THE TRAGIC MURDER OF CHILD STAR JUDITH BARSI

Today's solved true crime case is on child star & movie actress Judith Barsi, her mother Maria Barsi and her father Jozsef Barsi. Judith starred in childhood nostalgia 80s films such as The Land Before Time where she played Ducky, All Dogs Go To Heaven where she played Anne-Marie, and JAWS: The Revenge where she played Thea Brody. Judith was also in several other commercials for McDonalds, lays and jif, and starred in many TV series shows such as cagney and lacey, punky brewster, slam dance and fatal vision.
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[@llaza_1137]

The children seemed more worried then the adults..which is so sad.

[@victoriasun9142]

Ikr

[@mystic8raven51]

When you put yourself out there to help someone as an adult with another adult that you know needs help, and they don’t accept the help and still go back into that environment, it is hard to help someone in that situation. Even nowadays, it can still be hard to help someone who isn’t desperate enough to leave the situation. Not to mention this was in a time period where a lot of these things were not understood well by the public. So the adults stopped believing her because they weren’t educated about how women in abusive situations will act. I don’t think though that anyone can fathom why they didn’t take it way more serious with a child involved, even in those times. Like you said, it is really sad and tragic. 😔😔😔

[@haileytanguay6889]

*Mystic 8 Raven* it’s not that they want to be there but if u have been there for so long with them and they are manipulative they feel it’s normal

[@mystic8raven51]

Hailey Tanguay I never said the victim wanted to be there. I speak of this from experience when I failed to help a friend that I fought so hard to help escape from the situation. She got so scared that she ended up ruining the plan that I helped create with another friend that escaped from an abusive relationship, and she ended going back to him that day. Months after that, he did eventually got the idea and left her for another woman. She didn’t want to go back to him, but she didn’t have much of choice given her whole situation. I couldn’t help much as I wanted other than that plan since I still lived with my family and wouldn’t be very open on taking someone else in.

[@amandarios448]

@@mystic8raven51 I have tried to help a girl that was cheated on, beat up, threatened, infected with STDs... You get it. It's impossible to help someone who doesn't love themselves enough to understand they don't need to be in that situation

[@chandlerkinney4630]

what kind of loser gets bitter about the child they raised being more successful than then? Every parent should want that

[@devilconcrete2699]

Apparently Casey Anthony too. I hear that she killed out of jealousy and the attention from the girl's grandparents? Don't quote me on that though

[@debbieschultz9768]

His ego must have controlled him!

[@frankpatrone6871]

A real hater fr 💯

[@zebnemma]

But also why was he so worried the wife would leave when he himself made it clear he was starting to feel urges to kill the wife and daughter. He HATES his family yet still refuses to let them leave??? Why!

[@frankpatrone6871]

@@zebnemma symptoms of hater-itis 😂 seriously though

[@gabbtothee5348]

I've heard a lot of people say "Well he doesn't hit the kids so it's okay." No, it's not. My parents were abusive towards each other, I had to witness it. Seeing abuse can do a lot of damage to your kids

[@Taewills]

Exactly. Seeing abuse is abusive in itself. The long term affects are awful.

[@sierraborden9923]

He hit her with pan and gave her a bloody nose. He was abusing her physically and emotionally according to a 1 hr psychology session. I bet he was sexually abusing her also and the older she got the more she would tell. He knew all along what he was going to do

[@fairyulz]

Exactly, even throwing mean comments at your child is abuse.

[@flowerslol8138]

I’m so sorry you had to see that. Even tho you don’t know me I’m here for you ❤️

[@itzrainbowdragon1915]

I was real little when I saw my moms ex husband hit my mom. He was drunk and possibly high off of crack. I’m still not over it and I’m almost 23 now. I’m extremely protective of my mom now.

[@iknowexactlywhoyouare8701]

Every child deserves a parent but not every parent deserves a child

[@hi.7877]

By ur profile name who am i

[@marwaedrees1965]

Period

[@sanjidahtasnim3822]

Nah. Children like Venables and Thompson (James Bulger case) genuinely do not deserve protection from anyone. Some children are just born evil.

[@arisgolseen2693]

correction good parent

[@foxicornsreact4656]

👏👏

[@christalcavanaugh]

If someone CONSTANTLY talks about murdering their spouse or children, maybe give a second thought to whether or not it’s actually a joke....

[@heatherjane3494]

especially their child, who the heck jokes about murdering a child??

[@felixthecat2786]

Why would anyone not find that totally fucked up and disturbing? ...like who brushes that shit off?

[@theofficialdislikebutton6766]

Im a snitch so the first cold blooded comment i hear like that *Woop woop thats the sound of the police woop woop thats the sound of the beast*

[@응응-r6s]

@@theofficialdislikebutton6766 NOOO STOOOOOPPP😭😭😭😭😭🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️

[@lavelle2911]

Why did they not report his threats to the police?!

[@habihabitat]

This case literally makes me want to cry. Imagine being such a heartless person, to abuse, and kill your own wife and daughter.

[@lookathimee]

Sayori pfp 😊

[@Ana-eq2ke]

The fact that i watched both movies she voice acted in without knowing her terrible fate is just spine chilling to me, I wish I could tell her I loved both characters she voice acted

[@milzii4300]

But then again imagine being such a stupid mother in this situation, like “mom daddy is gonna kill us”, and her mom just says “hell yeah let’s go back”, a very sad case with idiotic parents.

[@liviwaslost]

@@milzii4300 she’s not stupid. She was a victim of abuse

[@khyati6680]

@@milzii4300 ok so I feel like I relate to Judith but its not that abusive. I feel like the mom was scared...

[@helluva5413]

I started crying when she talked about how Judith didn’t even get to see all dogs go to heaven :(

[@banablahbreadmissy5583]

I know ;-; I felt sad that such a talented girl never got to see her final works or potential work down the line!!

[@livingpotato5842]

They probably would have had her in all dogs go to heaven 2 if she hadn't died

[@GUMMYGZ]

And then the song played and it made me feel worse😭

[@behind_you7163]

i didnt cry but i was really emotional too ;(

[@aishanoor7321]

Dont cry she is in heaven now herself

[@Mi_A11]

NEVER EVER ignore a child who says they are being abused .

[@amylee8969]

@ minaforlife6696 I agree. I read terrible stories about child stars. But this has to be the most horrific and the worst. And this tragedy has nothing to do with her acting, it has more to do with child abuse.

[@Mi_A11]

@@amylee8969 I agree 100%

[@SilkyMilkyOriginal]

​@@nickangelo116Screw that little sh*t for hitting his younger sister

[@FujikkoJP]

@@Mi_A11*People in that time didn’t really care about child safety, as she explained because her case was dropped after a while.*

[@elizabethgraunstadt]

The most aggravating about cases like this is that either the abuser or the adult being told about the abuse is like “oh they are a kid. Kids make things up/lie”. And the abuse gets brushed off/dismissed and abused child gets ignored.

[@lizzieheret9417]

it breaks your heart when you realize she was going through all this abuse and pain while she was filming these things. ESPECIALLY all dogs go to heaven 🥺

[@aprilwalker4268]

Ikr. That hit me hard

[@LilTechCricket]

Yeah, like what went through that little girl's head during the audition of the movie "All Dogs Go To Heaven" that caused her to break down into such an intense anxiety attack? Did her POS father antagonize her with the title of movie like "You're a dog, but you don't get to go to Heaven when I kill you and mommy." Drunk abusers LOVE to antagonize people with that kind of stuff. If it's a little girl, that kind of thing could roll around in your head for a while. I hope she and her mother are resting in peace ✌ 🙏 with those beautiful new gravestones those people commissioned for them.

[@singinginsecret6380]

@@LilTechCricket she wouldnt have known the title of the film or her parents

[@kaijuteeth]

@@singinginsecret6380 wdym??? at that voice acting stage it wouldve had a name already and of course her parents, or at least the mother, would know...

[@sweetieboo5962]

She's in heaven now I guess that's where tge irony comes in 😭😭

[@madigoodwin9618]

hearing her say the words “goodbye I love you” really broke my heart because I watched all dogs go to heaven over and over as a kid and just learned recently of her tragic passing and it’s so horrible to think such an innocent pure soul was taken from us.

[@punpuniia]

Same, I would watch this movie every day as a kid, not knowing about any of this until recently.

[@jesspownall459]

I was obsessed with this film as a kid, me and my mum would always say “charlieee” the way she did and this is so sad 😣

[@lillihill4129]

I watched that film once and never again, I cried myself to sleep that night, woke up, cried that whole day, and the next day so my mum banned me from watching it

[@iitskeykey1803]

I still think it’s so weird how we all used to watch the land before time not knowing that one of the best characters in the show was sadly not even around anymore .. so sad

[@joliefleckenstein]

my stomach literally instantly dropped because my childhood dog was named charlie and he died unexpectedly, i never got to say goodbye. i started sobbing and made my bf hug me afterwards lol. some people don’t realize the impact dogs and pets can have on someone’s life

[@k31rar]

This poor girl could have had so many opportunities in an acting career. She was so successful so young. Yet, her life was taken from her. Its so sad.

[@bandotaku]

On the other hand, she could have gone the route that many child actors do. Being involved in drugs, alcohol, or just ending up without work because they aren't "cute" anymore. I don't know if that is any comfort. Really, it's unclear what her life could have been, but at least now her and her mother are together away from him and in a better place.

[@bandotaku]

@X Nope.

[@kenioye8122]

bandotaku wtf

[@kenioye8122]

bandotaku are you sick this person was trying to compliment her and your twisted self ruined it like the hell is wrong with you

[@bandotaku]

@@kenioye8122 I do not see how I ruined it. I never disputed what the person said, nor did I insult anyone. You could make an argument that the perspective I mentioned was a bit morbid and pessimistic, which could ruin the mood, but I ended my statements with the thought that her and her mother are in a better place away from him. I consider that optimistic. If you don't believe in that, that's fine, but some do.

[@armyoftew]

The thing where Judith breaks down while “all dogs go to heaven” was being made during Anne Marie’s song segment, Judith was looking at the song she had to sing which is basically about wanting a loving family with a nice mommy and daddy, which would be a perfect life contrast to Judith’s which is why they had to get another child to sing it because Judith couldn’t and would have a breakdown and begin to cry. This is probably because Anne Marie’s family and home situation is so much like hers and the song could have been how Judith felt which is very sad to think about. This caused concern so Judith would be taken to a child psychologist to talk about it so it makes sense. Poor little child, she never got that chance

[@amylee8969]

Her story is sad but what more sad is all the people who failed her and the mom. The child was apparently exhibiting odd and depressed behavior because of it and failed to investigate. The Hollywood producers were more concerned about her missing work and losing money than about their safety. The people who were aware of the dad abusing the mom and daughter naively turned a blind eye after the dad justified is actions as “normal discipline”. Hardly anyone bothered to check up on the mom and daughter.

