Kassanndra's Secret | Full Episode

A young woman vanishes. Eerie surveillance video captures a man in a hat. Investigators learn the two are linked by a secret. “48 Hours” contributor Natalie Morales reports. Watch more full episodes of "48 Hours" on Pluto TV.
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[@Regaltwo2]

Remember everyone, my twin sisters story is far from over! We are still having a civil trial so that all the facts come out. And if our theory is correct, there is WAY more to this case! Our lawyer doesn't want us saying much more but we will keep people updated as more comes out. One thing I can say, the POS is refusing to participate in the civil trial and hiding facts. Judge fined him $5,000 so far. And please join me in remembering Kasey....our birthday is five days away (May 25th), we were Gemini.

[@utubefreshie]

I just watched this episode. Belated happy birthday! I believe you'll win your case and hope that monster rots and dies in prison as he deserves!! God bless you and your mother and family. Keep your sister's memory alive!

[@TheFearsomeCrabcat]

So sorry for your loss. I have experienced a very traumatic loss on my birthday and since then I have a very hard time when people say happy birthday and I have begged people not to wish me a happy birthday and I have a saying that just because the phrase is happy birthday, it doesn't mean everyone's birthday is a happy one😢 💔 I try to be more cautious of feelings and although I'm not sure if that's the case with you so I send my condolences in place. I am just seeing your comments and this episode of 48hrs but I have seen your sisters case elsewhere and I have never been able to shake the feeling and always felt like the live-in girlfriend knew and was involved. I truly wish you and your family the best possible healing and I hope to see more justice and the right outcome from the civil trial.

[@PNWFAE]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm in WA state too, about two hours north of you. I hope you're able to get justice.

[@Lynne...]

❤ 🙏

[@gib59er56]

Ma`am I do not know anything concerning your case, but I see the replies you have here and I imagine it is about as bad as it can be. I know that nothing will bring your sis back, but maybe the piece of filth guilty of her death will never be free to harm anyone again. I have a hard time with the term "justice" because it is just a word. The hole in you does not close, so justice is nothing more than a word. I think Morgan Freeman said it all in "The Shawshank Redemption". It is a word for you young hotshots to put in your files so you can do your jobs, but rehabilitated is just your fancy little word in your fancy little world. He did not say "justice" but I think you know what I am saying. Hey, I am a Gemini too! So we have that! All the best to you, and I do not say the "I`m sorry for your loss" crap. Those are just words too. And they fall short of any truth.

[@stephaniemccollum8019]

26 years in prison for pre meditated killing a pregnant woman with your child. People with drug possession get longer sentences. Such an injustice.

[@radioog6945]

Black ppl who steal objects less than 500$ have gotten more time

[@watermelooooon]

@@trumpwon8064 A lot of people care because it puts things in perspective and shows how much Justice the system lacks.

[@MSmith-b33tingU]

@@radioog6945 Not in WA state, they don't. Shoplifters run into stores and steal hundreds of thousands of dollars of merch and walk right out the front doors, and nobody is allowed to stop them, and the police don't respond, and even if they did, they're not allowed to pursue, and criminals just dance around fir trees.

[@trumpwon8064]

@@watermelooooon no, it doesn't

[@Arizona_lilly]

Right

[@calhoun4938]

Her mom broke my heart, that's a lady who's drowning in grief and can barely breathe but keeps trying to smile through it.

[@BrookeClyde]

Same here. She made me feel her pain. Bless her 😢

[@zxy78267]

I'm a mom of six, and three of my kids are around Kassandra's age. They also like a lot of the same things, and are quirky and fun. I'm literally crying after seeing her mom try to get her words out. Her brother's beautiful tribute to her had me in tears as well. I lost my older sister unexpectedly from complications from surgery. It is something that makes recovering from her death impossible. My husband and I have lost many family members, but mostly to natural causes. When someone dies due to the fault of another, it's very hard. In this case, the act is so deliberate, and the justice isn't there. They should have given him life without parole. I don't think anyone on a jury, listening to this evidence, would ever think he was innocent.

[@michaeljorgenson83]

She was a sweet daughter got her momma things I'm sad already 1 min in

[@jenniferrose3653]

I whole heartedly agree

[@justlikehoney1859]

She’s so sweet, my heart also breaks for her

[@melaniesmith9027]

U can visibly see how grief-stricken yet so strong her mother is. Bless her with all the more strength she still needs

[@iammarcnixon]

Mercy it was soooo sad, I almost started crying with her 😫😢

[@Tunes001]

​@@iammarcnixon😮

[@greensorrel6860]

That mom's grief was palpable.

[@kalel311superman9]

she could barely talk

[@f.l3450]

Of course she’s grief stricken.

[@annazaman9657]

He should have had a vasectomy if he felt so strongly about kids. No amount of precaution is 100% foolproof

[@auntiefan4202]

There was no proof it was his child.

[@annazaman9657]

@@auntiefan4202 that's why he killed her

[@auntiefan4202]

@@annazaman9657 yeah it was her claim. Probably was his kid but they never did a DNA test.

