MISSING | Where is Timmothy Pitzen?

A mother commits suicide. Her son goes missing. What happened to Timmothy?
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[@IraAaltonen]

Your kids are killing me every time. "Guys that's not true" awww!!

[@StephanieHarlowe]

He did give me a kiss before getting on the bus this morning though, so I guess he learned his lesson, lol

[@vickymacedo4776]

Ok that was sooo cute

[@hippiechic6772]

"Guys that's not true" …..totally adorable !!!!!

[@indieme7633]

Sadly I think she killed him. She said no one would ever find him and I think she meant that dead or alive. It’s a really sad story.

[@StephanieHarlowe]

I know, Casey... my mind went there. I just hope not!

[@synovelle]

And perhaps the “people [she] trusts” is those in heaven, being angels and god, if she was religious. It’s definitely possible. But, being an optimist, and going from the evidence, I think she didn’t end his life. I believe she left him maybe at a church step, at a person’s house that she knew, or as the theory goes, with the Amish. It’s not uncommon for churches to sort of do their own private adoption amongst themselves if a baby is dropped off at their place of service. And the Amish, although they are extremely conservative and private and strict, they wouldn’t turn away a baby or child.

[@fayeb.5855]

I agree.

[@inasaira8380]

i dont think she did mostly because i feel like if she really wanted her husband to suffer she wouldnt say she left him being well taken care of she would just leave him without closure if her motivation is to spite him. just thinking from the perspective of someone who is doing this to spite her husband it doesnt make sense that she would give him that kind of closure if she didnt mean it. she couldve just stopped at "you'll never find him".

[@kayvids4625]

I think that's sooo possible. But I hope not. Poor baby. :( I think if she were religious she could've killed him and then herself so they'd be together in heaven/an afterlife forever. My first thoughts were maybe she contacted people online, found a good home for him...maybe paid people to take him and stay quiet, but they checked her computer so unless she used a different computer or something I guess that'd be unlikely. I hope he's with the Amish.

[@caseyamberward4339]

Unfortunately I feel like she took his life also, the trip to the waterpark’s was a last hurrah type thing. I’m sure she buried him in a nice meadow. Hopefully they will be able to locate him so the family can at least have some closure.

[@natk4017]

If he is found I'm sure it will be a very long time from now unfortunately

[@TinyGreenTurtles]

I just want to point out that sometimes when people have decided they are going to actually kill themselves, they have peace. The normalcy in the videos could really be that she'd made a decision and she was okay with it, regardless of what the decision was. Great video. New to your channel and loving it.

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Yes you are absolutely right. She knew her pain was going to end and was just enjoying time with her son

[@TinyGreenTurtles]

@@StephanieHarlowe it is too bad that it doesn't give us much to go on as far as where her son is. :(

[@parrisestatessouthernhomec3246]

when you commit suicide that means you was tired of not having any peace , i honestly believe she adopted him out but also posibe that hes dead an buried and she only knows where.

[@kashanmehmood9609]

@@StephanieHarlowe So sad story I feel bad for Timmothy Pitzen 😢😭😖🙁

[@vivalabee]

As a pretty avid true crime follower -particularly on YT - I just wanted to say stumbling across your channel was a refreshing surprise! And I’m so glad I’ve subscribed kind of early on so I get to watch how the channel grows and changes from here ☺️ Keep up what you’re doing lovely !!

[@vivalabee]

Btw I’m from Australia and find it pretty cool also that you were influenced by Bella haha

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Hi Brianna! Thank you so much! I'm glad you're here! And I LOVEEE BELLA! She is so beautiful, so smart, and her voice is just pretty to listen to. I bet you have that pretty voice, too, being from Australia. It's one of my favorite accents to listen to. There is this podcast I listen to, and the host is Australian, and I could listen to him talk all day long.

[@vivalabee]

Stephanie Harlowe that’s so nice, I’ve never considered our accent pretty! You definitely have the most soothing voice, though. And ooh, are you talking about Casefile? Brad is terrific !!

[@mrs.elitenugz8491]

Brianna Bullivant. I feel the same way. Love her energy and how true to herself she is. It's great getting to watch channels grow and support each other. We need much more of that in the world. Too much negativity lol. Much love guys 👊 💜

[@elisakatarina1435]

Brianna Bullivant same for me! and i also LOVE Bella Fiori. Australian accent is just soooo nice to listen to 😌

[@CosmicFox808]

I really think that she killed her son. That's so hard to even type. How does someone do something like that? Of course it's just my opinion, but I agree with someone else who said it was a way for her to look like the "good guy" all the way to the end. Whenever the body isn't found, I always think that it was burned. "You will never find him" is such a definitive statement. I hope I'm wrong and he is alive safe and sound somewhere. That poor boy. I seriously can't imagine the horror of your own mother killing you. The one person who is supposed to always protect you. I love the idea of a weekly update type of video!

[@pherasabraxas]

This case has always frustrated me. It just has this tinge of spite to it. Whenever some, not all, parents go through rocky times the first weapon they utilize is the kids. Nothing cuts deeper. Do I think he's alive? It makes me sick to type it but I dont think he is. This is one time I really want to be proven wrong. On a lighter note, the audio sounds awesome!

[@StephanieHarlowe]

I HATE when parents use their kids as pawns. Grow up.

