The Daughters Who Disappeared | Full Episode

In 1997 four families are shattered when their daughters go missing. As they grieve, one man claims to have answers. Can he be trusted? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports on the final chapter of a case she started covering more than two decades ago.
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[@cherrylee1103]

yet another example of why sexual predators should NEVER be released. four young women would still be alive.

[@lichiehrb]

you'd think after this many years, the law would get it by now

[@zxy78267]

​@@lichiehrbThey still don't. The sentence for s. assault is way too short, and they almost always reoffend. If we're lucky, they don't graduate to become serial killers.

[@AP12360]

I agree. They need to stop letting sexual predators out of prison. Sexual predators always repeat when they are released. Sometimes their crimes escalate like this predator who killed them.

[@IllHandleThis]

@@zxy78267This. And so few of them even serve time for SA. Only 25 out of 1,000 perpetrators will do any jail time if I remember right. It’s disgusting. The world has basically normalized SA.

[@zxy78267]

@@IllHandleThis There's a video I saw on TikTok where a woman is in a conference room with well over 100 people. She asks everyone who knows someone, or has been a victim of SA to stand up. Then she asks everyone whose case was prosecuted to stay standing. All but a very small few stay standing. Then she asks everyone whose case was prosecuted to stay standing. Only one person stays standing. Her voice breaks at the end. It's really sad. I'll post the link below. Hopefully, it won't be removed.

[@6kat103]

In a self defense class we were told NO SECOND LOCATION. If he stabs you in the parking lot for not getting in the car, you have a better chance of survival than if you get in that truck.

[@daniellle4270]

And hopefully a far better chance of having the offender caught, because there will be trace evidence in a public place

[@missk8tie]

Yes! I'm not blaming these poor girls at all - the monster/monsters that killed them has all the blame. But it's important to educate young people (boys too) about basic situational awareness, not letting yourself be moved to a secondary location, and what to do if you think something is wrong. Also, when I was in grade school I remember my mom letting me and my brother each choose a "code name" that she said her or my dad would give to anyone that they sent to pick us up (like from school), so if a random person or even neighbor told us "your parents told me to pick you up" we could ask for the code name. Looking back, I'm impressed how she was able to do it in a way that made us understand it was important without making us really scared.

[@VictoriaMarch13]

​@@missk8tiethat is such a good idea! I literally just had a talk with my 7 yr old about that. I told him I will never send anyone you don't know to get you. Now I'm going to talk to him again and let him choose a code name. ❤ Your Mom is very intelligent woman.

[@tebelshaw9486]

The movies perpetuate the myth that if you get in the car, your life will somehow be spared. Remember, he's not taking you to an ice cream social.

[@jimwerther]

@6kat103 Wonderful comment. Keep writing it on these types of videos - you are saving lives.

[@sueepple6945]

Why does society give these child molesters a second chance!!

[@mypillowguy445]

​@@JustForFun-bh7lnTexas is a red state run by Republicans for decades.

[@starsparklemonkey3390]

​@@JustForFun-bh7lnboth of those states mentioned are not liberal. 🤡

[@CH-vm6cq]

​@@JustForFun-bh7lnOklahoma and Texas are not liberal states

[@Marky831]

A predator will aways be a predator so I'll never understand why they get released

[@septembersapphire347]

The scary thing is for all the child predators who are locked up, there's probably that many more out roaming free.

[@jimwerther]

That girl who jumped out of a car on the highway did something courageous and amazing! She not only saved her own life, but also so many others!

[@jessebradshaw9993]

Don’t ever get in to a car with anyone you don’t know no matter what !!!

[@jaysmith9933]

​@@jessebradshaw9993he forced her into his car at knife point.

[@jamiew.6606]

@@jaysmith9933 Whether at knife point or gun point, don't get into the perpetrators car! Better to stay in a public place and fight for your life, then in a second location that is likely secluded where no one can hear you scream.

[@ThanaBrunges-mx7ji]

I had to do that once or twice back in the 60’s

[@PetloverTN]

@@jamiew.6606exactly!! Look at the Dru Sjodin case as textbook “don’t go to the second location, no matter what” 🥺

[@mommad9863]

OF COURSE he wanted the death penalty option pulled before talking. You take multiple lives but can't face it yourself. Coward.