[@yukare129]

​@Auntie Fan420, a vasectomy would help prove that it wasn't his child, then

[@youhdumbasf5862]

​@@auntiefan4202 So, are you slow.

[@dianet2702]

The look in his eyes while posing in his orange suit 😱 And his face in the courtroom 😱 That creature is in rage , insane rage. He should never ever walk free under the sun again.

[@georgemonde8237]

With his chin up because hes so proud of himself

[@Libbathegreat]

@@georgemonde8237 That's what I thought, he didn't look enraged to me, he looked pleased with himself. I guess he has reason, he got a slap on the wrist for murdering a pregnant woman.

[@AnnaMorris411]

What did she see in those eyes??? (shivers)

[@cynthiastanley35]

​@@AnnaMorris411 Evil is what she saw in his eyes! Oh it makes me shiver. Poor Kassandra. 😢 To even think about how he premeditated her demise knowing that she was pregnant. He didn't have to get rid of what he saw as a problem for his life. I feel sure that Kassandra would have been just fine without his help, and a great mother to her baby.😢

[@nbsoboleski]

I'd like 10 free shots to his face. The smirky, smug, underbite chin in the air (I have an underbite, so I can tease his) makes him the most disgusting human being I've seen in a long time. It's sad that the plea bargain raises his ego, he isn't smart or clever. Pretty stupid, so why this wasn't a strong case blows my mind. If I was a jury member, that would be enough for me.

[@songforseptember4697]

This one REALLY hits different. The way he threw her away like trash. Just tossed her and his unborn child down a ravine, and then got 26 years??? WTF is wrong with the legal system?? That poor girl and her family. Rest in Peace Kassandra ❤

[@X3AmySarah]

It’s a blue state. They have no justice system there.

[@samanthaj7840]

Sick sick people. I don't trust ANYONE. It's crazy to live like this

[@morgansmith8290]

😢💔

[@kingpriapatius5832]

"Friendship" with an ex is a disaster. Grow up, move on and behave like an adult.

[@lindawells8167]

He smiled as he left the courtroom.

[@treeliniusmaximus8412]

"Hatman"?? What a tool.

[@christinechristensen6871]

No doubt. A real “catch”

[@lwoods1940]

@@christinechristensen6871 100% he's giving real "nice guy" vibes. I do love that his stupid hat helped convict him.

[@crisp_rat]

I cringed so hard at this

[@toniannlopez2841]

26 years is the biggest slap in the face for Kassandra and her family. That’s truly sickening.

[@treasurehunteruk9718]

This is a long time in England. About the maximum anyone gets.

[@SunRabbit]

Should've gotten the D. P.

[@trawlins396]

​@@SunRabbit they don't have the DP. Thx to Leftys

[@trawlins396]

Seriously?? 26 years in FEDERAL PRISON is no cakewalk.

[@MSmith-b33tingU]

@@trawlins396 He was sent to Clallam, a medium security prison of only 825 men where they "learn to bake pastries, train dogs, and learn light landscaping" per Clallam. Oh, and he may use the library and computers to earn advanced degrees, if he chooses. Doesn't sound like a cakewalk, more like a pastrywaltz.

[@ambermchugh9381]

I love that her brother opened the little shop in her memory. Imagine how much fun she would've had shopping for all those baby things. So sad.

[@Regaltwo2]

Thank you, I try to keep Kasey's memory alive in every way I can.

[@justnana13-klj40]

​@@Regaltwo2 you are her brother?

[@justnana13-klj40]

​@@Regaltwo2 I commented above. You are an awesome brother. I am so sorry you and your Mom were robbed of your sister and her baby. I am a Mom, Nana, and how I wish your Mom had gotten to experience that with her daughter. Just as I wish you had gotten to be an uncle who got to spoil your niece or nephew. I am sorry.. Kassandra and her child deserved a beautiful life. 😢

[@Regaltwo2]

@@justnana13-klj40 I'm Kasey's twin brother, yes

[@Regaltwo2]

@@lisastork81 Yes we were born in Guam

[@GingerNinja1]

The only way he should be able to leave prison is by a toe tag exit. He robbed Kassanndra, her unborn baby, mother, twin brother & her loved ones bc he was selfish & down right evil! What a horrible human. That detective & his team did such a thorough job. Too bad every case doesn't have detective's with the persistence this one had! Prayers for peace & strength for Kassanndra's family.🕊

[@auntiefan4202]

She created this situation for herself unfortunately.

[@katinthehat_81]

I disagree with your statement. It takes two to tango. She did have a hand in creating a child with a monster, which she would have no idea how it would turn out, but he actually created THIS situation. I'm appalled that you'd blame the victim here.

[@auntiefan4202]

@@katinthehat_81 you said it yourself, it takes two.... if she didn't involve herself with this guy she would be alive. That was her choice to involve herself with a married man and to get pregnant and stay pregnant and try to involve the married man.

[@saraa1741]

​@@auntiefan4202 and hindsight is always 20/20 you'd think if she knew what would happen, she would have involved herself with him?

[@meganchristensen3378]

@@auntiefan4202 NOT "married." Boyfriend/Girlfriend living together.

