The Monster In The Shadows: The Case Of Brian King & Christina Benjamin

Texas, 1993. A group of road workers were out working in the brutal summer heat. As they went about their jobs, one of them would make a gruesome discovery. It was a crime that would leave the most experienced officers in shock and they knew they were in a race against time. They would have to use all of their knowledge and skill to stop a ruthless killer, before they stuck again.
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[@charlisays]

Why dont police take animal cruelty more seriously? Its always a huge red flag for future killers. If your kid is hurting animals, be very aware of what that means.

[@tracey8698]

Exactly massive red flags

[@BlueAmerican26]

Nowadays it's less likely to be ignored. This was absolutely fucked up.

[@arcticgoddess]

The f-d up families that produce most of the kids like this aren't the types that will care, unfortunately. This is why it's important for a country to invest in a well run Child Protection Agency that can screen for this. Sociopaths are born, but psychopaths are created.

[@Zeldafan1ify]

unfortunately it's only in this current era that animal cruelty is taken seriously as a whole. It was largely ignored in the past

[@Suzanne-ds7wq]

The police didn't know about his killing activity until this crime was committed, so there isn't anything they could do about it, police can't just go from home to home randomly asking - oh do your children kill animals, I mean really, it doesn't make sense that you think that is a possibility, tragically it takes another crime to occur for them to discover someones criminal activity.

[@lindahaggard6416]

If my son got in a car of a stranger pulled up at our home at night, I wouldn't go to bed and "talk about it in the morning". I'd be in my car trying to find him not sleeping.

[@dominicmcfeeley4142]

? Huh?

[@Cheerstothewildones]

How do you know what you would have done when you’ve never been in the situation? Get over yourself this isn’t about you. How did you turn a father losing his two children into what you think you would’ve done in a situation you’ve never been put in? Touch grass

[@chrisstone4287]

I would too

[@awomanmotherw2kids393]

I would too, in a heartbeat!

[@dominicmcfeeley4142]

And if I didn’t know how to write. I’d go back to school.

[@meinsouza]

Dad saw his son getting into a stranger's car and was just like "nah, he'll be fine".... WTF???

[@VioletJoy]

That goes to show how often they snuck out.

[@renellsimmons3358]

Might of assumed he knew him

[@Quizack]

And 999 times he'd be right. It's almost always a friend. Unfortunately, this time he was wrong. He couldn't have possibly known the ramifications

[@loopygurl2]

I has to rewind to hear if I heard that correctly!

[@vasilikikayafas8436]

Shame on any of those mental health professionals who call themselves drs. Pathetic! The first psychiatrist got it right from the start and who in their right mind could look at his diaries and listen to all the evidence and draw any other conclusion? He should have never been released from that hospital! Now those poor excuses of mental health proffesionals, these children’s blood is on your hands! Pathetic!

[@BlueAmerican26]

He killed hundreds of pets to feed his fucked up sense of reality and the judge thought 120 days was enough? Holy shit, what a fucked up system we had back then. I thought todays justice was bad.

[@swoondrones]

No way. People defended his case? What insanity. Years on death row? Just get it done. Why waste so many years?

[@NancyChistine0486]

Appeals and legal proceedings delay death sentences.

[@endormimi5261]

I don’t even think any words in any language can do justice to how deeply disturbed and evil that man was. RIP Brian and Christina, and I’m so glad Massey isn’t living amongst us anymore

[@Whattaview]

WTF?? No one was concerned about this psycho killing so many animals?? Christopher wasn't concerned that this psycho spoke about killing Christina?? If people had spoken up to the authorities and took appropriate steps to lock this evil psycho up, then Brian and Christina would be alive!! When you see or hear something..SAY and DO SOMETHING!! 😢💔

[@sharifsalaam3385]

I'm not sure that they thought it would go that far. NO EXCUSES. But I'm sure they would've told if they ABSOLUTELY knew it would of went to THAT extent.

[@serendavies7375]

So true!

[@SheriParkhurst-wd5cj]

120 days after killing all those animals?! Didn’t the authorities think this may be a sign he would do worse??!!

[@indiabilly]

It makes no sense because we know it’s a sign of a very disturbed mind but we can’t imprison people because of what they might do, I don’t know what the answer is

[@eadweard.]

What do you imagine the authorities should have done?

