Montana’s Mike Crites case (Updates in description)

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Mike Crites, an outdoor enthusiast living in Montana, ran into a land dispute over road easements that became increasingly confrontational. Then he disappeared.
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Leon Ford was arrested on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, on a warrant charging him with deliberate homicide and tampering with evidence in the June 2011 killing and dismemberment of John Michael Crites, the Great Falls Tribune reports.
Ford's trial is set to begin on January 24, 2022.

[@sheilapeterson3999]

Sounds like the police should be charged for not doing their job.

[@jayneweaver8695]

THAT is the NORM HERE! Total crooked cops, stick together and terrorize innocent people. The cops are dirty here in Montana

[@labcabincaliforniasblacksunday]

@@jayneweaver8695 fr, Montana is so lousy when it comes to stuff like this. They let cops get away with everything istg

[@jayneweaver8695]

@@labcabincaliforniasblacksunday it is really bad, thank you for acknowledging. We are 60 miles south of the Canadian border, it is said that half of law enforcement here in Flathead Valley are corrupt in human trafficking, drugs, etc. ALL of it is kept out of the public eye, until you are met with one of their minions, then watch out, regular law abiding citizens are taken for a ride, it's gross.

[@janeporter818]

Facts

[@vernonsanders371]

The problem was that the so called mountain man calling the police when he should of manned up an dealt with the problem himself

[@parkersims1508]

Nobody should be able to own a fucking road that leads to multiple peoples homes! Like, how the hell does that even work.

[@tiffanycunningham3409]

Right!!!

[@shaddowgolden1054]

The original owners (not these people) owned the land before the road was put there, that’s how that works.

[@barrydabwob5321]

@@shaddowgolden1054 Lel uh no not how it works xD

[@quintillabatts9472]

We are the only people living on a little road that runs through our property what would I look like trying to close this road when people have been traveling on it before I was born yes it's on our property but I wouldn't dare do that I've never thought about although people dump there trash along it because the home we l I 've in is the only house on the road we've posted it asking not to dump trash it's been torn down and people disregard the sign we can't get the trash picked up maybe once every blue moon they'll pick it up mind you we pay for trash pick up but still I wouldn't try and punish others for what a few are doing.

[@parkersims1508]

@@barrydabwob5321 I'm going to let him feel like he made a point 😂😂🙄

[@elizabethgrogan8553]

Leon was arrested and charged with Mike's murder last year. Crime Watch Daily put sufficient pressure on the Sheriff.

[@Angryginger2421]

That is good hope he gets life without parole his wife should get arrested as well

[@susanbischoff8708]

Thank you for the update!

[@tiffanycunningham3409]

Where's the video? I hope they have one. I think they should've arrested both couples

[@913_Niyala]

Was the couple able to move back Montana? :(

[@tiffanycunningham3409]

@@913_Niyala I wouldn't want to knowing what they know. Also, especially if the other family is still there..

[@HK-uj9qc]

Shame on all those authorities and shame on MONTANA for not fixing this problem.

[@ebsmites7544]

How can they? There is no one on this earth who can fix these problems

[@tiffanycunningham3409]

They are most incompetent I've heard!!

[@tiffanycunningham3409]

@@ebsmites7544 what in the neanderthal are you talking about?!!

[@lorettathomas3994]

@@tiffanycunningham3409 don't believe everything you hear.

[@tearosegumaer3067]

Shame on all the people who didn’t believe him, and then after he went missing where like “ oh I knew he was dead” like they are so smart and had instinct.

[@thejedi111]

Poor guy, he seemed like a nice guy who just wants to live peacefully. Rest in Peace, Mike 💐

[@smoothcriminal4038]

Well looks like he went about it horribly wrong.

[@katflowers9825]

@@smoothcriminal4038 you’re gonna blame mike for his murderer’s actions ???

[@rwmiller7853]

U can hear how kind Mike was in his voice alone. This case breaks my heart! A kind, gentle, man gets freaking murdered over some dumb ass shit!!! RIP MIKE CRITES and Karma got u MR. Ford and hopefully any other accomplice!!!!

[@beautifulbutterfly3939]

@@smoothcriminal4038 they caught the murder tge update is in the description.

[@beautifulbutterfly3939]

@@katflowers9825 update in the description they caught the killers of Mike.

