The Hunt for the Yosemite Killer

[@doriangreen3231]

When the father started saying he was supposed to die before his children but couldn't even get the whole phrase out, that really rips a person's heart out.

[@thainotthai6456]

As a parent, I would never want to have to bury my kids. As parents, we are supposed to go before our kids.

[@karencawthorn3173]

That's the gut wrenching trick the news media uses...to make the public by their wretched newspapers. News around my neck of the woods...theres a pregnant squirrel up in one of my trees. The good enough news for me. Not moving outa these mountains.

[@GL-un8tj]

😥

[@shanedelgado666]

And on that note...... not watching it. Since I've had children; that kind of stuff wreck me. I can't even begin to imagine the pain. I wish that no parent ever would have to bury their child..... it's the absolute worst case in my opinion. I really don't know if I would survive. My heart might just quit. I don't know how to live without them anymore.

[@user-yv1dv1sp3c]

definitely hit me.

[@beez3077]

I lost my son to a drug overdose six months ago. Been binge watching Mikes channel for awhile, and through my depression. Takes my mind off of the dark. So thank you- all of you. This really is a great channel.

[@yunglynda1326]

sorry for your loss

[@Tracymmo]

I'm so sorry. Hope you're haging in there as much as you can.

[@Dchong092]

Stay strong man. I keep thinking about the day my mother and father will pass away and idk how I’m gonna handle it. I have a good 10 years with them. Hopefully I will be strong 💪 and move on like you.

[@Dchong092]

@@dariadavies256 relax that’s not what I meant lmao weirdo

[@Dchong092]

@@dariadavies256 I’m 100% sure your single

[@growlinghands4696]

When Cary's brother Steven died 10 years after he escaped, one of his pallbearers was the boy he had rescued, Timmy White (now 14). White later became a Sheriff's Deputy . . . and died at age 35 of a pulmonary embolism. His parents outlived him and he left behind his wife and children. This is a heartbreaking story all around. Both boys deserved to live long, happy lives.

[@evelynnogueras]

Didn't know Mr. White died. May he and Steven rest in peace, and yes they both deserved to live long happy lives. So sad.

[@gaaraxnaru]

Damn. This needs to be higher. So tragic. This world is truly unjust.

[@sunshine3914]

Thank you. Now I remember reading that when it happened. There’s just so much tragedy to keep up with here. It’s like a dozen tragic spin-offs from Steven’s short life.

[@bilindalaw-morley161]

I’d forgotten that. There really was tragedy heaped on tragedy for everyone involved.

[@zoezzzarko1117]

This is some very deep karma/ancestral curse being played out...

[@bahaanaldo]

That father's heartbreaking line, "I'm supposed to die..." made me think of Theoden saying: "No parent should have to bury their child." Unbelievable tragedy.

[@jennyjo798]

This tore up my heart.

[@magnum2051]

Yup so sad, you can tell he was thinking he was supposed to die first. True unselfish love there

[@1PrayerWarrior4]

Not gonna lie, I teared up.

[@yoservs]

yes, it squeezed a tear out of me for sure. burying your child must be worse than burying your parent

[@haij16]

Yeah it's the most awfulest thing that can happen.

[@pterojacktylus2475]

“I’m supposed to die.” My heart was broken by that father.

[@lauraallers6590]

Same!!! 😭😭

[@katatonicbowbrick6175]

When a bloke crys,u know it's sommot serious,hate seein n hearin it happen allllllllso breaks me....proper :( raised by men so know how very rear it can be :*

[@tttriple]

I just welled up so hard right at that point…

[@lynnb5726]

💔 That is the saddest part.

[@gremlinjerky8462]

@@lynnb5726 I agree :( hard to see his face. He was totally broken… this is a horrific tragedy..

[@bullionsean456]

I know a guy who broke into a pharmacy at night when it was closed and stole some pills and he did 8 years in prison (3 more years than Kenneth Purcell for kidnapping those boys). Call me old fashioned, but I would think stealing children to be worse crime than stealing pills.

[@levibruce8322]

Agreed "the war on drugs" is a farce. People are going to explore altered senses of consciousness regardless of laws. As a country we should punish rapists,murderers and people that do harm to children to the absolute fullest extent of the law,no second chances no bullshit.

[@bullionsean456]

@Russ Olson You mean the Americans who make the laws? Bc I don't know any Americans who think that.

[@bullionsean456]

@Russ Olson Meh. Capitalism has it's merits. A lot of ppl are just ignorant of the facts in a lot of instances and politicians aren't really known for their integrity (capitalistic or not).

[@bullionsean456]

@@ghoststardancer5030 Agree 1000%, well said

[@helenclark7876]

correction Kenneth Parnell not Purcell

[@SaiScribbles]

When you started going into his brother’s case I was like “holy shit is that the case I think it is”, and as soon as you said he died in a motorcycle accident I knew it was. I had no idea his brother then turned into a serial killer. That poor family.

[@AmbientShades]

And the uncle that tried to take care of them murdered in his home. That whole family was cursed.

[@MyKingdomForAK9]

It's likely Cary Stayner caused, in some way, that motorcycle crash, and murdered the uncle, too.* * no suspect found ~ it was Cary

[@suryadas6987]

@@MyKingdomForAK9 My thoughts exactly!

[@DizzyedUpGirl]

@@MyKingdomForAK9 I have heard of Steven's case before, but I never heard that Cary might have caused that "accident". I just thought Steven had some shite luck.

[@MyKingdomForAK9]

Sai has the right family, and video, in mind, @Last Chance . Kay Stayner (d. 2021) had been molested by her father. She kept him away from her 3 daughters, however couldn't stop her husband, Delbert (d. 2013), from reportedly raping them. ☹ Add-on their son Steven's abduction, and Cary's subsequent horror shows ~ I'd say, poor family, indeed! 😐😑 It's a crying shame, for 💞everyone💞 named in this video, and all surviving relatives, and friends. 😔

[@Torahboy1]

Yosemite does have a lot of forested areas. So it kinda makes sense that it’s one of Mike’s ‘Top Tree Places’ to visit

[@ohh1065]

Nice

[@zensbleexperience3470]

🌴🌲🌳

[@barbaraissahary1327]

😂😂😂

[@nadiazahroon6573]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kelseyfaulkner3433]

The redwood national park and sequoia national park would also be in my top tree places

[@SandiByrd]

I can't be the only one who cried when the father broke down....that was awful. :(

[@sleepy4325]

That was brutal. Poor pops. He went through absolute hell on earth.

