The FIRST Abduction for Ransom in the US | Charles Brewster Ross

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[@andreahooe9784]

What I find so ABSOLUTELY CRAZY is the fact that these parents literally searched the WORLD looking for their son back in the 1800's BEFORE TECHNOLOGY!!!! That's insane and amazing all at the same time!!

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I really appreciate how you post educational content and not “popular” cases with a sensationalized thumbnail. You really are a gem in this community.

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Heads up, the person replying isn't her.

[@LumaFuwari]

True but I also respect the opinions of people who post less popular cases opinion a lot more when more sensationalized stories do come out too, so it's good to find a balance. I feel like Stephanie Harlowe and Kendall Rae walk that line perfectly. I would love to hear Danielle's take on some more media active stories as well ngl I think it's more about the respect they give victims than the stories:)

[@jesscorner6381]

@@LumaFuwari respecting opinions and exploiting a case for $$$ are two different things

[@Jo-hi9oc]

@@LumaFuwari dont compare youtubers…

[@Boing2699]

@@Jo-hi9oc they weren’t really comparing KZbinrs, just giving examples. They didn’t say any specific person was better or worse than another.

[@star2705]

Really, who _hasn't_ got drunk and stolen a boy! Totally normal drunk activity! at that point I'd start questioning the police to see if _they'd_ ever casually done a drunk kidnapping.

[@blackcatcrimes]

I never knew this is where the Charley Project got it's name! I haven't heard this case before. You did a beautiful job covering it as always, Danelle.

[@rachaelleann9847]

Same, you said exactly what I was thinking and was about to comment lol

[@blackcatcrimes]

@@rachaelleann9847 It's amazing how, as big as this case was, it seems a lot of us who watch true crime haven't heard of it before.

[@natashamcglynn1995]

Case suggestion. I know I've suggested it before but I guess I'll keep trying because there was a little boy by me by the name of Thomas velva. I don't see anyone sharing his story and it has serious implications. It is a case of severe child abuse and neglect that was recorded by the school system and babysitters and nothing was done. Nothing was done because the primary parent was a police officer. It's also a story of parental alienation. I work down the street from where he died and every day I passed the house where he took his left breath and I still cry every time just a little. Feel free to reach out to me if you need somebody local but his story is severely undercovered and his memory has not been used to protect others like it should. I do want every true crime creator to share it of course but I think it would be especially wonderful if you did because you put such thought and detail and empathy and emotion into each story and that is what is needed. You're also willing to do the research and that might be important in this case. As a fellow homeschooling mama it would be a favor for sure if you could do Thomas valva's story.

[@heezypeasy8611]

I hope this case gets the coverage it deserves! Such a heartbreaking story 💔

[@Cinder526]

Stephanie Harlowe did a video on the case. She did a fantastic job on it

[@heezypeasy8611]

@@Cinder526 Stephanie always does such a great job covering cases!

[@peach2210]

Emma Kenny does a great job covering cases such as this!

[@kaymaheu295]

You have to submit a case request not just comment here

[@huntercunningham7401]

This case is heartbreaking and I wish they had gotten the answers they deserve!

[@devontamosley4487]

Hello, Danelle. Thanks for taking my suggestion by covering this case. It saddens that Charley was never found, even though the the three individuals who were possibly responsible for the crime (two of them were fatally shot and one was charged and convicted). It's highly unlikely Charley's case will ever be solved, but you may never know. Even old cases like 1916 solved disappearance/unsolved murder of Joseph Lovelace were able to solved due to Genetic Geneology. Great video, Danelle. Have a great day.

[@havvaalexander9520]

Kudos to you for homeschooling. I homeschooled mine from Kindergarten- 12th. Enjoy every moment bc it flies by. Glad to see you back!

[@jenn8208]

Thanks Danelle, I've missed you! You're worth the wait, and nothing but respect for homeschooling your children. That's wonderful! I wish is done it all differently... nothing matters more than our children. Cheers. ❤️

[@truecrimemavens6927]

The abduction/murder of Morgan Harrington inspired her parents to found Help Save the Next Girl. A wonderful foundation.

[@kellinicole1983]

I didn’t know you homeschooled, me too. :) I’m glad you got to spend some extra time with your kiddos. Excited to learn more about this case!

