Russia's most FEARED criminal (*MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY*)

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#1 -- "The Phenomenon" -- 0:52 -- In the early 2000's, dozens of people started going missing from a rundown Russian neighborhood
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[@morallybankrupt1461]

Frontal lobe damage has often been a trait of serial killers. It’s truly scary how a few damaged neurons can turn a person into a monster.

[@krittikabiswas8500]

I hit the front of my head pretty hard a few days back.....now I'm scared

[@chele-chele]

@@krittikabiswas8500 🤣😉😋

[@ramonaloco]

True, but don't overlook Cluster B Personality Disorders. Particularly Anti-Social PD. This dude checks all the boxes.

[@bookah8787]

So I bang my head and suddenly I'm a cereal killer? Interesting hold my milk I'm going to kill some coco pops 😆

[@helenabrojirova8067]

@@ramonaloco these two might be even connected since a lot of mental disorders are or can be caused by physical damage to the brain, so the brain injury could have triggered the disorder

[@chrisg3726]

The maddest thing about this story, isn’t Alexander, its the fact the police turned away two survivors who came forward and could ID their attacker.

[@LandondelGamer]

No I think the killer is worse

[@chrisg3726]

@@LandondelGamer the killer is the worst for sure. I’m just shocked at the police incompetence

[@psychedelictacos9118]

The police still should be imprisoned, threatening surviving murder victims with arrest for reporting their murderer, Russia truly is one of the most corrupt places on earth. What a fucking shit hole of a country!!!

[@dralitahir]

Police in my country is the same. They arrest the victim

[@Veganarchy-Zetetic]

@@LandondelGamer He said maddest, not worse. Its not very mad for a serial killer to kill as that's normal for them but it is very mad for police to threaten the survivors and let him carry on killing when they are supposedly there to protect us from serial killers...

[@chriskaprys]

For someone with “no social skills,” he sure was able to charm people enough to follow him into a place publicly famous for several dozen murders, even if they were friends.

[@TyeArtisik]

Most infamous criminals are like that

[@StevenHanover]

Chicago's devil in the white city.

[@alexdaland]

Could probably be for that exact reason, if people looked upon him as a bit "dim", they might just feel a bit sorry for him and never even thinking he could be capable of those kinds of thoughts

[@maxkho00]

@@alexdaland Just watched some of his interviews in Russian. He did NOT come across as a gentle soul; quite the opposite, in fact, as the way he spoke produced the impression of him being what we call in Russian a "bydlo", which is the name that we give to uncultured, rude, and often aggressive people. I couldn't imagine others taking his tameness for granted.

[@jendoi]

its not uncommon for psychopaths and regular people alike to display excessive friendliness especially when theyre up to something.. You could fake friendliness better when you know you have nothing to lose, like dignity or respect from a person when rejected because the stakes are higher for them, i mean youre taking their lives and the most youre gonna wager are their opinions and feelings about you.. "like, oh you do respect me.. thank you but youre dying today.."... psychopaths become predatory once they feel the need to satisfy the urge... the satisfaction they get over a kill is way more important to them than respect, or love, or friendship, sometimes, they turn on their own families.. like that boy in india who kills little children.. what they dont understand is the emotional value in losing a person thats why absence or lack of remorse is noted in these individuals..

[@andyblendermann]

What really disturbed me about this case is how Alexander preferred to know his victims. Have a conversation, be friends, play chess, emotionally connect. It speaks volumes to how sadistic he was and possibly how betrayed he wanted his victims to feel, like he felt in life. Thank you Mr Ballen your story telling is unbelievable.

[@TKUA11]

Indeed disturbing

[@deadpool3466]

Freaky as FRICK

[@allisonmcdonald5488]

The woman who realised what he was about to do, I can't imagine her fear, such a terrible case that could have been solved sooner and saved so many of the victims xx

[@2Bad4YOUuu]

Yea, and why were police protecting him 🤔 such a strange case

[@nebula6905]

@@2Bad4YOUuu I don’t think they were protecting him. I think they were just very dumb, ignorant, and lazy. Because of their incompetence so many innocent people died by the hands of a monster.

[@Chelle8847]

@@2Bad4YOUuu Yeah, they weren't protecting him, they were just utterly useless! It's shocking how bad they were. I wish they could have been fired! I can't imagine anyone at all would be able to trust them again!

[@2Bad4YOUuu]

@@Chelle8847 OK. But to horribly threaten 2 witnesses into remaining quiet sounds like protection to me

[@Alqbilal]

I don't know how she knew he was gonna kill him?

[@Nae_aka_toras_wifey]

MrBallen is a force to be reckoned with. Not only was he a navy seal but he holds the power of the strange, dark, and mysterious in his hands... and he can pull off any flannel shirt.

[@MrBallen]

😂

[@paulacullin8900]

You are so right!!💜💚

[@a.Stitch-in-Time]

Absolutely!

[@HFH-Official]

He wasn't a Seal... He is a Seal. Get that right. Once you earn the title you are it....

[@forestmullins761]

@@MrBallen you are the man of men

[@lottafandoms]

My heart goes out to the victims that survived and were silenced by the police, I hope they get the justice they deserve.

[@bertkilborne6464]

My Dad used to tell me about how life can suck in Russia For example : The cosmonaut who pretty much knew he was going on a suicide mission to wring some bugs out of the system. I thought it was a lie to give the USSR bad press.

