Son Learns Police Uncovered His DISTURBING Secret

Alan and Carla Rutherford lived happily in Dundas, Ontario. When a fire broke out one night, claiming both their lives, Alan Rutherford's last words were, "Rich did it". Was Richard Taylor, their son, responsible? And why?
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[@TamMaree]

Alan was able to name his killer. He not only survived long enough to attempt to save his wife, to save his dogs, but also to tell the world who did this to him and his family. That is something that victims in these cases rarely get a chance to do. Alan really is a hero. He put his own pain and safety aside for his family. I hope he had peace when he left this world, because he deserved that. He did all that he could and then some. ❤❤❤

[@Jonah-720]

Burns are the worst. We can only hope he was blissfully swimming in morphine in his last hours at the hospital.

[@dingotomtom]

I know right!. This is so awful​@Jonah-720

[@traybern]

Don’t bedrooms doors open INWARD???

[@kristinwojtowich8902]

​@@traybernsome do. But if Rich was holding it from the outside, that wouldn't make a difference.

[@Grace1957-]

As soon as he walked in with that cane I knew we were in for a show.

[@aidanschram9652]

I could tell that cane was fake from the start. He’s not very good at faking an injury

[@denisehagwood4542]

​@@aidanschram9652 the cane is real though lol His limp is fake

[@bryandungee1029]

@@denisehagwood4542… exactly lmao talkn bout a “fake cane” 🦯 guess he COULDNT tell it was fake from the start!!!

[@InspektoraDeFrutas.]

@@denisehagwood4542😂😂

[@Jenna2k]

The husband is a hero. He escaped the fire only to go back in to save his dogs and try to save his wife. I hope he at least knew his dogs survived and he did the best he could to save his wife. Truly a heroic effort and admirable dedication to those he loved.

[@yolandascholten2012]

Yeah that man was a hero unlike Rich, a lifelong loser.

[@lashundalovelady4601]

Who gives a damn if the dogs survived?! It’s crazy that the dogs are more important than his wife! Yall are some sick mfrs!

[@8326nazir]

The one time it’s not good to have a dog

[@tuicastro4431]

​@@8326nazirwhat are you talking about?!? The dogs survived!

[@chainamarie03]

I never liked to spend. Rich was PATHETIC who just wanted what HE wanted.

[@userrrrrxx135]

I feel bad for the neighbour. She will never forget that moment.

[@bryandungee1029]

Probably seemed like an eternity!!! PTSD like a motha

[@humandoodad]

Seriously, the 911 call is heartbreaking. Sounds so shook up and understandably!

[@heezypeasy8611]

The fact that he held the door so his stepfather couldn't get out is just so horrific. This dude is a greedy monster and an idiot. He couldn't even remember which leg was supposedly injured.

[@wendybutler1681]

His holding of the door got to me, too. Puts it at a whole other level.

[@kittykaht1944]

I caught that too about you didn't know which knee was hurt I've seen kindergarteners and pet dogs lie better

[@controlZchannel]

They're never evil geniuses like in the movies. They're always morons.

[@youcantdiealonewithcats]

So evil. Setting a fire in a house where you know two people....YOUR PARENTS...are sleeping, and that they will most likely die, well that's one thing. Bad enough. Ensuring the death and maximum damage by holding the door knob so his step dad would SUFFOCATE to death in the fire...while he fights to escape...that's pure evil.

[@pickledragonrebel]

His dog did survive, but I heard it was only one .

[@sally400]

Alan was incredible. So injured yet forced his way into an inferno. I'm sorry Carla died too but its particularly tragic that Alan fought so very bravely to save his wife & dogs but didn't survive. RIP Alan & Carla.

[@timoneill4347]

Well they doo but I'm trying to make it special they both have rooms but I want them to have space I try all the time for real. I'm trying something different

[@Louis-si4ci]

The fact that he held the bedroom door shut to stop them escaping just adds another level of evil onto an already horrendous case is sickening

[@amberbanuelos7053]

@@Louis-si4ciI think that was the part that hurt my heart most. It’s not enough to set the house on fire, he intentionally worked to prevent them escaping their death room. It’s sickening.

[@LebronJames23]

I’m confused why he didn’t get her to go with him out the window first

[@BrieeKoko]

Hearing about the dog cowering in the cupboard made me sad. Poor animals have no idea what’s going on when 💩 shits the fan. Such a sad story all around. I can’t imagine hurting my parents like that no matter how mad or whatever I was at them. I don’t get how some people find it okay to even think like that

[@dregga7638]

What a psychopath. You can tell he bullshited his way through his entire life by the fact that he thinks he can lie his way through an interrogation as unprepared as that, even messing up what leg is hurt

[@kaw8473]

Carla looked like someone who would put a piece of apple pie in front of you and comfort you through a bad breakup, the world is a slightly darker place without them. RIP.

[@bunnymad5049]

"Oh, sorry, I don't remember which leg I can't walk on" ... bright as blown lightbulb. RIP to a lovely couple.

[@Bobbysixgun]

Yeah that was great lol

[@timewithoutconsequence4611]

George Costanza

[@WobblesandBean]

In a world of highlighters, he's a blunt pencil.

[@Bobbysixgun]

@@WobblesandBean hilarious lol

[@geraldfriend256]

.. the good one.

[@JenBrackin]

I can’t stand it when people say “ we don’t lock our doors around here “ LOCK. YOUR. DOORS. Don’t make it easy for people to get access to your home . That’s insane .

