THE MAN IN THE ATTIC | THE BIZARRE CASE OF DOLLY OESTERREICH

[@ariawashburn6043]

You totally don’t need to make every video 40+ minutes long. We love when you post anything!

[@magana295]

Agreed 💯

[@dimelaschey3748]

Exactly!

[@ruthharvey5896]

Exactly!! We're happy with any amount of Bella, she's totally worth the wait ❤️🥳

[@FranklinDixon15]

Agreed!

[@Blackbird_nz]

I prefer 20-30 mins. I listen/watch before sleep, long videos I'm not interested in.

[@margabrita]

So so interesting that all of these men were so willing to protect and defend Dolly until they realized they weren’t as important to her as they thought. She really had them all wrapped around her finger when she needed to.

[@shannoncarter6395]

Master manipulator. Total narcissist obviously 🤷‍♀️

[@margabrita]

@@QueenOfTheComments oh bae i am not on your side, don’t come to me comparing a black woman to someone like Dolly.

[@QueenOfTheComments]

@@margabrita ma’am. I’m dark skin. But I’m not biased like you. Jada is a fucking toxic ass bitch. Don’t try me with that biased ass shit. 🤡

[@QueenOfTheComments]

@@margabrita don’t act like just because Jada is a fellow black woman, that she ain’t toxic.

[@margabrita]

@@QueenOfTheComments you’re comparing her to a woman who manipulated men into killing for her and covering it up. Not the same as “toxicity”. So again, keep it.

[@ginger7344]

I wish we could exterminate the trolls telling you that it’s not good enough. So many people adore you and love every upload.

[@minini5571]

The complainers are probably 52-year-old men living in their Mom’s basement living on Cheetos and Mountain Dew.

[@KyleeCycles]

@@minini5571 💀💀I'm sorry, but that was the funniest comment I've seen for a while 🤣 the descriptivness of it is what gets me

[@snow.flower]

Exactly!!!

[@realsouthernmamayall8711]

Darlings, just know they are jealous of her beauty and success. Let them be ugly, karma is real babies.

[@johnward3790]

Sometimes there just isn’t that much info, it doesn’t mean any case is less important. Thank you for giving the victims a voice and their story attention. I hope your fur baby gets well soon!!!

[@studmuffin-o5i]

It seems like Dolly wanted a forbidden romance. She was a housewife without a job, kids, notable hobbies, so keeping her side thing living in the attic of her house never to be seen by prying eyes might have been exciting for her.

[@cassie1264]

Oh Dolly had a notable hobby...it was called Otto and it was weird af! 😂

[@lauren9004]

I’m sure it was

[@Kpracn0va]

“Side thing” isn’t right, Otto was 17. She did not have a man in her attic, she had boy.

[@OTHisLOVEforEVER]

For everyone saying Otto doesn’t look 17 I would guess it’s not a photo of him at that age, it’s a nearly a century old case and it’s not like cameras were everywhere and people had a lot of up to date photos of themselves, it’s more likely a photo from around the time of the trial since I doubt he was being photographed while living in an attic for all those years either.

[@ebb8511]

I understood this, but still had a chuckle when that mug showed up when talking about “17 year old Otto”. 😂😂

[@Liz-rf4qu]

It's true

[@allthatsparklez1466]

he was not discovered until several decades later and he left his old life behind (i.e., no way of accessing all the things he left behind such as photos) and no way Dolly (one person aware he was still alive and knew where he was located) would've taken a photo of him.

[@tarajh]

Critical thinking is fun!

[@sophiapatti7606]

either that or he became like a meth head at like 12 lmao

[@ganymededarling]

Sometimes I much prefer to watch short videos over ones that are an hour long. Don't feel bad for doing shorter videos!

[@shadygirlxoxo]

I agree 100%

[@lukesmale24]

Yeah likewise. All about the content. Not duration

[@shadygirlxoxo]

@@lukesmale24 and certain creators drag out content to lengthen videos, either by recapping every few mins or they narrating fictional crap throughout, such as how much the victim loved coloring or that the perp was striving to receive improvements🤷🏽‍♀️

[@raynaland7852]

It’s so weird that Fred was 17 and Dolly was only 12 but then Dolly was 33 and Otto was only 17 when she ‘convinced’ him to give up his life to live in her attic?? Also where was Ottos family ?? HOW did no one realise he was just gone for more than ten years? I’m so confused

[@pharris6875]

I'm confused too, are those shopping baskets as ear rings? 😅

[@raynaland7852]

The smash cut to her wearing got me in this one! Her earring collection is so fun my personal favourite was toilet roll ones 🤣

[@pharris6875]

@@raynaland7852 she could have sold them during the tp shortage. lol

[@Ena48145]

Right? I've heard this story so many times and I'll never not be confused by it lol

[@bloodyneptune]

"He didnt really have any friends or family"

[@rhoda3704]

Anyone displeased by a less than 40 minute video must not understand the WORK it takes to curate quality content (editing plus research on these cases). We appreciate you, Bella! Short video or a deep-dive, you are amazing either way! Take care of you xx

[@kaitxo27]

Off case topic but I love how bella talks to us like we are on FaceTime with each other

[@chiaraaraara]

This story is the definition of “gaslighting gatekeeping girl boss”.

