Police uncover TERRIFYING secret in family's basement | The Daniel Laplante story

After a family hears knocking coming from their walls, police investigate and find a secret door in their basement... it leads to something HORRIFYING!
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[@SouthPhillyBleedin]

Somethin about the way this man conducts himself. The way he relates to us all. Easily like able. When this world is filled with so much misinformation, so many outlets creating a “mirage,” finding a genuine human being creating & providing genuine content for us, is absolute GOLD. Sincerely thank you for not only the selfless sacrifices you’ve made for all us living in the great USA, but the time you dedicate to providing some fun content for us to look forward to. Blessings my friend.

[@MrBallen]

thank you for such a wonderful comment... I really love making these videos... I feel like for the 1st time in my life, I have found something that I genuinely love doing... So thank you for recognizing that, and for being so kind! thank you!!

[@SouthPhillyBleedin]

MrBallen Nothing but respect my friend

[@rogerlimoseth4790]

I like them on KZbin because you couldn't pay me to tic tock.

[@shagcarpet1970]

Yup! Love the unnecessary background music, straight forward, telling us a story as if we were hanging out together in person. Seems like an extremely genuine guy!

[@seanmolony-redstickastro238]

Seth Winemiller He is fun. Very likable guy. I do enjoy his stories. Great idea for a channel. Hats off

[@Arizona_Ranger]

this is the most addictive channel I've ever found

[@elizabethletourneau798]

Right?!?!?!

[@alexistucker8640]

Try looking at jcs!

[@amytutino6894]

Agree. I’m gonna need a 12 step program to stop watching him lol

[@Arizona_Ranger]

@@alexistucker8640 boring

[@argichatz]

And here i thought i was the only one not able to stop watching

[@Delicate_Disaster]

"Come find me. I'm in your closet." Correction- You're in YOUR closet. You can keep it. I don't want it anymore.

[@KDu400]

Facts!

[@themidnightsingerDonut]

Fr it’s like baby you ain’t the ghost I’m the hallucination😂💀

[@timar6868]

this is why i own guns, as a dad myself I'd have said ok grab my gun and go check the closet , teen or not hes there with a weapon .BLAM ..saved his soul

[@Delicate_Disaster]

@@timar6868 I completely agree. I am going to be getting my permit as soon as CPS clears it. The kids bio mom somehow found us and shattered and dove through my front door and tried to end me while screaming something about cocaine. I'm not trying to deal with that BS again, thank god the kids were already in school. There will be one in the house and once they're old enough and have been with me long enough to know that they can handle it I'll be teaching them how to defend themselves with it.

[@SomeCanine]

Upvote just for proper internet usage of the words "You're" and "Your"

[@shellyscholz1256]

I think the reason we’re all hooked on Ballen is that he doesn’t repeat parts of the story over and over like true crime television shows do. We’re probably the same group that used to watch those shows. On top of the benefit of not treating us like we forgot the story when they went to commercial, Mr. Ballen treats the victims with respect and dignity and even backs his compassion with a nonprofit for victims. I don’t think I could ever listen to anyone else tell these stories at this point.

[@bbundy1983]

Agreed 💯

[@jdawg119]

I feel the exact same way

[@Jessy-rx9bi]

Now he does . I miss this ballen.

[@sloanadair8009]

There is nothing more frustrating than the standard ‘dad’ in a horror movie who doesn’t believe

[@EmperorZelos]

@@energydriver46 When it is too insane, we go "it cannot be real"

[@Artistjohnlaws4173]

@@energydriver46 if we were to just believe every random occurrence, we would still be dumb bcuz a lot of overblown stories in history when looked into by an expert turned out to be a disappointing over-exaggeration and we looked like idiots for just readily believing it without any proof. humans are not stupid for not readily believing every OVERBLOWN story, it only means we need clarity to believe. That's why we have evidence, it allows us to believe the unbelievable, then act accordingly. That's not a sign of our species getting dumber that's a sign of us getting smarter and wiser. if we did not have the facilitation of evidence and just refused to believe in general, then we would be considered a stupid and in-denial species.

[@joseph-fernando-piano]

I'm surprised he didn't find the psycho in the closet and think it was his daughters stand on each others' shoulders and wearing a dress...

[@calebmarceau7879]

To be fair, our brains don’t want to believe things like that could really be happening. We search for logical explanations to not only ourselves but our loved ones aswell. It’s not until we see something undeniable that we truly understand we need to act.

[@racingfuel28]

I mean logic, and reason just tell you that something like this can’t possibly be happening. Even if you did hear tapping in the walls, your first thought would be there’s some kind of plumbing leak, or a rat, or squirrel even that had somehow got in there. You’d come up with a million different perfectly rational explanations for what it was. I guarantee your first thought wouldn’t be that your daughter’s psycho ex boyfriend is hiding in your walls stalking your family.

[@kazkilla1]

The man Bryan was trippin, if my children ever tell me they’re hearing shit everybodies out the house till further notice

[@MrBallen]

Fact!!

[@derekosborne3340]

he was mad because the daughter broke up with him, so he started to live in there walls!! He's doing 150 year prison sentence!!

[@mauiskywalker808]

@@derekosborne3340 how did he get in the first time? How did he eat and shit and piss without it smelling in there. I feel like there is more to this story like an exit or something. Like i feel like he was coming in and out of the house not just in the walls the entire time.

[@TomBennett1]

@@MrBallen does it tell you how he was getting into the house in the first place? So he was actually living in there I just wonder if they would fine any unflushed or anything like that in the bathroom because I don't know how he was able to go to the bathroom and not get caught up.

[@maniacalmadness5419]

There's an episode on reelz T.V. about it. I forget the name of the show 😂😳

[@CodeNameStryker]

The simple fact that this man can tell an entire story with out using “um” is absolutely wonderful! Rare to find an articulate storyteller anymore. Thankyou

[@casmeraki]

It's called "editing"

[@lexeeallen6047]

12:34 😂😂

[@lexeeallen6047]

I'm not saying it's a bad thing, I just thought it qas hilarious that I read this comment literally the moment he said it.

