The police publicly admit to paranormal forces solving this case

PDS Debt is offering a free debt analysis. It only takes thirty seconds. Get yours at PDSDebt.com/mr...
Time Stamps:
#1 -- "An Unforgettable Fare” -- 1:04 -- This story takes a wild turn, just wait for the apartment scene
🔊 NOW AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE! For more NEW stories check out the "MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark and Mysterious Stories" which is available on Amazon Music or WHEREVER you get your podcasts - Wondery.fm/MBP
🔊 Check out my second show called “MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries” Binge episodes early on Amazon Music! One new episode every Tuesday on all other podcast platforms!
Follow and listen here - www.amazon.com/...
🎧 Follow and listen to RUN, FOOL! - our newest show from Ballen Studios. New episodes every Tuesday - smarturl.it/Ru...
🎧 For a bone-chilling NEW SHOW from Ballen Studios, listen and follow the "Bedtime Stories" podcast - apple.co/ballen...
Love true crime? We have a whole playlist just for you! 👉 • Crime
♥️ The MrBallen Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit that honors & supports people impacted by violent crime go to 👉 MrBallen.Found... 👉 and click on Get Involved to join the Honor Them Society, and receive free gifts and exclusive invites to special live events!
Follow me on Instagram, Twitter and the rest of social media 👉 "@MrBallen"
Our Facebook page 👉 / mrballen
Find out what we have going on at Ballen Studios 👉 ballenstudios....
Join our Discord 👉 / discord
NEW MrBallen merchandise 👉 shopmrballen.com
Our 2nd KZbin channel 👉 ‪@mrballenshorts‬
Spanish Language channel 👉 ‪@mrballenespanol‬
Please post story suggestions on our subreddit 👉 r/mrballen ( / mrballen )
Check out these other channels and videos!
‪@rottenmangopod‬:
The Curry Killer - She Killed 6 Of Her Husband’s Family With CURRY So She Could Marry Her Cousin - • The Curry Killer - She...
‪@Nexpo‬:
The Fall of Flight 123 - • The Fall of Flight 123
‪@TheWhyFiles‬:
Martian Mysteries | The Phobos Incident, Monoliths, and Ancient Ruins - • Martian Mysteries | Th...
‪@ExploreWithUs‬:
Parents Discover Teen Son's Horrifying Secret - • Parents Discover Teen ...
Teen Killer Realizes Cops Found the Secret Recording - • Teen Killer Realizes C...
Check out my interview on the ‪@ShawnRyanShow‬
MrBallen - Navy SEAL Turned Content Creator | SRS #104 👉 • MrBallen - Navy SEAL T...
The next time the Like Button is at work, sneak into their house and crawl into their bed, and then open up a Nature Valley crunchy granola bar and very sloppily eat it so crumbs go everywhere, and then without cleaning up just pull the covers over your mess and leave. Also please subscribe/turn on all notifications so you don't miss any of our weekly stories!
For educational, documentary and entertainment purposes only. Based on actual events. The authoritative sources used for this story include interviews, newspaper articles, and TV news reporting meant to educate and memorialize notable cases in our history.
Theme Song: "Something Wicked" -
• ♩♫ Epic Horror Sy...
('Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License')
Theme Song by: ‪@RossBugden‬
Story Music by: ‪@co.agmusic‬
Intro video by :
Tiktok @mr.poopnite
Instagram @mr.poopnite_
DISCLAIMER: All materials in these videos are used for entertainment purposes and fall within the guidelines of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. If you are, or represent, the copyright owner of materials used in this video, and have an issue with the use of said material, please send an email to [e-mail]
Copyright © 2024 MrBallen. All rights reserved.
#taiwan #mystery #horrorstories

[@jessicaziemba1447]

This story reminds me of that Edgar Allen Poe story where the character killed someone and then buried the body under his floorboard. Then kept hearing a heart beating before he finally told the police what happened. It was his heartbeat that drove him mad and to confess.

[@melle4400]

I thought of the same story! It was called Tell Tale Heart.

[@thomasgriffin2326]

Or the stephen king story 1922

[@katherineheasley6196]

Same here. Poe, but with a modern, East Asian twist.

[@Wispertile]

Same. Def Poe vibes.

[@anitabelcher79]

I remember that one 😊

[@bailey7792]

Idk why he thought those statues would work for him lol. They're supposed to protect you from evil spirits.. not angry ones that happened to be extremely pissed off that you murdered them in cold blood.

[@FireWizzrobe]

It is hilariously tragic that this man was apparently enough of a believer in the Buddha's teachings to beg for help, yet completely glossed over the first 5 precepts. Then later in Ghatva Sutta, it was explicitly warned against as well, word for word: Having killed what do you sleep in ease? Having killed what do you not grieve? Of the slaying of what one thing does Gotama approve? [The Buddha:] Having killed anger you sleep in ease. Having killed anger you do not grieve. The noble ones praise the slaying of anger - with its honeyed crest & poison root - for having killed it you do not grieve.

[@nengyang1895]

It didn't work because it doesn't protect evil beings.

[@Eyeamthewitness]

His own demons

[@dianagonsalves]

😂 statues don't work. Read the bible. God himself mocks the statues made by man.... Also, demon run away if they hear the name of Jeaus. Time tested for 2000 plus years

[@TheRealMan_EmperorHimself]

This is a classic and perfect haunting story. The idea of the spirit of the murder victim driving the murderer into the arms of law enforcement is solid gold. May Mariko rest in peace, her task is done

[@Ghost_Mouse]

It’s probably bullshit. He probably felt guilt for what he did and just confessed. There’s no such thing as spirits

[@bertkilborne6464]

We're all spirits - Including you

[@rets6m]

​@@Ghost_Mouse No such thing as spirits? There's a lot of evidence to back up that there is spirits

[@DiamondCake2]

@@rets6m😂 no there isn’t

[@rets6m]

@@DiamondCake2 Yes there is you guys always think it's staged no matter the possibilities that's why

[@adamoneil5317]

Judge should of sentenced him to a lifetime of house arrest 😂

[@Jbird728]

Fr! Omg genius

[@sadboidays2261]

thats brutal 😭😭😭 but its fair lmao

[@dinkvjr]

. Omg yesss😂😂 best justice ever!!

