Nicholas Barclay: Part 1- A Kidnapped Boy Escapes

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[@bunch_o_racket]

It IS piña colada. LoL you're saying it right

[@GlamPajam]

@@bunch_o_racket i came here to say the same lol

[@melodyj2049]

It makes me so sad to hear how people call him a “bad apple” and whatnot because the poor boy is a product of his upbringing and that just hurts my heart so much.

[@sodapunk9816]

The entire family tree is rotten

[@Brandon-a-writer]

it is not fair to call him a bad apple, but it is also not accurate to portray him as a harmless, purely innocent child with a heart of gold. he threatened his mother, his teachers, threatening to murder his teachers and his family members speaks to, yes, a failure on behalf of his parents, but at some point one must take responsibility. He abused his mother, too, and as long as we excuse these faults and assume he was some perfect kid, we set false expectations and, most importantly, we lie. He may not have been a bad apple, and he had plenty of time to grow up and make so much of his life. We don't have to be judgmental, but we have to be honest. If my 14 year old son said / did the things this kid has done, I'd be extremely worried.

[@WakeyWakeyEggsandBakey]

@@Brandon-a-writer the point is that he behaved that way because of the neglect and abuse he'd suffered. If he had experienced loving support and boundaries he wouldn't have behaved in those extreme ways. Children who have loving, supportive and present parents don't behave like that. It isn't that difficult to understand. The cheek of a mother calling her son a bad apple when she is the one who made him who he is, is extremely galling.

[@melodyj2049]

@@Brandon-a-writer if my 13 year old son said and did the things that Nicolas did, I’d be concerned about the effectiveness of my parenting and not because my child was a terrible person.

[@Brandon-a-writer]

@@melodyj2049 At some point you have to allow for personal responsibility. It's not universal that bad behavior in a child is the result of bad parenting. You're maintaining a world view in which anyone who commits crimes or is abusive is excused because of their upbringing. People from terrible upbringings can be good people, and people from great upbringing can be terrible people. It seems like you are dismissing at all costs personal responsibility for someone who is at an age where they are capable of making personal decisions. It's bullshit, and i don't care how many people agree with you. The more we excuse this behavior because the parents were negative influences, the more we make it okay for this kind of behavior. At what point does it stop? A 20 year old man commits murder, but since he had a bad childhood, he has no personal responsibility? People make their own decisions, and they are products of their own environments. I bounced around from one orphanage to another, grew up being abused by foster families and was shipped from one home to another. But you know what I didn't do? Fucking abuse anyone, because I was able to make my own decisions and I should be evaluated by my own choices. Stop excusing horrid behavior because of this BS justification. He's not 5. He's a teenager. At some point you have to take responsibility for your own actions, and if you can't do that, you never will. And this is a dangerous precedent. You may continue to dismiss dangerous and abusive behavior because of a teenager's environments, and continue to dismiss personal responsibility, it will not make it right regardless of how many "thumbs up" you get. You're excusing horrible behavior on both ends and excoriating personal responsibility. At 13 did you not know it was wrong to beat your mother? At 13 did you not know it was wrong to attack your teachers? No? Are your parents to blame for you beating your teachers? gtfo

[@FordBabe89]

IMAGINE believing this MAN is a 16 year old. Also imagine believing he's the same boy that went missing. This case is insane!

[@SassyCactus86]

The second I saw the picture of him I was like yo hell nah that’s a grown ass man

[@lisamariebee6561]

Lmao he looks about 40

[@valerieetter5013]

He is no 16-year old man-child.

[@ragdollrose2687]

To quote Kennie J.D.: "Brooding 25 yo teenager" 👀

[@SassyCactus86]

@@ragdollrose2687 I was gonna quote her but wasn’t sure if anyone would get it!

[@vickienna_games]

I think the older sister was in denial and wanted her brother back so badly that she believed anything. As for the mother and brother Jason, I also believe like many others that they knew it wasn't Nicholas because they knew what really happened when he "disappeared". When Jason said "good luck", I saw it as him telling the imposter good luck keeping up this charade.

[@brandysmart8896]

Agreed....

[@heather_doestruecrime]

That was my first thought. Maybe not so much the mother but I definitely think Jason knew what happened. Immediate off vibes

[@nothingsallowed]

Agreed. And if you watch the documentary that Stephanie mentions (The Imposter), even the guy who pretended to be Nicholas agrees with you. Towards the end of it he said that he believes the family (or someone in the family) killed Nicholas.

[@goodcitizen-ft9bg]

Jason could have been sayin good luck this families turned crazy

[@renewallacemua4925]

The real Nicholas Barclay has been so deeply failed by every adult in his life…even in his disappearance. It breaks my heart.

[@alliwelcharsenickitty5606]

They believed he was just such a terrible child, he didn't deserve to be found. That's absolutely awful. Not to mention, what about other children in that family? :/

[@renewallacemua4925]

@@alliwelcharsenickitty5606 I really believe there are no “bad” children. I was a “bad” kid too, most of my friends where, but it had more to do with our lives at home. Also- the mom. A functioning addict. I’m in recovery myself. I just don’t cut her any sympathy. She couldn’t take care of those kids. God knows what the older ones saw growing up. It’s just not fair all around.

[@renewallacemua4925]

Were*

[@alliwelcharsenickitty5606]

@@renewallacemua4925 I was a good child (minus attitude issues, but all kids, especially preteens, have that), but like you said, my home life contributed. I have a son with high functioning autism and so many people just write him off as a bad kid. He isn't. To say I dislike most people is an understatement. I wish more saw things like you do. The world would be a better place and maybe, just maybe, we could do away with the kids will be seen and not heard bs.

[@alishaaaa4124]

He deserves so much better

[@larissashakir7393]

The “imposter” Nicholas looks like the grown men playing high schoolers in the Netflix shows. Like that is definitely a 30 yr old man 😂

[@nicoleackerman205]

It reminds me of that twenty something year old who pretended he was Timonthy Pitzen a few year ago. Especially since if Timonthy is still alive he would not be that old.

[@LittleBittySaidit]

Like the movie Grease lol

[@kenspiresrealventures760]

🤣🤣🤣

[@cherylgeorge3614]

Hmm must not have been any teenager around to enact the part??

[@ashwaeks]

Next character on Riverdale.

[@FastNCurious88]

Denial is a hell of a drug. I think Jason knows exactly what happened to him.

[@tessmoore3762]

knew...before he OD'd. Probably out of guilt.

[@dahliacheung6020]

Oh yeah. Because Jason was responsible. And I agree with this other commenter; the OD might have been out of guilt

[@Tunasandwich78]

The mom and brother 100% made him disappear. I live close to San Antonio and have followed this story for years. The fact that his brother wouldn’t come see him when he arrived and only told him “good luck” when he spoke to him the first time was such a big sign imo. Also, the mom not wanting him to live with her. Come on. Edit: I also think them waiting 3 days to report him missing was to cover up whatever truly happened to him.

[@thriftynurse]

Yea i cant see ANY other explanation for all that, or for them not questioning this guy was their family member. They HAD to have done something to him and known it couldnt be him, but itd keep them from ever getting invesigated if everyone thought he came home so they just went along with it

[@christineri]

The fake spotting him trying to break in so ppl would think he's still alive. Yeah, Jason is sus. The mom not reporting him missing also very sus.

[@youmightstumble]

That's what I've been thinking. Jason knew exactly what happened to his brother, and he knew that other guy was an impostor. There is no other explanation.

[@DanielleD117]

Majority of the time when someone is killed its by someone they knew. So it's my first go to and I really do believe this as well and I don't know much about the case but so obvious that he knew his brother wasn't coming back.

[@gizmoswenson537]

I grew up a lot like Nicholas and it would have been AT LEAST 3-5 days of not hearing from me, that my family would start to get concerned and even then they may not have reported me at all. Even, at 13. I did what I thought was best and they didn’t question it. My older sister also went missing in Arizona and when she got back I didn’t go see her because I was a recovered drug addict and I felt she would make me spin out again. Not saying for sure they did nothing, but dysfunctional families don’t live the same as functional ones.

