The Most INSANE Prison Break of All Time

[@MarinkaSea911]

Wow the fact that they were released for parole is insane, this should’ve been a death penalty case!

[@anaconda7184]

Thankfully we don't have the death penalty in the UK.

[@nicoles7872]

​@@anaconda7184same here in Canada!. The US can keep their eye for an eye nonsense.

[@FlashmanVC]

@@anaconda7184”thankfully” lol. You have an even more backwards, neutered society than Americans do

[@kevinchavez5766]

@@nicoles7872you guys and the UK are soft af. This dude should be 6 feet deep

[@Swnsasy]

Mike.. You covered my family 4 years ago, 3yrs after our loss of our Matriarch and Patriarch by someone in our family. We as a family were so appreciative.. I don't want to put my family name here yet (ongoing), But I just wanted to tell you from myself, and also my siblings.. We could not have ask for a better person to tell our story. You gave us humor but also respect and in the way that you did the humor, Pop would be so damn proud because his silly ass was nothing but, "HUMOR TO PUT THE HEART BACK INTO PLACE.." I thank you so much for the way you covered my family..

[@Josh-bd3mt]

Ok…………..

[@San-li9ml]

@@Josh-bd3mt You're not special Josh

[@Josh-bd3mt]

@@San-li9ml Of all of the things you could have said, you said that. Cool story bro!

[@catherinewilliams3850]

@@Josh-bd3mt Pathetic child, show some respect!

[@tarotmafia]

I hope you’re one of the Murdaughs with all of my heart

[@Stopcommentingthesamecomments]

What a brave woman to go in there and save those kids 99% of us wouldn't have done that true courage

[@voteZDLR]

yeah that's the definition of heroism. A lot of us say we'd do the same thing but honestly, until we've actually been there, it's impossible to say for sure.

[@Cbittle2023]

Yeah. The whole video I was enjoying with excitement. Kudos.

[@AliValentine143]

We've witnessed entire precincts refuse to do the same even armed. Tx

[@yutehube4468]

People were different in the 1960's. It wouldn't happen now but back then people weren't as cowardly.

[@lizzi7128]

I have nothing to loose. My life is empty and a waste anyway so 🤷‍♂️

[@pjlewisful]

Amazingly, just when ya think Mike can't get any better at telling these stories, he gets even better!

[@DBpsychology]

Mike has skills, I'm trying to learn from him

[@haplessasshole9615]

@@DBpsychology The Irish have long been known for their storytelling. Southerners are, too. You might want to check out of a few of them to hone your delivery. Donald Davis is one guy I knew waaayyy back in the 1970s when he was a Methodist minister.

[@DBpsychology]

i cover interesting cases also

[@joshoshea3194]

I love that careful blend of humour that Mike has that you really don't get with other true crime channels.

[@LoraHari81]

Aredc you new? 😉

[@Thisismetman]

Definitely! Mike is rare, that’s why he has almost 2 million followers. There is another channel by someone named Jiles who is popular but he insists on making all his murder mysteries “woke”. Gets so boring.

[@joehooker7522]

​@@Thisismetmanyeah I used to love his videos too but they gradually got worse to watch.

[@margaretlumley1648]

Mike's our man ❤❤❤

[@lizzieashton8828]

Josh, You’ve captured everything I would want to say. I’ve watched him almost from the start as I was bed bound for 2 and a half years during the pandemic. I’ve watched him grow, develop, and become polished. As you say, it’s the humour and the respect he always lends to victims. My favourite true crime show on KZbin. And Mike, please don’t lose the glasses…you look gorgeous in them…they are part of your act! 😘♥️xx

[@LeLiuOfficial]

Sonny's fate in prison was the only justice in this entire terrible saga. Thomas and Robert even having been considered for parole is just a complete joke.

[@amberg4131]

These stories remind me of old films and tv shows I’ve seen, where I think they took real life and blended it to film. Truth is stranger then fiction I gather

[@filler7149]

If you think that's a joke over in the UK your gonna cough up blood laughing at the other stuff that goes on here

[@williamdonnelly6606]

Thomas McCulloch is free!

[@ThestuffthatSaralikes]

I’m stuck on how two psych patients got an axe and a pitchfork INTO the “Social Room”! Like, WHERE the HELL was the staff?! What a horrible story… within a story…Y’all have a great weekend, mind the heat!!😊

[@Faceplay2]

There’s a couple things to understand with something like this. For one it was the early 1970s so a very different time. Also some state facilities back then did not separate patients between violent and non-violent offenders and there’s certain patients that would’ve probably been able to have facility jobs which would’ve had them access to certain tools believe it or not, but even prisons nowadays work like that. You could be a trusted inmate at a prison facility and have access to power tools saws drills again they’re not gonna be handing those off to some guy that’s in prison for murder, but my point is off of that logic if they were able to make identification cards and still uniforms, it wouldn’t surprise me if they stole them and then stash them somewhere in the facility. Also, during the 1970s there wouldn’t be facility cameras everywhere like there would be nowadays so it would be a lot easier to hide your activity when you’re not being watched by guards

[@heathledger6396]

this

[@ginabeena6757]

Paint thinner? Fake mustache? Cuckoo nest!

