The Devastating Case Of: Gemma McCluskie

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When a young woman was reported missing in London, her friends and family were immediately concerned. The case would soon begin to unravel and the brutality of what had happened would shock even the most seasoned of police officers.
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[@TrulyCriminal]

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[@glen7670]

Good channel,good narrative. Thankyou

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[@Alex-du9yi]

@@user-xg2dk7ff2k lol who cares Karen. Skip it and move on with your life.

[@Alex-du9yi]

@@hannahreynolds7611 exactly!

[@orlalolo4585]

Hey truly crime , could you maybe do a breakdown on the scissor sisters , they are 2 Irish girls that dismembered there mother's partner after a night of drinking taking drugs Linda and Charlotte mullhall is there name , I no Linda out now I've seen her around but it's a crazy story I'm sure your viewers would like hear about , there lot twist and turns in the story

[@MissMocha]

“I’ve always been the quiet one. The one that wouldn’t hurt a fly” Narcissistic and manipulative words there. He knows exactly what he did.

[@anneperry9014]

Norman Bates!!😫

[@MargaritaMagdalena]

He's a paranoid schizophrenic. My mother is one too. Living with such a person is a living hell.

[@morriscox6595]

Sounds Like Norman Bates, when Bates Mother Completely Took His Mind Over, He's Waiting For The Blanket, His Mother Says "Im Not Even Going To Swat That Fly, I Hope They Are All Watching, They'll And They'll Know, They'll Say, "Why, She Even Wouldn't Hurt A Fly."

[@moviemonster2083]

He sounded just like Norman Bates from Hitchcock's 'Psycho', didn't he?

[@marcopaganotto9125]

In all my years I've never known anyone who smoked weed to decide to chop a family member up because it made sense whilst they were under the influence! That's on them not the weed!

[@nikkiwho]

I was looking for this comment…I definitely agree with you

[@charmincat]

I was looking for somebody that had the understanding that the serious toxic marijuana called skunk probably had nothing to do with it! mental illness is what had to do with it!! people who have those kind of issues shouldn't do any kind of drugs or alcohol. because of how the drugs can affect their mental state... the fact that he's in jail now and still shows no remorse shows it wasn't the pot...poor gemma... she had no idea the kind of person that she was dealing with she just figured it was her brother being a jerk and he needed some tough love and that's what she got for being a sister.... RIP Gemma ✝️❤️

[@aprilrenee_1]

But but but... It was the powerful strain called Skunk. I came close to spitting my coffee out on that one. Back in my day, any weed that smelled like skunk was simply considered good bud.

[@SawItComingNot]

@@charmincat mental illness caused by the weed. Evil drug.

[@SawItComingNot]

Extensive use of weed, always leads to mental illness.

[@cherrycoke6253]

Dismembering a body is a task that requires determination and dedication. He didnt just stop at murdering her, he went above and beyond evil. So he knew what he was doing.

[@eadweard.]

I think he chopped her up more to aid with disposal than anything else.

[@cherrycoke6253]

@@eadweard. True. But it takes a special kind of evil to dismember someone.

[@cherrycoke6253]

@@charlalar14 I just watch way too much true crime.

[@loveforeignaccents]

Yeah, no way he blacked out and forgot all of that. Absolute evil.

[@Tsumami__]

Not that it isn’t horrifying, but I think the majority of cases where dismemberment occurs is out of sheer self preservation. It’s not something the person had the intent to do originally, even if they planned the murder, it’s done out of necessity to expedite the disposal of the body and make it less likely for the person to be identified and found.

[@bliss9654]

This video is hard to watch, how her brother could do that to her I will never know, Gemma was a friend of my sons he was devastated when she was murdered by her brother, he's never forgot her and talks about her quite often . RIP Gemma sadly missed but not forgotten.

[@XDHEH3]

Condolences

[@reneegoode9380]

✨🙏✨ So Sorry for your loss. Hope she's resting in Paradise now 😔💕 This was such a Senseless, Evil Murder. So Heartbreaking 💔🤦

[@billy6pack887]

He must have been using hardcore drugs hey like meth or crack? They mention a huge amount of pot. Sounds like he was heavy into booze and the hard stuff, still no excuse of course. RIP Gemma

[@Bicep1]

🙏 💓

[@stationtavern8527]

@@reneegoode9380 The problem is that there's no paradise!!

