Deceiving Renae Marsden | a CraftTime Mystery

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[@meganbateman1605]

My mother was an elementary school librarian. I learned rebinding and book repair from her. “Where the Sidewalk Ends” was the first book I rebound on my own for her.

[@NiktheBooksmith]

🥰 such a great book!

[@theresewallentin2856]

Two things. One, the story about Renae Marsden is extremely heartbreaking 😢 Two: the new book is absolutely gorgeous 🤩 CraftTime Mystery is the beast of two worlds.

[@tharp2499]

While at a friends house in 1996, my 29yo younger brother, and only sibling, was the victim of homicide, in the middle of the road, perpetuated by a complete stranger who had been terrorizing the neighborhood in recent weeks. The sh00t3r was eventually caught, eight years later, pled down to "voluntary manslaughter", and was sentenced to 10 years. There is no such thing as "closure"...only a gaping hole that can never be filled. You just learn to live with it. Thank you, Nik, for another, long-awaited, episode of "CraftTime Mystery". Humans can be truly evil.💔 Thank you, as well, for your closing sentiment.💗 Love and blessings, Tracy xoxo

[@margaretcomella3318]

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[@sarahlongshore2605]

They definitely need to change the laws!! I heard this story a while back and it blew my mind that her family had to watch the " killer" ( allegedly) walk away!!! I haunt that little girl til my dieing day if it was my child. I'd make sure everyone she came in contact with knew what she was!!! I can't imagine the pain her family went through!!!! You always make rebinding a book look so easy!!! Flawless ❤❤❤

[@mandyofmarymac]

I couldn't agree more with regards to the "closure" debate. You are 100% correct. There is no closure for the family. Like millions of others, I know first-hand. I love your CraftTime Mysteries.. Thanks.

[@margaretcomella3318]

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[@Jeannette.akaJnett]

You find the neatest cases and I so enjoy watching you work as you share them with us. It is sick and sad the hearts of some people. I'm certain the family cries out for justice, but will no doubt never receive it. Thanks for sharing the story.

[@Nanakinsz]

This is a beloved book in our family, too! Look at you, Miss Nik, turning your copy into an heirloom! Also: tragic tale. What you said about closure needs to be put on a billboard. Hugs! ❤

[@phoebea]

Great video! The book looks amazing. I was wondering when you'd do another Craft Time Mystery. My intuition tells me that Renae found out on that last day what Camilla had done and couldn't handle the betrayal. This story is so tragic. I agree that the catfishing laws should include penalties for prolonged deception/manipulation. It's frustrating when bad people get away with their crimes and hurting people.

[@marikareimer4411]

Hello Nik, this is my first Craft Time Mystery. Although the story is truly a sad one. I did enjoy listening and watching you rebind the book. It looks so great! Will be looking forward to more Craft Time Mystery in the future. 🤗

[@artonthecreek]

Wow. Thanks for sharing Renee’s story. Catfishing always makes me react with that 20/10 Hindsight…how could they not have suspected something? You are right, hindsight gives us very clear vision. Having raised 3 kids, it’s impossible to really know what demons lurk in their heads. When that negative voice is so overpowering that it can control one’s will to live, in my mind, that is the ultimate cruelty inflicted on one soul by another. Prayers go out to Renee’s family, and to Camilla, that she may get the psychological help she needs. A tragic story, indeed.

[@amylandry4108]

What a terrible crime 😢committed by an obsessed girl 😢 my heart breaks for Reneé and her family 😢 Thank you for a great video Nik ❤

[@JuanettesCraftingCorner]

I have been missing your craft time mystery along with learning techniques from you. Thanks so much

[@blackcoffeeandwildflowers]

I love, love your mystery story telling! And combined with book binding is the best of both worlds! 🤩You made that repair/replacement look so easy. Fabulous! Hugs 🤗❤️

[@tanyawhite3215]

This was my first crafting mystery and I enjoyed it very much. Such a terribly tragic story 😢 I've just started bookbinding and have done 4 so far, all as gifts. Your videos have been incredibly helpful and I really enjoy watching them, so thank you very much for sharing your knowledge! You also have a lovely narrating voice 😊

[@lorikendrick5076]

Re-backing a book looks so easy when you do it!

[@jam4441]

Perfect way to kick back and enjoy my favorite bookbinder and story teller in a moment when I really needed it. Thank you Nic.

[@joannecarroll5504]

Hey Nik, although I'm in Australia, I've never heard of this case (although admittedly, I do avoid tv, newspapers etc., in order to stay sane). Another person was prosecuted in a 'catfishing' situation where the victim thought she was in a relationship with a teen boy of her own age & 'his father' would pick her up from the train station for their first meet. It actually served to deliver his victim to him, where committed murder, so he was charged with poor girl's murder, & not all the deception that caused it. However, I thought you'd like to know that since these deplorable things happened, all of our state & territory governments, together with the Federal Government, have been implementing coercive control laws into current family & violence legislation all around the country, so these low-life cretins do now have something tangible to answer to.

