Quanell X shares details on mysterious disappearance of Rudy Farias

Houston community activist Quanell X shares details on Rudy Farias, who was reported missing for more than 8 years in 2015 but was found recently outside a Houston church.
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[@deecry8087]

This woman needs to be arrested BEFORE she decides to do her own disappearing act.

[@fauxque5057]

As long as she self checks out I'm fine with her disappearing

[@keaujibaha2594]

@@fauxque5057yeah who cares if she off her self less trash on the streets.

[@AB1138-]

Already happened I think

[@squidmom390]

​@AB1138- yes she has left. Wondering where is the Son? I hope she left by herself. If not she might do something terrible to them BOTH

[@pomo1697]

It's not her fault.He was in Austin,TX

[@brybry6669]

As a survivor of a mother's abuse, I can confirm that a son will do almost anything to avoid the shame of confronting the issue... AND WHEN WE FINALLY DO, THIS SOCIETY DOES NOT LISTEN TO US. As we see here... I told three adults over the years what my mother was doing to me, a teacher, a therapist and my high school vice principal. THEY ALL LAUGHED AT ME AND CALLED ME A LIAR. News flash, mothers can be abusive monsters too.

[@danifull39]

i'm sorry friend

[@barbarazuviceh6506]

So sorry for your pain. I hope your life is much better now. God bless you.

[@Kat3369]

Hugs

[@casey9468]

It’s not a newsflash. It’s just not an epidemic like it is with dads.

[@thebluedot4728]

our leadership is corrupt and run by the devil CLEARLY or they would of believed u and looked into it

[@1911spyderco]

She claimed he was horrifically abused. She just neglected to say it was by her. This is incredibly heartbreaking.

[@sarabrant723]

What a disgusting human she is!

[@carolinematusevich889]

We don't know that yet. You don't think it's weird that this guy talking, until today, was an unknown Black Panther leader? And why is he giving a press conference and not the police? He's not related to the family at all. So now, I'm even more confused. Law enforcement was waiting to talk with Rudy until this morning. If it's the first time they talked to him, why would they drag along a Black Panther leader when it wasn't requested by anyone, and Rudy's not even black?

[@silentmajority8365]

@@carolinematusevich889 My money is on the sex traffic and open borders

[@strnglhld]

@@carolinematusevich889Quanell X has scammed people before. I don’t exactly trust him. Plus, it’s messed up that Rudy probably trusted him and then he ran outside and told everybody

[@SnakeGoddesss]

​@@carolinematusevich889what do you mean not requested by anyone? He said he got an emergency phone call to assist in mediation during the police meeting with Rudy and his mother. Do you seriously think this man could just invite himself into the middle of a police investigation, and plop down in between the police and the persons they're privately interviewing...?

[@615-Ellie]

It's so refreshing to hear someone be as direct and authentic as this gentleman is. Thank you for being an advocate for Rudy. The perpetrator of the abuse does not deserve the title of "mother." Also, if this were a father/daughter situation, the male perpetrator would be UNDER the jail by now.

[@neal4859]

💯💯💯

[@___Yaya__]

👏🏾

[@rosep8481]

Who is this man. I am so touched by the amount of heart he has for this kid

[@tancart35]

@@rosep8481It’s called google!

[@EtreTocsin]

Not sure, we have a corrupt “justice” system that is run by pedos. A man once got 6 months probation for RAPING a 5 years old girl.

[@Missy3105]

Bless your heart Quanell X. To see a grown man cry over something, you know damn well it was the hardest thing to hear from Rudy what he endured these past 8 years. He’s right… it’s a shame a mother could do this to her own baby. So weird and demented

[@sammysappy]

Okay you're part of the problem sweetheart. Whenever you see someone start saying something with "To see a grown man cry" you are already calling on the judgement of men are not allowed to cry. His tears are NOT the important factor here, the CHILD'S ABUSE IS. Why even bring up something that you're soooo apparently "blind" too. Really showing how much of a blind eye you turn to his tears while immediately commenting on his tears.... way to show everyone what's most important to you. A man not crying vs. a man that's been s3xually abused by his own mother for years.

[@jada1999inc]

She's a monster. She's needs to be arrested immediately.

[@cherylpulver7825]

I agree 100%! This is so sickening and so disturbing. She needs to get locked up for abusing her son and i hope she does get locked up! She is sick in the head and a complete monster! No child deserves to get abused like Rudy did 😔

[@BBb-xy7td]

She deserves death penalty if this is true

[@Heavenbound1124]

@@cherylpulver7825she sure does

[@enochia]

Reminds me of the Elizabeth Fritzl case, she escaped once when she was 18 and the police returned her and she stayed captive for another 10 years

[@edwarddavis6214]

She needs hell🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@valeriesanchez2065]

Thank you Mr. Quanell for being supportive of this young man. There are many who need strong leaders and mentors to stay by them and to do honestly by them.

[@MelindaBurge]

You start to wonder just how 'accidental' the older son's death was, and what drove her husband/the boys' father to suicide. She is one sick puppy 😢😢

[@ctl6233]

Is there a KZbin video link for this info? I keep hearing bits and pieces here and there. Any one no if someone point it in 1 video. That's sad seems like such tragedy surrounded them.