[@Lindseyisloony]

That reply isn't her. Everybody stay away

[@kadeelacayo4806]

@@Lindseyisloony it’s obvious

[@zillamandy]

Hi Danelle! I actually have been waiting for you to post, like always, but when I heard that you’re spending time with your kids I totally get it. Good for you! Anyway this was a really fascinating story. I didn’t know much about it at all. I have heard more about the Lindbergh baby case than this one. How incredibly sad that his parents spent their lives looking for him. I can’t imagine how slow and frustrating the process was back then to try to find him, even now it is hardly easy. Not to be shallow, but on a sidenote that scarf looks really good on you, and it matches your eyes. Anyway good luck with the beginning of school!

[@ZenaraX]

This series is always so interesting! I would love to know the case that created the Alfred plea, it always baffles me when it's used.

[@nichv857]

It's "Alford," but yes please lol. 💕

[@ZenaraX]

@@nichv857 Thanks for correcting me! I've only ever heard it and not seen it written, that's good to know!

[@RichardTClark396]

I cannot believe I never heard this story before!! Thanks for sharing this!❤️

[@aye70aye]

I am LOVING this series Danelle, its so interesting and different from other true crime content, you are doing a stella job as always. Would love you to do a U.K equivalent if you ever had time. Dont know how you manage everything with home schooling too! Curious to know why you chose to home school rather than send your kids to school btw?

[@SallyMars]

Danelle, you are the best and you deserve it all!

[@sarahr1994]

Awesome video! I like that you touch on cases that aren't heard very often or old cases that the public has forgotten about.

[@rachaelleann9847]

Much respect to be willing and able to homeschool your children. I couldn't do it. Not with my youngest at least. I've thought about many times and still might just do that but not just yet. But props and much respect for you Danielle to do that for your children. Amazing mother you are.

[@suziequebedeaux5109]

I learned a lot today. I've never heard of this heartbreaking case so I couldn't have known that the Charley project was born from that. Danelle, I love how, you are not only detailed with your stories, but you are kind and compassionate with your coverage. Thank you for being you! I am also addicted to Crime After Crime!

[@Little_Red_Riding_Hoodlum]

The fact that this semi-literate individual that cannot even use the proper "too" in a sentence chose "annihilation" to describe something that much simpler words could have conveyed is strange!

[@kadeelacayo4806]

I’m sure the “proper”too/to wasn’t relevant

[@angeliaangiemoore3072]

I love your channel. You are unique and passionate. I appreciate the time you spend researching for good content.

[@TinaLyn54]

I got so sad when she said it was a different time and kids didn't come up missing. I wish it was still like that. 😪

[@ohaiyoashchan]

the dad not wanting his name in the newspaper even though his son's full name was out there already

[@lcallahan8807]

Thank you, Danelle. I'm a lifelong resident of PA & I never heard of this case. Nor did I know that PA was the first state where kidnapping was declared a felony. I appreciate this series & all of the intense work you do to bring out the little known facts with such detail & compassion.

[@emilypickford1480]

Spending time with kiddos before back to school and getting stuff ready for homeschooling them totally understand. My mom then my grandma homeschooled me for grade 5 and when I was put into a Christian school and still getting bullied my parents confessed that she should’ve kept homeschooling me. I love your videos and this one is amazing hearing about this! This case is definitely a learning one. You rock

[@dusdincobain1191]

Danelle I love your videos so much. I hope you never stop making them because it’s what I look forward to. Great talker and a good story teller without rambling on about useless info. 10/10!

[@NIX5s]

After January 1 in Chicago kidnapping won’t even get you held on bail, neither will murder. Chicago’s SAFE-T ACT is FN crazy

[@kadeelacayo4806]

Stop spreading lies. That’s NOT how it works . It’s case by case.

[@Kimberly_E]

Even though I'm a mystery/missing persons cases, I'd not heard of this. Thank you!

[@blackorchidmuse]

Grandmother used to say that Charlie Ross ended up in Maryland and was part of the baker family there, which is her family. I never took her too seriously but I know some people did.

[@jpcmich76]

Awesome work Danelle! You delivered this story perfectly. Thank you! Xo

[@lizajane2971]

I was homeschooled and loved it! Always wanted to homeschool my kids, but not looking like I'm going to have any. Hope all goes well with your school year, Danelle!