[@kayleigh1991]

I don't care about the circumstances, NEVER ignore a child who is saying they're being abused.

[@baygurl3168]

Agreed, even if you find out they're lying its better to make sure they are lying rather then leave it be and find out they were telling the truth.

[@mali5136]

I can't envision a 10 year old lying about "daddy wanting to kill mummy" and "daddy said he'd kill me if I didn't do x and put a knife to my throat." It boggles my mind how people put that off as not a big deal or exaggeration.

[@xskelux1600]

@@mali5136 Got me saying Whaaaat!!! Bruuuuhh How Worse could It Get From The actual Murder Cause This Couldn't be real If This Happen

[@TimeBunny]

As someone who was essentially called a liar when I tried to speak up about my dad being physically abusive, please take a child seriously. Better to find out it’s lies then to have the child suffer in silence. There might be reasons if the child is “lying”.

[@DoraWinifred]

I don’t understand how people could ignore a child saying that, even if they are lying clearly something is wrong as children aren’t ordinarily exposed to those kinds of things to even know how to lie about such things

[@keirycampos6689]

Child protective services hasn’t changed a thing this happened in the 80s and and same thing happened in Gabriel’s case

[@kenco4208]

Well said!

[@hubba_bubbahuex5097]

I was/am in a abusive household i was treated the same as them (by cps) we really need to protect and care for these children who are really defenseless so yeah

[@laurajarosz2252]

@@hubba_bubbahuex5097 Hey! are you okay, like in a safe situation?

[@sherkshen]

Sky Smith yeah, are you in a safe space right now?

[@ccstopmotionproductions739]

Sky Smith are you okay?

[@leileilu4622]

The little “Yep! Yep! Yep!” on Judith’s gravestone is so sweet and sad at the same time. A little callback to The Land Before Time❤️

[@ljbeauty6829]

Oh my goodness I know 😭 ducky was my favourite when I was a kid and when I saw yep yep yep on Judith and her Moms head stone I was a mess 😥😥

[@nicolesmith4371]

LJ Beauty ducky was so precious 😭 I always loved her lil sweet voice as a young girl watching that movie... knowing what happened to that angel makes me so upset 🥺😣

[@Christinaanna5]

I had got a little ducky vinyl toy from my Pizza Hut Book It Club where if you read so many books you got a free personal pan pizza and at age 8 I couldn't tell you how awesome it was to get my pizza and a Land Before Time toy. Sadly I lost my Ducky after iceskating and my mom said it was gone. I dont have too many memories as a child but this story made me recall this.

[@mehmcmehh368]

@@ljbeauty6829 same 😢😢😭😭😥😥😰😰

[@maisiewillder3218]

Ayyy i was ur 1.4k like

[@lacedxstrapped]

This shit hits home. My wife was in an abusive relationship with a drug addicted narcissist. He was verbally and physically abusive to her. I thank God every day that I was able to meet her, and help her make the decision to pack up and leave with her newborn, before things got worse....like this story. In 2022, I'm happy to have my beautiful wife, and our 12 year old son that calls me dad. 🥰

[@mentallydisturbedllama473]

I'm so sorry she had to go through that..): Very glad that you have each-other and your own little family now though, sending all of the love. ❤️

[@greatestnitemare6626]

You really took another dudes child…oh boy….this will end well in the future

[@lilypad2714]

That’s awful for your wife, I hope you both have the happy ending you both deserve and well done for helping her! She is very strong :3

[@BillyButcher90]

I hope you beat the crap out of that guy who abused your wife.

[@EmperorOfChaos]

Narcissists are the worst especially with addictions. Whether it is gambling, alcohol, drugs or both. You get people with addictions who are only a danger to themselves and are harmless as not everyone is awful. With the narcissists, addictions makes them even worse than they already are. They will scream so neighbours hear, they will smash property belonging to everyone but themselves. Someone you are supposed to rely on and grow from. Fortunately I have a great mother. Unfortunately not everyone had that such as Judith. Even with a good parent, they might not necessarily have the mental or physical strength to stop the other parent. One can say are partially to blame but life is not black and white despite what judges and the jury believe. They make snappy judgments such as taking away children from goof families for missing children, which does far more damage to a child than missing a bit of school as it destroyed a family and that child will end up being abused in various ways by other children and authorities in general. They also make children stay with abusive families despite the evidence and warnings by virtually everyone who knows the child. If someone protects the child, they get arrested for trying to do more for the child than the worthless authorities. Some people were just born to be awful people. Truly evil people. People say having villains be evil for the sake of it is cartoonish yet we live among like that. Where they had a good upbringing and everything but somehow they seek to harm people and destroy everything and everyone. It is more understanding (although not an excuse) if they suffered PTSD through an event or something that made cold towards people but I do not see how one can murder their own child or harm their loving wife/husband or whatever the status may be. I know their logic is warped and everything but killing your own kin for nothing is awful. Possibly some of the darker cases out there.

[@marcusanderson216]

She was one of the most authentic voices for character voices we had.

[@dgtl.andreeaa]

Yeah

[@ashleamaguire412]

Yup... yup... yup :(

[@whisperonascream]

I never knew it was an adorable little girl behind the voice of Ducky .... I love Ducky

[@Jade-cb2si]

Very very 😭♥️

[@Smaugette]

@@ashleamaguire412 😥 I love that movie.

[@hellohumansandbeings6985]

I can’t fathom the fact that’s a father being jealous for his own child success instead of rooting for her. Most parents want their children to be better than them! That was really sad.

[@christinalittleton5773]

When some parents root for their child, they tend to go TOO overboard. The best example is "Toddlers and Tiaras". A beauty pageant full of little girls primped up to look like Barbies... what could possibly go wrong? kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4eUfayfYtl_qpo

[@spartangoku7610]

He could’ve lived like a King off his daughter! Instead, he killed her.

[@personalcheeses8073]

Christina Littleton I root for my child, which is why she would never have been allowed near a toxic pageant

[@personalcheeses8073]

Till This Day Wow some special stereotyping going on here

[@sweetblack1216]

(Father) being the keyword here he was never her father !!! a father would NEVER do something like that to there child

[@salma6557]

I love that she makes this still so interesting without the dramatisation or eerie music

[@louisdead6761]

Heck its almost creepier without the music

[@alexbelshaw8569]

the british do documentaries best anyway, we never use the over dramatic music x

[@corvidaedalus]

@@alexbelshaw8569 As an American, I completely agree.

[@sublimilites8746]

Shane Dawson could never

[@brookeestes3922]

yes

[@thechloechronicles9688]

What's weird is that her mother worried about the material thing. Her daughter was still working. There would be more money in the future. She also made enough money that her mother could have afforded security on the child until everything that could be done, was done. Not a guarantee of safety, but it's something.

[@aprilgosa5779]

Once he threatened my child with a knife that would be the last thing that man ever did he never would have found them in the Bahamas I cannot believe she fell for that it was n idle threat

[@abigailsian5933]

Mate if my child said dad threatened me with a knife I wouldn't be on a plane home I would be on a plane to a different bloody universe!

[@ellislily]

Same! I'd fly to another country!!! Ik that the mothed was clearly being manipulated but I wouldn't let it stop me I'd flee as quick as possible

[@maleighlovesbroadway]

I think the main problem is that adults don't take children seriously with that sort of thing and think they're joking or exaggerating.

[@casharacurtis5289]

@@maleighlovesbroadway I think you also have to consider someone like that would most likely threaten the people around the victim as well, it's very possible she was discouraged from leaving not only because of the manipulation but also fear of him hurting anyone who helped them

[@akariyamaguchi7306]

The mother was already scared, she was totally manipulated by her husband, she couldn't thin properly at all

[@atlsongbyrd6084]

Exactly! He would’ve been dead!

[@charlottehurley8325]

Although her death is heartbreaking I’m so glad it was in her sleep and instantly for Judith so she didn’t have to feel feat or sadness her dad was killing her and it was just in her sleep as horrible as it is

[@Maya-dw5jz]

She was tortured for a long time, and died peacefully. Joseph is a disgusting human being, who lets his pride get to him. Judith life was stolen by her father.

[@alicedelgado955]

There's actually some debate that she was awake and had her back turned to him

[@ErinJeanette]

Agreed... It's still horrific obviously but at least she was asleep. It's the only solace to find in such a sad story... But she clearly lived in fear and torment anyway. What a monster

[@danhurley143]

yeah its so horrible

[@alexiswagner5388]

I hate to say this but I blame the mom if she had gone through with cps or the police judith would still be alive

[@themorganrileyshow5520]

My heart aches for this young girl. She should be in more acting roles, with a family of her own and living her life. But unfortunately her life was stolen. RIP Judith, I am so sorry this happened to you.

[@vanessaaparicio8925]

dixie mcgeezaks it so sad 😢

[@themorganrileyshow5520]

@dixie mcgeezaks it's awful. I was sat here crying

[@bussydandruff1580]

She might’ve fallen into drugs and shit if she did grow up due to the abuse and bc she was a child star and stuff and it still would end up being so sad but she did not need to go out this way it’s so sick and fucked up.

[@googleuser4225]

I know this has nothing to do with your comment but how do you have a picture of Eleanors yt icon next to your name?

[@_aypmakx__8035]

@@googleuser4225 she's a member

[@Koko_draws]

I feel really bad for Judith because she was dealing with this abuse at the age of 6. Her own dad put a knife to her throat. I can't imagine how she must have felt.

[@maridiamondfleur5078]

Actually she was 10, when she died

[@Koko_draws]

@@maridiamondfleur5078 I know that, I’m talking about how old she was when she started experiencing the abuse.

[@lisamcdonald1014]

5 or 6 years old

[@imsad3630]

‘Fun’ fact: kids aren’t blind or stupid. If they say some sh*t’s going down do not ignore them.

[@bigmama1202]

very true. xD

[@unidentifiedwhale7546]

i mean.. unless they physically are blind- i do know what you mean tho so don't attack me

[@dumiighostii]

My mother and her fam know if I say something that's "out of character" of me, that to trust me. I don't lie alot. I will if I have to.

[@marisafaith9975]

How is the fact fun?

[@andreashelton]

Kids are smarter than alot of adults

[@charnaeyoung9815]

They "wrote" a whole song in dedication to her but couldn't get her a tombstone. 😑Hollywood. Everything for hype and attention and dollar signs.

