The True Story of Kitty Genovese | The Witness | FULL MOVIE | True Crime Documentary (2017)

On March 13, 1964, Kitty Genovese died after being attacked on a street in Kew Gardens, Queens. Soon after, ""The New York Times"" published a front-page story asserting that 38 witnesses watched her being murdered from their apartment windows for over half an hour - and did nothing to help. The death of Kitty Genovese, 28, quickly became a symbol of urban apathy. THE WITNESS follows the efforts of her brother, Bill Genovese, as he attempts to uncover the truth buried beneath the story. In the process, he makes startling discoveries about the crime that transformed his life, condemned a city and defined an era.
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[@farinshore8900]

I learned how alone i am in 1979, as a victim of violent crime. There were about 20 witnesses - none attempted to help me. I have been haunted by this all of my life.

[@rifulce]

Cómo sucedió?

[@aprylrittenhouse4562]

I'm so very sorrrry.❤

[@sharonazar1]

This fact was an awakening to me.....I'm so sorry you were a victim....

[@ednaamck3831]

Yes, it is a fact that just because a person is part of a “people” out and about does not equate to “people”. coming to the aid of a person in crisis. I am sorry you were victimized with no one coming to help you.😔

[@elizabethcurcio9044]

So very sorry that u still carry that horrible event w/ u .

[@stellabella310]

To the entire Genovese Family, Thank you for this bittersweet documentary! I could remember my mother telling me about Kitty's murder when I was about 9 or 10 years old! I cannot believe it has been almost 60 years! Times were so different then! You showed us Kitty in the flesh! She was a beautiful woman who truly loved life! This documentary is filled with every emotion....today and always I wish you love! Kitty would love her nieces and nephews and their babies! xo

[@molliemae6855]

It happened in 1964. It was 59 years ago.

[@jp-a1a729]

The monster’s son blames Kitty and seemed upset because the publicity of case keeps him from being paroled. He was sentenced to DEATH, that was overturned to LIFE, there should be NO chance of parole, EVER. I hope that monster rots in hell for for eternity. Also, I’m curious to know if he was charged with the murder of the other woman he raped and murdered.

[@stellabella310]

@@jp-a1a729 I really didn't care for him either! His arrogance came through when Bill interviewed him!

[@January.]

Being "beautiful and loving life" is irrelevant. She was a human being. Period.

[@jeannetaylor2217]

Amen to that! 💕🙏🙏

[@sharonb.7867]

So heartbreaking, but so deserving of the brother Bill to tell his sister's story as he uncover new details. Bill did an amazing job!‐-

[@cilverleaf8111]

I agree Bill ❤ heartbreaking story

[@pibly7784]

Good documentary. 👍 It goes beyond what everyone thought they knew about the murder according to the NYT article that failed to investigate further and get more eye and auditory witness interviews.

[@lissaajz]

Thank you Filmrise for posting this. Hope Bill and his family is doing well.

[@January.]

*are doing well

[@byunniq9060]

​@@January. 🤡

[@carlalalanne7311]

Heartbreaking I’ve learned of her story in college ironically at Fordham University. I felt bad then and still now. I can’t believe his son so disrespectful pretending to be a man of God with no empathy no apologies for his father’s action. He should never get out of prison. The son is in denial. His father is a monster an animal. He has escaped from jail only to commit more crimes. I can’t believe that he thinks he should be paroled. The apple don’t fall far from the tree. Hope the family, Bill find peace and you will see your sister again in the afterlife. May she Rest In Peace.

[@thursoberwick1948]

Wasn't aware of this case before (I'm not from US.) I'm aware Moseley's son is in an odd position, but his justification for his father was utterly wrong.

[@cynthiaschmidt2726]

That man should live in shame for what he said to the woman his father killed brother. Disgusting and despicable. He could have said he believed his father had changed WITHOUT blaming her or her family.

[@thursoberwick1948]

@@cynthiaschmidt2726 I agree. Even if she had used some racial slur, as the son said, that was not a justification for what happened. It was hardly a hit and run attack. The son just kept trying to deflect.

[@KimF1]

@@thursoberwick1948 - Plus, he wouldn’t admit the other woman his father killed was black. He didn’t wanna hear it, because that destroyed his “race card” nonsense.

[@thursoberwick1948]

@@KimF1 I can understand someone being conflicted by the fact his father had done such a thing, but the son clearly has issues he needs to address in himself. I agree with you.

[@theswordoftruth-dn9yc]

If only it was a sister of "that" Genovese crime family! Mosely wouldn't have made it to trial! The news media would have had a whole different story going on, if any, at least not the twisted one they did manipulate to sell papers, and to write a book!! Wow! And, I think the cops needed a cover for not responding faster! There were some holes there. Phone calls not logged on the call sheet! So then the papers blame the residents for not calling the cops, when in reality, at least three had called, only to be rushed off the line, saying it was called in already. Wow!