[@Jenna-qs7nw]

I for one, would much rather have the excellent, well researched, well written videos (like you always put out) when you're feeling good, then half assed ones you throw together because you feel like you have to. So keep doing what you do. It's got to be a TON of work. Your channel AND Crime Weekly AND being a great mother and wife. Don't know how you do it, but thank you so much for doing it just like you do it! EDIT-For clarification for those that need it. I'm not saying Stephanie has ever put out an half assed video. My comment was speaking to what she said at the end of her video about sometimes feeling good and sometimes not as much so. I was just commenting that it's okay (preferable), that she does what she feels up to when she feels up to it. Stephanie is my FAVORITE KZbin creator, I'm a Patreon and I love and support her always. Never ever meant to imply that anything she has ever created was "half assed."

[@dancingfirefly7761]

Well said, amen!

[@momsdiva71]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. Excellent comment. I wholeheartedly agree. All to often I am seeing content creators who just want likes and subscribers. They are not researching these cases and the information presented seems like something I can find in the wiki search. Stephanie always does her due diligence, research and always provide information not easily found. I am in awe of her channel as well as the Crime Weekly with Derrick Lavisseur. In addition to being a wife and mother. Wow, I'm tired thinking about all the work she does.

[@bjjjb3056]

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[@ROBINstrawBERRYwine]

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[@maria901]

It's ridiculous how no one (not family, not authorities, not school) questioned how this baby faced 13 year old could change so much in 3 years that he'd resemble a middle aged man

[@angel-xi6ie]

when you want something* so much you’ll ignore/do anything to make it “fit”…still insane though

[@boysgenius]

@@angel-xi6ie Or, another theory, they knew exactly what happened to the real Nicholas and couldn’t explain how they knew this man for sure wasn’t him so they were basically forced to accept him

[@angel-xi6ie]

@@boysgenius I think maybe the mother/brother, but for some of the others (as well as family friends and acquaintances) I think it was plain delusion

[@chrisbuckley1785]

They did question it. The family ignored it. The documentary is super interesting and interviews everyone.

[@Baldjotarokujo]

I mean it happened to my cousin

[@WakeyWakeyEggsandBakey]

When his mother didn't run and hug him when he returned home I realised his mother and probably brother, likely did something to Nicholas. No other reason a mother wouldn't run straight to her missing son.

[@valerieetter5013]

Or they knew it wasn't Nicholas.

[@WakeyWakeyEggsandBakey]

@@valerieetter5013 well, yes, lol that's exactly my point. They knew it wasn't Nicholas because it couldn't possibly be Nicholas - they knew it wasn't Nicolas because he was dead. Most likely it was Jason who had killed Nicolas and the mother protected him and helped cover it up. Of course, the imposter would've been a blessing for them because it would mean no one could suspect a murder had happened. However, the mother obviously wanted the convenience of everyone thinking Nicholas was alive and well, but she didn't want anything to do with him, she wouldn't let him live with her, which is strange if she really believed it was the real Nicholas. But she didn't believe it was Nicolas and neither did Jason. I think maybe the sister was just so happy that her brother had been found that she saw what she wanted to see, and told herself the imposter was truly her brother. I don't think she knew the truth about what had happened to Nicholas at the hands of Jason. It's a shame that nothing came of the murder investigation that the imposter initiated and no one was arrested for Nicholas' murder. If an arrest has been made, there would've been a very positive outcome to the situation of an imposter turning up which likely would've given him a much needed positive boost, the feeling that for one his actions had helped someone - instead of the usual awful things he'd experienced. Maybe it would've given his life a sense of meaning that he'd never experienced previously. But I think the person who took Nicholas's life also took their own life, whether by accident or on purpose, but definitely he'd relapsed because of the stress of the murder investigation that had begun after 3 long years of him carrying the knowledge that he killed his own brother. Also the very presence of the imposter would've caused him major stress and guilt on a daily basis. I'm sure he would've been extremely paranoid as well, imagining that the imposter was an undercover police officer or someone who knew what he'd done to Nicholas and who was trying to make him confess. He probably felt like Nicholas's ghost was trying to bring his killer to justice. It would've caused him extreme paranoia and would've felt like a huge mind game. I think that's why he relapsed and ended up overdosing. Either way, it's clear Nicolas is dead and it's very sad that at age 13, he was given so little regard that nobody bothered to report him missing for three whole days. Even his own mother didn't bother. But yet... if there was a conspiracy of silence between Jason and his mother to keep Nicholas's murder quiet, it stands to reason that they would leave it as long as possible before reporting him missing. I'm not one to judge but his mother's parenting leaves a lot to be desired. She didn't give a single crap about Nicolas and she probably didn't even notice he was gone for a couple of days. She's disgusting. Rest in peace Nicolas. 🙏 ♥

[@abbypatterson3642]

Exactly. The reactions of the family members speak volumes. They didn't react to him because they knew it wasn't him. They knew it wasn't him because they likely know exactly what happened to this child that they time and time again describe as a problem child and that they ignored even when he "disappeared"

[@Cmartin621]

I had to check the comments just see if anyone suspected the brother. I’m not a 100% on the mother yet but it is likely she found out at some point and lied to protect him. It sounds like the sister just ran with the idea and those 2 knew it wasn’t him so they didn’t want any part of it

[@OhCrumbs96]

@@abbypatterson3642 Absolutely. I think it's kinda karma that they got themselves into the bizarre situation where they likely *knew* that they had some random middle-aged European man living with them, pretending to be their brother/son. I mean, that must've been pretty creepy for them, not knowing who this stranger actually was or what he wanted and yet having to maintain the charade and keep him living with them.

[@toko_ribbon]

I remember watching the documentary on this case and shaking my head in disbelief when they first showed photo of time skip “Nicholas.” How anyone thought the French scam artist was same as missing 13 yo boy is mind boggling.

[@krisfinley6706]

Especially with a different eye color?! If a procedure like that was remotely safe or possible every last celeb/influencer/model etc would be changing their eye color routinely, would be major business opp worth millions of dollars

[@scottcantdance804]

I'm really wondering about the half brother... Nicholas goes missing after calling the half brother for a ride. The half brother claims he told Nicholas to walk. After Nicholas' disappearance, the half brother then has a major change in behavior, going into rehab and staying there for the next 3 years as a counselor. When "Nicholas" shows back up, the half brother is standoffish and seems to want nothing to do with him, sees him the one time, then never again. The timing could be coincidence, and the way he acted towards "Nicholas" could just indicate he has a functioning BS detector... Or, it could indicate that he definitely knew it wasn't possible for this guy to be Nicholas, because he had a reason to know why it couldn't be him.

[@aleksandralempart8305]

@@scottcantdance804 it's because mom and brother killed Nicholas and covered it up

[@weirdVampiress]

@@aleksandralempart8305 how did you come to that conclusion? Please provide articles or reports that coincides with your theory.

[@OpinionatedChicken59]

Right??? I just googled the side by side images and it doesn't look ANYTHING like him! And the imposter was supposedly 16 years old??? Um he looks about 40! It's insane that he got away with that.

[@karencastro9809]

Stephanie, you say “piña colada” the right way! People often say “pina” cause they don’t know how to pronounce the letter ñ (and that’s okay)

[@frijules9676]

Went straight to the comments because I was so confused why she thought people would make fun for saying it correctly

[@karencastro9809]

@@frijules9676 my exact same thoughts!

[@aresstorm5966]

I was about to say the same when she brought it up. Screaming NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO at the screen xD You're not saying it weird or wrong Stephanie!

[@KayMay1028.]

Stephanie, my professor’s fiancé vanished last year. He had left my professors house in Michigan for Thanksgiving, and was going back to his house in LA. He stopped at a store to get ice and was headed home. He sent a 911 text to 911. And nobody has seen nor heard from him. His name is Beau Mann. Could you try to cover his case?

[@EvadoCouto]

Oh my god my condolences to your professor. I hope she can help 🥺. This is so sad. Peace be with you.

[@KayMay1028.]

@@EvadoCouto I tried finding her email to send it in that way but I couldn’t find it. I feel terrible asking her on another persons video. Thank you. My professor is amazing. Although he’s grieving he’s still there for all of his students. He is a strong man. They were supposed to get married last month 😢. Beau was also very successful as well. He started a business that was and is pretty big. He’s just vanished. And there’s not much coverage on his case. .