[@dangerousboxx666]

There's no such thing as justice in Russia.

[@Meester_Smeeth]

Nyet

[@mayakuduwudu]

Hey 👋 I’m Russian and I have been multiple times in and around Bitsevskiy park. Today it is very organised and beautiful area of Moscow with very expensive property. There are small parks and malls all over the place and the roads are huge. The park is still huge and still looks like a forest, that is still the case. Moreover, due to how much Moscow has grown, this area isn’t a suburb anymore. However, in the early and late 90s as well as early 2000s it was truly crime infested.

[@megurineziam5900]

I read this in a deep man's voice with a Russian accent

[@dark_magician_sdy]

​@@megurineziam5900😂same

[@sashachitownvillegas6850]

@@megurineziam5900 haha me too!

[@paceyofhousetargaryen3994]

it's haunted now

[@lindaaspromonte1514]

Thanks for that update/info

[@BottledWitch]

I for once did not see the killer coming. Bravo! What a storyteller! It's really sad and baffling, though, that this could've been ended so much sooner had the police not been so corrupt.

[@SlipSlopSlurp]

The thumbnail spoiled it though, not that I mind. I just thought with his face being shown and all, people would've known who the killer was.

[@jmoriarty8000]

I had a clue when he kept going in the forest and told his mom he’d be ok. When he asked Larissa to go walk in the park with him I knew it was 100% him

[@gaminglichgamer4035]

Ngl when Mr Ballen began explaining Alexander's childhood it kinda gave it away.

[@user-hs5hi1hu7j]

Me too! I got so engrossed in the story just didn't see the signs. I thought he's gonna be one of the victims who survived and helps with the investigation or sumn like that!

[@RONPEE-STINGER]

That looks like howard's stern engineer

[@stighammer9832]

I know enough about true crime to know that some of the details you mentioned early in the story pointed to Alexander as the killer, but you told it so well that I actually thought Alexander AND Larissa would both be killed, and I was completely caught off guard by how perfectly you revealed the truth. This is my favorite video of yours, I revisit it time after time and it's the first one I show anyone who I introduce to your channel.

[@tianshi2006]

If you knew some of the details, how could you not know that he was the killer?

[@bostontowny4life744]

Shut up you’re just a drunk. I know you’re secretly the “like button”! You can’t fool me…. *Spits* ….. like button!

[@pppreslavvv]

@@tianshi2006 He's talking about crime in general, not about this particular case.

[@trainwilliamsgaming]

Me and my wife used to watch Mr.Ballen together it was one of our favourite things that we did together. And since she has passed its nice to still watch then and remember its a nice memory to have eveytime I watch so thank you so much man for your content.

[@MrBallen]

I’m so sorry about your wife 🙏🙏🙏

[@freddiejay2512]

Sorry for your loss .🙏🙏🙏

[@locomadman]

My deepest sympathy & condolences. Look, it may not mean much coming from a stranger, but I’m proud of you. Men don’t often survive the loss of their women. That you’re still here, carrying on her memory… nothing finer can be spoken. Carry on, citizen.

[@juditha.jean-francois3670]

Sorry for your loss 🙏🏽🕊

[@angela8806]

Sorry for your loss!

[@terrainegrace17]

I feel so sorry for all the men who lost their lives to this man. Thank god the pregnant woman and 13 year old survived that attack. I hope she was able to deliver a healthy baby.

[@treyalward445]

But what happened to them? Did they too become serial killers due to the head trauma?

[@fabh9674]

@@treyalward445 just because someone has head trauma or any trauma doesn’t make someone a monster 🙄

[@liliivanova2920]

@@treyalward445most killers have had head trauma. Not all head trauma people become killers!

[@_MjG_]

​@@liliivanova2920 So where did you come up with that lie? I've checked several online sources that stated between 20%-25% of Serial Killers had head injuries. That is definitely NOT most.

[@liliivanova2920]

@@_MjG_ it was my opinion. I’m not statistic biro! If you got offended, do your research but don’t spit your anger!

[@Jennifer-hz8vb]

I absolutely LOVE seeing you blow up like you have!! I am missing the 2-3-4 uploads- but you've made it WORTH THE WAIT!!! I am loving the podcast too!! We just can't get enough!! Can't blame us when the stories are SOOOOO awesome!!

[@jcs-theclevvercamp1952]

what about teenage crisis with weird boys like myself ?

[@roscoe4092]

@@jcs-theclevvercamp1952 ….uhh, what?

[@Panda-cute]

@@jcs-theclevvercamp1952 wrong comment section?

[@jak_the_buddha]

MrBallen humanises the victims in these stories in a way no other KZbinr does. Something that's always bothered me. But MrBallen remembers that these victims weren't just victims - they were real people who had families, loved ones, lives. He treats them with dignity. I have mad respect for that. Good on you MrBallen

[@bentonrp]

Yes. I also like the respect Bedtime Stories pays to the victims.

[@7thMack]

Try, “This is Monsters.”

[@atlanticsender]

So well said💚

[@thebenmidthun]

@@bentonrp I love bedtime stories. The animations and narration are top notch

[@wadewilson8011]

I agree with you but I think you're being a little over dramatic about him being the ONLY person that humanizes the victims.

[@Douglas_I]

That was the craziest story delivery ever! I can't believe I didn't see the killer reveal coming! You, Sir, are a true pro!

[@Jmez.]

Was it putin

[@Jmez.]