[@Tay-iv4lc]

That really pissed me off they diddnt have a headstone for so long. Like what a child that was a little star, her terrible death was broadcasted on TV, etc people couldn’t stand up and get her headstone?! Just terrible and like you said explains Hollywood.

[@angel-ld7kx]

@@Tay-iv4lc Exactly 👏👏

[@SLa-pb1gg]

That was weird to me. Who arranged the funerals and burials? You did that but didn’t get headstones for them? I wonder who got Judith’s estate? Her uncle? Agent?

[@teacupglitterinfested1525]

What a mess

[@teacupglitterinfested1525]

@Roblox God it was said it was called love survives

[@blaked803]

Her dad was such a pig. And to think, he was living off of his daughter's fortune.

[@xxfoxbiasxx2259]

Your right but when you said he was a pig that made me chuckle 😂

[@acorinne787]

Probably why he killed himself, killed her realized she would no longer be bringing in money and the offed himself. He tried to cover it to start which makes me think he originally planned on trying to hide the murders. She didn’t make enough money to live off of forever and people would start snooping soon enough. He hadn’t truly thought it through. Had he really thought it through his best bet would have been to kill Maria and continue using Judith as his little money maker.

[@brexo5360]

I could not anymore! This is so true. Such a cruel man, I wish him nothing but the worst. Of course when someone commits suicide, they do not go to a good place. Especially when there is murder added on top of it

[@Imakemusic42]

Yeah

[@daniellelawman9724]

No, he did it for the opposite. He hated what she was doing and was jealous of her success. He was abusive to both and ended up killing them then himself in their sleep.

[@rabidwolf]

I'm not without sympathy for her mom but after awhile I got frustrated with her cuz she had so many people and opportunities to get help and get somewhere safe away from this psycho but she just kept going back. Where is the point where her maternal instinct to protect her kid came in? Instead she cared more about the house, jewelry, and material garbage ahead of her own daughters safety. And yes the case absolutely should have been followed up on to make sure she divorced her husband and the kid was safe.

[@ruthprophete5566]

I agree

[@TheMinihead23]

As someone who grew up in abusive household. The fear instilled in myself and my mother, it is incredibly hard to muster the courage to successfully leave. I am incredibly greatful that my mum eventually was able to get us away but there were many failed attempted before hand.

[@TheMinihead23]

I honestly believe the material ties were an excuse for her because it is incredibly difficult to leave in these situations.

[@Duckkis]

Unfortunately, people living in an abusive relationship most often won't leave because they're afraid of what'll happen if they actually end up leaving. They're afraid that their partner ends up hunting them down and hurting and/or killing them and their children. They might also still love their wife or husband even though their family life might be pure hell and think that it might be better if they just stay. Judith's mother definitely should have taken her daughter and left while they had the chance, but in most cases it just doesn't happen. I grew up in an abusive household, my dad used to drink a lot. There were death threats, especially towards my mom. Christmases and all other holidays were hell, they were just an excuse to drink. Whenever he was drunk, I never knew exactly what would be going on at home when I came home from school. On two occasions we had to flee to the neighbor's house to call the police when he was getting out of control and breaking things. On so many occasions I wished they'd just divorce. They are still together to this day, and while he still sometimes drinks these days, it's nowhere near as bad is it used to be. Because of what my life was like growing up, I've sworn to myself that I'm never going to drink alcohol. I'm 32 and I've never had a single drop, and I'm much happier this way. Most importantly I never want to end up like my dad. I want to be better.

[@jackbluehq6653]

​​​​@@Duckkis I understand that abusive marriages (or relationships in general) can lead to this type of stuff Where the abused doesn't wanna leave, either through Stockholm syndrome or through fear. However If i find out my significant other has put a knife to my child's throat and threatened to kill me and her, I'm sorry but that's the final straw and I'd do anything in my power to not only get my child away from this person but to make sure that person is atleast legally punished I know, I've never personally been in an abusive relationship and i understand the physiological effects of one. However surely there must be some line logically drawn, even if I was scared for my own life from this abusive partner, I would much rather risk my life if it meant saving my child. Loving parents will do whatever it is they have to do if it means keeping their children safe, it's a natural parent instinct that I find hard to believe can be erased from an abusive relationship. I'm not saying what happened was this mother's fault, however she definitely could have done alot more than she did. She doesn't deserve blame but her lack of actions still should be addressed as she still was a grownup with the responsibilitys of a parent

[@bellanoire639]

She played the character in All Dogs Go to Heaven so well because she understood what that little girl was going through. That's why she cried.

[@tazmycreations9185]

😭😭😭 i always think of that

[@aletanook]

She was also so strong for being able to still voice her lines even though she was going through a similar situation.

[@artfuljes1331]

💔😭

[@theresacherco3503]

😭

[@ashlee0039]

😳😓😭😭😭😭😭

[@anyalaASMR]

imagine your masculinity being so fragile you get jealous over your own CHILD

[@LucyLioness100]

Completely cruel & selfish. Being jealous of an elementary aged child. I wish the law had dealt her father the death blow

[@MandyBuglet]

I know, right! Men like him disgust me!

[@UlyssesCrab]

I don’t think it’s anything to do with his masculinity - I think he was just a very disturbed man.

[@NEMOfishZ92]

Init if that was my daughter I would be so proud nor jealous Not to say that I'm not proud of my daughter as it is because I am she is my world but still

[@callmesenpai2351]

nice lemons reference

[@haybale1329]

There’s a special place in hell for people who hurt children

[@jaycieluvsyah]

if you are bothered by people hurting children educate yourself about what is called the “troubled teen industry” there are horrors going on in the united states that have been going on legally for decades.

[@haybale1329]

Jaycie Henderson if hear anything about any type of person being hurt I tear up and cry so I don’t look into much stuff like that

[@joelj1187]

The sad thing is hell doesn't exists is a fictional concept the closest we can get to justice is them being killed in prison as that shits kos in prison

[@Steph-sk3xb]

@@joelj1187 You couldn't possibly know that. You should check out simulation theory. The theory life as we know it is a simulation. Theorical physicists take it seriously. A simulated hell isn't to outragous.

[@jackentwisle9622]

And animals it’s just unbelievable how u can hurt a child or anything so inocent

[@anniegreenwind971]

Judith’s mother failed her! She knew everything that was happening to both of them but kept brushing off advice from family and friends about getting away from that monster! She was more concerned about losing her big house jewelry and money then her own daughter! Those things can be replaced! Sooooo sad! I pray that Judith’s spirit is with God and not trapped in that nightmare of a house! 😪🙏🏾✝️

[@jodiross1902]

Me to friend ❤

[@amy-leeheylen3672]

Can we just respect the fact that she Never puts scary music in the background

[@Sunshine_Ses]

Yes! Some murder cases can be psychologically traumatizing already and adding suspenseful/creepy music can add to that. So it’s good that she doesn’t do that.

[@bigtooter606]

RIGHT!!! im so happy, it makes me more comfortable watching her videos, i hate it when channels put the scary music in the background

[@beckyfarley60]

That's what you get from the story?

[@amy-leeheylen3672]

@@beckyfarley60 no it's just that it's easier to listen to these stories without the creepy music

[@beckyfarley60]

@@amy-leeheylen3672 yep

[@merile33]

She’d be 42 this year. Rest In Peace 🌻

[@baronez6221]

I agree, i wish she lived longer and start a new family

[@Mzpixz]

As she would of said in her ducky voice “yip yip yip”

[@unapologeticella4540]

@@Mzpixz that was her? Omg that was the cutest may she rest in peace💔

[@robinmcinarnay7827]

OMG 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘧 𝘛-𝘣𝘰𝘻 episode, her daughter can actually see spirits and they're being frequented by 2. One, a very dark energy that was previously a violent drunk. The other, a sweet little girl that was murdered. She was shot by the other spirit, her father. Kim, the medium, describes this crime in exact detail. It's so crazy but you can watch it right now on YT.

[@simsp.h8041]

She was so freaking young. Would even today still have so much life left to live.

[@MontyGeldard]

It makes me so sad that she was so used to it she didn't realise that her dad wouldn't want her to tell her class mates about it. It just shows how she thought it was normal for her farther to act like that

[@user-ny4uo2kr9l]

ur username is cool

[@jaidencarroll9739]

I was actually in a situation with my abusive mum. It's horrifying.

[@VioletJoy]

I'm only a few minutes in, but wanted to correct some things: 1. Maria was incredibly harsh with Judith and constantly coached her into being a "perfect" little girl. Judith didn't have a choice in whether or not to become an actress, so it's not really fair to say she liked it. She was living her mother's dream. 2. Maria got together with Jozsef because he showered her with gifts. She stayed with him because she enjoyed the lifestyle he provided her. 3. Maria took Judith to that skate rink regularly on purpose in hopes of Judith getting recognized by someone in the business. She had coached her daughter ahead of time to laugh loudly and act like she was having the time of her life. 4. While Jozsef was solely to blame for the murders, of course Maria knew what he was capable of. She had seen him abuse her and Judith, had heard him threaten to burn the house down, and had countless warnings from concerned friends. It's not really honest to say that Maria "did everything right". She might have spoken to friends about what was happening, but when they encouraged her to leave and offered her a place to stay, she ignored it. They displayed their horror and concern, but she ignored it. In fact, the one time she called police, was due to her abuse, not Judith's. There was no physical evidence, as the abuse hadn't been recent. Then she dropped the case.

[@nay0916]

Exactly. Maria could have saved both of them, but she wouldn't listen to anybody . I have no sympathy for her. That little girl was screwed from the day she was born. Born to a narcissistic mother, and then a raging alcoholic for a father.

[@VioletJoy]

@@nay0916 100%!!

[@lissyperez1]

Another correction is that one of the pictures she is posting as Jozef is actually one of the actors Judith worked with - he was huge in the 80s.

[@Tornado1994]

@@nay0916 Maria was a Scared, HELPLESS battered IMMIGRANT. She didn't even have Full US Citizenship. "She had seen him abuse her and Judith" What The Hell does that even mean? Maria was being Beaten and Tortured by Josef herself, how the Hell is she a Witness and NOT a Victim? Josef Beat BOTH Judith and Maria and held them Prisoner for 3 Days after they filmed Jaws The Revenge. They were Hungarian Immigrants. Maria didn't have a Visa and COULD Not legally work in the US. You oughta experience an Abusive Relationship and see what it feels like.