[@leahvogelsimpson]

Oh yes I heard of him on John Lordan's channel. That's so sad, I was hoping for a conclusion one way or another. It's so tragic and terrible.

[@SusanH578]

It says under her description to email her case suggestions & her email is there!

[@athena8729]

Interesting

[@Smurf-a-licious]

Just over halfway in when “Nicholas” returned. I'm just gobsmacked that anyone could believe that was him barely 3 years later. I fully believe someone in the family killed him because if they had any reason to believe he was alive, they wouldn't have accepted some grown ass man as being their 16 year old family member.

[@OpinionatedChicken59]

That's what I thought! The mom and brother being so standoffish right off the bat I feel like they know something about real Nicholas's disappearance. Also why in god's name were they fighting the DNA test so hard if they were so sure it was him? It would literally clear everything up! And my god, how the HELL did they not figure it out sooner??? I just can't imagine how stupid these people must be! The BLATANT SCREAMING fact that he looks NOTHING! NOOOOOOOOOOOOTHINGGGGGGGG like him aside, there are SO MANY WAY to prove if it's him or not! God I just wanna slap them for being so dumb!

[@Bearywhite2]

This is exactly what I was thinking

[@adriennepaige4003]

It’s seriously so strange, I get that trauma and grief does things to people but did no one question it? Seriously?

[@kythefairy2029]

@@adriennepaige4003 this is how im feeling! I understand wanting that to be your son, returned to you again, but i don’t understand seeing a grown man pretending to be sixteen and not at least considering a DNA test to confirm!! I hope that my brain would be screaming at me that something was wrong in that situation, regardless of how badly my heart wanted it to be true.

[@LiLiLit]

Giiiirl. It's insane.

[@lilgit9969]

My theory as to why his family accepted Frederic Bourdain is because they know what happened to Nicholas and they probably thought someone else had found out and was gonna blackmail the family which is the only thing that makes sense as to why they said he was Nicholas. I've watched stuff on this case for years.

[@laikingreen3236]

I want someone in my life who goes as hard for me as Stephanie does for her sponsors

[@Prncssracheyy]

Hahahah same 😂

[@OhCrumbs96]

Right?! Like what do I have to do to earn a 15 minute monologue gushing about how great I am?!

[@L0vely_b0nes96]

@@OhCrumbs96 get married 👀 that's the only way I know of

[@Sharon_L_W]

I'm only 15 minutes in, and it's rather strange to hear how Nicholas was at 13 years old and instinctively think "kid had it rough / had some issues" -then remember that I was pretty much the same at his age (minus the tattoos lol). The fact you pointed out he had ADHD reassures me that my diagnosis of it, given to me when I was already in my 30s, is spot on and was overlooked growing up.. with my parents and teachers thinking I was a rebellious teen with no future. I got in trouble for smoking and hung out with the kids doing drugs, started experimenting myself at 14, skipped SO much school (only to hang out in a nearby abandoned house and read books lol), and got put in these classes for the 'delinquents' to guide us towards choosing careers. Noone asked if I was okay or how I felt. Looking back, I was just bored by everything. I'd miss most of my chemistry classes, then turn up for an exam and ace it somehow, etc. Funnily enough my drug experimentation included speed and I took it at school. My mates were high as kites but I found myself focusing on the class and not have my mind wander off like it usually would. So I self medicated, stopped skipping classes, and graduated 2nd in my year and scoring 98% in the state for university entry. Went on to an amazing career in medicine. I wish I could also work with kids somehow.. within the educational system. Revolutionise it a bit... implement ways of supporting ALL kids so they aren't labelled as 'good' or 'bad' and punished for misbehaving or not fitting the mold. So many kids suffer because noone bothers to try and understand what might be going on. Once you make a kid feel like they're 'bad', you're almost ensuring a self fulfilling prophecy and they will take on that identity and grow up with it without question. It's heartbreaking.

[@Persephone715]

Couldn't have said it better...💯

[@kattaylor5297]

I pretty much had the same “growing up” and I have been purposefully the person I needed as a kid. I have been labeled a “bad influence” to teens because of it. There are so many kids out there who just need someone to listen to them.

[@lisamac1986]

Same here I did all that and was diagnosed last year.

[@deeceepnw]

I was told my daughter had neurological delays when she was 2 and would never speak or run. I told them I didn’t want her labeled in school, I just wanted her to get what she needed to succeed because I knew she was brilliant. Mainstreamed her from an innovative special Ed program into a regular K class w/IEP. She had published research at 16 and became an elite university X-C runner. She was dx’d w/ASD @21. 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@hocuspocusineedcoffeetofoc3341]

My son was in first grade when diagnosed with ADHD. He wasn't the typical "hyper" but compulsive and he would say inappropriate things without considering consequences. I researched it and found that is a symptom. After he was medicated he stopped doing that and was better at regulating his emotions. He lost his father at 4 years old and then we moved so it was rough for him. He wasn't a bad kid but they tried to label him. He got bullied but he would get in trouble and the other kids got off with warnings. Also took 3 years to get him tested for a learning disability the principal refused. Then I asked to get him on a IEP then boom the doors open he did test for having a learning disability. He's 13 now and constantly improving.

[@miarivera1219]

there’s no way his family didn’t play a part in his disappearance . it can’t be a coincidence how suspicious they’re acting, even in front of law enforcement. it blows my mind no one looked into it but nancy. shout out to her for having the courage to actually call out things that seem fishy. if it weren’t for her, who knows if that imposter would still be in that house today.

[@mick9419]

Not that you would, but if you murdered someone, and it was years after the murder, and sometimes claimed that they were the murdered person. Your would say yes, that is the missing (murdered person) that is just dumb. You would say no it is not them.

[@tessmoore3762]

@@mick9419 You might say yes, if you were afraid of being found out. Afterall, having the person "come back" would take away the suspicion that you murdered them.

[@dejuhvu1793]

This is obviously not a laughing matter, but I bursted out laughing & spit on my phone after seeing him in that interview for the first time. Who in the WORLD would have thought that GROWN MAN was the same kid in those photos? I am blown away that they wouldn’t have completed a simple DNA test!!! Insane

[@toddlermommy83]

Right, I think I would have done a DNA test. I dont know if I would tell them I'm doing it...I would take their brush and use the hair for DNA match

[@VorstadtMami]

It was 1997

[@KingFluffs]

​@@toddlermommy83 I'm keeping my brief draw locked with you around. lol

[@SSH0LE.]

don't worry, i was cackling as soon as i saw the picture. i mean COME ON! 👨🏼🍭

[@toddlermommy83]

@@KingFluffs 😂😂😂😂

[@LeslieAnn24]

I didn’t request this case, however, I’m really glad you’re covering it. I live in San Antonio and I went to elementary school with him. He was a troubled kid with a very dysfunctional family, and I knew that even though I was elementary school. He was always in trouble in school. I’ve always wondered what happened to him.

[@riotgrrrl5924]

Do you have a theory?

[@pokeydot1975]

@@riotgrrrl5924 my original thought when I first heard this story was that the half brother killed him maybe in a physical altercation. We'll see if Stephanie changes my mind.

[@CrystalCares]

@@pokeydot1975 that's what I thought just hearing this first part. The way he didn't come to see him and when he finally did he wouldn't call him Nicholas like he knew that the real Nicholas wasn't with us anymore and for that matter after hearing how the sister took him back in after being told it wasn't her brother and the way the mom was acting so forcefully claiming it was him no matter what kinda makes me think they also may be involved. Hopefully Stephanie will give us all closure on this case. Definitely some real sketchy people all involved.

[@cammey3]

@@pokeydot1975 I believe Jason was involved somehow as well always have

[@boysgenius]

A very small detail that wasn’t mentioned that I remember from the documentary on this case is that the photo that was sent over of Nicholas was in black and white which made seeing his actual hair and eye color very difficult, which is partially how this man easily passed as Nicholas

[@TheRadiantPeachBudgets]

I agree but when they saw him live in living color they should’ve known

[@valenechavez8448]

I’m from San Antonio and this case has always fascinated me. When “IMPOSTER” ( the documentary) came out in theater after the showing the PI on the case was there at the theater to answer questions the audience had. It’s a case he really wants to solve. I won’t spoil anything by giving details for people whom aren’t familiar with the case, but it’s insane.