[@halfbakedproductions7887]

@@Faceplay2 Some prisons actually did have CCTV in the 1970s and if you've ever seen the 1979 Porridge movie - which was filmed in the real life HMP Chelmsford that had been closed temporarily following a fire - you can see various CCTV cameras mounted on the walls. But you're right in thinking it wasn't very common and it was extremely unlikely that the likes of Carstairs would have had it. Nowadays inmates are searched going in and out of pretty much everywhere, including church, and they are much more serious about inventory and checking the condition of items. In the prison kitchens, the staff draw outlines of the knives etc. in marker pen so they can immediately see if bits of metal have been broken off or the implements modified in any way. In any event, it's all kept in locked cabinets and you need to ask the staff to get it for you. Prison security has just got much better over the years.

[@Faceplay2]

@@halfbakedproductions7887 I used to be a correctional officer. I didn’t say that they didn’t have any cameras them saying they didn’t have facility cameras like they have nowadays.

[@wobblyjelly345]

How these sorts of people are ever let out is beyond me. They are damaged, evil and merciless. They are better off being sent to sleep where they'll never harm another person again.

[@DBpsychology]

i cover interesting cases also

[@FormerPessitheRobberfan]

UK law. Garbage country

[@adriennem7927]

Hard to believe life w/o Parole is "inhumane" I'd rather think axe murdering for fun is inhumane

[@Rdwrer]

AMEN! I was wondering if anyone at all would comment on how insane the UK is for allowing this evil out in the world again. Your stated solution is truly the only answer to each of the problems that come with such situations.

[@mommy2libras]

​@Rdwrer I'd like to point out that the US has the highest recidivism rate in the world- almost twice that of the UK. So maybe they know what they're doing. Maybe giving people longer sentences and no actual rehabilitation efforts and treating them worse than animals just creates a bigger problem- it just turns people into bigger criminals who are much more likely to reoffend. The US also turns their inmates back out into society. However it's usually after a longer sentence for even minor crimes and our "system" makes it extremely difficult for them to get any kind of job that you could actually survive on. But sure, let's lock them all up forever. We'll start using the homes of people with that exact attitude, seeing as how with the highest prison population in the world, we already don't have space for the ones we have in custody.

[@elizabethmcglothlin5406]

Obvious lack of supervision in that 'high security' facility. Where the heck did they hide all that stuff?

[@CristyB66]

Stuff laying around, normal in these years.

[@Jonathan_Strange]

A couple of knives, hatchets, hats, uniforms and ID cards go missing.... "Meh. Probably in the same place the missing sock from the dryer is at mate... no worries." Bizarre!

[@halfbakedproductions7887]

It was the 1970s. Scotland was basically in the dark ages back then and this stuff was merely a suggestion. Prisons in England were much more secure and many even had CCTV.

[@RumAndWhiskey]

Keistered it

[@c0dex306]

@@RumAndWhiskeyarse like the tardis lol, whole wardrobe and armory tucked up inside

[@gidget3467]

I am consistently amazed when Mike covers these insane cases and I haven’t even heard of them!! Thanks for all the work you do Mike! Always interesting, disturbing and somehow has moments of humor woven throughout. You’re the best!

[@DBpsychology]

You should check out some of the cases I cover then

[@TatianadeSaPires]

Mike is truly unique. 👑

[@Voodoorai]

Sometimes I can watch a good majority of a case and not realize I've heard it before. Each content creator (story-teller) can give different info, show different pics, etc. and it's almost unrecognizable as being the same story. I just wish Mike's videos were longer. 😢

[@gidget3467]

@@Voodoorai Ditto! Whenever I see a new video that’s over 30 minutes long I do a happy dance 😆

[@gidget3467]

@@TatianadeSaPires He is 💯 the GOAT of True Crime on KZbin 🏆

[@williamrae9954]

Without even listening to a word,i know exactly what happened here...i grew up,terrified when this was happening...not far away from the scene here in Scotland!

[@terriprice9668]

Mike, You are very much loved right back! And it still makes me smile and feel good every time I hear your sweet closing comment. Thank you for all you do by respecting the victims, portraying the scenes with solid research and offering thoughtful queries. Oh, and you being absolutely adorable is a nice touch! ❤ Keep up the great work!

[@lizzieashton8828]

What a great post…he is all that and more. xx♥️

[@Lola-AreaCode212]

This, absolutely.

[@MN-bf1me]

Agree 100%.

[@vanessamccarthy7807]

I totally agree. It's such a sweet gesture. I even find myself saying it back to the screen and meaning it almost like he's a surrogate son or similar. He really has become a beloved family member to many of us and his closing 'because i love ya' statement brings comfort and connection despite some of the dark content.

