The Diabolical Story Of Kevin Gonyea

It was the kind of call that police officers go on every night all around the world and one of the saddest tasks they are asked to do: a call reporting the natural passing of a member of the community. In a small community like that of Fort Ann, New York, it’s not unusual for the responding officers to know the deceased or at least the family members present.
On the fateful night of July 9, 2017, that familiarity may well have caused the officers involved to realize something was not right about the situation they walked into. Join us as we look into the death of Leona Twiss and the suspicious circumstances of her passing.
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[@brangagabi8768]

The old lady who’s been talking with the cops..and said “I know he did it because I saw many times how he treated her”..I have a question: IF YOU SAW HIM doing WRONG THINGS..why you let that poor lady stay there? If you knew it was wrong..why?

[@kcbh24]

Apathy

[@cucumber_sooshi]

because she didn't want to take care of her either.

[@dianemitchell7987]

She didn't want the responsibility of dealing with her. That's what people do or throw them in nursing homes to be abused.

[@steppin-razor]

A myriad of reasons. Maybe as to not have abuse turned on herself. I'm just starting the video but that def happens in abusive situations. Fear

[@lovepet4565]

People are just losing all sense of morality

[@csvega]

If her family KNEW they were abusing her, why didnt they report it at the very least?!

[@gordonpeden6234]

Not their problem. "All care taken...But NO responsibility taken."

[@darreth0104]

When you deal with small town folks (I live in Rural Nebraska) you find a habit of ANYONE offering to help (so the REST of the family doesn't need to disrupt THEIR life) gets a LOT OF LEEWAY and BLIND SPOTS come up! We humans can REALLY suck!

[@resinfingers3896]

Yeah, I had the same question. If my mother (God rest her soul) was complaining about someone being mean to her (let alone her caretaker), you can guarantee I wouldn't be allowing that to continue.

[@Bobbyb732]

​@@resinfingers3896totally agree. Especially considering her caretaker was this drunken fool. I can only imagine the abuse that went on. Sad story. Great username btw 👍

[@MitziHart]

Because they were all in on it,… The Matriarch was just a mere nuisance to all of them in her golden years… A bunch of despicable cowards,… WICKED 😡

[@mustangnawt1]

Is anyone else wondering how the daughter in law knew exactly how her life was taken? If her husband knew…she knew too. Allegedly. Just can’t understand how she was not looked @?

[@Mandapanda.]

@@cdes1776 what?

[@emilymulcahy]

​@@cdes1776 no, I think they got that, they are wondering how SHE wasn't looked at too

[@emilymulcahy]

@@cdes1776 no, if you are grieving someone's death, you tell what you know, you don't blame someone else and make it seem like they were the only perpetrators, she was trying to save herself the jail time, the emotion you see is her acting to save her own ass from jail

[@drewpro81]

@@emilymulcahy agreed. You don’t just “have a hunch” and guess the exact way it was committed without ‘more knowledge’. I’ve seen way too many interrogations where I thought for sure someone was being genuine to find out they were the perp the whole time. Most criminals are dumb, but many are great manipulators, as that’s all they’ve done since childhood.

[@emilymulcahy]

@@drewpro81 exactly

[@shannonminnig4674]

My Oma was 96, almost 97 when she died at my home. I moved her in with us during Covid. She fell during the night and broke her neck 😢 got up, got dressed, and was waiting in my rocking chair for me when I found her. We got her to the hospital and found out about her neck. Given her age, it wasn't fixable. She came home with us and I did hospice meds for her for 4 days before she died. She passed with me laying on her chest, bawling. I'd have done ANYTHING to keep her with us longer, and I think about her falling every day. This month is 4 years and I miss her terribly. Screw this guy. He's a monster.

[@alexalexanderivanov5815]

Oma? Are you Dutch or German?

[@rocketta.chique5761]

@@alexalexanderivanov5815 Or Korean?

[@Mws556]

I think you offed your grandma😮

[@claudiaarjangi4914]

@shannonminnig4674 🤔 She "broke" her neck. A 96 yr old. Managed to get dressed by herself ( with a broken neck, life-threatening Injury ) & got in her rocking chair & just waited. She was so injured she died 4 days later, with you laying ON TOP of a 96 yr old lady. 😶 Is this the most "innocent" version of the story ?

[@salsosilly]

I'm one of the family members of Leona. I was so sad when my mum told me she had passed on. Then I soon found out her life was taken. I cried for a while after I found out. My whole family cried. We all felt sad and angry. We still feel that way. I cannot comprehend how someone can kill a sweet and innocent old woman that could never be mean. She didn't deserve what that monster did to her. She was always so loving and caring. She was so nice to me whenever I saw her. I miss her so much.

[@genericsocks7542]

I wonder what your thoughts are on the failed prosecution of the other family members? If you knew them or have any thoughts at all that is

[@salsosilly]

@@genericsocks7542 I don't really know a lot of people on my dad's side of the family. From what I've heard, a lot of them aren't really good people. I had mixed feelings when I heard about the failed prosecution (to be very honest I don't really understand what prosecution means). I was confused when I heard about it. And I still am. (I apologize for my lack of knowledge when it comes to crime related words.)

[@WindTurbineSyndrome]

Failed prosecution is a fancy term for lost the case in court. The defense won. So a lot of time and energy was wasted by the "state" trying to prove a case. That is why it's called failed prosecution. Attempted to find the defendant guilty of charges but unsuccessful.

[@smcwr]

My condolences

[@nbk9372]

It is important to stash away what one learns from these types of life's lessons, look back on it to see what one can do differently, and what one could do, to do their part in planning for the caring of a family member afflicted with dementia. Becoming old is part of life, we just never know what will afflict us as we get closer, and closer until we depart this world. Caring for a loved one is a family effort, never expect or rely on one family member to do all the caring. The saying, it takes a village to raise a child holds true, but in it also takes a village to care for their elders, and help them live out their final days in relative comfort, with security, with love, and compassion. There is always a way to do your part, it doesn't require your presence 24/7, but you can contribute in other ways. Care takers require finances, don't wait to the last minute, plan ahead, and never put your elder's care in the hands of a financially strapped family member or one with substance abuse. Mil/LEO Analyst Retired

[@BeaOtch]

My grandma passed away 2 weeks ago, she was 95. She had dementia. I was her care taker for over 20 years. It was hard and could be extremely stressful. But I would never, ever hurt her.

[@danidakota7304]

I am so sorry for your loss. I am also a caretaker of a person with Alzheimer'. It is sometimes hard, but he is depending on me and patients with Dementia are same as small children. They are innocent and pure and need a lot of patience and love. But,it is in our human nature to care for, love and to protect the helpless and never to hurt them. I couldn't never comprehend how can someone harm a helpless old person. They didn't choose the Dementia. It can happen to all of us when we get older. Much respect for taking care of your grandma for such a long time. You have a great reward waiting for you in Heaven. Greetings from Germany!!

[@CoExist64]

First of all, I’m sorry for your loss. My grandmother was 96 when she passed. I just wanted to stop by and say how much I admire you for taking such good care of you. Some may say everyone would do the same, but we all know that’s not true. God bless you and may your grandma RIP. Take care

[@rationallyruby]

You’re an absolute angel. Thank you for taking care of her. I know how hard it is. ❤️ even though she couldn’t tell you I know she appreciated you!

[@bx7054]

My sincerest condolences to you and your family 🌹🙏

[@Ida_Noe]

Like everyone before me, I am so sorry for your loss. I am sending love and hugs to you from one caretaker to another. Getting to be a loved ones caretaker can be one of the most beautiful and painful gifts in the world. Please take good care of yourself now and allow yourself time to heal ❤

[@xStrypes]

For a small town that police department was top notch how they handled everything. Rip to the poor lady

[@adambane1719]

*RIP

[@Offu-cz9wl]

Couldn’t agree more, also as soon as I saw that he literally lives his every day life at home and In public without a shirt on I knew he was guilty 😂😢

[@kellyweingart3692]

😂😂😂😂

[@Joseph-fw6xx]

Why didn't someone step in

[@stuh8550]

@@Joseph-fw6xx Do you mean donate a shirt! 😂

[@nowhereman1670]

I took care of my mother who had dementia 24/7/365 for 6 years. She died in 2009. To this day, I can't discuss the details of what I went through. Sometimes I tell snippets. But they are general in nature. I had no idea what i was getting into. I did for my mother what I felt was right, taking care of her. I'd do it again if I had to because I love my mother, she needed me. But my life will never be the same. I don't make friends, I only go out my door when it's absolutely necessary. I've been that way for 24 years now. That is totally opposite of who I was. I saw to it that my mother was well fed, clean, her house was clean, she made doctor's appointments, kept her company, was warm in the winter and cool in the summer and that she didn't wander off or do things that would bring her harm. And more. If someone who you love needs you, take care of them. But, you must understand that it's not all about you, but you must take the time to recharge on occasion (I didn't), and a pound of flesh will be exacted for all your efforts.

[@britth5333]

I get what you are saying completely and understand. My nana is 102. She’s actually done very well until the last few years. She can still go up stairs and get around and even knows us all but her short term memory is gone. It’s like caring for a toddler but even harder. She is obsessed with going to the bathroom too(I mean just to pee) because she forgot she just went. My mom cares for her. She can’t go anywhere or have any life but that. She can’t find visit us anymore. It’s hard. I can tell she gets so lonely and frustrated. Now she has two sisters to at help from time to time but it’s really all by mom. We visit her but it’s really hard for her especially in terms of her relationship with others like being able to be there for grandchildren and vacationing.