[@laurieclarkson9180]

Is it possible for you to homeschool other people's children? A lot of women I speak to, want to homeschool their kids but can't or can do it 3 days a week but want help the other days. Some women say "I can't afford a homeschool teacher, but I know three other women with kids that are my kid's age and I wonder if the parents and I could pitch in to pay the teacher and the kids would be taught at one house everyday." Have you ever heard of anything like that? They don't like public schools and they want to extensively interview the teacher to ensure her beliefs are in line with theirs, but I thought it was a great idea and if possible, you should seriously consider doing it!!

[@amyjosteinberger3734]

@@laurieclarkson9180 yesss!! I wish I could teach more then just my kids. A homeschool teacher would be a great & very needed resource.

[@shadygirlxoxo]

I’ve always enjoyed learning about how abducted children cases have been handled & how tactics have developed & evolved over the years. Most people (at least true crime followers like myself) are familiar with the cases of Amber Hagerman, Adam Walsh, the Lindbergh Baby, Polly Klaas, Johnny Gosch, & other super high profile abductions, but I’d never heard of Charley’s case before! This was fascinating, but I do truly feel for the parents, searching their entire lives, literally searching the world (& travel in the 1800’s was obviously very different than it is today) only to pass away without answers, heartbreaking!

[@oliviaaddams3454]

Thank you for covering this very interesting case. I enjoyed hearing the historical details and learning a little about how investigations were handled back then. We've come a long way! I'm also looking forward to hearing your take on the Lindbergh case.

[@dogdigday]

You are so great! Missed seeing you but happy you got to spend time preparing for school and spending time with your children! So important! Also so grateful for this series. Learning the history is refreshing and so important. You always handle cases with such sensitivity!

[@sofiahicks2957]

very in depth information, thank you for this video!!

[@Sappy10]

don't apologize for having a private. we understand... we know that you have good reasons not to be there every week... you have the right to take breaks. we love you no matter how many videos you make and how often... we ♡ you and take care of you and your family ♡

[@Sappy10]

Private life*

[@kyliesanders3873]

Girl.. I could listen to you talk about RAMEN NOODLES for hours!!! I LOVE your videos!!

[@beckyt2707]

This was an excellent video Danelle, thank you. So sad that the family never got answers but I'm so impressed by the brother and what a good witness he was for such a small boy. Really excited for the story of the Lindbergh baby kidnapping as well I've always been fascinated by that!

[@amberlouden]

You make it so easy to love your content. Thank you for the way you have your system setup.

[@Crossing-Maniac]

Love your videos I have learned a lot from this series Thank you so much.

[@hissallymyjack4684]

How incredible I had no idea that's how the Charlie Project got its name. I put missing persons on my channel and it breaks my heart when there is zero info and in some cases not even a picture so to see there is a picture of Charlie from so long ago is amazing 💞

[@cyndit9208]

Such a good coverage. Thank you! I’m missing the cat tree though. Lol

[@Sunshine-n1n]

You did an awesome job in bring this case back to life. I’m thinking they probably killed the child early on but… you never know and it appears his family’s search has led to many positives now.

[@wordsleuth992]

This was he most fascinating case ever! You have done a fabulous job (as always) with summing up all of this information given the time period. I feel like this is a case that needs to be handed over to CeCe Moore and Parabon Labs to do genetic geneology to find Charly’s descendants!! Wouldn’t that be amazing to link the 2 descendant family’s (Charly’s and his siblings) today!! This could definitely be done with a persistent genealogist and the genetic data based out there now!! Great job Danelle - thanks for bringing this to us. Your channel is a refreshing breath of fresh air compared to all the other true crime drama that seems to be the norm this summer. Thanks for staying true to your values and doing it your way - it doesn’t go unnoticed by the Hallan fam!!💜💜💜 BTW, I don’t know how you keep all the balls in the air between your channel and home schooling your kiddo’s - you are my modern day hero ♥️

[@rachelrae860]

I have tried so hard to make a comment but it never gets seen so I'm going to try again I am so thankful there is somebody out there to advocate and put their story out when you have little or no information and you do an incredible job and for you I adore you❤

[@bh9225]

I heard his name mentioned in a Marx Brothers movie. I got curious and that led me here. Thank you. I learned a lot.