[@Ayyley]

This case is sooo confusing. I want to believe he's still out there somewhere happy and healthy. Great coverage as always!

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Right?! It had me twisted.

[@artisticwhistleblower1756]

You are truly GIFTED when it comes to storytelling. As a person disabled by autoimmune diseases, I am really grateful for the entertainment. I also listen whenever working on my art. Wish your channel moniker indicated what you do, as this would help people find you. You have a precious child!!!!! God bless.😘

[@StephanieHarlowe]

What kind of art do you do?

[@Una...]

Artistic Whistleblower- I do the same! I paint my watercolours whilst listening to her! ☺

[@artisticwhistleblower1756]

@@StephanieHarlowe I paint figurative portraits. I can show you if you like. Difficult to describe the visual with words. I studied with a couple of fab artists in Manhattan, one being Chuck Close. Thanks for asking. Cannot imagine how busy you must be. Whenever you post a new video, I feel inspired to paint. You make a difference. 😉 It is also inspiring to see such a neat family. I can tell you are an amazing mother, wife, person. Keep up the great work Stephanie.

[@artisticwhistleblower1756]

@@Una... that is so cool!!! 😘

[@AllTheCloudsArePink]

Same. Chronic illness and art and grateful to be able to listen to this channel and it’s great storytelling.

[@TheChihuahuaLady]

I think she killed him and hid his body where no one would ever find it to torment her husband for the rest of his life. I hope he is found alive one day. Jesus, he was only 6 years old. 6. That is the truly heartbreaking part, and in every case where a child vanishes, they are so young with their whole lives ahead of them.

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Only six.. and he looked so sweet and loving.

[@CC_Reads]

its such a tough one to hear. though i just cant think of where you could hide a body and have nobody ever find it. i guess thats why this case is so well known because it seems mysterious, even though i hate giving someones tragic story that "entertainment" edge.

[@wordivore]

@Dani Stark Good questions. And I'm just guessing here. Maybe saying he's safe, in her mind, it would keep her husband from looking for him. Not that it did of course. With mental/emotional illness and instability there is a tendency toward distorted thinking, catastrophizing everything. Also, maybe she had more issues than we actually know. Perhaps she was a psychopath or sociopath and she felt/thought that if she can't have custody of her son, then no one can. And with distorted thinking (of course I'm assuming here) then that threat was very real in her mind.

[@ashleyyyluvsu100]

I love how you talk about everything and the people and you try not to judge too harshly and try to understand why people do the things they do! You’re such a sweet person I can tell which is why you’ve became my fav!

[@StephanieHarlowe]

I'm not perfect, and I would want someone to give me the benefit of the doubt if I was in this situation. Except Chris Watts, he gets no compassion

[@kkheflin3]

@@StephanieHarlowe Amen to that. What a horrific person Chris Watts is. Total psychopath/sociopath/narcissist. Hell is too good a place for him.

[@jonhinged]

He's dead. She didn't kill him with her as a last vindictive act to the husband. To give hope that he still may be alive when he isn't is the cruellest thing

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Well, we don't know that. And if she killed him as a vindictive act to her husband, why wouldn't she tell her husband that he was dead?

[@jonhinged]

@@StephanieHarlowe This is my theory just as you stated yours. No one KNOWS anything as of now. So on your last question as to why not tell the husband he's dead, my THEORY again is to leave him with the unknown gives him false hope for the rest of his life that there's a chance he can find his son and this is far more cruel than letting him know he's dead. To let him know he's dead is only a search for a body. To allow him to think he's alive is worse. But only my theory.

[@nicotinedietcoke]

I also think this could be an act of cruelty to the husband in her last days, feeling desperate, impulsive, and not in her right mind. In my opinion it is more vindictive to leave your husband with questions rather than the peace of knowing what happened & laying him to rest properly.. I think she misled everyone into thinking he was alive as a last ditch effort to save her dying legacy as a mother who didn’t kill her child... this whole thing is absolutely heartbreaking

[@nicotinedietcoke]

No one can know for sure and I hope Timmothy may be still out there but unfortunately I feel like someone would have come forward by now! Either someone who has him or more sightings/information closer to that Amish theory. Wouldn’t someone notice a urban looking woman and child heading towards Amish communities? Surely someone would have come forward and maybe he wouldn’t be found but at least there would be more of a trail of evidence. I unfortunately think Timmothy was killed 💔

[@lisap.7996]

@@jonhinged I could see this happening especially if he threaten to take him from her. Sadly, I think she might have taken his life knowingly he will never have him.

[@undrtw66]

Just attesting to the audio being perfectly balanced now! Yay! You go girly! And I'd LOVE a weekly interesting current events vid! 😁

[@StephanieHarlowe]

UGH, finally got the sound right!

[@bbarr4421]

Yes I love the idea of current stories! The sooner word is out the sooner someone might come forward with information. Please do this

[@lauraashley4780]

Brett Barrett so trueee

[@was_and_when]

Aww "guys thats not true!" Your son's so cute lol

[@StephanieHarlowe]

🤣🤣

[@MoeSunshine1919]

@@StephanieHarlowe I know I'm kinda late to the game but just wanted to say I have 3 boys. When they got to that stage of not kissing me the alternative was me yelling there name's and how I love them until they were out of my sight. All I request is a hug and it can be around the corner so no one sees. Wanna know what, I always get a kiss even if it's just on the cheek. Your son is absolutely adorable. I found your channel not that long ago and I'm super enjoying it. Thank you for your time and for doing these, you really have a talent! Hopefully this reaches you 😊

[@wordivore]

@@MoeSunshine1919 Threatening them with humiliation...yeah that's a genuine way to get affection. Pfft. Pretty cruel.

