The Mystery of The Fort Worth Trio: PART 1

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[@viridiananavarro1116]

My clients daughter is one of the three girls. She does not leave the house ever besides going to see me for a haircut. This story hurts my heart so much. Thank you for covering it

[@katiesalinas4620]

That is heartbreaking 💔 I’m local to DFW and this is a case I hold near and dear to my heart. Hoping so badly they get answers soon.

[@BelleOfAmherst]

The woman is blessed to have you to allow her some self-care. 🥰

[@Makaylaandlilah]

@@katiesalinas4620 same, even though it’s an old case it’s one that has always stuck with me!

[@lindseyhendrix2405]

Please pass my love to her. 💙 all my love from down i-10 in HTX! Edit: part way through this video now, this comment hits a bit different after learning how much they were played and hoaxed by people. :///

[@TCASpeaks]

Please let her know how sorry I am for her loss & I'm praying for her!! I can't imagine what she has been through her😢🙏🙏🙏

[@del3681]

My husband's friend is the brother of Rachel. He has spent his whole life trying to find his sister. He still cries when talking about her. I feel so bad for him.

[@jessicakraus4983]

"Let me know if you would like me to cover that case". YES, THE ANSWER IS ALWAYS YES!! I love all of the cases you cover. Especially the obscure ones I've never heard about before. Your amount of research is beyond compare. Thank you for all of your hard work. Your channel is the best!!

[@stephaniec0625]

Lol exactly. Assume the answer will always be yes.

[@maureenmartini5094]

Exactly...the answer is always YES!

[@elizabethedwards5835]

Yesss @stephanieharlowe this!!!!! the answer is ALWAYS yessss! !!!!!!

[@atheistmom3591]

Yes, True Crime Goddess. Yes. ❤

[@shellilee702]

​@@stephaniec0625,` zZaza,, Azz😅z,

[@VictoriaPL]

Yes, we want you do the FTW Mansion case. We want you to do ALL the cases. You can read the phone book and you would still make it fascinating! 😊

[@StephanieHarlowe]

good because I want to cover it!

[@adstein631]

@@StephanieHarlowethe case or the phone book? 😂 In all seriousness- you do not have to ask us if we want you to cover a case! Overwhelmingly, the answer will always be yes. If someone says no, they have to be crazy. No one else tells these stories in the way you do. I find myself turning other channels off mid-story because I can’t follow timelines or simply the person just isn’t respectful of the victims the way you are. No one does this better! Thank you for always delivering these cases in the way you do!

[@dawndorminy4593]

I used to be Mr Davis Barber!!! I always wanted to ask him about it… 😜

[@alyssamathews7492]

*North Richland Hills

[@del3681]

Cullen Davis mansion was reportedly haunted.

[@lovemygolden8935]

I live about 45 minutes from Fort Worth and I’ve seen a lot of true crime KZbinrs cover this case, I’m so glad Stephanie is covering it. Now I know I’m gonna learn more about what happen and more about the victims. No one does it better than Stephanie

[@lindseyhendrix2405]

💯 💯 💯

[@myrandapistokache6653]

I am about 30-40 minutes south of this mall! Straight down 35, hop off in Grandview (teeny tiny with one stop light) I’ve been waiting for Stephanie to cover this one for years, I pass by on my way to work in west Fort Worth everyday

[@lovemygolden8935]

I knew it, I never knew the husband was with her sister 🤯

[@lovemygolden8935]

@@myrandapistokache6653 is this the same mall with Lego Land?

[@rachozbaxtoz]

Right!! Ive seen just about every coverage of this but I know *this* is the series where I'll learn something new.

[@AbbyGregory]

“I’d like to look this girl up and see what kind of tiny little sociopath she’s turned into…” I was thinking the same thing. I was born in ‘79 and remember obscene phone calls were rampant during the 80s, scaring the crap out of me as a child. What kind of person terrorizes innocent children and parents? I’m so grateful that crimes are much harder to get away with these days now that I’m a mother. I still carry the trauma around with me as an adult.

[@basic_CeceRae]

Exactly, there are just certain things anyone should have the common sense to know not to do. Ya just know she turned out to be problematic but thinks it’s everyone else 😂

[@saraminnella193]

well, the victim's mother showed more humanity than you and cringy judgmental and inopportunely very long-necked Stephanie. Some children reacts to fear and confusion (f.example about other children of the same age disappeared, kidnapped and possibly murdered) trying to interconnect themselves with these stories, in a fantasy world of "knowing more" or even "helping" in a twisted immature way.

[@rokkenrobyn9767]

@@saraminnella193 14 is old enough to know that what you’re doing is wrong, it’s not old enough to know the gravity of it. I was never a little shit like that because I’m a decent human. Would seriously love to know if she learned her lesson or not though

[@saraminnella193]

@@rokkenrobyn9767 evidently you never worked with children. What or how you were is not the touchstone of the rest of the humanity.

[@goodbher9244]

Reminds me of that movie where the mom was a serial killer who would torment the neighborhood with prank calls. It was funny AF, but so dark. Serial Mom (1994) They should remake that movie because it's got a campy dark humor that I adore, but I'm real life calls like that are scary and clearly coming from an unhinged individual.

[@gaylee8212]

I went to school with Tommy. He was weird, to say the least. He came over to my house a few times. He pulled a really strange stunt one night, and my dad told me not to see him again. I actually agreed with him. Really troubling that these girls were never found.

[@AlannaMacree]

Do you mind my asking what the strange stunt was? If you're comfortable sharing

[@gaylee8212]

@@AlannaMacree It was about 8:30 or 9:00 one night.He was banging on my front door. His shirt was torn and there was dirt on his face. He told us (my parents and me) that someone had jumped him . I am not sure why he was by my house, as we lived several blocks from each other. My dad wanted to call the police, but he would have none of it. My dad finally just took him home. I have no clue what they discussed on the way to his house, but my dad told me not to see him any more. The situation was just really creepy.

