The Stranger You Know | Full Episode

48 Hours Presents: Live to Tell: A woman is savagely beaten in her own home -- but her attacker refuses to say why. To watch full episodes of 48 Hours, CLICK cbsn.ws/1cai8zp
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[@jessieglenn3892]

I'm off

[@SadHappy0322]

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[@deloisefrey2798]

Did they do anything to see if he was mentally unstable? I think he must have something wrong in his brain. This is sickening to see someone go thru what she did and he just sat there. He should get somekind of tests etc while he serves his time in prison with no chance of parole. Im so happy she made it thru all this. She is a fighter.

[@BFdEutschLaNd]

this is the story when the angels didnt sleep (the people around her)

[@nanaalbillar1955]

@@BFdEutschLaNd and assuming

[@hellstar7814]

PEOPLE SHOULD NOT GET A LIGHTER SENTENCE IF THEIR VICTIM DOESNT DIE

[@Samurai78420]

Fk. I agree 100%

[@gjkilla16]

why not

[@johnford5568]

Yes, we can't have anyone for any reason who has committed such an act to be walking our streets. We live in an age of lawlessness where criminals are released and citizens live in fear. But there is One coming Who will execute perfect justice soon.

[@tabtab2691]

Loop trip was a is at ajajqikakaakakakakjsk,i me an isolated w kllk

[@ryanjofre]

Exactly!! People have inflicted incomprehensible torture and horror upon people that lived. We should always Strive to be more compassionate and empathetic but our societies need to stop having so much sympathy for the Devil. Also, a plethora of these monsters commit the same horrifying crimes even when they’ve been released after 20+ years of incarceration.

[@NadyatheWitch]

This was posted 7 years ago. He only has 21 years left and that’s not enough in my opinion. :(

[@teemarie5478]

He will do it again😓

[@amyrivers4093]

I agree, it's a scary thought that anyone like him can walk amongst us.

[@miserabelle]

only 18 actually :/ he was sentenced in 2011

[@nonchablunt]

1000 isn't. he should be kept as he always will be a risk to women and lost his right to freedom forever.

[@mupekhat]

Agreed. Brian should have been sentenced for life imprisonment instead of the 28 1/2 years.

[@kib1455]

I am so glad this woman survived. This made me think about all the times I've been alone with contractors in my home. What a horrific story.

[@mattb6646]

That's why guns exist, and women should be able to use them more than anyone. Force multiplier

[@srhpb8923]

me too. I have hidden camera. They did not know. I was watching them.

[@robjj5373]

​@@mattb6646 maybe men should stop attacking women in the first place?

[@pagalhokya]

@@robjj5373 This is such a dumb comment. Obviously men shouldn't attack women, but will EVERY man not attack a woman? You always have to be careful for the outliers.

[@marinazagrai1623]

Ki...this is why you should have their info and write everything down for future reference. Talk to people about everything you are doing if living alone.

[@Darcygardiner]

this guy was a serial killer who failed on his first attempt. Thanks to this amazing woman, who knows how many lives she saved.

[@kellyjoyner490]

The fact that he didn't have an obvious "motive" makes this heinous assault even more terrifying. No greed, lust, jealousy, revenge. Just pure evil and a hatred of women. This is the worst kind of sociopath! Marty, you are truly an inspiration. Best wishes to everyone.❤🙏

[@laurelblack4033]

she was a woman, she had more than he had, it was jealousy and it made him feel better to bring her down

[@dianaveronicakambanis9690]

Why ? Did he do that.

[@dianaveronicakambanis9690]

Dont let stranger in your house .opened the door.let a a man in ...

[@madelineanabella6400]

@@dianaveronicakambanis9690he wasn’t a stranger

[@earthlycolorbrown6246]

He was jealous and insecure. This woman was better off than him and he couldn't take it so tried to take Her out.

[@orcashadow8989]

Her coworkers need more credit. If it weren't for them, she absolutely would have died.

[@0T772]

Omg, so true!!!

[@lovelydianna5930]

That situation happened in my office. We didn't hesitate to call the police after an hour of her not being there & not answering us. We thought if she had fallen or had a stoke that time was critical! Our boss met the police there. They were too late. She had died of natural causes.

[@Dulcimertunes]

Exactly

[@wkjeom]

That criminal will do it again if he is released in his 50s. That is a scary, scare thought.

[@tonysmith7502]

I wish more people were like her coworkers....l was in the hospital for a week and nobody checked on me

[@sharedexperiences2773]

That man is a demon on earth. I'm so glad Marti survived this. It's amazing those coworkers actually went to check on her. So much to be thankful for in this story.

[@GisherJohn24]

I still don't understand motive for this guy? Craziness. Doesn't make any sense. Just appears to have anger inside him. Demons most certainly. Has all the traits of a serial killer. He might have other secrets... Who's to know?

[@betsylaughlin8652]

The first thing we all noticed, I’m sure-this woman was beloved by her coworkers, and this fact saved her life. Be kind to the people you work with-you never know who you need to count on in this life. She must be eternally grateful to that caring group of coworkers.

[@Aiibh]

The doctors did an absolutely amazing job. Makes you respect them a lot. It's literally equivalent to putting life in an otherwise lifeless body. Also, Marti is such a strong woman, I am so freaking proud of her. She chose to survive and that should be an inspiration for many.

[@pixi2209]

Yes, but didn't thay find and take his skin, under her nails? He told about dog. What if his wife says he was home and scratches are from dog?

[@aregaali8371]

Agree about the medical professionals.

[@missychelle33]

He’s the scariest kind there is. He randomly decided to go back to her house, ring the doorbell, and absolutely pound on this poor woman. All that rage- for what? She said something you didn’t like? Looked at you a certain way that you misinterpreted? Didn’t pay you fast enough? What possible reason could he have given for this rage? He needs to remain in prison. He is a danger to society and everyone in it.

[@curiousme113]

He didn't have a reason.. He just wanted to hurt her. For thrill & enjoyment

[@sharonhill7363]

His mommy didn't love him enough. Poor poor Bry Bry😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@lisamac8503]

In our wonderful society they put a dog down if he bites someone ...but this guy they are going to release at some point in time?? Our backwards ,makes no sense society

[@missychelle33]

@@lisamac8503 very scary :(

[@Odette321]

She's a strong independent woman. He hates women like that. He thought he found a woman no one would notice was missing and he waited so long after working with her to do that because he thought no one would link him with her.