[@tebelshaw9486]

Because he knows where he's going when he dies.

[@6Haunted-Days]

You do know …..we ALL DIE……right? 🙄😂

[@eXHackeR]

@@6Haunted-DaysYour point? He wanted to prolong it obviously.

[@MiracleFound]

I would rather get the death penalty than go to prison. Then again, I would never willingly harm another person except to protect someone.

[@kristi4113]

He DID get the DP…in Oklahoma. He had cards to play in TX with Kelli, Laura and Jessica; there were none to play about Tiffany.

[@bettyechols6405]

"Why would you want your daughter's killer caught?" Erin, that's about the most asinine, dumbest, most insensitive, horrible, ridiculous question you've ever ask a mother

[@lmiller1413]

I wonder if he was referring to the fact that since they had no viable leads, they had no authority? I don't know. That comment seems cruel, and I can't fathom a callous response.

[@jaysmith9933]

I literally yelled out "what the F*CK kind of dumba** question was that!!!?" at my phone.

[@Tuturial464]

Erin. That fool.

[@silenc3x]

Sounds like they were just setting her up for the next line that was said. A soundbite. I wouldn't think it's as malicious as you're implying it is. Erin has children herself.... You'd be surprised how many times they ask you to repeat something, or feed you questions worded a specific way to elicit a certain answer, during TV interviews like this.

[@shelliedavis]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@samanthaeduardamoreira1630]

Offenders like Reece should never be let out of prison.

[@lauratrujillo583]

Too late for that 😢

[@flowerchild89]

Agreed!!! I don't understand how he was out in our society!! I also think that sexual offenders should have their privates removed!!!

[@ceilconstante640]

Didn't we learn since Jessica Lundsford's case?

[@tebelshaw9486]

The words "paroled" and "molester" or "killer: should never be combined.

[@Klara-Hvar]

Absolutely not! And typical of these psychopaths, the only thing they value most is their own life. Obviously, the capital punishment will not be carried out... I hope he has a long agony in prison.

[@Nadia-bf7kn]

I find it so ironic that these people have no problem killing others but yet don't want the death penalty for themselves

[@BlankCanvas88]

It's bc they know what's waiting for them on the other side. "It is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God." Hebrews 10:31

[@stfuplsok]

the irony of hypocrisy 🤦‍♀😁

[@TheRetroWoman80]

They know how the system works and they will do anything, to avoid what they deserve. I'm telling you these criminals know how much the legal system looks out for their welfare vs. the victims of their crime. Just insane.

[@deborahcooper9085]

I agree. Its like being pro abortion yet the pro abortionist is alive and living their life!!

[@quantumnature514]

Such cowardice, and they would even have time to prepare to meet their makers.

[@irishgurl3078]

The fact that police say things like “you should consider yourself lucky we’re even working on this case.” Is disgusting! If a family member says it’s suspicious that the person they are looking for is missing, believe them and look for them! Even if it turns out they left on their own, you should still care about them!

[@cathyprosser1050]

Exactly ‼️

[@un0d0strèsQuatr0Cinc0]

💯

[@Trustkillx]

They should consider themselves lucky

[@Trustkillx]

Hey Irish girl. You in Cork ?????

[@UCONN_HUSKIES]

And with all of the we support the police signs I see nowadays on people's front lawns. 😩

[@mimimonster]

I don’t believe for a minute those girl ever yelled at him or came at him. He was a predator and probably in every instance HE initiated contact with them to force them into his car. What a disgusting excuse for a human being. Even though he wove ridiculous lies around what happened to them, it was a gift that he was convicted and will rot in jail until he meets his maker.

[@always_b_natural703]

I was thinking that exact thing. Women, particularly those alone, are especially wary of men.

[@traceyg2703]

It's so bizarre that he thinks he can "justify" his horrific actions by blaming the victims. He thinks it lessens what he did because ALL of these young women supposedly argued with him? It's just a profound shame he was ever released from prison the first time.

[@aimeerebecca1]

I just made the same comment!! There is NO WAY they instigated anything. I’m a strong willed and strong in general woman and I would never mouth off to a man I didn’t know. This evil evil monster was definitely utterly demented.

