The Adopted Orphan Who Killed Her Siblings For Attention -The Real-Life Case of the Movie The Orphan

[@jetbllackwings]

this case is so heartbreaking. the maguad children were raised so well and probably had such a bright future ahead.

[@jenniferk782]

What makes it even harder is that they had a kindness and compassion that most adults don't even have- much less teens.

[@SamLikesPizza]

@@jenniferk782 Fr and she took their future away :(

[@titehehe]

Its just how this world works nowdays, the kindest and smartest loose their life because they were around the wrong people

[@FrizzyHairedSab]

Fr this is so sad cause if they were still alive i think they could have had a good career and amazing families

[@xxx_scas_xxx6610]

Omg this is heartbreaking 💔

[@lyaadonara1386]

They gave her everything & she wanted more. Scary how you can give your kindness to the wrong hands.

[@WYGTYA]

@@johnlove6194 Bro, keep your racism in your ass lmao

[@tinashen7444]

@@johnlove6194 what in the racism? I’m pretty sure you can find people like that everywhere and they are anomaly of the whole planets population, not just a specific religion or race? And why just woman, John? Have you seen the Abby Choi’s case? John, please educate yourself before speaking, cuz yikes, your personality is vile.

[@ctashi7081]

​@@johnlove6194 bro what... literally what?

[@lyaadonara1386]

@@johnlove6194 if you live long enough, you will see/know/ hear about women like her in every country. Nothing to do with race. I am Indonesian, & we hv this kind here.

[@unknownvoice67]

​@@johnlove6194 Are you serious? Race has nothing to do with greed.

[@seekittycat]

The fact that the whole family has no idea of her true feelings is so chilling. For her to commit this level of violence there is so much anger and hate in her heart.

[@susiex6669]

And entitlement.

[@nicholasssin]

​@@susiex6669 audacity ATP.

[@nicholasssin]

Un-Gratefulness too.

[@daizielmuncal]

I always wonder too - Like why???? What was the reason?!?

[@Mango_10798]

She's so bad ... The family adopted her without knowing her background.They really felt pity for the witch, especially the daughter. She said she wanted a sister. The orphan witch made friend with the daughter , because she knew her family had the means to let her stay at home. She is good at pretending. Then the orphan witch real sister also said in an interview that her behavior was really different when she was with them, , cursing and always yelled at them.

[@ndoina_]

The fact that Gwen begged her parents to adopt her and she was murdered in such a brutal way. Unimaginable.

[@ferwoodz]

Indeed…

[@julifelix4415]

and she had many injuries on her face, which leads to speculation that janice was jealous of gwen

[@tana6949]

@@julifelix4415i just saw the pic on reddit half of the side of her face was gone

[@julifelix4415]

@@tana6949 it was brutal

[@sonicom_i]

literally my thoughts. What a way of biting the hand that feeds you.

[@Jengssora]

I am from the Philippines. They were from my neighboring hometown. The murdered children went to the same high school I went into. It was so sad and heart breaking. The family were like an example of good Samaritans. It was so sad that those poor kids who only extended love and were murdered so brutally because of jealousy. It was a huge case that my cousin was so invested into this case and gives us updates every time there is a new news from the case. I remember in an interview of Mr. Maguad, said that he remember Boy-boy went into a shrine that morning and comeback for lunch and asked his dad if they can eat on the same plate together (it's like a sweet Filipino gesture) little did he know, it will be their last meal together. It was life shattering.

[@claireekimm]

i am so sorry you had to experience this so nearby your hometown. i send lots of love to all people effected by this case and my heart goes out for you. ❤

[@0NLYL3SS1]

Thats so crazy…

[@CatsAreUs_]

I saw both of their graves there... ☹️

[@moonsigil]

@@claireekimm Someone died near my hometown too, can you console me? Thanks ahead of time

[@claireekimm]

@@moonsigil oh, could you tell me what happened if its ok with you? i hope the event isnt leaving too much of a scar.. i hope all your surrounding neighbors will be able to move on and hope for the best for the person who passed

[@ahgs1125]

It's worth noting that Janice actually was aware of the movie "Orphan" and had suggested that they watch it as a family at some point in her stay with the Maguads. But the father knowing full well what the nature of the movie was, refused to watch it with the kids. This was mentioned by Mr. Maguad in one of his initial interviews.

[@spookyems]

That’s insane

[@Mango_10798]

It's on her google search "orphan".

[@remusliupin]

God. That's awful.

[@crystalshines]

@@Mango_10798 Paano mo nalaman?? i’m still invested with this tragic

[@ferocious1288]

@@crystalshines na interview nga eh

[@JaKelley]

In one of the Maguad parents’ interviews, they stated that “Ate”(referring to Gwynn) almost escaped but saw Janice “collapsed” in the laundry room so Gwynn went back to the house for Janice not knowing that Janice is an accomplice.. She was trying to pull Janice and was encouraging her to get up so they can go get help.. i don’t understand how Janice can betray her like this.. As a mom, my heart breaks for the Maguads..

[@Jellybeansatdusk]

That’s even more horrifying. I wonder how they knew that. But it just goes to show how loving and altruistic Gwynn was as a person.

[@Lunaofthenight]

@@Jellybeansatdusk JANICE told them

[@MistarZtv]

jeez thats terrifying like something straight of Scream where they're trying to save someone only for the person to stab them and reveal they were the one of killers.

[@Warrioruk]

I've heard she went back in order to save her brother.

[@ungas024]

@@Warrioruk She went back to save her Brother and her "Sister".

[@catblue4690]

I can’t get over how the kids literally were trying to negotiate and pitch adopting Janice to their parents and she did this to them. This kind of evil will never make sense.

[@chackosobha9127]

And also how Gwen and Janice were literally best friends like doing that to some1 is horrible and sick enough but ur own best friend like

[@Solitude1990]

She was VERY jealous, not just of the fact that they had good loving parents, but for Janice to stab her in the face like that so many times says she was jealous of her beauty too

[@dott64442]

Probably

[@sina7256]

For sure

[@luvkiki444]

10000%

[@giottovongola7240]

I think the best word is envy

[@EShirako]

Normally, I'm not much of a believer in the theory of 'wounds meaning something' but in this case, in this terrible situation, I actually do totally buy it.

[@kst7684]

In an interview, the mother said her daughter told Janice while she was being killed “This is just a dream. I’m still going to be a doctor. I don’t know what I did to you. I love you.” This was told to them by Janice herself after she was arrested.

[@avablobbity4757]

Jesus fucking christ.

[@anica8042]

Yeah but she's evil so she won't felt guilty.

[@smrithis9803]

Omg I'm crying rn how could Janice do that to her!

[@persephone109]

That's heartbreaking

[@letsgetinitexperiments1797]

But still Janice is so heartless to kill her!

[@aisha8432]

“They had to sew them together before their parents could hold a funeral” - I’ve watched a lot of crime documentaries and heard a lot of gruesome things but this is honestly sickening.

[@Hoonology-b9b]

The way her younger brother gave up his own room just to let Janice stay and get comfy in their house was really heart breaking. Gwenn deserves better to be honest.

[@ferwoodz]

It’s so sad, I just saw the state Janice left him and it’s horrendous…

[@mukbangcebu]

I didn't want to see those photos. It felt like I'd be haunted forever 😭​@@ferwoodz

[@catherinethecatlike]

I think the saddest part is that Gwynn was the one who convinced her parents to adopt Janice… before the adoption Gwynn already became so close with Janice and it was like they were true sisters. They looked like the best of best friends. Gwynn thought she and Janice were going to be life long sisters and always be there for each other. She probably would’ve done anything to protect Janice if she was in harms way. And after everything they did for Janice she stabs the entire family in the back, and she killed her brother and completely slaughtered Gwynn.

[@younicekeepgoing7650]

it's so weird seeing my name, gwynn 😭

[@Buzzzy-bee]

@@younicekeepgoing7650 bruh...

[@soarabicisnotallowedhere]

​@@Buzzzy-bee?

