The Suspicious Disappearance of Sage Smith...

[@reginamachamer821]

I cannot believe how much money this girl has raised for Thorn, not to mention the other fundraisers she's done. Absolutely amazing. ❤️

[@PennyPeach]

Black, trans, a woman, AND a sex worker. This poor girl never had a chance at fair coverage or a fair investigation 😔

[@deli.rat.]

Sadly you are too right

[@ShannMcG716]

This comment broke my heart ☹️

[@LauraPalmer44]

​@My Thought's Saying "she knew the risks" is a little victim-blamey... no one should have to choose between going missing or living their authentic lives

[@Pummellluff]

It's not even mean . It's sadly reality

[@LauraPalmer44]

@iknodewaemybruddas👁👄👁 You're right, I should've chosen my words more carefully

[@sage3260]

wishing for her safe return from one sage to another

[@brookemckinley5709]

I love that name btw

[@Graaaaaah]

Aww that’s really sweet

[@HelloBombshell21]

AWWW i love this energy

[@xoxoamirtha]

Such a cool name! Do you like the herb sage, just curious?

[@LivTheSlayer]

This is such sweet energy and I love it❤️

[@balletwb94]

I appreciate Kendall covering lesser known cases. She truly wants justice for victims.

[@Mrsbieberforever8]

Also, there’s not even an ad on this video😂😂

[@willsquidth9848]

@@Mrsbieberforever8 Beleive it or not it would actually be better if these vids weren’t de-monetised! Kendall donates the ad revenue money often to the case she’s covering in that vid or some other good/related cause if it’s monetised

[@whitneydyer328]

Exactly. She’s great.

[@makaylanay7942]

I do to

[@maria7689]

I’m so tired and angry with judgmental people!

[@Gaius_Sinstone]

props to dad for not letting his pride get in the way of admitting his mistakes. too many ppl just dig their feet in harder when confronted by their prejudices

[@robmarsh918]

Agreed. It takes a lot of character to reassess your own convictions and beliefs.

[@LaurenRauh]

Kendall is the only youtuber who actually makes me wanna buy the stuff she promotes. Like candles, cool calendars, essential oil pens, etc and usually the profits are donated to charity and support smaller businesses.

[@karenneill9109]

Lauren Rauh I like how straightforward she is with it. There’s no artifice or guile.I loathe highly contrived marketing. And she’s one of very few people whose endorsements I’d actually trust.

[@katiebaldwin5401]

ealanor neale does the same, they are both great youtubers for murder mysteries.

[@wanderlovesus7777]

I like Kendall, is one of my favorite KZbin influencers, she’s cool and humble..

[@theresalynnewhelihan4920]

Yeah same here but have no money 😢

[@mirelindadema1740]

Sage and I share the same birthday. I will light a candle for her this year.

[@natalierose1072]

💓 what a beautiful thing to do in her honor

[@notyours.1558]

can you please put a flower by the candle for me? I know its little but it will mean a lot to me

[@KaraLynnJack]

So sweet 😍

[@antoniawhyte429]

God bless Your heart 🤍

[@queenofstyle8979]

Me too

[@dw2218]

Sage's aunt was found murdered last week. I feel so bad for that family.

[@mariealexander5800]

That is so sad

[@ultradreamgirl]

what’s her aunt’s name?

[@dw2218]

@@ultradreamgirl Tonita Smith. I live like 20 mins away from Charlottesville she was killed by a guy they're calling the shopping cart killer.

[@ultradreamgirl]

@@dw2218 Wait really?? i JUST heard about the shopping cart killer case and Sage’s case always intrigued me. That’s absolutely insane 😳

[@ultradreamgirl]

@@mariahdeel350 you’re immature

[@rebbyfisher9282]

Media definitely ignored her case because of she was a black trans woman which is horrible and scary to think of

[@michellec3558]

Absolutely, her being trans and being black is definitely the 2 strongest reasons why the media dosent cover it.

[@cellblocknine5385]

My mom says hi.

[@Me-iq4se]

It is.

[@multifanderisverycrafty]

A lot of cases were ignored! As soon as I saw this upload, I dropped everything! All black lives matter!

[@cab1stborn]

Do you realize how much the media cares about minority groups? They may not have covered this story simply because it wouldn’t get them clicks. There were probably a few articles and local news reports about it though.

[@NOMADmusica]

DON'T EVER APOLOGIZE for your pets! PETS ARE THE KINGS AND QUEENS, we're just commoners -- holy shit I’ve never gotten this many likes. Please listen to my music

[@SadityKen.]

period

[@cloudy9337]

😂

[@adrianaflowers998]

We don't own pets. Pets own us!

[@VaivaPaula95]

And here my cat is just a mean witch, lol :D

[@triciac.3792]

So true!

[@stylesbymolls4549]

It makes me sick that the media “picks and chooses” cases to cover. Such a shame. Prayers for Sage and her family. She was a beautiful girl inside and out and deserves justice.

[@Luv2LuvEm]

Styles by Molls The media doesn’t pick and choose, _we do._ The media covers what will get them views. So until we show them we care about _everyone,_ by watching and reading the stories they _do run_ about poc and LGBTQ+ they won’t run those stories. The media is a business. If we aren’t buying it, they aren’t covering it. So WE need to show them that EVERYONE MATTERS.

[@LuanaCosta-xj1ll]

@@Luv2LuvEm perfectly said 👏👏👏 we are responsibles for that!