[@JermDaWorm1]

@@lexeeallen6047 😄 🤣 😂 😆

[@estebangonzalez6068]

MissyGVR, or saying the word “like”a billion times.

[@ericatate4623]

I just Googled him and come across this in one of the articles; “Because of his strange behavior, LaPlante was sent by school officials to a psychiatrist. At this point LaPlante was diagnosed with hyperactivity disorder. This problem could have been easily solved, but the young man began to suffer sexual abuse from his own psychiatrist during sessions.” WOW. Just imagine if he had gotten the help he needed from someone that wasn’t…well, him. This is just so sad and disturbing all around.

[@rubensoeteman]

Damn.. Yeah this all most likely wouldn't happen if the help he received wouldn't make things worse.. I can't imagine a certified psychiatrist sexually abusing a client! That person is equally responsible for these monstrous acts that lead out of this

[@anneflynn9614]

Sexual about doesn’t turn a person into a murder.It might have made him worse however.

[@thepriestofvaranasi]

Don't Google stupid shit. Personally I find it disturbing and usually avoid searching about serial killers.

[@zaynes5094]

@@thepriestofvaranasi I find it fascinating from an outsider, normal person, perspective in. Learning why someone works, or why they don't work. Why they are inherently evil.

[@yeemawheaver1387]

He probably still would have been crazy, but he at least would have seeked more help.

[@thine.]

"people usually start with the solution of the mystery, but I'll start with the beginning and the mystery before i reveal the solution" and that's why everyone loves your storytelling❤🙌

[@rockstarJDP]

Looks at timestamp: hmm 20 minutes is kinda long for a YT vid... 11 hours later: still sat on the toilet binge watching entire channel.

[@mikedevlinbmx7208]

Yep lol 8pm to 3am goes by fast with Mr ballen lol

[@rockstarJDP]

@@mikedevlinbmx7208 I'm blaming him for my haemorrhoids 😅

[@Lakk6Metal]

Me to, i sat for hours hehee

[@alexvan1337]

The rash you’d get😬

[@garyschreiber2530]

Good lord man your legs lol

[@fredpendergrass6960]

Finding a man in my daughter's closet, wearing my dead wife's clothes and carrying a hatchet would be one of the most terrifying things I could ever imagine finding.

[@John5.56]

Yeah, it’s very easy to Monday morning quarterback what I “would have done”, but I probably would have ended up suffering a blow from that hatchet because I don’t know that anything other than fight or flight fatherly instincts would’ve been going on in my Neanderthal brain. Considering all the circumstances and that he was in his own house I feel like my reaction most likely would’ve been fight especially seeing him in my dead wife’s clothes. But I very well may have peed and froze in fear instead lol.

[@blakethesnake6686]

"T-E-R-R-I-F-Y-I-N-G" is a weird way to spell "Sexy"

[@markusjayy6425]

@@John5.56 I wouldn’t have went in without a gun and or weapon. 🤗

[@John5.56]

@@markusjayy6425 Oh absolutely.

[@_M_a_r_t_i_n_M]

@@John5.56 Thank you for being honest with both randoms on the internet and yourself. I also work on sheerly fight or flight, and yeah, it often can misfire. And I do suffer full blown anxiety attacks because there is nothing to run from and nobody to fight. And yeah, we ALL like to say "I'd feed him his own teeth with my knuckles" but having a dead fiancee.. If I saw some dude dressed up in her old clothes holding a hatchet.. I honestly have no clue how I would react.. If I had children.. Well, it would be something of a fighting retreat depending.. And getting police to deal with it then would be the logical thing. As nobody can be a real father from the inside of a jail cell. I have no kids as of yet and SERIOUSLY hope I NEVER have some cross dressing perverted psycho take secret residence inside my walls... And honestly, fists, feet, arms and legs all make excellent targets for a hatchet so.. RUN.. (Let's all be realistic here, NOBODY is going to be 'packing heat' all hours of the day and have such a thing already in hand for such a random effing situation).

[@TimeMovie93150]

i got a serial killer book for christmas and when you said about him murdering that innocent family it clicked in my head, i read this recently in that book! the way you tell stories is so articulate. those poor girls and that poor family, it makes me so angry that he wasn't locked up properly.

[@BlueLoveDolphin]

hi! can you tell me the name of the book please?? this happened in my hometown and I’d love to read it

[@Mindy-lr4xh]

Which book?

[@caittails]

People living in your house isn’t common, but it happens FAR more often than you’d think. If stuff is being moved around your house and/or you’re having to justify inconsistencies, I think the safest bet is to lean into the crazy and search the place thoroughly. It’s probably not true, but it’s never bad to assume the worst case scenario and be wrong.

[@Cc07]

my friend in his detroit apt set up cameras and gave up.. everyone called him paranoid. He’d come home to all the SD cards being swiped every single time and the latch to the attic being opened. His door latch was broken and never fully repaired the whole time he lived there cause that’s landlords and maintenance for you. It’s an awful circumstance that basically makes the victim feel like their own home doesn’t belong to them and provides no real security while everyone else calls you loco.

[@janinebean4276]

How was this guy leaving lights on and gluing pennies to the ceiling for 2 weeks and the cops were like “yeah bro, nothing there” 😂

[@philskinner2099]

Dead ass word

[@Velliscope]

My first thought would be, “there’s someone in the fucking walls” if that was happening to me 😂😂 that was literally where the tapping was coming from?!?!

[@glengerod6116]

Because the lazy cops didn't do anything after telling him to leave the house.

[@janinebean4276]

@@Velliscope yeah, but I mean in real life you never expect it to be someone living in the walls in YOUR house

[@janinebean4276]

@@glengerod6116 they were outside watching the house though! Wouldn’t they see movement and lights?!

[@jennifermccain6062]

The amount of true stories about people living in someones house without their knowledge is truly terrifying

[@Smorss2011]

The number of them is also terrifying.