[@princessofhardrock3934]

What a heartbreaking and senseless case! That poor father lost a daughter and a son that day! My heart goes out to him and his family!

[@stevie-ray2020]

Sounds like he'd lost his abusive son a long time before this happened!

[@kittykat8177]

He lost a daughter

[@Faristol7]

I can't understand why this individual was still living with his mother & his sister...🤷 Didn't he have a girlfriend he could have gone & shacked up with??

[@Janet-eb4sd]

I feel for those who found the body parts. A horror they will never forget.

[@eadweard.]

Am I alone in thinking I wouldn't at all mind finding such parts?

[@johnwedgbury6817]

Yeah think you're alone mate. I mean saying to be able to get over it would be fair enough. But "wouldn't at all mind" sound a bit serial killerish

[@loveforeignaccents]

@@eadweard. Yes, you are, I can assure you.

[@loveforeignaccents]

@@johnwedgbury6817 "Serial killerish"... 😉

[@dawsondetrana5496]

@@eadweard. I think it'd be exciting, kinda like a scavenger hunt

[@darkwoods1954]

I hate how he bigs himself up in his letter, talking about how he'd usually always put the family first etc. Then his lies about his sister and pretending he couldn't remember what he did. He has no remorse or sense of responsibility.

[@j3611]

Wouldn't hurt a fly too he said, yet Gemma wore sunglasses to conceal the black eyes he gave her. I'm guessing he was a complete failure who believed he was better than he was, and resented the loved sister who'd been successful enough to be in Eastenders , and probably had hated her for a very long time. Tony murdering Gemma was always going to happen, he just needed a trigger to set him off and an opportunity to conceal it. Gemma deserved better, while he was always a waste of a soul.

[@pigtailsandteddybears]

@@j3611 Very well said, J!

[@gordonaliasme1104]

I hope that other prisoners hear about what he did to his sister. Jail Justice

[@seanprice2990]

My God, I could never understand how someone could murder another person, let alone their own sister. Then, dismembering them. Beyond evil

[@maiaplayzxxgatcha1463]

Absolutely.. Insane, how a person is quiet willing to intentionally murder another soul especially one of your family members is beyond my comprehension..

[@leeriches8841]

@@maiaplayzxxgatcha1463 it's horrible to think that a family member could be thinking about doing that to me right now and I don't know. Urgh, too much true crime makes me so paranoid sometimes lol.

[@fiona-lyons]

Heartbreaking for the parents. He definitely knew exactly what he was doing. And to do what he did with her body and insult her during the court case. He should never see the light of day.

[@maryannenorrick7651]

NM b N jl m😮mm

[@NickyQuesne13]

Great jobs, ladies. I've said this before; but, it bears repeating: You are a superb storyteller. The eloquence and care in which you divulge the details in such awful cases is a great testament of your genuine kindness to the victims...

[@TrulyCriminal]

Thanks so much 🖤

[@Mojavekight17]

@@TrulyCriminal stay healthy, considering the nature of the topics you research👍

[@adambane1719]

@@Mojavekight17 What kind of a threat is that??

[@Mojavekight17]

@@adambane1719 none. It's an advice out of care

[@Bicep1]

Totally agree.... Truly Criminal is a one of a kind KZbin channel ..she has a way of telling a sad and tragic story with such empathy, respect and kindness ....👏👏👏

[@johndavis9432]

This was a truly horrifying and senseless crime made even worse by the fact that that sweet kid was murdered by her own punk, loser,no account brother. RIP sweet Gemma!!!

[@simonaxlz]

I feel so so sorry for her parents. Not only did they lose 2 children but it was one of their own that murdered her. I can’t imagine how any parent can process that 😢

[@LadyAstarionAncunin]

The one child who took the life of the other is not to be counted as a loss, imo.

[@tatigarcia6548]

@@LadyAstarionAncunin I can tell you don't have children by your ridiculous comment.

[@pigtailsandteddybears]

@@tatigarcia6548 I don't think they meant ill will about it. Maybe I misinterpreted it?

[@kittykat8177]

@@pigtailsandteddybears No you didn't, So? is very clear in the message, that POS should not be missed, Tati is just up herself too much!!!

[@pigtailsandteddybears]

@@kittykat8177 It's been like 9 months and I honestly don't even remember my comment since the comment I responded to isn't there anymore. Calm down.

