

[@mogabriel5238]

The electricity bill though

[@kirasmith-ahles8156]

Not just them people from the entire area for 27 years left there front lights on the anniversary of his disappearance.

[@litlpupup]

“What did I do wrong?” My heart is broken.

[@ilovefranktwitchy]

No fr I’m crying like sobbing.

[@barneysimon5459]

sad TM and Fing justitie system let Jacob down no wonder everyone hates lawyers to give a deal that let him rape and murder a little boy is sickening almost as bad as the crime itself

[@markk8248]

When it showed that his last words were “I’m cold, take me home” after just being molested I lost it. That poor poor kid 😔

[@khaleesidelrey8215]

Dude same. I think that was the hardest part of the story. I had to like pause the video and dissociate for a minute before coming back to the channel. I hate that in his last moments he felt HE did something wrong

[@IRINE7]

He probably died within 2-3 hours after the abduction.

[@kathrynbataillon1107]

Though it is frustrating that he only got 20 years - the men in prison will beat the ever living shit out of him for that time, as they do to child molesters. He’ll likely die in prison.

[@cheekofeather6310]

Definitely. And they'll beat him everyday to the point where he wishes he'd just die. My dad ended up serving 6months (he walked in on somebody robbing the house and beat them to a pulp) and he actually shared a cell with a suspected pe*o... The guards tried getting my dad to kill him... Giving him shanks and all sorts. Luckily my dad didn't. Well, on his last day inside he found out that the guy WAS a pe*o. He said he was happy to only find out then, because he might not have got out, he admits if he had known he'd probably have done it. Xxxxx

[@Jo1066milton]

I think they have to keep the nonces and kiddy fiddlers in segregated wings in British prisons as having them killed by other prisoners is frowned on.

[@cheekofeather6310]

@@Jo1066milton they have to, but they don't sometimes. And sometimes things 'just happen' to them. It says alot when actual killers are higher up than pedos... Like,, prison logic- kill 20 people - That's fair enough. Touch a kid? Absolute scum of the earth. It's amazing really. Xxxx

[@SicYennefer]

I understand emotions and thoughts of revenge, I have them too. I'd just like to point out that we should break the chain of violence. Obviously, first of all, we need to educate our society about violence, abuse, what it is, what it cause, what to do when it happens. I just think it's not the answer. It won't get this little boy's life back. Also, we need to spread awareness about pedophilia. In some countries in Europe there are actually ads like "if you as an adult feel sexually attracted to kids, please, seek help" and there's an anonymous line one could call, they have programs, treatments. There is research that shows pedophiles after therapy understand that it's hurting kids, and although they still feel sexual attraction to children, they learnt coping mechanism, and make a concious decision NOT TO ACT on their urge.

[@EAST94THCHiK18]

nope they have to protect them by placing them in a locked down unit. Chances are he's just existing in jail, unharmed.

[@kay_brat]

He went missing the year I was born. I live literally 10 miles from st Joe his home town. Still to this day, almost everyone in Minnesota we leave our porch lights on for Jacob. This story has touched many many many people in MN🤍 He will never be forgotten my whole heart goes out to his family ❤❤

[@shaylah7389]

I'm in Minneapolis and even that was way too close. I moved here around the time he was abducted when I was just under 5 years old. just a horrible horrible horrible story, and it definitely created fear in the heart of every kid (and parent) that knew about it. I'm just happy that his family finally got to let him rest in peace.

[@LetsSingTheDoomSong]

@@shaylah7389 hello from nearby Robbinsdale 👋

[@lisapegg3595]

Same!! I grew up in Waite Park and my cousins lived in Cold Spring. We went to St. Joe all the time. This story is on everyone's mind there.

[@filmjusticewarrior]

I am from the area as well and actually lived just outside of St. Joe myself when Jacob was taken. I was only seven, but I will never forget that time.

[@simplysock4744]

I feel so terrible for his father especially. Imagine giving your child permission to go do something that seems very normal and then finding out it killed them.

[@evelyn-bz7hv]

omg.. same. i was thinking that throughout basically the whole video. can't even imagine how that must feel :(

[@exloster9624]

I felt the same way. As soon as she said the father allowed them to go, I went oh no. How much guilt he must have felt. I can't even imagine.

[@AngrySecs]

Especially cuz it started at no and he over ruled it. As a father id honestly never be able to get over it. Its sad.

[@riastuart6209]

I agree it must have been and still must be so very hard for his father and yet when you have children decisions always have to be made of what they can and cannot do and not all but some fathers are more okay with their children going a little further than mothers because us mothers do tend to err on the side of caution and not think our children are old enough to do this or that.

[@thecatatemyhomework]

Parents need to stand united. If the mother said no, then it's no. Mothers have better instincts than dads.

[@JJ-xk3xn]

“I’m cold, take me home” and “what did I do wrong” made me feel SO sad, Jacob was probably so incredibly sweet 😞

[@Sassyfras9824]

Jag The Kitten I can’t watch it- is it his actual voice? I’m going to google this story.

[@winterweib]

@@Sassyfras9824 No. That piece of garbage has told that Jacob had said so. He handcuffed him; Jacob asked what he had done wrong. He took Jabob's cloth off and molested him, and after this Jacob said he feels cold and wants to be home. And then the piece of garbage shot Jacob in the head. Two times, since the trigger the first time stuck. This did not bring that garbage back into reality, no, he shot again.

[@ashleewhittlesey7874]

@@winterweib omg

[@frankboff1260]

The evil bastard might have made that up to cause more pain..

[@arinana5901]

It's not more sad because "he's soooo sweet", stop talking about child cuteness when they are murdered.

[@spazkins]

Hopefully all the other inmates hear about what he did. Those 20 years would be a living hell for him and he may never even make it out of prison alive.

[@rhiannonnevius8843]

there is also a high chance of being beaten to death and or near it. @Maryse Bowen

[@haileymaerump2563]

My dad use to work in the prison in my town. He told me that they had a sex offender in there and the other inmates found out, it was I think a little girl, and every single one of them would sexually assault him. I think my dad even said one time the guys cell mate beat him so bad that he had to go to the hospital, and the cell mate said he got what he deserved. So yea I'm sure he is going through hell.

[@Daaaanielle]

@@haileymaerump2563 Good.

[@Daaaanielle]

@Maryse Bowen I'm so sorry that happened to you. But oh how I hope is getting is every minute of every day. Hell, I'd even hold the guards that turn a blind eye to these monsters getting what they deserve a blind eye, a medal.