[@conversations1250]

Bill's expressive face was incredibly moving. I felt I could hear the story bit by bit without words. Grew up knowing the Kitty Genevese story, but not the person, like a faceless thing that happened. This changes it forever.

[@gillianstapleton8566]

The son seemed really manipulative.. a whole load of word salad. 2 murders his dad was well on the road to being a serial killer .. he should never be released.

[@mariabarco7226]

He’s dead, thank God!

[@christinabernat6709]

THANK YOU BILL FOR THIS SUPERB DOC'Y. IT SHOULD BE SEEN BY ALL, and STUDIED FOR THE NEXT 50 YEARS - at least - N COURSES! You gave much peace by doing this not only to yourself, Kitty, all the families involved, etc, but also to millions of us who were not only naturally upset by this violent event - BUT ALSO UNNECESSARILY OVERWHELMED FOR THE WRONG REASONS through compromised journalism about this event. This should be seen everywhere by everyone. SUPERB QUALITY. Cudos to all involved in making this. And soooo beautiful to watch, because the superb quality of this raises this to a work of art as well. JUST SUPERB.

[@kimberlyhood4095]

I remember the first time I watched this and the reenactment of that night,her screams went through me like ice. I don't care how scared you are, if you can sit there and do nothing that's a lot to say about you. I'm glad he went there and talked to those people,got the truth. The media and cops has done a great injustice to Kitty's family and the people that were there for Kitty that night.

[@happytrails699]

This is why I believe in the death penalty. These people should just be taken off the planet.

[@elizabethjarvie6077]

Thank you!

[@mariebroyles6874]

me too

[@johnq.random1496]

How about 'swift' death penalty. No sitting on death row for 18+ years

[@Wildrover82]

If I could believe in the infallibility of the justice system, I could believe in the death penalty, but I know better than that...

[@rc1983]

Agree! I wish that death penalty in it's worst - beheading!

[@rio-wi1el]

so breathtakingly sad that this monster robbed this lovely family of so much. my heart goes out to them. I hope watching this will remind us to always reach out and help when we think somebody is in harms way.

[@jamieurban1419]

That was beautiful thank you Bill for setting the record straight I'm so sorry to hear that happened to your sister, but I am proud of you for making this film for people to truly understand some of the events that took place. I absolutely love how you showed us who your sister truly was.

[@LaureenLusby]

So terribly sad. A truly worthy documentary. I can understand where you were coming from Bill, if you had been left wounded in that paddy field you would have met a similar end. You had that spiritual tie with your sister. I am a baby boomer & saw my friends & family go to Vietnam. As a nurse I know the sort of suffering endured by many of those who served. When we remember ANZAC Day, in Australia, I always have a prayer for the USA service men & women too. God bless you & your family. Kitty would be proud of you.

[@renata8979]

In the end it doesn't really matter if there were 38 or 108 or just 8, it matters that not one person stepped out and "got involved". Just like no one got involved when in broad daylight a 12-year-old girl tried to break free from Ted Bundy and everyone dismissed it as "a family matter".

[@honeydutch97]

Excellent documentary! My heart goes out to your family! 😢😢

[@Mpirefilms]

The footage of her dancing is everything! I love her personality. She should have been an actress.

[@mariafarrugia1192]

I lost faith in human kind long ago..I DONT REGRET IT...RIP KITTY... YOU HAVE A LOVING BROTHER..

[@January.]

*humankind

[@aprylrittenhouse4562]

She was in the wrong place at the wrong time, just like that other poor woman. I was attacked with a knife behind a bar ten yrs ago. Someone interrupting the attack by just taking out the garbage saved my life. I'll never know exactly how she felt. But I came close

[@Stella-jq9up]

Yes you said it right. Abhorrent that the reporters were interested in the " story " not in the trueth..Look where that's lead us!! In my opinion nowadays people view reporters as invasive, truth exaggerating, scandals mongers, not worth the time of day.

[@elizabethjarvie6077]

Well yes journalism isn't to be trusted 100%

[@January.]

*the story, not the truth. *invasive, truth exaggerating scandal mongers not worth the time of day.

[@January.]

@@elizabethjarvie6077 What percent is it to be trusted?

[@katjagolden893]

We studied this in a psychology class when I was in college

[@hurricaneheather1420]

Oh yea I was wondering why it was so familiar. Thank you kindly

[@robertforrest7956]

Most Excellent.... Hope you get all the answers you need. 🕯️

[@madisona3907]

Thank you for the touching, well-made story of a spirited young woman and a loving devoted baby brother. Your love has touched my heart. God bless you and yours.

[@Splash99]

Not getting closure has got to be gut wrenching. Thank you for bringing Kitty to life!

[@January.]