[@shemnanavas6660]

id cut out the girl boss otto was 17 and she was 33 uh i would say shes a groomer

[@chiaraaraara]

@@shemnanavas6660 gaslighting gatekeeping groomer😍

[@shemnanavas6660]

@@chiaraaraara fr love the wording there

[@ashashraa6579]

Stop it. She was not a good person. Don't get empowered by women like her.

[@chiaraaraara]

@@ashashraa6579 literally never said that lol. Pulling shit out of thin air

[@rebeccavivian6265]

A short one is all we need sometimes especially when I’m getting ready in the morning! Don’t explain yourself girl it’s your channel you do you!

[@katieunger6689]

Excellent, as always! What an interesting story! Never apologize for the length of your videos! It's the quality that matters, and you ALWAYS deliver!

[@bellafiori]

appreciate you sm 💗

[@koltonogletree1971]

@@bellafiori by a long long shot you are my favorite youtuber you keep it 100% real and after every video im so eager for the next want to come out! im from alabama usa and i think you accent is the coolest mate🤣 probs to you bella! we love you!

[@ebmusic91]

1. I love love love your earrings 2. Your style of storytelling is wonderful 3. Thank you for providing these stories to us

[@PassTheBoof]

The lack of earrings for the first 3 minutes was unsettling but that raspy voice made up for it👌🏻 absolutely love your videos no matter the length. I think we mostly like the longer one because we get more content of you which is always great.

[@OfficialPrettyLittleLiars]

7:19 not this being the literal plot line of a p**no

[@sleepypup]

I had the same thought 😂😂

[@fallin2high]

Don't listen to twats who complain about the length or number of uploads to your channel. I barely get adulting shit done and I can't even imagine running a yt channel on top of it. Keep doing your thing sis and give your doggo a nose boop for all of us 😊

[@chelsea-t]

This case has always fascinated me, Dolly was living her best life! And for Otto to go along with it for so long, idk what kinda magic she had over him! 😁

[@lucyclark724]

it's a very weird case that's less dark than most, but a reminder that murder and cheating on multiple people are very awful things to do. (I guess you could say the murder wasn't completely intentional by either person, but still not cool). I love true crime as much as everyone else here but I feel like we get desensitised to it sometimes! Dolly and Otto are not good people that we should talk positively about.

[@123hotcheetos123]

That kitty 🐱 lol 😂

[@Wwhdduendjdhhfmwosdn]

Considering she was in her 30s and Otto was 17 she probably groomed him. Especially since he didn’t really have friends or family :/

[@Wwhdduendjdhhfmwosdn]

@@lucyclark724 this too! The comments talking about them like that are weirding me out lol

[@blueyeshadow2738]

The kind of magic that grooming causes, Dolly was a horrible person

[@SmolBeefPatty]

Quality over quantity Bella. Thank you so much for the work you put into these videos!

[@IslandGlam]

I have read this story before. Her husband had some medical issue so he couldn’t climb to the attic.

[@opinionatednobody5631]

But he could’ve hired someone to go check?? Like an immediate thought I would have is that it could be like rats in the attic then I’d get an exterminator

[@goodmiusic3584]

@@opinionatednobody5631 maybe he asked her to check and she obviously said there was nothing. Plus the fact she was insistent on the fact that she didn't hear anything was making him feel like it was all in his head.

[@advocaterishitamall]

You might have seen the episode on BuzzFeed..

[@opinionatednobody5631]

@@goodmiusic3584 you’re probably right

[@fusellama1695]

I've only discovered you like 2 or 3 weeks ago but you're easily my favorite true crime channel. no matter what the length, you put out the information in such a detailed and interesting way, I could listen to you forever. the only reason I'm sure people love long videos is just to hear the way you tell the story but ofc like you said not all crime can take up 40-60min so it's ok to make shorter videos. we love it no matter what you decode to do!! all the cases you talk about has been very interesting and you do an excellent job

[@Emrose93]

I have waited for ages for someone to do this story!! It’s just crazy she had her lover up there so long!

