Wannabe Vampire, Real Killer | Rod Ferrell

[@qplanet]

He seems oddly worried about the death penalty, when he is an immortal vampire.

[@chelseajoseph3079]

Seriously, you would think. His dream come true.

[@DneilB007]

Immortality sucks. Aside from everything else, the inevitability of being buried alive has to weigh on you.

[@MrTaxiRob]

@Col7777 yeah I think there's a real lack of variety in state execution methods these days.

[@artofsteve470]

Vampires can be killed thou.Stake to the heart, Sunlight, Holy Water, etc. Depending on the lore he subscribes to of course.

[@christ3187]

Probably more worried about his ruined legacy of lying about being a real one from dying on death row.

[@kashinimeyo]

For a 500 year old vampire, 20 years behind bars is really doing a number on his appearance- aged him more than the previous 500 years combined.

[@daisygirl48162]

Not enough blood to drink in prison, I assume ;-)

[@grantlowe8382]

🤣🤣🦘

[@Catherinzsl]

I was surprised when he asked about the death penalty. I thought surely state-sanctioned methods of execution wouldn't pose a threat to a vampire.

[@Hearts_4hellokitty]

Hahahaha!!

[@ernestschultz5065]

Too bad he wasn't really a vampire

[@mr.knight1123]

When he was telling him about being charged as an adult or not, I was thinking ..dudes 500 years old, he is definitely an adult.

[@HauntedOne]

For sure! That definitely qualifies as adulthood..in my opinion 😂

[@MrsZingy89]

😂😂

[@imhere653]

Touche' !

[@priscillabyram9163]

Haaaaaaaa!

[@15Beaches]

Lmao! So true.

[@drcarlsberg3658]

Hey Mike- I was involved in a motorcycle accident and hospital bound for five months. That Chapter got me through the most difficult times and I just wanted to say thanks man!

[@Readmore462]

hope you're ok now, take care

[@shadey4456]

hope you recovered well

[@lewisariki7193]

I get it, he got me through long times in hospital , escape ism! I hope your doing well now! I know I’m now flying high!

[@poopghost9845]

I thought you were going to say that a vampire saved your life

[@marianwaters2624]

I know it's a bit late, God bless you. Hope u had a fast and as painless recently.

[@ek5384]

Judge's speech was surprisingly fair. The kid honestly wasn't right, indeed his mother should have been on that bench too. But yes, this isn't an excuse for bashing out the brains of an innocent person. Justice is complicated, I like a judge who shows that.

[@claudinejames7731]

Yeah. Anytime I hear somebody kills puppies I'm sure there is something more wrong with them than a disfunctional family background though.

[@ek5384]

@@claudinejames7731 God yes! When it comes to puppies I'm losing it. I'm a crazy dog person

[@thatonerandomstick3664]

@@ek5384 same!

[@humann0x]

Yeah, the speech showed how complicated the sentencing was. Bun then, I really don't get how he concluded that death penalty would be the right thing to do?

[@akaFloof]

@I decide your pronouns, not you. on her lap?

[@paulalane2176]

I have rods sentencing, you can see his mother in the background when the judge is saying that she should be on trial for some of this stuff because she didn’t raise him right. You can see her shaking her head in the background of course taking no responsibility for her rotten mothering.

[@jenniferroach4153]

That woman should have been held accountable for the letter she wrote that kid, warping his sense of reality. She got away with a lot didn’t she.

[@yamahajapan5351]

Bullshit. Rod is responsible for his own behavior. If this stupid judge really believed that other people were responsible for Rod’s actions, he would not have wanted him dead…..

[@jenniferroach4153]

@@yamahajapan5351 he did get it for his own behavior, fostered by a mother who completely neglected her own son’s mental illness. A mother who’s illness was neglected by her parents.

[@leigha2814]

That whole rant from the judge is just proof why children have no business being sentenced to death, yet he did it anyway. I'll bet he went to bed feeling he was better than that dude, too.

[@sonquatsch8585]

@@leigha2814 yeah the death penalty is no good anyway. there is sumthing fundamentally wrong about it. but he got the proper sentence now of life behind bars.

[@sethstine4698]

Absolutely. If he is "500 years old" then he can DEFINITELY be tried as an adult

[@nivi6414]

😂😂😂

[@maudemathildeh335]

And no senior citizen discounts definitely do not apply.

[@juliemarshall7913]

That's epic @Seth Stine. 👻🕸️☠️

[@CubsWin2012]

500 years is just a baby in vampire lifetimes.

[@jltaco85]

Maybe as an old grandpa.

[@WinteryMix84]

“Nobody told him they had value as people”. That’s on his mother- her biggest failure as a parent.

[@elastronaute1198]

sorry but your mother shouldn't have to tell you people have value....

[@maxmcgraw3571]

Mike in his 'true vamp attire' is the scariest person I've seen in my 500 years of life. Love ya Count Mike

[@nancykropf3809]

Second scariest, though Mike was the person in the other video. Footage with him tumbling and looking so cool with a twirly red toy. Lol I just love Mike and this channel.

[@EndrChe]

Lol, that older cop interrogating Rod looked like he was was embarrassed for him.

[@CubsWin2012]

He was sucking up to him to get him to talk.

[@CubsWin2012]

@I decide your pronouns, not you. I'm right. You are wrong.

[@McSnezzly]

At least he wasn’t a coward and took accountability

[@paxsmile]

@I decide your pronouns, not you. nobody likes bullies.. get outta here…

[@atuck5122]

@@McSnezzly Pardon me, sir? Uhm ... I don't think he "took accountability" out of any sense of honor or righteousness or whatever; I wouldn't even call it _"taking accountability"_ so much as _"taking credit for something he desperately wanted attention for"._ Simply put, Rod told a fictitious (and utterly ridiculous) version of a truly pitiful story; He did this Not out of any sense of propriety, virtue, or regret, *but out of an entirely selfish need to be feared & respected.* He didn't even take responsibility of his actions _in his own mind,_ much less during the interrogation. _"Rod",_ the lonely forgettable pathetic delusional pimple-ridden beta male didn't commit these disgusting/pointless murders, _"Visago",_ the 500 year old immortal vampire did. For godsakes, the dumbass never even apologized for what he _actually_ did + he tried to spin it to make himself the hero! To hear him tell it, it wasn't "murder" per sé, but a selfless movie-worthy attempt to protect his one true love. His victims were used as props, characters in his script, and he never acknowledges them as _actual_ human beings; To him, they were just unimportant casualties on his road to notoriety. Is this what's percieved as "taking accountability" these days? Color me surprised!