[@CL-kn1rq]

I think if we could have all their texts then we should not be shocked to see Brayden breaking up with Renée and practically pushing her into Camilla's arms. Somebody so possessive over estimates their understanding of their victim and say things to hurt them very badly, such as 'why dont you do the world a favour and jump off a cliff ' the intention behind it to manipulate the victim into a postion they want, like crying on Camila's shoulder, not actually literally doing what they said. I think it explains why Camilla became very eager to help find Renee, and then the disappearance of texts when the investigation caught up with her. What is sad is that Camilla doesnt miss her friend like Renee's ither friends and family, and from her side Camilla had skin in the game. If only she was as bereft as Renee's family and friends, but shes not because by her actions, we can tell that her whold world view is distorted, and thats only scratching the surface. It will be difficult for Camilla to go on and live a life without crime being involved, so if this was 2011 I'd love to know where she is now.

[@christinecrow1410]

Nik, where did you buy the book of William Morris? Please

[@NiktheBooksmith]

If you click on the link to my amazon faves, it should be on the Booksmithables list. :)

[@shirleymccullough2515]

Very sad and tragic story ❗️really enjoyed your video of recovering this wonderful book, thanks for both … ⭐️💖⭐️

[@NorthlightsStudio]

Poor girl and her family. When in the midst of mental abuse, and that is exactly what was happening, it’s hard to see what you should. I hope Karma catches up to Camila. There will never be closure for these poor people. Love this book. I’m a fan of Shel Silverstein.

[@kathibarnard5223]

It's a crime that Camilla could not be charged with something. She drives this young woman to commit suicide and then has such little feeling for her that she won't admit to the part she played. So terribly cold and cruel. Punishment of some kind needs to follow this evilness.

[@emilyfox2072]

Love this CraftTime Mystery Series!!! ❤❤❤❤ looking forward to the next one!

[@helenmobbs4599]

🎉 Yay, Nik and a mystery story. Thank you 😊🌹

[@kathyphillips9482]

Absolutely, the laws must be changed. The emotional trauma inflicted is beyond imagining.... and what horrors will result when AI enters the picture?

[@debraraythompson3126]

Book Smith, Word Smith ? Extraordinarily Fabulous Nik you're a Marvel! Hugs all around!

[@brandiperelli4090]

What an incredibly sad story!

[@shelleynobleart]

Best booksmith. Best storyteller.

[@petriekaspardlov7787]

Another great story time 💕your bookbinding is amazing as usual 🥰

[@KitarraChaosWeaver]

This is one of my FAVORITE books! Beautiful work! I love your crafttime mysteries. I definitely think that there was criminal intent and that the catfisher should do some sort of jail time. That is a person that is not going to stop.

[@ThePaperMonkey]

This was such a fun and different idea! Thank you for this. I LOVED it. Just brilliant! Have you done this before? Goodness how did I miss it? I hope you get a gabillion views and that many new subscribers.

[@swickham5]

Love these craft time mysteries!

[@LittleTreasuresbyNancy]

That book came out beautiful. ♥

[@CL-kn1rq]

And the book is 🌹🌹🌹🌹 lovely!

[@francinetjones1814]

Love how youtell your mystery stories. What exactly are the little weights you use? I did the knitting needle thing in two sizes with skewers; works great.

[@alisavogt2892]

So glad to see/hear another mystery episode!!! ❤❤

[@cindyinaz2357]

Love the story time videos, it’s been a longtime 🩷

[@nelsonshakespeare2881]

B.e.a.u. tiful work Nik Love your mysteries, even if they are a sad example of priorities in our world. How horrible to see no justice and little recognition of their childs plight. Have a great week guys.

[@deborahbaughman1366]

Wow that was some story. I always say be weary of controlling people. I’m so glad you’re doing stories again ❤

[@christinecaronnabeard1369]

Man, I love your work.

[@ritacricket1049]

Love your craft time mysteries. Thank you

[@ann-ingridhelik3056]

As usual,great video and great story,!

[@Kel5iesKrafts]

I adore listening to your storytimes. And squinting at the bookbinding. I barely have half an eye that’s working so your stories are awesome. 🙃🙃🙃

[@LiterarySnob]

Yeah, that law needs to be modified!! OMG!!! How could that girl live the rest of her life with the knowledge that she was instrumental in her death??

[@mintiparrett7965]

Thank you for another mystery story!

[@Queen.j78]

Wow, is all I can say. Thank you Nik!