[@brittrichards5337]

Mr. Ballen also covers it!

[@MK-Hogan]

@@brittrichards5337 Was gonna say this 👆🏼

[@faiza515]

Criminally listed aswell

[@luwamalem9537]

@@brittrichards5337 Oh, did he? I must of missed that

[@brittrichards5337]

@@luwamalem9537 I think it's called the man in the attic or this family is being watched.. something like that lol

[@RealElongatedMuskrat]

This is one of the CRAZIEST stories you've covered in a while, Bella. What a wild ass time, poor Fred - the truth is so crazy that you'd never reach that conclusion. You would really just assume you're losing it.

[@bronwynsbakery]

Yes and dolly deserved so much more which she didnt bc she was a pretty woman...

[@RealElongatedMuskrat]

@@bronwynsbakery huh?

[@appleseed4672]

I didn't appreciate Bella laughing at the husband because he was killed, it sounded very disrespectful

[@shannoncarter6395]

You don't have to worry about how long your videos are. There's plenty of us that don't care and we're happy to watch no matter how long/short they are. This case was super interesting and I enjoyed seeing your take on it.

[@shimmyalot]

Can someone please explain to me why tf there's even a statute of limitations on killing a human being? That is freaking bonkers to me man! Manslaughter is literally classified as a felony. IMO states like Kentucky and Notth Carolina have the right idea (and several others) anything that's a felony doesn't have a statute of limitations.

[@JanWest24]

honestly why is there even a statute of limitation to this day on violent crimes? I understand for more minor ones(breaking and entering, shoplifting even drug possession) but murder and rape? Insane

[@strawberrymilk4428]

@@JanWest24 ikr💀 its still incredibly messed up even though it had been years

[@nella8022]

There isn’t one anymore

[@LaurenMSmith-ki4mx]

my mom and i LIVE for your mystery videos! it’s our little ritual to watch them while we have our dinner when i go home to visit, we love how you present cases and your input! been watching for years 🤍

[@eilseleiram]

writers are sort of like that--especially obsessive writers. the isolation but comfort to leave just outside the door for his life and love needs, it was probably a pretty perfect situation for him. she just chose someone who liked and became accustomed to seclusion. (speaking as a married woman who isolates in the master bedroom most of the day due to anxiety lol)

[@jessicaboblick8549]

Love this. Hugs from another married woman isolating anywhere away from my partner (just not in the master bedroom cuz that’s where he plays FIFA aka soccer video game whenever possible and i just cant handle it 🤣🤣😅🤓)

[@eilseleiram]

@@jessicaboblick8549 you're so sweet, hugs back for sure! mine plays his downstairs--which means the tv is also his computer. and he likes everything LOUD LOUD. my brother lives with us as well and he's pretty deaf, so again---loud tv and loud talking. add 5 dogs and you're just questioning all of life at that point hahahah!!! its tough for sure. sensory issues are literally the worst. hang in there, babe, im right here with ya!

[@Brookefisher97]

I especially love the shorter videos. Usually when they are longer I’m listening to them in the car and in portions because I can’t listen to them all at once. Regardless I’ll always listen/watch. Your channel rocks Bella :)

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the way bella just IS makes me so happy

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Just love this beautiful young girl. Love the way she tells her stories!

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YEEEES, I MISSED YOU SO MUCH. I literally binged all your old videos waiting for you to pop out of the shadows. 🥺🥰

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Same!!!!! 💗💗💗

[@naynay_722]

Seriously having withdrawls, yay it’s Bella 🥰

[@Isabxllxz]

The earrings are always my fav part of the video

[@crystalhoskins8155]

Otto likely was being gaslighted too. That's why he likely continued to live in the attic. Usually it's a pattern with people who gaslight in their relationships.

[@emilylingle5778]

thank you for doing cases that haven’t been done a million times before

[@roxannelauzon2426]

This is definitely an interesting one. Doesnt matter that it wasn't 40 minutes long.. it depends on the case.some cases that I watch the videos get long but it takes forever to get that omg moment.. this case here theirs an omg right from the beginning.. this whole story has you scratching your head. I love cases like this so many opinions and everything I think its great that you can captivate your audience in 40 minutes but its even better if you can do it in 26 minutes. Especially that you still give a lot of information about the case you show as many pictures as you can. You can't always please everyone but I personally think you do an amazing job with your videos.

[@lauryndavidson8617]

Short videos are just as good as long ones, sometimes I prefer them as they’re the perfect length to watch whilst having lunch etc!

