The Horrors Of Apartment 5904: The Banks Family

Jerica Banks' routine was clockwork. Her mother said she was a creature of habit. She always called, she always answered, and everyone always knew where she was. So when she failed to show up to brunch with her family, and her phone was going unanswered something was definitely wrong. Jerica and her two daughters were missing.
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[@Unknownbitch666]

How dare they say “domestic violence is a serious issue that everyone must work to prevent” knowing the neighbors reported it and the police couldn’t even as much as knock on their damn door. Shame on the “public servants”

[@racheljackson4428]

Yeah. Stupid People.

[@Bettinasisrg]

I guess the meant "everyone but them"

[@cdes1776]

If there's one weak link, a series of events cannot take place in a productive manner.

[@dericharris9828]

Facts

[@Tsumami__]

Oh right because one person bothered to call police that counts as neighbors doing work to prevent IPV? No. Tf it does not. I guarantee there were dozens of men in that fuckin building that heard and saw and DID NOTHING. Like they always do.

[@snickerdoodles787]

He waited 2.5 hours to get an unconscious baby that's barely breathing help?? Why wasn't he arrested for that??

[@robo6118]

Seriously... I don't understand that either. He should have already been in custody while the circumstances of their son's death investigated. It's failure to provide the necessities of life, and criminal neglect... or something along those lines. Beyond tragic. All of it.

[@CBrown86]

That’s exactly what I was thinking. He should have already been in jail for manslaughter or second degree M charges. (Apparently this channel deletes your comment if you say the M word) Im completely boggled by why he wasn’t charged for that. His gross negligence caused his passing, and I believe there are also charges for not getting a dying child help?

[@DevilOnlyKnitsLace]

​@@CBrown86The channel doesn't delete your comment...KZbin does! I learned that fact after a suspension. Now I say "unalived."

[@TheThora17]

Yep

[@CBrown86]

@@DevilOnlyKnitsLace okay that explains why I got a suspension too, I had no clue what I could have said that was reportable/not allowed. How ridiculous can youtube get

[@konfidentlykeiko1997]

I was being dragged by my throat by a man trying to take me to his house. All the while being on the phone w the sheriffs dispatch screaming for my life. I was told by her “the more you scream the longer they’ll take to come” and hung up. My worry was not for myself but for all the women & girls who called and got the same response. Dispatchers are always the first to fail us as sad as it is.😢 My heart goes out to not only this family but every person who has experienced this level of “care”.❤️🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️

[@IllHandleThis]

I’m so glad you’re ok. That is absurd what she said- screaming is how you draw attention to yourself in such situations! I wish she’d been fired and never allowed to work in such a place again. I hope you’re doing ok now and thriving. I’m really sorry for what the man did to you and for the awful dispatcher. I really am sorry and hope the best for you ♥️

[@konfidentlykeiko1997]

@@IllHandleThis thank you your the sweetest🥹❤️❤️. Unfortunately I feel bad bc I didn’t do anything after going through so much that followed that. People like you and videos like this push me to do more on that situation!

[@Dimples411]

I hope you turned that dispatcher in. If not you’re not helping with the problem either. All 911 calls are recorded and they can definitely find that call and give the dispatcher a reprimand or even fired. Most likely she would be fired. I was a dispatcher for 11 years.

[@aunteepsalmsfasting]

Sue. Sue. Sue.

[@deescott8312]

Yes it’s sad

[@unicoh972]

Me as a survivor of DV that happened in Milwaukee I can say that the police are no help at all! I called the police when I was 18 years old because my child’s father had hit me in my eye and because I called the police he started beating on me and I had no choice but to stab him to get him off of me. When the police got there they immediately took me to jail and him to the hospital. After he was stitched up he went home and I was in jail for five days with my eye swollen shut. They were trying to prosecute me until he came down and talked to the prosecutor and told them that he wouldn’t testify against me. So they let me go but I’m 48 now and although I was never prosecuted it stills shows up on my record and I’m still not understanding how I went from victim to aggressor

[@classy_ladyt3432]

That's absolutely despicable

[@missdaydreamss]

Racism possibly? I think they don't take black women DV victims seriously, and wanna paint em at the aggressor. How disgusting smh.

[@joyfeamoutland634]

Wow

[@6angels451]

Sickening I am soooo sorry I had to suffer at the hands of a sicko :,(

[@6angels451]

U didn’t sue them for false accusations?

[@IamAnnahi]

He strangled his daughters, do you understand how psychopathic that is?? Omg I'm in tears..

[@mycrazyfamily4842]

He also watched his son slowly suffocate for hours.

[@rosedixon5044]

Girll meet too like I'm really crying

[@HiNickCares]

She picked him.

[@listen-learn-speak2465]

@HiNickCares… was that kind to say? People are liars and will pretend until their behavior start showing. I’m sure you know or heard of people that were married for 25 years get a divorce, those people pick each other as well..don’t act like your life is drama free, most of y’all hide the truth.

[@JustanotherPOV87]

@@HiNickCaresif she chooses men from that community, then that’s usually the outcome.

[@sinda_hella]

Apart from some blood, a missing comforter and a hole in the wall, they didn’t think anything looked disturbed.

[@millicenthoward5103]

That's what I thought

[@user-nx5ws7rf2f]

Beggars belief.