[@conniebendick9293]

nowhereman...You my friend are extremely depressed....I feel and do the same as you, but minus the caring for a dementia patient.....an unexpected death of my beloved nephew put me in this God-awful position.....I take meds to no avail. Hang in there friend.

[@invictusbp1prop143]

My father isn’t quite to such advanced stages of dementia yet, but he needs to be kept out of trouble and I have to clean for him and do all the normal household maintenance and repair type things and am in the difficult process of dealing with all his financial obligations bills etc. He’s easily confused and has issues with becoming fixated on things and with angry outbursts for no real reason. He falls down a lot and commonly injures himself but can’t ever explain how they occurred. But he doesn’t grasp the fact that his mind is betraying him. I’m ok with caring for him at this level but as things progress I know I’m not built for that. I don’t know what to do as tine wears on. My brother is not involved beyond obligatory holiday get togethers.

[@nowhereman1670]

@@invictusbp1prop143 It is more than difficult. Especially when you have to go it alone. And even more so when there are those that can, but wont. If your brother is close enough to help, have hard words with him. Tell him you need time off from time to time, or he's a punk of epic proportions. You need time to recharge. Have his doctor prescribe Lorazepam. Two drops in a soft drink or something will calm him down when he acts angry. And don't worry too much. It's a phase, and it will pass. As a matter of fact all emotional symptoms are phases that are very temporary. When he gets that way try and sidestep hi anger by distraction (old photos) or deflection (old memories), for example. Remember, he is not a child. Nor is he the person of authority you've always known, as you probably perceive him. But even still, he probably wont put up with being treated like a child or subservient. Be careful of him wandering off. They get it in their head that they have to go somewhere or do something. Even that phase is short lived. They can be sneaky when you aren't looking. It sounds like he could have up to a year or two before the end. So, you need to make some plans to cover that time for a little R&R. Try to remember that this is all very temporary, though it is a tough row to hoe while it lasts. Afterwords, everything you didn't do, or do wrong will haunt you. Especially if you quit. But, no one can blame you even for quitting. However, if you do the best you can, even with willing mistakes, that knowledge will help you deal with it all after all is said and done. It will take some time for you to recover. But, you will. Be kind to yourself!

[@PlayerToBeNamedLater1973]

It's noteworthy to point out that you don't mention once what your mother may have been feeling , instead repeatedly stressing how much it affected you and your life

[@Rteest345]

The daughter who left her alone with a dude she knew was violent, demanding justice is really sickening

[@abandonbelief]

conspiracy of pirates

[@Turtledove72]

Exactly

[@jacobsladder5262]

Yeah idk about that but she said that was her mother in-law so it’s the sons faults… it’s not really her responsibility especially when it’s her own grandson……. How many people think a grandson can kill their own grandson

[@Ryan-zv3os]

it was a daughter in law.

[@Anna-ms1pd]

@@jacobsladder5262agree due to my own husband’s family’s weird dynamic. Last week, my husband’s niece was yelling at the grandma. That would never in a million years happen in my family.

[@Aly11594]

She claims she saw him do something to her in the past but left her with him then casually mentions the exact cause of her death? Wow

[@genomic_]

Exactly

[@skreemqueen7520]

I thought the same !!! She witnessed him abuse her before and did nothing! Appalling!!!!

[@chrisbowman4346]

Because, they were all in on it. They just allowed them to take fall for everything

[@gailkelly6154]

All that says is she was a shxt bag as well.

[@agiraffe3673]

Yeah that seemed very suspicious, knew exactly what was used even. She fricken knew this was going to go down, and wanted that guy to take the fall

[@cindymcanders]

The way they finessed that guy out of the car and to the station Using the childhood friend was perfection!!

[@PranksterGL25]

🙄🙄

[@damienjstepick]

Who doesn’t check when they hear a loud thump? Or check on a relative who’s fallen and is bleeding? These people are so guilty it’s bizarre.

[@mikhail2400]

I just started watching this video and have just reached the part about the blood on her face. The first thought that popped in my mind was 'he punched that poor woman'! Guess im gone watch the rest of the video and see just how much of a monster these people are

[@andrerobinson2923]

And, the sad thing is that they were charged, allowed a bond and and that was as far as it went. Unbelievable.

[@guesswho1886]

Because they were lying

[@logical_evidence]

Cowards

[@oceanoflotion8630]

I've had infants, toddlers and my elderly grandma in my care. A large thump makes most people go looking. Not doing so speaks volumes.

[@mlisaacs4514]

The officers on this case ALL get GOLD STARS!!! From the First Responders to the Detectives that wrapped it up...GOLD STARS!!! What a tribute to a small town gal... that in NO WAY deserved the evil that fell upon her that night!!! R.I.P Leona

[@intothevoid47]

Never pretend to cry...especially if you're guilty. It's hard to fake real emotion, and humans pick up on those subtleties even if they don't realize it.

[@satyRo-tu1wl]

I'll take it a step further. Be careful about what you think about or who you are truly. You can't hide it. People will pick up on it even if they don't realize it If you're pure inside people will subconsciously pick up on that. If rotten people will clearly see it. We can't hide anything

[@danielzech4461]

That explains that weird ass double take feeling I had the moment he started his crying shit

[@keanariley7764]

I say it every time, all the psychos that fake cry always sound like they are laughing. It’s like their true emotions always shine through. I live a little over an hour from here and remember hearing about this. Poor woman 😢

[@Holocaustica]

Thing is, with a case like this, NOT crying would have been more typical. Or maybe a silent tear or two, but this behavior is WAY off normal. And yes, before people start in, I know grief is different for everybody so simmer down. I’m referring to something called cognitive baseline behavior used by law enforcement (body language).

[@davidgregory2434]

I took care of my dad his last 3 years and every day was hard. I never disrespected, yelled or treated him bad. He passed away and I always find myself wishing I would’ve done more and appreciated the time he did have left 😔

[@chelsealavaya7263]

You are a good son🙏

[@Anna-ms1pd]

That’s amazing. I remember hoisting my dad out of bed to take a walk when he didn’t want to after chemo, radiation, surgery, and getting so mad when he wouldn’t eat. The dr’s said it was so important to get him to do these things. But I wish I hadn’t tried to force it. He died six months within his dx.

[@josephno1347]

I told mine I would never leave him in a nursing home, he said " I just want to see you self sufficient " white, Nazi, Christian in a nut shell

[@sdriza]

​@Anna-ms1pd it's hard no matter how you approach it, we do the best we can. Sorry for your loss - just went through it myself.

[@nadinejackson3740]

As someone who was a live in caregiver for a man with dementia, I cannot imagine doing something so heartless and heinous. I was there for 6 years, and every single day, my priority was his safety, and keeping him content. When he passed, I'd be lying if I said it wasn't a relief, but never would I have even thought of doing something, anything to make his exit from the world, undignified. He was a pilot, an entrepreneur, and a farmer. He worked hard, and deserved whatever bit of dignity I could give him......I hope those nasty losers rot in jail, then rot in hell.

[@squanderbird1]

Thank you for using the correct term “caregiver “ rather than care TAKER.

[@Major-Kudos]

Bless you. My sweet very smart & agile schnauzer went blind 3 months ago. "We don't pay attention to no f'in time" at 7m30sec kinda hit me. Here I am waking up at 11:30pm, having to sleep on the couch every day to listen for him to need to go outside. Paranoid, raising up hearing toenails tapping like he needs to go out, but no, he's lying next to me on the rug. Luckily I work from home but I constantly have to explain to people I don't know if I'll be available at any exact time because I might end up getting an hour or so of shut eye. I mean, he get's walked daily, 30 minutes, in and out as he wishes, but I can't get more than 3 hours sleep because whenever I'm asleep, that's when the poor boy needs to go out. Or it's near-daily cleaning up messes. It is frustrating, but what else yah going to do?

[@chuckdavis8643]

It’s a very difficult job to care for someone with dementia, I applaud your dedication and I respect that you used the word “dignity” everyone deserves that! I tip my hat to you…

[@nadinejackson3740]

@@chuckdavis8643 thank you so much for your kind words ❤️

[@nadinejackson3740]

@@Major-Kudos you just do what you gotta do, as long as necessary. I wish the best for you and your little bff ❤️

[@Victoria7livity]

Thanks for covering this. Glad the sheriff didn’t just believe the story they were told. Ms. Leona did not deserve that. I hope she’s at peace now.

[@tessaducek5601]

Hard to discern the story. 🤷

[@markbailey2417]

Well she is dead so I guess she is at peace now.

[@Victoria7livity]

@@markbailey2417 we can only hope. Nobody knows for sure what happens.

[@a.evelyn5498]

@Victoria Jones It’s inevitably some type of peace as consciousness itself is a painful burden that humankind bears, to which Frankenstein’s monster can attest as he is suddenly thrust into it when created. For some it is more painful than others though. Some think more about what it means to think & feel, to be human, as well as our purpose & individual purpose, & those individuals tend to suffer more due to the complex & ultimately inexplicable nature of life. Those who are religious have an answer that soothes this existential dread, & even though I myself am not religious & will never be for various reasons, I nevertheless sometimes am jealous of religious people, as they have something that provides them with answers & permits them a belief in life after death. I don’t know where Leona is, if anywhere at all except having rejoined the earth as we all do & a beautiful thing in & of itself (hence why I would never want to be buried in a coffin as that keeps the body from that which is it was born from & should return to), but I hope she is at peace too & I am so sorry for the manner in which she had to leave this life. It’s unfair & cruel, & no one deserves that. I imagine Alzheimer’s itself is incredibly difficult on the individual suffering from it, as well as those around them, but it doesn’t mean that they should have death forced upon them because selfish people didn’t want to deal with her any longer. She probably wouldn’t have been around for much longer anyway, so she should’ve been able to go in her own time, not theirs. I hope that those who loved her - & still love her - are doing okay & getting the help & support they need to deal with this tragedy. I’m glad that her killers were apprehended & now have to live the remainder of their lives taking accountability for their horrible actions. Rest peacefully, Leona.