[@FourHuskyHomestead]

Maybe they father didn’t kill himself. This is the most horrific case. That mother should be arrested immediately. And never ever allowed to be out In society ever again.

[@juniemoon1528]

@@ctl6233Hidden True Crime with Lauren Mathias

[@stephaniehowe0973]

Different perceptions now. I thought the other son was killed in a car accident?

[@loveforeignaccents]

Didn't hear the dad committed su&cide; just that he died. Also, the other son was killed in a motorcycle accident.

[@So_Sag]

Quanell X speaks for the missing and abused in Houston, this isn’t his first time speaking to the press giving some details on a case, won’t be his last. If you haven’t seen this man before now, I will say I’m surprised, given he deals with a lot of cases in Houston, child and adult.

[@thewefixclothesshow]

Now it makes sense why he was so raw and real.

[@Whoopin_feet209]

Thank you. I was wondering who he was. Seems like a good man.

[@TheOriginalScorpioBelle]

Thanks. Everyone doesn’t know because we don’t live in Houston.

[@So_Sag]

@@TheOriginalScorpioBelle I don’t live in Houston either, or even Texas for that matter, but you’re welcome

[@So_Sag]

Yes he deals with most of the missing child and adult cases in Houston, idk if you all remember the Maliyah case, where mom went out of town for a funeral and came back to find her daughter missing? He assisted Mr. Tim with TX Equesearch in locating her body and getting the confession from the boyfriend, also believes mom knew and did nothing, but they wouldn’t charge mom. If not look it up

[@sharondoan1447]

The reporter who asked why this young man didn’t run away sooner apparently knows nothing about being held prisoner by a mother or father. The power of control and intimidation by a parent is unique. So many emotions and psychological details involved when a parent is the perpetrator of the abuse. This falls into a special category of treatment that goes on for years. The mother needs to be confined for the rest of her sick life. The reporter who pressed Quanell X to give specific details about the mother’s sexual abuse of her child needs to be reprimanded sternly. No reporter has the right to humiliate the young victim by airing such details to the social media audience. His mother robbed him of every shred of self worth and dignity; please allow this tiny bit of privacy to Rudy Farias.

[@Christina-oq4td]

Absolutely!! While this man was sharing, all I could think was that he was waaaaay over sharing! This is unacceptable and deplorable! Some things SHOULD NOT be shared, people!

[@Nyameanah]

Exactly

[@floh247]

Yes, I’m thinking this isn’t his truth to share. Far too many details. Not his story. As someone who has had too many people say my story it is a further trauma to have my story shared without my permission. It’s like reliving it. I’m saddened by this behaviour. If he has permission to say these things from the man - ok but it’s too early to be making that decision. He needs time and space to heal. Also if she isn’t in handcuffs this is out there and won’t be as easy to use for prosecution. I’m glad towards the end this man says come on dude that’s enough detail. Glad there was a limit but it was way after what I personally feel safe and healthy. May he heal and receive love, safety and peace.

[@georgewashington3012]

He wants the limelight. That’s his priority.

[@joylives_4her668]

You nailed it! What a simple way to explain such a sick control from the person who you NATURALLY respect on any level. Especially if manipulated since a very young age. Only people with deep perception or experience can possibly comprehend...

[@aliinwonderland656]

Goes to show how little police actually look for missing people. This should’ve been solved a long time ago.

[@LittleItos]

Ok detective 🙄🙄🙄

[@MissCertifiedKicks]

I'm sure the police stopped looking for Rudy since his father was a scamming corrupt police officer who committed suicide the day he was let go.

[@fancy-on5hn]

I thought I read somewhere that the mother never actually reported him missing to the police. I could absolutely be wrong, but I am pretty sure that’s what I read.

[@Humbirdhippo5475]

…certain people

[@audrey7639]

Right nobody thought to go and check the home for any evidence or foul play to begin with.

[@vanniyoung1]

That mom reported her child missing only to abuse him further and turn him into a slave. Poor child.She is beyond sick. How could you. He has his face all over tv. Now we should see her face.

[@George-dy3pt]

Exactly and possibly make money on this sick situation! Exploiting her kid and it's disgusting!

[@dasun13]

A sex slave

[@loveforeignaccents]

@@George-dy3pt Wonder how much money she made off of that Go Fund Me.

[@kimmartinez9680]

Absolutely. Blast her publicly in shame for making her son do those things to her. And for humiliating him and giving him drugs into submission.

[@michellevaldez1643]

You can feel the pain in this mans eyes as he speaks. I hope Rudy finds peace and gains access to genuine help to heal from this trauma. His mother is a sick person who deserves to rot in jail.

[@haliesjewelryandcrafts]

Quanell is NOT the father~ His is grifter that saw an opportunity to get on the news and BET... he will be promoting some 'inspirational' or spiritual guidance money scheme right after this.. The family has issues and Rudy needs help but Quanell needs to move on to his next con.. Rudy has been victimized and used ENOUGH!

