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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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!!

[@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

[@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.

[@thestephknarr]

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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@demontamerbf18]

The only thing I could think about while the little 12 year old was talking with the Emergency Service was "please tell me she survived"

[@jimmyglea]

As a dad of a “little girl”, that 911 phone call nearly killed me.

[@garlicsaucespill9482]

Lol why is little girl in quotes

[@jimmyglea]

@@garlicsaucespill9482 because she’s 20

[@kennytaco4474]

Holy shit I’m a 20 year old boy and I’m bawling

[@tasosdiaforetico7377]

She's amazing moved me too. Hope she's ok now

[@joeottsoulbikes415]

Same here. It had me in tears and thinking of my girls.

[@miintyfresj4699]

I cannot believe a 12 year old made that call after being shot 5 times.. and stayed so calm and coherent.

[@SpydersByte]

right? It's amazing, she was even ready to grab an extinguisher and put out the fire with 5 bullet holes in her body. It's a shame the operator on the phone didn't hear her.

[@ParadymShiftVegan]

Melissa was the hero of this story. What a trooper. Thanks to that brave girl who stepped up in the midst of chaos and disaster, lives were saved. When Melissa was on the phone and her voice started breaking while she said: "Please hurry, my mommy..." I felt that... 😭

[@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.

[@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

[@mrblonde609]

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

[@christiannusser9976]

It´s always depressing when a murder case is still unsolved after so many years. Let´s celebrate then 12-year-old Melissa Repass, a real world hero. Thank you for your courage and your strength, Melissa!

[@laurence2k]

Horrific. That little girl speaking so well after being shot 5 times... heartbreaking

[@TywinLannister666]

Adrenaline, my man. She likely was shot with a low caliber .22 or something.

[@laurence2k]

Tywin Lannister Good point, that makes sense

[@carlymcewen7594]

So heartbreaking she is so brave and smart

[@Soadlover432]

When she said “my mommy” my heart broke and I cried. Poor baby :( so strong, what a survivor!

[@dr.loomis4221]

prove it

[@antonioacevedo5200]

It was not easy listening to that tape.

[@hadesisbaby]

@@dr.loomis4221 therapy

[@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💜

[@jodiegalloway3614]

I am from Las Cruces and cannot thank you enough Mike for covering this tragedy. Hearing more details and the 911 call brought me to tears. Many rumors exist, the last I heard was that one of the two perpetrators was killed in Juarez, Mexico though I don't know what proof there is. A very horrible crime indeed, inconceivable that anyone would shoot a child. Melissa, your bravery and strength are amazing. May God bless the victims of this crime.

[@mitskiluvr420]

also from las cruces. plenty of rumors around this case but no doubt Melissa is a local hero

[@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.

[@anotherstayathomedad]

When she said "it hurts" that cut me to the core. Immediately teared up.

[@Emilsand]

Me too!

[@mndlgh]

I was holding it together until she said that 😭

[@christineclancy5801]

Bless her heart. Such a strong little girl, I do pray that she’s had a good life ever since. I’d not heard of this horrible incident but I’m planning to visit Las Cruces next year and this video appeared in my KZbin search. My heart breaks for everyone involved.

[@Will0wFire]

Ditto!

[@billyforrest1600]

@@mndlgh The second Melissa said "my mommy", that got me What a brave young girl.shot 5 times to

[@zachariahshort6546]

That’s one of the toughest 911 calls I’ve ever listened to. That poor, poor girl :(

[@IRL207]

I lived right behind this bowling alley until I was 25. I was 19 when this happened and still remember it like it happened yesterday. The aftermath of this was insane and they questioned everyone, including myself who was waken up from people running behind our house around the time of shooting, and my little sister who cut across the bowling alley parking lot to drive onto Solano on her way to take her SAT’s that morning. She didn’t see anyone or hear anything. It was such a horrific time that still haunts me to this day.