[@alexmcvey1609]

I live in a small village where everyone knows everyone and the only shit thing to happen that I can think of was when someone stole some garden tools like 5 years ago. My door gets locked every single time it's not physically open. How many times have we heard "this kind of thing doesn't happen here!" Scary shit.

[@PhoebeTerry]

That annoys me so much, too. Crime happens EVERYWHERE. And how much time and effort does it actually take to lock your door?? Geez, people.

[@rykersmimi]

There was a serial killer who was asked how he picked the houses he broke into. He replied, "The door was unlocked, I was welcomed." I heard about that case 20+ yrs ago and have made dang sure all my doors & windows are locked. Nobody is welcomed without knocking first! It's scary out here people, lock ya doors!

[@cindyknudson2715]

In this case... the perp was a child of the couple. Someone who most likely would have had a key or know where the spare is hidden. Locking doors has nothing to do with this, except the husband wouldn't have been able to open the front door in his rescue attempt.

[@simonkoeman3310]

Your door is only as good as your windows. If someone wants in your house they'll find a way. Locks only keep honest people out

[@VadaVoo]

With each case i've become more and more aware of how many people are traumatized by these crimes, other than the murdered people. Like this one. The neighbor who had a burnt, bleeding man show up on their porch, the grandkids left without grandparents, the wife who will find out she practically is living with a stranger and is in debt. Other family and friends. Not to mention the fireman, cops and whomever else had to witness the mother being burnt to death or the medical staff who did the treatment of the burnt man. Cops and attorneys that have to keep reviewing the horrible photographs. Etc. It's just so much bigger than the crime itself.😢

[@thatdarnkitteh]

Yet it all happened because of that one monster's actions. I think it's part of why so many people are into true crime. We're fascinated by how people can choose to do these things despite the far reaching consequences

[@janelightning73]

His wife & kids are lucky not to have been murdered themselves for insurance fraud.

[@aminamm3103]

Thank you for letting us know the dogs survived 🥺

[@Fluttershiez]

This case is one that really hurts. Two innocent people burned alive by their very own son. Absolutely horrific is all that can be said. RIP.

[@nerdjournal]

I guess he was a real burn out. I couldn't imagine harming my mom or stepdad. Especially, not like that. Horrifying.

[@estreliasoriano9324]

SPOILER. Cheers mate 😅

[@lindaward3156]

I know how devastated I've been when my adult children had an issue with me, i cannot imagine my last moments on this earth having this be my reality

[@daisy8284]

@@estreliasoriano9324why would you read the comments before watching the video? Do you expect there won’t be spoilers?

[@bleebleeblahblah]

​​​@@daisy8284it's what we ALL do,,,do you think we just sit here and study Mikey's face 😅

[@micktaylor9332]

Anyone who lies about having cancer is so dispicable as a person it's mind numbing. That alone tells you everything you need to know about the kind of person Richard is.

[@user-ue1hs3ty6z]

I knew a chic who had all these weird conditions and illnesses. I knew she was full of shit. I just couldn't help myself, poking holes in her maladies. I have a little knowledge in medicine, she didn't know that. I shit you not, I found her on a crowd funding thing with all of her maladies. Shocker, it was for drugs. Nobody gave her 1¢ hahahaha!

[@AlbionRising]

A born sociopath.

[@mariepratt5844]

Agree 💯

[@ceceeeeeee443]

ikr !!???

[@miryana79]

So true. Unfortunately there are awful people in the world today.

[@JesseDumontt]

Dude jumped out a window dropping 10 feet, able to knock on his neighbours door and tell her that his stepson did it, all while with burns. Burns bad enough to kill him hours later. Wtf. That's actually crazy. Even for a young, fit dude. Adrenaline must've really kicked in for him. I swear even most younger guys wouldn't be able to fight through that. When he said 3rd degree burns over 95% of his body, I thought it was an exaggeration. Clearly, it wasn't if he ended up dying to his injuries. That's actually so sad. He did all that, trying to save his wife and dogs, and doesn't survive in the end. That's messed up.

[@junemarshall-kingsley566]

It makes it even more angering when Rich lies and lies about everything to save his own worthless hide.

[@jessed6151]

A younger man would likely have fared better or would have been able to do just the same. Just because an old person surprises you with a feat of physical activity, doesn't negate the fact that men in their 20s-30s are far more likely to surpass an old persons physical abilities. You just sound like you let your emotions run wild.

[@JadeBlakeVideos]

I know. What a guy 😢

[@lainiwakura1776]

Adrenaline is a hell of a drug.

[@DaddyMilagro]

@@jessed6151did you really just ratio this dude on a true crime comment 😂

[@Michelle.8276]

Props to the blonde interviewer, I feel as though she was playing somewhat docile to get him comfortable and it worked

[@calebd512]

A pretty face made this idiot fold real quick..

[@Erebus.666.]

Nah, she wasn't playing, she really was that dumb. And it wasn't her "interrogation technique" that solved this case.

[@Frankenstizzle]

@@Erebus.666. Speaking of dumb, he said she was docile, which doesn't remotely mean dumb. Ironic

[@denisehagwood4542]

​@@Erebus.666. I swear every time a female detective gets a confession, weirdos like you get big mad

[@jayfalcon-rw3qc]

​@@Erebus.666. She played you too. That's impressive

[@WobblesandBean]

He watched his stepdad run in to save his mother.... *_and held the door shut._* I actually felt my heart leap into my throat. I'm absolutely nauseated. I hate that I share this world with people like that.