[@carolinematusevich889]

@@haliesjewelryandcrafts Okay. So my hunch is probably correct. I had to look him up and found he's a leader of the Black Panthers. My first thought was, wait, Rudy's not even black and this guy is no relation to his fam. My second thought was, okay, LE stated that they were waiting until this morning to talk with Rudy. So, if today was the first actual interview, why would they drag along a Black Panther leader? It doesn't add up. It's even less rational than the accusations made about his mother. Because I can understand why so many people are confused as there's been some very bad reporting by local media regarding the facts of the case. I'm willing to believe this guy's version of events, but it needs to be exposed by LE, and not him. This story has all of the conspiracy theorists going.

[@strnglhld]

@@carolinematusevich889He claims Rudy’s mom invited him to the hotel to talk to them. This guys a scammer though, I don’t trust him.

[@mzbatonrougebeauty5267]

​@@strnglhldI've never heard scammer allegations about him

[@libra7.063]

​@@haliesjewelryandcraftsThis man or anyone should not be talking to the media about what Rudy confided in him. This investigation can go terribly wrong for Rudy & it's certainly not going to benefit his mental health either. He is doing more damage for Rudy. Shame on him. He needs to stfu 😤

[@crystalfernandez8128]

Quanell X…thank you for all you do and for having a heart as well! Your job must be very difficult but you amaze me for fighting for this poor kid that never deserved this! It breaks my heart!!! Your a good man Quanell X we need more people like you!!!!

[@Paula_KentuckyRed]

Quanell, Thank you for being there for this young man and listening to him. I know you will do anything you can to see he gets the professional help he deserves.

[@imay3990]

This is disgusting and horrific. This is a perfect example of some mothers out here don’t deserve to be mothers or have custody of a child.

[@haliesjewelryandcrafts]

Quanell is NOT the father~ His is grifter that saw an opportunity to get on the news.... bet you he will be promoting some 'inspirational' or spiritual guidance money scheme right after this.. The family has issues and Rudy needs help but Quanell needs to move on to his next con.. Rudy has been victimized and used ENOUGH!

[@kamae1868]

Can I ask how this is relevant? Was he taken from the custody of his father? This is a mess on it’s own. Not sure why you need to pin something else on it that isn’t even related.

[@eatd2059]

90% of abused children are abused by women.

[@silentmajority8365]

Sex traffic and open borders lets start there

[@strnglhld]

The courts don’t typically favor either gender of parent. This is one of those myths always repeated but not backed up. I’ve seen over and over that when dads try to get custody they are awarded it. The sad thing is, for too many of them, they don’t even try..

[@nor.cal.babepmu3523]

This woman IS SICK! She needs to be locked up and held on a mental psychiatric hold. What she did to her son is beyond forgivable and disgusting.

[@deanalanna]

Is she the one who reported him missing and found? If so did she want publicity? This story has so many layers. If Rudy isn't cognitively damaged, maybe he will share his story.

[@pharma2546]

She did not expect the boy to switch on her. Regardless she got a credit card in his name 2yrs ago. U can't fake that, the neighbor said he played with Rudy for a year and he just realized Rudy was missing and tried to confront the lady now sudenly she reported him. She just tried to get ahead of it

[@pomo1697]

He was is in Austin,TX for those years

[@sayvay1933]

She's a r@pist!

[@dianealarcon8304]

Prison, yes, she knew what she was doing to HER son. Don’t be fooled, she is not mentally ill. Prison for life!

[@VVSKO504]

This brother is genuinely hurting for the victim.🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Kikii1love]

You mustn't know him lol

[@itsruf1]

Brother? Why be ghetto? Just call him a man.

[@mzbatonrougebeauty5267]

​@@Kikii1loveyou know him personally?

[@George-dy3pt]

Fact! I'm glad he's strong enough to stand up to these monsters!

[@George-dy3pt]

​@@Kikii1loveI guess he's acting huh?! You're sick just like the mom!

[@healthymomma6420]

I’m so grateful he shut that reporter down. How much detail of sickness do you really need to report on. Bless this young man.

[@pinktrillness]

When I worked for CPS, I met a teen who’s Mom who made him take drug charges because he would get less time since she had already been convicted. He still loved his mom despite what she did to him. When he became an adult, he was robbed and killed. I’m sad because he never got a chance to have a fair life. Miss you Anthony!

[@terrytoons1]

That's so horrible

[@lexeiy1730]

🙏🙏🙏

[@ibonline782]

My grandson Anthony is now 14, had an open case with cps. The same fear this boy experienced is the same for my grandson. The manipulation by his mother, and cps believed her and quick to close the case. So many kids who are abused and neglected......and never listened to when they are telling their story.

[@cosmiccometchichi]

@@ibonline782they only care about bond money and making lawyers rich

[@ggbellz]

rip anthony 💔

[@ashherath1404]

It is truly unfathomable to comprehend how a parent could engage in such behavior towards their own child.

[@inframental]

an organic sense of community and bringing self-preservation down a few notches can help with noticing early and correcting.

[@TEWMUCH]

There are lots of ppl who think of children as toys or things they own, can control... ur my child I can do with u what I please kinda thing. So if they are creeps, it's not far fetched to use the children.

[@godschild2-yd3jy]

Everyone who gives birth is not a mother!