[@CrimeAllTheTime]

@@Luv2LuvEm what is poc?

[@Luv2LuvEm]

@@CrimeAllTheTime People of color

[@emisolis4977]

that’s why you shouldn’t rely on mainstream media to report news anymore lol

[@cookieyellow7601]

It’s crazy that this happened back in 2012 and most of us are finding out about this case 8 years later

[@faithsturm-poth5884]

I’m not sure if Eric is guilty, but I think he knows more than he’s saying.

[@katrabbit]

Unfortunately if he knows more than what he's saying... that would definitely mean he's guilty. At the very least of withholding information about a missing person or worse being an accomplice to the disappearance of someone.

[@ladyautumn9443]

They think Eric passed away also...

[@sh3rocks01]

Kat Rabbit I think they meant guilty as the one who killed her but you’re right. I believe he’s mostly withholding information and there was someone else involved.

[@NicholaNich]

100%

[@tararainone5060]

It’s possible yes seems like he might have ran away because he looked guilty and maybe he knows what happened and doesn’t want to be apart of it!

[@lizr5426]

“You don’t tell cats what to do” *FACTS*

[@chuckykat4217]

yeah, you might as well be talking to the wall. ;)

[@TattooedVVitch]

My cats will look me square in the eye and do what I told them not too. They give no fs.

[@starcat_]

Lisa Heckman haha cats are badasses😤

[@cranberry411]

Totally or they bring you gifts you dont want. When my Dad had his bypass our cat had to move outside and sleep in the garage. She left us let's just say dead things by the door.

[@jeralee23]

These royal specimens…😹

[@kathleengustafson9686]

It’s sad that you have to tell people to not bully her about her sexuality

[@somekindofafan]

* Gender identity * but yeah

[@abby_grace76]

Yeah I agree

[@osirisaxe]

Her gender not sexuality im a transgender woman who is bisexual and this video isn’t centered on her sexuality.

[@hannahbrown5097]

O S I R I S i think she meant gender identity. Just a mistake

[@Candela115]

The internet is rough

[@juniperaura]

I lived in Charlottesville at the time that sage went missing and and my mom actually spoke to her a few times before she went missing.... she said she was such a kind soul and was so nice and a lovely person

[@hunna5849]

Wow it's so unreal how you knew sage

[@margeee]

I love that she said she’ll ban anyone being rude about sages gender identity. Makes me happy I subscribed! 🖤

[@chanedebruin688]

Right? She spreads so much positivity and love 🥰

[@eganz1000]

And the way she approached the pronouns and explained. Well done

[@francheskalareza1435]

Welcome to the club! You'll learn a lot while having fun here ❤️

[@caligurl4507]

Same

[@hugogomez7043]

Welcome to the KRae Family! (:

[@angharadowen9085]

The text messages that seemingly ‘proved Eric’s innocence’ might have also been part of the plot. He might have texted her to make it look like it was all innocent and he had nothing to do with it as a sort of cover. Very suspicious that he disappeared off the face of the earth.

[@taycharlese]

my thoughts EXACTLY. and who was the “friend” she was on the phone with? They could have staged it together.

[@esperanzaperez2075]

As soon as I seen that message “bye u stood me up” no. U would def text more asking where they were or be upset if they didn’t show up

[@Clessy8]

That's exactly what I was thinking while watching it!

[@Richard-lh3te]

Violence against trans women is a huge issue. The life expectancy of a black trans woman in America is only 35 and murder is the most common cause of death, we need to change attitudes toward gender identity it’s an epidemic.

[@kirstyfoxx]

That statistic is so shocking!! So sad

[@FeelslikeHalloween]

What are some of the other causes?

[@LT-ld5nh]

😭

[@sheenaalexis8710]

You notice how many times we say that sentence just swapping the "current issue/topic" So many things are problems and epidemics. It truly sheds a light on just how horrible this planet has become and all because of humans. Human on human crime. It's truly the issue.

[@jc-246]

WTH thats crazy. Esp as they would likely only be living openly as a trans for a few years. Wow. So I presume that its likely many would make money illegally. I truly hope today with the whole LGBT movement there's been big changes 🙏

[@meljstephan]

I'm very glad that Sage and her father got on better terms while Sage was around. We've got to normalize changing our behaviors as we learn better. To all my trans and non binary and genderfluid friends, YOU ARE VALUABLE, LOVED, AND BEAUTIFUL. If anybody thinks otherwise, they don't even deserve to see your light.

[@stephrn7476]

we need more people like you in this world

[@ohwellwhateverr]

Bring me my sick bucket

[@meljstephan]

@@ohwellwhateverr You must be fun at parties.

[@frankboff1260]

Totally agree. No one is perfect. We need to learn it’s okay to change and it’s okay to say sorry - that’s for all us - including politicians and those in the media. Love to all reading this 💖

[@shakeyraware1563]

@@ohwellwhateverr grow up

[@A.l.e.x.e.a]

That text, "bye. You stood me up" should not be seen as an alibi. Maybe Eric has an adequate brain in his head and sent that right after pulling some shit to create a paper trail.

[@cheythequeen9844]

As SOON as I saw that I was instantly suspicious. It’s exactly what I would have done, had I killed or done something to someone 🤷🏽‍♀️ he probably isn’t a complete idiot. Smh

[@sheenaalexis8710]

I'd normally agree completely. If sage wasn't still on the phone with her friend when he sent it and didn't get off for almost ten mins after it was sent! So he'd have to of harmed her while she was on the phone etc...doesn't add up.

