The Harrowing and Disturbing Case of Mary Bach

[@wbodenham]

Thanks

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks for your support :)

[@ttf4now]

Mary was a victim who was desperately trying to survive domestic violence. Her brave actions during a time when women were expected to be docile are to be commended. Mary Bach is a heroine for DV survivors everywhere. If she could fight back, anyone can do so now.

[@charityblume4049]

I 💯 agree. It is a disgusting time in history where women in America meant nothing, could hold no property and were not allowed their own money.

[@loriwilson-n9t]

Fighting back in a divorce now depends on how much $ you have. Period.

[@truthylucy7068]

I wonder how many women were sentenced to death for killing their husband's? Snapping & killing them after years of abuse! It's a terrible situation for the wives. To finally end the abuse only to be put to death! Kudo's to Mary for trying to put a stop to her husband's abuse. Sadly, it cost her her life. Yet, made awareness!

[@lisar6453]

I agree. Women were treated like second class citizens and property, which is so shameful. It's disgusting how the defense tried so hard to demonize her for her strength, as though misogyny was supposed to save him. Glad it didn't! Mary's strength in adversity reminds me of my great-grandmother, who was also named Mary. In the late 1890s/early 1900s, she married at 14 to a man who turned out to be horribly abusive. She bravely divorced him and eventually remarried but was widowed. Third time was a charm, my great-grandfather. I heard he treated her very well and they were happy. Had she not been brave enough to leave her first husband, I literally would not be here. Both sides of my family are full of strong women and men strong enough to be their partners. I am grateful for that and the legacy is quite secure :)

[@kathy8355]

The USA poorly funds mental health care way less than other countries that have way less crime. Mental illness and domestic violence are intertwined.

[@rubysparrow2975]

Once in the mid eighties I was dating a young man who thought he could hit me. He tried once and found out why our father sent his daughters to a defense class. I explained to him as the police was coming if I ever saw him again I will get all my sisters to help me next time. Never saw him again.

[@AuDHDarling]

The girls who don't fight back are often the ones who were first hit by their fathers

[@MaryLevin-t5t]

@@rubysparrow2975 🎉🎉🎉

[@mariameere5807]

@@rubysparrow2975 Been there! I say this affirmation; I trust LIFE to keep me safe and secure and provided for in every possible way. I am divinely guided and protected always, in all ways. And now a man that hits or rapes women are kept on a different vibrational trajectory than me! I can never attract a man like that into my life again….. it defy’s the laws of the universe and physics just as consistently as gravity! And you know what? I like being single for now, I never let anybody’s mood affect how I feel and eventually who knows? I am still in the healing ❤️‍🩹 process! Blessings of all your hearts desires manifesting in 25! Love and light from London! You are an inspiration! 🌟🫶🌟🙏 ❤️♥️❤️🌅😇🥰

[@susanfaulkner2304]

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[@mariameere5807]

@@rubysparrow2975 🙏❤️🌅

[@MarianneKat]

Blaming the victim is so entrenched in society it is still used today.😢

[@iseultbourke4692]

I remember even in the Sixties, women were always blamed if a marriage broke up.

[@shelleymarquis2887]

Also punishing the victim. Arghh!😠

[@importantvideos4529]

@MarianneKat People forget that during most of European history, the husband was blamed and punished for his wifes wrongdoing. If she stole something, or got herself into massive debt, they came for the hisband, not the woman. Men have spent most of history taking punishment whilst women werent held responsible. (Explains a lot) This applied to a wide range of crimes, but not all of vourse. But people like to ignore this FACT because it doesnt fit the "oh, women are always opressed" narrative.

[@CrimerJourney84]

Mary Bach’s story is so heartbreaking and disturbing. Your documentary brings attention to her case with such care and respect for the victim.

[@norringtonlover]

My heart stopped when I realized I know this case very well. I grew up horrified with it after seeing Mary’s mummified fingers on display countless times in a museum in Wood County, Ohio. They were used as evidence in the trial along with the corn knife. Her husband was one of the last men to be hanged in the county I believe so her fingers, the knife, the rope he was hanged with were on display in the museum. One detail that always stuck with me was that he put his children to bed in the same room with her lifeless body then took them out of the home and turned himself in the next day. She was an unbelievably strong woman to stand up to her cruel husband back in a day when that was practically unheard of. I never thought I’d hear the first true crime KZbinr I ever followed cover a story from my home county. Thank you for telling Mary’s story, and a wonderful New Year to you, BC!