[@Sewi0002]

Yeah, great keep rape culture alive. Instead of educate people, raise awareness, rehabilitate and of course change the justice system, just let inmates rape each other. He deserves jail but he does not deserve rape because if people use rape as a punishment it will never go away.

[@JennifuhhGilardi]

Never underestimate a mother’s intuition

[@NotSoTypikal]

Facts!!!

[@toroverde9329]

Mom always knows

[@MiVidaBellisima]

I hate this kind of sexism. I know two mothers that wouldn’t have hesitated to send their kids out in this same way just for a couple hours of quiet time with their boyfriends. Meanwhile my husband is very cautious and very attentive with our kids. Being a woman doesn’t make you a good mother.

[@zuli6303]

Kendall Rae is smart, she never gives credits to the serial killer like most people or gives them attention but instead focuses on the victims, their tragedy, and their families.

[@rhearifflard2024]

She is amazing for that. So many people focus on the serial killers when really the main focus should be on the victims and their families.

[@user-in8zu1tx9z]

Actually never noticed this. I love that so much. The focus rly is usually on the killer unless the victim does something “brave”. When in reality having something so tragic and traumatizing happen to you deserves to be uplifted bc of their strength and their rights to humanity.

[@bayleegrace3677]

I love her videos!!!! I can sit down and watch them all day!! ☺️

[@caitlinadalton]

That’s what I appreciate about her channeling her content. She never glorifies the horrible things that happened but brings awareness and tries to help the families by telling the story. Because of this as a Christian I don’t mind listening to true crime because of the way she does it I know it’s not glorifying all the horrible stuff.

[@harmonythompson6136]

I completely agree with you!!! She is the best!!!

[@thatoneperson_6493]

*”What did I do wrong?”* YOU DIDNT DO ANYTHING YOU SWEET BABY!

[@CJ-lm2gr]

that one person _ Right

[@azizi_0204]

that one person _ not that it’s important but how did u change the font?

[@HopelessSinner]

SongCoversbySal S You put an asterisk * immediately before and after the words you want to *change* !!

[@ijustwannasleep16yearsago3]

@@azizi_0204 *_-yep !-_*

[@lisagast4616]

That made me cry when I heard that little boy said that 😭

[@uwpride]

People call me a paranoid parent all the time, and I absolutely am, because reasons like this

[@jjoy8722]

Thats good!!!! My mom was the same way when i was a kid and i never understood but now im so greatful:)

[@ImYourOnlyItGirl]

J Joy same here!! My parents were so strict on me with friends and going out, now at 20 I still check in if I’m away from home and will expect my kids to do the same one day! It’s a must to protect us. Glad we have good parents 🥰

[@mau6068]

Ashley O’Brien it’s fine I’m 13 and my parents are overprotective and gave me a pepper spray but I feel safer and better and appreciate it since I know to be careful

[@uwpride]

Mau 606 it’s good! They care about you. As a mom if something happened to my kid I would lose my mind and never forgive myself. 800,000 kids go missing every year in the United States.

[@zadanJjong]

Ashley Segura in world like this? I think you should. There is no justice for Jakob, this is so wrong 😭

[@CelticLulu]

Omg. When Jacob asked, “what did I do wrong?” .... I sobbed. Love to the family. ❤️❤️❤️

[@casey_fae]

It shouldn't have mattered whether or not he helped the police solve the crime. a murderer is a murderer. He took a child away from a family, hurting him along with others. The fact that he didn't get charged for the murder of that innocent boy is absolutely disgusting.

[@KendallRae]

I totally agree but unfortunately he wouldn’t have agreed to show them where he was until he got the plea deal :(

[@ddivar]

In some of these situations they will put my offender in a prison hospital were they have no restrictions on how long the offenders stays. So, on the day before release they can move him this hospital were he will spend the rest of his life.

[@Victoria-wc9nb]

It would be great if in cases such as this the plea deal was then retracted. Like yeah we know we said you wouldn’t be charged if you cooperated but you brutally murdered a little boy so why should we care about your rights.

[@Deutschehordenelite]

Despite the "official deal" he will be dealt with in prison, don't worry about that part.

[@Victoria-wc9nb]

Deutschehordenelite you hope that there will be some kind of justice even if that is “prison justice” but monsters like this tend to be protected in prisons because they’re most likely to be attacked by other inmates because of their crimes against children. I’ve heard of cases in the UK where they are kept away from other prisoners, receive special treatment and are “looked after”

[@Gloria-ro4vn]

There should never be a statue of limitations for molesting a child; of course I also .believe in the death penalty for molesting a child.

[@thatveganchef112]

I love your pfp 😍

[@sullyrane653]

Honestly, in cases like this, life in prison, not death. Death is an easy out, prison for life is torture.

[@depgabby]

The death penalty is nowhere near punishment enough.

[@cikosphysicaltherapist6017]

What are you talking about? Obviously you watched too many prison movies. These peodfiles are protected in prison by the co's. Very rarely do inmates serve justice anymore. Nowadays everyone has a chance to come home.

[@caylalynn5340]

@@sullyrane653 as someone who was trafficked, knowing your abuser is dead is better than life in prison

[@joelle4789]

I’m positive that the father blames himself. This was so hard to watch, I almost cried. That “man” is a monster. Jacob had such a sweet voice

[@brilynnharvey8256]

The father shouldn’t blame himself. How hard it must be for him.

[@cryingtm7237]

he shouldnt blame himself, there is no way he couldve known. Theres always a possibility they would have gone anyway

[@brilynnharvey8256]

crying TM pretty sure that’s what I said

[@wolftownesque]

@@cryingtm7237 it was the flashlights that gave them away in the end. that's what the murderer first saw. the dad told the boys to take their flashlights. he thought it would keep them safe from oncoming cars :(

[@Lucifer_morningstar570]

Prob the brother too. Prob think if he would of tried sonething maybe he could of saved him

[@tayler3655]

Imagine turning around, then hearing a gun jam. Then knowing exactly what was about to happen. I’m heart broken

[@tanyahorula1060]

'Why did he choose him and not me' I feel so bad for his best friend. Not his fault.

[@nikkijohnson1455]

I know, I thought about that too

[@Rebecca-asdf]

survivor's guilt :(

[@hxcbmxallday]

It reminds me of Mac from Always sunny in Philadelphia, who found out about allegations of his gym teacher molesting other students, and he was jealous and wanted to know why he didn’t get molested.