[@bhavyagupta2596]

@@Tornado1994 she was offered help my multiple people, her daughter was making enough , but she wouln't leave, stating that the house she had earned and the other possessions that she had earned were not meant for jozsef, what is more important, your daughter's life or a damn house, she had multiple chances to leave, she didn't, she's a victim for sure, but this could've all been prevented if she wasn't an idiot, I don't like using cuss words but here, a young girl died due to a abusive father and an absolute idiot of a mother, if a man's putting a knife to your daughter's throat, there's no way you're going back to that man, she had enough money, she even had support from others, but she wanted material wealth, her daughter died because of jozsef, and maria's fault as well.

[@JulesKM]

Imagine being jealous and bitter about your OWN child. As a parent, I can't imagine being anything but proud about my child's successes.

[@ndawn90]

You have to understand how abusers see the world. In their minds, they are fully realized human beings with every right to everything they want, and they may acknowledge some other people in their lives are the same, but their partner and their children are property. Their spouse is there to provide whatever they want whenever they want it - food, sex, housework, children, companionship, etc. Children are like cars - something to show off, to make themselves look better, and to serve their needs as well. Abusers don't see their children as unique human beings with their own wants, needs, desires, etc. They are extensions of themselves, and if they deviate from what the abuser wants, or they stop being useful, then they are useless. Joseph was resentful and jealous of his daughter because she was more successful than him. Which, on the one hand made him look good, but on the other hand it makes him look bad. Plus, her acting career gave both her and her mother an outlet to get away from him and have their own Independence, which is unacceptable, however he also needed the money to meet his own desires. From that perspective, of course he was angry and conflicted and jealous. He didn't see Judith as a person, she was *his*. His property, his workhorse, and she was starting to defy him.

[@BlackTigersoul]

@@meforever8121 no its a logical explanation why things like that happen. excuses sound way different

[@khadijasalem9612]

This has to do with his childhood

[@grapehead32]

Moriah Fisher they literally just described narcissistic personality disorder. That’s not an excuse for anything. Is calling someone a sociopath excusing them from their actions? No dummy. The guy has NPD and the comment was about how people with NPD treat their family. It’s literally just a stated fact.

[@yasmingoncalves4541]

what she went through... poor little girl, no one deserves to feel what she felt. God bless her soul.

[@Sammmm701]

Her: "On June 6th, 1988 Judith Barsi turned 10 years old" Me watching this video on June 6th, 2020 at 2:40 am: ...today is june 6th... Today would've been her birthday :(

[@easygo1477]

She would’ve been 42 today had she been alive

[@browniebabe3542]

This was recommended to me on June 6th too ;; Poor angel

[@jasminejacobs6862]

Happy Birthday Judith Barsi 💖 You deserved more than you got So many children have been harmed by evil abusive patriarchs and couldn't get help even begging for it. I understand your mother could only do so much, I understand Maria. The police wouldn't protect you. The courts could have taken more than you could recover from, you thought it should have been simpler. Bless both your souls, every day children will be harmed by their own fathers. In every way abuse happens. People remember you both, and you are meant to show us that the only time that's too late to get out of an abusive relationship is if you are gone. I hope women are inspired to get out while they can. Get out, you are beautiful warriors. Even after so much abuse, never too late.

[@jasmineruddy3701]

we shared the same birthdays

[@SK-ow1mq]

It was my brothers birthday🥺

[@niamhocallaghan1945]

I never knew she was murdered. I remember my mother taking me and my brother to see All Dogs Go To Heaven when it came out in the cinema. I can't believe I was sitting enjoying it in the cinema and that little girl never even got to see it. Rest in peace little Angel.

[@khkayla6575]

Niamh O'Callaghan All Dogs Go To Heaven was one of my favorite movies when I was really young. I had it on DVD and would pop it in the DVD player all the time once I learned how to use it. Years later I learned about the little girl’s death and it broke my heart. I watched All Dogs Go To Heaven recently with my five year old sister and couldn’t stop thinking of that poor little girl. I can’t believe a father could do that to his child. May she rest in peace. And if there’s a heaven....I hope she could watch All Dogs Go To Heaven with Charlie (the dog from the movie) and her mother at her side peacefully there

[@sunilmoghex]

Poor Judith. Atleast she is in a better place now. RIP Judith Barsi

[@ButterflyQueene07]

I never knew it either. I was so shocked.

[@sewerpickles2344]

@@khkayla6575 It's one of my favorites to this day, I watch it every birthday as a tradition. It's a big part of my childhood, and now learning that the voice of little Anne-Marie died at such a young age breaks my heart...

[@jaydeeee-f1m]

she did not deserve what happened to her

[@dahliacheung6020]

The more I hear about Joseph, the more I hate him. What an evil, wicked man. I went through child abuse and I sympathize so much with Judith, especially with her father physically threatening to kill her/cause her great bodily harm and then also how she was pulling her hairs out and having disordered eating. When you got to the part describing her breakdown while at the audition it hit so close to home for me. I moved out of their house in my early teens and since then my parents- both were physically and mentally abusive- sought tons of help and treatment.They're completely different people now than they were and, though it took a lot of work I now have a good relationship with both of them. I wish more children going through abuse had the same experience, but, though it does happen, it's extremely rare and I hate that. I feel like a lot of times the abuse victims stay, just hoping that their partner or parent will change. I think that was a lot of Maria's problem- she wanted the man she fell in love with back and held on to the hope of that eventually happening- it just sucks so much how she and ESPECIALLY her daughter had to suffer because that was the choice she made. There were so many chances they had to get away and it kills me. Poor Judith was innocent and she was so utterly failed by both her parents

[@rougethebat8882]

Joseph is like Carface from All Dogs go to Heaven: very horrible, evil, and abusive to a sweet little girl. I'm glad Judith is now free in Heaven with Charlie and Itchy.

[@amylee8969]

Yeah it’s terrible. Judith died before I was born and was only 10. She missed out on so much.

[@Theapeswillescape]

If there's a hell I hope Joseph is suffering there

[@photadyta]

It's not the drinking that makes him abusive. He's an abusive person who drinks.

[@armandoalfaro2270]

Mhm

[@daniellesantalucia7841]

Uh no, in this case, the father was an overall monster and was nasty drunk and sober. But drinking CAN turn a person nasty. I've seen it over and over with people who are sweet as they can be when sober, but turn into assholes when drunk

[@waifau9093]

Danielle Santalucia drinking brings out a persons true colors, the alcohol is just bringing it to light, they’re the same person

[@daniellesantalucia7841]

@@waifau9093 not always. I've seen it over and over with different people. I've seen mean people turn incredibly goofy and silly when drunk, and I've seen nice people turn to monsters when drunk. Like the category of drunks: you got your mean drunk, your silly drunk, yadda yadda yadda... Yes, it can bring out the truth and true colors in people. I agree with you there. But also, sometimes people just get in a different mood when drunk and they lose fear and control when drunk because they're not really in the right mind frame. But in THIS case, this man was just an all around monster who was just jealous and controlling

[@MissBettieS]

@@Robot4Sure You can agree all you want, empirical evidence proves that old chestnut to be untrue.

[@gabriellalight247]

Am I the only that is livid that it took a crowd funding source to get them headstones? Like Steven Spielberg is making money hand over fist, and couldn't bother to pay for a headstone for one of his Jaws stars. Or her agent who she probably made a lot of money for. Or the person that inherited her estate? Like wtf? Maria and Judith deserved so much better. Ducky was my favorite land before time character.

[@emoneysk105]

Thats sad that it took 16 years for them to not have on

[@louisefraser3359]

Yes I thought the same thing

[@GCoWife]

The way she said “I love you” in all dogs go to heaven broke my heart, that whole scene in fact.

[@brittneybrisbin744]

Same.

[@t.j.7789]

I agree, the poor little thing.

[@seraphinamiddleton2749]

Have you ever noticed how long it took to make all dogs go to heaven 2 and especially the difference in the movies

[@jl6821]

I cried during 88% of that movie

[@emmylou4444]

I still cry at that bit. I'm nearly 40...

[@sittingducks8801]

What I want to mention is that when Józef threatened to cut Judith’s throat, THAT’S when Maria should’ve filed another Police Report against Jozsef, this time a real one and even if there isn’t enough evidence, that’s when she should’ve went with pressing REAL and Serious charges. Also when Jozsef threatened Judith with a knife, Maria should’ve NEVER went back to California with her, she should’ve stayed in New York or went somewhere else

[@Jivi_Galaxy]

She called police when he abused her , not when he abused Judith. This says everything about her.

[@cobwebs2969]

even if you’re pretty sure a child is joking, you never EVER ignore statements about a child being abused or domestic abuse going on at home. Always check in and report it. It’s unfortunate in this case that there was so many chances for the abuse to be stopped. Multiple people could’ve done something but they chose not to.

[@crashtatti]

i agree i can understand the mom being trapped as the police are dismissive of abuse within couples but someone should have tried to get the child out of the home

[@chelseebarber894]

The people she turned to trying to get help have to live with the life-long guilt of not helping her, potentially even saving her life. 💔

[@joeheart5808]

rosie_ C my parents look after toddlers 1-3 years old one they looked after she was 5 at the time I think she was in kindergarten she had so much charisma and humor especially for a little child like more than most adults but she made a joke about her dad or something beating or yelling I don’t remember (abusing her basically) but the kindergarten took it so serious like they got so many people involved the dad hadn’t done anything and I felt quite sad for them bc they had just had a new child and the mom was in a really bad place but it’s good child service got involved and looked into it and the girl learnt not to make jokes like that away from home Edit I think it was she had fell or something got a blue mark or something and said it was her dads fault in a sarcastic way I wasn’t there but that’s about what I remember

[@LadyArtemis69]

I 100% agree, though if possible, try to find proof first. My sister accused my dad of this, an the case had been dragged on for two years. Nothing ever happened and there was no proof, but we all suffered for two years because she has psychosis and hallucinations. So, try to see if you can find proof, but don't ignore it at all if someone says they're being abused.

[@savannahalvarado3489]

ABSOLUTELY!! When I was in first grade I was being molested by my uncle and I knew it was wrong because he was making us hide from my grandma but I didnt tell anyone until school one day. We were watching a video about bullying and when sexual harassment came up I said oh I've been sexually harassed and started laughing and the teachers pulled me aside and took it seriously. That's how he went to jail the first time

[@rhiannonford9813]

As a kid I had the "land before time" on VHS and it was my favourite film. Seeing clips of it now and knowing what happened to Judith, my god I tear up. Ducky was my favourite character too

[@pie1o1morris46]

Same I had both Land Before Time and All Dogs Go To Heaven. I still love both of them, but can't see/hear about them without thinking about what happened...

[@tontab3495]

Little Foot and Ducky were my favorite. I will never watch those movies the same way knowing what happened to her.