[@sunshine3914]

He was hoping that other males would side with him… especially the male cops.

[@stevenfarrington2361]

@@sunshine3914I think he was getting off on faking the confessions, thinking he’s the smartest guy in the room. The truth is that when charged due to the victims who survived, his MO was clear and he never confessed.

[@happycrustacean]

A significant part of the reason why people are sent to prison is because they are a danger to society. Someone sexually assaults two women and they think he won't do it again? This is absurd.

[@203_Boy]

Yep , plus there's no women in prison. He did 10 years. He was probably thinking about reoffending the whole time.

[@dubaiedge]

@@203_Boy plus all they learn is how to become better predators in prison. It's like a long stint at Rapists Are Us Boot Camp

[@countrygirl366]

I agree 💯😢

[@thimashiangel3026]

You have to put the judge who released him into jail as well! Go back to law school

[@ninedaysjane2466]

Sex offenders have the highest recidivism rates. It makes no sense.

[@rainbowbrite9780]

The fact that Reeces mom knew her son was convicted for harming women, then asks Tiffany’s mom to help him is disgusting. These families need to stop cloaking criminal family members!!!

[@aparnarajesh]

she should sent to jail

[@lennarthagen3638]

Lol

[@oldhickory4686]

I agree, and that's how these men turn into criminals. Never faced any consequences, and I'm sure baby daddy wasn't in the picture either.

[@dubaiedge]

Apples rarely fall far from their trees.

[@hello0040]

💯

[@tobydean7097]

The saddest part of the story is the fact that he never should have been released from prison in 1996?!!!! 😢😢😢

[@lizhjelmeseth5485]

We release monsters and our USA justice system knows it. That's the sad part of it.

[@Sigma2HisAlpha]

Alexis looks just like her mother. Replica. You can tell the grandmother talks about her and keeps her memory alive because Alexis knew immediately how her mother maintained straight A’s and took finals a week after delivering her. May God ease their sorrow❤ And Sandra: you go girl ❤

[@Trustkillx]

I'm not impressed

[@Sigma2HisAlpha]

@@Trustkillx nor do you look it.

[@elizabethmenegon8057]

I think she survived because of her niece. Beautiful ladies 💖

[@ElaAusDemTal]

​@@elizabethmenegon8057niece? You mean granddaughter.

[@ElaAusDemTal]

​@@Trustkillxso, where is your "beautiful music"?

[@peternolan4107]

Why are these sex offenders EVER allowed to get out?

[@ittybitty7702]

Because of LIBERALISM!!!! FIND A CURE !!!

[@marshapieroni6677]

Wish we knew why and could stop it. Judges, parole boards.....

[@Janadu]

The mother who said "I forgive" is just as valid as the mother who said "I will never forgive". The grief these families endured is unimaginable. May they find peace, knowing their daughters finally received justice.

[@jessebradshaw9993]

What kind of justice if that garbage bag gets to live in prison off of tax money that keeps them in there

[@MamaJLW]

I pray that I never have to choose between forgiveness and inability to forgive. Heaven help me if I’m in that position and there isn’t a body. The not knowing would just be so much worse, I think.

[@kristinebailey6554]

You cannot forgive anyone that doesn't ask for it. You can walk through life without focusing on anger though.

[@princessbuttercup8954]

My dad always stressed to me and my siblings that if someone tries to take you, you fight and scream and never let them take you to a second location. He said if they're gonna threaten to stab or shoot you its better to have it done where people can help. When I was 11 this guy tried to get me and my cousin in his van but we ran back towards my stepmom who told my dad but by the time he went looking for the guy he was gone. I always think about that night when i see stories like this.

[@TheRetroWoman80]

I'm glad you had refuge to run to. I'm sure that experience was horrifying.

[@Yomamahouseyo]

Amazing dad so happy yall listened

[@rameshrolla1574]

Laura's mother spoke very well.. her empathy towards other victims made me emotional..and that line "forgiveness for me is not to live in a cage of rage"

[@brianmeen2158]

So true. Although I understand the rage parents would have for the murderer of their children - holding that rage over decades would destroy them

[@BlaqueDNA]

Laura’s mother just is the epitome of grace and sorrow.❤😢

[@chrissieroxba2949]

@@BlaqueDNAYES! 🙏🏼

[@ceilconstante640]

Why hasn't our system changed since the Jessica Lundsford case? Sociopaths & Kiddie diddlers can't change. We need harsher laws.