[@soniafoldster]

Those are some amazing coworkers right there. What they did for her and going out of their way to see if she was okay and to recognize something felt off and to do something about it, proud of them.

[@russianaloha4576]

For real they saved her life

[@judithrandall4690]

@@russianaloha4576 "For real"? Are you too young to be watching this?

[@ReginaPhalangee]

@@judithrandall4690 KAREN ON THE LOOSE!!!

[@twincherry4958]

This is the kind of boss everyone hopes for. Mine fired me after I lost my aunt, grandma, cousin and father. Infact, it was 2 weeks after we laid our father to rest. I have lost hope for humanity.

[@sarahpowpow777]

@@judithrandall4690 “Judith”? Are you too old to be watching this?

[@louisejames1844]

I live alone, widowed pretty young. I’ve had many problems with workmen over the years. They seem to think that you need a man, welcome sex, want attention - then can get very aggressive when you don’t. They also try to over charge, scam you - and get threatening very quickly. With no man around, they think you’re stupid. And vulnerable. It happens a lot.

[@AndrewMacLaine]

This may sound anti-feminist, but I might suggest getting a LARGE pair of used men's workboots to place by your front door. I have many friends who are younger widows (because I am one myself) and the ones that do this feel less stressed and encounter less problems when a maintenance worker enters the house, as they think you are not there alone. It's not a fix-all, but every little bit helps.

[@zapfilms]

@@AndrewMacLaine Good idea w the workboots. I live alone in a small bldg (12 apts) with a very great manager. I make a pt. of knowing my neighbors and being a decent person myself. For work to be done I have regular people with one in charge that I consult and use him when he wants the dough. Let people know when anybody is coming over that you do not know. I much prefer cities to suburbs since I was a kid in a horror 'burb family, there is too much isolation. Well most important is I moved out of the US 20 yrs ago to work in Germany and Mexico. USA is terribly dangerous comparatively with all the guns, drug use, lack of community. Yes Mexico is much much safer, ridiculous the propoganda that keeps people in the US.

[@khrismoney8888]

​@@AndrewMacLainemore like a firearm. Hell with them boots

[@DarkFantacy70]

This was the best 48 hours I’ve seen. I think Brian Pennington should have received at least 50 years instead of 28 and 1/2 years. Very scary to know that there are people like him in this world.

[@taliaasims]

Right

[@cobrakaicyberdon]

💯 %

[@florencewilson4709]

And the man had the audacity to tell the judge he wanted to withdraw his plea because 28 years is too much time. Well well!!

[@zillleee1511]

I don't understand why people who do this get such short sentences. The fact that she did not die is sheer luck. For all intents and purposes he murdered her. In his mind and heard he committed MURDER. So why does he get a lighter sentence just because she survived???? That is INSANE.

[@canaljkt]

28 years its not short lol. most of countries max it´s like that,,,

[@TheWriterWalker]

Zillleee, I completely agree--he did, indeed, intend to murder. He should have received life, 50 years to life, or death. And, yes, 28 years is brief, considering.

[@melissasaint3283]

Zillleee I think an important factor in sentencing should be: can this person be rehabilitated? will they ever be safe to release back into society? EDIT: to be clear, if someone has committed a lengthy string of rapes or sexual abuse of children or egregious murders, etc, I think the court and expert advisors should be able to protect society from this person in a meaningful way. To me, incarceration should either be a chance to rehabilitate the person and give them the tools they need to changgye thier lives and thrive, OR A way to sequester demonstrably very dangerous individuals so they can't go on hurting people.

[@romanfields7900]

Not to mention that some of these cases have exceeded the statute of limitations. That aspect alone is unbelievably ridiculous.

[@thereseward7852]

When will society take a stand and demand prisons are places that make a positive difference in the lives of inmates which in turn is better for society. Let's think about how we can be safer living with exconvicts because there sure are plenty of them.

[@tellmeofyourhomeworldusul6060]

I am so proud of Marti’s co-workers for being concerned and not just leaving it be. They saved her

[@jacquelinejay1421]

If I no called no showed at my job no one would look for me. Sorta makes me want to leave my job.

[@yyg4632]

yes, i hope more and more people have awareness and empathy like them

[@rachealfaucher4520]

my job is the same way. i had started this new medication to quit smoking and it completely knocked me out and i slept through my alarm and everything. i start at 8am and it had been 10am and i hadn’t called into work and they damn near called the police!

[@bernlin2000]

Seriously...amazing group of people, any worker would be lucky to have such an attentive lot. If they had waited until after work, it might have been too late.

[@jacquelinejay1421]

@john wood Thank you John!

[@BrandyBeach]

Her recovery is remarkable!! Thank god she survived ❤🙏🏻

[@CHELSEABuckhannon]

AMEN ❤❤❤❤

[@carterzealand5423]

The editor of this video did amazing work! Waiting to bring in Marti’s interview halfway through, after learning about the extent of her trauma, made seeing her alive and well even more impactful. 👏

[@staffordlee1430]

28.5 years isn’t enough time. God Bless Marti, her family, her legal team, and her amazing work friends who actually saved her life by being engaged and actively concerned.

[@MiamiPush2theLimit]

That’s plenty time. People get less for death.

[@fleetwoodmacncheese4159]

28.5 years is a sorry sentence. If he attacks again the judge should go to prison as well. 💚🖤

[@JMD621]

@@MiamiPush2theLimit Truth

[@mrgjg]

So because she didn’t die, he should benefit? As far as some murderers getting less time , I’d argue the problem is not that attempted murderers should get less time, but murderers should get more time. They should throw away the key on this evil pos.

[@ElizabethGrindon]

I agree. And when he gets out at age 55 (or earlier for good behavior) he'll still have plenty of time left to attack other women . And he thought she was dead.

[@jam20230]

Marty's children are a reflection of her, a good mother. What a great son and daughter she has.

[@elisamiguel2826]

Her daughter seem like a brat tbh, she admit it herself & felt guilty about it . Talking about how she was in the hospital on her 16th birthday when the conditions of her mothers health were critical and more important at the time.

[@FallenAngel9979]

@@elisamiguel2826 What a stupid comment. She in no way sounded like that.

[@elisamiguel2826]

@@FallenAngel9979 yeah yeah whatever 👍🖕🏼

[@robjj5373]

​@@elisamiguel2826 shut up

[@EMILYHERRERA]

​@@elisamiguel2826wow, holy projection, batman! That's all you, right there, not anything on this show.