[@cheythequeen9844]

Sheena Alexis87 maybe he sent it to make it seem like he was leaving and confuse sage 😬

[@sheenaalexis8710]

@@cheythequeen9844 but Why? Then he'd have to track her down on the public street around others. If he intended to harm her, wouldn't meeting alone at the motel room be much easier? Really dig in and think about it...doesn't add up.

[@slainreina9911]

It would be smart to do that cuz I was like if I were a killer I would do that. Weird I think he did it lowkey or was involved it had to be like a group thing

[@michellec3558]

As a transgender woman who’s a FAN of your Chanel, i love how respectful you are to people like me❤️ thank you Kendal ✨✨

[@aHavenForTheLost]

You are loved ❤ no matter what!! Never forget that!!!!

[@Me-iq4se]

I dont know you but I support you and your choices.

[@celessia121]

Just wanted to say that I think you're gorgeous!! Also know that you're loved and appreciated

[@briannamarie1580]

Eres tan bella mija 😍😍

[@Fa3Core]

You are beautiful! Everyone deserves respect ! ❤️🥰

[@sweetpary]

It makes me so angry that news outlets are so often unconcerned about black trans women that are missing or murdered.

[@sarahloyd3849]

Yes! Same. And saw this at 111 likes 💫

[@samlove4575]

Lisa M. 🙄

[@laciecoolidge3809]

Mmmkmko

[@MasonThomas_yt]

I'm still rooting for a candle called "Candle Rae" 💗🤟👽

[@sarahmartini13]

This is the second comment of yours I see, one other one about ICP, Any who also I totally agree 😀

[@MasonThomas_yt]

@@sarahmartini13 what is icp lol?

[@strawbemoji]

oh my god this is genius

[@loisfinnan2126]

"kandle Rae" would just be peeeeeeeerfect 🥰

[@MasonThomas_yt]

I've totally trademarked this by now xD

[@GenXfrom75]

It pisses me off because there is ROOM FOR EVERYONE! ALL these cases need coverage!

[@GenXfrom75]

@Emmanuel Goldstein well aren't you a ray of fucking sunshine? I don't know who pissed in your Corn Flakes this morning but fuck you. Why would I shut the fuck up? What I said is what I mean, and there is room for everyone's case to be covered by the media. Who would disagree with that?

[@Pinkybooknook]

Emmanuel Goldstein no.

[@caylamadison4695]

@@GenXfrom75 I agree. They should cover every missing person not just the select few. Praying they find Sage💔

[@astrowolvez]

@Emmanuel Goldstein why?

[@WakeyWakeyEggsandBakey]

@@caylamadison4695 a million people per year go missing in the US so it's impossible to cover them all. Also it's not really certain that sage's case was ignored because of her gender ID - there are so many cases that don't get media attention... For example Suzanne Morphew is a wealthy middle aged married woman and her case only got famous when a KZbinr began covering it and pushing it into people's minds.

[@abbierose92]

Kendall is the only one who really makes it about victims & their families it’s amazing and respectful

[@ms.krueger2660]

John Lordan is also fantastic!!💚.

[@heykayrenee_]

It’s sad that people can’t just accept LGBTQ+ folks for who we are. ESPECIALLY black trans women and men. 💔

[@flxwercxrpse1871]

Its the same people who be like, “aLl lIVes mAtTeR”

[@thedragonsunicorn]

or even any POC for that matter. i think white families are more likely to be accepting than an ethnic minority family.

[@Me-iq4se]

But all lives truly matter. All of them. Every single one. Her life, youre life, my life,

[@spacenugs1694]

@@Me-iq4se the way they mean people are saying it is tue way that people are usong that as a way to attack the blm movement, all lives do matter, but black lives are in danger, so be carefull saying that as people can read into it bad intent, when im sure u mean it as un-hatefully as possible

[@AldanaBalarezo]

@@Me-iq4se you're missing the whole point of BLM as a statement...

[@jessicaolivares4346]

Crazy how they said Eric didn't have a motive when he told his girlfriend Sage was blackmailing him...

[@tatiaromero]

Dude, honestly I just realized when I read this.. how did I miss it?

[@itsjustbrandy4290]

I gave up a baby boy when I was 16 due to poor living conditions at the time that I had him. They recently found me and he is now a she. I love her no matter what and can not imagine the pain she has gone through in her life. She has told me stories that make my blood boil. She was even scared I would turn her away. She is loved, no matter who God made her to be.

[@amazingflowers92vaz38]

How old is she now?

[@itsjustbrandy4290]

@@amazingflowers92vaz38 she'll be 20 this month.

[@amazingflowers92vaz38]

@@itsjustbrandy4290 Young she is attending college?

[@itsjustbrandy4290]

@@amazingflowers92vaz38 no, she just became the manager where she works.

[@amazingflowers92vaz38]

@@itsjustbrandy4290 That is wonderful there is so many great opportunities out there . It is not necessary to get a degree. My little brother he is 18 and he just become certificate to sale auto insurance for All State. Congratulations to her :) . No matter what she will always be your child regardless if she was adopted.I apologize if my english is bad am still learning English .

[@itspricila]

so frustrating stores don’t have working security cameras, there should be a law making it mandatory

[@joannatorres5982]

And at that they should have hd cameras. So tired of these poor pictures

[@hannahwinfrey6930]

This comment is SO UNDERRATED

[@nistheelf]

It can be expensive tho but I agree that would really help in investigations

[@hannahwinfrey6930]

When I commented on it a month ago it had only six or so likes! Lol looks like that's changed a bit huh 😂

[@raleighladner581]

Am I the only one wondering what was said on the phone call to her friend? This could be important information I feel.

