Officer Adopts Boy From ‘Worst Case of Child Abuse’ - The Case I Can’t Forget | Full Episode

In this heart-wrenching episode of "The Case I Can't Forget," Oklahoma police officer Jody Thompson recounts the harrowing story of a domestic disturbance call that forever changed his life. When Thompson arrived on the scene, he encountered a situation that he would later describe as the worst case of child abuse he had ever witnessed. The sight of the young boy, battered and broken, left an indelible mark on Thompson's soul, haunting him long after he had left the scene.
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In the days that followed, Thompson found himself unable to eat or sleep, consumed by thoughts of the little boy and the unimaginable trauma he had endured. Driven by a profound sense of compassion and an unwavering desire to make a difference, Thompson made the life-altering decision to adopt the boy. But his journey as a father didn't stop there. Months later, when he learned that the boy's newborn sister was also in need of a loving home, Thompson once again opened his heart and his family, adopting the little girl without hesitation.
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[@danielapearls1491]

Wow such a lovely Police Officer and he and his wife recieved a baby girl as a bonus to complete their family🥰♥️

[@TracieB06]

My reply below, there are kind selfless humans ❤❤❤

[@monanoles961]

I ❤ hearing stories like this one!

[@Ghe608]

Why were they able to show the poor baby

[@thehangmansdaughter1120]

If the officer ever reads this I want you to know that every parent in the world hopes for cops like you. You and your family have given the most important gift a child can ever be given, love and safety. Bless you both.

[@adelefdeleon2415]

Thank God Heavenly Father for this officer and his wife and family for everything they've done for the kids .. This is the perfect example God talks about in the Bible Love your neighbor , to look after the children and to be humble and love thy Lord your God with all of your heart ❤️ and the rest will follow I love to hear stories like this it reminds me that there is hope for us all for all the children of the world 😌👍🙌🫶👐🙏🙌🙏✨💫✨

[@bethmorton5794]

Thank you, For caring and loving that young man. Law enforcement will always in my prayers.

[@AJ-yw7hf]

@@adelefdeleon2415 - Amen! I agree! It's a perfect example of what Jesus said when he said to love others as yourself. Amen!

[@HunterWinchester666]

Cheers 🍻❤️

[@i_GiveFRUIT]

Your comment brought me to tears, i really hope he saw the comment and it makes him smile. Thank you sooo much ❤

[@brown_and_curly_ne_girly4551]

His wife is a saint, and he is an angel, that little boy looks so biologically similar that I think it was meant to be all along! ❤🎉

[@Tumbledweeb]

Biologically similar?

[@Franzlikesfigz]

@@Tumbledweeb same species

[@Tumbledweeb]

@@Franzlikesfigz Well, yeah. Obviously! Adoption agencies tend to be VERY particular about ensuring that human orphans end up with human foster parents, so that they don't end up with a Tarzan-esque situation on their hands, you know?

[@nicolejegathesan7056]

I know exactly what you mean; they do look alike!

[@nicolejegathesan7056]

​@@Tumbledweeb she meant the physical resemblance - size and even facial features.

[@MegaRamp]

He took the baby too. This man is like no other, with the true heart of a father.

[@Franzlikesfigz]

Can’t leave the son’s little sister in foster care.

[@jusjohn]

As a former child of abuse and foster kid. You saved their lives. They may have lived to be 80 without you but what kind of life would that 80 years entail. Your family is a godsend. Bless y’all

[@epicsshadesmaster-animatio4398]

It makes me happy when kids In these environments get a loving family and a welcoming home

[@cherylestruble4148]

A Police Officer with a true heart. He stayed by that boys side at the hospital as I'm sure he was afraid his parents might come get him. This family will stay in my prayers from now on. Thank YOU!!!!

[@Yaya2214CJ]

The egg and sperm donors were in jail. They weren't coming to get him

[@leeknight5462]

The officer and his wife are not only true hero's, but angels as well. It also speaks volumes about their parenting skills to have their own children accept their adopted brother and sister into their lives. They are all truly angels among us.