[@Renee-vj6tg]

Not to mention the neighbors and what they’d heard and seen…

[@jlfrench3667]

Right. Just ignorance on their part.

[@amybryant8813]

There was a bloody napkin but they didn't think to look around on the carpet? If there was "bleach all around", isn't that a red flag, too? Geez. Must have been jonesing for donuts or something because they flat didn't do any actual investigating.

[@Jammilag]

That man never cared. You heard your CHILD making gasping noises and proceeded to pick up your other children AND buy snacks before you brought the child to emergency services! NAAAAHHHHHH this is wild! unbearable, crazy!, sickening! The justifications for all this too... disgusting.

[@Simplytelly]

I'm surprised the hospital didn't call the police and question him.

[@juliee.7072]

At first I thought what a terrible tragedy to happen after losing her baby son, but then to find out that the pos murderer was also responsible for the baby's death, is truly shocking. That monster destroyed an entire family of good people.

[@dericharris9828]

He killed them all smh

[@christinap-c]

And the baby likely would’ve lived with what, a simple breathing treatment? Unreal.

[@dericharris9828]

@@christinap-c makes u wonder if he did something to that boy as well and that’s why he didn’t go straight to the hospital

[@sIurpuff]

@@dericharris9828exactly. He definitely did something, there’s no reason to not take him straight to get help unless he’s guilty of something

[@essiebee8415]

The fury I felt when it came out how he caused the baby's death. How dare he act as if he wasn't to blame???? How dare he say that she was being unjustifiably unkind to him?? I'm so glad that this POS was turned in by his dad.

[@aikosan5298]

If it weren’t for the killer’s dad not coddling his pos son and turning him in, this wouldn’t have been solved. Even if it hurts, parents should ALWAYS hold their children accountable.

[@virgoqueen0911]

EXACTLY!!! my daughter is 6 and such a sweetheart....BUT ,, if I ever heard of her doing some crazy shit like this , or anything similar -- I'm making the first call 💯💯

[@YahLoverDOMMY13]

Especially for something as atrocious as this!

[@sequillarochelle4044]

It should NEVER hurt to hold your child accountable especially when they are a cold hearted murdering bastard!!!

[@2Clarence47]

Exactly

[@lovedbymany37]

Yes indeed

[@jaelynngeiger5654]

The judge: “please no emotions after sentencing idgaf” I’ve never understood it when any judge does that shit, like bffr

[@teamsoxsu]

I feel you fr. Maybe it’s just me, but it sounded like the judge’s voice broke at the third “please” almost like she sincerely felt their pain and was trying to keep it together herself. I would hope she’d have compassion for the victims… but who knows for sure?

[@ebonyeyes821]

​@@teamsoxsuI heard her voice crack too😢😢😢

[@teamsoxsu]

@@ebonyeyes821 I knew I wasn’t trippin, thanks mama

[@NaeBallz8891]

They dont want the guilty person getting satisfaction of upsetting them is the only thing I can think of

[@wakeupmypplone6394]

THIS MAN WAS POSSESSED WITH LEGIONS.

[@lloydjuezan5800]

Big props to the father who turned him in and to the family that none of them showed in any of his court hearings to show some support.

[@chesterpophamproductions2879]

He lost two granddaughters!

[@sallyh.6362]

@@chesterpophamproductions2879I think the big props comment is serious, not sarcastic and they are commending them for not supporting him. Unlike a mother like Chris Watts mom who lost two granddaughters and fawns all over her son like he’s a miracle or something

[@beautifulsurprise9424]

@@sallyh.6362I think he’s saying that Arzelle’s father turned him in because he lost two granddaughters. Yes Chris Watts’ mother supported her son but lots of families support their loved ones when they commit heinous crimes. Even Jerica’s mother was surprised that Arzelle’s family didn’t at least show up to his hearings in support which makes me think that if her son had done something as horrible as that, she would have shown up for him. Arzelle’s dad did the opposite of what a lot of parents would do in that situation. It very well could have been because it was two of his grandchildren who were murdered. Who knows. But he did what was right whether that was a tough decision for him or not.

[@GetCraftyLemons]

I might be there to support my son with love, but I have grandchildren and am not sure if I'd be so heartbroken I could not attend. No one knows what they will do unless it happens to them. I know I would be there for any crime, but I can't honestly say, in this situation, if I could or would be there. I love my grands so much...trying not to cry a lot in court would be impossible. This father could be so broken he just couldn't attend. He did right, and I would turn a son in, too, even though it hurts. RIP beautiful kids & Jerica 😢

[@bettie2803]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@angshusarma8331]

So, he not only killed his son but the girls and Mom too and then he had the audacity to go to Memphis to start a new life. Bloody hell

[@user-ko5zk8kf4p]

Why did stay to find her

[@glendacoleman9285]

He didnt kill the son the sone was sick

[@blackmask494]

​@@glendacoleman9285no he killed that little boy also

[@tkay7114]

The son was already deceased. He was sick and passed away before she and her two girls were murdered.

[@blackmask494]

@@tkay7114 the son died because he took him to the hospital 2 hours after he noticed the baby was breathing funny he went to pick up his daughters and stopped to get snacks before he took the baby to the hospital he killed his son

[@katiekat909]

Domestic violence is definitely not taken seriously, especially by the police, and that dispatcher is a disgrace .