[@shatellbuckmire7203]

I just want to slap that stupid smirk off his disgusting face at court😡 Such an evil monster. No mother should have to go experience this. My deepest condolences to the family🙏🏾🥺

[@AngelWest58]

The fact that they found the phone in the water is incredible

[@radioog6945]

But GOD!

[@rikkileannyarbrough]

Unrelated, the water is so beautiful and clear! I live on the Mississippi River. STARK CONTRAST IN DIFFERENCE.

[@S_8-]

Right ! Investigation was good but prosecution ruined it all 😤 what a shame!!

[@Timesradical]

I love how the detectives really never give up

[@bonganishiba5703]

And it was all for nothing 💔

[@dantesos7564]

The mom absolutely gutted me. The pain she feels is way beyond deep. I never understand how investigative journalists can keep their cool in those situations. I would be a bloody mess.

[@trishxo7400]

Riiightt! I wld too, I can feel her (her mother) pain through my phone... idk how they cld keep their composer.. ughh 😢

[@GIJane-ym2tn]

We have no clue who is watching you or I in this life. Worthiness is key to salvation, not broken bear claws or dreams of salvation in mood beams. Support your family in life, not suffering like these people. She didn't have salvation. Her choices infirmed herself and her former lovers offering for her and his family. Shouldn't be so worthless in your comments on here. Such is life. Move forward, understand she is here on your path and not on yours in another realm. Worship her and death takes over your family, life suffers forever. Such is life and nobody loves me is not going to be said of me.

[@aaronchapdelaine5478]

Gutted you ?

[@MSmith-b33tingU]

@@aaronchapdelaine5478 I believe they meant it metaphorically; they emotionally felt as if they'd been physically wounded.

[@dae4444]

I've said this same thing. I could never interview someone in this situation. I'm tearing up just watching from my phone...I'd be balling if I were in that room with the mother

[@1910anahi1979]

I feel so sad for the mom, I hope someday she can find peace.

[@adrianaevseev7655]

Amen 🙏❤May God bless you

[@ceilconstante640]

And twin brother.

[@Frankieb2006]

God is showering her in his warmth

[@starwarsmom]

The reality is she will never find peace until she is with her daughter again. So heart breaking

[@1910anahi1979]

@@starwarsmom well of course but this breaks my heart to see a mom hurting in such a magnitude.

[@476233]

Cassandra’s mom seems like such a lovely lady. I imagine she would have been amazing grandmother for her little baby she didn’t get to hold. 😢😢😢

[@Amy-oy5hk]

Wtf? They had a slam dunk case! The DA’s office literally failed this victim, her unborn baby, and her family and friends! Why should that monster get to parole and live his life! Unreal, and half assed justice! But I do give mad respect to the I investigation team and divers. You guys did a great job!

[@ingabrown3916]

I thought the unborn fetus would seal the deal most states would've considered the manner of death to be a double homicide but I guess her pregnancy had to be full term by killing her he took away her rites to choose considering the motive this guy is a Monster he knew the child would be his and the look on his face in that courtroom told me everything I needed to know about him

[@stevie1683]

If he was black he probably would have got 150 years.

[@adairadair9490]

​@@stevie1683 I totally agree 💯✌️

[@billwilson5341]

@@stevie1683 No way! He would have been let go as soon as possible to commit another heinous act.

[@ingabrown3916]

@@billwilson5341 how long have you lived in this country or do you live in the US ?

[@criticaldarling1982]

This is ridiculous!! 2 lives were lost! He should’ve received 2 life sentences with NO possibility of parole. Her poor Mother 😢 My heart aches for her ❤️

[@radioog6945]

God will handle it

[@luccam3795]

@@radioog6945 With this kind of excuse we should close the judiciary system and the cops and let god judge everyone.

[@MSmith-b33tingU]

@@radioog6945 No sky daddy saved her. Where was your "god" while she was being murdered?

[@radioog6945]

@@MSmith-b33tingU my god was worried about me! Everybody is GOd of themselves! Sorry to break it to you all!

[@beaminup]

Not every state has a messed up justice system. Do not smear the entire US justice system with what WA does. Blue states are all light on crime and you can tell by the way the criminals behave. Our business was broken in 3 times in 3 years. One of the dentists at the business condo association had video footage of criminals stealing from them with the alarm going off. The guy says to the gal, "Don't worry, we have 10 minutes till the cops get here." When the criminals speak like this you know the state/city is doing something wrong.

[@ragethevictorious3060]

Them finding her phone was so incredible, I had to watch that part a few times.

[@ZilchBlackBeer]

What a profound example of prosecutorial incompetence and laziness. My heart goes out to Kassandras mother and brother. I also wonder how the prosecution can sleep at night.

[@hoosierbaddy3052]

They couldn’t make their case beyond a reasonable doubt. Prosecutors love to see criminals get justice. They only let criminals plea out if they can’t secure a guilty verdict. It’s 26 years or zero for an acquittal bc not enough information/evidence could be obtained. Which is it? Who ever thinks that a judgment/sentencing fits the crime? Yeah, no huh?