[@loslingos1232]

That would be hilarious

[@nevazegrati5543]

Duuude, yeees!

[@juliajesson1068]

Poor girl, I wouldn’t advise anyone to travel alone, man or woman, you’re so vulnerable, thanks Mr Ballen for telling her story.

[@krazykathysiron5806]

Some of us don't have a choice.

[@saturn5312]

@@krazykathysiron5806 well at least dont sleep in a stranger's apartment

[@krazykathysiron5806]

@@saturn5312 no chance of that.

[@nyxitylee2094]

Unfortunately, that was common practice back then and all the more common in previous decades.

[@SorrowAvenue]

@nyxitylee2094 Thankfully, we’re past that. As great as the 90’s and 2000’s were, socially it had much to be desired…

[@1LOvEC4TS55]

Who shoots stray cats and dogs with a crossbow that's absolutely disgusting and heartbreaking. I recently lost my 16 year old cat on the 6th of February 1:24pm and I'm still absolutely heartbroken I could never imagine harming any defenseless animal.

[@LittleFatFeet68]

I am very sorry about your loss🫶Take care.

[@GaellisDarling]

Right?! I lost my two best friends last September 3rd/22:00 & 5th/16:45, and I’m still heartbroken over my loss! 😢💔 I’m so sorry to hear about your great loss, too! 🤗 May you find comfort and peace. 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️

[@RobRose-th3ib]

I'm sorry. ❤. Hugs to You.Char

[@donnaroberts4565]

I know your pain because my 16yo cat Naboo went back to his ancestors on April 1st 4.15pm & I still can't lift his litter tray out of the bathroom. He was gentle brave & funny. Life will never be the same. I thought I'd feel better when I got his ashes home but I still talk to him everyday & cry. I'm old so that is my last pet. Don't want them to outlive us do we. There are still places that I can not vacuum up his fur. I have a paw print I'm getting it tattooed on my shoulder where he would put his paw every morning to wake me up. I don't have any tats so it will be my only ink. Thank god there are more animal lovers in the world than those who are cruel to them. And before the trolls turn out in force, no I don't eat meat at all ever.

[@GaellisDarling]

@@donnaroberts4565 same! Miss my boys beyond words!

[@dallengreene8723]

ive been watching this guy for years now and not a single watch has ever disappointed me thank you so much man

[@The_Cholo]

Same

[@christianmarx3249]

I really miss the missing episodes

[@maxineparsley-chaisson8384]

Same here

[@Ron-d2s]

The algorithm tells him to do true crime, then someone asks him how to get to Bells Canyon.

[@thomasmachovina596]

I feel same way really amazing that no matter what topic or story he tells. They never get old abd there all awesome!

[@WulfenLooseInLondon]

Guilt is a powerful force. Whether he was genuinely being haunted or not is really immaterial. His guilt was what drove him “mad”.

[@shayjay3758]

Just when I need something strange dark and mysterious to watch, Mr Ballen comes through.

[@prxblvm]

1st

[@TruthConsultant]

Hurr durr

[@helzwar007]

It's almost like he has a schedule for when he has a new video. Crazy!

[@Maven0666]

Aaah….

[@borntoclimb7116]

Better than true evil humans

[@slucas6303]

I was born, raised and lived in Taiwan until 1998. I never heard of passengers staying at taxi drivers’ houses!

[@PhsychoSomatic]

Story is proobably made up

[@soulz_420]

Could've been a local thing but idk

[@inthenight7546]

Fr, him mentioning his house was out of nowhere

[@rainluna9765]

That sounds weird even friendly people wouldn't do that to strangers.

[@lesterine77]

I don't think that would be a common thing anywhere.

[@NavilleT]

he did all that stuff to "protect him from evil spirits" when *HE* was the evil one 😒

[@Kia-ck2iq]

He did all that stuff to “protect him from evil spirits” instead of not being evil… smh

[@dalefountain8264]

​@@Kia-ck2iqyo what lmao he was the evil one not the girl who haunted him I would have haunted someone's ass also if they killed me or I'd try atleast

[@BB-TheCandleFairy]

I’m only five min in and I already have all that I need Like AS SOON as I heard “he really hated the stray cats and dogs everywhere/in the area” I immediately paused to audibly go: “Oh no- I can already see where this is going and I don’t like it PLEASE don’t tell me he’s one of those Murder-y types, because they always start with killing animals- especially stray cats and dogs-“ …. then when I heard abt the crossbow and animal killing, I was like- “y’know what….maybe if a co-worker confessed that to me I might not so secretly shoot them with a crossbow too- 👀” -- Ballen: “He really obsessed over these stray cats and dogs and how much he considered them a nuisance and wanted them GONE from his area” “god- CANT imagine how he’d feel about homeless people 😒”

[@johnl9595]

Them fulu papers ain’t gonna help him when he goes to hell. Instead of one severed head chasing him around, it’s gonna be an army of demons.