[@EtreTocsin]

in some ethnic cultures, they see kids as their slaves…what’s abuse in the USA is perfectly normal in other countries

[@lisapalmer4725]

Its more common than people think, especially in low income communities of color

[@mkeerkens]

I'm shocked too. The MOMENT neighbors said they saw him around his mom's house, I knew this child was abused by his mother/family. I'm baffled that police allowed the mother to be with him before questioning him alone. I'm baffled they took so long to interview him. I'm baffled that they didn't get a search warrant for the home. This had all the signs of an abuse case where the mother was lying about the circumstances. Why the police couldn't figure it out before members of the public did is beyond me, and a shame.

[@princekareem]

He's 25 now so no-one has a say in where he goes or with who. He asked to go home with this man, but I guess he couldn't and now he stays dependent on his mother. I worry she will hurt him in order to secure his silence

[@thelonemaiden]

Not trained. politician's indoctrinate to turn to loved ones-relatives and neighbors for all needs. They proly cut their budget/internal resource so bad they rather ignore the witnesses.

[@s.a.8548]

@@princekareemYou can always remove an alleged child offender from their victim

[@saskiaaaa585]

Wait…so neighbours have seen this missing boy?! Why in the hell did they not report that to police

[@annabenezue5624]

If the neighbors saw him why didn't they report it to the police?

[@heathercarpenter5497]

Quanell, thank you for being Rudy's advocate. It is shocking and it hurts to know the truth, thank you for the tender way in which you revealed the truth to us.

[@craftmom5302]

I don't think I will ever understand how a parent "especially the mother" can abuse children 🙏

[@JBP321]

We need more people like this man. Who truly cares about the community.

[@wkatc007]

We have plenty… Many go unsupported and unnoticed

[@honorinekoblan6319]

Is him the Dad of the little boy?

[@sujoodalqalb]

Lmfaoooo no this man is a FRAUD

[@SidewalkCitizenLA]

I gotta say, the thing that makes people the worst animal on the planet is the abuse we can dish out to our own kind. I pray this young man gets better as quickly as possible.

[@rainedyani8505]

What we dish out to our own kind AND to other (non-human) animals… Humans are f-ing evil, man… This case is so horrific……. 😓

[@funnycity6671]

The only good thing in this life ,, that when we all leave this world, we leave it with a big smile 💀!!! 😂

[@laurenjones8134]

Who is he too him😮

[@laurenjones8134]

This is the craziest story I’ve ever heard

[@Lisa_5591]

Yes!!!!

[@HisCreolePrincess]

I have NEVER seen this man break down like this...... With all the cases hes been involved with, this is the first one I've seen him this pissed off.... This is beyond sick. Your own child........ The way you scared Rudy about him going to jail for running away, hope you listened to your own words, because those females waiting on you!!!!!!

[@benyaminyisrael4634]

Yeah, me neither.

[@khismet]

He is deeply affected by Rudy's pain. This is disturbing on a very real level.

[@HisCreolePrincess]

@khismet anyone with a heart would be. As a mom, I'm hurt and upset. Your job is to protect your child, not hurt them...... Even with all she put him through he was still worried about her getting into trouble. Heartbreaking

[@carolinematusevich889]

He never spoke with Rudy. These types of press conferences are done by LE first. Not someone unrelated to the family or the case. That alone should raise red flags. No one talks to the victim, outside of the family, before the cops do. You don't think this is suspicious? Also, if Rudy disclosed all of that, why isn't the mother arrested yet? Or at least, where is the press release by LE to collaborate Quanell's story?

[@khismet]

@@HisCreolePrincess He clearly has Stockholm Syndrome. This entire situation is absolutely criminal. He's going to need some serious reprogramming to adjust to a normal life. He's so traumatized that he's actually psychologically disabled.

[@tampagrl23]

I was not ready for this update...wow! I am speechless. OMG, How could a "mother" allegedly do this?

[@lynndavist]

I'm speechless as well. This is shocking

[@michaelzero5278]

You be surprised that why men delete women

[@exlesoes]

Possibly the other way around

[@KatelinTheKat]

Quanell X seems like a very warm, kind, caring man. I bet he was comforting for Rudy to talk to. I really hope Rudy gets the help he needs. His mother is a sick, twisted, evil individual.

[@RISINGPHOEN7X]

yes she is a very wicked woman

[@RISINGPHOEN7X]

Please tell me this mother is in jail & will never see the light of day again

[@GiGiLuvsKatz]

Praying for this young man’s healing..Physically, mentally, an emotionally! 🙏🏻 ✝️😢🙌🏻✝️ Thank you Quanell for bringing this forward and giving this young man a voice.

[@OnlyTheChronic]

That poor child.. As a Mom & Grandmother I can't even wrap my mind around this... Mothers are supposed to protect their children and this kind of abuse is the worst of the worst. Shame on the Law Enforcement who didn't do their jobs, this child's torture is on them... they could have saved him. Thank you so very much Mr. Quanell X for being there for this young man.. I shed tears with you. Put that demonic momster in jail for what she's done to this boy!!!! Better yet.. throw her in the streets and let the public have 10 minutes with her.

[@Bowmannn]

He was 25 tho . How does a 25 year old not defend himself

[@gina3422]

@@BowmannnHow 'bout viewing this video again and be sure to turn the audio volume way up. Respectfully ask that you be sober while doing so and pay good attention to all said, particularly regarding the way of life this young man was forced into and how it has affected him. Then imagine yourself in his shoes.... including not only his enormous fear of being arrested as his mother assured him would happen should he leave, but the concern he would have as to sheltering himself, feeding himself, transporting himself, obtaining a job, laundering his clothes, communication, etc. After pondering these things, surely you will better understand his plight....that your failure to understand why he didn't just leave has nothing at all to do with the sole fact that he is 25 years old. His problem reaches far beyond how old he is.