[@hiteshthacker5914]

Having a younger sister I Still can’t come to terms that a brother actually not only killed his own sister but dismembered her body …..rip Gemma 💔

[@jonfomaw756]

So he was abusing her for her entire life! What was the rest of the family doing about that? They must have known! With the black eyes and bruises. And what was she doing living with him after all that abuse? He must have had an emotional grip on her , but she finally decided, no more. And the drugged up manic went into a co dependent rage. He was certainly fixated on her with some kind of emotion ownership. A kind of a reverse if I can’t have you then nobody will. God rest her sole and heal her, what a beautiful sole 🙏

[@symun02]

Excellent observations

[@jessicaellina3878]

Agree with all you said.. my thoughts exactly

[@crapple009]

That would definitely explain why she had a knife with her on the stairs..

[@gordonaliasme1104]

Agreed. But it's soul , not sole

[@annied1827]

If she was been abused by her brother, all I can say is, you will put up with a lot of abuse from a family member and not press charges as no one wants to admit that their son, daughter,brother, sister, mother or father is abusing them , and they don't want to send them to prison on charges against them as deep down you hope they will change 😕 of course not everyone thinks this way but many do. You must also remember it's your word against them in many cases. Also you must remember 30 years ago the police often didn't do anything when you did report it. Prime example man kicks step child so hard while wearing steel capped work boots that their lower spine was fractured in five places, the stepchild decided this time ive had enough so reported it to the police, while reporting it they were asked really are you sure it was him i dont believe it we drink together every weekend, after saying yes im 100% sure they said well do you really want to report this sounds like it's a clear case that you did something wrong and was rightfully punished, they replied do you truly believe having your spine fractured in five places is a suitable punishment for someone slamming a door too hard, look at my back it's black all the way up to my shoulder blades, I can hardly walk, I can't even bath, dress or look after myself and have to have a friend help me do everything its was my tutors at college who have told me i must report this as a assault after asking what happened and i showed them my back as treatment like this must not go on, the doctors told me a injury like this is usually a result of a very bad car or bike accident they also told me I had to report it so here i am, they said yes as a father has a right to punish a child how they see fit and both the drs and teachers are overreacting. They were not even a child when this happened they were 18, and they demanded they charge him with assault !! However even though the police were very very reluctant they did turn up to talk to the stepdad and the stepdad actually admitted to doing it giving the exact same story as the stepchild, the stepchild even has the paperwork saying yes i did it and i was obviously a little bit more heavy handed this time compared to what i usually do, the stepchild was there when he admitted it to the police and when both him and police officers had a good laugh about it and they told him ok mate I get it just try not to leave any bruises and marks next time as you have gone a little bit too far this time as you have obviously injured her pretty badly since the hospital report says you fractured her spine and they have only seen injuries like this after a serious car or bike accident, but she will recover so dont worry about just dont kick or hit her as hard next time or just hit her where bruises cant be seen and dont cause as much damage after all it doesn't look good on you or your family when people can see the results of the punishment, they turned to the stepchild and said now young lady remember and learn from this, if you didnt slam that door you would never have been punished so its your own stupid fault and you know as well as i do that you deserved the punishment given to you !! The case was then dropped by the police and they arranged to meet up for a drink that night !! The stepchild tried again with a different police department and was told the exact same thing by them too. They now lives a life of chronic back pain, and have done since the day it was injured, which has only got worseover the years and they have been told they will end up in a wheelchairone day but so far has avoided that thanks to a lot of very very strong pain medication, howeverthe medicationis causa whole list of other serious problems. This of course aldo left them thinking what's the point in telling the police when they do nothing and just tell you it was your fault 🙄.

[@loveforeignaccents]

She supposedly had a knife, and this is supposed to be self-defense on his part? Why am I failing to buy his absolutely INSANE story?!!

[@LadyAstarionAncunin]

Because, aside from all the other evidence that she'd never do that, there's a clue in his words. He said, when he supposedly saw the knife, he couldn't believe what she was SAYING. Not what she was DOING. Meaning there was no knife. He was an abuser who couldn't believe his victim would have the nerve to tell him to leave.

[@pigtailsandteddybears]

Because you're not insane, love.