[@mitersangeeta2576]

Seriously 😒, I would have asked the Sheriff, “do you think Mike would be alive today if you had protected him from his armed and dangerous crazy neighbor??” He even videotaped enough threatening evidence that could have the neighbor arrested !!

[@thedudewhostalkedbjork121]

so sad.

[@s-z515]

Depends on the evidence. It's not what you know but what you can prove. I didn't see a firearm in any videos so he could have just denied it was him shooting. And if the arguments were mutual with both threatening each other I doubt that would be prosecuted. Remember, if a cop or Sheriff won't press charges you can always go to the court and file them yourself but the standard for conviction will still apply. As for him not talking, that's his right to have an attorney present or say nothing at all. However I want to know who the friend was. Chances if Conviction raise by 96% if both parties can be identified. One almost always flips on the other when the evidence starts to mount up.

[@sharpedge3355]

@@s-z515 They acted once Mike was missing and presumed dead, therefore they could have acted before, the same way they kill random people "by mistake" they would have known what to say to that crazy neighbour for him to Calm the Eff down!!!!

[@beautifulbutterfly3939]

@@thedudewhostalkedbjork121 Update in the description they got both killer's.

[@beautifulbutterfly3939]

@@s-z515 update is in the description box they prosecuted both killer's.

[@user_angelmum]

He killed some one over land acess .. then leaves the area ? What an evil bastard

[@mtsflorida]

He only came to Montana to kill Mike, according to John's statement to a witness he has an ex-military guy coming to take care of business. If this doesn't constitute conspiracy to commit murder I don't know what does.

[@triley1709]

These cops are so incompetent, why didn’t the courts step in and prove he could drive there??

[@jayneweaver8695]

Very generous description of Montana cops who are total imbeciles, corrupt AND ON THE SIDE OF CRIMINALS!

[@adamburdt8794]

A police officer out there may be in charge of an area where most of the people that live there, they grew up with. If you aren't in you are out in these situations.

[@caroljohnson9230]

THE FAMILY NEEDS TO FILE A LAWSUIT AGAINST THE OFFICERS THAT NEW FIRST HAND THIS GUYS LIFE WAS BEING REPEATEDLY THREATENED AND DID NOTHING TO HELP HIM.

[@caroljohnson9230]

KNEW, OOP'S POO 🐾🐾

[@jayneweaver8695]

@@caroljohnson9230 Exactly right! THAT will never happen in Montana, never. Every law enforcement agency is entangled with those they like, agree with, even and many times, criminals. Montana is completely corrupt in their police force.

[@cassandradalton308]

The police should have sorted out the issue of the road before it got that far 😡

[@heidiho5179]

I agree

[@catherinesyme901]

👏👏👏💯

[@beautifulbutterfly3939]

@@heidiho5179 update is in the description box they prosecuted both killer's.

[@leahvogelsimpson]

This is the most ridiculous reason to bully, intimidate and target your neighbors. Especially when they were there before you!

[@liyahrochelle7716]

I love this reporter! He is not playing around! “Yes or no?” He is great

[@shannontansy1419]

Absolutely agree. I watch him over the others. Love crime watch but definitely my favorite reporter. Nothing stops him.

[@farewelljupiter]

He try’s to be all tough but he looks like he’s four feet tall and played Peter Pan in high school.

[@Runnygraph20]

Yes

[@sqeekms6186]

I used to think he was a woman until I saw him 😳

[@kinsley7777]

@Tazer Face That's so on the money 😂

[@tamarakamler3392]

Land easements are included ANYTIME THEIR IS A SHARED ROAD. Title company failed their job. Law enforcement failed in putting Leon in his place. This was complete BS. HIS BLOOD IS ON THEIR HANDS.

[@oliviasayshi7517]

I have a feeling John might just be the kind of guy who, even when presented with the evidence, won’t take it.

[@yeahgirl11]

@@oliviasayshi7517 Sounds like he's not intelligent enough to be allowed in society then.

[@lisamarieetheridge1259]

Should be but are not. That is where the term "land locked" comes in.

[@kathygraham6251]

I agree but who raises people like Leon? what a poor excuse for a man

[@tamarakamler3392]

@@yeahgirl11 I feel that term was developed by poor excuses of title companies doing the necessary research on these plots of land. Their are a few cases with exceptions I get that. But anytime ownership changes hands this should be reviewed.