[@lornaginetteharrison7168]

What the hell were the police thinking, giving Robert another hostage by sending Marion into the classroom? Madness.

[@cautionTosser]

I don't know. Killing him with kindness? No wait! Hear me out. I heard a true crime story not too long ago (like I don't watch them everyday) and this sweet teacher was so kind to the would be killer that he simply couldn't stay mad enough to carry it out. It was like the first time in his life someone had been so nice to him. Now I'm not saying that would work every time, but... you never know what might break the spell of madness. If only long enough to get him to relinquish his weapon. Plus maybe the teacher really wanted to. I can actually see that being the case. Teachers are tight. My mother was a teacher in the 60s and 70s and some of the strongest friendships she ever made were with her fellow teachers. And one of her favourite pieces of jewelry was a gift from her students. She wore it almost everyday.

[@cuddlecakes7153]

If they had not sent her in, then what would have happened was a standoff, the kids wouldn't have been let out, and the teacher probably would have died anyways. I'd say it actually almost worked

[@janinemccartha1811]

Hi TC. Mike, you're on point to the max with these vids. Psychos are usually that sighk-hos. I hope he rots in hell! See you on the next one, peace, love to you & yours, Janine Smiley😏🙂😉😍😇🆒️💯❕❗♏🎵🎶

[@Grace_Ously]

❤❤❤

[@Stopcommentingthesamecomments]

It actually worked tho she saved those kids

[@SuperZytoon]

As the saying goes, “Like son like father”. No, wait! That’s backwards! These men were truly horrible. My sympathies to those injured or killed and their families. Love you, as well, Mike.

[@hotchowder]

Dem ears!!

[@DBpsychology]

i cover interesting crime cases also

[@meinsouza]

best way to end a tough week at work, watching horrendous crimes!! tks mike!!

[@SmartStart24]

At least you’re honest lol

[@PashaSlavaUkraine]

if u have no life insurance u should be just fine XD

[@paxsmile]

Treat yourself to a nice glass of wine.. 🍷

[@myunknownland9272]

😂😂😂❤

[@johannagillenwater616]

Thanks!

[@gailberwick4517]

I remember my mother talking about this case ,when they escaped from Carstairs people in Edinburgh were on alert as the state hospital is not even 30 miles from the city.

[@sandrafaith]

I had somehow never heard of these two monsters. Great job, Mike, always taking aim at the sh-tbags ✊

[@seandelap8587]

I can think of a million reasons for a father to be proud of his son that doesn't involve murdering people what a weirdo

[@DBpsychology]

Weirdo is correct

[@katfromthekong414]

He clearly didn't get the crazy from the neighbours. Sick family.

[@theseaward4613]

name 1

[@jackslepowron5905]

​@@theseaward4613doing well in life

[@DBpsychology]

i cover interesting true crime cases also

[@jammiecollins1979]

My finance’ and I ,from Louisiana USA, adore your humorous remarks. You deliver true life drama with a splash of comedy. We don’t miss an episode or podcast. Thank you so much for all your hard work.

[@lizzieashton8828]

I am on my sofa with a quilt…I have Covid- for a 3rd time. I’m autoimmune, so it’s an occupational hazard! 😂 Mike, I love you, I love TC and the TC Family. Thank you, for ALL you do! You’re awesome! ❤xx

[@WesternkindArt]

Just curious… did you get the vaccine and boosters?

[@Mai-m5m8l]

Mike you are a very talented human❤ Great job!

[@laratheplanespotter]

Happy Friday everyone in my TC Fam! Thanks Mike, I’m pretty sick today and this appears at the right moment. Thank you! Now let’s give it a goo!

[@taras6806]

Hope you feel better soon my fellow TC-er. x

[@MásCebollasPorFavor]

Hope you feel better soon! Sending you virtual vegetable soup. ❤

[@laratheplanespotter]

Thank you friends. I hope you have a good weekend 🫶🏻

[@angelabordack]

Feel better ❤

[@lynnhoffmann247]

Get well soon 😊

[@ThatMeanderthal]

This sounds like a Michael Myers movie.. absolutely horrific. A picture perfect example of people who should never leave a prison. It's baffling that psychopaths like that could get paroled. Careful out there, folks.

[@stefficousins7270]

Didn't expect to hear an impotency joke on a true crime video, keep it up Mike excellent as always!