*gut-wrenching

[@karenstieglitz3443]

I think in many ways Bill did get some closure... People did call the police. A gentleman shouted out for Moseley to get out of there. Kitty was out of some people's range of vision, so they assumed she got home safely. Her friend did respond to her calls and was with her when she died. Yes, some people should have done more, absolutely. Had the first gentleman called immediately, things would have turned out differently. And perhaps the police did not respond as quickly as they should have to those people that did call. Holocaust survivors met with such a test a mere 20 years later would understandably not seek involvement -- a tragically coincidental effect of historical timing. But it certainly wasn't as bleak a picture as the Times made it out to be. Shame on them. And obviously Moseley wasn't representative of most of us. He was a deranged, delusional psychopath. KZbin is filled with stories of how people have stepped up to the plate to defend strangers in need. There are heroes among us, and I think all of these uncovered truths needed to be heard by Bill.

[@cwaterstreet1]

Wonderfully detailed and beautiful, from another filmmaker

[@jomama5186]

She looked like a lovely person. So sad. My heart aches for her and her family and friends. 🧡🙏🏻

[@alysononoahu8702]

I've called 911 a number of times, to help family, friends, and strangers ❤❤❤❤THANK YOU KITTY❤

[@brigittebeltran6701]

I was 18-years-old when this appeared on the news...But seeing this is like YESTERDAY! My anger remains so high to this day. May God forgive me for hating the spineless, selfish neighbors....BUT I DO!!!! I can't help crying in anger reliving this horrendous crime against this young, beautiful girl! 😢 💔 RIP KITTY...Your memory lives forever in our hearts! 🙏💗🙏🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@LindaCasey]

This documentary was brilliantly done and has answered many of my questions. Thank you Bill (etal) 🕊

[@braeutchen41]

I remember the news information about Miss Kitty's murder.....I'm 76, So I must have been 14-16 When this horrible murder took place. I know I told myself during that time.... NEVER move to New York City.....those people don't care about each other.😔

[@judyrb2008]

Very troubling story. I have a lot of admiration for this man, who only wants to find and divulge the truth about his sister’s murder.

[@MB-vu3ow]

I have a copy of the documentary “38 Witnesses.” It is extremely interesting. It includes Bill Genovese’s first visit to the crime scene and his memories and thoughts of Kitty and her murder. Sidney Sparrow, Moseley’s defense attorney discusses his experience with Moseley. It was produced by one of the major news corporations and did not include Kitty’s being gay or films of Bill’s children. Watching it was a chilling experience, even without the reenactment. If I knew how, I would upload it to KZbin but it would likely be removed because of copywrite issues.

[@zxy78267]

That's interesting. I was completely captivated by this documentary.

[@theswordoftruth-dn9yc]

Well, did you even watch Bill's documentary, this one, your commenting on?!? Didn't you catch how the news outlets manipulated and exploited Kitty's death, and bearly mentioned her?!?! Your choice of mentioning the N.Y.Times editor that wrote the book "38 Witnesses" was an opportunistic slime ball, at best!

[@gerardzimmermann3309]

I remember we learned about this in social studies class in grade school and even as kids, we found it unbelievable. We all grew up in a tight knit working class catholic neighborhood, NW side of Chicago, and we all agreed that had that happened in our area, fathers, older brothers, GRANDFATHERS, would have been out the door to help that poor girl. And the dirt bag would have ended up in the ICU as well. Lot of courage for this brother to take on his sisters story.

[@January.]

Billy is such a well-spoken, intelligent, and loving gentleman = a rarity nowadays

[@extendedfastingformorbidob2010]

The background music is so irritating, such a distraction,making it hard to hear.

[@missjennemeg1]

Gosh. Media are a bunch of liars. Recently, I heard squealing in the night that woke me. I listened and listened and thought it could be a woman screaming. I listened and listened more and concluded it was car tires/ young guys' joy riding. I'd be devastated if a woman were being attacked. I'd be angry if ppl dismissed me as uncaring. Ps. The next day you could see the tire marks.

[@alexwallace6120]

So loving of her brother bill to make this documentary with others. Such a horrible crime and tragedy. I was only 4 yrs old in 1964,yet as a teenager in the 1970'd, I do remember a TV movie hat focused on how certain neighbors heard and are saw her murder, yet didn't do anything about it. I hope Kitty can rest in Peace and the family and friends find peace.

[@belindaobrien9697]

Moseley left so many victims and him writing and not taking responsibility shows he should NEVER be set free.That letter needs taken everytime to parole board.Shows no remorse.His son says was racial? He went out that night with intent to kill.

[@wm3277]

Hes lying to his own son...Being manipulated by his own father... His son is in denial.. If he has changed. He would talk to him...

[@ViciousVioletteLV]

I just don’t understand how you can’t call the police. I once called the police on a neighbor who was beating his wife/girlfriend in the apartment below me.

[@Bette_Fontenot]

There is nothing that Winstn Mosley could've said to Bill, that anyone could say to Bill, that will finally give him peace with his sister's murder. My heart goes out to him and the rest of Kitty's loved ones. There are too many factors of her case, and unfortunately even if there is true closure on one aspect, there's no way to find that for all of it.