Son

[@ainiel7602]

True. Until last moment I thought it would be her.

[@self-righteousideologue9398]

I had it figured out when he was describing his background and mentioned the head injury. Still a good delivery, but that gave it away

[@leakygutsyndrome9813]

incredible how the police could have saved countless lives if they weren’t so corrupt

[@corbiny6652]

not corrupt, lazy.

[@mangotail6808]

Police: Bums got lost in the forest. 40 lost people. That is a lot of lost bums

[@luckylove72]

incompetent first.

[@CarolineJoyAmico]

And two people positively identified Alexander to them, but the police threatened them!

[@lindaaspromonte1514]

We are able to be as critical as we please of our peace officers…which by and large is good for a society where an individuals opinion counts. But reading about corrupt and lazy police elsewhere should cause us to count our lucky stars for the fine officers who serve across our country. I never forget they really are “The thin blue line” that protects us from predators and even monsters.

[@2393aa]

The second you said Alexander had head trauma, I knew it was him. A history of head trauma is incredibly common in serial killers.

[@oldschoolfan420]

The frontal lobe is the area where empathy, affection, sympathy and other feelings of compassion for someone. Damage to the frontal lobe can make someone heartless.

[@CLL21]

My ex works at a TBI facility & it's incredibly heartbreaking. She doesn't take it personal but damn, she's dealt with fucked up shit. One woman brags that she's the spawn of Hitler & can't fly on planes & everytime she sees my ex she says "Farrah-warrah cocksucker, motherfucker _____ _____" I don't remember the last part of the rhyme but every day the woman says this to her. One patient broke a male coworkers femur!! Do you know how much force it takes to break a femur? Also, she was working when she was 8 months pregnant & a pt broke her nose. It's not their fault, they've been in terrible car accidents, shot in the head (stray bullets in drive bys & suicide attempts). I'll never forget this young gentleman, he was about 20 but mentally was about 6. He tried killing himself when he was like 12 but just blew a part of his face/head off. He knows that he did this & he freaks out when thinking about it.

[@ktorre416]

SAME!? OMG I THOUGHT IT WAS ME. I've heard so many stories about the unexpected being the killer and I'm just assuming the unexpected are the killers everytime.

[@burgerbarbie]

yeah, head trauma can cause psychopathy

[@jamesmcluvlee]

Too sad

[@187mrsmith]

Every time I get a notification from Mr. Ballen i feel like I'm about to huddle around a camp fire with a bunch of others an listen to him tell us a scary story!

[@Hand_Of_Anubis]

I watch a lot of dark stories being voiced on KZbin. Mr. Ballen is the only one I don't get side tracked. Plus, I listen to his podcasts as well

[@starman923]

Ballen always comes across as a very honest and humble next door person..

[@borisborix6590]

Not his story, he just stole it

[@jonnywerner9377]

Mr. Ballen is one of the very few you tubers that can make a half hour long story go by in the blink of an eye. Truly a generational story teller. I’m glad to say that I have definitely become a huge fan of the strange, dark, and mysterious.

[@kathleenmuchka2559]

&9r

[@ZeroReaver11]

Delivered in story format?

[@jonnywerner9377]

@@ZeroReaver11 of course friend hahah

[@poprostu6013]

Imagine not being a fan of strange, dark and mysterious delivered in story format

[@annab6726]

I don't think the 'Like' button is very fond of him...

[@Cow29389]

Imagine imagining

[@horsepanther]

Impossible to imagine!

[@marychapman7295]

These comments are top tier

[@aaronfraire9073]

As a great man once said: NOT SCIENTIFICALLY POSSIBLE!

[@NikoZguri]

worst cops EVER! i can only imagine how the surviving victims felt when they were literally threatened by the very people meant to protect them from a legit monster

[@kizito8888]

Alexander was a people person. The amount of skill one needs to lure 60 people to his favorite place can’t be underestimated.

[@treasuretotrash2067]

15 years of solitary confinement is like being in a box for 15 years. Absolutely maddening. Well deserved for this guy.

[@theeggtimertictic1136]

It probably doesn't affect him like it would normal people because his brain is missing something.

[@evolnizark4712]

@@theeggtimertictic1136 yeah if I had even only 1 year in solitary confinement I would just prefer dying

[@Heavenzvoice]

@@theeggtimertictic1136 exactly what I was thinking….

[@mareir]

And the fact that he thrives on attention would make it (hopefully) that much worse.

[@MMGhost123]

No amount of torture is going to change someone with brain damage and torture certainly isn't going to bring justice to the victims or there families. I'm all for the death penalty. 15 years of solitary is cruel and unusual. Justice for the victims and humanity as a whole would be getting this psycho off the planet asap.

[@perfectspare3009]

As soon as I saw that 40 people had gone missing, I knew exactly where this was going…it’s incredible how bad the police were at doing their job

[@theskyworrier]

Nah they weren’t bad at their jobs they were just straight up terrible human beings. People are going missing and they just kept saying the people who went missing we’re probably drunk and it’s their fault. You’d think after the 5th or 6th person that went missing they would’ve known they had a serial killer running around. And then when two people told the cops who attacked they they threatened to arrest the victims if they didn’t drop the charges. They weren’t bad at their jobs they were just extremely corrupt and incompetent. They should’ve been thrown in jail. They let 60 people die and the blood of those victims is on their hands as well.

[@Violetbunnyfish]

They just didn't want to do their jobs because they didn't care.