[@Ipleadthefifth]

💯💯💯 I 100% agree with this our laws need to be harsher not more lenient

[@dubaiedge]

On ALL of these crime stories, people feel the same about lenient laws. We pretty much all think the same way about not letting predators out. So what's going wrong?? My theory is there are just so many operating under the radar in official positions that they don't take it seriously. It's so common, there's just SO MANY males out there hurting women, that the denial levels are skyhigh across the board, from law enforcement to judges to all throughout the CJS system. Sure, they might pretend to give a life sentence, but in reality, these males get out on so-called good behavior. They get out of life sentences simply to take another's life.

[@ceilconstante640]

@@dubaiedge a LOT of said people are in the Masonic brotherhood.

[@anonimus8375]

There needs to a be a "No third chances" rule. Once is a mistake, twice is a pattern. If you can't or won't change after being found guilty and convicted you need to stay in jail or isolated indefinitely.

[@foxywhitetip7387]

It’s not a “mistake”

[@tracyshaffer4510]

When I think my life is hard I watch the true crime documentary and realize how good I have it.

[@jamesmaguire9518]

I can't imagine my sister going on a run, trying to stay healthy, and and she just disappears. I would lose my mind. I feel for these families. Parents shouldn't have to go through this

[@retiredkidbuck]

No parents shouldn't have to go through this. And if they didn't let their daughter go out alone they wouldn't have to. Predators are a fact of life. Acting otherwise is risky and foolish.

[@sunshine3914]

@@retiredkidbuckActually, her dad had gone with her, when he was called in to take a call that took less than 5 minutes. There were no other houses nor businesses around except for a horse stable up the road. I had worked just a couple miles up the road for years, & the city of Friendswood would lead everyone to believe that there city was completely crime-free.

[@sunshine3914]

@@retiredkidbuckAlso, in the US, there are over 3 women/girls murdered, every day, at the hands of men who claim to love them. So, keep your daughters under lockdown.

[@ZeeJuque]

I would go nuts i love my sisters

[@supriseimblack]

A girl is really going to follow you 30miles in her car just to win an argument? Yeah, right..

[@TheWritingsonthewalls]

His asinine story of each encounter was always the same exact bs. So these young girls going about their business picked fights with you a grown man and somehow each fight escalated to you killing them right then and there. Psychotic. Prayers to all the families.

[@stephaniek1076]

He probably followed HER those 30 miles (i.e., stalked her, as his intended prey).

[@sharoncruzen1942]

Oh he “accidentally” killed her! 🙄

[@koisneurotypical]

All these young girls picked fights with this guy, eh? So in his mind he’s the victim? That is mind blowing. I can’t imagine what their parents went through and continue to go through. I just can’t. 💔

[@1515cando]

Yup just like DJT is a victim 🙄

[@Verawnique]

All narcissists play the victim. They don't take responsibility, always someone else's fault. True cowards.

[@breda042]

He's victim blaming, but that is what society does, especially with sexually motivated crimes.

[@rocioaguilera3555]

Sociopaths always blame others for their own deeds 😢

[@MN-br5nb]

To think the daughter is now same age or older than her mom is sad. I wish her the best.

[@sharnagrayson9649]

The mom was 20 I think now she’s 27 🥹

[@NotMeNow848]

She looks like her mum a lot

[@palehorse6250]

omg, that poor little darling girl looking everywhere for her mother. that's the saddest thing:(

[@katwil89]

“Forgiveness was for me to not live in a cage of rage.” I admire her strength and wisdom. I don’t think I could ever handle it the way she has.

[@kathryncumberland]

This is why people convicted to sexual assault should NEVER be released from prison! They cannot be reformed and going to prison just teaches then not to leave a witness.

[@miligutierrez9973]

And he still breathing

[@dantanna3161]

Sex offenders can never be rehabilitated! Never! These poor girls blood is on the hands of the idiots that let this monster out of his cage😡

[@darlenefitzgerald4371]

I AGREE

[@Panwere36]

No matter what William Reece may claim, he got an additional thrill over the fact that he could continue torturing the families all those years. The fact he was already a convicted sex offender was proof he was always destined to be a serial killer.