[@robinmcinarnay7827]

Damn and she prolly left around the time it happened or was happening. I think my SATs were at like 9 am. 🤗I could be wrong tho... I'm 35 now😬. It was kind of an important enough day that I do still remember 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 portion of it, tho the rest, I've no clue.

[@robinmcinarnay7827]

Damn and she prolly left around the time it happened or was happening. I think my SATs were at like 9 am. 🤗I could be wrong tho... I'm 35 now😬. It was kind of an important enough day that I do still remember 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 portion of it, tho the rest, I've no clue.

[@rushhookhornadventures20]

Who was running behind your house?

[@mitskiluvr420]

being from las cruces and driving by that building to this day is so chilling

[@ocsasha]

It crazy to think you were that close

[@explosiverex5023]

That phone call bought a tear to my eye,what an absolute warrior that little girl was,even willing to try fight the fire too,that was harrowing to listen too!

[@KayleeCee]

I can't believe how calm she was able to remain after being shot 5 times, witnessing several other people being shot, and having a fire raging nearby. She was clear and articulate in spite of all of the circumstances. What a trooper.

[@kristenjustkristen9462]

Same here. Not much brings me 2 tears, but her little tiny voice saying she'd been shot 5 times brought em out big time. I hope she was able to recover and have a somewhat decent life. Also, I hope those heartless fucks are suffering terribly. It takes a complete coward to shoot children.

[@explosiverex5023]

@@kristenjustkristen9462 absolute animals and yes i hope they got there just desserts!

[@explosiverex5023]

@@KayleeCee i know i honestly thought for a few moments it was the voices of actors, unbelievably brave!

[@_JoyceArt]

Hearing Melissa make that call just breaks my heart. I’m amazed at how relatively calm she remained, still giving clear information. "No there IS fire."

[@chandlerkinney4630]

@Tyler More AND she had been shot FIVE times, surrounded by her dead loved ones...If I was her age and went through that I wouldn't have been able to do anything but cry. What a brave kid

[@chandlerkinney4630]

@Tyler More I hope shes made something of herself. Shed probably make an excellent police officer or EMT, with her calmness in those situations.

[@treasurerox]

That was a rough episode. People who hurt children are monsters.

[@swayjaayy5495]

And cowards

[@man.i.literally.failed6772]

Devils shit

[@rocketqueen9456]

Agree. This one really hurt me to my core.

[@lonerebeI]

Facts, they don't deserve jail that's too good for them

[@katymcginn4644]

😡 DEMONS! DEATH IS TOO EASY FOR THEM. TORTURE IS WHAT THEY HAVE COMING ☠️

[@woodbooger777]

That little girl, wow, she has the heart of a lion. "It *is* on fire!" plus a million other reasons. Strong young lady right there. I hope her life has brought her many wonderful things.

[@OutcastMosquito]

The part where the girl said “they shot me 5 times” made me so sad. I still have a hard time believing there’s people in this world that would shoot and try and kill kids.

[@Nicholas-f5]

They are dead inside and hate themselves

[@tatertott2390]

When she said "it hurts" I wanted to KILL who hurt her. She is a AMAZING little girl.

[@wolfafterdark]

Well, I used to have a hard time believing anyone would kill an innocent. Yet, we willingly and happily massacre billions of them every year. And eat them. So why the hell would any thinking person be surprised.

[@deathberryblast]

@@wolfafterdark Chickens and people aren't equal. Sorry :/

[@wolfafterdark]

​@@deathberryblast You sound just like a Nazi

[@anabrr1123]

That 911 call was heartbreaking, what a brave girl 😭

[@spongebobd]

you could hear the people moaning and dying around her

[@bigal1119]

Such a brave young girl just for being strong enough to make the call, definitely pulls on your heart strings listening to it

[@pipbeale]

Broke my heart. She was amazing.

[@Sarah.Riedel]

I've thought many times about becoming a dispatcher but calls like this are why I haven't. You can hear the air whistling through the hole in her lung, jfc.

[@lagavinjam21net]

What a brave girl! Poor baby!