[@starwyn7]

Right in the heart 🥺💔

[@liarliar7491]

I know right!. Like Mike said, the perp was a C U N ext T uesday kinda guy.. loved that description

[@H3len50]

Nope, I cried as well.

[@philiptucker7590]

I can’t believe monsters like that walk the earth. Poor man, no one should have to bury their own child or attend their funeral 😢

[@StephMcAlea]

The dad. Dear God. He had me in tears when he broke down.

[@melanie4926]

Heartbreaking

[@unleashedsky]

I know right.... heartbreaking

[@marbleherogaming735]

No father or mother should have to bury their child

[@sherriitsamea3476]

Me too. Just terrible

[@cesarincamendozaloyola4407]

Telling a truth of the heart in a very heart wrenching way.

[@hel3319]

"In the car she went crazy..." no psycho you were crazy. The brave woman just tried to save her life. What a story.

[@archlich4489]

I SO wanted her to get away. D:

[@traciemartin3785]

@hel Exactly. He is an awful person. You are so right, she was extremely brave. I wish she had gotten away and bursted his sick bubble sooner. He and that old, creepy child predator are pathetic and disgusting. Smh.

[@traciemartin3785]

@@archlich4489 So did I. I feel you on that.

[@CIA_Killed_JFK]

I just can't believe people can do this shit to other people it blows my mind and that's why I love watching true crime videos because I just don't understand it & I can't fathom what's going thru their heads...

[@charlieangkor8649]

I feel contempt towards him.

[@itarfer]

"Carrey's uncle Jessie, who he was living with at the time, was shot and killed in their home. The killer was never found." I... think I might have an idea who did it.

[@dbongoloid9541]

I guess they suspected him, but had an alibi, however, it was stated he was sexually abused by his uncle, so it wouldn't surprise me if he told someone and they said "yeah ill alibi you"

[@trinitywilliams7721]

😳😳😳😲😲😲

[@MuricaTurkey]

Yeah, that was my first thought when I heard that too

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

Cary was so hot but what he did makes him repulsive.

[@RJ-hx5nb]

If you're staying at a motel and someone knocks and yells "Maintenance", Do Not let them in .. They can fix the supposed repair after you chechout. I always remembered this story about the Mom and 2 girls on vacation..

[@scottdavidson526]

Or call the front desk or whoever is in charge to verify this person.

[@oliveryt7168]

Dude, I can assure you: There is no thing as a "handbook for a life"... In this situation the killer tried this trick.. A different killer would have used another trick... There is no such thing as safety in your life... "They can fix the supposed repair after you chechout." - not if f.e. there is a leak that needs to be repaired now.....

[@dflatt1783]

@@oliveryt7168 Then you call the front desk and ask why they checked you into this room. You just have to exercise caution and use your head when dealing with people. Especially strangers. That could be a chapter in the "Handbook for Life".

[@MarksTournaments]

@@dflatt1783 that’s not how life works

[@jamesjoseph1249]

As someone who runs a hotel...call the front desk. Don't let them in if you don't feel comfortable, but there sometimes are urgent maintenance issues that need to be addressed (leaking pipes, natural gas leaks, carbon monoxide).

[@Kat-tr2ig]

I was an exchange student in Argentina when this story broke, and Silvina was all over the news. A lot of parents didn't want their kids to go to the States or be exchange students after this. May all three RIP

[@maririntsw1517]

Damn, death really took away the wrong brother, life is so unfair :(

[@VioletJoy]

Seriously. Karma is bs.

[@daveandcynthiabrock9250]

Totally agree!

[@ohh1065]

@@VioletJoy that isn’t karma

[@VioletJoy]

@@ohh1065 It's still bs. Lol

[@ohh1065]

@@VioletJoy it definitely is

[@primaldawn4437]

I meet Steve, Carey's brother when I was in Elementary school, he was going around doing public speeches on not trusting strangers. I grew up in Atwater a city in Merced County Ca. So it was a huge news story and shortly after he visited our school he died in a motorcycle accident. Years later when I heard about this incident I was shocked and horrified. I've visited Yosemite several times it is a beautiful park can't imagine what those poor women went through. Prayers for their loved ones.

[@miriamllamas224]

I can't imagine how Steve's parents felt when his elder son got convinced.

[@mathewgrelr7084]

Steves story sounds amazing I mean his bounce back

[@MissNicole19148]

My First Name Is Steven.. Parnell. I remember. Sad damn story.

[@butIforgotmypen...]

@@MissNicole19148 I remember that movie vividly to this day. It was a tragedy.☹

[@yowatchie]

@@miriamllamas224 considering what a piece of shit the dad was to Steven after he returned he probably just ignored that problem too.

[@Scratchingforcash]

Nothing is worse than seeing someone’s father break down in tears. It’s extremely heartbreaking

[@pdmullgirl]

I agree. That poor man. Bless his heart. I believe there are special places in hell for murderer’s like that monster. ❤️💜💚

[@LeeAnneGuerin]

Nothing is worse?? I think knowing your wife & child had been attacked raped & murdered - the reason for his tears- is actually far worse than feeling sympathy at seeing this man cry💙 I feel it is disrespectful to this man, the pain he is feeling and all he is going through to make a comment such as that. Perhaps it is best for all that we Think before express ourself please, out of respect for this man & his loss.

[@hardyquinn9442]

I know, to see a grown man break down and cry is just heart wrenching💔.

[@caseyd9471]

@@LeeAnneGuerin If you take everything people say so literally, you're going to have a very frustrated life.

[@thresagraham8181]

@@LeeAnneGuerin I see Scratching for cash, was just expressing empathy for the fathers loss, so Mmm, yea, maybe you having a bad day, hope things get better 👍

[@phoenixrobinson4804]

Why does the media stick a camera in someone’s face and leave it there when they are getting their heart broken and crying from grief? GOOD LORD GIVE THEM SOME PRIVACY!!