[@___Yaya__]

@@gina3422 yes! 🙌🏾

[@gina3422]

Bless your heart arniris. 🤹‍♀️

[@lilianbillingsley8813]

​@@gina3422This is QX doing what he does best- Sensationalizing the situation. That's it. No more. No less. He's making fat bank off of this. Just like everything else he does.

[@heatherbairefoot7873]

This almost made me cry, I could feel his pain. Thank you for coming forward.

[@TheThomasMom]

The media's behavior during this interview is sickening, these questions should have been asked to law enforcement!

[@AyamiLee]

I’m glad Mr. X put them in their place! Absolutely ridiculous of them. What did they want? Someone to draw a picture for them? Christ!

[@princekareem]

Law enforcement hasn't done a thing all these years or on this day, they aren't speaking, so I do understand the frustration of all trying to find out info - it's their jobs to do this

[@michellevaldez1643]

The way they kept pushing for those sexual questions is so fucking weird.

[@TexasWench]

Quanell X's behavior is worse, why would he be blabbing this to the press? He should be working with law enforcement to build a case against the mother! I've never seen ANYONE giving so much detail about a victim, before it's dealt with in court. What a grifter.

[@Ena48145]

​@AyamiLee "Mr X" put them in their place, meanwhile telling the whole world a victim's story. This makes me absolutely sick that he could ever go public with these horrific details. How can you betray a victim like this??? He made this all about himself and wants to be a part of it. So disturbing

[@davebayliss3142]

You shouldn’t be telling the public about this 😡 that poor lad wouldn’t want people to know this

[@michaelredd7453]

We need more people like Quanell in our communities

[@omarra6781]

Thank you for this man, who says it like it is and lays blame where it goes.

[@NB79032]

This man isn't lying. He was told this story. And from the Facebook posts about Rudy "acting differently", age regressing, and calling himself a different name (dissociating), it does add up to potentially being the truth.

[@casey9468]

Where are these Facebook posts?

[@M_SC]

It rings true with patterns of narcissistic personality disorder and other child kidnappers

[@SpecialBlanket]

Maybe he has DID now. DID is usually only in the most severe abuse cases you can think of, and this checks out. (Yes, it's real, it's just disrupted memory storage so it's like the brain lives separate lives with different memory "stacks" and you develop into different outcomes of yrself separately. It's not anything magical or as weird as people act like in the media. When you see it IRL you get it.)

[@NB79032]

@@SpecialBlanket I know what DID is. And with everything that's come out, including his own interview, it's drugs.

[@J.C...]

His neighbors say he wasn't missing. He's been living at home and they had no idea he was "missing".

[@rosesarered3904]

a lot of things aren't adding up in this story.

[@suzymagan7575]

I'm so sorry this happened to the young man. When will people realize ALL mothers are NOT good mothers and hold abusive mothers accountable?!

[@LadyAdakStillStands]

Same goes for fathers; natural, step, adopted and foster - LEO, fireman, accountant, bum or carpenter.

[@weneedjusticenow]

The mindset of the reporters is problematic

[@breezylyn2168]

She needs to be in jail !!! This poor kid omg !!! Jesus

[@Nightbringer2000]

What an awful, sad, horrific story. What an awful thing for him to go through and what an awful, terrible person his mother is.

[@GregLopez75]

Mr. Quanell X, thank you for being strong enough to be the voice for that young man. That monster needs to be put under the jail.

[@ChildofGod-g8f]

Who is this kind man and where did he find the young chap?

[@rubianmoon]

Quanell: what grace & tact you have in delivering his story .... such a tragic tale, with profound trauma that will surely imprint on Rudy & those who love him. May he get proper aid & assistance to supportive resources/network that can nourish & empower this kid. What a blessing that he's survived & what a travesty that the events had occurred in such a manner!! This woman must be held accountable. I applaud you, Quanell & Rudy for standing up/speaking out!! Shine Light into the Darkness....because exposure is the only way for true healing🤍

[@mobetta3456]

Bless this wonderful man for going so quickly for this emergency and listening to young Rudy. It's so important to be heard and believed by somebody. All I can do is pray for Rudy. This is more to recover from than my little survivor mind can grasp.

[@KarenLeeTLS]

This is so disturbing! His mom kept him captive for eight years! She even insisted that he treat her as "his wife?" 😱

[@luxeternal1258]

Wow! Poor Rudy. I can't imagine the years of abuse he has endured by his own mother! It will take some time, but I hope he gets his wish and has his own life full of peace and happiness.

[@michellemiller1129]

Let's keep Rudy in our prayers! ❤🙏

[@JustJah123]

I have to say this is the first time I have immensely appreciated the work of Quannel. He got to the top and bottom of it without the foolery.

[@katemccarty1420]

It's so disgusting that reporter asked why he didn't leave.....

[@VWHNeal1018]

My God , my God. I am so sorry Rudy had to have a horrific experience like this from his mother . I wish him healing, peace and a life of comfort. Please know it is possible to have peace.