[@ashleythompson8243]

Stephen’s wife... my god, my heart aches for her. She went to school like normal and came home to the news that her husband and daughters had been murdered 💔

[@karawigley6231]

Her 12 year old daughter lived, thank goodness & is the reason the others survived that as well.

[@susicasti4189]

@@karawigley6231 stephens wife is the mother of the poor two daughters (2&6yo) who passed away, she’s not melissa’s mother.

[@christinecox6049]

@@karawigley6231 I thought this too until I listened again, the 12 Yr old on the phone was the daughter of the woman who worked there, the 6&2 Yr old entered with their father the security guard whose mother went to work

[@janaskibo871]

Someone was excuted to cover up something, this sounds like a cartel hit.

[@haggismuncher735]

Your heart aches for her? Not the husband and kids? Weird flex but okay.

[@ProtoMario]

Damn that 911 call =(

[@phantomxof3269]

Truly sad, I hope that leads come to light to help put this terrible case to rest.🙏 Hello Proto🤙

[@BebbaDubbs]

I feel like the dispatcher was really good in the moment. He was really reassuring and didn't make her repeat herself a million and a half times.

[@emmabbyreborns341]

The second Melissa said "my mommy", I lost it. What a brave young girl. God bless her.

[@Allisonsaul]

Saaaame 😭

[@sadieireland8282]

Absolutely horrific..

[@billyforrest1600]

same she done epic shot 5 times blood everywhere a fire and she talked so well

[@thestephknarr]

I'm bawling from listening to this

[@Wayne_155]

Billy I agree with you. I thought I was kinda hard til I heard that little girl talking to the 911 operator. Not sure how he was able to stay tear free. Melted my ♥️

[@allthecatsintheuniverse]

Finally, a 911 operator that I didn't want to throat punch. He did a great job with her on that call. She of course was amazing.

[@jessn.2665]

Lol right 911 operators are not always the nicest.

[@IIISWILIII]

They don't make um like they used to!

[@EmRauz]

Except the race suggestion

[@TymP321]

...and that a kid had to correct him repeatedly

[@thumperkc]

@@jessn.2665 well, it would completely drain them mentally if they didn’t disconnect themselves from the situations and keep a calm, neutral mind set. It does come off cold but, that’s the requirement. 😕

[@louloulouthoughts]

Holy hell, a 911 call has never brought me to tears like this. Her concern for her mother losing her...I felt that. All the while in the middle of a literal nightmare in horrible pain, asking if she can get up and put the fire out. If I end up with half the courage she has, I'll be a lucky woman. WHEW, talk about rip your heart out. What an incredible little BIG hero 🥺💕

[@MickMcGarnackle]

There are some pretty bad 911 calls out there. This one was sad, and of course the incident itself is disturbing, but it's not as nerve-wracking as some of the ones I've heard. One that'll always stay with me was Christopher Rains' call. The POS shot his infant baby in the face with a .45 right in front of the mother as he held her, all because the child's mother didn't want to be with him and admitted to seeing another man. Rains had actually asked her if she'd seen the other guy's junk, FFS, either shortly or immediately prior to murdering the child. Then he dropped the baby on the floor and told her, "I hope it was worth it." He then immediately called 911 and confessed everything, sounding for the most part remorseful but also spending a lot of the call whining that he was going to jail for the rest of his life, and saying that he was going to kill himself. There are a few points where you can hear the child's mother wailing in the background, and it's truly heartbreaking. The 911 operator was amazing, though. She was able to speak to that POS like she actually cared about his life, and she had the most compassionate understanding tone as she told him not to hurt himself or anyone else. She was not only a consummate professional, but also an angel.

[@burnerbrecks5]

Sometimes big courage comes in small packages.

[@stevegallant3395]

Probably one of the more moving things I've ever listened to.... I was not prepared for that

[@lcnickerson8218]

Definitely the Fire extinguisher part was the hardest. Wow such a strong brave courageous young lady

[@jamesfarrell8339]

A truly heartbreaking story What a brave little girl

[@TheRedsofine]

That girl who made the 911 call is a hero. A grown adult wouldn’t have even handled that well.