[@nevertimetotryagain]

Don't understand why this was allowed to go on - the easement should be in the deed so how can it be a legit dispute? Can't a judge just order PD to enforce it? And why should Mike back down, Mr. Sheriff?? How is he supposed to get to his house? Fly? Teleport?

[@cooperhilinsky6361]

Yeah Idgi at all. I learned about easements in real estate classes. It should be in black and white on the property information. Easements aren’t pick and choose. Something’s wrong here. But good on the inept cops for finally doing something after 10 years. 🙄

[@moni2624]

@@cooperhilinsky6361 i know

[@JulieDeuxFois]

Pique on foot through the woods, other people's properties, do some portage maybe😂

[@sabrinadunson6903]

@@cooperhilinsky6361 It is Not In the Deed because it is Not a shared Road or access Easements If it was it would be in the transfer Deeds Just because a previous Owner of the land had Let others use the Road /Path as a shortcut Does Not mean it was a Shared Road If I bought land I would Not like or want people Using my land as a shortcut Would you?

[@beautifulbutterfly3939]

@@cooperhilinsky6361 update is in the description box they prosecuted both killer's.

[@hannagrimes9048]

Mike was only trying to live a peaceful life. So sad and sickening. RIP Mike ❤️

[@petrol11]

Yep. What really bugs me is this narration.... 'Mike refused to back down...' like shit dude, how is he supposed to do that, just move out of his house? He just wants to get in and out of his property... so sad for it to come to this.

[@FaithandNova]

EXactly and isn't t crazy that they moved after causing all that trouble smh

[@hannagrimes9048]

@@petrol11 Right? Very sad indeed.

[@beautifulbutterfly3939]

@@petrol11 update in the description box. the killer's was prosecuted.

[@beautifulbutterfly3939]

@@FaithandNova update in the description box the two killer's was prosecuted.

[@lisaibrahim6780]

Wow, everyone failed him. Cops and friends....sad.

[@Sub2_EvocativeLofiandHiphop]

So glad he's getting charged finally. Followed this case for years. Dude was just enjoying life away from society with his pups. Humanity is sickening. Rot in hell Ford can't wait for your trial next year 🖕

[@hopea998]

He did? I'm really glad to read this update.

[@Sub2_EvocativeLofiandHiphop]

@@hopea998 Yes his trial begins January 24th, 2022.

[@shayrose128]

Mehan should be charged too...i don't think that guy did it alone

[@Sub2_EvocativeLofiandHiphop]

@@shayrose128 Yes, I completely agree.

[@stevenayala680]

The reporter was so determined!! I felt even scared for him. But thanks to him and putting the story out there the suspect was arrested.

[@JessBlake2]

Yeah, this was totally preventable. The law and easements were clear. They should have explained this to him and told him to leave everyone alone or else be charged.

[@gemmalfirefly4287]

It always amazes me how little evidence you need to convict an innocent person but how much evidence you need to convict and obviously guilty person🤦🏾‍♀️

[@CassidayJacobs]

As soon as I saw the Sheriff, it all made sense... This is the most ridiculous and senseless murder

[@autumnvaughn8305]

"It's not against the law to be odd or eccentric!" Now that's a true statement! May justice be served!!!!!

[@roselenalaferte1036]

The law enforcement should be charged for not doing their jobs probably.

[@Fogysoks4709]

Family needs to have a civil suit against them and their negligence

[@drockbaby2525]

*Properly

[@burhanihazrat8758]

The best is Jason Mattera he's a brilliant insistent journalist and has the tenancity to do what even sheriffs can't do. RIP Mike and condolences to the family.

[@dineomokgosi411]

The reporter: “It’s not going away” Love that! The police should be held accountable too, they failed both Mike & the Flora family. 💔

[@PaperMario64]

“He wasn’t looking for trouble but trouble came to him…” Isn’t that always the case. Can’t have peace because someone is determined to act a fool.

[@moni2624]

Yeah

[@Catmak3334]

No matter how much you want people to leave you alone in peace, there are simply too many lunatics running around, this world is an asylum these days!! 😳🚮

[@taydestiny38]

The cops there are sorry as hell. This was a powder keg, ready to explode, and these guys sat on their asses. I mean, this guy was aimlessly firing his gun at people and he doesn’t get arrested??