[@stephaniek1076]

And, he also got many thrills "helping" LE locate his victims...and getting to relive his murders by telling (and rewriting) his version.

[@CocoAvalon]

All those moms and dads seemed like lovely people. They didn't just care about their own daughters, but also about the other murdered girls. I can't stop crying.

[@summer6787]

But why allow a 12 yr old to run alone though, crazy

[@pinkdonut26]

@@summer6787different times in small town Texas. I grew up in Houston and always rode my bike all over in the 90s. Nowadays I’m timid walking only half a block to check the mail. Lost sense of security.

[@kat0726]

Kelly’s daughter is gorgeous & looks just like her mama ❤️ This is such a heartbreaking case 😞

[@kathysmotherman2515]

They're twins & I'm willing to bet she loves that !! 💜✌️

[@parsleysue11]

I can’t imagine what these parents are feeling.

[@NokulungaMahlati]

"You should consider yourself lucky we are even working on this case" what an evil person 😢

[@missmicheleeexo2269]

No kidding.. as if solving crimes and serving the public isn't part of their job? Like their main duty actually..

[@bestrealredhed]

'97 is also the year my mother was murdered, losing a loved one to homicidal violence is a pain that never leaves you. I hope the families have moments of peace and can enjoy their memories.

[@francisulbrich9159]

Sorry😮

[@203_Boy]

Did they find the perp❓

[@marygarrett9776]

I am very very sorry about your mom. I hope you have many good memories of her. ❤️

[@TheRetroWoman80]

Hugs💚

[@countrygirl366]

I'm very sorry for your loss 🙏🏼 sending prayers.

[@Leo19rash]

I feel so bad for Alexis who lost her dear mom at such a young age looking for her under beds 😢😢

[@BrookeRainwater]

😥😥😥😥

[@M4G1.]

I don't really understand why the system allows sex offenders and child molesters to walk the streets free again after what they've done

[@Alexandra_Wolf]

It’s ten times grosser that she had helped him get a license and he took so much from someone who acted kindly to him.

[@supriseimblack]

He couldn't commit those crimes without a license

[@howieziegler3110]

@@supriseimblack WOW😮

[@brookewray59]

I didn't even think of that. 😢

[@nerd26373]

This is a devastating case. My condolences to those affected.

[@CaliCarolyn]

It really is. Just horrific. My heart aches for these girls and their families.😢😢💔

[@MJ-ji6mv]

"Why was it so important to find who killed her?" Did that interviewer really just ask that ridiculous question?! 🤦‍♀️

[@Janettoi]

So cringy!

[@Lennybird91]

I honestly cannot stand this 48 Hours host. She is terrible. I've seen so many poor out of touch questions over her episodes...

[@vjhreeves]

​@@Lennybird91 Agree! And she was there 30 years ago when the poor girl first went missing.

[@elsie6828]

She was just feeding her a question for the soundbite; it's an entertainment show, not a police interrogation. So much uproar over nothing.

[@MJ-ji6mv]

@elsie6828 I understand that. I love Paula Zahn, and she always receives negative feedback for her questions, which are for the sole purpose of making it a show.. But this question here was just odd and ignorant.

[@Tertia_Optio]

The lady talking about the true meaning of forgiveness is sooo brave.. Hearing that is so humbling.

[@madeleinereed6460]

I was 6 in 1997 living in Houston...i now understand why my mom was SO protective of me and adiment about me being aware about my surroundings, teaching me that not all people are good....and to never leave her side in public.

[@annacarter4879]

Blessings 🙏🏼

[@jenniferhill9924]

Laura is so missed. She was such a sweet child. Our friend group has never been the same. Gaye is truly an angel from heaven.

[@sandgrownun66]

Angels aren't real.

[@amandak800]

@@sandgrownun66not today satan

[@MrGrumpyGills]

@@amandak800 Satan isn't real either. It's very sad that so many people are mentally stuck in the dark ages.

[@amandak800]

@@MrGrumpyGills it’s very sad that you are so ignorant 😭😭😭😭

[@sandgrownun66]

@@MrGrumpyGills Correct, Grumpy.

