The Harrowing Case Of The Wilkinson Family

March, 2017. What began as a normal day in Stourbridge, England would soon take a disturbing turn. Emergency services were dispatched to a house on Greyhound Lane, where they would find a horrifying scene. They needed to stop a violent and dangerous offender, and quickly.
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[@josi4251]

Don't bring random people into your home. I made that mistake once, taking in a mother and her young child. She lied and stole from me, got hold of my mother and managed to turn her against me for a time, and it was only resolved when she met some random man and moved out. The home is sacred, and as much as we want to help someone, we shouldn't bring them into our homes.

[@malcolmcook6268]

Couldn't agree more.

[@urbancyclist1]

Exactly

[@vclocals5536]

My Mom brought a homeless woman in from church for a night and she stole her saved up cash out of her closet. Lesson learned.

[@lizhurgeton2637]

AGREED

[@cheyenneswiski8475]

I mean, this should be obvious it’s absurd that anybody anybody would like any random person, but they don’t know when their house shit you know if you only met them a couple times I still wouldn’t let them in the house😂😂😂

[@markcarpenter6020]

Growing up my grandparents always told me you can't save someone from themselves. You can help them if they are trying to save themselves but you can't save them. The older I get the more I realize how true that is

[@nathanb5923]

If the bible is true, Jesus sacrificed his life to save us and look at the state of us today? He knew that this would be the case but still gave his life for us. Not all attempts to save others from themselves end like this.

[@JME1186]

@@nathanb5923 if the Bible isn’t true though… then it’s merely an old fiction novel. That’s not to say I have the answer either way and I certainly don’t mean to offend anyone who follows the Bible, I just point it out because at the end of the day if no one helped anyone else under any circumstances we’d have gone extinct as a species several millennia ago. So I agree with Wonko to an extent- you really can’t help everyone and especially not those unwilling to acknowledge they both need help and will put the work in themselves to better themselves- but I agree with you as well in the sense being a compassionate, helpful person does not always lead to this kind of tragic end. Far more often it leads to a fulfilling, long life where your memory amongst the general public is one of honor and respect.

[@markcarpenter6020]

@@nathanb5923 yeah and so you believe in Santa Claus as well?

[@LotsofLisa]

My Gram used to say something similar, “you can’t help everybody…”

[@nathanb5923]

@@markcarpenter6020Did you miss out the bit where I prefaced my comment with “if the bible is true”? If you don’t believe it is then what is your problem? To believe in God requires a leap of faith. Some choose to do so and others like you opt to scoff at the notion. But there are men and women far more intelligent, educated and successful than you who are of faith. You do have the right to ridicule but you miss the larger point which is about not giving up on looking out for one another however thankless this might be. Just imagine how much worse this world would be if we were all like you? Atheism is not synonymous with heartlessness. If you had, for example, a troubled son or daughter or some other loved one perhaps you might begin to understand what I mean.

[@winterfire3291]

I made the mistake of allowing a family member to move into our home because he was about to be kicked out of his previous living arrangement. He stole things from us, would go through our room and closet when we weren't home, tried to turn me against my husband, endless lies and manipulation.. he would also stand outside our door to listen to our conversations. It was maddening, NEVER AGAIN. Dont let anyone move in with you, dont care what their sob story is.

[@milmomterry]

You we’re very lucky! That was a harmful ordeal waiting to happen !!!!

[@drake000666]

Most people are good, so they think that if a person needs help they deserve it, but sadly many people who are on the streets and living hard life's put themselves their and often used and abused their families before ending up there.

[@geeksworkshop]

That's not a mistake, just a horrible person. You need to set boundaries for sure otherwise people can break your trust.

[@emphotos103]

He will never be normal He needs to stay in there for the rest of his life!

[@Scipio_Americanus]

That was obviously a mistake. Did you not comprehend her story? If it wasn't a mistake, then I guess it would be okay to repeat what she did.🙄🙄🙄

[@redlamina5937]

How evil can you be to harm a family that out of hundreds of thousands passing by we’re the only ones to take you in care for you and support you. There are so few people like that amazing mother left in the world and this is why. Utterly heartbreaking, I wish Lydia and Peter only happiness and love ❤️

[@Redmen1983]

Because some people are just bad to the core. If you give them an inch, they will naturally take a mile. Some people can struggle in life. But have a heart of gold. And work ethic to go with it. Words mean nothing in life. Action speaks for its self.

[@ChrisAndCats]

That's not amazing. That's stupid. You can help, but at a distance from your family and home. Help by all means but be sensible and work alongside trained people.

[@j_cara]

Such an evil ungrateful MONSTER. He’s the reason why people are sometimes afraid to help others

[@jmb1666]

EXACTLY! These stories always come to mind when I'm being approached by someone in need. I'd rather be considered a heartless cruel person, than to end up murdered because of my good intentions.

[@Tenzoo82]

Exactly

[@afcwfcwfc]

So, so true, never mind saying " one bad apple don't spoil the whole bunch " IMO this does, totally agree with Janette B reply

[@Dr.Gunsmith]

Absolutely

[@yolandascholten2012]

Helping people is one thing, but you can no longer let strangers into your home.