[@TRYCLOPS1]

Well thats communism for you 🤷‍♂️

[@jcmorton899]

@@TRYCLOPS1 true.. because there are no corrupt and evil cops in capitalist societies right? 🙄

[@Reesicup]

@@jcmorton899 . . . 🙄 Communist societies offer no incentive/reward for work hard. . . it generates laziness and corruption as all private property has been abolished. So what's the point of caring about the quality of work performed? A police officer in a communist society doesn't get extra pay or a raise or a promotion for solving crimes.

[@kuromimeoww]

I am from Russia and I would like to add a few facts. He put bottles in people's heads only because after being hit with a hammer, air came out of the fractured skull, this sound was loud, he was afraid that someone would hear him, and therefore he put bottles in there. He stopped dumping the bodies into wells and left them in the park because the police were investigating and it was decided to concrete all the wells, so there was nowhere to put the corpses.

[@cameronnebe]

What I want to know is when they started investigating, why didn't they refer to the information from the two victims that survived, since it was the same MO and that had identified him? 9 or more people went missing while they tried to figure it out, but they had already been told who was smashing peoples heads in by two people with smashed heads

[@theoriginalchawman]

Love watching the Strange, Dark, and Mysterious delivered in story format! Always the highlight of my week

[@dwarfbaby8784]

I can see why you got 5 mill+ subs in just under 3 years. Best quality storytelling videos i have ever come across. When i saw your Spotify podcasts i nearly screamed out of exitment so i put some on.

[@bountyhunta8683]

And has kitty cat powers. meow meow MEOW MEOW PUUUUU=RRRRRR=RRRR

[@TwizzlerGirl]

Omg it took me 16:39 to realize it but if you listen closely you can hear Mr Ballen’s chair squeaking with every hand gesture he does 😂😂

[@manuelseda4946]

You got me on this one I didn’t know it was him till she fell and grabbed the tree , wow . WTF , that’s so damn cool

[@eggycarrot]

I loved how you introduced a mysterious antagonist and then followed up with a protagonist to reveal that they were the actual killer all along

[@hiigghhggg9150]

I know! I was familiar with this case, so I knew Alexander was the killer before he was even mentioned here. But, I imagine it was a surprise for people watching this who didn’t know!

[@glitch4010]

When he said "Alexander kept coming back to this park even when more and more people kept disapearing there" i immediately knew hahaha

[@jheokhal7620]

spoiler!

[@Jeremy-ql1or]

I love how your comment saved me from hearing about a fun twist.

[@DivisiveSnoo]

@@jheokhal7620 its a comment under the video, what did you expect lol

[@Sallibotz]

Not only did I enjoy your channel, now I love your channel finding out you were a Navy seal. Thanks for your service service, brother.

[@markgerard5585]

John, I am totally impressed with how far you and your channel have come. 5 million subscribers, 300 thousand views in 4 hours. Wow. Great work. Love your videos. Thanks for your service.

[@girvinie]

This story in particular was masterfully presented and narrated. You have such a gift with storytelling. Also, English is not my first language, but you have great diction and pronunciation so it is very easy for my poor french brain to understand every single word. Thank you so much for the great content you put out!

[@NoNo-hk5np]

Your reply tells me that your a pretty good English speaker. Don’t doubt yourself bud. Your also probably really smart to be good at two languages.

[@gmajlcz2362]

I also use it to learn English, his pronouncation is so good, that I don’t have to look at subtitles and I can do other work. But sometimes I still can’t resist and watch only because it’s a nice sight ;)

[@kingayy9267]

@Virginie Your "poor French brain" is very good at writing English!

[@romankeller314]

Your English is great. Better than a lot of native speakers, I can assure you.

[@Lyn620]

@@NoNo-hk5np l

[@sophiaisabelle01]

The quality of these stories get better and better over time. They never fail to deliver with utmost clarity and distinguished poise and elegance all the way through. Kudos to MrBallen and his team.

[@chadallen7280]

Mr. Ballen has come such a long way in a short time. Truly don’t think there is a person more deserving. Good to be a part of this guys success and future success

[@socialmedia2674]

He deserves it.

[@MKSQUADofficial]

New upincomer you're welcome kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXeZlGCAoNeJi5I

[@CaitlinKoi]

Solitary confinement is one of the most horrific tortures you can put humans through without physically harming them... I'm glad he's there

[@mr7257milp]

I'm not. It's just going make a unstable person more unstable. He should of got the death sentence. But it's Russia so yea

[@Diamondphobe]

Yeah and think that's what governments have done to the elderly in hospitals and care homes for the past two years.

[@UnderCultures]

Why is solitary confinement so terrible? Not challenging you, I'd like to understand. I mean i can think of a ton of worse ways to torture people.

[@CrimzonFT]

@@UnderCultures prisoners are held for years or decades with almost no social contact and the barest of sensory stimuli. The human brain is ill-adapted to such conditions, and activists and some psychologists equate it to torture. Solitary confinement isn't merely uncomfortable, they say, but such an anathema to human needs that it often drives prisoners mad. In isolation, people become anxious and angry, prone to hallucinations and wild mood swings, and unable to control their impulses. The problems are even worse in people predisposed to mental illness, and can wreak long-lasting changes in prisoners' minds.

[@IratePuffin]

@@mr7257milpwho cares if he becomes more unstable? He’ll never leave his solitary cell so let him rot. Giving him the death penalty is giving him an easy way out. He deserves to languish away alone and miserable.