[@tanyajane1975]

One day all tears will be wiped away. My heart goes out to all these parents. 😢

[@robinrios4715]

Infuriating that that monster was let out of prison!!!!

[@rowan2u380]

Can't even imagine the horror of having your son or daughter go missing 😔💙💯

[@mischapiru9514]

Yup! And it is for 95% a daughter.

[@SuperZytoon]

This story of the tragic, vicious murders of four innocent young women is overwhelmingly heartbreaking. The strength of their parents and of the young lady who saved herself by jumping out of the murder’s speeding vehicle is incredible. Bless them all.

[@gr8fuldeb699]

I lost my son and time is not making it better or easier. I cannot imagine if he went missing and was murdered. Thats got to be a whole new level of pain. God bless these parents and may their children rest in peace.

[@moirahill6397]

I too lost my son and the grief is crippling and excruciating and it has changed me completely 💔 Now when I saw this video I realised my gosh! I thought it couldn't be any worse but it could. I can't imagine what those parents are going through. They are so brave. Sending hugs and may your son rest in peace 🙏

[@paulzammataro7185]

Very Sorry

[@paulzammataro7185]

​@@moirahill6397 Deepest Condolences

[@moirahill6397]

@@paulzammataro7185 That means a lot. Thank you so much 💓 😘

[@outfield1988]

Sorry

[@lulaboo4393]

I know Kelly’s daughter Alexis. She’s a beautiful girl and I’m glad she had closure for her mom.

[@amityislandchum]

Michael Reece's stories about what happened between the women/girls and him are completely implausible. You can tell he's never actually had a real conversation or friendship with an actual woman, because he seems to think young women would actually start physical fights with a strange man or follow him for 30 miles. He has no idea that we have to spend our entire lives with our guard up.

[@abccoy]

As a father, I would not wait around hoping for justice.

[@jessebradshaw9993]

I agree with you “

[@sunshine3914]

These cases were made even more complicated because there had been 23 bodies recovered from the infamous “killing field” just off Hwy 45. One of those had been abducted from the same pay phone as Sandra. I honestly don’t think Reese always acted alone.

[@Mr60minor]

Understand totally.

[@amyshew1151]

Here’s to the mom explaining what forgiveness is . If only everyone had a mom like that growing up , the world would be such a smarter, kinder , equitable place . I’m sorry for all of their losses : Our losses .

[@puritymukiri9786]

My heart goes out to all the loved ones. This is terrible

[@stephaniec3759]

This is what a lot of people do not understand about forgiveness. It is not for the perp, its for the victims and their families. It frees you from the hate and guilt that will consume your life and the lives around you which can completely destroy lives sometimes more than the crime itself. You will never forget, but forgiveness will lift off some of the weight from your life.

[@tebelshaw9486]

Yes. I think people assume if you forgive someone, you're letting them off the hook. What forgiveness implies is that you will not seek personal vengance, but leave it in the hands of the Judge of all the earth. They aren't "getting away" with anything. Payday someday.

[@Jhhgftghjjj]

Just horrible and heartbreaking stories...a 12 year old girl....a daughter not with her mom ...what's this world people...😢

[@QAsession]

They didn't connect the dots? So many senseless deaths. Heartbreaking.

[@happytrails699]

these guys cannot be rehabed, just throw away the keys and leave them in prison

[@dianawatton7570]

True, You cannot rehabilitate evil.

[@stfuplsok]

*rehabbed

[@elsie6828]

Why do they have to live?

[@TheStar798]

For one man to cause so much misery.... this world can just break your heart 😢

[@AP12360]

They need to stop letting sexual predators out of prison. Sexual predators always repeat when they are released. Sometimes their crimes escalate like this case and he killed them.

[@foxywhitetip7387]

Yep they learn to leave no witness

[@Janettoi]

This fool is lying, I don't see the girl driving behind him down the highway for 30 miles or the other getting into it with him for bumping into each other at the gas station. My heart goes out to the families affected by these senseless killings, may they be comforted 🕊

[@TreasureDeal]

I don't either!

[@kmo3811]

Those poor mothers and family members...I cannot imagine the pain of not knowing where your child is. My heart goes out to them.