[@skyefirenails]

Yeah, Debra and Tommy know more than they told. What an absolute creep. I'm glad you steered clear of him!

[@gaylee8212]

@@skyefirenails all these years and I have never been able to shake the feeling that Tommy was involved in some way.

[@Dr.Maid007]

I found Tommy's social. It seems like he remarried and has a family and a stable life today.

[@AutumnSwift2]

The fact they had Julie call her mom to make sure it was okay for her to go with them but the police weren't concerned that they didn't bring her back... If they were responsible enough to have her call her mom they would've returned her when they said they, especially sense one had to be back by 4.... Why weren't really anyone concerned that not only did the two teenagers disappear but they also disappeared with a 9 year old.

[@wordsleuth992]

it is very odd and difficult to understand. clearly these were responsible girls - who respected parents and weren’t willing to even take her to the mall without express consent from her mom. How can they even think they would be runaway’s? it defy’s logic. If you haven’t seen a 9 year old by day’s end i think it is safe to say foul play MUST BE INVOLVED. it’s not like a 9 year old can take care of herself. And the timing - right before Christmas??? There is NO WAY a child is going to willingly skip the fanfare of Christmas Eve and getting ready for Santa coming!?!! What 9 year old isn’t going to be home Christmas morning to see Santa’s gifts?? Was it just laziness?? or was something more at play here??🤨

[@beautyonabarnbudget]

Times were VERY different. We can't apply today's rules to yesterday's bullshit

[@AutumnSwift2]

@@beautyonabarnbudget 2023 or the 70's they were still responsible enough to have Julie ask her mom's permission to take her only to not bring her back. My point was Julie was still 9 years old and hadn't returned home when she needed to, her mom asked her to be back by 6pm... It would be a concern no matter the year if your 9 year old was never returned home and the 2 teenagers she was with were no where to be found.

[@Stegosoreness]

Ya, plus two teenage girls aren't going to run away with a 9 year old. They'd be running away to get more freedom, not sign up to be single moms to a child -- especially a child old enough to tell someone these two girls kidnapped her.

[@nickigriffith5128]

And having the 9 year old with them would make them more vulnerable.

[@NnylNirraf13]

I swear every episode I'm just waiting for the first "allegedly" and "don't come for me" 😂 absolutely priceless.

[@SamanthaLeigh7]

Stephanie was the first person I had ever heard say "Don't come for me". After awhile it seemed like everyone started saying it, but to me Stephanie is the original and it'll always be her trademark in my eyes! I love it too!

[@NnylNirraf13]

@Samantha Leigh Same here, and now I say it so often my husband has started saying it 🤣

[@SamanthaLeigh7]

@@NnylNirraf13 I'm gonna start saying "allegedly, don't come for me" when repeating gossip from now on. 😂

[@whywhywhy1266]

And "Quote... end quote." 😊

[@tracyrichards6545]

As a teen in the 70's I wandered around with my friends not thinking anything bad could happen and thankfully nothing did...I send positive vibes and healing to the parents of the 3 girls...never give up hope 🤞🤞🤞💖💖💖

[@joyceandrews5484]

I too was a teen in the 70's and wandered around with my friends. We didn't lock our doors either!

[@SupernaturalLove100]

@@joyceandrews5484that’s wild…

[@marniekilbourne608]

I did too as a kid in the 80's and a teen in the 90's. I know my parents had talked to me about talking to strangers and never going anywhere with strangers. That was is though and I think it was pretty basic for the time. Along with pay attention to cars when crossing roads. It was a different time. I know these things still happened but not as often and the news may have only covered many incidents locally. I miss that time! I certainly never thought I could be killed in a mass shooting while I was out or when I was at school. That is why I was shocked when Columbine happened a year after I graduated high school.

[@tracyrichards6545]

​@@joyceandrews5484we were so naive as kids from the 60's 70's I think the 80's is where I started paying attention...as I became a mom in '85 so now I had a child to protect and did so 🙂

[@leese.23]

Me too. I'm shocked that my mom let me go anywhere but like Stephanie said, we didn't have "instant" news like we do now.

[@mountainbeachviews]

This case also reminds me of the one you covered where the three children disappeared from the beach. Three people just vanishing and never seen again. It’s so heartbreaking.

[@StephanieHarlowe]

Australia: Beaumont Children

[@wordsleuth992]

@@StephanieHarlowei still wonder about those kids

[@TessMac]

Also reminds me of the teen girls & mom in Missouri. I can’t imagine not knowing for all those years. 💔

[@gaaraxnaru]

​@@TessMac The Springfield 3 case. That one still gets me so mad, I'm convinced they're buried under that building.

[@pasqualedesantis-u4h]

Stefhanieharlow questa sera in Italia su Florence International Radio tv canale youtube affrontiamo questo caso

[@laughingcorrpseholly4136]

Rachel sounded like such a sweet girl 😢 she married so young and she was going to the mall to to purchase more gifts for her stepson for Christmas so he would have a good Christmas morning it makes me so so sad that she disappeared while trying to do something so heartwarming and nice for her stepson. 😢 and to think that the boy was probably too young to understand exactly what was going on but old enough to know something was wrong on Christmas Day 😢😢

[@CleoHarperReturns]

Yeah I thought of this too and it broke my heart. She was a much more mature person at 17 than I was...and then I wondered if Tommy dropped the last-minute info bomb on her to get her to be in that parking lot at a certain time.

