The Tragic Murder of Jessica Lunsford | Visiting the Crime Scenes & Grave | Jessica’s Law Explained

[@pgdmed]

I was one of the investigators from DCF on this case. I lost so much sleep and hugged my kids tighter every night. After this case I had to walk away from this Job. I just couldn’t do it anymore. God bless her soul and thank you for remembering her.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Wow thank you so much for watching

[@usasstar]

Omg that’s a hard job i can’t imagine I love mr nieces so much too every chance I get I hug them so much and have so much fun with them and making fun memories. And teaching them good life skills. Every time I story about a child gets hurt or murder I cry so much and I didn’t even know them but they are precious little Humans and they shouldn’t be hurt 😔. I want to protect all the babies in this world 🌎 from cruel crazy 😜 ppl

[@travisscott9057]

God bless you! Just know we all appreciate what you did. I can only imagine the scars that this case has caused you. But know that Jessica can rest peacefully knowing that your hard work helped bring this monster to justice. I hope that you can find some peace knowing that ❤.

[@cherylb2008]

You are an incredible person doing that line of investigation Such evil Monsters walk among us

[@trishaforeman7360]

So sorry

[@MossyMeadowsFarm]

This innocent child deserved so much more in her short life. Such a horrid evil human to do such a thing. Rest in Peace sweet Jessica. I’ll never forget Jessica. I’m a Florida Native and lived not far from her home for over 20 years. I have been hooked on true crime since I picked up my very first true crime book as soon I learned to read. Thank you for your coverage of this case.

[@aliciaanne]

You are a beautiful soul, Scott. Thank you for telling Jessica's story so lovingly and respectfully, and for caring so deeply.~~

[@judycogan5348]

I believe there is a special HELL for a person like him. And I agree with you completely!

[@JCStorm76]

He’s burning in hell as we speak

[@Christine_1075]

You better believe it!!! He’s a scum bag😡

[@LeeTheVet]

Yes, same as the murderer of Polly Klaas in 1993, I think. Horrendous.

[@leesashriber5097]

This case had me in tears. She was so close to home.... literally. That disgusting vile predator violated her. Took this beautiful little girls life and went about his day. I can hear the anger and sadness in your voice Scott. You are such a compassionate man. I know how hard this upload must have been for you to do. Thank you for being real. May Jessica be at peace and eternal rest. My heart goes out to her father. 🕊️❤️🙏

[@Shawn-Leider]

Wym close to home literally? U lived there? I lived in homosassa and had many family members who lived on solo terrace right behind the Lunsford house

[@AmyMarieNaglowsky-e7k]

RIP Jessica Marie Longford

[@jayweiss4378]

You’re keeping her memory alive by doing this vlog! Great work

[@andreaweingarten-pj7jc]

I remember this case very well and followed it at the time. I was heartbroken for her Father. I was living in Savannah and worked near the Salvation Army where they eventually found and lost him. RIP sweet Jessica. Not forgotten.

[@craftingzoe]

Such a sad and tragic loss. I could hear the anger in your voice, and I agree!

[@rosalielibario9781]

They are so many creepers in this world. Keep your children close and hug them tightly. This is so heartbreaking. To bad we can't do what they do to these innocent children. Thank you Scott for keeping her memory alive.😢

[@joanndallas4683]

I've heard inmates don't take to kindly to child molesters. Life in general prison population might have been where he belonged. Scott this one was hard to watch but thank you for sharing her story.

[@oliverwhisper]

This is one of those cases that kept me up at night, and tormented my soul. My heart breaks for that little girl.😢

[@kateschroth3304]

😢

[@gillnelson9037]

Why do people do such horrific things to children they are sweet and innocent babies. This story really got in my heart for the beautiful little girl how she suffered all because a nonce wanted to get his jollys off. Sick. Thanks for sharing this sad story Scott. Lamont did one I watched last night about a disabled woman stuck inside her house being burnt alive while the firefighters were videoing to social media that broke my heart ❤️ people only care about them selves and own needs these days sad world. Love watching you love from West Yorkshire UK 🇬🇧 💙💚💛💜

[@Stevelives13]

There have been worse times in history.

[@andreadeamon6419]

Rest in peace beautiful little Jessica. I do remember this and it broke my heart then and still does today

[@janadeubner9883]

That poor child. RIP Jessica.

[@BrianUnderwood-q5u]

If this story doesn't make you want to go hug your child or grandchild nothing will 😢

[@melindaroop1346]

Makes you want to keep them in the same room as you.