[@ellamayoxoxo9510]

@@hxcbmxallday lmao that episode was hilarious 😆 but in all seriousness… RIP lil Jacob 😔 this world didn’t deserve you

[@lizzbeth3090]

@@ellamayoxoxo9510 that's rude the world did deserve him

[@ashleytupper6049]

Let’s not forget: The didn’t charge him with murder or kidnapping for a reason. He wasn’t charged in exchange for telling them where Jacob’s remains were. Jacob’s family agreed to this so they could have closure and let their son finally rest in peace. We all have to take a step back and respect the difficult decision Jacob’s family made.

[@mirrrstery]

Wow I didn’t know that. Thanks for sharing. So fucking sad that we need to bargain with psychos

[@kathrynrichards2343]

I think it's horrible that the man " made a deal" for his information yet the child wasn't given the same. The judge should have rejected the deal after the information was given.

[@ashleytupper6049]

@@kathrynrichards2343 you do realize a huge part of the legal system in most western/first world countries is making plea bargains/deals? The only people who should be upset about the outcome are Jacob’s parents and they aren’t. They made the choice to allow their son’s murderer, who they knew would be facing jail time regardless, not be charged with his murder or kidnapping in exchange for the location for his body. They made this choice so they could have closure, start moving forward, and most importantly, let their son finally Rest In Peace. If the judge just revoked the deal then a lot of families would lose the opportunity to make similar decisions and get closure regarding their loved ones.

[@rhondathompson9189]

Plus they are charging him with a bunch of counts of child porn. Hell never ever get out

[@Gigie2Z]

@@ashleytupper6049 and no perp would ever make that deal again.

[@marimiller559]

Drug dealers get more harsh sentences, disgusting. My heart hurts for this family.

[@sydney9974]

ikr

[@AGirlThatDoesntLikeYou]

Exactly!!!!

[@madig9152]

One of my best friends is a DA and her main goal is maximum sentence for sexual predators. She's awesome.

[@shellyduval9646]

Maybe we can rely on those drug dealers to get justice for everyone by eliminating that pos.

[@Thatb-yk8cw]

If the man who kidnapped Jacob was black he would’ve got the life sentence

[@scarlettk896]

“Why did he choose him and not me” so many people feel guilt and I’m sure the father and the boys feel so bad and I can’t imagine that.

[@elh1977]

Survivor's guilt is tough for an adult, I can't imagine for a child.

[@rainyday2966]

Police: Oh, your friend was abducted and you're giving me specific details on what happened? You're lying, you (A little 11 year old child) and your friend were playing with a gun and shot him now you're covering your tracks! Wow. 👏 Wow. 👏 Wow. 👏 Wow.

[@neophantomyt1435]

Derpette Derpington these cops are idiots.

[@itsdioxide7190]

NeoPhantomYT aren’t they all?

[@TheMinkmermaid]

acab baybee

[@firstplumbline8925]

Here inUK there is no statute of limitations on the sexual abuse of children. The US should change this.

[@audie2574]

Jimmy Sa-VILE was knighted by your queen.

[@yvonnewarbey6328]

When he was Knighted No one knew /or were telling what he was doing. Plus he died before he could get charged or sentenced. 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱

[@nataliej82]

That would be great if we didn't have so many ped*s in positions of power and authority in the U.S....

[@cesarsain3731]

Like that’s going to happen majority are child predators

[@ellaspencer8077]

@@nataliej82 most the people in power in the U.K. are pedos... they just dodge the sentences

[@TessMac]

Thank You for sharing Jacob’s story. As a Minnesotan many of our childhoods changed that night. I was 9 & remember it so very well. That night innocence was lost for all Minnesota children. The feeling of safety in small towns all over my state was taken with that sweet little boy. I remember looking for him everywhere. My cousins were neighbors of the wetterling family & I’ve had the blessing to meet Patty. That woman’s strength & resilience is truly inspiring. She waited 27 years for her little boy to come home. She left the front light on EVERY SINGLE NIGHT FOR 27 YEARS. Resonate on that for a moment. 27 YEARS..What a heartbreaking thought. Patty has become a warrior for other missing & exploited children. She’s used her tragedy to help others. She took her brokenness & made it a blessing for so many. Even though she lived a personal hell daily. I truly appreciate you honoring Jacob by sharing his story. His legacy will live on by people like you Kendall. Blessings & Love. 💛

[@3krkxo]

Tess McClaine my heart is breaking right now 😭

[@sharkyyyx5653]

Tess McClaine does anybody know if the gun he used was purchased legally or not?

[@3krkxo]

Pleeeease don’t make this a political thing.

[@maryalice0790]

C E fucking seriously?!?! That's all you can think of? Please go somewhere else with that shit 👋👋🤚🤚

[@katelynblesi1191]

yes, even in my childhood, this story was Minnesotans horror story throughout the decades. the dangers of this is what made it so we couldn't play like out parents could. all of us Minnesotans agree that the Wetterlings family could not get repaid for this horrible crime great enough

[@TropicalPlaties]

It’s time to start using these people for testing of products and such that we normally do on animals

[@yumiloomerstorytime.4830]

I completely agree. People like this should be stripped of their status as " human" and should be labeled as property.

[@deebullock9284]

Absolutely!!!! Perfect specimens to make their lives a living HELL🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@NotSoTypikal]

Literally, that is an amazing idea!!! I’m not even kidding!!! Make these sickos useful IN SOME WAY!!!

[@NotSoTypikal]

Such an underrated comment!!!

[@ediegar]

That’s a good idea!

[@ryancarson8461]

I actually thought they were going to find him :/. I can't imagine what the father must feel knowing he overuled the mothers decision. Also can someone please tell me how it's possible for the abductor to not be convicted for murder?? Our justice system is so flawed

[@BimboCommentary]

It was the plea. The parents basically chose finding his body over the murder charge. If they charged him, he wouldn’t of said where the body was.

[@emmaversace4329]

Amanda Metcalf why couldnt they lie and charge him anyways? Was it a legal thing or just a promise ?

[@DearSparklesTV]

it was a plea deal, completely legal & binding

[@winterwilliams3618]

Because if they lied to this offender, other offenders would never talk because they know the “plea bargains” are all BS. They have this type of plea offers in place for this very reason: to bring closure and proper burials to missing people.