[@ZetsubouJane]

Im russian and "zhopa mira" made my day. Because we say it quite often here and i do live in one particular place of this "zhopa mira". But do not forget, that this story takes place in 2000' and in 20 years period situation improved. Now to find very poor places you need to travel more far to find them

[@akshay147]

The way you narrate the story is outstanding, you make me watch the whole video without skipping. Thank you so much ❤️

[@MrBallen]

Thank you!!

[@paulaschroder6170]

@𝟏𝟕-Xiya 𝐍𝐨𝐦𝐚 You're very rude advertising on another channel. And you hide in the comment section. Sneaky and sly.

[@Musturdjuice]

Thank you for all you do. Our family looks forward to your videos and podcasts. Thank you for your service as well 🙏

[@dontreadmyprofilepicture8467]

Older men declare war. But it is the youth that must fight and die. My heart goes out to every single Ukrainian and Russian soldier who has been hurt because of this, we don’t need war we need peace

[@cathyheston3029]

Ditto!!!

[@michaelhenderson643]

@@dontreadmyprofilepicture8467 true. At least mrballen was a seal. So he would go in and take out heads of terrorist organizations so that we didnt have to send thousands of young men to defeat the army that the head terrorist commanded. Its not that simple but i like to think it is.

[@dombo916]

@@dontreadmyprofilepicture8467 pointless comment, weirdo

[@WontSeeReplies]

@@dontreadmyprofilepicture8467 I have some good news. Only fools believe Ukraine can resist. And Russia is doing everything to spare them.

[@APZM-vw2xf]

Prolly one of the the Worst examples of Police incompetence on record

[@renerubia]

He's like the Bob Ross of dark stories. He tells the darkest stories in a matter-of-fact lighthearted way.

[@nancyglezhdez]

😂😂😂

[@purupumpkin]

Gotta admire the dedication of these elderly men who are going to play chess when a serial killer is on the loose 😂 they got their priorities right and they’ll be damned if some serial killer ruins their day

[@laurarominger2073]

How horrible he killed the people who treated him with kindness

[@dylan6996]

​@@laurarominger2073 it just further proves how much of a monster he is i mean it wouldn't make it better if he some other people but the fact hes killing the ones who are on his side really shows this dude really has no care for anyone

[@laurarominger2073]

@@dylan6996 exactly. Cold- hearted

[@patrickcurram9763]

Truly am addicted to these ! Hope you never stop! Showed some friends and now they love it too, this channel is great! You deserve a show on Netflix

[@stevenodonnell6318]

Mr. Ballen could read the dictionary and he would make it a must listen, so much energy and enthusiasm into every single video he post's. Thanks so much for your hard work, you and your team are much appreciated 👍💯🔥

[@kamwickw933]

“Strip all the (like button’s) screws”. My husband’s worst nightmare 😂😂😂😂

[@Vibes472]

Yo wtf am I listening to?! How is this story not a universally known thing? Iv listened to most of Mr. Ballens stuff and I have never been more jaw dropped over a story.

[@SnorrioK]

"Shall we do a thorough research of the material before posting a documentary of it on the interwebz"? -Nah, who cares..." "However, when they had arrived at the meeting point, Odïtchuk changed his mind and told Pichushkin that he no longer wanted to take action. Feeling teased by his best friend, Pichushkin strangled him and threw his body in a sewer entrance at Bitsa Park, then returned to his mother's apartment a short distance away. The body was never found."

[@ALayne08]

That was both horrible and sad at the same time. Sad that he was injured with no help, and horrible that he killed so many innocent people.

[@Autistic_God]

Overall horrible treatment created even more horrible treatment. Police sucked there.

[@louisdeans5372]

I only started to watch you November last year and just stumbled across you. Thanks for all the amazing content.

[@srice8959]

He really is GREAT! I found him last year and literally binge watched EVERY Episode within a day in a half

[@theone-swta]

@we will do it F off

[@EndOfSmallSanctuary97]

I got a serious jolt of chills when you revealed that twist

[@EltonCarter-px7pu]

I love Ballen as much as Wallen!! Juggling the two is a task

[@jessicalynn6285]

Absolute masterpiece. Mr. Ballen has this amazing talent of setting up the story to have you guessing and delivers a turn that you didn't see coming. The little details sprinkled throughout, such as only one woman killed and the rest were men, how Alexander was shy with women, Alexander's character development. Mr. Ballen incorporates little things throughout to achieve this effect. "He noticed there was something wrong about her, she had a look on her face that didn't look right." Is she the killer?? "She slides down the tree and starts to cry. Alexander has no idea what is going on so he just stands there." Did she just see the killer behind Alexander and they are both about to be killed?? There *still* was doubt she was wrong when she asked, "Are you the maniac?" because of the delivery of the next line' "He couldn't believe it" I thought, "He must be crushed this woman he had the courage to talk to is scared of him, and the killer is about to come up behind both of them! She is the only woman!" "He couldn't believe it. She was the first person to figure it out so quickly, normally he had to tell his victims." The tone and inflection of this gave me a feeling I can't describe.. a thrill that you feel while watching an awesome movie or reading an exceptional book.

[@NikkiC777]

He is the best story teller isn't he?😊

[@Syclone0044]

Soooooo well put! 🔨👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 like damn now I legit wanna follow you on social media somewhere; I love detail oriented people who know how to express themselves.