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks and HNY to you too :)

[@yvettedesmarais8107]

Are you from Wood county? My father’s paternal family is from there. They owned a store there back in the early 1900s. We went once in the ‘70’s. The store floor had fallen in. Met me great great uncle. They had like 11 children.

[@LisaNunlist]

Her fingers on display, poor woman!

[@norringtonlover]

@@yvettedesmarais8107 My father’s whole family is from that area and many still live there. My sister in law’s family goes back a long ways as well. I visit every so often to catch up. Small world!

[@norringtonlover]

@@LisaNunlist I’m happy to report the museum has treated the case with a lot more sensitivity lately and revamped the exhibit in recent years. They even partnered with a local domestic abuse shelter to promote awareness of the issue. They’ve gotten a lot more in depth about Mary’s story and given her more of a voice. Unfortunately her fingers are still on display as they’re a local attraction sadly but instead of being out in a display case for anyone and everyone to see, they’re in a box that people can choose to look in if they want to see them.

[@MaryLevin-t5t]

Why is the community deeply shaken by Mary's death after they witnessed the brutal treatment from her husband ? 😱

[@rileyboy66]

Apparently there were “acceptable” levels of abuse… Still allowed in some cultures today! Mostly veiled as religious groups.

[@goosiechild]

because it wasn't culturally acceptable at all. or legally sanctioned.

[@Alle8ia]

@@rileyboy66 Yes. See that everywhere.

[@Loralanthalas]

​​​@@goosiechildsomone never had a sit down with their grandma. The world before OJ did indeed contain many who wouldn't respond. My cop stepfather in Williamson County (north Austin) refused to respond to DV until after OJ Simpson made it a political thing and cops HAD to respond. My mother still has broken nose and the man listed in my BC has been missing since the early 80s. Weird that.

[@LotsofLisa]

Mary is a woman.

[@darlin_pants]

Whoa. This story hit me hard. My great greats came over from Germany in the late 1800's. They also settled in Ohio. As told to me by my grandmother, great grandpa was a likewise ass to great grandma. Finally, g gramma locked him out of the house. She left the outside cellar door open so he could sleep in the basement, but all other doors were locked tight. The good part of my story is that there was no murder. The fact that g gramma made her husband sleep in the cellar made our local newspaper back in the day.

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Your Great Grandma sounds like a wonderful lady

[@lazyhomebody1356]

That is adorable

[@meighenhelmick3697]

Good for her! She's the head b in charge!!!! 😊

[@lisar6453]

My maternal great- grandparents have a similar story. There is German heritage on that side but I'm not sure from whom. Except they lived in central Kentucky before settling in my hometown in southern Ohio. My great-grandmother, also a Mary, married at 14 in the late 1890s/early 1900s. He turned out to be very abusive. She, too, shunned convention and divorced him. Her second husband died and then she met my great-grandfather. I always say third time was the charm, because they were happy together. I have so much respect for her strength and am grateful to come from generations of strong women (and men strong enough to appreciate their strength, without falling into the "somehow this diminishes me" thinking that weak men exhibit). Your great-grandmother sounds like an amazing, strong woman. A true pioneer at a time when so many were shamed or beaten into submission for daring to demand they be treated well. Kudos to our grannies for fighting the good fight, and winning for us all!

[@45jacky77]

My mother went through a time of domestic violence from bad boyfriends in the 80s. Stories like this really gets me

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

So sorry to read your comment

[@45jacky77]

@BriefCaseOfficial it end in a happy ending. She married a man in the 90s who became my stepfather. They been married for nearly 30 yrs now.

[@MaryLevin-t5t]

@@45jacky77 💜

[@perrydowd9285]

Hey guys. 🕵️🐱 The saddest part of Elizabeth's life and death is the fact that in the scheme of things it's same old same old. Actually I take that back. It isn't sad it's sickening. See you next week guys.

[@perrydowd9285]

Ooops sorry. I meant Mary.

[@lazyhomebody1356]

See you next Monday! 😊

[@andrealowe1083]

Thank you! Your sensitive and fact based research are always spot on. You always manage to tell stories about humans and the human condition. Not just penny dreadful. Sometimes I go for months without listening to this type of content. When I come back to the content as I always do. I can count on you to see the human story and not just the tragedy.