[@Mbeepyd]

What's the problem with someone using the road, how does that impact John?

[@astrialindah2773]

He's got the mentality of... It's mine mine mine mine mine...

[@lisas8244]

It's my toy so don't touch it.

[@kyleherrera7511]

@@lisas8244 Ccdcxccccc wah

[@JulieDeuxFois]

Possible reasons to NOT want people on your property: noise pollution, loss of privacy, flytipping, accidents that could get you sued (a tree from your property falls on me, I can sue you as responsible).

[@Fogysoks4709]

Psychotics are about control

[@LawsonPatterson]

“Crime watch daily is on the case” lol 😂

[@monicaheriot1778]

This reporter needs a raise! He is awesome!

[@happytrails699]

I've learned never to buy a house with easements like this. Been there done that, and didn't like it.

[@zzukiyaki7521]

I agree. This right of way stuff, it’s always a big issue.

[@jeffreyb8770]

A helicopter probably would not have solved the problem. Funny how people never fear Judgment Day when it comes to real estate.

[@daveatkins3568]

I own and rent properties and the only easement you want is one that gives you rights on other peoples property. You’re very smart

[@lisas8244]

It is a recipe for disaster.

[@manleynelson9419]

Nonsense. Been in real estate for 36 years. Easements are deeded and enforceable

[@Franaflyby]

I know Mikes sister and Mothers pain. The waiting is horrific. My son and his two friends were shot and burned by a so called friend and we had no idea where the three missing men were for almost 3 years before we all found out what happened . God sees it all and there is a real judgement day ahead.

[@tracytrunn5625]

I’m sorry for I don’t know what is going on in the world

[@tracytrunn5625]

for thé loss of your son and his friends ✨🙏💞🙏✨

[@dall9329]

Sorry for your loss . The suspect was arrested?

[@Franaflyby]

@@dall9329 yes he's in prison waiting to be prosecuted on three murders he's in prison for having 17 rifles and he's a felon

[@sabrinabowden-hughes1730]

So sorry for your loss! May God comfort your broken heart!

[@Danny17300]

I feel very sad for Mikes neighbor, he really cared about Mike :(

[@katarinacle7931]

I bet he lives with that guilt for not going to that meeting with him

[@LS-ly8gl]

The Sheriff looks like an effectual whimp!

[@jayneweaver8695]

he's crooked and stupid like the rest of the force in MT

[@facehunter504]

I’m from New Orleans and I wouldn’t live there.. those cops are lazy and will clearly let anything go down. Those cops and courts failed this man.

[@GM-tu7di]

Wow, despite the beauty of Montana, it’s obviously not a safe place for anyone ! And the police are no help!

[@RaiderGannon12]

So especially a black person should not move there.

[@lisas8244]

@@RaiderGannon12 LOL! Probably not.

[@GreenMama93]

Yup. Montana’s closed.

[@Catmak3334]

Lunatics with guns everywhere. Scary shit.

[@lisas8244]

@@Catmak3334 And it seems the first order of business for every lunatic is to purchase a gun. Multiple guns. Many guns. Tons of guns.👹

[@timelessmusicfamilymusic9175]

If the road was in my property & the only way my neighbor's can go in & out into town, I would allow them to drive on the road as long as they drive safely & move on. I probably wave to them as they pass by.😀👋🚘

[@taydestiny38]

Exactly….what harm were they causing by traveling up and down the road? This guy was petty as hell!!

[@crimetimeAU]

I was hoping this was going to be one of those stories where the neighbors all get together and make the instigator disappear. Like that small town that killed that jerk and no one in town gave up the killer.

[@hopea998]

I'd love to know about the other one. Any idea what is the case's name or something I can use to search for it?

[@Chauna30]

@@hopea998 The name of the town is Skidmore...I forgot which state but I'm pulling towards Missouri

[@hopea998]

@@Chauna30 found it! Thank you very much.

[@crimetimeAU]

@@hopea998 I think it was a MR BALLEN video. Ill see if I can find the link for you. The Story was epic!!!

[@mamamia5556]

I was thinking and had hoped for that too, that vigilantes could have make these monsters vanish...