[@maureen8930]

Yes especially the wife who just had a wrong baby. God bless her.♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@francineherron1940]

@@maureen8930 what do you mean by "wrong baby"?

[@irenemarano8241]

Thanks to the people that adopted them . They now have a chance at life and to see what love is.

[@moniqueloomis9772]

*heroes

[@jeanetteyuile2851]

Earth Angels❤

[@EllenCPickle]

It breaks my heart that these things still exist ! There are super heroes in this world ! What a beautiful family!

[@evenindeathistillserve760]

They will always exist. Even here in the greatest country in the world.

[@Justme0288]

Kids being treated this way right this moment. Locked in, starving, beating right this moment. It's sickening to think about and I wish every kid could be saved from this horror.

[@raylenenielsen5943]

They exist more than ever before.

[@rosemariemello6675]

Unfortunately this is happening all the time, even now.😢 See something say something always works .

[@shevystudio]

Wake up

[@fli_grl8p278]

This man exemplifies something they taught us in college for child development. You have to be the voice for those that have none. I'm so glad this little boy was saved and his baby sister as well.

[@Saffie15]

Yea

[@Powerranger-le4up]

I totally agree. I took child development in high school.

[@quarteracreadventures855]

Thank you, officer Jody for saving these kids. You have restored my faith in humanity.

[@snoopygonewilder]

It's beautiful when adoptive parents are able to keep siblings together. I had a manager whose son was adopted. When their son was a few years old they got a call that the biological mother was having another baby and she wanted to give them the option to adopt him as well, they did.

[@maryannanderson2213]

My mother would have said that by doing this, that cop added stars to his crown. Anyone else heard that? It's great that his family also went and picked up the boy's baby sister. It's amazing that his family went from two children to five children almost overnight.

[@paulclancy2404]

Yea nice to hear

[@mystrywritr1341]

That's a new one for me. Love it!

[@eltwilli]

We say that in my family!

[@infidollady826]

Never heard before but sure none of us will forget it now, Nice.

[@kristenkaz3080]

I’ve never heard that saying before. But it’s beautiful. I love it.

[@julesthecat.]

What a Hero I’m so happy he adopted the boy and his sister.

[@jeanettewills5202]

This is what methamphetamine do people!

[@YellowRoses10]

It's amazing how much the son he adopted looks like him😊 I'm glad the police officer was able to rescue him🙂

[@karacrawford6472]

I was just thinking that! I bet the officer hears comments like “I can tell that’s your boy” from people who don’t know their history.

[@cyndimoring9389]

they might be relatives from another life.

[@hodaaqeel2717]

this is the same thing i noticed , they look alike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@cyndimoring9389]

@@hodaaqeel2717 familiarity has the word family in it. When we see familiar traits in others’ faces we feel closer

[@katieelizabeth623]

I think they saved each other from years of future PTSD. If that cop didn't take that kid home, his dreams would have never let him forget it. People need 💤!! It's hard to live without it sanely, safely... know what I mean? Anyone?

[@CarlosLopez-ok1gr]

This cop is a shinning example that police truly want to protect and serve there community

[@nikkirica4410]

This police officer and his family are absolutely incredible! So much inherent and sincere compassion

[@torrez-mw5dc]

What a heart of gold! To adopt him and his little sister along with having his own is incredible. The whole family deserves only the best in life ❤

[@julieielasi4156]

I don't like the police at all but this police officer I acc the best man God bless you sir for caring for this child .

[@knightartorias1825]

I love that he expresses that there is of course some difficulty with adopting such a traumatized child. Too many people try to play up how beautiful adoption is in order to get more people to do it. But I think having realistic expectations and recognizing difficulties is way more beneficial to helping to encourage others to adopt.

[@aliciacarstensen7904]

Well said. Then those struggling whether it be the child or the parents can get the proper help and support

[@tarasmith102]

Yes I agree. There will be trying times for the kids and family but love finds a way. He's obviously a great kid despite his.. trauma.