[@LL-be5fz]

As soon as I heard she took him home to help him, I knew what had happened. The husband is lucky to be alive. The daughter is even more lucky that she wasn't home at the time.

[@eadweard.]

Tbf this is a true crime channel. You should have known _before_ she took him home.

[@ilikeitlikethat7305]

@@eadweard. 🤭

[@katday2494]

No one was lucky here!

[@missondo4887]

Me too

[@Andromeda_CT86]

Daft as a brush, husband just as much to blame. Completely failed their son as parents.

[@kimberlycampbell8355]

When my son was young he was diagnosed with Bipolar, so we had him in counseling. His counselor was a very loving woman and she took a 16 year old boy in because he was having trouble at home. The boy took her gun and shot her to death in front of her 5 year old son while her husband was away on a business trip. So, please be careful who you try to help.

[@Strollmanx]

So true, I have done what I could for many strangers in need, but NEVER would I allow someone into my home or my life, drugs,alcohol, and mental illness are far too unpredictable, It's sad but that's the reality of this world.

[@terredee]

OMG. Kimberly, I’m so sorry to hear that.

[@kimberlycampbell8355]

@@terredee Thank you.

[@tonycox5625]

Best not to help anyone!

[@beautifulsurprise9424]

That’s sad that even a counselor, who deals with many different people needing help and assistance, couldn’t determine that the boy wasn’t not of the character to live in her home. I say that to say that you never can tell and it’s better to be safe than sorry. It’s sad even if your nature is such that you want to do all you can to help someone but never go as far as to allow that person into your home. It’s unfortunate.

[@tkdb317]

People have to understand how intertwined mental health and homelessness are! Kindness is gold, but caution doesn’t make you an unkind person.

[@lulunono1405]

It’s easier to bring someone into your life than to get them out of it. Be careful who you invite into your lives. Never show anyone you’re helping where you live. What a tragedy.

[@fredajordan5704]

Lulu So absolutely true.

[@Madjidchabha]

Lulu Nono. Very good advice. I don't even bring dates to my home until I get to know them and tell them vaguely where I live, like the next town.

[@jayasmiah6617]

True

[@dreamsofturtles1828]

@@Madjidchabha Good point.

[@bbe3034]

And often is the case, those like this young murderer, are usually extremely jealous of those who have more than he could ever imagine having!! Even though this family showed him more love and blessings than he had ever had! This is so very tragic and heartbreaking!! 💔💔

[@JBrodo]

I love what Lydia said at the end about please still help those in need, just through charities who have been trained. What a strong family.

[@katiemurphy2862]

Exactly not bringing home strangers where your kids live

[@tintinhickey5869]

Exactly so ; there are very good trained people who can handle these situations & have a vast experience of helping people in genuine need ….

[@jamiemetcalfe7945]

Lydia ❤️

[@lucielu1230]

nahh ... dont like to support crazy ass people like that. and most of them are, lets be honest

[@SeanD44]

Fuck that

[@1234567marks]

The average person is not equipped to deal with disturbed or criminal people, even specialist institutions struggle to cope, what that family did was of course laudable but sadly they paid an unbearably painful price for their kindness. It’s heartwarming to see that the daughter is continuing the good that was so evident in her mother.

[@chopsandtoots]

This is just an unfortunate reality. Love and kindness isn't always what these at risk types need. This kid was a disturbed dangerous individual and needed seriousl intervention.

[@zaneleposh]

I welcomed a stranger in my home, South Africa a while back. One day when I was at work, she stole my university money that I was supposed to deposit the next day, bags, accessories and my clothes. Having a good kind heart is not always ok, people take disadvantage. I'm sorry to this family.

[@PossumIRL]

This happened just down the road from me. Her father and herself came into the bar that I worked one afternoon later in 2017 and we spoke for a while. Truly wonderful people. Their strength and unity was obvious when they sat down and held each other close during my shift. I wish them nothing but the best.

[@ThomasRobertson-ox5ur]

Heartbreaking u try and help someone and this is how ur repaid its disgusting wat that Lad Don 2 a butifull family like thay were.i hope he rots in jail then goes 2 he'll were he belongs.best of luck 2 father and daughter xx

[@chesspiece81]

When I was younger, my mom tried to help someone from the church who had just been released from prison. They were told it was for outstanding warrants or something. Come to find out he was 20 years older than he told everyone and he had been in jail for kidnapping, rape, and murder 2. I was left alone with this guy, and my mom, church group, and church did a bunch to help him out. So now I give to organizations to try and make a difference, I am not putting myself and family at risk to save or help anyone.

[@amiavi2847]

There was a very similar case in my town, in which a whole church banded together to convince the parole board to let out a convicted murderer. All the members offered their money, their support for him-on the grounds that his shooting of a man years ago was only due to drug-induced temporary insanity. A local mother helped him get back on his feet by hiring him as a handyman in her home. Within months, he had snuck in to rob them, beaten her to death, stuffed her in a closet, and made off with her vehicle. It was a trauma for our whole community and I thank God that her two children had not been home at the time-because this man had no soul and would mot have hesitated to harm others. Religious institutions need to take more responsibility for how they encourage members to help-we cannot emulate biblical figures and let strangers stay in our homes or mangers. It is a new age with new dangers, and we need to adapt the way we give so that our families are safe.