[@wildnfree101]

The fact she is only 4ft 11"

[@FreeRangeChiHuaHuas]

He was over 6ft

[@lisadeee1343]

This is the work of a psychopath. No normal person could murder and then dismember another human being, let alone your sister. The letter he wrote was all about him and how he was being judged. All I read was, I, me, I and me. Cruel beyond belief. My heart goes out to her family and friends. RIP Gemma 💞

[@joethelion6016]

He's a stoner, off his head 24/7 on skunk

[@youngboybaljeet]

Narcissistic psycho

[@PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim]

yep. which makes me wonder how is it that he was raised…but that’s another matter.

[@kittykat8177]

The parents should have put an end to the POS's abuse on young Gemma. Poor girl.

[@kingpriapatius5832]

This is the work of a weed addict. Weed is a DISASTER for mental health.

[@cheryltunt7868]

How terrible. His own sister... Her poor father was so strong to say all that he did in public.

[@DeeDerry]

I know this case very well...I met Gemma and partied with her a couple of times abroad and in London...Im telling u, she was a Gem 💎💔💯

[@12thDecember]

I am convinced Tony ambushed her when she came home. What a horrific betrayal.

[@LadyAstarionAncunin]

Notice he said, "I couldn't believe what I was hearing" after accusing her of holding a knife. He didn't say, "I couldn't believe what I was seeing." He was angry at her words, not her supposed actions (he was clearly lying about). He didn't express fear but anger. Also, him saying he wouldn't hurt a fly ticked me off because he'd choked her twice before and was her abuser!

[@eadweard.]

He possibly just wasn't very eloquent.

[@ilenamachado2157]

I noticed that as well. Even if she was holding a knife she was only 4’11”.

[@francescamartin]

yess that makes so much sense. I cant believe i missed that part

[@lilbitsleepy2574]

A situation like this must be devastating for the family. Essentially losing 2 children at once and having to struggle with the awareness that the son you raised was not only a drug addicted loser, but was capable of such a heinous act. I don’t believe that he blacked out. He just doesn’t want anyone to know the full extent of what he was capable of, nor the extreme level of his selfish cowardice in hiding his actions by dismembering the special person that he knew his family would desperately miss.

[@MargaritaMagdalena]

He was a dirty, smelly loser who smoked pot all day. It's not a loss to anyone.

[@Itzsheila3087]

I’ve heard of this case before but love the detail that you’v gone into. Lots of additional information I never knew about. Rest in peace Gemma🙏🏽

[@Catherinzsl]

These are horrible cases, and/but you do an excellent job of presenting them. Your narratives are always really clear - I like how you handle the timelines and pacing, including the "aftermath" - what happens to the loved ones after. And your voice is really clear, with a lovely serious, respectful tone - you deliver the content so well.

[@suzimonkey345]

❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️

[@80sMetalHead]

Your videos, while detailing the horrendous events that took place, are always done so with compassion, care, attention to detail, and with a great sense of professionalism. This is much appreciated by those of us who patiently wait for your following uploads. Well done! Your videos are always informative, and very interesting.

[@pigtailsandteddybears]

Totally agree! This channel has become a favorite crime channel of mine on YT.

[@suzimonkey345]

🌹❤️🌹

[@Maintenance_Mark]

But also disinformation about cannabis...

[@DanHowsen]

​@@Maintenance_MarkI fail to see any disinformation. It is made perfectly clear that Tony's excuse of cannabis-influenced amnesia was a bunch of bollocks, so what are you referring to?

[@Maintenance_Mark]

@@DanHowsen it's been a really long time since I watched this video so I would have to refresh my memory by watching it again but if I am remembering correctly that this is the correct video then I believe there was some misinformation about possible addiction or some other aspect of the cannabis use. Just listen to the claims made about cannabis and then Google them for yourself individually and you will understand how the content creator is factually inaccurate about one of their claims regarding cannabis

[@brewtal85]

The one juror that believed the brother was not guilty must have been smoking even stronger skunk than he was!

[@anneperry9014]

Yep, he should have been a judge!!!!!🙄🙄

[@Jess-bee]

Really sad case. Why did no one take action to intervene in the abuse she suffered at the hands of Tony any earlier? The abuse may have been sporadic / few and far in between, but it sounds like there were never any repercussions for Tony. He could seemingly just do as he pleased 🙄 evil f#*k

[@eadweard.]

What might someone have done?