[@VioletJoy]

He was arrested. The sentencing is up to the courts.

[@suelandy69]

What a sick evil man. RIP to all the poor animals and people he murdered....

[@PVJSLJ]

You should cover the brutal murder of my aunt, Debra Burton Dean, in Maringouin, Louisiana in 1986. She was mutilated, raped, and murdered by Carl D. Jones. His sentence was a slap in the face to our family. He received a sentence of manslaughter and did less than 10 years.

[@RoseannHammac]

So sorry for your loss, and yes that sentence was nowhere nearly enough for what he took away from your family.

[@DiamondBabbyyy]

@trulycriminal should cover the story of ur aunt. . . Maybe inbox them on all medias

[@jonathannixon8652]

Has it ever been covered

[@kathrynbillinghurst188]

😢omgosh no! That’s so tragic. I’m so sorry for your family. 💕💫

[@kathrynbillinghurst188]

⁠@@jonathannixon8652 I’ve just tried to search it up from all angles…there’s nothing here on YT! 😢 it needs to be addressed and shared. There’s NO JUSTICE here at all!! 😲🤦‍♀️

[@NHWatching]

The doctors in the hospital who disagreed with the original psychologists diagnosis that he was dangerous and couldn't be treated...👀 👀 👀 hopefully you changed careers!

[@fredajordan5704]

Yes.

[@emke9326]

Hope so too

[@kimmyfreak200]

wonder if it as a female psychologist? its more common than u think if they become charmed by their patient even attracted to them. I also wonder what was the doctor thinking who wrote up a statement for the Courts regarding ed kemper, who was locked up since age 14 for killing his grandparents. "Ed is reformed. He is not a danger to society." but they did get one thing right "Don't send him back with his mother" 🙄

[@drusidora6840]

actually they should be denied any job other than grocery store or perhaps they should be examined themselves if theyre dangerous too

[@eveapple4928]

Just…look after your kids! It’s your JOB to look out for them, your responsibilty! You see your son getting into a strange car at night and just shrug it off and go to bed? What sort of lax regime were these caregivers running? Christina and Brian, let down by the adults around them and made vulnerable to a predator like Jason.

[@NatureLover-62]

The only positive outcome was that Jason wasn’t allowed to wallow for decades on death row as so many killers do so now. That bastard was the epitome of a ruthless, soulless and on a mission to cause as much harm and pain that have ever walked on earth. My heart goes out to Bryan and Christina as they were merely young children on the cusp of teenagers whose life had only begun. May their families and loved ones find peace one day. RIP Brian King and Christina Benjamin 🕊️🕊️

[@jwalker9803]

This case is crazy & not widely covered! Thank you for bringing light to the victims. ❤️

[@didi012578]

This is one of my favorite channels but am surprised that even the Forensic Files episode from almost 20 years ago covering the case had a lot more info and details.

[@ChicaG-vg7pj]

It was widely covered at the time. I guess new crimes come up, and attract interest.

[@CandiceVidito]

R.I.P Brian King & Christina Benjamin

[@keiross]

The best true crime channel I have found. Such well researched, produced and narrated videos. Thanks for treating such grisly topics with dignity and care.

[@jasminerussell9732]

From Day one subscribed it’s worth it , and I agree with u 😊

[@DiamondBabbyyy]

There’s also another one just as amazing with the story telling but they have more videos of the stories. It’s called “Filmrise TrueCrime” very great channel. Probably a sister channel to “Try Criminal”

[@pyxelated2468]

Totally agree! This has been my favorite channel since I started my true crime journey on KZbin 😊 Love the way she tells the story and the dreary emotion she has while giving the information.

[@chickandcook]

She is the absolute best!

[@bella95]

There is also 'Casefile Presents' an Australian true crime podcast.

[@ChrisAndCats]

Being able to buy a knife, handcuffs and bullets from a supermarket is just wild.