[@KatrinaJoy225]

I mean, she got MARRIED to this guy 43 days after his divorce..... did they even date first? She was 17, did a parent sign off on this? The whole thing sounds incredibly stupid, not mature in the slightest.

[@mercedesvelasquez8781]

​@@KatrinaJoy225legal adult age in Texas is 17 so she didn't need parents permission lol

[@googleuser3749]

A child buying gifts for another child. It's so sad. Fucking gross. I know it was a different time but still.

[@claudeyaz]

What would have happend to the husbands shop had they divorced? Something weird is going on

[@nadinekeating3255]

Maybe im just looking at the information we know (as of part 1) too suspiciously... But these are the things that stand out in my mind as I listen to this... 1. Rachel has been married for six months when she goes missing. 2. Rachel's husband inherited a business when he married Rachel. 3. If Tommy and Rachel divorced, Tommy would lose that business, or at least have to buy out Rachel's half. 4. Tommy was recently engaged to Rachel's sister. 5. Rachel's sister lived with Rachel and Tommy. 6. The only letter received by anyone after they went missing was to Tommy (the very next day). I guess just from all the true crime cases ive watched/heard about, these things seem to be too much of a coincidence.

[@terimichelle8063]

Yep, as soon as Stephanie said Rachael’s sister lived with THE NEWLY married couple, my alarm bells went off 🤨

[@willashriver1356]

Good synopsis. 👍 Yeah, I no longer believe in coincidence. 🤨

[@Jo_s26]

This also stood out to me.

[@Marissatro1773]

I think it’s more sinister than that imo, bc why would they risk taking the other 2 girls? I’m personally think it could be potential sex trafficking that was run by Tommy and Rachel’s sister.

[@nadinekeating3255]

​@@terimichelle8063 I was thinking Tommy as soon as Stephanie said he inherited a business when they got married (only months prior).

[@amycross3418]

I live in Fort Worth. I remember when this happened. Years after,I actually worked with Rusty, one of the girl's brother. To this day, he is still trying to find her. It's a really sad case.

[@michelleguzman77]

I'm so glad LS was convicted on ALL CHARGES! I had anxiety waiting all day for the results. I was in tears the entire time. RIH, sweet boy! 💙🙏💙🙏💙

[@saydvoncripps]

Me too. Glad the world is rid of her. Let her rot. I don't think I'll ever forget his sweet, goofy smile and his innocent eyes.

[@Ani87407]

I was so happy when they convicted her!!! Once poor gannons parents spoke at the trial I was crying and couldn’t stop crying it was so heartbreaking

[@kat0726]

Same! Listening to Landon & Al give their impact statements had me bawling 💔 I’m so happy Gannon & his family finally got Justice & now I hope they can find some kind of peace to start healing 💙🦋💙🦋 RIH Gannon

[@shellyseats5630]

I know, I hope every single " identity " she has lives a long time and can't get a moments piece

[@aleksandralempart8305]

❤

[@mommyovertime]

You got me teary-eyed when you talked about Gannon - THANK YOU FOR GIVING HIM ALL YOUR ATTENTION - I WISH THAT LITTLE BOY WAS WITH US

[@StephanieHarlowe]

he is loved

[@budgetjones1410]

💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@bheck5250]

Gannon deserves more than any of us can ever give him. I followed the trial and the victim impact statements were so hard to listen too but I’m glad his parents got to speak their peace.

[@rokkenrobyn9767]

I was teary through both of their statements but when Al LITERALLY fell over and bawled it made me bawl. The guilt he must have I CAN’T imagine.

[@heather_doestruecrime]

This is a really good way to word this. He does deserve more than any of us can ever give him. Rest In Peace baby boy!

[@JenRankey]

I’m so excited that you’re covering this case! Along with Carla Walker and the others, these missing women shaped my childhood. My mother was terrified to let me go anywhere in Fort Worth as a teen in the 90s. It wasn’t until my late 30s that I finally understood why.

[@thewrongmissy7653]

I’m from Ft Worth and my mom used this mystery to put the fear of God in me!

[@sarahgonzales1308]

My gosh me too!!! I was from a small ‘burb of FW. Born in 80’s. Jr high, I still got picked up by one of my parents despite living less than 1/3 mile from school… my mom was paranoid af and dad wouldn’t go against anything she said, ever. I adopted her paranoia and understood when my kids came into the world. My daughter and I even shopped for my wedding dress at La Gran Plaza (which is current name of the mall) a few yrs back with her being 16 @ the time and I made sure she was at my side the entire time. Malls are horrible places for human trafficking now, according to both my kids. So parents-please don’t turn your children loose at the mall, alone, and never ever without means of getting help should the need arise! Free range kids are the ones weirdos look for, and it only takes a second for their lives to change forever for the worst. Be safe all

[@SOinTX]

I went to school with Tommy and met Rachel. This still haunts me today. I was also excited to see this being covered. I don't think Tommy had anything to do with it. I really feel it was one of the very many killers circulating at the time. Fort Worth area was an epicenter at that time. Tommy was a nice guy and Rachel was truly a sweet person.

[@TheTexasRedhead62]

@@thewrongmissy7653 Me too

[@TheTexasRedhead62]

@@sarahgonzales1308 It will always be Seminary South to me 🙂

[@anitacathrine]

My mother married my father in 1972. She was 17 years old ❤ they just celebrated their gold wedding❤️ I also find that quite strange.. but when I see the love and respect that they have, it is just perfect ❤️

[@atomtension5645]

But would she socially hang out with a 14 year old and a 9 year old, while married ? It seems from this story Rachel was not very mature despite having a husband and step son.