[@debbieterry1453]

Mary was truly a Pioneer for all women. I salute her for being strong enough to take it to court and try to get help and get a what we would call now a restraining order she did it and it wasn't popular and it wasn't looked at as something women should do and that is why so many Abused women have died by the hands of their husbands I salute her big time😢

[@reneedennis2011]

I agree.

[@ANYHOO0]

She pretty much knew he would kill her, it's sickening.

[@derekstocker6661]

Well reported as always. Dear Mary, what ever did she do to this man to warrant him killing her in such a terrible way, and seemingly almost in front of their children. How many good women have suffered this way since time began and still suffering today. RIP Mary, you deserved far better.

[@melissapinol7279]

Mary's husband's view of reality seemed to be that if she had been a better housekeeper she might still be alive. Absolutely twisted thinking. This case was especially moving to me because I am currently dealing with the plight of an old friend who came from a religious German Midwestern family who held absolute control over her most of her life by destroying all of her self esteem and isolating her. Now that she is in her 60's and in poor health she discovered that they left her absolutely nothing. She isn't even getting enough Social security to live on because they would only "permit" her to work part time, making her put most of her energy into tasks around the farm. I am helping her pick up the peices of what was basically a wasted life. I hope that she can find some happiness in the time that she has left, because the rest was stolen from her by her "traditional" family. Not surprisingly she also got sucked into a political cult and parrots the catchphrases and conspiracy theories. She was never allowed to learn to think for herself. Women like Mary who did try to think for themselves often payed dearly for this basic right of some personal autonomy. Two very sad stories.

[@molliemae6855]

He essentially killed her because she wouldn’t sell her part of the farm.

[@annaesmaili4867]

Well done Mary for standing your ground Unfortunately that would add to his anger Rest in peace Mary You tried your best Not only did he take your life , he vilified you after your death His tears were for himself not remorse for his despicable deeds He got his just desert

[@jenniferlonnes7420]

@@annaesmaili4867 dessert*

[@donsmith4833]

... it was a pyrrhic victory.

[@phinhnanthasone1231]

For a second, I was afraid that the defense would succeed

[@lornae8683]

If you are in an abusive relationship don’t let the abuser know you’re leaving, most victims of domestic violence are at greater risk when the abuser knows they are done and about to leave. There are many organizations that help abuse survivors and will help you hide and find a safe place to live. Don’t allow any one to abuse you in any shape or form, abusers show signs early on in the relationship, don’t ignore them. The first thing they like to do is to isolate , they will turn you against your friends and family, then comes the control of the finances. The abuser likes to put their victim down making him/her feel worthless and useless and that no one else would want him/ her. Love doesn’t hurt , love is not selfish, love doe not seek its own interest. Love is kind, patient, uplifting, love wants what is best for the loved one. Don’t become a victim, be a survivor! If you have to put as much land and sea between you and the person who hurt you do so. Don’t let them find out where you are. Fight and survive! God speed.

[@skaisnotdead]

Boosting this, the most dangerous time in an abusive relationship is when the victim is taking steps to leave.

[@lornae8683]

@ so true.

[@robynstanwick]

Abusers also cycle through building you up, then breaking you down, and they often test to see how far they can take things. The cyclical nature as well as a very different public face compared to private face make it really confusing for the person being abused. It pulls individuals back in causes doubt etc but typically things just get worse and worse. I completely agree that you need to leave by disappearing. It is not a debate nor is it safe to let the abuser know any details. Take good care everyone. Back in Mary’s time it seems clear that violence was overt and constantly escalating. Her husband seems psychotic.

[@lornae8683]

@ some do that, but I’ve noticed most just put their victims down. It’s hard to believe that there can be people so evil. I’m glad we live in a society where there’s more awareness to these matters. What I find sad though is how a lot of men whom are being abused by their spouses stay silent, and it happens in both same sex relationships as in heterosexual ones. I also met a woman who had a partner (another woman) who used to beat her like it was fun and the police did very little to help, it wasn’t until the ladies from the battered women’s shelter got involved that she received proper help. I have never seen a woman as happy as this young woman was sharing her experience of how she was rescued, she was beaming.

[@ednaatluxton4918]

Sadly the courts still don't lock them up for the assaults. Just order anger management classes. On and off decades moving,hiding,him breaking in,stalking etc. the women's abuse shelters wouldn't help me. They said I'd just be looking over my shoulder for the rest of my life. Nowadays a spy app on your phone can be done remotely. You can change your name but not your sin.