[@brittrichards5337]

Definitely! If I remember the time stamps correctly it appeared to be about a 30min or more convo so definitely more than just a "hey, how are you" call especially when she was supposed to be meeting up with somebody.. and the fact that no one has claimed to be the person that she was talking to seems a little sus.

[@ellyballerina]

Yeah super strange you'd think they'd have crucial info as to her state of mind and who she was with

[@Jivitaa]

Do we even know who the friend on the phone wasb

[@msfranny4357]

@@brittrichards5337 So do you think the Friend on the phone was Erik who he was sleeping with... maybe he was talking to him from a different phone Since his girlfriend didn't know

[@bm-ww8kb]

@@msfranny4357 she

[@MalaikaCutii]

I physically couldn’t stop crying because Sage is such reminder of my childhood struggles and confusion I can’t help but deeply feel those emotions of going through the ages of adolescences. Thank you Kendal for sharing her story ❤️

[@junkoe119]

Black trans women are unfairly targeted. I hope her family gets answers they need.

[@hanaschuerch3801]

Anyone part of the LGBTQ community are unfairly targeted

[@TheJoshA]

Hana Schuerch wahh!wahhh

[@ihateoreocookies]

Proof?

[@bimbosummit]

Lisa M. ur joking right ..

[@bimbosummit]

Lisa M. most black trans women only live until their mid 30’s due to targeted harassment. many are murdered or go missing, and their cases are not taken seriously by police or covered by the media. look it up.

[@gemmam6877]

Maybe he sent those messages after he killed her to create an “alibi” 🧐 xx

[@taken4ever52309]

That’s exactly what I was thinking until another person said they saw her and talked to her at 7 and his last message to her was around 6:30.

[@gemmam6877]

Ashley Messineo Oh yeah! I definitely feel like Eric had something to do with it. It seems like he would have the most to lose xx

[@taegane4206]

She was on the phone to a friend while he was texting plus she met her step sister just after he sent them messages

[@jaselleromero]

That's what I was thinking too.

[@chenellebeautytv]

That's what I was thinking..

[@cathyvice1971]

It doesn’t sound like Sage had many true friends.

[@nakiareddick9993]

Facts friend like them who needs them

[@mellowvibe8712]

Her friends were streetwalkers, not the best crowd unfortunately. Every person for himself on the streets. It’s very unfortunate she didn’t have good people around her.

[@bm-ww8kb]

@@mellowvibe8712 from the sounds of it theyre better people than you just showed you are

[@sarahpendick]

“...but you don’t tell cats what to do” 😂😂😂

[@hatekate54]

this ^

[@TheTinahanners]

You can try. But it hardly ever goes well.

[@dlk998]

@@TheTinahanners very true

[@whatever9097]

This kinda sounds like a possible human trafficking case, especially because lgbtq people are at a higher risk of being trafficked. From the evidence we have from Eric he does have some signs of trafficker behavior.

[@volvob1884]

What signs points to him being a human trafficer?

[@denisecorley3006]

Right cuz I didnt get that he was a human trafficker, maybe a murderer but not a human trafficker

[@citacita3548]

@@denisecorley3006 he could have set her up to meet with him so someone can take her idk

[@AfiOye]

I didn't get trafficker AT ALL. very suspicious but not a trafficker

[@sgregory26]

I wish there was more people like you on KZbin. An advocate and passionate about helping families find the truth about their loved ones. I love your content because you are so passionate and respectful for these families and the loved ones hurt/lost.

[@Galaxywitch13]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4DJZnh9gZKphaM

[@wavxvxbes3957]

Eric set her up. She probably was scared so decided to stay on the phone with a friend just in case something happened.

[@MS-tn4ys]

that’s what i thought too! and he sent the texts to clear his name/as kind of an alibi. she called the friend bc she felt unsafe.

[@realtalk6065]

I’m leaning towards it he was tired of getting black mailed and had someone do it

[@eggbun1856]

ooohhhh that's a good theory. I thought the same thing when Kendall said that Sage was on the phone with a friend for a while. whenever I've had to walk in the dark or just generally felt unsafe I always call someone so if something happens to me, whoever I'm talking to can call the police immediately

[@hopemoon5221]

@@realtalk6065 Did anyone check his(Eric) girlfriend out? Eric is missing too, and his mother thinks he is dead. What if she found out her bf was on the dl.....

[@jamesroboyle]

@@hopemoon5221 Eric knows the truth . He’s not missing ….he’s in hiding . I’ve read the overview of this entire case . He’s definitely guilty .

[@mrsjaynesarah1923]

Perhaps people also judged Sage for dabbling in sex work. It's not right, but people can be judgemental of those with "high risk" lifestyles.

[@sagittaria9566]

And they use that “high risk” lifestyle as reason to why they’re gone as if that is a good enough reason for anyone 🙄

[@kattaylor2919]

It is high risk. You can acknowledge that, but also not judge. She wasn’t doing something high risk for the thrill. She was being discriminated against and struggling to make ends meet, even with some supports in place. It’s so unfair that people get judged for making risky choices when they really don’t have any non-risky options.

[@cab1stborn]

Honestly I’ll always be judgmental of “sex work” because it encourages abuse and the hidden sex trafficking industry.