[@cali.girllivinnnevada8]

I was thinking the same exact thing!? 🤔

[@cheeriosforhonkies8867]

We all know why

[@zoezzzarko1117]

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

[@jamespfitz]

Because you keep watching. Stop watching local news. It will go away.

[@janejayne8152]

@@jamespfitz exactly, just don't participate

[@Whatlander]

I feel so awful for all of the victims. Silvina went through something so horrible so far from home; her mother saying, "she never hurt anyone, not even with words," was heartbreaking.

[@cabooseabs6864]

Seeing a grown man and father cry like that is just so heartbreaking. It almost chokes me up. I just can't imagine the pain he must be in. From now til the day he dies he will still be devastated.

[@timterrell2554]

It was funny to me. Different strokes, I guess.

[@cabooseabs6864]

@@timterrell2554 lol

[@jesusontoast4785]

Mike's impressions of incompetent investigators, is always a highlight for me. Just lovely stuff

[@donovanpaige1623]

6Kp

[@commiezombie2477]

I just can't believe that got damn child molester only did 5 years that's insane.

[@Bev_van_goth]

Such a sad situation. His brother was a hero gone through every worse of hell. Steven had every reason to set havoc in the world yet he was selfless and saved another boy while Cary was at home loved by his parents yet he came out to be an evil turd. May his brother rest in peace. Such a crazy story of two brothers and their fate.

[@alexandergorbunov6948]

He wasn’t loved by his parents.

[@WobblesandBean]

@@alexandergorbunov6948 According to who? Cary? Oh yeah, HE'S a trustworthy source. There's no doubt that their dad made some serious mistakes. Those boys needed therapy, but back in those days, seeing a therapist held a huge stigma. I grew up in that situation. Never was allowed to seek help because boomers are obsessed with appearances and maintaining the status quo. But you can't say that he didn't love his sons. You can love someone yet still do wrong by them. That said though, do you know how many young boys go through something similar and DON'T become serial killers? This wasn't a nature vs nurture thing. Cary clearly had these urges from childhood, as early as 7.

[@Bootmahoy88]

Everything screams injustice. The serial pedophile gets 7 years, out in 5!!! The kidnapped man who got back his life dies at 24. The boogieman brother is still being paid for by us. Boy, that's justice, ain't it!

[@bilindalaw-morley161]

There was a third brother, “Cory”, who apparently did not do anything horrendous, or at least he doesn’t have his own Wikipedia entry! Presumably any problems Cary had growing up in those circumstances, Cory had too.

[@sailorarwen6101]

He was pulling out his own hair as a kid. That’s a serious mental issue. I’d say there was some sort of emotional trauma over the kidnapping of his brother that wasn’t properly dealt with. People didn’t know any better back then though

[@karameadows4]

I've officially joined the "I somehow watched all of Mike's videos and now I'm always waiting for a new video" club

[@capealio]

His first video is his best

[@MrBTBusch]

Same

[@ruthharvey5896]

Me too... I hate this club, its a painful one to be in 😒 😭🤣

[@steverogers2603]

Any idea how many there are?

[@m1ssjuju]

Awesome 👌🏽 I am always eager to watch his vids when he posts them around 4-5am Aust time

[@peterfeeney1198]

Im surprised they never revisted the case of his uncle being shot considering he was living with a future serial killer. Cops were dropping the ball on every play.

[@ethanp9893]

For real, kids get a weird pass for some reason.

[@TheJungaloo]

His uncle also had sexually abused him as a kid.

[@ElaAusDemTal]

He had an alibi, that's why he wasn't considered a suspect.

[@kristinebailey6554]

@Murican Ignorance So untrue. We have two "cops" in our family, both very caring and honest citizens. Most LEO's serve precisely because they want true justice for all of us.. Your name says it all.

[@arcyarcanine]

@@kristinebailey6554 If you read their name, pretty sure they're trolling.

[@PilzE.]

Seen this story before, however, ain't no telling like a Mike telling, let's give it a goo!

[@dilldowschwagginz2674]

Mr Ballen is a better story teller. Not even close

[@christinsongbird]

It’s give it a go.

[@amandaparrott6078]

I love n listen to them both. Have Very different styles but both very good

[@christinsongbird]

@@dilldowschwagginz2674 what the heck kinda name is mr. ballen?? Stop trolling

[@_am.ber_]

@@dilldowschwagginz2674 mr ballen is amazing, but Mike is also great! They both have different styles, but equally talented. I love them both!

[@Jinka1950]

I am close to this family. Needless to say it devastated lives. They’ll never be the same again - never.

[@rydz656]

Hilarious.

[@bennyblabla3459]

@@rydz656 wtf is wrong with u man

[@santosdr2]

@@rydz656 You are loved.

[@juliem3987]

So sorry 😢

[@sunshine3914]

Which family?

[@jenniferatwell9698]

The Stayners have really been thru some shit.. Poor Steven, I didn't know he died so young. And after having basically what ended up being half his life stolen.. so unfair. Those old pics with Cary in the background glaring at Steven.. so creepy.

[@lynn2574]

I grew up in Modesto in the 70/80’s. Everyone knew about Steven Stayner. Mother’s used it as a cautionary tale to keep kids from wandering off. So sad.

[@AlistairCampbell]

I remember watching the film "I Know My First Name Is Steven" in the 80's as child and it totally freaked me out for a while, good to know the the rest of the story, great work as always Mike

[@jessicajujubean5004]

That movie and "Adam", the movie about John Walsh's son, scared the crap out of everyone back then.

[@RosaHernandez-uw2ul]

Casefile also has an in depth podcast about Steven Stayner and mentions what happens to Cary and Timothy in it.

[@b4ubcomeold]

Crazy how his brother Steven was abducted and then Cary ends up being famous in a worse way! Such a sad story all the way around cause Steven dies years later in a crash. *sad face :(*

[@vespermartini2556]

Cary was infamous.