[@lindahaggard6416]

You weave a magic spell with every video drawn in by your soft voice and brilliant storytelling. Thank you!💜

[@smoll.miniatures]

Yeah, this is definitely the best true crime channel on KZbin at the moment. This or ewu

[@YAH-1]

Why a magic spell 🥴🙄

[@swillieplays]

What if it was AI lol 😅

[@ultimatewitcherfan6677]

@@swillieplaysum… because it’s not? 🤷‍♀️

[@swillieplays]

@@ultimatewitcherfan6677 reply doesn't even make sense champ

[@misska7535]

What an awful hatred Jason had for women...all because of his mother. He's a monster & I'm glad he's finally gone. I feel horrible for Benjamin and Christina. Rip 🕊🤍🤍 Thank you TC for telling sweet Benjamin and Christina's story. ❤ God bless 👑🙏🏼💜💜💜🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@twelvesmylimit]

Sadly, so many men hate women.

[@paulinejackson5861]

Don't blame his mother. This is 100% all his fault. He made a choice to do this. His mother is innocent.

[@lasszak2008]

Brian not Benjamin. Benjamin is Christina’s surname

[@VioletJoy]

​@@paulinejackson5861Don't blame his mother? The biggest influence in a child's life is their upbringing. Her abuse led to his pent up anger. Abuse and neglect has a massive impact on a growing brain.

[@paulinejackson5861]

@@VioletJoy you are very misogynistic. You are blaming a woman for a man's actions. Gender is very important as women do not have the capacity to carry out crimes like these.

[@EssenceofCoils]

There are some channels that I hit 'like' before it even starts playing. Yours is one of those. Your research is unmatched ❤!

[@buttholeweeb621]

I can name 3 more researched channels easily 🤣

[@amyme4066]

Lmao I've just done exactly that

[@jenniferfoote5442]

Same! 😁

[@just-be-nice]

I also hit the "like" button before I watch the video. Her narration and research are unmatched. That voice though...👏 👏 👏

[@Miss_ESL]

This is actually missing A LOT of details from this case. I like this channel, but it's more book report than deep dive information. If you want thorough and accurate research and information, Lordanarts is a MUCH better source.

[@orlandomota6685]

I’m only 2 mins into this case and I’m sick to my stomach. So so sad. What monster would do this 😞

[@suzimonkey345]

The guilt that their family felt, particularly those who knew they had snuck out, must have been unbearable!

[@Jackgritty28]

Danger to the public, because of a psychiatric disorder❓dreamt of killing and stalking❓carried a grudge,tried to get away with it,but he was rejected by society,and turned evil as a result❓the diary had planned it❓Blames his abusive childhood❓ guilty as charged ❓stupid mistakes because of anger❓

[@GeneCaralde119workshop]

I first heard about this case on a Forensic Files episode "Pure Evil". Im glad the killer got the needle and Christina's relatives saw him take his last breath. Good riddance.

[@YAH-1]

No Good in this, just say riddance 👍🏾

[@MidnightVentures]

Jason is a monster in human skin. Horrific

[@missindependent1973]

Yup, don’t give two shits about a person’s childhood. It has zero impact to me. I’ve worked on one of the worst streets in Windsor, Ontario with kids, lots of drug use, abuse, street prostitution, etc. not one of those kids grew up to be an animal killer, sexual predator or serial killer. 🤬

[@livliv184]

No way I’m in Windsor too!

[@angelmichel1936]

Agree with u 💯 %. No one on this earth has a perfect childhood. Almost, if not every child has gotten in trouble from time to time. Some more serious than others. But even if u have a rough childhood that doesn’t mean u grow up to be a killer. That’s no excuse. I’ve had a very very rough childhood. Been abused and other certain personal things have happened to me. But not once did I ever think about harming another human being. That’s bull crap. It’s just something monsters like this, well can’t call him a human, try to use as an excuse for wat he’s done. There’s no excuse for wat he’s done. Just a cold blooded monster. May these two children Rest In Peace. May their families and friends find peace. And god forgive me for saying this but May this monster rot in hell. This is by far the best crime channel on KZbin. They have some good ones on here but this one is my fav!!! God bless everyone and please be safe

[@susanwilliams4953]

A sadictic twisted evil monster. Christina, Brian and all the animals rest peacefully 🕊.

[@fredajordan5704]

Yes.

[@CareoniaWilliams]

I'm so confused on why do people hear others talk about wanting to murder and rape someone, never say anything and then when it happens they'll say "I never took notice" or "I didn't think they were serious" 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️ if someone I hung out w/ brung up those topics I would definitely stop hanging w/ them and most definitely reporting it to my folks and the police! If they choose to do nothing that on them but at least I can say I tried and didn't just sit there and do nothing . Idk how ppl ignore these ppl and live w/ themselves after they eventually kill someone.