[@jessicadickey3092]

This is why I'm paranoid

[@kendallmistretta9639]

Yup. I’ve had my husband scan out house since we just bought it. I’m so paranoid to find someone

[@Huliganhulk]

@@kendallmistretta9639 yet he missed me, he was very close to me for a sec, got my blood pumpin while grippin the hatchet.. but he didn't look good enough, so i'm still here watching ya my love...! 8)

[@kamikazekrush3758]

Suzanne Kitwin Morss, your statement makes no sense, the original post said "the amount of them is terrifying", you followed that up with "the number of them IS ALSO terrifying" you said the exact same thing

[@FieldsOfFlesh]

Went to school with Laura Gustafson. She was adopted by the man who lost his family to this kid. That part of this story really needs to be told. He murdered the guys whole family while he was at work. I didn't know Laura well but she was definitely a blessing to her adopted family. I hope they're all well now.

[@evenhartwick4422]

yeah i agree Ballin should do a second part to this story covering that aspect instead of just tacking it on the end like it was a cliff note. were't two of the kids he lost really young too like 5 and 7? as if after hearing this video i didn't already think this guy was a deranged creep

[@418bean]

I know this is late but this is my biggest fear. I made my bf check all of our crawl spaces before we moved into our current home, because I am terrified of this exact thing 😂

[@bhargavipba]

I am absolutely terrified of crawl spaces. If I end up buying a house I will make sure there are no crawl spaces 😫

[@crissscoot2128]

@@bhargavipba Having a house without a crawl space is a good idea just normally for insulation purposes. I do renovations and besides scary stories the only thing scary in most crawl spaces is all the spider webs I have to crawl through to fix pipes.

[@Mardi-Shorts-DevonGirlUK]

Come live in the UK where new builds are so fricking small because we're a small island. Absolutely no built in storage cupboards in my apartment - only a tiny boiler cupboard. Walls too thin for anyone to get inside them and crappy ceilings. Good locks on doors and windows and you will be safe from any absolute nutjobs wanting to live in your walls or crawl spaces 🙂

[@Didine_007]

As well as basements @@bhargavipba

[@DiamondCake2]

@@bhargavipba move to the UK, our houses are built of brick and don't have crawl spaces, they're also tiny compared to your homes.

[@SpeedMetal-Guru]

yo who else looks forward to these vids the most on KZbin like when I get these notifications I get happy

[@colejetters163]

Same

[@0kh0b07]

420

[@DLT-re4ix]

So me

[@gatorslife22]

Yes i demanded a new vid today on his last vid lol

[@DCapps1994]

This channel, and That Chapter are my addiction.

[@trublgrl]

*[!!!SPOILER! DO NOT READ TIL THE VIDEO ENDS!!!]* He spent two months living in a family's walls, spying on them, messing with them, rearranging the furniture, ransacking the house, gluing pennies to the ceiling, and wearing a dead woman's clothing. The real mystery here, is how he was ever allowed back out into society.

[@bettyvanderhooven-schmaasc4235]

He was a juvenile. Sounds like adults failed him. And the system failed us.

[@mayoite160]

much too often juveniles get a slap on the wrists

[@stephaniebaker2526]

Well, the criminal justice system is so lax that it doesn't surprise me that this happened. I'm sure that loser was put away for life after his heinous act. Gives me the creeps!

[@ColonelSandersLite]

Assuming he doesn't die in prison, he's due to be released in 2033. He will be 62 years old. I'm going to call it now and say that shortly after he is released, he will kill again. While I'm certainly torn on the issue, this is really the strongest argument for the DP.

[@MrLeroy42]

The system is screwed.

[@deidrekoehler2882]

That was the saddest story! I hope those girls and the father were able to go on and live happy lives. How tragic for the loss of that other family.

[@user-mf7xm2uz3z]

I would either move, redo the house, get rid of the trap door. I cost a lot to move. And who would buy the house!?

[@anastasiosgramozi4712]

@@user-mf7xm2uz3zMove all together somewhere else why risk it or keep bad memories and fears

[@meowwaffles6040]

To me, the most addictive part of these is the way it's told. I like the suspense and mystery and then the chilling and hair-raising climax. It's pretty depressing and traumatic that these events legitimately happened to people and affected them and likely traumatized them for life. It's like morbidly fascinating. You have to go into these also being ready to feel empathy for the victims and the unthinkable things they have been through.

[@addyrasin]

“Find me in the closet” girls ran out of the house. But if this was a movie they would go directly into the closet😅

[@davidpolley5178]

I keep on thinking… lock and bar all the doors from the outside and start the house in fire. Cops: why did you do this? Me: because there is a damn ghost in my house…. Cop: but we found a burned body in your house… me: well damn, I thought ghost did not have bodies

[@addyrasin]

@@davidpolley5178 😂lol

[@Suntan38]

And with high heels 👠 on lol

[@addyrasin]

@@Suntan38 😂😭

[@endlsxp9136]

Ironically this is a movie but I can’t remember the name. More than likely based on this story

[@SoupMansSoup]

Bruh my mom would murder me from the grave if I even LOOKED at a Ouija board 😭🤚

[@metafury9015]

W 2

[@reyannawynters1800]

I think my mom would pray for me

[@Chanhee]

It's literally a toy

[@CurbHopper111]

My mom would join me.

[@blacksheep6888]

@@Chanhee do more research its not a toy

[@anthonygarcia3922]

Did he not have family or something? How did he just live there without anyone reporting him missing?

[@jhmi7877]

Unfortunately, it seems like he came from a very dysfunctional home, so it's highly likely that his parents didn't care enough.

[@garyneville1141]

This is an incredibly scary but also sad story. This family had a very lucky escape and I hope the girls and thier father are now finding peace. Once again thank you for this brilliant content and the passion you put into your story telling.

[@FalloutBreakbeat]

So lemme get this straight ... some guy terrorises a family for months, lives in their house, dresses up like Norman Bates with a hatchet and hides in the closet. Essentially, shows he's totally crazy and is very close to slaughtering an entire family ... so you catch him, then a bit later are like "Yeah, he's all good. Back to society for you my friend." I mean ... here's an idea. If someone is acting out Psycho obsessively, DON'T LET THEM OUT OF PRISON, because Psycho WAS NOT A FAMILY MOVIE.

[@grumpyratt2163]

oh I don't know me and my daughter love the movie

[@ThatMans-anAnimal]

It's a damn shame but that's not how our system works.