[@greensorrel6860]

I was surprised in Washington state he would do more than a few years, they seem to have no respect for law and order.

[@netta96]

Liberal state

[@Judy-mt8gm]

Our so-called "justice system " is so far beyond broken it's an abomination.

[@radioog6945]

It’s the judge whoever was in charge of sentencing probably was some male with homicidal tendencies

[@beaminup]

In blue states, yes. Washington state is one of the most lenient on criminals. They even passed a law to make it harder for police to do their jobs.

[@anneperry9014]

It's a CRIME itself!!!!🙄

[@raquelgiron226]

The sentence is absolutely absurd! I can’t believe they made a deal with him when they had SO much evidence against him. My heart goes out to kassanndras family and loved ones ✨🤍

[@reggiegamble3726]

Exactly. You have all the evidence you need to get a guilty verdict. I mean, he pleased guilty BECAUSE OF all the evidence and he knew he was caught

[@beaminup]

Because it is WA state. They are lenient on crime. They passed laws to make it harder for police to do their jobs.

[@automnejoy5308]

​@@beaminup What's wrong with that state? Why are they so insane?

[@beaminup]

@@automnejoy5308 I do not know. perhaps it is something in the water? The crazy libs have albeit permanently rested control from Republicans with their illegitimate mail-in voting system. The corruption runs deep in WA.

[@irishgurl3078]

I understand not wanting to be a father but you have to be a real sick individual to resort to murdering the mother of your child to get out of that situation! Also, allowing him a plea deal is a gross miscarriage of Justice. Her family deserves more than that!

[@donharen4429]

Given the evidence they had on him they should have trusted in a jury's abilit to come to the conclusion that he did commit this crime.

[@jimwerther]

And she was willing to let him walk away without asking for support, making his actions even harder to comprehend.

[@sweetdoc1472]

The sad part is how common this is as a motive.

[@SidewaysInTraffic]

I'm confused on this one. He could have took her and "accidently" trip her on some stairs like the old days or got into a car accident, etc etc......Seems to be more to the story.

[@nlee2281]

I was on a jury with that exact situation.

[@edwinthomas618]

The system is broken. He should served 2 consecutive life sentences for Kassandra and the babu

[@adamfindlay7091]

Absolutely.

[@j.s.hernandez8533]

37:47 Ugh! Looking at this dude’s smug face gave me sooo much rage, he did not look like he was remorseful at all. This is a gross injustice towards Kassandra’s family.

[@lindseyyoung9149]

Couldn't have said it better myself. Absolute waste of human flesh! It's very obvious he sees this as some minor inconvenience.

[@janicester]

I felt the same...I wanted to wipe that ugly smirk off his face. I hope he gets his comeuppance in jail.

[@terredee]

Victims boyfriend was already on the dark side. She was headed there. Her shopping addiction was not only vacuous but selfish. No one in this case is sympathetic except her Mother and her dark haired friend.

[@sharimeline3077]

It was so insulting. He’s pleased as punch that he killed her and he doesn’t care who knows.

[@gaiagreen2690]

I can't even find a strong enough word to describe how disgusting this ugly monster is! I know I shouldn't think like this, but I do hope they have some traditional punishment among the inmates for those who have killed a pregnant woman.

[@nangaleema]

The sweet things her mom said about her and the way her brother and friends honored her memory when they spoke of Kassanndra... that got me. 🥺💔

[@lic8838]

I love his tribute. He followed through their dream and made it all about his twin sister. He's amazing. They're amazing. What a sad loss of two beautiful lives.

[@McPierogiPazza]

It is so well done. I do hope he's not so consumed by grief and guilt (over the kind of fight we all have with family) that he can't separate himself from it to a healthy degree. He is dealing with such a horrible loss, yet he needs to focus on his own life too. Sending my best to this lovely family.

[@RawOlympia]

Yes, he brought grace into the most unconscionable situation

[@morgansmith8290]

@@McPierogiPazza He's not doing well. Twins have someone with them their whole lives, and when that is suddenly gone, how do you reconcile the void? Their birthday is now her birthday. He doesn't celebrate his anymore. Sort of does the week before or week after, but never on that day. 😢💔

[@sandycromhout9850]

That's heartbreaking

[@ll2323]

Where is this shop located? It would be wonderful to pay tribute to her and buy something, even if they have an online site.

[@SewWhittle]

If you don’t want to be a father, either keep your pants on or use birth control. There is no reason for an “accident”. 🤦🏽‍♀️. Getting 26 years for murdering two people is horrible. How sad!

[@cUser691]

@SAAL you’re [meaning ‘you are] right. Use condoms men + female w/ birth control pills . Agree w/ you. .

[@zxy78267]

I agree wholeheartedly.

[@texaswildflower7535]

Misoprostol....

[@alteredcatscyprus]

They should sterilize him before they release him from prison if this is what he does to women he gets pregnant. Obviously he can’t handle having a sexual organ.

[@shane5132]

@@alteredcatscyprus 100% agree

[@Casy1306]

Kassanndra's mother is a lovely woman. Despite her daughter's horrible death I wish her all the best.