[@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

[@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?

[@MelsLife570]

Who can shot children. Especially a baby. Listening to Melissa’s call made me cry.

[@bobknob9196]

There's some truly horrible people in this world, thank god they're so few and the majority of human beings in this world have empathy and genuinely good people.

[@eclipse369.]

Yea that part hit really hard. These kinda ppl should have their heads on spike.

[@lorimyers4783]

@Mel’s Life570 I know and at the same time it filled me with some strange sense of pride for her. What a strong little lady.

[@RoCkbunny769]

Shamdy Crook oh shut up. Was it a “border hopping Mexican” that shot up and murdered a slew of kindergarten children? Racist POS.

[@TheScienceguy77]

@@RoCkbunny769 that was a false flag by the Obama administration

[@mooncow-io]

"It hurts" That killed me.

[@samuraioj]

And "my mommy!" :'(

[@PorcelainRequiem]

I started sobbing when she said "it hurts" and "my mommy." Such an incredibly brave girl!

[@gator9339]

I see what you did there

[@StonedLittleFox]

"My mommy" is what really broke me.

[@drumboarder1]

Killed them too

[@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

[@Orlyy]

Shot 5 times, is still talking, and coherent even at the age of 12. Damn, I'm legitimately impressed.

[@kanthony1446]

Back in the 90's, kids where badasses.

[@whiteboard7thstreet]

Kanthony Boomer

[@kanthony1446]

@@whiteboard7thstreet Riiiiiight. Do the math genius.

[@sergf3624]

@@kanthony1446 nah kids nowdays can kick 90's kids asses easily they were a bunch of pussy back then

[@yodison666]

@@sergf3624 stfu. Go eat tide pod

[@brian954]

Melissa is stronger than my grown ass crying during the call audio.

[@dank9288639]

dude it started fucking with me too half way thru

[@crimegeek]

Brian Nichols I was holding back tears 😭 how horrific for those little girls and baby 💔💔

[@romant142]

Same here bro

[@LovelySoulofARiverRose]

Brian Nichols man!!!!! You are correct

[@tinywalnut6337]

Right? I'm just trying to make coffee but I can't see properly through all these tears.

[@BBB-to4cc]

She’s so brave and that dispatcher did his job perfectly!

[@stephaniehowe0973]

I cant imagine having the presence of mind at all. And to ask for descriptions in case she didnt make it

[@jester4886]

Not really, he couldn't figure out how to just say that there was a fire started, she told him twice there was a fire started, he's like "she thinks there might be a fire, she smells smoke". That part I was like wtf

[@stephaniehowe0973]

Yea. She clearly says she can see it

[@nicholask7347]

@kinG iZZy Pretty sure that's not racial bias. Pretty sure that's more like a kid is giving a description of events going on and also focusing on the previously mention information and routing EMS to the scene.

[@MrTheedarkhorse]

She twice asked if it was ok to use the fire extinguisher. The dispatcher still wasn't sure there was a fire The blind leading the enlightened

[@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.

[@kiiiirbzzz]

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

[@stephenallie9106]

That little girls voice just broke my heart, omg I am a 33 year old guy that has been to prison and had a fairly rough life, but that sweet little girl was such a badass!! I just felt so sad when I heard her voice, but she was amazing. What a tough little girl, wow!!

[@romant142]

Username [Redacted] Some people right smh

[@shaskins15]

Same, that sweet baby

[@marleylove510]

Best comment ever on KZbin 🤗🤗🤗

[@ssharp6341]

Agreed! Well said.

[@BillBlast7372]

7:06 *DID ANYONE ELSE HEAR THAT??? ITS SAD!!!* There is a person in the background doing vary labored heavy breathing, it's not melissa & not the the male dispatcher....its someone fighting to breath/live, vary sad,

[@alexs.4206]

I was surprised to see that it wasn't mentioned in the comments.