[@jenb8488]

Rocket Raccoon it would be better to be supportive than judgemental. Legalizing sex work would make it a much safer industry.

[@cab1stborn]

Jen Berg Sex work is a direct line to abuse. What don’t you understand about that? Sex workers will be targeted and enslaved.

[@dadbodnokid8898]

When we say Black Lives Matter this is what we mean. See US! Share our pain. Sage is someone's child. Sage loved to Party with friends. Sage had dreams. Sage is Black and Trans. Celebrate what makes Sage like all of us. See what makes Sage unique. Just like all of us! Thank you for this video.

[@zz9195]

why are u obsessed with making everything about skin color

[@dadbodnokid8898]

@@zz9195 why are you so obsessed with me? Stalker

[@greybands973]

Cousin Richard this is a about the discrimination of trans women in America, it has nothing to do with her skin colour, but to do with her gender/ sexuality

[@miyanii]

@@greybands973 she’s trans and black. u can’t separate her race from her gender.

[@miyanii]

@@zz9195 she’s black ⁉️ her skin color is unavoidable!!

[@melissareneeplace]

The intro: “you’ve probably seen one of my animals licking their privates in the background” I’m dead 💀😭😂

[@khadijahbeverly3829]

Isn’t Kendall just so innocent 😂 then the cat just takes a nap after cleaning itself 😂🤣💀 gotta love our furbabies

[@aquemini154]

It's important to point out that trans BLACK women are the most targeted

[@benlynch6730]

Don't chat shit

[@biostephan1685]

By their own communities.... tf

[@devon9612]

girl-

[@Not_Always]

So, black men? Like usual?

[@quinnbradley6530]

@@Not_Always what is that supposed to mean..?

[@skressed]

Did anyone else think the cat in the background was a medium sized dog??? 😂😂

[@antonelabakavic4045]

I did. 😁😁

[@BlueSkyyNoise]

When she said it was a cat I said “A CAT?!”. I thought it was a dog 😂

[@ashlicifuentes5951]

he do be thiccc

[@morganstarchild5359]

Haha if I didn't hear her say it's a cat grooming I would have at first glance thought it's a dog grooming lol

[@morganstarchild5359]

@@ashlicifuentes5951 CTFU

[@blondiexox]

I’m sorry....I just can’t with your cat... if I had a spirit animal.. this cat would be it . lol

[@liamhayward4083]

Lmao fricking same

[@TheJoshA]

Can't what?

[@maeve572]

I feel so bad for sage. She was a part of the most widely known minorities. Black, female, LGBTQ

[@GMW.artist]

I understand what you're trying to say, but black people are the majority and so are women...

[@maeve572]

@@GMW.artist even if they physically have more numbers doesn't mean they are treated the same. That's what minority means

[@Buffyslayer22]

Don't feed the troll guys, he's just a whiny, needy brat❤✌

[@Buffyslayer22]

Maeve Emmanuel Goldstein; he’s going around saying shut the eff up all over the comments!! He’s just mad bc he made a comment that got taken down 5 seconds later🤣 Sorry I didn’t clarify❤️.

[@Somemighty]

Also, handicapped people are a minority, so I reject your "literally".

[@powerfulnightmare]

So he didn’t have the means to pull it off, but he had the means to relocate that quick? What?

[@zaniyamc]

THISSSS!!!!

[@dharmalevi]

I honestly feel like Aubree and Eric definitely had something to do with her disappearance. Praying they find her 💛

[@erikaperez7650]

Why aubree?*edit* I see what you mean.

[@frehiwetgbreyesus5666]

Wait, I am also confused, why Aubree?

[@vampiregirl917]

@@frehiwetgbreyesus5666 I think because she used Sage's credit card, food stamps, and wigs shortly after her disappearance. It's insensitive but also suspicious imo

[@ArisLaws]

I feel this too

[@theeblairwitchproject6090]

As a trans girl from West Australia who's followed you for YEARS, I really appreciate you as a cis woman talking about trans women. This is the kinda thing that makes me scared to even go on dates/ go in public busy areas. I believe she was killed and the guy knows something. Men have so much shame with liking trans women and it can easily turn to poisonous anger. I deal with it constantly of men hitting me up. Love you Kendall!

[@ACoolMom]

Blair’s World Gurl Reading your comment was just 🥺☹️ No one should have to be fearful of their lives because of who they are. That's saddening. And I agree, I think he definitely knows what happened to her & he's hiding so he doesn't have to speak to police or get killed himself. Side note, I watched your foundation review video & you should ttly make more videos. Your personality is bomb 💣💖

[@theeblairwitchproject6090]

@@ACoolMom It is really hard, And not to mention the reality of being a trans (woman) is even when men show interest in you, its so easy for them to say what they think you want to hear over the privacy of social media. But you always wonder if they wouldn't want their friends knowing theyre interested in trans women, and 9 times out of 10; they are only interested in you to fulfill a sexual fetish and they don't take you seriously as a female. Even in my case, married men and men with relationships messaging me... Thank you sm for your kind words xox That youtube video I made is so old! I just lost motivation because I feel like noone is going to see my videos, and all i have is an iphone to shoot on! xx

[@bananashaman8902]

Heart goes out to you! good luck in your life and please have fun with everything you do! I really enjoyed reading about a trans watching this video, because it means that every community is listening, don't let the caution of things that could happen because of who you are, live life happily and don't worry, because happiness is bliss~! (also, your pfp is pretty)

[@maekae95]

Right after you said “you don’t tell cats what to do” my cat raised her head and meowed in, what I’m assuming was, agreement.