[@whehwr]

Only 26 years, wow. I really think the circumstantial evidence was more than enough! They should’ve gone to trial

[@thomasgentry6201]

Open and shut to me.

[@karolineleos]

I mean how was it even circumstantial,that evidence was BETTER than an eye witness? Cameras, GPS, messages, phonecalls, WTF

[@Muhmawmehmaw]

​@@karolineleoscircumstantial evidence describes evidence that isn't direct and that requires a jury to draw a conclusion. Most evidence even video and DNA evidence is circumstantial. I hate that Television and defense attorneys have managed to belittle circumstantial evidence as lesser than direct evidence, when the most common direct evidence is eyewitness testimony. And we know how unreliable that is. No excuse for the DA not to go forward. Pure laziness. Those officers did a fantastic job.

[@cakestalker]

@@karolineleos Yeah, and the GPS in his car was literally the reason they were able to find the body.

[@luticia]

I‘m super impressed about the detective work.

[@katvonmaria]

My heart goes to her Mom. Not many episodes make me teary eyed, but the ending of this episode did. RIP beautiful Kassandra.

[@Gleyi07]

Same😔

[@mowvu5380]

bless ya

[@Veggie-love]

The absolute injustice of 26 years as well. Shattering.

[@cali.girllivinnnevada8]

Finally…..Kassanndra’s story, I’ve been waiting for this. Thanks 48 hours! ❤ R.I.P. Kassanndra 🕊️

[@hfrt29]

Initially everybody hated the fact that there's Cameras everywhere,i gotta say, im glad for these situations.

[@ISa-jy8ol]

I still hate it….but I’m glad it helps Crimes

[@SoupTubeTV]

This one hit different…sorry to Kassandra’s family. I’m disgusted by the prosecutors and the injustice in this case 😤

[@cdg1111]

This is heartbreaking.😢 I cannot imagine the pain. God bless and give strength to her family and friends.

[@adrianaevseev7655]

Amen 🙏

[@lpchic637]

I’ve watched a lot of horrible crime cases and it usually just makes me angry. This case had me in tears. I just hate hearing of pregnant women murdered by their selfish partner. Two lives are gone because THIS man’s life was most “precious” and he only gets 26 years.

[@gatrgurlfl3980]

You just want to jump through the screen and slap that smirk right off his face!!!

[@esmurphy9405]

Excellent detective work.

[@toriagiro9519]

What an absolute tragedy for a mother who lost a daughter who was her best friend and a brother who lost a TWIN sister. The pain has got to be so unimaginable. God bless her sweet mother. She raised such a gorgeous sweet woman. And I know she would have been such an amazing grandmother too.

[@alainprostbis]

a thought for the baby too maybe? killed by his own father?

[@desert_moon]

Excellent detective work!! It's too bad all he got was 26yrs because the DA dropped the ball. He should've gotten way more, and she deserved better. What a sweet twin brother. ❤

[@ardearaniel4045]

These detectives are so smart .a model for all law enforcement .Thank you for your hard work on this case.

[@sashaantidot2444]

And yet, how many cases are unsolved.

[@monarichardson1556]

RIP Kassanndra! Peace be with family and friends!

[@adrianaevseev7655]

Amen 🙏❤God bless all

[@VA-tn2pn]

,,We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing". Rip Kassandra

[@adrianaevseev7655]

Amen 🙏❤LOVE and light

[@tonyaparrish5678]

One of my favorite quotes 😊

[@morgansmith8290]

😢💔

[@al_pal_]

Colin was 50% responsible for Kassanndra becoming pregnant. He took her life for something that was partially HIS fault. Disgusting.

[@waltzingpeter]

Fault?

[@leftalone9881]

It wasn’t a fault. It was 50% his responsibility. It was also probably his biggest accomplishment over his worthless life. I don’t know what he thought was going to be ruined when he became a father.

[@supme7558]

​@@leftalone9881 you cant judge somones worth ..gross

[@supme7558]

​@@leftalone9881 breeding is not an accomplishment

[@MSmith-b33tingU]

@@supme7558 It is if you're a stallion on a stud farm. Perspective matters.

[@briannalitz2802]

I knew Kass! I will never forget the conversation I had with her mom, Marie. All she ever wanted was to be a mother. Rest in paradise, my beautiful friend. I know God has you and your baby in his presence!

[@Vne_este_mvskoke0tter89]

1 minute in and you can tell mom and daughter had an amazing relationship 😊

[@MSmith-b33tingU]

So kind of you to say. Unlike many people who have posted hate speech about a terrific mom/daughter relationship. I know her mom still cries for Kassanndra at least once each day. 💔

[@ErebusDarkfold]

This is a very sweet sentiment that I hope the mom sees, because there's so much hate speech toward her and her daughter on here.

[@brenmanock]

If you don’t want to be a dad then there are ways to prevent that. He knowingly murdered two people

[@thaismacedo8124]

26 years is OUTRAGEOUS, this monster should never be released!

[@debijacobson8822]

WA is a very liberal state, and this lack of justice happens often. 😢

[@mtz6198]

Honestly it's not enough time but if he actually does the full sentence it's more than many other killers serve.