[@user-ue1hs3ty6z]

It pissed me off

[@user-gj1me4mf5c]

Richard didn't hold the door shut. He fled immediately. He used props to keep the door from being opened.

[@emilyemily444]

​@@user-gj1me4mf5c same difference🤷‍♀️

[@Doxwife]

The older I get (I’m 51) the more I’m noticing what a badly messed up we are as a species…

[@Disco_opp420]

This monster mindset is stomach churning, them poor victims x

[@pannamal5182]

Richard didn’t have a leg to stand on in court. 😂

[@ceceeeeeee443]

☠️☠️☠️ 😂😂😂

[@micheleshively8557]

😂

[@michelleadamchak1330]

Oh, he had a leg to stand on, he just couldn't remember which one!!😂😂😂

[@jimmyzhao2673]

boo. 😜

[@ceceeeeeee443]

@@michelleadamchak1330 too much toooo much !!! 😂😂😂

[@thehangingparsiple5692]

I like the way the detective had to more or less prompt Rich to be sad. And the dramatic disabled shuffling to his seat; gingerly keeping his leg straight at first, then forgetting his injury. Oh Rich. Your name is pure irony. Fabulous as ever Mike. Thank you

[@lowa3053]

Alan was a true hero. To do all that whilst gravely injured, shows what a brave soul he had. What a contrast to the evil stepson.

[@MeethraBear]

Ok I can’t even imagine the terror and utter hell that poor man went through in those horrifying moments not being able to get to his wife. I pray to all that is holy that his body shut off the excruciating pain he would undoubtedly have as a potential survival mechanism. I’m so sorry to these people for what they went through and to their surviving loved ones who have to live in the aftermath of such an unbearably horrible loss and disgusting act. Sometimes the reality of such depravity and utter disregard some people seem to have for other’s lives just overwhelms me. Edited to add a thank you to Mike for his great talent at creating these videos. They give the victims such respect and also a voice.

[@Chudsic]

I was living in toronto when this happened, toronto has its fare share of events but this was big news, very sad

[@Sofia.K.CheerYT]

Your comment is spot on

[@aelwynwitch9460]

I have neuropathy so know a bit on this. The pain burning stops after the nerve endings are gone or overloaded. Most ppl stop feeling it then. There are always exceptions tho.

[@Kittymay98]

I was thinking the same thing😢 I just finished the video and my heart hurts so much from what that poor man went through💔 I just can’t even imagine. He was truly a hero though to go back and desperately try and save his wife and the dogs🙏🏻😢 and the incredible willingness to do so from being burned on 95% of his body. May him and his wife have internal peace🙏🏻 I also hope that the son is completely miserable every second in prison! He is so EVIL to do what he did to his own parents. It’s so unimaginable 😞 What I wouldn’t do to just have one more day with my wonderful Dad😢 I just can’t phantom how evil people can be.

[@jackw3302]

His adrenaline must have been at 100%. I can't imagine.

[@violetfemme411]

This has to be one of the worst things I've ever seen. What a MONSTER.

[@jerilynnucci6139]

Thanks for mentioning the dogs survived... RIP Rutherfords....

[@NatureLover-62]

The fact that Rich could possibly carry his child upstairs as he had fallen asleep certainly perked my tiny ears up! Though I am a woman, how could he carry his sleeping child upstairs, which now feels as if you are carrying an adult, without a cane or help after such a horrific accident falling down the stairs?? Hello, McFly ✊✊✊✊

[@Jonah-720]

I appreciate the Biff reference. A little levity can help

[@DynamicOwl13]

Unbelievable that he could do that to his mother... Hard to imagine giving life to someone that will eventually take your own.

[@UNOwn-ib1td]

And in such a horrendous way. I watch a lot of true crime and lots of kids kill their parents for money. This is the first one I’ve heard of who burned their parents alive. It boggles the mind that someone so demonic could have been living like a normal person for so many years.

[@jimmyzhao2673]

@@UNOwn-ib1td And him lying to his wife by altering his bank statements is beyond the pale.

[@jackslepowron5905]

​@@jimmyzhao2673 fr a coward could've avoided all of this if he was just responsible with money

[@Allyourbase1990]

I can’t imagine doing this to a stranger , much less my own parents

[@jodyross6185]

I too have an evil child,

[@veenoir1991]

I've seen extreme burns first hand, and i know for a fact they're images that never leave you. Especially if it's a neighbor/friend or loved one. I feel really bad for their neighbors as well as the victims. Its very scary

[@stephanieann622]

I think this is one of the most horrific murders I’ve ever heard of. I just hope and pray that they didn’t suffer. What kind of evil does this?!

[@yuriivanov8868]

It’s also a smell you never forget.

[@MrJoecool9999]

I agree - and also the first responders and medical staff - it would be tough going after that shift....!

[@Koolkaratekats]

After seeing video of the man burning at Trump's trial i cant imagine seeing and smelling that in person. This murder is horrific.