[@jennifermaddy2442]

I nearly laughed when one cop said.Oh I keep wondering if I'd done something differently.Yeh get out of your damn cop car & go knock doors

[@kathryncumberland]

This poor family had just lost the little boy and then to lose the mother and two little girls...it's too much to bear 😩 And it sounds like that man really is responsible for the little boy's death. He basically sat and watched him suffocate. Then to strangle his daughters - that's a very slow way to kill someone, and very up close and personal. He's the definition of a monster!

[@ThePinsay]

Totally agree! Strangling is usually a partner ....kids that's f*cked up!

[@robinhoward4204]

That he had the gall to say that because they were "his" family and "he" bought them into the world shows what a selfish, conceited miserable waste of space he is. Those little girls could have been spared and lived a good life with their mother's family. This poor lady did nothing wrong and was trying to do the best she could for her children.

[@emeraldemerald6459]

And he got 750k bond?! Imagine that! Fuck the "justice system"!

[@ashlydingle396]

@@robinhoward4204and one of them wasn’t his.

[@pale_saint]

That demon murdered all of them

[@oliviachetcuti225]

Both the 911 dispatcher & the police dropped the ball! Why, at the very least, could the police not knock on apartment doors to locate the source of the dispute? As a teacher, the lack of “Duty of Care” boggles my mind!

[@catrobinson6282]

They arrived and waited 10 minutes and didn't hear anything so left? seriously wtf?

[@oliviachetcuti225]

@@catrobinson6282 Ikr.

[@fo7743]

They are happy for blacks to die, at least not at their hands…

[@monicasaenz1736]

They just sat in the car with the windows down?! 😒Tf, lazy a****. Get out of the car and start knocking on doors, damn “police 101!” 🤦🏻‍♀️ Rip sweet babies, and mama.🙏🏼

[@BadBori143]

Not to disagree with your statement, but it was mostly the dispatcher who dropped the ball. She did not log the call correctly and she left out vital information, therefore the officers had no idea what was happening or the urgency of the calls. She basically logged it as a noise complaint. The dispatcher resigned after this.

[@lawrencehobson6848]

This guy shouldve been off the streets in a cell forever when he decided to "drive around"& "get snacks" instead of getting help for his baby that wasnt breathing, was slumped over and blue. I mean. What world is this that we live in, that no criminal charges were filed?!?!

[@bellamijaymes2153]

The system doesn't care about Black men, women & kids.

[@sharneesmith103]

@@bellamijaymes2153 I agree and it shows!!

[@erowry22]

While I was being actively beat on by my ex, I was told "MA'AM MA'AM!!! I CANT HELP IF YOU KEEP SCREAMING " by the 911 dispatch.

[@bellamijaymes2153]

They can be something else

[@Truecrime_girlie]

So many times, these 911 dispatch are incompetent. You should hear the stories my paramedic brothers have told me (all 3 of them, so u know it's just more than 1 dispatcher that is shitty) and also if u watch true crime u cab heir their dumb assess during 911 calls. Smh

[@Quizack]

I mean, they're right. They do need information

[@erowry22]

@@Quizack it's the way she said it.

[@here2laff397]

This story brought me to tears !!! What a POS ❗️❗️❗️❗️ my heart aches hearing her sister crying out. Law enforcement failed this family in every way !!! Then to say k!lling the daughters was basically a “mercy k!lling” is absolutely disgusting. My spirit is so bothered just looking at him. Pure evil !

[@christinap-c]

He tried to act like he was some kind of hero. He’s a whole family annihilator. Made me so angry.

[@here2laff397]

@@christinap-c SO angry. They simply didn’t deserve this.

[@meghanm5000]

Same. That’s when I couldn’t hold back crying anymore, it absolutely broke me.

[@MiguelDLewis]

@@here2laff397 No, law enforcement didn't fail this family. Jerica's father failed her and Jerica desperately needed Jesus. I'm Jerica's ex boyfriend. Jerica was touched inappropriately when she was a little girl and I think that set her on a path to crave premarital relations with men, including myself. I dated her straight out of high school and took her virginity. We were together when I was going through my 'bad boy' phase and all her friends warned her about me but she didn't listen to them. I was a horrible boyfriend to her too though I wasn't violent towards her. I blame myself everyday for not being mature enough and holy enough to protect her. She desperately wanted someone to love her after being abandoned by her biological parents as a child and being touched inappropriately. She needed to be born again and follow the 7th commandment. Jerica was born into a generational curse and nothing could've saved her outside of repentance. We can't blame the police. Her own past, the sin in her heart, and the sinfulness of the city of Milwaukee all conspired against her and her children. 1 Timothy 5:6✝

[@mshinasherman7914]

This killed me. So sad

[@markcarpenter6020]

This was a story of police incompetence from beginning to end.

[@pale_saint]

Also a story of how BLM is horrible movement

[@Obsidian369]

Oh you are one of them, always blaming police for someone elses actions. Dont be an ass your whole life. The neighbor could have giving an address and committed to calling!

[@markcarpenter6020]

@@Obsidian369 no I don't blame police for everything there are such a thing as good cops. However this story was absolutely full of police incompetence

[@mrflauschig5440]

​@@Obsidian369 you didn't pay attention during the video, did you? It clearly says that 911 dispatch failed to include information like which house was referred to, and who called.