[@marthamarceau2977]

I'm from Montana most people try to keep peace with each other but once in a while there's a ,meet you at noon for a shoot out

[@yvonnefernando6504]

Hats off to crime watch n the reporter for your bravery n hard work for catching the killer,🇱🇰

[@laquishalida3569]

if the people who are responsible for these road easements did their job honestly and diligently it would not have ended up in murder, the authorities should also be charged, this has been an ongoing feud yet they sat on it.

[@LotsofLisa]

I saw this story on the ID Channel’s “Fear Thy Neighbor.” That show really makes you reconsider if it’s worth starting an issue with your neighbors. Easements are the gateway to neighbor hell.

[@lisas8244]

Truer words were never said.

[@shannontansy1419]

He was let down by everyone especially law enforcement. Absolutely blows my mind with all the videos he took police still did nothing. And then again instead of doing their job they tell the other couple if they don't want to die they should move. SMH

[@crimetimeAU]

His mates, the police, and neighbours let him down IMO. They all turned their backs when he was in despair. The neighbours were just lucky they didn't own Mike's property instead but I bet Mike would have been there for them!

[@PrincessZaire100]

While I get that, don’t you think they were afraid themselves. They’re an elderly couple, presumingly living in the middle of nowhere. What much could they have done but call the police. It’s not they’re job to play the hero, when they likely would’ve killed them too. The only people who failed, are the police. It was their job to get involved, and it was their job to protect Michael from this fucking loony. They are the ones that should’ve stepped in and played hero, because that’s their literal job.

[@kint5ugee]

What, did you want them to go there and get killed as well Mr. Arm chair detective

[@bums009]

They didn't turn their backs on him, they gave him plenty of support. It's the police that failed him. Threatening someone's life is against the law so Meehan should have been arrested long ago.

[@MrMuaythai84]

Should never acted like tough guy people might think he so tough he don’t need help

[@MrMuaythai84]

@@bums009 my gf threaten to cut off my family jewels if I cheated again. Should I report her?

[@Ha3lyrockss]

And that’s on suing the police department for not doing their job AGAIN

[@jessosiyoway]

Yeah...this sounds like Montanna in a nutshell. Beautiful, and everyone is either a naturalist hermit or a anarchic loon.

[@rationallyruby]

Sounds like Michigan too😂😂😂 the upper area of the state specifically. Especially the upper peninsula!

[@claire111]

As opposed to the major cities, which are full of lunatic progressives and Antifa. I would take the salt of the earth ranchers and people who want to be left alone in Montana any day of the week.

[@HK-uj9qc]

@@rationallyruby yes, I live in the lower peninsulas. The UP doesnt even like us "trolls". They wanna be their own world up there.

[@d3xmeister]

Far Cry 5

[@jamal7071]

@@claire111 Lunatic progressives that won’t kill you over using a road…doesn’t sound too bad.

[@Sonny84586]

This is outrageous, and the cops there are literally some of the worst. I want to know what happened to Mike’s dogs.

[@conniecrites1884]

Just seeing this. Mike's beloved dogs were running loose when we got there, July 4th 2011. One of them made the most pitiful keening sound I have ever heard come from an animal. That dog was heartbroken and knew what had happened. My Mom gave permission to the Dumb Friend's League to put them down humanely (tranq darts) they were then cremated, and then several years later two of the detectives on the case spread their ashes on Mike's land. This really touched me. He loved his babies

[@Sonny84586]

@@conniecrites1884 That’s so incredibly sad. Thank you for replying.

[@Sonny84586]

@@conniecrites1884 I’m so sorry for you and your family’s loss Connie.

[@kellyk5123]

@@conniecrites1884 what happened with the trial? John Ford was convicted? It's very sad what they did to your brother

[@caliden3785]

Some people are just bat shit crazy...too bad Mike just didn't move to another area....it wasn't worth his life. Wow the police are super competent...this could of been avoided.Evil and sick individuals.

[@ginaperez8139]

Compintent or incompetent?

[@himhim3344]

Wow victim blaming smh

[@janny5451]

Move? He and his family lived on that land for decades before this random man showed up. What I find crazy is living in those fields and not carrying a rifle for anything, like animals or for situations like this. Rip to Mike and I hope his family gets closure soon, I’m glad he was arrested for murder and tampering with evidence. Useless police department as usual.. could have stop all this from happening from the start. They only start doing their job when their all over the news or true crime daily exposes their uselessness.

