Rapist interview-James

Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of James, a man convicted of numerous violent crimes. For those viewers interested in hearing more of James, I posted another, longer interview where he talks about his first murder and his current pursuit, murdering convicted child molesters on Skid Row on my subscription channel.
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[@SoftWhiteUnderbelly]

James was more than willing to show me court documents of all his court cases and prison time. As for his other claims, I’m certain his family would tell a different story. James passed away in his tent in December 2019 from complications from a stabbing. I spoke with James five times and each talk got deeper and more disturbing. I can’t possibly upload the last two because I think I’d lose my channel. RIP One month later... I didn’t realize anyone else found James as interesting as I did. I’ve uploaded a second video of James to the Soft White Underbelly subscription channel. I remember when I was sitting with James on these long talks that went into the night, that no one will ever want to hear this, but apparently I was wrong.

[@divineebony8632]

🥺 wow.. please upload! even if not on this platform. these stories are incredibly interesting..

[@stacey7954]

I hope he found peace he was a tortured individual Also hope the victim he killed family peace

[@emptypromises2962]

Good riddance.

[@rickyglass]

@@emptypromises2962 I don't really know if "Good riddance" is the words I want to use but, I do think he would eventually kill if he wasn't killed. I don't know if all of what he was saying was true but, he has convinced himself that he is the victim and uses it to justify his actions.

[@brookehammett2420]

I read that he died down further on the thread. As fascinating as I'm sure it would be to watch, I can only imagine how dark those videos must be. So hard to tell if he was lying about the abuse in his family or not.

[@kipklop975]

honestly what I'm more amazed about is how you met these people and how you managed to convince them to do these interviews

[@Sandra-xn7qv]

He pays them..

[@northernking4787]

@@Sandra-xn7qv so?

[@lauraa4956]

@@northernking4787 People do a lot of things for money. There’s of course nothing wrong with the main motivation being money for most of these people but I think that it’s another interesting insight into the human mind :)

[@Sandra-xn7qv]

@@northernking4787 so what? I'm just saying he pays them..ain't nothing wrong with that

[@EricCarosella]

@@northernking4787 imi

[@CapNCorn]

What really disturbs me is that either he's lying about his past and his family, or he isn't. And both of those scenarios are horrifying.

[@AnastasiaLUVSU]

Why in gods name would he lie about that?

[@AnastasiaLUVSU]

@@TwinkleCs No. I don't think so.

[@gigisoglamorousipeeglitter7466]

In the comment from the interviewer at the top of the page it is stated that he provided court documentation of his crimes. I’m pretty sure he is truthful.

[@bekahdoug5572]

@@AnastasiaLUVSU To justify his convictions.

[@jenniferpickner3796]

@@gigisoglamorousipeeglitter7466 I don't think CapNCorn is questioning whether or not James was lying about his crimes/convictions, but about whether or not his father, mother and siblings all molested and raped him habitually as a child.

[@cyclonic8496]

I was molested by my oldest brother for years, I’ve witnessed my mother getting abused almost daily by her boyfriend, he’s tried to kill me, and my brothers on multiple occasions, my mom was a violent person that would beat us with her fists all the time or when she was pissed. Looking at who I am today I’m glad I never let those events mold me into a terrible person. I’m glad I’m a good man and I would never hurt anyone the way I was hurt. Edit: I wanted to thank everyone that posted uplifting comments. It means a lot thank you all again.

[@animekpoplover2002]

GOOD YOU MADE THE RIGHT CHOICES

[@kr1221E]

Sorry you went through such horrors. I think you must have found a way to process the agony you went through, like reading fiction or some other creative outlet.

[@aishamohammed1888]

May God heal you

[@namechange1701]

you are so strong ❤️❤️

[@arussell391]

Sounds like we had similar childhoods. Glad we made it out alive and are good functioning people

[@catradorasprmanager7728]

it's actually crazy how he described all the things he did and he's no longer in prison. yes his story is sad but rape, child molestation and murder and he's a free man the justice system is so fucked

[@prtdiva]

Even crazier realizing that there are people serving longer jail sentences than him for selling drugs but never committing a violent crime. Shows where our values lie as a country.

[@moneyblue8466]

Yup everyone knows system always been fucked up

[@shaneeraparker5866]

The way we care for children is so important, you can create saints or Monsters just by how you raise children. A person can literally destroy multiple peoples lives indirectly by abusing and neglecting a child and essentially creating a human who would do the harm. He is a victim as well as the perpetrator 💔😞

[@bugboxing229]

@@prtdiva drugs is a violent crime

[@hairbytrixo]

@@bugboxing229not as violent as r*pe and m*rder.

[@zachandtheworld8841]

People fall into two categories: 1) People who want you to experience what they had to go through. 2) People who want to protect you from experiencing what they had to go through.

[@lilbreezy2626]

Very true.

[@ryanwagner6715]

Very wise dude

[@angelarballo4478]

Ah yes, that good ol' Black & White. What a wonderful lense to look at the world through.

[@t.g.6080]

I really hope I fall into the second category.

[@MsLoila]

People sort of want to do both.

[@alahalanit5006]

To hear rape described as "a form of self-expression" is horrifying.

[@roninhubbard9059]

You haven't walked a mile in his shoes eh

[@carpet498]

​@@roninhubbard9059 🤨

[@The_Crimson_Fucker]

@@roninhubbard9059 Not sure I'd want to walk a mile in the shoes of a rapist and child molester. Seems kinda tainted.

[@yamean8102]

@@roninhubbard9059 ???

[@dumbfridge7576]

@@roninhubbard9059 you can't be serious..

[@epicgamer2258]

Dude looks 17 and 53 at the same time

[@hypennik3960]

I was gonna say

[@treasalynam8940]

🤣🤣😂😂...very true...

[@austinrichards1740]

😂

[@mikaylah4710]

Epic Gamer 225 it’s the cod shirt, and hair cut lmaoo

[@jjgohard5485]

It’s the cod shirt

[@rebeccaoliver5306]

An interview that triggers both disgust and compassion.

[@robovac3557]

Hope it's not the raping you're compassionate about.

[@magallanesagustin4952]

No compassion from me.

[@subsamadhi]

​@@magallanesagustin4952we live in a society that allows criminals to be rehabilitated. Cope

[@magallanesagustin4952]

@@subsamadhi most criminals (especially rapists) can't and/or don't want to be rehabilitated and sending taxes on them is a waste of money and resources.

[@subsamadhi]

@magallanesagustin4952 yeah stay in your lane dipshit. Thats called your opinion

[@madisonmccoy4332]

“i do what i want to” the most terrifying thing he said in this whole interview

[@lillianp8900]

Yep. This is why I am leary of strangers, guard is always up!

[@crystllclr3743]

I’m a man and he scares me.

[@bdoocala]

yeah that and the part that really fucked me up was "I hooked up with her" *pause* "I killed her." with the deadest look in his eyes.. everything about this interview gave me chills

[@Devoted_Catholic777]

LADIES KEEP THE BLAMMY ‼️💥

[@dylanjperri]

@@Devoted_Catholic777 pow pow 💥😵‍💫

[@morganbarker3781]

he said he grew up with his mother and two sisters... then later on he mentions an older brother beating him.. then he says he experienced no physical abuse.. idk man i dont even wanna finish the video

[@ItsFranki]

Morgan Barker I noticed that too. This pig makes me sick. At the end he compares himself to a soldier... I could vomit hearing that

[@13crazydaisies]

Yeah, I also noticed the instability of his story. The first parts especially of his story struck me as lies. The murder part seemed more genuine. I think he might have created memories and also lied to cope with what he's done. I do not trust that man.

[@ItsFranki]

13CrazyDaisies that makes sense like a coping mechanism. I cannot even wrap my head around what he’s admitting to. But this channel has brought a lot of issues to light for me. I had no idea how bad things could be.

[@davidadams2395]

@@ItsFranki And he compares himself to a soldier in relation to the violence he perpetrated two weeks prior to the interview. The fact he's freely admitting to active violence is frightening.

[@PoloGeeb]

this is exactly what i was following

[@glowgirl8171]

I was raped in my early 20's.. It changed me forever but I'm better now. Thank you for this. I've always wanted to hear the thoughts of a rapist and how they came to be because it's so far from anything normal.

[@Saint.Holy.Sinner]

Do you mind telling me your gender?

[@eowla1]

​@@Saint.Holy.Sinnerwhy does it matter?

[@Saint.Holy.Sinner]

it doesn't matter but it's just out of curiosity @@eowla1

[@glowgirl8171]

@@Saint.Holy.Sinner Look at my name and why do you want to know?

[@norbertruiz5110]

​@@eowla1so we can know more

[@make_up_by_jenn]

I was raped and left for dead by a very violent man. Glad I'm still here. I have no sympathy for this man in the interview. It's so wrong. And it changes you forever.

[@Eternalstring21]

People like you inspire the rest of us to keep going. ❤️

[@RiniDiamandis]

Happy you're still here Jennifer and I hope you achieve everything you want want achieve in this life 💖

[@court060998]

yup no sympathy for this man

[@lindamilosevic7244]

Some people looses it! It doesn't justify what he has done but it does explain why he did what he did and who he became. Not every has a happy ending or is strong. Some people are truly broken.

[@cafesociety8525]

Just like the molestation as a child changed this man forever.