[@morgansmith8290]

@@debijacobson8822 Your political rhetoric is unhelpful, at best.

[@Little_Red_Riding_Hoodlum]

Suss behavior #1 - He's wearing a fedora. ⚖️⛓️

[@jrb4347]

😂 I love that he wore a mask and gloves thinking he would outsmart law enforcement. Unreal how people just literally throw people out like garbage and keep moving. What a horror.

[@TheFearsomeCrabcat]

He just made himself stick out more lol

[@punkgrl7991]

She was such a beautiful young lady with a lot talent and heart. That psychopath shouldn't have received only 26 years. My prayers go to her mom, her friends and family. May she rest in peace.

[@hp4415]

I don’t know about the heart part. She knew he had a gf and still sleep with him so her moral is not that high.

[@Terri-Sue]

@@hp4415 You're no one to talk. Shame on you.

[@hp4415]

@@Terri-Sue I have nothing to feel shame, i speak fact. I never said she deserve to be killed. The guy is a monster but she is no Angel like some people make her out to be.

[@MSmith-b33tingU]

@@hp4415 If anyone recognizes this person, beware. They speak exactly like the killer. Getting this person out of your life might save your life.

[@hp4415]

@@MSmith-b33tingU did you forget to take your medicine? Or you are 1 of the homerecker so sh it hit Home hard when I called out the behavior and you feel like a personal attack?

[@mschaieme]

This is just sad …. If you don’t want to be a dad why not use protection and in any event that fails why not just tell her that ( and if she wants to go ahead and have a child that’s fine ) If you were not happy with your girlfriend why not just break up with her and be with Cassandra So many questions Just sad

[@lolitarouge]

MARRIED MAN POSSIBLY

[@Janadu]

He was also living with his girlfriend while still carrying on with Kassandra. What a piece of work.

[@auntiefan4202]

He did not know it was his baby and he was clear he did not want children. She was trying to entrap him and ruin his life and it might not even been his baby. Sad, stupud people.

[@juliecrane9647]

@@auntiefan4202 Victim blaming ...really ? Males not wanting kids can prevent it as sure as a female can. Wtf....some male in your family got "trapped" ?

[@el34glo59]

Odds it fails are so so low. Or just pull out ffs. And yes that works, trust me

[@ellybean5868]

I am so tired of prosecutors taking the easy way out, it happens all the time. They just want to keep their record of convictions, and less work. Especially when the family is against it. Shameful

[@cherie7725]

Of course he wore a fedora. 😬

[@deborahkizer4664]

Prison for life😢

[@bc8796]

Her poor mother and brother. My heart just aches for them. I hope they both can heal as much as they possibly can

[@RawOlympia]

It's too much thinking of their loss, they should be playing with a baby right now!

[@MrsDetroit622]

He looks nuts. My condolences to the family. No one deserves this and justice was not served.

[@londonsage8696]

26 years…. Our justice system is broken. There was no justice at all. R.I.P. Kassandra 🙏🏽🦋

[@azazello1784]

Really? At all??? Did they let murderer go?

[@MSmith-b33tingU]

@@azazello1784 Really. At all. 26 years isn't even 1 year for every year of Kassanndra's life, and nothing for her baby. (As an aggravator, knowingly killing a pregnant woman adds 10 years.) I bet the family would have preferred that they turned the murderer loose. "There is no such thing as justice. All the best that we can hope for is revenge." Emilie Autumn

[@Peet-4269]

@@MSmith-b33tingU man I love that quote, new tat I think

[@TXCAMSS1]

Just crazy how this all went down and great job to the detectives and all who gathered all the evidence in this one. So sad

[@AdemVessell]

Heartbreaking. She seemed like a very special, innocent type person, like her loving mother.

[@beatrixbrennan1545]

Yeah, so innocent that she was sleeping with a guy who had a girlfriend and lying to her mother about who impregnated her.

[@morgansmith8290]

@@beatrixbrennan1545 Which one of the killers are you friends with? Or are you just a common troll?

[@beatrixbrennan1545]

@morgansmith8290 Not a troll, I'm a victim of a spouse who had an affair, which destroyed the lives of myself and my children. I absolutely hate cheaters and the trashy people that think it's OK to sleep with people in committed relationships.

[@oceanstaiga5928]

They should really honour the victim’s family and let them decide to agree to a plea deal or not. This feels like they are disrespecting the victim all over.

[@emilinebelle7811]

Exactly.

[@sunilayya8948]

Heartbreaking indeed. That judgement is an insult to the value attached to a human life.

[@Marie-wb6tb]

I love her quote so much. So very sorry this happened to her and her family.💔

[@noelettemason7065]

Rest easy Kassanndra and Bubs.❤ Heartfelt condolences to her family and friends.

[@futuremelina]

Two women going crazy over a fat neckbeard in a Fedora. The desperation is off the charts in that area.

[@annazaman9657]

Exactly. What was the attraction?