[@FUNKY_BUTTLOVIN]

We were in an odd place socially at that time. In 93 I was 13 and i can remember, it was normal enough for some boys to want to create this identity where they're a psycho killer... usually trying to seem big and bad out of some complex where they feel weak and vulnerable.

[@scottnewton9619]

This is, without a doubt the best crime channel. None of the others are even close.

[@user-mf1df9bp1f]

Just Thought Lounge is better than this imo.

[@VioletJoy]

There are many excellent true crime channels that are similar. This is a really good one, though.

[@VioletJoy]

​@@user-mf1df9bp1fI like Kevin, too. There are also other good channels.

[@Cheskis24]

This one, Ewu, Beyond Evil and 48 hours are very good. Amazing research and storytelling.

[@chichodormi4732]

This is the best voice on youtube! ❤️🔥

[@CJLOVE23]

Absolutely!

[@suefairbrother3556]

I agree 💯 from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@karlaplascencia7998]

This poor excuse for a human would have continued killing and torturing people. He should not have had a defense attorney. And the psychiatrists that discharged him from the hospital should lose their license.

[@nicola7609]

Wow this man was so unbelievably disturbed

[@annmarie1032]

If he was dangerous and couldnt be helped, he should have been locked up permanently. Such a awful story 😢

[@Miss_ESL]

I kinda feel that if your purchase at a Walmart is "Bullets, handcuffs, and knives" that should be an automatic call to the local police.

[@vitaAutLetum]

You can purchase handcuffs at Walmart?

[@Miss_ESL]

​@@vitaAutLetum According to this video, the killer purchased bullets, handcuffs, and a selection of knives" so they must sell them there I guess?

[@daliakuwait]

I have often said this! If I worked at Walmart, I would most certainly get a license plate and call the police.

[@crissiv8853]

I couldn't watch this video, animal cruelty is too triggering for me

[@deevasquez1171]

I said the same thing, watched the majority of it and now I regret it.

[@Bingley33]

Not the murder of humans?

[@carolball5764]

⁠@@Bingley33oh shut up. Of course they care about humans . If people took animal cruelty more seriously maybe these monsters could be stopped before they start on humans.. it’s a massive red flag imo!!

[@alasskaluna2446]

@Bingley33 animals are totally innocent and helpless in the face of human cruelty, and they get NO justice. He got the DP for killing two humans (as he deserved) and 120 days in jail for killing 32 dogs, 41 cats and 7 calves ????!!!! There is no comparison. Animals are absolutely defenseless and they get basically NO justice. I completely understand what the OP is saying. As awful as the human deaths are, the animals are worse, for the reasons mentioned above. Animals haven’t got a chance and I dread to how this hideous creature made them suffer. A lot of people feel that way about animals. They’re just so vulnerable and have so few legal protections when they need them the most.

[@crissiv8853]

@@alasskaluna2446 I fully agree

[@amyyoung8669]

Absolutely no one gives a shit about the killers background and how horrible he had it or she had it. My childhood was rough real rough and I didn’t grow up to be a murderer and a killer of animals.

[@Sweetthang9]

So we shouldn't address his past?

[@jayfraser3188]

@@Sweetthang9 There are people who don't watch true crime to learn anything, they're just more interested in morbid voyeurism. Anything that might make them reflect on the conditions of a society that produces psychopaths is bad to them.

[@cookiesnmilk9200]

@@Sweetthang9 what for? if you do the crime you do the time. Simple

[@Felbicky1]

Exactly..also his sister turned out fine, he was a sadistic rapist/murderer because it made him happy. Not doing it made him unhappy. He said so himself.

[@Felbicky1]

⁠​⁠@@Sweetthang9nope. We should stop looking for excuses. Waste of time. Immediate DP & never mention them again. Simple.

[@deniseconsultant1538]

I’m sure I’m not supposed to comment twice but I just have to say I’m so happy to see that other people see what a great job you do see the value of tuning into this channel fit for you. I suspect you’re going to do great things. This is probably just the beginning.😊

[@twelvesmylimit]

The more you comment, the better it is for the algorithm and therefore, the channel.

[@JustPlainSteve5372]

You can comment as many times as you want. As long as they aren't argumentative or redundant✔

[@twelvesmylimit]

@@JustPlainSteve5372 KZbin doesn't care about those points.