[@glenncommodore7325]

re-watching your older videos (because you do such great work, "put the time" into your research) makes me glad you've been doing this for so long. Keep up the great/hard work!

[@kmbrle2195]

I think it's very strange how badly she wanted to keep him from his father. Makes me feel like something might've been going on. There are organizations that hide out children who are being abused. They change their whole identity. Just another thought :)

[@kmbrle2195]

Another thing... He's around 14 now and more capable of finding his dad. This makes me feel like there is more to the story with dad.

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Unless he doesn't remember? 6 is kind of young, I don't remember a lot from when I was 6 and if I had a different life after I might not put two and two together

[@kmbrle2195]

That is true. It prob wouldn't be hard to help a child that young forget as well.

[@legoexplosion922]

Kmbrle It would definitely be easy to brainwash or convince someone of that age to believe any story. (ex. they could’ve convinced him that his parents died and he was suddenly placed in a new family) I feel like if he is alive, he could come to his senses and realize something suspicious happened once he gets older, but only time will tell.

[@kmbrle2195]

@@legoexplosion922 I agree. Hopefully one day he will. I feel like he's alive.

[@jademathieson-mort1963]

I’ve just subscribed to your channel after watching the Watts family murder video. I love mystery channels but I feel that some channels hold back on their real opinion as they are scared of backlash. I love that you don’t hold back and say things as they are whilst getting the story across perfectly 😊

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Jade Mathieson-Mort thank you!!!

[@anyastamper3331]

Aww!!! Your Son is SO Sweet!!! You are Such an Amazing Mom, that Definitely shows through the Camera!!! You did Such an Amazing Job With This Case As Always!!! The Slideshow at the Conclusion Brought Tears to My Eyes!!! ❤❤❤

[@StephanieHarlowe]

I'm not perfect, but I love those kids more than anything. Aidan is AMAZING.

[@BloodRoseKitten]

Sometimes there is a period in an Amish person's teenage years, about 14 to 16 called a Rumspringa where they are allowed to experience the "outside world" and decide whether or not they want to remain in the Amish community into adulthood. I wouldn't really be all that shocked if in the next couple of years during his own Rumspringa, Timmothy reaches out to someone via the internet or otherwise. Wherever he is, hopefully he is alive, happy and healthy

[@void9938]

Thank you for always giving the victim(s) a moment of respect at the end of your videos. I always try to take a moment look at photos of victims when watching true crime coverage to honor them and remember them as a person with a life of meaning.

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Rachel Dubs I definitely spend a lot of time looking at their pictures..

[@RobottoNya]

I'm currently binge watching all of your mystery Monday videos and after this one,I just have to say that your son is adorable XD Also, your makeup looks so good in every video!

[@xEmoxHobbitx]

Recently found your channel. Love your videos ! So well researched and you’re easy to connect with. Don’t stop, I’m hooked!

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Thank you!

[@edoboleyn]

23:35 I can’t speak for the homicidal, but as someone who’s attempted suicide more than once, I can confidently say that it it’s quite easy to appear “normal,” unstressed, and even cheerful when in public while inside, you’re falling apart and hours from what you’re hoping will be death.

[@rhiana7166]

This is a great one. I even love hearing the stories I’ve heard before, because you do great research and come at the case with fresh eyes.

[@StephanieHarlowe]

You da best 😍

[@ShankiaMrsRidiculous]

When she said he’s fine don’t bother looking for him because you won’t find him means she knows he’s dead. That’s why her first phone call to her relatives she just said he was fine but when she talked to her husband she said that he was hers meaning she was not going to just give him to other people she killed him then herself. So selfish and vindictive. Evil Evil lady.

[@shwetabapat430]

Exactly! Evil lady! Depression doesn't mean you go about treating your kids as your property and kill them off. How incredibly selfish is that!! For someone depressed she was planning and executing things quite intelligently! Feel heartbroken on thinking about the poor boy who had his whole life ahead of him. Tragic

[@XxMinaxXxKisaragixX]

@@shwetabapat430 Well, if she hasn't been in treatment, she might have had another issues like psychosis and so on. In some cases, if depression isn't your only illness you might have gotten such thoughts. Sad part, this remains all speculation because she is dead.

[@kelsey2333]

I dont think she was evil per se....she was very mentally ill..

[@samanthataylor3372]

I'm a relatively new subscriber and I must say you're so awesome! I have always loved the author Ann Rule because of how she makes a reader able to FEEL the case. You have the same talent and I am so grateful. Thank you!

[@lovecrop]

still completely obsessed with your content - i would like to point out though that depression doesnt come in any one form, ive had both the 'existential crisis depression' which is crucial to our development and struggle with clinical depression on a chronic basis but that doesnt mean itll affect everyone the same. regardless of that i love that you make a point out of saying that its always a work in progress because it truly is for everyone. i think youre incredible at all of this.