[@levithewonderdog335]

I too was trying to comprehend that..when I saw what he looked like in court I was like WTH!! 🤢

[@morgansmith8290]

Kassanndra might have gotten tipsy during a sad time in her life and had a one night stand w/the POS (protection failed), but they were not "involved." He was in the friend zone. She didn't like him as a boyfriend (he cheated on her with the gf, that's why she dumped him), and was no longer attracted to him.

[@morgansmith8290]

@@annazaman9657 Kassanndra might have gotten tipsy during a sad time in her life and had a one night stand w/the POS (protection failed), but they were not "involved." He was in the friend zone. She didn't like him as a boyfriend (he cheated on her with the gf, that's why she dumped him), and was no longer attracted to him.

[@morgansmith8290]

@@levithewonderdog335 Kassanndra might have gotten tipsy during a sad time in her life and had a one night stand w/the POS (protection failed), but they were not "involved." He was in the friend zone. She didn't like him as a boyfriend (he cheated on her with the gf, that's why she dumped him), and was no longer attracted to him.

[@imperialloot5313]

i dont understand how he thought he would get away with it? there are cameras everywhere! and u see in the video he is wearing plastic/rubber gloves, and it tracks him right back to his truck!! incredible. unbelievable.

[@lovinglife419]

He falsely presumes he was smarter than everyone else. He’s a mental case. No good luck is coming to him.

[@cindypappas253]

What a strong, classy and beautiful mother. A brother who loved her with all his heart. Friends loyal and caring to the end. A testimony to the lovely Kassandra. Her love is all around each and everyone of them. Keep guiding each of them on with your spirit of love Kassandra. ❤

[@MSmith-b33tingU]

💔😢

[@staceyshaffer180]

Plea deal? Wow! I think the prosecution team was lazy! Didn’t want to work hard to prove their case, sad. They had more than enough evidence to go to trial and get a conviction. My condolences to the family.

[@olivervandebeer7492]

God bless this mother and RIP Kassandra.

[@Leeta]

I had just moved into the guest house that was literally across the street and two houses down from this guy. I was welcomed two days later by flash grenades, one of the loudest things i have e we heard!!! We all went out to see what was happening and SWAT was everywhere. For the next two weeks, reporters were everywhere! There was another raid on another date. I walked/drove by that house every single day. Insane. You never truly know your neighbors.

[@ZombieslayerLeena]

I’m just as close as she was to her momma and that was seriously tough to watch. Kassanndra seemed like such a brilliant light. I’m so happy her Brother honored her memory like that. Incredibly touching. 💔 She actually looks exactly like a good friend of mine so it hit me hard.

[@morgansmith8290]

It's gratifying to see someone say they have a good relationship with their mother when so many people on here condemn their positive mother/daughter relationship. Based on the negativity expressed by so many, their total inability to conceive that parents and children (even adult children), can get along, I can't help but wonder what is going on with families, today. I'm sure the family is grateful for your kind words. 💔

[@iamthenews5624]

Imagine having a passion for horror and the dark arts…and a psycopath who shares your same passion actually takes inspiration from the most disturbing and frightening stories only to haunt your dreams and destroy your entire life. RIP 🖤

[@josephmatthews7698]

Interviewing that detective must be like pulling teeth. All 2 or 3 word answers until she leads him lol.

[@rhvoriginals3083]

Absolutely unbelievable! The prosecutors should be disbarred!!! They had all the evidence they needed to demonstrate without a doubt that he was guilty!!! There’s no jury in the world that wouldn’t conclude that he was guilty!!! The American justice system is a bad joke! Too bad the joke is on the victims and their families!!!! I’m literally disgusted!

[@sarahp287]

I would've liked to know if they did a paternity test on the fetus. It seems like that would provide motive. Rest in peace, Kassandra and baby. 🕊️

[@reneecaballero9624]

After a month, there may not have been any DNA left to test..

[@morgansmith8290]

Couldn't. Too much time passed. Besides, he killed her so it seems like he was pretty darn sure, doesn't it?

[@waypay1]

They didn't. Lazy investigators didn't even pull her phone data after going to the trouble to dive for it.

[@BDN7]

I’m from Western Washington. This is really sad.. Should’ve got a lot more coverage. Unfortunately 2020 was all about COVID! RIP to the both of them

[@bizzleblue38]

I'm just curious but you said R.I.P to the both of them. Who else died?

[@adrianaevseev7655]

Amen 🙏❤🌹🌹❤God LOVE and light for every person in Heaven 💫💫💫

[@adrianaevseev7655]

Kassandra and her unborn child Rip 🙏

[@Kuyetgaiya]

​@@bizzleblue38 she was believed to be pregnant

[@timmysargent6810]

Yea , 2020 all about Covid where millions died, the nerve they didn't cover this one person more, smh..

[@oaklandbarbie8853]

Disgusting. I have seen cases with less evidence get more years than this psychopath. He took 2 lives and gets 26 years in prison my goodness.

[@alexanderbreglia7282]

That's the case right there! I think she's 33 even though she looks younger. The killer, despite being young was exceptionally naive as far as criminal sophistication. As soon as law enforcement allocated the black box to his vehicle and phone tower records they knew every route of travel the dude took and every location he visited. I like when Kassandra's friend says when asked if it looked like Dudley on the surveillance photos. She says, "Well who else would it be" as there was no doubt in her mind exactly who it is.