[@Aaron48253]

Human psychology is so fascinating. Notice how despite everything he’s saying about how badly he was abused when he gets to the subject of the rape and murder he committed he can barely say the words of what he had done. Shame is a very powerful emotion.

[@nicollettegordon360]

There is nothing about this man that says he feels ashamed about any of his actions.

[@anorien1]

I don't know I thought he seemed genuine in the abuse exaggerated or not, callousness or indifference towards his crimes could be sociopathy if he is legit in his crimes. It's not that strange of a story abused child becomes an abusive violent person. Some abuse themselves and others take it out on others.

[@markkerr204]

It's one of the strongest and most influential ones we have (well most of us have) and it can be incredibly helpful or harmful to a human being.

[@465marko]

​@--Actually being verbose is the number one sign. "Imbecilic pseudointellectualism" - as opposed to non-imbecilic pseudointellectualism, right? The good kind. lol Derp.

[@EmEm78]

Is it shame? Or trauma, regret? I honestly don't know. I feel like there is some level of self awareness there, some kind of yearning for a life that could have been different. But maybe it's all lies and manipulation, just an act. I really don't know.

[@pan-pot7259]

He feels so sorry for himself. That he almost forgets how fucked up his actions are

[@imsodead9307]

Exactally bruh, He needs to stop feeling sorry for himself. I feel bad for what happened to him but that didnt give him the right to do it to other people. If hes been through it he should know how it will tourment a kid for the rest of their life. I agree with you and tbh i dont feel sorry for him i feel sorry about what happened to him but he deserves to rot in hell

[@jwwr8408]

@@imsodead9307 ok

[@rei3268]

@@jwwr8408 shut up

[@natsuki4021]

If you watch through a lot of these interviews, or even interact with abusers in real life, you'll notice all of them do this. A lot of times they even talk about ttheir abuse to others being hard on THEM. It's a lot of "I cant believe I'd do something like that" "I think about it every night" "It really breaks my heart that I hurt someone", almost like their all reading the same script. They'll do anything to flip the situation to make them look like victims

[@DM-nw5lu]

Alyssiah it's so bizarre to me.. I have been raped and my parents were physically (to the point of breaking bones and starvation) and emotionally abusive. As an adult I'd never scream at anyone, I'd never lift a finger against anyone and I'd never disregard another person's consent. It's interesting how different people deal very differently with similar situations.

[@Wooden_iguana14]

My main takeaway is that when I have kids, nothing will be more important than being good to them and making sure they have a safe place to grow up and a positive role model in me to look up to. And also that my parents deserve all the love in the world for taking care of me and raising me the way they did.

[@BigBaller-he1dz]

Great comment. Teach your kids right from wrong because if you don't do it, who will??

[@TAGMZs63]

What a wonderful comment. 😊

[@SippenSomeTea]

God will bless you.

[@sub-harmonik]

@@BigBaller-he1dz barely any parents are philosophically equipped to 'know' right from wrong themselves. (though there are things like this where it is pretty clear) Anyways my point is that philosophy should be taught in school.

[@henrirapson1403]

And make them strong enough to exist in a world where they live around monsters like this.

[@IdealArc]

Just like all sexual predators, he can't accept ANY responsibility. Everything he has done is someone else's fault. He should have never been released from prison.

[@Wingo537]

Sounds like trump

[@IdealArc]

@@Wingo537 Sounds like Biden as well. Or do accusations not count when its against someone you support?

[@Junitunes]

@@IdealArc which rapist will you vote for? I never understood the argument of not voting because you're choosing between two evils until this year. Fuck man. The world is a crazy place.

[@dougdimmedome1464]

@@Wingo537 shut the fuck up lol

[@labounti]

They don't have to. Once you are convicted it doesn't matter.

[@350BMW09]

He is another reason why children must be protected from sexual abuse because some abuse survivors remain victims, others become victimizers.

[@sickobamba7719]

Brandy Brown do you honestly believe his stories about his sexual abuse? He is obviously a pathological liar and a psychopath, but I can’t prove you wrong and you can’t prove me wrong so I guess have your own opinion

[@beccatumlinson3807]

Sicko Bamba that’s like calling a rape victim a liar without evidence. Just to let you know. Just because he raped and murdered and whatever else he did doesn’t make what may or not have happened a lie. Kids can go years a lifetime without ever telling people about their abuse because of this. People not believing them because of the crimes they’ve committed. Or for who their parents are. And so on. Just because he’s done all of this and has lied doesn’t mean he isn’t telling the truth about what happened to him.

[@legendaryzee22]

Becca Tumlinson yeah and when you hear them out you see pain and emotion but this man says his mom, dad, sister sexually abused him. He shows no pain, he seams to be playing an act of his perception of a victim. Blaming anyone else for his actions showing no remorse. We can’t go believing this boy crying wolf.

[@autumnmarie5014]

He was never a victim. If you believed any of his stories you’re silly AF.

[@tundrawomansays5067]

Autumn Marie Damn, Ms. Autumn, I so wish that was true. But I’ve worked with more than a few who were sexually abused and exploited by Mommy-Dearest from their earliest memories. I wish that was rare. It’s not. As they get older the shame is so overwhelming they retreat to booze and drugs because who are you gonna share this with? They ended up in my office because they were mandated and yeah, ya gotta work like hell on the relationship. But when they finally trust you, you have done what what it takes to connect with them as human beings, to do to deal with their hostility and shame, what comes out after is a child, broken by Mommy-Dearest. Does that make their crimes OK? OHHELLNO. “I don’t deserve to live” etc. they tell you. Most of mine were high risk suicide and some completed. Men are less likely than women to play out the typical scenario of “leading to a suicide” and more likely to complete due to no prior notice/behavior and the lethality of their methods-hanging, shooting, intentional OD. Help is available and ya can’t just take their drugs away all at once. A bit at a time and replace them with psychotropic meds a little at a time. Will they ever be OK or “safe?” No. Hell No. And they are the first to tell you that. And *yes, they are violent.* Much of the time they aren’t even living in the here and now-the reality you and I live. They are so far removed from and dissociated from the here and now they are in something like a Dream State where their behavior doesn’t seem or feel real. They know they don’t belong and they know they are alone and words fail to explain.... *And nothing excuses, mitigates or makes their behavior less than horrific.*

[@autumn1436]

The fact someone like him is on the streets, shows that the justice system is a joke.

[@leolee5907]

He was found dead in his tent read the description.

[@dream-lh4pc]

@@leolee5907 he was let out before though, that's the point

[@bugglemagnum6213]

@@leolee5907 exactly he died on the streets not in a cell

[@crazylazy812]

Yeah I done more time than him for barely participating in a robbery. Yeah I’m black. So there you have it.

[@dream-lh4pc]

@@crazylazy812 I'm so sorry man

[@Rambutan.]

When I realised I was completely alone in this world, I nearly ended my life. I didnt r*pe anybody. C'mon man.

[@charlieamy2279]

Dude…exactly 🤦🏻‍♀️ I hope you don’t feel so alone now ❤️ just remember there are, very unfortunately, millions of people who too feel the same. I’ve felt alone for nearly over 30 years. Find your people, they are on this Earth.

[@portman8909]

Just go to the brothel bro. It ain’t that deep.

[@jamesbennett5587]

Not everyone handles problems the same way . That's like me saying to you i realized I was alone and just accepted it instead of being suicidal trying to end my life . People deal with things differently.

[@Rambutan.]

@@jamesbennett5587 My point is there's no justification for r*pe. Being alone in the world is not a valid reason.

[@Rambutan.]

@@charlieamy2279 Thank you, it's good advice, I hope I will. I hope you've found your people too.

[@Jaxxie1981]

As a rape survivor I wasn't sure how this interview would make me feel, but I made the informed choice to watch it. This was an articulate individual who never had a chance in life. It doesn't excuse his horrific crimes, but it does explain why he never formed a healthy mental association with love, family or sex. I truly believe that hurt people hurt people. These interviews are hard to watch, but they are so important.

[@AlexanderGarcia-tx5ci]

@Macysond how is that victim mentality? victim mentality would imply that someone is constantly being sorry for themselves and never blames themselves for things that happened; all Jenn did was mention being a survivor and how victims can turn into abusers

[@n.y.f2490]

Omg wake up!! The dude is a predator, not a victim!!

[@rodericblack4657]

Victim. Not survivor, victim.

[@be6213]

❤❤❤❤

[@miketee4158]

@Macysond Let go of your stupidity

[@genesiscarnero5808]

as a victim of sexual abuse, i feel bad for the child he used to be but not the man he is now. i’d never think of harming someone the way i was harmed.

[@Dreamfyre_]

Same here

[@TT-yt8hz]

Same

[@aishasharif6216]

Such a good way to put it

[@rileygifford1490]

Facts

[@luisamargarida4748]

same

[@erikaf561]

There are people serving life sentences for drug charges or crimes they didn’t even commit and this man is free.... This is America 🙃

[@olabisiburks5472]

Amerikkk

[@justiceastobe1097]

Yes he is white...

[@azaleafox82]

America loves protecting sexual predators...fuckin sick

[@irishworley795]

SMDH

[@IliasKiraly]

And this is Europe too.

[@Dragon-of-the-twelves]

I feel horrible for the child he once was. He’s ashamed of himself but he knows he can’t change. He was raised by monsters and grew up to be one. Really a sad situation.