[@VictoriaMarch13]

Marti must truly be a special woman to have so many people talk so beautifully about her. That's the kind of woman I strive to be. ❤️

[@MrMomitchell]

she is... and multi talented too....

[@trishdoughty1965]

It's amazing that this lady survived, she has true grit. All the medical staff and the legal team that caught and got this man out of harms way are also amazing. I wish them all the very best.

[@lenasophia4558]

This disgusting man is a POS he had to have had a motive to beat this poor lady up nearly killing her. He must of had a Crush on her or some kind of Fantasy about this Woman and he new she was not going to be interested in him. Something or did he beat her up because his Girlfriend didn't like her for some reason. For this Man to go to this Extreme and did what he did to Woman he had a Motive.

[@morganmcgarthur9621]

Because Brian balked at 28 years for being too long of a sentence, I believe he's infinitely more dangerous than anyone realizes.

[@brodricksheffield]

Yeah he is not in control of himself.

[@kattypatty8581]

We all realize it. Its just the justice system failing again. He only has 18 years left.

[@robertbishop5357]

I'd visit him at the prison and basically tell him to stay away or else.

[@jacquelinejay1421]

He needs to be forever monitored if he ever got out and got a chance to live a normal life i think people like him need to be tracked and traced at all times.

[@dickymint2093]

I think he is a sandwich short of a picnic. Or as bright as a blackout. Dangerous man who needs some convict justice. You don't hurt women and children. Show them some decency men are supposed to protect them that's our role. This guy has it mixed up.

[@jocelynsandy5845]

A potential serial killer was stopped in his tracks by a strong woman.

[@expandhealthinc.1887]

Potential? I wouldn't be surprised if he's gotten away with it before.

[@susanjane2498]

@@expandhealthinc.1887 that's my thoughts too, how many others has he already killed and got away with it!

[@payableondeath9091]

💯

[@danross1038]

A strong, independent, stunning and brave woman. Yaaaaas slay queen.

[@payableondeath9091]

@@danross1038 the wife should also be prosecuted lying about alibi

[@AccessKelly]

It was a blessing to see and hear Marti strong and beautiful after her recovery!

[@MercyandFaith]

This story has helped me to understand why so many ppl are wary of neighbors and strangers . This really shook me to the core! Marti, you’re so lucky to be alive and I’m so thankful you made it through this horrific ordeal. I hope you’re recovering well and I send my best wishes to you your family and those awesome coworkers. God bless you!!

[@bethanyallison875]

I love how proud this daughter is of her courageous mother.

[@ezequielrodriguez4021]

Ms. Hill is a Strong n courageous Woman her Daughter is a chip of her and their both so beautiful.

[@seekingnaturalhappinessaga2542]

Where was the father in all of this? Women are so resilient. Lady power!

[@woods2587]

@@seekingnaturalhappinessaga2542 The dad and mom are divorced. He lives separately from Marti.

[@blacktooth3336]

Damn girl you're fine as he'll @Bethany Allison

[@AllTheCloudsArePink]

The son too. The sensitivity he showed over the crime scene and insisting on cleaning up his mother's blood and keep the scene from gawkers really touched me.

[@UrzliBoy]

When the Girlfriend said :It was a Dog, I SWEAR!“ After that I knew the Dirtbag was Guilty.

[@alldayHK]

she should've went to jail too, she knew about the attack if she knew well enough to defend the scratch marks.

[@dreyddog19]

Yeah she had to overemphasize

[@berkle]

@@alldayHK she was abused and then fully cooperated. She was a hero for changing her testimony and going against someone who one day will be out again and has 28 years to hold a grudge.

[@speckmeier5]

@@berkle I agree…his ex-wife is the one that should be afraid when he’s released. I hope she’s prepared (has protection, in hiding, changed name, etc.) because he definitely will be looking to settle the score. If he could do this with such depravity for no reason, he’s capable of ANYTHING!

[@tiphneewestry3129]

@@berkle I agree, I think he may have killed Jessica if she didn’t lie to the police. They most likely wouldn’t have been able to arrest him at that first visit and she may have died while they were headed to the crime lab or waiting for the DNA match to come back.

[@Paul-dk5qq]

Thank God Marty was a survivor and she was the one that got through the jury trial. The trauma to her body and brain was so severe that she really was close to death. To watch her go through a kickboxing workout was so impressive ❤❤❤

[@brigidpierce3138]

😅

[@Beautifullygone]

God. I hope she’s doing good. I wish I was her dad so I could tell her how proud I am and how proud everyone was. An amazing woman.

[@starmessenger]

I have to admit, I hope he never makes it out of prison. Being a violent psychopath, 28 years in prison is not going to rehabilitate him. In fact, prison makes dangerous criminals even more dangerous.

[@craftsandstuff3349]

But he would be older and weaker and perhaps broken down by the prison system.

[@magdalenamezydlo1271]

I agree! He will be out in his 50s, might want seek revenge or attack again. She was to close to death, he should of got life.

[@jeanettebird2739]

He should rot in that prison

[@cuzican2777]

How many years have you done in prison?

[@amirahkukan782]

@@craftsandstuff3349 being in your 50s does not mean your weak. On the contrary. If u use that time maintaining your fitness you can remain a strong person

[@Evie170]

The surgeon at the hospital was a Godsend for helping to save Marti's life. Bless all the staff at that wonderful hospital for saving her life and bless her co-workers for alerting the police, and the officer that was first on the scene. And bless her amazing family. This is one true crime case that is an inspiring story of good winning over evil.

[@lisamartin8794]

Absolutely, well said

[@u.synlig]

That was really fine surgery, too! Skilled surgical team.

[@daginezho1637]

She's such a strong woman.

[@brendafountain956]

Ur a very strong women god wants u here and so does all ur friends family who 💘you to the 🌙 and back stay strong

[@brendafountain956]

Well said

[@amikirsteen9115]

All I can say is how amazing that lady & her family was standing there in court the bravery is insane I’m so glad she is okay

[@cancerlight7842]

Marti is an incredibly brave and strong woman! ❤

[@shsharrell9267]

She sure had lot of people who cared about her. What a sweet daughter and entire family. Glad they caught the guy, but 281/2 years does not seem like enough.