[@2xr1ssx]

I feel like It should be a law: if media is notified of a missing person within 72hours of filing they should be REQUIRED to cover It.

[@sunflower-gj7jk]

Exactly! No picking and choosing!

[@alpaca_6251]

This is a good idea but I think a law like that would not pass bc it will impede on peoples freedom of speech aka the media companies right to pick and choose which stories they want to cover

[@Kairibeachga]

Even if it was just a 10 minute segment, it would be better than nothing

[@shelbibudd9425]

“You don’t tell cats what to do” truest sentence I’ve ever heard

[@sheenaalexis8710]

My cat concurs

[@spiridushadragalasha]

but you can just angle the camera a lil bit. or delay the recording...

[@janets8209]

That is a big cat😸

[@kaylaperalta2620]

As the wife of a FTM transman... I am so proud that you are so conscious of correct pronouns. Thank you for being so amazing!!!

[@KendallRae]

❤️

[@deli.rat.]

It means a lot as a transgender fan to see you covering her case. I have so much respect for you. Your dedication to justice and equality is so important.

[@amandarae315]

Soo no one else thinks it’s odd that 300 miles away a “siting” of Sage occurred and just so randomly it was one of her roommates that was sited instead?? Little weird to me...especially since they don’t look that much alike according to the one photo being shown of her. And then oh we’ll just take this time to interview you all of a sudden now. Just very odd to me that whole thing.

[@msfranny4357]

🎯

[@eggbun1856]

it is... extremely strange to say the least. like what are the odds that a sighting of Sage 300 miles away ended up being one of her roommates??? that seems like a one in a billion chance.

[@tiarameh8069]

New series idea? Make small 5 minute - 10 minute videos about the smaller cases where you don’t have much info. You’re channel is so big, huge influence for thorn and you respect everyone so much. (I binge your videos and have a playlist of 5 minute cases about missing people would be one of the best ways to see their faces)

[@mikaylabrown7230]

We should start thinking about putting funding together to update video cameras at businesses. So many true crime cases could have been solved with a simple video camera!! And if it was known, people would be deterred to doing crimes (hopefully)

[@christinaburkhart1410]

Do not do that! I know it comes from a good place in your heart. BUT TRUST ME these companies HAVE THE MONEY to update their cameras they're CHOOSING not to! I can promise your money WILL NOT BE USED FOR CAMERAS. We have security cameras we have had multipul different people from security companies come in and offer to donate better cameras to our store so if we were robbed we had better camera equipment.... they flat out told them NO THANK YOU..... and I work for a HUGE company and they have the means to buy better. Keep your good heart... but also keep your money

[@jenb8488]

I think there is a bigger reason that security footage is never available one the police ask for it. Just my paranoid thoughts though.

[@britneydawn8822]

It should be placed into LAW that all businesses with licenses must have a recording (not just livestream) security system of the facility areas. It also should be a requirement for the businesses liability insurance if they have any at all. I really don't understand why it's not already a law to begin with. I mean think about it. They have civil laws to protect businesses I.E.finance companies that require the use of full coverage insurance in case something happens to the vehicle the bank is holding a title on. Maybe I'm thinking too hard on this one but since when are all other civil issues so much more important than people's lives?

[@Tvhsak]

Kendall is commendable for her persistent and sustainable advocacy for human trafficking and justice.

[@annshetty7235]

Love how you speak up for everyone regardless of colour or sexuality Love your show

[@CJ-jr4eo]

"You gotta feel for anyone who is outed before they're ready." GIRL YESSSSSSS

[@JessicaRabbit324]

"You can't tell cats what to do." Truer words, I STG. 🤣

[@julielove6940]

That area is an area well known for human trafficking. Prayers for Sage and her family

[@lauratownsend4324]

I was gonna say exactly this!!

[@MSSHONDEE86]

Wow 😮 ❗️❕

[@bodang158]

what area are you referring to? charlottesville va?

[@ollieno971]

I grew up in Charlottesville and I’ve never heard that before

[@nelixsulu6201]

If you’re talking about Charlottesville, Va then that makes sense. It’s a college town & many college kids probably get preyed on

[@catz9383]

You are so respectful to all people, it's refreshing. You really are awesome

[@noodlesauce2553]

We MUST do more to PROTECT our black trans sisters!

[@catherineervin2630]

We should collaborate on some kind of fundraiser or something!

[@ghost-husband]

I agree!

[@kennedyh124]

THIS!!!!!!

[@imonlyjustahole]

There's very little we can do, sadly she put herself in danger by being a sex worker

[@catherineervin2630]

@@imonlyjustahole surely there's something that could be done? I'm just starting to educate myself more on this particular subject, so I'm not arguing with you, just trying to educate myself. I am a straight white female, but unlike a lot of other straight white people, I am fully aware of the privileges granted to me and I think it's disgusting. I am no better than you or Sage or anyone else on this Earth! Everybody, no matter what race or gender or whatever, should be made as much a priority as I would be were I to go missing. I'm on your side! We must fight the White privilege in our country! There is only one race, the human race!