[@cd5sircoupe]

I've never suffered burns from fire quite like that, but I have suffered extremely bad sunburn and a friend/coworker of mine had a particularly nasty fire incident that left him with skin grafts. I would not wish either of those on anybody. In my case, I got the sunburn from hanging out at a beach all day. I had been applying sunscreen throughout the day, but it apparently sucked in water because my legs got cooked from the knees down. I could barely walk by the time I was headed home in the early evening. I literally could not wear pants or shoes for over a week, I had to find my highest cut shorts and a set of slide sandals... and even then I needed to pad the tops of my feet with gauze before I could put the sandals on. I remember my boss giving me shit about calling out of work after that, and I had my buddy drive me down to the store and showed him my legs. He was like "nah, you're good, sorry I doubted you". I'm a fair skinned white guy, there was a clearly marked line between where my shorts covered my upper legs and my lower red lobster legs, skin peeling off in sheets. Fun times. My coworker buddy on the other hand, well he got it bad. There was some bonfire party he was at, he got too fucked up and smashed his face on this toilet that was there for whatever reason. Then he literally fell into the actual fire and had to get dragged out. He was out for awhile, I remember him having to get his entire arm grafted with new skin and he wore a compression sleeve for like a year afterwards. Thankfully he made a full recovery but man...

[@Jax-jx5uu]

the picture of carla and alan beside the detectives just broke me. they seemed like such nice and gentle people.

[@cainmathewson1857]

The biggest sin of all of this is not only killing your parents but also showinf up to their funeral in cargo shorts and flip flops.... Wtf, man...

[@3_Klos1122]

Or wearing white after Labor Day or however it goes

[@cainmathewson1857]

@@3_Klos1122 No no. It's "you're not supposed to wear stupid after labor day"

[@greendragon4058]

He's using his Cane incorrectly as well people that use canes can pick that out in a minute you use a cane if your right side is bad and use cane on your left side. What a terrible person use that as an excuse

[@traybern]

@@greendragon4058. WHO are YOU, George Costanza???

[@just-a-cupcake]

I just can't imagine a more horrific & terrifying way to end one's life. With pain & betrayal on a whole other level.

[@jimmyzhao2673]

It's beyond the pale.

[@malcontentplays2625]

It’s likely she died in her sleep of carbon dioxide.... smoke inhalation is what gets most sleeping people. That will kill you before the fire even touches your door.... in this case it likely suffocated her before she felt anything as the fire surrounding you would remove ANY oxygen and fill your lungs with smoke and CO2. I could be wrong but it is what commonly happens.

[@laingadaing]

This was my friends first day on the job as a firefighter in Dundas. I worked the next day thankfully. What a chaotic scene, very sad. Apprently the fathers last words to the neighbors was "it was Rich, he did it for the money"

[@katiekane5247]

That sucks but I'm glad he got to tell

[@lindaarrington9397]

Oh goodness It can be so hard One of my friends killed himself after their crew found a baby dead after a fire

[@dorkydragon5055]

Pets and kids hide from fires. Have a plan down if you can :(

[@jennifersierzant2152]

Which says to me his wife knew! No one is that naive to what their partner is up to

[@georgiabentz9503]

That's so sad.

[@jonnyboyd7715]

I love canadian detectives they are so good. Friendly as hell .

[@backpackingtony1779]

Look up the interrogation of Russell Wilson by Jim Smith. It's a work of art.

[@IamDAFTCHILD]

Canadian detectives will walk you to the electric chair while holding your hand and feeding you snacks. It's an elite approach, only the Canadians can really pull it off

[@samichgrrl]

Russell williams ​@@backpackingtony1779

[@Shambhalaubie]

​@@IamDAFTCHILDCanada fully 🇨🇦 abolished the death penalty in 1998 but as a Canadian I appreciate your sentiment!

[@KyaniMosaic_Crone]

A "Death Declaration" holds a lot of weight in court & is nearly impossible to beat.

[@l0vemyth]

As someone who has used a cane for near 10 yrs, you need a cane MORE on uneven ground such as grass. It is more unpredictable how your foot will fall so support or catching is necessary

[@sarahissersohn5495]

Ok thank you- this makes total sense

[@cherylcampbell9369]

​@sarahissersohn5495 exactly! That was a huge tell.

[@HumanABC]

yes! I was going to say this!

[@rt66vintage16]

As a former crutch user, I used it on the uninjured side. Is a cane used similarly? He had a left leg injury and carried the cane in the left hand. ??

[@HumanABC]

@@rt66vintage16 oh good question! I use mine for overall stability from a broken back, so IDK the answer to this, but makes sense! wow

[@PIXELSURPRISE]

... the dogs BOTH lived? That's incredible! At least there's that

[@AbbyYoder-ds4oc]

Yeah so they can go to s shelter..

[@littlefurrow2437]

Good doggies.

[@janelightning73]

If only they could speak english.

[@dnr2089]

Oh well, that’s alright then 🙄

[@Kasha0211]

I've had a 2nd degree scald on my hand and forearm, and it was so painful. This is a truly terrifying case. Rip to Alan and Carla

[@serendpity3478]

Those poor people would be so relieved their dogs survived. There are two beautiful beings in the world who remember Alan & Carla with love & who miss them sorely. Everyone deserves someone who will keep their memory alive.

[@lesleycouch6557]

A nice sentiment but the dogs will keep their memory alive?

[@theneedyelf8867]

​@@lesleycouch6557 I mean, yes. Dogs don't just forget dead humans. But the statement reads as two separate statements. 1. They would be relieved the dogs lives. 2. They were great people and others will keep their memory alive. They had friends and family.

[@horrortackleharry]

LOL as soon as he came into that interview room with that walking cane... GUILTY!

[@hanaashaba1263]

Exactly

[@benmcreynolds8581]

Exact thing I thought.. Then add his stupid fake clueless act he was putting on.. Double guilty! Such a POS

[@jimmyzhao2673]

ikr. I watched a lot of _Matlock_ as a kid, and that cane was a big red flag for me as well.

