The Twisted Case of Pete Coones

Olin "Pete" Coones was having a dispute with the caretaker of his deceased father, see the father had left everything to her not to his son. One fateful phone call followed by a tragedy would lead to Pete's arrest. But was he responsible? He had reason to be. There was also motive to frame him.
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[@francothesucc9701]

“I don’t hate anybody” No worries Pete, I’ll hate them for you.

[@ginaperez8139]

Me friggen too I'm so damn mad just think what a great guy he truly was I'm so damn mad and Sad!

[@dd-em7hh]

So this story is so twisted, just maybe he did get away with murder because I can't see it making any sense in her husband needing to die also, and If that were the case why wouldn't the husband shoot her then him self and she would have faced probably less time than this guy did if she got time for her fraud ,, And she would have had still years to deal with that in Court and then she might have would've wanted to to do this but that still crazy he got away with murder and his karma was not being free long before he died ..

[@dd-em7hh]

@@ginaperez8139 So this story is so twisted, just maybe he did get away with murder because I can't see it making any sense in her husband needing to die also, and If that were the case why wouldn't the husband shoot her then him self and she would have faced probably less time than this guy did if she got time for her fraud ,, And she would have had still years to deal with that in Court and then she might have would've wanted to to do this but that still crazy he got away with murder and his karma was not being free long before he died ..

[@defundhollywood3259]

My thoughts exactly. 😒

[@cainmathewson1857]

I love this comment. If I could, I would frame it

[@ncapie]

“I don’t hate anybody”. “I’m not mad at anybody”. “A few years down the road, it’s just a speed bump in the rear view mirror”. I am humbled, & in awe of this man’s ability to forgive.

[@jaydabiss9361]

We need more people on this earth like him 😭

[@klientproby]

Oh bollocks!! You get 12 years of your life taken away and you're going to go all noble and forgiving?

[@LotsofLisa]

@@klientproby I’m with you, that’s bull crap… and I’d sue the brakes off of them… As compared to others spending decades incarcerated for crimes they didn’t commit, yes he lucky and reason to be so chipper and forgiving.

[@JosephKulik2016]

They said that he died of cancer ??? The cancer must have gotten to his brain for him to talk that BS !!! I hope that his kids were smarter tan he was after he died and sued the DA and the cops. FORGIVENESS is one thing, but STUPIDITY is something else !!!

[@chelseagirl278]

@@JosephKulik2016 you are the perfect example of why they say not to speak I’ll of the dead. You are bitter

[@HorseheadNebula85]

"I'm not mad at anybody" I just wanna give him a big hug. Really sucks that he passed away so soon after release.

[@kathykelleyskillercontent1795]

I know 🥲

[@BurchMike1]

Those words and the look in his eyes made me sad af.

[@maryw3052]

So sad😭

[@jaydabiss9361]

So sad he’s gone ❤️

[@DavidWilliams-so2dy]

That was 17 year old Damien Echols reasoning in 94 when he found himself on trial for triple murder in Arkansas. Dude spent 18 years in prison before Arkansas realized that they fucked up and offered him and his codefendants the Alford plea.

[@chelelee6321]

"I didn't need a miracle, I just needed the truth." What a heart wrenching story this one is. So sad that Pete lost so many years with his family.

[@dixierae6063]

Chele Lee This truly is heartbreaking but at the same time this wonderful man was able to reach a place of forgiveness and peace that we should all be so fortunate to achieve during our time here. I'm guessing that his wife and family in the short amount of time they had together shared equality of love and appreciation for each other that many of us take for granted and don't truly get to experience. I don't think I've ever met anyone in any of these stories that I have so much respect an admiration for and I suspect he did the very best with every minute that he had inside both with his personal growth and helping others.

[@AuditClerk]

@@dixierae6063 Wow ... this was such an eloquent comment on a wonderful perspective. Thank you for sharing this!

[@thatwasweird954]

She would never even get to see the outcome of her masterplan. But dying with the knowledge that Pete's life was about to be destroyed was enough for her. That is some next level spite.

[@Instrument_of_Peace]

Indeed! And I thought my stepmother was spiteful😂😥

[@NbSkaz]

Yep and doubly sh1tty was the abuse of the poor elderly man. That's on a par with hurting kids imo.