[@JP-wx6uh]

Nah, he lost his mind. There was no indication that he was a serial killer and people who aren't serial killers don't just sever a stranger's head after murdering them. He didn't like cats or dogs but there's no evidence that he killed them. This man was probably a person who was always a little "off" beforehand and then (for whatever reasons) was triggered and lost his mind. "Evil" or sadistic killers have little or no conscience and would not begin seeing "ghosts". He likely had an underlying mental illness that went undiagnosed and untreated for a significant amount of time.

[@jesseeagan7443]

I could never imagine accepting someone’s invite to stay at their home having just met them for a ride.

[@ermacjones4821]

Yeah, that sounds fucking awful, even if they aren't murderous😂

[@bobbiedunlap4745]

It was a different time. And without the years 1950-1998 we would never have all the insane serial killer shows they can make today.

[@redheadwithafierytemper5668]

I have taken a cab one time in my life with my husband and im convinced the driver was crazy AF. We made him let us out in less than a mile. Im not trying to ride with a stranger much less stay at their house even if it's a custom in the region. I try to minimize my interactions with random strangers.

[@stephaniecrespo650]

Same

[@he-lium]

Different culture. Not every culture is dangerous like American culture

[@TaraBoBara91]

My four year old daughter is autistic and as soon as she hears Johns voice she grabs her blankie and zooms over to the tablet to snuggle and enjoy some strange, dark, and mysterious in story format! Thanks John for giving this mama a half hour of snuggle time with this not so snuggly tot!

[@Ron-d2s]

Only on this channel would you get a heartwarming anecdote about snuggling up to hear about a decapitation.

[@linzidevon19]

😳😮

[@rachelwalker1873]

Ok I think this is the perfect reason for Mr. Ballen to go from 1/2 hour videos to a full hour or two, a rested mama is a happy mama

[@mariawestman9026]

Isn’t this a crime channel for older than 4 years ? She might like stories for kids too ? If the voice is important try to listen and find out some she maybe like ? Murder blood ghosts and dead bodies are very common in MrBallen stories. It’s only a suggestion, do as you want. It is your own kid, not mine. And do not think I am rude or anything like that it was not my intention. English is not my native language and I am a very old Swedish grandmother so please forgive me and my poor English. Love 🙏❤️🙏👵🏻

[@Ron-d2s]

@@mariawestman9026 Conan O'Brien did a bit where he would talk about the weeks news in a soft lullaby sing-song way, he claimed it was for parents with children who cold not get to sleep late at night, and figured it doesn't matter what is said as long as it's in a comforting tone.

[@ElfenCried]

The fact that he was crazy enough to run inside his haunted home just to use the toilet is baffling. I would never do that.

[@Love.America]

Me either... out in the woods or in a public restroom. No way would I he in there either.

[@k.elysium6819]

Yeah, I found that incredibly strange at the time as well. I guess he did it because he knew it wasn't an intruder, due to having been in the apartment with these events going on already. He may have been on the fence between I'm hallucinating and my apartment is haunted.

[@nobody7817]

@goodbyesafavor Yeah??? Tell that to Liu...

[@jefftraboulsy8631]

​@@nobody7817ghosts aren't real

[@icedmocha6670]

​@@jefftraboulsy8631 ghost are real. You are just lucky enough not to encounter it until now.

[@staceysharee9387]

The fact that he thought it was HER evil spirit haunting him when HE was the one with evil intentions. That poor woman 😢

[@kitlee172]

Offered my rottweiler a Nature Valley granola bar to see what she’d do. She carefully took it, laid it on the ground, dug a hole, and placed it gently in it. She then used her nose to pat the dirt over it. I had never seen a granola bar given such a proper burial. :3

[@OliveInfinity]

the nature Vally crunch bar in the bed is SO REAL

[@FaithMcCaffrey]

Ikr, my kids do this and it's so annoying I just wrap the crumbs up as I'm changing the sheets and shake them outside before putting them in the wash but guaranteed there's still a handful of crumbs when it comes out the wash haha

[@OliveInfinity]

For me it’s the car seat

[@jacquieroper6479]

And so specific!

[@JewelVibes111]

My nephew literally just did this with a freaking cookie as I was watching this video. I am looking at the crumbs all in my bed. My sister in law does not discipline him whatsoever. So when they come over, as loving as I try to be with him, he takes his opportunity to terrorize. He does not listen and his mother seems completely indifferent.

[@footy_s423]

I have just discovered this guy in my feed 2 days ago and I can't stop listening and have recommended this channel to all my friends

[@sweetinfidel1320]

@@garretmorris6237 WOW who pissed in your post toasties? Here is another redundant statement. Don't be so hateful.

[@charliecook-pt6gu]

lol did you forget you have no friends

[@charliecook-pt6gu]

@@garretmorris6237 its because they got nothing going on in life they desperately want to be a part of something.

[@Retromaster364]

@garretmorris6237 Your life must suck

[@sharkbait3332]

You won't be disappointed. I've been listening to John for years. He is an amazing storyteller! ❤

[@CMack19]

Modern day " the tell-tale heart", he was definitely haunted by what he had done.

[@raymondblanchard2213]

I saw your interview with Sean Ryan, and want to THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. You are in my prayers. You have a unique gift for this channel, keeping viewer interest.

[@crescentfade]

So the dude killed her, beheaded her, and said he buried her whole body in the same place. Authorities check it out and can't find the head, pyscho dude says her spirit is using her head to haunt him and the authorities are like, "Yep, that sounds plausible and quite practical coming from you. It must be a ghost because no respectable crossbow wielding psychopath murderer could possibly be dishonest about his actions leading up to this discovery." Yep, got it.