[@shondawarren3673]

Just when you think you couldn't enjoy That Chapter anymore ole Mike here dresses up 😂I adore this channel per usual great video.

[@janellejanjan]

This ^^^

[@jolenedehart4315]

The Floating Head

[@lemonlazer5687]

In what? The same collarless polo shirts he always wears?

[@lemonlazer5687]

Woah I take it all bacccckkk

[@lemonlazer5687]

Shouldn't have spoke before 6:45

[@KyrieChii]

Mike is so charming. He works hard on his content & is very respectful when talking about the victims & their families, but also manages to apply humor (& jabs to those who deserve them) to really dark situations without it being offensive. He's endearing to the point that even the corniest humor makes me laugh instead of roll my eyes. You can tell he's having fun. 😊

[@darianstarfrog]

Well...yes

[@alucard6919]

As a goth kid growing up, im glad i only bonded with friends over music, band shirts and concerts instead of being a cringey vampire.

[@lowkeyliesmith3795]

Says the guy with the name Dracula spelled backwards!

[@ES11777]

@@lowkeyliesmith3795 Oh god you’re right lmao

[@carolfaron9345]

@@lowkeyliesmith3795 yes good eye!

[@joelmiller8110]

Username does NOT check out.

[@TheRealRealOK]

👀

[@RaccoonNation]

My dog was just diagnosed with something that seems hopeless for surgical intervention yet here we are reclining together & enjoying That Chapter, pretending like it’s the best day ever. Thank you kindly for adding the only drop of normalcy in my life Mike.

[@raggityanne9916]

Im sorry about your dog. My dogs are my world .. 😭

[@brocky78]

make sure you get another couple opinions from other vets somewhere else as have heard similar stories on my travels with dog owners over the years turned out wasn't that serious after all .. God Bless!

[@janetrawlings1691]

Really sorry about your dog😢🙏sending 🙏❤😞 to you

[@cillamoke]

I hope your dog gets a second win. Every day with a dog is the best day ever!! ❤️

[@___LC___]

Having just gone through a similar situation, my heart goes out to you.

[@jessagain9663]

" I mean, look at him, who wouldn't follow his word? He studies THE BLADE"

[@dpardee3994]

That was my favorite line so far from this episode 🤣🤣

[@Autumnpearly]

🤣🤣😭😭

[@PiXie232]

Lmaoooo🤣

[@anwyn9846]

I'm from Florida and I remember this case. Heather wss recorded giving Rod goofy smiles and sticking out her tongue from across the station even after knowing what he had done to her parents. Awesome job as always Mike!

[@asodalis695]

It's crazy to think she is walking among us free 😨

[@sarahwatterson5706]

9:10 There’s nothing I can think of that is less bad ass or more cowardly than beating animals trapped in cages and killing defenseless puppies. Crimes of this nature should be taken incredibly seriously and should carry mandatory prison sentences with therapy post release, as well as being added to a national database of registered animal abusers. 9 times out of 10 these crimes will escalate into abuse of children and/or partners and, in this case, it can also escalate to murder. The psychopathy behind hurting small animals is rarely anything that turns positive.

[@ES11777]

Well said!

[@GazB85]

Too fucking right!

[@hunterbiden7391]

Agreed!

[@lumenpierce8583]

I was more appalled by the mutilated puppies part than anything. 😔 Only a coward would do such a thing to defenseless animals.

[@huktekhardware734]

You're right. However this was a long time ago before those connections were really established. I think at this point the authorities really do take this animal abuse seriously because of all the evidence of what it can turn into.

[@kimberlypatton9634]

Your vampyre get-up is simply phenomenal! Had me running for the garlic powder!

[@fugginrambo]

This is the pinnacle of Mike's comedic delivery. The story is sad and crazy but I found myself laughing and having to rewind 10 seconds multiple times. Well done Sir 👍☺️

[@penskepc2374]

definitely a top 5 episode.

[@aye70aye]

oh its a corker indeed and I was doing the same with the rewinding!😂

[@fugginrambo]

@@aye70aye I love when he rips on weirdos who "study the blade" and think life is just like Twilight or something. Mike's the kind of guy ya bring home to meet the parents 😜

[@josiechaney9010]

👍💯Right?!!! 😂🤣😂🤣🤣

[@jincyjonesmehta654]

I did the same thing! I even took screenshots of his expressions for rainy days lol

[@jamiemason943]

I just about spit out my coffee when you popped up on screen as a vampire. Ah ha ha haaa! I love you to bits!

[@karaamundson3964]

And bats 🦇

[@adamford5116]

Mike I need a trifecta of "let's give it a goo" "kick the tires" and "I love ya, Mike out" in one episode! I'm always missing just one.

[@Ams_5590]

He needs to make some Merch!!!!!

[@TheSuperSnake313]

Just wouldn't be Halloween without That Chapter and a story about Florida!

[@garyangel3885]

Florida and Canada I just watched the pig farm one outta Canada

[@Samurai78420]

Yep! Although I'm one of the more sane ones, as a lifelong Florida boy, everything y'all hear is absolutely true about this state. And actually, it's worse than y'all might think, lol.

[@Gl-my8fw]

@@Samurai78420 better than cali and ny.

[@XFreQ69]

@@Gl-my8fw lol yeah you keep telling yourself that

[@Gl-my8fw]

@@XFreQ69 its true.... id rather live in florida or texas than p.o.s like cali oregon ny etc with horrible government.

[@viclorenzo5016]

21:17 I like how the judge acknowledge the fact that Rod Ferrell's life is messed up because of unfortunate circumstances surrounding his childhood.

[@somethingelse4424]

I'm seriously confused as to how he can acknowledge the causal factors in his life, and in the next breath sentence the same teenager to death. None of his terrible circumstances justify what he did, but they do explain what he did. If it were a 25+ year old with a developed frontal lobe, then I can at least see an argument for the death penalty....but a teenager with a partially developed brain, no role models or support. The judge was not a good judge. I'll stay the hell away from states that think executing children is at all a solution to anything.