[@BillBlast7372]

@@alexs.4206 I don't think Mike heard it, many didn't hear it.

[@ladyreddead4197]

Yea I was hearing that. Brought me chills.

[@Luckimee]

Omg

[@MrThemelloman]

I was so focused on the prominent voices i didnt hear it

[@meatslab]

I've been bingewatching your content over the past week, and this is the one that finally broke me. That 911 call from a 12 year old girl with multiple gun shot wounds... Just, what the hell, man. It's possible, or even probable, that she saved her mother's life with that call. I cried like a baby.

[@lesismore49]

As soon as you said he walked in with his daughters, my head was like no no no no NO!

[@Scorch428]

so they were on their way out, then saw the kids and decided to shoot? I dont get it... Why not wear masks? Why let the initial witness who can ID you go free yet kill everyone else including children? Wtf is going on here....

[@EspeonMistress00]

And they usually go to a day care or be with mom but she was having classes. Poor mom imagine the guilt. I wished at least one of the three survived. But seeing all of them dead including both kids made me cry more than the call.

[@annedolan3050]

Shot 5 times and wants to fight the fire. Brilliant, brave soul. I hope she lives the incredible life she deserves. She's an Avenger for sure.

[@lcnickerson8218]

Super hero!

[@pluton1263]

Listening to Melissa's phone call brought tears to my eyes. What a brave little girl.

[@Meekachii]

I literally cried by the end of that 911 call. That poor young girl was so brave

[@jett8193]

Oof! Be forewarned, this is an especially difficult Chapter. Hearing Melissa's call was absolutely heartbreaking & horrifying, but damn, she held it together. She's the definition of "true grit"! Thanks Mike, for sharing this. Perhaps it may help get some attention & resolution to this truly tragic case.

[@fireteammichael1777]

Thanks.. I should've read comments 1st.. that caught me off guard

[@lorimyers4783]

Yeah I think this is the only video of That Chapter not undercut with jokes and poking fun at idiot criminals. There were some references made in the beginning to The Big Lebowski (which I mean.. he had to) but the rest was all very solemn. I think this one was different because of that 9-1-1 call. It wasn’t a short clip like most. It was a long, detailed call from a 12 year old girl who was shot 5 times with 6 others shot around her, in a building that was on fire. The tone was different. I don’t think any of us could make any light hearted comment. This one just hits you in the gut.

[@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

[@kennydemartini2169]

That 12 year old Melissa sounds so brave and intelligent in her 911 call. God bless her huge heart!

[@Scorch428]

Ya but she racist against black ppl...she didnt see them, but...they were black! Poor racist child.

[@paisleyoldham8770]

Scorch428 I understand what you’re saying, but you have to think that her mind and body was probably in shock. She was shot 5 times, and saw/heard her mother and many other people she cared about shot and murdered. A child witnessed all of that...and your thought is “poor racist child”. It wouldn’t harm people with the mindset you portray to try and be empathetic for a child. Jfc, have some compassion for humankind.

[@gloomycandy101]

Scorch428 tbh the dispatcher could have asked the question better, he didn’t ask what their race was, he asked if they were “black or white or” and she just answered the first thing she heard. She was just a little kid who got shot dude, it wasn’t malevolent racism on her behalf.

[@suzyq5291]

Hearing the 911 call broke my heart. As someone who was shot at 18, that was already a tough time. I can’t imagine not only being 12, but also being shot 5 times. I lost my mom too in the same incident and this just brought me to tears.

[@jogeorge968]

What a level headed, mature 12 year old. Amazingly brave, can't imagine what she went thru and saw but she was able to stay calm. Even asking shall I get the fire extinguisher, incredible

[@Evergreen1400]

Jo George. I’m not a squeamish person but hearing the little girl wheezing in the background when she’s taking a deep breath is hard to hear.

[@SuperSayianFear]

Jo George she’s so brave. I’m 24 and I don’t think I’d be able to handle that situation as well as she did

[@mistybailey4798]

This brought tears in my eyes. Hearing that little girl saying "please help me".. What a brave girl.. she's my hero. Shot 5 times, managed to call for help..