[@tauras665]

Exactly😂😂!!! Nothing surprises me about the logic some people use to come to the conclusion that they do......Also, I notice 99.9% percent of KZbinrs form an opinion/come to a conclusion based off the limited information provided by the content without any investigation on their own. 😮😮😮...Mr KZbinr said it, so it must be true 😂😂😂

[@alwwqe]

Uhhh they followed him for a long time and saw he was acting weird

[@poeticblade]

The police had a body, a weapon, a motive, a suspect, and a confession. That would be enough to secure a conviction. The bit about the murderer claiming the victim's head was haunting him... yeah, I wouldn't argue the scientific validity of that to a judge. That information might be used as psychological evidence of the murderer's guilt haunting him, but an actual decapitated head missing from a grave haunting him? I would check the guy's fridge first.

[@itsyoboyb6314]

It’s hilarious. There is nothing paranormal about this story. A mentally ill man killed a young woman then fully snapped from guilt. People are so damn gullible.

[@EE-iv5ej]

Liu wants protection from an evil spirit, yet he is the true evil spirit in this story.

[@Schmorgus]

That's exactly what insanity gets you :P

[@weaviejeebies]

Some people think they're immune from consequences. Then they are surprised when the consequences appear. I think it is ironic that Liu begged Buddha for relief, when Buddha taught the Eightfold Path plainly to tell people how to end their suffering and dissipate consequences. Liu could have been happy by his own actions instead of relying on prayer. I think even Amitabha Buddha doesn't take murderers to the Pure Land.

[@shareewilliams1124]

Right.. how ironic.

[@kerrydempster9416]

​@@Schmorgus4

[@kellyalves756]

Yeah, the evil spirit is what’s left of his consciousness.

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

I used to watch Unsolved Mysteries, Now I watch Mr Ballen

[@SN00989]

RIP Robert Stack!

[@Տeparatio]

Haha😂😊❤

[@Scoobylover79]

Same here ❤

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

@@SN00989 he had a voice that kept you on the edge of your seat

[@jennsmith8784]

FR

[@R1GOOB]

Mr ballen is what I listen to while I’m falling asleep. So much imagery

[@kirstycallaly6538]

Same, every night I put on his podcast on Amazon Music xxx

[@nademjeda8394]

The subconscious mind can make you absolutely bat crap crazy from guilt. Just feels like he could only think about what he’s done and couldn’t hack it so he started imagining her voice.

[@lemonaus2100]

Exactly. What the fuck is this? It's so clearly a psychotic person. Anybody who decapitates somebody is already clearly mentally unhinged. Yet this video humours the idea an evil spirit was haunting him?? There is speculative evidence AT BEST of a "spirit", and overwhelming evidence of a mentally insane person losing their mind.

[@wms72]

Then who called the police speaking Japanese?

[@eroccha]

@@wms72 Anyone that speaks Japanese. Police always get prank calls when major murder or missing cases are going on.

[@addamriley5452]

@@erocchatry that shit irl, see if they don’t come knocking at your door mate.

[@eroccha]

@@addamriley5452 The police literally get prank calls for every major murder investigation. It happens irl.

[@JohnBerry-q1h]

When I was 5-years-old, immediately after my grandmother died (I attended her Open Casket funeral), I used to regularly get telephone calls from her, whenever I walked past the beige, landline telephone in our dining room. The year was 1970. On the last time she called, my whole family was in the dining room, and when she asked how I was doing, I told her I was doing fine, and that everyone in the family was present, and also doing fine. The next time the phone rang (as I walked past), when I picked-up the receiver I heard, through the ear piece, a musical aria, as if it were sung by angels.

[@lisahinton9682]

@user-ud6ui7zt3r Wow! What a fantastic experience for you! I am so glad you got to hear from your grandmother several times after she passed. And what a fantastic send-off she presented, with the aria. I wish you were my neighbor - you sound fascinating!

[@littleredwitch]

Amazing ! No need to say, your Nan is watching over you. When in need of guidance , reach out to her. 🤗

[@zachariah5850]

Do you have any proof like confirmation from any other family member who was present

[@superultra2608]

What an amazing story!

[@terricox3559]

As much as im really skeptical that any of this is true, it would be a nice thought.

[@coltonsnider7848]

Called into work and told em I ran outta gas on my way in just so i could be late and chill to watch this gem when it dropped! Thanks Mr. Ballen

[@naylaleifson9022]

We need to help stray animals, they didnt ask to be born into this hard world and they have no way to help themselves..WE need to care more and realize their suffering not trying to bug us.. OPEN YOUR HEARTS MORE🙏😞🐕🐕🐕❤️❤️

[@mohammednafisat135]

So, I was at work during the night when I was listening to this story. When it started to get spooky, I had to pause it and go to where people were to continue listening. I was alone, so I was scared 😂

[@VIJAYzk]

I'm lying on my bed in total darkness half past midnight. The imagery of a head screaming and chasing was too much for me😅 Hope i can sleep through the night without nightmares.

[@TyeArtisik]

Haha

[@david-noel]

Me too I had to step outside onto the balcony 😂

[@PleaseForgiveYourself]

😬 🤣 😬

[@markjlabella8869]

As a fellow Navy veteran - thank you for repping us so well, brother. Thank you for your service!

[@Smashingblouse]

Fair play to you and Mr Ballen. It’s so weird because he just looks like a regular guy and seems nice but I know what an absolute beast you have to be to be a SEAL 🫡.

[@planetclownfishbrain7052]

Squids!!

[@SeatonMartin]

Thankyou too for your service sir.

[@QueerFrogRabbit]

If you are NOT listening to Bedtime Stories, Run Fool!, and MrBallen's Medical Mysteries... you are missing out! If you love MrB, you'll love them. The medical mysteries is definitely my favorite but by a very small margin. They're all that good. Thanks MrB ❤❤

[@AndyBonesSynthPro]

Agreed. Bedtime Stories has long been one of my absolute favorites. My one gripe with them is their sporadic, rare uploads

[@jenniferfoote5442]

I LOVE Run Fool!