[@tracygonglik936]

So sad, years after Kitty's murder the witnesses still don't want to talk..WHY ??? I can't understand why no one bothered to help Listening to the brother of Kitty asking questions..and to me are to this day are heartless coward I THINK I WAS INTERVIEWED BY THE POLICE I HEARD A WOMAN CRYING OUT FOR HELP SHE SEE ANYTHING WENT BACK TO BED ...MUCH ME SICK TO MY STOMACH R.I.P. KITTY 😇❤️🙏🏻

[@catladyoftroyn.y.8713]

I'm so sorry for the Genovese family loss as many of you know Kitty Genovese has gone down in history, in our sociology books. I learned about this murder in college, is studying what is commonly known as a bystander effect, but now, I wonder, how many people actually reported this crime?? Something else that can be studied, the wrong reporting of such crimes. They don't teach us who the murderer was, or that he murdered two weeks before she was murdered or that he was even imprisoned. He should get the death sentence I'm sorry but that's what he deserves. Especially in lieu of the first murder he committed, if that was his first. It's questionable at this time.

[@CrustyUgg]

I cannot get over how not one person helped her. Not one person called for help. How can you live with yourself? And now? Has life gotten better? Not a chance. Now people take their phones out to record. Now people laugh and make jokes when they see horrific videos on the internet. Now each side of the political aisle only "cares" about someone when it happens to someone on their side. This world is truly disgusting. Humans are disgusting.

[@fowleheidi482]

Ending is horrifying can't finish this amazing documentary

[@TonyaBarnes-k5n]

Bill is a incredibly loving man and I pray he finds paece. What happened to his sister was a travisty as well as horrific way to die. The sheer terror she had to have felt in un those moments is heartwrenching. Imy glad her freind held her in the last miments of her life. I pray he finds peace and she will never be forgotten. I pray for Bill to finally find the peace e deserves . R I.P Kitty . You will never be forgotten.

[@tennispals]

I have read about this case when I was JR. in HS. Then when I took Sociology class in college. There might not have been 37 or 38 people that saw her get stabbed /raped and murdered but I think Bill should continue with his own life. Before this brings rest of his members of his family, who loved him into a family that will forget Bill.

[@tusk242]

Fairly good, did not expect the ending.

[@calliekent6811]

What a sad but beautiful documentary, I can't understand why the guy that murdered kitty just owns up it would make it easier for people to forgive him but trying to lie his way out just makes me angry.

[@debbiechrispen9033]

RIP Kitty

[@wimwesterbaan6466]

That people saw the attack and did nothing ,hartbreaking 😢

[@MichaelHansenFUN]

i remember hearing about this on THATS INCREDIBLE 1981 or so

[@pattil7947]

Great comments that sum up a lot & thank you Bill for sharing this story, May Kitty rest in Peace & keep on dancing until you all are reunited again forever! Peace & love to you all…😔❤️🙏👋🥰

[@103lorig]

Bless this family

[@Kuklapolitan]

I could not sleep after watching this last night. The emotions I felt as each effort made led to yet another dead end and more questions were enormous. As a senior in high school at the time, I vaguely recall this horrible murder in but had lost sight of its impact. I was confused by the seemingly uncaring attitudes of so many and thoroughly disgusted by the revelations I witnessed on screen. We made so many assumptions back then. We believed in Mike Wallace and The New York Times was treated as though it were a Holy Relic...not to be questioned. I felt NOTHING for Steven Moseley or his lame attempt to close the book on the fact that his father not only stabbed this innocent young woman but came back within a half hour to finish the job!. His crimes are reprehensible and his letter to Bill was shocking. But Bill...I felt for you as her brother and think I understood how you loved her and why. What I could not grasp all came together in the closing sequence as the camera flowed through the rooms with the notes, photos and work you had done in trying to obtain closure. That finality never came and obsession doesn't begin to describe it..

[@patriciaraney3749]

This is the story that the priest in the beginning of The Boondock Saints is talking about before they walk out.

[@Lara-EL]

I've never seen a documentary in this format. It's different and held my interest. It made me want to know more about Kitty, her family, and her circumstances. A tragic loss for her family and friends. I believe that people have become indifferent towards others. I was shocked to learn that indifference existed back then. So sad....

[@legendaryoctober5088]

rip to Kitty ❤ and God continue to keep the family strong.

[@DeniseLaFranceCDNpainter]

Forgiveness is not possible. In the Bible, ( Matthew : 18), it is stated that the act of forgiveness is *_not_* unconditional. There *_ARE_* conditions. ( *_Paraphrasing_* ) 1. Offender needs to ADMIT what he's done. 2. Offender must express remorse, repent & ask for forgiveness. 3. Offender needs to acknowledge & itemize the damage he caused. 4. Offender must offer ways for recompense. 5. Offender needs to promise never to reoffend again & *_keep_* that promise. Only after all that ☝🏼, according to Jesus, can anybody offer an offender forgiveness. The murderer of Kitty Genovese has done none of the above. 🚫❗ *_"No forgiveness for you!"_*

[@juanitamireles2022]

Why would you reenact her screaming? It's terrible enough. The Son is in denial and should not be serving others and his father, is a sociopath that needs to stay in jail. Your Sister sounds like alot of fun and lived her own life.