[@Victoria7livity]

@@a.evelyn5498 You make some interesting points. I reread your comments 2x. I was going to ask some questions, but think perhaps that may take away from the real reason we are here - tragic death of a lady who was unable to fight back by someone she trusted. ( I’m not saying that you did that & am not making a criticism of your comments, please know) ⭐️

[@sldwiseowl9041]

Imagine living 95 years only to be strangled by your own grandchild who you may or may not recognize

[@AnalyticalMenace]

🙁

[@geraldbarreno535]

😅

[@tonylawrence9157]

Just imagine. Try to think about it.

[@oscargreat]

By the child AND the grandchild even. Both of them were speaking about that thappening to her.

[@jadeybaby007]

The daughter in law stating she KNEW it was murder and that a towel was used made my hair stand up! 😳 WTF?! How did none of those detectives question how she knew details that they had only just learned and hadn’t shared?? 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@norupologies5926]

I'd imagine the officers didn't know that yet, that they'd only find out it was a towel later on after the full details come out.

[@jadeybaby007]

@@norupologies5926 The officers were aware of those details when questioning the daughter in law. My exasperation was more so at the daughter in law coming out with what she “knew”… And yet nobody in that family did anything to help this poor woman! Very sad.

[@robertshepherd8543]

That is why I suspect the other two guys as well. The victim's own son and the other grandson. The remarks, the strangling with a towel so as not to leave marks.

[@canyounot89]

So, other people knew she was being abused, saw the abuse, heard from the victim about abuse, and didnt do anything about it?

[@mattgrelee2199]

What where they gonna do? Take care for the lady themselves. Not a chance

[@canyounot89]

@@mattgrelee2199 you know you can report elder abuse just like child abuse right?

[@melissatregloan1949]

How did she know about the towel?

[@cindy-wo4qt]

Pw she sits there crying and wants justice ....give me a break., THEY SAID NOTHING ABOUT THE ABUSE THEY SAW BECAUSE THEY DID NOT WANT TO DEAL WITH HER......Iits as damn shame...

[@danhilton5048]

@@mattgrelee2199 l Ok

[@derekpaul907]

When someone is crying and then all of a sudden can stand straight up and tell the story is a huge red flag.

[@fullSendernopretender]

Womp whomp?

[@carolinemaybe]

@@fullSendernopretender haha absolutely womp womp. He’d never win a prize for acting that’s for sure.

[@ljmccray5324]

Although he was faking that’s not always true some ppl deal with death diff but most of the time no they don’t act like this

[@derekpaul907]

That's why i said it's a red flag, I didn't say it was fact.

[@pineappleparty1624]

What you never laughed from a fart in the middle of crying?

[@Amber-OliverBear]

My stepdad has Alzheimer’s and dementia. He’s up all night and very aggressive. It’s so difficult. I have to help my mom with him because she weighs 80lbs now from not eating and being depressed. It’s heartbreaking watching someone deteriorate like this

[@blueindigoqueen7077]

My father also has dementia he lives with my husband n I my mother passed away 5 years ago and my dad has no idea that she’s passed away doesn’t no what day it is and goes in the bathroom n talks to himself and gas imaginary friends. It’s sad to watch ur loved ones slowly slipping away. My heart goes out to u n ur family 💙💙

[@darlenetroise7079]

I'm so sorry for both of you

[@mattgrelee2199]

I live with my mom and grandma who has bad altimeter for over 2 years so stressfull

[@ddl4374]

My heart bleeds for you all! MY GOD! THATS TOO MUCH !!❤❤❤❤

[@jade-wr9pn]

It is really one of the worst diseases and scary too. I've had patients who were very violent and aggressive, sweet wonderful people, and everything in between. I've seen people screaming nonsense nonstop 24 hours a day, never sleeping until they can get the right meds to help them sleep. It's truly terrible for all parties. Both of my grandmothers have it right now and while one has always been a horrible person, she now is hurting other people too. The other one is still nice but she is constantly accusing her nurses of stealing things like her house phone or the TV remote 😂

[@Ibimpjexoxo]

The thing i love the most about this channel is the respect you show to the victim and the victims family at the beginning of your videos.

[@sianbeecham2825]

First thing I noticed❤

[@yaboyfrresh]

Man shyt up that's been a standard for longer then KZbin existed SHUT UP

[@lousekoya1803]

I'm from Quebec and your channel is growing on me ! What a beautiful Golden voice you have for documentaries !

[@clydebear6914]

Utterly brilliant police work in arresting him. Defusing the tension and luring him into a false sense of security. If only all cops could be like this.

[@h.h.holmes9459]

Small town. Easy to do if you know the person.

[@nadinejackson3740]

Ya that was very textbook. He's a big boy, so he could've easily become combative, and someone might have been hurt. Nice job coppos!

[@clydebear6914]

@@h.h.holmes9459 Not always.

[@Bubbies-777]

Yeah, bc they grew up together... Derp 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@carolcamp4828]

Made me think of Mayberry & Andy Griffith!🤪

[@MrRItardis]

My mom passed away from early onset dementia (Lewy body) at 59. Someone with dementia is in an extremely vulnerable position, and caring for them requires love, compassion, and patience. How dare they.

[@nadinejackson3740]

That's so young! Oh man, I'm so sorry for your loss. 😢

[@Kari.F.]

Early onset dementia is such a horrible, heartbreaking diagnosis. Not just for the person suffering from it, but also for the people suffering alongside their loved one. I have worked in dementia care in a specialized care unit. People are supposed to have decades left of an active and enjoyable life when that hits. I have seen people as young as 42 diagnosed with EOD. When you are older than the dementia patient for whom you are the primary carer, it is gut wrenching. My youngest patient still had very young kids. His youngest was 7 at the time. I had one Lewy Body patient, too. He was about your mother's age. I'm actually 59 myself now. The story you told about your mother makes me reflect on how much I have to be grateful for. Thank you!

[@IDSnowman]

@@Kari.F. My wife has PPND with Parkinsonism. She’s 43 turning 44 in September. She was diagnosed with the Parkinson’s side of her disease last year at the Mayo Clinic in Florida. That is being treated with carbadoba levodopa (sp?) - which has helped some with her balance and walking. We go back to Mayo in Jacksonville,Florida each year for research and each year they perform an MRI to determine if the early onset dementia has begun and so far she’s been clear of any amyloid damage. Which is great, but where her disease is 100% fatal it’s unfortunately a matter of time. I can tell that her memory has been affected since our last trip 11 months ago. It is heartbreaking to think where this is going to go since she is absolutely my best friend. I have told her that I will never leave her side although she wants to check into assisted end of life options. I understand I should support her decision and wishes but that too is heartbreaking.

[@meumnomen]

Isn't that what Robin Williams had?

[@user-wy1et9dk9w]

Patience is an understatement…

[@CissyBrazil]

In my opinion, our country does not care for our elderly citizens….especially with dementia. IF, I say IF care facilities are available, they are cost prohibitive. So sad. 💔☹️

[@Celeste0415]

Much as I love that I was born here the government sucks.

[@RaccoonNation]

@@Celeste0415the so called leadership of our government is what really sucks 😢

[@erinsue5]

Yup. Prisoners are cared for better than our seniors. It's disgusting.

[@PK-bh1ww]

@@erinsue5 would you want serial killers running loose???

[@PK-bh1ww]

Why is it up to the government to take care of our family members???? I've worked in healthcare taking care of the elderly ad I do realize it's not always easy. But if everyone wants "the government " to take care of their elderly family member, how do you think that will be cheap? It's going to take a lot of caregivers and space (buildings that cost $$$ to build) to house them. Why can't families use grandpa and grammas SS and/or estate $ to take care of the their self or hire someone? I've seen families take better concern for their dog then their elderly parents.

[@kathrynbillinghurst188]

These “carers” are off their faces… high, drunk, stoned and slurring their words…how can THEY be trusted as carers or just sober for a day?

[@tessaducek5601]

🎯🎯🎯

[@originalmetalman9430]

To be fair I took care of my grandfather through most of my teens and early 20s while being stoned 90% of the time.

[@billsmith109]

well it turned out that they couldn't

[@kathrynbillinghurst188]

@@billsmith109 🤣✌️🌼

[@kathrynbillinghurst188]

@@originalmetalman9430 Well…being mellow on pot is fine…but whatever these two are up to has messed them up a bit, I mean murder?? ✌️😬

[@DOOOM_MARINE]

This is exactly why community policing needs to be taught and practiced. Not only would it diffuse the tension between police and of course the communities in which they operate but, it also makes it so much easier for police to detain or arrest people without them fighting it so much and just keep situations calm and peaceful in some cases like this. My father was a police officer for 27 years and because of police interacting with people when they are not just arresting people, a huge amount of people have the utmost respect and honestly like him Andreu treat him like a human and not just a police officer.