[@crystalh450]

@@atomtension5645 I get that it would be confusing to someone now, but keep in mind that in the 1970s and on into the early 1980s, people didn't have a lot of things like video games and social media to keep them inside. It just didn't exist and people are social creatures. Kids would be more inclined to be social outside, and that meant spending time with neighbors. It isn't like social media where you have a lot of people to choose from, so you would be limited to being stuck with choosing to hang out with people in your neighborhood that you didn't have to travel far to see. That often meant that you would hang out with someone a couple of years older or younger if they are the closest in age to you. God help you if you grew up in a bad neighborhood and you may end up hanging out with people you wouldn't have if you had been given better options because that is how you made friends- with your neighbors and school friends. It does make sense that the married chick might be friends with the 14 year old girl from her neighborhood that was a couple of years younger. It sounds like maybe the 9 year old was the little sister of the younger girl's boyfriend and she just wanted to go to the mall. I could totally see it happening, though. People were a lot more trusting with their kids then and it was before the Adam Walsh case when people weren't really as concerned that people would be disappearing with their kids. Demographics were more homogenous (i.e. people had more similar values) and it just wasn't something that happened on the regular like it does now. I mean, people would also hitchhike and they just weren't as worried about that sort of thing.

[@Janellabelle]

Same. My father got married his senior year when he was 17 and his wife, my "half" sister and brother's mother, Lucy, was 16 and they had my oldest sister immediately. They divorced when she was 12, my dad said because Lucy would start many MANY physical fights and my father didn't want to defend himself and end up in prison and he grew out of working 12 hours a day just to come home and walking in the door and get his ass kicked before he could get out of his work clothes, so they had to divorce and my dad married my mother when he was 32 in '88. They did excellent financially, even as high school dropout teen parents. They were buying a home in their 20s. Successfully. I asked my dad why he did that, expecting him to say because he accidentally knocked Lucy up and so he did the right thing by marrying her and supporting her and the baby imagine my surprise when he said, because we were ready to get married we were in love. And they did get married before Lucy became pregnant when I asked the dates! So getting married young, in the south, was a lot more common than Stephanie realizes. It WAS young but that doesn't mean it didn't happen. I had sex for the first time when I was a freshman with an 18 year old senior and could've gotten pregnant. That's young, 14, but it doesn't mean it doesn't happen. And Stephanie is a teen mom her own self so of all people she should know that teenagers make adult decisions all the time and they made them even more frequently in years past the average age of a first time mother NOW is around 28, but back then it was far younger. And like I said, especially in poor areas, and in the south. Ft Worth wasn't a poor area at all, but I'm sure they had a hood somewhere in the city with 17 year olds getting married. But imagine how strange it was to me to imagine getting married at 17 simply because I was ready to have kids and all the responsibilities that come with marriage that my dad WANTED. The only people I knew who got married at 17 were kids that accidentally got knocked up. I think I know one couple that got married at 19 because they wanted to.

[@Janellabelle]

@@atomtension5645 the 14 year old and the 4 year old was her husband's family weren't they? It seemed to me she was more like babysitting and less hanging out. And a 17 year out hanging out with a 14 year old isn't weird. Edit: wait, they were her neighbors. Anyway, I don't think it's unusual for a 17 year old, a junior in high school, to hang out with a 14 year old, a freshman. NOT at all. I did that all the time in school and I graduated in 2006. Like I said, I was a freshman and my bf was a senior. And the 4 year old is just tagging along with her obviously to visit the mall not hang out with a 17 year old. Back then you were encouraged to help take care of the neighborhood children and babysit. I don't think the 4 year old and her were bffs or some shit. Lol

[@Janellabelle]

How old was your father when he married your 17 year old mother? My husband's mother got married at 16 to his 25 year old father. And they are attached at the hip. Well, she is attached to him and if you look at it from a distance it seems like a love story because they're still married, since like '75ish. But when you realize he met her when she was 15 and had never been on a date with anyone else you realize he raised her. When he calls her to ask where she is she answers the phone, "yes sir?" It's sooo creepy.

[@rosemorelock]

Went to school with Terry…saw him and Janet about a month ago….they are still living it. So very sad. Thank you for covering this story. I lived and still live in Fort Worth when this happened. BTW, Stephanie I met you at CrimeCon 2021 in Austin. I have a pic of us.

[@missychan63]

I can't be the only one that immediately knew what the yellow t-shirt was referring to... Can I? I'm not the only old lady here?😂 For you youngsters, it was an extremely popular perfume/body spray for teenage girls back then. It was made by Avon and I think you might still be able to buy it. I've heard this story a dozen times and it never ceases to break my heart... Three innocent young girls that just wanted to go to the mall to buy Christmas presents.

[@pixiehopper8]

46:31 “Personally I’d like to look her up and see what kind of tiny little psychopath she turned out to be!” 😂😂😂 I was thinking the same thing! I also REALLY want to know what was taken out of the house as well! Someone definitely set up that whole bus stop thing to take something important from that house.

[@nansishernandez2245]

the three dads with shotguns 💔 my heartbreaks for them! they was plotting all night long. they were so determined to find their babies. i’m crying 😢

[@debbiespence2121]

I agree with you Steph...the 14 year old girl who made the "prank" calls to the parents...knew better! She absolutely knew better. I don' care that she's a kid...it's diabolical.

[@rokkenrobyn9767]

She might not realize the gravity, but DEFINITELY knew it was wrong! Absolutely ridiculous. That’d NEVER come into my head!!

[@Li_Tobler]

@@rokkenrobyn9767 I was a nasty little shit as a teen (was a lot of work to grow out of it) and even I wouldn't dare to do such a thing. That's satanic

[@maggiefitzgerald1276]

When i was 14 something like that would never have occurred to me

[@haleybeldin9247]

Take all the time you need on Gannon's videos! This trial is the most horrific I've seen - I cannot stop thinking about Gannon and his family. I can only imagine how hard it'd be to make videos out of it 😢

[@pixiehopper8]

I can’t get over how well informed you are on these cases! I’ve seen this one covered by a few other channels, but you gave us WAY more information! I learned things I didn’t know yet, and it just shows how hard you work to gather as much info you can, to completely tell their story. Thank you!

