The Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre

[@loyroy_]

That girl called 911 with 5 gunshot wounds, with bodies and blood all around her, in a small office that's on fire, and managed to clearly describe the situation in the office, leading to her survival and that of two others. Holy shit.

[@beekydogg]

Loyroy never panic

[@bobharmon8834]

beekydogg Ok you tank you try not to panic when that happens, real regular Steven Seagall over here. You would have probably removed the bullets with the power of your mind you absolute unit. Just give credit where it’s due that little girl has bigger balls than me and you.

[@krawl04]

This kid was a lot stronger than most people I know. Mad respect to her.

[@infidelcastro6687]

@@bobharmon8834 wtf? his comment wasn't "i'd never panic," it was "never panic." Because you shouldn't, ideally. Leave it to internet weirdos to throw a fit over a completely inoffensive remark

[@LAUGHINGMANWILL]

How is it that the 911 responder so f****** inept he couldn't hear her say that there was a fire three damn times

[@jediknightjairinaiki560]

I love her insistence that "There IS a fire." What a super hero of a little girl.

[@mrblonde609]

Yup, she is one hell of a fighter. She even wants to put the fire out by herself with 5 bullet wounds... Unbelievable. What a legend.

[@2p4dr32]

Jedi Knight Jairin Aiki I really shed tears

[@RoseGoldPressure]

I feel bad she had to go through that though

[@RoseGoldPressure]

@Rob Roy your quite good at stating the obvious

[@fogskiss3137]

Brave. She would be in her 40's now.

[@chesnilayne3776]

She was 12, shot 5 times and was STILL more articulate then I couldve been at my ripe old age of 35. What a rockstar of a little girl.

[@trickortreatt]

@@dismalrealms3587 you disgusting pig

[@Peanutbutter_Funk]

@@dismalrealms3587 You have wonderful manners. Such an eloquent individual

[@Peanutbutter_Funk]

I was thinking the same thing. This girl is one hell of a fighter.

[@dismalrealms3587]

@@trickortreatt why's that?

[@trickortreatt]

@@dismalrealms3587 commenting on a woman’s reproductive organs... sick

[@travelwithtray7179]

At 12 years old, being shot 5 times, being witness to everyone else getting shot and some dying and still being able to compose herself to get help, what an amazing young lady, shot 5 times and still asking if she could put the fire out, she's amazing and I bet her parents we're so proud of her also the 911 dispatcher did an incredible job and keeping calm and keeping Mellissas attention

[@MAnna-tq9hg]

When she asked if she can get the fire extinguisher 🧯 to put out the fire i cried. She was brilliant and so-so-so smart. She knew exactly what to say!

[@Parasolhyena]

@@MAnna-tq9hg I felt so bad for her too because you know for sure she was young and had probably been told before not the play with the fire extinguisher, so she asks if she can use it. She was so smart.

[@TheDonCucaracho]

I'd be cursing everyone and their mothers if they made me repeat what I just said under that situation

[@cq9882]

Can you believe this brave little Girl wanted to help put the fire out.

[@sharhughes9083]

Damn 😢 that’s heroic! I never heard this story before

[@breakfastsurreal5650]

That little girl deserves a damn purple heart.

[@Rizzbulla]

Medal of Honor

[@marztar]

they gave her a mickey mouse hat.

[@Jolenesmart1980]

@@marztar dickhead

[@annedolan3050]

Amen to that.

[@marztar]

@@Jolenesmart1980 they did though. look it up.

[@User0000000000000004]

Anybody else burst into tears listening to the girl talking to the dispatcher?

[@littleshopofeldritchhorror6224]

Your not alone, especially when she said my mommy

[@daisymarch4413]

Definitely balled like a baby

[@cuppycakey5013]

Yes, it was so sad. I kept hoping she would make it.

[@thatguy4639]

Very brave girl

[@cristianhurtadocabezas208]

yes, marty. my chest hurts, it was too heavy to listen

[@duchessoflangley6894]

That poor, brave child on that call. Horrendous.

[@Scorch428]

Yo, im shot 5 times. You want me to put the fire out, too? Im on it.

[@ameliaflowers9836]

I hope she remembers how strong she is ! Instead of looking at it any other way .

[@ameliaflowers9836]

NoMunnyMummy I’m sure it haunts her. I raised 3 girl’s. This would have turned me into a vigilante if my daughter was hurt.

[@shanekasper4587]

That kid is absolutely amazing. I was a professional firefighter for 15 years and never saw a kid in that much trouble that calm.

[@post921]

When Mike said 30 years ago I automatically thought 1970. Then he said 1990 & I was like "Oh yea, I'm old as shit" 😭

[@tinywalnut6337]

I do this ALL. THE. TIME.

[@gator9339]

Same here. I was born in 92, I felt ancient after realizing that 1990 was 30 years ago!

[@TentinQuarantino_]

Me too.

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

I'm 27 yrs so yea

[@reecenamina]

You and me both!!

[@laurenleeonethree]

I've never been shot, but I especially can't comprehend taking FIVE BULLETS as a child and still being able to stay relatively calm and make an informative 9-1-1 call. She did an amazing job 🖤

[@KatetheGreat3689]

Unimaginable! She really is a hero🤘🏻❤️

[@derstoffausdemderjoghurtis]

And then some people die after falling from being shoved..