[@chesspiece81]

@amiavi Absolutely, be Christ like but also be smart and don't put yourself in a bad position.

[@AngelaMerici12]

Sorry you had such experience. Why would people try so much to help a criminal?? And even if they didn't know they shouldn't let a kid alone with him.

[@sugarsundae3400]

@@AngelaMerici12 you ask why people would bother to help a criminal, the answer is easy, they are good, kind, caring, trusting people who believe in giving everyone a second chance, thank goodness there are people like that around that care enough to help others out they are a blessing.

[@Presca1]

Yes, I know people have it in their heart to help - but be careful taking in folks like this to your personal home and life, far better to find them the help they need through organizations and let them take charge of the situation. You don't know this person's back story - like the hitchhiking guy in California who attacked a man who went after a woman with a hatchet, another man took him in later and he was killed - you don't know this transient's person's backstory - be careful please.

[@danielbrown1724]

That’s what you do to a family who takes you in and gives you “that 2nd chance” you so desperately wanted?!! What an utter bastard!!! Nothing behind that dead eyed stare…… So sorry for this family’s loss.

[@susansage7218]

I really appreciate the mentioning of the Greyhouse rescue - now they are ones you can help.

[@sleepygirl3022]

Some people are so damaged they’re beyond help. What an awful, horrific thing to do when they’d tried so hard to help him. Throw away the key 🔐

[@Dr.Gunsmith]

This is exactly why we need to bring back the death penalty.

[@criticRN]

You have to wonder if the incest (and probably drug damage in utero) created this killing monster with no conscience

[@quinnhen2325]

While it’s noble and incredibly caring to help others and want to save them, it’s also incredibly dangerous. Not only would I not give a stranger my name or info, I would NEVER take them to my home especially if I had children. It may sound harsh, but drugs can make the sweetest person into someone completely opposite of who they’ve always been. Desperation, mental health issues, a past of sexual and other abuse can lead to violence towards anyone. I wouldn’t expose my child or family to the potential for danger. Give cash or food, volunteer at a shelter, donate blankets, clothes etc to groups that help those in need, but keep your personal life separate. It’s too dangerous. Yes, I’ve known people who were targeted by their own family members after becoming addicted to cocaine and heroine. With meth and fentanyl, it’s even worse. Be careful out there.

[@iamV10010]

Drugs do not change people into anything they weren't already. There is no change, just the removal of the masks they were wearing and the social norms they were hiding behind.

[@SanketKulkarni10]

@@iamV10010 um.. doctor here, and yes they do. Brain scans reveal how gravely drugs change people and not in a good way.

[@angiebarraza423]

Very well said. Thank you.

[@poppyfield1619]

Wise words. Thank you.

[@angelswalking3839]

U must never put your kids/family at risk,no matter how much u care

[@sophieannapridmore]

As a girl at university, away from my little brother, mum and dad, my heart shatters whenever I hear this story. I cannot ever imagine having this news broken to me. God bless Lydia and Peter x

[@RH-tv9hk]

As everyone is saying, don't take a stranger home. Elizabeth Smart's parents learned the hard way and we should all heed that case as a warning.

[@mumtazzafar5696]

This is why you never bring strangers to your house . It might sound a bit harsh but it is the right thing to do.

[@videohut4445]

You even have to be careful bringing some family members and friends to your property. We all see she made a massive mustake. Which cost her life, her sons, and almost her husband's life. This video must act as a warning to people.

[@TribalThief]

You're not being harsh, they're absolute morons, putting their family at risk, so stupid it's unreal

[@ameliashostak4764]

it's sad but also VERY true! She paid for that mistake with her life and the life of her innocent son.

[@SerenityChaos1975]

You people are gross. Stop victim blaming and giving advice when it's clearly too late for them, judging isn't helpful to the family who may read this! Have a bit less ego and a bit more empathy! They acted like civilised human beings it's not their fault that the person they tried to help was too broken to appreciate what a loving family is like and he felt the need to destroy everything.

[@angelicahancock7939]

@@SerenityChaos1975 shaming these people doesn't make it any less true. The daughter herself advised to go thru charities and organizations where people can be vetted

[@dwayneeutsey8162]

Despite the hell she has been through, Lydia is an incredibly strong and even inspiring person. God bless her and her father.

[@nhmooytis7058]

These evil people will even attack trained professionals, amateurs are even more at risk.

[@coryvernon123]

Unfortunately, there is such a thing as being too nice. This hopeless individual will never appreciate the good will offered to him. Let him rot in jail.

[@formerarcadian8167]

Tracey had done a good job bringing up such a strong daughter. Hope Lydia can live her life like her mom and brother would want her to do.

[@cathybassett6432]

I think Lydia should live her life the way she wants to.

[@aftertheheadlines]

Tracey got her son killed. She cared more for a homeless druggie than the safety of her son. Many homeless and drug users use sex to get barter for drugs, food, or goods. She put her son at risk for SA and the daughter when home from University. She had no critical thinking skills.