[@dylanmartin9970]

She even asks the dispatcher if she can grab the fire extinguisher. You can even hear her wince in pain as she tries to move. I’m surprised the dispatcher didn’t tell her to stay still considering she had been shot 5 times.

[@dylanmartin9970]

She even asks the dispatcher if she can grab the fire extinguisher. You can even hear her wince in pain as she tries to move. I’m surprised the dispatcher didn’t tell her to stay still considering she had been shot 5 times.

[@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.

[@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!

[@Benjy1]

Wow melissa is such a G. She handled that perfectly. That breaks my heart

[@vednev6931]

I personally thought that dispatcher did an amazing job with that incredibly brave 12 year old, keep up the good work Mike !

[@Porter5habazz]

Ved Nev meh he was okay IMO But much better than Most.

[@vednev6931]

@@Porter5habazz right on i def respect your opinion, there have been some 911 calls where i just cant believe how terrible the dispatcher is

[@neetwithajob]

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.

[@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.

[@JackoJ15]

Melissa saved lives and kept it together after getting shot 5 times!? My word. What an amazing kid. She should be so so proud.

[@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

[@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.

[@venonat80]

Been binge watching videos on your channel. Nice to finally hear a 911 operator doing his job properly. Hats off to that 911 operator. That’s how you talk and react to what is likely the worse day of a caller’s life.

[@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

[@ThisGuyandThatGuyPVG]

what breaks my heart the most, is during the call with Melissa, I think you can hear someone in the background struggling to breath. I'm so sad that she had to experience that. No one ever should.

[@bertpineapple3738]

listening to the 911 call was painful. I have a daughter and my dad instincts fired up. what a brave girl.

[@DarkAngel71180]

Bert Pineapple really? That's...wow. I don't have children but I felt this girl's pain. I can't imagine how much worse it is when you have a child yourself.

[@HarryBalzak]

All humans are instinctually driven to protect children. Except sociopaths and psychopaths.

[@-._.-KRiS-._.-]

I love how the childfree people somehow felt attacked by you stating your personal feelings about the matter.

[@mirandap3841]

That was a hard 911 call. It broke my heart when she cried for her Mom. What a tough girl.

[@glittersoop]

omg that 911 call was absolutely heart breaking...she did so well, omg, so articulate at 12, i'm 27 and can barely call to order a pizza

[@HelloTuuuurdz]

Oh my god same

[@Londonguy1987_]

That little girl has the strength of 10 people. That level of composure in that situation is insane. Most adults couldn't even do that. It's just sick to know that those guys are probably still walking around out there. Its a really messed up case.

[@jensingalong]

My God, that little girl broke my heart. You can hear people dying in the background. smh...

[@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

[@danielbrown1724]

I never heard of this story until now, holy shit.....crazy story!! Melissa is one tough gal Thanks for shedding light on this Mike C.

[@justanotherhappyhumanist8832]

What a brave, intelligent little girl. Just heartbreaking.

[@ladonamariposavigilis6447]

Mike, as you know this is a special case for me.... God willing I'll be well enough to host the candlelight vigil next week. I can't thank you enough for doing this at my request. You're one of the kindest people I've have the pleasure to know. A million times over, thank you and may the Creator reward you with a special place by the fire. Thank you again, you have my eternal gratitude and loyalty. 😇😇😇😇🙏🙏🙏🙏🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@hogkan]

i thought you said 'a special place _in_ the fire' i was like, yike, that went downhill fast thirty years ago, eh? i'll definitely light a candle for you and the victims on the 10th. love from canada xo

[@ladonamariposavigilis6447]

@@hogkan thank you, that means a lot to me, it really does.

[@corvus1970]

I live in Philly. If I had the money to spare, I'd fly out there just to attend the vigil. Peace and goodness be with you, and my sincere hope is that someday the victims get the justice they deserve.