[@kristeltorres5613]

that poor lil human!! i remember hearing about this story, and omg i can't imagine what her dad is going through...i heard you want to call him a pos, and i don't blame you! when you put the lil teddy bear in the vase.... you're such an amazing human being! my heart is💔 for her and her family! rip sweetie

[@born4md]

Thank you Scott for covering this case. I remember hearing about it. So very heartbreaking, to say the least. What an awful POS! Such a lovely little girl! And such a respectful video! You did well, my friend. 😢😭❤❤❤

[@abgprepping]

Jessie's dad Mark is a good friend of mine. He no longer lives in that house. Mark is a very strong individual who has done a lot of good in his daughters name. Rest in peace Jessie. We all love and miss you baby.

[@Jessica-wo6px]

😢😢

[@tericrawford4770]

I didn’t get 20 seconds into the story and I was crying. May god rest her beautiful soul.

[@Cardenas50zz58]

This was a hard one. I felt so connected to Jessica. I was a freshman in HS when this happened and it was so damn heartbreaking to see her dad pleading for her return and crying. I remember they showed on TV everyone in that community searching. So effing sad!!!!!!!!!! His babygirl was taken away from him. I know a piece of his heart had to have died. RIP Jessica. She was so beautiful ❤️

[@curtisbaker5407]

Words can't EVEN BEGIN to say how this makes me feel 😢 rest assured...she's NOT suffering now! R.I.P. sweetheart

[@bobsteel6916]

Buddy Scott, I love your passion for representing Jessica. Jessica wasn't the only person who suffers, look at the parents. There is a movie the Lovely Bones that touches on such acts, from the view of the dead girl. The way the man discarded her like a piece of trash. But, in the end an ice cicle falls from a tree and the evil man falls over a cliff discarded like a piece of trash. Now that would be just for any evil person that would do such an evil thing.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Love that movie

[@cynthiahusband106]

Love your tapes Scott you show such respect , tenderness in the loss of the victim more so when it’s a child. How horrible for her to go thru what she went thru, a senseless crime that took a child of God away from her parents , must have been devastating for her father. You rest Angel, your hell is long over, your with the angels now , resting and in heaven , Jessica you will be remembered by many for years to come ❤️thank you Scott you are so dear, you tell the viewer just how heartbreaking what happened to this dear dear child.❤️

[@jenncalifornialove414]

I remember this story. Absolutely heartbreaking what this child experienced. Thanks for the video Scott. Stay safe. ❤️

[@suehurrell134]

I have no words. Why are there so many of these ' men' out there... as a mum of four two of which are daughters I can only imagine the pain of the family. ❤❤

[@MsMartinez7722]

Oh, Scott, this one really got me emotional. My heart goes out to her family. Rest in Peace little Angel 🙏

[@lyricaanderson6205]

As long as you have been doing your videos, you have never wavered from your loyalty and integrity. You said you didn’t wanna stay too long because you seem children’s toys and you knew that there was kids there just to think of them during your journalistic mindset speaks of your character and that’s why you continue to prosper and grow and grow and grow. I wish you nothing but the best in life Eternity and I just love your chat

[@djones4756]

I remember this story, but its so easy to forget when there is continuous examples of this evil everyday in the news. Your revisit actually made me very anxious and melancholy at the same time. RIP Jessica.

[@megm2824]

I agree with you with regards to the cell getting smaller and everything. Thank you for doing these kinds of video's and bringing attention to the victim(s) and there families. RIP Jessica

[@carjen121]

Thank you Scott for sharing this sad story. You have a kind heart. Coming into your child’s bedroom in the morning to wake her up and not seeing your child in bed, is a parent’s worst nightmare. The worst thing ever is to literally got taken from the safety of your own home. R.I.P BABY GIRL. Amen 🙏🏼

[@sheilacrysler88]

This story tugged at my heart strings for a while when I heard about it. Poor girl never had a chance to live her life and grow up😢. So sad

[@realsweett05]

We lived down the road and it definitely shook our community. We trusted no one for those few weeks. My boys wouldn’t sleep in their room at night, especially my son who was in the same grade as Jessica. The trauma it had on her classmates. May God bless everyone that knew her and she touched. Every child should feel safe! Scott thank you for covering this story. We moved away to Las Vegas in 2008 but never forgot about this case. Homosassa will always be home!🙏🏻🐬❤

[@bernadettesepulveda1579]

So many children have been murdered so sad thats why u never let ur children go with anyone

[@sandydog426]

I work with children who are victims of abuse. Most of my clients' offenders don't see jail time, or if they do, it is often 10 years or less. Most District Attorneys won't take a case to trial unless there is physical or other solid evidence, because "he said, she said" often isn't enough to bring to sway a jury, unfortunately. So most of the offenders get a plea deal or their case gets dropped entirely due to lack of evidence.