[@Ghost_Mouse]

You sound like an ad

[@nyxitylee2094]

I'd love to, but I have an auditory processing disorder. I need visual aids when listening to things. That is why I like Mr. Ballen's actual videos. Being able to see his lips move and the addition of his physical actions to somewhat illustrate what is happening is so helpful for me.

[@QueerFrogRabbit]

@@Ghost_Mouse I would gladly endorse anything of MrB's!

[@RennieAufdemstein]

Never get tired of hearing Mr. Ballen. Good voice, good pace, great storytelling.

[@mfbebo1182]

JUST LISTENED TO THE NEW PODCAST EPISODE THIS MORNING AT WORK. Now I’m on lunch and get a video. Let’s goooooooooooo

[@justjanehoney3173]

it’s the arm and head swing when he says “and turn on your notifications” that always gets me 😂😂😂

[@MonaLisa-de4cp]

Yep! You can always expect the same body motions when it's time for the same phrases. 😂

[@randomgame554]

Kinda cringe tbh

[@AN0NYM0US-i8e]

The way that he told this story... absolutely scared the CRAP out of me. What a story this was

[@lakraknjeprak2536]

ikr, bruh, japanese ghost is on a whole different level. absolutely scared the crap out of me. also, if you're brave enough you can dig japanese channel on youtube with their ghost footage. after watching that thing i would check every corner in my house 😨

[@karaamundson3964]

💯

[@ultimatewitcherfan6677]

@@lakraknjeprak2536check every corner of my house? Doing that right now! 😨👻

[@ericafontaine3104]

I Love how he tells these stories. His voice & the details he gets into... Amazing! You sometimes feel like you're in the story! Thank You for what you do!

[@russellst.martin4255]

This is a way more effective punishment than jail

[@veil6655]

Judge: I sentence you to live with your demons

[@AntiFurryAssociationForever]

​@@veil6655 that would be so smart though

[@AntiFurryAssociationForever]

Imagine his punishment was staying in his house forever

[@Beardedbaby69]

😂😂

[@Dee-JayW]

We’ve moved way past prisons being for ‘punishment ‘ 😂, at least in most western countries.

[@rachaelevans6763]

Anyone else watch these videos as bedtime stories?😂 they're my way of switching off and relaxing

[@joshuayarrington9684]

Please do videos on the following: -The North Hollywood shootout -The time a former tanker stole a tank in CA. -The Shiloh Inn Murders -The 17 Edinburgh coffins -Clutty's escape tools for WW2 POW's & LT Bowlings escape. -The sinking of the M/S Estonia. -The Thefts of Gilbert Bland or Forbes Smiley. -The remarkable trail crossing of Preacher William Kyle. -The Good Samaritan act and Deception of Melvin Dummar. -The death of Mike Malloy. -The Biosphere 2 experiment. -The inspiration of "The Blob" story. -Ted Serois' "Thoughtographs". -The Clairvoyance of Lady Wonder. -The Dalnegorsk Spaceship remnants. -The battle of Athens Tennessee. -The Story of AWOL Annie. -The Survival of Ludgar Sylbaris. -The invasion of Sealand. -The story of "La Pain Maudit". -The time Wagner "Wag" Dodge revolutionizes firefighting. -The incredible evacuation of Ba Van Nguyen from Vietnam. -The settlers of Poyais. -The Chaffin Brothers estate battle -Dr. Blackburn's Yellow Feaver clothes -The Descent of Skylab -The Ghost Blimp -How Casmir Pulaski saved General Washington. -How Ronald Harris beat the casinos. -The kidnapping of Eichmann -Jose Delgado's Stimociever Stunt -The Surgery of Leonid Rogozov -The Universe 25 Experiment -The Beast of Bladenboro -The Beast of Geavudan -The Sea Serpent of the Monongahela -The story of Clifford Orji -The mark left by Alexander Campbell -The disapperance of Hell's Angels chapter President Zeke Mickle -The Halifax Explosion -The crime that inspired Iron Giant -The Eclipse of Thalis -The Prophecy of John Hendrix

[@b.s.7693]

Cool list

[@MMAAlaska]

I’m thinking you should start doing videos. That’s quite the list!

[@garretmorris6237]

Some of these are pure fictional And some have been overdone on KZbin like the North H. Shootout. These are Reddit recommendations

[@perquackey1019]

If you are interested, there is another youtube channel called "Bedtime Stories." They cover The Beast of Gevaudan. They also have really cool illustrations.

[@sharkbait3332]

John may not see your comment due to the shear number of them. But he used to say that he reads the majority of his DM's. So if you're serious, I'd suggest that avenue.

[@nicoledion7132]

On You Tube there is soooooo freaking ‘not reals or fakes videos’ that we appreciate yours sooooo much! Thanks to you Mr. Ballen 🙏🏻💕

[@CynthiaDavis-uq8bk]

I’ve never commented on your videos but I’ve been watching you for a couple of years and nobody tells dark and mysterious stories like you

[@nicolewheeler8159]

Hey, I just want to say that I’ve been watching you for over two years now, and nobody on the Internet can tell a story like you. You are so articulate and smart, and I always look forward to your next video!

[@takingupmycross9869]

I thoroughly enjoyed your interview with Shawn Ryan. I greatly appreciated your transparency and just how real you were. It was worth 4 hours of my attention. Thanks, man.

[@Adams82822]

Hahahahahahabahaba

[@DS..69]

Shawn's the man.

[@codsworth9950]

@@Adams82822 wtf is so funny?