[@loveforeignaccents]

The POS was considered too young to get a life sentence?!? What about the young boy's entire life he had taken from him in the blink of an eye and the mom who had so many years left to live?!? These judges really blow my mind!! Hope he NEVER gets out!! Also hope mom and son are resting in peace. Thanks for sharing their story, ladies.

[@cheyenneswiski8475]

For real though judges always get it wrong he didn’t lack the mens rea I don’t understand why they wouldn’t sentence him appropriately but I feel like stuff in the UK they don’t get as harsh of sentences as if they were in America. I’ve seen it a lot actually.

[@jjsixtwofour]

@@cheyenneswiski8475 yeah he would’ve been charged as an adult. Especially seeing how pre meditated it was. 1st degree Capital murder.

[@jjsixtwofour]

Death penalty case, depending on the state.

[@SaharaG3378]

Could not agree more!

[@gloworm1822]

​@@Queen74-g4t what a weirdo you are

[@tapoemt3995]

Not worth it. Almost 30 years of addiction experience has taught me there is a 99% chance you will be a victim for helping.

[@meghanmisaliar]

That made no sense.

[@samiblank6761]

Unbelievable kindness shown by the family which cost them their lives ,NEVER invite anyone living on the streets into your home

[@loukitty]

This case is absolutely heartbreaking. How evil and sadistic some people in this world can be towards those who are nothing but kind, loving, and selfless is incomprehensible and sickening. Wishing nothing but love and healing for the future of Lydia, Peter, and the rest of the family - including their lovely dogs.

[@aprilcanipe2614]

What a beautiful family...this is so wrong. What a total betrayal.

[@jennross6466]

Betrayal in what sense? He wasn't a member of the family, he WAS a stranger where a goofy woman brought this fucker into her home because she felt sorry for him. How about taking care of your own before bringing in garbage types. I'm sorry but who the fuck does that. Would you bring this POS into your home and treat him like family? In my head, I am fucking angry at the mother because her brain cells were not working properly. I BLAME her because her son is dead.

[@VegardMinde]

They were facilitating his drug abuse.

[@principecaprincipeca2243]

I would never drag a stranger and an addict to a home with minors.

[@hamishford5486]

Are you really that BLIND that you cannot see how people who are seriously ABUSED as kids, become violent. Every society creates its own criminals. WAKE UP.

[@Lola-Yo]

No good deed goes unpunished, as the saying goes. Inviting possible predators into your children’s home.

[@natsarimthings3147]

Lesson learned: Never take a homeless person home. Take them to a care facility instead. You can remain in contact if you wanna help more. But never tell that person where you live to protect yourself from scenarios like this. This is beyond horrific. Drug addicts who do not want to stop cannot be trusted. Such a beautiful family destroyed by a remorseless human. Hope Lydia and Peter are thriving today. My heart goes out to them. 😔💔

[@SpandexSuperstarr]

Don't take them anywhere. Give them the info but don't them in your car. Mental health workers don't do that alone and they're properly trained.

[@jayasmiah6617]

Yes not to take them course u have to think about u love first

[@SleezyMoves]

How about don’t take them anywhere how about if they wanted help they could bring themselves to a care facility!

[@bbyjscx]

Don't take them anywhere, stranger danger is real. There are many services available, they can access them themselves, it is not up to strangers to house or help randomers, sounds harsh but don't put yourself in danger. Drugs ect can make people very money motivated and dangerous, not everyone, but its not worth the risk.

[@natsarimthings3147]

@@bbyjscx I agree. It's better to help them by giving them money or food. That's it. But a lot of people want to go the extra mile to help though. And if anyone wants to do that, then, they have to protect themselves at the same time.

[@houseofsolomon2440]

I was considering taking in a problematic local homeless man. Not now! Lesson learned -

[@nagphillips7886]

I bet he thought that their help was coming to end. That is usually when anger comes into play, when they can no longer use you.

[@mmalemangandroniccahmaffa5123]

Dont let a stranger close to your family, or home... You dont know them! Even your own family can turn against you, imagine what a stranger can do!!!

[@videohut4445]

Spot on.

[@SuperMarion61]

@@videohut4445So many people should not be allowed to have children. But of course the do gooders & middle classes will insist “we can’t do that” . Though this is an extreme case, there are many more disturbed children & then adults. It’s got worse if anything as many people like this, keep having kids at an even younger age. Who on earth diagnosed Aaron as “personality disorder”, he’s clearly a psychopath 😡

[@SanketKulkarni10]

Exactly. Especially a homeless drug addict! Reminds me of that case of a homeless guy who murdered people and fed their meat in burgers to truckers

[@angelamarie79]

The fact that they allowed this unknown person to sleep under their roof with their children is INSANITY! I am sorry, but they failed as parents. If you want to take this risk, make sure you are single and everyone has the ability to consent.

[@videohut4445]

I'm single. I would not have done what she did.

[@monicatomlinson5060]

He should never ever get out! He is beyond help! That lovely family. Bless them....

[@meghanmisaliar]

Karna. He'll never have any peace in life.