[@margaretwhittaker2291]

I thought that very same thing too

[@luciuscornelius7177]

Yes, and I was wondering how he ended up living in her house knowing what kind of a person he is (I presume it was hers if she was able to kick him out?). Did he play on her kind and generous nature, giving her some sob story about how he had nowhere else to live? Making her feel as though it'd be all her fault if he ended up living on the streets? I'm sure it didn't take long after he'd got his feet under the table for him to resort to his shitty behaviour and her to bitterly regret letting him move in.

[@LadyAstarionAncunin]

I doubt it was even that sporadic considering he wasn't trying to make anything of his life, was always high, and there was the constant stress and strain of a sick mother. Seems like there would have been endless "opportunities" for an addicted bum to pop off on someone doing the actual work and someone who was weak and sick. He terrorized his family and, like any abuser, finally took the life of the person he abused.

[@rudobarbaraharahwa3545]

I have watched this on a different channel. There was a suggestion that the mother was the original lease holder but had handed over to Gemma when she fell ill. So Tony felt he had as much right to be in the flat as she had.

[@loveforeignaccents]

Such a sad loss for her family and friends. Let's hope that devil never gets let out on parole!!! Thanks for the upload, sisters, and enjoy the rest of your weekend!!!

[@bethaniel841]

She bailed him out so many times- whatever the argument-murdering, then dismembering your sister- in her own home! Wt?? Jeez, that poor girl. The other brother’s head must be forever messed up- how very sad- prayers are with you 🌈

[@benghiz9905]

I can never fathom how someone would kill and cut up another human being,let alone his own sister.

[@divinedevil]

The brutality of this case is incredible, more so because the perp is the real brother. I don't believe that drugs are solely responsible for this horrendous crime...he must have had some evil in him that cannabis brought to the fore. His claims of amnesia are as pathic as the man himself. My heart goes out to the father. RIP Gemma!

[@samdoors5132]

Me and acquaintances back in the days used to smoke skunk we never became delirious it wasn’t the highest quality of weed I’ve even smoked the three top Cannabis products which are honey oil and Thai stick and opiated Thai stick. When you’re high on these products you don’t want no conflict you just want to kick back and enjoy the high it makes you mellow.

[@leenaholmes2271]

And especially when to do drugs or not is a CHOICE. So i hate when drug users try to use drugs as an excuse for their horrendous acts/crimes. They really try to act like they not aware the effects of drugs on those who uses it. Its a choice they make. So bear the consequences, mfs. I just wish they would rather harm themselves instead of harming others.

[@BiPolarBear128]

I cannot understand killing your own sister and ABSOLUTELY not killing and dismembering her... that is just horrific and psychopathic and unforgivable

[@EvonneLindiwe]

Poor family. I can’t imagine telling her mother 😞💔. That letter to the Dad infuriated me. Rest in peace Gemma

[@sadiehorse4678]

Your channel is amazing - another detailed and sensitive account…Gemma will always be remembered for her bright light - a light that shone more than most🦋

[@clairepruden4974]

I’m only at the start of this video, but I remember this case. At the time, I had no idea who she was, but her public profile isn’t important anyway, in the big picture. I now watch the repeats of old EastEnders episodes on UKTV and realise she was a talented and vibrant person, let alone what her personal life involved with caring for her mother. She seems to have been a good person. Very sad.

[@carltongirl95]

Very sad case for this family...to have your child murdered is bad enough but then to find out it was her brother that killed her makes their loss and pain so much worse...RIP Gemma and sending the family my best wishes not that this will make it easier for them 😥💜

[@bbyjscx]

Tony has physco eyes, that picture freaks me out. He should be locked up forever, to do this to your own sister, messed up

[@kfg2300]

My goodness, this was truly a sad and devastating case. Rest in Peace Gemma.

[@majortom8990]

Ugh. That's a rough one. I remember a short mention of this tragedy when it happened. Thank you for telling the story in greater detail with compassion. The end with the father is touching. I want to give him a hug. ✌❤🍺

[@uszatku9417]

You have the perfect voice for these videos which cover such serious events - it’s calm, low, and clear.

[@deulgis6644]

Agreed! Probably one of the best narrations I've heard in true crime videos

[@mjsmit4841]

And no annoying sensationalism with over the top rude narration.. I like the presentation is respectful

[@ICE69ROG]

It is hard to"like" a horrific story like this but the job you did on the video deserves a "like". A brother who could do this to a sibling is someone who has no love, empathy, or any other good feelings toward any other person. Sad , very 😔

[@cornbread4everyone555]

the narration for these video is top tier

[@loveforeignaccents]

Yes, indeed!