[@tatianagranger2427]

He looks just like his daddy now! Good job officer! My husband is a 15 year officer and worked bad cases. When I see these stories, after hiring for the victims and their loved ones, my heart breaks for all the first responders and the many support staff and their families and friends. I’ve seen the heartbreak.

[@MoneyStrategiesSOULutions]

Yes they look alike! :)

[@karenpierson9841]

I commented the same thing even before I read this. Haha I totally agree!

[@camrynpheopolis8108]

Yes, I definitely see the same thing!!

[@lisavalentine8303]

WoaW ..!!!! Your right .. Amazing huh ...What a Amazing man n Family...God bless them

[@katherinekelly5380]

I was thinking that too - the little boy looks like his adoptive dad ! I’m sure both father and son are proud of the resemblance

[@paulchakola7372]

I don't care if this sounds corny but THIS is the spirit that makes America a special place.

[@ANIMAL.LOVERS.DONT.EAT.ANIMALS]

yeah the rampant child abuse here does sadly give it a distinct vibe

[@ValentineOrozco]

Amen brother 🙏🏼

[@Captainobviouslyyy]

♾️

[@katerinagiannioudi401]

@@paulchakola7372 This applies to many other countries too

[@pinkdiamonds9137]

This has literally nothing to do with being American 🤦🏼‍♀️ ya’ll are egomaniacs

[@BillyAlabama]

You and your wife are remarkable people. I salute you.

[@jamaicanbuzz6179]

This is so touching. I can see the pain his face as he talks. That boy deserves somebody like him to show him love and attention.

[@laurb.7098]

I can see emotion and compassion

[@TraceyRenee1]

What a wonderful family to take in those children. God bless them🙏

[@erismana2105]

God is slow to bless the other kids suffering in simlar situations

[@YeshuaDisciple916]

@@erismana2105 So, God is responsible for all good, as well as all bad? In that case, please tell me what God isn't responsible for?

[@useyournoodle100]

god didn't seem to help that poor child for a long time. The officer is the one who helped him.

[@Winters.C]

@@YeshuaDisciple916 nothing, absolutely nothing. People are the ones responsible for good and people are also responsible for bad.

[@PenLStewart]

I'm a daughter of a retired police Sgt. detective from Canada, and You sir are absolutley amazing and so is your wife and your family. The world needs more people like this to stand up against the evil. Thankyou for your service and the genuine soul that you are. You have changed two childrens lives for the better and that is amazing!

[@emilywolf7720]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@susanhall3438]

Here, here ❤

[@HannesA-my3xp]

What an incredible human being. Without this officer these children would have had a very difficult and troubled life. He is a hero

[@jannisares]

The definition of better people, bless them for being the best kind of parents for adopting these little angels.

[@anyuangel]

My gosh I hope he reads these comments and knows what an amazing person he and his wife are. They completely changed those 2 kids lives and they deserve the world - all of them

[@DeOppressoLiber]

True Heros both the officer and the children and the family.

[@Wayniesgirl]

It's easy to compare ourselves against horrible parents. But comparing ourselves against these amazing parents is seriously humbling. I was so touched by their graciousness, especially considering the unexpected 2 other children. 🙌🙌🙌

[@sexylexie]

Yes ma’am, that’s the truth but what touched me the most was “when the officer said he couldn’t get the boy out of hid mind”. I knew he was different, they are trained to move on but his heart didn’t allow him to move along. Thank God for parents like him and his wife and for raising exceptional children to accept and love as their own sibling is so beautiful 😍.

[@carmenbalajo2317]

True indeed these officer and family character revealed who they are.

[@OutlawQueen127]

This was a lesson for sure. ❤ may we all find a way to slow down and be a little kinder to our families and other families.