[@pipashmismah7478]

If there is a hell(which I believe there is)she went.

[@argo12]

​@@NbSkaz I feel my rage boiling up to imagine anyone ever abusing my parents. They have both passed now, and they were always in the loving care of their family.

[@iamthatguyfromslipknot1137]

@@NbSkaz yeah thats right only pure scum fucks hurt innocent people that cant defend themselves like children or the elderly..people like that dont deserve to even breath the same air as decent folks..

[@dalejay]

"I don't need a miracle, i just need the truth" what a guy.

[@tunneltime8885]

what a guy indeed

[@synque7296]

Truth prevailing when needed most is a miracle

[@pryncesslove88]

Such a great guy indeed! May he Rest In Peace! I really hope his family got taken care of by the city

[@youthofyesterdayrecords]

We all need a lot of truth.

[@DaileyShorts]

​@@pryncesslove88they got nothing

[@ZombieSazza]

This is heartbreaking honestly, elder abuse, losing 12 years of your life in jail, being blamed for something you never did, and dying of cancer 6 months later? Even seeing him at the end not being mad, I’m teary eyed

[@dd-em7hh]

So this story is so twisted, just maybe he did get away with murder because I can't see it making any sense in her husband needing to die also, and If that were the case why wouldn't the husband shoot her then him self and she would have faced probably less time than this guy did if she got time for her fraud ,, And she would have had still years to deal with that in Court and then she might have would've wanted to to do this but that still crazy he got away with murder and his karma was not being free long before he died ..

[@Karadoxical]

@@dd-em7hh No.

[@rmyoung77494]

Me too. And I never cry!

[@risky7672]

@@dd-em7hh How did he get away with murder??? Have you even done research on this case or watch the video?? There was no DNA from pete, he had a alibi, he denied a PLEA deal because he knew he was innocent. If someone really did it. They would've taken that deal. Not to mention all the black mailing from prosecutors.

[@melodi996]

@@dd-em7hh you sound as stupid as it can be. People kill their spouses so they never find out about their failures, whythe hell her husband should've killed her if he had no idea?

[@melissamorgan5133]

I hope his family sues every single person involved. This literally made me cry, how horrible.

[@LifesPeachy321]

they would most certainly win!

[@bucstb1274]

His family only got 800k bull shit

[@joeguinta1669]

@@bucstb1274yeah from the state. They need to go after each individual in any way possible. Especially the corrupt prosecutor Ed Brancart. He should be placed in the public square for all citizens to question and punish him. Unreal how May people were against this man for no good reason.

[@slimkt]

Killing yourself to frame a guy is the ultimate form of the expression ‘cut off your nose to spite your face.’ Pete was a better man than I could ever be. I think my outrage at the whole situation would eat me up.

[@ronniewall1481]

MONEY IS EVIL

[@wendigo1919]

@@ronniewall1481 People are evil, not money.

[@vrjanice2]

She didn't want her embezzling activities to come out in a trial that was soon to start. She had to frame the son to ensure that her daughter would inherit the money she stole.

[@Coughing_Blood]

did she do it? That was she first I had when I heard the call from her lmao seems easy to troll the police and muricas justice system

[@drebk]

@Shut Ya Mouth it is a crime. It is ridiculous that nobody actually enforces that stuff. Perhaps prosecutors would be less fast and loose if they lost their licenses and went to prison for malicious prosecution and Brady violations

[@Apocalypse4162]

The hardest part of this was hearing how he lived only 6 months until he passed away from cancer. That brought me to tears. Makes the (final) 12 years that were robbed from him even more tragic.

[@nonna_sof5889]

Cancer that potentially could have been treated had he been receiving proper medical care.

[@B.H.56]

those prosecutors have his blood on their hands.

[@wintercomesearly]

Especially when you consider how hard those remaining days dying of lung cancer are.

[@CR-ce5lf]

I cried my eyes out!!!!!! with the pandemic I'm sure he wasn't able to really go out and live his life, this story really crushed me

[@atlasfontaine5270]

@@nonna_sof5889 the medical treatment in prison is atrocious. If he had those 12 years with his family, he may have been able to get treatment and live. If not he at least would have had 12 years with his family. One of the saddest story Mike's covered

[@GenXfrom75]

Bless him....I hope he's at peace, somewhere in the next life. 12 years falsely imprisoned... And then never got to enjoy being free. His attitude, saying he wasn't angry, is just astounding. Don't think many of us could be so gracious.