[@hpyles30241]

And a very good morning brief case!! Thank you for another Monday started right. 😊😊

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks so much

[@daynasafranek7807]

My parents came from German immigrants who settled in the Midwest. My grandpa was a tough old bird and he felt that kids quit school and worked on the farm, at the age of 14 (the youngest age they could, back then). My dad refused and lived with family friends in order to go to high school. He was the first to graduate in his family. My grandpa (Popo), didn’t smoke or swear, drank a glass of red wine each night and never seemed to stop moving. We have so many funny stories and memories about him, though, because he could be a character. Not one that was huge into education, though.😅 It’s so awful what happened to Mary. She deserved help. Rest in peace, dear Mary. ❤🕊️ Thanks for another great case! 😊❤

[@PamelaTitterington]

Weak people are ,afraid of anyone stronger. So end up being brutal,or are just plain sadistic,,thankyou for giving Mary a voice,😢

[@bec5250]

Cannot tell you how much I appreciated the thought and deep perspective in this well-researched episode.

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thankyou

[@thefanone]

As a dv survivor l highly respect her for her bravery. Laws were changed following this horrific murder to do more to stop dv and expose the aweful truth and need for society to embrase dv changes. 😢

[@peterlee584]

Well Said!!

[@loisharrison3715]

It's always a good Monday when we get a story from you it sets a week

[@PamelaH_HappyVibes]

Starting the week off with Brief Case.

[@jenniferlonnes7420]

I'm glad the first and second juries weren't swayed by the victim blaming and shaming. Either way, Mary lost her life, despite advocating for herself.

[@lisar6453]

She was very brave, a fighter to the end!

[@LuckySpinster.]

I bet the neighbours wives all knew it would happen. They wouldn't have been surprised. Unable to do anything to prevent it because of the misogyny that prevailed

[@shernettehenry3916]

Good Afternoon Brief Case always a good Monday with your videos 😊And Happy New 🎉 year

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thank you!

[@noraelam-cx1xp]

Thanks for telling Mary’s story. What is so horrifying is Mary had no one to help or protect her. Coming forward to 2025 women are still suffering abuse by men. Then the children were left to fend for self. The systems that were put in since that time still have not been helpful let alone provide any protection. To Everyone in this Community: Do your best to protect self and others. Reach out for help and support and protection. I believe that everyone deserves love and support, however, I am painfully aware of how evil some people are so be aware and do your best. You are a human being with a brain and heart so learn to Adapt, Overcome, and Improvise. I pray daily and read the Word of God daily and do my best to Adapt, to Overcome, and to Improvise daily.

[@deedragongirl]

Hello BC, Happy New Year!! This case is such an inspiration!

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks Dee

[@K-Mariposa]

Thank you for sharing BC. Mary was a very courageous woman.

[@shawnharrington9548]

Different from the usual, but excellent as usual.

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks

[@russell-di8js]

Charles Bach was a bullying tyrant who's only regret was that he couldn't bend his wife to his views! Putting his wants before absolutely anything even the well being of his children. Mary Bach RIP A victim of wanting a better & more peaceful life. Happy New Year B.C to you & all your listeners.

[@kerrywatts5740]

Thank you for bringing us this episode about poor Mary!! Physical abuse is something no one should go through! Mary was one strong woman, and I'm glad she stood up against her abusive husband. Thank you, Brief Case for bringing us Mary's story. ❤

[@Twdsuperfan2010]

Domestic violence is also a common not talked about subject now too.

[@AnniekinsMyshkamouse-r4j]

Good morning and Happy New Year, Briefcase! May you have a prosperous one. Also, thank you for all your efforts and especially the research. These stories are so interesting. How tragic for Mary. But, she makes a difference even now. Such a silver lining for her life. Although, I find it sad that even now many domestic violence victims are blamed for their outcomes. Some things never change, but they should.

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks Annie and HNY to you too :)

[@freudvibes10]

From Germany with love.

[@anisacoley8707]

From USA

[@chrissibersky4617]

What? You call that love?

[@TaraTiaraBell]

Hey BC just here to wish you a wonderful start to the new year and there after ❤ good on ya for not changing your channel and keeping it simple and you tell a good story each time.