[@pennypay1]

I've watched a few of this creator's uploads now, and will go on to watch more. There is no emotional manipulation through music, no personal bias revealed through text. The questions are asked in a matter-of-fact way without sympathy or condemnation. Viewers will form their own judgments, whether they tend to have an all-or-nothing mentality or they analyze human nature and environments in a complex way, but at least they'll think for themselves. The content isn't easy to watch, but the participants are given a voice.

[@izvicx586]

Well said.

[@HeidiSvenson]

Here ye here ye! I agree. And it begs the question, what is he doing that instills such trust in these people to open up to him? Good old fashioned empathy and non-judmental reporting- that's what the world needs now. More than ever. And it is abuot time the world gets to see an uncensored (for the most part) raw, unbiased and un-"sob" story painted. Kudos to Mark and everyone with Soft White Underbelly. I would love to be involved because I truly think what you guys are doing is not just entertainment or sensationalism, gawking at the "freaks" like so many productions are today. It is clear that you genuinely care and have their best interests at heart. And blelive me, living on the streets and having to arm themselves just in case because of all the elements and strains of people that are out there - they are absolute experts at knowing if someone is using them or trying to exploit them. So, there willingness to open up to you and with the raw authentiity that they do not only shows the trust you vuild but it speaks volumes to your heart and end goal. I truly believe each one of the stories will move mountains to help so many people. I smell an Emmy. (Or Webby, as the case may be). Just truly great reporting from the heart. A rare thing to see these days.

[@myvibe9641]

Exactly 100%

[@EmmanuelLorenzo]

@@HeidiSvenson they open up to him cuz he has been doing this for years... they know him, he helps them with food cloth sometimes, he even help some of those ppl get out of drugs, prostitution, slavery.... And for those ppls, to see someone "normal" reaching out to them without discriminating letting them open up its something that probably never experience. I've already sing up for they patreon, this video there is 36mins

[@paulroberts2439]

@@HeidiSvenson My guess is that he signs a document that says he cannot release the footage without written consent from the person first. So they get to tell their story without consequence or obligation. Kind of like unconditional love. No strings attached listening? lol

[@danidivine2312]

hate to say but his race may play a factor in why he is not incarcerated still. If he were Black or Hispanic talking like this, his ass would be in prison 4 Life, lets keep it real.

[@joaocoimbra1846]

He's dead

[@Jenniferl0pezz222]

KyStronk fr?

[@joaocoimbra1846]

@@Jenniferl0pezz222 Yup

[@bokangkseloane8698]

Dani M girllll, you ain’t lie. 😘

[@NikaNeek]

This is very true

[@AEGIPAN101]

I don't feel sorry for this man. I feel sorry for the child that he used to be, and the potential that was squandered

[@PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim]

Well, he is still suffering. That hurt child is still inside him.

[@je.suis.prisci]

Facts!!! 😂😂😂🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@Shayla720]

And he is just ONE of MANY!

[@shannonjmsn2011]

@impatience1 yeah, he never had a snowballs chance in hell, did he? It's very sad..

[@sinceresong9907]

People need to understand childhood trauma can have profound effects on the brain...it can be altered forever.

[@Devout8]

Knew this man personally 10ish years ago. Ate with him, talked with him, prayed with him, laughed with him. He seems monstrous, reasonably, but I got to see a side of him trying to change his life for the better. Really grieves my heart to see what became of him.

[@Ladybug-q6j]

What was he like back then? Did he seem to truly want to change? Was there any good in him at all, any redeeming qualities you remember? This is the interviewee who fascinated me the most, I've watched this interview a few times but I'm really curious what he was like when you knew him. It's really sad to see how deranged a mind can become.

[@Devout8]

@Ladybug-q6j He was a very likable person. Unintentionally funny with his old man mannerisms lol. I don't have a whole lot of memories of him anymore, but the ones I do have of him are memorable. I knew him for about 3-4 months, interacted with him everyday. Now you never know what someone's true motives are, but where we were together was a place you went to to try and change your life for the better. So you can always give someone the benefit of the doubt. Truly surprising and sad to hear more of his life trauma. When the thumbnail popped up on my feed with his face on it, I couldn't believe it.

[@eleanor2186]

this is the most brave interview ive ever seen. the way you didn't hold any judgement and let him try to explain himself is something i could never have done.

[@ordinarypeople2270]

I guess you're not that brave 🤷🏿‍♀️

[@milkjug7800]

why not?

[@avi7278]

@@milkjug7800 she's not evolved enough to see that everything is perfect.

[@VENENOSEASON]

@@avi7278 seek help

[@whatwhywhenthen]

@@ordinarypeople2270 and your not at all that understanding

[@LinniRutledgeMakeup]

He’s lying about a lot of things. Yes, he was clearly had a terrible upbringing but now he’s a genuine psychopath

[@LinniRutledgeMakeup]

Tyler Thompson exactly what I meant

[@tylerthompson7208]

@@zhannahealy6003 no

[@LinniRutledgeMakeup]

Zhanna Healy I didn’t use it lightly in the slightest. It’s very obvious he has psychopathic tendencies. Regardless of what you say friend, I’m aware how badly it can develop through trauma. Again, I don’t use it lightly and neither has the photographer. But it’s always super obvious to people who are empaths that this guy is exactly that.

[@Peace-Love-Light]

Tyler Thompson Psychopaths are born, sociopaths are made.

[@Peace-Love-Light]

Zhanna Healy The amigdala is smaller in the prefrontal cortex and the way they process oxytocin is different than a neurotypical. (I think)

[@moneybagg3126]

the he keeps having to validate his words, "and this is the complete truth" just makes its feel like more of a lie

[@chocolatenikki]

Exactly

[@Dogmandlow5688]

Yur

[@brendana1119]

agreed.

[@ithasthejuice]

True

[@bitchhimmkee6638]

Gloria Lok23 no he does that because his abusers tried to make him think it was a lie

[@m_a_lissa]

James is clearly an example of being a victim of his own circumstance. And I’m sure his mother and sisters were victim of their own circumstances. It will go generation to generation unless they heal themselves. This type of trauma requires a lot of rehabilitation, money, drive, spirituality, and more. Not everyone will make it out and sometimes thats the journey. While the acts and crimes he has committed is atrocious and devastating, this video does a great job of showing us what happened to him that lead him here. Thank you Mark for exposing this.

[@Kwatson855]

He acted on what he was taught. He was raped by his mother and family. People need to understand and believe disfunction to get to the truth. This kind of depravity is taught, he is a victim of his circumstance.

[@brysoncain7506]

What a great comment.. your exactly right.. generational curses.. they have to break the chains .. I dont have much sympathy for him but it's clear to see he needs a miracle to change him.. unless god does a miracle for him I don't see him changing... Very scary guy .

[@viniciuscaldas4143]

The only way of helping him, is giving him hope, we think too much what he did or what he went trought, but he wants he said “I have nobody to call, you have” listening to that, probably he has no opportunities in life as well. As he said he was banished from his family and from society. Maybe before he “heals” society should be ready first because I ask anyone here “who is gonna give him a job?” For example, so I think everyone wishes him the best and want him to “cure by himself” but I wonder who would really help. Most of people don’t.

[@thandi91]

How is him being raped when he was 5 his own circumstances..

[@gabrieldesta2113]

He was murdered in his tent stabbed to death homeless people don't like rapists and child molesters​@@viniciuscaldas4143

[@shade247]

His self pity and failure to accept his responsibility for what he did is truly disgusting. Edit: stop commenting damn. He’s dead, get over it.

[@amutha.vibess]

...I'm sure if you experienced 1 percent of what he did you wouldn't be saying what you're saying

[@cesarmalon7829]

ok buggy exactly! And it’s one thing to not know what right or wrong is as a young child, but if you’re SIXTEEN you know what you are doing is wrong. And if he can connect the trauma to his actions, he clearly has the ability to understand what he’s doing....

[@luarena]

I don't agree with you.. He's a totally broken human.. He's quite intelligent but he didn't know how to be any different... His story was tragic from start to finish..I'm not exceuses his crimes but I think it explains why he's committing them

[@YouAreMySunshine2]

are you saying that about the drug addict videos? Because same mentality.

[@cesarmalon7829]

He admitted to murdering multiple people, Niki, it’s not the same mentality lol

[@yol4678]

He feels too sorry for himself. Scary when a person doesn’t know right from wrong.

[@westcoastorbust2462]

Yo L I think it’s his way of defending his behavior moreso to give an explanation to those that judge.

[@nataliecangini9750]

He well knows wright from wrong, he just doesn't care and like he said he does what he wants.

[@misabhengu8858]

So what makes him knw nw, hw is it that nw he seems to knw the difference

[@serenarossi8480]

He can't know if it's never been showed or taught to him.If what he 's experienced Is just violence and abuse, that would be the norm for him

[@Aubreyinlalaland]

He knows right from wrong. That’s why he is trying to use emotional manipulation to make you feel bad for him. He’s trying to make his family seem terrible so that he can look better. He knows EXACTLY what he is doing. He just isn’t smart or very good at it.

[@paulconnolly9996]

This interview is terrifying. I don’t know how you stayed so calm Mark.

[@jd980]

People are very different. I've seen people crying and shaking in situations that don't make me blink. I've been crying and shaking in situations that don't make other people blink. Shit's wild.