[@StephanieHarlowe]

lovecrop it sure is a work in progress! And I think we all have to keep our negative emotions in check from time to time

[@staceyherald7953]

It's pretty evident that she killed him, sadly. Also.....your kid is super cute. He looks like you.

[@StephanieHarlowe]

If thats the case it's very sad! Thank you, he is pretty awesome ☺

[@sammie6416]

I've been binge watching your channel all week and out of all the cases I've heard, this is the first to make me tear up. The images of Timmothy at the end were enough to break my heart. I hope so badly that all is okay, but logically it doesn't make sense that he wouldn't find a way to contact somebody because he was absolutely old enough to remember his old life and his old family. Thanks for being such a wonderful woman with such an amazing passion for these things, you really are doing a service to the world by spreading the word about different crimes.

[@deirdremiller8546]

You are so Amazing.. I love how you are always so sympathetic when need be with the cases you cover. Thank you so much for doing what you do.

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Thank you for watching!

[@DigitalJill]

New subscriber here! Great job covering these cases. Definitely interested in the new stories. For me, the more extensive on all of your videos, the better!

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Thank you!!

[@macya3242]

I called out of work so I could binge watch all your true crime videos, I cant stop watching! LOL you have a new subscriber

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Lol sounds like something I would do

[@RRRhodaTova]

You're quickly becoming one of my favorite KZbinrs! Love the true crime videos. I suggest you watch Murder With Friends on Pop Trigger's channel if you haven't seen it before; I think you'd enjoy it

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Rhoda I haven’t seen it but I will definitely find it!

[@kkheflin3]

@@StephanieHarlowe Have you done a video yet about the Andrea Yates case or did I miss it?

[@jonhinged]

He definitely would have gotten custody. Suicide attempt was the reason I got custody of my daughter.

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Her suicide attempt was before her son was even born, it's not for certain it would have had an impact on a custody battle

[@Janevelyn]

I hope you’re less heartless than you come across to be! You sound like you won a game of monopoly or something, sheesh. 🤮

[@jonhinged]

@@Janevelyn No JP, I do not sound like I won a lottery. My statement lacked any feelings about what happened and only stated facts. So it really says a lot about your character on why you assumed and interpreted that way? 🤔 However, if you care more about my personal life instead of focusing on the video she presented for us, I'm LUCKY I am currently raising a beautiful 13 year-old daughter and glad her mother got everything she was going through taken care of because our child is proud of us both.

[@Janevelyn]

It's Been REEL okay I apologize. I didn’t say lottery but perhaps your characterization of it as winning the lottery is appropriate. I thought it sounded cold but now that you explained it I’m happy to know everyone is well off now.

[@Janevelyn]

And as for the video yeah I don’t even know what to say I couldn’t go back to sleep after watching it twice. Words can’t capture its disturbing content. As usual though I’m glad the poster did it.

[@melina.killls]

I loveeee these videos, you have a talent like you are really really great at telling stories and just your perspective alone is really great. Many people just explain these from a factual point and that's it. You actually go through the facts AND you explain your side and other sides/ ideas. Also I think anything related to crime etc would be great! Both old and recent :) love your channel. 💗💗

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Melina, thank you so much! I am happy to deliver!

[@trey99]

Thank you Stephanie, for another compelling , very interesting video.. I have a terrible feeling Timmothy has passed:( I cannot fathom how a parent can end their own child's life) But I have a deep sense of foreboding that this boy will never be found alive....that finality of her letter "You will never find him"...That speaks volumes to me. Her lavishing him with her attentions and giving him a "good time ", before his disappearance, shielding him from anyone else ....it saddens me to my core to feel this way, but i do not think she gave him away. You have a great channel going on here Stephanie, thank you for another thought provoking story, (although saddening , )it is what the world is about today. And more people need to be aware. There is always hope, that someone could find any of these missing kids...my heart wants to believe that.. Btw, left another comment on your Watts video..found out today ,the bastard pled out. Guilty on all charges ..including kids.

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Yep... he is a coward through and through, Chris Watts...

[@BlazedandCornfuzed]

I think that the idea about doing a weekly video on current cases is an amazing idea! Definitely will bring awareness on those cases that need the attention when looking for people that need to be found. Also I love keeping up with current cases and follow many other youtubers who do so already and it might bring more people to ur channel!! Keep up the great work :)

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Destiny Blazek what kind of you tubers cover current cases? I’d love to check them out!

[@natanyaparsons8491]

Mother definitely killed him. She probably thought she was saving him and she was sending him to a "better place." She wanted to have fun with him before ending his and her life. So selfish and sad. Unfortunately, in many of these cases where the mother kills their babies, they really do convince themselves that they are doing the best thing for them. My heart and soul breaks for this sweet bboy. I can't imagine how scared and confused he must have been. Wondering why his mother was doing that to him. I can never put myself in the mindset to ever understand. I hope he is found someday, just for closure. I wish that for every missing person.

[@goforit321]

Today a young 14 year old boy escaped from 2 men, this 14 year old said he was Timothy. Many people witnessed this kid running scared and across a bridge. Reason for edit: DNA revealed the 14 year old is not Timothy 😔

[@andreaturnquist4855]

I do not think he is dead. I truly believe his mom gave him to an underground network. She hated her husband not her son. This hiding to keep one parent from another is more predominant than people realize. There is a whole story about a woman whom hid her daughters for years from her husband. That is my honest opinion.