[@HiHi-xn5yd]

@@soarabicisnotallowedhere you hate cats? We all have you

[@soarabicisnotallowedhere]

What?

[@taniakao]

This case and the Abby Choi case really just shows sometimes your kindness isn’t enough for people.

[@kassandraaareyes]

I agree, completing heartbreaking

[@rhi6940]

perfectly said, it’s so disappointing and sad seeing cases like that…

[@JustMe-vs1kj]

these cases really will prevent some people to do good in the future, like you can help out but from a distance, dont bring anyone too close that youre helping out because thats dangerous because you dont know their traumas and how it will effect their brain into doing evil stuff

[@octogonSmuggler]

I can't listen to or read about the Abby Choi case. It makes me want to puke...

[@keith26162]

and also kindness in wrong hands could kill you

[@mimixmin]

I believe 100% Janice had a hand in murdering at least Gwynn, because of the stabs Gwynn sustained on her face. Like you said, stabbing someone's face is so personal and especially to a woman, definitely there was jealousy to the act.

[@VantaDraws]

Why especially a woman?

[@PyramidsofGiza369]

Ive seen their pics. It was so disturbing. It seems like janice used a hammer to destroy her face. The boy's side face was brutally cut that his ears was detached

[@juic3box930]

⁠@@PyramidsofGiza369want a metal? 😒

[@Nobody-nn7lv]

​@@PyramidsofGiza369ive seen the pics too now im scarred

[@Nobody-nn7lv]

​@@juic3box930bro wdym

[@Abbieisgoated69]

Hey, one of gwens class mates here... I sobbed so hard when our school told us what happens. She was so kind and she always offered to help us with our home work... I have autism and she really did help me a lot... I'm just so sad that her and her brother had to go through all that pain..

[@Cutest-Bunny998]

Fellow ASD haver here. I hope you were able to avoid too much disruption to things; I rely on a bunch of people to help me and I would be inconsolable if something like this happened to any of them.

[@Lotusflower00717]

I am so sorry, Gwen seemed like an absolute sweetheart and Im truly so sorry for your loss.

[@everydayistaeminsday9500]

People like Janice is the reason why good people tend not to open their hearts to others

[@Whocares158]

It's best not to open your heart period!

[@TywinLannister666]

That's not entirely true. It's due almost ENTIRELY to "altruism" not being part of the human nature. It has to be cultivated, and even then, there's always a gain motivator (however tame it may be) that drives you to perform altruistic acts in the first place. The studies on this are FASCINATING, but fair warning, also literally soul crushing. The scientist that established and proved the science eventually ended up committing suicide, since he set out with the very very strong belief that it was an INNATE (or in other words, natural) part of our natures rather than not. He couldn't handle the fact that we are geared to be monsters with our individual survival as the highest driving factor behind us all. It's no stretch to say that humans are light years from where we were when our species started its journey...our instincts and what drives us to be the way we are however, that hasn't changed very much if any in that same period of time. It's frightening when you think about it.

[@maloryj7165]

​@@TywinLannister666 this is nonsense, fun story tho. George Price admitted to being incorrect when he found Hamiltons work. He tried disproving it and instead repeatedly proved Hamilton right. Altruism exists through nature, across many species. Of course it's naturally carried in humans who live in family units and functioning societies. When he ended it, Price was just a sad man who'd lost everything trying to prove himself altruistic while not staying on his thyroid meds (which tends to increase depression).

[@help8745]

@@maloryj7165 man the way ur the only comment to say this with the least amount of likes makes me really nervous and ik im also watching true crime (honestly helps get through work) but I worry how consuming this kinda content colours the perspective of people or reinforces certain beliefs (like "dont be kind!")

[@EmilyRabjerg]

@TywinLannister666 and ​​@maloryj7165 this is very interesting and thank you for sharing this

[@youcantparkjiminuntilyouri7249]

Janice is an awful, AWFUL monster. This is now she repays a family that has shown her nothing but kindness, its so devastating. This case absolutely infuriates me, and I truly hope she rots in prison for her crimes.

[@aespa4gen.leaders]

I’m sorry this is really off the point of this comment but your name..

[@kaikairyu]

​@@aespa4gen.leaders OH MY LORD

[@aespa4gen.leaders]

@@kaikairyu ??

[@valentinasoftpaw5603]

I think it was because of all the horrible trauma she has. Obviously that doesnt give her the right to take their life Away. But i dont think you should think of her as a monster. More like shes broken and cant be fixed. Shes not evil. The World failed her. And therefor her victims.. :(

[@nolongerinuse1723]

@@valentinasoftpaw5603 Trauma sadly doesn't justify one's actions. She can get better, but she still did what she did. Therefore, she is indeed what people would call a monster. You don't kill someone for attention. Yes, she was traumatized. She is now, due to it, evil. I do hope also she pays the consequences for her crimes. Doesn't matter if she is traumatized at this point. She still did it, and she still has to pay. It is her fault for her murders. She took someone's children. She deserves the consequences. Taking someones life means you throw yours away, and in her case, she did. And that was her choice. I hope she gets better, but she deserves the prison and consequences.

[@idakristinedemesa5234]

Things that were left out: 1.) Janice and her accomplice had planned the murder for 10 days. 2.) Gwen somewhat managed to escape but returned to save her brother.

[@STKwon-g3t]

OMG!

[@charbird20]

That is so heartbreaking. She was so close to saving her own life and getting the police or someone to help, but she went back to attempt save her little brother anyway. She would have been amazing in healthcare no matter if she was a doctor or in a similar profession. She truly cared for people, especially her loved ones.

[@jiminieee475]

no it was Janice, she went back for Janice, she was close to her and pretended to faint so she went back to drag her out as well for them to ask for help. Then Janice grab a pan to hit her in the head, Gwynn fainted and Janice drag her back inside. At that time she was still not aware that Janice is the culprit. She cannot help his brother at that time because Gwynn was so tiny and small and the attacker was so big in build.

[@alkahinat4558]

@@jiminieee475that’s so awful 😕 so Gwen went back to help what she thought was her sister? Heart wrenching

[@yuusachiibochii6398]

no, she went back to get Janice.

[@ValeriaMourice-fd9qo]

It's so sad that Gwynn could have left but instead she risked her life to go and save the same person who wanted her dead Gwynn and Louise were such pure souls we will always remember, miss and love you

[@crewmatewillthrowthesehand7600]

The fact that the siblings she murdered so brutally are the ones that fought for her to be part of their family! They convinced their parents to let her be adopted into her home, only to have this done to them. Absolutely vile! My own brother and I aren't even half as nice and kind as these siblings. We really lost two angels from this world because of jealousy

[@richardharder787]

Theres a quote i read about a parent. "A wife who loses a husband is called a widow. A husband who loses a wife is called a widower. A child who loses his parents is called an orphan. There is no word for a parent who loses a child. That’s how awful the loss is." Such a sad Moment for the parents RIP

[@punctumsutura]

I heard something terrible about that. The father of a victim of the Itaewon Halloween’s Tragedy said that (don’t quote me on that as I recall) children losing parents are called orphans but there’s no word for parents who lose children, but now he knows what they are called : sinners. That broke my heart.

[@gary7867]

theres no word for it because they can make a new one every nine months.

[@heartwarmlucy642]

​@@gary7867 some people can't have more than a certain amount of kids or the person who gave birth would die. Not to mention some people are just infertile (meaning they can have the female reproduction parts but not be able to actually give birth)

[@tammyrogers9129]

@@gary7867 you can never replace a child with another child.

[@gary7867]

@@tammyrogers9129 by looking their birthrate, you mean that they wont make children in that us vassal state

[@olyaalmeroth4117]

This is just so crazy. I was adopted from Russia when I was five blessed and thankful for my family. I can’t imagine being so jealous of my brothers that it would kill them like I can’t wrap my head around it. When I was first adopted, I used to hide food so that I would save it for when I would be hungry because in the orphanage I wasn’t always fed. So I came to learn that I didn’t have to hide food because I would forget about it because I was being fed , there are lots of little things of acclimating to the family. I’m truly blessed and thankful.