[@tella2428]

Should have been life

[@mupekhat]

Agreed. Brian should have been sentenced for life imprisonment instead of the 28 1/2 years.

[@mssatire14]

If I went Missing my original family mom, dad, sister, brother would never know ever... Thank goodness I had kids and made my own family that is close

[@Mark-bw1wx]

Ridiculous for you kiddies who have no skin in the game for wanting this to have gone to trial so the guy could’ve done 10 more years. Can you imagine the extra stress and trauma that would have subjected Marti to who is already suffering from PTSD and severe neurological and physiological damage? That was a family decision agreed upon between her family and the prosecutor to offer the guy a plea bargain so it DIDN’T go to trial. Because they knew all the damage that it would’ve done to her to have to withstand that kind of ordeal which would only have dragged this out for years, potentially, and delayed the poor woman’s healing psychologically and otherwise by subjecting her and her children and other family members to possibly weeks of grueling courtroom testimony, reliving the trauma, seeing crime scene photos over and over again, etc. it’s easy for you people to say it would’ve been good if she had to go through all that torture to give the guy more jail time because she’s not YOUR family member, after all. Damn.

[@Mark-bw1wx]

That’s sad. Glad you have your own supportive family now. I didn’t come from a very caring upbringing either. . I know what that’s like. Apparently the guy who committed this violent crime also didn’t have anybody in his corner. Nobody showed up in court for him. Probably says a lot about the neglected and probably abusive upbringing that he had which caused him to commit such a crime

[@bradleysitsandsipstea33]

Wow what a recovery. You’d never be able to tell she was in such a situation

[@daCubanaqt]

Omg yes! I thought the same thing.

[@lenaboyer6981]

He made Marti fight for her life but she rose to the occasion and testified. She’s incredible.

[@jeffhatmaker817]

Absolutely. I was overjoyed the fist time I saw her after her recovery in this video. Amazing!

[@AwokenEntertainment]

so unsettling that we will never know why..

[@MsQ275]

we definitely know why... jealousy, misogyny and evil

[@whatabreeze]

This beautiful momma is so incredibly strong.

[@possum_pwincess6267]

I swear this is like the only case ive heard where everyone did right. The coworker, the cops....except the judiciary system. The fact that this man brutally attacked and almost killed a woman and was sentenced so lightly.

[@cishowerton2031]

Well compared to actual murderer's of especially babies and young kids, who are sentenced to life with parole after 20 years, his sentence is typical for some states. Sad, the judicial system has no regards to damage done, not only physical.

[@richardbottom9843]

so... not everyone did right

[@prettygurlswag4454]

He needed LIFE because this lady will suffer and have those SCARS for the rest of her LIFE!!

[@maherfatfat2835]

It is because the victim has a big heart and tried to give him a break/deal

[@SinisterScoundrel6562]

@@maherfatfat2835 Yeah I like the fact they let her choose the punishment. And her abundance of forgiveness also helps rectify the dilemma.

[@hithisthers7214]

That doctor is incredible. I'm so beyond relieved that he was able to save her life

[@NondescriptMammal]

especially when she showed the three long scars on her neck, all i could think was wow how did the doctor fix that and save her, considering all her injuries and the shape she was in

[@codijo-myalaskandog122]

@@NondescriptMammal By the grace of God is my guess INDEED. ❤

[@ebazileyes1475]

@@codijo-myalaskandog122 Amen!

[@melissasaint3283]

This story is really one man's horrifically evil actions revealing all the wonderful qualities of EVERYone else in the story.

[@irinav3953]

It is even hard to imagine what this beautiful and kind woman went through! God save her and her relatives and kids who were so supportive !!

[@kellyshatford9582]

This is such a shocking event, I sit here watching, frowning, disturbed. I am so pleased at the power you had to recover, get strong again and how your family & friends enveloped you with their love and care. What an amazing health team to help you repair your body. I am just so shocked at his brutality, but so happy for you in how well you are recovering. I wish you all the very best in your life

[@hannarice3007]

He’s not going to stop battering women.He’s a angry inadequate little man.

[@Idcanymore510]

The only positive thing about it is knowing that he will be getting a dose of his own medicine and more from Bubba and Co. in the Kansas State lock-up.

[@MeeMee-gz5vp]

@@Idcanymore510 lol bubba and company that’s hilarious I’ve never heard it described like that before lol

[@emiliaamanda8505]

@@Idcanymore510 we really shouldn't normalize prison violence... just my thought. let me know what you think

[@xaladolokiyo]

nothing wrong with being little

[@lifeafterloss232]

@@emiliaamanda8505 Agreed, and that is why I believe in the death penalty. No matter the case. Just googled it and inmate sexual violence only happens to around 2% of the inmate population, so this “Bubba” stuff just doesn’t happen that often. I’m telling ya, if more of these scumbags died quicker and their deaths were announced more often, I think others would think harder on how not to get there. And honestly, some of them don’t care about the consequences, so all the more reason to annihilate them.

[@Kate42]

I love how protective her son was and how he took the reins and cleaned up everything out of respect for his Mother. What a great son!

[@deadmanswife3625]

Totally agree

[@JOY-ye2us]

Amazing kids for sure

[@judithrandall4690]

@@JOY-ye2us Speaks well of the parents.

[@TheNinnyfee]

And a wonderful daughter, too. Great kids.

[@jenicharlton3835]

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[@Gfresh844]

You can tell she's a genuinely nice person, who is hugely resilient. It's incredible that she was not only able to survive but has made such a good recovery. As for him, someone that evil shouldn't never be amongst the public again. There's no question he'll continue to be a huge danger to society when he's released. Hopefully something happens to prevent that from being the case.

[@buslady3705]

Be proud of those scars, Marti, and don't hide them. They spell "survivor."

[@Mark-bw1wx]

Most people would want to hide the scars. Especially women. Doesn’t mean that she feels devalued more as a human being because of those scars., I think somebody that didn’t have the kind of live and support from their family and coworkers that she did might feel devalued by such physical scars. . But if you have a strong family like that that supports you and loves you usually have higher self-esteem to begin with than people who don’t…such as the guy who did that to her. Guess he didn’t get too much support and love from his family. They weren’t even there for him before he got sent away for 28 years

[@nirbana2184]

A big thank you for the paramedics, surgeons, nurses, assistants and all all the hospital workers for saving her Marti's life. I see that there were not thanked and their heroic work was not mentioned enough in this story. They miraculously saved her life. That surgeon was truly amazing.