[@MissaPality]

@@somethingelse4424 there was a book written about this exact thing. It is called "The Teenage Brain". They know that the brain is not fully developed until mid twenties.

[@nyangweso]

@@somethingelse4424 Exactly. You'd think the judge acknowledging the circumstances that landed him in that courtroom would make him more compassionate but no, he sentenced someone under 18 to death. (I personally think that) Ferrell absolutely deserves to spend the rest of his life behind bars but considering his age and circumstances the death penalty was too much.

[@theeclectic2919]

@@nyangweso Well, his sentence was reduced.

[@differenttakethanmost]

Anyone else notice how many true-crime featured criminals are products of teen parents?!?!?! And/or spawn of people not fit to raise rodents?!?! So many of them come from poster-families for the return of eugenics. Before being allowed to spawn, people should be: Of a certain age to breed Of a certain minimum level of intelligence/IQ tested Of an income level enough to be self sufficient and not reliant on government funding/gainfully employed or otherwise financially solvent Have had at least a parenting class or ten... It wouldn’t solve all crime - but dang- it wd certainly help. No- not all kids born to teens end up murderers- but more often than not- they end up troubled bc their ”parents” aren’t capable of raising decent human adults. By the time the teen breeder gets their shite together, the damage is already done to their offspring. And the cycle just continues. 🤯🤦🏻‍♀️👎🏼

[@madalinewillard1529]

I suffer from severe anxiety, ptsd, and agoraphobia. Because of this I rarely leave my home. I just want to say thank you for your great work which really helps me to avoid sinking back into depression. Though their dark stories I love Ur wit and light hearted way of presenting them. Thank you once again. I can't stop watching.

[@itzamia]

How do you pay your bills? Or do you just live off your parents?

[@JeffreyBenzodiazepines]

@@ravenflight88 Lol, well said.

[@JeffreyBenzodiazepines]

@@itzamia Women don't usually have to make a living, so it's easy to invent diseases and disability...

[@grammyrosethompson650]

Wow you folks are quite ignorant and insufferable. Until you know what another person's life is like, saying dismissive shit like "grow up" shows very little compassion for humanity. I get it. I see where you are coming from in a world of everyone finding a reason to be a victim it gets annoying, I know that...but Anxiety,depression agorophobia are absolutely real disorders and they are very debilitating and it's a hard life. Instead of bashing on someone you don't understand, how about realizing that someday it could be (and even might be), you who suffers from some disorder that people deride and dismissed. It would also help if you learned a bit about the disorders, what causes them, how they occur, who they generally occur to, how much they can and cannot control in their own lives. They have families, personalities, some yes have jobs, ever heard of this new thing called "remote"working? Just because they suffer dors not mean they are a drain on the system or anything like that. So having said all this, I will just now issue your own words back to you... GROW UP!!!

[@amandamccormick5009]

​@@itzamiai have agoraphobia. I was a nurse and a baker. But when I became agoraphobic I started making art. Trained myself. I also sell alot of plants, compost worms, tailored dresses. There are a thousand ways to make money from home.

[@Fleato]

You can tell that cop at the end was just so over it. “Anything else you want to add”

[@RustyX2010]

I bet it was so hard for them to restrain themselves from beating him

[@sonquatsch8585]

@@RustyX2010 yeah esp. with his flippant attitude. there was a moment when the cop used his right hand to rub his brow, kind of like dude just shut up i'm about to knock u out.

[@DH-ve5bl]

I feel very sorry for the Wendorf’s older daughter, finding her parents like that. She didn’t deserve that and neither did her parents.

[@BalboaBaggins]

"stunning and brave"

[@lindaarrington9397]

Me 2

[@frankmarano1118]

It's such a betrayal to have your kid let in people who kill you. Regardless of whether they told her theyd kill them or not, she wanted to be with people WHO WANTED to kill them. She KNEW this fact.. & likely she knew much more than that. Also trust me a big headed teenager was talking about the murder the wholeeeee way to New Orleans

[@onbored9627]

@@frankmarano1118 she told them her parents were beating her and essentially torturing her. They wanted to do it, but she stoked the flames.

[@frankmarano1118]

@@onbored9627 Yup, & she likely did it just to get some attention & pity. She will have to live for the rest of her life knowing she destroyed the people who born her into this world, lover her, & raised her. I couldn't imagine a burden like that on my soul. I'm Italian American & we are extremely loyal to family. Always

[@tyobtyob6826]

I think Heather should have been charged and prosecuted, too. She came up with the idea of leaving the door unlocked, so Rod and Scott could get in. Resulting in her parents deaths.

[@amyh7554]

Yesssss!!!!

[@timmarrs2997]

I definitely believed she was responsible to a point but can't say definitely she knew that's what he was going to do, you really can't be certain she left it unlocked.

[@kingayy9267]

Wasn't the plan for them to "only" take the parents' car keys, not kill them?

[@cbooth0005]

I definitely agree. When the police interviewed her she put on her innocent baby voice so the police would pity her. Obviously it worked, too.

[@tyobtyob6826]

@@timmarrs2997 She admitted to leaving it unlocked, so they could get the keys to her parents vehicle, and money. I don't think she knew they were going to kill them though. Says she didn't. She definitely left the door unlocked, though.

[@janemcginnis-glynn9234]

I’m seeing this Oct ‘22. So glad it came up. Discovered you several months ago and have been (somewhat madly but not crazy enough to resort to actions that would have me as one of your topics) watching older episodes. Love you and your productions. Of the KZbin crime folks, you are the G.O.A.T!

[@sonnygunz5178]

That was the most fairest judgement I’ve heard on this channel. The judge recognized that Rod had been screwed from the get-go, due to his mother’s poor parenting, but also stating that it was no excuse to kill. I applaud that judge👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@MorticiaLaMourante]

Yep. This judge is stellar. I don’t think he’s serving anymore, unfortunately.

[@cbthethird]

@@MorticiaLaMourante The judge was my cousin.

[@mikebond6328]

Yeah if everybody who got screwed, both figuratively and literally, as a kid became a murderer, pretty soon there wouldn’t be anyone left to screw up more kids.

[@kingayy9267]

@cbthethird And?

[@cbthethird]

@@kingayy9267 Just that. He gave this prick the death penalty but it was later commuted to life.