[@ThatMans-anAnimal]

@@artur6912 That's all Ballen does anyways

[@artur6912]

@@ThatMans-anAnimal Not every story he tells is made up, I usually avoid his more supernatural focused stories because they are all BS but when it comes to known criminals he's usually more diligent.

[@ThatMans-anAnimal]

@@artur6912 I wouldn't trust anything this guy puts out. They're all tall tales. It's good for entertainment but that's all.

[@avocadosfrommexico1537]

Why mrballen is so likable 1, He’s a dad 2, he’s a veteran 3, Doesn’t waste time when he is telling stories 4, his fashion sense is Awesome

[@Arthur_Morgan1]

Dude he stole that thumbnail straight from resident Evil 7🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@echomoon3381]

Only one I agree with is #3, his story telling. He doesn't hem and haw, stumble over his words and doesn't bother with a bunch of woo woo crap or embellishments. He tells them in a straight forward manner.

[@sailur]

He’s a dad? How many kids does he have? Are they like toddlers?

[@itsliterallymax6379]

I’m with you. I love the flannel my guy

[@lineclearancepatriot4465]

Word

[@jeremyhartzler3952]

I’m so glad that you have three years of material that I can binge. If I only had just like 5 or 6 of your videos to watch that it would drive me nuts waiting on the next video. The thing I fear greatest of all is the day that I’ve finally finished your backlog.

[@lizzaangelis3308]

I can’t believe they let him out. How come it seems like obvious things to us seem to escape those who have the power to do things?

[@kristinwojtowich8902]

A good question I ask myself often. I watch so many stories like this and true crime and while I KNOW there has to be due process, I just cannot comprehend why, when the system actually has the ability to keep certain people from being free to do heinous things, they lowball jail time, give bail to psychos, etc. It's bizarre.

[@krisanthimaks5265]

This guy never fumbles his words. He's the best story teller ever

[@xuploads]

things are generally much easier when you have unlimited attempts at them

[@susanmetz9892]

He draws out a story much longer then necessary.

[@krisanthimaks5265]

@@susanmetz9892 I think he gives a lot of detail so we can picture it. I love that

[@arielx31]

@@susanmetz9892 you must hate reading and movies. All those chapters and all those movies scenes to build up the plot and storyline...just drawn out 🤣

[@debrazawacki923]

AND he doesn’t use the ‘Uha’ hesitation for misthought....

[@patricktflowers11317]

After a thorough binge of MrBallen, I can effectively say that I will not be sleeping well tonight

[@cjakuman5567]

ikr

[@future1967]

Same

[@amberwest7846]

SAME. Idk why I keep watching these at night when i live alone 🙃

[@volcomdude18241]

Time to go clear house.

[@calumgleeson3793]

I haven't slept well for the entire week

[@JenJ2023]

I swear your story telling alone can catch my attention faster than any episode of Dateline. Even when Keith Morrison tells it. That's high praise.

[@GLING17]

LOL! That old saying "Truth is stranger than fiction" sure applies here! Sounds like Norman Bates! YIKES!

[@johnenoch6222]

And he would have gotten away with it if it weren’t for those meddling kids.

[@OHOE1]

Or if he didn’t flip furniture and write on the wall, that’s first time mistakes

[@suzukigixxer3473]

Prob coulda been the Mayor

[@suzukigixxer3473]

@@OHOE1 sounds like you have experience in this kind of Malachy!!😮😁

[@OHOE1]

@@suzukigixxer3473 the public doesn’t have to know about this😉

[@suzukigixxer3473]

@@OHOE1 hehehehe, thanks for that memory

[@Mezichia]

The fact he dug through that old insulation and didn't shower proves he was crazy.

[@garyschreiber2530]

This needs more likes cause that would itch like hell lol

[@tamagothci]

Facts fibreglass itches like hell 😭😭😭

[@kingragnar8023]

That was my thought, must of been really painful

[@justintheklutch1364]

The constant banging in the walls was just him itching constantly lol

[@robinmcinarnay7827]

I think I'm just so tired and not absorping the context correctly rt now so everytime I hear Balling say dude's wearing a dress 😂

[@michaelkerns5410]

Such a difference from the early videos to the newest ones. You have come a long way my friend. I’ve been a subscriber since the beginning of the pandemic and it’s been awesome to see your channel grow. Thank you for all you do and keeping us entertained. Keep it going!!!!

[@jeinnerguccii]

I've binged soooo many of your videos that i just broke my like button.

[@aaron71]

OMG THIS HAPPENED IN MY TOWN!! I never thought I'd hear the story told outside of people here in town saying it. This is too cool. Thanks for covering this!!

[@paulmaggio4782]

I knew him before this happened I was living in Milford

[@melissaquintin5690]

He killed a family in Townsend when he was released

[@paulmaggio4782]

@@melissaquintin5690 I too remember it well and yes he did many of my friends sorta knew him before and while he was doing this, we just did not know he was doing what he was at the time

[@aaron71]

​@@melissaquintin5690 Incorrect. He was never released, though he tries for parole every few years. Our town is quite familiar with him and the whole saga.

[@roylavecchia1436]

@@aaron71 Wrong. He was released in October 1987, then murdered the family in December 1987.

[@LopezzT]

Day 17: I don’t know how to escape this never ending loop of strange, dark, and mysterious delivered in story format. The videos may or may not be repeating, and I can’t stop watching. Now I hear Ballen’s voice in my head narrating my daily life. It never ends. Please send help.

[@teatowel1610]

No

[@LopezzT]

@@teatowel1610 but do you know how to get to Bell’s Canyon?

[@abbieclough1043]

@@LopezzT 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@teatowel1610]

@@LopezzT maybe

[@LuigiRandazzo21]

Sounds like you'll be in one of his stories soon

[@amandadoggendorf1807]

I have to agree this is addictive .I heard my son listening to his stories and was hooked myself! We all love mrballen in my household!❤😊 In STL

[@adammcclure3441]

Love listening to stories and true crimes. Huge fan of MR Ballen. Great story teller and keeps your interest.

[@___Lyric___]

Dad: there’s someone in the house. Girls: YoU dOn’T sAy!

[@freshrot420]

haaah!

