The Christmas Eve Massacre - Santa Claus Killer True Crime Locations 4K

[@rangerrecon]

What originally drew me to this channel was Michael's story telling - particularly the on-location stories. The way the story is selected and presented, the way the narrative is written and delivered, etc. to me is what separated this channel from sooo many others. Michael and Justin Root (another KZbinr in your neck of the woods) to me are the best story tellers on KZbin. Thank you so much for returning to this storytelling!

[@grimmlifecollective]

Thank you so much Rangerrecon. Happy Halloween and thank you for watching.

[@jocelynastheart2732]

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[@monicaturk8001]

Great channel

[@rangerrecon]

@@monicaturk8001 For me there are none better than Michael and Justin Root when it comes to story telling - particularly visiting the original locations.

[@kellypaulson455]

You guys are the best Happy Halloween ❤

[@davidp2888]

Michael's ability to draw me in to his world, paint pictures with his words and make characters come alive through his narration is one of the many things I love about this channel.

[@grimmlifecollective]

Thank you so much for the kind words…Happy Halloween.

[@TeaWildflowers]

Thank you for the way you told this tragic story with respect and dignity for the family. May they rest in peace.

[@jessicaedwards2493]

That's what i love about their videos. They are always respectful. Especially with matters like this.

[@LUELLA1968]

The Ortega family were my family’s neighbors in Covina , Ca for many years! Such a beautiful family! Still can’t believe what happened to this loving family even all these years later!😢 RIP ORTEGA family 🙏🏼❤️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️

[@onimonk]

Emotionally draining but you shared this story as always with the respect and honor that the subject deserves. Thank you Michael & Jessica.

[@allisonyoung7604]

You and baby ghoul are always so respectful with sensitive subjects. Appreciate and enjoy your videos!🙏❤️

[@jocelynastheart2732]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@Tomboyy9818]

This is just sad. 16 years ago, just tragic. Thank God the little girl survived and is still recovering from this. By the grace of God. Thank you for covering this Mike and Jess 💕 Happy Holidays 🎄

[@icanseeyouallfromuphere]

Utterly terrifying event ~ so ~ thoughtfully covered by you two beautiful people.....a gracious gesture in the memory 🙏🏻

[@shanebriggs1039]

Well said and totally agree with you

[@moniquelabelle1465]

I love how you always pay your respects!

[@irishmarie9892]

You two are always so respectful. It’s very admirable. ❤

[@OldCatDude]

I remember seeing the news of this tragedy. You told the story well. Remembering the family is what needs to be done and, you've done it with respect.

[@aprilheuft6682]

I just cried when I watched this video! I am a mother of three grown children! I am from Los Angeles! Thank you for this video! We love you both! We miss you both so much!

[@morganhansen7424]

This one hurt 🤕 R.I.P beautiful souls. You're together for eternity.. I had no idea this happened but it's crazy how much it sounds like silent night....Thank you for not letting them be forgotten 🖤

[@midwestlee-iw8nl]

that was nice , to place the flowers on the headstones .

[@Kittrashpanda]

I admire Michael's respect for those involved in tragic events. And his well spoken, gentle Candace and care. His discussion of true crime is about telling truth and respect to the victims. And not glorifying the tragedy or violence that occurred. I appreciate that he feels for people and what has happened

[@gladysdisibbio5677]

BLESS your hearts for remembering this family. As horrible as this story was, you guys had a way of easing the shock of hearing what this parasite did. So deeply SAD!