[@swoondrones]

Good god. He shou;d have been in a mental hospital from high-school. People are so lenient on people like this.

[@tanyalopez7331]

I love your channel! Thank you guys for all your hard work ! 💗

[@jessicaellina3878]

So many red flags, yet so called friends and mental health professionals did nothing. Some people should never have been born. While l sympathise with the terrible upbringing he had, he didn,t have to become an evil killer. RIP Christine and Bryan and all the innocent animals that demon killed.

[@nancyleehampton8]

One of best channels on here by far. Every video is amazing.

[@dinabaughman8731]

This Is Monsters and The Disturbing Truth are also good channels.

[@nancyleehampton8]

@@dinabaughman8731 yes definitely!

[@everlynevins]

For anyone who wants to blame the dad, consider this: the crimes took place in 1993. The dad might have assumed it was friends of his son picking him up (because "someone" was sitting at the backseat as well). While the 90s wasn't crime-free, kids still had more freedom to be out and about without the thought something *could* happen to them. This is hardly possible now unless you live in a safe area. And even then, there are risks. Saying "I would've done this and that" does not change the fact that this monster killed the two teenagers. I'm sure the father blamed himself enough.

[@reneeklein3048]

No you are correct but we can ALL learn from the parents mistakes. I grew up in the 80s and 90s …. My parents wouldn’t go to bed if I wasn’t home….. it’s not really because of the time….. I know many kids that had strict parents back then.

[@rhondadavis1483]

I agree 💯 The one to blame is the murderer. Not the dad. Maybe the young man had never given his dad reasons to distrust him? Maybe he was a good kid. No way do I want to lay guilt on an already suffering dad. I’m woman enough to admit I made mistakes raising my daughters too.

[@fernfunk]

there was more crime in the 90s than now, wasn’t there? for sure not all parents back then were so negligent (mine were pretty protective and we lived in the safe ‘burbs)… and for sure there’s still negligent parents around now…

[@jayfraser3188]

@@fernfunk Yes. Violent crime has consistently gone down over the last several decades. People fearmonger as though today is more dangerous, when in reality the difference is that news spreads more now (so you hear about crimes when they happen, instead of them vanishing into local papers) and that people tend to get caught more often (so cases blow up, instead of going cold). This idea that it used to be safe, so people were fine to do XYZ and now it's dangerous so they can't is nonsense. It's exactly the reverse: it used to be dangerous but people didn't know. So they got killed. Now we know it's not safe, so it doesn't happen as much.

[@fernfunk]

@@jayfraser3188 yes exactly! with all these cctv cameras, phones that can be tracked etc it is also getting harder and harder to get away with a crime. Strange how people say ‘nowadays we can’t possibly let our kids do this’ when in fact it’s never been safer.

[@mandyjjonesj5541]

the fact he was assessed and let out knowing full well he was a huge risk to the threat of people is an absolute shocking situation!!!!!! and he knew it ! awful honestly..

[@jojob4016]

That was horrible. I don't usually agree with the death penalty...too quick for them, not enough suffering. But this monster..glad he has been erased from this world. Hate it that murderers are remembered more than their victims.

[@lialok2674]

Even to the very end, her killer told Christina's parents when he was sentenced to death that he was truly sorry for what he did, but that their daughter didn't suffer as much as they thought!, what an evil young man he was, after reading the details of what he done to Christina, there's no possible way that the poor girl didn't suffer an long agonising death and Brian didn't deserved to be shot twice in the head...RIP Christina and Brian.🙏

[@morganbridges4379]

You need to cover the muder of Julie Ward who went on a Safari in Kenya and got murdered, she lived in my hometown Bury St Edmunds in the UK

[@adpink3069]

Thank you for telling the hardest stories in such a genuine way. ❤TC

[@serendavies7375]

RIP, Brian & Christina 🥺💔

[@user-vq6mx9ko7q]

Truly fantastic job and very adept story telling. This is sooo much better than the Channels that draw out one story for 2 hours by repeating themselves over and over and going into crazy detail about things not pertinent to the case.

[@LeafsAndCars]

Condolences to the King and Benjaman families.

[@Cheskis24]

Those poor children and animals😢 what a sick, evil man. Nothing can turn a boy into a monster more than a mother's abuse and neglect.