[@icyphine8593]

LOL THAT SUPER SERIOUS APOLOGY AT THE START

[@yolandipieterse2786]

“You don’t tell cats what to do” - man i feel you

[@charliepechota7551]

I found you earlier this week and I'm addicted to your channel! You are so easy to listen to, and keep my interest which isn't always easy. Your so beautiful for your efforts towards fighting the battle of human trafficking. Thank you for your channel, and your hard work to keep your almost 3 million followers! 🌼💛🌟

[@mosesnonie]

The media always picks and chooses what gets covered and what doesn’t. So terrible. So sick 😭

[@iriz1316]

Got so lost in trying to pick a candle scent that I almost forgot to watch the video 🤦‍♀️ but I’m back now.

[@KendallRae]

Hahaha what did you settle on?

[@iriz1316]

Kendall Rae nag champa and bubble gum 😂 can’t wait!!!

[@daniellecheek6564]

iriz1316 Dude that sounds that it’ll smell so good. Omg

[@celiiiiiiiig]

@@daniellecheek6564 it really does, thinking about getting candles scent🕯👀

[@lvasquez2978]

Honestly same I left to pick a candle scent last week when the video was uploaded and I just now realized I didn't finish it

[@Elleinadd]

This story makes me so sad, I’ll never understand why people bully.

[@ashcookie9277]

i think ppl bully each other because of either family struggles, abuse, or they were bullied themselves and like to make others feel bad. idk I hate bullying....in my school it was either you were a cool kid or you got shoved down the hallways....pretty sad...

[@ashtinreams385]

I stopped supporting other KZbin channels that do true crime because all they want is a profitable gain from suffering families and victims. It makes me really happy to support Kendall and other KZbinrs alike that try to get the word out to help families and cases to get more recognition. It's amazing what you do with your donations and how you help the victims and victims families to be never forgotten. It's not about money, it's about help and support for the victims. It's not a joke, it's meaningful to the families.

[@tor4049]

the way you respected sage’s identity made me so grateful for you teaching your followers how to address/respect trans people’s wishes. thank you💕

[@ohwellwhateverr]

Please respect the rest of society’s wishes to shut up and disappear 💕

[@mesij6798]

Ladies and gentlemen, please don’t mess with people who aren’t “out” yet.

[@tmstockmon]

There is so much violence against transgender women of color that the media never covers. Thank you for using your platform for Sage. ❤️

[@aquilaaltaire3007]

Sage got dismissed for who she is and the lifestyle she participated in. A lot of women who partake in this kind of nightlife get kidnapped and abducted, and the media never does them any justice.

[@eggbun1856]

THANK YOU!!!! everyone especially men who benefit from it the most wanna talk about "support sex workers!!!!" but when a sex worker or addict (often both in one person) goes missing it's "well look at the kinda lifestyle she lived" and "what did she expect?" and ppl basically have the attitude of, well she took on the risk/it's essentially her fault/this was inevitable bc of the life she lived anyway so why bother looking for her. it's really disgusting. ppl wanna use words to say what kind of person they are, but when it comes down to it it's all about the actions. supporting sex workers is NOT just subscribing to their fucking onlyfans.

[@hoperobertson3732]

This story really hurt my heart. 😢 I was just having a discussion this morning about how it didn’t matter who or what someone was or did in their past or even who they where or what they did in the present their death (should their life be taken by someone else) should mean something to the whole community. That is someone’s child, sibling, friend and if the community doesn’t come together as whole then it makes it hard to get justice for the family and makes it harder to make changes in the community itself.

[@MysteryAvalanche]

I vividly remember following the Hannah Graham case as it was unfolding. It's an added layer of heartbreaking knowing someone else was missing at the same time and was completely ignored by the media. Thank you for bringing light to Sage's case - this is the first time I've heard of it.

[@katk3452]

This is why I don't like the media they just pick and choose which case is more interesting. Like come on, shame on them

[@lilymarie7112]

“Bye, you stood me up” feels SO UNNATURAL to me. Screams alibi

[@metacrisis47]

Poor Sage, she must have had such a hard life and it’s heartbreaking knowing she went through all of this and that her family is still without answers

[@osirisaxe]

Thank you Kendall more people need to speak up for black trans women. As a trans woman myself it means alot.

[@Gummy-pd2qo]

Stay safe beautiful!

[@rebeccak9626]

Stay safe and be careful okay?

[@camilatezanos3853]

kendall looks so beautiful with wavy hair, it really suits her

[@Shadowhunter420]

My respect for you has grown significantly as I am trans myself. Especially with you using the right pronouns and everything. I've already enjoyed watching your videos, and this warmed my heart. I am hurting for sage and hope she's found and safe

[@KC-dx4qt]

She was born the day before me, same year and everything. Not that anyone cares, just hit close to home. She should still be here. Rest easy sweet girl. ♥️

[@ashmoney3946]

:(((

[@cellblocknine5385]

Yeah probably no one sincerely truly cares, but I thought it was an interesting fact! Thanks for sharing :)

[@KC-dx4qt]

Mister Justice thanks, friend :) have a great weekend!

[@AbiZolanski]

I care

[@KC-dx4qt]

iknodewaemybruddas👁👄👁 that is my favorite emoji face.

[@jamiedelatorre1908]

Isn’t it weird that her friend said she didn’t know who she was meeting up with but they have all been spotted together?

[@lolahugs]

honestly it’s not really. they might’ve known the person they met up with but they didn’t know she was meeting them🤷🏼‍♀️

[@teayasymone]

I’d be more suspicious of Shakira, whenever you have guilt you always point the finger at someone else in the circle.

[@Lisa-kf4iu]

That crossed my mind, too.