[@samwindmill8264]

Do you still speak any Russian?

[@EC-yl7xk]

I'm so sorry you didn't always get fed, heartbreaking.

[@ericanguy1]

You not being able to understand how someone can do this is a good. The reason why I say this, is because it means you are not like them. You have compassion, empathy, etc.

[@aloeleaf]

You deserve to always be fed ❤️ so sorry you went through that but im glad you have a family now

[@yaelfeder9042]

I am so grateful you were able to thrive❤ wishing you the best.

[@katherineleigh9306]

Thank you for covering this case, Stephanie. I hope you'll do more case from the Philippines. I am from the Philippines and this is the most infuriating case we recently had aside from the policeman who murdered the son and mom by shooting them in the head.

[@mewmew6158]

Oh that's awful, those poor mother and son!

[@rottenmangopod]

YES! Please let me know what other cases/stories from the Philippines I should cover

[@ziaaafication]

That case still haunts me to this day. I couldn't even watch the video of the incident. Just the screenshots were awful

[@Luna-ce3dq]

Omg yes please Steph cover that case! I saw that video, it was super graphic and disturbing.

[@misonseviarie2901]

​@@rottenmangopod you can search "my father is a policeman" murder case... It happens in December 20 2020 and it's so viral back then🙁

[@madidiaveli]

I feel like it’s okay that the mother has chosen not to forgive the murderer. Some people in this world genuinely don’t deserve forgiveness.

[@traceyellis8942]

Agreed the idea we have to forgive people who do horrible things is ridiculous to Us . Absolutely ridiculous.

[@Sevenwrens]

Yes, I hate the idea that forgiveness is the ultimate victory in situation!! sometimes it’s forgiveness, sometimes it’s revenge, and sometimes it’s “neutral” hatred, and it depends on so many factors 😭

[@blinkonce9785]

​@@Sevenwrens Agree, I hate it when people say "forgiveness is always the key", "you shouldn't take revenge" and stuff like that. I can never understand how they can just say that to the ones left behind

[@TywinLannister666]

As an orphan, this crushes my fucking soul. We already have a HEAVY stigma against us because we are perceived as "broken" or "lesser than" most of the time, even by those with good intentions. Please understand what im saying; I would have been willing to do ANYTHING, ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING to have a stable, loving family take me in and give me a place where I could maybe feel like I belonged. A place where, if I got lucky, I could've been family or had one. The Maguads seems to be quite literally the perfect example of a family with a heavy altruistic/loving side as well as creative and progressive ideals. It crushes me that someone "like me" did something so fucking despicable. I don't like cursing this much but my blood is boiling. Understand; so many of the kids like me would KILL (no pun intended, seriously) to be taken in by a family like this, and THIS is what she does? I would've made it my life's mission to become a real member of the family and eventually repay them in a fantastic way (in my dreams, lol) for giving an unwanted kid who knows that his own country doesn't care about a home. It takes alot to make me sad, but this and the case with the delivery driver being hit by those kids recently crushed my soul. So much promise snuffed out by such ignorance and carelessness.

[@mahatmagandhi2434]

Why are you using bad words bro😮

[@DjDiamstatOfficial]

Yeah believe me I know I'm adopted by my grandparents my husband and I live with them to make sure I can take care of them to repay them for everything they've done for me.

[@Rose-jz6sx]

I'm so sorry you never got that love, every child deserves a loving home

[@mahatmagandhi2434]

@@Rose-jz6sx but he used bad words😢

[@sabrinaleedance]

Just because you have one trait in common doesn't mean she is "like you" so don't think that. ❤ you seem like a very kind person and I wish you all the best. Also how you say you would want to pay your family back for having an unwanted child. I know not all adoptive parents are super caring etc but as a mother who has considered adoption I would never view that child as unwanted, bc they are. Even right now when I don't even know what my family will look like in the end that is still a very much wanted child in my eyes. I had hg with my son but want more children and just have this strong feeling to take care of every child that is lacking it in the world, the least I could do is help the ones I can. My only worry is, even though I would do everything in my power to make them not feel that way, me having a biological child I would be afraid of my adopted child feeling like they aren't as good as my ""real"" child

[@Kittykitty77729]

The movie the Orphan was based on an actual true crime case. It’s so heartbreaking that Luis and Gwyn had to lose their lives after doing so much for Janice.

[@TheLovelybbe]

It wasn't based on this one it was based on another one

[@LaLowe01]

@@TheLovelybbereading is fundamental, they said it was based on /a/ case, not this one specifically

[@KhorinnCardinal]

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[@KhorinnCardinal]

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[@1a2389]

which case was it based on?

[@user-ou4yt9qf8e]

Can i just say, even if they are considered more financially well off than their neighbors, public teachers are highly underpaid in the Philippines yet alone those in the provinces. So the family finding financial ways to adopt is admirable. This is so tragic

[@Mango_10798]

They owned a restaurant...

[@Algoriphagus]

@@Mango_10798 Either ways, it still stands that Filipino teachers are highly underpaid.

[@andesite.]

​@@Algoriphagus agreed. My 7th grade teacher was not only underpaid but was harrased by the other teachers due to the fact that her batch (Which was us) was always into trouble by the upper staff of the school. It lead her having a huge conformation with our class which lead everyone realizing that not only we were getting tailed by the other students it was also the principal and vice

[@0kayee614]

@@Mango_10798honestly it depends on the restaurant, everyone is so deeply under paid. I mean, most of the population own a little stall, or shop which the sell snacks or food from, and it barely pays anything, owning a shop or restaurant does not mean you’re rich in Philippines

[@alahna]

How heartbreaking. Something I noticed about the facebook posts that Janice made is that not only did she use emojis, but she also tagged the siblings. The fact that she thought to post on facebook after doing what she did is extremely disturbing. Also, the fact that the house was locked doesnt fit the story of three intruders getting in the house.

[@renjunwith0patienceforhaec608]

Gwynn was actually the main as in main reason why their parents weren't mad at janice when she stole the money. When their parents were talking and thinking what to do about janice (I mean janice was still new to them. It hasn't been that long since they decided to adopt janice and then that situation immediately happened), gwynn decided to talk to their parents. She explained to them how they should give janice a second chance. She begged them to still let janice stay in their house. It's amazing how gwynn was the main reason why janice got home, food, studies, and family. I don't know her personally but just based on her achievements and personality, you could say that this woman will grow up beautifully, morally, fairly, and religiously. She has that big bright future. You could literally imagine how she would be a great doctor in the future. Yet this kind beautiful woman was brutally killed by the person whom she thought was her sister. You could literally see the anger on gwynn's dead body because of the way she was killed. And just thinking about losing both of your children from a person you already thought a daughter or family was heartbreaking

[@janmil5630]

I remember when my younger adopted cousin (came from a poor family) would steal from my family and even steal my clothes to lend to his friends cause I saw it on pictures on his facebook profile and often wondered why my clothes/shoes were dirty or something. I made him pay secretly as I didnt want my parents to have him get kicked out.

[@user-hy6pn2cp6j]

you could also say she was a pushover and someone, if it wasn’t janice, would have at some point used her kindness to manipulate her.

[@havidikevidi]

@@user-hy6pn2cp6j it's sad how likely that is. The kinder you are - the more likely you are to get used by terrible people, because despite everything you're gonna try to see the good in them.

[@kanivea]

Steph's storytelling is just on another level. One of the only channels i cant wait for uploads

[@rei4214]

I'm a Filipino and it is bewildering to me that you are covering this case. I remember when it was being reported real time. Also, if you are interested in doing another case from the Philippines, Jennifer Laude's case remain deep in my heart. She is a trans woman who was murdered by a US marine year 2014. It is a very frustrating case for many reason (it also got quite political because of the many questionable things that happened and some of the lawyers involved (seach Harry Roque and his involvement in this case and his position in the previous administration of the Philippines)). However, considering that the "suspect" was pardoned and living freely, I would understand if it is not possible. Edit: grammar (kinda embarassing) and added some info. Thank you for bumping this up 😭 When Pemberton was granted absolute pardon last 2020, I was really frustrated and wanted to recommend it to Stephanie because I want her case to be heard. I just wasn't able to bring it up because I was overthinking it until now.