[@jodilopez7164]

Yes terrifying individual!

[@brandenparnell5497]

@@jodilopez7164 a screwed up individual yes, but not terrifying. He's just a busted ass dope head

[@JamesHoffa1]

Paul are you a girl or something? He doesn't want you.

[@alexvith]

What was he supposed to do?

[@Sadie12212]

I was raped growing up, physically abused, and mentally abused. It changes your mind about what is appropriate and how to manage relationships, for sure. But NEVER did I want to inflict rape on someone else. Rape is scary, painful, and cruel. Your body knows that. At least mine did.

[@josh3306]

its not uncommon for people who are abused as kids to abuse people in their own life as adults. all you have to do is look at every serial killers upbringing and there will be some form of abuse in there. the fact you managed to keep a good moral compass despite a horrific childhood is a credit to you but unfortunately a lot of people dont get that

[@Sadie12212]

@@josh3306 it just sounds like an excuse to me.

[@zello4075]

@@Sadie12212not everyone is you, every human being is different and process things differently

[@gooddeal3186]

This just shows how important it is to show your child love growing up.

[@TonyDanza4Lyfe]

We didn't need this video to know that lol

[@delicatedidi777]

@@TonyDanza4Lyfe maybe u didn't. maybe someone else did.

[@undergroundtea597]

@@delicatedidi777 right

[@lockitty7263]

@@delicatedidi777 Literal Truth 🙏

[@freak1sees714]

But not too much love.. otherwise you end up like this guy..

[@SandMDOTCOM1]

I've met hundreds of guys like this... you can never tell if they are telling the truth and they speak in half truths. However one thing is true... that it is sad to see a wasted life.

[@chefcalebify]

I worked at a prison for many years and know what you mean. Most inmates are conmen in some fashion. A lot of them liked to hype up their charges for cred. Some lying altogether and trying to make themselves tougher that way. Some lie about their past to justify their actions. So when I see this, it is so hard for me to believe any of it. But that's just me and based off of my life experiences and what I saw in the prison. I had the ability to see their pretrial investigations and see whether they were lying or not. A lot were. I would only believe them about their pasts of it could be verified by someone other than them. This is still an interesting interview.

[@SandMDOTCOM1]

@@chefcalebify #truth working in criminal justice/corrections will open a persons eyes. Not for everyone (I can't wait to retire) but god bless them all!

[@buckleupbuttercup3038]

They are not he's a B.Ser

[@BoleDaPole]

soon you will have less prisoners to torture and hopefully lose your job when biden gets through with you blue folks.

[@SandMDOTCOM1]

@@BoleDaPole 😂 think about what you said.... now the child molesters, murders, rapists, and thieves will be YOUR neighbors! Seriously, I wish he would... I'm retired military and a country boy. I no longer really need a job. What I need is an excuse to make myself retire to my farm.

[@JayPisces1993]

“I did nothing except what I was taught.” That was absolutely chilling.

[@danyg7251]

That is a bit of excuse don't you think?

[@snapped223]

@@danyg7251 it a whole different reality for dudes like that

[@danyg7251]

@@snapped223 i Know but he excuse himself behind the "i did what they teach me". And that is more dangerous.. he have to acknowledged that he did.

[@WitheringZealot]

@@danyg7251 You're in no position to condemn this guy.

[@annastaciamiddleton6390]

And I'd say absolutely true. .. give me a child until he's 7vyears old and I will you show you the man... neuroscience has proved Loyola right. Children’s experiences in those first seven years - when formation of the neural networks is governed largely by emotion - will affect their behaviour throughout life..

[@emc4282]

currently healing from assault by someone who was also assaulted when he was younger. its no excuse but it's devastating the impact it creates on their life, and how it really affects them onward. thank you for this video

[@nadineo1983]

I am a child sexual abuse survivor. 3 years old, a family member. Extreme childhood trauma changes your brain. This is how sociopaths are made. You can't feel bad for the boy he once was but hate the man now because, that little boy is still in there, frozen in time, reliving the abuse over and over. That's what complex PTSD does to you. It creates "parts" of you that are frozen in time. They never grow up. They never heal and they never go away. Unless you find an extremely good trauma therapist and work for years to help manage the trauma.

[@_ben_miller]

agreed. mine wasn't as bad as what he described. but i tried to hide it and live as if nothing happened for a while and then i fell apart inside. i am in general an angry/ cynical/ cold shouldering person, and i often come across people who seem very entitled who want me to make them feel good randomly when i feel like shit inside.

[@siofrarafferty3821]

Thank you.

[@naeslatdadon9849]

please say this again people rather sweep it under the rug but traumatized is a like hell on earth

[@shaylynmarie9572]

Wishing you the best ! I can't even imagine I don't even think I can remember back to 3 years old

[@_ben_miller]

@@shaylynmarie9572 , these things (i was molested by a friend around 10) never leave. this is me speaking for her here, but whenever you encounter someone who makes you feel things that you distinctly felt in the abuse moment, even if it's not as severe or physical, you feel that psychological seed and your mind always brings it back up...i tried to forget it and i unfortunately ended up telling "friends" a few years after, and they randomly brought up the person's name when they felt like controlling my behavior, and i didn't even remember telling them, but i did....something brought it out even though there was the other half of me trying to live a comfortable lie...

[@imjustbored375]

He’s showing signs of being a crack addict, the movement, the sniffing, the speaking. He’s also so clearly a pathological liar.

[@aydriebrownieasmr7026]

I’m just bored I thought that was obvious

[@zae2731]

I thought I was the only one thinking that. He can’t be still and he sniffing every 5 secs

[@pattyyl1613]

No shit he WAS drug addict .

[@devaughn131]

His missing teeth are all the indication you need

[@illmaddox91]

You realize you dont snort crack right?

[@hbmiike]

How is this guy still on the streets - system failed us again.

[@KaylynKia]

Mike Martinez he passed away!

[@thewatcher6312]

It says in the description he died in his tent in December 2019 from stab wounds

[@tyroneloki5131]

@@thewatcher6312 what description?

[@pxmpkxn6163]

tyrone loki Not in the description, the creator of this video commented in the comment section that the man died from being stabbed.

[@tyroneloki5131]

@@pxmpkxn6163 ah ice sea, ice sea

[@user-by7to8xj2e]

This is a trainwreck. A little pendulum in your mind hears the shit this guy went through and feels compassion, but then he says something absolutely abhorrent that makes that pendulum swing the other way and makes you realise this is a monster

[@stultum]

you can be a victim and a perpetrator

[@alexmajors7915]

I was abused as a young boy. But growing up hearing that abuse victims almost always become abusers is EXACTLY the reason I'm a 46 year old man who has no children. I certainly don't have any desire to impose such trauma on another human being or anything. Nothing like that, the way I see it is that you're supposed to protect your children 1000% at all times and there is nothing more sacred. Then it's my duty time my unborn children to protect them from the trauma that happened to me. And statistics show that over a lifetime, I somehow probably would. So that will NEVER happen. I love children, their ability to forgive is profound. I told everyone since I was 12 that I'd never have kids just not why and EVERYONE said "it's just a phase." Nope, ask my wife of 13 years, if there's ANYTHING I can do in this world, it's to commit to something. Nobody has any loyalty anymore.

[@channabrennon2017]

You wouldn't abuse your kids alex..because you have heart. And your selflessness and strength is stronger then what was done to you.

[@jocelync.2034]

Nah. It takes a special kind of person to want to inflict the pain they went through to someone else.

[@bashleyrespectfully4562]

Theres a certain kind of ocd where ppl obsess about potentially being paedophiles but they actually aren't...maybe something to check out & get some healing hunnii 😔

[@hyxxterix]

@@bashleyrespectfully4562 I think thats just OCD. OCD can drive you insane in some cases but only if specific intrusive thoughts repeat, and a lot of people can’t handle it and let it take over their lives. Often a silent killer hiding behind other disorders.

[@bugglemagnum6213]

Yes sometimes I wish my dad just killed himself like his dad did so he didn't impart what his mother did to him onto me

[@ambertenillecarroll3481]

This guy is a pathological liar, it’s very obvious.

[@joshua22267]

Let's say even if it was true. Let's humor the idea that everything he said was true. Does being raped as a child mean rape other people when you get older. You subject others to the same violence you were put through. It's like come on, stop with the bs. I know many people who have been sexually assaulted and they never became rapists. He needs to be put down, he will strike again. I hope that next victim has a gun and shoots him.

[@abigailescobar1001]

@@joshua22267 not everybody can transcend their trauma

[@blessedjuggernaut]

The lunging two second stare is a dead give away.

[@abigailescobar1001]

@Jon Doe yeah i know it can be bullsh** i was just saying that not everybody can get over a trauma, in case of being true his story.

[@Flergenbergen]

Pretty much as soon as he got it out that his whole family was molesting him, including both sisters, it seemed obvious that he would lie about anything.

[@barbarahenning3309]

I was molested as a child by my sister and brother but I broke the chain and became the person I am today with a good life and a full time job. This man is 1 yr older than me.

[@littlemisseatscrispsforbre5353]

Well be prepared to be called a liar, people in the comments think it can't happen, family members can't molest or pick on 1 person.