[@jennysanders77]

I watched “I know my first name is Steven” back in the late 80’s when it came on as a 2 part miniseries (I think) when I was about 12. Didn’t watch it again until many years later when I was pregnant with my first baby, and it hit me so much harder as an adult and mother to be. And the thing that infuriated me was the slap on the wrist that sicko child molester got for 7+ years of horrific abuse.

[@truth4004]

Some people are just born on a bad moon. :/

[@TheKenton]

@@jennysanders77 I watched it as a kid. When the Yosemite killer thing happened it was mind blowing.

[@siriush100]

@@jennysanders77 that was such a great TV movie.

[@morticiaaddamz1]

That footage of him just brooding while is brother gets all the attention is unnerving and ridiculous

[@kaylahertwig5900]

He should have just been happy and loving towards his brother. That's what brothers are supposed to do

[@cheeriosforhonkies8867]

@@kaylahertwig5900 yes. But MENTAL ILLNESS

[@MorbidLovely]

Ugh, this one was hard to watch for multiple reasons... Imagine being Julie. Watching your mom being murdered. Then your friend. Then enduring what she did before he finally killed her too. And Joey, literally jumping out of a moving car and running on pure adrenaline, desperate to survive, and still being caught. Made me emotional to think about it. 😢

[@animula6908]

I’m proud of Joey for fighting back. If she lost, that’s sad. But before she died she put up a fight. That takes guts. I’m glad she didn’t make it easy for him.

[@bread_status293]

I reallly need to watch a movie

[@Sophie-bf6zd]

Oh god the poor father/grandfather. Being at that age, you’d never imagine losing your child or grandchild. Really hope that the family are doing well now and are taking care of each other.

[@colorbugoriginals4457]

Started crying with him 😔 Edit: reading other comments looks like lots of company ❤️

[@paigeturner5358]

That was so heartbreaking. It's the face of unimaginable pain and suffering. I couldn't hold the tears back either 😥 The monster who kidnapped Steven and then the 5 year old boy only got 5 years gaol??!! I agree with Mike, that's the darkest part of this messed up story. Convicted pedophiles should never be allowed back into society. They lose that right the minute they harm an innocent child.

[@roscluaran]

What a sad, horrific case. The amount of tragedy that befell everyone involved is truly devastating.

[@kbkb117]

"And he took his mustache with him!" Were almost the last words i ever heard because I laughed and choked on my food 💀

[@bonniemagpie5166]

I couldn't get past, "he was shitting bricks!"

[@peaches44]

Worth it!

[@pokeydot1975]

Coffee came out of my nose at "he's here, he's hangin out with his wang out" 😂

[@courtneyschott4819]

This comment got me! I choked on a cookie laughing reading it! Damn it 🤣😂😂😂🤣💀

[@angelabeatty6538]

He’s on fire with this one😂😂😂😂😂

[@amberm7116]

The father breaking down like that really got me. You can see his pain. Breaks my heart for him.

[@ericleyton4153]

When I first started watching Mike's channel I thought he was a bit flippant. After the first video I didn't really like him. I watched another, and one week later had watched every video on his channel. This dude is addictive!

[@CovidConQuitTheCensorship]

Yes same here, exactly the same for me. Now I'm totally addicted

[@SessVlogs]

Same! It was the Joel Guy Jr video that changed my mind - that case was so grim and disturbing that the light tone _really_ helped me get through it. And he’s never disrespectful, all the flippancy goes towards the people who deserve it.

[@SiFi5478]

Same. Once you get Mike, he's got you.

[@lucieklatilova2203]

Exactly the same story here :D

[@traceytrotter9934]

I loved him right away but, like a fine wine, maybe he takes some getting used to. :)

[@der_einzig_wahre_MaxMustermann]

This guys delivery is so fluent, comes across so natural, and has this unmistakable touch of cynicism. I love it.

[@MrBTBusch]

Mike has really come into his own, great channel.

[@starwyn7]

It’s far from fluent lol which is why I love him. He’s real in all his dorkyness. He cracks me up. I wish more true crime storytellers were like this.

[@tarantellalarouge7632]

I like his touch of cynicism too, he is fun but he never mocks the victims and has always a nice thought for them and their relatives.

[@northernplumber214]

@@starwyn7 Bailey Sarian is awesome!

[@emmabbyreborns341]

... and that's why we're all here with bells on twice a week.

[@GuarDeannAngel]

Mike, I don't know how often you hear this, but it's not often enough: your sound editing is superb. I mean damn, man! Love ya.

[@CarrieLaffs]

Compare his first vids to his recent ones and he has went from amateur to Top Shelf Professional! Mike is the absolute best! 🥇🏆🏅🏆🎖️

[@paulkasden9758]

Yes yes and Yessss... I've grown to love you Mike. You're so goofy. Love this channel. Much love Fam!

[@darkallegiance666]

Like some other commenters, I started off thinking Mike was too sarcastic & a bit of a smart-arse, but then I kept returning to watch his videos because he really is excellent - the editing, relevant interviews, photos, sound, captions at times, music, research - yes, he’s really that damned good! Then I found myself laughing at some of his jokes, & I watched some of his earlier videos & saw that he really does have a heart, so I came to really appreciate him. He is very, very good at this! He doesn’t mouth misplaced sympathy for the really repulsive murderers either, like some other channels do. Well done, Mike!

[@areiaaphrodite]

I remember watching the movie about his brother Steven on Lifetime years ago when I was younger. Back then I didn't know what happened to Carey. No matter what, Carey did horrible things. Yet, at the same time, Kenneth Parnell (the guy who kidnapped Steven) started a whole domino effect that didn't just ruin Steven's life, but the lives of the entire family too. It's sad.

[@scottaznavourian3720]

Carey admitted he was torturing and killing animals before Steven was even kidnapped.

[@Mephisto-ie2xg]

Yeah, its like everything he evilly touched was cursed. POS.

[@moonstruck562]

Steven’s and Cary’s own family members were all child molesters five generations down. If you do little bit of research on this family blood you’d be surprised and disgusted. Sadly way before Steven’s kidnapping including Cary molesting his sisters. Their dad, grandad, uncles, etc all pedophiles. This family was SICK!