[@salmam.n6013]

@@janny5451 family? Where is it mentioned that his family lived with him? Mike lived alone

[@samnangpoe]

Why should he have to move? It’s his home as much as the crazy idiot. Really disgusting what u are suggesting.

[@Sweetmelissaaah]

You would think the killer couple that moved in will understand the rules of the town. Even if someone is crossing your property I don’t think that’s grounds for murder. I hope they get theirs

[@MeneTekelUpharsin]

Evil people always get theirs

[@ziggypop8106]

Maybe if they had somebody other than 'Deputy Dawg' (Leo Dutton) in charge Mr Crites might still be alive.

[@JohannaL306]

Jason Materra is brave. Wow! Hope that this gets resolved

[@kellynn739]

That reporter has some guts being persistent with those questions! I'd be terrified of the other guy pulling his gun.

[@celeste8157]

He's pretty cocky. He's never afraid of anybody! This is a good job for him

[@BusyBody704]

I was so afraid we were gonna hear some pew pews.

[@casianreport3318]

if you pull a gun , you will be arested for this

[@MeneTekelUpharsin]

Usually people with guns are cowards and insecure about themselves.

[@acsentu8]

As soon as Crime Watch Daily confronted Leon at his door? Immediate thumbs up for me on the video...and a big hail yeaaaassss with a fist bump.

[@janny5451]

Because of crime watch daily, this put pressure on the sheriffs office, and he got arrested for murder his trial is this coming January. That’s why I love true crime daily, they not only bring cases like this to our awareness, but expose the police department as well which puts pressure on them to do their fricken job for once.

[@Itskyla318]

This all could have been avoided because of the serval police reports and the fact that they pulled arms on him multiple time it's clear as to who did it to him RIP

[@nunya2954]

So, why isn't Mehan charged?

[@SHurd-rc2go]

Yeah, what happened with him?

[@najeeduwonofficial134]

So y'all wouldn't listen to him, but listened to the dogs??? Terrible ass friends fr.

[@tiffanycunningham3409]

Just ridiculous! Just say you was scared to go!

[@sparkthelight6830]

Please make sure Mike get justice and his dogs are taken care of, From a Fellow Montanain; thank you for all you doing Crime Watch So sorry to all that has been affected

[@carriecahill2130]

The job of the sheriff requires courage. It looks like the sheriff let the victim take all of the heat while the sheriffs were passive and safe in their offices.

[@appleshinga]

Yeah they arrested the clown I am glad Mike's gonna get justice. 22 Jan 2022

[@caroljohnson9230]

BUT IT COST HIM HIS LIFE ! THIS SHOULDN'T HAVE EVER HAPPENED DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF ONGOING REPORTS CONCERNING ALL OF THEIR THREATS.

[@caroljohnson9230]

@Belltown Daisy BECAUSE THE KILLERS WERE ARRESTED ? NO. I DON'T BELIEVE THAT WAS JUSTICE. A KILLER BEING ARRESTED UNDER MANS LAW WILL NOT BRING THIS MANS LIFE BACK. JUSTICE IS FACING GOD OUR MAKER.

[@racheladams3965]

Who trained those officers? This was painful to watch.. what chance has any victim got when you have those fighting for your justice?!

[@Sonny84586]

"I have had a cold case unit working on this for quite some time and it's taken a long time to track down witnesses, either bring in or eliminate suspects and go through physical evidence, circumstantial evidence, and finally arrive with a charge," Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton told the Independent Record newspaper on Wednesday. "It has been a long, arduous process." The question is, why did you let it go cold in the first place? Every bit of evidence, as well as the leads you pursued were available as far back as when Mike’s remains were initially discovered.

[@quinton01]

The Sheriff had no intention of lifting a finger to do anything.

[@tlwest21]

I cannot stop watching these true crime stories but damn I swear it's making me very paranoid and distrusting 😩

[@Kennedy4OurCountry]

Well, forget the paranoia...zero trust is helpful though.

[@justinspiguzza5276]

I have been watching this channel for a very long time as it's my favorite and I have so much respect for this reporter he is very brave and never backs down.