[@Sweetthang9]

To those who are upset that the killer's background and upbringing is dissected and considered when investigating murders....if we didn't learn from these people, what contributes to these behavioral issues, we'll never have a chance of dealing with it as society. If it weren't for people interested in what makes killers tick, we wouldn't know that torturing and mutilating animals was a solid sign of escalation into murdering humans, we wouldn't know that being shitty to your kids might lead them down this path. Its also possible that saying things like "I had a terrible upbringing and I didn't murder anyone" isn't grasping the concepts. Its not for sympathy for the murderer, or a unfocusing on the victims, its vital information. Just calling someone evil and letting it be that is just contributing to the problem. At the very least, its not helpful to future victims of abuse and violence.

[@amyme4066]

Well said, people always behave as though you're somehow excusing the crime by attempting to explain what led to it. Very frustrating

[@FUNKY_BUTTLOVIN]

People with weaker intellects navigate the world with their feelings a lot more... those with the weakest intellects, spend near all the time in their feelings. Conversely the smartest people, seem to be stuck in that all the time. Think about it though, it's always folks who are a bit dim who really don't grasp why this is important, they can't get what function it serves beyond "making excuses," because they really just do not grasp the function it serves, beyond making excuses.

[@lr6477]

​@@FUNKY_BUTTLOVINspot on. They're the outrage brigade you see online.

[@hithere6701]

If i saw a stranger pull up in a car and my young son outside talking to him, i would also come out and see what is going on, i wouldn't just go to the toilet and then think oh well we'll talk in the morning! That guy's life was literally the making of Michael Myers!

[@posticusmaximus1739]

I remember seeing this on Forensic Files

[@chellesocray]

Giving an apology and confession right before an execution is the most disrespectful thing that you can do to a family who has spent the remaining years of their life trying to get closure and make peace with what you have done.

[@jazzyjazz3049]

The fact you can walk into a Walmart and buy handcuffs, a hunting knife and bullets is outrageous. The gun thing is a separate argument because I know Americans love their guns but why do they sell handcuffs at Walmart? What possible need could your average person have for handcuffs?

[@syvonnie15]

I don’t care about he’s past! What a monster, if he was a family member of mine and I knew he abused animals I would report him right away 🤯

[@Sweetthang9]

So we shouldn't address his past?

[@saga2964]

You can note it, sure, but in no way does that excuse what he's done or that he is a danger to society!

[@cookiesnmilk9200]

@@Sweetthang9 no

[@FUNKY_BUTTLOVIN]

Well that's the rub, his family read his writings, reported him, even found a doctor and made him see the truth of things, diagnose him properly, and make the appropriate warnings, that'd he'd never be safe... and then he still got set free. Caught some time later with a scorecard listing the 100 animals he had tortured, killed, and mutilated, along with a cat he was in that process actively with... and he again gets minimal punishment, and turned loose again...

[@saga2964]

@@FUNKY_BUTTLOVIN yeah. I don't know WTH is wrong with our justice system. It isn't just about "paying" for a crime. It is--and should be foremost!--about protecting the innocent from danger!

[@bgtsfreds]

Bullets at Walmart, what the heck!!!

[@obfuscatethecode5696]

It’s Texas

[@PhiloVance-yl2ko]

And handcuffs? 😮 What doesn't Walmart carry ?

[@Sweetthang9]

I've been to many Walmarts that have full firearms sections.

[@FUNKY_BUTTLOVIN]

Buying bullets, two knives, and handcuffs in a single transaction... it seems like there were so many moments where he showed people exactly what he was, but nobody acts until they start finding actual human bodies

[@daliakuwait]

Yup, right next to the toy aisle, no doubt!

[@ei7388]

If officers can use “peeping toms” arrests as a precursor to sex crimes how is it that torturing animals isn’t considered a precursor to murdering sociopaths. Almost every serial killer has a history of killing animals. Smh 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@TimothyJones-tw7on]

3 consecutive weeks in a row…Thank you for making my Saturday❤

[@elizabethsalvatore1633]

What incredibly good investigation and reporting work. Thank you for your professionalism. ❤ * AND of course to the detectives who investigated this horrific crime.❤

[@bexyyx]

I absolutely love your story telling! Please post more - I'm forever looking for new uploads.