[@cuppycakey5013]

Yes, she did!

[@rylandavis2976]

Luckily the gunman was using a 22lr and not a bigger round. Otherwise it would be much less likely anyone survived.

[@mrchubman101]

@@rylandavis2976 .22s can often be more dangerous the higher caliber rounds for example m16s use a .223 the danger is the bullet bouncing around your insides. A .45, for example, is much more likely to be a through and through shot which is MUCH less likely to be fatal. .223s are on the floor for being outlawed by NATO as they "roll" end over end in the air which cause them to easily bounce off bones and ricochet all around

[@ambercloud2776]

I literally broke down crying listening to the 911 call. Bless that sweet girl Melissa! 💔

[@ladonnaladonna181]

Amber Cloud same. I totally ugly cried. That poor girl.

[@paissssss]

Ladonna Ladonna Same here, I have a 12 year old daughter and that call broke me; I sobbed in grief for her. God bless her ❤️

[@mcnultyssobercompanion6372]

Yep, I almost fast-forwarded towards the end. Just about hit the limits of what I can take. I serve as a volunteer Catholic minister at one of the big hospitals downtown. I've seen many many patients in various degrees of suffering. It's never "easy", but those are adults. Dealing with sick kids is something else entirely. A child suffering in pain is...intolerable for me. Can't say I cried, but that 911 call tore me up pretty deep. Hardest thing I've watched in a while.

[@Axolotl_Mischief]

That was extremely difficult to listen to.

[@corvus1970]

These things pretty much never get to me. This one did. I'm still wiping away tears and blowing my nose.

[@goopah]

Thank you Mike for speaking with a normal voice. So many of these KZbinrs that cover mysteries use this fakey creepy droning voice that drops down low at the end of every sentence, and it drives me crazy. Also, they cannot seem to construct a grammatically correct sentence, which is also very distracting. Your presentation is MUCH better, and you know how to speak clearly and also speak in correct sentences. You do your research, deliver compelling mysteries, and yet maintain a sense of humor without being offensive. I appreciate that. I know what I said sounds so basic, and yet you are one of the very few that manage to get it right.

[@Nicholas-f5]

Criminally Listed, huh? 😂

[@joshuaarmijo3565]

Except when he said Three or any other word with "Th" "Thee, The, Three, Thuh" sound lol (Not lol making fun of him just lol cuz ice watched so many vids in quarantine im noticing weird things) LOL

[@rabbit3212010]

@@joshuaarmijo3565 even weirder to me. My dad is Jamaican and that's how Jamaicans pronounce Th. So Mike sounds like a Jamaican with an Irish American accent to me. Very odd 🤣🇯🇲

[@melissadunton3534]

Chills

[@elizabethharttley4073]

Have you tried Dark Curiosities or Crime Reel?

[@redmanish]

Man, you can hear lots of agonal breathing happening in the background of that 911 call. That poor girl probably had nightmares about that for the rest of her days. It’s such a terrifying, unnatural sound.

[@cheepymcpeepy]

Arguably it's natural, but not something you want the young to ever hear.

[@Kushomatik11]

Hearing the person gasping for air next to that little girl talking to the dispatcher is bone chilling

[@JohnWickkkk]

Time stamp ?

[@ivyyoung521]

Agonal breathing. It's a sign of death. So horrible for that sweet little girl.

[@ivyyoung521]

@@JohnWickkkk Around 6:09 and it continues and gets louder.

[@paulscottpadgett1996]

"February TENT"

[@kimalmond]

That poor little girl

[@quique7764]

The fact the police let the van w/ lots of cash just drive away w/o taking any info down is just incompetent.

[@arock7462]

Outrageous

[@puffandpass60]

Sounds like the police

[@holversonmusic3141]

Yeah, and why not take pictures of them and see if the girl from the bowling alley can identify them.

[@dant4786]

@@holversonmusic3141 Because if you take pictures of someone you think is the suspect and show it to a victim you’ve tainted the investigation.

[@jayjay182]

@@dant4786 thats why they show victims/witnesses a LINEUP of photos, including the suspect. They obviously couldn’t pick them out of a lineup. Probably said something to the effect of “none of these are them” So, they had to let those suspects go.

[@shutch3367]

God bless this little girl. Her call literally broke my heart however it was so unbelievably courageous! She’s tougher than any man I know!

[@ellavek1998]

Most girls are

[@gingersnap931]

You said a crime that happened 30 years ago I thought the late 70s early 80s and then when you said 1990 it aged me 20 years 😭😭😂😂

[@gingersnap931]

alex lu can’t take a joke can ya? 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@Aced84]

@alex lu you have to have very low self esteem to respond to a comment like that. Get help.

[@Aced84]

@alex lu Whether she does or not I know she gave me enough love to not have to do the stuff you're doing. I know life is hard for you but you're never going to make me feel as shitty as you do. You can exhaust yourself trying though. So what other lame cowardly things do you have to say?

[@gingersnap931]

alex lu ooohh can’t think of anything intelligent to say so let’s got for the fat chick! What a sad little life you lead! 🖕🏻

[@a5grimaldi]

@alex lu you look green and stupid

[@kiiiirbzzz]

The moment when Melissa says it hurts tears literally started forming in my eyes! 😢😢😢

[@alanives8679]

That poor fucking girl. My heart is fucking shattered right now. Literally in tears rn. I hate how evil this world is. That little girl deserves a fucking Medal of Honor.