[@eustab.anas-mann9510]

Incompetence? It's completely intentional to treat blacks as third rate citizens.

[@ariesgirl9592]

When she read the letter from the teacher, I couldn't stop the tears from flowing 😭 😢.

[@nikkicollins4315]

The caller said she COULD HEAR BANGING AGAINST THE FRIGGEN WALLS!! OBVIOUSLY SHE WAS NEXT DOOR!!! WHYYYYYYY DID THE COPS THINK ITS OKAY TO JUST LEAVE?? WTFFF! UGHH

[@Queendeewitdalocs]

Right 🤬🥺

[@TootieGayle]

EXACTLY!! Common sense!!

[@omawenbanwor2025]

We all know y.

[@kababykatjaimo3357]

So true really! These people would have been saved 😢😢

[@jamsng]

They said the 911 operator did not tell the police that...

[@777colin1]

RIP Jerica and your 3 babies. May the Angels give you all wings to fly

[@TooHooWrong]

If the world after this is Just, then they have earned their peace

[@Quizack]

Jerica lmao. These basketball Americans just invent a name on the spot. Zamaya Jerica NeGronte Bawntiqua lol

[@Redefine7]

Her mom has a spirit of gold, how she spoke about having empathy for him was powerful, May God bless this family

[@ahirusaru]

No, that was disgusting and disrespectful to her deceased family. Her mother is wicked.

[@dominoeffect7493]

In his mugshot you can see evil on his eyes

[@mommyshark1124]

Definitely 💯

[@Sandy_.cheeks]

Just pure flippin EVIL!!!

[@bellamijaymes2153]

You can

[@Angel_1394]

His father turning him in is amazing. I know he has to struggle with that because it's his son. Dispatche in this case failed. Those poor babies, all 3, went through such a horrible thing. I'm so sorry for the family. They losed 4 beautiful souls in a matter of days.

[@brendahaynes3193]

Smh...he knew better..he was jus damm dum..

[@dominiquenelson6811]

These dispatchers should do Better

[@jazzerie6246]

That's not his son that was a demon

[@sinead187]

The horror that poor woman & her children must have experienced before their last breath. It doesn't bear thinking about. 💔 RIP.

[@alfredwilson4224]

her literal last breath. he is vile.

[@cheynestafford515]

The most Evil Eyes....he murdered that little baby boy then Murdered her and the girls so brutally ...What a sick evil individual...i truly hope he gets his own in the lockup ... My heart goes out to every family member and friends ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@anniehugue9108]

And thank God for his dad being honest

[@annecaunce]

Probably one of the most brutal, horrific and heartbreaking stories I've ever heard. This man, whose name I refuse to say, is a true monster and I hope he never feels the warmth of the sun on his face ever again, just like the innocents he murdered. My heartfelt sympathy to Jerica's family, who will likely never recover from the loss of their beautiful loved ones

[@cherylcarson2880]

A MONSTER.

[@alfredwilson4224]

vile 💯💯

[@andreakarlsson7927]

Agreed, it’s soul crushing

[@gedhoughton9523]

I hate these cases. Arrogant man thinking he can do what he wants, give him capital.

[@alfredwilson4224]

they always think they can de what they want 💯💯

[@jlfrench3667]

That’s what I said… He’d been sent to death row if I was prosecuting the case. I cannot stand when court systems show mercy to the culprits that the culprit did not show to their victims. Highly Angering.

[@SteveDrenser]

yea another blm wanna be

[@noriwilliams4637]

please do

[@Kberk79]

@@jlfrench3667 Wisconsin was one of the first states to abolish the death penalty back in the 1800s, so it does not apply here sadly.

[@RandomChat15]

“Just 9 minutes later?” That is a lot of time when you know someone is getting beat up.

[@sheilagilyard9380]

Exactly 💯

[@venagreen-9003]

IM SO GLAD THE DAD TURNED HIM IN❤

[@Navaura]

What a bum He drove around and picked up snacks instead of taking his son to the doctor. Wow

[@sharhondajackson7399]

I'm not shocked at any of the issues with the dispatcher, police or news. This is typical of how these things are handled in our communities. Everyone screams "see something, say something". This neighbor did and a woman and 2 kids still died because sometimes the people you have to say something to simply dont see you as valuable enough to make the proper responses. Suspensions? I wonder if the jobs would have been restored had this been a soccer mom from an affluent family and her kids. I would stake my life on the fact that ALL of this would have been done differently because all is not equal, no matter how much we want to lie to ourselves and say it is.

[@preciouscargo1444]

💯

[@sonjaheck3156]

for sure the socioeconomic situation matters. One thing that was not mentioned is that AMBER alerts always have to do with missing cars in conjunction with missing kids. Have you ever seen one where the car is not mentioned?

[@elizabethmcglothlin5406]

Yep, if they'd been curly-haired blond toddler the investigation would have been conducted differently.

[@Hannah-ks4mi]

Well said and absolutely true

[@Bettinasisrg]

Agrred! Poor people, especially women and children are not given priority.

[@Jammilag]

Why that judge needed a quiet courtroom? Anyway, Jericka momma talking about "he's still somebody's child" and so were the victims... he'll be aiight.