[@jessicalynn6285]

@@Syclone0044 Thank you! ♥️

[@truartist5379]

How didnt you see that coming? He’s the only person surviving the attacks? Gtfoh

[@SpydersByte]

""He noticed there was something wrong about her, she had a look on her face that didn't look right." Is she the killer?? "She slides down the tree and starts to cry. Alexander has no idea what is going on so he just stands there." Did she just see the killer behind Alexander and they are both about to be killed??" haha, I had the same thoughts. I was pretty sure he was going to reveal him as the killer but those bits of misdirection did have me wondering. To add to your list of speculations I had another, that when she collapsed to the tree that she had just been shot or hit by the killer and the guy was about to be next.

[@jessiejee4716]

I am not so sure but later in his trial I guess he mentioned he wanna top Andrei Chikatilo!! Horrible people!

[@shanecadden7914]

Whenever people say "Why don't they call the police in horror films," we should tell them listen to some true crime and see how that works out

[@jwst8]

but this is russia.. it's a shithole

[@vixenwaifu]

Im the 69th like lol

[@shanecadden7914]

@@vixenwaifu I salute you for it

[@pricklycats]

This comment is kind of dumb because Russian police are corrupt and most horror movies take place in North America. He would've been caught right away if he tried to pull that shit in the US

[@hannahwilliams5681]

Yea. Cops don't really help. When I reported being raped, they didn't do anything but believe me to be a liar.

[@LoneStarStinger]

Good job at making him sound so likable. At first I was like, awe Id rather this sweet boy turn out to be a killer than get murdered, but damn! 60?! Also: Be interesting to hear the 13yr old & pregnant lady’s accounts. How terrifying would it be to wake up and crawl out like that?

[@tonyploma2330]

Exactly and how the hell is it possible to climb up to the lid? And more impossible is being able to somehow lift the heavy ass lid from underneath 💪

[@Panda-cute]

@@tonyploma2330 probably the fear and adrenaline, gives a shocking amount of strength

[@MKSQUADofficial]

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[@Chelsea_._]

Wow….he could have just kept going and going. It’s terrifying to think about how high his victim count could have reached, if he had decided not to kill the woman who left the note for her son 😰

[@thyslop1737]

Wow! That guy was cold blooded and ruthless.

[@Neosapien11]

This was probably the most well done, well told story that you've done yet. Truly riveting. You're getting better at this man, you're kicking ass!

[@kittyroars8758]

I agree 💯

[@mischievousone1232]

Mr. Ballen is definitely one of THE most prolific storytellers of our time, his timing & style not only has you on the “edge of your seat” he leads you into right into the story as if you were right there. He is the definition of a raconteur. 👍🏻

[@DiodeMom]

The minute you said he had suffered a head injury I knew. Most serial killers indeed do have either frontal lobe injuries or congenital defects of the frontal lobe. It’s sad either way- I feel for the victims but also for a young man who was injured and never treated, and became a monster.

[@christinenolan1418]

Me too. I wish he was able to be helped. All those people would still be alive.

[@ProudPapa26]

I feel bad for them when they don’t know what they’re doing. He clearly did. I hope he gets the same treatment in prison.

[@Tw0Dots]

Ah well, still send them to rot for all I care, if you’re gonna murder innocents for something that isnt their problem

[@MaxVax-dh7rh]

Look up Surcumsision Ritual and what this young age Trauma Does to the Amygdala. This is the Part of the Brain Responsible for the Organisation of Feelings. Now you know why not only Brain damaged People, but also lots of Religious People have no Problem to do atrocity's. Thats why they do this Satanic Ritual to them.

[@michelrood2966]

Bull$#it.. most serial killers have frontal lobe injuries ?? Smfh please post a link of your ludricous claim ..MOST serial killers had loving upbringins and nothing no frontal lobe injuries

[@AaronMerwin]

Yo the Russian authorities just being like "yeah they went missing cuz they were drunk" is just SOOOO RUSSIA! 😂

[@Starfirahs]

:SPOILER ALERT: Wow this was extremely well told, especially how you introduced Alexander as the killer. You truly do have a gift for story telling. That's just so crazy how he got away with it for so long, mostly because the law enforcement there were extremely negligent/corrupt, quite sad really.

[@oasis1282]

Impostor from amongus from the m

[@loversdontH8]

Wishing I hadn’t read this comment before watching. I had forgotten about it, but remembered it at the end. 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@davidayala6596]

Bruh w the spoiler lmfaooo

[@Starfirahs]

Sorry guys, apparently I wasn't the only one that mentioned it. My comment is a prime example of why I don't read comments before watching the video. Regardless though, sorry about that y'all I wasn't even thinking 😭

[@JackAustin613]

@@davidayala6596 right. Pretty shitty

[@goups3605]

Maybe it’s my intuition, but even if it’s a friend if I ever go in a place where there is no one else around, I’m always alert. Never turn your back on anyone

[@eo1208]

I had a friend like this.(head injury) He used to play soccer and be a straight A student. One day when he was on a roof, he fell 1 story on to his head. It split open a lot. After the injury he did a 180. He became a gang member and a year or 2 ago he was in juvie for stabbing someone.

[@jasonlangworth2542]

So brain injuries basically cause you to become a criminal… got it…

[@BloodwyrmWildheart]

@@jasonlangworth2542 Where did he say that? If *that's* what you got from his post, that certainly explains your other comment...