[@LILAC2CARB]

Plea deals shouldn’t be allowed it should be one of those set up things where they think they’re getting a deal and end up going to court and finding out nope haha you’re getting charged... sweet vengeance right there but the justice system isn’t really a justice system especially with child killers and pedo’s!!! 🤬🤬

[@jenniferinezz]

this literally breaks my heart. I cannot even imagine the pain of his mother. carrying your child for 9 months, feeling him grow inside you, growing that relationship, birthing him, and growing an inseparable bond over the course of 9 years, excited for him to grow into a man and start his on family one day... then to just have some SICK MONSTER rip that away from you.......

[@KendallRae]

Seriously! Like how do you even go on?! I’d be so angry forever. I hope they finally find a little peace at least knowing... but I can’t imagine how painful it must be. The Wetterling family is incredibly strong

[@simply7teen_495]

Kendall Rae I don't know but mothers who go thew this are boss bitches like you have to be really strong to go threw this its sad and can be uplifting to how there's always shed of light and the end of the dark tunnel this why we need more back round checks and even tho we Have a "great court system " this devil was convicted of murder

[@raniamarie1751]

What broke my heart was that Jacob had said he wanted to grow up to become a football player but he never got to grow up

[@Littleflowerfrombrazil]

:/

[@katethegr8894]

Rania Marie THAT MADE ME CRY! Just thinking of his future and how much he had going for him at such a young age with a loving family, having friends, siblings, and being athletic... his future was bright

[@sallyb6161]

Me as a mom, I would have a hard time forgiving my husband for overruling me and then something terrible happened to our child.

[@kayleehilburn3156]

I agree with you 100%. I don't think I would be able to forgive my husband for that

[@lonerebeI]

I would never forgive

[@jessicajames6029]

Before Jacob Wetterling there was my cousin who was kidnapped out of his home in the early 1980s. He was only 3 yrs old. They thought he was one of the start of boys that started to go missing that included Jacob. And was one of the first children put on a milk carton. He just disappeared. There was not one clue ever found. His name was Kevin Ayotte. In Bemidji, MN in Sugarbush township. I wish someone would look into that.

[@graciecontreras7575]

Wow I’m so sorry ! Hopefully someone with authority will see this and research will find clues. ☹️

[@Carmen-us1ew]

I'm sorry to hear about your cousin. Maybe email Kenndal and maybe she can do a video.

[@ke1ghs]

my mom would always talk about this on our drives to bemidji! We're from red lake, she always hopes and thinks about him.

[@Xforeverlove21]

So I googled the name up and in google image section a picture pops up for someone named " Dr. Kevin J. Ayotte" as well as, and comparing it to the image created (by some software) to show the adult version of the abducted child and OMG they look very similar.

[@jasminejones9937]

@@Xforeverlove21 Wow good for you !! I hope it's the same Kevin and I hope you've called the authorities to look into it...Have you ? 🧐

[@beigelover95]

One of the most heartbreaking cases Ive ever heard. There are some truly evil, sickening people on this earth 😓

[@beigelover95]

He was such a beautiful boy. May his soul forever rest in peace

[@anamira2908]

*Men*

[@callmewaves1160]

@@anamira2908 not just men. Jaycee Lee Dugard's captor's wife helped him abduct her and even picked her out as choice for abduction.

[@elodielebrun]

Iqra Axmed those people are not human. i refuse to believe i am the same species as those disgusting, perverted, fucked up psychopaths. i hope they all have a horrible life and rot in hell

[@elodielebrun]

Alana Robertson ive seen a lot of kendall’s videos on missing child cases and im sorry to burst your bubble but 99.9% of the time, the person committing the murder, kidnapping and/or molesting the child is a middle-aged or old man.

[@rio1035]

There should never be statue of limitations on sexually assaulting a child. They need to due away with that in every state. And in the states that have the death penalty, it should be offered as punishment for pediphiles. Also they shouldn’t be allowed protective custody in prisons. Hopefully he’ll get whats coming to him in prison from another inmate.

[@KendallRae]

YES I TOTALLY AGREE!!!!

[@missmaddie8381]

Amen!👌🏼

[@deniseadler5918]

Unfortunately doing away with the statute of limitations and allowing the death sentence would mean pedophiles would lose all motivation to keep the victim alive, since they would be punished the same anyway

[@jennaharrison3163]

no child predator deserves protection. if you do something so sick as to where other criminals even think you deserve to get beaten, then you do. countless kids are stolen and sold or assaulted and nothing ever gets done, and if it does they get protected????

[@jennaharrison3163]

Denise Adler or maybe they just won't fucking do it.

[@rosie_arianna9255]

this is probably the saddest case I've ever come across. Rest peacefully Jacob

[@luzt8587]

I'm hoping the dad didn't torture himself thinking it was all his fault

[@emilybean1458]

Luz Terrazas Unfortunately he probably does

[@cranberrybogbear5931]

I was telling my husband that it is really important to me that we really agree on our kids doing stuff and going out and what not because of cases like this. If anything bad were to happen I don't want to be able to blame each other on top of something happening to my child and be despised by my husband or despised by him :( these cases are so sad

[@callmewaves1160]

@@cranberrybogbear5931 so important. Hubby always checks with me about stuff like that. Even though wants to be the cool Dad he always asks me if it's OK for our oldest son can do something on his own.

[@Heather_nicolee]

People say I'm way to overprotective of my children. I am. I absolutely am. It's because of sickos like this that make me this way. 😭😭

[@deadneopet]

Nothing to be ashamed of. Sadly this world is getting worse as time passes by with a lot of sick fucks. Best to overprotective them than to be sorry.

[@melaniej-stone4362]

Same here !!! These days the world is mad!

[@Gigie2Z]

I was the same with my girls born in 1976 and 1977. Almost the same ages as Jacob would have been. I was a teacher. I took them to school with me as soon as they were old enough. I didn’t care what people thought. I never let them spend the night anywhere. Their friends could come over to our house. Now my youngest is the same with my only grandchild. I moved 2300 miles across country to take care of him as soon as he was born. The first 4 years I was with him every day, all day. He in first grade now in a reputable private school. I’m the only caregiver he’s ever had. My daughter works from home. We are still very close. I don’t know how Jacobs parents survived this tragedy.

[@Undamaumberella]

@@Gigie2Z My parents were extremely protective of me and my siblings as well though I didn't understand why I couldn't have sleepovers or hang out with friends. I am so grateful now that I was overprotected. My parents clearly had an inkling of the depravity of mankind.

[@sherelle1987]

I'm exactly the same. Rather be too overprotective than have something happen to them

[@blueskythinking6674]

Never ever undermine a Mother's instincts, it keeps you alive!!