[@mazzymae1009]

I came from a very dysfunctional family, environment, childhood. I bonded with other kids with similar roots as well. I, however, was shown warmth, morality, character, honesty, empathy, etc from my wonderful grandmother. Mostly by her example. It can only take one person in a child's life to determine the difference between a functioning teen/adult and a monster.

[@redwatch.]

That's powerful. Rod had no one to look up to.

[@youttt27]

Thank goodness you had her!

[@bigtalk2598]

Similar story, couldn't agree more. With me it was my future wife, who showed me the love of Christ Jesus.

[@pjay951]

My grandmother was a major influence in my life. Don’t know where I would of ended up without her. So glad you had her. !

[@wezzbeet2923]

Wtf was that comment lol

[@kaczy8]

90's, huh? despite the cruelty behind this one [I'm glad they catched all of them] let's appriciate Mike as a Vampire costume and the What We Do in the Shadows movie reference.

[@HURRYUPnDYE]

⚾️

[@nicholasflick8997]

Well there was more people but these are the only ones that went.

[@TroubledOnePaydirt]

*caught

[@marissamarsden5054]

@@TroubledOnePaydirt 🤣

[@vermilliongecko]

@@TroubledOnePaydirt Give him a break; English might not be his first language.

[@deevair7137]

I'm watching this in March (2023). I watch your vids every single day and it's what I look forward to after work and whenever I'm chilling at home. I absolutely love your content but most of all, your personality! Never change. Lots and lots of love xxxxxxxxxxx

[@DocBree13]

LOVE the vampire makeup, Mike - your eyes, in particular, are phenomenal! It has to be quite difficult to get stage makeup to look that great, especially when filmed in B&W. You’re officially 100% out of your shell and this is officially my favorite YT channel - because you have the best personality and sense of humor on this platform. “Cool dude,” indeed!

[@rekietabeatslc9980]

He did look amazing!

[@maudemathildeh335]

Yes👍👍 Mike what big eyes you have.

[@daisygirl48162]

Loved at the end when he smoothed his eyebrows! I cackled out loud!

[@Fleshlight_Reviewer]

Is this sarcastic

[@chandramembaca1168]

When he says "It's just toilet paper" is hilarious.

[@zensbleexperience3470]

I think we can all see our Mike had a blast putting this one together! Great story telling 👏

[@shamikeatley4760]

~yes he did..!!~ alot more jokes ..& smartass comments..but in a classy way.. ~thts our mike...!!

[@scottmatznick3140]

Wouldn't it be hilarious if this was all an act and in real life he's a jaded, spiteful person? I'm not at all saying he is but that would just be funny imo

[@ms.d4701]

"He studied the blaaaaade!" followed by you "drinking" the blood was HILARIOUS!!

[@tommyphil4713]

When Mike busted out the vampire costume it killed me haha

[@tinley8653]

Mike: "Even vampires don't get happy meals for free.." 🧛: "Chit!"

[@kellydersin400]

💀🧹🎃🌕for sure!

[@LynxStarAuto]

The whole gargling blood got me good.

[@toreason8146]

I also loved "This is just toilet paper" 🧻

[@cinnamon2168]

🤣

[@zarasbazaar]

Well, that sucks. I was hoping my Transylvanian ancestry would at least stand me for a free meal.

[@pallakkashyap314]

Heather should have been arrested and charged as well because had it not been for her making up these false claims about her parents they would still be alive. She is guilty! 😢

[@lindaarrington9397]

I know its its all her fault No one will change my mind Her poor sister. I still think they all needed to be hung on the nearest tree. Then just in case have a wooden steak through the heart n head removed.... This was a horrific evil thing they ALL DID

[@MA__]

There was a girl on Homicide Hunter who told her gang member friends that her old roommate had drugs and money in the house (there wasn't), so they would rob her, she wanted revenge for getting kicked out. They ended up robbing her and murdering someone in the house. I was pretty mad they couldn't charge her with something. There should be a lesser version of murder for hire/conspiracy for things like that that lead to a death.

[@frankmarano1118]

@@lindaarrington9397 I believe she should've been charged as well, she knew the entire way back that her parents were murdered by them. Teenagers brag about this type of stuff. Yet she still wanted to live with them forever.. About the death penalty I'm not so sure in this instance.. hear me out. I do believe in the death penalty in some cases. A serial killer who r_______ & murdered 30 plus people? Should be ended forever. Dont care. Nobody will change my mind on that fact, we dont need to feed them with tax payer money. They've snuffed out many human lives & laid a path of destruction in their wake. Goodbye. But in this case he was formed into this evil from childhood by his parent. If he was born into a loving nurturing family.. he could've turned out to be a kind & loving person. He said it himself at the end, that under his delusions he would've kept killing. But you can see he understands now his mind was totally gone at that point in his life. Because his parents turned him into this, I believe life in prison is the appropriate charge. His mother should have that as well quite honestly. It's not as black & white as him just being evil. He was TURNED evil from a blank slate. He wasnt ACTUALLY an evil vampire but a mislead & lied to kid who needed help! You have to know deep down that I'm speaking truth. I cant forgive him for the murders OR hurting defenseless animals. But his parent made him that way. He was raised that way

[@frankmarano1118]

@@bladeofveng I wasnt finding any excuses for this behavior, I mean I'm pro death penalty right? My only point was if someone was abused as a child or b.washed into something I dont know if they really deserve the same thing as someone influenced by nothing but the evil within their heart. I never said anything about trusting them, I said he belongs locked away from society for the rest of his life. I think I'm being pretty nuanced here, I'm not some bleeding heart, it's just taking into account that permanent developmental damage was done on them by the parent. If a monster is made by an evil adult who may have been normal with other parents, I think it deserves some pity.. but stronger people wouldve resisted the influence of the parent so I'm not I'm theres NO accountability for them. Either way they need to be locked away forever, with the key thrown away. People overly sympathetic would be talking about re entering them into society & F that lol. Just saying if someone is raised to be a monster, & they end up doing something monstrous, it shouldnt really surprise anyone. I'm not sure what chance they really had for a normal life.

[@MA__]

@@frankmarano1118 I appreciate your nuanced perspective. I'm wondering though why someone deserves more pity because they were abused rather than just born with a personality disorder? Brain damage can physically change the brain too

[@JennyCaldas0506]

Seriously one of the best uploads ever! The story is sick and twisted and Mike never fails to bring levity and humor to the table.