[@didarden]

Thank you

[@noorkhalidahithnain4620]

Thank you

[@stephanieann8115]

I’m sure the shock of seeing someone in that horrible of shape had to be traumatic for them. Even though they have seen it multiple times I’m sure they never get used to it 😢

[@supernova11711]

Absolutely and the police officer that found her as well! Sometimes we forget all that they go through to keep us safe and something like this could really effect a person psychologically. I know they aren’t all hero’s but many of them ARE! We can’t let the bad ones stop us from appreciating the countless good ones out there!

[@annajacob7981]

@Nirbana A huge thank you as well to all the brain injury rehabilitation and physical therapy doctors, nurses and assistants. Their work helping Marti recover and rehabilitate her brain and body are remarkable. And huge kudos to Marti too! She is a strong, courageous woman and survivor. 💕

[@lifetimeactor6789]

Praise God Marti survived and fully recovered. All the medical personel did a great job. Her angels must have been alongside of her, too. I hope she and her family enjoy many more fullfilling years with one another.

[@tammybowe8177]

Your daughter is so brave , especially at 15, she showed love courage and the ability to be strong. I'm amazed at her tenatiousness to confront him. Your family is strong and I wish you all the best in life and love. ❤

[@Sharonmxg]

we don't have a justice system, we have a legal system.

[@alittlelifeleft8232]

We have a publicity system and all publicity is good publicity

[@carolineward5153]

Yes. And often dependent on how much of a legal team you can afford.

[@spitfirestake54]

Sharonmxg facts

[@RawOlympia]

democrats/liberals

[@je.suis.prisci]

@@RawOlympia Nope, it goes both ways. Stop that!

[@cw4608]

I am so glad the children have a second chance with their mom!

[@CHELSEABuckhannon]

Me too AMEN ❤❤❤❤

[@g5realestate280]

This dude will be out in 20 years. At 56 , he is a danger to society. They should have taken this to trial and awarded 50 years.

[@asiaellis2164]

He should’ve gotten a life sentence

[@positively_broad_st3780]

If he gets out in 20 years, he'll be 46 when he gets out of prison. If he does the full sentence, he'll be 55. He should be staying behind bars until he's 75, and not release him until all his venom is gone...

[@Theranchhouse1]

she is an amazing beautiful little lady....and her beauty is from the inside out!...what an inspirational spirit God has given her !😇

[@provost5752]

The officer that went into the house is the real hero because he could have knocked, walked around the house and simply left. He could articulate going in the house because of the purse and her not being at work so he did. He went above and beyond and found her.

[@studiosinger]

Never ever give police any glory when these are the results. Police have fallen from grace in America. Never give Nazis any glory.

[@mariasartzis-pellicier1723]

@@studiosinger Stupid comment because it has NOTHING to do with THIS case

[@joshualavelle8523]

@@studiosinger so a few police did wrong, they must all be punished?, What do you do?, Can we punish you for the wrongdoings of anyone in your circle or profession?

[@kristenwhitworth7991]

Yeah that same hero would have had her arrested for drugs if he'd have found some in her house while she still breathing and probably not bothered to look for the murderer and just written it off

[@provost5752]

@@studiosinger I hate you feel that way, but you have a right to your opinion. I just retired from 30 years in law enforcement and I can look God himself or anyone in the eye and know I always did the right thing and treated people with respect and dignity regardless of who or what they were.

[@vodnurse5702]

If he got 28 years in jail, he’s probably going to get out in much less than that on parole. He certainly won’t be rehabilitated, and he’ll probably be even worse. No one will be safe when that man is out.

[@jennifer60515]

In my state, the perpetrator must serve 85% of the sentence for violent crimes, so if that is the case in this state, at least he will have to serve most of the time he was given before even being eligible for parole, which would be 24 years and some change.

[@Charlesbjtown]

Her son will take care of it, when he gets out. He won't forget what this goon did to his mother, I know I wouldn't.

[@barbaralynnjoy3840]

Of God can forgive why can’t you. Everyone deserves a second chance.

[@Charlesbjtown]

@@barbaralynnjoy3840 Yup, let's send him to live with you then. Whatever happens, so be it.

[@chelsey7382]

@@barbaralynnjoy3840 I'm not religious but I think slicing someones throat is grounds to not get pass those pearly gates.

[@yanethl5249]

What a sweet lady, the 28 years is not enough! He left her and her family with trauma for the rest of their lives.

[@ladyofthewoods2448]

What a sweetheart Marti is. The world is better with her in it. Bless her and her family

[@rosalindpatterson-brown6201]

She looks amazing considering what she’s been through. She’s exceptional.

[@cindybeaton2103]

I couldn't help but think the same thing; how beautiful she looked. She has that inside-outside beauty. What a woman!

[@teresawalters1070]

Beautiful and strong!

[@Tsumami__]

Exceptional doctors as well

[@agatakozowska8320]

She just look great.

[@Channel66678]

She looks amazing no matter what.

[@jennabaldwin5130]

My husband, my hero! Thank God he decided to go into the house! 💙💙💙

[@krazeelety]

Awww 🙏 prayers for him and y'alls family. Thank him for his outstanding work!

[@speckmeier5]

Awww, the wife that doesn’t go anywhere without her purse!!! Y’all are so adorable! God bless y’all and your family!

[@jennabaldwin5130]

@@speckmeier5 That would be me! 🤭

[@ryanworthington6346]

That’s awesome. He’s an amazing man! A lot of times you see where the police won’t go in for three or four days. At first when I read this comment I assumed when I saw these messages that you had some self protection in your purse and after seeing him say my wife doesn’t go anywhere without her purse I started laughing!

[@jennabaldwin5130]

@@ryanworthington6346 🤷‍♀️😁

[@danniellerepass1975]

😢 prayers and thoughts for continued healing what an inspiration this momma and her family is ❤

[@larsthorwald3338]

That dear, sweet, magnificent lady. So glad her co-workers acted on their concerns. The creep should have gotten life.

[@whitethorn1969]

Me thinks Marti's son may be waiting for Pennington when he gets out of prison.

[@Jenny_thebeaglemom]

As he should

[@mmooraj]

The fact that he is getting out of prison after doing what he did is hard to fathom.