[@shantelgoggins6443]

Right

[@tamipeters6177]

Yep that is so true.

[@smartpmark]

@K.J. Abrahams and not only that, when the tables are turned, and the mother made a bad decision, people will just see her as a victim and nobody is going to comment .... "dont undermine a father's instinct.

[@arinana5901]

please, shut up.

[@hello-wl7pk]

Arina na ive seen your replies to many of the comments and, hun, you’re getting upset about the wrong things here.

[@medonot]

This one cuts deep for me. Jacob reminds me a lot of my little brother. It's so unfair, that he was in so much pain, that his friends and family had to live with the uncertainty for 27 years only to find out that he died the day he was abducted... I can't even imagine how awful it must've been. Rest in peace. ❤️

[@mymelody95]

why do i feel like the law “protects” the suspects more than the victim or getting justice for victims who have passed.. why does this monster get away with murdering a CHILD and only goes to prison for a lousy 20 years? jacob is right, what DID he do wrong? absolutely nothing. the law did him wrong. my heart goes out to his family ❤️ RIP Jacob 😢

[@KendallRae]

Mainly because he was a selfish fuck and would only tell the truth with that plea deal. I just don’t get it. You would think the guilt would catch up with and you would just tell the family because it’s the right thing to do but some people are pure evil :(

[@1981lashlarue]

If you're the type of person that abducts children at gunpoint and sexually assaults them, chances are you're not the type of person that's going to be overcome with guilt.

[@lorimiller4301]

Kendall Rae That has to be it. I swear I saw demons in my Father. I truly believe they exist and love to convince people to act like monsters. People need to realize what is happening and not brush it off like a silly superstion.

[@emetatron]

Let's not forget that it was the FAMILY'S CHOICE to have this outcome. It's either go to trial with minimal evidence and no body and endure all that pain and heartache again, OR have him show where the body is, but not charge him with murder, yet he still goes to prison for 20 years where he will likely die. The family probably just wants to put this to rest after 27 years. They don't want to relive their nightmare. They don't want to risk an acquittal. This way it is a win/win situation. The guilty party goes to jail so he can't hurt anyone else and the family gets to properly bury Jacob.

[@1981lashlarue]

+emetatron That is very true and that is the one point that seems to be lost on everyone pontificating with their sanctimonious comments. The family was okay with this decision and wanted it this way to bring closure. Who are we to say otherwise? Even if he does get out of prison he'll be 73 years old so it's likely he's either going to die in prison or not live very long once he is released.

[@PLAiMYMUSiKx]

This isn't the first video I've seen on Jacob's case, but it's the first one in which I've seen footage of Jacob alive and well. Hearing his voice and knowing how terrified he was that night absolutely breaks my heart and definitely created more of a personal and emotion connection. Thank you so much for this video Kendall, may Jacob rest in peace x

[@ellavernon9797]

I agree, such a detailed explanation in comparison to other people,, lot of love for kendall❤️❤️

[@imjustanasshlesometimes3488]

Despite Jacob's tragedy, the Wetterling's did soooo much good. They created the sex offender registry and so much more. My heart goes out to them. 💓 I'm also born and raised in Minnesota.

[@MarthaRodriguez-up4yl]

Poor Jacob, I cried for this child, as a mother it hurts. I'm so sorry to the parents of Jacob.

[@jenniferlove4791]

“What did I do wrong?” For some reason I think I’ll be hearing a little boy voice asking that question, for a long time to come. Deepest sympathies to his family and all others affected by his loss.

[@zscene2738]

That part made me cry the most

[@ayeeethatsdeee]

him crying “what did I do wrong” broke me you did nothing wrong jacob that man took you off this earth for no reason now get your rest my boy your family finally has some closure

[@mikebrooks1620]

Yeah, I'm sad and pissed. I feel for his siblings and parents especially his father... I know he is kicking himself daily for allowing the boys to go to the video store.

[@xbigxburritoxboi8643]

He may have gotten only 20 years, but he’s sure gonna get a taste of his own medicine by the inmates

[@lilz5497]

I hope so.

[@aguamic]

isnt there this thing in prison that if the inmates find out that you killed/raped/abused a child or woman they'll beat you and stuff?

[@sp9880]

@@aguamic It's children. A lot of them are in there for abusing and killing women. It's hurting children that they won't tolerate. Dahmer got killed because of this as far as I know.

[@armcollector6660]

Shikha Potdar he actually got killed by the way he killed his first victim... by a barbell, but I feel like if anyone hurts or kills a child or old person or disabled the killer shoild be tortured for eternity just so sad 😢!!#

[@user-nb3yu9sd1o]

@@armcollector6660 more like anyone

[@brielynn]

It’s horrible that he is only serving 20 years. I understand that his parents wanted to know…. They wanted answers, but for a murderer to be able to use the body as leverage to not get charged with Murder…. Heartbreaking!!! Messed up system!

[@MiVidaBellisima]

That’s life- ppl don’t typically give away info that’s going to hurt them. They let the parents choose and they were ok with a killer getting a lenient sentence to get his remains. I’m not judging the parents. I do hope he never does this again.

[@NattieD911]

So let me get this straight . If Danny wouldn’t of seen the cop near where he was at then he wouldn’t of shot Jacob in the head? He shot him because he freaked out?? Omg i can’t imagine what Jacob felt knowing the gun jammed and then him saying I’m cold and take me home. Precious baby my heart goes out to his mother .

[@alissawilliams3435]

The Hob Family *have

[@alissawilliams3435]

Tiff Smih are you drunk?

[@mariarashid6866]

and father and the rest of his family

[@briannalee1998]

That is messed up that they didn't charge him for murder. That poor family, my heart breaks for them. Kidnappers and pedophiles should not breath the same sir as us.

[@alie6413]

Brianna Lee they shouldn’t breathe at all, terrible people

[@hannah98338]

I agree it’s messed up he didn’t get charged... however, in order to have closer they could not charge him with the murder of their son ):

[@maryallison0509]

I’m a small farming town kid from Minnesota. I grew up in the opposite end of the state then Jacob. I was grown when Jacob vanished. And had heard about his disappearance as I was bathing my own baby. My friends and myself all personally felt like Jacob was collectively each of our little brother. And my whole family went to help in the search. And I remember breaking down and crying as Patty stood in front of the crowd of people there to help and her thanking us all. I can’t imagine having to carry on after she lost her son. And how tough it was to walk by his room or look in the hamper and seeing his dirty clothes or seeing his dirty sneakers or his toys or favorite ball cap. I always get a cold chill remembering that horrible horrible day. Rip Jacob Minnesota still loves and misses you little bro.