[@braxfan683]

What a horrible way to repay someone's kindness. Sometimes you can help the wrong ones. R.I.P Tracey and Pierce 💐❤💐💙

[@aldes16]

I absorb quite a lot of videos, magazines, books, and articles involving crime. I must admit that the True Crime videos are amongst the best. Especially the narrator who seems to have the knack of keeping you interested even if you know the story!! Which is quite an achievement!! Well done.

[@isabelladefigueiredo3810]

The cctv record of the killer crowling outside the house to no been seen, is chilling! He looks like a bizarre creature, an evil demon 😰😨😱

[@LarryBees]

The dog smelled his scent on the grass . But the dog was wary of him

[@braxfan683]

He doesn't look like a very nice man either. I wouldn't have had anything to do with him

[@markmiller5577]

​@@braxfan683those eyes , similar to Robert Thomson (Bulger murder)

[@Tlks2Much4U]

The fact that they knew how troubled he was as a child and still allowed him on the streets is unsettling

[@urbancyclist1]

And when there was a kid and a young woman

[@inshanity84]

I lost it when it said they were buried together. Makes me think of how special the bond is between my wife and children.

[@hollyworld21]

Some people are so destructive they are beyond help. What an absolute tragedy for this family 🤍

[@poppyfield1619]

Six years next month, this happened. I wonder how Lydia and Peter have coped over the years. What a horrifying crime. I hope they are doing OK. I also hope that Mandy, their dog, gave them some comfort in their grief. Bless them all. RIP Pierce and Tracey ~ together forever❤❤🕊

[@katelinkeeney8903]

This story made me choke up. You told it to the absolute best of your ability and did this family respect they deserve.

[@cdmurphy949]

This is absolutely horrifying!! You are not only an excellent story teller but from the all the footage and interviews, you are also an incredible information and fact gatherer.

[@JoliNatural]

Truly heartbreaking and you did a wonderful job telling this story with such kindness and caring.

[@robotaholic]

My whole life growing up was basically my parents trying to help other young men and every time they were eventually ungrateful to the point I decided giving just makes people want more until they're not your friend anymore - just take care of yourself, help others and move on...deeper help is not my duty

[@posticusmaximus1739]

Nice guys finish last. And in this story, dead last. Sadly it's a warning to all.

[@SatieSatie]

You never _help_ someone and expect them to show "gratefulness" in return. That's not true help. Obviously, that doesn't mean that you should keep giving and giving until you're bled dry.

[@SatieSatie]

​@@posticusmaximus1739 Don't be nice, be kind.

[@maxscene7]

​@@SatieSatiethis is too selfless. I think its just natural to want to see at least gratefulness or a mere thank you when you help someone. Life is tough even for those who help, so giving a simple and sincere thank you would be decency, at least.

[@SatieSatie]

@@maxscene7 Any form of transactionality is mutually exclusive to true willingness to help. Receiving a genuine "Thank you" always feels good; however, if you're _expecting_ gratitude or something else in return beforehand, you're merely attempting to boost your own self-esteem or hoping for others to witness your generousity and "goodness".

[@KiwikimNZ]

This is one of the saddest true crime stories I’ve seen. The love I have for my sons is indescribable and I could not continue to live without either one of them. Lydia your amazing! What a lovely family, my heart breaks for this family. ❤

[@CarolStJohn-ev9ry]

I made the mistake of trying to help the wrong person. She ended up badgering me for money so relentlessly that I moved and changed my phone number. She cost me thousands of dollars. Like this kid she was a Jekyll and Hyde character. Learned my lesson.

[@neneg.4264]

that was the ultimate betrayal... my heart goes out to Lydia, her dad, and their family 😞

[@jasnadautovic5578]

This is one of the saddest cases I’ve ever heard of. A family helping someone in need and that’s what they get repaid. He doesn’t deserve to get out of prison. RIP 🪦 to the beautiful angels who didn’t deserve what they tried to do and help someone out.

[@meghanmisaliar]

Unfortunately the mother had a "savior complex".

[@91rummy]

​@@meghanmisaliarthat's the right term I was looking for.. Exactly... need to use wisdom before helping others.

[@Eastendsunset]

Don't let strangers in your home. This world is a dangerous one, so you have to be very careful.

[@sarahd8234]

By far the saddest story you’ve covered 😢😢😢 RIP 😢

[@sallyh.6362]

It is tragic that he couldn’t realize that after all he’d suffered, that he’d been given the equivalent of a miracle, in the form of strangers who randomly offered him love, support, opportunities, dignity, empathy, family and second and third chances. Basically everything anyone needs to build a successful life. He was shown the absolute best side of humanity, those who help those in need completely selflessly and he was too broken to recognize it. He didn’t see that Tracy was no less than a Guardian Angel who came to save him and he murdered his own angel and her child. If there is a hell.. I’m not sure what more you could do to earn a spot. I’d bet that Tracy would still be up there advocating for him though as only an angel would.

[@ElaAusDemTal]

I'm sure he knew all these things but made a conscious decision to harm the Wilkersons because he's got no empathy.