[@jennyjenjenjen]

She actually used someone else’s research

[@jackelinesierra1342]

I grew up going to that mall but it’s a “Mexican mall” called La Gran Plaza. They sell everything from jewelry to Quinceañera dresses/Mexican cowboy style outfits and amazing Mexican food. There’s always live mexican music on the weekends and traditional Folklorico dances to accompany it. It’s a beautiful place that reminds me so much of my culture and family. It’s so tragic that this happened there. Thanks for being so respectful when covering such a tragic topic. Fort Worth is still such a dangerous city

[@mandles.]

Literally no one else can tell these stories like you do! The amount of detail and cohesion of the story, the analysis, your storytelling is amazing. And of course bringing light to these victims. Thank you for all the videos!

[@Aussiesurfchick]

The guy at the beginning who says “who’s that you spoke too and they say i don’t know and they say but you just spoke to them- that’s forworth” that’s LITTERALLY the whole of Australia. You always talk to strangers like they’re your friend. I remeber pulling the car over one day with my Wisconsin friend and Detroit friend to ask a random person on the street for directions and they freaked out. It’s so normal here to just pull over and ask someone.

[@kj5250]

Yea we Australians are super friendly 😂

[@mevv]

I guess that’s why they say Australians are just British Texans 😋

[@Veruska75]

Definitely normal here in Finland too (asking for directions from anyone in sight) but we’re a country of introverts there is NO talking unless it’s about something of importance. We have absolutely no smalltalk culture here. Lol.

[@axollot]

​@mevv As an Aussie American, in Florida with an adult child in Australia? I agree 😂Like the UKs Deep South.

[@Aussiesurfchick]

@@Veruska75 we are alllllll small talk 😂😂😂 it’s weird if you don’t greet someone you just pass on the street. Always a how’s it going or have a good one. We can talk small talk all day tho lol

[@kentatm2663]

Holy hell you basically just straight up stole another' reporters work and didn't even link the original story? This is weak as hell. Nobody should support this kind of crap.

[@jadalee6924]

It’s hard for me to believe that. What other story, who? Do you have proof of that?

[@Peeved100]

This is like the fifth telling of this story I have consumed. The information presented is basically the same in all of them. What is it specifically that you feel was directly stolen from this Jonny person?

[@RoyPage1970]

Dude what are you talking about this story has been around since 1974 when they went missing

[@s.c.craven5304]

I can't imagine how Julie's mother feels looking back at the conversation they had about letting her go to the mall. My heart hurts for these girls and their families.

[@hannahwilliams5390]

Growing up my uncle was classmates with the oldest girl and as a fort worth local this is something I have always grown up hearing about! I am so happy someone is finally covering this case.

[@heathernikki5734]

Oh this one has bothered me for years and warn my teenage daughter about the mall and what can happen even with people around, even with friends. Thank you Stephanie!

[@Midway2RealityASMR]

Malls are dying and now the internet is more likely to lure kids in. Right from their homes. I worry about that with my kids as they grow up.

[@heathernikki5734]

@@Midway2RealityASMR true

[@ashleyquam]

This is just one of the many reasons I watch this channel and crime weekly. You go so in depth on cases, even cases that are older. You don’t just pump out the same stories every other channel does ❤

[@My2Monkeeys]

Yaaaay! I am so glad you are doing this!! I've been commenting for a bit now asking either you or Crime Weekly and I am soooo glad you are giving the girls the voice they deserve!! Thank you thank you thank you!! 💜💜💜

[@coffeeandcupcakes7310]

I completely understand what you mean when you say Ganon deserves your full attention. The mere mention of his name has me tearing up. I have been picking up on little things from the trial, but not going into it too deep because I know that you will deep dive into it once you are ready and able. It will be a hard video to go through, but his story needs to be told. RIP Ganon, may justice be served.

[@lawyerjane]

I have lived in ftw in 2018/19 for a while. It’s an eerie feeling, I have never seen true crime cases from areas where I have lived and now here and crime weeky! Thanks for your research and compassion❤

[@LunitariMajere]

I wonder if Debra could have been involved with their disappearances. She knew her sister's handwriting and was involved with Rachel's husband. She was living in their house, maybe she started in pencil to get the handwriting down and switched to pen when she felt more confident, and put the letter in the mailbox herself.

[@skyefirenails]

And she probably colluded with Tommy, because let's face it, he's shady as hell. And the two were probably having an affair IN THE HOUSE behind Rachel's back.

[@goodbher9244]

I find it hard to believe they'd murder two innocent children for their affair... That's a bit dramatic. Not saying impossible, but definitely not likely.

[@ReggyCupcake]

YES. Im just finishing work for the night (i work 7pm-6am ish) and this is JUST what i needed. Your videos bring me so much comfort stephanie!

[@Dev.jpg.]

Please never stop making videos. I love the way you tell us these stories Stephanie!

[@StephanieHarlowe]

awww thank you so much!