[@annabanana4699]

Without being offensive...that's why I love this channel and can't stomach the Make Up and Crime ones..how you going to tell a horrible horrific story while painting your face? The only one I actually can stomach is Hailey Elizabeth channel...I'm little out of her normal demographic but she does alot of research and speaks well. Some people are just natural story tellers.

[@O___________0]

@@annabanana4699 That Chapter and Eleanor Neale are my favourites! You should check Eleanor’s videos, she’s amazing!

[@pistaluv]

@@O___________0 mollie westbrook too!

[@colinklang]

Mike looks like he should be on the cover of goosebumps with that epic vampire costume

[@leonoretrejo7151]

He's a great storyteller, amusing & engaging... I love it when he says "let's give a go, you & I. C'mon"

[@wutthabuck8772]

Hey everybody not on Patreon Mike going on vacation so let's all wish him a happy Halloween and vacation 😊 U know we love u big dog 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@mamabird2790]

You a real one!

[@evelyna4808]

Thank you for letting us peasants that can’t afford patreon 🤣 best of travels mike!!

[@eduagonzalez]

Not all heroes wear capes 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@suzzzzzzy]

Rock out with your ghoul out, Mike!

[@extramedium3561]

thanks for the heads up

[@sassycat6468]

Best line "hey! even vampires don't get happy meals for free... sh!t" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I think this is my all time favourite TC episode, Mike outdid himself with this one. Have a great vacation Mike, sure go on! You know you deserve it 👻

[@paigewerner860]

I agree! My favourite episode too

[@cherylsurplice1417]

I agree one of his best!! Love the tp 🧻 in his costume! Lol

[@kimberini6465]

Best floating vampire head I've ever seen!! Mike outdid himself. Is his vacation to Kentucky to join the vampire clan? 😱

[@susanchamblin4455]

Agreed

[@carolwilson5546]

Booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo......🎃🎃🎃🧻🧻🧻🧻

[@amandawynkoop9584]

That Irish wink gets me every time. Let's geeve eet ah gew!

[@midnight-x-rayne9003]

I always get excited when I get a "that chapter" notification

[@ThatChapter]

Glad to hear that!!

[@Duneswalker]

Me too. Although, what does it say about us? " OH BOY, another really screwed up story🤪!"

[@DodongoManoof]

Me2

[@theresacarter2093]

We all do 👍🏻🤩‼️

[@samanthameinhardt884]

Same!!

[@yoclark2723]

I remember the incident at the animal shelter. It made national news. I didn't hear about the subsequent events so thanks for the update. So horrible but it was the logical progression for kids like that. He was right. If it hadn't been the parents, it would have been someone else. That mother is a piece of work. Have a great vacation! And we'll see you in the next one.

[@TeamCat1128]

My heart goes out to the victims of his crimes. When he did this to completely innocent, defenseless and caged animals, it broke me.

[@cbthethird]

Oh wow, Mike- you finally did THIS one! Rod and his pals came from my town- never thought I'd hear you talking about Eustis FL! I live right near that "spooky" cemetery pal. Good craic. I actually sold Heather Wendorf a bag of the devil's lettuce way back in the day one time.

[@skr570EsideCrazeeCatLady]

Damn tell on yourself much?

[@erikaleonard2848]

Wow

[@cbthethird]

@@skr570EsideCrazeeCatLady it was so long ago, and at the time I didn't even know who she was. It was maybe a couple years after the killings. If the cops wana come get me for that let em.

[@314amproductions2]

Hello from Murray.

[@notmaru]

@@cbthethird hahahha

[@john-greyvogel9305]

Oh my God! The funniest Mike moment ever "This is just toliet paper" Plus... it totally sold. It looked just fine 😆

[@jimmyzhao2673]

For this Halloween special, Mike missed a perfect opportunity to say Let's give it a *BOO*

[@MsLilpeach]

DOH!!!!! THAT'S SUCH A GOOD ONE! I hadn't even thought of that one! Pretty sharp there, Mr. Zhao!!

[@vikingmindset11]

Never go against the goooou

[@momfrini]

That entered my mind as well.

[@lovelyrandomer]

Let's give it a ghoul

[@kathastrophella]

Oh my gosh, that would have been hilarious! 😂😂😂

[@JSainte17]

So the dude who was only in the house got life, but the chick who, presumably, made up the story about her abusive parents, probably asked for her parents to be killed, and lied to police, she gets off?

[@zarasbazaar]

Key word 'presumably'. That's not evidence. I'm sure they thought she was guilty, but they couldn't prove it. Perhaps they were hoping that one of the others would provide some in return for reduced sentence.

[@Ohly2]

thats mAlE pRiViLeGe

[@thealmightyjack]

Not to mention they gave the other two women less than 30 years combined despite giving the guy who did literally nothing life. The American justice system for you.

[@fredfinks]

Ugh, like totally my parents are the worst! (yes, system effed up there)

[@MorticiaLaMourante]

For the record, Scott didn’t just stand in the house. He did engage (though he didn’t beat them to death) and both he and Rod swallowed their blood. I was surprised Mike didn’t mention that part.

[@Goopa1212]

I'm glad you covered this story. I grew up a town over from Rod and the Vampire Hotel still exists. It's a teen hangout now up in the woods. Completely torn apart and gross.

[@fashunpuss6279]

They need to get rid of it.

[@jamesdeibler5657]

We love you too, Mike! I’ve been binging the show lately, relistening to some old ones I heard before I got distracted with life and waiting to reach the new ones I haven’t seen. But it’s so nice to hear 3-7 times a day that you love me 😂

[@daniellee1722]

Honestly was shocked they sentenced him to death after expressing sympathy for his awful childhood. His mother shaking her head in denial was infuriating. Another great presentation Mike

[@three-stripes]

I just loved how the judge let his mom have it! It needed to be said. because she was likely the contributing factor in the mess that happened. And may have been avoided. Unfortunately she is incompetent.

[@daniellee1722]

@@three-stripes I was hoping he'd be more blunt like "Ma'am you disgust me shame on you" lololol

[@oharriet4666]

Perfect kitchen company while I cook dinner on this wet and dark October evening. Thank you, Mike.

[@garytolodziecki5326]

Me too.

[@wickedowitch1652]

Me three

[@Oblivisci........]