[@kaylakanvas]

Okay so about Pretty Girls, if you were to read the prequel “Blonde Hair Blue Eyes” you get a lot more background on the sister who went missing. Also, good daughter by Karin Slaughter is my favorite. In the first chapter the mom is murdered and the oldest is buried alive. It follows the trauma of after all that.

[@Moonbunny55]

Would love to hear about what resources you use for home schooling 🥰

[@genevieve5077]

Hi Danelle, your channel is the best! Where are the kitty cats? I love watching them during your videos.

[@nikkimendelson4102]

I really have enjoyed your videos!!! You are awesome and I can’t wait to see more!

[@peppiholliday4525]

I so like all of your videos and I do wish that they had resolutions to them but I know in the real world there's not many to be found. But I think that you are doing something so worthwhile too early families of missing people especially children that you should be commended for all of your hard work.

[@whatzittooya3873]

There's a bot/scammer replying in the comments presenting themselves as Danelle, stay safe yall

[@carolmiller7310]

Thanks 😊

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Danelle ik u probably dont read the comment section often but there is an account using your picture & name replying to comments asking subscribers to message them on WhatsApp for "Financial Planning". Hopefully u see this comment & please anyone else who reads this comment DO NOT message them or even download the app their referring to. All its used for is scams!!

[@tabathabarrineau5521]

I reported the comment to KZbin.

[@huntercunningham7401]

Love that you home school! I plan to do the same!

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Love seeing your channel pop up on my phone ❤️

[@Lindseyisloony]

Everybody please report the scammer pretending to be Danelle

[@eh7322]

@@Lindseyisloony I've reported it on like almost every comment it left. Hopefully others do the same

[@tabathabarrineau5521]

@@eh7322 I've reported it everywhere I've seen it. This is not the first KZbinrs page I've seen it on either.

[@Dashiell-mc8td]

Charley actually had 3 sisters and 3 living brothers at the time of his disappearance in 1874. The 2 oldest boys were visiting grandparents at the time. Another brother was born a few years later and died in infancy. This info can be found on find a grave and in Christian Ross's book. According to Christian Ross's own words, he had no issue with the boys accepting candy from the 2 men as long as it was offered to them and they didn't ask for it. He just assumed the men were fond of children and being nice. The father had no weird feeling at all about it.

[@grimspound7981]

Never seen someone cover the story of who gave The Charley Project its name!

[@amym5114]

Please don’t apologize for the delay! I already think you’re a bit of a Wonder Woman 🙌🏼 You are juggling they jobs of a few people, with great success! Take pride in that!

[@ariesrainbowchild]

Thank you

[@stephanieuribe6736]

Danelle it is awesome that you are homeschooling your kids! ♥️

[@Lindseyisloony]

*DANELLE YOU HAVE A WHATSAPP SCAMMER IMPERSONATING YOU IN THE COMMENTS!*

[@tracilord4854]

Welcome Back! Another Great Video!!! ❤😘

[@Anaya-fp3wo]

Love the video! Please consider doing indian boarding schools. Not heard of by most since our history classes try to bury it. Talk about first child abductions, it was serial and multiple children abducted from their home by our own government. Please add to your list I know you would do it justice!

[@localoca1313]

Love you Danelle 💖

[@inkompetenzkompensationsko4188]

It's so unfortunate we still have families who have to fight for years to keep their loved ones in the public spotlight in hopes to find them again despite knowing how important Publicity for these cases is.

[@teepsycho8931]

Please cover Zion foster she’s from Detroit Michigan she’s 17 and went missing

[@sallykohorst8803]

Yes i enjoy all your videos and the Lindberg baby will be amazing. Lots of people feel the dad had something to do with it.

[@lunapink1995]

i think its possible that the guys gave charles to a women to watch for them who was also in on it. and she could have just kept him and raised him when they guys dead.

[@racheljones2967]

I love this series!! Are you able to cover a UK case? Sarah Payne was an 8 year old girl who was abducted and murdered by Roy Whiting, a registered sex offender, in 2000. Sarah's Law allows parents of young children to know if they live near a registered sex offender

[@Tiger89Lilly]

Oh yeah her mother Sara is such an amazing strong inspirational woman my heart bleeds for her

[@tarabourgeois5807]

I love ❤️ old cases.