[@omgbuffy2276]

I would be very interested in this case

[@arenmw]

I hope Stephanie sees this. Jennifer Laude's story deserves to be heard and I have no doubts that Stephanie would do an amazing job covering it.

[@sydneydavis6412]

Bump because i want her to see this!

[@purplesmoke833]

Bumping this

[@peterjohncuerpo7278]

I want to hear her take on Laude's case. Up

[@RadenWA]

My culture has a saying, “I give you my heart and you reach for my lungs”. Some people just can’t be loved. Makes you wonder if the family didn’t take her in and give her so much love to be jealous of, who else would she kill? Maybe these siblings were shielding the world from the next worst serial killer.

[@Naked_Sports200]

Here it says, give themto eat they want to sleep you let them sleep they want to fff*...

[@maratwasnthere1075]

"Give them a pound of flesh and they will still ask for more"

[@ezgidefile]

We also have similar saying: I gave you my hand you ripped off my arm

[@Highasfuckrn]

⁠@@ezgidefileours here it similar! „I gave you a finger and you took my whole hand“

[@donttrythisathome2690]

what's your culture? thats literally fascinating

[@doctorgothicc]

I love the way the story telling on this channel does so much to humanize the victims their families in each case that is talked about. Her section on the end about what the parents are doing now was so beautiful. Describing the restaurant as a way this family is sharing their love with the community is so sweet.

[@jamiefontana2062]

Um no she talks way to much!!! To much. !

[@skatingmarine738]

@@jamiefontana2062womp womp

[@MaryCaroline-qt2fz]

I agree. I think she's a great story teller. Even though the story is very disturbing, the way she told it is very human and captivating.

[@sophiaborlongan7583]

@@jamiefontana2062then dont watch it you weirdo…

[@warningdeadinside2537]

​@@jamiefontana2062Tf is she suppose to do instead? Her channel is a podcast that talks about criminal activities. Is she suppose to sit there in silence and stare into the camera without saying anything? What would be the purpose of that? She talks a normal amount, the same as literally every other podcast. Your comment makes no sense and has zero logic.

[@V3xenCr0ss]

I was adopted and I was(and still are)extremely thankful to my adoptive family for giving me a loving home. I don't see how anyone could ever do this. Ever.

[@luhvvlexi]

This is so sad. Gwynn and Louie had so much life to live, and Janice just took it away in a snap. I know Janice had a hard life, but that doesn’t mean it was enough pain for her to just kill the people who loved and cared for her just like that. She and that guy should’ve gotten more years in prison. They still get to live a life after prison freely, while Gwynn and Louie have to spend it in heaven, watching over their family. It’s so fucked that these MURDERERS get to live the years that Gwynn and Louie couldnt. I hope karma hits them hard in prison. RIP Gwynn and Louie, you’ll be greatly loved and missed.❤🕊️

[@susiex6669]

Plenty of kids who have hard lives dont do this. Janice would have been just as entitled and manipulative if she came from a good home, only she wouldnt have murdered her siblings but become a politician and murdered people in a war or something else.

[@Mango_10798]

She is evil in human form ..

[@heaven9378]

​@@susiex6669this so true, politicians who are warmongers are not any different from Janice

[@rie5092]

the most saddening thing is even after almost 2 years since this case, their parents (esp the mother) is still mourning for them on facebook. she constantly posts about them (i think as a coping mechanism) and as a way for people to remember their names. it's so sad that the person you gave a shelter to broke you and your family apart.

[@catherinethecatlike]

Many people do this. And you are correct; it’s both as a coping mechanism and also to keep their loved ones memories and legacy alive.

[@xXJunnaXx]

If I was a mother who lost her children like that I honestly think I could never stop mourning. Two years is not merely enough. It’s devastating

[@Mango_10798]

💔💔

[@anica8042]

I still mourn too. Even if I don't know them personally I just can't imagine how they'll feel.

[@kelliegutierrez7027]

Not to mention the impact it would have on future adoptions in the area for teens

[@Eli-si5xy]

serving 10 years is not enough to pay for what she did. i’m from the philippines and i remember how shocked everyone was when this news came out.

[@SapphireTillIvan]

Only 10years? She'd come out of prison being able to kill more...

[@urlocalimu]

Why do criminals never get the punishment they deserve! Janice’s reason to doing this crime is stupid some kids are completely ignored and abused for their whole lives but they dont kill people for attention!

[@PyramidsofGiza369]

10 years is not good. It should be life sentence. She killed because of jealousy. Shes a psychopath

[@ysabellnavi3643]

justice system in the Philippines is really bad

[@Eli-si5xy]

@@urlocalimu true. she should’ve been thankful that the family accepted her and treated her as their own.

[@AngryKittens]

In Filipino culture, debt-of-gratitude ("utang na loob" in Filipino, literally "debt of the inner self") is a HUGE deal, and is one of the main moral compasses of Filipino society. The fact that she betrays it makes her crime absolutely heinous in the eyes of Filipinos. Unforgivable. If she had been a total stranger it would have actually made the crime easier accept. But she's not. She was shown a great kindness. And she repays it with murder.

[@amiemason420]

You don't speak Filipino it's Tagoleg

[@AngryKittens]

@@amiemason420 eh? 😕

[@tripleschaeyeon]

​@@amiemason420what...?

[@jeanhannah]

​@@amiemason420**Tagalog, Yan po ung spelling

[@pauperseer4536]

True, I can't believe I've only heard about this case just now and it's 2024. So heart breaking

[@KCohere33]

She pulled two amazing people out of the world. Imagine what they could have done to improve life for so many people.

[@mr.adorihues024]

I followed this case when it was first aired here. And i saw the real image of the butchered gwyn and buboy. They said that what happened to them isn't just murder the ones who did it has some anger in them because of the trauma in their bodies. It was so disturbing. And just to correct you, Janice called them "Mama/Papa" after she murdered the siblings not before it happened. I am also following their social media accounts, and Mrs. Maguad said on one of her posts that on trial she caught Janice smiling creepy. And has no remorse on what she did.

[@elithluxe7568]

I would have killed her at the trial knowing justice will not be served

[@sawakokuronuma4296]

She might kill more once she's out of the prison. And that's scary.

[@hxpewrld]

@@carrierosary ohh. Thank you!

[@chantalk4918]

@@sawakokuronuma4296 Sa

[@Riot_Sky]

The moment she said she took a bath I instantly knew she was washing the blood off of herself so she could he seen as innocent and a victim. How horrendous and horrible.

[@KshitijaPatil-rv6cd]

To see your child dead in front of you, that is the worst punishment a parent could have. Yet they are holding it together and trying to live, just for their children. As a child I am honored to hear about them. My heart goes out for them. As for a her, even though she is in prison, she is unlucky and unfortunate to have lost something that the god gifted her. She was unable to recognize it that she had a family, that she had parents, that she had siblings and most importantly she had a home.

[@redlamina5937]

Those children sound like such great young people, what an unimaginable loss 💔

[@HexAddams]

I was adopted at 5 years old (I remember a little too much for my own good tho) and I’m very grateful for the family I was blessed with. Not all adoption ends horribly.

[@aornivamasood9606]

adoption is a gamble, both for the kid and the family. you don't know if the other one is toxic. happy to hear you ended up with a nice family🌸

[@HexAddams]

@@aornivamasood9606 you’re v right! & tysm 🖤

[@aditrie]

so happy for you!

[@allison5104]

Having a bio kid is a gamble too. Any person can turn on their family.

[@Splashstar216]

True that! I had two besties that were adopted & they both loved their adoptive parents a lot 💓 my sister plans to adopt.