[@youtuber6193]

I remember this happening and every news story described her along the lines of “Former Eastenders Actress Gemma McCluskie….”, despite her role having been very short and over a decade previous. It felt like the media only really picked up on the story because it happened to be headline worthy. This video even says “the journalist’s ears pricked up when she heard she used to be on Eastenders”. RIP Gemma, it’s horrifying that your own brother could do this. I could never lay a finger on my siblings and cannot comprehend how someone could.

[@vincytvholic]

The person that say they're a "nice guy" is usually NOT!!! He always abused her so it's not surprising what he did.

[@devorah935]

Yes I reckon there was a pattern of abuse before he murdered her

[@sylverwebsurfer788]

This hits too close to home. Thank God I was obese when my “brother” attacked me. My fat shoulders prevented my head from hitting the concrete. It just sucks because if they weren’t family she would never go near Tony’s useless ass. But it’s such a forced relationship. I will never feel obligated to take care of my brother. Tony doesn’t deserve support and RIP to beautiful Gemma who did not deserve this and definitely should have been looked after more. DON’T F***ING DO DRUGS

[@Ams_5590]

I agree, don't do drugs however Marijuana isn't a drug and this coward just completely used that as an excuse a long with many others!

[@devorah935]

@@Ams_5590 it is

[@marrg9052]

​@@devorah935Its a plant medicine. Media and movies make it out to be a drug. If you know you know I guess. And if you don't its because you're plugged into the hive mind

[@Him_He_Me]

The hours of dismembering are cold, callouse and deliberate. He could have stopped at any time but he saw it through, determined not to be caught. That is some kind of evil right there.

[@Sarah-pg5zb]

Thank you for covering these cases with such compassion and empathy for the victims. (Side note: I’m so happy to see you have a sponsor! You deserve it.)

[@elizabethmenegon8057]

She sounds such a all round beautiful caring person, I wish her true family and friends some solace somehow.. ❤️

[@TeeDeeGB]

I knew Gemma. We wasn’t exactly friends but grew up in the same area. She really was just a lovely girl. Talented, fun, a devoted daughter and loyal friend to those she was close with! It is all so devastating and still feels so surreal

[@Skincareslug]

So glad you have a sponsor for this video. I know this kind of content is demonitized alot. Keep up the great work!!

[@cherylsurplice1417]

Rest In Peace sweet Gemma! I hope her brother rots in prison! How can anyone kill and cut up a person especially your sister!!!

[@robinmcinarnay7827]

Once they take it so far as *dismemberment* of the body, an unforgivable line has been crossed (Becky Watts) and any leniency is lost. Death in prison... however it may come.

[@eadweard.]

Is it really so important what they do _after_ they've murdered the person? Seems like a fairly unimportant detail.

[@kennywilkinson913]

@@eadweard. I think we all can agree murder is crossing a line but there are many forms of murder. Some of passion, some out of pure evil, some can even be by accident but I think we also can agree that taking someone apart, showing no respect in life or death for whatever reason is crossing a further line and one that cannot be understood let alone justified. For example, can one justify a father taking the life of someone whom killed or sexually assaulted their child? Probably not but it can be understood. If that same father was to chop the person up as well things would be different

[@lifesquandered]

@@eadweard. I'm atheist, so this isnt a religious thing, but the dismemberment is very relevant. Imagine being a parent who found out your son had murdered your daughter. Now imagine finding out he had cut her up and disposed of her remains like trash. Seems like the murder would be bad enough, but the dismemberment would add to the devastation. They had to postpone the funeral until all of her body parts were found. Imagine sitting there waiting for your child's head for be found. You have the rest of her, but not her head. Your son knows where it is, but he's pretending not to. The dismemberment is definitely adding insult to injury in the worst way. I don't believe there's a soul, or that the body is in any way relevant to the victim after death, but it's very relevant to the family members.

[@eadweard.]

@@lifesquandered That is all true and sensible, but the OP said that dismemberment means that "an unforgivable line has been crossed" - as if the murder itself was forgivable, and didn't cross a line.