[@wesleydavis1532]

RIP, Little Jessica, RIP...🙏🕊️😢 Scott I recall this tragedy, Thank you for the remembrance of this courageous and beautiful little girl.🙏🙏🙏🕊️ God Bless an be safe on your travels man.

[@JCStorm76]

Most disgusted and upset i think I’ve ever been watching one of your videos but stories like this still need to be told

[@nicholas87541]

Another well done video! Very sad story... horrible... RIP Jessica.

[@cindyrussell1581]

Why was this evil scumbag let out anyways, thanks once again to our justice system. At some point the justice system and the parole board need to be held accountable for what happens to our child when you let these molesters out. Pretty sure they would think different if it was their child. Thanks Scott this. R.I.P Jessica.🇨🇦🕊️🌹🕊️🌹

[@cindyhenning7832]

Poor baby girl. Breaks my heart to know there is such evil out there!! Thank you Scott you did a fantastic job telling this story! RIP Jessica🙏🏼

[@esthergoulart3571]

So so tragic!! RIP Jessica!! Poor little girl!! She didn’t deserve that!! Sick sick man!! Thank you for this video Scott!! Love your channel!! God bless Jessica!! Much love my friend!! Peace!! 😢😢😢😢😢💙💙💙💙💙💙💙🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️💖💖💖💜💜🦋🦋🦋🦋🙏🙏😔😔😔😔😔. ✌️✌️

[@AngelG0902]

Yes thank you for remembering Jessica! ❤ Born and raised in citrus county and it was heart wrenching hearing this as a sophomore in high school - I still think about this tragedy

[@lorettathedoglady]

I love your videos Scott and trust me when I say my physical reaction wasn't because of the way you present6 Jessica's story, but I did feel physically ill hearing what happened to her. Thank you for the work you do, Scott. I imagine that a lot of these stories affect you as well.

[@caroleroseburgh1344]

Good Evening Scott 🙋🏾. This is really Sad. It's always Sad when IT involes children. Thank you for inviting me to watch your video. Enjoy the rest of your day ‼️🙋🏾👋🏾

[@kaymad143]

I am heartbroken for Jessica; I have tears in my eyes. My heart is hurting right now. Rest in Peace Jessica, you are surrounded by Angels now, fly freely little girl.

[@joydunn2109]

Thank you Scott for sharing this story, 🙏❤❤️ 🙏 RIP Jessica

[@chadmears136]

Soo Horrible what happened to that poor little girl. RIP Jessica 😢❤. Thank you Scott and thanks for being soo Respectful.

[@TravelWithLisaMH]

So sad 🥺 that poor girl and her family. Rest in peace beautiful soul ❤ Thank you for sharing this story Scott

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you my dear Lisa! Always so generous thank you . 💫

[@TravelWithLisaMH]

@@SCOTTONTAPE you are, as always, very welcome.

[@joshuafangeat283]

What a tragic loss R.I.P Jessica no child should ever go through anything like that that’s truly horrific

[@Retro-2-now]

So sad, I remember this case so clearly. I’m from Jacksonville Florida, so it was big news. While you are in Florida, if you are, you should research Somer Thompson. She was a little girl from my hometown Orange Park Fl. She was walking home from school one day with her twin brother and older sister. She separated from them and was kidnapped by a punk named Jarred Harrell. She was raped, killed, and dumped in a landfill in GA. This happened in October 2009. I knew her mother and my son went to the same school, but he was a couple years younger. Jarred lived in a house right down the street from the house I grew up in. We petitioned to have it torn down and it was. Now there is a small garden in Somer’s memory. That scum got away with a life sentence plus 180 years or something along those lines. I pray constantly that he is being well taken care of by the convicts in the FL DOC!! After this happened, me and a group of friends started an organization called NPFP (No Peace For Predators)

[@cordelianoelle]

I remember Somer's story too.

[@Retro-2-now]

@@cordelianoelle sad. I hope he is getting it every day he is in prison

[@nanhall3973]

Thank you for remembering sweet Jessica, Scott. May she rest in peace.

[@chrisgore7737]

Bless her this has upset me greatly. What a beautiful child. How could this happen. Thanks Scott I never knew this happend. We love you bud

[@chrisgore7737]

That horrible bastard . May he rot in hell forever.

[@roberttucker7075]

What's up Scott! I am watching your video right now. It's so sad what happened to that little girl. You are awesome and amazing. Love your videos and channel.