[@mobychan1712]

Gwyn went to my University and I heard a lot of good things about her. Sad that a young soul was taken away too early. She's was a gem. I hope she rests well with the Lord🤍

[@kane3383]

what is also bone-chilling and very emotional part is that in the confession. They said that Gwyn was saying "this is only just a dream, I have yet to become a doctor. Janice, what did I do to you?"

[@sina7256]

Omg noooo what source pls I need to see it

[@userfriendlyforever]

​@@sina7256Her mother said it in an interview, she found about it after talking to janice

[@lysxiahxyle9335]

gwynn said "this is just a dream, i dont know what i did to you janice but i love u so much" that was she told janice before she died, basically that was her last word.

[@usagi9789]

@@lysxiahxyle9335and after she was told that, she continued to stab them many times anyway. I'll never understand

[@meowwmoeww5441]

The parents have been keeping quiet for a long time until they can no longer hold it together. They've seen Janice a lot of times during court hearings and it's adding salt to the wound is the girl's smug face thinking she was innocent. NO REMORSE whatsoever! Aside from that because of the Juvenile Justice Act in the Philippines, Janice is protected and taken care of like an innocent child. She was made to believe that it was not entirely her fault due to her age hence the smugness and evil confidence. There were times when Janice stared at the parents with dagger eyes which added more pain to the grieving couple. This girl is pure evil and a psychopath!

[@edd1e333]

I dont get how their protecting her when she literally cut that childs ear off no one in their right minds would do that it just shows how evil she is.

[@erls5206]

An innocent child would be free, not under the system. If you think she is living like anyone else, why don't you switch?

[@blinkonce9785]

​​@@erls5206What that person meant was, she wasn't being punished like an actual murderer. She's getting way better treatment than what she deserves. Compared to a criminal, she's being treated like a child

[@018sassygirl]

she actually called them Mama And Papa for the first time after the killing, which puzzled the parents. While Janice is dripping wet after taking a bath just right after the incident. It was the creepiest when this statement went out.

[@christopherlim8886]

I think it was that moment she can finally claim them as her parents. Seeing as the two legitimate ones are already out of the picture.

[@justmagdalenadownhere]

I'm adopted. Your point about adopted kids feeling resentment and anger towards adoption agencies and the foster care system is spot on. I myself experienced that same resentment. But I moved on. I worked through it. Anyone who chooses to fester in that anger and malice just isn't a good person, no matter their past. That's the difference between good and bad people. Bad people let the bad things overwhelm them, good people do their best to move on. Janice is just a bad person. I hope people understand that adoption is always better than leaving an orphan in the system (except of course when a child is put in an abusive home), and there are ways to work through the emotional trauma of being orphaned and adopted. Almost all of the time, adoption saves and improves lives drastically. It's just devastating when one person chooses violence and hatred for so long that they feel the need to take it out on others.

[@miaomiaochan]

"Bad people let the bad things overwhelm them. Good people do their best to move on." It's not nearly as simple as you've made it out to be. "Festering in anger and malice" is not always a matter of choice, especially when someone has never been taught the healthy coping mechanisms that would have helped them work out their negative thoughts and feelings. The love of an adoptive family is often not enough for people like Janice to overcome their pasts; they need the help of professionals to make up for what they had lacked for so long.

[@justmagdalenadownhere]

@@miaomiaochan Of course it's not that simple. Morality is a fickle thing. But my point remains. It isn't always a choice to linger in the negative; certainly not, especially when it's all you know. You can't blame someone for the circumstances of their existence. That being said, people should still be held responsible and accountable for the choices they make, regardless of what drove them to do so. I didn't learn healthy coping mechanisms until it was too late, and I'd already irreparably damaged some of my closest relationships. It was unequivocally, irrefutably my fault for hurting people, *on purpose*. I was not a good person, because I didn't even try to find a way out of my vitriolic spiral. I pushed away every offer of love and support extended to me. I turned my back on compassion and drowned myself in self-loathing. Maybe overwhelm isn't quite the right word. Consume seems more fitting. I was consumed by anger and the circumstances of my life, and because I actively chose not to do better, I made terrible choices and did terrible things. That's what made me a bad person. Since then, I've worked on myself extensively. I've been to years upon years of therapy. And I'm still trying to repair the damage I've done. But I'd like to think that I'm not such a bad person anymore, because I choose to work past everything I used to be. That was my point; I sincerely hope it didn't sound like I was simplifying such a complex, nuanced topic.

[@qwe-y5h]

why did you feel anger to the adoption agencies and foster care??

[@justmagdalenadownhere]

@@qwe-y5h before i explain, i want to make it clear that feelings aren't always rational; in fact, often times, they're quite the opposite. that being said, i think it's cuz i felt as though something had been taken from me. what was that something? my biological mother/family ties. i felt as though this entire existence i was supposed to have (insofar as my birth mom was "supposed" to keep me) had been stolen from me by the people who adopted me, because they weren't my biological family. i believe i felt this way because i wanted someone to blame for why i never felt like i belonged. it's human nature to look for something or someone to blame. the brain doesn't like not having answers, so sometimes it creates them, even if they don't actually make sense. now, i'm sure it's not the same for everyone. this is just my personal experience, so don't take my word as gospel.

[@Ehrhtjybehegeggrhy]

Yes, i agree. People have free will, we have a free choice for our actions, and some people just choose the bad or evil choice. Yes we can't chose our situations, but many people are in the same situation as Janice, some are much worse, but they didn't chose to kill or to steal

[@ferlizano]

Can we appreciate how much time and effort Steph puts into her videos? Posting on time even when she is in Korea right now!

[@lamia6880]

So it means she uploaded on 7 am just woah 😭😭😭

[@TJ-bn2cn]

If you appreciate her work, pressing the like button would help her channel more. KZbin has an algorithm and that will push her channel to be offered to more viewers.

[@crystalKrystal]

Maybe they scheduled the post? Just like in other social media platforms. Since they recorded in advance, they could upload right away and schedule when it would be posted. Idk if that's how KZbin works too.

[@duroeulx]

I just started to watch her and literally obsessed. Subscribed to all her channels.

[@ferlizano]

@@crystalKrystal true! But only the fact that she took the time to pre record to be able to still post is amazing! Many KZbinrs I follow would simply not post at all.

[@Ms.Reyna-21]

The most heartbreaking part of this is that they had pure intention of letting this kid that they thought was an angel into their lives and there was really no way for them to know what she really is inside. Also the fact that both the Maguad siblings obviously loved her as a real sibling. It's an unbearable betrayal.

[@HiraethBathala]

She was actually not adopted but a working student whom this family treated her as a family member too. This family is fairly middle class as the parents worked as gov't teachers. She was given nice things by the daughter, she was on their Tiktoks, and everyone treated her nice. She killed the siblings because she was jealous and wanted to be their only daughter instead. When she was found bloodied, as she was arrested, she called the parents "Mom and Dad". As per Mr. Cruz, it was the first time this girl called them as such. When her FB account was opened, it was then found out that it was premeditated murder. Her chats showed just bajillion of hate and it's just pure evil. She killed the youngest second using his very own baseball bat. The daughter was killed but it was shown she fought back, she was killed first. Her blood dried down when the police arrived. It was really sad. The police immediately kept this case on the low after the murderer was caught. And then it was silent. EDIT: If you check the FB of the relatives of the victims, they posted bunch of chats by Janice and the other murderer. You can see his name and stuff. He was just not given name nor face in the news.

[@kritisareen4104]

Oh y is Stephanie’s story diff

[@sonya4322]

@@kritisareen4104I think because her sources are Tagalog and so some things were probably mistranslated

[@rakiztah9257]

@@kritisareen4104 let's give Stephanie some slack. She said it herself that there might be some difference on how she tells this story because some of the translation are not correct. She even had a tagalog speaker to help her translate some of the tagalog interviews. Let's just appreciate her effort on covering this case. Beside she wasn't "adopted" by papers yet they treated her like family. So for me, it's like they still "adopted" her. She's just purely evil.