[@Bowmannn]

I would just refuse drugs and leave lol . Weak willed teddy bear

[@lethally_blonde]

There is no healing or peace ahead for him at the moment. Can you believe he is STILL with her rn as we speak???? And HPD says there’s nothing we can do he’s 25 and chose to go back again. THEY NEED TO MAKE THE DECISION FOR HIM, HE IS BRAINWASHED. WHERE IS A CONSERVATOR WHEN YOU REALLY NEED ONE

[@Brandon-yy6nj]

Wow. Speechless.

[@karengenereux6307]

I really hope she's arrested and does time for what she did to him..this poor guy and what he went through..omg He's going to need counseling

[@rachelgodschild168]

Apparently he went back home with her I heard

[@ChildofGod-g8f]

It does sound as though she's severely mentally ill. She's more than likely going to be institutionalised. If she's not, she needs atge harshest punishment there is.

[@M_SC]

@@ChildofGod-g8fnarcissistic personality disorder isn’t a mental illness it’s a personality disorder. Same with sociopathy or whatever it’s called these days

[@dishwithpatrish]

I've come back to compare Rudy's FOX interview to QX's and both said the same things, minus the drug mention. Why is the media saying this man lied? Did I miss anything?

[@ac61900]

Blessings to this man. For being a voice and an advocate for this young man. This young man cannot get the very much needed help and support he deserved all along

[@jirowmom]

Rudy lost his brother, and his father, and then when he needed comforted the most, his own mother betrayed him in the worst way possible. He needs intensive therapy to try to cope with that betrayal. I say this from experience. He will never get over his feelings that he is unworthy of ever being happy, that he’s unlovable. That he’s different than everyone else. Nobody came to his rescue when he was being abused, so he didn’t deserve to be rescued. He will push people away because if they really got to know him, they wouldn’t like him. Everyone would be better off if he was gone, and they wouldn’t miss him anyway. The loneliness in his heart, and the need to stop feeling so hopeless and unwanted can eventually make him take his own life. The flashbacks never stop unless someone shows you ways to get through them. These things, I guarantee are standard results of the ultimate betrayal of incest. He can get better and begin to heal but he can’t do it alone. That woman needs to be behind bars and labeled as a predator.

[@mrs.t4382]

Yes, I see it in an in-law who was a victim of this type of abuse. What you say rings true.

[@Karolyne007]

Man, I really feel for the detective's and the team trying to build this case, I truly wish them all the best in building the strongest case possible. Because this is monumental, especially in this technology type of generation. Where situations/news flies faster than the speed of light. At that rate this type of news doesn't just effect locally but globally. My hopes that this case not only ends with justice but a change because inc3st crimes isn't unheard of, but trials of this case seem to be difficult to work with (from what I've seen).

[@harvardarchaeologydept3799]

they just mexicans. Your black sister head was blown off yesterday afternoon. Focus on her.

[@deborahbaker4770]

Maybe his brother died on purpose maybe she was doing something like that to him and with his brother gone he was her next victim 😢

[@michellevaldez1643]

I thought the same thing!!!

[@CC-oi9mc]

His death should be reinvestigated get state or federal involved if the local PD is incompetent.

[@Laurie-r4q]

Spot on!

[@carolinematusevich889]

Maybe everyone else is lying. Wait for the press conference or release by the police. Not a rabble rouser looking for his five minutes of fame.

[@strnglhld]

@@carolinematusevich889THANK YOU!

[@weneedjusticenow]

I can hardly handle listening to the reporters questions!!!!

[@Cymplicity-yd2lo]

Thank you Mr.Quanell. You are a hero. Your love and activism sees no color. Much love

[@ineedajob64]

Everyone is saying this man is putting the victims Buisness Out & i can definitely understand That HOWEVER under these special circumstances were the victim need a VOICE in this i think it’s appropriate. The mother was never going to share these details let ALONE the truth and as far as ive seen the police have not made these details priority enough to EVEN arrest the mother let alone separate her from the victim her Son. 🙏🏽

[@ItstheCarolinashow]

We love you Rudy! If you ever see this know that you are an awesome young man. Your new life starts today! We are behind you keep your head up! Don’t give up !

[@Themindofanthonyy]

This has been to common over the decades ! All agencies in American and here in Houston need be investigated. It’s already been proved that most missing kids are taken with family members

[@blackredwhiteandblue1440]

Facts💯💯💥👆🏾

[@carolinematusevich889]

Where's the statement from LE collaborating the same information that this Blank Panther leader states? How come mom hasn't been arrested?

[@strnglhld]

Most missing kids are taken in a custody dispute with the other parent - NOT this. Or they run away (which Rudy did)

[@Peace-nm6bx]

Is Quanell Doctor, psychiatrist? Counselor? Police? No? Ok.

[@Themindofanthonyy]

@@carolinematusevich889 good woke mind set. Maybe look up how Law work . Just say u hate Quanell X . And ppl his color

[@Aimees.Edits_Videos]

That's not his place to put this boys trauma out here !! This man makes me sick!

[@kellydiver]

What the heck was THAT? Does this guy have the young man’s consent to broadcast his most intimate details to the world? The public doesn’t need to know all that. The investigation is ongoing.