[@deannamacklin9199]

Mary Allison damn

[@KaijaSchmauss]

I wasn't even born yet when he disappeared and I felt like that when I heard about the case for the first time. I live about 30 minutes from Minneapolis, so the whole thing feels like it happened in my backyard. It broke my heart when they finally found his remains.

[@alisonslater1539]

I live in Minnesota too

[@emmafink786]

Alison Slater same

[@kitx0003]

@Donny Hathaway that must be so scary for people to go through

[@Analaya749]

I work at Trader Joe’s and when I worked at my hometown store in Minnesota I had a coworker who was an officer on this case. He expressed how depressing it was and the toll it took on the whole community and police force. He resigned soon after and started working at Trader Joe’s to lower his stress levels.

[@Carolina-rd3gh]

*"What did I do wrong?" "Take me home, I'm cold"* This is story is so heartbreaking. The terror that poor baby must have experienced in hours. 😭 May the little angel rest in peace. ❤️

[@Rose-xm4og]

😭😭

[@KendallRae]

I hope you guys enjoy learning about this case. Even though it was solved i still felt the need to share this story for Jacob and his family. People should know what he went through and keep his face in their thoughts. I just have to warn you all this is a tough one to watch, I literally sobbed while editing this. I’m not sure why but I just feel so connected to a little Jacob: Rest In Peace angel

[@lyss7847]

Kendall Rae I live in Minnesota and my mom actually lived on the same street as Jacob back then. She told me the houses were really far apart so she never really saw him, but when this happened none of the kids were allowed to play outside after the sun went down. She was so shook when Jacob’s story was on the news again. Also, they recorded the demolition of Danny Heinrich’s house live on Facebook, which I watched

[@jessiebeasley3074]

Kendall Rae well said.......my heart breaks for that angel.....rest in peace Jacob

[@heathernikki5734]

His sweet smile in that photo has been in my heart for years, since I first heard about this story like 15 years ago. John Lordan on LordanArts cried on camera while presenting this case. Jacob definitely leaves an impression on people's hearts 💓💓

[@heyitssaraaa.b3938]

I understand! this case really sticks with me and is so heartbreaking...♡

[@madisonw.o]

Kendall Rae if so sad to think about but it happens every day and some people dont even know about

[@thetypewoman]

"The boy asked, 'What did I do wrong?'" 😢 😢 😢 That just tears my heart into pieces.

[@getitdonewithsiobhan]

This one got me super emotional. It’s so sad how his last day went. I have two sons and it just hit home for me. Thank you for posting this Kendall people need to know this story. I wish his family nothing but love and recovery. 💕

[@irk-ink]

"what did i do wrong?" you did nothing wrong, angel. this story is truly heartbreaking. 💔

[@ashleycebula9321]

As I was listening to this I realized that child abductions/unsolved murders like this either aren’t covered like this on media like they used to. Aside from the really big cases. All you really hear on news anymore is politics, drug related crimes, drug related homicides, ect.

[@tx4475]

And Madeline McCain

[@TOGirl75]

That's because they don't happen as often as they used to. People are more educated and there's greater awareness today about leaving your kids alone. Also thanks to social media, the ones that do go missing are found very quickly. It was very different 30 yrs ago.

[@TOGirl75]

@Ocean Blue There could be, really not sure. I just feel like kids being kidnapped by complete strangers today doesn't happen as often as it used to....that stat may be referring to kids being taken by someone they already know, like a parent.

[@reginamachamer821]

Yeah.. we pretty much only hear about things that fit the government's narratives and make one side or the other look good or bad. It's sad. And to the other comments down here.. there are still TONS of child abductions happening all the time. Whether it's a stranger or not is irrelevant since they're unsolved.. no one knows who did it. It may not be quite as much these days but it happens enough that it's shocking we rarely hear about it. And actually the human trafficking rate, which does happen with children, especially babies and toddlers, is extremely high in recent years. Just saying..

[@sanders555]

@@reginamachamer821 You just made all that up.

[@SusanWillful]

Especially now when DNA evidence is solving so many decades old cold cases, it's time to remove statutes of limitations on all sexual assault crimes. The fact they exist at all is outrageous and insulting in these types of crimes. As for the sentence, don't quote me but I swear 20 years for one count of child pornography is higher than I've seen handed down as the minimum for murder in other states. Remember, the victims (his family) had to agree to it so at least they had some control.

[@10Raccoon]

While I agree that it should be removed for crimes, especially sexual assault, involving children, I think it becomes a bit more complicated when adults are involved. I have unfortunately known a lot of people who would be more than willing to turn a drunk 1 night stand from 20 years ago into a cry of rape even though they were equally drunk and therefore equally unable to properly consent. Even if there is no evidence one way or the other, that is enough to absolutely ruin someone's life.

[@SusanWillful]

@@10Raccoon I get what you mean but who holds onto DNA evidence from a 20-year ago one night stand?

[@matilda6851]

@@sanrio4222 you realize that the “possible liar” can ruin someone’s life if they are lying. That’s not okay. Saying things like this only encourage women to lie about sexual assault because they know people wouldn’t care

[@introusas]

and murder.

[@introusas]

@@10Raccoon ....um, if there is no evidence, then no it isnt.

[@kelsey1406]

Growing up as a child in Minnesota, we always heard the tale of poor Jacob Wetterling. The police finding Jacob was both a tragedy as well as a relief. I only hope he didn’t suffer too much.

[@jennaajello2571]

What I’m most curious of is how the killer didn’t get charged with “improper treatment of a corpse” he was not properly buried and that is a felony. They said they wouldn’t charge him for murder so how didn’t they charge him for that

[@auntkaz422]

He also could have been charged with: kidnapping, assault, sexual assault... I'm betting all of it was covered legally in the plea deal.

[@jennaajello2571]

They charged that poor teenage girl for burying a miscarried child but they won’t charge this monster.