[@Mango_10798]

True she's not really adopted as a daughter,, She is a working student. But the whole family was so kind to her 💔

[@bbkoti7637]

@@kritisareen4104 from PH here. Most government employees "adopt" orphans or kids from bigger families to give them better lives. Just not on paper. We often call them adopted unless they live with us for livelihood or educational support purposes. My mom's a teacher and we have "adopted" and even fostered lots of kids but not everyone turned out great. just glad they never got to this.

[@Luna-ce3dq]

I’m from Philippines, this case happened a while ago but i am now reminded of when this case came out, it was incredibly heartbreaking.

[@sleepymoviecriquet]

It still hurts to think that the family never got the justice that they deserve.

[@jaysegura-yj7pc]

Girl what is you're picture

[@justachick3]

You're pft scares Me 😭

[@thErianxOscar]

Help ur pfp is the ripoff of momo 😨 (not being rude sorry if being rude tho)

[@tsh9584]

They already won the case just this year

[@earolljane6278]

@@tsh9584what’s the update??

[@shazbros]

There's a saying, "Good people die young", this is so true for the Maguad siblings. Rest, sweet children.

[@varyyami-animenewscenter8237]

Good boy, Ang bait mo Naman sana Kunin kana ni Lord.. Is this what you're saying?

[@heartleaf88]

There is a belief that this earth is purgatory and those who have done good deeds early are taken by god early

[@irishchrysel]

When this happened, I remember requesting this to you, years later, you did it, thank you for covering this case Steph, I hope you’d do a lot of cases in the Philippines

[@annejia5382]

It probably got drowned in the comments/suggestions ❤

[@elizabethsmith9916]

But you only have one comment on this channel?

[@halatiny6537]

@@elizabethsmith9916 people probably suggest things on other places, mostly Twitter

[@annejia5382]

@@elizabethsmith9916 becasue this is the rotten mango channel. she probably requested this on steph's main channel.

[@omgbuffy2276]

Thank you for making the family come alive for the video. You brought them back to life and talked about them with respect and care.

[@ok-ew7ki]

I hope the parents are okay . This is such as terrible, horrible and horrifying case. May they rest in peace 🕊 , Condolences to their parents and friends

[@catblue4690]

I did a pattern of just lifting my drink and putting it back down on my leg 51 times to just understand how long that would be of just stabbing someone. It’s SO LONG. Add that to holding an object and literally cutting into flesh in multiple places, the energy it would take is crazy. It baffles me the sheer hatred you’d have to have in your heart to be able to do that. The perspective it gave me was fucking chilling. This girl is beyond sick.

[@skeetsmcgrew3282]

The whole "looking for a motive" thing feels like a total waste of time. It sounds like she stopped stabbing them because her knife literally broke. There are very few 17 year olds with enough hate to do that to their worst enemy, let alone people who took her as family. She will almost certainly kill again when she gets out, there is something broken inside of her that cannot be fixed.

[@luciagonzalo6762]

I know Stephanie said it but I want to remind everyone that a lot (if not most) of us late adoptees are very content, grateful and happy with our families and would never EVER do or even think anything to harm them in any way ❤

[@susiex6669]

Ive seen the film The Orphan, watched this video and given the opportunity, I would adopt as well. Plenty of biological kids kill their parents, siblings too, like the Ramirez brothers in California, so really you dont need to say this on the behalf of adopted children. We all know there are bad people everywhere and we musnt ignore the red flags. Its one thing to be kind, its another to be a willing doormat.

[@RachelMarotta]

I agree. When I was 11 my family took in a 15 year old boy. He told us years later that he always prayed for a brother and he ended up gaining a brother and 4 sisters. Now he is an amazing brother, father and man.

[@luciagonzalo6762]

@@susiex6669 I know, I am one. Just wanted to really remind everyone because there could be some prejudice after hearing stories but we have to remember most of us are very far from that 😊

[@Liliarthan]

Absolutely. If anything, there are probably more cases of adopted children being victims of violence than the other way around. I hope, guessing from your comment, that you found a good family to be a part of and that you are able to be happy and at peace now.

[@l111thium]

genetics are so weird man. you can tell that janice was unfortunately already prone to callousness and a lack of empathy, a genetic temperament that was passed down from her parents who were, again, callous and cold enough to leave their 8 year old kid in a boat to ship her off forever to fend for herself. on top of her being prone to antisocial behaviors, her environment and the lack of security that comes with that, food insecurity a blinding jealous rage for the other, luckier kids she observed around her gave her the justification (in her mind!!!) to do what she did and do it so viciously. she is a perfect mix of nature AND nurture fucking a person up simultaneously.

[@lacusclyne6515]

but it is said it was Janice's own decision to be left there in the barge when she was a kid. she apparently told her biological sister at the pier that she wasn't going back home so she stayed in the barge..maybe bcuz she wanted to escape their poor living.. and to think this mindset came from an 8 year old is unusual.. normally at that age we wouldn't want to be separated from our family. she had guts..

[@l111thium]

@@lacusclyne6515 oh wow i did not know that! that definitely is an unusual way of thinking for an 8 year old - to be already putting her own interests and needs BEFORE the familial bonds or her home, the only things a kid would crave for security; she was already showing signs of extreme apathy at that age. the only non-antisocial way of explaining her decision to leave would be that she was suffering a great deal of abuse and would want to sever her ties completely; however, her keeping in contact with her mother long after the boat incident shows us that wasnt the case. weird.

[@MihaelLawliet01]

Do we even know that her story about that is even true? Janice is the one who made that claim and we're later told her mother was actually in her life. She easily could have lied about her past.

[@jenmiranda13]

​@@MihaelLawliet01 Yeah, for all we know, maybe her parents weren't there for her emotionally but they provided food and shelter OR they provided emotional support but lacked other resources and Janice for whatever reason turned out to be apathetic. There's no way for us to know what really happened.

[@Shoodabirdie]

I have watched alot of crime youtubers cover this case and some of the same cases you covered in the past but your ability to retell the stories in such detail , including detailed background history and personality on each person with emotion is unmatched . you are amazing! and thank you for covering a filipino case! as a filipina Canadian I dont hear many cases from the philippines at all!! I'd love to hear more !

[@hyperactivejaz]

Have you watched Eleanor Neale? She’s really good too. Covers cases in northern UK.

[@jay38869]

I like that there is someone in the background asking questions we might also have. I also really appreciate that you talk about these topics with so much attention and respect, no distraction with make up or anything, just all attention to the story and the victims.

[@emmahuber4062]

Did they ever test Janice to see if she was a Narcissist, Sociopath, or Psychopath? This lack of empathy for others and self centeredness sounds like she could be.

[@charlottegin5156]

Doesn’t need testing she is a psychopath

[@sxhlainn]

She seems like a huge narcissist

[@TheRealTotallyShx]

No shes just jealous bcuz her mom left her and she just needs a mom to love her and also it’s not her fault,she doesn’t have family that’s why she felt like that

[@ivyyours]

@@TheRealTotallyShx what?

[@9livesalicat86]

​@@TheRealTotallyShxreally? That's what you think?

[@alyannaalapag1610]

Gwen actually had ran out the house but came back to save janice. 😢 She could have live 😢

[@rahii5598]

that is actually heartbreaking. she came back to save her best friend, her sister, who killed her.

[@mikipav1064]

The fact that the mother initially found the strenght to forgive this monster shows that this family truly cared for her as much as for their biological children. I'm glad and sad at the same time that the mother was able to realise that this monster doesn't deserve any forgiveness.

[@Romy---]

She literally said she wanted to forgive her because of her religion, not because she cared for her. In the end she couldn't forgive her though.

[@Scorpio.Iamher.]

The fact that the girl was in contact with her mother on FB tells me that her mother cared about her. Therefore, I think she is just an evil girl with bad intentions all the way around, Imagine how the family who took her in before this family feel? So relief she was gone out of their lives.

[@joleen2509]

This was a sad case. 😢 This poor family , and those poor kids who only extended love and were literally stabbed for their love and acceptance. As always you always know how to pull people into your world. Listening to you I couldn't help but feel like I could be sittkng at a table with you just listenkng to you tell this. Love your vibes.