[@deescott8312]

Exactly they too easily to forgive

[@herstoryanimated]

Right, I know you need quiet in court, but pause for a minute to let the family process and settle down themselves before asking for silence

[@cricketcraze8854]

I didn't like when the judge call herself quieting the courtroom. 4 beautiful lives were lost and they have been nothing but quiet throughout the whole procedure. F the Judical system. It was the same that failed them.

[@makaylawebster7315]

@@cricketcraze8854 💯

[@candycakes3886]

He'll be just fine. I understand what she means tho. HOWEVER, HE KILLED INNOCENT BABIES...HELL TO THE NO!

[@LexdominiQue]

That judge was rude to expect a family to remain silent during such an emotional situation

[@bellamijaymes2153]

They do not think of Black ppl as human beings with feelings

[@jamiecugno2327]

I sooo agree. They had to stay calm while she talks that's nothing compared to what they are dealing with. These judges seem to think they are God sometimes... Give me a break

[@jamiecugno2327]

Does t it always make people feel good to blame it on race. I'm white my step sons mother is black and when I tried to raise my hand to say no that's not fair she should pay child support the white judge looked at me and said you need to calm down or leave so I don't want to hear about your crap about black people and the short hand this is about a black man brutally murdering his entire family and all you think of is color. Get into reality

[@bellamijaymes2153]

@@jamiecugno2327 You're right. But be careful who you vote for. They're either elected or appointed by OTHER politicians you vote for. Make sure you focus on these things

[@denisegay232]

Right! Very rude indeed.

[@LauraVierre_LV]

Attention parents of sons: please teach them control over their emotions and to protect and respect those weaker than them 🙏

[@Alicia_W413]

A lot of these men grow up without fathers and that very protection we want them to then learn to provide.

[@autumnmoss9474]

Well it’s emotional single mothers who are raising those emotionally unstable sons. Maybe you should talk to them.

[@Stitching_Crap]

​​@@autumnmoss9474 It isn't just single mothers raising violent, unstable men or men who don't know how to control their own emotions and actions. There's a fundamental flaw in how we raise and socialize boys, some of it made WORSE by the presence of a father depending on said father's OWN mentality. Don't believe me? Okay here are just TWO examples of NORMAL SHIT almost every boy is raised with: ~ "Boys will be boys" to excuse everything from playing in the mud as toddlers, to increasing aggression towards one another - as well as girls, even as far as excusing SA and se*ual harassment later in life ~ "Boys/Men Don't Cry" This BS starts EARLY and other boys are told to hide their emotions, the implication being that they're weak for even HAVING them. And if you're supposed to hide them, be ashamed of showing them, are weak for having them, etc... How can you ever talk about them to learn how to deal with them in the right way??? Those are just TWO things most boys are raised being told/hearing

[@riggs20]

@@Alicia_W413He had his dad in his life. His dad was the one who turned him in. People can turn out bad even when they have good parents.

[@Englishpatriot70]

​@@autumnmoss9474yes, the majority of us are naturally emotional ( damn hormones 🙄) compared to men , so a dad is much needed to balance things out.

[@shahwilloughby4603]

How was he NOT charged with negligence (at the very least) in the death of the little boy?!!! It was HIS negligence that contributed to that poor wee boy's death. Good on this Monster's father for contacting police.

[@alfredwilson4224]

because its his son. in law thats how it is.

[@alfredwilson4224]

as stated he said they were all his children he brought into the world and his to take out you cant really stop someone with that mind set

[@alfredwilson4224]

unless you have a solid legal team

[@laserbiscuit1078]

​@alfredwilson4224 it doesn't matter if they're his kids, child negligence can still apply

[@bellamijaymes2153]

The system does not care about Black ppl. So people get away with so much, even against kids

[@DopeMoni888]

I watch these kinds of stories all the time. This one seemed personal. I think it's because I have a two year old grandson and two granddaughters ages 4 and 6, their parents are 25. I could see my babies in Jerica's babies and I can't imagine life without them. I would've melted. Ms. Valaria is so strong to be able to stand and speak.

[@sweets7691]

The operator should be held accountable!

[@gladgirl9918]

He looks demonic in the mugshot

[@tamikalee8959]

I was thinking the same thing smh.... just evil

[@baphometbunny]

the look in his eyes is chilling

[@biggirl3354]

Yeah, I would not have ever looked at him twice , he looks demonic

[@desic3274]

I agree.

[@HiNickCares]

I can't believe that a guy who looks like a criminal turned out to be no good.

[@Marlaina]

If we go by what that family annihilator says, then his parents should take him out of the world since they brought him into it. I have a feeling he wouldn't agree to that though.

[@andrejohnson7737]

Tru

[@bettinastrouble2537]

Never let him out ever!!!😡😡

[@mr308jrod]

This is really hitting the heart may the family be blessed and may God bless the souls of all that has passed on

[@loveforeignaccents]

Him saying he brought his children into this world and he could take them out if he wanted is not only ludicrous in and of itself, but Camaria wasn't even his daughter if we want to get into semantics here.

[@lilmisskiss692003]

that part is for whatever reason, made me cry. maybe a glitch of anger switched on? lol i dunno but fuck him!