[@Elena-tq9vs]

@@eadweard. - murder is unforgiveable in itself, but I can kind of see how it sometimes happens - people high on drugs and in a blind rage could have beaten somebody about the head a few times and that killed them. Heat of the moment, they didn't stop to think etc etc. Going through all the effort of mutilating their body and watching the family members in pain, knowing that people out in the street might find those parts... that's a whole different type of unforgiveable.

[@reneesingh6732]

thank you for all the hard work you put into each case. I have been battling depression only time I feel normal is when I'm watching these videos...it helps me get through my days.

[@TrulyCriminal]

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[@43MinutesWithJamieRose]

Hi 👋 I just wanted to mention I’ve been doing at home ketamine therapy for my treatment resistant depression, and it’s the only thing that’s ever worked for me. It’s been about 6 months now & I’m still in shock that it worked. Just wanted to share my experience w/ you. Depression completely destroyed me. I’m grateful to have serotonin in my brain these days!

[@foxywhitetip7387]

De ken berry depression Google it

[@rosemaryjones5550]

The amazing strength of the father at the end having the strength to take time to thank everyone after the trial

[@plushcat716]

Murdered his own sister and then cut her in pieces, beyond evil....

[@diamonddog4708]

I was just getting into this channel on a binge watch when it disappeared. I'm glad to see the content is back

[@heytam7162]

Such a cruel & devastating act to do to anyone let alone your own sister & family 💔

[@Sully357]

I love your channel! Your narration and attention to detail is fantastic. Thank you x

[@janinemccartha1811]

Hi Truly Criminal channel. May Gemma RIP. It takes a complete idiot to murder their sister & then have the nerve to blame it on drugs when he knew that to be a lie. I personally hope that creep rots in hell forever! Peace & sympathy to Gemma & her family, love, Janine Smiley😭✌👍👣👁🖤❣🎒🍫🍨🍦🍉🍊🍌🍓🍍🍓🍇🥑🍎🥝🥥🦓🦄🐼🐾

[@mandross]

It still baffles me how people still think they can get away with murder. R.I.P Gemma 🌹 thx tc 💐

[@TheOrginalPrincessColey]

I’ve had MRSA and it’s no joke. It’s insane how long it was in my body for, I come back negative now but holy crap was it bad.

[@emis7272]

her poor father, this case and his speech broke my heart😔

[@karenoconnor4180]

We don’t have long enough prison sentences for murder in the UK ..

[@sophg685]

20 years is pathetic for a crime like this. Not just murdered by your own flesh and blood, but cut up like a piece of butchers meat and dumped in a river like trash 😔😓. Nobody deserves to leave this world like that. Except maybe the ones that do it to others.

[@loveforeignaccents]

Life sentence, 20 years minimum. Hopefully he never gets out on parole.

[@devorah935]

Should have been boiled alive

[@foxywhitetip7387]

It’s insulting that the sentence says he can be eligible after 20 years that alone is tragic

[@Sikara]

best crime channel hands down!....a selfish and calculated act, be at peace Gemma

[@annalough5442]

I love the way you tell these stories, the information, the cadence and tone, the respect for the victims.... all amazing!

[@elic5911]

Rest in peace Gemma I recall seeing you in eastenders when I lived in England To the speaker, the level of detail and narration is really very good Subscribed

[@heresdale]

I have to say you have the absolute best narration of any true crime channel here.

[@loveforeignaccents]

💯

[@joethelion6016]

It is good but don't dismiss JCS channel. Their narrator is fabulous

[@julielevinge266]

I’d never forgive him!! How dare he ask?? After all the lies he put family through psychopath!!!

[@aygennegya]

How will this family ever heal? This is beyond sad.

[@TenFalconsMusic]

I had a flatmate who smoked massive amounts of skunk during locdowns. He went from a normal guy to extremely paranoid, angry & aggressive.

[@stopgotdamndeletingmycomme8642]

The paranoia n anger could also be due to the 247 proper goosey gander on the news day after day n being isolated n told to fear everyone n everything.i seen ppl change who dont blaze.

[@missmouse20]

You covered this so respectfully

[@momoflowers6333]

Lord, that was a really difficult case to learn about. I must say though, you did a great job delivering the details, yet all the while always maintaining the dignity and respect, of and for Gemma. May she rest in paradise 🕊

[@hoarahbabylon]

thank you for always covering these cases in such a respectful manner, it's really appreciated ♡

[@deddyson]

Thank you for this video. I never heard about this case before. What kind of evil character that this brother has possessed by killing his own sister in such horrible way. Rest in peace Gemma

[@peterjongsma2779]

Why didn't the family intervene. Throw the sick grub out of Jemma's house. He was a clear and present danger.