[@amym5114]

I love the transition into a few new areas. But I’m here for whatever you cover!!

[@hellothere3097]

Another homeschooler here. Love your channel!

[@lisaimhof6549]

Please please please cover the case that inspired Megan’s law it’s so horrible and there are NO videos about it!

[@kadeelacayo4806]

There’s tons of videos about it. Movies too

[@christygarmany1191]

You're here! I'm here! Yay!

[@LeeDee5]

The poster with: LITTLE CHARLIER ROSS, THE STOLEN CHILD, ls sooo sad. Also that Gustav guy claiming he was Charley and the court being like year okay you're Charley... was just awful!

[@brijackson5344]

Wow .. I almost didn’t watch this because I heard this story before but ended up listening anyway and the story I heard was completely different

[@nmstranger]

my question is how did the abductors know that the children really wanted fireworks and knew that they was begging their dad for that very thing?

[@kadeelacayo4806]

I’m sure most kids did

[@tinas_hotdog_sophie]

I tried reading the letter and now my brain is broken.

[@BlendedBarbieDoll]

Such a sad story Where ever Charley ended up I know he is an angel now looking over other children

[@andream138]

The Charlie Project just blew my mine whhhaaattt?!?! Cool

[@TessMac]

Thank You for this series Danelle. I’ve learned SO much. It really is remarkable how something that happened so long ago has positive effects to this day. Also had NO IDEA that’s who the Charley Project was named after!! Fantastic as always Danelle. 🤍

[@mariaa4511]

Welcome back 😊

[@jenniferstewart9012]

I love that you do homeschooling Well done

[@Suzibird307]

Missed your pretty face Danelle. BUT, I had my Crime after Crime to keep me company. :-)

[@GenXfrom75]

I wish I could homeschool! Bravo. 💞

[@susieq5270]

Based on what we know happens to children when they are abducted, I would have to think Charley was probably dead within a few hours of being abducted...he could have been buried about anywhere...Interesting info about the origin of the Charley Project...Thanks

[@blackorchidmuse]

I know that the abduction of Polly Klaus change things as well

[@lenard765]

I paused and read what i could 😅😅😅

[@p.j.7143]

Waiting for comments actually about the case...lol

[@SallyMars]

Right.. lol

[@alexisk8888]

Even in the 1800s the cops didn’t wanna do there jobs properly 😒

[@stevenvaldezii7936]

One million subs incoming.

[@heathergabbysalomon3614]

Sounds like a episode of little house on the prarie

[@natanna7814]

Do you have a podcast?

[@catattack7639]

This sounds so horribly traumatizing for everyone, especially the boys and father...

[@MCTominator]

Since you mentioned home schooling, is that still a thing in the States?

[@jesscorner6381]

Yes

[@MCTominator]

@@jesscorner6381 seems like a good way to avoid bullets flying. Plus it's fun to be a family unit more.

[@lizajane2971]

It seems particularly popular since Covid. Yes, it's still a thing, thankfully.

[@terridemaio2926]

Yes verry much so

[@Kat-tr2ig]

Yeah, parents don't want their kids shot. I was always against homeschooling but if I were to ever return to the US I would homeschool my kids, too.

[@cyndit9208]

I wonder if any of the dna resources could be run to see if someone matches a known family member. So many children back in the day were not typically killed but rather to taken to raise. It was not popular but it certainly happened. Just an idea.

[@lizajane2971]

That ransom note looks off to me... What supposedly illiterate person has fairly nice handwriting? And the mistakes seem intentional to me.

[@Lindseyisloony]

Yup. Illiterate is a very very strange conclusion to come to...

[@lizajane2971]

@@Lindseyisloony Guess the detectives working the case weren't exactly Hercule Poirot.

[@kadeelacayo4806]

That is just how people wrote .

[@brookels66]

New follower here, you're so beautiful🫶🏼

[@origamipein18]

How do those people claiming to be Charlie live with themselves?! D:

[@terridemaio2926]

I KNOW A LOT WHO HOME SCHOOL HI HI THERE IM HOME WATCHING THIS