[@amandabr9562]

Omg, to ask if the victim’s brother is he part of the Genovese mob? 🙄 And move on??? How easy for ANYBODY to say move on, when the tragedy didn’t happened to THEM. Fricking idiot. Just to think he may have a church following..wow.

[@ItsMeSienna]

OMG that actresses screams made me cry. I can understand her brother not giving up.

[@rosalindmartin4469]

Cold pure crimes. Terrifyingly true. And yes many lives ruined by a man who reinvented a bizarre retelling of this heinous crime which his brain cannot accept. And yes I have experienced much lesser crimes in my own life.. reinvented by the perpetrators.

[@KnowTrentTimoy]

It was a case of total peer pressure to NOT DO ANYTHING to help her. Very very sad.

[@rachelleisland]

Heartwrenching yet beautifully told Bill. Thank you for sharing your family, your life and beautiful Kitty with us.💜

[@FidgetyGuy]

Liberal-minded (76.8%) New Yorkers were woke before it was a word. To let a black man have his way with a woman and do nothing is about as woke as you can get.

[@nighthawktt]

Agree ⚘

[@anno-podcasteditor2597]

That part with the actress screaming… that broke my heart… and for sure Bill’s did, too…

[@martietomlinson3986]

How could anyone ignore those screams ? How could anyone go back to bed? How sad! 😢

[@theswordoftruth-dn9yc]

Yes! That really gets the stomach churning. Gut wrenching! How sad for Bill.

[@musiclover1958]

@@martietomlinson3986 No one ignored the screams! Did you watch the documentary? EVERYONE CALLED THE COPS!

[@evilangel2918]

​@@martietomlinson3986@musiclover1958 neither of you watched it🤦🏽‍♀️😂 no, not *everyone* called the cops- many ppl heard something & thought they heard a drunk couple arguing, could not see anything when they looked out, & did not realize what was actually happening, so they didn't call. but there were also many ppl who *did* call🙄 both of y'all should try actually listening to a/o watching it, before commenting 🤡

[@corrinaosborne9390]

I cannot imagine his longing for reasoning when there's none .One of saddest stories ever.

[@laurieowens8510]

He should never be paroled. He has never accepted responsibility for what he did to that poor woman. And, even to this day, he’s making up wild stories about how he was only the driver. There was never any mention of a car by the witnesses. Clearly, it’s just another lie he is using to try and make himself look better. He’s a sadistic murderer. I can’t believe his son is trying to get Kitty’s brother to “forgive” him and help get him paroled. A shameful family at best.

[@leverne7386]

Google him. He passed away in 2016.

[@jacquelineredstone4487]

when the son pulled out the race card and the "mob" shiiiiiit omg that pissed me off

[@AABB-bm9kk]

@@jacquelineredstone4487 That was very disappointing. That son really bought into “blame the victim” ?? - And for this case ?? - And thought the victim’s brother should buy into it, too?? 🤢 “Move on”?? Gross.

[@cynthiaschmidt2726]

@@jacquelineredstone4487 worse part is our current society is feeding into this narrative that black people are always the victim and always a victim of the evil white man. It doesn’t help at all to never make people accept responsibility for their actions.

[@elizabethjarvie6077]

He should have gotten the death penalty anyway! 🤷

[@carolynholland291]

Bill your commitment to finding out the truth about your sister’s murder was so courageous and a loving testament to the beauty and value of her life. Thank goodness you discovered she was comforted in her last moments by a loving friend. Your investigation revealed a beautiful, vibrant, life loving, love giving sister, daughter and friend who left a huge hole in so many lives. I also felt compassion for the murderer’s son who reiterated stories fabricated to try and explain, and lessen the terrible stigma, of having a father whose inexplicable actions had scarred his life and family too. Moseley left so many victims. I was relieved to read he had died in jail and never was released. The film is a timely reminder of the harm that can be done by journalists who let a “good” story get in the way of the truth. All the best Bill. Kitty would definitely want you to move on although she will always be journeying with you. Thank you for the film.

[@Gina19876]

You can never move on from such a heinous death.

[@gertiedinwiddie9437]

John5:28,29

[@chimi1924]

😊

[@juliomarques6741]

Kitty’s poor dog, whom she loved, being abandoned by her family and dumped out, after traveling and searching to find their home is heartbreaking! That detail broke my heart. That would not be what she wanted

[@rowanbowyer6560]

I have the distinct impression the “criminal” Mosley has manipulated his son as well as many around him, his son really needs help to openly, honestly, factually learn about ALL his criminal behaviour. To understand his father’s impact on this family and the other family who was raped and murdered in a torturous manner, he really needs to know all of it, that would be an incredibly difficult confrontation to process.