[@barbarahenning3309]

Little Miss eats crisps for breakfast I know that’s right. The world can be an ugly place

[@4knewt505]

Mercy. I read your comment, your profile name and sent you a hug. Your strength is understated in your comment.

[@Walkingwithjordan214]

I am sorry that happened to you. Thank you for your bravery. I’m so happy you have been set free!

[@drawwithme8842]

Plz dont make comparison everyone is different

[@spaceengineer1452]

The reason he’s alone is his choices. He needs to choose a heal and become kind to himself and others. I was abused and that’s been my path out. Gave up booze, cigarettes, weed, caffeine. Still battling demons, insomnia. With the few friends I have and meditation etc I hope for a better future. I’m 62.

[@MrNmarty123]

He was broken as little boy, he couldn’t grow into a man so he became a monster. I mourn the little guy in him, I mourn the innocence that was taken so soon.

[@humanbean3]

there's thousands of people who experience these horrible things as children, and still don't grow up and hurt people. there's also thousands of people who have ideal childhoods and then hurt people... this popular trend of blaming someone's childhood for their lack of intelligence and empathy is just giving people an excuse and making it easier for them to play the victim card

[@Jaidavirocks]

@@humanbean3 so easy to say when not in a persons like this circumstance. he hadn't even grown up and he was hurting people. anybody molesting their mother at 16 has clearly had no moral foundation instilled into their childhood. some do not turn violent but the majority of violent offenders in the community faced tough upbringings.

[@humanbean3]

@@Jaidavirocks I realize my comment sounds harsh, it's just depressing seeing how popular and easy people can start blaming all their selfish actions on other things and people...

[@ActionJackson669]

I mourn for his rape and murder victims 💯

[@Hanma007]

@@humanbean3 facts.

[@teebitta6649]

I feel like he is a pathological liar. Something about him ...

[@jrick8321]

Might be a harsh way to look at it, but him pausing so long before answering the question on him murdering someone... I feel like he was trying to think of the story to make up. Then gave up and said he didn’t want to talk about it. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@sarahmoore2355]

same

[@theannoyingfan100]

No way he had done all that and still be free, also he started sentences and then switched them up mid sentence

[@blackpilllegion7243]

Either that or the meth is just hitting

[@ceeell1683]

Same

[@trickassp1]

His eye avoidance is pure shame. He is a shame filled victim and demented maniac. Existence is insane.

[@angelme7291]

I agree. I think he is lying about the beginning part about his entire family raping him, maybe even most of the interview.

[@brianbudzynski1926]

He is a rapist though willing to talk about crime

[@brianbudzynski1926]

Ted Bundy did the same thing to try to save his own skin. I love how greasy mark gets though

[@Crazy_Schizo]

don’t use the word “victim” when describing him

[@SoldierOfLoveForNow]

he stopped being a victim the moment he raped

[@hankhill3126]

One of my favorite interviews was with the child hood victim of rape who grew up and murdered his abuser.

[@joeshabe]

have the link or name by any chance?

[@fkirfirt9606]

​@@joeshabeClark Fredericks if I recall correctly

[@joeshabe]

@@fkirfirt9606 thank you! him indeed. honestly, I don't blame him at all...

[@msjustifyed864]

yup and the man that did it to him he had to see him in the school district and he was a prominent person in society who had done it to many others. When he saw him as an adult and he acted like he never hurt him is what really triggered the murder

[@msjustifyed864]

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[@abia1562]

He doesn't need to be free. He WILL offend again and he WILL hurt more children. I do not feel sympathy for him. He's proud of what he is.

[@taciborges]

That's right. He is a dangerous man and I cannot understand why he is out there, free, about to make other victims. This is insane.

[@thematriarchy2075]

He died.

[@sabrinanaser9327]

Hes not asking for your sympathy, Abi. He's speaking his truth

[@jakewatkins5202]

Deedee Smithey good. he deserves it

[@abia1562]

@- spudman It's completely different, but thanks for your opinion .👍

[@87L.V]

There is never an excuse to sexually force yourself on to another person, ever.

[@mariem1078]

vikki victoria he’s not giving excuses. he’s explaining.

[@nvm5016]

@@mariem1078 explaining or excusing. He made is choice to be better then his parents or to be like them.

[@maditry3066]

Gaming Billy when your sexual abused as a child your brain is rewired and he doesn’t see the same things that neuro typical people would

[@savior5225]

@@maditry3066 I've been sexually abused brutally, and I'm not a psychopath. Sexual abuse is no excuse or explanation for sexually abusing others , it's called learnt behavior.

[@maditry3066]

Dh Dior just because you didn’t doesn’t mean that’s not an explanation for another. The brain doesn’t work the same for everyone. When I was at a sex trafficking treatment center there was a 7 year old girl who molested her first girl when she was just 4 n the girl she molested was also 4. It’s about your brain, extent of the trauma and they way u process it, your environment and who all is in your support system.

[@jennadavis-waite4442]

I work in mental health and this is what we do all day, hear stories like this from abusers and victims, and help to heal abusers and victims. He is both, a lot of people are. His story isn't challenging or heavy, it's really, really common. There are people like James literally everywhere and I do feel compassion towards them AND their victims. His brain is affected by trauma and won't have developed beyond that young age, hence the excuses and poor reasoning. Why do some people end up like James and others don't? I don't know, there are lots of theories. But it's not my job to judge, it's my job to heal. If he hurt someone I knew though, I'd be pretty f#$&!+g angry all the same

[@taylorjohnson9321]

Nobody cares where u work

[@wumpascott]

@@taylorjohnson9321 Is it not relevant to the story? What's your problem?

[@wompwomp90]

@@taylorjohnson9321 Obviously 216 people do.

[@franciscocarmonanoguera5856]

Hi Jenna, the phenomena of the age freezing at a point, you know the explanation of why is that? Greetings from Nicaragua 🔵⚪🔵

[@lisasternenkind6467]

I suffer from cPTSD and never ever hurt anybody elsephysically or on purpose. I greatly dislike the attitude, that trauma justifies for such a cruel behaviour. It is exactly this attitude that makes people turn away from traumatized people - they fear to be hurt in any way by them. Please keep that in mind, when you verbalize your personal thoughts.

[@scorpichella]

The tragic part of this is that it’s not only James’ experience- it happens every day all over the world.

[@cowboyspit2230]

I’ve seen people get the death penalty for a lot less than what he’s done, and he’s walking free no strings attached. No can tell me the justice system isn’t fucked lol

[@twideman7866]

he’s dead... If you read Marks comment up top. He was stabbed in his tent, died from complications.

[@willbellamy590]

@@twideman7866 shouts out to who did it

[@arlenedennis9446]

Got that street justice

[@Yrathus]

@@willbellamy590 This is such a senseless comment.

[@willbellamy590]

@@Yrathus completely cognizant and clear headed, I’m glad he was taken out, thank the lord.

[@deaconmacdonald2570]

im sorry but every thing he says just sounds like a lie

[@SCUMMY4205]

He contradicts himself so much in this video

[@Snipsey01]

he's probably been lying his whole life. when you lie about everything, you convince yourself those lies are the truth. truly pathetic

[@tapio3376]

@Freddy Nunez You can't expect a psychopath like him to speak straight

[@ebonimom6964]

Yea he reminds me of my cousin. Says the same things....

[@nyfxe]

EXACTLY. stupid af

[@scottingram93]

Your content is amazing. Absolutely haunting. These should be used for inspiration for actors who have to play difficult roles.

[@SoftWhiteUnderbelly]

X16sct X55 Thank you for the kind words. I’ve thought the same thing regarding character study for actors. Some of affectations and quirks in these individuals are so riveting to watch. James is a great example of that. For an actor, the odd, but real mannerisms in some of these people would be incredibly useful I would think. Thanks for watching. ML

[@scottingram93]

Soft White Underbelly That is exactly right. I really hope you keep going with these. Phenomenal work and a very original take - I think you’ll really blow up soon. Need some exposure from one of the big podcasters on this platform!

[@SoftWhiteUnderbelly]

X16sct X55 Yes, I cant deny it’s a little disappointing to only get a few dozen views when I post a new video, but I understand that this content is definitely not for everyone. I think it takes a very strong and brave person who wants to hear the truth no matter how ugly it is, in order to get to the core of the problem. I really appreciate the small number of viewers who follow what I do. Even if my channel never goes anywhere I’m still learning so much about what it is to be human. I see so clearly how the struggles we all face in different forms and degrees are very misunderstood.

[@leonjackson2967]

Strangley enough, I'm an actor...doing research

[@SoftWhiteUnderbelly]

leon jackson That’s great! I often think, Oh, some actor is going think, “This is the best resource I could ever find!”.

[@StudioScarecrow]

“I did nothing except what I was taught” is absolutely haunting

[@nicoleclavel3876]

it’s sad but true. children look up to their parents for guidance and his own father was molesting him

[@dominickmelcho7892]

NOBODY IS COMMENTING ABOUT THE END, CAMERA MAN WAS PROLLY SCARED ASF💀💀

[@antoniowolfe2041]

dominick melcho for what tho I’m confused

[@kyleroberts9358]

@@antoniowolfe2041 yeah idek his mood changed so fucking fast i was so confused

[@ez-cg8zf]

More like a sociopath, psychopaths are intelligent

[@cani599]

bcuz no one could finish the video lmfao

[@lynncarter5334]

Nbsssss shacking boots 😂😂

[@probablyjoeyy]

I had to pick my jaw off the floor when he said "my mother".