[@fullcircle3357]

Absolutley she does

[@sixthsenseamelia4695]

Fucking Bastards! Spineless COWARDS. Confirms why I'm a misanthrope!

[@corvus1970]

I'm a few months away from 50, and I've been interested in crime stories and forensics since childhood. Took a ton of Criminal Justice courses in college and university. I watch videos, documentaries, and read books on heinous crimes and horrible criminals. I've been an avid viewer of your channel for a few months now, and I greatly enjoy your videos. Sometimes the stories make me a bit sad, or disgusted, or frustrated, or outright angry. However, I must admit to having become so jaded and fatalistic and cynical about our species that its rare that a story like this truly gets to me. Honestly, its how I cope. But listening to young Melissa on that 911 call, hearing her say "Please hurry, it hurts" brought tears, and "Please hurry, my mommy" just cracked me wide open, and I wept. I had to stop the video for a while, and I pretty much never do that. That child was so brave, she was made of iron. And for her more than anyone else, it hurts me to know this crime remains unsolved. Please keep doing what you do, Mike. We need the reminders of these unsolved crimes, and reminders of the importance of justice for victims like Melissa. Thank you.

[@jen30551]

Very well said. I also had to stop the video for a minute. It left me nauseous and cold. When she said "My mommy" I couldn't handle it. Having survived trauma myself, I could identify with what Ida said. It's with you. Everyday. All day. In some way. Always there. And to know the killers were never identified! To constantly be questioning who, why, and what if...Its an incredible weight to carry through life. I also agree with you about Mike. He's great. I could easily imagine him working for a show like Dateline or having his own show. I appreciate the respect and sympathy he shows for the victims.

[@thresagraham8181]

What really struck me was how she got the information over to the handler so calmly, adults can go to pieces, that little girl was crystal clear on every point, just amazing. Even though there was an adult on the phone with her, she did not fold just so concise, I think she would be a gift, when she grows , to become part of law inforcement, paramedic, military, she has nerves of steel. Bless her heart, I hope she has all the support she needs, forever, to get over what she went through.

[@jen30551]

@@thresagraham8181 Same. I'd be curious to know what she does for a living. I was impressed with the small snippet of her speaking that Mike included in his video. She seemed like the same strong, level headed young lady we heard on the 911 call.

[@angelicadarlin8150]

Well said. I also could relate to just about everything you wrote. Damn near verbatim, but for age.

[@flatP_]

everyone’s already said it a thousand times but holy shit that little girl was tough. after being shot 5 times she still managed to stay calm during the 911 call AND wanted to put out the fire herself.. wow. she seriously deserves a medal of some kind, that’s amazing.

[@roxiep2010]

She was so brave during that 911 call. Even though she was scared she acted and remained calm enough to answer all of the dispatcher's questions, she did everything she could and far more than anyone could ask of a child. Amazing.

[@LiveFreeOrDie2A]

I also have to say that the 911 dispatcher was awesome too. He did an amazing job getting information from her and keeping her calm and as comforted as she could be that help was on the way. I just picture if she had got one of those hags who have an obvious attitude in their tone, ask stupid ass questions, and make you repeat every detail 3 fucking times when they clearly can hear you

[@marcusdonahue7124]

The little girl was clearly in shock, thankfully. Our basic, primal survival instincts are still extremely relevant, you don't realize until your life is in danger just how much abuse a body can take and keep on fighting. She's a hero.

[@mageochagainbrochtuarach1176]

I've watched many of your videos and countless others about evil people doing unspeakable things, but gawd... listening to Melissa's 911 call was absolutely gut-wrenching. Ugh, that got to me. My heart. Such a strong little girl, bless her.

[@Emilsand]

I never ever cry, but for some reason. That call brought tears to my eyes

[@lerdog]

The way Melissa was able to give all that information while being badly injured and traumatized is beyond amazing, she's a hero.

[@L-Imperatrice]

Oh- that call breaks my heart. That awful moaning / muffled crying in the background you can hear in between Melissa & the dispatchers conversation.

[@rosep5672]

It was horrifying

[@connectthedots4169]

Ємрrєѕѕ You can even hear the “death rattle” in the background.

[@waragainstmyself1159]

@@connectthedots4169 You caught that too? When the lil girl says please hurry, before that you can hear someone unconscious going into death rattle. Its unmistakable sound you cant forget after hearing a lot. Like the body is sucking in heavy ass breaths on auto mode whilst snoring lol

[@P9rkour90]

I couldn’t be a police dispatcher.....I just couldn’t. It would take a toll on me with things like that...

[@P9rkour90]

War Against Myself I’m gonna have to google, “death rattle” now

[@sethcushingmusic]

Give that girl a billion gold medals for that young girl and her ability to stay so calm under such duress. That was unbelievable.

[@gtw4546]

I would love to know what Melissa's life was like after this! She has such a courageous, wise, fighting spirit - true hero. What kind of profession did she choose? Or did she have so much adventure in that incident that a quiet life was all she wanted?