[@faridaaminy9734]

This brought tears to my eyes. That was beautifully said❣️😭

[@sallyh.6362]

@@ElaAusDemTal I think he’s capable of empathy but that he’s also capable of turning it off entirely for periods of time. I think he suffers guilt in prison and that his no regrets thing is an act. But my point is that It would be more infuriating if he could not feel enough to suffer guilt and shame for the rest of his life. I’m not as good a person as Tracy.

[@SirHumphrey498]

@@sallyh.6362 all word salad Sally. He doesn't suffer from guilt and people cant just turn on and turn off empathy. He is exactly where he was going to be no matter what. This human being was always going to end up in prison from the moment he was born.

[@yointhebedroom83]

Amazing comment. Made me so emotional 🥹

[@malligrub]

Never get involved with "down on their luck" young men who've been "failed by the system". Never. Leave it to professional organizations and Government services.

[@avampiresdestiny6101]

It sadly goes to show you that you can’t afford to be kind to anyone anymore .

[@fidanbay8898]

The motiv was jealousy.. jealousy of having family- he never had a loving mother, never had a family… and destroyed other families happiness as well. He has dead eyes with no feeling. It gives such a cold impression how he is looking on the picture…

[@melisentiapheiffer3034]

My thoughts exactly 💯

[@chastity5214]

You did an amazing job covering this case. You were extremely thorough, sensitive and respectful telling this horrific story. I wish the daughter, dad and dog all the love they deserve going forward❤

[@melissadwiggins]

Wow...what kind of person could do this to a family that took him off the streets and helped him, or attempted to help him get his life together? In my opinion, a person couldn't do this; only a monster could do something like this to people that took him in off the street. What a garbage and degenerate piece of shit. And I love your videos! You do cases that I haven't heard a million at one times and I really appreciate it!

[@SanketKulkarni10]

Possibilities. Grave mental illness, warped thinking due to drugs, a product of incest.

[@caseyisadore7952]

Please don't help the homeless to make yourself feel better. That only enables them to be a bum. And an eyesore.

[@IvySands]

Most would do this. They’re on the streets for a reason. Leave them be, you’re asking for problems bringing them into your life.

[@DebsMcC69]

Completely agree 💯 I hope the worthless crud never gets out of prison! What a beautiful family…so very sad 💔 Also agree about hearing new stories, much appreciated x

[@melissadwiggins]

@@caseyisadore7952 I believe that sometimes people need a leg up, but to bring someone in your house like that and you don't know anything about them, that's foolish. I'm not trying to say anything about them, as I know they were just trying to do it of the kindness of their heart and there were good intentions behind it, but yes I agree 100% with you. Some people are just a victim of circumstance, but the majority bring it upon themselves.

[@miacantrell5723]

The Wilkinson were too naive. These people should be helped from afar, you don't bring them to your house, you definitely don't introduce them to your children and don't entangle your life with theirs. Sad it ended this way, but hopefully it's a cautionary tale for others to use as a guide.

[@sarahs5340]

I agree. It makes me shudder a bit. Was she filling a void in her life? I can’t understand why you would risk your own family, especially with a young boy at home. It alarms me! She must have known, even in a general sense, about antisocial personality disorder and behaviors. She must have known mental health issues go hand in hand with homelessness. The father should have set boundaries too. Idk, I’m actually upset with the parents because they put their son in danger and he lost his life because of their poor judgment.

[@chrissie1066]

Loved the reporting of this story. So thorough and detailed. Well done.

[@karmaMatters123]

A story showing the very worst of mankind and the very best in mankind. My heart breaks for this beautiful family that tried to give a pure stranger a chance at a good life. I will remember this beautiful family and their big hearts over the evil they selflessly tried to help. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mrblowhard2u]

Reminds me of an incident that happened while I was living in San Francisco in the 1990's. A man helped a 'homless' man by taking him in to his home and tried to get the man back on his feet. Several weeks later the 'homeless' creep was told that since he wasn't even trying to get a job and was just playing the man for a sucker he should leave and get out. The 'homeless' man then killed the man in a fit of rage before leaving.

[@Colette92017]

A man “helping” a homeless man in SanFran is taking in rough trade and shelter in exchange for sexual services. It’s a fairly common occurrence and plenty of murders and assaults have occurred as a result.

[@mrblowhard2u]

@@Colette92017 In this instance that I referred to the man was married but, at the residential hotel I lived at on Hyde Street in the mid ninties what you mentioned did happen. The resident offered some dope for sex to a 'street bum' for sex and it cost him his life

[@nanaberry4120]

My dad told me a story once… A scorpion needed to get to the other side of a pond. If he walked it would take him all day, so he asked a duck to carry him across. The duck said, “No, if I carry you over you will sting me.” The scorpion said, “Never! Just help me out and I will be nice to you.” Of course, as soon as they arrived on the other side of the pond, the scorpion stung the duck. When asked why, the scorpion replied, “I am a scorpion. It is what I do.”

[@Monster_myron]

You know? In these series of videos, I’m actually glad there are KZbin ads and will not skip cause sometimes I need a moment in the middle of these heavy cases.

[@thiellie]

It's unfortunate that her kindness led to her and her son's death. You can help people in many ways but don't bring strangers to your home. That being said none of it is their fault, they were just too good for this earth. RIP to the victims.