[@goldentickettohistory108]

Man it’s still so heartbreaking when I think of the story. It was one of the stories that hurt me to cover kudos for being able to make it to the homes. I knew exactly where they were but I could not bring myself to go to the homes.

[@CCcastro336]

Pure evil this man! You can tell it’s all in the eyes. No soul. This poor little angel. 😢 I never heard this on the news. Horrific what happened to her. Rest in peace little Jessica. 😥😥🙏🏽🙏🏽 Karma got him. Thank you for remembering her.

[@johnroot4886]

I remember this story well. I feel so bad for what happened to that poor child. I can only hope that bastard burns in hell for eternity

[@Daf477]

God Bless her and her family and you to Scott thank you for all you to make us more aware

[@wilmamcphail4686]

I remember this like it was yesterday. She was taken right out of the home. The dolphin she was buried with had been won at a fair the weekend before. The police knew his confession wouldn't be admissible, but they opted for a confession hoping to find her alive. Geraldo Rivera engraciated himself to the dad to get the story as it played out. When she was found, her dad came out to speak to the press saying, "Jessie's home." Heartbreaking.

[@ShadowGaming-bk3qt]

Evil Bastard said he was scared. like f***ing bastard knew what he was doing. he was acting like he was the victim too

[@roknrolbilly]

HELLO SCOTT!!!! from here always in tacoma washington... R.I.P. GOD bless jessica.....

[@AndreaRice-y3o]

Yes I remember seeing this on another channel bless her heart 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 rest in heaven Jessica gone way to soon 😇😇😇😇. Prayers to her family and friends till this day God bless them. Thanks for sharing Scott you be safe ❤❤❤❤

[@Simmons213]

Thank you for delicately, sharing this Scott. What a heartbreaking story. I can't imagine the horror that Jessica went through. So sorry sweet girl. You are gone, but not forgotten.💐💐💜

[@OnTheGoWithFlo-Kid22]

This poor little girl what she went through. It makes me sick and sad and brings me to tears thinking about it. They were so close in finding her before it was too late, and it just wasn't meant to be. I will never understand why. NEVER. I am a person with a strong faith in God but to try and understand why these things happen to children is just incomprehensible to my little human mind. Her father was such a good dad to her, and I can only imagine the grief he will forever go through. He worked hard to make changes in the laws though that will forever honor his little girl while protecting so many other children too. I don't know how you could do this story and get through it Scott because it's barely even possible to listen to it without breaking down. God bless you for doing it though because this little girl's life was worth so much more than the way this creep left her. I know she is in a good place now and that's probably the only consolation to what happened to her. I pray her father is doing ok and can take comfort in knowing that he did the best he could for as long as she lived and even afterwards. He will see her again one day. RIP Jessica, my heart is broken for what happened to you ❤💐😥

[@dianewood15]

Oh how awful that poor little innocent girl cruelly taken away far too soon Thank you Scott Respectfully done as always

[@Erika702Vegas]

I’m so sorry baby girl that you went through the pain you did. May you fly high with the angels above sweet girl .

[@oraliamasswadi662]

Rest In Peace Jessica 🕊️

[@joangravel2436]

Thanks for video what a sad story

[@gilhodges2025]

if this had happened to one of my kids I'd be more than happy to administer the "penalty" RIP Jessica

[@eshiaolalde1785]

Thanks again Scott for another great but Sad story. Poor sweet girl

[@Clintstagram]

I'm glad you covered this one. I remember when it happened. I'd just come back from the war and I was binging the news. Everyone felt like they were there with her dad. I know I did. My heart still goes out to the guy. Excellent job.

[@Bill-cv1xu]

I respect you for not having the usual intro for this...😢

[@JoshJoel800]

That is such a horrific, vial, and heartbreaking case. You do an amazing job honoring the victims. You do your research, but at the same time express so much heartfelt compassion. Rest in peace Jessica angel. My heart breaks for you sweet baby girl 💗 ✌ to you Scott 💙

[@Lauriescaglione210]

I live here in Citrus County Fl. and it is and was devastating to all of this community . I feel it was not handled right at all. She could have been saved when they questioned the people in that drug house and she was in the closet. Mark Lundsford went though so much and never gave up. God bless him and his family. Great job on this tragedy Scott. I love your compassion. ❤🙏

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you so much Laurie

[@bryantburchell797]

This is a Really Sad Story 😢 Thanks for the Video Scott❤ and Rip to that Little girl

[@Debcirish]

I remember reading about this murder, still cannot get through video without tears streaming down my face. I believe the family members the killer lived with were charged with obstruction,( not enough), .