[@annie_b17]

Me too. And All Dogs was my favorite movie growing up. As an adult with little kids in my life, I can't watch it without sobbing.

[@Tara-id3rk]

Ducky was always my favorite because her voice was so precious and she was so bubbly. So sad that this poor innocent child had to endure what she did. God bless her

[@lillihaldenby]

I watched it a few months ago and I never knew about this

[@heather_doestruecrime]

*IF ANYONE SAYS THEYRE GOING TO KILL THEIR CHILD, ("joke," empty words or not) DO SOMETHING. contact authorities privately, so something, help somehow.*

[@urabouttoloseurjob842]

I agree. If a parent has the balls to even joke about that, something is very wrong...

[@channabiryan]

Yes get out ASAP

[@marz9454]

Heather J I’m gonna kill my child...jk I’m 13 lol that’s for stupid people

[@MadamFizzgig]

I don’t know if contacting the authorities would always be needed, but do SOMETHING to make sure that you know FOR SURE that it’s just a joke. I know plenty of young parents who make dark jokes, but that’s all they are... exhaustion and feeling overwhelmed can make people say things that sound worse than they are.

[@nice1cool]

Yes !! That is not a joke and there is always truth in weird ass jokes like that! My fav Ex. I give people is like if someone came in your house and said something like “ if we weren’t so close ( or cool) Girl, I would break in and take that Tv, it’s super nice” and laughs ...like SIS THAT IS NOT A JOKE !!

[@quicksilvermad]

I was born in 1986 and I was exactly like Judith as a child. I was born in southern California and did a lot of the things she did. I loved Care Bears and my Cabbage Patch doll. My favorite color was purple and my favorite flower was a sunflower. I was very very small for my age. My best friend was a neighbor boy and we ran through the sprinkler all the time. Hell, I had a pink bike. I even looked like her and had the same haircut. And my favorite character in The Land Before Time was Ducky. I got really good at mimicking voices because of Judith Barsi's performance. I had **no** idea she was murdered.

[@victorguevara9227]

Were your parents also from Central or Eastern Europe?

[@dominicchester0328]

What year were you born in 1986? I was born 86 as well March!

[@quicksilvermad]

@@dominicchester0328 Also March.

[@kittyk.klandasions7008]

I was born in 1984

[@tigurehime1811]

Im 1985 Loved duky Watched land before time All dogs go to heaven I watched both I just learned today the voice actress that playd duky was murderd😭

[@ZRanchLady]

The moment Judith told Maria about her father threatening her with a knife, Maria should NEVER have taken Judith back to where he had acess to her. *PERIOD*

[@ollieofftheboat]

@philomena phanthagia And? If she's with family in New York and stays with them, and tells the police so that her husband can't come near them without charges? She didn't even fucking TRY.

[@plawson8577]

@@ollieofftheboat Yes she did. Shut up. Please.

[@sarahj6513]

@@plawson8577 Tell me how she tried

[@laizalott]

Ahhh yes, blaming the mothers for the crimes fathers commit, how delightful. If only he'd just killed his daughter, he could've blamed the wife for not stopping him and gotten her a life sentence...god bless america.

[@phuongdo1390]

@@laizalott we can all agree her dad is a horrible monster. The reason we're mad at Maria is because she should have tried to leave harder or sooner to protect her innocent child Judith, not that we're blaming her for the crime.

[@mclovica5549]

it's ridiculous. EVERYONE failed her. EVERY SINGLE PERSON failed this girl.

[@ladyt9000]

Very true and the sad thing is many people experience mistreatment to this day without any reasoning

[@Kellystella97]

That’s because people either don’t want to pick up the signs or they egnore it because their image of the abuser is twisted into the mask shown to them and out of fear of being wrong and the impact on their good lives they shut up and egnore... it sickens me id always investigate, ask questions,... and I’ll always report. I’d rather be wrong than right and just watch it happen (this who watch and not say ennything are worse than the abuse)

[@lcdc_azuralie]

Maria's friends to who she said he's extremly abusive and threatens to fucking KILL them are ones of the worsts. If my friend is being abused and threatened to be killed, I'll beat the shit out of the guy with naked hands.

[@darianastockman8901]

@@lcdc_azuralie I agree however if Maria wasn’t willing to listen there isn’t much they can do. They can’t keep telling a grown woman to do something when she obviously was complicit in what was going on. RIP to Maria and Judith but at some point Maria should have stepped up for her daughter

[@bbyskittles91]

Abuse situations can be tricky. Proof is needed before real action can be taken. He probably would have gotten a restraining order, but how is that going to protect them? Some people get lucky and their abuser gets punished without much proof, but from experience, its not as easy as people make it seem.

[@danofhn]

Imaging being jealous of your own daughter’s career 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@itsalwaysrainingwhereistay]

Right, the career her mom put her in smh

[@EPetras]

If I was him, I would just be proud that was my child

[@nthgth]

Guy was beyond fucked in the head

[@nicholasschoonbeck6866]

At the core of so many family breakdowns is the fragility of grown men.

[@lolitaalmostgrown]

It’s not merely a gender issue. My mother was equally abusive, as was her mother, and two of her sisters. 25% of men cheat on their wives, but so do about 20% of women. Not too much lower of a percentage.

[@djmutt2000]

Oh look, a misandrist

[@Celestialfairy8]

@@djmutt2000 many men have killed their families before and I honestly haven’t heard of a woman doing the same thing. Men are definitely more violent

[@djmutt2000]

@@Celestialfairy8 oh so when a woman abuses a man it’s funny?

[@AlexAlexon3897]

@@djmutt2000: Methinks you've been listening to Johnny Depp's lying publicists too often.

[@shahidajnur]

Anyone who does anything to children needs to be dragged to hell. As terrible as it is, at least she died instantly instead of suffering. She didn't deserve any of this.

[@shasha9344]

Shahida J. Nur Not at least she died instantly but she shouldn’t had died at all at her young age.

[@carolgannon2307]

I just hope she didn't wake up to see what was coming. That poor little girl. So so sad!! 🥺

[@michellekay273]

Sha Sha obviously they are just saying atleast she hopefully didn’t suffer

[@O_Ciel_Phant0mhive]

or any person as well like Maria ... it's really horrible

[@abbieguiver924]

At least Judith didn’t suffer, she wasn’t scared, she was peacefully asleep. It’s so sad that she had such a traumatic childhood and she had to leave the earth so soon. Rest in peace 🙏

[@Talpop222]

Abbie Guiver as far as we know

[@isabelleh5660]

Tal Rev well her body would have had a gunshot wound in the head, and she was found lying in her bed so it’s most likely she was asleep.

[@scarlettspage]

i was thinking what if he shot the mum first like that wouldve been so so horrible for judith bcs she would wake up and be so terrified :(

[@Talpop222]

Izzy H ok but they weren’t discovered for two days she could’ve been wide awake while being shot, how do you know she was even able to fall asleep that night?

[@bradlyisntfunny]

She was scared though, she didn’t want to go home

[@AliciaNyblade]

Every time the story went, "And then Maria went back to Joseph," my stomach clenched since I knew how it ended. Poor Maria and Judith. :(

[@jessg.5871]

I just feel sick to my stomach. I feel for Judith. Her mother makes me even more sad for Judith. If her mother were as motherly strong and brave and smart as the first woman, Judith would be alive and well today. Joseph deserves to rot slowly to death.

[@laluna1083]

It is heartbreaking, isn't it?

[@cheetahlover156]

Screw that woman, she didn't protect Judith, may she Rest In Peace.

[@AliciaNyblade]

@@cheetahlover156 Finding the psychological and emotional strength to leave an abusive relationship is no easy task. That's how abusers keep their victims in the first place, break down their sense of individuality and independence so the one being abused feels like they CAN'T leave. Don't blame the victims.

[@cantbejawsome]

@@jessg.5871 DO NOT blame victims. What you have said about Maria is disgusting. Shame on you.

[@Inkki89]

Childish "father". What parent is jealous of they're offspring's success?!?!? I would have been so PROUD!!!! I feel the tears take me when I think about little Judith's horrible fate. That mother should have seriously known better and protected her daughter from that abuse. Judith could have been the biggest things going on in the acting career EVER, but this parasite (bad excuse) of an father stole her childhood's innocence and life. I seriously hope parents who murder their children doesn't have an easy afterlife.

[@aliciax5854]

Tbf, I think the mum did actually move away with her but then he stalked them.

[@superpan218]

Jozsef doesn't deserve to be a parent. No child should suffer a gruesome fate like this. This is not right! My heart goes out to Judith and her mother Maria.

[@amylee8969]

He was an alcoholic too. That’s a huge contribution. He clearly was mentally ill. Something has to be wrong with his brain to think it’s ok to treat your own child, wife, or anyone that way.

[@jessamyers8761]

I remember her voice in " all dogs go to heaven" there seemed to always be a sadness and purity to her voice.

[@savannahherrera8280]

Whatever that was her roll.. You only say that cuz of this story smh

[@phxnic5435]

@@savannahherrera8280 Oh my god, you're on a video about a child being murdered. Take your disgusting attitude somewhere else.

[@viv9449]

@@savannahherrera8280 you honestly disgust me. This is a video about a little girl getting killed. This person noticed that some details about her voice actually made sense. Take your horrible attitude somewhere else hun.

[@bootsmecat7810]

If Judith had to die so young, at least she didn't suffer and she was allowed to go in peace and her sleep. Rest in paradise, sweetie. You didn't deserve that.

[@AwfulDog1]

God knows she suffered enough prior to her death, at least that was quick, unlike Maria's

[@ashyori9637]

I'm glad she didn't feel pain when she was a sleep she was such a good girl it's sad that her and her mom had to live like this but they couldn't really do nothing about it.

[@Cruxifck]

@@ashyori9637 Wait you cant feel pain while your sleeping .-.

[@mrbookish6701]

@@Cruxifck you can in your dreams so :(

[@alexlittlejohn82]

@@ashyori9637 how do you know she didn’t feel pain?

[@piffba]

Eleanor: She loved sunflowers Me, crying: *oh my god she loved sunflowers*

[@gloomypixie3010]

it really is so sad, she was so young and not able to experience life that loving sunflowers was one of the only things we can know about her

[@corvidaedalus]

I honestly love that Eleanor gives us those details. It really drives home the fact that this was a child, this all happened to an innocent child. I really wish I could give her a sunflower and a bracelet that is pink and purple.

[@Cat-zq6iy]

💔

[@graceroseohagan8609]

Not funny.