[@nicolaxoxo1]

They all look younger because Tacoma is far from the equator and it’s cloudy 9 months. I lived there and was amazed at how much older the same aged person in Florida looks. Sun damage = wrinkles!!!

[@MSmith-b33tingU]

Yes, Kassanndra was 33 when she was murdered. The killer was 40. (Most of the pictures they showed of him were when he was 25.)

[@MSmith-b33tingU]

@@nicolaxoxo1 The xmas before she was murdered, Kassanndra posted a picture wearing a reindeer sweater, no makeup, looking annoyed with; "why do I look like I'm only 12 years old this morning?" and she really did. It was cute, and funny. Just like her.

[@mariastewart9820]

She reminds me of this quirky youtuber I'm subscribed to ! ❤

[@chanelk2039]

Man he killed his own child in addition to the child's mother?! 26 years is a slap on the wrist!

[@kevinlewis9369]

I’m imagining Kassandra would have made a great mom. So it pains me that she and her child never got the chance to be a family.

[@CCobraProductions]

That vehicle black box technology along with the blood evidence found in his basement and the CCTV footages from the light rail train, the store and the garage/parking lot were over-whelming. Dudley should have gotten the death sentence as he showed no sign of remorse.

[@Ninamode16]

I had no idea until a few months ago that she was literally my neighbor. I drive past her house every day & pray for her every time.

[@NicoleSams]

It’s just news till you realize they were right next door. Then it’s harder.

[@Ninamode16]

@@NicoleSams so true

[@NicoleSams]

@@Ninamode16 thanks for sending your care to her. Sure it really does help. 🙏🏾 we all need each other.

[@morgansmith8290]

😢💔

[@kiki.nico.]

Rest In Peace Kassandra. My heart goes out to her family.

[@andreanicole1294]

What?! She was pregnant.. he should have gotten a double sentence!!

[@celpaz4584]

Absolutely amazing detective work. Bless your hearts🙏🙏🙏🙏💯

[@Epiphanyslifeinthe253]

Gotta love when you pull up a 48 hours mystery from your own state😊

[@stephanieconsi4825]

Her poor family. My heart breaks for her mother and brother.

[@morries007]

Finally, CCTV cameras better than 0,1 megapixels that capture good quality video!

[@traceywilliams8395]

This was heartbreaking. Sincere condolences to family and friends 💐🙏

[@Amanda---]

I'm so sorry for Kassandra's mother. So incredibly sorry.

[@paisley1134]

Who walks down the street with blue surgical gloves on? Just look at how stunning absolutely gorgeous kassanndra was! My sympathy to her mother and family. This monster will pay the price for his disgusting sins, long after he pays on earth, we all have to stand accountable for our sins. I hope you find some type of peace. Keep her memory alive.

[@toveirenbecker2471]

Most Europeans during Covid-19.

[@mistiroberts1576]

I cant believe people are still doing Rocky Horror live

[@MSmith-b33tingU]

First, that was 2004. Second, there will always be a new generation to appreciate the Time Warp.

[@412StepUp]

They were doing it 20 years ago.

[@matrixfan23]

The detectives did a great job on building the case. The DA offered a plea deal because if it went to trial, Dudley was more than likely gonna get life or worse. He took the deal because he knew it was over.

[@X3AmySarah]

He deserves life. He never should have gotten any plea deal.

[@morgansmith8290]

And to hide accomplices, I think.

[@carmencita.k]

There's a massive gulf between not wanting to be a Dad,but then wiping out his ex and unborn child😧

[@BodegaCiggarat]

Every time I watch a crime show I can't help but say, "how the fck did they think they'd get away with it". Never fails 😅

[@prisonawarenessnetwork]

The strongest evidence would be the cell phone records which gave them locations. This led to finding her car

[@SA-dc9el]

Wrong. The strongest evidence was someone reporting a car that hadn't moved in a few days, then going through the security footage to see when it first appeared there, to get the video of him dropping it off and then being able to use that video to get the warrant to get the truck, which ultimately found the body. The cell phone records proved they were only in contact.

[@DvLnDsGyZ]

I wish more people would just sign their parental rights away if they don't want to be a parent. Or maybe get yourself fixed, but don't ruin lives just because you're selfish.

[@bigmona2741]

So she wasn’t selfish by not using birth control while sleeping with a guy in a relationship who said he didn’t want kids? They both were selfish. Unfortunately it cost her her life.

[@dionyulloa8298]

Circumstantial evidence only by definition. The evidence was overwhelming, but the DA's office decided that taking the win was more important than seeking justice for this family.

[@chadenfreude]

Such is our justice system. Our system cares not about justice just short term “wins”. This is why cops take no responsibility, they pass the buck to the DA. The DA passes the buck to the prosecutor. The prosecutor passes the buck to the judge or jury. And so no one feels guilty when innocent are punished, and no one feels responsible when guilty get hollow sentences.

[@katiecao64]

This is so wild watching this now because I take that light rail to school everyday. I hope Kassandra’s family can find peace in such a dark time.