[@SmoothieQ]

Love this reporter!!..his determination is admirable..and that guy acted like he couldn't answer the simple yes or no answer question..but we all know what the answer is and hopefully the sheriff's office doesn't drop the ball on the rest of the investigation..since they dropped it already when Mike was seeking their help when he was alive

[@damselcausingdistress81]

Thank you Crime Watch Daily for ALWAYS asking the right questions and never backing down!

[@bakkendrt7972]

Get a load of Sheriff Do-Little

[@texaspatriot2038]

"Crime watch daily is on the case!" Should be the introduction to every one of these

[@victoriawilliams2786]

So a couple buys land, moves in, then starts shit with the neighbors. Apparently they didn't realize that theres probably going to be a huge difference between how people react in the suburbs compared with how country folk would react. Typical narcissists (the couple who are pissed about people using the easement) start crap then blame other people's reactions on someone else. Looking forward to nxt years trial. ✌😎🤘

[@ginaperez8139]

Sounds to me like they're very bored with their lives and need some hobbies!

[@adamburdt8794]

This is some "Good ole Boys" Montana BS If I've ever seen it.

[@GreenMama93]

Nah. It’s just the liberal sheriff’s office in the lovely capital.

[@thedudewhostalkedbjork121]

Bro domestic terrorism needs to be taken way more seriously. My friends went camping the other week and some idiot locals spent the whole night circling the tents of campers with their ATV's. It's all terrorism dude.

[@Fogysoks4709]

100%

[@joegrow2087]

so the sherif openly admits he's doing nothing about it

[@mrcamouflage]

Jason Matero has no fear, lol. He will show up at your door to get answers, LMAO

[@sonosonoify]

I wouldn't have the guts to knock at that door and stay there after they closed it... Crazy as they are I almost expected a shot in the head...

[@zzukiyaki7521]

Yeah. That was scary. But I guess they are sure that they will not be shot because it‘s tv.

[@janny5451]

I wouldn’t be able to sleep at night knowing these crazy people could barge in my house with blazing guns. I’m sure Mike had rifles himself for hunting as he had wolves. But clearly he isn’t the lunatic type like that guy, and he was killed for it. One less good man in the world, and a whole lot more crazies. Be safe out there yall.

[@robinmiller5256]

I too used to live in montana, and have found this state to be hostile and dangerous. I lived in Lincoln and people there were cold and distant unless you are spending money at their casino.

[@jayneweaver8695]

don't forget dull, likely criminals, stick with other criminals and favored by their criminal Montana law enforcement

[@robinmiller5256]

@@jayneweaver8695 As always!

[@dall9329]

They are also hostile to black ppl there

[@remissiveslave]

Constantly keeping my eye out for any state that offers the least restrictions and seems that no matter where you go someone is always there to ruin it. I'm not into cities and this new age shit. Want as little to do with the illusionary world we live in and want to be off grid or as close as possible.

[@GreenMama93]

@@dall9329 wrong. Totally false.

[@desireesaucier9422]

Is no one gonna talk about that first guys sunglasses tan line lol

[@Darkwolfhellhound]

They didn't do their job until they had a camera crew up their ass. Shame on them. They never should have let it get that out of hand. I feel terrible for the neighbors - they lost their friend, their home, and all they found comforting in that little home they made for themselves all because of these evil people.

[@katnip6289]

Wow! How evil some people can be over such minor infractions!

[@HK-uj9qc]

Let's hope a good Samaritan vigilante takes both Ford and Mehan "OUT"!

[@b-bopeddie1290]

Chicken shits........ Every one

[@deborahtowne3312]

I love watching when Jason Matero investigates. He has the perfect voice plus my guy gives zero f**** about making criminals uncomfortable.

[@MeneTekelUpharsin]

Once the criminal starts saying bs he cuts them off and asks them straight up.

[@QuEEn88Cruella]

This is a total embarrassment to the investigating officers in Montana. Not only did they drop the ball on the investigation after Mike was murdered, they failed to take the very serious treats seriously. Embarrassing! I hope the family gets justice.

[@n.l.vannstallings4664]

That sheriff and deputies should be investigated. Shame!

[@jacoh9591]

You know I hate the "defund the police" movement. But you get so many useless departments and you wonder if at least these places shouldn't be investigated themselves... That sheriff looked like a useless whimp...