[@TallGrass44]

How DARE those journalists try to goad this man into going into detail about Rudy’s sxual assault/incst!! How dare they. Bless this man and his heart. His composure…a better being than I! My heart goes out to the victim and everyone involved in helping.

[@Vinh1949]

We deserve to know the truth. Even though I am crying

[@lloydridenour8160]

​@@Vinh1949STFU

[@lloydridenour8160]

​@@Vinh1949eat 💩 and ☠️ slow

[@lloydridenour8160]

​@@Vinh1949you just want to play with your tiny undeveloped 🍆 while listening to the details you sick fk.

[@TallGrass44]

@@Vinh1949you do NOT need to know details of sexual assault. Draw your own conclusion.

[@benyaminyisrael4634]

I interviewed multiple women at Mabel Basset, I spoke to women who murdered at least one of their children. It is uniquely disturbing like no other accounts I can recall.

[@M_SC]

That’s sexist. Why is it less scary for a man to murder his children. Because they do it so often?

[@TyroneDewayne]

These reporters asking these asinine goofy questions during this kind of emotion should be fired. They are parasites. Don’t care for anything outside of getting attention. Using what happened to this child for attention. The media is sick.

[@SinaloaTacos]

💯

[@TyroneDewayne]

@@SinaloaTacos they showed no class or empathy. This society is disappointing more and more every day.

[@princekareem]

The police aren't giving statements. This man came out and gave a long, shocking speech. He wanted to talk to them - they have to ask questions, it's their job

[@ForTheLoveOfMike]

It's not the reporters fault that this guy runs as fast as he can into these cases to insert himself and share all the details

[@strnglhld]

@@ForTheLoveOfMikeTRUTH

[@tariqmartin3528]

Love this testimony My brother thank for coming forward with this and helping Crazy world

[@Crazylab1616]

Please sir... Never never apologize for anything..i am just blessed that you have found him... Now healing will start and show him all the love and support... ❤from Canada

[@whiteraven69]

I have never seen an interview with these allegations at such an early stage of an investigation .

[@Ladyluck888]

Right? I figured the police would hold a press conference.

[@dude2100]

They do it whenever the victims don't want to talk and for some reason they ask to talk to Quannel. He's remediated a lot of stuff like this and made cases easier. Unbelievable

[@faith-hearted1449]

@@dude2100 OK, but did Rudy allow to share all of this in public and did he understand the consequences of it. :(

[@nettiea9384]

This story is like flowers in the attic. (A series I can’t read or see) Inconceivable horror story normal people can’t even imagine. Demented

[@shirungati6098]

arrest that woman please!!! she completely messed this young man's life. I'm ashamed to call that woman a mother. The trauma on this young man, oh Lord have mercy on him.

[@Maddie9185]

I see the pain in this man’s eyes and is so sad. Poor Rudy I hope he gets the help and the justice that he deserves

[@Stressed2Capacity]

I first discovered Quanell X many years ago at home here in Florida watching him discuss other cases. I still keep up with him because he is a humanitarian, an advocate and a fearless speaker of the truth. I pray that the abused young man receives help, love and support from professionals and the community. Thank you X for being there for him. You are appreciated!

[@louisianabred616]

I am ashamed to say this is my first knowledge of this wonderful human!! I had to do a google deep dive on him. He is a gem.🙏🏽

[@yolantida]

This activist is so kind and so compassionate! God bless him!

[@weeshirley5934]

He’s really is

[@JehovahGod-Room102]

He was on mushrooms he was tripping sure he had mental health issues for him to accuse her before finding out her side is sick

[@JehovahGod-Room102]

So he stole his mom credit card and lied and said she rapped her smh them damn kids and those magic mushrooms

[@JehovahGod-Room102]

SMFH HE STOLE HER CREDIT CARD HER CAR DID DRUGS AND LIED AND SAID SHE RAPPED HIM SMFH THATS WHY GOD SAID FORSAKE THEM DAMN KIDS

[@JehovahGod-Room102]

So he was a cutter and blaming that on her as well just sick that kid needs to go to the HELL

[@HumbleBumble1234]

It’s so sad that things like this happen every day to so many children. People are awful.

[@hisword1296]

Yes, they are awful, that is why there is a 1134-! 😮‍💨👎😢

[@SLConnley]

This lady thought the threats were bad before today. Just wait lady….

[@anniebee854]

Thank God for you Quanell! You saved his life for sure when the Houston police dept did nothing to protect him. I dont get why she has not been arrested. Thank you for your heart for this young man!

[@NikeNik24]

Reporters asks the same damn question. He has great patience lol

[@poetiktearz]

What a heartbreaking story. I'm simply devastated. These reporters are sick as well, with their repetitiveness to hear details about s3xual assault. Thank you for shedding light and protecting Rudy. The mother definitely deserves a sentence

[@Littlebit1031]

I mentioned in another thread that none of us need to know details about abuse other than the police and his doctors and someone called me Karen LOL.

[@strnglhld]

Quanell X is the sick one for gaining Rudy’s trust and immediately telling it all to the public. Very odd.

[@SinaloaTacos]

Yup the reporter just as sick as the mom!