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thank you Tara

[@TaraTiaraBell]

@@BriefCaseOfficial your very welcome, I’ve been watching you alright but from the tv not my phone hence why I haven’t been engaging so much anymore but im still here it’s been some years now so your stuck with me 😊🫶🏼

[@spicencens7725]

Took a break from watching snow videos when BC popped up! Sad case & it still abounds today. Stay safe, home & warm to all here!

[@jeremysmith4620]

"Only meant to wound his wife." What a charmer. The defense of, "your honor I had no choice but murder my wife because she didn't clean the house to my standards and her cooking skills weren't up to par," is absolutely wild. I honestly was shocked he was convicted. I'd expected him to have said the above invented quote in court, all the old men laugh and say women be shopping, and him to go to the pub with the judge after being found innocent. A pleasant surprise. Also, what was that about her fingers being stored in a box for viewing?

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

The fingers are in a jar in a locked box

[@molliemae6855]

@@BriefCaseOfficial actually the fingers are in a jar but there’s a box over them so they are covered but you can lift the box to view them. I’ve been to the Wood County Historical Museum many times and have seen the display. I posted a longer comment about it. Thank you for covering a story from my small neck of the woods. ❤

[@ELLEKx]

Yay a new briefcase ❤ I look forward to these all week

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thank you!

[@clarencedavisiii1412]

Thanks BC

[@TA-cm9yi]

Good morning BC and peeps from Exshaw Alberta, sadly domestic violence has not diminished; it seems it never shall be😢.

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Sadly so :(

[@anisacoley8707]

Good morning from South Jersey USA

[@pimpozza]

What a sad story.. poor Mary was a strong woman but didn't stand a chance against such a cruel man.. Thanks for another fascinating case, BC💼👏

[@bobbiej.merritt5928]

Oh my goodness, thank you for this story. You opened up so many doors to the questions I have had about my father’s German/Hungarian roots and how they came here; especially the woman’s very limited rights at the time.

[@jodyharnish9104]

The laws regarding domestic violence did not change for decades. In the 1980s, I had a husband who beat me and threatened to kill me and make it look like an accident. The police said they couldn't arrest him because they didn't witness it, and it was just my word against his. The laws about domestic violence finally changed. On my 27th birthday in 1983, he was charged with two felonies and three misdemeanors for an attack that lasted several hours. If I hadn't taken karate in college, I would not have survived.

[@jodyharnish9104]

When I asked the police if I could get proof of my ex husband's deadly threats on tape as proof, they said that would be illegal.

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Hi Jody, I was so sorry to read your comment, I can’t begin to imagine how difficult that must have been for you. I truly hope that life is treating you much better now, and that you’ve found happiness

[@LotsofLisa]

I’m so sorry that happened to you. I’m glad you survived that horrendous ordeal. History clearly shows laws were made by men to protect men. Men knew they were, 9 times out of 10, the abusers in domestic violence cases and saw women as property anyway, especially their wives. The police saying, “they didn’t witness it,” has to be one of the dumbest excuses I’ve heard from police. As if abusers bought their wives down to the station on Thursday nights at 7pm for the beatings. The laws still are just barely helpful, IMO.

[@LisaNunlist]

And to this day, SA & rape victims are discounted, blamed, & shamed.

[@joannethortan2257]

Good morning Brief Case.

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Hi Joanne

[@crforfreedom7407]

Wow. I live about 30mi from where this happened, and never heard of it. But coming from a farming family that farmed nearby ground since the early 1830s, I can tell you that life in the former "Great Black Swamp" was a difficult one for early settlers for sure...

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Its always good to read comments from those who live close to the place where a terrible events happened

[@bethl7602]

Are you new to the area? There have been a series of news articles Over the last decade or so about sending the ...evidence... out for better conservation, and reinterpreting the story and artifacts to make the display less gory and placed in a larger context.

[@crforfreedom7407]

@@bethl7602 IDK. I guess if 1830 is new, then yeah...

[@molliemae6855]

@@bethl7602 as mentioned in the video, the Cocoon, a domestic violence agency in Bowling Green, worked with the WCHM to set up a more sensitive display. Now the jar is under a labeled box which can be lifted at the viewers discretion to view the fingers.

[@ZoeTaylor-ft1vn]

Happy new year to you BC always look forward to hearing from you you always make my nite hello to bc family too❤🎉

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks Zoe :)

[@lindadolton3160]

Good evening from Mackay Queensland Australia. I wait for briefcase every Monday night.