[@lotuspocus76312]

🎯

[@ileanamuntean7338]

There is already a lot of support for young yobs. Help the elderly and lonely many of whom live in poverty after a lifetime of work. Or mentor some children from poor families.

[@ellemontgomery6569]

It wasn't their fault? Like hell it wasnt! If the mother hadn't brought him home, this would never have happened.

[@Andromeda_CT86]

It is absolutely that womans fault for putting her son in harms way.

[@Anothervoiceinthecrowd]

The greyhound guard of honour... 🥺 How tragic to die for your acts of kindness. Lovely words from Lydia in closing though. There's no need to turn the other way and ignore suffering but find ways to help safely through charitable organisations xxx

[@lighthouse1136]

I love how honouring these videos are of the victims. So heartbreaking. Bless this beautiful family ❤️🙏

[@JPsMum]

In tears here. Sometimes a decision made out of kindness can have terrible repercussions.

[@borleyboo5613]

Thanks for telling us that you’re in tears. 🙄

[@Scipio_Americanus]

Doubt she was even in tears. Just being dramatic for attention.

[@niakoro76]

What an evil monster!!! The mom and her son sharing that coffin tore me up 🥺 May God bless poor Lydia and Peter.🙏🏾😔

[@patriciaburns1033]

I got the feeling that this psychopathic thug targeted the 13 year old, I think he was probably jealous of his safe and secure life with his family and hated him for having what he couldn't have, there is no hope for this killer, he has that familiar cold dead look behind his eyes that other psychopathic killers portray and god help us all if he ever manipulates his way out of the penal system, great job in telling this story, Bravo!. PS I love your voice.

[@user-cm4bz1rq9g]

I think you could be right. I'm struggling to see any other motive.

[@MijoShrek]

The family finally setting their boundaries with him and wanting to move on from having him in their lives at all. Was the final straw that fully in capsulated the main thread of his his life. All the negative feedback that he was a total F UP. The last beacon of hope to salvage the remaining humane parts of his psyche. Rejected his chaos. They became everything he couldn't be. The Mother, who rejected him. The Adorning son he never could be. Dude is a Psychopath. All crawling in the backyard, smh.

[@patriciaburns1033]

@@MijoShrek Very profound words👍

[@stephanieyee1990]

I thought the same thing.

[@loveforeignaccents]

Targeted the 13-year-old? I am that buzzed? I heard no such evidence.

[@VoorheesMachete]

What I love about your videos is that the central focus is always the victims and who they were beyond what they experienced. Thank you for that ❤️

[@rageintothelight]

Never ever take someone especially a stranger into your home among your family!

[@pearlkt]

How utterly heartbreaking for the father and daughter. I am so pleased that they have each other as I couldn’t comprehend this. My deepest sympathies to all

[@minini5571]

You don’t bring complete strangers into your home. There are other ways to help people.

[@urbancyclist1]

Agreed

[@AmeliaScully]

Of course, blame the victims. How kind of you.

[@minini5571]

@@AmeliaScully …if you walk into traffic and die. Who’s fault is that?

[@richardcranium3579]

@@AmeliaScullystop. You missed it. What they did was reckless. What he did was heinous. Who was at fault? He was. Don’t be reckless.

[@richardcranium3579]

@@minini5571why the drivers of course…..sarcasm

[@sdannecker6944]

What a kind family. So heartbreaking on so many levels.

[@louisesullivan9828]

Thankyo Truly Criminal, I really love your beautiful narration and the sensitive way you tell these tragic stories of real people .I look forward every weekx

[@pennyred6195]

And sadly this is why I would never ever do what the mother did. Boundaries are for protection I have learnt.

[@JamesCM86]

Never heard of this story before. May this poor family RIP. Kindness taken for granted, so sad….

[@nickywilks7928]

I am so glad that the mum and son shared a coffin, that baby boy will forever be in his loving mother's arms.

[@jesslong3218]

I lived 3 miles away when this happened, I can still remember the shock of hearing about it. My heart goes out to the family, it was so tragic.

[@sharongrigg5336]

Watching the CCTV of that evil POS crawling along the grass just before the dad took the dog for a walk made me shudder. I watch lots of crime channels & don't get easily fazed but the photo of the mom & son holding hands knowing what had happened to them broke me. This case really hurt my heart.

[@carolsheenyhailstoneartgra3977]

I agree.. like some kind of demon from a horror film

[@MijoShrek]

Yeah, I just shook my head in disgust seeing a psycho in the action of the predator stalking like some hob goblin and actually crawling about like that knowing what they're about to do.

[@sanh3523]

WHY WHY on earth did he do this? As usual your narration is top notch . Keep it up

[@solitairestarr5516]

Well done! Great presentation. I've never been so broken up over a crime documentary as I was/am over this one. Truely awful. I hope father and daughter find some kind of peace.

[@Anna-sf8cp]

This story was truly horrifying. The strength of the remaining family members to carry on and build something positive is incredible. I don't think I could do it.

[@BurnItUpp2009]

This is just utterly heartbreaking. What an absolute monster. How could you hurt someone who has tried tirelessly to help you? Disgusting creature. I hope he freaking rots in hell. RIP Tracy and Pierce, I'm so sorry ❤️

[@meghanmisaliar]

Dumb question. He's an animal.