[@catherinespurrier9163]

I just read a comment someone said they like the way Michael tells the story I feel exactly the same he is so expressive especially with his hands it holds me captivated Catherine from the UK 💜

[@grimmlifecollective]

Thank you so much Catherine. Happy Halloween 🎃

[@chrisgray2060]

Very sad story but this video is a great tribute to the victims

[@MrJb1963]

A very thoughtful & lovely gesture, visiting the graves of the family, in what was quite an horrific tragedy

[@j.j.guerrieri5257]

Missed you in October, glad you’re back🎃

[@paulfuryes203]

Great video, I love how you guys show so much respect. ❤

[@lisazimmerli4762]

Such a tragic story for the family but awesome you remembered and respected their final moments in what was supposed to be a joyous time for the family

[@jasunhuerta5587]

Intense, GriMMs!.... I did not hear of this one.... WoW!.... My love goes out to this family, and it's survivors.... This incident just happens to be on my birthday, as well. Great, reporting on this strange event, once again, GriMMs. Much Love, and Happy Halloween..... 💜👑

[@grimmlifecollective]

Thank you so much for watching as always. Happy Halloween Jasun.

[@rick5549]

Bless you both and your gentle gentle souls.

[@michawee]

Yes! You’re back! Finally

[@richierich4175]

I can't imagine how the first responders felt after dealing with that. Going home and making somewhat of a Christmas with the family. Not only did those family members died, it definitely effected a lot of people. So heartbreaking 😢

[@blackscreenstories3704]

the real boogeymen aren't in movies.. they walk amongst us until they decide to let their real identity be known,.....terrifying! happy Halloween great video as always 🎃

[@aaliyahb116]

Great video as always ! Thanks Grimmlife🖤

[@michaelgalea5148]

I vaguely remember that story. So sad. Thank you for remembering this for us.

[@CallyNT0836]

What a horrible man, such a tragedy 😓💔 thanks for video guys 🙏❤️

[@beachdawgz]

Good video! I have heard of this story. It makes you wonder how a person can have this much evil inside of them. Sad

[@ms.c3]

Thank you for the way you both told this story with respect and dignity. I love you both. Keep up with your wonderful true stories. I follow you both where ever you go. Love you guys! ❤❤

[@rynn0077]

I love listening to Michael and Jessica. They're so respectful of their subjects' stories.

[@CentralCalPiper]

Thanks guys, for taking us along. I too appreciate the respect and dignity that the two of you show while visiting these locations. God bless!

[@DalainaRenee]

Wow the places you guys find is amazing 😮🎉

[@PeterCoffel7172]

This is a great video. 👍( My condolences to the family. )

[@chuckprefume3218]

What an awesome video to wake up to! Sad story, Thanks for sharing.

[@SPerryfevr]

Good video! Thanks for sharing! ❤

[@KeithoByrne]

Wow interesting video indeed and I love how you do True Crime videos too 😊

[@Ren.NotStevens]

Thank you so much for spending time with me and Mike yesterday. You two are truly amazing! Rich was FLOORED by your video and we all really appreciate the extra time and effort you put in to make it a good time for all of us. Until next time!!!!

[@JustPlainSteve5372]

Thank you both for remembering & honoring those innocent victims❤

[@MichelleMartin-ld6zg]

That was a awesome video 📹 so sad that poor family thanks for sharing there story happy Halloween 🎃 Micheal and Jessica 😊😅😂❤❤❤❤

[@principlephotography]

Thank you for being so respectful as always.

[@Chelliegoth]

The thing I love most about episodes like this one is how caring Michael tells it.

[@leesashriber5097]

Such a tragic event. I remember when this happened. It was heartbreaking. And the coward took the easy way out. Great to see my ghouls back doing true crime!!! Thank you and happy Halloween. ❤️👍❤️

[@jorngaming89]

MERRY CHRISTMAS you two ❤❤ you guys make story telling so relaxing to listen to Happy Halloween

[@RetroHobbyMag]

A horrible story, delicately handled. As always, perfectly pitched without crossing boundaries. You guys are such a dear couple.

[@belair344]

Pretty flowers so sad RIP family

[@WinnerWinnerChickenDinner009]

So happy for more true crime location vids and Michael's storytelling

[@ryanjordan7268]

Wow!!! What a tragedy 😢. The Grimms Rock 🪨 🎸!