[@KimberlyBishh]

😂😂😂😂

[@Morristown337]

I was thinking the same until Ms ASMR started the interview.

[@RossD189]

So sad. Rest in peace Alan and Carla.

[@Terri_MacKay]

Thanks for covering this case. I live in Hamilton, know Dundas very well, and I remember this case. What a horrific way for Alan and Carla to die. Rich is a bona fide monster.

[@Boags]

I grew up in Dundas and went to school with both of the boys. Chris was a good dude, funny and well liked. Feel horrible for him

[@Bierlc1002]

12 minutes online and 120 comments for Mike. Makes my ❤ happy. Love our Mike time.

[@Awake129]

He just genuinely seems like a solid guy. Real recognizes real. Best wishes friend.

[@gabriellapaula3896]

Close to 500 comments now, at the 1-hr mark 😊

[@trudylee7869]

And close to 2million subscribers 🎉

[@ceceeeeeee443]

​@@Awake129frr

[@ceceeeeeee443]

i always watch the numbers going up too ❤❤❤ and yah almost 2 million !?? awesome dude and i was here from the start too ~ og

[@calvinsmyth]

Ahhhhh, the old falling down the stairs and got soooo hurt that they would never be suspected of being physically able to commit a crime trick. Remember Chandler Halderson?

[@brittanyosmond6419]

Thank you for telling us the dogs survived.

[@InspiringNotionz]

I love that Mike makes sure to tell us the dogs survived. It’s horrific enough that any bright spot is welcome.

[@toddburgess5056]

It's incredibly sad that the two victims passed, but I was quite relieved to hear that both dogs survived the fire despite one of them hiding/cowering in a cupboard too afraid to run to safety like it's companion did.

[@joycejester7696]

I really like the animal updates.

[@michaeltuffin5002]

Yes... I love dogs.

[@dinooobby845]

Same… I mean while watching true crime videos/shows, it is somewhat expected that someone in the story dies. So I’m prepared for that fact… but hearing that there were animals/pets present, makes me so sad. I’m glad that amidst this tragedy, the dogs survived.

[@michaeltuffin5002]

@@dinooobby845 The 2 people that passed also would have had a dying wish that their doggies would be ok.

[@bubbletractor]

He was a brave man to go back and try to rescue his wife and rescue his dogs like that

[@northerngirl1637]

Thanks for letting us know about the dogs.

[@gwalsh1657]

👆👆👆👆

[@phaedrapage4217]

Definitely. I always worry about the pets when there's a fire. I mean, sad both the humans died, of course, but relieved the dogs made it.

[@theimpossiblemary]

Yes, I know it was a horrific and senseless tragedy, but I needed to know if the dogs managed to survive it. It would be an even greater tragedy... they would not have survived without Alan's heroic and kind efforts.

[@annika_panicka]

6:36 (I had to go back to make sure I heard it right.)

[@tarrynball287]

I know I'm wired differently to most, so don't go mental when I say thank you for letting us know the dogs survived. 🐶

[@puddleduck279]

No need to explain my friend! This man risked his life to save his wife and also his dogs, he obviously loved them as family and he would be happy to know that he did indeed rescue them and they survived this tragedy! He was a true hero and it's such a shame that this even happened, bless him, his wife and also his beloved dogs 🌹

[@Plabius-kb8pp]

Liking dogs isn’t a unique personality trait.

[@rebeccawildman8787]

No it’s not, but I’ve seen people argue with anyone who shows relief over an animal’s life that was saved in a case like this. They’ll say animal lives aren’t as valuable as human lives and accuse the person of caring more about an animal than a human even though that wasn’t even implied at all.

[@doom4067]

"I only need the cane on hard surfaces. It doesn't help in ditches." Hell of an argument.

[@gryphonshire]

I guess he didn't need the cane when he was carrying his son up the stairs, either?

[@nataluxx7312]

He didn't even remembered wich leg it was lol

[@sommbre]

Liars like this are so funny. IRL "Well, Actually" guy. I can't imagine he was a good person to be married to, finances and bullying school children aside...

[@lindaward3156]

well, I have to use a cane most all of the time and I find them much more useful in ditches than they are on hard surfaces. i can balance better on hard surfaces, it's the erratic surfaces that i need help with

[@Cyanapanasati]

Lmaoo. Right? Not only a despicable excuse for a human but a dooosh. The whole, photoshopped bank statements to his wife. He almost sounds like a sociopath. The excessive spending despite all the debt. The constant lying about everything. I'm surprised though he was not violent towards his woman or kids because generally that's a trait that comes along with n the package in people who do not feel empathy...b4 they burn their parents alive at least. 😢

[@jamessiddle7389]

Love how the cop in the interrogation puts him in his place, cops as cool as a cucumber.

[@NyanyiC]

She has a very ASMR / seductive voice or way of talking 😁

[@msskm9983]

25 years for burning 2 people!!! That’s crazy!! My cousin just got a plea deal for 110 years for the same thing!! Hope he never gets out!

[@lorelaigilrour]

Canada SUCKS

[@eucliduschaumeau8813]

Canada has a justice system that is ridiculously lenient.

[@traybern]

110 years? YOUR cousin SURE knows how to negotiate!!!

[@dnr2089]

Here in Britain the sentences are ridiculously lenient for murder or manslaughter. Not many offenders get life, and life can sometimes only mean a few years 😠

[@tamz7396]

Always grateful for the pets update 🖤

[@TiffTheTyrant]

Canadian accountant here-if you’re going to go broke, at LEAST spend your money on a better breakfast than Tim Horton’s every day. Edit: also, if you’re broke, just let people know that you can’t afford to go on a trip, or help out with a wedding etc. the weight of financial rot will ruin your life.