[@ktcooki276]

Keep it up lol

[@meganbrain8870]

I liked that part too lol

[@gbrown932]

​@@ktcooki276I see what you did there lol

[@jimmyzhao2673]

@@ktcooki276 🍆

[@dkcorderoyximenez3382]

Dude...I was sipping some Irish at precisely 19:07 in this video when I see the flames...I almost lost my whiskey through my nose, lmao...😂

[@JohnRiversOfficial]

I'm an ER doctor. You might be surprised at how often paramedics or other medical professionals either think someone is dead when they aren't or don't notice that the patient died / stopped breathing while standing right next to them. There are various errors that contribute to this, but the two most common is a phenomena known as "anchoring bias" and "confirmation bias". Anchoring bias is a tendency to rely heavily on the first piece of information you hear. Confirmation bias is the tendency to see new information as consistent with and supportive of what you already believe to be true. It works like this. Someone is severely injured or is near death from a medical condition. A bystander calls 911 and says "I found a dead body" or "there was a motorcycle accident... ughhh... this guy is dead." The information is relayed to emergency services, who then expect to see a dead person. When they arrive, they look at the victim. Maybe he is covered in blood or has grievous injuries or appears not to be breathing. There might be some subtle signs that the victim is not dead, but these are overlooked (if he is dead, why is he still bleeding) or discounted (did I just feel a very weak pulse there? No, I think that was just my own pulse). It is very important to follow your usual procedures and to make your own independent assessments every single time. Have you ever noticed that when at doctor's office or ER, you get asked the same questions 4 times by 4 different people? Many patients see this as a sign of disorganization and get frustrated by it. The fact of the matter is that I do know what the secretary / nurse / referring physician says is going on, but I'm asking you anyway for a specific reason. Oh, and wear a seatbelt / helmet!

[@taras6806]

That's scary.

[@myunknownland9272]

Goodness that is sad and horrifying.😢

[@nhmooytis7058]

I worked as a nurses aide in a hospital after high school. A few weekends before I started a lady was declared dead and an aide sent in to wrap the body for the morgue. The lady was sitting up and said “I have a terrible headache.”😮. Moral, don’t let ‘em pop you in the freezer til they’re dang sure you’re dead 😊

[@thetwitchywitchy]

it’s extremely upsetting to know this happens often… like beyond extremely upsetting honestly

[@laratheplanespotter]

I swear you wrote this exact same comment on Mr. Ballen’s video or am I hallucinating? 🤔. You’re not wrong though

[@Ms.Rummy57]

So happy to hear your voice! Your enthusiasm telling the story is so much better than listening to a monotone script reader! And the sarcasm helps also! 😂❤

[@marisamattfenimore6785]

"Shut up and be dead" took me OUT. I should not be laughing during this story!

[@leifd731]

It's mind boggling that you can kill 3, 4 people in the UK and still get out of prison eventually. That Thomas should be buried under the prison, not released.

[@halfbakedproductions7887]

Sentences were much lower in the old days, but prison conditions were quite a bit harsher and the prison population were made of nastier stuff back then. It balanced out. Also it's Scotland. Sentencing in Scotland is weak as water, always has been, everyone knows that and it's often complained about, but there's no effort to reform and toughen the system because some NIMBYs want "rehabilitation". The system needs to recognise that some people are beyond help and will always be a danger to the public. Not so long ago, there was a case in Scotland where someone was convicted of the r-word - and the judge excused him from going to prison. Absolutely outrageous and even senior politicians were banging on the desk demanding answers, but again, no attempt to reform the sentencing rules to make that impossible. I think the appeal for that one is still ongoing.

[@paixamourchanel9084]

Said EU human rights, so that’s part of the bargain of being in the EU. Personally I think it’s crazy to lock up any teen for their entire lives with no parole-and I’m American. Now three murders and parole after three years is ridiculous. There needs to be enough time served for punitive reasons but there are other factors that are considered when sentencing people to prison. Rehabilitation, prevention of other people committing the same crime, punitive, and two more I don’t feel like looking up….Anyway, these factors were taken from common law (brought over on the Mayflower).

[@AlexV6]

@@halfbakedproductions7887 When you demand harsher sentences, you should consider mistakes in the system that happen quite often and that one day you might be the one getting a life sentence without committing any crimes. Besides, are there any data that proves that harsher sentences lead to reduction of crimes? - I don't think so. It can only be the case when punishment for a crime was virtually non-existent before.

[@mrjasondylan]

Not these days many have been sentenced to minimum 40 yrs plus for murder lately 1 charge. There's also some with no release date.

[@qv43v]

​@AlexV6 please. Of course such a system needs better oversight but I'd rather push for that than allow garbage to live free.

[@SandiL-]

“TNT. Because it’s explosive? Because it never works when he needed it?” 🤣🤣 well said Mike! Another banger of a story! Have a wonderful day!

[@julietteoscaralphanovember2223]

Thank you Mike for all your hard work to bring us these stories. I luv watching true crime, but sometimes it gets to me and gets me in a funk, but you have a very special way of being able to tell these stories while taking the edge off. That, in itself, is talent! I appreciate you and look forward to Tuesdays and Fridays, 3pm EST!!

[@joshoshea3194]

Funny I was just thinking the same thing.

[@shannon222ish]

❤

[@csh43166]

@@joshoshea3194 Me, too.