[@lovemygolden8935]

There was a really high profile case in our town that just happened. The trial just finished and the guy was found guilty of killing his girlfriend’s three-year-old. There’s a lot to it it’s James Staley III and he’s from Wichita Falls Texas. Nothing happened for the longest because our town is corrupt and his father owns a big part of our town. If our community did not demand Justice it would have been ruled an accident. The entire town bonded together and there were Justice for Wilder signs everywhere. All over front lawns, in windows, and on cars. The little boy’s name was Wilder McDaniel. His father is Bubba McDaniel, an MMA fighter. The mom is Amber McDaniel and she just confessed that she had something to do with her sons murder. But you can tell from the text messages they are so sad. He talks about abusing him and she literally responds lol 🤬 This is a really sad case it was actually heard in Dallas. There is a lot to this case. That poor baby suffered for months and the mom knew about it the whole time it’s disgusting

[@myystjewell6824]

Ugh wichita falls is the worst. If it can be covered up it will be and god help you if rock their little boat. Big fish little pond

[@michelemahon141]

I lived In Wichita for about 20 years in the 80’s up the late 90’s. It was a mess back then. My Dad was an instructor at Sheppard, so we lived right next to the base but i graduated at Hirschi. My daughters still go back to visit to this day.

[@lovemygolden8935]

@@michelemahon141 small world, we live right across from the main gate. My daughters are sophomores and a junior. They built two new high schools and next year will be the last graduating class for all of the high schools 😢. Next year they are closing downtown for a block party that will be going on before and after the last Hirschi/Rider football games. They didn’t say anything about Old High. All former students are invited.

[@michelemahon141]

@@lovemygolden8935 Oh, wow..I bet you live in the same neighborhood I did, right off Missle Rd. There used to be an old car wash there and a small bar called the Missle Club that my Dad and I used to go to. I haven’t heard about the high schools! I deleted my FB where I would get all my updates but I may come back for that block party…lol I remember the rivalry with Rider…the huge homecoming mums..I miss it!

[@westcoastxmama]

I just read the Times Record News article on this, id never heard. I cant stop crying it’s Unbelievable that poor baby 💔

[@RizzaKat]

Thank you Stephanie for all the deep dives! You’re the best! A true crime story telling ICON. We love you. 🫶

[@marvittacanada5699]

Im so glad to see someone finally covering this. Me & my sister were the same ages as the girks at the time & spent many afternoons browsing through seminary south mall. It has been a mystery all of my life.

[@myrandapistokache6653]

As a local who passes this mall everyday going to work, I have been WAITING for you to cover this one for years!

[@melissaridner8857]

So excited to dive into this series with you, Stephanie. I thought I knew a lot about this case but as usual only after watching the first episode you have taught me a lot that I didn't know. This case is just so mysterious, I feel like there was definitely more than one person involved because it would be hard for one person to control three people. It doesn't make any sense that they would have all three disappeared purposely. I definitely will be anxiously awaiting the next part.

[@StephanieHarlowe]

thank you so much for being here!

[@Benleyy]

This case is one of the ones that make up the epitome of True Crime for me. Really excited to hear about this in depth, no matter how many parts, & no matter how many things ive already heard! With so much lack of organization, we really need someone to present things in the way Stephanie does.

[@JMac-27]

My mom knew and went to school with Carla. I grew up hearing her story. I grew up going to the bowling alley she was taken from. I went to the same high school too and often drove by Carla's house because it was near mine. It was always this scary every feeling because I knew the killer was never caught despite the killers suspecting the actual killer shortly after and just blowing off the direct evidence they had against him. My mom had told me her parents kept her room how it was that night of the dance. So so sad but incredible all the kids that went to school with her got to see justice for Carla once the bastard was finally arrested. Too bad her parents had already passed I think that was the hardest part but her brother got to see it so small miracles and blessings.Oh the Cullen Davis murders EVERYBODY KNOWS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED WITH THAT crazy stuff. It was really safe though, a perfect idyllic childhood

[@amym5114]

I would love for you to cover this story!

[@donnalighty8599]

At the mention of Gannon, I am once again crying, the things that came out plus the victim impact statements were heart wrenching 💔 😢. Thank you for covering this case, I haven't heard of this one. 😊

[@sadgorl]

stephanie, you never fail to make my mornings (or any other time) fabulous with your uploads. thank you for the diligence and love and compassion and care you put into everything you do. ❤

[@StephanieHarlowe]

awww thank you so much!

[@BurnItUpp2009]

This case is so heartbreaking. Thank you for all your hard work, Steph! ❤️

[@StephanieHarlowe]

thanks for being here!

[@TheN00bmonster]

I’ve lived in Fort Worth for 7 years now and haven’t heard of either of these historical cases. Thanks for sharing!

[@heatherrae901]

I’ve lived here my whole life and also never heard of these cases.

[@anette-_.]

I lost three loved ones in one day.💔 they were sailing in Antarctica, and they were at a safe port. But suddenly they left, sailing straight into a huge storm, and the boat sank. They were experienced sailors, and they would never do such a thing unless someone was forcing them to leave. The families are fighting to get the records of the different parties involved, but so far they have only met resistance. I know they died, and 12 years later, I still struggle with the fact that we couldn't find them, not one sign from the boat, and that we don't have a grave to go to is the worst. Not knowing where they are is horrible. And we know to a degree what happened to them. Can't imagine what the families of the missing girls are going through. So so sad💔

[@misscaths]

you should really link Jonny Auping's article here since you copied it so extensively

[@mafiapr1ncess]

This reminds me of an unsolved case from the Indiana Dunes in 1966. Ann Miller, Renee Bruhl and Patricia Blough went to the beach and disappeared. There are theories from them being involved in the horse syndicate to botched abortions. I'd love to see you do a deep dive on this case also.

[@veronicaellen4634]

I always love how in-depth your coverage is! That said, I'm not sure the 14 year old who made the prank calls necessarily grew up to be a crappy person. I operated in a VERY different energy at 14 than I do at 33. I was an angry kid and I did some things I am not proud of, but now very proud of how I conduct myself. So, the path she was on may have changed and it really might have been stupid kid stuff. But something very weird happened in this case for sure.