[@denisestamey4075]

THIS BREAK'S my HEART 💔. Praise the Lord for he stepped in and saved him

[@wendykelly2777]

Crazy how the kid looks so much like the officer. What great people ❤

[@tamikic88]

I am crying... What a wonderful story, out of this world touching. Mr. and Mrs Thompson said in some interviews how they felt God was leading them to take these two kids in and love them. So beautiful

[@melissacrum9521]

What a huge heart this man has. His wife is a amazing person as well.

[@jzap8201]

You and your wife are exceptional people. May God’s blessings continue to shine upon you all.

[@debbiestinnett2987]

Very exceptional Hearts bigger than a Texas sky and much love.

[@kimsmith6342]

Wow! When he said "obviously we are gonna take her," with the baby sister! Like there was never any question. What an amazing man.

[@kaelynh5888]

@@kimsmith6342 I was in highschool band with him, he’s gonna be a senior this year and he’s doing so great, they truly saved those kids for real

[@mrwibble70]

Incredibly compassionate officer and his family.

[@IPlaylolz]

I was a foster at 2 and a half. Foster home to foster home with my older brother until I found my final family. The agency split my brother and I up after being together through this the whole time in just 6 months. They took me first but the court was upset they split my brother and I up so they went to my foster parents and said my brother needs a home and they agreed to keep us together. My guardians wanted a sibling group because they had space. I’m now 24 and my brother is almost 30. I still see my biological parents. I feel like my guardians are my saviors. I now have 4 brothers, one biological and 3 from the guardians.

[@MaternalUnit]

It's remarkable how well the boy has done given his horrible start in life. Such resilience is inspiring. Love and care from wonderful parents were big factors, no doubt.

[@ladyd900]

God bless this amazing man and his family. What they have done for this little boy and his sister is so selfless and beautiful. Real heroes.

[@gavvo-7640]

This guy has an absolute HEART OF GOLD 💛 A true hero. I hope the boy he saved lives a happy life without too much trauma haunting him. ❤

[@samanthav8728]

This is a tragic story of Hope and Love. Thank you for rescuing that child! You restored HOPE in his heart!

[@juliapeterson999]

This cop truly loves his job, he cares about helping people and he went above and beyond that boy will be so loved.

[@cook5023]

This is the proof that miracles happen and children ALWAYS deserve love, as they give such unconditional love. I am so proud of this family and the siblings for welcoming them ! Love and prayers 🙏🏻😇

[@shainesunny]

What an incredible man. We need more real men like this officer. I’m so moved by him and his wife.

[@jenl5988]

I will never understand how anyone, especially a parent, could treat a child so horribly. It breaks my heart. Thank God for this officer and his family. God bless them.

[@lovingmayberry307]

John, I am so, so happy you and your sister found a family that loves you the way a family should. You deserve to be loved! ❤

[@Moving_Forward247]

He needs a Nobel peace prize 🏆. I am so grateful for this man and his wife’s compassion in action. What a testimony.

[@beckwil0852]

You and your wife are truly exceptional human beings. This is a beautiful story. Thank you!

[@randar1969]

This man is the epitomy of serving and protecting. Hats off to you sir.

[@zzzroxyzzz]

He even looks like his daddy, he's where he's meant to be. Both of them are. I just ended my time as a foster mama, it wasn't something I planned to do but its how it went, now I have shared custody of my foster son and his younger siblings all went home and are doing well, luckily mom and dad weren't like this, nothing close to this they just needed guidance.

[@bettyanzy77]

I don't share your faith, sir.. but I do admire you and your wife and family for welcoming these children into your home and your hearts..It is wonderful to see that there are still people who have even more than their share of love, compassion and empathy... Thank you...

[@MountainStreamLives]

Love this man. It took him 15 seconds to decide he was now this boy’s father. That’s a real man right there.

[@lilliansrakovcic1365]

God blessed that little boy and his sister with unconditional love and family. OMG. I am just crying of happiness. What a big hearted person. Thanks God those poor kids didn’t get to and end up in the system.

[@anthonyguarino4242]

I’m glad for that too! He doesn’t have to worry about nightmarish experiences from evil demons, kudos to the cop for not turning into a blind eye and leave him in the hellish nightmares unlike what the cops did to Gabriel Fernandez.