[@fredajordan5704]

Me too some of the very best true crime story telling here.

[@lr6477]

The idiotic psychiatrists from. The hospital who declared him fit for freedom, what happened to them?

[@adrianchadwick9524]

😮 oh my God, how insane oh when I hear the stories, I have to literally shut down for a minute and reboot

[@kamillem802]

how have i not heard of this guy... you cover like the sickest of the sick that i never know about... this one was HORRIBLE im an animal lover... breaks my heart... good coverage as usual... !

[@bradleyj6440]

Your channel is one that I honestly get excited about seeing upload a new video!

[@mencot89]

Right. It’s my go to channel for true crime on youtube ever

[@pla5730]

🩷💕 Everything about your channel is perfect. ( horrific crimes aside) Your narration.. your voice and your compassion. Thank you for bringing awareness to the voiceless victims 😢

[@kimsherlock8969]

Great researched content. Thankyou 🎉

[@jzara3984]

She’s a victim, yes. Easy prey, yes. We cannot keep being easy prey in a world full of sick predators. This truth is hard to hear and accept but today’s world is a very dangerous place.

[@ruger3431]

The world has always been a dangerous place 😑

[@jasmineanderson6057]

Ain't no way the dad sat there and let his young son be outside at night, talk to a random person in a car, and sit there and watch 🤦‍♀️ so many children have been failed..

[@suzimonkey345]

Thank you!

[@bbyjscx]

Those diary entries are shocking, puresadistic and evil man through and through, what he did to them poor kids sends a shiver down my spine, this was a heavy case to listen too.

[@MermaidDolphinNYC]

I can only go to these sorts of channels every once and awhile because I don’t want to become like so many people, obsessed with crime and negativity. There is so much good in the world but sadly, stories of positive stuff dies not get the amount of views and clocks and likes. My ex works at NBC/Universal and used to tell me all the time that bad news sells.

[@AliceAttacks]

Talk about the worlds worst father. He just goes to fucking bed? He should face criminal negligence charges.

[@jtjt484]

Unbelievable 😥 That comment about getting older and learning about anger and his mistakes!! Unbelievable 😡😡😡 Hes just angry he got caught so quickly. And thank God he did!!! Definitely a serial killer he was... Sad sad sad story 😥 Thank you Truly Criminal!! As per usual - another excellent video. You girls are SO GOOD!! Thank you ❤️

[@SeasonHeise-dj9dx]

Those poor little darling animals. How sad.

[@lisetteeliseparis7070]

RIP Christina and Brian 💖

[@stillnotyourgirlfriend5336]

I always look forward to your new videos. They are so well done.

[@Crew4Dimension]

This happened by my home town Ennis both families had issues Jason was my brothers class b4 he drooped out. The girl was my age. This was so scary but even more so the older I got and learned details😩

[@Lauren-bd2fr]

Rest in peace Christina and Brian. may peace find your family

[@Chrissy-rs8xl]

Thanks for covering this case. You did a great job. I did not know about this case before. RIP to Brian King and Christina Benjamin. So sad. Way too young to die! Plus, at 7:03 the killer enjoyed hurting and mutilating animals, which is often a sign he will start killing humans next! Thanks for the upload. ❤❤

[@mariannepfly1906]

Did I hear that right..that the dad saw son leave and said ‘I’ll deal with that in the morning’. Wow.

[@thetiredcynic]

Yeah I was listening and didn't think it was weird because I thought the kids was a teenager like 16 or something. Then I sat back down and saw the kid is so young wtf that's not normal behavior

[@anthonybrown2200]

Thank you from your biggest fan in Seattle🙏🏿

[@sandpiper1665]

4am in Australia Love love love this channel ✌️🙃🩷 Thankyou

[@lindahaggard6416]

@sandpiper1665 Watching too at 1 pm on a dreary, rainy Saturday in Tennessee USA. Hi from America! 🌸🌸

[@chrisstone4287]

Watching from South Africa 21h00 hi

[@lindahaggard6416]

@@chrisstone4287 Not only do I love this channel but also the people worldwide that contribute to the comments. Some kind, savvy, knowledgeable, and friendly souls gather round this table. Hi Chris from Nashville, Tennessee, USA ~ 🎶Home of Country Music🎶 ~ 🎶Music City USA🎶

[@sandpiper1665]

Hello everyone, yeah it's raining over here as well ✌️🩷🙃🇦🇺

[@R.PMcMurphy]

How in the hell did this guy have any friends?