[@toriamigo]

Omg!! This was a TRUE story?!?! I thought it was a mockumentary 😨😱😨😱

[@badnewsbecs]

THIS IS THE WORST/BEST CLIFFHANGER EVER!!! You don’t need to explain yourself to us, girl. Researching anything is taxing, let alone true crime and heinous acts. Especially when you find every single answer to every question we or Derrick have. You have a beautiful gift, don’t lose your love for it by overworking yourself. ♥️

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Omg you’re too kind! Thank you!

[@mariposaazul4450]

Agree! Facts! Love this channel ❤️

[@maryh3878]

I so agree.

[@lil_PowPow]

I can't believe I missed the very end. . . After my first round of this video. DUDE that's life when we deal with mental health issues. I've loved watching your transformations! I was right there with you in our smart cosmetic shopping and reviews. I too live a similar pattern, not gonna lie I rather feel slightly crazy then to ever deal with migraines again. From age 8/9- 23 (probably from the Ritalin and other pharmaceuticals my mother was insisted to use) since my teachers couldn't handle me. . . Come to think of it there's quite a big pool of people who can't handle me!🤣😅😜🤷🏽‍♀️ Love you girl take care of yourself first and know you're never alone in the world of emotions💖 .... On to part 2😘 AND IT IS SO SOON !!👀 You're so good to us!!

[@InTheMindOfDavid]

I think it’s completely understandable why Jason didn’t immediately go to meet “Nicholas” for a month or so. If he blamed himself and nearly destroyed himself from guilt that means he was also ashamed of himself for not doing something as simple as giving Nicholas a ride and all this happening because of that. I would then also assume that he believed that since he blamed himself well then of course Nicholas must blame him too, maybe even hate him, never wanting to see him again. And to spare the rest of the family from a potential fight happening nearly immediately he hung back. I bet it took that whole month for the rest of the family to convince him to come see Nicholas. Reassuring him that Nicholas didn’t hate him and wanted to see him. In fact, I’m almost positive that happened. So imagine how pissed off he must of been, how furious had to of been when finally comes and sees…. this 25-30 year old guy, who looks NOTHING like Nicholas, parading around Jason’s family claiming to the very person that Jason has nearly killed himself over. Filling him with hope and a chance to apologize to Nicholas only for it to be a cruel lie. The Cosmic equivalent of the Universe saying “Psyche! Haha!! 😂” That’s a kind of rage I bet not most people will ever feel in all their lives.

[@blankroomcereal9553]

This is worded so well, I would wish that feeling upon no one

[@heathernikki5734]

That family was so dysfunctional and I strongly suspect the older brother did something and the mom knew. They fell for it bc it took the heat off them. They knew it wasn't him. Justice for Nicky.

[@theboldandthebeautiful3729]

I agree, justice for Nicholas. I find it hilariously dark that the mom and brother knew it wasn't him and had to go along w this Stanger on their home and pretend like it was their son/brother. I hope it was torture for them.

[@lorywilliams8314]

Exactly, they knew a ghost did not come back from the dead, and they were willing to take the lesser of the two evils to stay on their side of justice.

[@natashaashmore602]

That's exactly what I thought!

[@astrocriden1]

Wow very interesting take! Sounds very possible. Can't wait for part two!

[@kissofshadows21]

100% agree. The family knows what happened to him.

[@nataleehulingqhs7252]

The fact that his brother was really not interested in him coming home makes me wonder if he had something to do with his disappearance. Like he knew it wasn’t him even before seeing him or pics or anything 😳

[@kamaliancirranoush1916]

My thoughts exactly.

[@airypersiflage]

Thissssss

[@darman210]

This was my first thought also.

[@Jay22222]

Not saying or assuming he was involved but I can’t help but either he or the mother or both knew more than they let on and were weirdly forced into this situation, regardless of what happened before. The mother had no choice but to go to the airport and pretend to greet her long lost traumatised and abused “son” even if she knew it wasn’t him. She couldn’t admit he’d got into her drugs and ODed or one of her ex partners had beaten him and gone too far or idk, all pure speculation. From the other side, if You put yourself in the brothers shoes as an adolescent, struggling with family and drugs and alcohol and your little brother who had called and asked for a trivial, short lift and he had then been abducted and experienced absolute atrocities for the past 3 years, if you blamed yourself and you’d dealt with that, assuming he was dead for most of that time until this happened.. I can perhaps understand being so trapped in a cycle of drugs and alcohol that you were too ashamed to be involved at all. Especially if this situation was true and it was the real brother returning home, all it would take is one phone call where he said “don’t ever come and see me again, what I went through was your fault” whether true or not, would be enough to make someone act like this. I’ve heard this story before and I forget where it goes.

[@user-mb2gm4ur5s]

Have you watched ''The Imposter'',in that documentary they establish that theory and is probably the strongest theory,the brother and mother were guilty according to a couple of people,one of the scariest docs i've seen

[@musicbeyondwithboushra]

The last part when Stephanie talks about how her mood goes through ups and downs.. Girl I feel ya. Sending you so much love and support

[@inannanightingale9718]

Yes!! I was so excited to see this come up because I did actually request this one from you! There are so many rabbit holes to go down and I have been so keen to hear your perspective and what you find in your digging. Thank you for listening and taking it on! It's a wild one that's for sure.

[@WhisperingMoon83]

This is such a crazy case, I’m so glad she’s covering this! You know it’s gonna be good when Steph covers it

[@StephanieHarlowe]

YES THANK YOU! Thank you for requesting it. I was living in a soap opera for the last week.

[@Sarahbabeara91]

Thank you! And love you're name btw!

[@ceetee6939]

How did you request it?? I really want someone to do a Steph style story about my friend whos been missing since 2017.

[@khuranapriyanka]

@@StephanieHarlowe waiting for the day you cover my request for arushi talwar double murder case... Fingers crossed ❤️ no rush tho ik you have mad stuff on your plate

[@jennamarie7147]

The SECOND you first showed the picture of “Nicholas” in 1997, I was like, “How could anyone believe this guy is Nicholas, and how could anyone believe that he is 16?”. Like man, I am 20, and that dude looks 10+ years older than I do…. EDIT: Also, L&O:SVU literally did an identical episode to this (I can’t remember the exact episode, but it’s in the later seasons).

[@myriamwilliams]

True looks very manly

[@aimeeduff8000]

Yes I remember the SVU episode similar to this one, it was a daughter though and the son had accidentally killed his sister when they were children and the dad helped him cover it up and buried her body and then they reported her missing and then years later a girl came pretending to be the daughter. The son and father just went along with it until the police noticed the son acting odd and eventually got the truth out of him and then the son and father were arrested. I can’t remember the name of the episode either but I actually watched it on tv just a few weeks ago. There’s so many SVU episodes that are based on real true crime cases! 💕

[@jenenenena]

@@aimeeduff8000 oh I thought it was a daughter and the mother knew. But the oldest sister didn’t know she was actually dead. The imposter was getting away from an abusive father and the reason they figured it out was because she copied the missing girl’s tattoo but did it from a photo so it was mirrored.

[@aimeeduff8000]

@@jenenenena oh yeah I remember that one too, it was a different episode I think, cause the one mentioned in my other comment the brother and sister were really young and the brother accidentally killed the girl and the dad helped cover it up. Let me google and see if I can find the episode really quick. Ok the title is Complicated it’s season 19 episode 5. But I can remember the episode you’re talking about too and they figured out she wasn’t the real girl because she attempted suicide and needed a blood transfusion and the parents were both type A so she should have been type A but the dr revealed she was type B which would be impossible if she were their real daughter and then they realize the tattoo is mirrored because she saw a picture of the real daughter. That one is season 10 episode 11 titled Stranger. When I first was trying to figure out the episodes before I googled I was trying to combine them but realized the girl from the first episode I mentioned couldn’t have had a tattoo because she was just a child when she disappeared/was killed. So I realized I was combining two episodes in my head lol I’ve watched SVU since almost the beginning and recently I went back and rewatched every episode since the beginning on Hulu. There’s sooooo many episodes that are based on real true crime stories.