[@bread_status293]

Box of cake

[@tylerbean542]

I’ve watched many true crime channels. Mike’s presentation IMO is by far the best on KZbin. Obviously, I’m into true crime…there, I said it…but if you want to avoid going down the rabbit hole, Mike gives a concise story in half an hour. Cheers to you, Mike! Let’s give it a goo!

[@davidperrott5098]

Tyler Bean, yeah I am familiar with a lot of the story's Mike covers but I still watch! The presentation is so different that it doesn't feel samey or boring. And it's the perfect length too. (snigger ,chuckle, tee hee etc)

[@tylerbean542]

@@davidperrott5098 wink 😉

[@kenziethemom]

Absolutely. I love his well place sarcasm , but that he will be respectful when necessary. It's a wonderful way to learn and listen to true crime.

[@tylerbean542]

@@kenziethemom agree

[@chrissematic1229]

He and Coffeehouse Crime are the best at this

[@kelseymariel2127]

I was devastated by the movie “I know my first name was Steven” when it aired. What a haunting movie. I couldn’t believe this would happen years later, what a horror.

[@beemccoy9111]

Me too, my son was 4 years old at the time n it really affected me - poor kid

[@mz.yumyum1461]

I was as well I seen that movie on lifetime many many many many many years ago when I was a child well maybe not a child but I was more around a child's age then what I am now LOL and it was a horrible horrible seeing that Steven had went through and I am sure that it affected the rest of his family as well!

[@troyundroy1]

What’s more haunting is the legal system that determined Steven’s abductor get a virtual slap on the wrist as punishment!

[@jackie26]

One of those movies that kinda sits in ur mind forever and i watched that as a kid and i still remember it so well - so horrible

[@bread_status293]

How to make magic peanut butter cookies.

[@williamholland4510]

I have heard this story told several times, but it hits different when Mike tells it!! VIVA MIKE!!!

[@valerieabney7966]

Go Mike!

[@katatonicbowbrick6175]

So sooòo agree,I know most n heard many times a lot of these mental stories but Mike is bloody spot on,it's his way.....ya know,,,like his personality n stuff,,,,love the man :)

[@arynasabalenka3173]

I've never heard it before

[@katatonicbowbrick6175]

@@arynasabalenka3173 this one's been covered few times chick by different channels & Obves different people ;)

[@earthcrawler1159]

He's probably not even called Mike

[@Nance-th5hw]

I remember the story about Steven. It was heartbreaking. He was a hero and a beautiful soul.

[@Scorch428]

Are we all just going to overlook that his uncle Jessie was killed while Cary was living with him? And the murderer was never found??? Gee, I wonder who it could be!

[@dawnellafreeman4860]

i know right, i came to the comments 4 this!

[@gidget3467]

I think we found the killer!

[@philiptucker7590]

I guess we will never solve the mystery huh 😞

[@crashburn3292]

They "pulled the file" and investigated the murder again, but Stayner said if he did it, he'd admit to it. They also investigated him for a few other murders, including a woman who was decapitated in 1994 a half-hour drive from Yosemite.

[@Scorch428]

@@crashburn3292 well, i mean, he could be... lying? :)

[@surfergirl2943]

This story is one of the scariest stories I’ve ever heard. It’s really a multi layered situation. Ugh 😩- sooo bizarre !

[@GL-un8tj]

So twisted ..And Mike is a great speaker./.Narrator🙂

[@marinara5000]

That family was cursed.

[@sunshine3914]

@Sandra Turajlich I’m 3,000 miles away & the story has always given me the creeps. Can’t imagine living that close.

[@surfergirl2943]

@@GL-un8tj exactly!! I didn’t really articulate myself well but damn it IS twisted . Mike does an amazing job -

[@surfergirl2943]

@@marinara5000 absolutely! So tragic- learning more about the brother and his struggles after was also really sad .

[@bwills3173]

I have never seen a mugshot and said “he did it”, until today.

[@Ichneumonxx]

he has duper's delight splashed all over his face.

[@joas3324]

Agreed

[@inkredibill6352]

Even in a situation such as this, you really shouldn't think that way.

[@bwills3173]

@@inkredibill6352 I wholeheartedly agree with you!

[@WobblesandBean]

Right?? Those eyes made my blood run cold.

[@jemsopp7125]

Omg, I remember so clearly when this happened! I was in Middle School and my Mom & I visited Yosemite two weeks before the first three women were kidnapped. I remember it really shook my Mom up because she was a single parent and fiercely independent. We lived in Washington State but would go on road trips all the time. Being a big fan of the outdoors, we would often stay at State or National Parks, usually in the lodges because they were cheaper and family friendly. After this happened, we would only travel with other families or friends. Thank you for covering this story. I knew they found the killer, but I didn’t know who his family was or that he had other victims. Super scary!

[@karenrangel4830]

What a tragic family story. The made for TV movie, "I know my first name is Steven" is a tearjerker. It doesn't seem fathomable that two horrific incidents can happen in one family.

[@emmabbyreborns341]

This happened in my back yard. It is a haunting case. As a mother, what Carol had to endure, knowing the girls were next, brings me to tears every time I think about it. Never, ever open your hotel room door to "maintenance", unless you requested it. My deepest condolences to the families. All these years later and it still breaks my heart.

[@yunglynda1326]

yup they just have to wait till the room has been vacated.

[@technicalout9547]

This is one of the most tragic cases, for so many reasons. Skilled coverage, Mike.

[@jasonsouza79]

I worked in the shopping village as a maintenance assistant in Modesto where Carole’s wallet was found. I was 19 years old. I’ll never forget it… chilled me to the bone.

[@mov1ngforward]

Something like that would. Pray for her and mention them to others...they will not be forgotten. 🙏❣

[@Kinkle_Z]

It was quiet time at Yosemite for our family back in the 50s and 60s all year round. Idyllic and sparsely populated back in those halcyon years. This crime really shook me! Thanks for covering it Mike.

[@tylerbean542]

Yes. Yosemite in the 70’s was pristine and really still undiscovered. I camped there many many times (I lived in Sacramento). You just simply drove there. No reservations ever needed. You just drove up there for a few days and there was room for everyone. Great times. One of the most breathtaking spots in our country. And I’ve been to all 50. Just sayin’.