[@dove861]

It’s almost haunting how identical Alexis is to her mother.

[@kathysmotherman2515]

TWINS & I'm willing to bet that she loves that !! 💜✌️

[@marcelokodama238]

"Forgiveness was for me to not live in a cage of rage..." wise words... May God bless all these families this monster Reece destroyed.

[@tinylichau1529]

Prayers for all the people who have lost their love ones 🙏

[@BlankCanvas88]

It never ceases to amaze me the destruction that comes from such abject selfishness. Those poor, poor families. The hatred and evil in the heart of someone who could do that is unfathomable.

[@patriciacunningham5472]

Why is he still breathing? An eye for an eye! A tooth for a tooth! The women of our country are not throw aways! This includes indigenous women as well! The killings have to stop! Please no more repeat offenders? Our hearts go out to all the families who have lost their loved ones!

[@diannaperry8116]

I can’t imagine the pain the parents of these young women went through and still feel today. I pray I never experience that level of pain . Rip precious girls❤

[@sunflowerz54]

They called a distraught Mother over the phone to tell her they found her dead daughter? How very sad

[@KatSut1978]

Bless those families dealing with so much pain but who never gave up on finding their daughters. What Gaye said about forgiveness hit me hard. He doesn’t deserve forgiveness but I know it’s more for her than him.

[@JazySazy6464]

We need to change these laws that let these violent offense back out on the street. We need to start suing law enforcement for putting citizens in harms way by releasing these folks

[@SaltyPug]

This man should’ve never been let out of prison. Accountability is needed for those who are predator sympathizers.

[@shidah2017]

If they hadn't put him on death row, he wouldn't have stopped. RIP to all the innocent victims. May their inspiring mothers find solace in getting justice.

[@kathysmotherman2515]

Yeah & now he's OFF DR 🤬 💜✌️

[@deealex1402]

poor families, cannot even imagine... when this brutality againts girls and women will stop. its everyday something :( its just always amazes me that these sex offenders get back living their life and let out of the prison, and innocent people will always pay because these kind of sick minds do not change. who ever let him out,should feel sorry for these victims.

[@tebelshaw9486]

It's fed by pornography as Ted Bundy freely admitted.

[@sunshine3914]

In the US there are 3.1 girls/women who are murdered every day at the hands of men who claim to love them.

[@beverlywhite5438]

Rest In Peace to all these victims. 😢🙏 Hell can't come soon enough for this monster.

[@bostonsandatot4948]

I hope that Bob and Gaye Smither have found justice and peace in their memories of Laura. I volunteered with Bob in the early 2000s and had been to their home several times and saw Laura's photos there yet I didn't know of her unmeasurably awful case until afterwards.

[@kathysmotherman2515]

Does the man ever speak ?? 😅 They seem like lovely people & I just can't imagine their pain 😓 Blessed Be 💜✌️

[@TheRetroWoman80]

I knew about that Tiffany Johnston case and how they still hadn't solved it. Thank you 48 hours for further updates and showing the connections with the other victims.' I hope Reece had a horrible exit from earth after what he did to these young ladies.

[@aimeerebecca1]

Each of these rapes/murders started with the girls mouthing off to him? Bull! I’ve never mouthed off to a creepy stranger. And you know his presence was extremely creepy. We know those types of men.

[@sunshine3914]

Actually, I mouthed off at him. He was meek, I bet every one of his victims were no taller than 5’.

[@annagarza7299]

We lost our 10 yr old son to Cancer 😭😩💔 he was 7 yrs old when he was diagnosed with cancer osteosarcoma we were devastated and the next 3 yrs was torture I never knew I could cry so much 😭 but at least we knew what was happening to our child I tell my husband all the time that having a child disappear is worse then what we went through the I DONT KNOW would be harder 😩 the mind plays games with you I had nightmares all the time but I knew where my child was ! The Nightmare of every parent 😩

[@finefelinegirl]

That statue is so powerful! My heart goes out to all of this vile creature’s victims and their loved ones!

[@krissalouvae7513]

Sandra, if you ever see this comment.... You are an incredibly brave, amazing woman! I am so glad you survived. You will be in my prayers to have a beautiful life. 🙏❤🙏

[@yvonnesmith8245]

I feel so bad for these kids. May they rest in peace for all eternity.🙏

[@madeinussr7551]

Its ironic how the most vile creatures want the death penalty off the table.