[@Trrippy_Shades]

LOL

[@Brandon84J]

Those boys keeping him calm was such a good move. Psychology is one hell of a thing. Them laughing and just messing around with him was a good thing. Made him feel comfortable with them

[@beforeigo4284]

This is an example of EXEMPLARY POLICE WORK. Treating people who commit evil acts like humans, still. Takes QUALITY humans to focus on the end goal/bigger picture.

[@Harley08]

Some people who commit evil acts are the reason they’re treated differently. Not all arrest are the same.

[@PK-bh1ww]

They were playing "good cop/ bad cop". They were smart enough to know that they would get no where with him if they got aggressive and that putting him on the defense would anger him and could set him off. (they knew from experience with him that he's a loose cannon) Just like Kevin and anyone working with a elderly person should stay calm and be their buddy and you will be able to handle them. Don't rile people up is the key. This is where hiring people on the force who have specific training in behavioral science is a good idea. They are useful in handling people like Kevin. I worked in healthcare for many yrs. with the elderly. Learned a lot from experiences.

[@grannykimmy]

⁶þ

[@Userhdhd-t5l]

If these monsters don't act like humans, they don't deserve to be treated as humans. You wouldn't be this "kind" if they did something to you or someone you know.

[@alankeith7866]

Thank you for your closing words about elder care for those who have alzheimers. My grandmother had it, and my mom was showing symptoms as well before she passed.

[@icantthinkofaname15]

I'm sorry that happened. Hope you're ok and may they rest in peace 🕊️🙏

[@alankeith7866]

@@icantthinkofaname15 thank you.

[@michellesartori6695]

I'm an Australian and I used to be a Registered Nurse. I worked in a Dementia Specific Unit for about 5 years and I also cared for my ex husbands father who meant the world to me. I was no longer working during the final 5 years of his life and he died in my arms not too long after his 97th birthday. His son had visited him in the morning and so was able to come straight to the home after the stroke killed my FIL and other family gathered. We too had the Police at our home as well as the Paramedics who were notified that he was dying while 000 was contacted. Due to my FIL's GP being away that weekend and being unable to sign the death certificate that day, my FIL had to be taken to the Coroner's Headquarters and the Police Officers had to remain until the vehicle arrived to take my FIL's body away which took over 5 hours. . He was much loved by all and the BEST man I EVER knew so I have zero sympathy for the 2 "caregivers" who ultimately killed the poor old lady! When you get THAT old you deserve to die in your bed either surrounded by family or asleep and dreaming of Heaven which you go to. I have a righteous anger when people who are charged with caring for children, babies, the elderly and disabled, like I am now, hurt and kill them and I feel so very sorry that there are people out there who take these lives! I UNDERSTAND the difficulties in caring for the elderly and especially those with dementia, but there were enough family in that area who SHOULD have been able to roster each other to care for Leona and this would have reduced the stress on the primary "caregivers". I feel sad that she told family that she was scared of Kevin yet nothing happened to change this. Anyway I think I've said enough and thank you for sharing this with us all!

[@tracynorris5012]

I'm an RN also. These pathetic people make me furious and sick! I love elderly people too. Bless your heart for being a great care giver! ❤

[@michellesartori6695]

@@tracynorris5012 Thank you Tracy for your kind words! I LOVED being an RN and although I worked in several disciplines over the years, I absolutely loved working with the elderly and the disabled and I understand just how challenging their behaviours can be, but I will NOT stand by and let ANYONE treat them badly! I always considered it a privilege to care for people when they could not care for themselves and it actually physically hurt me to hear how scared she was of that alcoholic brute of a man! I still remember my last night at work before I had to medically retire and I miss my job till this day but my FIL was what I called my "last patient" and although I miss him daily, I myself was reaching the point where providing care was becoming difficult, but I knew that I could get through it just a little longer. It's been almost 5 years since he passed and I'm waiting for a badly needed hip replacement and I can only walk, ever so slowly, with a frame. I am SO grateful though for the years where I felt that I could make a difference! You are fortunate Tracy so enjoy every shift! Take care now.

[@GetCraftyLemons]

Bless you both and especially you, Michelle, for being a loving caregiver. I was a medical transcriptionist almost 17 years, a home health secretary and Office Coordinator a few years and a Unit Secretary in ICU almost 5 years. It's horrible how elderly, disabled and helpless children can be treated. I am 60 and have had chronic pain issues over 20 yrs. I need both knees replaced. Ice had 2 falls in the past few months. I so agree that people should be able to die in a decent, dignified manner. Hope your hip surgery goes very well!! ❤️

[@jbroadbelt6]

Doctor told me that she understand.

[@brandyjohnson8357]

Very well said! There's no excuse for this type of behavior! I'm dealing with a similar issue with my mother. She still lives alone, by her choice, but she continues to have pretty bad falls. She was on the floor for a few days, in her own waste. However, because she still has all her faculties, it's hard to get help to force her to move into a facility that would help her. She's still relatively young, in relation to this woman and your father-in-law, we can't force her to get the help she truly needs! I don't have the space or the knowledge (she's on a lot of medication) to have her live with me and the only sibling that does have the space, lives out of state. These are just extremely hard situations to handle. God bless you for being able to care for your father-in-law! There's definitely a special set of wings waiting for you when that time comes. Thank you for sharing your story! I know it's not easy to do!

[@susannaude8514]

This case is indeed compelling. My husband had dementia and I cared for him for 3 years and 4 months. Only me. It wasn't always easy, but fortunately, the clinic prescribed the correct medicine for him. I gave him a light sleeping tablet every night and in the mornings I gave him a tablet that really made most of the hallucinations disappear. Somedays were good, and some days were bad, but I cared for him with lots of love and compassion. He died 2 weeks after our 39th wedding anniversary. He was so precious to me. Family members of Dementia patients should ask for help and the correct medicine.

[@Frenkietuta]

Thank u for sharing, wishing u lots of strength these coming times

[@Lolalaughsx]

This is really awful, I don’t understand hurting anything that is defenseless. It’s beyond cruel, it’s straight up evil.

[@deevasquez1171]

People like him like to use the “worn out struggling carer” excuse, but it’s evident that he also abused his wife and the dogs, a raging alcoholic bully who abused anyone and anything that got in his way. Rest In Peace to that elderly lady, we all hope to get old one day, and the possibility of being betrayed by those you helped raise and dedicated your life to is so damn sad & scary. No matter how hard it gets, that level of betrayal is terrifying.

[@cdes1776]

You clearly have not been in that kind of caregiver position. It's not an excuse. Yeah, there was elder abuse, but do some research if you think caregiver burnout is not a 'thing'. Smh

[@CandiceGoddard]

I don't hope to get old because then I'd have to keep hearing, reading and seeing sanctimonious know nothings like you spewing rubbish online and everywhere. You don't know how that old woman treated her family before she got ill. Who told you she was nice? Even Satan presents himself as an angel of light. People always talk rubbish about offspring abusing the elderly, but why does no one remember all the children who are killed and abused by their family? What do you think happens to those abusive POS when they get old? They get a magic transformation and all the trauma they caused vanishes? No. When I was in my 20s I was the carer for my dad when he was dying of cancer, he wasn't even old just in his 50s. My dad was abusive when I was growing up, tricking me so that he could take naked pictures on me when I was seven. Calling me a "shit stirrer" and "liar" when I told my mother precisely how his family had abused me on holiday. When my dad got sick, my mother who is also an abuser, dumped the care of him on me saying that carers normally die before the person they are looking after. I wasn't even healthy myself. I had asthma from birth and had been in a vehicle accident where I was thrown down the gangway of a bus, so I had traumatic brain injury and other issues. Whilst I was caring for him my dad would use his illness, bowel cancer, as an excuse to force his way into the bathroom when I was in the bath. Claiming he needed to pee. But it was really no different to when he had put something in the lock of the bathroom door when my sister and I were younger so that he could peep at us whilst we were in the bath. My father lied about not being able to get transport to his appointments so I would have to take him (and I don't drive so this was on public transport), meaning I couldn't work and then even claimed that when he had a bad turn whilst on chemo, that I had said I wouldn't be coming up to the hospital as I was cooking. He hadn't even spoken to me and that's not what the person he spoke to said. My dad even told me that he would murder me if I ever dared to think I could get married. People like you are the reason that manipulative abusers get away with it. You ignore the brutal reality of the world and come up with idealised rubbish which the abusers then use as social pressure against their victim. Even know my mother uses the fact that she is my mother and older than me to get people to think we abuse her when this woman used to beat us black and blue, tell us we deserved to die and she knew how to have us killed and that she wished we had never been born. She doesn't have a single illness but lies to people that we don't visit her or do anything for her. No one questions it because she's a mother.

[@jaelzion]

I took care of my Dad 24x7 for 10 years as his dementia advanced from moderate to severe. It can be brutally difficult and heart-breaking, but even at the hardest moments, it never crossed my mind to do him harm. I sympathize with those who are struggling to care for loved ones with advanced dementia, I really do. To this day (4 years after his death), I still regularly have nightmares that my Dad has gotten away from me and I can't find him. Just keeping him safe was a stressful, full time job. But nothing justifies hurting, much less murdering, such a vulnerable, helpless person. Nothing.

[@gordonpeden6234]

God Bless you.

[@Nitebreed]

I'm not sure I'd want to live if I lost all my memories of loved ones, wouldn't want to be a burden either

[@cosmicmuffin322]

Ten years....I'm so sorry. No one should go through such a horrible thing.