[@FUNKY_BUTTLOVIN]

Kids are pretty sociopathic by nature, it takes a while to actually grow a fully human soul. Also kids are strangely socialized by going to school, it's such a strange environment in which you are stuck around the same people day in and day out for years, no matter what they do to you or how you feel about them. In the adult world, if someone like this was at your job, you'd be able to get them removed forever with just a word. Children are forced to learn to tolerate a lot of intolerable things

[@R.PMcMurphy]

@@FUNKY_BUTTLOVIN I get that I was a kid myself 😆 I can tell you I would have never entertained a guy like that

[@evakiss2562]

Omg…I’m speechless …

[@carolsheenyhailstoneartgra3977]

I couldn’t watch this one through till the end because of the animal abuse what a monster 😢

[@godsnotdonewithyouyet6955]

He was the devil!! Those babies didn't know the were riding with a monster 😢😢😢 my gawd his eye 👀 looked fuckin nuts though!!!

[@VioletJoy]

This is yet another example of the effects that abuse and neglect have on a growing brain. There is no easy answer here. It's sad all around. Jason had pent up anger due to the treatment he received from his mother. It's extremely unfortunate that he was not rescued and did not receive proper help for the trauma. Cristina and Brian suffered the consequences of that with their lives. What a horrific tragedy. I can only imagine how terrified they were. 💔

[@user-pl5ds8iz6q]

Absolute rubbish. My father was abused neglected and had a horrific upbringing and childhood much worse than Jasons yet grew up to be a good member of society even had respect and love for all animals. This guy was a pure psychopath and would have grown up chopping things up and murdering even if he was raised by the royal family. Do not try and justify or defend him just be thankful he's been erased.

[@Mark-bd5ci]

Regardless it doesn't mean he necessarily becomes a Monster

[@elizabethsalvatore1633]

Holy smokes! 😢 My heart breaks for them and their families and friends. What monster/monsters would do such a cruel act?! I truly hope he gets unalived. 😳😥💔 RIP BRIAN AND CHRISTINA🙏♥️♥️

[@DiamondBabbyyy]

Since I have found your channel I watch/listen every moment I can. Love that I have no commercials bothering me… jk a commercial started as I typed that 13:45

[@sarahspeed1557]

You might be interested to cover the two Australian brothers who just went missing on a Mexican surfing trip and have allegedly been murdered and found down a well. It’s all over our news at the moment

[@karenk3458]

RIP! I remember hearing about this tragic case!😢😢😮

[@catandrobbyflores]

I'm sick at home with what I'm hoping is just a bad cold and a new video to pass the time with.

[@christinal3041]

Get well soon

[@catandrobbyflores]

@@christinal3041 thank you.

[@elizabethmcleod246]

Drink fresh ginger tea with honey and lemon. Feel better soon.

[@catandrobbyflores]

@@elizabethmcleod246 I'll try that. Thank you.

[@Sabrinajaine]

I am normally against the death penalty but monsters like him really make you question that. Thank goodness he was caught before he killed again. RIP Brian and Christina

[@DanHowsen]

Not to question your treatment of the case, because it was incredible as always, but is there any reason why you didn't give as much detail about Bryan's and Christina's backstory as you usually do for the victims? Is it just that there isnt much available? I find that to be one of the most admirable aspects of your coverage because, when it comes down to it, the victims deserve to be honoured as much as, if not more than, the criminals deserve to be maligned.

[@maryrussell6072]

10yrs for torture and murder is a disgrace. What are these Judges thinking. Hope his family is safe America your justice system is a joke. What are these Judges thinking,not about the poor victom that's for sure.

[@alaskayoung3413]

Literally every killer shops at Walmart…..

[@quadplays924]

Blows my mind the dad saw his son get into an unknown vehicle in the middle of the night & just brushed it off & went back to sleep. LIKE WHAT

[@peachbunnys01]

How did he kill that many animals and no one took notice in alarm ?? Like police didn’t give af about that much animal cruelty?? If police and other people took that shit more seriously shit wouldn’t progress this far

[@patrickregan3302]

Forgive!!??? I have one grown daughter and one grown Grandaughter! If someone did this to either of them I could never Forgive.