The doomed man that wouldn't stop talking-1935 hanging of Willie Thomas Deboe-Smithland Kentucky

[@kimberleyannedemong5621]

Very interesting story. Heather you are an excellent story teller ❤

[@brianlykins6663]

Great story, Heather . Very good narration of this story. No surprise, as you always do a good job of telling your stories. He got fair and just treatment for his actions.in this day, we've gone numb, I think to these types of stories, because they happen all the time. But at that time, and the lack of instant 24 hour a day news, this would have been big news. I still feel this punishment is exactly what should happen in these types of trials. Severe punishment, swiftly applied. No appeals dragging out for years. Again, Heather, great job. God bless y'all for what you do and stay safe on your travels.

[@thehillbillyfiles]

Thanks so much 😊

[@michaelbedinger4121]

You tell a great story Heather, thank you very much. Have a great day 😊

[@connie2558]

The true hero of the story was the woman who called out his BS after taunting her. Many women, especially in those years felt shame for the violation, not Mrs. Johnson.

[@suzybailey-koubti8342]

Thank you, Mrs Heather ❤

[@trishwise8269]

Interesting story Heather. Thanks for sharing. Good to hear your voice.😊

[@thehillbillyfiles]

Thank you! 😊

[@donnaelkins186]

Heather you are an awesome story teller! ❤😊❤ Thanks.

[@beverlyjackson3089]

LOVED THE STORY ❤

[@Lisa1111]

I love it when you read these interesting stories ❤

[@jamesholbrook5820]

If he was that brazen in the last 30 minutes of his life he wouldn't have ever had remorse for anything he ever done! Good story Heather

[@thehillbillyfiles]

That's true, and thank you

[@kevinmcmahan3287]

Amazing story and storyteller!! I’m a very staunch innocent until proven guilty person…but those guys committed many crimes that night, so did he do it?? Highly likely! GREAT job Heather!!

[@thehillbillyfiles]

Very true and thank you 🙂

[@kevinmcmahan3287]

@@thehillbillyfiles you’re welcome

[@joe-ednew2824]

Great job, I really enjoyed the story!

[@bethgiesey9405]

Willie liked to taunt people, i do believe. Thank you Heather

[@amycountiss1356]

Thank you all soo much!!! I love this channel!!! You and Leo do an awesome job!!! Keep them coming!

[@thehillbillyfiles]

Thank you

[@SlyCircle]

Just now listening & subscribing. Thank you for telling your tales.

[@tommas2674]

@@thehillbillyfiles Heather, I don't know what the R word is? and they hung thieves. in the late 1800s 17 white horse thieves were hung all at once...

[@tommas2674]

and when "men" or there were more "men" assaulting a female was seriously taboo. We have come a long way down.

[@tommas2674]

a thief and an assaulter says the jurors looked like dogs who attacked sheep. SMH. E VILE.

[@Jme62]

First of all, can we talk about the professional quality of this video? Truly exceptional video imagery and narration! Just VERY well done! Second, for all of the gallows-talking that ol’ Happy Yapper here did, I still think he was guilty. That “r” word carried an even heavier stigma for the victim back then than it does now. Even now, it frequently goes unreported due to fear and shame. And then for her to finally speak up and declare his guilt in front of that big crowd, with him crowing over her? I think she was telling the truth. Third, now I just picture telephone operator, Oda Casey, taking up a new hobby and traveling around attending hangings. Murderers, “R”-ists, pictures, laundry…if it’s hanging, Oda is here for it. 😬

[@Jasperjbird]

Great story❤

[@jamesault7832]

Excellent video as always. It seems very strange to me that so many of stories about mountain people in West Virginia and Kentucky involved murder and violence while at the same time the mountains seem so beautiful and peaceful. All the people I encountered in Ohio who were from hills were always hardworking, G-d fearing and pleasant folks. I am struggling to understand how they are kin and blood of murderers and scoundrels.

[@CraigFThompson]

It should all become much easier to understand once you study USA history; remember, the very presence of Europeanoids in the entirety of the western hemisphere is the result of Europe throwing its two-legged garbage out.... That garbage ended up squatting in the western hemisphere, Australia, and south Africa.

[@johnhamilton4677]

Censorship is evil.

[@TeasLouise]

"The doomed man that wouldn't stop talking." Literal description of my ex. Thank you for this great presentation and story. It's so sad, but that title made me giggle.

[@theburtseoni]

My older brother can talk non-stop, he has been that way for 75 years, and claims he is afraid to talk in front of anyone. (Balderdash!) I think I will tell him about this story- I wonder if it might help him quit talking so much? 😁

[@roxannelandolt7852]

So young

[@charlesciminera5881]

I guess thats why public executions were abolished the people that came to watch were disgusting

[@CraigFThompson]

And THANKFULLY the death penalty itself is being abolished!

[@jamielieberg7053]

leo and Heather Great Video thank you for making it it is sad how a innocent man executed by hear say it happen here in wiconsin the tom monfils case in green bay wisconsin where the tom monfils killed himself but Last of ‘Monfils 6’ released from prison, 30+ years after homicide September 1995 and as of now Aug 30, 2023 at Green Bay paper mill its a sad thing

[@matttippo8325]

Hi this is such a ending, the thing is it's true. Thanks I needed to hear a good yharn today thanks again.

[@apollyondemonlord9823]

Doomed man who wouldn’t stop talking…

[@sharonw2475]

In today's court system Willie could have entered a "plea deal" and lived to a ripe old age. ( in my opinion "plea deals" suck and should never be allowed )

[@rpmartin2485]

So, he was the original “ slick Willy”?

[@danmartin5504]

Never mind, I didn’t watch the video long enough😅

[@scottmarcum6639]

That’s Illinois with a silent s…

[@TownieGirl1974]

The *R* word rhymes with *CAPE* .

[@silversurfer3202]

@@TownieGirl1974 🤨 Thanks, I was scratching my head at 1st when she talked about the "R" word. 🙄😳.

[@danmartin5504]

I might be an idiot, but I can’t figure out what the R word is.

[@Jasperjbird]

Sexual assult

[@jimmccord487]

ape

[@DWKelly]

Rhymes with APE

[@sharonw2475]

Remove the letters "W", "R" (the last letter) and one "P" from the word "wrapper."

[@michaelterry4394]

Sort of an unwanted advance but even more SAY WHAT ,

[@helenhernandez5604]

🖐💔🥰👍🪦

[@jaeboogie2786]

Cant believe a WM got hung for READING. This country's history is awful. Ohhhh that R word. JK😅

[@sharonw2475]

😂😂🤣🤣

[@milkman1944]

Could be one of those other R words, Riting or Rithmatic.😅

[@hazeldavison243]

Robbery?

[@sdsurfgirl60]

What's the R word?

[@TownieGirl1974]

@@sdsurfgirl60 The *"R"* word rhymes with cape.

[@outdoorlife-j4h]

@@TownieGirl1974 When I heard the R word, at first I thought racist, rob or rape. I didn't realize that talking about a crime was a problem for YT. It's kind of like talking about the OKC bombing, we are not committing it. Not sure of their intent.

[@jimyoung3019]

Thank you KZbin, I have no idea what the R word is...

[@thehillbillyfiles]

Rhymes with cape

[@robedwards5709]

You are allowed to say rape

[@bearbones4347]

Special sex opperation what the schools call it

[@Graham-zj9ff]

The r word is rape

[@bearbones4347]

So ur censored

[@MRJIMBERLY]

Long sideburns. Not a good grooming choice.