[@crystalwater505]

I think that it's really sweet that your wife bought roses and put them on their graves. You have a keeper my friend. This was such a sad and tragic case. I remember when it happened and it depressed me for so long.

[@deannastoll3921]

I agree with so many commenters on here. It is Michael's story telling, and the respectful way they both treat these kind of stories. I felt it focused more on the victims and did not glorify the monster who committed this horrific crime. Its a delicate tightrope to walk for sure. Thank you as always for taking us along, and of course...Happy Halloween 🎃

[@GregMcClellan]

Great Job .. This is what we love .. The story telling on sites

[@38JamieLee38]

👻 Crime, Coffee, Michael & Jessica….. What a great start of today ☕️

[@kristoferkristensen9021]

Amazing storytelling and a completely respectful account of the events. Well done.

[@MrEaglesfan40]

Great video Michael and Jessica Happy Halloween 🎃

[@cherwilkes4564]

Taking the lives of defenseless people on Christmas Eve is beyond evil. Shooting an 8 year old child in the face while dressed as Santa is one of the most heartless F'd up things I've ever heard! Thank you for your never ending kindness and respect you show to the victims. May they rest in peace and positivie light!

[@jonathanmoore2966]

Best KZbinrs ever educational and intriguing. Your awesome Michael 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@jasoncates2944]

Truly tragic. Reminds me of something Ricky Gervais once said, "It doesn't have to be the end of the world in order for it to be the end of yours".

[@shaynewheeler9249]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@delo9725]

Love the two of y'all.

[@spookycat8556]

What an evil piece of garbage.🎄

[@MrEaglesfan40]

Howdy guys hope you both are doing great

[@daniellee1211]

Love true crime stories you guys cover just so sad that family taken on Christmas, would like to hear a update on the survivors of the attack.

[@sardav160479]

Great video, sad story

[@libratude9595]

How deeply tragic. You and Jessica always do these types of videos with grace and tact. 🙏🎃

[@cindyann9571]

Great video🧡🎃🧡

[@jerimiahjohnson4645]

Awesome video. Thanks for the journey. Happy Halloween 🎃

[@craiglewis6821]

OMG, I love these location videos! What a horrible story! Happy Halloween 🎃

[@WonholoveASMR]

Wow what a way to tell such a harrowing story. I appreciate it all so much. I’ve read the case a few times and it’s still wild to me that someone could do such a thing.

[@janetmaurer2888]

y'all took a horrific event and treated it with the utmost respect ~ very well done

[@Dominic-u8z]

Hi guys love you keep up the great work, il be in Pasadena Burbank area in February late, it's my bday cant wait luv California been there 3 times. Maybe il run into you guys!

[@derrick1916-i7d]

Thanks for this! Extremely sad event, but you are the experts to tell the story.

[@TudorDarkness]

Such a disturbing story, it's hard to believe someone could actually do that to his/her ex. The way Jessica paid respect to the family members is amazing, they deserve it. And you told the story such in a haunting way Michael, you're absolutely talented.

[@RebecaLawrence-w6e]

Michael and Jessica! Thank you for another great video. It is nice. What you did for that family. Paying respects. Those poor people. Christmas was a bad time for them. Grimmlife Collective is the best. Enjoy your videos very much. You do such a good job. Take care. Love you guys. 🧑🎄

[@melanienance4920]

Michael and Jessica thank you for the story. So very sad. May the family rest in peace.

[@colleenochs4728]

Such a a horrible story, the poor family members that survived . Can't imagine what they go thru every year at Christmas time .

[@hollycurrier7130]

This is such a tragic thing that happened. Thank you guys for being respectful for the families sake, you both did such an amazing job at telling the story. So very, very sad, I have alot of respect for you both :) and I totally love your channel

[@CCcastro336]

Oh my God that is so tragic. Thank you for remembering them all and bringing them flowers. Rest in peace to all of them. I never even heard of the story. This was done with respect and love.