[@jaredcrotwell1685]

I’ll

[@theactualtruth4951]

"Dad ok you're taking this too far, you need to go to grief counseling"

[@memememe8569]

@Kylie Miller wait what!?!?!

[@cletusthemysterious]

These parents always end up looking like fools

[@lorilouwho6804]

Storytelling is a skill this man has mastered. You can feel how invested he is in every story. He conveys the empathy. I would listen to a story about grocery shopping from him

[@sherifitzgerald6886]

I know, right? By the way, I love your sign-in name. It's my life philosopy in a nutshell: to Be Kind Now lol. It's Important. 💖🌞💖 ✌ on 🌎

[@incitingariot9925]

His vocal tone, timbre and annunciation are addictive. I for one want to hear his life story, atleast his service in the navy. Even if it was mundane it would sound exquisite.

[@jackthompson3048]

He should do a series where once a month he tells a completely mundane story where nothing significant happens

[@tryhardfinessedyou]

Yinz really gas this dude up. Lol

[@paavobergmann4920]

yup. Also: The voice recording is excellent!

[@sulimansyed2444]

You are without a doubt one the best story tellers I have ever listened to. I don’t want to watch anything else on KZbin anymore.

[@courtneycaliendo3950]

This happened in Pepperell Massachusetts & he grew up in Townsend. My brother was best friends with Danny Laplantes nephew growing up and we never knew of his uncles story til years later. The odds of me finding this story are unreal. Love u mr ballen

[@WitchidWitchid]

This was a real terrifying story. I find stories like this involving real mortal human beings far more terrifying than ghosts, demons, paranormal, etc.

[@WitchidWitchid]

@Poppa Perc Well, based on thr many stories the so called "paranormal" is also very predictsble I.e. seeing apparitions, hearing strange sounds, etc. Assuming. It even exists the paranormal is scary but rarely hurts anyone. Human beings can be more sinister, diabolical, and are capable of almost anything. To.me thr idea of.another human lurking in the shadows, or hiding in my house, creeping around at night would scare.me.far.more than am alleged ghost. And if a person is harmed it almost always goinf to be at the ha ds of a person . Human behavior can be extremely unpredictable and deadly. The person you may trust one minute could be harming you the next minute.

[@99WingedTigers]

@@WitchidWitchid your name is which child and your saying people are more scary then the devil? That tells me you have never opened up a door for one to come in.. trust me the devil will fuck you up more then any person could

[@allisonjames2923]

Humans are much more dangerous & evil than any supernatural creatures

[@WitchidWitchid]

@@99WingedTigers Maybe but personally I don;t belive in the devil or anything supernatural. Mind I am not trying to say they don't exist. It's just that I have yet to see any convincing evidence that they do. However, I have seen plenty of evidence that other mortal humans can and will terrorize, brutalize, abuse and kill.

[@99WingedTigers]

@@WitchidWitchid I dont really recommend this but if you want to be convinced the devil is real or spirits in general then get a ouija board.

[@naivenostalgia]

You know you've landed far back in the Mr. Ballen video library when you hit a different theme song.

[@BlueLoveDolphin]

This happened in my town!!! Didn’t read the full title but the second I heard his name my jaw dropped. LaPlante family still lives here, I went to school with a girl related to him (not sure exactly how). Nobody here talks about this anymore though.

[@Brooke-mf5jc]

Johns search history: “creepy house with moving sky” “people playing with a ouija board” “inside of creepy house”

[@MrBallen]

Hahaha

[@ppandcacceandppcacaland6017]

Lol

[@katybug6572]

Lol pretty much!

[@yeahwellthatsjustlikeyouro7466]

"Resident Evil 7 door screenshot"

[@chrisruthford4492]

The really sad part is , they let that insane person out and he murdered people. That guy should have never been released.

[@bettyvanderhooven-schmaasc4235]

Yeah, I'd like to know how a crazy person gets locked up and is released to become a cold blooded killer. Did he date a girl in that family too? Was it someone that participated in his trial? Where is the crazy bass-turd now?

[@Hadria7777]

He is scheduled to be released in 2033 at the age of 62. Why he didn't get the death penalty or at least life is beyond me

[@nauticalgaming2256]

Chris Ruthford, the kid was not insane. The clinical definition of insanity is a person who is unable to distinguish fantasy from reality, another nickname for it is Delirium. The kid is a sociopath, which is someone who lacks the chemicals in the brain that cause guilt, remorse, and shame. Because of this, sociopaths will often murder for something as simple as being misunderstood because they don't feel any negative consequences when they do kill. Even if they're locked up, they don't see it as a punishment. Sociopaths see prison as a free room, food, and water. They don't see prison as punishment because they can't. But they CAN still feel anger, so he probably killed the other family because he was angry that the family of his ex locked him up, because in his eyes he didn't think he did anything wrong. So he got angry, killed another family because of it, and then got caught and locked up forever.

[@goldfishblue9227]

@@Hadria7777 great now he is going to kill again...

[@zombeat7376]

I agree and it's not the first time it has happened either. Justice system seriously needs a revamp

[@Morticiarghhh]

You're a gifted storyteller! Simply cannot stop watching your videos.

[@wade5412]

I've listened to this story a few times. After you mentioned that this was the creepiest story in your Shawn Ryan interview, I decided that this will be the next campfire story. 😂

[@oliverwhelan2478]

Imagine seeing someone in you daughters room with a hatchet warring your dead wife's clothes. I'm surprised this guy didn't just break down on the spot. That's an image that would lead to someone breaking down I'm sure.

[@randomheadful7190]

Yet two weeks later he decided to go back to the house!

[@MrJest2]

In my case it would have led to the guy being perforated several times with 9mm holes... and *then* I would break down....

[@garygregg8449]

I wouldve burned it to the ground

[@hawk535]

@Poppa Perc if he had he would have saved the family Daniel killed later on in his life

[@lordfarquaad4174]

Nah I’m usain bolt tf lmao I’m a runner I’m a track star out that bitch and not look back bouncing off walls he’ll naw

[@missaniebananie6473]

I honestly love the internet because it is the only place where a good looking, ex navy seal, can tell me spooky bed time stories and no one judges me for it.