[@minxcards3779]

@@jennaajello2571 MN is messed up/lenient on child predators. I know personally being from there .... 30+ male caught harassing/hurting a young woman (13?) at a new yr party.... then more information/history of predatory sexual abuse came out and he got one yr.... ONE YEAR!!!!! 1!!!!...... there’s many a reason I fled from that state with the powers in charge there. Still scared for my life but I bought protection.💔

[@laureauvray7948]

@@jennaajello2571 EXACTLY

[@alishadawn6636]

@@jennaajello2571 that child was not miscarried it was full term🙁

[@blxcklotus]

My heart broke when he said “when I grow up I want to be a football player” 💔

[@KendallRae]

I know ugh I cried so much editing this video

[@julz3tt3]

Bella Italia i know :(

[@blxcklotus]

Kendall Rae I’m crying right now, I can’t believe people can do that to others, let alone a grown man doing it to a child. I can’t comprehend it. I feel so sad. I hope he’s at peace now, and I hope that cold blooded asshole will never find peace.

[@mandeeleis]

Same. That especially broke my heart.

[@tammyreneemc5552]

Horrible! They need to change the laws. It's not justice! Those parents, family members and friends deserve justice!!

[@mochihammer5459]

Tammy McC Law enforcement should just have ignored the deal after he told him where the body of poor Jacob was

[@Deutschehordenelite]

Despite the "official deal" he will be dealt with in prison, don't worry about that part.

[@kat4933]

Deutschehordenelite he will most likely be isolated so nothing will happen

[@tammyreneemc5552]

Yea, if they think he might be harmed they will isolate him. Bummer!

[@kat4933]

Tammy McC yup! This usually happens with “popular” cases .

[@Orophile_303]

That's why I will never ever allow my children to go by themselves anywhere.

[@confusedsophie4053]

Yeah that way they will totally learn how to be independent human beings, by being accompanied by their mother the whole time. But I guess thats an American thing to do. Where I come from we believe in the importance of given Kids freedom and independence. But to be honest if I would life in the US I would do the same, simply because the US is dangerous for everyone, especially children. But the solution is not to wrap the kids in cotton but to make it a safer country, but many Americans aren't that bright.

[@arkansasfamily6088]

Not surprised at all to hear he wasn’t charged with his murder. That’s the American justice system. As a parent myself, I cannot imagine the heartache and pain that comes with missing your child and not knowing the truth. Really sad stuff.

[@emetatron]

He wasn't charged with the murder because Jacob's family chose to know where his body was buried instead. I don't think people realize how much impact the victims have in the justice system. If the victims/families say no to a plea deal, the prosecutor won't go ahead with it. This isn't the state attorney's decision, it's the family's decision. I'm sure the family just wanted to avoid a trial and reliving their worst nightmare.

[@cerysmartin6702]

His parents made a plea bargain. They chose to know where their songs body was instead of having the guys charged. Its so upsetting but at least they got to put their son to rest properly.

[@LILAC2CARB]

Yep well I don’t know why they can’t say they’ll make a plea deal and the judge overrules it after he’s confessed etc... c’mon he said he’d confess if he got a plea deal what other fkn choice did the parents have???

[@emetatron]

Judges can reject plea agreements, but then the plea would be withdrawn. I'm not really sure what would happen in this case if that were to happen. Defense could easily argue that they can't use the body/plea as evidence in trial since that was all obtained in a plea agreement. Also, he wasn't formally charged with murder so a judge probably would not have even known at the time of sentencing that he confessed, since judges are supposed to be neutral on all cases.

[@kenz3789]

If he ever gets out I’ll be making a trip to Minnesota

[@annabel5332]

He’s not in Minnesota, he’s at Federal Medical Center, Devens

[@noneofyourbusiness5488]

I’ll be riding shotgun!

[@kenz3789]

@@noneofyourbusiness5488 sounds greattt ❤️

[@colleenkerr4237]

Im with you!!!

[@Zenithanderson]

I’m going too idc

[@afergie76]

Hopefully the other prisoners will take care of him.

[@iicloudydreams6216]

Oh boy they will, trust me.

[@yenaled4581]

You can count on it. They do not take kindly to inmates who committed crimes against kids. He will be lucky to get out alive if at all

[@youngklassik9582]

They not gonna put him in general population

[@mimifouda9489]

this

[@Xforeverlove21]

Given his age, I don't think he will be alive in 20 years either way

[@marielaveau6362]

His father must be riddled with guilt over going against his wife and giving them permission to go out that night. Many couples would have divorced after something so tragic. I hope they find some peace now that they have his remains. RIP Jacob.

[@Emszzsocool]

“He herd the police coming so he shot him because he thought they were coming for him” I’m disgusted...................

[@jacklyndanielle]

especially since he let the other boy go so he knows that he could get away with it without needing to murder him

[@amberslavic8595]

Makes me sick soooo sad my heart brakes for Jacob and his family

[@jacklyndanielle]

Suzanna it’s crazy how one impulsive decision from a deranged man can lead to this.

[@rachaelmends3582]

Jacklyn Smith it’s the fact that the gun jammed the first time and you’d think he’d realize to spare his life but still chose to shoot the second time.

[@jacklyndanielle]

Rachael Mends ugh yes.

[@cmdittyz]

It really pisses me off that the murderer told them Jacob was asking “what did I do wrong?”....he made it that much worse on the family. That just breaks my heart that he thought he did something wrong. You didn’t do anything wrong Jacob...rest easy sweet boy. 😔

[@libbylivvy]

I wonder if the husband and wife ever argue about the fact that she told her son no then the dad told him yes. Like if he would have also said no then maybe that would have been prevented. So sad that this stuff actually happens to people

[@user-um5qc2bb7j]

Basically Olivia I think when a family goes through a tragedy like that, there’s a general understanding that you do NOT blame the father for this. It’s not like he was allowing his children to be in genuine danger when his mother knew best, they were just going to the store.

[@bookcreator]

I'm sure he blames himself every day :(

[@ellespoonies]

I'm sure in the beginning it was hard. They probably did fight when it happened, after a few days of realizing he wasn't just going to easily be found in someone's home down the street. But in these situations, you need all the love and support you can get, so holding that resentment in your heart does nothing but give you even more pain to bear. I'm sure the father lives with the painful thought that maybe if he said no this wouldn't have happened, just like how the boys with jacob that night still wonder why the killer took him and not them. it's natural to do that, we all wish we could go back and change things we regret even on minor scale. i think they've just learned not to let the pain tear them apart, because it's enough losing one precious member of the family and they don't need to lose more because they're arguing about regrets and things that cant be fixed anymore.