[@johnowens8105]

Merry Christmas

[@kyleechristina1231]

Oh my gosh. That poor little girl! She lived and had to watch all of that happen! Especially dressed as Santa. It’s unbelievable to me how someone could do this. I hope that little girl who’s grown up now got any help she needed. Would have been nice to see this monster brought to justice but he took it upon himself to see that didn’t happen. I can’t believe I didn’t hear of this story! I usually am on top of hearing these true crime stories. This poor family. Hope they are resting in peace. Thank you for sharing this story. You both are always so respectful and gentle with the topics and situation. Very calming. Love you both 💚

[@martinschermer5366]

Thanks Micheal and Jessica for the video. What a real sad story r.i.p to the victims

[@DevilsInc323]

I remember this news . I’ve always enjoyed how Michael’s way of telling the stories of every video and baby ghoul as well.

[@AlexInVegas-702]

Great video full of respect towards the victims. Something similar happened in 2017 New Year's Eve in Campinas, Brasil, where a disgruntled x husband killed 12 people of his x wife's family, including such wife and his son. Unfathomable.

[@delix787]

Can you make a video about the freeway murders? William Bonin!!

[@TinmansCorner]

This is truly a very sad story Michael, I heard about this story from Mr. Nightmares KZbin channel and all I can say is that Bruce Pardo took the cowardly way out so he wouldn't be punished for his crimes, I wished that he was caught before he self-deleted himself. RIP Ortega Family and thank you Michael for this video, you and you wife are wonderful storytellers. Now I know that this is off topic, but would you and your wife be interested in looking up Christmas slasher film locations? I always wanted to see you two cover Silent Night, Dealy Night (1984) or Christmas Evil (1980) filing locations. Happy Halloween and Merry Christmas early to both of you.

[@Rachel-im6yj]

I’m so glad you guys are back with your stellar content makes my Grimm heart so big. As always thank you Mike and Jess. Happy Halloween

[@jillwilliamson4825]

That is horrific that poor family & on Christmas eve. 😢 you are always respectful when doing these sad horrible ones. Thanks guys from the uk

[@ELKE-]

Thank you Michael, it was quite emotional listening to your narration. True respect! Very sad upload 💔

[@taneshanetane]

I missed these

[@darcye7629]

Wow, such a tragic story 😢. Pray all who died are resting in peace.🙏💕

[@bethanduke2566]

I'm introducing my friend Sophie to your videos, I have not seen her for a very long time and no she will be subscribed as soon as she is home

[@grimmlifecollective]

Tell Sophie we said…Welcome to the Grimm Life! And Happy Halloween 🎃

[@RetroElijah1982]

A heart wrenching story this was, especially close to the holidays. I think Steve(The Graveyard Channel) did a video on this story, he too went to where the tragedy occurred and went to the Cemetery to pay his respects. This had to have been extremely hard for you and Jessica to do this video, I could hear it in your voice and see in on Jessica's face how difficult it was. I don't think I could ever do a video like this without getting emotional or whatnot(if I ever start doing videos that is), a great but somber video. Much respect for you and Jessica

[@MellaFmella]

I can tell this is a tough filming. Always appreciate your deep dives.

[@alaniwun9825]

The story telling is so epic every time & grateful for the Grimm channel 🤍🖤🤍

[@karentucker2161]

❤ you are the only ones i have seen going on location. Not sure if anyone else has. It definitely makes the story more real.

[@AimeeMLady]

I remember this story watching on the news.. it's horrible just to survive knowing all your family was murdered.. it's so sad..

[@CherryBerry48]

omg i remember the talk of this, oh how i cried as if they were my family, i am waterfallin as you speak of this, such a tragedy

[@stargazer4625]

Happy Halloween

[@Kahlofrida13]

I never cried for any of your stories but this was really sad 😢.

[@chrismcdowell7138]

Appreciate all the incredible work you do on all of these postings, but for whatever I cannot watch this one. Not quite sure why? However, I did give you a ‘like’, for your detailed work, and presentation. Looking forward to your next commentary.