[@kimtaylor5535]

There's no "underground network" for 7 year olds to give them good families and good lives. If she loved him she would not do that

[@spacegirl6590]

Kim Taylor exactly. What this person is talking about sounds like sex trafficking.

[@pensacolian211]

I discovered your channel about 8 months ago and you immediately became one of my favorite KZbinrs. There are a lot of True Crime channels on YT that I follow, but none of them go as in depth as you do. Unlike a lot of channels on here your work is admirable. You spread awareness on cases which has the potential to possibly help them be solved one day. If I or someone I cared about ever met with foul play I would be honored to have someone as respectful as you cover the case. You are a rockstar Stephanie, and I am proud to be a subscriber. Keep the amazing work.

[@tammywhatever8602]

Such a sad story... you are SUCH a great story teller! Hugs, from Mesa, AZ

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Thank you, Tammy!!

[@frondsbenefits]

I would love for you to do podcasts, your voice is so soothing, and your skill for telling stories is really wonderful!

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Awww thank you so much!

[@killerbootz6306]

Another great video!! Love starting my morning listening :) Your kids are so adorable! I have a 5 year old and a 2 year old, (and one on the way) , so not only do I thoroughly enjoy your content, I also feel like I can actually relate to you- You are my new favorite youtuber! Thanks for making these to share with us!!

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Awww when are you due??

[@killerbootz6306]

@@StephanieHarlowe March 21 :) Also realized we have the same pattern of kids- girl, boy, girl

[@StephanieHarlowe]

@@killerbootz6306 how exciting for you!!! How have you been feeling?

[@killerbootz6306]

@@StephanieHarlowe pretty good! Thanks for asking :) The exhaustion is starting to settle in, but I know its only temporary, and that my body is working hard building an amazing little human :)

[@carolynrasmussen6847]

i love your channel!! so glad i’ve found it!

[@kboyd268]

OMG your son looks like your twin. I just came across your channel about a week ago and can't wait for more true crime videos. The research you do and the details you add are very appreciated and are what set the different true crime KZbinrs apart. Great work!

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Krystle Boyd thank you!!

[@tripleblessedmomma9979]

Also the Amish theory is what I'm leaning towards also...I think her depression took over and she made sure he was safe and then she took her own life.

[@trishnjasperCarnivorePack]

my only thought with this is living in the area from the sterling area arthur/arcola/tucola would be to far to drive to and be back in Winnebago by the time she was its at least a 2 1/2 hour drive each way.

[@TheAkwarium]

I don't think Amish just take in random kids though? and he was what 6? 7? I don't think he'd be okay with staying with strangers and living a life the way the Amish do considering he had access to video games and tv his whole life

[@Jillian-Jill]

Hi Stephanie! Another fantastic episode! 👍 You covered lots of information about this case that I'd never heard before. Your research is always so thorough. You're be a great investigative journalist. 👍 I like to imagine that Timmothy is still alive somewhere... But, it's worrying to hear that the police found the Mothers phone, and that she had not been in contact with anyone who she could have given Timmothy to. You'd imagine there would some phone calls, text messages, Google searches - something! 😔 The 'not knowing' must be crushing for Timmothys Father. 😢

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Gillian Gill Amy covered her tracks! She thought far ahead..

[@jessicakraus4983]

I found your channel about a week ago and have been binge watching it ever since! I love true crime videos and you do such great research on the cases you cover- thank you! I also love that you do the photo side shows at the end of the videos. Thats such a nice touch! My only constructive criticism is maybe say your name at the beginning or end of your video so people learn your name/who you are. It will make it easier for those of us who just happened to stumble across you to find you again/keep watching your channel 😁 Thanks for all of your hard work-- I'm now a subscriber and totally hooked!! (And yes, I was one of those 11 year olds reading Anne Frank's diary and everything I could about witch hunts and ghosts sightings. I'm seriously fasinated by the sick and twisted side of human nature)

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Thank you so much!! Welcome to the family ❤

[@bootsandcats1501]

I love that you heart peoples' comments. It shows that you actually read them and you value our opinions. I hope you get to one million subs. You deserve it! I get so sucked in I procrastinate things lol

[@xginahey]

would love to see the weekly current events/true crime segment!! really enjoying your content! xx

[@StephanieHarlowe]

It'll be up tomorrow, Gina!

[@kristiesmith6455]

I love your channel, after viewing about a million different crime story videos and channels, you are by far my fav ♥ I have 2 requests, both Australian cases. The Alison Baden Clay case & the Lisa Harnum case. Thanks again for your videos, I haven't watched Netflix for days now 😊

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Thank you! I’ve added them to my list!

[@kkheflin3]

@@StephanieHarlowe I think I already asked about Andrea Yates case?

[@Devki24]

...where was the map with the weird loop and the age progression photo?

[@TooLegit2Quit84]

Maybe she had to remove them after the fact for some reason.

[@hiko73]

@Jib Jabs Whoa, you seem like a total ass

[@kkheflin3]

@Jib Jabs What a cruel thing to say. Stephanie may have forgotten to add them. Or KZbin wouldn't let her post them. Why would you say such a horrible thing about Stephanie? Please leave this channel.