[@drphot6050]

@Chillie Poon She's amazing except for the wrong ethnic group of robbers

[@wereallydoinhandlesnow]

Adventure?! I wouldn’t call that an adventure

[@hennylo68]

@@drphot6050 Oh give her a break. She's 12 and shot 5 times. Plus from the description they do look black. Dark skin Hispanic.

[@1Gloriaa]

This wasn’t an adventure. It was a tragedy. A trauma.

[@L337gypsy]

@@drphot6050 yeah thats unforgivable.

[@prehistoricpleb]

Until now, I’ve never become a Patreon. Mike, my man... you literally EARN every penny. I just joined your Patreon to help you make more quality content, but more importantly to show my appreciation at the amount of work and research you put into every video. And I love your sense of humour 😍😝 been a loyal Sub for 8 months now, always putting your channel out there. It’s one of the finest on this ‘ere tinterweb

[@LeRoyBoxley434]

Your name gave me a good chuckle!!! 😁😆

[@flanneryred5755]

HEAR! HEAR!

[@reencampbell4481]

Same here! I laughed at the thought of sending money to a stranger.... Mike earns every dollar he gets 😁

[@Ompang09]

It's good to see supporting a creator with much appreciation! You also deserve an applause 👏

[@paulabuck5976]

Yes, Mike is damn good!!!

[@finnibertlunchiken7792]

So the cops found Jack Shit did they? That guy always seems to be around when there's a crime.

[@finnibertlunchiken7792]

@Lamoka Omegadyne He's always lurking around there somewhere and when the cops find this Jackshit, they let him go, everytime! Follow me here but maybe, just maybe if they held on to him they'd be finally solving some of these there crimes.

[@Kimchi_Studios]

Always makes me look at the cops

[@FARecordsJF]

@@finnibertlunchiken7792 You ruined the joke. The original comment was subtle, this one was on-the-nose and you essentially retold the same joke but in a much worse manner.

[@richardholmes2268]

@@FARecordsJF It's the Dunning-Kruger Effect, the KZbin comments section is full of people who are slightly off, yet they truly believe they are hilarious.

[@lifeisstr4nge]

@Lamoka Omegadyne wow you're a dumbass

[@BoilerBloodline]

I never get tired of hearing you say “Turty or Turdy”.

[@samwoodley7625]

You’ll be a big fan of the levity that 6:30 brings.

[@steelcityfan4109]

Shit urks me great content but that leprechaun accent KILLS ME INSIDE

[@cooperchesterpot3099]

"Tree Turty"

[@BoilerBloodline]

Chester Copperpoot OMG!! Love your screen name. How many people understand it??? My lord I bet I’ve seen it over 100 times. And the “poot” instead of “pot” just made me laugh harder. A bit like a fart themed birthday card I got years ago with famous people from history with their names changed just enough to insinuate “fart”. My favorite was “Napoleon Blownaparte” Lol!

[@flux_time]

i do cause he says fifth and thankfully normally

[@andrewbrock3675]

That little girls 911 call broke my soul.

[@nnkhfa]

Melisa is one of the bravest girls I’ve ever heard of

[@ginasreview1030]

Never hears about this case...so sad. Thank you for covering this case & I wish it can be solved.

[@ThatChapter]

Thank you!

[@cynthiam3943]

Kudos to the male dispatcher, he was brilliant with little Melissa doing his job by getting all the info he needed but in such a caring and gentle way 👏👏👏🇬🇧

[@noanswer531]

That dispatcher was an idiot

[@jstarr2k4]

I think we heard 2 different calls.... That man was an idiot!

[@Psyaii]

Would love to hear these superstars try and handle the situation

[@rmichaud47]

God that kid was so brave and level headed under those conditions

[@wheenmist]

That was a sad one for sure. Mike, I appreciate that you do the closing for each, instead of having a prerecorded closing and just pasted in. Gives us fan more of a feeling of connection.

[@CaptainLog]

That twelve year old has nerves of steel.

[@sarahnightwing2936]

" I want my Mommy !" omg 😢 Prayers and MUCH ADMIRATION for this little girl

[@brokenwave6125]

That isn't even what she said... Damn, i hate when people misquote

[@doxasophosmoros]

Her mum was THERE she was the bowling alleys daughter , the babysitter. Everyone seems to think she's the Hispanic girl, she's not. Melissa is the white girl .

[@arekuzanra1729]

Of all the That Chapter segments... This was one of the first where I needed to take a moment to look for some comfort in the comments. It took me a few minutes to compose myself after the 911 call. I don't have kids, likely won't have kids, but jfc, I just died hearing her anguish.

[@BloodPlusPwn]

That little girl was a damn fine warrior. She should have never had to face that hell.

[@pandylynn614]

Oh god, that call. She's a hero. I can't imagine the terror.

[@savagecook4324]

Heartbreaking hearing that baby girl in pain . In tears hearing her plead for help .