[@Frankster86]

​@@codsworth9950somehow I don't think we will get dudes answer to the question. Hmm

[@pragya902]

Returning to Mr ballen videos after a long time, don't know how and why I forgot about this channel, a yr back I used to watch the videos on loop, that's how much I was hooked to him narrating stories

[@emxtionalelf]

Me and my dad love your stories!! ❤ I love listening and watching your stories. Keep up the amazing work!!!

[@MrBallen]

Thank you!!

[@emxtionalelf]

You're most welcome,​@@MrBallen!

[@StrongQuartz]

I wish we got more episodes a week, but man i love watching what we get... MrBallen you are the best storyteller out there, love your content!

[@anthonycolling8610]

He's working hard and has other podcasts too. I was one of the first few followers (on an old account) so everything he does, fills the void of only having one upload a week. The one thing I do miss is the secrets in the video. It would be nice to reminisce on the good days :)

[@StrongQuartz]

@@anthonycolling8610 I completely understand that :)

[@emz33]

Quality over quantity always. You can listen to the podcast too 😊

[@okyep]

​@anthonycolling8610 I was actually his first follower gave him the idea for the channel. I tried to tell him uploading so much in the beginning sets a precident. Gotta leave yourself time to make money everywhere you can.

[@GeneralBloke23]

It used to be like that in the beginning. He has, over the years, built a bigger empire. He has a podcast that releases material on Monday and Thursday, though.

[@debbieheath7838]

Thank you for bringing so much joy to so many, including my mom and me!! My Mom has dementia, and she loves you. ❤ She doesn't watch as much as she used to, but she's still really enjoys you and giggles, and interacts with me while watching! You are a phenomenal storyteller! Thanks fir the years of entertainment! Take Care All, Amanda Heath

[@assassindelasaucisse.4039]

Hi, OP's mom!

[@maddysteele1750]

Awhh ❤❤❤❤

[@JennAmazed]

That's great that you two can enjoy these stories together. Dementia is so hard.

[@ahambrahmasmi108]

My mom and I used to watch as well before she passed a little over a year ago. I introduced her to KZbin....she always giggled when the intro played.❤ Miss you momma!

[@willischwabe1324]

God bless you and your mom and Mister Ballen ❤

[@ishna_in_love6676]

Thank you for narrating this. Usually, I already know the stories you have narrated because I have morbid fascination with spooky true-life stories, but this story is the first I've heard of. Thank you so much, Mr. Ballen.

[@Random-_-Things_]

best part of my sunday is mrballen posting , me and my aunt always meet up to watch together , keep up the good work❤❤

[@tobymcgroby8967]

I love that MrBallen "Okay let's get into the story" gesture he always does😁 ..He leans forward, looks down & slightly to his right with that wave of the arms, every time haha

[@kojiudo7219]

Sameeeeee

[@TyeArtisik]

Oh

[@tobymcgroby8967]

@@TyeArtisik Oh

[@TyeArtisik]

@@tobymcgroby8967 Oh

[@tobymcgroby8967]

@@TyeArtisik oh

[@NocturnalCap17]

It's hitting 2:30 AM right now for me and this is the best vid to accompany me through the wee hours of the night 😎

[@Bettinasisrg]

I love that it's 11:30 in the morning where I'm at! Crazy round rotating world!

[@jainawolf2240]

3:11 pm where I’m at right now :)

[@vytaute12345678910]

8.19pm here

[@Nathanstondez420]

230 pm for me rn lol

[@gaiarpatorn1828]

2:50 am in Thailand right now.

[@NicoLanes]

The predatory loan shark, in the ad, was a trip. That's how you get us to watch those advertisements!!😂😅

[@Cdoerfler-ue8ei]

I just want to say, I truly enjoyed every minute of your interview with The Shawn Ryan Show.!! And I’m so thankful for your success with the Dyatlov Pass story that helped lunch your platform! You earned this success and absolutely deserve it. Thank you for sharing these captivating stories and the charity work you do. Keep it up, and drive on soldier/Sailor/S.E.A.L.!!! American VETERAN 🇱🇷👍

[@shorttwinntv6471]

I’ve been a fan for about three years now and when I tell I can’t wait for a new upload on here or Amazon ❤ when I tell you I was going through something but always found comfort in his stories I mean wholeheartedly

[@CarpeNutella]

I've been listening to Mr. Ballen's podcasts while I fall asleep and his voice is so relaxing! The Medical Mysteries ones are really good too ❤

[@tanyabanik9875]

Everytime you narrate a story, it's like you know the story on a personal level! Amazing! And thank you. 😊

[@angelofmusic1992]

Woman haunts her murderer until he spills everything to the police? Good for her.

[@manatee_mailbox]

Why would you spoil it?????

[@gaz8891]

@@manatee_mailbox Duh, don't expect people NOT to comment on the video. This is the comments section, you know!

[@ZombiestFever]

@@gaz8891 exactly people need to watch the video first

[@SugarandSarcasm]

Exactly. 'Atta girl

[@TyeArtisik]

Indeed

[@ericadgaf]

I don’t enjoy being spooked, but when it comes to Mr.Ballen I have to watch it!

[@Sniperboy5551]

You have to watch the one about the NASA guy whose house was allegedly haunted. I’m a huge skeptic and don’t believe in most paranormal stuff, but that story kept me awake at night.

[@ptrpan61]

​@@Sniperboy5551how do I find that nasa episode? lol. my interest is piqued!

[@stygianmoon1716]

@@Sniperboy5551 could you send the link, sounds interesting

[@ericadgaf]

@@Sniperboy5551 Ive watched him for years. I will check that episode back out refresh my memory. I think the one that bothers me the most is the sleep paralysis one. Omg. It was too much for me.