[@heather_doestruecrime]

I definitely was different too, but I’m pretty sure tormenting the family of a missing child isn’t typical “oops I’m 14 and I don’t fully know what’s right in life yet” that’s like… kind of sick

[@veronicaellen4634]

@heather_doestruecrime oh absolutely, 100%. But kids can do some pretty sick, vicious things- even knowing what it is they are doing because they WANT to cause pain. Usually because they're in it. Sometimes they grow up to do things even worse, and sometimes they grow up and turn things around. I'm in Canada and minors here are charged under a whole different act than adults are, because it's understood these might not be true colours showing at this age. Check out the Jasmine Richardson case- the outcome on that one really challenges the concept of justice when kids do something evil.

[@keyanddracaryskillua6187]

I agree 100% with you .

[@jeremyud]

I grew up with 3 sisters in a dysfunctional household. I cannot imagine any way in which there wouldn't be some major tension between two sisters and a guy they have both been with living together.

[@dianawright8334]

I always thought the mall security guy had been a suspect in this case. ?? It’s such a puzzle. No answers, no jailhouse snitches. Nothing. Ugh. Thanks for covering it. ❤

[@wordsleuth992]

it sounds to me like this could be looked at again with fresh eyes. who knows what could be turned up?

[@MAGiCALxQWERTY]

The wait will be worth it for more Leticia Stauch coverage from you. Take care of yourself first, and we’re here when you’re ready. Thank you for everything you do for us and the victims!

[@jamiewatson3768]

Going to pour a cup of coffee and watch this case...Stephanie are you going to do part 2 for Letica's trial since it's now over?

[@jesscorner6381]

I’d assume after sentencing!

[@mirandahaanen6964]

She was sentenced the same day as the verdict. Quick. Love it

[@jamiewatson3768]

Yes, sentencing was yesterday I believe...

[@jesscorner6381]

@@mirandahaanen6964 oops my bad

[@amandaperrell2434]

The reason that you respect Ganon so much that you aren’t forcing out videos but giving him and yourself the respect that is deserved is the reason I really only watch you and Crime Weekly anymore. Thank you for your heart.

[@riverc3171]

As a teen in the mid 70’s my family took a vacation to relatives who lived in Ft Worth and people were still talking about these 3 poor girls.

[@TheTexasRedhead62]

I’m so glad you’re covering this case. It’s one I suggested for Crime Weekly. I was 12 when this happened and I can still see the missing person posters at the stores, on the light posts (I stared at them every time we stopped at a red light) and my mom saying how she wished they would find those girls.

[@soco1895]

The 46:50 mark when she’s talking about the hoax caller and then takes a sassy sip of water has me dying laughing. Love you Stephanie

[@rokkenrobyn9767]

And anyone finding it offensive are the exact people who used to do this shit I’m sure 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@blueskybeauty8045]

It is so nuts to hear you talk about my city and all the cities I go to on a daily basis. I don’t know how I’ve never heard of this case but thank you for telling their story.

[@StephanieHarlowe]

thanks for being here!

[@SarahHartz-Martin]

Always looking forward to the notification from Patreon saying you uploaded!! You're the best, Stephanie.

[@janelleelizabeth]

Nothing tests my patience more than waiting for the next part of a case Stephanie is covering ❤️

[@tiffanyglatt7548]

Hey Stephanie ❤ so great to get this video from you on my day off! I love to start my day listening to you so thank you for all your work. As much as I wish there wasn’t always another crime to cover in a perfect world, there’s no one better to tell these stories and bring light to the victims. I learn something new from you daily and knowledge is power. You are such a beautiful soul with the biggest heart.

[@BelleOfAmherst]

I agree. Thanks, Stephanie! 😊

[@kyliem5335]

Give Jonny Aupong credit for their research youve plagiarized. How many other people have you ripped off in your videos? I used to adore you, this is so low.

[@honeybeequeen5109]

First of all it’s Jonny Auping not Aupong. Secondly, she does give him credit in the second part during the video.

[@cmcfaflygirl]

Thank you Stephanie for your hard work and dedication. No one tops your work ethic! I always look forward to the next case coverage. THANK YOU!!

[@jennyjenjenjen]

Is it good work ethic to take someone else’s work and not credit them for it? She is basically reading someone else’s work.

[@yvonnehurlbert3845]

I'm so glad there's a second part. I was wondering if the husband had been investigated as well as the boyfriend/brother, but you answered the question about the boyfriend/brother, He sounds like he was just as devastated as Rodney McCoy was when Carla Walker died. Looking forward to Pt. 2!

[@MrsD2101]

Perfect time to upload for me. 2 hours of work left here in the 🇬🇧 so this will keep me going for over half of that time. Thank you Stephanie ❤️

[@fla_girl0512]

Stephanie never disappointing on the deep dives ❤ such a queen in my book so happy to have been here for so many years watching her grow and thrive so well deserved!

[@peggynewcomb9630]

Your dedication to the truth is amazing! ❤

[@jamesburky]

Hey any chance you can give credit to the journalist who actually reported this story - you know, the one who did the story you’re basically just rereading?

[@sarasliger9176]

??

[@elizabethstraw5173]

Rainy day here in Texas. Perfect timing for a deep dive with Stephanie Harlowe!

[@TheIckpa]

We support you in taking all the breaks necessary; this stuff is heavy! Appreciate you and the work you put into your videos. Best wishes to you!

[@victoriatodd5437]

So glad you're covering this story, this it my home town, I've loved here almost 30 years and it's crazy to me that I know most of the places you're mentioning but I don't know a whole lot about this case. I'm watching your other video on Crime Weekly and I feel the same about that one, my mom and then my brother graduated from Western Hills! Fort Worth still feels pretty small town, even though it's pretty big.