[@nineteenfortyeight6762]

I got frostbit once going for coffee and chocolate donut holes, so I disagree about the Horton's part. 😂

[@snus9088]

Dude ruined his life for bs stuff literally all he had to do was tell his wife and grocery shop hahahaha what a dork

[@haywood1980]

He’s just like my ex husband. Forging documents, lying about finances, lying about everything, planning to kill people, and by people I mean me. It’s scary how many people there are like this. Glad he was brought to justice.

[@BellaJoyeuse]

This is why I enjoy true crime (solved) - to see Justice being served against truly evil people.

[@monhere]

Hope ur feeling safer now these days, oh n ur ex sounds like a total loser btw

[@weaviejeebies]

Sociopath. I have a family member like that, nobody talks to them anymore because even though they haven't actually done something like this, nobody is comfortable pretending they wouldn't if the reward was tempting enough. All the pettiness and ego of an adult with the selfish impulsivity of a 3 yr old and the morality of a shark. Just like this guy... because he couldn't bear to resist overspending and didn't want to admit how bad he'd messed up because people would be mad. Oh, the "horror". He might get scolded. Or divorced and disowned. Someone might even yell, or make him work more and pay it back. My goodness, such "cruelty". So compared to that, his mom and step-dad dying in agony from one of the worst ways to go was an okay substitute? What a piece of crap. He's lucky he's Canadian or he would've probably been put to death in the US.

[@toto1921]

Great start for Rich "Hi, so you go by Richard or Rich? Oh, mostly Rich or Rick." Hahaha she got him instantly 😂

[@blacksheep9772]

A truly awful situation. Heartbreaking. But Mike, I wanted to say thankyou for mentioning the dogs survived. RIP Carla and Alan. Great job as always Mike.

[@CactusPlant818]

When Mike said that the husband passed away too. I gasped.😮

[@lisahinton9682]

How very sad. To kill your own mother, in such a horrific way, wow. At one point in my life I truly despised my mother, and felt rage toward her. But never, ever, could I have caused her death. I hope this monster never gets out. _And Mom, I sure do miss you. So glad we worked it out. See you some day._

[@sylviekins]

❤

[@BLARG09]

❤

[@dawnemerson3604]

❤

[@honey988]

❤️

[@_love_cats-889]

❤

[@kellymackinnon5865]

Lived there for 22 years... this hits close to home. Dundas is beautiful. I remember this story

[@MortgageGirl7]

I can’t even understand how a son could be this evil coming out of a nice family 😢 I’m so glad Alan lived long enough to expose Rich.

[@netsk1679]

I do love 8pm on a Tuesday! That poor couple! And how Alan fought to save his little family and was able to tell who did it.

[@seraluv]

Hellooo. It's nearly 6 am here on the east coast of Australia.

[@tonyaparrish5678]

4:20 pm here in North Carolina. USA

[@Noa_Lynn]

Almost 3:30pm here in North Dakota

[@jeanniehaftar9249]

4:46 in London Ontario

[@rabbitttz]

WOAH! Are y’all telling me time zones exist and we’re all in different ones!? How totally interesting.

[@desireenicole2497]

That poor man trying to save the dogs and bis wife HOW CAN.PPL BE SO CRUEL

[@kazshaw3945]

Greed !😠

[@user-ue1hs3ty6z]

Psychopath or Sociopath? That's how.

[@boozypixels]

life 🎉 insurance 🎉 dance

[@eucliduschaumeau8813]

Some people are just born legitimately evil.

[@tanjadragisic18]

I love that you know us so much, telling us the both dogs survived

[@stewartryable]

"Both dogs made it out alive" - I love you, Mike

[@heathernikki5734]

😢 I feel so sad for those two! That poor man trying to get to his wife and his dogs while being so badly burned 😢😢😢

[@sandey42]

Video came out 3 hours ago and already more than 90,000 people have watched it. That’s awesome. We love you Mike!

[@comradeconrad3636]

This is not anything really important but that dispatcher handled that so well. Always calm yet direct never interrupted the caller. Wish there were more calls answered by people like her

[@Adam-ub9nu]

LMAO@the female detective... "Do you go by Rich or Richard? Rich. Can I call you Rich?" Nope, call me Steve... Seriously?!

[@Kittymay98]

This guy is so evil! How could he do this to his parents😢 He robbed them of their golden years and their grandchildren 😢 My heart hurts from this💔 I would do anything to have my wonderful Dad back, for even just one more day to spend with him😢 I hope this evil POS is just rotting away in prison!

[@tinawindham6958]

My stepdad😢 one More Day…country song says it all

[@knowyourlove5613]

All you said is true. But their death has resulted in the grandchildren won’t have this pos in their daily lives. They are probably resting in peace, knowing that to be true.

[@CashelOConnolly]

Evil is technically a supernatural concept,it doesn’t really exist. What this guy was/is is twisted Peace,happiness and grand health from Dublin City,Country Dublin,Ireland 🇮🇪✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻

[@Kittymay98]

@@CashelOConnolly Here in America, EVIL does exist and he is EVIL!