[@pieceofgrass8681]

i was listening to this and not watching the video and i glanced at the screen when his picture was shown towards the end and my jaw dropped. i was imagining someone who looked older but could pass as a teen but holy shit, he looks 30 at the very least

[@nathaliefernandez378]

Just got started with the video, and you’re saying “piña” correctly, that’s how it’s pronounced in Spanish 😊

[@loli_cvnt5622]

Thanks, I was looking for this comment c:

[@TalixD]

I got really scared there for a second that I had always been saying it wrong... personal crisis averted. 😖

[@simplyshiny]

Yeah, I was so confused….who is trying to say “pee na”? 😂😂😂😂

[@lbelvedere8356]

i was literally gonna say that hahahaha

[@fae401]

Both pronunciations are acceptable, but I prefer the way you are pronouncing it because of tilde that’s above the letter “n”. Love your videos! You presentations are always so dynamic and personally enhanced. ❤

[@Caeljharden]

This story is insane and so is the documentary. When I first saw the pic of the grown ass man pretending to be a 16 year old, I was like oh hell no. That’s CLEARLY not him. But then I thought of the family and how desperately they wanted Nicholas back, they would’ve ignored the red flags as long as it meant he was finally safe and back home….. …but then the documentary shifts and kind of implies that the family might have known from the very beginning that this wasn’t Nicholas.. because Nicholas was dead and his death was caused by one of the family members, either on accident or on purpose. Then when they were contacted by police saying they possibly have Nicolas, they seized the opportunity and that explains why they just wanted him back and would ditch interviews and would lock themselves away from the media. Such a crazy freakin story.

[@ferociousgumby]

I kept thinking, "Oh, but the tattoos" - but these were just individual letters, not the ornate tattoos you see nowadays. They could have replicated them fairly easily. I really think sometimes people want something to be true SO badly that they will basically rewrite the script, even if it flies in the face of reality.

[@paigeseliger836]

Yeah, the way the brother reacted was super suspicious in my opinion... if he had gotten weird AFTER meeting Nicholas, that would've made sense. But it really seems like he knew there was no way that could actually be him before they ever met, and how would he know that unless he knew what had ACTUALLY happened? If I'm wrong then I feel terrible for him, but it really is just so suspicious

[@JessMUA]

@@paigeseliger836 I AGREE! 💯

[@KatJ3st]

What the Hell did they do with the body? Then again not all police departments have time, resources to investigate

[@JLynnEchelon]

That was the craziest part to me. If this guy had come back 15-20 years later it might be possible that it's Nicholas. He looks way too old to be in high school.

[@LexiGee]

Steph I’ve been following you since you were making videos in your old house, whispering in the dining room because it was still early in the morning! Your videos continue to get better and I’m so thankful for your content.

[@StephanieHarlowe]

I remember those days! Thanks for being here with me!

[@musicluvrlaurie6827]

I thought this story sounded vaguely familiar and as soon as you mentioned Spain I remembered the outcome, having seen a documentary about it in 2016 (the year I battled cancer). Still plan to watch the entire thing, though, as you are such a great story teller, Stephanie, and it's such a fascinating story to begin with.

[@Topota_Madre_]

Also, Stephanie I’m puertorrican and the way you say piña colada is actually the right way. The “ñ” letter is not on the English alphabet but the sound is very close to pronouncing it as “pinya colada”. The “-nya” part sounding like when you say “nonya business”. FUN FACT: piña colada was invented in Puerto Rico sooooo, I know my shit! 😉😬💪

[@olive_99]

I was thinking this the whole time she said it. She’s actually saying it correctly. To me it’s lazy to not pronounce the tilde

[@Mrsmorganrose]

Came to say…isn’t she saying it correctly? This spun me to the point of looking up the correct pronunciation on google previous to this comment 😂

[@JennNChia]

Yep! Stephanie, you're absolutely saying it right! Someone's been giving you grief about it??

[@mannysd6191]

The ñ sound is similar to "gn" in Italian as in gnocchi.. only saying it because I know Stephanie is Italian. I also noticed she said it correctly!

[@standswithfist806]

I'm glad to see you spoke up. I'm just chiming in to agree that Stephanie is absolutely pronouncing it correctly. Did someone actually tell her she wasn't? Thank you for beating me to it!

[@tiyamcd9747]

Thank you for sharing about your "down" times. I let my hubby listen to it so he could better understand the scatter brain and down times I experience. I am not alone, you are not alone, we are not alone!

[@pamela5250]

You are correct❤️

[@elmosworld424]

That's right! You are not alone! We are not alone 💜

[@StephanieHarlowe]

We are not alone, but we sure feel like it several times a year, am I right? LOL

[@heathernikki5734]

I have those daily lol

[@tiyamcd9747]

@@StephanieHarlowe True, the brain is a wacky thing!

[@CatchTheFishy93]

I remember when the documentary came out and I think the reason his mom didn't want him there was because she knew what actually happened to him and knew it couldn't possibly be Nicholas.

[@IndigenousExotical]

Stephanie, you pronounce piña much more correctly than most other English speakers who ignore the fact it is a “ñ” and not “n” lol. You’re french language background is very useful ☺️

[@taylordavis5859]

I was hoping someone else would say this! ☺️ when she said she was saying it incorrectly, I was like nooo you’re right, they’re wrong! 😂

[@daniellanoel852]

Came here to say this!

[@MJ-eq7iu]

also came here to say this, i was really confused bc she’s definitely saying it correct the second time lol

[@gallettiguitartones]

Exactly, it's Piña Colada. 😄

[@kamiekarsten5555]

I was so confused i listened to her talk about it 3 or 4x ! Lol

[@JustHereForCats]

I just discovered you like two weeks ago, but I really like your content. You’re very thorough, and you speak so thoughtfully about the victims. It’s nice

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Thank you so much and thank you for being here!

[@elmosworld424]

Welcome ! 🥰 you're gonna LOVE IT HERE!!

[@obxgirl1633]

You’re in for a treat then! Steph has soooooo much awesome content to go through. Check out her series on Jim Jones, Charles Manson, or the West Memphis Three. She also does a podcast with a former detective called Crime Weekly that is excellent. Their series on Stacie Peterson is so in-depth.

[@crazybeautiful4270]

Stephs the best !!!!

[@laurakatherine9836]

I love it too!! Stephanie produces fascinating and detailed content.

[@TheRichiesInPeru]

This story hits, LITERALLY, close to home, for me. I am a 39 year old woman, who had NEVER even heard of this story, until last week, and I don’t know why! What’s even more astounding is that Nicholas Barclay lived in the neighborhood right across the street from my childhood neighborhood that I grew up in, and the same neighborhood that I moved back to live in now, some years back. In fact, I can almost see the street he lived on, from my window. Evenmoreso, the Barclay house was right across the street from the local elementary school, that I (and I’m assuming) Nicholas attended. He was 4 years older than me. Once I watched the 60 Minutes Episode, I noticed the house and street, right away, and I promise, that I can never view that street the same, every again. The fact that this remains a cold case has me intrigued and shocked. I know this area and the development around it well. The story said that Nicholas was playing basketball in a local neighborhood. I’d like to know which one. Of course, this is the information which his brother told police, so this already makes it questionable. Who can really know if he ever played basketball that day, or not? I was 10 years old when he went missing, and I can say that there was no search done in the area, to the extent that no one was even talking about a missing boy in San Antonio, at all. The fact that 3 years later an imposter enters the story, is when this case gained notoriety, and with the movie (which I have never seen), the story gained further recognition. I agree with others who have said that amidst the details, Nicholas gets lost in it all, and that is so, so sad. It seems like the truth will never be known. I saw that his mother passed away only a few weeks ago, too.

[@MilaB1111]

Jason did it, he took a month to see the “brother”, because he knew his real brother was dead.

[@breannaneville4332]

The second I saw the picture of the imposter I immediately thought there's no way that's the same person, and how anyone could think that is beyond me. Definitely something fishy going on

[@heather_doestruecrime]

I try to not implicate family members based on assumption but from EVERYTHING I have studied on this case I 100% believe Jason (probably accidentally) had something to do with Nicholas’ disappearance or knew what happened to him. I would bet all the money I have to my name on it. He didn’t just have suspicions, he KNEW with absolute certainty that man was not his brother.