[@ChantelleArts]

such a fascinating process ☺☺

[@shkapoo]

Love the “new” book Nik! It’s beautiful! Thanks for the video. x 📖

[@arisadarkone]

That was a very sad and frustrating story that you told beautifully, thank you for telling it. While I was listening to you tell the story, I once again( like I do with all your videos)kept thinking, who does her voice remind me of and it finally dawned on me. Your voice, your tone, your pronunciation of certain words like "paper" and even your phrasing of sentences reminds me of actress Alexandra Breckenridge, who is currently in the series Virgin River. Maybe I'm crazy, but you two sound remarkably similar, makes me wonder if you're possibly from the same place. Anyway, I thoroughly enjoyed this video. I am an imperfect bookmaker, I frankenstein most of my books, but your tutorials have helped me tremendously, thank you so much. Looking forward to the next one...📗💕😀

[@caroltanzi29]

OMG! What a story. I could hardly believe it. You told it very well. And the book binding turned out very well too. Carol from California

[@donnabauman]

So glad to hear another mystery. The book never looked so good!

[@melissaaldosari8024]

I love these story times!💜💜💜

[@JannyHaak]

Goodness, that is so sad!! 💔

[@collettekunkler7211]

Omg how sad! To think someone could do this to another person! 😢

[@A1998GatewayPC]

I just came here to see a book restoration and ended up enraged about a girl who was catfished by a psychotic monster who claimed to be her friend... why?

[@juliaharvey2866]

Love the Crafttime mysteries, but you're right, this was particularly sad.

[@heathervanek8762]

Wow, what a tragic crime story. I feel so bad for her mother having to not know where her daughter is as in never finding her body, an so the cousin is still out living her life is even the worst part. What a bizzare person to say the least. I really enjoy your crime stories, this one was just so very sad in so many ways. Oh this book making turned out gorgeous! I really enjoyed this and the description as you were working on & completing what will you be doing with it a journal or?❤

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Thanks! I rebound one of my favorite books since the cover was damaged.

[@4everpurplecreationslorell659]

What did the book finding? It just turned out so beautiful. Also a great mystery. Thanks for sharing.

[@tharp2499]

Craft👏Time👏Mystery!👏 YEEESS!!🤩 Let's go!... 👀

[@jenniferwatson7118]

Gosh - I'm an Aussie and I've never heard about this. It's awful. On another note - great transformation of the book!

[@penelopemarshall6320]

I hadn't heard it either but as soon as my partner heard the names he recognized it as an Aussie story.

[@jenniferwatson7118]

Hi Penelope!@@penelopemarshall6320

[@secretsquirrelaimee7721]

Nice job. Sad story.

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

So sad Reneé was a victim of a sick person.🦌💌❤️📚

[@MichelleB_96]

It seems Camilla had groomed Renae..and she couldn’t get past abusive relationships. It’s absolutely awful how manipulative and controlling she was, it made me physically sick to my stomach. There has to be something imbalanced….sick even, in a person’s brain to even remotely think this is a ‘normal’ behavior.

[@gigidtx]

Gorgeous Book. Sad story. Karma. Hope she never rests, but her mental sickness probably prevents her from consciousness.

[@user-AnuPP247]

So sad! The poor parents. 😢🌿

[@tiffanymichaels2429]

Whatever Camilla said she made sure it was something so hurtful that it would drive Renee to take her own life. I wonder if she even told her she should do it. But as you said there is no way to prove it. I'm just heartbroken for all the victims. I hope justice comes in some way or form and that Camille pays for what she did. May not be through the courts but that justice still comes to get her for what she has done. I knew someone similar, but thankfully I was able to break free. It's truly terrifying how skilled at manipulation some people are. Often you don't even realize just how bad it was until you've been free for some time.

[@johnibrazzell764]

It takes one to know one. Ty❤

[@Sujowi]

Nice job, girl!

[@cyncyn1228]

The book is gorgeous! Are the knitting needles metal or wood and are they attached to the boards?

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Thanks! I think those were metal. They're taped to the edge of the boards so they don't shift around.

[@rosalindfeemster8049]

It is obvious to me that Renae had no clue Camilla was both and was distraught when dumped by Brayden. I enjoyed the story.

[@JessicaHarris]

Did they consider that what drove her in the end was that she did figure it out?

[@2CraftySeniors]

Wow... that book turned out gorgeous. The story... not so much. I mean, I listened intently, but it is such a sad story that it was far from gorgeous. It's always so sad when a vulnerable person is manipulated by a conniving, evil being and it ends in this sort of tragedy. Perhaps on that last day, Camilla deliberately told Renae that it was all a farce and that Renae's beloved didn't exist. I could see her laughing and making fun of Renae for not knowing or even suspecting. She is a cruel, uncaring being, so this would be quite possible... and even probable. We'll never know the truth because Camilla certainly isn't going to admit to anything that she might be held accountable for.

[@apriladams7119]

Renae wanted to believe in Braedon. There is nothing wrong with that. When will we stop making accusations aimed at victims and turn those accusations towards the perpetrators who actually did do wrong? There is something horribly WRONG about trying to find reasons to blame the victim.

[@maramakesjournals2319]

Wow X2

[@AliceGoesNomad]

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[@LedgerAndLace]

WOW--that book looking AMAZING!!! I knew when you said "coroner's report" that somebody was dead but I thought it would be Camilla murdering Renee's boyfriend. Such a sad case. Her poor parents!