[@lunamoon2083]

Ok

[@marianapulgarin9941]

Exactly i feel like the way she was blaming the other roommate was a little weird not to defend either but it’s just like Kendall said it’s not really reliable

[@BlueSkyyNoise]

That was my first thought

[@jacklyndanielle]

Mariana Pulgarin yeah but when something like this happens and there’s so many friends and people involved, everyone could be confused about what they’re feeling and just want some answers so fingers get pointed in many different directions. when close friends of mine have died i’ve witnessed people just wanting someone to blame. it’s hard because she did have a lot of people who could be out to get her. but honestly it could be someone none of us know about. Audrey def seems the least suspicious. I’ve seen ppl wearing dead friends stuff they did it to Lil peep and it’s fucked up but def not anything to do with being guilty i just think some people don’t realize how fucked up it is. Lil peeps good friend that loved him to death wore his diamond grills after he passed- so it could be that they’re doing it in honor of that person or bc they miss them, and they just don’t realize how incredibly insensitive it is.

[@brittrichards5337]

I find it very important and thoughtful that the foster home paired the girls up who were experiencing similar things in life to avoid the possibility of bullying or discrimination 🥰

[@mistyfisher9389]

I don't know who took Sage, but I agree with her family that she did NOT just up and disappear purposely! .. To Sage's family, I pray that ya'll get the answers and closure* you need, and until there is proof, believe she is still alive. If you do not see her on earth again, ya'll will meet again in Heaven! .. I pray for everyone in this world, no one deserves to have their life taken, no one deserves to be abused, mistreated, or hurt physically, sexually, mentally, emotionally EVER! .. Whoever hands are in the disappearance of Sage I pray for them because they will have to face God, as we all will on judgement day, and it doesn't matter what punishment we will ever receive here on earth, God's judgement will be the worst of the worst! .. I pray that God comforts ya'll, and I will continue to keep Sage and ya'll in my prayers! May God continue to bless ya'll and everyone on earth! ..Amen

[@Mellomads]

I think he just sent those messages to Sage as an alibi. He’s definitely suspish in my book.

[@mushratrana347]

🐖 jgtjirdgo

[@000AnnA000D]

thats what i was thinking. who would text something like "bye you stood me up"? if she did stood him up then she would have known so no need to mention it

[@enigmatiika]

I wouldn’t have thought about that but yes an alibi makes sense.

[@deannamccrimmon7805]

And the way he just up and disappeared after Sage did ... I definitely think he did something to her.

[@amandarivera25]

When I die I want to be reincarnated as one of Kendall’s pets

[@ellahheminger863]

Same

[@daisyz344]

Only if you clean yourself in the background of her videos lmao 😜💕💕💕💕

[@ellahheminger863]

Daisy Z yep lol

[@drakedickrider]

Daisy Z AGAGAA

[@antonelabakavic4045]

Why would you want that?

[@memyselfi1828]

I only learned of your channel about a month ago. I think you are awesome. I appreciate how honest, aware, compassionate and respectful you are. Thank you!

[@courtneysawyer8407]

I feel like we need a fundraiser for this case because it was so ignored.

[@nicolasarette8863]

We love KZbinrs who respect someone's personal pronouns.

[@cab1stborn]

ria neely I’m not gonna call someone they them but sure lol

[@TiinkerBells]

@@cab1stborn How come? They/them has always been used as a gender neutral pronoun. Example "Someone forgot THEIR sunglasses on the table", you'd never say "someone forgot his slash her sunglasses". Just respect people's pronouns, it's harmless.

[@bluejeans5770]

@@TiinkerBells Nice manipulation of the pronoun lol. We can use 'they' when we don't know ghe person we're referring to or when we still wanna keep 'a distance' since we don't know them well, to use they for gender issues cause 'empathy 'is idiotic.

[@corv1d770]

@@bluejeans5770 and while I'm here, there's more than two genders and more than two sexes. Being intersex is as common as being a red head or having green eyes. The exact same statistical probability. So unless you're gonna consider red eyes and green hair a mutation that shouldn't exist, intersex people are perfectly average and normal among binary sexed people.

[@corv1d770]

And just to drive it home and make you question yourself, You could find our tomorrow that you're intersex and didn't know it. Would this change your identity??? Probably not. You'd probably continue to identify as you always have, right? So, remember that thought exercise when you think of stepping on someone's right to self identify.

[@ASUNOFASUN]

I’m so glad you covered this. She never had a fair investigation. And actually knowing her and the personality she had makes it even harder to deal with.

[@lesleyvalencia6222]

this case made me tear up, I hope that Sage is doing well wherever she may be. God bless her beautiful soul.

[@morgan4139]

I would like to thank you kendall, because being apart of the LGBTQ+ commuity we dont get a lot of media coverage and this was really nice.

[@sidneyseed9183]

Regardless of whether or not Eric is guilty, he definitely lied and evaded

[@merber6070]

And? It doesnt make him a murderer or horrible person. Everyone has told a big lie in their life, especially about personal stuff. Sage was in an area that is known for human trafficking

[@bernadiceraich9831]

I love that you excused your wonderful feline friend for her urgent attention to her grooming. It made me smile. You don't have to apologise for anything. I love cats. I have never heard of Sage's case before. Thanks for the video.

[@GreenPixXxie]

Your sensibility to aprouch about all around this case, made me cry. You are so sweet and respectful that give me hope in humanity. Thank you!

[@mollyfowler9692]

It's sad that the news doesn't give enough coverage to LGBTQ+ community.

[@kirstyfoxx]

So true