[@zg6879]

I pretend he’s my dad 😂

[@leeannestanley3000]

Not judging at all. I think I'm in love too

[@missaniebananie6473]

@@zg6879 yeah I like to think of him like a fun older brother 😂

[@catspjs6229]

I think of him as a fun guy friend, we’re all hanging out outside a campfire lol

[@youknow2849]

Idk he looks pretty soft for a ex navy seal. I'd question his credentials many ppl over exaggerate their military duty because it's impresses nieve dumb girls like you, many girls have been victims by men portraying to be military men. The typical navy seal has a certain macho alpha attitude this guy seems like your avg Joe. Maybe a navy seal tryout lol big facts

[@teresawesterlind1677]

I wonder how the family is doing now. Prayers they were able to recover from the psychological trauma of these horrifying events. Especially when he went on to murder almost an entire family. I just can’t imagine ever feeling safe again. Thank you for being such an incredible story teller. I’m a true crime addict, and what I get out of watching them is to learn of potential danger signs. Listen to your kids parents, especially when they are in a situation where they are left alone.

[@WiLDCHiLD.]

_Your Worst Nightmare_ on the ID channel was the first time I heard this story. You somehow make stories I've heard hundreds of times before seen like I'm hearing them for the first time. Thanks!

[@dinaashford-more1172]

This story proves that people are way scarier and more dangerous than ghosts 😬

[@pantsonparade]

Well people are real so yeah of course they are.

[@aceiam4370]

True mam, it took you way too much time to realize that

[@pradapimpcess]

@@pantsonparade ghost are very much real

[@billbauer9795]

Yes, you shouldn't be afraid of the dead. You should be afraid of the living.

[@WesleyWyndam-Pryce]

Yep. When this video began I groaned thinking it was a lame ghost story. It wasn't and it is absolutely chilling.

[@Alexlemay17200]

8:03 "come find me, I'm in your closet" me: "ight imma head out"

[@PrettyGirlJade222]

LOL

[@lastwaxbender]

Dude would have brought a hatchet to a shotgun fight 😂

[@redfaux74]

Baby.... Exactly! I think I saw this episode in about 30 scary movies. Not this character!

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

I wonder how long Danny waited in that closet while the girls went across the street and hung out with the neighbor, waiting for their dad to get home. I bet you Danny was so delusional that he really thought the girls would come to the closet and he’d get to scare the pants off of them (before killing them I’m sure). What a scary dirtbag!

[@DwayneRockTheJohnson]

If it comes out it's gay.

[@THE_Secular_Conservative]

Society needs to make a stand and start demanding longer sentences for particularly disturbing crimes that have hogh potential to end up like this dude.

[@catchemupkyle2172]

I’ve listened to probably around a hundred of your videos and recently I’ve been starting to listen to them at work and boy do they make the day go by so much faster. Thanks for the great content!

[@dunnotck1]

A man in a dress and a wig, holding a hatchet. Best serial killer outfit ever.

[@Not-Valid]

Haha

[@jasonlacyashton]

Norman Bates

[@your_dad_on_vacation]

@@jasonlacyashton Mother is best

[@clasorsa]

Yep haha

[@Kast3rr]

Mhm.

[@maebelo]

Danny coming out of the closet: “do you know how to get to Bells Canyon?”

[@alexisalexi5161]

Spit out my soda

[@mikey111482]

CALLBACK

[@lesliesmith9092]

😂😂😂

[@marieketeunissen7174]

Omg nooo 😭😂

[@NoNo-hk5np]

I’m staying in my campsite. Noping out on that one.

[@FearWillow]

I've been subscribed for two years now and I can't get enough! I've been rewatching and liking all the ones I've missed. ❤️❤️❤️

[@laurenwipfler5104]

Your storytelling style is exactly what makes you my favorite dark-theme KZbinr. I LOVE horror, and despite being more desensitized to these things, your telling style gives me that anxiety and unsureness I can't experience through any other story or major media. I appreciate the thought and effort in your stories. Thank you for what you create!

[@_sunchildd]

him: (completely unarmed) - sees guy with hatchet him: ITS ONNNNNN

[@andredunhos4097]

It's a shame he didn't believe his daughters (though understandable) but the fact that he decided to try and kick the guys arse makes him a badass in my book.

[@DarthLesbian]

@Lux • Plus it was the 80s. The person living in your walls theory might occur to us now because of all the crazy stuff we learn about on the internet and all the tv shows and movies based off of a lot of these stories that we grow up on, but I'm assuming back then it's probably not something that would have occurred to them so quickly.

[@eblaloosh]

As a father, I would hope to react the same way if someone like that was endangering my children. Hopefully, I never have to find out- bloody terrifying to think about!

[@sanchitory]

Well he is a man in his 30s-40s and that guy with a hatchet is a teenager

[@Hannah-zc8gn]

@@sanchitory in a dress

[@will4673]

He tells stories like we’re all chilling around a campfire drinking a beer together. I really enjoy the format more so than a creepy pasta and I like those a lot....my dad was a great story teller also, takes me back to being a kid during some of those memorable times with my dad. Thanks for the stories and keep it up, you’re gonna be huge on KZbin.

[@JustMe-wh9hw]

I enjoy how he creates a mood without the need for background music, also he enters the listeners' space almost as if he was in the same room. So glad I discovered his channel.

[@mainemermaid6596]

I love Dixie Cryptids too. (He's a very likeable, southern man.)

[@jessimessi80]

I told he also he's a super great storyteller!

[@faithjohnson4799]

Ive been watching u for so long, recently ive gone back and im watching all ur old videos up to new, and see u go from ur wall in a room to all these amazing edits in your vidoes is amazing. Just seeing your progress as a creator is beautiful to me and im glad to be a fan 😊❤

[@prettyprincess4386]

It is so fascinating when I hear you tell as story that I already know, because you tell it so well. Most of the time when I hear stories I know, I am not interested cause it's all the same. But you tell it so well I can't help but so intrigued. You really have a knack for story telling Mr. Ballen.

[@sinandbubblegum7684]

Me, who lives in my family’s basement: Ah... they finally found me.