[@manueltovar6771]

I lived there in Las cruses for a little while. The people i was staying with told me alot about the area visited the indian ruins white missile range a few mountains but they never told me about this. Sorry for your loss and prayers for everyone who has been effected by this.

[@ladonamariposavigilis6447]

@@manueltovar6771 thank you. When I started setting up this vigil, I was shocked at how many younger people didn't even know about it. Breaks my heart. How can you solve something if nobody knows about it?

[@MalignDreams]

I have to say the adults and Melissa's life did a wonderful job training her and teaching her how to speak to the dispatcher. She was so eloquent, calm, clear, and concise. I wish more parents would train their children like this. She was such a brave little girl.

[@L8bro]

That tough-as-nails 12 year old was extremely coherent and gave a better 911 call than most adults (who aren't shot). Bless her.

[@Aspire85]

Poor Melissa :( I hope she's living a happy life now.

[@SgtMars]

She died unfortunately.

[@romant142]

FelipeFiveFiveSix really 😥😰

[@bvnshee6749]

Roman T no she literally didn’t, he’s just an asshole making shit up about the story. She survived.

[@StonedLittleFox]

@@ItssaLyssa96 But she isn't dead now either.

[@ChhzCpeon0]

My favorite true crime/mystery case KZbinr

[@JimmyRnj]

He’s definitely in my top tree.

[@CommieApe]

Check out Jim Cant Swim. Mike and him are the bomb.

[@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.

[@shanette247]

My heart hurt when I heard 12 year old Melissa's call.

[@SuperVistaprint]

@alex lu you are one funny edgelord eh? play this passage to your paretns and say what your comment was they will be so proud

[@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.

[@annas.8902]

The dispatcher was so wonderful and gentle with her, he did an amazing job keeping her calm and reassuring her. He surely must've been a father.

[@cyna866]

Yes! Definitely thought the same thing. ❤️❤️❤️

[@rosamimmino1393]

yes exactly, the first dispatcher I actually liked

[@rosamimmino1393]

@Brian Jones I thought maybe he just wanted to keep her company and not let her feel alone

[@jedaaa]

No he was useless, he should have been asking her the condition of the other victims and asking where shed been shot to relay to the paramedics instead of asking her cop related questions.

[@tinywalnut6337]

Yeah, nah.

[@iammfkn5338]

I’m a grown man whom most would describe as pretty tough and generally stoic, definitely not outwardly effected by even the most emotionally distressing things. I’ve never cried at a funeral though, I’ve been to many for loved ones I was very close to and was very sad to lose. With that said, I’m not ashamed to admit that as I listened to this during work and had to go to the bathroom because the sound of that young girl being so brave and tough and generally calm, despite obviously being very scared and very badly injured, as she answered all the operators questions really brought me to uncontrollable tears. I wished I could have been there to help her. Melissa was a true hero. I’m still feeling it.

[@nenar937]

These were family friends of mine....the Teran family suffered such a huge loss. I pray they get the justice they deserve.

[@ladonamariposavigilis6447]

I'm holding a candlelight vigil next week (if I can break outta this hospital.) With the Terans. If you're still in the area, it'd be great if you can attend.

[@rollinstoned9816]

@@ladonamariposavigilis6447 why you are in hospital..?

[@nenar937]

I would love to attend....details plz

[@ladonamariposavigilis6447]

@Chosen One I was a bailbondsman, born and raised in Cruces. I'm gonna gave to respectfully disagree about the family not being involved. But I am hosting a 30th anniversary candlelight vigil next week if you're interested.

[@ladonamariposavigilis6447]

@@rollinstoned9816 I was hemorrhaging. Had to have emergency surgery. They took out my gallbladder, appendix and ovary. 😔

[@doubleemcastillano464]

You can hear someone in the background struggling to breathe unconsciously. The gurgle breath that you hear when someone is incapacitated and dying.

[@ginasreview1030]

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

[@ThatChapter]

Thank you!

[@rachelminnaar4607]

Finally someone on KZbin who can pronounce Las Cruces correctly.