[@cwallace318]

4real!!! But that's proper Karma 😂😂😂. 16 was big and strong enough to overpower her like she had been overpowering him and forcing her will

[@dale7561]

@veronica carlson from what I read and understand rape is rarely about the sexual act but more about power and control. That would explain why his mother felt the need to call the police.... Maybe

[@trips8527]

It’s sad

[@tfg2291]

Ong I was just about to come comment on that shit🚫

[@jordync3547]

I laughed

[@lisajay3470]

I mean honestly someone stabbed him probably because he hurt them...he touched the wrong one this time

[@deehollywood1594]

Jay Meets World no James was not like that ! I worked at the shelter he once lived in James was a nice person!

[@lisajay3470]

Dee Hollywood ok he was a nice person aside from his violent past? Okay seems like James was nice in front of some people unless if you were one of his victims...thanks for clearing that up

[@uheartkhadidi]

Jay Meets World and I see nothing but facts!

[@junef3444]

true

[@angs1868]

Jay Meets World girl you are a beautiful floating head😂😍❤️

[@katkohlerschwartz7386]

What a rotten shame that he became another by product of irresponsible parents. He’s so far gone that he cannot feel free from his demons.

[@mathiasstrom7790]

He is mercilessly guilt-ridden and self loathing. But because he is a narcissistic monster the only thing he truly knows is how to indulge in his own suffering and misery. Narcissism is a coping mechanism and a form of self preservation that your brain adapts in early childhood/adolesence to protect yourself from hurt. Your soul essentielly gets butchered. This guys childhood is absolutely fucking diabolical so its really no surprise that he is the way he is. I mean imagine having every person youre supposed to trust molest and rape you and then turn their back on you. Makes me sick But he is an adult with responsibility and anyone with some form of humanity left inside would chose to be the light instead of just another vessel of fucking evil Im 100 when I say that evil people are not born they are created by their enviroment, I believe we need to understand the monster to prevent a future monster from forming. But fuck this guy anyways Im not excusing his demonic behavior because its all just an excuse at the end of the day

[@furrymonsters4337]

Serious criminals do enjoy playing the victim.

[@doublefeature]

true. BUT hurt people do hurt people.

[@shaealrousan5196]

Alex Ruland hurt people can’t use that as an excuse to hurt someone else

[@doublefeature]

@@shaealrousan5196 absolutely true. it's not an excuse. plenty of hurt people, hurt in the worst possible ways, go on to do GOOD things for themselves and the people around them. it's never an excuse but it can help us understand the why.

[@friendlyfire782]

Obviously hes narcissistic

[@samanthaj4800]

Don’t be too quick to judge people. It’s not his fault that he thinks and acts the way he does. Hes probably a danger to society but I still feel bad that this is what his life has been setup to be. He can’t change the way his mind is

[@amandabump3301]

He appears so insightful about what lead to his behavior yet shows little remorse or self-responsibility for his actions. I’m surprised he is out of prison after everything he’s done. And the way he talks about how violent he is and how no one will stop him from doing whatever he wants. Wow. Scary.

[@kerapixi]

I’m pretty sure he was stabbed and died a couple years ago.

[@kr1221E]

He totally lost his empathy this can happen in certain cases. He was a very damaged man.

[@MandenTV]

@@kerapixi ohhh how terrible 😂

[@tvtitlechampion3238]

He was way beyond remorse, or believing things could get better. Put yourself in that kind of hopeless mindset. What would you do, when waking up is awful, and going to bed is just as bad. If depression is anger turned inwards, this is its opposite.

[@Carlton_Wilson]

He's trying to manipulate by checking all of the sympathy boxes.

[@brookehammett2420]

Currently binge watching every single one of your videos...this one takes the cake. You are an amazing interviewer and have a heart of gold. Thank you so much for covering these people's stories! But please be safe. A story isn't worth your personal safety.

[@SuzanneDeniseB]

I've been doing the same thing.

[@Faithmadelegacy]

Me too

[@ChulaVlogs]

Me too

[@chickyface7537]

@Tammy Boatrite me too.....

[@cohen9044]

Brooke Hammett the interviewing a prostitute-kelly really was the one that got to me :(

[@musicbrazilian7065]

He was raised without love no empathy and today he has none of that to offer, it breaks my heart.

[@VictornHart]

You know people like you that take things into consideration and realize and look at both sides are very emotionally intelligent. I respect that

[@Guilherme-ms3ub]

He made his choice.

[@federicoagnoletti8950]

I see so many comments arguing about whether or not you shouls empathise with this guy. You're not wrong if you do empathise with him and you're not wrong if you don't. I don't think that's the point though. Shouldn't we discuss how to actually make things better?

[@Overposting]

Exactly! I'm almost certain that the point of these videos is to show how badly mental health is dealt with and what would be avoided if people actually helped.

[@frederickyoerg7220]

As a recent viewer of Soft White Underbelly interviews, I am getting a sense what the channel is about. It is about hearing and acknowledging humanity, despite how ugly that can get. Some become so ugly that we avert our eyes and ears from them. Despite their appearance and behavior, they deserve a voice. Everyone, regardless of their past (good or bad) or their deeds (good or bad) have a story that is worth hearing. Though my past is nothing resembling James' past, I know what it is like to be hurt; I also know what it is like to hurt others. I would not want to be discarded by society. I'm sure ALL people that are interviewed don't remember everything accurately, and have a measure of self-protection or justification. (Don't we all?)

[@thecat6876]

Isnt it that we all are responsible for one another, and as long as people end up like this man, we are failing in some way. Calling people monsters and arguing about whether or not we should empathise with him is missing the point. He is a human with human capability. If he can turn out like this you may well have done too.

[@thecat6876]

@@peachyvibes7107 could have been you

[@riyank5238]

Finally, I see a comment not arguing about the situation and judging him and only taking it as an analysis

[@Honeymoon1988]

My ex used to assault me when he was on drugs and drunk. He would tell me that it wasn’t rape because he loved me and I was his girl and it was my duty to give him what he wanted. When I was breaking up with him he tried to kill me that night. Stalked me afterwards. He was arrested, we went to court he plead guilty. Everyone has a backstory but nothing justifies this kind of behavior, to take someone’s right to consent.

[@sav16658]

I’m so sorry to hear this, and I’m glad you got out of that situation. These men deserve nothing and I genuinely hope you find peace and safety.

[@catharperfect7036]

The most dangerous time is always when one tries to break away from someone like that. Control is everything to them.

[@Honeymoon1988]

@@catharperfect7036 that’s literally when he did it. I broke up with him, he started stalking me. Convinced me if I just saw him one last time “it would be easier” and he’d leave me alone. In a hotel room that night after raping me he started choking me while I begged him. It was very traumatic.

[@miradamevska5887]

Im so sorry that happened to you, and I must say you are too kind, because no matter how bad there abuse or experiences have been gives no reason for them to do the same or worse to you. Him Knowing what has happened to him gives him all the more reason he should not be a predator. This guy was scum and he deserved to die like a dirty dog. I dont apologise for my words because people like that don't deserve kindness.

[@joshlee9305]

Maybe you should have been a better girlfriend 😏

[@thisisntmybirthname]

You can tell he’s had some sort of therapy. It takes a lot of self awareness to be aware of how and why you became a monster.

[@StingnB]

It's very sad to think that there might be a "too late" line to be crossed

[@Thekoryosmenstribepodcast]

I was abused, by my mother, then i was s^xually assaulted, and m0lested by 3 different boys (i was 6 the first time). The first one did it for a year, until i finally told someone, another was a few timea on a school bus, and the last was later at 12 in a group home. My girl cousin also got on top of me when i was 9 or 10, and i woke up to her using me as a "Toy" for herself, she was about 10 or 11. The abuse from my mother started at 8 until i was 17. Punched kicked, beaten, chased, hit with a belt up my back, the back of my legs. I had bruises most days, and got called out of school, so my mom wouldnt get caught. This is only a small part of my story. But i didnt become a Grapist

[@jehouse61]

Bullshit. He was not raped by his entire family.

[@alyssa7974]

@@Thekoryosmenstribepodcast You said it. Everyone deals with things differently, everyone processes their trauma differently.

[@jas_bataille]

I don't believe he had a second of therapy in his life. People are a lot more self-aware than we think.

[@msmeow666]

Yeah. I don’t care what happened to him as a kid or that he has no one .. he takes his rage out on everyone else and is completely devoid of empathy he doesn’t need to be in the gene pool any longer.. he even sounds smug when he mentions committing child molestation himself and chuckles about it… yet he wants endless sympathy for having gone thru molestation as a child and it’s his excuse for not giving a F&ck about anyone else’s feelings or autonomy it gives us survivors of childhood trauma a bad look..

[@Myspecialinterest]

Thank you for saying this I’m so sick of reading everyone’s sympathetic comments for this horrible piece of s h eye t

[@crystalmorris215]

How am I JUST finding this channel? My mind is blown. THIS is the content we need. It's mindboggling to me that people come out in drones to watch weirdos stuff their faces with food, using state of the art mic's that pick up every chew and swallow and yet, something so fascinating and gritty as these interviews doesn't get the shine and recognition they deserve. I'm SO grateful I stumbled across this channel. This is what's needed right now. 🖤

[@SoftWhiteUnderbelly]

Crystal Morris Crystal, Welcome! I’m glad you found my channel. ML

[@crystalmorris215]

@@SoftWhiteUnderbelly absolutely!