[@chizzelfingers]

@@BloodwyrmWildheart 😆🤣so ur the comment stalker 😆🤣😂u just keep watching our great pro Trump pro 2nd amendment pro America badass navy seal mr ballen,,, got it,,,good. 😆🤣😂stalk much????? 😆🤣😂poor thing

[@Benjamin-uz2dx]

Meh, sometimes people just change like that man. I knew a kid in high school who was a total prep wore turtle necks and sweater vests, good kid who was really into bicycles. Then one day he just turned into this total gangster wannabe out of the blue, selling drugs fighting and hanging out with other wannabe gangsters. I’m sure there was a reason for it, but it wasn’t a brain injury

[@isabellind1292]

@@chizzelfingers I don't know what President Trump has to do w/it but I sure miss badass President Trump! 💓LGB.

[@gentleheart7107]

His answer to the question of what he would do if he "occupied" all the squares on the chessboard was that he would simply start a new one. He said it with icy calmness, as if it was a response to a perfectly normal matter. This man has no conscience, not even a shred of feeling. It's an empty killing machine.

[@jessesgirlwhite484]

I can't imagine how the two surviving victims must feel walking around and not knowing if he's going to finish the job.

[@Lyddie_Bug]

These videos ALWAYS cure boredom! I remember hunting for your channel because I'd heard so many of your short stories!! ♥️

[@charisanna4914]

What happened to the police who threatened the victims into silence? Why did they suddenly arrest him after that? They're murderers as much as man who wielded the blow

[@EIRE55]

You have a unique art of making gruesome stories like this seem close and personal, John Ballen. I'm 71, Irish, and find your story-telling second to none. That is a compliment of the highest degree, because us Irish are well known for our ability to talk the hind legs off a donkey 😉

[@rodneystanger1651]

Mr B seems like he may have some Irish in him. I agree, they are great storytellers.

[@mave143]

My mom is from 🇮🇪 Ireland and it's true, nobody tells a story like the Irish!

[@justinedyke6434]

Have you heard of That Chapter? He's really good too.

[@bblynn84]

I watched Bailey Sarian’s version of this story. Her version makes it feel like gossiping over tea with a friend and this version feels like I’m bullshitting with either my brother or an uncle. I love how differently the same story can be told. ❤️ Side note: I would love a MrBallen and Bailey Sarian collaboration ❤️

[@rhizajhane1347]

Same. I heard this story first in Bailey's channel. They have different styles but both are amazing story tellers. I enjoy listening to them both. When I heard the chess and the park, I know this is the same story. 😂

[@bblynn84]

@@rhizajhane1347 same, I saw the picture and thought he he looks familiar and then chess was mentioned and I was like “yesssssss!”😂

[@MommaSullens]

Word! I’d love that too!! I miss Bailey’s MMM Mondays.

[@TreeGirlDesigns]

Bailey is the Queen of storytelling!! She started the whole tradition for makeup and horror stories! He does a great job covering details as well

[@selectahhrecords]

The only reason I discovered MrBallen is that Bailey Sarian stopped making her MMM videos. I was hooked on the episodes and when they stopped coming, I was looking for other content and stumbled upon MrBallen. Both are wonderful storytellers, and yes, a collab would be epic!

[@MannyBrum]

There needs to be a D&D stream with Mr. Ballen as the DM. He'd be excellent at describing things and he's got plenty of material for a Ravenloft campaign.

[@norwegianblue2764]

Obviously not gonna happen, but that is a great observation/cool idea.

[@CH_Productions636]

@@norwegianblue2764 why not?

[@Screenrecordingmaniac]

I don't know why but this is my best of my binging session of your shows.

[@gabe2287]

As always, *amazing* story telling. I hadn't heard of this before, and was genuinely surprised when the killer's identity was revealed. I must say I'm glad his grandfather didn't see what he grew into.

[@kathyinwonderlandl.a.8934]

Yes he would be horrified

[@JasonM-vm7ou]

Wow, amazing story and very well narrated.

[@selenamcdonald6770]

I've been waiting for a new episode and was not disappointed. He deserves his own show, but I'm so grateful he's on KZbin. Keep it up MrBallen!!!!

[@aussie_turtle_and_me]

I found myself anticipating the next story heavily this past few days. He has such great stories. Ones I've never heard before. It's just so thrilling.

[@TonkaJay]

Man. All I've learned (from these videos) is most deaths could be avoided if people just cared and did their job right.

[@wendygrimland375]

Wow! I appreciate your story telling so much. My daughter just volunteered in Ukraine as a medic. The car she was in hit a road side bomb. She is lucky to be alive. Thank you for your service and videos!

[@stevemiller3991]

Prayers with Her && your family For a Speedy Recovery 🙏 best wishes & God bless

[@wendygrimland375]

@@stevemiller3991 THANKYOU

[@heidirichardson8214]

All the best to your daughter bless her xx

[@jwst8]

tell your daughter to get outta there

[@winstonknowitall4181]

Your daughter is a hero! You should be proud of her.

[@danielhutton3858]

Currently emotionally invested in Alexander, let's see how this plays out

[@danielhutton3858]

Ah fuck

[@sophiaisabelle01]

Oooh this particular case is truly something. Serial killers are absolutely sketchy. They often think they can get away with their shenanigans. MrBallen sure is committed and dedicated to everything he does.

[@farba7713]

I LOVE story time with Mr Ballen!! Best channel on KZbin for sure!! I could listen to him constantly!! Strange, dark and mysterious……..let’s go!!