[@user-zs3wr3zy7c]

Heartbreaking so many people suffering because of this evil monster! Laura's mom is truly an angel to find forgiveness something I could not do.

[@FourHuskyHomestead]

Thank goodness Kelly’s daughter had her grandmother to comfort her and to raise her. So sorry for their loss. And for all the people who lost a precious loved one.

[@johnnymarine554]

Its been rightly said that holding on to bitterness and unforgiveness is the same as drinking poison and hoping that it hurts the offending party

[@LindaBarham]

Sexual predators should never be let out of prison, especially child molesters. They never change their strips. Their crimes always escalate. It's sad because their behavior always escalates. Shame on our judicial system. It fails the victims and families.

[@laurahoward5426]

Kudos to Sandra for jumping out of a moving vehicle.....😪I hope her life has been good

[@tish5492]

I can't even begin to imagine how hard it'd be to forgive someone for murdering my child. However, showing the murderer mercy does set you free from the hold they may have over your long journey of healing. I commend anyone that is able to do that. RIP beautiful ladies.

[@Shakespearelover1717]

All the young ladies had similar characteristics: all were attractive, all were young, all were brunette. The woman who escaped by jumping from the car used amazing judgment. Hindsight is always 20/20, but if someone tries to abduct you from a public place and tells you to keep quiet, SCREAM and make a huge fuss. Likely the abductor will run rather than hurt you. If you let them take you to a private site, the odds are much worse of your surviving the encounter.

[@Joanla1954]

So sorry for the parents. Nobody should expect them to EVER get "over it" because they will not until they take their last breaths. My best friend of 52 years lost 2 sons, one drowned in 2010 on her birthday, the other to a heart attack in 2020. She is now "over it" as she took her last breath the 12th of July here in 2023. God bless and comfort these parents as one day their pain will be over and one day very soon evil like what happened to their babies will never happen again.

[@annacarter4879]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼😔

[@Hope44903]

The people who let off those THINGS back into society should pay....This is a man who had brutally raped two women and was jailed for it...His release means his NEXT victims won't live to tell...SHAME on the system..

[@carolc6795]

As a woman and mother my heart breaks for these people

[@marshareed1438]

Sandra saved her own life, she’s incredible!

[@rushellgordon3147]

Time does not heal, it lessens as you learn to accept but you never forget the pain. I still have nightmares after three years about my brother

[@lena_muravei]

He was released after 10 years for 2 counts of r, but got 60 years for 1 count of k-ing? Can someone please explain the logic to me. He should have been locked up for life the first time around. Id like to take a look at that judge

[@RamonaRayTodosSantosBCS]

Don’t JOG ALONE!!! Ever.

[@moondancerose7930]

Unless yr trained and ready for combat. I've been attacked before whilst running in the woods. I wouldn't be here if I had not taken classes. A sad world indeed.

[@TammyGresham-pq8fz]

That's right it's better to be safe than sorry.

[@jamesl9371]

Every time he blames the girls and says it was an accident

[@dickfitswell3437]

I am from FRIENDSWOOD and was 17 when this happened and it was a shock. RIP Laura and the other women. Thankfully that monster is dead

[@TheRetroWoman80]

Good

[@kathysmotherman2515]

Did he die in an Oklahoma or Texas prison ?? I should know this because I'm from/in Oklahoma TYIA 💜✌️

[@marchjuly8539]

the killer still living with free meals accommodations doctors check etc. from tax payers including the family's victim

[@cig35661]

What an evil world we live in full of predatory behaviour......

[@orangewarm1]

Why are the journalists questions so stupid? Why was it important to find your daughters killer? Was it frustrating the guy wasn't convicted?

[@vjhreeves]

Without these inane questions there is no interview, no show, no ratings and nowhere for companies to advertise. So, ultimately, it's all about money.

[@xhiddenkittenx]

@@vjhreevesthey could at least choose the words they use to ask the questions. Like instead of why was it important to find your daughters killer… maybe what did it mean or what did it feel like when you would imagine finding her killer? Or something like that. I agree with others comments that these questions are insensitive and stupid.