[@lindsaybee2763]

This made me so mad when he said that. First of all he didn't do shit except donate his sperm. The mother brought those babies into the world! Like what?? And that does not give anyone the right to take them out of the world. I hope those babies faces haunt his dreams every single night for the rest of his pathetic life. He couldn't even wait a day or two after she buried her baby in the ground before sending her to heaven with her son. Now knowing the facts of the case I think he let the baby pass away on purpose or even caused it so he could get rid of the family and "start over" .. the have names for guys that do that I'm pretty sure it's like family annihilator or something along those lines where they "get rid" of the whole family so they can start fresh... Just a shame for the whole family losing everyone in a matter of a week. ❤

[@kacixcc]

It’s just a saying, I’ve heard it all my life,especially if you are southern.

[@lilmisskiss692003]

@@kacixcc yes I've heard it all my 37yrs too, but him saying it....triggered the shit out of me

[@ebonyarmster257]

AMEN! Who made him judge, jury, and executioner.

[@Queendeewitdalocs]

Hearing her sister scream like that took me back to the day we found out my son was murdered my daughter screamed the same way 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺 Lord please cover this family they need you now more than ever

[@nikkibb1998]

Omg that is so horrible. I am so so sorry for the loss of your 2 children. Your son to murder and your daughter to prison

[@TheStar798]

​@@nikkibb1998Erm.... I think you've misunderstood: Her daughter screamed on discovering her brother's death - the sister didn't unalive him 👀

[@TheStar798]

I'm sorry to hear of your terrible loss 😢💐... and: Amen 🙏🏾

[@blessedT7]

My condolences 🙏🏾❤🙏🏾

[@Queendeewitdalocs]

@@nikkibb1998 no I was referring to her sister screaming my daughter is not in prison

[@8213apice]

The judge getting mad at the family being happy he’s arrested.

[@rocscee6902]

His eyes speak evil. I hope that he sees them every time he closes his eye. There were too many "dropped balls" in this case.

[@princessofhardrock3934]

The police did what they should…EXCEPT A WEEK OR MORE TOO LATE!! WTF?!?! 🤬And that operator who didn’t pass on the location of the 911 call? The deaths are on them all!! An entire family gone too soon. That man is a monster! May they RIP and the family find peace someday!💔💔

[@TiffWaffles]

I agree with you one hundred percent.

[@vi9763]

They lived in the wrong neighborhood

[@rc6888]

She got involved with a thug

[@oxenrat]

seriously. Do not blame her for his violence. Bad men hide who they are until it's too late. He was the only one at fault, what you said makes the fault partly hers. @@rc6888

[@ashyalu]

They could've atleast saved the 2 girls since police arrived 9 mins after the 911 call since it takes around 5mins to strangle someone. If only they had arrived to their apartment. 911 operator will forever remember her mistake.

[@primetime03]

I can't wait for the boys in prison to know what he's in for. I hope they have no remorse for him!

[@loveforeignaccents]

💯

[@buruzn09]

The “Dahmer Death Penalty” wouldn’t be a surprise.

[@darkskinnedgentlewoman6238]

He's toast. Even inmates have standards

[@itznikkibiotch29]

as someone who works in a prison, a lot of times high profile cases or people that get in trouble for child SA or SA in general are sometimes protected, I've seen cases where people like that don't even make it to gen pop

[@JosiahBiz]

Somebody gon find out.

[@torristatham6856]

They should have been saved. The dispatcher, and officers failed them

[@SWIILL]

This case is horrific. What also stands out is the judge getting mad at the family for celebrating the sentencing in court, let them have a slight win of justice and the weight off their shoulders. Their reaction is totally vaild.

[@Leigh1212]

Why aren't cases like this blown up & talked about as much as the interest in The Watts murders? RIP Girls & baby Z 🎈

[@mrs.liberty7109]

Thank you. I'm wondering the same thing. In this heartbreaking case it's almost a mirror image of the Watts case. Mother, 2 very young daughters and 1 son (of course Shannon was pregnant with her son so that's the difference) Seeing the pictures of the family and those sweet innocent babies has me in tears. This one really broke my heart

[@lindaayling1645]

Cos the monster is not fit for humanity

[@dimplesnichelle4274]

Exactly. Same beast

[@beverlyhall4578]

People, these are black people. USaA does not care about black people.

[@InshasChoice]

So true. So heartbreaking

[@joannerivera8251]

He doesn’t deserve empathy, he killed 3 kids. His family rightfully dismissed him.

[@CAROLUSPRIMA]

In today’s world of content farms, robot narration, plagiarized copy, and KZbin demonetization, I more and more appreciate the high quality of this channel.

[@CobiewithaK]

Totally agree with you 👍 AI is popping up at a staggering rate, despite most of the content being so poor that it is unwatchable. Much respect for channels like this one where effort and hard work are put into.