[@CashelOConnolly]

@@Kittymay98 oh yeah,I forgot about Trump😳😱

[@RegretsEverywhere]

26:56 "which leg is injured?" said the detective not expecting much from this basic trick learned at the Academy, however dear viewers, the suspect had indeed indicated the wrong limb at first. To be read in david attenborough's voice

[@user-ue1hs3ty6z]

That is a great comment.

[@SnowWhite717_]

10:43 If my mother had just horrifically died two hours prior, there’s NO WAY I could sit there and not be a complete puddle. I can’t imagine it! Hell, I start crying just thinking about either of my parents passing. I would definitely want to do everything in my power to help the police and I would be at the police station to answer all questions, but you’d have to pour me into that chair… I’d be destroyed. Inconsolable. Just by appearances, you can tell this dude is stone cold. Who could just sit there with composure?!? Guilty.

[@theneedyelf8867]

I found out my mother was dying of a heart attack when I was still in class as a teacher. My family blew up my phone. I immediately messaged my boss for a sub, but they didn't see it right away. Had to get a student to go get my husband (he worked at the school) and luckily my deputy director was talking to him. They both came to the classroom to relieve me. I had to remain composed until I could get a sub to my classroom. I did a good enough job, the students knew something was wrong, but I didn't cry yet. so I understand how some people can remain composed. It's still startling though to see.

[@elishh8173]

Thank God the dogs survived!!! Poor babies. And poor human victims. How could he do that to his own parents?! Insanity.

[@annie6413]

I live in Hamilton and I watched that trial live. That guy is as guilty as they come, no one else did it. Great telling of the story and quite accurate.

[@bleebleeblahblah]

Is it anywhere that it can be viewed now?

[@jimmyzhao2673]

Judge ought to have sentenced him to a 'double double' life sentence.

[@pickledragonrebel]

Watched the trial live? When on earth did canada let video cameras in the courtroom? News to me.

[@bristols7551]

Tiger cats

[@jimmyzhao2673]

@@pickledragonrebel Perhaps he went to the courthouse to watch it in person.

[@cheeriosforhonkies8867]

Mike. Your channel is the ONLY true crime that is dependable. Like clockwork on the episodes. Thank you so much for your incredible work ethic and your consistency. Much deserved subs.

[@lauriemrdjan]

Thank you for letting us know that the dogs survived.

[@Spooky_Platypus]

Hi Mike! Thank you for always being you. I lost two dogs, my job due to a hostile environment, and both my parents in the last year. Your videos really help me think about something other than how f*cking sad I am. I can’t thank you enough for that. Thank you for all you do. Thank you for helping me get through the bad times.❤

[@user-lk9sb5ne4k]

😮 sorry for your troubles. Loosing my parents was the worse thing.

[@sharongrigg5336]

Watching these takes you out of your mind for just a while, gives you a small break from the horrors of what life can throw at you. I'm so sorry for all the losses you've gone through this past year, I don't know why shit happens to good people. I'll never get it. I hope you've got some good people in your life helping through it all my friend.

[@irishhoopers6899]

Jesus that's so harsh. I'm so sorry for you losses. Sending best wishes for better times for you ❤

[@alexmcvey1609]

Christ you've had such a hard time of it. I'm so sorry ❤

[@tinawindham6958]

My 18 y o dog passed last Wednesday and my shitzu has become paraplegic with chronic UTI…it’s tough. However, I wouldn’t have not had them for all the love and comfort they gave me. You’ve really gone thru hell. So sorry😢

[@dixierae3442]

Mike knows us well to tell us the Fur Babies survived. ❤

[@dnr2089]

“Fur babies”? Really?! 😂

[@dixierae3442]

​@@dnr2089You must either not be a dog lover or have children still living at home. 😊

[@SavannaRose-ue9tq]

thank you so much for letting us know both dogs survived ❤

[@eadweard.]

Empathy posturing.

[@dnr2089]

@@eadweard. What does that mean?

[@tMr81]

Thanks for letting us know the puppies survived ❤

[@dnr2089]

Think they were full grown, not puppies

[@glisteningseeds1976]

I have a bad knee and recognized his limp to be insincere immediately.

[@Cmin480]

I bet he wasn’t limping the day he did it

[@domeatown]

As a part time cane user (bad in the morning, better in the evening)... There's two ways to use a cane and he's doing neither lol. I'm a same-side holder and a sometimes user and even I can see that it's goofy at best. I know a lot of folks have invisible problems. Mine are a lot of the time, and I actively take steps to hide them. His is a weird blend of trying to make it obvious, and doing it wrong lolololol The cane is either part of your second leg, or your third leg. But there is no reason in hell your dumpy leg on the crap side of your body ever hits the ground before that cane does. No one ever rotates off the comfy half of themselves before the stick is down for the uncomfy half.

[@traybern]

George Costanza?

[@ceceeeeeee443]

​@@traybern omg 😂😂😂

[@ceceeeeeee443]

​@@traybern😂😂😂

[@kannakity9732]

Omg, almost 2 Million Subscribers! Great job, Mike! You totally deserve every single one!

[@user-ue1hs3ty6z]

And he is so humble and authentic.

[@Unknownentityfeline]

I have barely survived 2 fires before I was 23. Both were arsons, too. This fills my heart with sadness for these people. Alan is a hero and superhuman to do what he did for his wife, dogs and I believe, his neighbours too, by waking them, whilst he was so terribly injured!! My love and admiration go out to them in whatever place they now exist and for their family as well!!! 💜💛❤️ As for me, I am still here in Vancouver, heh heh, hmmm....