[@pommiebears]

Of course you didn’t. He’s your dad, and always was, and is. I know people suffering from altzeimers can be difficult, but for these people to harm her, is absolutely heartbreaking. To have lived so long, raising children and grandchildren, and loving them all….only to be beaten by the same child you raised. Sends chills. Poor woman.

[@pommiebears]

@@Nitebreed I think lots of people feel that way. Robin Williams did, and whilst he could still make the decision, he chose to check out. Dementia is a horrible thing.

[@watsonlitchfield2306]

How did the mother in law mentioning her suspicion that a towel was used go unnoticed? That should have been an instant red flag because, from what I understand, the police already knew that the coroner claimed that a towel was used.

[@FlameFlickers]

That's what I'm wondering. The second she said that, they should have known there was likely to be more people involved.

[@jmama24j]

Yes my question, too. She obviously had knowledge, perhaps her husband told her

[@karenlebouef6010]

Yeah, that’s weird how did she know about the towel unless she in on the plan to kill the poor lady !

[@PK-bh1ww]

My ears perked up when she said that. My 1st thought was "then why did you make your MIL stay there with him?" This entire family let that poor elderly woman down.

[@SweetT601]

I was wondering the same thing. I remember thinking oh this is the one who really done it. I was shocked that she was never charged.

[@devinb7805]

The woman who "saw the whole scene that night" should feel terrible for doing nothing knowing she witnessed elder abuse.

[@midnightmosesuk]

I used to work in a home for individuals suffering from dementia and, recently, my mother passed away from Alzheimer's Disease. While I would never, ever, harm anyone in my care, I can understand how frustrations can lead some people to act in a way that they never normally would. Most people have the strength of character to struggle on, but some just don't. Whoever thought that leaving people like that in charge of Mrs Twiss' care must've been out of their minds. A violent alcoholic and his punching bag wife are far from ideal.

[@zacharysmith8206]

I had my Grandfather pass on 2/16/23 from dementia and I was the care giver for him. To say that it's emotionally draining is a SERIOUS understatement. It got to the point where I'd be sleeping on the sofa in the living room so I could keep an eye on him while he was in the hospital bed that hospice provided and he would be screaming and trying to get out of bed for most of the night but wouldn't be able to stand. The last 3 days were the worst. He couldn't swallow so he couldn't eat or drink. The only thing that could be done for him was pain management. Watching someone die like that tears your soul apart. And I would wish I could make it stop but nature has to run its course. After that experience I think it should be mandated that every state is a die with dignity state. He was a great man full of love and compassion but he had to die in a hard way. The kind of way murderers and rapist should go in my opinion. God bless these people who have to deal with this stuff everyday.

[@mattgrelee2199]

Same situation for over 2 years, and she refuses to die

[@happytrails699]

totally agree, I would not want to live like that

[@SarahParker-bo9uz]

I so agree with you that death with dignity should be an option everywhere. I watched my aunt die with excruciating agony from cancer. Now I’m caring for my 97 yr old grandmother who’s physically very healthy for her age but in early dementia and often extremely nasty to her loved ones and depressed. We both fear the future. Thank you for sharing. So sorry for your trauma but it does help me to hear others struggling with similar issues. I wish you the best with your grief and healing 💜

[@thatscool1550]

gd man, I was not ready to read this perspective to be honest. my dad passed, young. I have often mentioned that I am sad I dont get to see him grow old... but damn, I am not so sure. I agree with the law of death with dignity. Thank you for sharing.

[@sharondavis258]

The problem with this "death with dignity" is that it is a slippery slope. In Canada, they are now killing teenagers who are "depressed". To vets up there, that are suffering from ptsd, they are "offering" to euthanize them instead of giving them care they need. It is never that simple. All we can do for people who are dying agonizing deaths is give them strong opiates and keep them comfortable. I have nursed my mother through Alzheimers. She died a few months back. Morphine helped her stay comfortable through the dying process. My dad died of cancer and he too was made comfortable with morphine. Understand that "death with dignity" will always start out with good intentions but it starts expanding to those who are mentally infirm and will expand to all members of society teamed to not be of any use. Y'all should look into that euthanasia movement and dig a little deeper. Its insidious and much darker than "just giving suffering people the right to die".

[@Nola504Nola]

You left your mother with someone that she repeatedly told you was mean to her? You even took pics of injuries but you left her there??? Thank yourself lady!

[@Nitebreed]

Brutal but honest!

[@lueValentine]

There was no one else to care for the lady. The daughter in-law is elderly herself…probably has health issues so she couldnt care for Miss Leona…so Kevin was the only one to care for her. What they did was reprehensible. However being a caretaker 24 hours a day is extremely challenging.

[@mellowyellow2022]

My brother was verbally abusive and harassed my mother for money and alcohol, stole her money and jewellery. Threatened to harm her when he was drunk. I could do nothing other than take care of her after work. She lied for my brother and the police couldn't help. I wonder what kind of relp the deceased and Melissa had.

[@Nitebreed]

@@mellowyellow2022 sorry to read that, but she's in a better place now, or even back being born to another life

[@badazzbarbiePOV]

I will say in her defense medical care and help etc shouldnt be so expensive. she shouldn’t have got involved at all . my mom is afraid of stuff like this for instance she babysits a baby and they die in her care because they hit there head . it’s very dangerous i wouldn’t get involved

[@SHAYUPIVER]

Breaks my heart hearing this story. My Grandparents raised me, and like this situation, we lost my Grandfather suddenly in 2019, and my Grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. I was her caregiver and even though it was trying at times, I couldn't imagine for one second harming her in anyway. I just wanted to protect and take care of her, until the end. I hope these people are haunted by what they did the rest of their lives. May this poor lady rest in peace.

[@kimcwhite6509]

What a good video that was well narrated and explanatory about how Alzheimer's patients are in reality. The Officers were great and did their Coroner Investigation very well. If the entire family couldn't care for her, they would've been better to 'abandon' Grandma Leona and let Adult Protective Services arrange for her care. Perhaps they could've gotten her into a Nursing Home faster & easier than her family. Of course her son was completely negligent in taking responsibility for her care, and passing it onto others in his family. He knew it wasn't going well for her. I know firsthand how difficult it is to care for someone with Alzheimer's, but this woman raised him & her grandson with loving care. In listening to Kevin & his wife's story, they both sounded so negligent in caring for her and not calling 911 when she 'supposedly fell.' What 95 year old lady is taken to the lake 'all day?' I don't know any 95 year old that can make it all day at the lake in her health. They were not of sound mind nor experienced in elder care at all, especially if they can't check her pulse or assess her physical condition. A cautionary tale for others to learn from.

[@trevorrichman3451]

So crazy, she knew the absolute cause of death down to the absolute detail before anything was revealed or any press conference was given and nobody found that suspicious weird.....😢

[@elizabethavery8766]

I’m pretty sure they were suspicious

[@MudCricket22]

The content put out by Beyond Evil is always top notch! I have never been disappointed with one of their videos.

[@Kenzie_McIntyre]

no always top notch

[@octaviawells2483]

I agree

[@bx7054]

I like how they always express condolences to the victims and their family.

[@Kenzie_McIntyre]

@B X so do I...its very respectful

[@dandugan812]

I agree 💯 Definitely one of the best channels

[@rayr4320]

I took care of my mom 100% alone for several years while teaching and doing research at a university. Never got a nurse, nothing. Up until the final weeks, the only problems were she would hide food throughout the house, and sometimes invite in strangers. There was never a dull moment when shopping in super market or a cvs. When she finally had to be hospitalized, she told the staff I would beat her. I laughed when police came to house because Im 6'3" and one puff of air could topple her over. We watched every episode of the lone ranger.

[@sghksfhk]

I'm 37. I moved back into my parents' home when I was about 22 from a genetic disease. My grandparents lived within 3 miles of us. Since I was on disability I was always able to go to their home and help occasionally. With anything really. Bout 6 years ago, my grandfather fell and hit his head. He lost his grip on reality and within 2 months died. They called it something, but it was horrible. We had both my grandfather and grandmother move in with us. We watched him suffer, but took care of every need. My grandmother already had signs of dementia and it just got worse from there. Luckily, I was around 24/7 to help her. For 5 years after my grandfather passed, we did everything together. When my parents were working or on vacation, I was with her. I loved my grandmother and so did my parents. We refused to send her to a home to die alone. She died her in a loving home, surrounded by her loved ones at the age of 93. If you have a parent or grandparent ending life, do everything you can to make the end as pleasant and easy as possible. You know they would have done anything for you. So do them that favor in return. It's only a short while. It can be tough, but in the end, it's definitely worth it. Knowing you helped them pass with ease, there's no other joy you can bring to someone close to you than giving them that.

[@amym.2747]

So sad for her. The US mental health support is nonexistent. Loved the presentation- you guys are my faves

[@CuppycakeWillow]

I've worked in various elderly care homes and specialised in looking after people with dementia since my own grandmother passed away from Alzheimer's related complications when I was younger. The idea that monsters disguised as human beings could abuse and murder someone so helpless and vulnerable turns my stomach. I've seen how dependent on care people with dementia become, it's almost child-like at times, and I always have the greatest compassion for them and their families.

[@sssfsshtscfjyv7600]

Thank God for people like you ❤️

[@CuppycakeWillow]

@@sssfsshtscfjyv7600 Aw, thank you. I'm nothing special, but I appreciate it. Hope you have a great day 💛

[@andreabobbette825]

I get excited to hear the narratators voice 😂. He is PERFECT for his job!