[@JohnSmith-if2qv]

I've lived in Las Cruces almost my whole life and I can say that people do still talk about the murders. My mom lived across the street from the bowling alley when the murders took place and she and my aunt would go there every Saturday but when they arrived that day there were police everywhere and obviously were not allowed in and were told what happened. Coincidentally my mom's best friend's dad was a first responder to the scene as a firefighter but I don't know much about his account (However, he was later on Unsolved Mysteries when they did an episode about the murders, he played the part of one of the killers because he supposedly matched the description extremely well, draw whatever parallels you want). Anyhow my mom also tells me that footsteps were found in their backyard that allegedly wasn't theirs and being that they lived right next to the bowling alley it was probably that they were the killers footsteps. If any of you are curious, the first responder friend also just happened to know Ida (it was the only bowling alley in the city after all, up until it closed a couple years back, I miss it) and she's doing fine, last I heard she was working at a Wal-Mart around here. I don't know anything about the little girl.

[@colleenmayes9248]

I lived in Cruces until '85. There were alot of bad things that happened there. Most victims I knew didn't even bother to report them. When I heard about this, I remember not being very surprised.

[@cdd4248]

I live in Las Cruces too! And it is almost folklore, of this most horrific type.

[@cod_joker_4205]

My biological father lived there around this time i think not sure though never spoke to him much or knew him think he passed away in 99 or 2000 in Las cruces

[@knowthycell]

Y’all ever been to the Cellphone Repair Shop on Solano?

[@_krimzen_]

Melissa is incredible. INCREDIBLE.

[@ohhappymei]

Melissa: "It hurts"... ugh my heart :(

[@AleksandarIvanov69]

"It hurts... please hurry..." yeah... that broke me... How do 911 dispatchers stay sane after calls like that ?

[@desireeorozco9686]

Some don't. Many get counceling.

[@vicconn1050]

This is the first of your videos that has me crying in tears. This 911 call is so horrible.

[@DonnieDarko2584]

That was hands down one of the saddest phonecalls I have ever listened too.

[@legalman2891]

Melissa if you're watching this I send you a big hug and kisses.

[@L-Imperatrice]

alex lu ur a really shit troll. Like - ur everywhere with lame meant to offend comments - that are just so booorrring. When you turn 13 you’ll be embarrassed by this kinda shit. So maybe brush up on your skills or just stop for now.

[@youknowmysteelo]

@@drnogueiras8783 legal man is probably fantasizing about the 12 year old girl, as that's the only image or sound he has of her and that's the call he's referring to. He likely hasn't seen/heard 50 year old Melissa.

[@xelane4454]

It's amazing that what was supposed to be a show of support and sympathy is being met with so much hate. Alex Lu and steelo, you two need to grow up.

[@youknowmysteelo]

@@xelane4454 no normal man sends kisses to a child not related to him. Only pervs do that. Highly suspect.

[@xelane4454]

@@youknowmysteelo "Hugs and Kisses" is a very common expression. Lots of people use it in many different ways. It is absurd for you to try and pretend like he meant it literally off of his one comment. You don't know this man. You don't know his background. Stop trying to label him as a pedo just because he expressed his support and sympathy in a manner you find unusual.

[@mrgreatbritain]

Melissa being the hero is the highlight of the story! Didn’t panic, gave out plenty of information and made sure 3 of them were saved! What a brave girl

[@possessedslig]

Melissa sounds like me when I have a stomach ache, incredible

[@sandeesimons6045]

I have a feeling that the "something" the perpetrators were looking for and could not find was the brothers backpack, that he had removed right before the fiasco. WS he ever investigated thoroughly?😊

[@JEviston]

The two suspects seen him leave the store. If that's what they wanted...they would have taken it then.

[@tekbarrier]

Or it's possible that what they were looking for was in his backpack and they didn't take his backpack because they didn't know it was in there. But that of course is just speculation.

[@jessicabaxter6390]

I find it odd that they didn't shoot the brother as he would be a witness... hmmm

[@elyneburns2224]

Thanks for "The Big Lebowski" references (they served to somewhat dampen the pathos of this nightmare situation) - condolences to all of the survivors & hopes those animals will eventually be brought to justice

[@blueyheeler6997]

This sounds a lot like the “I Can’t Believe it’s Yoghurt” shop murders. So heartbreaking for the families, I can’t help but feel for them.

[@2anthro]

If I had the resources I would personally fund the investigation of the why of the yogurt shop murders. Those girls remain on Austin's mind.

[@suzbone]

@@2anthro They DO remain on Austin's mind, and in our hearts. It happened years before I moved here and I think about them regularly and hope for some shred of justice to EVER come.

[@lorimyers4783]

Mike said he’s covering that story later in this video. He says it very quickly at the end but he said it’s similar as well.

[@blueyheeler6997]

Elle Pedds thanks!! I do miss some things when distracted by my kids. Much appreciated

[@lorimyers4783]

@A Shakur you’re in for a treat today! 😉

[@erinlopez6989]

I remember when this happened - I live in Deming and that was a very sad and scary incident. Thanks for covering it - it would be great if someone remembered something that could bring justice for these people. :(

[@peterpike]

That was a difficult 911 call to hear.

[@Scorch428]

That was the proest call ive ever head. who knows the exact address of their bowling alley? Who counts how many times theyre shot when its past 3? Who gets shot five times and still tries to put out a fire? I couldnt do any of this shit and im an adult!

[@rfross771]

That poor , sweet, smart, brave baby.....god bless her. The damn invisible onion chopping ninjas are in full effect.