[@yeahgirl11]

Agreed. Some police forces SHOULD be defunded though, like this sheriff's office. They were completely useless and that guy would probably still be alive if there weren't such stupid law enforcement in place. Those people could've killed off that asshole giving everyone trouble and lived better lives without police in the way.

[@FrauleinMoon]

I love this guy. I can feel the fire he lites under their asses when he askes questions. So SATISFYING

[@taxpnofear]

Justice for Mike

[@Anita-bm5et]

Poor guy, he just wanted to live his life with his dogs and be left alone. I pray they catch these 🤬

[@marialee6258]

I freakin love Jason! I love how he's so passionate in helping these families find answers.

[@nasirabdi5249]

Police are on it Telling other people if they want to live leave what a joke.

[@linstaley9683]

What more proof do they need? If they actually witnessed the murder would they say they weren't sure and still have to investigate? Why are there even police if they can't and don't do their job. If there are three people in a room and one of them turns up dead it stands to reason that the other two had something to do with it. Total incompetence.

[@loganevan1116]

Where's Sheriff Grady Judd when you need him? There needs to be more like Sheriff Judd, this would not have happen.

[@TrueCrimeQueen]

Love your content!! It's so well produced. Stay safe everyone 🌞🌞🌞

[@rmatthews8161]

I think that 5-star sheriff will have this thing wrapped up handily in no time. I mean after all, I don’t think I’ve ever even seen a 5-star sheriff….in Montana of all places! Wowzers!!

[@TheGrandAct]

Whoever thought the beeping was smart should be fired.

[@Chauna30]

Omg ty ty I have been looking all over the place for that beeping sound lol

[@CCGem]

Omg. An easement is the reason? This is crazy. This has happened to my in laws, but the issue was they honored the easement per the legal docs. But the guy was a hoarder...on my IL property. And you can't let your dogs run. I know this because we had to pay for all the livestock my 2 dogs killed. They were inside dogs. :/

[@CCGem]

Did these folks live in the Ozarks? Cuz they sound like our neighbors. Killing people for land? That's so primitive

[@cynthiaguarino2016]

For some reason that sheriff doesn't inspire confidence.

[@Fatc0rnbread]

Thanks for covering this case. I am from Helena.

[@reneehren3519]

Isn't Meehan the husband of Dr Katy Wessel? I'm from Helena also. She was my doctor.

[@Fatc0rnbread]

@@reneehren3519 yes

[@ashleyvaughn7848]

This kind of thing is my biggest worry. I'm a very introverted, keep-to-myself kind of person, and I like it that way. I have a neighbor now who's a little too pushy and friendly for my liking. Once her husband and some other men in the neighborhood were helping my husband with a bunch of yardwork (which was fine, we asked) but then I get a text from her saying, "hey I'm out front trimming your bushes, come tell me how short you want them." Like excuse me????? I didn't ask you to do that, at all. She constantly shoves her way into the other neighbors' lives like that under the ruse of being "helpful." I can't stand people like that. I finally had to have a huge talk with her about boundaries. Needless to say, she wasn't happy and got very offended.

[@maximillion8442]

Come on, Sherriff. Saying neither party (neither Meehan nor Crites) were willing to budge on their position. Crites had every right to be pn Turk Road. It's the law - you know, THE THING YOURE MEANT TO ENFORCE. Stop trying to make it sound like the dispute was their failing when it is CLEARLY yours. PS Can't believe y'all were in my hometown! You did good work here, thx for that

[@asiarodziewicz9024]

We had similar problem in my home town. We bought land from a guy to build a house there, and when the construction has started he tried to stop us by blocking the only road next to his house, even though it wasn't his property any more. Weirdoes are everywhere. We're so lucky guns are not allowed here.

[@MeneTekelUpharsin]

What town is that?

[@amd77j]

Sounds like quite the place to avoid, if possible.....

[@lorettathomas3994]

Yes please, go on by. Please!

[@Canadiangrl77]

Literally a Turf war yikes

[@jayneweaver8695]

Could be stopped by law enforcement if we had any

[@Goldiegirl2009]

This all should have been handed by the Sheriff in the very beginning regarding the easement. It should have never been allowed to escalate this far. That was NOT a private road. Shame on the Sheriff’s office for not doing anything about it. RIP Mike. I hope he gets justice next year.