[@jennifertrubach995]

Me too..I just stumbled onto it too and I find it intriguing!!

[@crystalmorris215]

@@jennifertrubach995 😉

[@vin666333]

Lolll🤣 spot on!!!!!!

[@1492tomato]

This man tells a terribly sad story. That said, the "justice" system failed society by not keeping him locked up for eternity. The fact that he may have good reasons for becoming a monster doesn't make him any less a monster.

[@megos4063]

I think it makes him tragically human

[@coreydeluna5258]

@@megos4063 not human trash

[@sahadcamorlinga4658]

Exactly!!!

[@itisjakep]

@@coreydeluna5258 you have no empathy. he is a person.

[@noahfletcher3019]

Shut up.

[@McTripsRipz]

In his silent parts, he's thinking through the actual story and then fitting lies into it.

[@tigresmom5654]

Yeah, I was thinking that too. Like he was trying to think up a story real quick.

[@donzm2909]

It's not good to assume

[@Timook]

Stfu up bitch

[@tomthomas334]

I am Cuckleberry Stiltskin, and you sir are correct

[@McTripsRipz]

Tom Thomas shall the cuckleberries unite good sir

[@Backwood_Barbie]

I’ve watched countless of these videos and I was not expecting any of this. Wow. Good video

[@urmaker]

I never feel sorry for someone like this. BE the change. Coming from someone who was also.... Taken advantage of as a kid. Not by my mom or sisters but by others. You don't use that BS as an excuse.

[@rasmusfrandsen1848]

I don't feel like he's excusing for anything, he knows what he did wrong at least. It's also unnecessary to compare your life to his.

[@lossnt557]

@@rasmusfrandsen1848 don’t defend the rapist mate

[@rasmusfrandsen1848]

@@lossnt557 I ain't defending him, he's a terrible person

[@samanthabeck4183]

it’s not made to make you feel sorry it’s to educate..

[@diego032912]

@@lossnt557 Lmao that didn’t work out. No one here is defending the piece of shit, but I’ve always been super interested in the minds of these type of horrible people and the type of thought processes they go through before committing their actions and crimes. Maybe I’m just a freak but fuck it I love knowing how people’s minds work so.

[@faithyoung5780]

I believe that he actually was molested as a child. People that commit sex crimes are more likely to have been victims of sexual crimes themselves. He said that molesting and rape was how he was taught to express that you care for someone. If he was molested at a young age by people that are supposed to care for him, then in his mind it would make sense for him to reflect what he was taught to the one that taught him, his mother. I am a firm believer in rehabilitation for prisoners, but I truly think that this man is too far gone. There is no hope for him, and he knows that. The trauma that he experienced as a child is beyond therapy. He’s already decided what he wants to do. Thank you for letting him tell his story. Sometimes I forget that we are all human, and that everyone was a child and innocent once. He wasn’t born like this, but he made the decision to hurt others. I guess with my own biases I tend to ignore who people once were before they did horrible things. Now I realize that no matter how disgusted I am, I can still be symapthetic for that child that was scared and alone.

[@rosetaetienne7029]

Yes you're right. So he grew up all twisted and fucked up thinking the wrong was okay like he never had anybody to tell him that was wrong as a child. So I do blame the parents but his actions were terrible

[@CD-nr2rw]

i agree. very well worded.

[@FinesseSoCocky]

Did you listen? He said his mother , father and sister was molesting him.

[@naomiharper7635]

FinesseSoCocky 1:50 ish

[@breannakougar5168]

Yeah no this doesn’t justify his actions in the slightest. A terrible childhood isn’t an excuse to do shitty things and just do horrifying things to people. I’ve been raped and molested. Am I gonna rape or molest anyone because of it? No. This isn’t okay and this mentality that it is is absolutely despicable.

[@mowglifromthejungle5614]

Never believe anyone who starts off by saying "now this is a true story..." This man seems like a very dangerous individual. I wouldnt turn my back on him to pick up a $100 bill

[@HappyLittleSoulProd]

Mowgli From the Jungle lol

[@rubyreduxx]

💯

[@LilRocObama]

If u holla real talk I probably won't trust ya

[@AlexisandJune]

I wouldn’t trust him if it was a $5 bill

[@ashmarie9062]

Right! There's something very off. I don't believe him

[@ivanez971]

I´ve seen this interview more than 10 times. I think the way he explains his suffering is something that one cannot forget. RIP James.

[@calebderiso948]

Rest In piss

[@KD-vb9hh]

He never expressed real remorse. It was all about how hard it was for him. That's how you can tell he's not really sorry.

[@jimmymorris5321]

You can tell that this guy has been through the system. He knows how to answer all the questions and to say what he needs to say. When you are around cons you kind of pick up on bullshit.

[@amayalewis6933]

I don’t believe a thing that is coming out of his mouth.

[@loverainthunder]

Me either.

[@loverainthunder]

He's lying. That's why he's smiling while he says he was taught it was okay to do that, he's just a lying creep.

[@safiyasabdul]

Me either

[@iharkins1]

I don't believe a word.

[@bolizzil]

Yea he definitely didn’t kill anyone

[@TheSnakeboy11]

There's no excuse for the actions you take, and you can't blame someone else for a crime you committed. I will say that you are a product of your environment, and many of your choices and ways of thinking are influenced by how you were raised as a child. It's just unfortunate that a human being can fall victim to circumstances like this man.

[@sarablue2082]

My soft white underbelly tells me he's lying about his family

[@thehoneyeffect]

My soft brown underbelly agrees with you

[@thehoneyeffect]

However I do believe he was abused, most predators were

[@roseanneplatt9100]

I was abused and I'd never put my children or anyone through what I were put through by my step dad this guy feels sorry for his self

[@BoiBoi-cn3rh]

Most rapists and abusers suffered the same. (Beating and raping) abuse repeats its self. Sad he let it get the best of him to do such terrible things.

[@toniplays2022]

Pinkie?

[@kr1221E]

ATTENTION-for those who think he is still alive, he was killed in a stabbing and died of complications of his stabbing.

[@corn1770]

Nice 😌 love to hear it

[@stoned_2thabone]

Proof?

[@jacobhopkins32]

Fobile Moan proof?

[@wizardssleeve6049]

A big loss then.

[@SL-bu9jj]

What's your sources?

[@rnoemi4]

I believe him. I was raped for years by my dad. Later on I found out he was abused by a priest growing up and he had a violent upbringing. It’s true what he said that the family is the one that teaches u violent crime n abuse is ok as long as u care for that person. I saw that in so many relatives. Me n my siblings were physically , sexually, mentally, n emotionally abused for years and it is a struggle to differ from right n wrong bcuz they brainwash u into believe those two boundaries don’t exist.

[@DAGOBERT.87]

I hope you're okay

[@notjordinary]

rnoemi4 so sorry for you and your siblings

[@nigelw7626]

You are strong young lady, stay in the light you deserve happiness ( :

[@dainty1987]

So sorry to hear your struggle may God bless you x

[@gtas321]

Unfortunately tragedy carries through generations of unabated.

[@mhc4124]

guy acted like he was the only person anything bad happens to, or the only person alone. narcissist.

[@MomoLelache-cn1ci]

Nobody cared about him so he doesn’t care of anybody. That’s normal conséquence of his childhood.

[@DelbertStinkfester]

A little glimpse into the mind of a completely broken human being...The depths of depravity know no bounds

[@MacAttack1776]

“Human being” used loosely in this sense

[@lotab2]

Feel so sad for James

[@karolinanie5946]

​@@MacAttack1776Oh yes, human being, human nature, scary stuff but we need to deal with it

[@abrunz1873]

@@lotab2 I feel so sad for those he violated and ruined the lives of. Yes, he has a terrible story, an awful life, but that does not excuse him perpetuating that abuse on others. He ruined the lives of people who did nothing to him and had nothing to do with his awful life. Can you imagine having this "man" touch you against your will?? You'd never feel clean again!!

[@abrunz1873]

@@karolinanie5946 yeah...lock it up forever. Women shouldnt feel unsafe in the world so that this can walk free

[@Swagtildawn]

As much as I agree with the comments that this was a troubled, nasty human being, these conversations are absolutely necessary. We cannot confront these problems without attempting to understand the mechanisms that make someone like that. It is impossible to build something without understanding how the parts go together. By no means am I downplaying his monstrous acts, I just ask that everyone try to understand on some level why people are like this, how it happens, how society reacts to these actions, and things we can do to prevent these types of things in an ethical way. You'd be hardpressed to find many cases where someone was simply born a rapist, pedophile, etc. It's a vicious cycle that has claimed many as a victim and then they many times end up being the perpetrator. This doesn't mean they don't deserve to be in jail, but their problems need to be understood is all, so that they can be addressed.

[@loverice8259]

No one can be born a rapist or pedophile. He is sick. I dont care what happen to him

[@idylledoll]

Yes, I agree. People really undermine how ones environment has such a huge impact on ones development. It’s more common to follow what you were subjected to than not. While there are people who don’t continue the cycle, I find that ones background can explain a lot when they do. Of course there is no justification for harming others but humans are often a product of their environment. How can you have a healthy relationship to sex or women when your own mother was raping you from an early age. Super fucked up.