[@csh43166]

Exactly! You put it perfectly into words.

[@v3nomhulk]

You have the best personality among other true crime channels

[@Nancyk314]

Your level/attention to detail is truly incredible and available no where else on here. Thank you for all of your hard work! I look forward to every Tuesday and Friday at noon my time 😅❤

[@JY-tq8dr]

What a crazy story! I had never heard of any of this before. Thanks, Mike! We love ya too!

[@DBpsychology]

You should see some of the crazy stories I've covered too

[@alisezalise]

Thank you, Mike!❤

[@bestkksser]

Mike is a machine his uploads schedule is the most reliable and consistent relationship in life!!❤️🇧🇸

[@MsMcCoolio1221]

Mike I love you and your content! I found you during AML (Leukemia) treatment and you helped me tremendously!, (been watching for 4 years). I am always so sad for the victims but I love that these POSs are caught and go to prison.

[@fiofiofioletta1898]

Hope you are doing well. ❤

[@MsMcCoolio1221]

@@fiofiofioletta1898 I am in total remission, thank you!! 💜

[@fiofiofioletta1898]

@@MsMcCoolio1221 That’s GREAT!! 😃😃😃

[@beverleygorman3096]

I’m from Scotland and I have never heard of these crimes I can’t believe they let one of them out of prison 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@828SAGE]

Typed That Chapter into the search bar and you had uploaded this 1 minute beforehand! I swear I tap into some sort of sixth sense sometimes 😂 this case was crazy though! Thanks for bringing the best true crime videos to YT!

[@shelleywilliams115]

I love your story telling of these horrific crimes and how you interject humor into them. Thank you for all the hard work you put into these stories. Love ya Mike! God bless!🙌🙏❤

[@1996mr.h]

Thank you Mike! You’re the best part of my Friday 🥰

[@aqua-rian]

Have never heard this absolutely crazy story before. Thanks for keeping it interesting!

[@taras6806]

I remember hearing of the 1976 matter on TV, when I was 5 (yes, old enough to be most people's mothers or grandmother). It shocked more than one country. Thank you for your diligence, Mike, we all love you too - and your glasses too, for those of us here for ages they are part of your youness, please keep them!

[@jaynenunya6070]

​@@roxanneb8844hey what's with making these types of comments on every TC video?

[@taras6806]

@@jaynenunya6070 huh? Oh just realised you are speaking about that of another now deleted but it came into mine.

[@suzetteperkins1089]

Umm, ❤❤❤❤❤

[@williamrae9954]

Slightly older than yourself...remember it vividly, this and the Leslie Whittle/Black Panther case in England, and Renee MacRae up north as a kid!

[@ktcooki276]

Hey I hop not lol my fella born in 76 me in 84 coming into our prime I'd say also I mean hope not hop lol but I can't delete or punctuate my replies for one bizarre reason or another

[@cookiesnmillk]

Wow that was an insane story Mike. Thx for bringing attention to it. Never heard of it before. Sympathies goes out to all the victims.

[@lisalynnmarie2448]

It's usually a psychotic child who follows in dear ole' dad's shoes; this is the first story I've heard a "father" trying to be like his son 🤔 Very unusual case but awesome video as promised. Mike always keeps his promises with great stories, so no surprise here lol Happy Friday fellow commenters! Happy weekend to all 😊

[@taniataito]

Sonny was already an arsehole long before junior kicked off, they were certainly cut from the same cloth though .. wouldn't mind betting he contributed to a lot of the mental health issues of his son

[@changeintheair9648]

I do think your first premise is correct. Father deciding to do the same isn't really - son influencing father. It's father influenced child, but never thought of taking it to the hilt his son did - so did.

[@adellababb8150]

Love you MIKE!! Sad story, but you tell it so well. I've been drinking, but I've laughed several times!

[@ryanambrose7273]

Thank you Mike. You keep me entertained during the week with your untuned and I spend quite a bit of time driving back and forth to my grams weekends… so thank you immensely for your pod cast. Love ya heaps mate ❤

[@DBpsychology]

I wish I were as talented as mike

[@haret0n]

outrageous tale beautifully told. mike. you are a master storyteller.

[@deniseconsultant1538]

Thanks Mike. As always sad stopper but you are so down to earth and I like how you put things with a little side commentary. Thanks again. I look forward to Fridays

[@laurametheny1008]

Thank you Mike. Whoa more trouble in Dundee. RIP all who were hurt by these monsters. What a disgusting mess. And they're worried about keeping them too long?😳🙏💔

[@kans4629]

I’ve never heard this story before… that was insane

[@jenniferb2763]

This was just excellent! I'm a scot and we're all mad here but this takes the biscuit! Loving the historic story. You could make humpty dumpty exciting Mike!

[@julieorr6334]

Carstairs State Hospital has quite a few stories to tell!! I grew up in a near by village, and we would hear them test the alarm siren every Thursday at 1pm! Was just normal to us.