[@Cricket9579]

Thank you again BC, for always making Mondays worthwhile! Another gem. 😊❤❤❤

[@timothyshuman1494]

Gotta Love briefcase

[@seandelap8587]

Thanks very much as always

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks Sean :)

[@seandelap8587]

Happy Monday BC

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Hi Sean

[@jordanh8906]

Good morning BC thank you for the video! I love getting ready for work and listening to your videos!! ❤❤

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks so much!

[@sassy_brit1975]

Good Afternoon Briefcase..Yet another great video from you ❤ you are easily one of my favourite top 3 true crime channels xxx

[@wendys390]

"...but their ideas were suppressed by strict censorship, political repression and state control..." I thought you said this was the 19th Century, not this one.

[@cyndybutler7330]

Happy Monday brief case and everyone

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Hi Cyndy

[@Agapy8888]

Thanks BC. Another great narration.

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thankyou

[@addie_is_me]

At least her death produced a legacy that helped other battered women. She got something going, it is that change is very slow. The support of other women and good men still needs cultivating to help these women to be more the norm, more mainstream. Blaming the victim prevails in a lot of kinds of crimes, sadly. Sorry for soapboxing. you presented the crime with your usual tact, good writing and masterful storytelling and we all love your voice. 🌻💜

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thankyou so much :)

[@ritadavis2959]

WOW! Thanks for sharing.💜🎗

[@janetcw9808]

And still it goes on....😢😢

[@catmomjewett]

Well done, as usual. Thank you. 💛

[@MarySerrato-m2q]

Good morning BC. Nothing i love more on Monday morning than listening to your stories. Again another great story ❤

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Good morning! Thanks for watching.

[@bretztina]

I'm never this early!! One of the few times I am thankful for my insomnia

[@Mattostar-z2d]

Good afternoon, Brief Case. After shoveling the driveway, I wanted to relax with your video after a little bit of work. What a perfect way to do that. 😊 Thank you so much for your continuous uploads. 🙏

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the video, hope you're all warmed up from the shoveling.

[@Mattostar-z2d]

@BriefCaseOfficial I am. Your video was excellent after that chilly job.

[@zero_bs_tolerance8646]

Very good. Thank you.

[@CHCLA6779]

Thank you for this sensitive and informative telling of a story that is still too often relevant.

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks for listening

[@brendaholliday6866]

First of all Brief Case, I want to commend you for doing a case about domestic violence. Mary Bach was a phenomenal woman to stand up to her despicable abusive husband at a time when most married women didn't tell anyone about the domestic abuse that they were going through. I'm thrilled that justice was eventually served to her husband in regards to his heinously murdering Mary. I hope someone was able to help Mary's three children in some loving home life. Great investigation and presentation, as always. Take care ⚖

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks Brenda

[@judithchaney3744]

Thank you briefcase for another great episode

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks Judith

[@Mark-mu4pj]

Cheers for the video BC have a good week.

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks, you too!

[@mariameere5807]

Thank you so much ❤

[@annstubbs2256]

Love your channel thank you 🙏 ❤

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thankyou so much Ann :)

[@KimberlyLopez-hp7yj]

Good morning Brief Case this was a very sad case took her away from her children forever it's so wrong Mary wouldn't sell the property and died for it Thank you Brief Case love your voice and content I'm always happy on Monday's

[@LoveMyDaisyGirl911]

Hello BC, Happy New Year to you ❣️! Thank yu for sharing Mary story....

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thankyou for watching - Happy New Year to you too!

[@jamieholtsclaw2305]

Sorry , Mary. You deserved better.

[@sugarfalls1]

Happy New Year, B.C.! Can't wait to listen to your first video of the year and all of the ones coming up in 2025! Thank you for all your great cases! I love them all!

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Happy New Year!

[@cadillacdeville5828]

Everyone be safe out there... Part of the US had a snowstorm. I'm in Maryland and we got about 10 inches in certain areas

[@Alle8ia]

Thank you. I’m in NY. We are in a deep freeze. Both are dangerous. Stay safe.

[@stacyrussell460]

Southern NJ here. Not much snow as of 1 pm EST. Maybe 3-4 inches. Enough to be a nuisance for driving. Thankfully I didn't have to go anywhere today.

[@AnarchyandAngels]

I'm in Connecticut, no snow yet but it is bitter cold. I'm actually watching this as I prepare myself to leave my house - unfortunately the cold isn't a good enough reason to miss work.