[@delindahouse6357]

What a blessing as an officer and a father.

[@nanaj5836]

What a lovely guy with a gorgeous family. ❤

[@Ida-qc5rd]

He has lots of experience at being a daddy. It's so cool that they got the 2 extra children and that they're biological siblings. That made it the perfect home for the boy. ❤

[@MarishaDaligamble]

I seriously want to give a big warm heart to this officer and his wife ❤❤❤❤

[@Ashnod24]

This brave boy saved him self. Than found some angles to help him recover and show him what real parents are like. Happy he found a safe place to land and help him navigate live with the traumas he has. ❤️

[@VioletWings1353]

God Bless this officer, his wife and children! 💙🙏💙

[@Ourladyrules]

amen 🙏💯

[@jacquicarter7433]

Your love for these kids is above and beyond well done to you both. I'd hate to know what would've happened to them if you weren't around

[@chenelagerwall409]

A man who takes being an officer of the law and people seriously. ❤

[@deborahhenderson149]

Extraordinary people. Amazing how he saved not only one child from abuse and maybe even death if he had not have been there at the right time in those circumstance, but the baby sister too. Wow. My heart ached with sadness at the thought of what this young boy went through for goodness knows how many years. Bless this brilliant cop and his wife for saving two lives from evil parents.

[@Mandola-Jane]

Such selfless, wonderful acts! Wishing the family the very best! ❤

[@nathanmoreau3937]

This video genuinely made me cry. Thank you, for saving those kids. Thank you.

[@tamrarusheed]

We need more police officers like this amazing individual. Hearing that he adopted his sister as well gave me goose bumps and tears . This man is a true hero. What a blessing he has become to those babies. Just wow!

[@milenaghebre2160]

What a remarkable story! I am very glad for the boy and his sister. Thank you for turning a miserable life into a great life. Much respect.

[@christinekreuer5415]

This man saved those children in more ways then one...❤

[@katielainedesigns]

He looks just like his Dad now!❤ God Bless this police officer and his wife for taking these children in as their own 😭😭❤️❤️

[@patking264]

What a hero! You and your family are so kind and caring, the world could certainly do with more people like you, Sir. Thank you.

[@bunnylover6481]

Thank you Jeanie and Jody for opening your hearts and home to John and his sister. They know love because of the two of you and your sons. What amazingly kind people you are.

[@armandinagarcia641]

Thank you for being such a kind hearted man. Wish there were more of you.

[@RenataOliveira-dp3ol]

That’s a man’s man! Bless his wife for supporting him 🙏🤍

[@rachelmeyer2409]

This made me cry happy tears!!!!! What a wonderful officer and his wife to open their home to these children!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@ashleighcervantes13]

You, your wife and your children are alll hero’s for adopting these innocent souls and treating them as your own ❤ God bless you and your family on this continuing journey of love, hope and happiness ❤

[@sierra9743]

More of these true life stories need to be posted. We see nothing but the stories of "bad cops". Well, guess what? There are bad apples in every profession. But there are also cops that do just what this man did. It takes a very special person or family to adopt. He and his family are Angels on earth, no doubt. Thank you for saving this boy and his sister. I truly wish we could clone both you and your beautiful family.

[@violetsrayreikishop2]

If you look for only bad cops and bad people that's what you'll get duh. Everyone who thinks normally knows there a bad and good no matter what profession and among people it's part of being human, stop bringing up something that has nothing to do with this case.

[@spacecat3198]

Well yeah, but my gripe is the institutes they work for and there are far too many bad apples. So I appreciate news like this. Some cops are decent human beings but they would have been like that anyway.

[@mikegendron3723]

I would say that the lion's share of police officers are good people who legitimately chose this profession to help people! We see mostly the bad cops because it's more news worthy to the media! The good stories like this, you really have to look for! I wish only the best for this man and his family. They are true, earth-bound angels!!