[@alliesmith9061]

I'm making pink and purple friendship bracelets now

[@jesussaucedo8133]

If Judith were alive today, she'd be 45 years old. She was 10 years old when she passed away.

[@elliottmelancholy4600]

Judith and her mother deserved so much better. I wish she had just divorced that man and ran away. Maybe Judith would've ended up a big star. It's so sad and unfair that someone's jealousy and ego and cruelty can take away such a talented and capable little girl. That man is the definition of evil.

[@fatdustyrat1427]

All I got to say to this comment is: Y E S

[@kimnotkardashian]

Ur profile pic distracting me

[@skullreda2762]

nice profile pic

[@ecco2gay]

Kim Davis exactly I keep glancing at it-

[@alysbaah-danso5278]

It’s kinda sad that she valued the materialism of the house, the jewellery and the money and assets instead of her child, she was rising star and really she would of gotten a better house than a 3 bedroom house, but instead she was determined to have it all to herself instead of try save her daughter, not from murder but just for her own mental and physical well being.

[@elizabetha1268]

imagine if she was still alive today, she'd probably be a household name who would have starred in many more movies and would of been really successful who'd been famous enough for her and her mother to safely move away from that devil... it makes me sad she never experienced her teenage years, her first kiss, her first breakup, her wedding, her children and never even watched all dogs go to heaven :(

[@girlscanbedrummers5449]

@Nameless but not all actresses have issues either 🤷

[@amandabushore7890]

@Nameless Yeah her generation of child stars included Drew Barrymore. She could have been almost normal like winona Ryder. But she's can't grow up. She's a dead child.

[@briannavasquez3300]

@Namelessmostly Disney stars who become like that

[@amandabushore7890]

@Nameless that's true, he's barely a celebrity and did drugs like the other ex-child stars I listed. He got better like how Drew Barrymore got better, but he's not as successful. He's just a regular unattractive rich guy now

[@SuzLa1]

Probably after being abused by Hollywood, she would be like the one from ET and a drug addict or alcoholic as a teenager, and then will only be well known for speaking against Hollywood abuse and overcoming drink and drugs.

[@beccacameron4713]

It infuriates me that Joseph killed himself instead of having to pay for what he did to his beautiful family. He is a coward.

[@rosekennedy8397]

I like to think he’s paying for it somewhere.

[@masterofmeme6306]

Two sins 1 murder and suicide it's sure he is staying in hell, and many more sins along side, whatever religion you believe

[@ethanstinkan]

@@masterofmeme6306 I dont usually think of suicide as a sin, but in this case I do. He was a coward. As much as I hate saying stuff like this, I hope he rots in hell forever.

[@Delihlah]

@@masterofmeme6306 suicide Isn't a sin. Please don't blame victims of suicide, you don't understand how hard it is. Not Joseph though. He deserves to burn in Hellfire. Suicide to get out of a situation where you might get in trouble is also much different than the reason most people commit suicide.

[@ojigbo]

@@Delihlah in Christianity suicide is considered a sin. While I don't agree with it and am not religious myself, you need to understand that in general it is considered a sin.

[@kohdey69]

Judith's death could've been prevented. I could never imagine what Judith had to go through at such a young age, how could you be that jealous of your 10 YEAR OLD CHILD to the point that you KILL her. A 10 year old that had her life ahead of her and unfortunately had to end after 10 years of living because someone who she trusted got jealous. Józef is sick in the head and unfortunately because he killed himself after Judith and Maria never got the justice that they deserve. Rip!

[@amylee8969]

All the people around her failed her. The Hollywood executives noticed her odd and depressed behavior but was more concerned about her being unable to work and losing money than about her well being. The mom should’ve had to guts to leave him a lot sooner.

[@kohdey69]

@@amylee8969 It's not easy to leave an abusive boyfriend/girlfriend/husband/wife. You don't have the right to judge Maria. You can judge everyone else around her because they definitely did fail her.

[@amylee8969]

@ havf8thh I can understand that. But it’s important to take things into consideration. Like the safety of her child. Yes it’s hard being in love and having to leave someone, but when your life is at risk, safety comes before love. As for the idol threats, that’s an all more reason to find a way to escape asap and get the cops involved.

[@commandixnostalgia2321]

All dogs goes to Heaven was the last movie she did. She was found dead in her bed. So the last scene of the movie with her sleeping on the bed was the last time she was seen alive.

[@selenajackson1745]

That scary

[@Sagefur_Editz]

@@selenajackson1745 ikr but its sad

[@Sagefur_Editz]

@ they mean that the character judith voiced was in her bed in the final scene and judith died in her bed

[@hannahdiane8451]

Shabby Cat it’s an animated film so the bed in the film doesn’t exist , but the last scene in the film was her character in her bed , Judith was murdered in her bed

[@walmartbubbles1019]

💔

[@milletkuzuryu882]

😭 "her last role was all dogs go to heaven" all little girls go to heaven too.

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

Yep ♥

[@samanthabradley4004]

Awful 😢

[@karelycebreros4771]

I going to cry 😢

[@WlSTERllA]

unless they have also killed someone

[@ilyalbedo1131]

i like your pfp :)

[@wickednikki1987]

“All Dogs Go to Heaven” was a movie I grew up to and now my son loves. I cried my eyes out when you played the part from that movie...what a beautiful soul. That man was a coward and I’m angry people didn’t believe a little girl when she said she was scared to go home. A child won’t make that up...

[@mostly_harmless1507]

That and land before time were 2 of my all time faves growing up and we still watch them every Christmas with my own children now. Her voice melts my hole heart

[@pie1o1morris46]

@A Round Orifice in Nothingness I'm so sorry that you went through all that, and that your counselor broke the confidentiality rule. I'm sure their intentions were good (at least I hope so), but still a counselor/therapist is supposed to be someone you can trust. I hope things are better for you now...

[@tjlove2106]

The amount of times child protection services has failed is alarming

[@nickangelo116]

They will continue. I see it frequently in real life. CONSTANTLY. I know a kid right now who needs help and the cops do NOTHING. The only thing left is to break the law myself and then I'll be the one getting arrested.

[@TWsBooksorcation]

I don’t get why the “dad” was mad at this little angels success.... I thought that was a parents JOB!

[@imintheghettoratatata6593]

Ur supposed to be happy for ur kids not jealous lol

[@gracelyncarson3797]

It is

[@galaxywolfgirl9026]

He doesn’t get to be called a dad

[@cennix]

@@imintheghettoratatata6593 he must of been so fucking insecure if he was jealous of a 5 year old

[@imintheghettoratatata6593]

@@cennix ikr jealousy can be deadly

[@justtamara1278]

I can’t believe everyone dismissed a KID having breakdowns and telling that her dad was going to kill her. It breaks my heart that that little girl had to go through so much and then get her future and success taken away from her. Her soul may rest in peace.

[@giabarrone7422]

Her agent didn't. She sent her to a child psychologist, who then called CPS. That is where everything broke down. I have no explanation for ll those people in their life actually aware of the death threats and abuse and did nothing either.

[@poppyfield1619]

😥

[@courtany7871]

If that was my child if they ever told me anyone said they would do/ did something to them I’m gonna believe that person did it because why would they lie about that. A adult would have every reason to lie a child wouldn’t.

[@aridyaacob3172]

May her soul rest in peace.💐

[@mayhemsquish86]

Guys, I honestly had the same knee jerk reaction.... “where the f was everyone? Why did no one help...f f f f “ but honestly what could anyone else have done? Besides manhandling them out. Other mothers told her to get out neighbours told her to get out and the mum was offered safe places to stay. I get the abusiveness and mental manipulation but honestly she had chances to leave and she didn’t, even for the sake of her daughter. I’m not blaming the mum it’s just a tragic situation.

[@guts7606]

They didn’t have proper headstones for 15+ years and that angers me, like why? Like wtf

[@misfitbrit1989]

Normally I'd say money but don't think that was the case here.

[@lindamaemullins5151]

😲

[@itsme2588]

Possibly because their only family in the US was that uncle in NY? Maybe he didn't have the means to pay for it? Makes me wonder who did get whatever money they had.

[@misfitbrit1989]

@@itsme2588 that would be interesting to know who inherited their money or what happened. Headstones are expensive - it took 3 of us 12 years to get one for my Nonna. But IMO, at least she had a beautiful funeral service with her promises kept. Hopefully, Judith had a beautiful funeral service too...

[@Mary1337]

"headstone, tombstone, or gravestone is a stele or marker" This is the first time I'm hearing of the word "headstone" :) the other 2 I've heard.

[@TheChaosDragoness]

Rest in peace, Judith Eva Barsi. No one can ever hurt you again now. I can't read or hear about her and what happened to her without crying. This little angel had so much potential, she had a wonderful future ahead of her, but so many people in her life failed her and and her sorry excuse of a father stole everything from her in the blink of an eye. My only relief is she was asleep during it and she never knew what happened. I can only hope wherever her father is in the afterlife, he gets the punishment he deserves for murdering his wife and daughter in cold blood.

[@heathermcfarland6317]

As a woman who is an abuse survivor, I want to say to anyone who is going through this, leaving is always the better and safer option.

[@1d1otpoppy2]

hey i hope your okay now💕

[@jenniferlopez8068]

As a child who was not physically abuse but saw it, I totally agree with you. It definitely took a toll on me.

[@elqueso6347]

Is everything okay now? I'm glad to know that you got out of the situation ❤

[@alyceangel150]

I agree, with you also as a woman who is an abuse survivor. Never stay in the relationship like that always leave.

[@jessicadalgarno]

Sending my love and hoping you are okay and safe now 💕

[@prettydaisyx3938]

The father was completely selfish, being jealous of his own daughter’s success 🙄 his own pride and ego drove him crazy, she was basically the Dakota Fanning of her time!!

[@syd-vp9hj]

Or like Joan Crawford

[@dani-hq6ed]

I’m sure she could have been as big as drew Barrymore

[@tezorange4648]

There must of been a reason (not saying that what he did is okay)

[@bigclitenergy]

@@tezorange4648 There isn't always a reason he was probably just very sick in the head.