[@heavymetalredneck7973]

Its so cute to hear someone young talk about a strain of cannabis called "skunk" being we smoked skunk back in the 90s, it's not really a particular strain as much as a type of weed that has a skunk like smell when burning, I have seen Skunk varieties in seed catalogs like "suoer skunk and Skunk #1" but back in the day skunk wasn't a patented variety.

[@alisondavies8499]

I'm new to this channel and I would like to say that the narraters voice is so clear and easy to listen to. Rest in Peace Gemma 🙏

[@Christinaanna5]

MRSA- here in the US we pronounce it like "Mer-sah" sadly very common in nursing homes and long term care homes. Hence why there isnt bar soaps, reusable towels, etc. Its contagious and can be very deadly but treatable.

[@gleefulme9617]

He remembered every detail. May he burn in hell forever.

[@janbarber7807]

This is great research and you have a gift as a narrator....

[@brettreece5411]

I love this channel. The research is exhaustive and victims are always treated with respect and empathy. Keep up the excellent work.

[@hellekimery9537]

The parents that suffered through such a violent tragedy, will never ever heal I think…..how could you? I pray they found some peace 💗

[@price-singspuccini6124]

Oh, good grief. Another case where someone had smoked pot and apparently went to hell in a hand cart. Are we still in the last century? Is there an upcoming sequel to Reefer Madness?

[@louisaklimentos7583]

This is absolutely horrible how he murdered his beautiful sister . This will never leave my mind . RIP beautiful Angel 😇

[@777colin1]

Love your channel Truly Criminal. RIP Gemma, may the Angels give you wings to fly

[@crimeteetee]

That was certainly devastating

[@justnoted2995]

The catch-22 of the criminal in prison: risk telling the truth and face the family's rejection, or risk telling a lie and hope the family believes the lie, and continue supporting him while in prison. He lost.

[@loveforeignaccents]

Congrats on the sponsor, ladies! Still watching but wanted to chime in and say I'm glad this little "prankster" ended up having to serve six months for his idiotic idea.

[@saldebrowde7823]

Honestly I wish it was longer. I cannot believe how many people do 'pranks' like that on missing family members. It's so insanely cruel!

[@kelzlondon2138]

Bless you Gemma Rip. This totally devastated our Local community..and it still Haunts me today ..😞

[@kathyjones5085]

I know the UK doesn't have the death penalty but cases like this should warrant it.

[@icculusthebook1177]

The best channel out right now!

[@linamarie84]

@Truly Criminal I absolutely LOVE your channel. I've watched more than 100s..probably in the 1000s of videos based on the realities of these horrible crimes..and yours is by far the best. Period.

[@elizahhoward3923]

Great coverage, as always. Much love to the community I hope all is well with the channel watchers and creators

[@stacyA65]

😥💔💔 Bless the surviving family members they have been through so much ❤️ what a horrifying case. This is too much for one family to go through. My deepest sympathies. 🌹🌹

[@NS.Katz5541]

Life should mean life! This is the problem with low sentences for murder people will take a life cause they don't get a life sentence they know they will get out AGAIN in their lifetime, The only ones doing life are the victims & their loved ones not the murders!

[@mariaday8040]

Well done ladies on telling such a difficult story. Very sad 😔

[@nnyv0040]

can't imagine being the one to "discover" a body - i'd be tramatised. :(

[@loveforeignaccents]

A full body would probably be better than just discovering separate parts of it though, but I wouldn't want to do either.

[@loveforeignaccents]

What an absolute POS to do this to his sister and put his family through this, especially his ailing mother. He better get an appropriate sentence, no less than life, but I'm not holding my breath on that one. So evil to not only kill, but to dismember as well? Sometimes I can't/don't trust my sister, but I highly doubt she would ever do anything like this, fingers crossed...

[@freedomfirst5557]

No way......what a freaking shame. I loved her in the show.

[@michaelmarck1878]

A very upsetting and horrific case . . . once again, a well researched and presented case . .. 5 stars to the team at Truly Criminal

[@TrulyCriminal]

Thank you!