[@mariabarco7226]

Let’s hope he sees the entire film!

[@sj-art]

Wow the son is a piece of work. Let's blame everyone except the convicted murderer. I mean I can understand wanting to cling to the memories you had from before, but I'm sorry, you don't believe and don't try to make excuses for someone like that.

[@wisecoconut5]

Your comment is so strange. I heard no "blame" but curiosity. Why didn't anyone call the police? It is a fair question but more difficult to answer so long after the event. May you never be faced with the same question.

[@Dondillilochevrolet]

I think he means the son of the murderer. I was confused too haha until I read it a few times.

[@lindawall6833]

​Fascinating... I hope Bill finds some peace after researching and presenting this story...🙏🙏🧡🧡

[@kimberlygabaldon3260]

Many thanks to Bill. When he was talking to Hattie, and she said that she was told, "We've already got the calls," maybe it didn't end up in the call log because the dispatch didn't even take her name. Kitty sounded like so much fun. It's a shame that she's not still around. 💔⚘ So it sounds like Moseley was a serial killer, caught early. Who knows how many more he would have killed, over the years, if he hadn't been caught.

[@debraperkins4448]

Don't forget Him being a Rapist as Well!!

[@cecillec2331]

That killer should never be paroled. His dishonesty/changing story which is self-serving is enough reason not to trust this man. The son truly did not fall far from the tree. There was nothing coming from him that deserves his wanting to be called a "reverend". While trying to give a lecture on forgiveness, he came across arrogant and actually angry, practically blaming the Genovese family/the notoriety of Kitty's story for his father's continuing incarceration. He also had the audacity to bring up the Genovese crime family, for what, to put the Genovese family on the same despicable level as his father? In my mind anyone walking around with the title "reverend" would be oozing humility, compassion, and love, not arrogance, defensiveness, and umbrage. I am just watching this from my computer screen and this "reverend's" negative vibe is so palpable. My heart goes out to the Genovese family, especially to Bill. I think this is the end of the road. Stop looking for goodness where there is none. You have a wonderful, loving family, immerse yourself in that.

[@Estoverax]

Totally agree

[@shespeaks1971]

Oh my God the ending to this documentary when he has the actress act out his sisters screams from when she was stabbed brought me to tears.

[@zxy78267]

Me, too!

[@patriciabarajas7925]

It was quite powerful

[@ronrosfoster]

Wow! That killer’s son is sickly defensive! All he was saying was all just garbage. Wow! Easy to say to move on! Despicable person! Worst! These people should not be with other people. So sickening!!!

[@angelalejzerowicz9670]

Right. Saying Kitty was using racial slurs (which I don’t believe is true at all!) as if that excuses his Dads actions of murdering this woman

[@alarahillton1343]

And he was stereotyping that Genovese meant that all people w that name are mafia!!!! The apple didn’t fall far from the tree. They’re both crazy.

[@jp-a1a729]

He blamed Kitty. Disgusting. And to think he’s a reverend!

[@robertmoriarty925]

Then his Dad’s letter tried to blame it on an Italian guy. Something he never seemed to mention in 50 years.

[@kimberlyhood4095]

​@@jp-a1a729 they're usually the first to cast stones in their glass houses. I don't think much of the one's willing to coddle killers even if they're family. You own your crimes and sins because your victims are gone, their burdens have been laid down by your hands.

[@braeutchen41]

Your sister is beautiful, Mr Genovese......I want to take this innocuous place and moment to thank you for your service to our country. I have lived my entire life in peace, raised children who didn't have to go to war and now my grandchildren are in their 30s. Thank you. Many of my friends went to war and didn't come home. I'm glad u cane home to your loved ones. And I hope you have found the Peace that passes understanding. 💔💝

[@tamigreene2709]

I would be enraged if he said "I hope we can all put this behind us and move on from here" to me!!!

[@mariabarco7226]

Yes, nasty man. Son of an evil father. He will be roasting in Hell!

[@lisamarierosso2713]

Wow her brother is incredible 👏

[@damn0705]

I was shocked when murderer’s son Steven came to talk to to Bill and tried to justify his father’s actions and turning the guilt on Kitty… and he’s a reverend for god sakes.

[@Stella_In_Real_Life]

Right? Much denial here. He needs to start asking the right questions to his father. The fact he didn't even know of the other woman's death remains highly confusing.... I see a wounded little boy. Still bitter his Dad was taken. The stories groomed in his own mind is a safety blanket. Which, is understandable. However..... he needs to accept the truth so he too, can be free.