[@posticusmaximus1739]

By being a depraved narcissist. When he was sleeping out in the cold, it was probably karma for all the people he violently hurt. He was so cold hearted, he deserved to be cold. Unfortunately, this poor women couldn't see his past and in that moment of weakness, felt pity.

[@manichairdo9265]

The savage was broken and abused in the care of Social Services as a child. Surely there must be a way to protect such children. It doesn't explain why he murdered those lovely people who'd helped him. I hope he never gets out. He won't have changed.

[@kathw-fg1sr]

There are people like that. I have helped several Asian Indians at work. They later turned around and back stabbed me in order to move up the Corporate ladder. No moral, no integrity. Don't expect people to be grateful for what you did for them.

[@vinnyvincent2862]

GIVE A WOLF A HAND ! AND IT WILL COMEBACK FOR YOUR ARM ! So to all the genuine good people out there ! I implore you don't let strangers problems become your problems ! This maggot was cunning enough to put his cardboard box outside the supermarket and not under a bridge were no one would see him ! hoping everyone would want to help him ! then once they get their foot in your door ! that's when they percieve your Kindness for weakness ! r.i .p.😢 ❤🙏

[@gracievallee2551]

I usually am able to watch your videos but this one was incredibly hard, maybe because of the added detail that they tried to help him so much and he turned his back on them. I almost shed a tear. I will keep thinking of them.

[@user-mp7bj2id7h]

Never has a true crime case moved me to tears, until this one.

[@TheLollygirl69]

OMG these beautiful people just wanted to help him and he did this 😨😢. I came from a disfuntional family who played games n gave no support. My late teens on was turbulent. A family like this helping and supporting me would have been life-changing. I honestly cannot fathom this

[@ShanaKendle]

I'm glad the father and daughter found the strength togrther to not let what happened destroy their lives and continued on living just as they did as a whole,, giving so much love.

[@lightfaeries7]

Love to Lydia what a wonderful girl. I'm certain your mum and brother will see what you are doing and find great peace and joy in their heavenly realm for all you are doing. God Bless 🙌

[@LarenzoJ]

It's truly sad that there were small signs that couldn't be picked up. at 16:20 you see the family dog (white) at the top right of your screen, carefully investigating the ground where the perpetrator had been crawling on his hands and knees, so as not to be detected. Of course, nobody expects there to have been someone lying in wait; I wonder if the dog barked at all after that? It happens shortly before he enters the house. Love the narration, so glad I found Truly Criminal about 7 or 8 months ago... been binging, thank you!

[@KRISTINA-mm1uf]

Don’t let strangers in your home. I learnt that the hard way myself.

[@iam_shen]

What happened?

[@HM-cn5sz]

LET PEOPLE HELP THEMSELVES. KEEP YOUR FAMILIES SAFE. YOUR FAMILY IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN A RANDOM ADDICT.

[@yoteonthetoobs]

You must be a wonderful person

[@HM-cn5sz]

@@yoteonthetoobs yes I am.

[@TheSuperHarrygeorge]

Agree. There are services to help such people. This family paid the ultimate price for their altruism,

[@lesflynn4455]

What an amazing and unbelievingly tragic story. Tracey must have been among the most compassionate people I've ever heard of. Taking rough sleepers home to her very nice and comfortable home is all but unheard of these days. The way Aaron seemingly showed his gratitude for this very significant, trusting and charitable effort from the family makes me sick to my stomach. He had spent Christmas with the family. And then, when they cancelled the phone contract they had paid for because he had ignored them for a few weeks, he returned to the family home and butchered them. It's almost beyond belief for me. I can't begin to understand what goes on in his head.

[@Ratnavina-ht6xq]

...that homeless maybe psychopath...has no empathy..

[@Goobijunga]

Don't take strangers home to help them, LEAVE it to the people who deal in it ,Condolences to the family ❤

[@Roughneck7712]

Pro tip: don’t bring sick, rabid wolves into your home when you find them sleeping on the side of the road

[@TheNothingEverything]

I love how much emphasis you put on the victims. This had me crying my eyes out. Lighting a candle for this incredible family. What a devastating loss and what a remarkable young woman Lydia is.

[@rmsiq148isstruggling3]

There's a traditional saying about such people who bite the hands which fed them... horrible case. My heart goes to Lydia and the father... Rest in Peace beautiful souls

[@meghanmisaliar]

That's not a traditional saying. It's from the Bible.

[@meghanmisaliar]

Proverbs 19:19-22

[@Scipio_Americanus]

Why does it being from the bible mean it's not a traditional saying? That doesn't make any sense big girl.😂😂😂

[@marilynsmith365]

Thank you for sharing their story. 😢

[@sarahalice7034]

I remember this happening, because I live in the West Midlands. This was just horrific, the mother was just trying to help someone and this is the thanks she gets. Just goes to show how evil he is. I hope he never gets out of prison.

[@L_Leocel]

This story is one of the most heartbreaking I've heard. I could only imagine what Peter and Lydia went through, and will for the rest of their lives.