[@henry804]

he has many years to think about hire to get away with it too. if he got caught and if i were on the jury i’d say it would be justified. a son must protect his mom

[@katyscarlett8823]

@@henry804 Unfortunately with a 28 year sentence Pennington could actually be paroled after 7 years. That is what is infuriating. What happened to the "Truth in sentencing "? P

[@michellamoureuxm]

Worst comes to worst, just raise the next generations for hunting. He tries to wait you out? Go rob stores with an unloaded firearm, you'll get 1-6 months if you claim mental/stress break

[@damonkennysr.4775]

This is the strongest person I’ve ever heard of so happy she didn’t let that coward win. Also bless her coworkers for caring that’s rare in today’s world.

[@audreychase9933]

Glad they caught him

[@clarebriggs8169]

Watch Alison, x

[@clarebriggs8169]

So strong x

[@Mark-bw1wx]

She was able to be strong because she had such a supportive family. There was obviously something wrong with this guy and his own upbringing because none of his family was even there in the courtroom with him. Two entirely different families, two entirely different outcomes. Family is everything. One way or the other

[@TRUTHANDCONSEQUENCESWILLNEVER]

True

[@johnschneider9091]

So glad you survived, you are a wonderful woman and and you fought to be with us!

[@Forestventures]

God Bless you Marty, you're a fighter and inspiration for all victims.

[@Alejandra-tl9rw]

The brutality of this crime is horrific enough, but then adding that there was no motive is just down right terrifying. This monster proves that you cant trust anybody now a days.

[@louloubelle1330]

Alejandra Vargas mental illness that probably he doesn’t even understand it wna admit

[@cocolime6496]

@@louloubelle1330 mental illness has nothing to do with it. he's just hateful and evil.

[@sgtdemanda]

His motive is as old as time. There is nothing that darkness hates more than light. He is darkness and Marti is light. Too much light in the world makes darkness impossible.....he wanted to shut off the light.

[@sonia.oldschoolmusicgusby9873]

@@louloubelle1330 ok God was in control amazing. Awesome

[@joshuadowdle9691]

In my opinion, it had something to do with power. Everything pointed to Marti being a powerful force with just her size to say otherwise. My thinking is that he felt inferior to her in every way, her personality dominated his, and he and his ego couldn't handle a woman who made him feel so small and weak. His past violence against women only supports this. He didn't put up any resistance when the male detectives came to his home and took all that damning evidence. I'm sure he was seething when Marti's daughter was speaking at the sentencing. Just my opinion, admittedly not based on a whole lot, but it's what I see.

[@runninggirl2765]

It was nice to hear the daughter say she wanted to be more like her mom after this experience. She fast-forwarded any teenage rebellion and her and her mom can go straight to the great years that lie ahead.

[@supersarah5673]

So true

[@gaillynn1280]

Grew up the youngest of 7. My teenage years were pretty rough. Lots of yelling, especially on my part. I started growing out of it when I was nearing 16. The next fall I met a classmate who'd become my best friend. She lost her mom at 13, vehicle accident she & her mom were in. She met my mom & adored her. Through her, I saw how much it hurt to loose her mom. My relationship with mom completely changed after that. No more arguing/talking back. No more staying out til all hours of the late, late night. I made sure to appreciate her & all she had done for Daddy, my siblings, so many others & I. We still have it 4 decades later!! Yes, she's still with us at 95!

[@runninggirl2765]

@@gaillynn1280 Thank you for sharing this beautiful story. Sometimes, it takes another's perspective to get us to see clearly. Good for you, for her and hurrah that she is still with you at 95! (Lost my mom of 91 this past year-I have very few regrets on our relationship as we had a wonderfully close one.filled with years of laughter and joy.....blessings to your family!)

[@inagjonci448]

@@gaillynn1280 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅iiiiii😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@inagjonci448]

😅😅😅😅

[@lexiaaforever437]

I’m soooo glad she’s alive 🤍🙏🏽 She fought so hard after that horrific attack. She has an amazing daughter who showed such courage & Support for her mother .

[@smentina]

This story and the way it is being told is very inspiring. Helps rearrenge things, bring peices together and live further, having the difficulties behind. My father had gone a while before my mothet did, so when she was leaving, it happened very close. Till now sometimes I discover things that I was not just able to let go. This story helped me to look at my relations with my mother under another ungle. And make peace with some things that I could not had even seen before. Now they emerged and I was able to work them out and let them go.

[@dflowers1000]

He looks like Chris Watts to me. No emotion, no remorse, scary. He will do it again if he gets out, no question.

[@christawright3500]

SOCIOPATH! So scary. I just understand why. He didn't take her $ or sexually assault her...i feel bad for his kids but he's not the kind of role model they need. It's a miracle she's still here. Bless her!

[@bthny7955]

Omg..I thought the exact same thing.. it’s chilling..

[@PecanBaby...]

@@bthny7955 Ikr that's who I thought of when I saw his face they could be brothers.

[@peggyreely8339]

He will be young and angry when he is released. Life without parole would be the appropriate sentence. People serve 15 plus years for possession and use of drugs for God's sake!

[@bunsenn5064]

@@christawright3500 If he were a sociopath, he would’ve taken her money and/or raped her. Usually they don’t do things without a motive, since often times they manipulate people for their money, their virginity, or other things.

[@DeliaLRuiz]

Prayers for all women who feel trapped living in domestic violence dragging your children into it. Get professional help. Your children deserve it.

[@McSnezzly]

Yeah. I grew up watching my dad beat my mom. Then he beat me. My mom was happy that it wasn't her for once, so she let him keep doing it. She joined in too. I pray for mothers to get away before they become so used to abuse that they themselves become twisted.

[@karenhummel49]

@@McSnezzly so sorry you had to go through this abuse. 😔

[@Nexus-ub4hs]

@@McSnezzly I’m so sorry 😔 sending a virtual hug

[@liukang85]

and what about the men?

[@moonfish3638]

@@snook7100 his wife confessed that he beat her… he had a history of beating his girlfriends. He wasn’t dating marti but his violent tendencies were also unleashed on his wife who became a key witness

[@ridgequinn9435]

God bless this beautiful woman and her family and friends.

[@Joanna-hq2el]

What a courageous woman! What a great bunch of people surrounding her! This is so remarkable in so many ways. God bless them all

[@Chantelle-dj3fm]

If you're with an abusive mam whether its physically and or emotionally it can really take a lot of courage to speak out so I have some respect for Jennifer doing the right thing even if it were not immediately. Unless you've lived through coercion in a relationship you have no idea how tough it is to speak out. What a courageous woman Marti is. What a wonderful family she has surrounding her.