[@ash.j.]

Was going to say the same thing 😊

[@janielow8719]

I live in Dundee and remember when all this happened The young teacher wasn't married for very long ,she was from England and was very well liked by her pupils ,so tragic . The building where the women were murdered was demolished so after . It'was crazy to see the newspapers showing those monsters walking about smiling ,mingling with tourists in beautiful scenery.

[@angelao6711]

Happy Friday, Mike! Thank you for the dark stories.

[@jewelphoenix2334]

You're a red haired man! First time I have noticed it. I have two red haired, blue eyed children. Only 2% of humans have both. Rare breed you are. I love red hair! Loved the video, excellent as always ❤❤❤

[@karenh4058]

Your comment about the tattoo had me 😂. Great storytelling as usual. I’d not heard of this one before.

[@kimberlyhenderson4638]

Speaking of tattoos, why haven’t I noticed Mike’s tattoos before? 😊

[@shoutingcoma3576]

Thanks Mike!! I love the fact that you have brought us an older unknown case! (sorry unknown to me lol) This case is CrAzY!! I can't beleive they let Thomas out on Parole. If theres a case where they should never get out of jail, this is it!!

[@NeilCrouse99]

I'm a retired registered forensic psychiatric nurse/counselor and have worked with these kinds of people for many, many years and BELIEVE ME, It's FAR worse to get a psychiatric sentence. I've seen patients who have died of old age when they would have been free for years if they did normal time.

[@333-u9o]

Maybe it depends on the country.. 🤔

[@kkw-pal1178]

Wow

[@rabby77777]

i thought it would have been better if you were in a mental place, because you would get all sort of drugs and the time would be easier

[@laratheplanespotter]

I’ve been in a psych hospital. As someone who was just unwell and needed supervision and medication initiation. That place scarred me for life 😵‍💫. I wasn’t psychotic, just extremely depressed and having unalive thoughts. Was in a bed next to a psychotic patient and boy was that traumatic. I know she was also very unwell but she did have me scared the entire time I was there. I signed myself out in the end. I just thought, I can’t get better here, I need my home, parents and my cat. They are not great places!

[@williamrae9954]

Unless you take out 2 x gangsters who did a job for the government, then you get a whole life tariff, one of the few who have received that sentence...'The Iceman',Mark Fellows, all the hallmarks of an undercover Cop??

[@daylenagel9952]

You are such a great story teller💯 thank you so much for everything, look forward to the next one

[@lyndavandusen1540]

Yay it's Friday! Good to see you Mike. Thanks for all your hard work.❤

[@angela.m3049]

Hello there from Tennessee! Im just now watching this cause i had to work all day.. very sad story! Thank you Mike for all your hard work uploading these videos, im sure i can speak for everyone.. we love ya!!

[@mememefinally]

Learning about Robert senior...makes more sense now how the son ended up being the way he was.

[@catlady5359]

Well, Thomas certainly proved his diagnosis as a psychopath! And he’s out living among the public somewhere. …shiver… 😱 Robert’s father may provide clues as to how Jr turned out so volatile, vengeful and violent; happy to know he finally crossed the wrong person. Hopefully, Robert Jr will also die in prison. Some people just can’t be saved or rehabilitated. Crazy how Thomas and Robert amassed such a cache of weapons and disguises while in that hospital. Thanks for covering a more historical crime, Mike. Really interesting. 👍🏼

[@ladymuck2151]

That unborn child at the beginning would be the same age as me. I remember when in primary school there was an urban legend floating around that was based on this case. You know how little kids like to scare each other.

[@yvonnemitchell371]

Thanks for covering this story Mike. For being so crazy, there aren't many videos on it.

[@ch3wt0y]

i was JUST watching your recent podcast! keep up the great work mike!! always a pleasure to see you in my notifications 🫶

[@deborahstollman6238]

Thank you Mike! Sounds weird but getting to watch your new video made my crappy day better! You are my favorite true crime channel! 😊

[@PashaSlavaUkraine]

hey you, thanks for all the work you do, to make this videos happen. stay safe everyone

[@chandrabrown1622]

Couldn't help but laugh at the reason Sr was taken out!!! Thanks Mike!! Love ya❣️❣️😂😂😂

[@loveforeignaccents]

Wow, that seems super safe to have ready access to a pitchfork and an axe in a mental hospital... WTH?!? EDIT: And they weren't even aware that they escaped for so long?!? Seems like that place needs/needed a complete overhaul.

[@NCbeachlady]

I came here to say allll this. How the hell are those accessible AND how did they get them into the social room with patients and staff without being noticed? Wild.

[@jessepitt]

Don’t forget the cleaver.

[@joehernandez1432]

This happened in like the late 60s early 70s. No one was prepared yo deal with this level of evil

[@catherinewilliams3850]

Exactly, I was thinking who the hell lets these psychos have access to anything sharp???!!!