[@LynnAgain83]

Right?! I've finished every single video on his channel. I can't say that for any other KZbinr.

[@farba7713]

@@LynnAgain83 SAME!!!

[@raymondbatchelor1372]

The man that turns my anxiety into a class a drug and I’m hooked like a junky. Lots and lots of respect

[@flyinghigh6627]

Well said!

[@tronomatry]

Why is he so rude to the like button?! I love it!!😂😂😂

[@Sideshowbob24]

I really am shocked by the effort put into these videos. They really keep me watching the whole way through. Keep going man :)

[@MrBallen]

Thank you!!

[@Ronaldocael]

Yea me too

[@mckennadishongh2160]

Right! Hes literally so amazing :/ not just raw talent but monumental effort as well

[@bethanylee4284]

I've seen almost all Mr. Ballen's videos at this point and I've come to realize I appreciate hearing dark stories like this one so much more than watching a horror movie. Horror movies give me anxiety, but Ballen's videos are almost therapeutic. Bravo 👏👏👏

[@madenkind]

I'm following MrBallen for some time now when he had like 2,6 mio subscribers. It's amazing what a fanbase his storytelling already aquired since then!

[@idiversegaming]

My 2 month old little girl, loves listening to you to every night to help her fall asleep. Thank you so much for your content been watching for ages now!

[@JohnSmith-ws1dp]

Yeah that’s it..let your 2 month old go to sleep every night listening to grotesque horror stories that are genuinely real. Zoomer

[@SK-ut6tw]

No, your 2 month old doesn't love listening to horrific murders lmao. Psycho.

[@maxledsom4723]

@@JohnSmith-ws1dp yeah because they can definitely understand everything

[@jackmarshall3255]

@@JohnSmith-ws1dp she probably can’t understand what is going on she probably falls asleep to the way he talks.

[@-Reagan]

Aww she probably enjoys the excitement and intensity in his voice! My son loved Jaws as a newborn lol I think it was all the excitement and shouting men on the boat. Also, the dramatic music🎶 Having no negative association with it, being brand new to this world. You should play Disney’s Fantasia for her! My mother did this for my son and his reactions were amazing and so funny. I think your little one would quite enjoy it. Congratulations!

[@brianellinger6622]

Looks like a dude who confronted me in the homeless shelter in Akron and said Get the f*** out

[@Gatherway]

Man, the scenery in this park must be next level for over 40 people to go missing in it, many of them eventually confirmed to have been murdered, then more people deciding "yup, that's where I'd like to take my stroll today."

[@marzipan__]

Russians are built different

[@blahblahsuperanon]

My theory is since Alexander killed friends/acquaintances, they took a walk with him thinking “oh if the maniac shows up, we’ll be fine because we outnumber him.” Obviously not realizing he was the maniac.

[@MarieSantini0607]

I am resting a bit because I have covid. I don’t feel like doing much, so I am catching up with episodes I hadn’t watched before. Happy New Year to all!

[@rozbrown6826]

Much as I really enjoy your podcasts, watching the expressions and hand gestures as John tells the stories adds so much more depth. Another corker Mr B 🖤💜🖤💜

[@kellydedman1720]

I agree however now we know how he looks and speaks with his hands do you not find yourself seeing that as you are listening? 🤣

[@rozbrown6826]

@@kellydedman1720 usually doing housework when podcasts are on so just listening really... And he's a wee cutie, let's be honest!!! Watching him, means taking time out, relaxing and having a half hour or so to myself. I'm just happy there's more stories regardless of the format 👍

[@SunRayz3r]

The second I heard the term “Bitsevski Park” I knew immediately I had NOT heard the story. And was very eager to hear it. 👍🏻

[@ThatCamaroChick]

I have never heard of such incompetence since Uvalde, TX. Maybe over there, things are different but how many would have been saved if they addressed it sooner? This is crazy to me how ppl that take an oath to protect an serve are so dismissive.

[@JennyJeong425]

I need to stop watching these, or I'm never going to sleep again. But they're soooo good. This guy is a magnetic story teller.

[@catherinedoyle1194]

One or my favorite scary stories, from you! Thanks for being a great storyteller ❤

[@kittyroars8758]

What a story ! I had an feeling the killings connected to his chess games. Mr Ballen's ability for story-telling is so that I can vividly see in my mind's eye every place, character and detail of surroundings. That is talent for sure 💯

[@tjthewho]

It's crazy when you learn that Aleksander was arrested previously because they believed he murdered Mikhail. No evidence to tie him to anything, or even proof Mikhail was dead.

[@SorenPenrose]

Maybe he was brazen because after two witnesses positively identified him, the police threatened them into staying quiet. He probably thought they would keep covering for him.

[@christinenolan1418]

Solitary confinement would make someone crazy. I wonder what it would do to an already crazy person. I love your channel, MrBallen

[@stephenc2481]

Probably nothing. These psychos don't have feelings like normal people. They are incapable of empathy nor longing for human interaction.

[@m3emoo239]

I’m curious too

[@truthseeker2321]

@@stephenc2481 They probably pass their time reliving their exploits over and over in their minds.

[@krusader357]

Wouldn't do much if one person is already 'crazy'.

[@s0lastsummer7]

Maybe when he emerges from solitary he'll be totally sane 😜

[@carlogambino7749]

I can't unheard the squeaky chair, FML.