[@Baky_T]

And what wonderful friends and coworkers she has ❤

[@jannamyers6792]

​@@Baky_T..

[@gentleeyes]

I agree. If the detectives and DA had showed more compassion for her in the beginning, I bet she would have been supportive from the start. She was probably terrified being questioned while he was in the next room. They should have offered her and her kids safety first.

[@sarahholland2600]

The psych term for women who stay & dont speak out is Stockholm Syndrome. They have feelings for the abuser, as a coping strategy . That, together with the emotional abuse, coercive control & gaslighting leaves them too mentally ground down to leave .

[@Grammichal]

@@gentleeyes I believe she would have been pounded into the ground had she told the truth. Now he’ll be locked away so she can start over… hopefully with a “better chooser.” ✌🏽

[@ladyinred2156]

He almost killed her, let him stay in prison for the rest of his life. If his out,he's gonna do it again and this time fatal

[@TheBuddhaVlogs30508]

Yupyup

[@jamesmueller8701]

I agree ,,, Some people shouldn't be allowed to contaminate the same air decent people have to breathe...need a dome over some of these prisons ,,, keep decent peoples air separate from theirs... """I always make sure all my victims are dead... I never leave a "live" witness ... so far i haven't been caught""" ... says every nut job ever ...

[@frank1903]

I think the description that her co - worker used to describe Marti was absolutely beautiful I’m kit going to repeat it because it won’t do it justice but go to 1:00 and you will know what I’m talking about. It says it all about just how highly thought of she is

[@Tragic_Magic23]

To Marti, you are the strongest woman I’ve ever seen. You are a fighter, and I’m so sorry you and your family went through this. I couldn’t fathom going through this with my mom.

[@Vlad-dc2jz]

Oh, wow! Incredible! She is one strong and brave woman! My prayers are with her and her family. God bless her!

[@TheHouseofcoolstuff]

Just pure evil. It’s so scary people like that are walking amongst us!

[@Josee2030]

True. They are many and know how to pretend to be nice

[@smorley4359]

among us

[@gucci3541]

do NOT let strangers into your house for NO reason .do not go to basement unarmed

[@Anna-ms1pd]

@Just Moi type a personalities seem narcissist /sociopathic to me.

[@birt2924]

I would ask, 1. “what happened in this guys life to make him so violent towards woman?” 2. “How many unsolved, unreported assaults and/or unsolved murders has he gotten away with?”

[@dreamdollsforever270]

Nothing happened. A lot of men feel entitled.

[@rabbitttz]

Women/women. So many people dont know those are two different words. Women is plural. Woman is singular. JUST SAYING.

[@mrjsaisrien9690]

@@dreamdollsforever270 agree 100%. Maybe some people have trauma related to their attitude towards women, but definitely not always the case

[@idahomountainlover754]

Violence begets violence. Children raised in violent homes become violent adults.

[@astrialindah2773]

@@rabbitttz women/ women, you wrote the same word.. just saying

[@dakotamorlan2797]

Marti's good work ethic, good coworkers and a good doctor saved her life.

[@jenniferguidry358]

God bless you and your family and friends Thank God you are a survivor.❤

[@phoenixgirl70]

As a trauma analyst, I’m shocked with that much head trauma she could remember. The brain protects you by remembering say, driving on the road but remembering nothing of a severe car accident, any kind of head trauma. I’m so happy Marti could remember and absolutely saved others women’s lives. I hope she is living in peace now.

[@annajacob7981]

It's certainly remarkable that Marti was able to remember everything about her horrific ordeal. Her brain injuries certainly affected her speech, motor control, etc. Thankfully, Marti's dedicated doctors/nurses/rehab professionals, family, friends and cognitive therapy rehabilitation enabled her to identify Brian. But I'm shocked at the 28.5 year sentence. That in itself is a crime. He deserves life. I hope and pray he's never released alive from prison.

[@stockwellsantley6606]

I thought it was that the brain didn't have time to make the memory of something that happened just before a trauma? Marti was strangled for long enough before she passed out that her brain formed the memory.

[@phoenixgirl70]

@@stockwellsantley6606 No, the speed the brain works at is beyond phenomenal. Synapses firing all over your brain making judgements and decisions for you at a pace you can’t even think about. It made the memory, but it protects us from remembering the trauma and stored in the Amygdala. I also have ptsd, and 22 years later I still can’t remember part of the accident. I went for a 2 month inpatient treatment for it and learned much more there. Too much to type here but just Google it if your interested. It’s really amazing.

[@stockwellsantley6606]

@@phoenixgirl70 Thanks. Might come back here to discuss further?

[@thecatatemyhomework]

Yes, other women's lives are saved, until he gets out at a relatively young age. The prosecutor took the lazy way out.

[@onieshianapoleon2547]

He should get an additional 10yrs for not saying why he did it

[@KOKOAXXXable]

Well said.

[@vegasjill21]

Yes..it makes you wonder. But sadly, this savage murdering monster has a right to not incriminate himself. That is WHY he made no statement before sentencing. The laws seem to be too damn easy on those who perpetrate the most heinous and brutal crimes.Makes no good sense to me!!! 🤬 Thank God Marti was a strong woman and had a wonderful array of good friends, co-workers and loving family to add to her own strength to 'make it out of the woods' and not surrender to the horrendous actions this psychopath did to her.

[@SpencerByers]

So you mean he pleaded the 5th as to not incriminate himself

[@mcmlxii4419]

He should spend the rest of his pathetic life in prison. He showed no remorse, or any emotion at all for that matter. He will just turn around and do it again to someone else.

[@gordonaliasme1104]

Old Sparkly is the only way

[@hayse50]

I'm proud of all of you!!!!! Bless you all.

[@lauriefaithprescott]

I remember this case from true crime daily. I am so relieved that Marty survived. What a strong woman and mom

[@RBLong0928]

She looks wonderful! I'm so happy she came through this. It's a miracle.

[@derekbaker777]

Amen.

[@patrishanotpatricia6456]

Such a strong, courageous person she is. Listen to your instincts. If something doesn’t feel right, listen to that little voice that’s telling you something is wrong.

[@lorrieorellana7993]

AMEN!!!!

[@gucci3541]

she should not let him in and go into the basement .her instinct failed her.