Yeah raining here in the north east. Trees changing. I never think this time of year feels creepy, but for some reason things feel off lately.

[@oharriet4666]

@@Oblivisci........ Same in my part of the country. I normally love fall but things seem strange this year.

[@DrRawBalls_TheDummy]

@@Oblivisci........ I’m here in the northern part of the south east aka NC Coast

[@rickfleishauer395]

"Because hey, even vampires don't get happy meals for free" 🤣🤣🤣 The sarcasm in this episode is PALPABLE and I LOVE IT

[@markdavies7727]

Surely they'd be sad meals?

[@MJ05439]

That vampire "shit" after that got me screaming 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DaveSCameron]

Hit sturff

[@BlazinMason]

Just completely love you and your work, Mike. We can tell how much effort and care you put into each and every one of your videos! You are a skilled orator with perfect dry wit humor. Checking all the boxes! ❤❤ thank you for all you do, Mike, we love you!!

[@deftones8717]

I find it amazing how many times the number “tree” or “turdy-something” coincidentally comes up in these stories Mike tells us. 😂 and I’m not complaining!

[@KaotikArtPurrps]

He has a quota to make

[@NBDYSPCL]

@@KaotikArtPurrps he has to say it tree hundred and turdy-tree times a year or his Irish license gets revoked.

[@katybug6572]

Lol someone says that just about ever single TC video lol we all love Mike & his adorable accent n quirks tho.. I wonder if he could trademark his ‘turdies’ ..hmmmm 🤔

[@margaretcushing8171]

Irish accent maybe.

[@fritzvoncranach6268]

Confirmation bias. You just notice less when he says „five“ or „seventy“.

[@ajtaylor8750]

*"Woah! A person crying in a graveyard? Never heard of that before."* Mike's the best 😂

[@mariastewart1743]

Absolutely😊😊😊

[@jancrawford8460]

😂

[@pjay951]

I know eh!

[@nail.luvverdiy287]

The different types of story telling and info that comes from each KZbinr is fantastic. Just watched this from Bailey as well.

[@katethawley4356]

Thank you for keeping me sane . I've been off work with covid and taking a long time to recover . You're getting me through. It's August and a heat wave in England

[@punkybrewstar83]

Wake and bake on my day off, and this comes up as soon as I look for something to watch... already in love with today.

[@bovvergse6243]

@@thegreatape884 almost as cool as you trying to mug him off for no reason

[@amazingsupergirl7125]

Lucky!

[@danb3436]

@@thegreatape884 alright Mr buzz killer 😲

[@amazingsupergirl7125]

@@thegreatape884 boooo 👎🏻

[@Gl-my8fw]

@@thegreatape884 he never said it was cool he said it was a nice way to relax on a day off. Only the uneducated or worthless have a problem with marijuana anyways.

[@staciahogen1480]

"I dont know, I can't get that close. They're my parents." MY HEART.

[@theresahemminger1587]

Yeah, I primarily watch just to hear his accent

[@jaghond448]

Okay

[@IrisFlowerAndRainbow]

Mike, I am impressed on your make up skills !!! 😳 And that lick the finger-touch the brow thing in the end cracked me up !!! Longtime fan of yours and I don´t understand why like Netflix or Hulu or some empire like that hasn´t contacted you about doing a series for them !!!!!! The quality, the storytelling, the humor and editing everything is on fire in each and every episode! Greetings from Iceland to you Mike and lots of love and also to everyone here in my crime family 🤓😍

[@katymcginn4644]

💜 WE ALL LOVE TO WATCH MIKE EACH WEEK, HE KEEPS US ALL CAPTIVATED IRIS! GREETINGS FROM IOWA, USA 😊💜

[@Ams_5590]

Yasssss 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@princester1495]

Love back to you

[@herrschmidt5477]

why do people want him dependant from Netflix if he can do a much better Job with his own team? They don't have anything to offer than being dependant on them for the quick buck.

[@madliliivakunstnik8929]

I completely agree!

[@briannayerkes2982]

He said “nope nope not havin it”😅 “this is just toilet paper”🤣🤣

[@cocacarrera]

“This is just toilet paper!” Had me dying

[@Somewhere-In-AZ]

@ 16:40 LOL

[@karamei]

mike is precious and adorable and must be protected at all costs.

[@mariko4644]

Had me fooled! Looked like a ruffle-ly collar to me.

[@charliechurch5004]

Me too LOL

[@Darkmark-tu5ds]

As a life long resident of Kentucky, I would like to take this opportunity to tell you that everything you hear on here concerning all the crazy, demented crime is… absolutely true. It’s all true. 😂

[@skr570EsideCrazeeCatLady]

😂😂😂

[@thatgardeninggirl2864]

I'm in Johnson city. TN I remember this case too and yes ALL true. I have family in Ky.

[@atmedia9882]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I seen some cheap houses in Kentucky and I said im not moving my baby girl to Kentucky no sir lol

[@Darkmark-tu5ds]

@@atmedia9882 i mean it’s beautiful. And not all places are bad. But let’s just say whenever I hear a video or see the news and the perpetrators are from here, I’m not surprised 😂

[@atmedia9882]

@@Darkmark-tu5ds loll yes I’m not trying to increase my chances of getting serial killed though, I actually considered going to Kentucky state and I was like…….. something feels a little off here but it is beautiful and I know there’s good people there. The bad ones though lol

[@pattyslater514]

Only you can take a twisted, tragic, murderous tale and always turn it into comedy gold! You really are THE BEST Mike!

[@evanmariewallace3607]

I have been binging your channel for days. This is hands down my favorite video you've posted so far. Love the costume. 😂💜

[@robertoarmstrong7317]

A missed opportunity to say “Let’s give it a Boo”

[@annanotherthing2981]

I consider myself pretty clever but I tip my hat to you, & "give it a boo"!!

[@TheTillia]

I'm jealous of your comment.

[@sarahparsons5092]

Lol! that would have been a great idea

[@MandiMutert12086]

Next year.

[@DeformedConscience]

Criminal History seems to have a never ending supply of these *Branch Floridians*

[@LilyS1031]

Lol. I have lived here all my life and never heard that one before. At least it's interesting to watch the local news down here.

[@nooneyouknow5516]

@@LilyS1031 same here... That's a priceless quote. Branch Floridians...