[@wendybutler1681]

I've begun using the "I don't want this channel to be offered to me again" (no clue what the actual wording is) option to get rid of them. Plus I clicked on a legit men's clothing designer's recent runway show and ever since I've been getting inundated with offers to see men in far less than designer apparel. What the hey?? I have blocked at least a dozen channels of men enjoying their bodies. If I can't join in, I don't want to see it... 😯

[@maxine3587]

​@@wendybutler1681😂😂😂😂

[@NikkiOVO]

Rest in peace lil cousin, yall are missed nd loved 😇😇😇😇

[@mommyshark1124]

I'm so sorry for your loss 🙏🏽

[@moblifeproductions9800]

My deepest condolences to you and your family and everyone who loved them all. Philly is praying for you all 😢❤

[@Moimen._]

The lady that said she feel empathy because his parents weren’t there… shame on you. What do they need to be there for? For moral support? Support of what? Or who? A murderer. My child takes another persons life I will not stand by them what so ever. You took away somebody’s child that they carried for 9 months and nurtured, and went through pains and suffering to have.. you took away somebody’s mothers chance to enjoy their time with their child and since you wanna be a murderer, you layed your bed now lie in it. May the babies rest in heaven🎀

[@stansmiley9737]

The family needs to sue the police department

[@audrafolkes5978]

I definitely would they failed the entire fam maybe if and investigation took place for the son it could of prevented this tragedy we need to do better

[@ClareFlack]

This is just disgusting, from that 911 call to how he blamed her just so so wrong.

[@pale_saint]

Just your typical BLM hero

[@mustafamawla219]

@@pale_sainttypical republican to involve race in a video about children being slaughtered

[@user-lz3ro5gf8j]

It's not a race thing it's issues that couples need to separate and not be so jealous or just want them to be happy rather than killing them or stalking them

[@colejen1336]

@@pale_saintwhat blm have to do with this? Shut up

[@MrRule0225]

The audacity of that operator to take another position in the city. And the stupidity to accept her application

[@keena4433]

I like youuuuu Ms. True criminal. Your voice is what drew me in. Literally all I heard is the first couple of words and I said “yep I’m going to like this” some people don’t really have that voice to share stories. Your choice of words! The way you describe on how everything is going! I love it 💋

[@Loulou_2000]

Omg I am in tears listening to what this monster did to his children’s mother and his children. Four lives gone so tragically too soon. RIP Jerica, Camaria, Zaniya and zel 😭

[@nikkil8472]

So, that monster killed them all! Such a sad, sad story! People, please be careful who you bring into your life! He needs to rot in jail! I'm so sorry for that girl and her two kids.

[@luciac9123]

It makes me very sad because there are always always red flags.

[@ms.blackee7635]

Her 3 kids, he watched his son die slowly. He could have saved his little life I believe in my soul but he was and is evil I don't care what nobody say. Smh don't know this family at all but I send prayers to them all 🙏🏾😔❤️

[@tiffanyeyoung1800]

Actually three

[@alittlechocolatedrop]

A very compassionate treatment of what happened, to include the follow up on the family's involvement in supporting domestic abuse victims. Subscribed.

[@jlongino51823]

As a survivor of domestic violence and going through the incompetence of the police this breaks my heart. God bless you and your children. I’m so sorry you were failed. Praying for her, her babies, family and friends. It’s just so sad.

[@Someonespecial111]

The teacher writing that baby brought tears to my eyes. My heart hurts so much for that family

[@shatonvance702]

Same here😢

[@officialrebellious]

The letter from the school teacher has left me in floods of tears. I pray that this monster is never released.

[@user-hv5fz6yf5g]

❤ I think you profusely for taking out the time to give details on this horrific story about this beautiful young lady in her two little girls and her baby boy I pray that they all in heaven with God and I thank you for your time and effort and putting this video together concerning detail thank you again God bless you and your family and please stay safe❤

[@marymcgee3290]

This is beyond heartbreaking, my deepest condolences to the family ❤❤❤

[@naomimcarthur550]

It is so scary to think that a serious crime was taking place and was reported only to have no action taken. I hope that police everywhere can learn from a case like this. Our law enforcement should constantly be changing for the better, evaluating their response and reaction at every level so that something like this never happens again. Thank you ‘Truly Criminal’ for the spotlight on this very important case and all of your content❣️

[@jacquelinegrayden4706]

They are rejoicing, 3 less black folks and one gone for life. 4 down, and they are not white

[@AmeliasMiMi]

Living near Memphis, we only heard parts of this story, so I thank you for covering it so thoroughly. My heart goes out to this woman’s family, for I can’t even imagine the pain they’re still enduring today. I believe the way they have used their pain and grief is VERY commendable and I’m sure their sister/daughter/ niece would be so proud because they’re obviously making a difference in someone else’s lives now in her and her children’s honor. ❤ I also feel for the father who turned his own son in. I can’t imagine being faced with that decision. However it was the right thing to do even though it was probably most difficult to place that call. I Hope Jerrica and her babies are resting peacefully. 🕊️ My first thought of “why” this didn’t garner much attention from the media was indeed wrought with racial undertones and/or the police knew they had screwed up so badly with this case and this is another tragedy in itself. Red, Yellow, Black, OR White, We’re All precious in HIS sight. It should be the same here on earth too. 😞

[@jaesease4738]

God bless the souls of this beautiful mommy and her babies. My prayers are with the family for strength and healing. This story is simply heartbreaking. 💔

[@Sexypnkn]

The judge paused after giving the sentence and verdict like she wanted his family to act up, come to find out that his family wasn’t even there! He did a horrible thing and they couldn’t face her family 🕊️

[@gummybear-wx1vr]

Omg WTF! No taking an address? No asking what the apartment number was??????? 🤦🏽‍♀️ this is so heartbreaking 😢

[@foodvibestestkitchen9386]

The mother is an absolute angel, she showed empathy and empathy is really important in this world. He thought that he had the right to take away the lives of his children and their mother. He will have to live with what he has done for the rest of his life. This is really sad, my condolences to the family

[@ahirusaru]

No, he doesn’t deserve empathy. She disrespected them by showing him empathy and then laughing. She’s disgusting.