[@Kittycathorror66]

This case is CRAZY! I don’t know how the family didn’t take one look at him and see he was not a 16 year old boy. He looks atleast 25! Glad you’re feeling better Stephanie ❤️

[@SassyCactus86]

The second I saw the 35 year old I said out loud to myself they needed a DNA test. The mom and the brother not being in a hurry to see him is real suspish. I bet you he got home and they started fighting andhis brother did something and the mom covered it up. The fact that Jason called the cops and said he SAW his brother is even more suspicious

[@msruthy606]

I’m really excited that you researched this story, but I’m finding it hard to watch because I watched the documentary so many times, but I’m always left with this hopeless sad feeling that we’ll never know the truth of what happened. Not sure if I’m mentally prepared to revisit this case again, but thank you so much for doing it.

[@alishaaaa4124]

Couldn't agree more this case mentally broke me down

[@SamanthaLeigh7]

When Stephanie says at the end of videos "it's not going to be long, I already have it researched and written" in regards to part 2, it's music to my ears! 🎶👂😁

[@SuperJamesus]

I hear it’s going to be 2 parts and do a Stephanie translation in my brain to at least 4.. I hope you never change Stephanie :)

[@jzh877]

I applaud you for keeping a straight face while talking about some of the WILD claims. Whoever thinks this 30-40 year old European man could be 16 year old Nicholas Barclay, is literally on drugs or just plain stupid. But clearly, it was a cover up by the family, so there’s that.

[@lorettasearcy1471]

I completely agree with you, that's not Nicholas and i also think the mom and brother did something to the real Nicholas

[@pixiesouter9419]

There's also the possibility that it's not a cover up. I mean, that man is not Nicholas 100%, but grief can do strange things to the brain. I believe it's possible that the family, especially the mother, do truly believe he is Nicholas and will desperately cling on to that because they don't want to consider the alternative.

[@hjad2625]

He is not European. Middle eastern

[@pixiesouter9419]

@@hjad2625 where did you get that idea? The man is French and was in Spain when he first contacted the family. And very obviously not middle eastern?

[@hjad2625]

@@pixiesouter9419 maybe he lied. But he claimed to be one in an interview I watched a few years ago. But his looks checks out in some ways I guess. But we might never know for sure

[@jamimoor7311]

You, my girl, deserve AWARDS for the way you keep your beautiful face straight while relaying the bullshit that is this story. Poor Nicholas...ty for doing this story for the "real" Nicholas....this is why we love you Stephanie ❤️

[@pamelachiovarte-thiel4273]

When I saw the photos you included in this video, I saw fear and sadness in his face. While he was a physically adorable boy…those pics only looked sad to me. I think his behavior was most likely a result of severe neglect and possibly abuse or abusive neglect. As far as the man pretending to be a 16 year old boy…omg!!!! The fact that his own family either believed or pretended to believe he was their disappeared family member only tells me that, best case scenario, they never actually KNEW him at all! Also, the brother….grrr. Not feeling good about that guy whatsoever.

[@margaretvanwaning9882]

Hello from Ohio!💙🇺🇸♥️🙏🌻🥰

[@karentucker2161]

that's exactly what I was in the picture

[@Tvly2011]

🎯

[@margaretlm]

My first reaction to the time skip photo was that he looked like a 30 year old man. No way would anyone with any sense of logic believe that story about changing his eye color either, that's some James Bond nonsense! . Thank you for a well researched and entertaining video. Can't wait for part two!

[@nathaliebueno5835]

Literally! The story line of The Orphan 2 !! 😱😱!!

[@JaimieAnne]

The “n” with the curvy line over it, “ñ”, is pronounced like the English letter “y” in yellow - so you are correct in how you pronounce it 😊

[@jgguerra_]

Not really like a y but it’s true, she’s pronouncing it right!

[@JaimieAnne]

@@jgguerra_ Similar to the letter “y” in the word yellow, not when it’s a vowel :)

[@dancingfirefly7761]

I googled how to pronounce pina colada, and it's exactly as Steph pronounces it. I imagine she's doing the correct Spanish pronunciation. I'm down here in Appalachian Virginia, and we say "pee-nuh."

[@jgguerra_]

@@JaimieAnne still, it doesn’t really sound like that if you think about it. At least in my opinion being myself Spanish

[@jenniferkruger759]

Like ny, not just y

[@debbiespence2121]

Steph that was my very first thought when I first saw a picture of Nicholas when he returned home. That is NOT a 16 year old kid. No way!!! That is a GROWN ASS MAN!!!

[@xandrias6411]

It is strange how the older brother and mom were so weird about their lost son coming back. It feels like they knew what happened. And knew there was no way he could be alive. But they rolled with the idea of this man being their child because they knew what really happened. And they don’t want people to know that. It feels like the sister had no idea and genuinely thought they found her brother

[@coconutsinbarbados]

I'm so glad you're covering this. It's absolutely crazy. I absolutely think the family colluded and played along with it to protect the guilty party.

[@heathernikki5734]

SAME

[@Andreamom001]

So…so you think Jason killed his brother? And that’s why he knew the guy wasn’t him? I wondered.

[@heathernikki5734]

@@Andreamom001 yeah and it makes sense when you take into account what eventually happened to James

[@coconutsinbarbados]

@@Andreamom001 I think him and his mother are in it deep.

[@coconutsinbarbados]

The sister just helped to set up the charade. The whole thing is absolutely mental.

[@nicoledoubleyou]

My mom was an addict but my heavens made sure we always had all the food and stuff we could need. But we never got that attention we needed cuz our mom was gone all the time. I definitely related to him a lot more when you mentioned that

[@crystalthomashKC]

This is a crazy case. I’m with you Stephanie, the “new” Nicholas is a grown ass man. The authorities should have known you can’t change someone’s eye color. 😳. Also, no kid is going to change that much in just three years. Great job Stephanie.

[@gjmottet]

Eye color can be changed tattooing eyes is a thing. A college peer tattooed his eyes red and had full facial tattoos, split tongue, and lots of holes in noses and ears... it was a bit much and hard to not stare at.

[@pamela5250]

I ordered my Native last time and it can’t believe how good it is! Even with this heat wave it still works. For some reason traditional antiperspirant/deodorants haven’t worked very well for me lately probably from hormonal issues. So I gave Native a shot and I LOVE IT!!!

[@skyegroulx7866]

Same here!!! Life changing! Really recommend, new fav 😍

[@samieverhart1611]

Omg the buttercream scent straight up smells like actual frosting and it's my favorite thing!

[@bethrowbottom5897]

Me too. I’m in Australia and they make it so easy to get. I love it so much!

[@tfkrockhard]

Warm cider and cinnamon shampoo and conditioner smells like fall!

[@Kdkdleeme]

I love Native I always start with vegan and aluminum free when I’m telling others about them. 12.99 can be steep for a single deodorant at target but I think it’s worth it!!

[@michellebaldwin257]

Why why WHY was a DNA not done right away? Thankyou so much Stephanie for all that you do!! 😘

[@stephjovi]

Bc 1997 it would've taken ages and, was very expensive. But a blood test would've made sense I suppose

[@lindanichole290]

They tried. The FBI got involved and mom kept pushing it off, then she outright refused! That’s why everyone thinks she was involved

[@maddie8415]

If it happened these days I would be with you on that, but DNA was a whole different game back then...due to time and money it wasn't routine and they wouldn't have done it immediately it if they didn't need to. But really...with ALL of the red flags they should have done a lot more right away to help prove his identity! Even if they did determine they needed to pay and wait for the DNA before granting the passport and allowing him into the country.

[@river8142]

Wow this case is bonkers. This is the kind of story where Stephanie's narration is peak captivating, what a treat

[@andreanairvin7724]

Everytime I hear about this case I can't get over the instinct that this family was covering up his disappearance. I have not followed if they ever truly found out what happened to this child but I'm pretty sure his brother and mother know what happened allegedly.

[@dalia8858]

And the sister! An FBI agent told her it was not her brother yet she showed up in the airport to take him home. This family is suspicious.

[@andreanairvin7724]

@@dalia8858 Super suspicious.

[@b1k2q34]

You never can't? I don't get it

[@andreanairvin7724]

@@b1k2q34 thanks for catching that sometimes I re-word a comment and fail to delete all of what I was writing before.