[@Bootmahoy88]

Everything screams injustice. The serial pedophile gets 7 years, out in 5!!! The kidnapped man who got back his life dies at 24. The boogieman brother is still being paid for by us. Boy, that's justice, ain't it!

[@halfseamusracing9073]

I grew up going to the little valley with my folks as our vacations every year in the early 80s, back when it was the little backpacking supply store, ice cream store, the lodge and nothing else. Still remember the big bonfires in that huge fire pit in front of the lodge. Backpacked all through that park, and even did the massive high sierra camp loop once. That was an amazing trip.

[@scottdavidson526]

Remember Stacey Aaras.

[@scottdavidson526]

@@halfseamusracing9073 Nice.

[@alfonzo9289]

I feel sooo bad for the father in the first case crying about losing his wife and kid. That's so terrible 😥

[@kiiingst0n]

Was heartbreaking 😥

[@alfonzo9289]

@@kiiingst0n you could feel the absolute pain in his voice 😢

[@kiiingst0n]

Lost everything dear to him, at that age. 💔

[@Floridaman1780_]

I'm pretty sure it was the other girls dad, but still.

[@memawknowsbest4978]

If you're talking about the white-haired guy, that was the father of Carole, the mom who was killed. He lost his daughter and granddaughter. When he said, "I'm supposed to die", he likely meant "first" as in before them. Still heartbreaking. I can't imagine what going through something like that would be like.

[@Mattillmattic1]

After 3 years of following you I am still impressed. Let’s give this video a goo!

[@davidperrott5098]

I know! It never gets old does it!?

[@SofaKingShit]

I think Mike might keep going for another tirteen years.

[@jkth4500]

`Give it a goo is such common parlance in Ireland, is funny to see how it goes down in MIke's videos and the attention it gets!! We regularly saw 'gimmie a goo' (give me a look).

[@HeatherHolt]

I think you meant after TREE years 😌

[@DaveSCameron]

He's only been going for 2 x

[@007shinette]

Seeing that dad's reaction totally broke me ! God, can't life be just awful for some people 💔💔💔

[@Gloria-ro4vn]

One small detail, Cary, was 4 years older than Stephan, his cousins said Cary was creepy and weird as child, well before Stephan was kidnapped. He'd sneak around and watch the girls in the family undress and say creepy things. His Mom and Dad made excuses, boy's will be boys, he was just curious etc. When he was older he was caught, peeping into windows around town.

[@brakkybru]

Wow, I figured he had stuff like that in his past, even though I never heard it said. It makes no sense that a man in his late 30s would suddenly kill in this way without the warning signs you mentioned. So sad that he used his brother's traumatic experience as an excuse for his evil actions.

[@nicolenotizieeamici]

He was a psychopath

[@sarahillingworth9257]

Cary and Stephen were sexually abused by their father. As were their sisters. The family was known for being responsible for generations of child abuse. It’s no wonder Cary became a killer.

[@JustDr.S]

@@sarahillingworth9257 I've never heard that said about the Stayners.

[@alzychoze6591]

@@sarahillingworth9257 So Stephen was abused in both situations....horror.

[@Baionno]

Is Mike the best True Crime KZbinr? YOU BET YOUR ARSE HE IS!

[@ThatChapter]

You're far too kind, thank you!

[@Anonymous38572]

@@ThatChapter Your one kool cat Mikey boy

[@tylerbean542]

I agree. He’s the only true crime channel I watch. 👍🏻

[@sammo6891]

He really is; I've watched nothing but his channel for 3 weeks now oooops

[@chelseapthib36]

@@Anonymous38572 its awesome alot of us call him Mikey 💜

[@kat_rina113]

I feel sorry for the father, watching him made me tear up when he broke down

[@NativeNYerChicHK]

The movie made about Steven Stayner “I know my first name is Steven” was just so heartbreaking 💔

[@jasonmeador7861]

Yes! I remember watching this on TV as a kid..

[@ethanlanza6287]

Mike you single handily kept me sane throughout these Covid times. I’m getting lowered in the casket rocking your merch one day

[@4everhumbl36]

Lmfao

[@dirtisbetterthandiamonds]

The casket costs $33,333.33

[@Mia-cg9em]

Mike knows how to make an uncomfortable conversation ok w/his comic relief. He’s great

[@tracieday8661]

Yet he's respectful... genius

[@3SIXTYPROD]

He’s got the perfect personality for these types of videos

[@GL-un8tj]

Yes..

[@dawnsmith9816]

Isn’t he

[@kevindube7096]

It’s wild how this is one of the most frequent compliments, yet also one of the #1 complaints & criticisms I see people give him here. I say it’s a great trait & makes That Chapter stand out amongst all the others who cover this stuff

[@Wistful77]

He wanted to be more famous than Steven? Well, he's not. I didn't even know he was his brother. Just some murdering bastard. Thanks, Mike, you're the best!

[@kristinebailey6554]

The only time I ever saw my father cry was when my sister died at 19 and he said the same thing this father did. Then another sister died suddenly at 35, also before my parents. It gutted them.

[@aembusiness]

I am sorry for all of your loss, you have been through a lot loosing two sisters and your parents to following the last. May I ask how your sisters passed away?

[@kristinebailey6554]

@@aembusiness The first was 19, in a car accident. The second was 35 and died of a malignant brain tumor.

[@norelizrosa3469]

@@kristinebailey6554 I am so sorry, God bless you. 🤍

[@forevermetal2464]

He was told, "Don't go anywhere!" He went somewhere...and took his mustache with him!!!😊😀😄😅😂 Here I'm so broken hearted over the loss of life of such beautiful souls, the Father especially, tore me up😢😓😞.... than Mike just lightened up the moment. Thank you Mike. It's truly tragic and heart breaking!!!!

[@DaveSCameron]

I hear your comment and raise you £20? Seriously tho this young man is perfection for this presentation game and such a lovely chap he is incapable of being offensive, I think. Here's to another 2 years of emotion and facts 📚🙏🤣

[@liarliar7491]

I laughed when he said perp was a " C U N ext T uesday kinda guy"

[@debtrethewey-tervree9928]

@@liarliar7491 I didn't catch that. Love it!! THIS why I try to read some of the comments and Mike adds his extras in like this which is why I prefer his channel.