[@rochelleduncan3378]

I heard the heartfelt feelings from ur voice. I also agree w u every sentence. Ur awesome Scott & I love u

[@dalebechtel8904]

Can’t imagine the little girl was only feet away from her father just crazy. Rip Jessica

[@tinawhite6450]

Hi Scott other fantastic video ❤

[@dustinfraser4261]

good evening Scott special thanks to you for working so hard and making content we love and enjoy and we find interesting I've been watching your videos all the time and they are fantastic l love your work my friend keep up the amazing work pretty tiring what you do alot of driving and traveling I bet you're so exhausted after you're done but thank you so much for all you do buddy yes I remember this story so sad and so devastating

[@elizabethsulliman]

I have to watch the rest of it tomorrow during the day.... i tried to get through it... but i started to feel sick...

[@MichaelAllan-mh9fh]

This was so sad, being 45 back then and now having a 9 year old granddaughter it really pisses me off. It was so sad back then!

[@jlr538lm]

Thank you Scott for telling Jessica's story. 🙏 🐬

[@jacquenanderson9957]

I remember this horrific crime! I was so upset! I ask questioned the Lord. He gave me a vision of two people riding horses, it was Little Jessica wearing her hat with Christ at her side. I am an artist and I drew a picture of that Scene. I always intended to send it to her Dad and Grandmother.

[@gabrielwatson7721]

What a beautiful tribute to Little Jessica. And you're quite right! She IS standing with Jesus, making new friends and waiting for the rest of her family and friends to join them! Thank you and God Bless you!✝️🙏✝️

[@jacquenanderson9957]

@@gabrielwatson7721 Aman!

[@valenciaorange2000]

Omg that sent me in tears 😢

[@bernadettesepulveda1579]

I remember this story it's so sad and innocent child gets killed I've seen the movie and 48 hrs about this condolences to the family thxz for doing this and remembering this precious lil girl rip lil angel

[@midnightrunner684]

This happened two streets from where my Mom and Stepdad lived in Homosassa .The Sheriff used their front yard as a staging area for all the horses and 4 wheelers during the search ..They did Jessica's funeral at the church across the road from Mom's house on Spartan ave

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

I can only imagine how heartbreaking that funeral was

[@Sookeisland]

Heart-wrenching story Scott 😢❤

[@CameoSwanson]

Bless you Scott ❤😊 thank you for all you do for the information on old videos that you do.

[@LindaLucas-]

Rest In Little Jessica.🙏🙏🙏 thank you Scott

[@lucas1956-y3x]

REST IN PEACE

[@brentengstrom5406]

One of the sadest ever, Scott.

[@brookebenton8192]

This is so sad. She never had a chance. I just cry thinking about her holding her little dolphin stuffie walking out of his house, thinking she was finally going home, after all the hell she had been through. Then he disposed of her like a piece of trash. He lied and told her she was going home right before he got rid of her. Just pure evil.

[@Zahnclassof95]

Oh no Scott 😢 this one is going to be a sad one . .lets get into it .

[@michelledeatherage1011]

This is so heartbreaking, may this precious angel rest in peace.

[@scottakaswb7545]

Love ya Scott. I hate these ones. Makes me sick. But great job my bro. Love ya

[@Moongoddess208]

Scott thank you so much for this story , may the little angel rest in peace poor baby

[@anawan22]

I think his fate should have been the same as what he put her through. Buried alive. I know, harsh, but this angers me so much.

[@debbiepatrick399]

I can say one thing, it's a warped world to hurt children

[@beckyromeo1007]

Idc what they thought if a child is missing an amber alert should be done anyway that poor little girl it’s horrifying awsome job Scott much love always ❤

[@kimsinclair9100]

Oh this poor baby. The terror she must have felt from beginning to end but still did as she was told because she just wanted to go home. The “what ifs” most likely torture this father. I’m sure after this case many parents taught their children to fight like 🤬if a stranger ever took and/or touched them. I know we told all three of our girls to fight like their lives depended on it.

[@SPerryfevr]

Absolutely horrendous story 😢😢That bear is very cute. Thanks Scott. 😊

[@MsAsha-mf7tz]

I remember this. Such sorrow. My sincere condolences to her family and friends.

[@aprillisa5950]

Will watch it tonight

[@splashenful]

Scott, if you ever do a European tour for your channel, & you happen to go to Italy as part of said tour, you should look up the story of St. Maria Goretti (yes, I know you're Jewish, but, I think you could cover it as a True Crime episode, rather than a religious one).