[@AF-mq8xb]

This is so accurate. I look back now at something that happened to me about 9 years ago and thank God I listened to my inner voice. I was getting my dog into my car after spending time at the dog park in my neighborhood. I was the last one to leave. It was twilight, so not dark yet. This guy pulls up really fast behind me and jumps out and says, "Hey, don't go, can your dog play with my dog? “ I was tired and hesitant but, wanting to be nice I finally agreed. The park is pretty much in the open so I thought I was OK. My dog seemed very skittish around him and she's usually very friendly. She also wouldn't play with his dog. He immediately starts with the questions, "So, how long have you lived in this neighborhood? Do I have a fenced yard? Is my dog an outdoor or indoor dog? What do I do for work?“ I got the worst feeling in the pit of my stomach. I quickly said, " Hey my dog is really tired, she played a lot earlier and I'm supposed to meet my husband in a few minutes, I have to go." He got between me and the gate saying, "No, no, no, c'mon, you can stay a little longer." I think the look on my face and the way I told my dog, " let's go" (she's a pit/boxer mix) as we just moved forward with purpose, made him step away slightly. I pushed through and we got out of there. He was yelling, "C' mon! Don't go!" I found out later he didn't live in our neighborhood and had a police report filed on him from another woman because he followed her home! The police had reports of the same man approaching women and saying inappropriate things. He was well known to the police for other things they wouldn't disclose. I should have left from the beginning. Glad my gut finally forced me. The real kicker is, the dog he had with him was stolen.

[@joankennes3230]

Being nice can get you killed. Never follow social niceties over your instinct. Especially true for women.

[@suedesignable]

That instinct saved my life and I was only 12 years old. I fought off a would be rapist who held a butcher knife to my throat. I fought him at just the right moment. He ran away like a little girl. I wish he had been caught because you know he was going to continue to do it again and again. Trust your instinct and act !!!!!! Don’t talk or give in to being polite. Criminals use that to their advantage. They say things like “ so we’re “we studying” saying we… no he’s not your friend. Or Let me carry those ….. No, I didn’t ask for help. I don’t know you. Don’t touch my stuff. They interfere with your personal space.

[@fungfrancis7156]

Brave lady; God bless.

[@RachelSDay1982]

Marti was lucky she worked for a boss who actually cared to go to her home to see on her. Good fortune to you and God bless you, Marti!!

[@CindyRizzato]

*Who would try to kill someone for NO REASON?* OMG this woman is such a strong person. I hope she lives the rest of her life in peace. ♥

[@maevebathory666]

Bc there is no reason. And it starts from a very young age. He doesnt know why, there is no why. He just had the urge and did it.

[@kiraraki_master6647]

Cindy Rizzato a sick pathetic sociopath would

[@LilyAmongThorns]

Exactly right. The reason he said nothing when they asked him why is because there is no answer. He had NO REASON to do what he did, and he knows that.

[@moniquemonicat]

I thought that too -- at first. Then I see probably came to rape her or her young daughter or just break in but once he got there it wasn't like he planned and he became enraged and killed instead (at least he *thought* he had killed her). Robbers often knock at the door if no one answers they break in. Just like the grandma's house.

[@alyngrace123]

@@LilyAmongThorns drugs, money for drugs perhaps

[@divinecommerce3912]

I really beg women to learn from this- if a service worker shows up without an appointment, speak through the door. I’m shocked she acknowledged it was odd he was there yet she didn’t hesitate to get into the basement with him for a vague “I want to show you something” vs a specific “your heater might need a new part”…. Then when she felt creeped out by his silence she didn’t turn around to face him…. We as women are too socialized to be nice over safe, I thank god she’s still here ❤️🙏❤️

[@marleeamato4944]

I won’t even open a door to a man if I’m by myself. Or a woman for that matter

[@jillianpw9789]

@@marleeamato4944 💯 I have no problem not answering my door.. there’s been times I won’t open it for my neighbor, let alone someone I barely know. There is no such thing as being “too safe” these days!!

[@Flyrabbit1]

It’s easy to say that looking back but remember she has known this man at her moms house for over 2 years … no reason to think he would be this way

[@virginiasims6325]

​@@jillianpw9789

[@Tina-si1gz]

She knew him and his family. He wasn’t some worker that just showed up at her house unknown to her. What makes this so scary to me is the fact that she had no reason to believe he intended to harm her. So no I don’t open my door when I’m home alone either unless it’s someone I know. Yes I open my door to people I’ve known for over two years and so do all of you.

[@DelusionalJ]

Out of all the horrendous 48 hours stories, this is still one of my favorites. Such a beautiful strong family.

[@MrMomitchell]

I know her personally and she is an amazing person... They don't make people better than her. Her family is also amazing. He better be glad he is locked up, her son is a accomplished wrestler, he would have destroyed him in no time.

[@rblue8427]

How did this monster not get life..?? The fact that he may b free one day is frightening….

[@chels1542]

*will be. It’s a matter of time unfortunately

[@phyllisstein1837]

None of his family came to support him in court. That says a lot.

[@crannser]

God bless marti and also serious respect for those brave and amazing individuals who are trauma surgeons ❤

[@gablars20]

Amazing story of fortitude and grace in the worst situation. Thank goodness for coworkers, medical personnel, and the court system.

[@ImTheLouise]

28yrs isn't enough. By the time he gets out, he'd still have the energy to strike again.

[@craftsandstuff3349]

50 years more like it.

[@craftsandstuff3349]

@@dianewert4806 I'll keep that in mind for when I have too many vowels!

[@runningthunder6923]

He will still be a psychopath too

[@robinmcclure1366]

@@craftsandstuff3349 Life would have even been better and should have gotten it!

[@reneet5858]

@@runningthunder6923 EXACTLY!

[@billfariss1514]

Such courage. Even after the attack, she always smiled. You can't fake that after what she'd been through. I wish I had in me 10% of her bravery.

[@CCbeans]

Yes, her positivity and gentle nature just radiate. The light from her and her loved ones far surpassed the evil in this case. Marti is unforgettable.

[@ellieivan]

You do! 💪

[@abdirisakawes6544]

Great to see justice is prevailed, I wish all the best for Marty and her family.

[@GRASS-nh1gp]

Oh my gosh. The only crime video I watched SO FAR where the victim survived and I cried in the end. Thank God. Live well, Marti. 🙏