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One of my favorite things about watching your channel is seeing your doggies laying on the bed behind you 😭😭❤️

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In case you don't hear this enough. I love ALL your videos. It's become part of my routine to watch you. You are the best!

[@estopesto2647]

I love these little vidoes. I sit with my son going to sleep, he had a guided meditation on and I have my headphones on with these shorter cases

[@idciyac]

I like how u don’t add scary music to the videos and scary images, I look forward to watching ur videos each time I get a chance to

[@emersonwhite6938]

i honestly love the shorter videos, sometimes i want to watch but only have 20 or 30 min and these shorter ones are perfect!

[@fourwindsxx]

You are the best crime narrator, we look forward to every new case!

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I came to the comments to say your hair looks great in this episode, and then I see your sponsor is hair care, they should give you extra money for showing how well the products work! Unrelated, your eyebrows looking great too

[@denimflowers9422]

Sometimes I don’t have 45 minutes to an hour to watch and i specifically look for a shorter one! Videos of all lengths are much appreciated ❣️ I just can’t figure out whyyyyy he didn’t go look in the attic in the first house. Who wouldn’t? The whole thing may have turned out a lot different if he had 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@jacquelinevillarreal657]

Do NOT listen to the haters!!! Love ALL your videos, shorter or lingers ones… They are all GOOD!!!✨✨✨

[@breathing_helium_art]

Girl I'm having one of those days and needed a pick me up, really thankful

[@MasonReece]

The length of the videos are PERFECT for my drives to work!! Any longer and I wouldn’t be able to finish them in one sitting which is what I love to do. Thank you for your hard work!!!

[@claraclaralara]

The fact that she was 30 something and Otto 17... That is just as creepy as when she was 12 and her husband 17

[@Anshul_126]

Love the way she talks.... And when she started talking i just knew what case she was talking about.. it was really bizzare

[@angeladuke9482]

I personally started watching your videos because I was looking for true crime videos in shooter videos. I don’t always have an hour to watch a case but it makes my day better when I do get to hear a story. 20 minutes while doing my make-up or on a work break can really make my day better. Keep doing you!

[@elizabethchavez3017]

Imagine going grocery shopping with them earrings 😍 how cute lol!

[@marzbarj16]

please never apologize for the length of your videos!!🥺 I love all of your videos, short or long! I will gladly watch a 3 hr long video, and I'd gladly watch a 20 min video!😍😍 heres an idea: if you ever want to cover cases that you feel are too short, something you could do is combine it with another shorter video - I know it's not ideal since it's a little less personal for the victims, but it would definitely lengthen your video😊

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Personally I love your videos short or long. I love having the choice depending on how long I have to be able to sit and watch/listen. I also looooove your personal quotes even if its swearing....most of the times I saying it out before you do. Keep them coming.

[@julia-xi2jp]

Im so excited to watch this!!! I binged all your mystery videos a couple weeks ago and have been loving it. You are a great story teller and SO respectful to the victims! I appreciate you and your hard work❤️❤️❤️

[@janemoana6393]

Ok I’ve finally watched every single one of your murder mystery videos so I got excited when I saw this notification 🙄 also just realised how psychotic that sounds lol

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For anyone questioning your work ethic, these videos obviously aren’t for them. They’re for true followers of true crime and for your fans. Don’t pay that feedback any mind. The people who have been here since the beginning know exactly how devoted you are. Keep it up❤️

[@susieq1565]

Sometimes the shorter videos are perfect for my drive to work. Thanks for all your research into these cases, short or long.

[@bettybecareful4999]

Your videos are the best quality & content whether it's 4 hours or 10 minutes! Most of us appreciate you in whatever you do, Thank you much appreciated 💜💜💜

[@kimberlyhenggeler3720]

Your earrings each episode .... they are everything! Love it.

[@doloresbriseno2567]

You know, it was a different time. My grandmother was born in 1900 and married when she was 15. And my grandfather was the second man to ask her to get married. My great-grandfather told my grandmother that she was too you to marry, when she received the first proposal. So, my grandmother said, I'm marrying the next man who asks me. Its crazy to imagine. And my grandmother wore the pants in that relationship, I've heard.

[@eshavk]

I enjoy every single video you make, no matter what the length is. Thank you for your hard work

[@Maarisool]

Loved this story! Remember it's YOUR channel YOU started this and YOU are the one who puts in the work. We are here to support you . Also why is no one mentioning those awesome earrings!!! So cute

[@leoorpi]

As many times as I've heard this story, I never knew Otto was writing pulp fiction up there! Thank you for doing this story!