[@Narrator_JasonForbis]

Thank you for your kind words 😊

[@plantbasedunicorn7995]

Me too!!! He has the best outro too. I’m kinda ashamed to say that when I hear the other the narrators, I usually don’t listen 😩😂 I’ve been working on it tho

[@deevasquez1171]

Agree, a lot of true crime channel’s don’t realise how important picking the correct voice is, hence why a lot fail to get that consistent engagement

[@justlucky8254]

I like this narrator. But I just watched another video from Beyond Evil and it was a completely different voice.

[@plantbasedunicorn7995]

@@justlucky8254 this channel has more than one narrator. I believe it’s two women and two women.

[@Lit_Hot_takes]

I think it is bizarre, how the son lived in the same county and can not care for the mother, but let this dangerous Kevin live there.

[@cjrains6022]

Right

[@sythiadawn]

That son is probably in his 70's. The mother was 95. My mother is 90. There's no way on earth I can care for her. I tried but I'm not physically capable at 67.

[@yawnskidsberry3209]

Preach!

[@tessaducek5601]

Agree

[@itz-luigi1210]

The son is probably at an advanced age and most likely still has to work. I love the speculation from you idiots who most certainly will or have turned your grandpa's and grandma's to the first state funded facility you can or could.

[@wendy-wf8ij]

It’s great that you give information about the realities of situations - I work in healthcare and your decision to include this info is admirable

[@serenamurrell5234]

I work privately and also in a memory care facility with Alzheimer and Dementia patients, not only is it very hard but it can and does get very emotionally draining and sad. If you don't form a bond or a level of friendship with your patients then you have no business in that field. It is not a job for everyone and it can be easily said that it typically becomes harder when it is your loved one or family member deteriorating. Emotionally, mentally, and physically it is and can be so overwhelming. Everything you described about the patient, caregivers, families ect was spot on. My advice is take a time out for yourself, regroup, remind yourself they don't want it to nor do they realize whats happening to them, and then rejoin them and redo your interaction. Then repeat, again and again.

[@heytam7162]

Warning Spoiler - Ok so Gordon & David were involved and gave the green light to murder their mother and how to do it hence the wife knowing prematurely how Leona died & they got away with it. Rip Leona you deserved so much better 😢

[@spitfirestake54]

The whole family failed her. Bunch of drunks and addicts She never stood a chance

[@razztazz1982]

I agree. And it sounds like they all couldn't wait to get rid of her.

[@Swishersweetcigarilo]

​@@razztazz1982they obviously couldn't wait. She was 96! How much longer did they think she had?

[@razztazz1982]

@@Swishersweetcigarilo Ya, they're all a bunch of filthy heathens. I think every last one of them were in on it, and they all kept tight lipped until Law Enforcement started asking questions.

[@kapilsethia9284]

@@Swishersweetcigarilo well they may have started countdown much earlier?

[@salsosilly]

A lot of my family did not fail her. How dare you assume everyone in my family wanted her gone. We aren't a "bunch of drunks and addicts". The monsters who killed her were probably drunks and addicts. Those two wanted her gone.

[@razztazz1982]

That daughter-in-law stating how she was actually murdered, before it was confirmed, is telling to me that they were all involved in covering it up & they all kept quiet until confronted. The whole lot of them got off easy in my opinion.

[@sharoncrawford7192]

When my dad had dementia, he started having problems walking. I was the only one that around to take care of him. I had him in my home for about 1 week. I soon realized it was to big of a job for me. He got angry with me, and one day told a nurse I never offered him anything, which was not true. He just wouldnt eat. I realized this was not going to work. Put him in the car and took him to hospital. I explained my situation and they admitted him to a nursing home. There are so many laws to protect the elderly, plus he wouldnt do anything I told him, I just knew if he stayed with me and something happened to him, it could be bad. I would never hurt him but they do get up at night, wonder out of the house, etc. I had no help. I know I did the right thing.

[@hpillsbury06]

My wife of 24 years died of covid, at 72, she was starting to go through dementia. I cared for her and she became bedridden. Then I took off work. And for 4 days I was by her side day and night. Then her family came by, and saw her and after 5 minutes, they called the police on me. The police were very nice to me. And asked for an ambulance which took my wife to the hospital. Where she died 4 days later from a stroke. The hospital said it was covid related. Anyway, the paramedics who treated my wife to the hospital fold the police, I took very good care of her. The police kicked my wife's relatives out of my house. How is that for iron? For almost 2 years they have never came back to see me. Even grandchildren I helped raise. I am moving on with my life. I am now closer to my brothers and sister. The pain of my wife's passing never goes away.

[@genericsocks7542]

God bless you man. I can’t imagine the pain of losing my spouse after watching them go downhill so rapidly, then having the added intensity of the whole betrayal of her family, not to mention the removal of grandchildren that are partly yours from you. Lord help you my friend and I hope this brought back some of the good times and memories after the bad ones I’m sure came up. Stay safe and god bless.

[@tonyd7832]

Covid? Ya, they received money if they lable them covid.

[@tonyd7832]

Typical Democrat. They don't want to take on the job. Talk behind your back about it though.

[@tabisuematwiju5865]

One day those grandkids will want to see you again and do it on their own!!! I promise!!!

[@g.o.a.tsports2880]

So many “loved ones” failed this poor elderly woman.

[@nancyharris6648]

Ok how did that lady know she was strangled by a towel? And she's the daughter in law, her husband the son of the deceased lady just walks of while she's talking. Found that weird.

[@vicvega3614]

Cause they all talked about it, they were probably sick of caring for the old lady. They just didnt think there would be an autopsy, sickening

[@zk9058]

Did u watch the last few minutes of the video? 22:59

[@mukeamegs5040]

@@zk9058 doubt it 😅

[@sharoncrawford7192]

He's the grandson.

[@newgabe09]

it's covered at the end of the video

[@sabitanathkrishna-biswas9232]

R.I P. Leona. You didn't deserve what they did to you!

[@guesswho1886]

Imagine living life to make it to 95yrs old almost a century to be murdered from family😫 💀 such a Bizzare and sad case....

[@droppedlung]

Great episode for an example of elderly abuse. Nice that you mention how difficult caregiving is. I myself want to be dead before dementia takes hold. I wouldn't want to be the bother for the living. Taken care of my dad and mom was a HUGE issue. I am the youngest sibling of 8 and none of them could have kept their sanity. Elderly care is a mission for someone who loves you...not for people who get bothered easily. This will be a much bigger problem in the future. Alot of these new generations will not be strong enough.

[@Polymathically]

These people make me sick. I've been helping my aunt and grandma for about a decade now. My aunt had a rougher time with it before she died in March 2022. She'd been gradually, but noticeably declining throughout the 2010s. First it was her motor skills and ability to walk. Then her control over certain bodily functions. Then parts of her memory, hallucinations, her ability to eat, drink, speak... She'd end up in the hospital more often with each passing year. She'd get better and be sent home, only for the cycle to repeat like accelerating clockwork. She was diabetic and had all the complications, including being in a coma and/or having heart failure multiple times. She nearly died in front of me in March 2020, just as the pandemic shut down in our town. She narrowly avoided death yet again, but this time it seemed more severe. Starting in mid-2020, her body was ravaged by heart and kidney disease, Pneumonia, Hypernatremia, Sepsis, strokes, and others. She was immunocompromised, which meant her getting sick was a foregone conclusion. She also weighed more than twice as much as I did, which meant getting her out of the house, let alone outside was impossible. It took the combined strength of me and my grandma just to roll her over and clean her. Unless she was carried out by medical transport, she never left her bed again. Skip forward to late 2021. Her heart and kidneys were running at severely limited capacity, and there was already talk of dialysis. If she didn't get treatment, she'd have 6 months at most. I remember walking by her bed to get the mail one day, and she'd gone so pale that I thought she'd died. She got sick a few more times, and spent the holidays in a coma in the ICU. No one thought she was going to make it. There were weeks of tough conference calls with the doctor regarding final directives. At least, they were _supposed_ to be tough. I was the only logical one and knew what had to be done; the plug should have been pulled. I know that makes me sound ruthless and heartless, but someone needed to say it. She'd already suffered far too much, and I didn't want to prolong it. Even if she made it home, her body was still shutting down. No one thought that she'd make it to Christmas, let alone to 2022. But she did. She nearly died on New Years Eve, but somehow healed up to the bare minimum that she could be sent home. But I was worried; she still was barely eating and drinking. She was discharged quickly, for what I can only assume was the sake of making the room and equipment available for COVID patients. The doctor said that they, "could not find anything medically wrong with her," which was utter BS. Her organs just barely met the criteria for being functional, she couldn't move much, and she conscious only half the time. The medical team had just given up on her. Everyone was so focused on her "miraculous" recovery. But I knew it was a mistake sending her home, and no one would listen to me. My uncle, grandma, and I teamed up to care for her as best as possible. None of us were particularly close, but we got really efficient at procedures. And it went well... for a little while. But as always, she ended up back in the ICU again in February. And throughout all this time, we couldn't visit her due to COVID restrictions. It started with Hypernatremia, but her body stopped responding to treatments. And she still wasn't eating. No one knew exactly why. Later on, we found out that since she was intubated so many times, the muscle, tissue, etc. in her throat were wrecked. It could've also been her mind finally breaking down; we later learned she'd had multiple strokes. Which made sense, in retrospect; a month earlier, something happened to the muscles in her face. Her lips inexplicably curled up, revealing her front teeth. She aspirated a couple of times, even though she should've been stable enough for soft foods. At one point, she arranged for a conference call with the doctor and our immediate family. She said that she wanted to say goodbye to me and my grandma, because she thought my uncle and the doctor were trying to poison her. That's when I realized that her mind was going for good. The last thing I ever said to her was encouraging her to eat, and that it was safe. The last thing she ever said to me directly was a scared, "Okay." It ended a few days later with a choice: Have a feeding tube installed or go into hospice. She chose the tube, and we started making room in the fridge for the liquid containers we'd need. We were ready to go along with this. One of the doctors tried talking her out of it on a conference call at the last minute the night before, suggesting that they try to find a safer and more conventional way to recover her swallowing ability. But she still chose the tube. As soon as the call ended, I looked at my grandma and said, "She's giving up." I knew it, but no one else wanted to say it out loud. My uncle was tense, and my grandma prayed to her husband's spirit to take care of their daughter. Her heart failed after they administered the anesthesia for surgery on the morning of 3/4/22. She'd survived at least 4 or 5 heart failures, diabetic comas, and subsequent complications before. But not this. I wish there was some graceful, dignified ending to this, but there isn't. She died in a hospital bed without any family, surrounded by doctors and nurses who'd given up on her, and after years of perpetual suffering. We were allowed to see her one last time at the funeral home before they cremated her. They'd already harvested what they could. Toto's "Africa" was playing on the radio as we were driving back. It was one of the most surreal moments in my life. I can't listen to that song anymore, because it makes me think of seeing her on that table. Dozens of people showed up to the "celebration of life" we had. A few people did speeches, including my mom. But I didn't. I didn't want to tell them just how horrendous her final years were. Nor did I point out that despite all their constant posturing about, "we'll help if you need anything," almost no one _actually_ came to help us when we needed it. So I just kept quiet while everyone else cried. I'd seen this coming for years, and had accepted it. I did everything I could, and helped when so many others didn't. My conscience is clear. I just have my grandma left. She's okay health-wise for now, but she's seemed lost ever since her daughter died. Being a caretaker was one of the few things that motivated my grandma to get out of bed, to keep a schedule, etc. Now it's up to me to make sure she keeps a routine and her mind active. One of her sons also died a couple of months ago, so that's been weighing on her, too. I'm doing everything I can. I don't want her to live through the kind of nightmare her daughter did. I was called in for jury duty earlier this year, but was quickly excused during the selection process. The case had to do with violence on an elder; apparently I looked and sounded so furious when I explained my background, I was instantly disqualified. The criminals in this video got what they deserved.