[@Ninerule34]

My world was not ready for the 911 call, I can't even imagine what it must've been like. I'm so glad she made it, I could already not handle the call very well but if I had to learn she didn't make it I think my mind would've shut down for a few whole hours with how heavy that would've been. 5 fuckin' times, and she spoke so clearly even still. I hope I can be that strong even in a potentially as horrible situation. Hoping I never have to experience it in the first place...

[@andi_lou_who]

I'm in tears hearing that poor girl on the phone. So brave.

[@BuckeyeCory]

That poor little girl. I know she was a good helper just by the call. I've heard grown adults, uninjured that couldn't think, speak coherently, no help & no information. She did awesome trying to get help. This one, the little girl who's dad got kicked by a horse, & the girl who's family got killed & she hid outside & called 911 I will never forget. Amazing kids

[@jrrtt25]

Dude that 9-1-1 call broke me. I’m bawling like a baby. That little girl Mellisa did so well. So inspiring. Incredible in such a nightmarish situation.

[@conneroneill8506]

“I guess they still couldn’t find what they were looking for.” You cheeky bastard.

[@jeaniebird999]

Anthony, my brother, if you're reading this, you know our hearts are always with you and we have never forgotten!

[@marcief.8165]

OMG you can hear someone in the background either gasping for air or death breath (when the body releases the rest of the air out of the lungs). The whole time the girl was on the phone with 911.

[@shesvi6716]

Yes! Omg that was so hard to listen to 🥺

[@marcief.8165]

@@shesvi6716 yes I hate hearing that but as a nurse I hear the death rattle on the regular.

[@shesvi6716]

@@marcief.8165 wow well thank you for everything you do these hard times god bless you.

[@jonathanbailey26]

Poor Melissa you brave girl I'm so sorry that happened

[@Curmudgeon902]

That 911 recording just chills me to the bone and brings tears to my eyes. The courage of that 12 year old is just extraordinary. God love her!

[@SewerTapes]

The men in the police sketches are Ricardo Montalban and Eddie Murphy.

[@dorothykilgallenwasmurdere1653]

😁

[@lalisasmr]

Glad I'm not the only one that saw Eddie Murphy in that sketch lol

[@KatieLamb]

I thought he looked like Eddy Murphy too

[@bertburt87]

Lionel Ritchie

[@judys8317]

I was torn between Eddie Murphy and Lionel Ritchie lol

[@stephendoyle3542]

The suspect on the left looks like Eddie Murphy's character from Beverly hills cop.

[@skullcollectorSKIN]

Stephen Doyle axel foley

[@cody-joe1030]

here's the comment i was looking 4." mann,i aint fallin for no banana in da tailpipe"

[@User31129]

I got that feeling too lol.

[@mikeestrada8581]

That mugshot of the 1 suspect at the time and with age progression looks like Eddie Murphy and Al Sharpton.

[@KaoStarrBellydance]

I thought the same thing.

[@cayladeanne]

I was waiting to see someone to say Eddie Murphy 😂

[@hydrolito]

Does anyone know where they were back then if nowhere near area then no.

[@veronicanonica]

This is the comment I was searching for 🤣🤣

[@CosmoQueen2900]

The way she was able to talk to the dispatcher is amazing. I can't imagine what that baby went through. Omg I'm at work bout to cry hearing her.

[@autumn9948]

Love getting an alert from you!!

[@DrPrepper72]

That was the saddest 911 call I’ve ever heard 😭

[@mitchg7809]

I wish there had been a warning at the beginning. I can’t take any kind of crime stories involving children. That phone call killed me.

[@Momz0r]

@Zsuzsanna Varga we didn't know they were going to get killed! I also can't stand watching crime videos where children are murdered

[@FaithandNova]

@Zsuzsanna Varga that didn't mean the kids was going to get killed.

[@LeannJ]

Massacre in the title, we all knew when kids were mentioned it was going to be grim.

[@cmcooper92]

I'm still catching up on old videos. Damn. As an adult who has had to call 911 for emergencies and not even being injured, and it not even being my family, even I couldn't articulate where I was half the time. 1) she knew the address 2) she was able to communicate the # of victims i.e. which helps them know how many ambulances they need 3) she was able to communicate the condition of the victims by saying she was the only one conscious and that they were all shot 4) she was able to communicate what services she needed i.e. ambulance and fire truck 5) she knew exactly how many times she had been shot 6) she didn't hang up the phone 7) she even corrected the dispatcher regarding the fire 8) and she even tried to consider options on how to put the fire out. Melissa was an absolute fucking legend.

[@msmakeupcrazy1]

love catching a new video every friday before work!

[@ThatChapter]

Thanks Alishia!

[@akaFloof]

Oh sweetheart, what an incredibly brave girl you are. Shot five times and still wants to get a fire extinguisher. An absolute hero and I'm almost too scared to watch the rest of the video in case she didn't make it. Please tell me she is going to be ok💔💔💔

[@jessrosem]

That little girl is remarkable! When she said “my mommy” I was holding back tears 😭 what a sweetheart and a hero

[@slamfreepoetry1845]

9:56 EDDIE MURPHY ON THE LEFT

[@nicksaldana346]

Melissa I hope you're alive to see this. You did soooo good! The strength and intelligence you showed that day is beyond words! You're amazing

[@matthewfoster2684]

I really wish I didn't hear that recording of the little girl. That was painful

[@joearnold6881]

Oh, my heart. Hearing Melissa, that brave, heroic little girl. Shot five times. Five. And she’s got the clearest head I think I’ve ever heard on a victim 911 call. She even wanted to fight the fire herself! While in pain from many gunshots! I know this was decades ago and she’s older than me now, but I want to hold her and protect her from ever being hurt by anyone again.