[@kkheflin3]

@Jib Jabs Well if you don't like the way she does things why in the world are you following her on KZbin and Instagram? Find some other true crime channel you prefer!!!!

[@kkheflin3]

@Jib Jabs Suit yourself but doesn't make any sense to me.

[@aml72]

Just binged your channel yesterday. Glad to see a new video!!!

[@StephanieHarlowe]

I love that!

[@holandesa1924]

This lipstick color suits you very well! Greetings from Brazil :)

[@JoannaDorian]

Your last little rant was so relatable lol I feel like I can’t talk about things like this with anyone bc they think something is wrong with me but I also feel like it’s so important for people to know there are monsters in the world and they look just like you and me. It’s so important to keep talking about these people, especially those who may still be out there.

[@rochelleyanuzzi9729]

This is heartbreaking. As a mother who suffers or I should say.... Manages (Thanks to medication) depression and anxiety,I don't understand how Amy would've even wanted to give up her son. Even if she did share joint custody,she still would've been able to spend time with him to this day and each side of that family would win out of that situation. My daughter is my sole purpose for living,and I say that overtly,mainly because I was suicidal before I got pregnant with her. The moment I learned I was pregnant,I knew it wasn't about me anymore. Everything I do,revolves around my little girl. So,to even fathom that a mother-even in Amy's state of mind to give up her son,wouldn't make sense. Then again... When I tried to hurt myself years ago,nothing I did make sense to me,even to this day. If anything,I'm grateful that my daughter saved me from that very dark place. I guess some people.. When they don't seek that kind of help,they're stuck mentally and emotionally and the idea that seemed good at the time,they don't realize that it's the worst thing imaginable. Anyway... Sorry for rambling. I really am glad that I found this channel. It.. Gives a voice to children who have gone missing as well as possible scenario's that can make sense in a senseless world. Thank you.x

[@Sammvoy]

Rochelle Yanuzzi but she used her mental illness as an excuse or crutch for selfish acts. I have severe depression myself, and you know what I wouldn’t do? Cheat and lie to my compassionate partner, and if I had a child I would never be that vindictive. She shouldn’t have had custody of this poor kid and these actions show you. It’s awful she struggled with this disease but when you have another child in the world your feelings aren’t the top priority; their safety is, and if you can’t provide it you’ve got to step back

[@StephanieHarlowe]

I don’t think Amy would have lost full custody but she was probably so scared, paranoid, nothing to listen to but the anxiety clawing at her stomach. She didn’t think logically

[@rochelleyanuzzi9729]

True, I mean all in all,there are people who don't have any illness and are horrible to their children,but I don't want to rule anything out. I assumed that Timmothy would've been safe with his mother, just like the father did once. I doubted anyone thought of anything ill fated would've happened to the boy. :/

[@lauraashley4780]

Samm Vinesett just because you have depression and “wouldn’t do” certain things doesn’t mean it’s the same for everyone with depression... it affects everyone differently it’s impossible to know exactly how she felt and why... it may not even have anything to do with depression

[@escapedscienceexperiement9824]

@@lauraashley4780 True. People enjoy gatekeeping mental illness without taking into account that it's different for everyone. Amy probably thought that taking her son was the only way to keep him. I have done things that are illogical to neurotypical people in my life before, that doesn't necessarily make someone selfish or vindictive. It makes them ill, and her husband should have allowed her to be treated instead of thinking he "saved" her. There are so many parties involved here that a discussion pertaining to how whether or not Amy was solely responsible for the events that unfolded is not what needs to be talked about, rather the very real consequences of people not fully understanding mental illness or how it affects a person. I'm not defending her actions, I am simply stating that calling her names is unhelpful, and that energy could be spent analyzing a situation that could have easily been prevented. As someone who struggles with anxiety I know how draining it can be and how increased your paranoia becomes. Mental illness is individual, and just because you wouldn't do something doesn't mean everyone else would or wouldn't do that same thing.

[@saarahqasrawi1532]

I just found your channel about a week or two ago and I’m OBSESSED! I’ve been trying to find a new true crime series / yter to watch and I’m so happy I found you! Your voice is so soothing and you include so much detail. LOVE IT

[@toriak4720]

Sad as it is, I believe he's dead. She wouldn't want her husband to have his son in life or death. She had more than depression. it is sad that family or friends didn't take it more serously.

[@TheZombifiedFairy]

I think the same. I think she was talking him to all these fun, kid friendly places to ease her mind about getting ready to kill him (kind of like a pseudo bucket list). It was definitely more than depression and I'm actually going to call her selfish. Not for killing herself, but taking that boy from a loving family and taking him down with her.

[@sheoulgra]

Thats not how depression works.... it is not like a friend can help you from this... you need a sane moment to realize the prob for yourself... and i know from experience

[@rmichaud47]

There's only so much others can do. Some people push away friends and family when they try to help. At some point you have to except that help.

[@idlestar5906]

I love that when you started to speak at the beginning of the vid your dogs jumped on the sofa and made themselves comfortable! So sweet 💕💕🐾🐾

[@itsMalma]

I'd love you to do the news stories recap thingy you mention!

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Done!

[@victorformosa228]

Hi Stephanie, this is the first episode I have seen, love the way you put it across, so sad the loss of an innocent child, and so selfish of the mother, just heartbreaking.