[@Estoverax]

He’s a piece of crap for trying to make it into a racial issue

[@angelalejzerowicz9670]

WOW what an unbelievable story it had me captivated to the very end. I think we all have that one loss that hits so differently from any other it stays with us changes the way we see/feel about the world around us & the loss is so profound it never heals. You honored your sister memory wonderfully thank you for sharing your experience with us

[@jeannetaylor2217]

This is terribly sad. I absolutely understand your pre suit for answers in your sister’s murder case 😢 My sister was murdered in 1978. We have NEVER found anything out as to who murdered her. My ALMOST 96 year old father still waits to know who murdered his precious daughter. She was 28 yrs old when she died and would have been 73 yrs old this July, 2023. I’ve been the one pursuing her murder all these years with no help from police, sheriff etc. I am now 68 yrs old and feel EXACTLY Like you 💕🙏🙏

[@LisaSmith3663]

I hope you find some answers.

[@jeannetaylor2217]

@@LisaSmith3663 thank you so much 💕🙏🙏

[@MrRJMGREEN]

If you do not mind, could you please tell me the details about your sister's murder? I am horrified you are receiving no help from police.

[@maceylabinsky6737]

What's her name? Find articles post pictures record videos telling her story...it will spread ...please bring awareness..don't doubt yourself..this could be your sign ! 💕 Extremely sorry for your loss ..that pain is unimaginable..sending lots of love your way

[@TexasHoldem-p9q]

I wish you some peace💕💕 My father who served 20 years in the military and a Vietnam Vet was murdered in 2002 I had to let go and trust that the universe would handle it along with karma. That’s the only way I sleep at night.

[@coolohiobreeze2037]

Thank you Bill, for making this Documentary. It is a wonderful, sensitive, heart wrenching tribute to your dear Sister, Kitty and I will remember this always. I do remember reading about it so, so many years ago. But, it stayed in my mind, because I was so utterly horrified. May you find the inner peace you and your family are looking for. I am thinking Kitty is in such a much better place at this point in time. Also, thank you for your Service to us, in the United States. You have been through so very much.

[@Wildrover82]

Powerful and sad story. I'm sure Kitty would be proud of her brother.

[@kevinkiso4579]

Gdmn. That hit me like a train. I cried at the end. A fifty seven year old man in watching this documentary alone in my downtown Seattle high rise. She was so beautiful. I went back and watched how Kitty moved and smiled in the old film footage. 🌹

[@tundrawomansays694]

You have so much compassion and heart, sir. Thanks.

[@lim-limdunn5655]

Sad that after 50 years, the murderer still would not accept responsibility, still trying to deflect & deny wrong doing, while his preacher son feels that his father should have/could have been paroled. Shame on the family, especially coming from a man of God.

[@Bornwikd]

I know typical

[@josephprovencher6345]

How can you say you saw or heard a woman screaming "save me save me" and not be frightened by it?

[@thursoberwick1948]

More likely most of them just heard someone shouting which is a common occurrence in cities especially when the pubs close. That's one explanation I can think of. Folk nearby maybe didn't have that excuse.

[@josephprovencher6345]

@Thurso Berwick I agree about the ones close by had no excuse ESPECIALLY the elevator guy 💔

[@thursoberwick1948]

@@josephprovencher6345 He had no excuse. The ones further away would. I've stayed in urban areas from time to time and there is a lot of noise. Occasionally shouts and screams off in the distance and drunken fights. I find one tunes them out... many of them are not as bad as what happened here. Some people may have simply had TV/radio on, or been cooking/showering etc.

[@carolw1624]

What I got out of this regarding the witnesses is that the truth of the matter is not really known. One said she called the police who said they got the calls already. Also, I heard that many occupants had numbers tatoed on their wrist which suggest prisoners of war survivors. Screaming and doing nothing would be ingrained into them. Who knows. It is a tragedy but I am glad the killer was caught fairly quickly.

[@megami.x]

@@carolw1624 I agree, touching story about a brother’s journey of grief, but it’s not a true crime documentary imo

[@DoUntoOthersAsUWouldHaveDone2U]

I have watched this. It is an amazing, thoughtful, heart wrenching documentary, and leaves the viewer with a heavy heart, I won’t lie. If only 1 person……just 1, could have been proactive when they heard her screams. A true exploration of societal disregarding & remaining silent by fear, instead of proactive actions being driven by courage.

[@lowerclassbrats77]

If I recall correctly in this documentary made by her brother. He determines that more than likely nobody could hear her screams, that's why nobody intervened.

[@thursoberwick1948]

@@lowerclassbrats77 Partly. I think he says the media tried to blame the neighbours but he points out the event would be brief. He also implies that the police were not helpful.

[@tigq1430]

Mr. Farrah said maybe why some of them heard & didn't do anything, many were survivors of the holocaust. Makes complete sense.

[@thursoberwick1948]

@@tigq1430 And yet I hear of this happening where people have no such excuse. I think the truth is that either many did not wish to get involved or thought it was an argunent not a murder.