[@PreciousLifeStories]

So crazy! No justice was ever done and she's just got away with everything. Awesome video Bella! Loved your earings!

[@anne2061]

I love long and short videos! I'm of the opinion that having a range can be helpful - sometimes a quick video is great! Thank you for all you do Bella - keep up the great work 🤍🤍

[@kimmifulton126]

I love the short videos! It gives me a chance to listen while I get ready for work and don’t have to finish it after I get off!

[@Ross1984.]

I like shorter videos sometimes! Perfect to watch quickly on my break after grabbing some lunch. Your videos always entertain me!

[@lilyxxxxx]

Please ignore the comments that say youre not trying hard enough. I've seen nearly every single one of your videos and I have never ever thought that. I also watch other channels which have similar content and I have never ever thought your videos lacked effort. Keep doing what you're doing and we will be here to listen. 💗

[@amyreeholmes5138]

ugh i’ve been missing your videos!!☺️

[@sadcase1girl125]

This case was very interesting and wild! I can’t believe that Otto was happy to live in her attic for so many years!

[@Ena48145]

Don't judge me but I couldn't find anything to watch last night so I started typing "true home invasions" and "people living in attics" in the search bar 😂 I love these kinds of stories. This one is crazy

[@larissarhorvath]

Side note: those photos of Dolly at the beginning are GREAT quality! That's really cool since they're quite old.

[@denisewittong5089]

Omg your earrings are so fun!

[@roxyasmr444]

Omg those earrings are EVERYTHING

[@LilD305]

Not every case is 30/40 minute plus! We (the ones who don’t care about how long) love all your videos!!

[@shannonmoore2442]

the earrings you have! omg LOVE!!❤❤

[@brandykessler-foster3497]

I love your short videos I watch you videos during my 30 min lunch break. Thanks for entertaining me 😀

[@PsychoKupcake]

I love that her dog always gets a shout out. I would have wondered about the leg had she not mention it, so I'm happy that the pup is ok. Thanks for letting us know 😊

[@tiffanylovesjesus5072]

Omg Bella you should totally put the Mini Brands shopping prouducts in you cute shopping basket earrings!!!💙💚💜💛

[@michellebaca1024]

I’m speechless! I don’t even know how to comment where to start! What a great story! What a life she lead! So exciting! Thank you for the awesome video!

[@nichole8030]

Good lord Bella... Thank you for your service. I never even THOUGHT about the "time length" of your work. Carry on. Dolly cracks me up... People never cease to amaze me.

[@katebrown3669]

I can tell how much effort would go into these videos and personally love a shorter video to fit into my busy day!

[@tinacarrier7452]

I personally don't care how long they are. They are always interesting. Love what you do

[@nourahmed4187]

i love the short cases since i can just watch them when I am taking a break from studying or when I am waiting for my food yk they are nice and quick

[@jessicaboblick8549]

Bella!!!! Your earrings! I just can’t girl, you have actually outdone yourself. TE AMO!!!

[@abibblerable]

Love the shorter videos they are perfect for my lunch break!

[@georgie8940]

Omg I can’t believe some people. Saying she hasn’t put as much effort in if it’s not a long video! Blows my mind. How rude. I love every video. No matter how long or short ❤️

[@tomjoan102]

Love the vintage story. Hope you do more.

[@nonsenseinmynoggin8173]

her little shopping basket earrings are so cute

[@QTpieLindsey]

Really interesting case Bella Thanks for covering it ❤

[@chromeheartonmysleeve]

girl your effort is always there who said that !!!! love u so much, thank you for your short vids, your long vids, ALL OF THEMM ❤

[@dynastyandrews2416]

I watched the episode of A Crime to Remember on this case years ago, and I love hearing about it so i clicked so fast

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the video was awesome but boy am i excited for that shampoo & conditioner that i just ordered with your discount code!!! 😍😍😍

[@kaidyncecantu1479]

do cases you love & are interested in and you’ll reach the right audience while doing what you love ! we love any content you put out regardless of the length

[@faithinhumanity3390]

You are such an amazing person thank you for being so kind

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Can’t wait to try native hair care! I love their deodorants!

[@sophiaoc5]

I saw you in my subs and I went "*gasp* Bella!" out loud. Missed you girl! ❤

[@karenb136]

I loved this case. Never heard of it. It’s so strange you’d think it would be more well known. Thanks Bella.

[@the4mixx]

I like the length of this video and I can tell you put so much effort into this! Thank you

[@itsjessimaee]

Can I just say sometimes I love a shorter video? I don't always have time to sit through a 40-60 minute video. I usually end up watching them in parts anyway.

[@grace_edits]

make your videos however long you want