[@만두선]

it’s crazy how i heard about this case just yesterday by my friend and now you’re covering it 💗 thank u stephanie

[@awarlockunkindlyborn1353]

This is such an unfortunate case, and it reminds me of someone I knew. My only friend that I had in highschool had been adopted by her foster parents at the age of 16, and she was just overjoyed to have a family and a permanent home. She repaid them by trying to beat the mom to death a little over a year later. It felt like it came out of nowhere, and I just never saw her again after that because she was immediately shipped off to some facility in Michigan. These cases are just extra unfortunate because so many orphans would do literally anything to be adopted into loving homes, and it just adds to the awful stigma already surrounding adoption. That same family has two other adopted kids who love their family and home. Like in this video, I don't know why my friend did what she did, but I just can't imagine why she would throw all of it away like that and want to hurt someone who had shown her so much love. She had some mental illness, but that doesn't make you a violent person. I wish I knew what happened. All I know is that my only friend vanished one day for reasons I could never begin to understand.

[@francesdezireeverastigue2505]

I'm from the Philippines, and this case shocked the country. We were internet investigators during that time because the way she thought of excuses to cover her tracks were very suspicious. I hope you cover many cases in the Philippines. Including the hazing cases here.

[@Juneessary]

Because of the video's title, when you describe the kids and how they convinced their parents to adopt their murderer, it was incredibly sad to hear. They were great kids just trying to do something good, I believe that their future would be bright and they would help many other. It's incredibly tragic to have their entire life taken away at such young ages, with such intense malice too. Aside from pain, they must've been heart broken from such a betrayal.

[@momouwu1937]

There's a saying in Chinese 引狼入室 that means "welcoming the wolf into the home". This is exactly what happened here and I'm sad this happened to the Maguad family. They were so kind but some people are just born irreversibly evil.

[@verballyconstipated]

nobody is born evil, she probably suffered an enormous amount of trauma she became uhm not right in the head

[@momouwu1937]

@@verballyconstipated yes, but the fate she was born into destined her to have such an evil outcome.

[@RadenWA]

@@verballyconstipated if she was neglected or abused by her family yes, but so far it seems she ran away herself willingly because her family is poor and the only thing motivating her is her own jealousy of people who are more well-off than her. Who taught her to be this jealous? Maybe it’s innate from her birth.

[@luanagebre9212]

😢

[@FloppityFlopFlop777]

🎯 Wise saying.

[@HB-dw3uy]

There is an Arabic proverbe that says “be careful of the evil of those to whom you have been so kind and generous”

[@xeanluxcrille6847]

This wasn't just a case of mere jealousy; it was DENIAL in its rawest form. She knew she was being treated kindly and that the whole family was very good to her. She could not accept that such goodness exists. Most of all, she couldn't accept that she received it. She wanted it and she was aware of jealousy rearing its ugly head in her heart, but they continue to be nice and kind and treat her like family. Instead of letting that kindness influence her, she chose to deny it, because otherwise she'd be denying her feelings jealousy. She chose to fuel the negativity warping her and destroy this kindness. She didn't want to see it. She didn't want to keep seeing a girl her age that was so much better than her--in happiness and in virtue. I'm pretty sure this girl has inner turmoil and she didn't know how to handle it. (Therapy isn't a huge thing in PH; few people can access and/or afford it monetary-wise and time-wise.) I'm not absolving her of anything; she needs to be punished accordingly. But I just want to understand how she got into that state of mind. What I'm saying is she most likely denied the fact that she killed them which means the men breaking into the house is part of the "reality" she created for herself, and she believed it, but at the same time, half of her was also satisfied that she really did it. She has probably developed psychosis or schizophrenia. For the two siblings, for all the horrific and terrible fate they endured in their last moments, I hope now they're more than rewarded for their good deeds in heaven. May their soul rest in peace.

[@dokuga-ef2xv]

absolutely appreciate this comment. every other comment here just calls her evil. what she did was truly awful but ppl should also try to understand her mentality and experience more. her life made her that way. something about this comment section treating her as the devil's spawn just doesn't sit very right with me. some are even extending it to other orphans?? saying they're now more scared/cautious of adopting children. that should NOT be the message you're supposed to be getting from this story. if anything this should motivate people to pay more attention to orphans to ensure they don't end up the way people like janice do.

[@freaksssss]

Yes honestly when I hear about some of these cases I think, they need to be sent a mental institution because sometimes killers aren't born , there created . Take carrie for example

[@azuxiv]

​@@dokuga-ef2xv i get it but... don't blame people for being scared. i mean are you be brave enough to adopt one yourself? i'm sad for the orphans in the world, but families also have the right to be safe, not... die. hopefully the dillema on both side will motivate organizations and government to make a better adoption system and policy. also i'm all for understanding the psychology of criminal and sympathizing with it, but it is still "evil". janice needs to understand that concept. let's not sugarcoat it with other words like "awful" it's kinda downplaying the horror that the victims experienced.

[@byunniq9060]

​@@dokuga-ef2xvridiculous 😂

[@Jyes3597]

@@dokuga-ef2xv se tá com pena da assassina que leve para morar na sua casa

[@kkvmma]

I remember when I first found out about this case, the suspect was still not determined. However, most of the people in social media had a feeling that it was really Janice. What made people think it was her was because she had the time to post for help on facebook and used a hefty amount of emojis. Another thing was that when the father arrived, Janice was just getting out of the shower. Logically, if you witnessed something too brutal, taking a shower is one of the last things you’d think of doing. That’s why the people were pointing their fingers at Janice and she finally got caught.

[@Liliarthan]

If I was in her position and was innocent, I would have lost my life fighting to defend my siblings. And if somehow I was alive after all of that, I wouldn’t risk potentially destroying any evidence around me or on me that could be used to bring the killers to justice. As I was listening to the story I thought that for sure she would have been found next to their bodies mourning or have run out of the house to get help. Also what b.s. that she texted or posted on fb instead of calling the police. She wouldn’t have even had to speak much and could have just let the operator on the other end hear what was going on and record it all for evidence later.

[@rebeccaxodonq7893]

Ur d most intelligent person I've ever heard..

[@Romy---]

@@rebeccaxodonq7893 she's just saying what they said on this video

[@Romy---]

If you watched you'd see that everything you're saying was stated on the video.

[@ushijimawakatoshi1429]

The fact that she even posted in accurately spelled post (not even a single letter missed) make it seem like she's calm posting it. Not the reaction a person hiding from the murderers would react.

[@vixen2112]

I'm from the Philippines and this has devastated the country. You can't imagine how she could do it. It was a shock and such a sad news. Thanks for covering this Stephanie

[@seatherny_y]

Wow, is insane how this girl was so cared for and so seemingly happy in her life and then just entirely broke this healthy family to pieces.

[@kaemonfernweh223]

Every dead is sad but it really hits to realize that two very promising, inspiring lives were lost in this case. They had so much to offer.

[@Honeyjammie]

I feel so upset and frustrated that they gave Janice all of their time,trust,patience and forgivness.And it was all worth nothing for her.She really thought it was not enough for her. She was just the full description of the word "spoiled" to higher level.

[@The.Harsh.Truths]

I don’t think “spoiled” is the word. She’s broken. Her brain is broken. She’s literally crazy.

[@Romy---]

@@The.Harsh.Truthsexactly

[@froopypoopy]

It is so sad to know that this is definitely going to be someone's excuse about not adopting/fostering just because of the fear that is has happened. Imagine all the opportunities other children could have had with a new, loving family who are still in the foster system

[@darthestar8791]

My argument is that more likely than not this kinda of case will NEVER HAPPEN, and this was an unfortunate rare case of something bad happening in relation to adoption.

[@hyperactivejaz]

@@darthestar8791 yeah, I agree. Most adoptions don’t/wont end this way.