[@Lincoln_Hawk23]

Coffeehouse Crime and That Chapter are the best on you tube

[@kevinmeeks5169]

Yes!!!!

[@aromafox]

Add "Truly Criminal" and you have the holy trinity

[@ambermiller3845]

Misery machine is also excellent. Their content focuses primarily on violence against children, so it is a bit difficult to stomach at times, but drew and yeargy are EXCELLENT hosts

[@glorygloryholeallelujah]

Rotten mango is also pretty great!

[@KyleCotton1]

Check out Harry's horror hive also!

[@pennysweet1]

Nearly at 2 million subscribers... what an absolute legend Mike is. 👏 🎉❤

[@angelao6711]

I check the subscriber number every video....just waiting for that 2 mil. Mike's awesome.

[@mariepratt5844]

Exactly my thoughts also..

[@mariepratt5844]

​@@angelao6711Yea he is!!

[@thefirm4606]

Looking for this comment ❤❤

[@sandistetson2003]

I started watching him at 400k, saw his vid when he hit 100k, he was so surprised and gracious about how so many watched his vids. Wonderful human. Back then lots of cute comments about his accent

[@jodyhunter3491]

I had to turn the volume way up for the woman interviewing/whispering but I still had to turn on subtitles I cannot imagine the horror Allen and Carla experienced. This is a hideous nightmare. I'm guessing that Rich's wife Vangie is devastated in every way

[@AmericanPatriot-1776]

HI MIKE! I've been gone for a while just trying to catch up on your crime stories and you haven't lost your touch. So glad you have almost 2 MILLION SUBS. CONGRATULATIONS, that's fantastic. I've been subed for a long time and family issues kept me off the computer. Keep up the good work, my friend. Nice to be back.

[@keroclow9059]

Poor Alan 😔 That poor poor wife too. 😢

[@TwistedSister1234]

“I find deception is a quality I don’t admire” Don’t most of us? Lol!

[@AmandaMcKayJean]

It's so weird to hear Mike talking about my city of Hamilton. Hey Mike, Dundas IS Hamilton, not next to it. It was amalgamated with Hamilton in 2001.

[@Hardworkking]

Dude came prepared with a jacket for the cold interview room tactic

[@jackw3302]

You can tell right off the bat this guy was guilty. From this channel, I've learned that if someone is giving you too much info (in this case, he tells the female officer that he "put on Netflix and watched Sicario"), then they're guilty. Why does she need to know what movie he watched? RIP Alan and Carla

[@user-ue1hs3ty6z]

They tell on themselves. They either GLOSS OVER a weirdly insignificant piece of info or over embellish it. Ppl always like to snitch on themselves.

[@ceceeeeeee443]

it's the sooooo much detail for me😂 one of the guilty characteristics

[@Flaschenteufel]

"i did my research. I watched true crime videos on KZbin"

[@denisehagwood4542]

You can't tell if someone is guilty "right off the bat". Nor does giving detailed answers mean someone is lying. I love true crime but this is one of the biggest issues with it, people like you end up thinking that they can tell who's lying and who isn't based on ridiculous factors.

[@denisehagwood4542]

​@@Flaschenteufel Don't you know? Everyone is a skilled detective now. They "can just tell" when someone is guilty.

[@samsoncooper1]

Imagine being burnt alive by your own son. How horrifying. Hope you're good Mike xD

[@jodiforeman3314]

unbelievable

[@abbeyball6890]

This is so sad, but I could listen to Mike tell stories all day and sometimes I actually do ❤

[@tammy389]

Yay for Mike loving us so much! Thank you Mike, you are appreciated!

[@Awake129]

Mike’s the best. He just genuinely seems like a solid dude. Real recognizes real they say. ( who is they? lol 🤣😂)Best wishes friend. ✌️

[@tammy389]

@@Awake129 Likewise, friend.

[@carlat79]

Hey, Hamilton Ontario is in the house. Thank you so much for covering this story from where I live.

[@jimmyzhao2673]

🟥🍁🟥 Hello Canada !

[@kevwills858]

Love your irony, comedy and expressions in your shows .. especially the little things that you place emphasis on knowing full well what we are all thinking 'after the Facts' ... Thanks for your spin Mike 👍👍

[@chrisdelahunty1983]

Thanks Mike, big fan of the channel for a long while now. What I find amazing is that a handsome fellow from Ireland can tell me a story about a crime that happened an hour away from me that happened on my birthday and I never even knew about. Mike moving forward all my Canadian news that has to do with crime will be provided by you it seems, thanks champ!! Keep up the great work and the podcast has been a great time "killer" at work, Keith and yourself are a phenomenal duo!

[@ferraroannie4058]

I live in Toronto Ontario and my best friend is from Dundas. I had never heard of this horrible crime. I'm glad the dogs survived but so sad about the couple who did not. Thank you Mike! xx

[@jimmyzhao2673]

I'm sorry you have a f*cked up Mayor, Premier & Prime Minister. A Trifecta of incompetence.

[@boozypixels]

Waterloo region here, hadn't heard about it either until now

[@BlissfullyBearFoot]

Same about the location, not hearing this story & glad that at least the dogs were okay.

[@sheenajanda]

Had to pause the video to make this comment. THANK GOD THE DOGS SURVIVED!!!

[@katmills4812]

I live in Hamilton and haven't heard of this before! 😱 Thanks, Mike!

[@theoracletempleoflovelight2222]

Thanks again for your hard work and uploading regularly, keeping me distracted from my daily chronic pain! I truly appreciate all the videos you research and work on !! Love from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