[@tonyas8872]

Chilling...... this is disturbing

[@sandysancoco]

Law enforcement is saying that the situation didn’t qualify for an amber alert right away but neighbors literally called AS THIS WAS HAPPENING. This is ridiculous.

[@theonlychild4719]

So essentially he killed the baby boy too😢... What a pos.. hope he rot in jail

[@jourdyngroman]

i watch a lot of true crime and i hardly ever bat an eye. for some reason this one has a hold on me and won't let go. tears streaming down my face

[@mrs.liberty7109]

Me to. Such a beautiful family. I can't imagine how they will get over such a loss. I'm in tears. It reminds me of the Chris Watts case, mother 2 daughters and one baby boy (Shannon was pregnant with a son).

[@amyreynolds4084]

Same, I kept getting chills as she was telling their stories. Then tears started and my heart aches for them.

[@ellennit]

He needs to never be released this is not just a YOU TUBE STORY this is babies and women lives 😔💔❣️🙏🏼

[@Jstmaree_]

15:30 he waited hours for the baby to pass. It was absolutely his fault.

[@JP-su1eg]

What a beautiful family Jerika has. Her mother appears with so much grace. This is a pain one cannot imagine - a cross too large to bear. God bless them 💛

[@MissLeanneJD]

I was thinking that, especially towards the end, she had empathy for him not having family in the courtroom even after everything he done, just shows what a beautiful soul she has ❤️

[@wifemomteacherlife7648]

What a heartbreaking story. Oh my god I cannot fathom how scary that whole situation was. For Jericha and her babies. 😞💔

[@user-cq3vs7le6v]

So heart breaking 😢my deepest sympathy and condolences to your family and loved ones 🙏🏾

[@robinlewisart_1997]

Omg they failed her horribly my heart is broken 💔. To hear the cries of her family my God it was such a trigger . When my daughter was killed I could've left here at that very moment, I nearly stopped breathing... I swear the pain is undescribable

[@williammcgechie4504]

Thank you for the respect and empathy you show to the victims loved ones. Truly Criminal is right up there as one of the best sites around. A big hello from all of us here in New Zealand, we're spreading the word my friends ! Cheers.

[@elizabethbishara3223]

Hello from Auckland! Also love this channel.

[@williammcgechie4504]

@@elizabethbishara3223 Hello from Auckland as well ! and ditto on the Truly Criminal comment Elizabeth, love it, love it !

[@suefairbrother3556]

,​@@williammcgechie4504 ditto , hello from South Taranaki

[@ScruffyIsMyName]

Okay, I'm an Aussie... But props to you!

[@williammcgechie4504]

@@ScruffyIsMyName thank you Scruff ! I'll take that one lol.

[@meghanm5000]

This absolutely broke me. I was trying as hard as I could to not cry but when it showed her families reactions after finding out they were gone, I lost it. I watch these videos every day, and it takes a lot to get me this upset, but god this one tore me down. The way he took their precious lives with no care in the world, and then had the nerve to speak at that baby boys funeral is absolutely disgusting and Jerica had every damn right to be upset. My heart is so broken for the friends and family of these angels.

[@kekeshepphard3024]

This story brought tears to my eyes they coming down my face as I type this my heart goes out to her family that’s was soooooo sad and heartless what he did my Condolences to y’all 💐😢

[@unicornmadness6286]

God this was a sad story, why wasn't he arrested when he brought the baby boy into the hospital? He should of been arrested right there. I'm so sorry this happened. RIP to all these beautiful people ❤ So heartbreaking.

[@Dogfurforever]

Thank you for the way you presented this family’s horrendous experience of how utterly cruel life can be.😢❤

[@ericastapleton7042]

There's no such thing as closure, unfortunately. You just learn to accept the fact that they are gone and not coming back, which can take a very long time. Thank you Truly Criminal 💠

[@ericastapleton7042]

RIP to the beautiful girls and their mum~

[@alfredwilson4224]

am fed up of seeing men do this in these cases its disgusting and its regular its not just a couple a year

[@ericastapleton7042]

@@alfredwilson4224 Exactly. It's truly criminal~

[@Queendeewitdalocs]

You are absolutely right 🥺 I fight every day to accept that my son is not coming back I’m sending my condolences to this family and hugs

[@toniwitherspoon1943]

My condolences to the family 😢

[@kylecruel]

Why didn't the police investigate the death of the son? If he was arrested for child abuse or worse they could have saved 3 more lives. This is horribly unbelievable.

[@Terensworth]

Can't believe her mother felt pity for the murderer. Shows how much of an angel she is, no, the entire family are.

[@sanaaniz]

She’s black male identified 🤷‍♀️ that’s why she was able to forgive that demon

[@Dovietail]

Grandma is a humane and compassionate woman. Bless her.

[@marivelchapa4686]

Awwww is the cop on the right crying when he is walking Ivery to court on minute 18:21 What a sad heart breaking case, my deepest condolences and my most sincere sympathies to all the family.

[@kimpenwell2625]

Your videos are the BEST