[@loveforeignaccents]

@@joehernandez1432 LOL, evil has been around from the beginning of time. Also people who have schizophrenia or other mental health illnesses that require them to be institutionalized should not have access to any sort of weaponry, ever, including back several decades. It's something that should have been realized at the time at that type of facility and what their patients were being treated for... especially after the crimes they committed that caused them to be there in the first place.

[@falinechapman7694]

Dude you must work so hard, podcast, videos, patreon content. Just wanted to say that is impressive dedication!

[@gloriam1972]

Hey mike , thanks for this mental story 😬 i love the way you tell em 😊

[@moseswragg2701]

So hope you are feeling much better soon. Thx so very much for your brilliant stories. The subtle humour/irony/sarcasm breaks the tension. Your empathy and compassion shine through.

[@boogsie87]

Happy Friday, Mike!! I'm just about done listening to your podcast, then I'm going to give the video a goo! Loving this double dose of Mike!! ❤

[@venice3458]

Thanks for covering a case from here in the UK - more please! :)

[@luvz2reed]

Let's get Mikey to 2M!

[@cherten1]

Mike I have notifications on so that get it everytime you post. I was a Psych Nurse in a Federal Prison. Ran the clinic with the Psychiatrist on staff. It was not noted in the chart ehat the offense had been. One memoriable inmate so polite, courteous, quiet that I wondered what he had done. I finally ask the Dr. turns out he had murderer his girlfriend's 6 month old baby, by shoving tiolet paper down its throat because it wouldn't stop crying. I had s very difficult time interacting with him after that. I understand why the offense was not noted in the chart. You just never know.

[@Sailorkyun]

I’ve been LOVING your podcast!! I’m the one that left the 5 star review because I work 2nd shift as a janitor and your hard work gets me through the night 🖤

[@kellietaylor9913]

Me too days though

[@I.am.Mrs.Mathers]

Mike, I absolutely love listening to you tell true crime stories! That said, this was a crazy story! I like how you tell stories I haven’t heard yet.

[@PiXie232]

This case is INSANE!! Fantastic job, as usual Mike:)❤

[@skreemqueen7520]

If this was a movie plot it would be unbelievable! Great work, Mike. I had not heard of these monsters. My sympathy to all the victims loved ones. Just horrible.

[@Voodoorai]

In a world full of negativity, constant change and ugliness...I come here not only for the comfort of Mike's familiar phases and story telling (life💰insurance dance)...but also for the L❤VE, support and positivity in the comment section. The fact he's still wearing the 😎glasses to keep up happy...shows he cares.🥰Probably the only person that could call me a "real piece of shite!" and it would actually make me laugh.🤣

[@lorirausch3326]

It has to be a "real piece of shite" in the words of Mike...lol...happy friday!

[@csh43166]

Hear, hear!!! 🥰

[@TheKatiewindow]

Did you see the tattoo on his left arm? His left, our right... Has Mike always had that???

[@lizzieashton8828]

Couldn’t agree more…it’s almost like having a rather dark bedtime story read to you?? ♥️ “let’s give it a goo!” xx♥️

[@lizzieashton8828]

Lol! Or a “shit sandwich!” Xx

[@tayaaam9822]

Because it's explosive? Because it never works when you want it to?😂 Mike you never fail to make me giggle all while telling (very well) true crime. What a legend

[@karentompkins6433]

Thank you Mike, your content has just got me through the 6wks I spent in hospital. I absolutely love your videos and your podcast especially Keith. You're wit, humor and gorgeous accent are all like your content... perfect. Can't wait to give the next one a gooo 🥰🙂 xx

[@vegewoman]

I hope your have made a full- recovery.

[@karentompkins6433]

@@vegewoman thank you, I'm feeling much better now 🙂 have a wonderful day 😊 x

[@graemefeeney9678]

I’m a subscriber I’m from Dundee I when to St John’s I stayed just along the road from Kinghorn House, thank you for covering this

[@Chudsic]

Dude thanks for keeping me sane. Idk what is do without all your videos I might be dead tbh. You really saving lives out here man

[@jamesmack3033]

I hope you are okay, I also hope you get yourself some more help than watching KZbin videos. I love Mike and his video, and podcast. But if watching a modest YoTuber talking about true crime is the only thing you have I implore you to get more help my friend. I struggle as well, so I say this with love, but please get a support network going and get some more help. If a true crime video is saving your life you should probably seek out extra care!! I hope you do my friend! This channel makes me extremely happy as well, though!! Stay strong!!

[@oneflyguy1949]

seek some mental help

[@Snarl_Marx]

You are not alone, remember that. We're rooting for you, mate! 💟

[@taras6806]

If you really mean that you need some help. You cannot depend on one YT person to do it. That is simply not on. Get help, sweetie. Reach out. If nothing else than to Samaritans.