[@melonr399]

This case just hurts my heart so much. I can’t imagine not knowing if my child is dead or alive, near or far, safe or in trouble. The absolute torment. I want to believe he’s still alive, but part of me feels like she gave him the best last days of his life and then did something to make him go to sleep forever.

[@AlmostArrynt]

I just ran across your channel recently and have been watching through a few of your videos. You do such a great job going over the facts and information of each case. If you're open to suggestions, it'd be really interesting to see your thoughts on the disappearance of 3 yr old William Tyrrell in 2014. He went missing from his foster grandmother's yard in Kendall, New South Wales.

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Thank you! I'll give the William Tyrrell case a look.

[@AMoneY380]

New subscriber! great true crime content!! one of the best on yt actually I think you deserve many more subs..

[@StephanieHarlowe]

AMoneY380 thank you!! Hopefully we will get there!

[@ruthvasquez8273]

Aiden looks like the sweetest boy!!! Stephanie, thank you so much for your interesting and detailed videos!!

[@savannahhargis]

My 9 year old step daughter doesn’t remember the house we lived in when she was 6, her grandmother who died when she was 5, or our dog we had when she was 5. She does remember small tidbits of things, just random things about school and stuff & trips we took. He may not have even known his dads real name at 6 years old & his mother could have told him crazy stories to keep him from seeking his father out.

[@chantelbailing202]

Stephanie your channel has reached the tip of Africa... believe me when I say all your investigations on true crime is brilliant. You have inspired me to do something like this in South Africa... thank you for being so straight forward and I agree with 99% of your opinions

[@karlahernandez-qv5qz]

I think she killed him. I mean clearly she had problems but she also loved her son so much. From what I've heard I feel like a lot of women like this just love their kids so much they just can't be away from them. I don't think she could abandon him, I don't think she could've handled dropping him off somewhere and simply driving away from him. I think in her mind it was just better if they both were gone from this world, it's sad but it's actually pretty common. Tons of parents kill themselves along with their kids simply because they want to be together with them. They want to be with them forever and although it's horrible to think about I think the idea of leaving your child alone is worse, at least that's just what I think goes through their minds.

[@lauraashley4780]

karla hernandez yea I really agree with this!!! I can’t see her being able to drop him off then drive away without him, either....

[@JulieSpicer]

Sorry to be off topic, but that little pup hopping up on the the couch and curling up on the top of the couch cushion at the beginning made my heart melt. Sweet little pupper.🐶😍😭

[@fantasyfiction101]

This is one case where I hope that Timmothy is still alive, I'm holding out for the amish theory. Side note, your son is adorable he looks a lot like you!

[@kirsty-leemoore9041]

I love these videos, they give us so much more information than the news etc .. and love how human you are about it, giving your honest opinions and feelings like the rest of us feel ❤ xx

[@cazlovescakes]

Aiden looks so like you! I’m also of the opinion that Timothy’s mother ended his life before ending her own. When someone is in the throes of depression, they may not be thinking rationally and to her, that may have seemed like the logical move to ensure he’d never be found, and never be with anyone else. I feel so much for his poor father.

[@hadari44]

Your growth is amazing! Love you and what you’re doing! 💜

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Thank you so much!!! It's because of you guys, obvi!

[@Chrissy85308]

I have read about a few cases that parents killed children in custody cases. If she wanted to get back at the ex, killing the child and hiding his body would provide pain to the ex for life. People who have a plan like that sometimes appear happy knowing their plan is in motion. I would like to think he is alive, but all of the evidence of the car being in the meadow just makes me think she buried him there.

[@delladylan8301]

Love love love you! You’re so amazing and the quality of your videos is up there with huge channels! You’re gonna keep growing and growing chick ❤️

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Della Explains thank you so much, love!

[@delladylan8301]

Stephanie Harlowe OMG you responded back! I’m like star struck right now!! Lol. It’s been so cool to catch an amazing channel at the beginning and watch you just blow up! Your videos are such good quality and you’re an excellent story teller. Watch out Kendall Rae cause there’s a new true crime queen in town ❤️

[@tripleblessedmomma9979]

Good Morning....I'm new to your channel...you did a fantastic job with your research...I've heard this case before but learned some new things from your video.

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Thanks, Jennifer!!

[@tripleblessedmomma9979]

@@StephanieHarlowe you're welcome!

[@anchoritewindow6016]

Stephanie, that little outro about Timmothy being a normal kid in 7th grade really got to me. Love your videos so much and love the way you adore your kids.

[@mswhittaker231]

I think she met someone willing to adopt him. She’d taken prior trips to the area, she bought him clothes and toys and none of that was found, so I think she took him to the parks as a way to say goodbye with happy memories before transferring custody to someone she trusted to raise him away from his father. At least I like to think so. She seemed to love him so much, it hurts to think she killed him before killing herself.

[@sp00kymink93]

I found your channel last night and I’ve been watching you non-stop. I’m super sick with the flu and your nice calming true crime voice is amazing 😊❤️ just followed you on Insta too. My new fav!

[@lisahaser7]

You are great...love talking about True Crime so it is nice to have this community...I'm hoping he's with the Amish...🙏...how cute is your son with the red mouth haha!

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Aidan is a popsicle and Italian ice addict, that is ALL he would eat if I let him

[@kellyperkins9488]

Thanks for another intriguing video...and your son is so precious!