[@kr6985]

@@mikegendron3723Well duh. It’s not a big deal if a cop is doing the right thing (his job) but when a cop is doing the complete opposite and being corrupt yeah, it’s gonna be a bigger deal on the media!

[@PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim]

bad apples gravitate to the police profession. it’s a grave injustice that the institution lets them flourish while penalizing the good cops for speaking up

[@MH-bv3hc]

That's a real man. Nothing but respect. Bless you!

[@lydiagibbs9106]

This is what you call a good person, a good family. God bless them❤

[@LeeLeeWilliams-1908]

💔 Thank you sir for saving and adopting this young boy and his sister 🙏🏾 You and your family are truly a blessing. May God continue to bless your beautiful family ❤

[@ellerose007]

Story made my day, and hero Dad went and adopted John's sister too. Bless you all ❤

[@texasbella576]

Wow!! just Wow!! what an amazing heart this gentleman has! These two babies will have a better life now that he has taken them under his wing! They will grow up to be better human beings and live a very happy life. Thank God for Officer Thompson!

[@epicsshadesmaster-animatio4398]

Heartwarming story i just wish more kids in bad places could be rescued and put in a safe place

[@BrittanyH907]

So many people talk the talk, this man walked the walked. My heart is just overwhelmed with love, and sadness. Thank you sir. You are an example to humans EVERYWHERR.

[@Marissa_loves_Jesus]

What a truly moving story. That officer was meant to be this young man and his sisters dad. I’m so thankful they found the love they so deserved and a family that will care for them. God bless this man and his family. ❤️

[@GoodWillPrevail]

What a great guy with a huge heart! This family is beautiful! They saved not one, but two lives! God bless them.

[@joytoyouandme4593]

I can’t even imagine what this boy went through, thank goodness the right officer heard the news and went to the rescue. This is exactly what needed to happen, bless you for being the light at the end of the tunnel.

[@Joyce-sx4mb]

What a great compassionate story with a beautiful ending. God Bless this couple.

[@channingchills]

We really out here ending generational trauma and protecting children 😤

[@CupcakeMcGregor]

What an absolutely amazing man and incredibly strong young boy to endure that. God bless the both of them.

[@laxmibankar2391]

Such people makes the world worth living. He and his wife have so much love to give , because he even picked up his sister. Lots of love to this family

[@debbieprokop9401]

Compassion and empathy define us as human, these two profound building blocks of our humanity are vital! As a mother, grandmother and human being, my heart and soul thank you for building such a strong and safe home for this child! To show how empowering a good and noble heart and soul can be! Thank you for this life lesson.

[@lv67890]

This man is a true father. 😢

[@kaiabrocks]

This officer truly is that child’s guardian angel that saved him 🥺

[@KohalaLover]

What a thoughtful, kind man. The officer and his wife are rockstars. Their children, all of them, are precious.

[@81klong]

What an amazing couple to take these two children into their home and to offer them a safe, happy and contented life. How anyone can harm a child is beyond me. I'm so glad this family prevented anymore harm coming to these children.

[@AnneLien1987]

Heroes. Thank you for saving this boy and giving him the loving home every child on earth deserves. I hope you find peace John. You deserve it, beautiful boy.

[@Jen-f4d]

Those children were meant to be yours! What a blessing. You are lucky to have them as they are for you & your wife.❤

[@saracornish360]

Thank you for definitely rescuing that young boy. It was meant for you to go on scene that day. Hugs❤

[@Mushroom67]

Not all angels have wings but this guy and his family soar to new heights.

[@jackvanzyl6599]

Respect Sir! You are the example of what law enforcement is suppose to be ! Truly example of a calling to profession than a job . I salute you.

[@VereniceK]

It’s so comforting to watch stories about good people helping others. I pray this boy is able to fully recover from the trauma he suffered through the love of the family that adopted both him and his sister. May God bless them!!

[@TracyCordero-vv5ky]

A man like this is a great example to other men. So many men walk away from thier children. This man took on two children to love and give a forever home. To this officer,dad,husband THANK YOU