[@AdelynSchmidt]

I had never heard of this case before! This is crazy😳 Also, girl, I completely relate to feeling down and being uncertain of how you're gonna feel in the future, sending all the good vibes your way❤

[@StephanieHarlowe]

yeah, I wish that I at least had a calendar notification for when I was going to feel like a slug again

[@nicoledoubleyou]

@@StephanieHarlowe haha, I relate to this comment so much. Feeling like a slug, perfect

[@michellecallahan9496]

@@StephanieHarlowe when you get those notification settings sorted can you post a tutorial? I struggle with getting them as well.

[@ginashemeth7708]

@@StephanieHarlowe I would love a calendar that gave me that information 😄

[@allisonnicole.]

I struggle with this as well. It was so comforting to simply hear Stephanie explain feeling the same way. I’m curious to know what she thinks is causing it. I’ve never been quite sure what to call it. It feels like some sort of disassociation. Has anyone who relates to this ever gotten a diagnosis?

[@Nanno00]

I am sorry that you go through these dark days. I’m glad that you are feeling better. You tackle very heavy stories and subjects. I can imagine the subjects can contribute to your dark days, even though I know you’re passionate about researching them and giving the victims a voice. Please take any time you need to take care of you and feel no guilt in doing so. A happy, healthy Stephanie is good for all of us.

[@irishgurl3078]

So, I’ve heard of this case before but not in nearly this much detail. This is why I love your channel! I can’t wait for part 2!

[@hushlander]

Almost as if Jason knew that wasn't Nicholas because he knew Nicholas would never be coming back.

[@tashakeit]

yeah the “good luck” sent a shiver down my spine. 😳

[@hanb8737]

I actually really appreciated the last bit where you discussed your mental health. It’s a very hard thing to explain and even just talk about. I loved your coverage of this case- going straight to part 2- subscribed! ❤️🇦🇺

[@michelmcgregor1684]

I remember hearing this case years ago here on KZbin, but even tho I’ve already heard it, it wasn’t from you.......so here I am, listening to this case again, because I know you will cover it the BEST! Thank you, Stephanie, for all of the incredible work you do here and on Crime Weekly.

[@LadyChatterly]

Lol. Steph, you’re actually correct in saying pin”ya”- the n makes the “nya” sound in the native tongue 👌🏿

[@michellesalazar3634]

Pina for pineapple 🍍❤️

[@marionsicard6479]

Thank you for the clarification. I questioned if I had been saying it wrong my whole life! Glad to know I haven’t been😁🧉 my drink of choice, virgin or not😋

[@Crystal-wg8gq]

I googled it to see if I was saying it wrong too! Then came here for this comment. I was so upset when I thought I've been saying it wrong my whole life 😅

[@mickeyoshea2035]

Case recommendation: Alton Coleman This is a distant relative and I have always wanted to take time to dig up more on his family background (his mother was a 1st cousin to my grandmother. It's a pretty sick case. There is info out there that I dug up years ago. But haven't taken the time in recent years to look at newspaper archives to find more. Edit: Alton Coleman was the first known Black serial killer (U.S. in the 1980s). He got his lover to assist him and they were both sentenced to death. As wild as his crimes were his childhood was just as awful. Not excusing his horrific crimes just fascinated with learning more about his family history (which may explain some of my grandmother's family history).

[@marinamanzanares3122]

I rarely (literally never) comment on people videos but I felt like I had to. I’ve been binge watching your videos since I found your channel, I’m a huge fan of true crime and your videos are hands down my favorite! I feel like you put out the most information even the small details which I’m sure seem unnecessary to some people but I feel they are so important and are usually my favorite part. I love that you give so much background on everyone included in these stories. Keep doing what you do! ❤️

[@jenjengomez]

I absolutely adore your channel! I have said it before, I just spent 10 years in prison, I’ve been home for two years, and my very small and new prison channel, talks about my prison life and journey. The more I watch your channel, the more I admire the way that you deliver information! It is absolutely outstanding and I can only pray that my channel is even slightly as good as yours one day! You are so awesome and I just cannot thank you enough for being a motivation to me on this platform! 🙏🙏🥰🥰

[@melissamarie6943]

You should check out Jessica Kent’s channel! It is also about her time in prison and her recovery..

[@LunaRiver]

@The Naked Truth: A Prison Story Nice! I just subbed to your channel. ✌🏽 good luck! 🍀

[@thriftynurse]

You should check out christina randall if you havent already! She was in prison a long time ago and now has a great KZbin channel, i love her personality she seems really sweet

[@saradevos83]

From day one I believed Jason killed his brother in a rage and him and his mom cleaned up the scene and called the police once they were sure they wouldn't investigate it well. His body is probably not far from the old home, buried. In 2022, I am still convinced of it.

[@queentron17]

Stephanie is just immortal, I can't believe it every time you talk about your oldest. You literally look 27

[@michelleguzman77]

Omg, this case is so exciting! Thank you! I completely feel for you about the good and bad days and the "never knowing." It's the same way for me. Sometimes I feel like there's something wrong with me that I'll never get answers to. Sending lots of ❤️!

[@randymlekush754]

I'm so sorry you haven't felt well. It is so important to take care of yourself first!! I appreciate your videos and your perspective. I'm a retired. 68 y.o. female therapist.

[@scarletshamwow2904]

I have a difficult son with ADHD, ODD, and Anxiety. Sometimes there really isn't much you can do as a parent the way mental health in this country is structured. My son is in treatment and medicated and I still struggle with similar behaivor from him. Not as severe, but still a struggle and shitty balancing act.

[@Beyza-ml5qb]

Wish you and your son all the best! I dont really know how is it over there but I am from Turkey and from my experience with people around me, even just you as a mom acknowledging his disorders and struggles and trying to help him get over them makes me sure that you are a great mom. Just wanted to say that if you ever feel like the opposite way.

[@zombieDRAGONsunset]

Same i ask for help i get riddiculed, the school pretends hes fine, something happens and the school freaks out, i want to work with them and get him more help, the school doesn’t think he needs a diagnosis or a therapist and thinks he’s just making excuses. Mental health isn’t taken seriously 😒

[@stephanieann1213]

My son has the same 3 diagnosis’s. He is now 27 and has refused to take meds since he was 17. It’s unfortunate because he’s such a better and happier version of himself when he is on his meds. Unfortunately I can’t tell him what to do. He won’t work, and stays in his room nearly 24/7. It’s sad. I hope you have a better time with your son while he is still impressionable. Good luck 🍀

[@scarletshamwow2904]

@@Beyza-ml5qb thank you, I feel like that all the time. It is easier to talk with others that struggle through *extreme parenting* as I have seen it called. The support really helps, even with it being from comments that online strangers that I will never meet. I appreciate you!

[@scarletshamwow2904]

@@zombieDRAGONsunset I went through the same thing and had to really assert myself and get him into a doctors office. With the diagnoses on paper, I let the school know. It took another year and a half for anyone to tell me I needed to request a special plan (called 504 plan) here. That forces the school to have a meeting with the counselor, principal and others that are involved. It gives a bit of help and grace to accommodate him and keep the trouble as low as possible. It is ridiculously hard to get through it though. Most recently I had to call amd have him taken to the ER from an episode he had. He was violent and uncontrollable. The police officer saw it and the crisis line person heard it on the phone. The first nurse I saw gaslit me when we spoke. So demeaning and crushing. I always let the new authority figures know that he has diagnoses and is medicated. That also has seemed to help with increasing patience. Hang in there. They make it tough but you can do it. There are days that are defeating but just know that even acknowledging it and talking about it is an important step and shows you are a great parent. I have to remind myself of that too, it is much too easy to get in the despair mindset

[@SweetCharm87]

I want to apologize in advance because my comment is going to sound so insensitive. However, after watching the clip of “16 year old Nicholas” and seeing Stephanie’s expression of disbelief and of “are you seeing this grown ass man pretending to be a 16 year old?” I could’t stop laughing! I literally had to pause the video. This is completely insane, I’m shocked at the absurdity of the situation! Anyway, thanks Steph, for making me laugh so hard!