[@KathrinIG]

It's great that Mike's videos help you. Talk to someone too, though. It does help. It may take some time. It may get worse before it gets better. But it absolutely can get better. (Yes, I've been there and didn't think things could ever change either but they did. My view of life and myself has changed quite a bit. Took a while but things did change.)

[@tracycheney6957]

Thanks!

[@willroesler6727]

Thank you for all your content. I love your videos

[@ThatChapter]

Appreciate that!

[@kokoskokso]

​@@ThatChapterbecause we love you! 😉

[@penelopeanne79]

Super depressed today. Doing a deep dive on Mike's catalog bc it keeps me from ruminating. I appreciate him on so many levels. ❤

[@devdawg22]

There is a facility here that is for mentally insane AND disabled. So they are diagnosed with disabilities secondary to illness. Ive known a few who have worked there and they said it was rough. They had to be ready for practically anything at any time. I went to school with one girl who was so worried because her dad was a case worker who had just been assigned to a new patient. The patient had been transferred from another facility because he slit his last case workers throat. So this is criminally insane people that also lack the ability to understand their feelings an emotions and thus not able to stand trail,go to prison, or ever be in society ever again

[@surrealistgirlx]

My mother was a social worker and a whistle-blower in the 80s. She worked the intellectually disabled. She was very well loved because she had breakthroughs with clients who know one else had been able to reach. Because she was a whistle-blower she was transferred to a hospital for the criminal insane. She could not take restraint training due to back problems. She was 5' 1" and weighed at tops 125 pounds. She was dealing with extremely dangerous men with the intellectual ages of 3 to maybe 7 years old. She was choked by one prisoner. Another through her across a room. She became disabled. People really don't understand how dangerous these jobs are.

[@devdawg22]

@@surrealistgirlx agreed. One of my old bosses mother was almost killed when she worked there way back in the day. I don't think people realize these places exist and that someone can be both criminally insane AND mentally disabled. The most you hear about are well calculated serial killers.

[@jessieharding8412]

​@@surrealistgirlx😢

[@dorpth]

Did they give the patients free access to pitchforks and axes like this place?

[@jenniferpayne3202]

Wow, that's all I can says just wow. Also, did the girls dad make it out of there with without injury? Also @surrealistgirlx how is your mom today? She sound tough and amazing. Working with the intellectually disabled is such a rewarding job as long as you care, try, and do the most and vest you chat for them ☺ ♥ 🖤

[@jessicamilestone4026]

Crikey!!! That was 😮😮😮😮😢😢😢. Thanks, Mike. You are fantastic. I always really look forward to new, 'That Chapter' videos coming out. They are always so interesting, supremely well researched and respectful.

[@reginafromrio]

I'm sitting here 7 minutes into the video and eating an onion ring. I just realized that this is actually someone's real life. I just got a flush of gratitude. My love to all victims. What I mean is that we're all here sitting on our couches and enjoying the content. Now I'm more present.

[@normanpeterson8744]

This has to be one of the most harrowing Chapters I have ever heard! I was a wee-lad of six when Robert started his rampage. These outrageous, frenzied escapades would make an incredible bit of cinema! ♤

[@bobbythompson4268]

Mike, you always get all the details, get them correct, and tell the stories with your awesome personality, all while keeping the episodes, or whatever they’re called, condensed into a good time frame. Anyway, this guy was/is freaking nuts. You got me inspired to look him up and watch a few other channels cover it, and no one could tell it like you did. Other channels were missing details and/or getting stuff wrong. Thanks for doing such an awesome job. Last thing, well I hope you’re reading this first of all lol, but I’m wondering if you could do an episode on Jerry “Animal” Walter McFadden, from Texas. That guy was terrorizing. Ok, thanks again Mike. ✌️

[@nutterbutter5255]

Mental health is a bizarre monster that will always be around us somewhere.

[@Mypandaloves]

I cannot believe how these two were not in prison to begin with and all the families they effected. I appreciate your videos!

[@ThePinsay]

Im from Glasgow Scotland!!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Crazy!!! Never heard of this case! Thank you!!

[@YvonneHunter-x9n]

My dad was one of the policemen sent to find this guy!!! He still talks about it to this day!

[@PaulGlancy-fp7ob]

The T.V. Presenter Kirsty Young (Scottish) His name's Joe Jackson, and he was slso sent down to pick them up. Mike's talking about Robert Mone" Though there's his co accused Thomas McCulloch. He should do one on him, as I believe he's now out/free!? What? Well so I hear. So Kirsty Youngs Dad is Joe Jackson.

[@verucasaltbaum2358]

Wow! Mike always does such a great job!👏👏👏

[@skepticusmaximus184]

Also... I can't stress the importance of, when running a facility for psychopathological murderers, that pitchforks and axes be available for the inmates at all times. This policy is crucially pertinent to their -murderous- -rampage- -and- -escape- rehabilitation.