[@LilyS1031]

@@nooneyouknow5516 😂 definitely adding that to my Orange County education vocabulary.

[@ronanogrady7298]

@@nooneyouknow5516 your right,its priceless, I'm from Ireland and I get it

[@tinnaa3123]

I was about to be doomed to a sad lonely night. This came in perfect timing. Thanks for all your hard work you do to give us good entertainment and learning!

[@michaelmcqueeferton6911]

Awww I hope you have a lovely evening. If you have Netflix, squi game and Alice in borderland are great scary serie

[@tinnaa3123]

@@michaelmcqueeferton6911 thank you for your kind words and suggestions,hope you have a lovely evening too ❣

[@garytolodziecki5326]

Me too. Not alone.!!!

[@isabel152]

Same! Mike made it so much better *hugs*

[@moserfugger6363]

Hello Tina! Let's get married then! I'm a 500 year old vampire from good olf Germany. With me there are no sad lonely nights, only the joy of eternal life. ;-)

[@MK-285]

Given that I'm watching this in December 2022, after hearing Mike say *this* 2:17 all I can think of is Herschel Walker saying "vampires are some cool people, are they not?" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 The best thing about recently (earlier this year) finding Mike & TC is having 400+ videos to binge whenever I want!! Much love & appreciation to the person who commented on a Mr. Ballen video about That Chapter being another one of her favorites. Found him then & haven't stopped watching since!! The stories are profound, Mike's infectious personality & knack for levity at just the right moments, even more so. Keep on giving it a goo Mike, cause we love ya!!

[@BlackSeranna]

I worked in a high school back in 2000. There was this edgy kid that told me he was a vampire, and that he was over 300 years old. He waited for my response, but it was too stupid so I had no response at all and just ignored him. Sometimes I wonder what happened to that kid.

[@YEETUSDAFEETUS]

probably works at a blood bank

[@lindaarrington9397]

They are just living a make bieve world

[@jan6264]

Wait. You worked at a school ......... and just ignored a kid? Great role model you are 😬

[@BlackSeranna]

@@jan6264 I wasn't a teacher, I was a cleaner. I know this kid told all his teachers, he told all his little friends. I definitely wasn't in a position of authority over this kid. I did have a sort of class with kids teaching them life skills, by giving them a job during one hour, these were mentally disabled kids. For those kids, I wrote letters of reference. I gave them compliments. I helped two of them get jobs at fast food restaurants, which, for them, was immense. This rando kid was just someone who struck up a conversation with me. You need to be real about expectations. If you had a stranger on the street tell you some odd things, but not harmful things, would you immediately go and get someone in authority to fix them, or would you keep walking? Take a look at yourself, first.

[@SisypheanRoller]

He's probably still waiting for you to respond.

[@treasurerox]

Heather playing with her hair and trying so hard to look innocent in that clip of her in court was disgusting. I can’t believe she fooled a jury with that pathetic act.

[@jenniferriggs1900]

I've heard this story several times, but your version is the best! Thanks for all you do.

[@evabeezero]

Back in 1999 I did my senior research paper on vampires through the ages, and this story was part of it. I am old.

[@thedooktroops5608]

Goddamnit Rod, the first rule of Vampire Club is DON’T talk about Vampire Club, gaahhh!!!

[@infinitejest441]

He’s had 500 years to learn the rules!

[@katreno22]

😂😂😂😂

[@paulablack1863]

LOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!

[@CarmenSanDiego83]

😊😊😊

[@francesmcstay]

I'm putting Mike on Double Secret Probation!

[@karinatrujillo8437]

Can't stop loving Mike's sense of humor. Love this channel!!!

[@TheCoffeeFiend]

Mike, you really should do this vampiric make-up more often. It looks amazing on you.

[@lizhurgeton2637]

I'm watching this in February 2022. Can't recall the month I first watched it..cuz when I found you, Mike, binge watched at least 100 vids.. LOVED it from the GET!! Turned my hubby onto it and NOW? More than Mrballen, I love That Chapter. Yep. Audi 5000G

[@skaughtsavage]

You're the best Mike, much love to you and yours.

[@wezzbeet2923]

Wtf was that comment lol

[@jeffcampbell2710]

I noticed she went from Black, the Dark look, to Humble sweet pink in court. Well played lawyers

[@charliechurch5004]

Always

[@JSainte17]

Mike: "... continuing to do their..." Me: "Weird shit?" Mike: "... weird shit."

[@kathryngal3]

LOVE What We Do in the Shadows ❤️ perfect call back to it.

[@Monikamsd]

Why was a “vampire” worried about the death penalty 😂

[@iamV10010]

Lol, good point.

[@rusty0303]

Not to mention he said he was 500 years old, but later asks if someone his age could get the death penalty. Dude was a loser larping nerd. His persona as a mysterious dark artist is pure media sensationalism.

[@brocky78]

You make a good point they will burn in hell for eternality for sure

[@reignman30]

@@rusty0303 That would have been hilarious if the detective immediately responded, "you mean someone who is 500?". Gottem!

[@fad23]

Raising the stakes?

[@davidh2893]

“Something something”. Mike had me lol’n on this one.

[@maricelmarquez2324]

Same same 😂😂

[@katc6880]

Everything Mike did in this was hilarious

[@rosenesic107]

@@katc6880 ph jo

[@rosenesic107]

@@katc6880 As

[@imhere653]

The toilet paper prop slayed me! Vampire comedic genius. On so many, many levels. Good gravy.

[@WastedTalent-]

Ah, the good ol' days when long distance charges were still a thing.

[@TheRealRealOK]

🤣

[@egregiousqueef7781]

They still are with your hotel/motel room landline! (Source: currently in one that says it on the included insert with phone)

[@lindaarrington9397]

Wish i was back there then with mama n daddy

[@lisamcdonald2877]

Hated that! I remember being in trouble for a $10 phone bill. I missed my best friend who lived 15 miles away.

[@mausilw]

I mean, they still are with cross continental calls.

[@meggyrichard]

Because you asked at the top of the show, it is January 2023 when I am watching this. I have been belt feeding your episodes for a week or so! You are pretty great!

[@mandijo9081]

I was SO EXCITED to see you do this story!! I was about 13 when this happened and it was AROUND the corner from my house! Truly a crazy time when this went down! You're amazing, Mike! Love every video!