[@ashleynills7507]

Then*

[@jdryan100]

@8:30 this is why i love mike bc he can be comical at times when its needed an be very professional/serious when its needed as well. Most ppl cant go from joking to serious within a split second like mike does. Definitely by far one of the most humble an hard working content creator

[@lovingmayberry2000]

That poor dad. 🙏😪🙏 I've seen numerous documentaries on this case, but Mike's is by far the best.

[@Puddycat00]

“He f’d off immediately and took his mustache with him”……lmao u are the best . Nobody cracks me up like u do.

[@bettystiegler1702]

I mean, you can’t just go around leaving your mustache behind…

[@CR-tc2zv]

Such an extraordinarily dark case, but your story telling abilities is truly a gift Mike.

[@bonnielarson4160]

One of the best parts of Friday, "Hey, you!"

[@tylerbean542]

So true!

[@dislikebutton966]

His whole video is best thing on fridays and tuesdays

[@Schillerz424]

Really loving how the youtube murder story community is one of the most kind and civilized communities on the whole internet

[@aliyahshanae]

Cause this is a very humbled community

[@tylerbean542]

Who would have thought, right? 😏

[@vespermartini2556]

One of the most civilized communities, considering the subject matter.

[@aquamina766]

Isnt it ironic, though? 😅

[@tylerbean542]

@@aquamina766 it really is

[@JY-tq8dr]

This story is utterly heart wrenching! Thanks Mike. You are truly gifted in the art of story telling. Respectful and yet finding humor in the dark moments. How rare a gift it is. Blessings and peace to this poor family who endured so much. Unfathomable.

[@shutch3367]

Omg that precious dad. I lost my dad in March and this gentleman reminds me of him. Not looks but the love he shows. There’s something special about dads. My prayers are most certainly with all those facing circumstances such as this. ✌️❤️☺️

[@demonalivefornow9680]

I'm truly happy you had a good dad. Unfortunately mine is a POS, so not all dads are good, but my heart really aches to have had a loving relationship with my father and have had a man as compassionate as that guy. I became homeless as a teen through absolutely no fault of my own. I had always seen my dad, every week of my life, but I was going through somethings and didn't see him for about a year. That shouldn't have made any difference to a mature person. When I told him what had happened to me, he told me to stop calling and bothering him and my grandmother, his mom, even though I had only called once. He hung up, essentially leaving me to die. Thankfully I got out of it, though my PTSD is through the roof still, though I'm nearly 40 now. I could have killed or sexually assaulted and he just... didn't want to deal with it. Typing this was painful enough.

[@persephone2073]

This story gives new meaning to "family tragedy"...

[@kevinlees5033]

Love Fridays! Thanks Mike!!!

[@ThatChapter]

Thanks for watching, Kevin!

[@redstateforever]

@@ThatChapter Yes, thank you. I appreciate all the time and hard work that goes into providing this awesome content, for free. You (and whatever minions behind the scenes) rule!

[@tylerbean542]

@@redstateforever well said

[@gentletal5101]

Its every Friday?

[@josephinewhyte3653]

@@gentletal5101 every Tues and Fri

[@jojothibodeau]

" Took his mustache with him." I swear no one tells it like you do. You tell it like it is. You have heart and compassion for the victims, and you also keep it light-hearted.

[@Kari.F.]

I know this story really well, but I can't resist the temptation of hearing Mike tell it. I'll happily give it a goo.

[@nettieb7918]

Mikes humour and telling the story of these crimes is brilliant. Can't wait till Tuesday, gotta goo

[@Bootmahoy88]

Everything screams injustice. The serial pedophile gets 7 years, out in 5!!! The kidnapped man who got back his life dies at 24. The boogieman brother is still being paid for by us. Boy, that's justice, ain't it!

[@user-ln3gi8vg5y]

Love ya Mike. And all ThatChapter fans.

[@ThatChapter]

Love you too!

[@jonmoxleylunaticlikeme7653]

Love you tree.

[@mistymorris9467]

Julie was in my grade and it rocked our little town…just so sad all the way around

[@contrarian8870]

"My top tree places to visit" I see what you did there...

[@tylerbean542]

Good one.

[@macjrc]

1st video of Mikes I saw and he said "and their tree children". I actually looked in the comments to see if ppl had mentioned what tree children were.

[@yourmomisahoar1772]

I swear he looks for stories with a “turdy tree year old” involved 😂

[@nicoleg8526]

Happy Friday everyone!! Always look forward to your videos Mike!

[@ThatChapter]

Thank you so much, Nicole!

[@allan9603]

@@ThatChapter , join us a little more often Mike.

[@MW-do6cl]

The Jaws clip was literally ingenious.

[@bonniemagpie5166]

Ted Bundy kept one drawing on his cell wall of a shark drawn by his step daughter. This killer reminds me a little of Bundy.

[@kimmyfreak200]

"don't be the mayor in jaws man.. do not be the mayor in jaws... hey u are being the mayor in jaws....don't call me the mayor in jaws!!"

[@Sharon_L_W]

I've only recently discovered your channel and I've been binge watching episode after episode for days now... with seemingly SO many more vids to go (which is perfect.. I never want to run out - your style, humour/self deprecation/authenticity, and lighthearted yet poignant insight into all these cases is fantastic work). Anyway. What got me thinking is... how many murders and serial killers have been around and still are. It's mind boggling.. and channels like these really make you realise this stuff is more common than we tend to imagine. Scary stuff.. and so sad how many lives have been taken for so little (not like there's ever any justification for murder). Anyway, keep it up man. Love it.

[@mandypanda85]

Id almost bet money that carey is the one responsible for his uncle's untimely death too. Wish the investigators would've pressed him on that unsolved shooting also.

[@JustDr.S]

I thought the same thing, as soon as they said it.

[@ChrisP3000x]

What evidence do you have for this?

[@Boomerville1945]

what a leap

[@bob225ish]

@@ChrisP3000x he murdered three women... not a far fetch, somtimes criminal investigation rely on common sense

[@ChrisP3000x]

@@bob225ish No, I asked for the "EVIDENCE".