[@vipboywilliams2405]

Dam if you have on headphones you can hear one of the victim's moaning in the background its quite eerie but you can hear rip❤💯💨🙏

[@chelseamason4792]

Yeah, that sounded so scary!😨 Also very sad!😢🤧😔RIP

[@mace8873]

I noticed that too, no headphones though.

[@idab6864]

At what point

[@apointtomake1517]

Sorry but that is just radio distortion.

[@tyroneislam2164]

@@apointtomake1517 people gasping for air is radio distortion?

[@empac8631]

Don’t know if anyone else posted this, but they were looking for the brothers back pack he picked up just before they got there. If he had a cocaine issue, and was selling drugs out of that building that close to the border it’s highly likely the cartel and their men atop the border would hear about this, and maybe have either 1. Had the brother paying them to continue doing it, getting the supply from them 2. Have not liked the competition and wanted to shut that down before it started. To not even go for the safe initially is what tells me they were probably looking for the brothers back pack he just had to get moments earlier, they didn’t want to harm the business by stealing the money and didn’t want to kill the people there because this would be considered their front, but when he skipped with the backpack they would know he was dodging and not paying them. At that point it’s kind of a “grab what you can and cut loose” situation unfortunately. I mean, the brother shows up, tells his sister the door is unlocked almost warning her to come lock it before they show up and even working as a bartender is showing up to his work first thing in the morning to grab his back pack? It’s family run and owned, he could’ve left it there or told his sister to put it aside and he’d grab it later. He was dodging them and he knew they were coming. How else could he describe what these dudes would look like. The way he states it is like he was walking out as they were walking towards the place like the brothers from breaking bad. He would be a witness if they were that close and would probably force him back in with the women. He was leaving and saw them pull up and ducked out. He didn’t think they’d resort to killing, he was looking to just keep bumming them either until they found him or he could figure his shit out.

[@alexsilva-vn7jc]

I think that´s very possible! Funny you said "Breaking Bad", I kind of got that vibe from the events...

[@90boyle]

Seems possible.

[@AC-ze1nh]

The brother with the drug habit was R.J, not Steven but I completely agree that it was drug related. I don't actually think Steven had anything to do with it. He may have needed his backpack for class, hence why he needed to pick it up and it couldn't wait until later. But I totally agree there's something fishy, I just think it was the other brother.

[@MickMcGarnackle]

If they really were narcos and hitting the place as retaliation, then they likely had orders to kill everyone they found there.

[@jerememanzanares2858]

I would be curious to know if they checked to see if the brother actually had a class that morning

[@TrimTrimmer]

Ahhh My god that phone call, bless her little heart. I’m crying my eyes out after that. Again Bless her, God bless her

[@drakausdromgatti58]

That little girl made me cry.

[@garrysekelli6776]

Hispanic men carrying a briefcase is always a sign of a drugs deal. Hispanic men carrying guitarre cases is always a sign of an Antonio Banderas movie.

[@melanieh525]

Garry Sekelli the beginning of your comment made me mad, but when I read the rest, that’s just a goddamn fact.

[@boojay7076]

That 911 call broke my heart and put me into tears

[@deborahstollman6238]

Listening to the little girl talk to the 911 operator was painful. I’m so happy she made it but losing a bunch of people you love at one time has got to have devastating consequences. Too many killer psychopaths. Most psychopaths don’t have that same desire to kill. I can’t imagine having no empathy. I cry during commercials. 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@pimpindymepiece]

The dad and brother knew something or in on it! Opening the alley a week later is absurd

[@CrunchyTofu]

" I can see the fire" "okay, the place may be on fire" "IT IS ON FIRE"

[@cuppycakey5013]

I believe the desk was on fire in the office, not the whole bowling alley.

[@mickeymousewithouttheclubh6584]

@@cuppycakey5013 Yeah I believe so

[@MoeSlislack]

It's so frustrated listening to the dispatch not listening to exactly what the girl said.

[@BarryHWhite]

@@MoeSlislack could You do better under these extreme circumstances ?. U my friend can hardly even run a pub. Moey Christmas, and a happy new year.

[@jimmlygoodness]

@@MoeSlislack Ah but Moe...the dank, the DANK!

[@DonkeKongChick]

OMG. Melissa was so brave. She was shot FIVE times and even asked if she could go get the fire extinguisher. She is a hero.

[@fossseseptique]

in all these stories we see humanity at its worst, but that brave little soul was humanity at its best

[@juliehay]

yes, a true hero, incredible

[@evan827]

If you love her so much why don't you marry her

[@queenravenzholywater8162]

@@evan827 WTF?

[@bleebleeblahblah]

@@evan827 WTF. Who are you talking to? Nobody said anything about love. Comments were about how brave the girl is.