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Thank you, Kelly!

[@jasminethompson7138]

He has potentially been found! I hope you do an update video if it’s confirmed!!

[@lilyrayne872]

Jasmine Thompson Unfortunately, the "boy" they found was not him.

[@jasminethompson7138]

Umbreae I saw :(. It’s so disappointing. I can just imagine how the family is feeling. I pray one day he is found.

[@kkheflin3]

@@jasminethompson7138 And how awful after all these years to give the family such hope this past April and then it was just a con? The guy is 23 and pretends to be a 14 year old? That he said he saw the show about Timmothy on 20/20 and decided to pretend so as to get a good home and family? I guess he didn't know about DNA? He most likely has his own mental health issues! I read that he could get up to eight years in prison for perpetrating this "hoax" ?? I will have to check and see if there was a trial? Does anybody have a recent update on this? I can't find anything since this guy appeared in April 2019 with his "story" about being kidnapped???

[@jfuller1722]

Is this channel new? It just popped up in my true crime feed, and this channel is so good that I can't believe that it's been out for more than a few months

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Kitty Monrova started in April so... kinda!

[@jezistar1881]

I think she sent him with someone of an Underground Railroad type situation.

[@bt2212]

I could watch you all day! Thank you for the content. I'm currently prepping for detox in rehab at the moment. It's awesome to have the distraction.

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Good luck with everything!

[@GhostLightPhilosophy]

The one person who disliked this video needs to find out how much effort you put inot these videos

[@StephanieHarlowe]

jumpedupbitch101 awww thanks!! But, haters gonna hate lol.

[@essentiallymaggie8189]

Love seeing your kiddos!! Thanks for sharing this story I had never heard of. Hopefully he will be found safe.

[@deppgirl505]

Yes to the current true crime news stories! That idea makes me really exicted! No one is doing that kind of thing.

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Lets do it! I'll record today and post it tomorrow!

[@vickymacedo4776]

Just came back from college and I’m so glad u uploaded cause I need to unwind 🧡

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Girl, I bet you do. I remember my college years. Rough.

[@karipenn-davies4058]

I don't feel bad for this woman at all, so selfish. It makes me sick to my stomach for his family and how confused and scared the boy would be. She was obviously cognizant enough to execute this elaborate plan.

[@StephanieHarlowe]

I feel a little bad... just because I bet she really struggled under the weight of her inner demons.

[@karipenn-davies4058]

@@StephanieHarlowe yeah I get that but there are so many other options that either killing your child or giving them to a stranger. Its is 100% selfish to do this things just so her husband couldn't have custody. I get that if her husband were abusive she wouldn't want him to have her son but she could have gone about it to be sure her mother or another family member would get custody if she was to end her life. There is the theory of psychosis, that she had not other option but the planning she went through is SO thorough and she either covered up all evidence of murder or planned out a new living situation for her son. Mental illness makes people do unimaginable things but I feel she was truly just being selfish here. Another thing to point out is that if she thought her husband wasnt suitable to have her son she would not have let them two alone on all those "friend trips" she would often take. I just have a really hard time being sympathetic to her

[@Leeny53369]

@@karipenn-davies4058 clinical depression makes you do crazy things....

[@fmellark]

@@karipenn-davies4058 my theory is: she planned on running away with him, that's why she was so thorough. However, something might've happened, she might've killed him accidentally, and in a delusional state she covered it up and imagined she had dropped him off with good people because she couldn't deal with what she did. That's why she committed suicide.

[@lauraashley4780]

Kari Penn-Davies we don’t know that she did it just so her husband couldn’t have him or because he was abusive.. you’re just assuming that but it could have been a whole other reason completely that we don’t know about.

[@sunnydae8521]

Very sad case......on a lighter note a big congratulations on how your subscribers are growing!!!🤗

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Sunny Dae thank you so much!

[@keriissovery9566]

Love your videos. This is so sad! I love the theory of him being with the Amish. I just hope it’s true

[@InshasChoice]

Knowledgeable and awesome like always! Edit: deeper into the video, it's mind boggling why the events led up to that, didn't she think Timothy was better off being raised by his dad? It doesn't add up...

[@StephanieHarlowe]

The case is mind boggling. Not suffering from a mental illness makes it difficult to put yourself in her shoes to know what she was thinking

[@InshasChoice]

You're right, I can't imagine.

[@brigittewhochangesherusern3528]

I think in her mental state she ended his life, made it as good as possible before she took his life. People who are having a psychotic episode often act normal . I’d like to believe and hope he is alive, but I don’t think that is the case here.

[@kristin5035]

I just found your channel. I really love your videos. Your voice is so calming and you are great at thoroughly explaining everything.

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Thank you 😍😍

[@butterbeanqueen8148]

I think she killed him. On the videos she looked normal. She was actually suicidal. She gave her son one last good time. She left his body somewhere that no one would find it. She sent letters out to her family that they wouldn’t find him. I think this was to torture her husband. Giving him some kind of hope. That’s why she committed suicide in a place other than were she killed her son, to keep the father guessing where their son was.

[@PaolaSansiviero]

More of Stephanie. Yes i love the way you tell these stories. You are very intelligent and we think a lot a like about these cases

[@joserangel3977]

YES! Do that weekly segment!

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Done!