[@Tara_P_Rose]

“Took his moustache with him” & “hangin out with his wang out”, “sizzle the sausage” lol… you always bring out a laugh no matter how morbid a case is lol 😂

[@liarliar7491]

I smiled when Mike said the perp was a "C U N ext T uesday kinda guy^

[@markbaker5599]

Hanging out with his wang out is the best. Haha. Who else is gonna make you smile whilst telling you about a story about the brutal rape and murder of a mother and two young women?

[@federmanjr730]

I agree Mike has a natural gift, I don’t know if you heard his first few videos but boy he was dry , serious, stern etc etc but as time went by he really started adding his great personality and ppl loved it much more.. he deff has come a long ways . I first found him when he had 20k subs, now it’s 1.5 million.. 😯

[@AnnaSenPrice]

Mike is a natural storyteller alright. Phew, what a nasty one today. Felt especially sad for the friend who had gone along on the trip. It just goes to show how random life (and death) can sadly be.

[@freyashipley6556]

"Took his moustache with him” made me shout with laughter even though I was alone with my cat. :) I watched this episode, then went out to run an errand up in San Rafael. I had to drive past San Quentin, thought of this waste of DNA just hanging out in there.

[@mru8690]

I could listen to Mike for hours!! He’s brilliant

[@mru8690]

Well, I’ve watched all his videos so I did listen to him for hours. He’s exceptional

[@CurtMortis]

He's single. Send him a message

[@mru8690]

@@CurtMortis I’m shocked he’s single!

[@jeannievail]

I remember watching, “I know my name is Steven,” as a teen, I believe, and it always stuck with me, so I knew I was saving this one for last. Mind blowing the level of tragedy that family experienced.

[@gingerkat74]

He fooked off immediately and took his moustache with him. ~im dead 😂😂😂😂☠️

[@sinead8049]

I spat me rice out 😂😂😂

[@bonniemagpie5166]

What about, "shitting bricks!" 😂

[@dreamofmermaids]

I spent my childhood in Yosemite! I've back packed, camped and hiked all over the Sierra. I've climbed Half Dome, the inside of El Capitan, Limbert dome in Tuolumne meadows. So many tragic and mysterious things have happened in Yosemite. I'm thankful all I have is precious memories.

[@absinthemindedJ]

I remember hearing about this guys brother when I was a kid. So sad.

[@MikeB12800]

I remember the movie. Crazy! Never knew his brother did this craziness!!!

[@absinthemindedJ]

@@MikeB12800 Steven's story is what taught me about stranger danger!

[@MikeB12800]

@@absinthemindedJ Biggest thing I remember is Corin Nemec was in it. Parker Lewis!!!!!

[@absinthemindedJ]

@@MikeB12800 he can't lose 😊

[@MikeB12800]

@@absinthemindedJ wow!! I am impressed!!! If you remember Eerie, Indiana I’m gonna freak!!

[@yummmmy]

I was a student at garden gate elementary school which had yearly trips to yosemite. Joie was our camp guide. She was absolutely fantastic, and I'm not just saying this out of respect for the dead. She really was a truly wonderful person, beautiful inside and out. It did not surprise me at all that she fought. RIP

[@keeshakhan7136]

What was really sad was Steven wasn't far from his grandfather's house while he was held captive.

[@jamiemiller8678]

6000 views and 289 comments and it was posted 7 minutes ago! You definitely deserve the success. Awesome channel and I've been a subscriber for over a year. I don't know if you do it on your own or if you have a team, but you seem like a genuinely good person and I wish you continued success! Okay I'm done fawning all over you, gonna give it a goo!

[@Bootmahoy88]

Everything screams injustice. The serial pedophile gets 7 years, out in 5!!! The kidnapped man who got back his life dies at 24. The boogieman brother is still being paid for by us. Boy, that's justice, ain't it!

[@Kim-gb5vk]

Friday has been made, relaxing at home with my iced coffee and just in time a new video to watch! Thank you 🙏

[@tylerbean542]

Me too!

[@morrisal]

Same here, except i'm having a bubble bath

[@Kim-gb5vk]

Nice 😄

[@scottashe984]

I needed a break from admiring myself in the mirror. This channel is always a welcome break.

[@tiffanylouise8705]

Ha me too! I just went out and got a cold brew and then watched this.

[@Dodgman-qe2wt]

His phrase “Bits and Bob’s” never get old…🤣🤣

[@dargondude2375]

that mugshot, even without the murders he looks like a serial killer.

[@amityislandchum]

Resting Guilty Face.

[@everyhandletaken]

Such a smug look on his face on that most recent one. Makes me sick.

[@MetalMew2]

Looks to me like psychological profiling is now slightly more preferable to physiognomy.

[@sarahparis8691]

His eyes look so evil.

[@germainewright7348]

I totally agree. He scares the bejeesus out of me. 🤤

[@isabel152]

After finishing this story I went and google more about Yosemite and the first thing that came up was a family that recently died there. I’ve never been but that park is giving me the creeps.

[@dortesandal4303]

Yes - but it is also stunningly beautiful...

[@nicolenotizieeamici]

Wait to watch MISSING 411 with David Paulides …. Get back to me then lol!

[@JustDr.S]

The park is 1200 sq miles. It's huge. So, things happen there. It's all wilderness, and breathtakingly beautiful.

[@PhoenixLyon]

@@nicolenotizieeamici You swiped my suggestion! Mr. Ballen, here on KZbin covers a lot of 411 cases. Always with a shout-out to Mr. Paulides and his books and research.✌🏻🐱

[@PhoenixLyon]

It seems like all our National Parks, even Monuments, are hotbeds for disappearing people. Check out Missing 411. You will never set foot into the American wilderness.✌🏻🐱

[@BrandonJones-ef2tr]

Mr Ballen covered this story very recently. Both of you covered the story very well. I learned something different from both of you guys. Not that anything was left out. You both did an excellent job. Tank ya

[@annwithaplan9766]

Wow, as soon as you said his brother's name is Steven, I thought of THAT Steven. Had no idea. Just wow. Their parents ended up losing both of them.