[@myrandapistokache6653]

I live south of FTW now, straight down 35 in Grandview (teeny tiny) but I still go right by there almost everyday, I work over on Hulen and 30W in the chapel hill shopping center, by Arlington heights! I have been waiting on Stephanie to cover this case for years!

[@irenegriffin3050]

Guess there were trolls even in the 70s, long before the internet. Anyone who would tease the parents and loved ones of a missing child like that is an absolute monster. 😠

[@WideAwakeHuman]

They were just called a-holes back then instead of trolls

[@pqm2012]

Stephanie is a life saver making my DMV line better

[@HaileyMadison]

I have been wanting you to cover this case for years!! No one can do a deep dive as well as you and I’m so excited to hear your take on this one. So many similarities (and differences of course) to the Springfield 3 case. I truly have no idea what could have happened to these girls. Thank you for covering I can’t wait to get off work to watch!

[@saydvoncripps]

Just what I needed, work done, on my sofa...and Stephanie has uploaded...that's perfect timing perfectly done. Thanks for all your hard work. I love that you cover everything.

[@justinmckenzie7328]

I saw a TikTok this week that has me fascinated with the "Fort Worth Trio." That's how I ended up discovering your KZbin channel. I am very impressed by your work.

[@MunchieTheGnome]

Wow, I've been recommending this case for awhile. I'm so glad to finally see it get the Stephanie treatment. I thought the brief mention on crime weekly this week was all we would get. Haven't watched yet, but are you going to bring up the picture from Rodney Alcala's stash that looks strikingly like Rachel Trilica? That photo shakes me to the core, If it is her it ads like a million new questions that'll never be answered at this point.

[@MunchieTheGnome]

Some people say there's another picture from his stash that resemble Renee Wilson, but I've never been able to figure out which picture they're talking about.

[@neuralmute]

That's all super creepy, and definitely a plausible explanation.

[@HaileyMadison]

Rewatching this again because this case drives me nuts. Would love for you and Derrick to cover this on Crime Weekly!

[@robinriffle16]

I have never heard about this case and I'm really interested to know all the details and there's nobody who can measure up to you when it comes to the details of a case. I can't wait to see part 2. I hope you have an amazing week and weekend. stay safe, stay blessed, stay happy. 😊

[@ashleylt99]

Thank you Steph for blessing us this Wednesday! I’ve been waiting for this case.

[@BelleOfAmherst]

Thank you for covering this case as well as the other(s) possibly connected. Fort Worth caught my attention. It’s been a while since I’ve been here. Good to see you. 💗⚖️🕵🏻‍♀️

[@lindseyhendrix2405]

Stephanie, you’re incredible!!! I recall seeing someone request that you cover this case on you and Derrick’s last video about Carla Walker. As a Texan who is always interested in cases in my state, especially cold cases I’ve never heard of before, I can’t wait to dive into this one with you & the community! I could’ve done it on my own but this way is definitely preferred. 🤙🏽 I don’t have coffee yet but I do have breakfast tacos so I’m ready to get into this!! 💯

[@Kerryjotx]

YES!!!!!!!!! From the minute I first saw you do a crime case, I was hoping you would cover this story. Thank you! I was in between the ages of Julie and Renee when it happened and I grew up going to Seminary South with my sister, who actually knew Tommy in high school.

[@myrrhsolace5875]

Good points about the letter. Also, I would guess it was a envelope that had already been received by Thomas that was being re-used to make it look like it came from Rachel. Easier to re-use an envelope and alter the postmark slightly -like change a digit on the date or blur the zip code - than completely forge a postmark, I would think.

[@sanpellegrinolimonata]

Relying on the work of others--to the point of reciting paragraphs of their writing without properly giving them credit--is very dodgy, especially when you are making money from this by ads and by sponsorships

[@thewrongmissy7653]

I’m from Ft Worth and these 3 missing girls haunted us all for as long as I can remember.

[@nealdusedau2630]

Where's the link to the story you're reading verbatim? Maybe a twitter link for the author as well? Seems worthwhile since it's your only source and you're making money repeating someone else's words?

[@Callalily0]

Where’s your life?

[@jwats9184]

The last thing two teenagers would want to do is run away to live the good life with a little kid in tow.... That theory is so absurd that it blows my mind.

[@StephanieHarlowe]

agreed

[@breeeeeeee6100]

Heard you mention these girls on crime weekly & was thinking to myself i hope she covers that case one day.. & now this today. Thank you for all you do!

[@StephanieHarlowe]

I HAD TO!!!

[@denisemaciag8939]

Stephanie you are amazing and so thoughtful. I do want to see more about Gannon but I completely understand that you want to give his case and life the love he deserved. Oh and have a wonderful Mother’s Day. 🥰

[@aliceingoryland]

Yes please cover the mansion case!

[@NotAyyOhFee]

Yes! Also, I love your hair!

[@dwanareese1774]

I remember this sad case. I was 9 at the time and went to school with Julie, though we weren't in the same class and weren't friends. About a month or so after the girls' disappearance, I remember a friend of Julie's telling our PE teacher that Julie's mom still had the Christmas tree up with her presents under it. That hit me hard then and it hits me hard now. I can't begin to imagine the agony of being the parents of a missing child. I couldn't live with it.

[@DarcyLeanne1]

I cannot think of a better way to start the day! Thanks Stephanie...you do brilliant work. 😊

[@Cherry-oh1in]

Stephanie, you‘ve made an excellent point when talking about the letter Tommy had received. The fact that the handwriting was similar to Rachels but it still seemed out of place points to somebody else writing it with things actually written by Rachel right next to them. This is just my opinion but Tommy and Rachel‘s sister are my prime suspects here - at least when it comes to the letter.