[@samuelcox5016]

Katie Lover Of Donut taking hide ‘n’ seek to a whole new level.

[@sinandbubblegum7684]

Samuel Cox. A shame that I lost in the end. 😔

[@chickentakeover2076]

Katie Lover Of Donut When you try your best but you don’t succeed

[@jay-qg9rj]

Now you are the seeker, so make them hide 😈😈

[@aylaedwards2968]

@@MortalHuman897 that's how I finally found his channel been looking for it for sooo long

[@rustinstardust2094]

16:13 Ah, yes. The old "I'm-gonna-pretend-to-be-your-dead-mother" routine. It's always a classic.

[@WynneL]

"And that, kids, is how I met your mother: by pretending to be hers."

[@raqueldeshow9678]

hahahahahah

[@rustinstardust2094]

@@WynneL 🤣👏👏👏

[@gemfyre855]

I also got a very Phantom of the Opera vibe from it.

[@kendallmistretta9639]

@@gemfyre855 omg me too!!!! Love the movie and Broadway show

[@andrewgeddes8904]

Am I the only one that gets truly disappointed when i can't find new episodes? This guy's channel is so addictive

[@lynngehringer1073]

I love watching & listening to you share these stories!

[@dacentabaal]

Me in the England in a solid bricked house with no loft, basement or crawl spaces in the walls knowing this is impossible, just now staring at the walls listening for knocks

[@FriedEggsWithChips]

Me too. And 3. In the England a few nights ago binge watching this and checking behind the curtains before I use the loo.

[@AndiTheValkyrie]

I live in england too, my bathroom and kitchen have small entrances to crawlspaces. And I regularly hearth thuds in the bathroom ceiling xD It's probably rats but now I'm scared it's not xD

[@FriedEggsWithChips]

@@AndiTheValkyrie Bless! Check during the day with a flashlight and a defence spray and a credible witness handy lol

[@derekrohan9619]

In the England sounds weird.. I mean we say in the U.S. but wouldn’t say in the America. Half the people here in the states wish someone would be in their house so they could shoot them and get away with it haha... no joke

[@michiganmoto7687]

@@derekrohan9619 are you ten years old? No one wishes someone was in there house so they can shoot them. If you have those thoughts seek professional help. Sounds like you spend too much time playing video games. Taking someone’s life is a horrible ordeal and forever weighs on your conscience no matter how justified. Use of deadly force is the last thing a firearm owner wants to do. And touting false statistics like that is incredibly irresponsible and ignorant.

[@digitalchapel]

I knew it was going to get worse when he said "when Danny got out of the juvenile detention facility-" like, first of all, who decided that was a sound idea?

[@nonyab5640]

And it was in 1987, the same year they found him. Maybe he turned 18 and erased his juvenile record. Gave him a clean slate for his 18th birthday. It could be anything though. With our court system there is never a rhyme or reason for their decisions from one case to the next. And when you think they do make the right decision, half the time they’re reversing stuff or changing course.

[@bombzdeep4475]

Ballen! Thank you so much for the content. I’m a painter for a living and it’s quite mentally draining as the day goes on trying to be so intricate etc. but I put my head phones on and listen to your story tellings and man, not only does it make the day go by but it really helps me focus and zones everything else out. Thank you!

[@macblack5393]

You tell the story with great excellence. I feel no need to skip to the end as I will miss important details. Keep up the outstanding work!

[@MissWinkle555]

I check my locks and windows a lot more after watching some of your videos. And they're a good reminder to not be too dismissive with your gut feeling or your kids. You should really be sponsored by a security camera company

[@marielamurciano8278]

Yes, am aware of my environment especially as I live alone and always check everything before I go to bed

[@Angeldollxox]

😱😱😱😱😱

[@julsteablog3677]

Me too lol

[@daniellejohnston8936]

I'm the exact same. I now use lock bars for my sliding glass doors after to many stories of sliding glass doors being jimmy-ed.

[@pamelasimonetti428]

Hands down!yyaaasss!

[@MyNameIsCheyne]

This is the craziest non-paranormal story of them all.

[@vinapuawomi8024]

I could listen to him all day and night ..The best story teller ever to live IMO 💯

[@katelynharwood9830]

Omg this channel needs a 12 step program! Found randomly and I’m hooked! Thank u for all the work that is put into these great shows.

[@Satanthony]

“Sir, what are you doing here?!?!” It’s MA’AM!!!!

[@bryanm5233]

Hilarious! 😂😂🤣

[@will4673]

Lol...

[@Blade_Runner152]

Haha!!!😄

[@TomBennett1]

Omg that's not even right!!! Lmao but it's also so very funny because I can see that as if it was happening.

[@Clubber_Lang]

😂🤣😭😂🤣

[@ladyriot9620]

I never imagined I would be so eager to have adult story time.

[@zipzip8239]

listen to the morbid podcast, they are way better and not just wikipedia rehashing like this guy.

[@LonneLpp]

@@zipzip8239 lel you aint even watched this guys channel while making assumptions of where his sources are. You got me dead laughing

[@zipzip8239]

@@LonneLpp i watched a bunch of his vids. its mostly just fake stories.

[@zachbishop7868]

I agree with Lady Riot. And zip zip.. you sound stupid lol

[@lisapederson5616]

Me too

[@lynncunningham829]

That was downright spooky I don't think I'd want a crawl space in my house I don't even think I'd want to wind up in the basement that is terrifying to know somebody like that can get in your home you take care and God bless

[@evecyn]

Mr Ballen, huge kudos. I am making my way through all of your stories. You are a natural storyteller and I could listen to you all day. ❤

[@darktalk912]

"This was just screwing with them, and that's not something a mother would do." You haven't met mine.

[@ashleyreynolds8961]

thanks for the laugh! I needed that!!!

[@bethpemberton7980]

Good one!

[@sneersh9107]

Pretty sure he said their mother specifically not mothers in general

[@sepniphanie3849]

Or mine

[@xuploads]

My mom: "YOU SHOULDA SEEN YOUR FACE!!!!!!! AHHAHAA PUSSIESSSS!!! OOOO A GHOST OOOO THERE'S A GHOST AHAHAHAHA"

[@bradprojects2827]

I have watched close to 10 hours of these videos, never once noticed the secret.