[@nobody7817]

@@stygianmoon1716 KZbin has a habit of deleting comments with links in them... they do NOT want the truth (if you're posting support for your argument) and they do NOT want to promote websites, not even their own. The truth is out there, but NOT in KZbin, they make sure to delete anything true! lol BUT I think I found it, just do a search for "mr. ballen, nasa ghost".

[@DontWorryBoutIt787]

I hope she's STILL haunting him!!

[@danielmahoney1546]

Maybe he deserves it. But she deserves peace, now. Rest in peace, Mariko.

[@TyeArtisik]

​@@danielmahoney1546maybe he deserves it?

[@JoelUriarte-bj1jb]

@@TyeArtisikshe can rest now that her killer IS in prison

[@carlasainz95]

Same LOL

[@cartooncritique6625]

I don't. It better that her spirit rest.

[@Vaandam3]

Just found your channel. I just wanted to say how good your hand movements are when telling the story. It actually helps you visualize. Where as other channels just look like their trying to fly.

[@SN00989]

Let’s gooooo!!!! Mr Ballen Sundays for the win!

[@KoraBug01]

I don't go to church but I am here every Sunday! 😅

[@LadsandCas]

Good morning Mr B. Hope you have a great Sunday

[@IrriaParris]

Lolol

[@jackshannon4695]

💯💯

[@rainlema3997]

It's Monday here from where I'm watching 😊

[@caitcasali3207]

after taking all of that into account, it’s no wonder they believe this is truly proof of paranormal activity.

[@DinoCism]

I mean, that or the guilt of what he'd done just drove him insane.

[@kayleigh3648]

There’s no proof or any type of evidence in this story other than a police officer claiming to have been pushed. This guy was already crazy, so it’s not farfetched to think he imagined all of this

[@MarioGoatse]

Why is that? Because a mentally unwell murderer told a fanciful story and one officer claimed to have felt a push? That's some very shaky evidence. I wouldn't want to present it to a court and attempt to convince them that it's proof of a real paranormal event. It's much too easy to poke holes in claims that aren't verifiable.

[@Ben-iz9ud]

​@@MarioGoatseproof in court is and should be a much more stringent standard. But just think about it more locally to you. If you knew someone who was an honest guy, never really said anything about supernatural stuff, doesn't really have a reason to lie. I certainly have people I know that I wouldn't believe and people that I 100% would believe. I guess it would be on his colleagues they probably know his character best.

[@MarioGoatse]

@@Ben-iz9ud That's not how proof or evidence works. That's just an anecdote. If I just "took their word for it" nobody would ever go to jail cause they'd just say they didn't do it. People lie. They exaggerate. They get mistaken. They forget. They get coerced. They get influenced. A person's word is not enough to prove such a massive claim.

[@SupaMane777]

Hey Mrballen thank you for everything. My mother and I would always watch your videos before she passed away. I feel like when I watch your videos my moms spirit watches with me ❤

[@brendanmcclory9925]

john thanks for making my days better by telling these amazing stories. love ya man. keep up the great work

[@slisted7524]

Now that's another crazy good story from MrBallen, I've been waiting for him to upload a horror story and he didn't disappoint.

[@cindycaldwell9940]

Thanks again Mr B. I'm all caught up with all Ballen Studios' shows & look forward to new eps every week! You & the hosts of Bedtime Stories & Run Fool are amazing storytellers. Ride the Wave, bro. You're doing great

[@pattyrogers9871]

Me and my husband love your stories. Jesus loves you. Your an amazing storyteller.

[@user-fw2mj4pr3g]

mr ballens videos always brighten up my day, the storytelling is immaculate! thankyou so much mr. ballen for giving me a break from everyday life! im always so invested in these stories

[@AllOfTheHallows]

My Sunday is now complete! Thank you Mr. B

[@MrBallen]

🙌🙌🙌

[@bonnieandhersheysworld4453]

Seeing a Mr Ballen notification makes my Sunday evertime

[@deadscarecrow3895]

I like how mr ballen says make sure you stick around like any of us would even leave till the video is done and straight on to the next one 😅

[@aliciageary7653]

My partner and I watched your uploads every Sunday together. Until he had a psychotic break and tried to kill em, we never missed an episode. Now I watch alone. Being in one of those strange stories sucks pretty damn bad. But I still enjoy them. Thanks.

[@vladvladimirov4399]

Thank you, Mr. Balls! Very entertaining.

[@JohnWick-mv5pr]

My Goosebumps rise when he saw Mariko in his apartment. Very frightening. Yet very satisfying. 😂

[@MinerWarrior446]

My sister (11) and I (14) live your channel, all podcasts, and everything else! I heard a scream from upstairs, so I ran up to see my sister watching this episode. I have not seen it yet, so I'm watching it now XD

[@thepurposestore5966]

A fan from Zambia 🇿🇲, following every week 🤩 Thank you for the vids

[@meredithgrubb4497]

Hello Zambia from the US in Tennessee.

[@lamaabbas1908]

Hello from Lebanon Beirut ❤

[@markcole7386]

I just discovered MrBallen a few weeks ago, and I have watched most of his videos already. Thank you, Sir! I tell everyone I meet about you. I don't subscribe to many channels, but I had to subscribe. Keep doing what you do, and keeping your fans entertained! Thankyou!

[@mnmarsch]

Just watched your interview! HUGE FAN!!

[@RandomPotHole]

I just watched it too🎉🎉🎉

[@SaulsGamingCorner]

Me too🎉

[@bunnyman2966]

I watching Dexter :)

[@queenofmyjs8897]

Wait.. what interview??

[@petergodin84]

His interview on SRS?