[@prorok21]

I totally agree. It's so easy to place a sticker on a person and ignore the actual image and roots of why he did what he did. Everybody is a human in the end, the more we can understand about ourselves the better we become at mitigating our flaws. For now we can't fix people like him, nor his victims.

[@BubblyViolin11]

Exactly. You don’t have to like what he did to recognize that the only way to fix the problem is to listen and learn. Because if we don’t, how can we protect future generations from experiencing the same thing?

[@anisasali9710]

Coudln't agree more with this.

[@mothintheflame]

It's really unfortunate when you're raised in an abusive household and you become the abuser without even realizing. If you do realize most of the time it's too late, too late in the sense that you've already done something regrettable.

[@chrisrogers6799]

This isn’t entirely true..... abused people don’t often abuse..... however abusive people are always first abused themselves

[@ashleypryor9728]

Yea if they regret it.. most sexual offenders don't regret it or trust to blame shift

[@ashleypryor9728]

@krystalrose yea that's IF they vregret it.vmost dont regret what they did they regret getting caught. Most offenders blame shift instead of taking full on accountability

[@Cucan2bnice]

@@ashleypryor9728 his mother taught him that also- she said that you could’t have remembered that- no way. Yes momma I do! She taught him to not care for another human feelings or life she never did...she shut him down cold that day. The teacher was not capable of teaching love when he needed it the most. The only family he ever had. Monsters themselves or broken themselves. Stop the street drugs ~ Do start the help to retrain yourself, if you stop trying then you never can change.

[@barbrat5398]

I was severely abused from age 3, I would never do this to another human being

[@jazminee3601]

That’s disgusting that his mom never apologized or felt ashamed for what her and the rest of the family did.. but instead she was asking how he remembered that.. Also, it seriously makes me wonder how these serious criminals can tell their life story and say how they acted out as a kid because of the abuse they suffered and how it impacted them and to this day, still impacts them, and continue to do the same thing to others and children as well.

[@Jessa-RM]

He doesn't really accept responsibility for his actions, he justifies, he blames, and it makes me wonder what his family would say.

[@dlemon90]

His life was nothing but inflicting and recieving pain... a truly broken soul.

[@GeneCst]

I will never accept things he done to other people, but if all his story is true, there is always a source, a source of hate and other bad feelings people grow with, some people here don't understand that.

[@Officer.K.]

It’s a damn shame isn’t it? Being born into a family like that, having no choice over the circumstances you’re brought into. I’ve been looking into criminal psychology for a while now and I can confirm that 90/100 felons had a distilled upbringing of chaos and illicitness. Also: suppressed and extremely punishable acts that are instilled into a child by a parent sometimes triggers significant attractiveness towards it, some call it a “fetish”.

[@vsculpt]

@@Officer.K. What about the people who had the same upbringing if you believe him that is, who haven't turned out to be shit like him . EXCUSES, EXCUSES!!!!

[@GeneCst]

@@Officer.K. I study criminal investigation but not currently working on it, I know there are some special individuals, but nobody worries on visit them and learn from them, we need to learn from them, rapist, pimps, prostitutes, even you and me, it comes from the childhood to our brains, the composition of it and how important it is when taking decisions.

[@minniebabi1555]

Broken soul? No, disgusting shit? Yes

[@jadesydney9840]

As a criminal psychologist helping make offenders reintegration from general institutions these videos are amazing! And help me locate certain thought processes my clients may relate! Keep up the amazing work I’d love to be in these room with you the information you must have is remarkable

[@wuwu2829]

Same!

[@kristagrym]

Reintegration???🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

[@wuwu2829]

@@kristagrym abusers have been abused too. 90% of times or more. A lot of them dont actually "want" to do it. It is a circle to wreck. Some people ask for "sterilization" , at least to not have the impuls. So.. it is not something totally consciouss. They can receive help, and some people can actually be integrated again.

[@frenchwithchloe]

@@wuwu2829 i want you to get interviewed tbh would be really interesting

[@wuwu2829]

@@frenchwithchloe why so? I just study psychology and criminolgy.. so I might know something about numbers% and mental illness, traumas.. (Im sorry for typos im not an english speaker)

[@ohravenous1]

I was starting to get worried about your safety in this interview. Best luck to you. I appreciate your brutally honest pieces.

[@sleepy4325]

Thankfully our Mark is a buff dude! Lol. He can definitely handle himself. I do also worry someone will go off on him someday.

[@altkingofdogs2373]

@@sleepy4325 he is a skinny man in his early 60s so nah

[@Reminisce212]

Safety? Lmao wow didn't watch the same video unless you just a scary individual

[@sinverrette9803]

@Whia Didju he wasn't mad at him he was mad at people telling him that they know how he feels. Then says he has nobody.. he can't call his mother or brother but the people that tells him this can. He was saying "fuck you" to them. That's wasn't aimed at Mark. Go back and listen.

[@sinverrette9803]

@Whia Didju I didn't say his family said that. I said PEOPLE... he clearly says when PEOPLE tell him how they have no one in their life so they know how he feels. AGAIN. GO BACK AND LISTEN.

[@maizee_ann2009]

I think what people dont realize is that no matter your past, you can be a good person. from personal experience. no matter how you were treated or shown you can change your life and not be like them. Everyone be better, because im not standing up for a rapist.

[@MissAprilMarie]

Not one is good, but God.

[@ronandacruz9588]

man, there's just something about the way this dude moves that just clearly shows the razor edge of aggression he's constantly sitting on. The erratic hand and head movements, everything bout the energy around him is off it's frightening to see. Clear as day that he's a brutally violent character. The anger leaks out of him while he's just sitting there :O

[@joys8634]

he is on meth my guy. nothing aggressive about him. just another tweaker having withdrawals

[@JesusChristSaves.]

@@joys8634 not meth. Crack

[@DoArtTheMovement]

@@JesusChristSaves. yall are both wrong. He's not even high here. Long time addicts end up with mannerism likes this for the rest of their lives

[@joys8634]

@@DoArtTheMovement I didn't say he was on meth during the recording. literally said he is having withdrawals. read

[@DoArtTheMovement]

@@joys8634 that's literally what I just said. I said he was on nothing

[@draysmusicalshtposts6340]

This is as morbid as it is interesting. You can see this man is very much a product of his environment while also seeing he's beyond redemption. Been watching this channel on and off since my mental health rotation for nursing school. This work is extremely valuable, the insights given and lessons that can be taken are important.

[@cezarab5236]

I agree. I have a degree in education and I am aware how his upbringing played a huge role in what he's done. I agree that it is an attenuating circumstance in his case and we must acknowledge the huge role that the trauma, the conditioning he's been exposed to has played in what he's done. But I also have a master's degree in probation and know that he is dangerous. There's a huge difference between acknowledging your circumstances, acknowledging your trauma and using it as an excuse for not feeling remorse. He didn't once express remorse for what he did - not for the SA, not for the killing. He has no support system, nobody to hold him accountable, nothung to lose and he said he does what he wants and nobody can stop him. That's a very dangerous individual.

[@ataraxia7439]

What does “beyond redemption” mean?

[@toypilfferer653]

@Ataraxia you cant fix him

[@ataraxia7439]

@@toypilfferer653 I think the phrase carries a much heavier implication than that. We can still help people like him be better even if we can't fully fix him and we can still find ways to give him as good a life as possible while keeping others safe from him.

[@toypilfferer653]

@@ataraxia7439 the guy is absolutely fucked man

[@TM-fe9us]

He killed someone , raped woman and kids ect.... u can’t forever blame ur past for all ur actions ! There are people who had same situations and they didn’t all turned into rapists .

[@honinakecheta601]

Exactly. I can understand that his environment may have had a strong influence on his actions as an adult, but the choices he made are entirely his own. There comes a time where you can't keep blaming your actions on what happened in the past.... plenty of people have been molested, tortured, etc and they do not do what he did.

[@guilhermemuratore5352]

Indeed, but it is interesting to know what is that makes an abused child into a rapist or an artist, maybe it is just circumstance For instance he might have turned out different if he had just encountered a mean of relieving his stress and frustations in a non harmful way. Of course now that he already went down the path of violence he should be removed from society not to punish him(for the punish will not ammend the crimes he has done) but for merely preventing him from hurting other people and passing down the trauma he endured

[@michaelmason6096]

It's not just his past it's his present. This dude need help. It can be a real ugly world. He should be locked up though.

[@moneyalways7674]

Angel Dark 💯 FACTS!!! AGREED!!!

[@ornellamatt7655]

wtf, what he's been living since his early years, during his whole childhood is call conditioning, all his parents taught him was violence and rape, they didn't teach him to have a choice, that's why today he's not able to make the choice to live a different life, he was never taught to control his instinct his drives, it's not about justifying his actions or blaming his past, but explaning his behaviour, what you learn during childhood can be really hard to forget, you gotta have strong willpower it's possible, but yeah not all grown victims of abuse behave the same way, it's complex

[@JaylukKhan]

The fact that you constantly judged and shamed a stripper throughout her interview but were willing to respectfully hear out this violent rapist and murderer tells me everything I need to know about your "morals."

[@Calciu_EOC]

Bro, because the stripper is worse!