[@Offu-cz9wl]

Man these law enforcement officers did a jam up job from start of the first call of a natural death to taking murderers into custody as safely as possible. Awesome job by all 💚

[@jamie.777]

Especially Witchell, his old buddy. This drunk 🥴 killer is a large man, that arrest could have been ugly

[@Offu-cz9wl]

@@jamie.777 agreed, a great job done by all. I would have not been so nice or calm knowing this man killed his own GMA :(

[@nickmonk7945]

This was my first one!

[@jamieharris2633]

My mom just turned 90 and praise God she is still in very good health and I thank God for every day I get with her. If something happened and she could not take care of herself I would gladly do it because she is the most important person to me. If someone did something to her I would hunt them down. After losing my dad I know how blessed I am to still have her.

[@Jennifer_MB]

Appreciate your flawless narration Jason!

[@Biomass1]

Anyone that harms a child or old person deserves but one punishment.

[@evanantone11]

The narrators voice is great on this channel!

[@anitaford4138]

Thank you for ending this video on where people can get help. Watching a loved one disappear before your eyes is such an evil thing for all involved and live with. No one should ever fear shame in asking for help. ❤

[@ragethevictorious3060]

Them talking over each other had to be the most annoying conversation for the officer. The guy Kevin can't even stand straight, keeps losing his balance "I don't look at clocks dude." After he did the annoying pretend cry. God Bless this old lady and what I can imagine what she went thru with these POS!

[@bazinga9473]

Anyone from a small town gets this dynamic and the strategy they used. I came from a town of less than 3500 people and everyone knows everyone. If you don't know that person, you know their siblings, parents, cousins, or meemaw lol. It is also a natural crime deterent as people in a small town know that if they get in trouble, everyone in their family, that they grew up with, friends, coworkers, etc are going to know about it. My uncle had a heart attack at work one day - and very luckily, they had an AED and his coworkers brought him back to life twice before the ambulance got there- they saved his life. But I literally found out about it (in detail) pretty much while it was happening and I live in the nearest city an hour away. The whole town knew before the ambulance even got to the hospital.

[@ЗВЕРОБОЙ-л6к]

🙂

[@CLL21]

My grandpa had alzheimers for over 13 years. You know what we did when my Nana needed a break? We went up there (their place is 4 hrs away from ours & my Nana didn't wanna move) & gave her a break. Plus, my one aunt lives there so my Nana never was alone. Us grandkids would take turns, the daughters took turns. It's hard work but teamwork makes it much easier. These people don't know what they were doing. Because it progressed so slowly, my Papa knew what was going to happen & he was so sorry (his was caused by drinking in his younger years, he had been sober over 30 years when he was diagnosed).

[@katierorke7786]

This voice deserves to be famous

[@loveforeignaccents]

He drank more than 36 beers in one night?!? Good Lord!!! Glad they didn't let Leona's death be in vain simply cuz she was such an elderly woman. What scumbags, and her sentence, for covering for him, was a joke.

[@vicvega3614]

I used to buy a 30 pack of beer and a 5th of vodka, the next day id have 5 or 6 beers left and the vodka would be gone then id start it all over again the next day. Glad i quit drinking 8 years ago, seeimg that guy reminded me of the way me and my friends were, just drunk and high all the time

[@loveforeignaccents]

@@vicvega3614 Good Lord! Your liver is probably glad as hell, too.

[@DaileyShorts]

​@@vicvega3614 damn brother, you'd get so drunk your liver was slurring it's speech!

[@michaelrivard4879]

Yeah but it was light beer 🍺

[@justlucky8254]

It's almost impossible to find a care facility that accepts Medicare. My wife worked for a company that helped families fund care facilities for their elderly family members. It's a good service to have since the process of finding a place that accepts their insurance and whatnot can be so difficult. It was always just horrible to hear about the families who struggled so hard to find a place but got nowhere just because the parents were on Medicare. The out of pocket cost is unbelievable.

[@heidih3048]

you mean Medicaid, I assume, not Medicare. Most/all facilities accept Medicare. Not many accept Medicaid.

[@nightmarerex2035]

and the few that accept it are usaly HORRABLE.

[@ZijnShayatanica]

​@@heidih3048Nope, Medicare. Sure, it is technically accepted, but it barely [if at all] covers anything besides their medications, labs, & therapies. Not room or board, or the other expenses like the workers' paychecks. So... Maybe they accept it, but does it help make nursing/hospice care affordable for most people? Absolutely not.

[@heidih3048]

@@ZijnShayatanica I've worked in several long-term care facilities, and found that Medicare is very common in average or above-average facilities. It is Medicaid that is not accepted at many facilities. I agree that Medicare does not cover enough. But that was not what OP was speaking of, nor what I was referring to in my original reply.

[@PK-bh1ww]

@@nightmarerex2035 ALL nursing homes are horrible. I've worked them. Always understaffed and there's always a few lazy uncaring workers that are there just for a paycheck.

[@LostwaveObsession]

It's the toughest thing to look after parents with long-term illnesses like this. Both mine suffered for many years. 20 years I cared for them, but we had carers in and out, it was needed, but incredibly stressful. No excuse to treat elderly bad. Think of their lives, the good they did, how they cared themselves for us growing up. They deserve respect and proper care.

[@KMA-yt]

Great episode, thank you. I especially like that you spoke directly to caregivers, providing them information and possible resources.

[@bettyfeliciano7322]

Such a tragic story. I’ve helped out before with a friend who suffered from Alzheimer’s so her husband could get a break. It’s extremely difficult and after being with my dear friend for 2 hours, I went home exhausted & my head was numb. Poor Leona couldn’t help the way she was & certainly didn’t deserve death. May she Rest In Peace. Thank you for sharing this story. Alzheimer’s is a real disease! Blessings to our narrator & staff. ❤️✝️

[@vanillafire2652]

My mother just have her diagnosis , I think that if someone did something to my mommy, I'll kill for her...justice is never done when a life is taken ..... The real justice is to have the same sort they did to the victim...

[@CoExist64]

Betty, well said. God bless you

[@blueindigoqueen7077]

I totally understand n agree 💯 my father has dementia and it’s very hard / stressful

[@bettyfeliciano7322]

@@vanillafire2652 I’m so sorry to hear of your mother’s diagnosis. Yes, we all want justice or ourselves & our families. But, only God places judgement upon the wicked. He is the true Judge. ❤️✝️

[@bettyfeliciano7322]

@@CoExist64 Thank you very much. May God bless you & your family as well! ❤️✝️

[@bitofbrownshuga3061]

It's too bad that the family knew about the abuse yet let him stay. That dear lady didn't deserve that. Shame on them!

[@lennychorn147]

Dementia is the biggest FU that life can give. You've lost your loved one, yet they're physically still there. I watched it with my maternal grandmother and then my mother. It sounds cruel, but their deaths were a relief from the suffering of all involved, including the decreased.