[@Ash.Crow.Goddess]

When I'm in the water closet, I like to listen to MrBallen when I'm stuck in there for a while. It gets me through my worst, old lady, IBS days. Thanks, pal! 💩

[@chili.Hawaii]

So weird, yesterday I was thinking about how when I eat a crunchy nature granola bar, I always break it into smaller pieces before I even open the wrapper, because I want to take it out piece by piece and keep the crumbs within the package, because it is so messy.

[@michaelmiddis8824]

Another great video, been struggling with my mental health alot lately but your videos help

[@nosanwnw]

Sorry to hear that :( you're not alone, things will get better :)

[@michaelmiddis8824]

@@nosanwnw thank you

[@thryssinstitches9655]

Lol the nature Valley bar in the bed is so specific and relatable

[@MrBallen]

😂

[@BackyardButcher]

😂😂😂😂W

[@karenschmoyer2387]

IKR!! ❤

[@Sniperboy5551]

That might just be the worst thing he’s ever done to the like button

[@ElfenCried]

Lol

[@ryanhighberg4662]

Congrats on a tremendous podcast with Shawn Ryan MrB. It was terrific to learn so much of your past and service days.

[@Faroutfactandfiction]

Thank you Mr Blallen in all you do! Sitting down for this!😊😊

[@haleycurrey1875]

Nothing is better than watching Mr ballen on a Sunday afternoon 😌

[@job1692]

Right on schedule 🎉excited for this one!!❤

[@tinafoos8018]

Mr Ballen, I thought it couldn't be possible, but your stories are simply amazing, engulfing, and wildly entertaining, more and more so, the more stories you tell!-you are magnificently gifted, Sir, and I hope you never stop with this wonderful gift of yours!!-I must confess, my absolute favorite story of yours is the KANDAHAR GIANT story!!-the fact that that story may be true is just horrifying!-❤️ all your stories, and please keep telling them in the way that only YOU can!!

[@empty-nestersand5pups]

Great episode as always. Enjoyed seeing you on The Shawn Ryan Show. 😊

[@tracyhaverstick5672]

I love my Mr. Ballen story time every Sunday. I'm an avid reader but it's nice having someone tell me a story as detailed and vivid as if I was there! 💙 P.S. You should have asked Seagull Lung for help instead of the shark. 🐸

[@Michael-vg6gs]

I love waiting for your Sunday post!!! Your the best Mr Ballen!!!

[@msmishii]

I just stumbled upon your channel and I love your story telling! I’m originally from Taiwan, I remember this story… I don’t remember/know that cab drivers offered lodging to passengers. I know that Liu saw that she was alone, so he started formulating devious thoughts and ended up inviting her to stay with him to save money. Unfortunately, she agreed. A famous forensic scientist at that time worked on this case. His name is Yang Jih-Song. He worked on many high profile cases in Taiwan and had many interesting (some paranormal) stories. He worked this case alongside Dr. Henry Lee, another renowned forensic scientist, who has a cadaver farm in the US.

[@ElReyMaravilloso16]

I love every mr. Ballen video, please keep them coming

[@CharlieKnight42021]

Showing LOVE for the channel Thank you for your services first and foremost. And thank you for another great video once again, sir. Have a blessed day everyone.

[@PunkPaine]

MrBallen is so good at making his audience terrify. I was on the edge of my sit towards the end of the story. His storytelling is 10/10.

[@alexatedw]

No one is scared of these stories lol

[@PunkPaine]

@@alexatedw your mom is.

[@DisabledDyke]

I'm grateful being one who loved your videos during COVID and still see n hear your stories still being told w/ ur passion while seemingly remaining humble. Your success gets used to help people the world isn't thinking about enough sadly, while also being admirable by serving your country. Love your whole shtick & podcasts as well! Helps me remember I fit somewhere, but I'm dying to know if you ever done any of these horrid pranks? N if not where do you come up with so many 😂😂😂 Much Respect 🫡🫶

[@JoHnAnDjAnEdOe81]

Love your channel! Keep up the amazing work Mr. Ballen ❤😊

[@politzanea9902]

Exactly what I needed on a sunday afternoon. Thanks for the upload!

[@henson2k]

So he killed her but thought she was an evil spirit... what a hypocrite

[@kellyalves756]

Ain’t that the way. 😠

[@nyxitylee2094]

Well, depends on religion. I cannot recall the specific one, but in it there is the belief that humans do not become ghosts. Nevertheless, if a person dies with a deep grudge, it can cause an evil, vengeful spirit to remain. So, with that concept, if you are being haunted by a spirit, it is automatically "evil".

[@nobody7817]

@@nyxitylee2094 That's the belief of MOST religions to include, but not limited to, Catholics, Baptists, Episcopalians, "Church of Christ", "Non-Denominations", well most Christian religions anyway...

[@nyxitylee2094]

@@nobody7817 *Shrugs* Most Christian religions I ever encountered (and the one I was taught) always went with the case of going to heaven or hell. 🤷 I have no recollection of ever being taught about residual spirits of grudges being left around.

[@nobody7817]

@@nyxitylee2094 Never heard of the story of the mad man in the Cemetery that Jesus went to talk to ""which had devils a long time"? Jesus asked him his name, and he replied "Legion", Jesus cast out the legion, who begged Jesus to let them go into a pack of swine (pigs) nearby and Jesus permitted it; and they ran into a body of water and drowned? (Luke 8: 27-33) Or Matthew 9: 32-33 when Jesus was brought a man possessed with a devil who was mute because of it, and Jesus cast it out? Or Acts 16:16 a woman possessed with a devil ... many other places.

[@dkkids]

Thanks for all you do Mr. Ballen! "May you have fair winds and following sea's"

[@MsShellybell12]

it's storming tonight and this story is perfect to fall asleep too 😮😮❤