[@tikkitikkitembo148]

@@bigclitenergy Theres the reason

[@brokewithexpensivetaste1222]

With all that money why didn’t Maria have a restraining order and hire security. Every adult *Failed* Judith

[@mica8701]

do we know whether joseph's abuse included financial control. yall literally make escaping abuse sound so easy LMFAO let me guess: youve been in a situation where youve felt your life would be in danger no matter what decision you made and therefore youre in the position to judge ? 🤔

[@brokewithexpensivetaste1222]

Mica he obviously didn’t have that much control over money if Maria (a housewife/ stay at home mom) could afford to travel for movie shootings with her daughter across the country AND secretly get a apartment in California without him knowing... 🙄

[@mica8701]

@@brokewithexpensivetaste1222 im glad you know everything about their circumstances, its not like abuse can be very complicated and nuanced :3 lol why dont all the victims just leave, it's so easy -__- big cringe, just stop being abused

[@brokewithexpensivetaste1222]

Mica you seem big hurt by my logical answer. But then again you must know MORE about their circumstances. Obviously not every abuse victim has the means and opportunities as Maria. But seeing that she did, and her husband didn’t have that much control. Maria had the opportunity to move out but out of selfish reasons she didn’t think it was fair he kept the 3 bedroom home. Also seeing that Judith was a actress, Maria could’ve asked the movie studio for security. Btw restraining orders don’t cost that much. If she was serious about getting her and Judith away from him she would’ve gotten a restraining order and filed for divorce. All making sure to notify security of the circumstances and banning him from the movie studios. Anyways I’m not gonna go back and forth with you, at the end of the day she had plenty of resources to get away. However at the end of the day every adult in Judith life, failed her.

[@Alrightern]

@@brokewithexpensivetaste1222 agree. Go off

[@annamariemiller3877]

This is so sad. I have a daughter who was abused by her husband. I thank God every day that she was able to get out and divorce her husband. As hard as I tried it was very hard for my daughter to leave. The abused woman syndrome is so true. After 5 years she had the courage to leave. We had her daughter live with us, so our granddaughter could live as normal as possible. She is in counseling along with her mother.

[@jordanleighwheatley]

I know the mother is a victim too but she absolutely failed her daughter. When Judith told her mom in New York that her father held a knife to her throat and threatened her, she should've left Judith with her uncle to take care of shit. Supposedly going back because you want the house and jewelry is awful. Every adult in this child's life failed her except the agent who got her a therapist. The murders were 100% the father's fault. But there were just so many failures leading up to that

[@mica8701]

i dont see any point in pointing judgmental finger towards a battered woman whose life was living hell until the day she was violently murdered. guess it's good for women to know if they get into a relationship with a man who's capable of murder, it's on your hands if you're scared to leave because he point blank told you he'd kill you and your child if you even tried. very epic, very reasonable, totally not victim blaming, ignorant and misogynist to ignore the statistics of most domestic violence murders happening after the victim tries to leave. your comment is great and totally constructive and needed.

[@jordanleighwheatley]

@@mica8701 not what I said. I'm a DA survivor myself. Thanks for the input.

[@queenquinn8340]

But she did leave. He stalked her this story is missing that information

[@aloanaaliana6552]

yea, it wasn’t the mothers fault but she had multiple chances to leave and she could have packed a few necessities during the day she started renting the apartment, and left. thats what i would have done at least.

[@ileolai]

@@aloanaaliana6552 she did leave. he stalked them for months.

[@ivybindig4960]

Not that it really makes it any better, but at least the sweet little angel died I her sleep, her last moments were at peace rather than in fear

[@leesawford]

Unless she was having nightmares of course !

[@Ayoitsjeremy]

@@leesawford not funny

[@thatdrawingguydanny]

@@leesawford is this a joke to you

[@Lyra34764]

@@leesawford That’s not funny at all

[@bres5010]

@@Ayoitsjeremy maybe not funny and a bit tactless however can't dispute it's validity...something obviously had to have happened to set it all in motion that night 🤷🏼‍♀️💔

[@Rainjojo]

All dogs go to heaven was my childhood and the fact I never knew she was dead is heartbreaking. Poor girl had her entire future ahead but that disgusting excuse of a father ruined all of that.

[@Tx_Girl43]

All Dogs Go to Heaven was one of my go to movies as a kid. I still can’t watch it without crying to this day.

[@mebii3830]

I know, I always remember watching that movie on road trips and now it just seems really sad

[@alsonotmunchies5770]

I grew up with the land before time I’m so sad Ducky was one of my favorite characters :(

[@herbue8772]

Bratz!

[@Jujubee87]

Same. I showed my kids all dogs go to heaven last year. Think I'm going to watch it after this

[@315_Elite]

Omg this hits so hard I loved all dogs go to heaven as a kid and didn’t know she was killed this story made me tear up.

[@ashleynicole5966]

No offense but no one did anything right in this story. NO ONE. This little girl could’ve lived. The mother could’ve lived. But people all just did Judith a complete injustice.

[@gr86d]

Judith did something right tho

[@amethystlopez2322]

u are so right!! when she said "maria was tellin people bout it" okay..................she still didnt do anythin bout it and it was her child. she could tell people bout it all she wants but until she acts on it, nun was gon change. she had so many opportunities to get out but she chose not to for her own selfish reasons. she needed to help her child and herself but because her priority was gettin an ugly ass 3 bedroom house they were murdered and da coward ended up takin da easy way out. dis shit got me heated🙄

[@marcusblackwell2372]

Only 1 exception & it's more honorable: shoutout to whoever said it in the comments but she did have a therapist. At least her gravestone wasn't messed up by those psychos

[@raenfairy]

@@amethystlopez2322 It isn't as easy as you like to think.

[@raenfairy]

I totally agree, the video was great but it annoyed me when that was said because I don't think anyone did the right thing

[@sftbunni8871]

Everyone failed this little girl. Even her own mother.

[@mollyhorse]

Especially her own mother...

[@MINA-bc5xi]

most def her mother

[@karla8869]

@@mollyhorse ion like blaming victims but her mom really had so many opportunities to leave T-T

[@hikaritakahashi9411]

I remember hearing that the mother was told by a friend to move out, but that she refused due to not wanting to lose personal belongings. Also, CPS had tried to get Judith away from her situation, but her mother had said she was getting a divorce. Honestly, I would prioritize my personal safety and the safety of my child over material possessions. People wanted to help Judith so much, but it's sad knowing that they couldn't.

[@pacificpainter7232]

Just hearing about how many times the mother and the girl told people about what happened in their house and noone taking them seriously seriously pisses me off. I personally had a friend in high school who's mother got into a relationship with my fathers eldest brother. My dads brother was a drunk, he ruined himself so much that he doesn't even resemble my dad or the rest of their brothers, an example would be that my dad and all of his brothers are big guys but his eldest brother was nothing but skin and bones. Anyway he never physically harmed my friend but he abused her mentally by always telling her that she would never amount to anything, that she dressed like a slut and always complained about her around me and the family. I never talked back to him because I was 17 and my family had brought me up to respect our elders but that all changed the week I turned 18, not even a week after my 18th birthday my friend calls me crying and begging me to help her and I try to ask her what was wrong but she wouldn't calm down, after a few minutes she finally said something, and It caused me to run over to her house Immediately, she said, "It won't stop bleeding" I didn't know what had happened then but frankly I didn't give 2 shits and after quickly grabbing some bandages and whatever medicine I could shove into my pockets I ran over to her house and entered her room, what I saw nearly sent me over. She was curled in the corner of her room, there was blood all over her body and she was clutching her wrist breathing hysterically. I patched her up and cleaned up as much as I could, while also taking the knife that was on her floor and shoving it into my pocket. After I got her to calm down and tell me what happened I told her to cover her ears and wait for me to come back in, I then closed her door and went into his room where he was laying on the bed acting like everything was fine and locked his door while I tried to talk with him, after a few minutes of him cutting me off in every subject relating to my friends, his step daughter's well-being and continuing to talk trash about her I couldn't take it anymore and beat the ever loving shit out of him. ( mind you I'm not that big, I'm a female about 110 pounds and a height around 5,7 and have no muscles to show for but the fact that I could have pushed and held him down says something about how badly he's trashed his body ) I was so angry that I wouldn't stop until he stopped talking over me and paid attention to what I had to say. Among other things I told him that it was either the alchohol or family and screamed in his ear to PICK ONE! after ensuring that my friend was safe by locking him in his room and removing any weapons he had into his garage and waiting for her mom to come home I walked back home and proceeded to cry like a baby. I'm not trying to paint myself as a hero or a good person. Main thing I am trying to say is, no matter how fake it may sound always take matters like abuse seriously and take action to ensure that your loved ones are safe! Because if you ignore obvious signals for help then your friend, family even acquaintance could end up like this poor girl and her mom. That man was a peice of shit and a coward for taking his own life afterwards.

[@freeanime1641]

Man that’s so sad and she plays ducky and the way she talked as her sounds so young all respect to Judith they always end the life of great stars I cry now every time I see the movies she is in I wish I can make her dad suffer I would have made him suffer like in the scary movies I wish he could have just walking away and never came back

[@rileycoleman2468]

Ikr 😭

[@DomesticAnimo]

And she played anne marie in all dogs go to heaven i loved her in that movie. That movie is one of my favorites. When i found out about this i was so sad :(

[@lisashank4112]

Ducki was my favorite. I never knew about this case. So sad!!!

[@bridgetquinones]

@@lisashank4112 mine too! yep yep yep yep yep can't look at it the same anymore though

[@Aly11594]

This makes me absolutely sick.. How could a father be so jealous of his own freaking daughter?! There is a special place in hell for evil people that hurt and/or kill children.

[@adrianavalenzuela808]

I find the fact that CPS dropped this case so disgusting. CPS should of taken Judith away from that family.

[@madisonby2490]

When we need them they aren’t there When we don’t need them they are there That’s what I’ve always heard about CPS. They are a horrible system

[@Uhhhitsgabby]

It is a horrible system. They dismissed me when I talked about my sexual abuse. I feel like they should of had someone keep in contact with the mom atleast because sometimes it’s both parents that fail their child. I know she probably thought she was doing the best she could but when it comes to protecting your child no house or amount of jewelry should matter. This could have been prevented. 😔

[@Uhhhitsgabby]

9600GTMAN cos should still step in and keep in touch just to be sure. It was no ones fault except that monster of a dad. Cos tried to take the right steps I believe but maybe if they would have tried to keep contact or made her keep her daughter in a different place for the time being besides the apartment it could have been different. Cps still fails people though and it saves some. My experience with cps was really aggressive and I think because of things like this they are that way. They instead tried to break up my family and made it hard for us instead of getting my mom and everyone else the help they needed. It just made my stepdad even more mad when he was able to come back.

[@Uhhhitsgabby]

9600GTMAN I do agree with your comment though. I’m not sure how much the system has changed since then and to what extent they could really have the parent do but now when you get cps involved they don’t leave you alone or atleast keep in touch

[@aimeetrudgian4980]

So true. At least go back a week or so later to check she went through with it and did move out, leave him etc

[@japansace]

God, there were so many warning signs. This easily could have been prevented. EDIT: I'm not at all blaming the mother for how she went about things. She was an abuse victim, and leaving your abuser is incredibly difficult. But the amount of people who knew what was going on (friends, acquaintances, Judith's agent, social services) should have allowed them to escape much sooner, if they were doing their due diligence.