[@bradprojects2827]

Still can't find the secret

[@bradprojects2827]

Still can't find the secret

[@ryanbutler4905]

Me neither

[@whiterabbit9562]

Same! Someone help us understand what we are deciphering ❤️❤️

[@joannadkins5687]

Same here

[@davidfisher9837]

I'm going back on some of your old stories and man you've come far..I'm a long time follower .ty John.

[@philosoraptor4428]

This channel is the most positive addiction I’ve seen. It’s the perfect mixture of fact based story telling but context spooky, i think story tellers like you sir, are part of several branches of medical care, the videos are a healthy way to busy idle hands when avoiding bad habits, keeps your brain occupied with the ability to clean up while you listen. Great guy! Thanks, ‘Bless the ballen’ You can keep that but let it be known Eric clayton has the catch phrases for days

[@mikaylastrong7622]

That kid developed a kill fantasy in those months of dark isolation. When he got out of JuvDet, the fantasy was still with him, but knowing the Andersons knew of him, he fulfilled it with another family.

[@esperanzarincan3777]

My exact thoughts, it had to have grown over time

[@tessyredding5422]

I’ve literally watched this channel all day, I can’t stop 😩 I’m hooked

[@philiptucker7590]

Would you like me to schedule an intervention for you 😊???

[@nucleusclothing]

I've been at it while working the last 3 days

[@jaredmiller9205]

same here, i’ve been watching for a few days now

[@loribirdsong8733]

Me either!! I play it Going to sleep ffs!!!

[@RemoWilliams1227]

Yup fell asleep to it and here I am waking up lol 😂

[@dianabraley8307]

Crazy! I’m sure I’ve seen a couple movies about people inside the walls. Remember that movie people under the stairs in the 90’s - it freaked me out. One of the scariest movies I’ve ever seen. Thanks for this true version of it.

[@cruzeal9334]

"don't mess with bloody ouija boards mate" -caspersight

[@reginaphalange4182]

For everyone who's asking, "WHY DID THEY LET HIM OUT?!?", here's why: Ironically, it was the system trying to put him away, for good, that ended up setting him free... In the Juvenile system, he would've been locked up till he was at least 18, or possibly 21. But they knew he was dangerous. They decided to charge him as an adult, with 4 charges of kidnapping, 4 charges of armed assault, breaking and entering, larceny, & malicious destruction of property. He'd be lucky (or unlucky) to grow old enough to finish his sentence. HERE'S THE KICKER: Being charged as an adult made him eligible to post bail, which his mother paid for, and that's how he got out. He was released in Oct. 1987. He committeded the murders on Dec. 1, 1987, just weeks after getting out.

[@Rain1]

Well done mother, after knowing what your son did. Probably said "My baby would never do something like that! He's Innocent!" Absolute fool.

[@aesaehttr]

Thanks for the explanation!

[@corywebb5537]

Because the system is broken. He had the money, therefore he could get out

[@janohearn8015]

That's the justice system tor ya !

[@CyberUK]

Thanks Regina, I just thought it was yet another case of letting out an evil psycho dangerous scumbag when he should have never seen the light of day again. The police did the right thing charging him with all of that, but unfortunately the courts completely failed the public yet again (far too damned often). I fear that this will never change until something like this happens to somebody with a large public profile, high up in the supreme court (as they have no apathy towards the general public).

[@reneekinnaman1522]

I love listening to him talk. He just draws you in to the story. Plus he’s extremely good looking.

[@ThomasfromDenmark1]

Well well now, he's is a handsome gentleman for sure, but let's not get over excited.

[@rachelkania5833]

@@ThomasfromDenmark1 No no, I’m definitely over excited haha

[@lollyjollyflapjacks6078]

You’re right on all accounts

[@jjohnsengraciesmom]

@@rachelkania5833 he is good looking, but the backward baseball cap? I don't know what to think of that.

[@illhaveanother4365]

Creeper alert

[@lancebentley9531]

I so agree John is simply captivating!!!!!!!! Thank you sir!! Also thank you for your service!!!!

[@Roman-kelly]

This story really stuck with me after hearing it, we all feel the safest in our homes but this story takes that away 😢. And proves bad stuff can still happen even when your sure it won't 😢 love mrballen guy is thee best storyteller on KZbin

[@Ss-ws7jm]

this reminds me of another family. i cant mind where they lived, but the little girl kept telling her dad that someone kept watching her through the patio doors in her room at night. The dad thought she was having nightmares or making it up so didn't do anything. Then one day it had been snowing and he noticed footsteps leading up to his daughters patio and then leading away. HE followed them to a neighbours house, and it turned out it was their teenage son. Every night for god knows how long, he sneaked out his house, walked to the little girls room and watched her sleep. That gave me the fears, but this story is something else. Imagine someone watching you 24/7 from what is meant to be the safety of your own home...

[@suonatar1]

This is crazy. If your child is scared, don't assume she/he's lying. That's what pedofiles are counting on.

[@ZeroGHome24]

I wait in my daughters room with a crossbow!

[@hanman7858]

Ara ara kinky

[@user-kp6eh2wp3o]

"He's wearing a pretty distinctive outfit!" Lol

[@caulkandball7955]

I made lego brass nuckels

[@salliegallegos918]

We love his outfits!

[@Ahmedaphor]

Dead mom’s Dress✔️ Wig ✔️ Random Axe ✔️ Distinctive indeed 🤣😂😅

[@martinmillar7137]

😆🤣

[@tuxedious1782]

Is this a reference to something?

[@Loved6306]

I always knew I was a fan of the strange, dark and mysterious…. But there is something about your story format that just does it for me! Keep doing the damn thing navy seal john!

[@King_Havoc]

Best content on KZbin by far sir. Thank you for your service to this country and also thank you for your awesome content. I really like the background used in this one. My wife and are horror fanatics and we have our own small haunted house we put on for the neighborhood on Halloween night and usually have around 1k-1,500 visitors the night of Halloween. Love anything to do with the strange, dark, and mysterious! Keep making the awesome videos man.