[@chelseafcrocks82]

Wtf is wrong with you, people died

[@lisabelle7553]

I volunteer at a shelter and just imagining that scene with the dogs and puppies is a nightmare- he deserved DP for that alone. If he had been charged with a proper sentence, than that poor family may have been spared. They always start with animals.

[@thecelt4807]

i agree 100% ... prefer animals over human beings every day of the week

[@BUDbizWIZ]

@@thecelt4807 👍😽💯❤️

[@vermilliongecko]

I saw another documentary about this case that had photographs of the dead puppies; I'll never be able to get those images out of my head.

[@jamien134]

@@j.h.d.2153 do you what happens when old people die alone and unexpectedly in their own homes? Often, their cats or dogs, unable to escape the house and find food, will start to eat their deceased owner, usually face first, as its the softest and most exposed part of the body. So much for a loving relationship eh? Just think about that for a second when you put an animal life "1000%" above that of an human being...

[@littleblackpistol]

@@jamien134 Do you know what happens when humans start to starve to death and there's no food and one of them dies? They start to cook and eat the felsh of the dead. Their kids. Their friends.Their parents. Happened endless times throughout history. Two famous examples are the 1970s Andes plane crash with the football team who ate each other's flesh to survive, and the Donner Party episode on the Oregon Trail back in the 1800s where families ate each other to survive a fierce winter trapped without food. So much for a loving human relationship, right? Guess what. The drive to eat when starving is primal in ALL SPECIES, Including our own. You would likely do the same in a prolonged famine, like millions of others throughout history. An obligate carnivore trapped with a corpse would be dumb not to, tbqh. Says little about their relationship before the death. Once you're dead, you're nothing but decaying meat anyway.

[@alysskennedy8661]

You definitely should incorporate costumes more often this was golden!

[@shawntanac3172]

Yes 🙌🏻 . Dress up according to the story line ! Lol 😆 very entertaining for sure .

[@shawntanac3172]

@Nachash good point 🤔

[@vasily2022]

The best judge I have ever seen!

[@deaconsmom2000]

I appreciate not having to listen to Rod talk too much. He's up his own arse and completely insufferable in interviews.

[@MorticiaLaMourante]

Agreed

[@vermilliongecko]

He's better in more recent interviews. He never really had any sense of identity as a kid, apart from a fantasy one, so he's slowly had to learn who he is.

[@vailissocool]

You totally missed out on a perfect “who let the dogs out” reference

[@vermilliongecko]

Puppies being stamped on to death isn't really funny.

[@5454makewar]

I went to school with Rod. It was such a huge blow to our community we didn’t fully understand the scope of what truly happened. Such a sad time for Eustis as a whole.

[@lesflynn4455]

Yeah i get it. It was too much. When I was in 12th grade in Canberra, Oz,in 1987, two of my best female friends dated a student at a military college who was expelled, went home to his mums in Melbourne, then got his guns and went on a massacre, killing 8 innocent people on the street that night. All of our group knew him. He seemed cool, had a nice car, drove me home from school one day. It blew all our minds when it happened.The guy, Julian Knight, is still in jail. They really don't want to let him out even though he's well past parole date.

[@river8760]

@@lesflynn4455 wow, that’s awful.

[@dixersdc3963]

I get the impression he would have turned out alright if he'd just gotten away from his mother, and had someone really seen him and heard him without enabling him. I feel awful for the people he killed, but I can't help seeing a confused little boy who wasn't loved right as a child and that makes me want to just... give his inner child that's crying out for help a hug and tell him he's safe.

[@lesflynn4455]

@@river8760 It was. He's a clever guy. Got himself educated while incarcerated, and has now been designated what they call a "vexatious litigant. " It basically means he's been nothing but a bad headache for the legal system in the state of Victoria. Launching complaint after complaint. He still sees himself as a victim, even 35 years after shooting dead 8 people on Hoddle St, Melbourne. He's a piece of shit.

[@lostmojo]

It simply happened that the adults didn't bother to educate the children

[@taylorrenee4880]

Watching (again) in December 2023. Remember watching this one when you released it. My favorite KZbinr/Podcaster. Big fan, Mike.

[@95mudshovel]

he's trying SO HARD to be comfortable in the costume lol it's adorable.

[@haplessasshole9615]

I dunno -- to me, his mannerisms when he's in the costume scream, "This is all irony, people! I know I look ludicrous, and I *feel* ludicrous, too!"

[@shannon8315]

His lawyer chose to lose the vampire outfit and go with a cowboy look. Wise choice, but still futile.

[@kezfaz6429]

Can’t even begin to imagine the scene poor Jennifer Wendorf walked into. I think I’d have died right there and then. Another ‘sick’ video Mike. Happy Halloween everybody 🎃🎃🎃

[@jillpickle7194]

@The Wise If you don't enjoy "Mike laughing and joking" about murder, then why are you here? In case you've missed it, this channel tends to lend itself toward true crime fans with a sense of humor...and there's nothing wrong with it. If it's not your thing, there's nothing wrong with that either, but maybe you should go watch somewhere else. Just sayin'.

[@kezfaz6429]

@The Wise and you’re here because????? This channel has been going for years and Mike has uploaded hundreds of true crime videos. He’s never disrespectful, he’s never intrusive and he’s always compassionate. Just because it has a humorous side to it, it doesn’t mean his audience is disrespectful either. In fact, I can categorically say, you’re the only person who’s ever said something negative. If you don’t like it, go and watch Bob Ross and paintings, it’ll calm you down!!!!!!

[@kezfaz6429]

@@jillpickle7194 my thoughts exactly x

[@Mojo-pl3oj]

Unrelated, but you’re breathtakingly gorgeous, and I’m a simp.

[@bleachboys3623]

@@Mojo-pl3oj she looks 60 years old weirdo

[@NateStyles007]

"He studies the blade" best line ever 🤣

[@mykkie100]

Hey Mike. Just found your channel two days ago and have been watching ever since. It was the Bardstown case that drew me in since Kentucky is my home. Covington kY to be exact. Earlier today you brought up another case from Florence in Northern Ky., Just 15 minutes from Covington. Murray Ky is a round 200 miles. Since vampires can fly I guess no one is safe. Please don't take me seriously. I love your channel and the enthusiasm by which you express. I am a subscriber. Keep up the energy with your good work.