[@Catlady-mw4en]

@@GamingNat it could have easily been prevented if that mom had her priorities straight. The fact that she could watch her daughter suffer and not wake the hell up, means she wasn't qualified to be a parent. It's scary to know that virtually anyone can create a child.

[@reemia]

SHE WAS AN ABUSE VICTIM!!! a man literally murdered his own wife and daughter and y'all blame the victim???? what is wrong with you

[@tillyhg1302]

Sassy Monkey it is insane that you have to be nearly perfect to adopt a child, but almost anyone can have a child!

[@angxlafeld_8567]

So because someone died that means all guilt can just be thrown away ?

[@rhonwenwestern6562]

Tbf though, this was back in 1988. Domestic abuse wasn't really made as aware as is it today so no one understood much on how to go about it like they do today. Just like with lots of things that were once a stigma.

[@amber2616]

Cases like this make me so angry. Her "father" was a coward who stole Judith and her mother's justice by taking his own life. He's a greedy bastard who couldn't face the fact that his daughter, at age 10, was more successful and famous than he would ever be

[@laurakeating7050]

Well said.

[@krazy8712]

some people are pieces of crap

[@dlamancha5697]

Poor Judith Barsi! I saw her in Fatal Vision--a mini-series that told of the murder of Jeff McDonald's family (by Jeff McDonald). It was so chilling to hear that little Judith Barsi went through this herself!! How horrible that a little girl had to endure physical, verbal, and mental abuse while ALSO having to be the breadwinner for the family. Children cannot choose their parents. Parents must protect them. Kudos to that bastard's first wife who got her family out and away from Joseph.

[@dariamorgendorffe8]

That child was a movie star, died a brutal death, and she didn’t even have a headstone? This is for real the saddest story ever. I don’t know why I never knew the details before now. ADGTH was one of my favorite movies when I was little in the 80s.

[@jasonrandom372]

A child star who was a victim of maltreatment.

[@kurtpunchesthings2411]

Tbh Katniss I can't watch The Land Before time anymore because if I tired I would remember what happened to Ducky " the character she voiced"

[@RosieRexRose]

It’s crazy to me how she is one of hundreds of child stars that have been subject to death in some odd nature - while it’s literally been proven that Hollywood is deep in practice when it comes to human/animal sacrifices for box office records. May her soul Rest In Peace. 🙏🏽💔

[@junopierre2988]

Mine too. Poor girl 😔

[@Pampzzz813]

@@junopierre2988 she’s dead lmaooooooooooooo dude did his job

[@Punk_in_pink]

Imagine the amount of kids that would still be alive today if neighbors would just speak up when they see abuse🥺

[@esveideguima8293]

honestly nothing would have been done. usually when neighbors do speak up the wife lies and says nothing is happening because they are manipulated. they provided her with a support system but maria was in too deep. they should have honestly only worried about saving the little girl because maria did not budge. i dont blame her, but priorities should always be to save the kids.

[@sleepybunny2]

You can't put the blame on neighbors. Judith's mother had the chances and money to leave her husband, but she repeatedly got back with him. What could a neighbor have done?

[@talea9593]

One time I was talking to someone in their driveway. I guess their friend had come over for a visit and was sitting in her truck right next to us in the driveway. All of the sudden a car drives up. It's the woman's husband. He starts yelling at her and throws a wrench at the truck breaking the back window. He then opens the door, pulls her out by the hair and starts punching her. Eventually he leaves. We ask the woman if we should call the cops and she said no he does this because he loves me. Like people are really out there brainwashed.

[@aizawashouta5567]

@@sleepybunny2 oh I don’t call the police she clearly open about the abuse and considering the abuse happened in house then they’re would clear signs of abuse no did! Everyone failed the mother,the father everyone around this little girl failed!

[@linam8312]

I live next to an abusive household and for the past two years my mom and I have heard the man threaten his wife and kids. Literally heard him beat them. There isn’t a day where he isn’t screaming at the top of his lungs at them. The children are constantly crying. It’s disgusting the things we hear. I have called the police multiple times and nothing ever happens because every time the wife and husband say nothing is wrong. Even neighbors across the street have called. Their eldest daughter who was one of my friends ran away at 17 because of this. We called our landlord and she told them “your lease is up in a month if u don’t stop you’ll be kicked out”. It was quiet for that month but then went right back to normal. The last time I called they left a literal note on our window saying “stop calling we aren’t abusive to our son. We always uplift him. Yes we are loud sometimes but every family is loud” “just DEAL with it”. So now we are done calling because the wife chooses not to leave this abusive relationship with her children. You can’t help people who don’t want to be helped. Sometimes I’m afraid he’ll try to get into our house for calling the cops.

[@abbie6336]

She would probably be a very famous actor now if she was still alive.

[@paulaaaaaaa]

Or she would have reached an age where she could make her own choices and stopped.

[@KeeksToonzReact]

Definitely would had became a prominent icon legend in Hollywood its so sad.

[@cutemissbubbly]

Either that or she would have been traumatised from her childhood and stopped acting

[@NovaKnight_]

i hate to say it but her home life would've definitely set her up to eventually become another 'broken child star'.

[@sillyunicornfart]

It makes me super sad once you think about it, she did state how she enjoyed acting. I honestly hate the fact they just ignored her statements about her being abused, she didn’t deserve for her life to be taken away.

[@chazxnell]

her voice has disney princess written all over it! what an angel omg 💔 so upset she isn’t here today, no doubt she’d be well known all over! rest easy angel❤️

[@thekendrashow]

I agree but at the same time I think she would’ve probably turned out like retired child actors who had it bad like her wether it was abuse at home or even abuse on the set of films and shows. I would like to think she would’ve stopped acting or not and spoke out on abuse towards children and child actors if she was still here.

[@miintyfresj4699]

This is horrible. all Dogs go to Heaven is sad enough

[@triciab612]

Praying 💗Judith and her Mother are resting in Heaven 😔😥 finally away from THAT man💔

[@LucyLioness100]

It’s so tragic how Judith’s last 2 films deal so much with death yet having uplifting endings when the little sweetie lost hers 😔 I hope she is in a happier place now with God

[@SoothingTrash]

I knew she was ducky but I had no idea about Ann Marie or the circumstances of her death

[@kyukoolyt4383]

Facts

[@teethgiver]

LMAO NO

[@ClericMitsu]

No one did right by this child. Don't say No one could have seen this happening, when he literally told people several times he was going to kill them both.

[@alyssabrown2729]

I know. It makes my blood boil. Literally everyone saw this coming!

[@NatzTalk]

Exactly

[@jadamitchell3284]

No one did right by Gabriel Fernandez

[@kirstinfitzgerald4192]

Exactly. It made me so mad when she said “everyone did everything right.” No, everyone did everything wrong and failed that sweet baby girl!!!

[@bevstrong3651]

Yes exactly, if anyone talks to me about killing someone, I’m getting the authorities involved immediately. It just isn’t something to take lightly. And her mom had so many people who were willing to help her and Judith get out of that situation but she chose not to and made her acting career more of a priority. Literally everyone failed her :(

[@angelang222]

This is actually the first time I’ve heard the full story and it just breaks my heart. I loved her voice in All Dogs go to Heaven. I had an abusive childhood myself and there was just something about her voice that was soothing and brought me peace. Little did I know that she was suffering abuse also 😢

[@TallulahAston]

I personally don’t think Judith’s case should of been dropped until Maria and Judith had successfully left and were safe. Until they reached that point they were still in the abusive situation and anything could of gone wrong which it unfortunately did.

[@Maya-dw5jz]

This. As a social worker, I can understand the workload is a lot, however they should have waited kept the case going until Maria and Judith successfully left him and after ensuring they are away from Joseph.

[@sophiazaib8707]

@@Maya-dw5jz Yes, I would agree, there are some serious lessons here for social workers. -final year social work student

[@mishmashmedley]

*have

[@ambitiously_]

Agree. I also work in the field, and every agency/practice I've been with has required a transition to plan for our clients/cases - meaning, we support them until they have completely and successfully transitioned to the new chapter in their lives. Not just until they tell us they have a plan or have taken some steps. And even then you still try to do follow ups to ensure that they are stable (if you continue to have authorization to do so, at least). Do not abandon your cases.

[@aimee4424]

I think, ideally Judith should have been put into foster care until Joseph was out of the picture, no child should have to live in a house with an abuser, even just being the same house as him when he *wasn't* being violent and verbally abusive must have been very mentally straining for both of them.

[@soupyweb]

the coward couldn't even face the consequences of his own actions this makes me so mad

[@gerardoakseltellez]

The prisoners would have given him a slow painful death, harming kids, women, and elderly is a huge no no

[@marcusjones6098]

Whenever people commit murder-suicide I'm just like, seems like you could've skipped step 1.

[@artyb27]

@Mostly Anthologies except hell doesn't exist, so no he didn't. All he got was a quick death followed by an eternal nap.

[@sunshinemallorieparkinson2560]

Oh he faced it...

[@yuliiameshcheriakova6852]

It makes me mad that he took his own life instead of rotting in jail.

[@debbieolandese4912]

Saved the taxpayers lots of money.

[@superultra2608]

Not me! He took a quick trip to Hell and is burning there

[@yuliiameshcheriakova6852]

@@superultra2608 I'm agnostic so I don't really have peace of mind over this 😭 good for you though

[@superultra2608]

@@yuliiameshcheriakova6852 OH I'm sorry 😂

[@kaelynisabella2414]

He's in a TRUE place where he belongs: HELL

[@aspiderliliescurse]

who the actual hell makes a joke about killing their family members? a dangerous person. Rest in peace Judith and Maria.

[@mariamgomaa1242]

Clara was smart, the second he starts abusing her children she leaves, that’s the right thing to do

[@Ash_W04]

@@wynterassey9789 He can't kill them with a restraining order (ideally) or if he doesn't know where they are though

[@katy2176-p3m]

Ash you think a restraining order works on a man like this? The mother and daughter were terrified, one wrong move and they’d be dead (and tragically this came true)

[@tayloranderson7547]

Her children she leves , that's the right thing to do

[@raenfairy]

@@Ash_W04 You said it yourself (ideally) sadly that isn't always the case, also did you miss the part where they came back from filming to see her brother she hadn't seen in years & he still somehow knew she was there..

[@alexbennet4195]

That’s being a decent parent.