[@HoHAGGIS]

*The 12 Year old, shot 5 Times saying "Please Hurry it Hurts" was very hard to listen too* ... Hard not to get angry aswell.

[@quietbunny5627]

Tears man . Poor girl .

[@scottstewart5784]

"I need a fire truck, too."

[@SgtWooody]

Agreed. I teared up. She's so brave and strong.

[@gerardscott5815]

Wow this kid is so amazing. Shot 5 times and wanting to go get a fire extinguisher to put the fire out. I'd be in the corner bawling my eyes out in a state of panic.

[@Teobi1]

And the sound of someone's agonal breathing in the background

[@ManamalReacts]

Melissa you are a real HERO! Love you!!!!! Great Job!!! Your call brought tears to my eyes.

[@shroomer8294]

Shout out to the dispatcher too, that couldn’t have been easy for him.

[@paigeturner5358]

Yes, she was an amazing little girl. I'm shot 5 times and it hurts. That brought me undone. She knew exactly how to get help and what help they needed. Agree Tim, faced with that the dispatcher must have felt overwhelmed. He did ask a couple of questions twice, he was thrown for a minute but he sure got help there fast. Just not fast enough to save more of those poor victims 😞

[@cassholevania5199]

Just learned her name is Melissia. Not all heroes wear capes, that's for sure. I wish I could meet this brave young lady.

[@roboticzamat]

Same. I wanted to run to help her so bad listening to her recording. What an absolutely amazing girl. Bless her, poor baby

[@cassholevania5199]

I know we'll probably never get a follow up on where she is these days, but I really hope life is treating her well.

[@charleswilkersoniii1649]

Extremely proud of the strenght that little girl demonstrated. She took 5 bullets and still went to a phone and saved others.

[@brokenwave6125]

She went to a phone to save herself because she didn't want to die. Like everyone else on the planet.

[@Feteronii]

@@brokenwave6125 chill out dude she still saved everyone who survived

[@sarah82ish]

Broken Wave even so. She was so young and so brave. To go through that, keep calm, get help, most people wouldn't be able to keep that calm. The dispatcher did an amazing job keeping her calm, getting the information and passing it on

[@readein]

@@brokenwave6125 Not everyone is a sociopath like you bro

[@rullmourn1142]

@@brokenwave6125 ..Shaddup you bitter queen.

[@BlackRavenFeather565]

God that’s awful, it’s amazing that Melissa was able to stay that “calm” for that long

[@_andrewbailey]

Was thinking the same thing, how amazing was she after coping 5 bullets! OMG

[@MrLorincombs]

For real, that poor girl...

[@ladonamariposavigilis6447]

@@MrLorincombs She's a hero. She wouldn't come out of the office until the dispatcher came to the scene. The reconnected many years later. Heartbreaking.

[@jagerisbae6481]

Brave girl glad she survived

[@stephenfowlie742]

A twelve year who has just witnessed her father and sister along with four others shot repeatedly, been shot five times herself, survives to call the emergency services and still manages to make more sense and be more accurate with the information provide than the damn dispatcher..I'm honestly in awe of this young woman's bravery.

[@stephknarr]

One thing I enjoy about Mike's channel is the almost total lack of filler, beginning to end. He gets right down to business, all meat, no bullshit.

[@DEEYANASE]

Only meat. No veggies nor bread. It’s not healthy. lol 😂

[@expressivepets1]

He nails it every time.

[@cq9882]

No endless recaps, that’s why I love this channel

[@oldpondfrog788]

Even a touch of unsolicited U2 in this one.

[@janethalken8269]

Mike's the gold standard.

[@thegrooviestthing]

When he asked how many people were hurt, and she started counting what she was looking at.. 💔😭

[@TymP321]

Yeah... That got me too. The thought of what she was doing at that moment... 😥

[@emmylousleeman263]

This is what broke my heart 😔

[@Quack_attack_]

And while being shot 5 times herself and still just worrying about her mommy and wanting to put out the fire !!!

[@heresjohnny6598]

that was the hardest part to hear for me

[@MickMcGarnackle]

I actually expected her to count like that. Didn't make it any less sad, though.

[@mrblonde609]

Damn... This girl has my deepest respect, what a fighter and so brave.

[@isnitjustkit]

That phonecall almost made me cry, especially when she asked if she could get the fire extinguisher

[@Scorch428]

Shes a beast...shot 5 times and putting the fire out? Insane. the 911 call was pretty pro too, she knew the exact address of the bowling alley?? Hell, I couldnt even tell you the exact address of the local bowling alley here lol...

[@Scorch428]

She even knew how many times she was shot? Wow, who counts how many times theyre shot?? I thought it was gonna be a fake 911 call at first cus it seemed so pro for a 12 year old.

[@leathery420]

@@Scorch428 Adrenaline and shock will make you do crazy shit. It's very common for people totally messed up to still be trying to help while they are arguably the most wounded on scene. You go into autopilot.

[@whitebloodism]

@leathery420 fight or flight, that girl was a hero

[@sarzib3246]

leathery420 she was NOT messed up. She is clearly a good human in crisis. Not being rude but this girl was next level awake. Id love to meet her - not to talk about this (or if she wants to, yep) to see how she is and what her plans are -and to make sure she is ok. How proud would you be as a parent!!? What a woman💜