[@elizabethjarvie6077]

@@lowerclassbrats77 MANY people DID hear her screams...did you miss all the interviews & testimony of the people saying they heard her screaming? I think he said many of them heard it but did not see it.

[@KARKLUKY]

What a gentle wonderful human being Mr. Genovese. This is one of the most heartbreaking stories I have seen ...and the sensitive way it was filmed!!! Thank you for sharing and Bill, I hope you found the peace you well deserve ♥

[@minnietrout814]

At first it seemed to be a gross, shocking and hideous display of apathy. I remember reading about it and hearing the tv news about it all those many years ago and feeling shocked and appalled, though at the time I didn’t even have the words that could identify how I was feeling. I was just a child at the time. It was inconceivable to me. Unbelievable, really. It left me with the impression that people in NYC were weird and uncaring. Later on I heard about the “bystander effect.” I believe Kitty’s death made a huge impact on me. I vowed to never turn my back or ignore anyone in a similar position. I suppose from a sociological standpoint it’s probably one of the first things in the news that ever really impacted me (besides the assassination of JFK) and left a lasting impression although it was more than 1500 miles away.

[@celineleeuwe1206]

It's ( journalism) often not about the facts but about what sells

[@lorricannon189]

May peace come to Kitty's family as I'm sure she's still dancing in heaven. What a beautiful young vibrant lady that lived life on her terms. Her killer says he redeemed himself is a joke. If he truly had he would have wanted to sit down with Kitty's brother to answer any questions he had but he was a coward. Then after hearing as his son was told @ some point that you we're part of a well known crime family which wasn't the case to now come up with a new version of that night shows his true colors. He killed innocent 2 women to which he was caught & if he gets out he'll do it again. He isn't taking accountability for his actions nor will he ever not even to his son. My prayers go out to your family that you find peace & live life to the fullest as Kitty would surely want. 🙏 ❤️ 🇨🇦

[@divaah4406]

The killer died in prison 2016.

[@SandraPokorneyCmonDude]

#BYSTANDEREFFECT we learned about it in training. Everyone thinks everyone else has heard so they must have called the police.....when no one did. Just call anyways no matter what. please.

[@SandraPokorneyCmonDude]

I am sorry for the loss of Kitty.

[@katiix]

2:34 It didn't frighten or shock her?! 😳 You know you live in a bad area if someone says the sound of a woman screaming for help doesn't frighten or shock them. 🤦‍♀️

[@tonithenightowl1836]

An incredibly well done documentary, my utmost respect to William and his family. I was 11 when this happened and it shocked a nation. I'm thankful for learning more than the media side of this horrifically, tragic event. William's tenacity is amazing and admirable. He dug deep to find the truth no matter how painful. I hope the family has found closure.

[@January.]

*My utmost respect for

[@tbobbiej7776]

I give Bill much respect for the devotion in finding out what happened in this tragedy. My condolences to Kitty's family.

[@tennispals]

We know what happend, Winston Moseley rapped and killed Kitty. Mr. Moseley died on March 28, 2016. Hopefully, he is still burning in hell.

[@lisapop5219]

It makes it worse that this poor family almost lost another child just a few years later. I do have to wonder how much this obsession has affected his own family life though. The son sounds like he is making excuses. He doesn't seem to care that his father confessed to killing 2 women. 1:19:29 I don't think the production crew had to add the statement in parentheses 😅. It's like they copied and pasted the rules.

[@honeydutch97]

I agree! The son does seem to be in denial. Then again look at the letter he sent to kitty’s brother, filled with delusions. He has been feeding his ownson delusional stories for the past 50 years!

[@kathylynch9732]

I don't understand why no one helped her. Why no one ran down into the street to defend her. But then I didn't grow up in that time period or that dangerous city. I grew up in a small southern town. Everyone knew everyone. I have to say that when the woman reenacted the scream, I felt it. For just a moment, I was his sister, alone on that street, crying out for help. I hope the murderer never gets out.

[@mariabarco7226]

He’s rotting in Hell the freak!

[@bettydamnboop3030]

Whoever reads this I hope life treats you kind.

[@PennyPaws4]

Likewise 😊

[@taffykins2745]

Thank you! You too!

[@jaynesager3049]

You as well❤️

[@maybebaby9211]

Having worked as a 911 call taker, I can say it is hard to understand how so many people could have just rolled over after hearing that and gone back to sleep. Even the recreation sent chills down my spine. The murderer doesn’t ever deserve to breathe one breath of air on the outside of prison. Lying monster. What a toll her murder must have taken on her parents. I know they would be so proud of her brother for telling her story.❤

[@musiclover1958]

Did you watch this documentary? Everyone called the cops!

[@Enrique-nv3lc]

​@@musiclover1958Some people call the cops, not everyone.

[@Glitter6804]

God bless her brave brother- he's giving her justice in the only way he can- by telling her true story! God Bless Kitty! Always help people don't be part of the bystander effect!