[@ellespoonies]

when my godfather passed, very unexpectedly from a heart attack while driving to the airport, a lot of his family almost took sides. our side, his side, his mother and siblings, for a while really weren't pleased with his wife. partly for how she and her family behaved when he passed (ill spare you the details, but to give you the idea she literally told his mother she didnt have the right to grieve him.) and generally because she didn't treat him the best when he was living and we all knew he was so overworked and who knows if he would be here now if she had just let him relax a little. but, ultimately, it's our side of the family who's handling his death best and not losing ourselves to the grief, because we know how to make light of bad situations and not to dwell on the negative that we can't change when theres so much positive. so, my point is, yes they probably did fight and probably do feel bad, but sometimes you gotta push away the "you shouldve" and "i wish" and instead remember the good things you did together and remember the person not how they left the world but how they made a mark on it.

[@katiechisholm]

I doubt it...mostly because that's not something you can get over. He blames himself - I have no doubt - but if she truly blamed him for it, they wouldn't be together.

[@MoonAndStars25]

I find the statute of limitations absolutely revolting especially when it comes to child abuse and rape So glad it’s not a thing where I live

[@peyton7001]

I live in Annandale Minnesota. Believe me or not I lived on the same street, 5 houses away from Danny heinrick. Me and my best friend used to stop and talk to him he always sat in the front yard reading a news paper in a lawn chair. Now his house is completely burned and destroyed to the ground. I am so lucky to be here today. When cops went through his belongings pictures were found of my schools playground that he took of him taking pictures of kids playing.

[@Nikki...]

OMGoodness!

[@Jenjensexypants]

That makes me sick to my stomach. You really don’t know your neighbors.

[@nya4292]

wouldn’t you be like 40. u look 14

[@nicolemerkel1331]

@@nya4292 thats a compliment!

[@nya4292]

nicolecmerkel she’s obviously 14

[@RisingRose94]

And this is a good reason why I believe pedophiles need capital punishment. Anyone who would hurt a child doesn't deserve to live on earth

[@yoselinvelasquez2522]

This one brought me to tears.

[@wandering-wisp]

yoselin velasquez glad to see om not alone

[@elodielebrun]

yoselin velasquez i usually feel extremely upset and disgusted but i never cry watching those videos.. this one had tears welling up in my eyes.... RIP jacob 💔

[@Mel__21]

Those clips of him 😭😞 poor little boy didn't get to live out his life.

[@brookeritson8205]

Number 700 like yeah bro

[@soniaddii]

I can't even describe how extremely sad I feel for Jacob and his family and friends... what this little boy went through 💔

[@danyvaladez36]

I can't imagine how the dad must have felt knowing that he let the boys go to the rental store on their own after the mom said no.... :( Rest in Peace, Jacob.

[@shiny781]

Daniela Valadez i know right

[@SimmerJas]

The day Jacobs body was found my teacher cried. She was a radio news anchor who worked closely with the family

[@doodlebug2286]

That was my mom too. She is only a couple years older than him. We live in Minnesota. She had followed the case from day one

[@SimmerJas]

@@doodlebug2286 I think cases that involve children always touch the heart differently.

[@KT-7998]

Patty was actually at my work the day they got the news about finding Jacob, she was there to give a speech. It was a very sad day.

[@SimmerJas]

@@KT-7998 I bet. Still so heart wrenching all these years later.

[@StephBSanity]

I can't help but wonder if the mom was a little bitter toward her husband. My mom was always HUGE on rules like that, and my dad stood by her always. Now that I'm older, I understand why 100% and I'm going to be just as strict with my future kids.

[@SuperSonicLegend116]

Steph B Sanity I couldn’t image how she couldn’t even though she knows it’s not technically it’s fault and even though the mom knows she shouldn’t be it’s kind of impossible to not feel SOMETHING towards the husband

[@genifercollins9674]

I was wondering the same thing. It has to be eating him alive knowing he overruled her, I can't imagine how he must feel. God, how SHE must feel. Knowing if hey had just stayed home. How the brother must feeling having asked to speak to the dad instead. So many things went wrong but at the end of the day, it's always just one tiny event that leads to a tragedy. Maybe someone just forgot to lock the door one day, and the house got robbed. Or someone let the dog out to poo and the dog got loose and got hit. It can be everyday mundane things that lead to tragedy and it's so hard to try and prevent them without living a life full of paranoia and hyperawareness. I would hope she's not too mad at him and that he's not beating himself up too bad. Nobody can tell the future, that was probably something the kids did often and sometimes things happen and it sucks...it really sucks

[@genifercollins9674]

Hopefully my long ramble wasn't too morbid, stupid, or incoherent.

[@curlwhurl8054]

I think you are intelligent, amazing and insightful! But I absolutely agree with you. One event has hurt all of them so much. Obviously Jacob went through the most horrific trauma imaginable, but I cannot imagine the pain his loved ones must live with every day. His parents (as you mentioned) his brother, his friends...they are all victims in one way or another. So heartbreaking.

[@rachelvickers9545]

It would take A LOT of healing to not be bitter. Yikes.

[@kriskross5195]

This is just so devastating. Jacob deserved so much better. My heart is literally broken after hearing his story.

[@RanndiMarie01]

I’m from Minnesota and I remember hearing about this as a kid. Every year on Oct 22 houses would leave their light on as a way of remembering him. It was such a shock when they finally found his body after all these years.

[@laureauvray7948]

i hope the dad is okay and isn’t hating himself

[@MsSilverTulip]

Why? It's his fault and he should feel guilty.

[@myszka7682]

@@MsSilverTulip lol you idiot troll

[@redlikeroses3705]

@@MsSilverTulip Huh.

[@cayleece7890]

@@MsSilverTulip I'm sure his decision haunts him, but let's not blame him. It's literally the murderer's fault that his son was murdered.

[@caffeinatedkatie4696]

I hope he's in therapy

[@michaelbreasseale9135]

I can't tell you how much rage runs through my body when I hear stories like this

[@yumiloomerstorytime.4830]

As a mother this is why keeps me up at night and made me realize I only want one kid. It would be too stressful having to protect 2 if that makes sense.

[@ellamayoxoxo9510]

@@yumiloomerstorytime.4830 I understand your logic…but once you get older and die-don’t you want your child to have siblings (and in turn, nieces, nephews, in laws etc) so they wouldn’t be lonely? 🤷🏻‍♀️ thats just my thinking

[@emems6620]

Just looking at his photo I started crying, kids are such a beautiful happening and whoever hurts them is disgustingly inhuman. He seemed like such a sweet boy who would have become a kind handsome man like his family. Disgusting and sad

[@omw2fybyuh535]

so true