[@miniaturesculptureartby23r20]

& a big kick in the face to find out that all these horrific diseases come from the parasites that invade our bodies. The 'medical' establishment has hidden the truth from everyone.

[@johncuervo3019]

You are next

[@lennychorn147]

@@johncuervo3019 Nope, dementia runs on the female side in my family. The only male in the family that lost their faculties, was due to an inoperable finger tumor in his brain. The men just don't have longevity. We tend to die around age 70, regardless of fitness. Perhaps that's why don't get dementia, we die before it hits.

[@miniaturesculptureartby23r20]

@@lennychorn147 dementia can be treated with serrapeptase. Dementia comes from blockages . They can be cleared.

[@SomeGuyFromOK]

Going through it with my grandma now, and I agree. She’s already gone, yet her body is still here. It’s the absolute worst way to watch somebody go.

[@kennlong1955]

One of your best. Tragic and sad. Well presented. Thanks.

[@brokentoast378]

That poor woman was surrounded by selfish family members. Gotta love the DIL practically spilling secrets to the cops! The crocodile tears from the lot of em.. RIP sweet Leona, you deserved better. 🕊️

[@robynw6307]

My mother passed from Alzheimers in 2016. We were fortunate that her last 13 mths was in a care facility, and that she never got violent or abusive throughout her condition. RIP Leona. You didn't deserve this.

[@pommiebears]

My grandmother, who was not the nicest person anyway, became an absolute fiend when she suffered Alzheimer’s. She beat another woman who she accused of stealing her jelly baby sweets, and kicked a podiatrist in the nose for touching her foot. She verbally abused the entertainer who’d come to cheer the other old people up. She was horrible…. But still we would never have hurt her. We were lucky she was in a care home.

[@chris55529]

Ever since I found this channel, I've wondered -- what is that song? Also, before I forget, I don't think I've ever heard a better narrator.

[@leomama]

I LOVE THE INTRO SONG. Idk why, bc it’s kinda creepy lol

[@Narrator_JasonForbis]

It's called Credulous Gal by Anzem and can be found on youtube. And thank you for your kind words 😊

[@chris55529]

@@Narrator_JasonForbis Hey thanks, bro!! Much appreciated.

[@drewpro81]

What about the lady who knew how it was done without direct knowledge? How was she not “in on it”?

[@daniellerobertson506]

Maybe Kevin or Melissa let it slip while under the influence or spoke about together within earshot and that was her trying to tell the police… however if that’s the case it doesn’t excuse or explain why she didn’t let the police know immediately

[@kathycromwell7247]

I took care of my mom, moved in because she was forgetting off and on…..they do get up a lot, but I always checked, especially if I heard a thump! Later I got free alarm pad and did everything possible to warn me of her movement, so I could get up right away faster at night. These two didn’t seem to check…crazy especially with what she had. And not finding every source for help and items available to them? Free home health care during the day if qualified, which I’m sure they would have gotten it. I don’t buy there story!

[@cherylsabol387]

Disgusting that her own family wasn’t caring for her! I took care of my mom before she passed away; she had dementia, was bed ridden and I would do it all over again. My only regret is that I didn’t get her out of the nursing home sooner!

[@brickellvoss7739]

My grandfather got dementia and died slowly. I was 12 and he wouldn't know who I was and would beg to be killed. He asked me a kid to kill him multiple times. He was suffering for the vast majority of his last 5 years, the last 2 he was so hopped up on drugs that he didn't even know you where in the room. My grandmother is 20 years younger. And I will never forget what she begged of me one night when she had too much wine because she was so stressed and devastated. She wants me to take her to the ocean and just let her swim out into the sea and die if she ever gets any sort of dementia. I know I wont be able to do that. And I am pretty fortunate that she has always eaten very healthy and exercised I don't think we will have this problem with her. But man the amount of stress and suffering family remembers dealt with while he was dying slowly for years was difficult to watch. It also lead to me being abused by my alcoholic mother. She couldn't cope with her father dying, so whenever we would have him she would drink herself into a violent stopper and I'd have to take care of her, him and my sister. Really wish we found a way to take care of our children, veterans, mentally ill, handicapped and elderly better. We are for the most part (and I'm speaking as an american) doing a right horrible job. Far too often these groups of people are treated subhuman. Might as well add poor/poverty people to this list, and minorities of any sort. Damn we just want to abuse people it seems like because we don't know how to sit with our feelings and decided to be better to those around us instead of trying to make people feel how bad we feel inside. I hope legal suicide becomes a thing when I'm old incase this happens to me. I really don't want anyone to have to take care of me like that. I'd much rather be murdered then people I love have to be haunted for the rest of their life as I slowly loose my mind and decay away. Too many things bankrupt us here in america. And taking care of an elderly family member is one of them and it fucking sucks.

[@tomasstephen2728]

❤from uk same problem here bro xxx

[@brickellvoss7739]

@@tomasstephen2728 I hope we can make progress to solve these humanitarian issues. I'm doing what I can to improve my community. Hope more people get on the kindness bandwagon. Good luck to you my fellow human.

[@eleanoraquitaine2966]

He had a right to end his own life. Such agony he went through. I'm so sorry for him and for you.

[@eleanoraquitaine2966]

​@@tomasstephen2728 you have the NHS. Americans have medical debt that bankrupts us.

[@Adrian-zd4cs]

Big supporter of the right to die.

[@lindalumae]

I know it’s hard to care for sick family members. I cared for my husband and later my son prior to their deaths, while working full-time. It can be exhausting. But I can’t understand why they would leave her with him if they knew he was violent or could be violent. I’m sure it haunts them too and I hope they can find peace.

[@hgillespie73]

😢 God Bless Ms. Leona and those who miss her. Amazing police work.

[@otomesavesus6779]

My mother is progressively getting sick due to side effects from chantex and her memory is getting awful. She could be developing early Alzheimer's or dementia because of how that medicine messed up her brain but i would never even think of this. I get overwhelmed and i cry and scream alone because it's frustrating but i always do my absolute best for her.

[@pommiebears]

I’m so sorry. I know it’s tough. But, you will see her through to her end, as she saw you through to your beginning. And, you will sit back and feel comfort in the fact that you did right by your mother. I hope you have some support, so as you can at least get a break at times. 🌹

[@williamwood5008]

I’ve taken care of the mentally disabled and here’s some advice for any care takers out their, if you get overwhelmed, ITS OKAY TO TAKE A BREAK AND TAKE TIME FOR YOURSELF.

[@AromaBlue]

Both my grandmas had dementia: my paternal grandma had Alzheimer's, my maternal grandma frontotemporal dementia. My PG lived 3 years after her initial diagnosis, by the end she thought she was 16 and I was the only person she remembered, even though I was born when she was 50. My MG's dementia was way worse, she was gone in less than a year: she became obsessive, agressive and one day she just stopped eating anything but hot dogs. A mercy killing? Care?You need to be a despicable human being to hurt such defenseless people. That poor lady was betrayed and abused by her own family.

[@unbindingfloyd]

I like that you pointed out the way the rural police worked. Out in the sticks typically the police you often see you either went to school with them or their kids and everyone knows where the police chief lives and so on. The relationship aspect of police and the community in the country flows differently and everyone is aware. I lived out in a very small town and our police chief lived a few blocks away and I went to school with his kids so when something would happen and we had to call the cops it always felt more personal and people generally were more open through a personal connection. However, there were people known to cause problems and they had the opposite relationship often. There was one guy who was a heavy drinker who used to be a big local football player and the cop that arrested him one day out in a parking lot I was near was their football coaches son who used to also be on the team. When that kind of thing happens you cant help but have a personal feel to everything. Definitely different compared to the average city police/community relationship.

[@Witchy_Woman55]

This story is so sad. I’m glad they were held accountable for their actions

[@DEEOAKS1]

I'm a CNA. So I know it's challenging, but elderly have so much to offer if u try to connect with them even whe they have cognitive disability. This is so sad. She should have been taken care of better until her last days on earth. Not taken from them. Poor lady. I hope shes at peace and her loved ones can cope with their loss.

[@pommiebears]

My grandmother was violent, rude and disrespectful….before she got the dementia. After, she was a nightmare. She bashed another elderly woman because she thought this poor lady had stolen her jelly baby sweets 🍬. She kicked the podiatrist in the face because he was checking her toe, as she had diabetes, and she’d told him “you touch my foot, I’ll put it through your face” and she verbally abused many people, including the nice entertainer who’d come to cheer up the other elderly people. She was clapping and chanting “you’re $hit, you’re $hit, you’re $hit” until he just gave up. My grandmother was always spiteful. She hit me so hard with a metal pole, I still live with epilepsy now. But….even after all that, I wouldn’t have let anyone harm her. My grandad was wonderful, and lovely, and loved music. Music helps people with dementia really connect with their memories. 🌹

[@limbicbrain1]

The wife blew it, by continuing to express how she ALWAYS FALLS DOWN

[@marshalopez7953]

What an honor to make it to 95 yrs almost 96 and then to have your life taken by your own family I lost my Dad last year he was 86 and a half I would of done anything to have him another 10 years I was his 24 hr caretaker sthe last 5-6 years and I would of continued to care for him regardless it was an honor and privilege to repay his care and love for me.

[@AliKhan-yx1dy]

Islam tell us parents are heaven So u definitely did a good deed may Allah keep u happy and healthy Ameen