[@froopypoopy]

@@darthestar8791 yes this is a rare case you are right. I personally know a couple who want “their own child” and if they hear about this, I wouldn’t put it past them to say something ignorant about it. If one couple would say this then there are def more, but yes this also just brings more awareness and has positive affects as well. I was looking at it in a more pessimistic way before.

[@_Wai_Wai_]

Do not adopt children over 3 years old

[@josieposiec268]

@@_Wai_Wai_children over 3 years old still need a home, whats wrong with you? you think if someone gets adopted at 4 that means they’ll do something like this?

[@fun-fun.family816]

I don’t know how the family will heal from this. My prayers go to them.

[@dovesr0478]

This is such a bizarre case. I'm left wondering if Janice always had the intention to kill the Maguad kids, possibly even before she was adopted, or if it developed over time. Psychopathy like this doesn't just spring up out of nowhere, she definitely had the capacity to kill before she was adopted. People like this are also known to be impulsive so she could have just had the thought one day and decided to act on it. Would also really like to know who the other 5 people she wanted to kill were. Possibly the Maguad parents? Her own parents? I also don't really buy that she killed her siblings so she could be the only child. It hinges entirely on her never being caught, yet she confessed after just a few days (this also makes no sense because she clearly has no remorse). Not to mention she would be the only child of a completely broken family. I just don't really see an end goal, I think she killed those kids for no real reason other than she wanted to. Very chilling that she went completely mask off after being caught. She did a scary good job of faking being an innocent teenager but as soon as she was caught she went full serial killed mode.

[@zoe_joelle016]

The way how Steph really thought about how to map out the sequence of the events is just amazing. It really feels like a movie plot.

[@markgcarpio2656]

agree

[@deitakarenmaem.8446]

I’m only 20 seconds in and I’m already having goosebumps. Thank you for covering this case, Stephanie.☹️

[@inflame1306]

I've looked through almost all videos on this channel so far and for whatever reason this one hit me the most. In my country family is also a very big part of everyones life. And from how vulnerable family with adopted kid is, how open parents and kids were is just so sad and sinister

[@anisah5624]

I’m so grateful for for the frequency in uploads. Thank you and your team for all the work you put into these!

[@kathaguilar12]

I saw the clear photos of the maguad siblings. They looked horrible and heartbreaking and traumatizing to see. I can't fathom how someone can do that to those very kind kids. Evil. That's what she is.

[@lorelei816]

where did you find it?

[@madysontorres7408]

@@lorelei816Reddit

[@kalistozannis1104]

yeah, it's disgusting what janice did to gwynn's body. it's mentioned in the video that gwynn was missing an ear but my god it's way more than just a missing ear, janice absolutely mutilated that poor girl. you have to have true evil in you to want to do that to a person, let alone your own best friend and sister.

[@luvprincess_xo]

i was not expecting them to look like that. it made me sick to my stomach. so heartbreaking, i can’t imagine the pain they endured… 💔

[@yashny]

So disturbing.. especially the girl, can't even identify her face 😢

[@sofayyybbiz]

imagine being so greedy you would take 2 beautiful and bright futures even though you already had everything you needed. janice is truly horrifying and whatever motives she had or whatever caused this she deserves to be HEAVILY disciplined and hope she's doing some sort of confinement, jail time or service, more than she's already having. the fact that she had no remorse...

[@xueshanna]

People like Janice make people fear opening their hearts and homes to adopting when so many truly deserve to be adopted but have less of a chance because of evil ppl like Janice. I still cant believe he gave up his room for her he was so kind.

[@rekgotsofetsemosikidi4371]

As someone that was adopted into a big family of 3 siblings and about 4 grandchildren. At an age of 15. None of this makes sense. The whole, "I murdered for love" scenario goes out the window. Because no matter how much love your adoptive parents give you, there'll always be that fact/ thought that you're not their biological child. I mean at least that applies to me. But I'm never competing for love. I appreciate what I have. At the end of the day you can never wrap your head around these psychos train of thought. Sad that these two kids that vouched for this girl, for their parents to adopt ended up being victims of murder. Condolences to the parents, And may their kids Rest in peace.

[@Andrast3ia]

I remember this story so well. I cried when I saw the story especially the unexplainable pain and betrayal that the parents has on their faces. The saddest part of this is that the reason why Janice killed Gwynn was because Janice wants to be "Gwynn". She wants the love of the brother and the parents. The brother and sister were very very close. It was said that Janice only wants Gwynn to be killed but of course the brother loves his sister so much he protected her to death.

[@angeldaniel7360]

The authorities presented all the evidence they had against Janice. And Janice confessed to her lawyer that she was the one who killed her siblings. She remains in the custody of the Department of Social Welfare and Development.

[@TheMaskedChef7]

So tragic

[@dekkhhasso853]

That's because she's still a minor. The moment she turns 18, that's when she will be sent to jail for the adults.

[@squiggs1002]

@@dekkhhasso853 not sure how it works in the Philippines, but in the US juvenile hall goes up to age 25. That doesn't mean you can't get transferred to adult prison before that but usually if your sentence will be completed before age 25 and you are on good behavior you can stay past 18.

[@courageousteen1734]

@@squiggs1002 sadly there’s no junevile Detention center in the country. Most of minor criminals ended up in care of social service center. As per Juvenile law those who commit a gruesome crime will be in trial at the age of 18, as of today what family can do is just to file a case and wait when the suspect turns 18 for trial.

[@minakoz7587]

it's truly devastating that janice did this. i mean like, she was brought in and she got countless of love from her new family. she finally found a place where she could stay and wont have to worry about putting food on the table or working her butt off every single day. gywn and louise even convinced their parents to let janice be apart of the family since shes been enough already. janice never had a normal childhood and never really had any adult figures to lean onto. killing off the people who appreciated, recogonized, and loved you the most just feel so wrong in so many ways. no, it's completely wrong in so many ways. the maguad family treated her fairly and with the same amount of love they gave to her other siblings. just for janice to kill her siblings just because of jealousy. janice had everything, but she still wanted more and more. she was craving for attention. which makes me so pissed because they did give her attention, but she wanted way more than they could've offered. its just sad that your kindness can just be used in the wrong way.

[@biancaeranz]

2021 was a year filled with cases that baffled us as Filipinos. Left and right, there were cases in the news that saddened the nation. I hope you cover more from the Philippines Stephanie! There is so much that needs to be brought to light.

[@gierouge_1633]

Finally! I’ve been waiting for Stephanie to cover this case. I hope the family really gets the justice that they deserve. 😢

[@pinkdevil8144]

Imagine adopting ur children’s best friend and giving them nothing but love and respect and even considering them as a long distant cousin they adopted and one day they turn around and take away ur 2 loving children who had a bright future ahead of them and now that future is gone because the adopted sibling was jealous of the other two children for getting too much “love” when you gave them and ur other two children the same amount of love to each other…. I send nothing but love and support to the parents may their two loving children rest in peace❤

[@aornivamasood9606]

some people don't deserve the kindness they receive....

[@chellyandtoni4394]

I'm full Filipino so this story hits home. I have a few family members who have adopted children into their family. When I was young, I was aware that sometimes the transition of acquainting the child into a new environment had some bumps here and there, but as they got older, they became very grateful for the sacrifices that were made to give them a good life. Many of my family members live a very humble life, meaning we may not be part of the upper class bracket but we make the best of whatever we have, with what little we may earn from our jobs. I feel so so incredibly sad for the mother and father who lost their two children due to this cold-hearted murderer's terrible, horrendous actions. :( Sending my hugs to them and their family.

[@heyyitskay]

as a filipino american, i love that you’re covering cases from the philippines. this case is crazy and janice has no care for anyone but herself. once she got some privilege from a loving family, she used and abused their kindness. also, tagalog is pronounced like tuh-gah-low-g :) not like the girl scout cookie 😂 love you steph ❤️

[@Naur_cleor]

Oh thank god you said something, I wanted to correct her on her pronunciation but I didn't want to because of the dark topic of the video, plus I'm only 25% Filipino. ;-;

[@heyyitskay]

@@Naur_cleor 25% or 100% you are still filipino 😘