[@SinaloaTacos]

@@strnglhldit needs to be told, someone needs to tell the boys story.

[@rainedyani8505]

@@SinaloaTacos HARDLY.

[@queenmommie100]

He is not the first child to be held inside of there home by a parent. There was just a case of a government employee and his wife that held there children and starved them until the oldest daughter got out of the house.😡 They were on Dr Phil show its on KZbin.

[@karlsnow5281]

He was 17 when this started and 25 when it ended. This needs more investigation.

[@jamiezebra23]

It's started before 17 , he ran away at 17 because he couldn't take it anymore

[@dluttrell78]

I agree that at some point he start liking it

[@Apoplectic_Spock]

Thank you, Quanell, for taking on this heartbreaking work. Rudy should be institutionalized and provided for, as he seeks recovery. Lock her up and throw away the key.

[@janellescott210]

What relationship does Quanell X have to Rudy? Anyone else think it’s odd that a Black Panther activist would be called in to assist in this situation?

[@pman2916]

I hope his disclosure doesn't affect the case. I'm surprised he has declared all this information. Isn't there some confidentiality in place until charges are laid or something?

[@deniseeugene1852]

Another officer was present . He is 25. He probably gave consent.

[@clownchaostime3024]

OMG! I can not even get thru this. This is beyond disgusting.

[@dcooper1115]

Houston PD needs to be putting her in cuffs right this minute. I can’t believe they were allowed to leave together

[@faith-hearted1449]

What? He said all of this and he still lives with her??

[@nangnuon6314]

So heartbreaking. I hope Rudy is able to recover, thrive and succeed from this. He does not deserve this. No child at any age deserves this.

[@jlorde8838]

18 isn't a child. This man is a con artist Rudy is 26. Rudy was gone one day.

[@gracie5169]

This one of the most horrific stories I have ever heard! She knew exactly what she was doing

[@ardria2306]

OMG this is Saddest thing I've ever Heard. Put her under the Jail😢😮

[@elizabethgregory]

Why is she not in jail? Why!!!!! 💔 The pain in his voice tells you all you need to know

[@fulanichild3138]

Not only that, but I heard they sent Rudy off to a hotel _with his mother!_ Police don't know how to find emergency shelter for a victim????? I wonder if he will even be alive in the morning.

[@BAFFLED-u4o]

Because you need proof directly from him, and he would only talk to Qx. Also, he's an adult, and neighbors claimed he wasn't missing. You just can't arrest someone with no proof. He needs to be willing to speak with a psychologist or expert. He has no recorded history of mental disabilities. They will need to check pediatrician visits, DNA tests, and so forth to go ahead with an investigation, and he needs to be evaluated by a specialist if willing.

[@Play4keeks]

​@@BAFFLED-u4oI think Rudy is too afraid to speak for himself.

[@BeautifulDreamerK]

Some people are just plain sick. I have no words. That poor boy. I feel sorry for this man who spoke with Rudy. You can part of his soul died

[@beachs7210]

These details aren’t necessary! This young man has been through the most hideous and disgusting abuse by his mother. The world doesn’t need to know the details of what she did.

[@mamabearblue5622]

Wow! That poor young man. I have three adult sons, but never at any stage in their lives, once they were older (not babies or toddlers) would I physically touch them unless it was a hug. How can a mother do that to her son?! Tell him to 'play daddy' & force him to sleep next to her, make him wash her...sick! Once they were older, my kids had their privacy. As for giving him drugs..no words. Now this youngster is 23 right? This woman needs to go to jail for what she did! Sadly, he's obviously very attached to her, in an unhealthy way.

[@SheliaRPierre]

😭😭Crying as he told the story. How disgusting that woman is…she is not a mother!!!! Lord, please lead help to this young man, heal his mind, that he is still able to have a life after all of this abuse and pain. His mind is still stuck on being afraid, not wanting her in jail. And yes, she should be in jail!!! She is sick, truly sick and still needs jail!!!

[@johnpatmos1722]

Should he be sharing such details in public? Seems it might compromise any criminal trial that might come of this.

[@negoromulus]

Some of the reporters don’t seem to be human when they want to go into detail.

[@getsturdy6320]

12:25 is so sad

[@strnglhld]

That’s literally their job

[@negoromulus]

@@strnglhld that’s their job when that happens to your sister or brother too?

[@negoromulus]

@@strnglhld that’s literally what I already know. But you already know if someone wants the details, they can go to the police report to see it.

[@strnglhld]

@@negoromulus None of my relatives would ever go “missing” with this wack excuse of a mother so I can’t answer that. I’d be looking for my cousin and getting to the bottom of it. Now they’re saying these relatives knew he was there

[@wendycampingmom7510]

So much respect for this man. Prayers for the young man

[@thewefixclothesshow]

I'm actually glad he's "going there" - bcs the public needs to see this type of REALITY. So interesting people in the comments are saying "why are the reporters getting him to tell his business like this"... babeeee... there are vintage Oprah shows that are this deep. This man just exposed multiple layers of neglect by the mother AND law enforcement. THIS IS NOT A MOVIE. This is very raw and real. Most "news" doesn't give us ENOUGH information. So for me, it's refreshing to see a black man be vulnerable and be an example of what it means to be STRONG in the face of such atrocity. I thought he handled it just right.