[@stacyrussell460]

@AnarchyandAngels stay safe & warm

[@lazyhomebody1356]

It never snows here but it snowed! Maybe an inch- it was lovely to see the snowflakes in the air ❤

[@bobbyrutherford9359]

I Love listening to Brief Case and when he uploads another great case I know I will Love it even before I start listening

[@ricklee5802official.1Rope_fan]

Gday BC, Happy New Year. Lets hope its a safe one for you BC and all your subscribers. Awesome narration full of nicely researched material. Your channel is growing nicely. I look forward to your next upload on Jan 13.

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks Rick and HNY to you too :)

[@karenboouk531]

Poor Mary having to go through so much. Thank you brief case and happy new year to you and your family 🌹🌹🌹

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Happy new year!

[@NUZZIE.]

Wow. Great coverage! Ive never heard of this story- of Mary. Thank you!

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thank you so much for watching :)

[@Dru1111]

Happy New Year 🎊 from Perth Western Australia 🇦🇺

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks and HNY to you too :)

[@murlthomas2243]

My great grandmother was a contemporary of Mary’s and also German. Her family came to the US in 1860. Her husband was also abusive, mainly when he had been drinking. He came home one night drunk and beat the tar out of her, then went upstairs and went to bed. He woke up three or four days later, having been worked over when he was passed out. My ggrandmother was in the room with her older brother and informed him that the next time he raised a hand to her, the she was going to kill him and her brother was going to throw his body down the stairs and tell people he fell while he was drunk. It took him several days to recover enough from the beating to be able to get out of bed, but he finally managed, and packed his clothes and left. He filed for divorce. Their kids went to live with her married sister. Considering she was 4’10” and weighed about 97 lbs most of her life, I admired her grit. Her husband was much taller. She never remarried, but worked her whole life to help support her children, which was more than her husband did.

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Amazing story and your great grandmother must have been a wonderful lady, thankyou so much for sharing this piece of history with us :)

[@josephinecatherinemusso]

Thank you once again 😊

[@HappyChickPea]

Thank you for sharing Mary’s story.

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks for listening

[@luciebrisson5881]

A story about a woman subjected to abuse and violence and ultimately killed. Great strides have been made since to give women rights, support and resources to escape such conditions but it still happens and there is still work to do. Mary was a pioneer for those issues in her time. Thank you Brief Case for telling us about her.

[@m.f.richardson1602]

Always interesting Thank you ❤

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks for watching

[@katdow3236]

Great coverage, I love how you bought Mary to life with compassion and factual information. I wonder what became of her children!

[@Catmomdogmom]

Keep up the good work your videos are amazing

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thankyou :)

[@jolenewitzel7919]

You are awesome Mary. Hope your children were proud of you.

[@moomyung9231]

At least he didn't get away with it. The authorities did that right if nothing else.

[@iseultbourke4692]

Probably more likely to be found guilty as a German immigrant

[@journeysalkebulan]

Hello B.C. 👋🏾🧡

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Hi! Thanks for watching!

[@journeysalkebulan]

​@@BriefCaseOfficialI will always watch as I love your channel even when I'm not well I find time to come. 💚

[@daguard411]

Thank you.

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks for watching!

[@charlessaddler4351]

Great and interesting case BC. I believe that keeping and displaying human remains in situations like these serve no salutary purpose and are just macabre.

[@thomasmcloney1437]

Thanks again that was entertaining i know that sounds wierd considering the subject but there you are. Cheers

[@Twdsuperfan2010]

Today, they also get ignored and pushed aside and women are on their own with domestic violence too. So, into days society it hasn’t changed unfortunately.

[@EmyDawnGenX]

This felt personal. Thank you for telling Mary's story❤

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thank you for watching

[@bringmethatcoffee5235]

09:10 They didn't predict that a violent man who was reported to the authorities and even went to jail could have murdered her!?? My gosh... The blindness they chose.....

[@ministerdeniseearley6067]

Love these stories ❤️

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thankyou

[@amandadonaghey7540]

A very sad end for such a strong woman! Thanks for bringing her story to us 👍

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks for listening

[@weerobot]

Some Things Never Change...

[@WadeRaney-vv5oi]

A Good Presentation on this horrible subject ,Mary 🙏

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thank you kindly

[@kaarlimakela3413]

You do very good work, BC. Over the years watching your videos, it almost seems like I'm Sensing A Theme ... 🤔