[@September_Marie]

Omg! I'm watching on my tv and had to grab my phone to look through the comments because I am over here dying of laughter and I felt guilty. Glad I'm not alone! I let it slide with the eye color and hair thing cause the singer Tiny changed her eye to gray🤦🏾‍♀️ but this was just a mess! That's a grown ass man😂🤣.

[@SweetCharm87]

@@September_Marie I know 🤣🤣

[@tetherball34]

Stephanie, you are so right mentioning how some youngsters may need more than just the typical food and shelter environment. Bonding with children from the beginning is so very important and many times, substance abuse issues by the parent/s can inhibit that very necessary bonding process at home, where it really belongs. I've seen it happen enough.

[@auraleih]

Some need even more than that. There are mental health & developmental issues that make things not so easy, even if they had a good childhood. Especially when even a 13 year old is bigger than you & gets physically aggressive. (I'm not bio mom, but my now teenage daughters have neurodevelopmental delays due to drug use en utero)

[@megand6803]

I have never heard of this case before! I can't wait to watch the 2nd part! I think everyone has periods where they don't feel like themselves and just feel absolutely drained (I know I do for sure), it's completely understandable and we still love you! Thank you for sharing. Great video as always!

[@claudiasalgado4007]

Steph, sorry you don’t feel well sometimes. I just want to let you know that I love your videos. Your work is impecable! Your videos are super well researched and it is evident by their quality. I appreciate you and all what you do for us. Thank you!

[@sweettea527]

I ALWAYS love how Stephanie pronounces "dock-you-ment-tare-ree'

[@cjmiller3686]

😂😂I KNOW!!!!!! ❤ it’s great

[@colleens.3350]

"Come on Nancy pants!" 🤣 I love how meticulously you research these cases, but I equally love your way with words! ❤❤❤

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Awww.! Thank you so much!

[@StefanieC11]

I feel you sister. As usual, I'm thinking, "I know this story....," But then I remember it's you and I will learn more and enjoy it. Great work.

[@samwisesolaris]

I'm a LPN that just graduated, and we learned in pharm that the glaucoma med Latanoprost can change eye color darker. I still agree that this is a fascinating bait and switch. Always love your videos, Stephanie; they are always a relaxing addition to my weeks :) I typically add them all to my KZbin playlist and binge them all at once.

[@mariangely9546]

yep! any type of prostaglandin can do this, including many OTC lash serums on the market (Babe Lash, Grande Lash etc) and Latisse

[@Elephant_Pants]

I never knew that! Astounding! I always thought (and that's probably messed up, sorry), but if he fell into the hands of pimps catering to perverts wouldn't a blonde and blue-eyed little boy bring more money?

[@melodi996]

I'm kinda surprised you expect a mother on drugs to care much where her problem child is. I heard about this case before, but now it almost feels like his brother killed him.

[@ferociousgumby]

I can't help but see this as a stereotypical view of people with addictions. Believe me when I say, parents on drugs may care A LOT about their children, but they do not have the means, the resources or the energy to do anything to express it in a constructive or protective way. Being in 12-step groups for 30 years, I see it all the time. Their pain is excruciating. Very often, there are NO resources for rehab and the person is left on their own. Very few people can "kick" without medical and practical support, and in many cases those options don't exist. It's not at all what you think. This does not apply to every case, and I wasn't there, so I can't say for sure.

[@cinthias-g5048]

@@ferociousgumby thank you for saying that Its sooooo true

[@AmandaPanda83]

I totally relate on feeling rough n never knowing how I’m gonna feel mentally and/or physically! I just want to say if you hadn’t shared with us, I would have never guessed. Truly. You do such a phenomenal, professional job Stephanie! Hang in there and we will always wait for you! 😘

[@JenAmazed42]

I haven't watched this all yet but I always felt like the imposter was accepted because Jason knew what happened to Nicholas and didn't want to raise suspicions or cause a stink that would make the police question things more deeply

[@L._._]

This poor kid, the second you started describing him I thought “ untreated adhd and ODD “ 😢 there may be a correlation between parental drug use and adhd … especially if they did while pregnant. I know from experience.

[@XXDevinReevesXX]

ADHD is highly genetic. There is a high correlation with untreated ADHD and addictive behaviors but it's actually the ADHD that causes the addiction not the addiction that causes the ADHD. I'm sorry you suffered, though.

[@MissSimone02]

@@XXDevinReevesXX this is accurate. Untreated adhd usually leads to severe drug use starting in teen years. Recovering addict myself. Nicholas sounds a lot like my ex. Smoking cigarettes by 13, not finishing high school, drinking liquor at school by 16 and popping pills the same year. It's a sad cycle.

[@L._._]

@@XXDevinReevesXX I’m talking about prenatal drug exposure being correlated to adhd in the baby. Yes there’s a huge genetic component but if you look into Epigenetics those genes are likely activated by drug use in the mother. There’s been studies showing this.

[@L._._]

@@XXDevinReevesXX but yes ofcourse I wasn’t saying that being an addict causes you to have adhd … it’s the opposite. But I’m unborn babies there is a correlation.

[@L._._]

@@XXDevinReevesXX basically the article says they haven’t had enough studies to 100% prove a causal relationship but they still suspect

[@flazada]

This case has always been the perfect storm of weird, disfunction and sadness. It still gets to me so many years after hearing about it.

[@ebmusic91]

This story is so crazy! Going straight to Part 2 now! I hope you feel better soon. I think I have similar phases of life and mood. I’m sorry you’re going through a low and I’m wishing you a quick trip to a more comfortable energy level!

[@tsgumi]

it's the middle of a heatwave and i'm staying in my cool room, i just got lunch and then this notification popped up, the timing couldn't be more perfect! very excited to learn about this case!

[@sirduckykins]

Enjoy your lunch! :)

[@tsgumi]

@@sirduckykins it was very tasty tysmm ❤️

[@colbyldominique]

I’m so glad you talked about your moods changing from productive and energetic to down for no obvious reason, because I get that way too and I’m currently in a downswing. It’s nice to know I’m not the only one who gets drained of energy and inspiration - it feels very lonely some days.

[@jimmothybootee1348]

I don't think you were talking about me Stephanie, but I did recommend this one in the comments of one of your videos about 3 years ago. So I am very happy and grateful for whoever else recommended it to you again. I have been wanting you to cover this for so long, since I saw the documentary when it first came out with my mother. Thank you so much for covering this!

[@TtownChic419]

I wish there was a podcast version of these videos too, as the KZbin videos drain my battery when I’m at work trying to listen, with my phone in my pocket and my AirPods in. Love you girl 😘

[@pongo5000]

Omg I do the exact same thing! Those silent ads are a night are a nightmare too cause I can never tell if it's an ad or my Internets gone funny 😂

[@kimberlyk1502]

What in the what?! There’s no way someone could convince me that man was 16 🤣 I’ve never heard of this case before … can’t wait for part 2!

[@pinkdiamanteNM]

Thank you for showing up even though it's hard for you sometimes xxx the first thing I thought is that this guy is a trafficking victim himself and just wanted a home. But I think the family either grabbed at the opportunity to bury a secret or naively went along with it, enjoying the media and social attention.

[@lex61519]

I watched this documentary years ago on Netflix. It's so insane to me that the family fell for this imposter. Maybe it was the drug use that completely fried their brains.

[@heathernikki5734]

I think they didn't question it bc they themselves harmed Nicholas and were fine with someone pretending to be him. I strongly suspect his older brother.

[@A.Girl.Has.No.Name.]

How on earth did they think that nose was his... ans because he had tattoos, a gap in his teeth, and likes MJ? Seriously?

[@breannaneville4332]

Hahahaha

[@lynnehasherman4862]

I think the mom and brother did something to him. Always have. Which is why when this guy posed as him, they accepted it without any questions to keep suspicion off of them.

[@grishashipulina4904]

Once heard the theory that they knew exactly what happened to him and accepted an imposter to avoid further investigation.

[@Alisha_79]

The mood thing I think is 100% an adhd thing. I have had that even before my trauma and when I was diagnosed with adhd. I know this story, however you've already given me more information then I knew. Absolutely love that about you!

[@soumiesoum3182]

The Imposter is one of my all-time favorite documentaries!! Not only was the way it was told amazing and suspenseful for a documentary based on past events but the story itself is just mind-blowing and full of turns and twists. Totally recommend :)