[@robstamania]

I would be out for blood

[@GenXfrom75]

@@robstamania I'd think many of us would. That's a natural desire, I'd think. I guess he didn't want to waste his energy on that.

[@ashsuri1289]

@@robstamania true very I believe the punisher would have been born on that day.

[@dtp_golf]

I remember my Pops (my late Grandpa) in the final yrs of his life.. he would never be bothered, angered, or upset at anything someone or something did to him. He would genuinely forgive and release the negativity from his heart. How pure and happy he always seemed was so amazing to me after hearing his life story and seeing everything he had gone through in my lifetime. I, too, have always been one to seek revenge and "never forgive" when someone hurt me and mine... but I've always yearned for that level of empathy and peace that my Pops carried throughout his life. Learning to forgive and love those who wronged you is such a powerful gift that very few ppl will ever master.

[@scoobydoo1753]

I totally agree with your comment. This man is full of grace and I honestly believe he has to be in the big, beautiful beyond. ❤ RIP 🙏

[@kelliehand1]

This is so sad! It’s heartbreaking that at the young age of 52 he went to prison for 12 years. We all know if he wasn’t in prison he would’ve gone to the doctor and possibly caught the cancer early enough to overcome it. He died at the young age of 64 after only getting to spend 6 months with his family that he had already been ripped from before and now it was happening again. He should’ve sued the city. He deserved something more than what he got. He deserved his life. Truly a gut wrenching story.

[@Bonsoirmonamie]

None of those ages are truly young, but your point still stands. I only mention this because we often delude ourselves. At 30, our life is essentially half over. The true crime was the final years he had were spent in prison, and dying. He only had 20 left, 30 tops. No time at all. And it was taken away.

[@mycreativeheart4159]

@@Bonsoirmonamie @Keir Campbell I'd have to disagree... in 2022, the average life expectancy is 81-85 years (Canada).... 76-81 years (USA) In this day and age... both 52 and 64 are considered young. A senior yes, but certainly not an elderly/invalid. I'm turning 60 soon and I'm certainly not going around thinking... "my life is almost over"! The women in my family have been living well into their 90's... and I'm doing everything in my power to make sure I still have 30 years in which to enjoy my life. I do agree .... the true crime was that Pete's final years were taken away from him.... irregardless of how old he was.

[@thecutteralicia]

It’s very sad. He looked way too older for 64 years. Looks like the stress of prison life had caught up to him. Makes you wonder how senior criminals get by day and night in prison.

[@WinterWitch01]

I can’t imagine losing that many years of my life to a wrongful conviction, finally being released, only to die of Cancer 6 months later. What an absolutely tragic case for Pete, his dad and everyone else she was able to scam, because I’d be willing to bet there were more victims.

[@LiquidShivaz]

Yeah, this one left me teary eyed. What a waste of life 🙁

[@joeennis2571]

the only good thing is he was able to die a free man and his family can be proud of him , and say he was a honourable decent man

[@Sarah.Riedel]

He was so magnanimous about it in that phone interview too. What a tragedy.

[@4bibimimi]

This is a twisted tragic gut punch delivered with a velvet glove. Well done as always.

[@Meilk27]

He wasn't even alive for his $800,000 settlement. 108 days is all he had after his release. But he got the last laugh.

[@JupiterJamie]

Pete may not have been mad at anyone, but this makes my blood boil!

[@remedy9648]

Honestly, impossible not to hope she’s paying dearly in the next life.

[@noemisharma3143]

I agree!

[@cree878]

Me 2

[@robertauld1334]

Definitely...

[@lordomacron3719]

Alas as long as human are involved no system can be perfect as we humans are not perfect. I was glad to see at least Mr Coombs did not leave this world with hate in his heart. I don’t think I could have been that way. He was a better man than me.

[@ChoiSeung1987]

This is the first case in a long, long time to make me cry. The way Pete talks about not being mad at anyone, that it was just bad police work… I’m so sorry for him and his family. What a cruel world we live in.

[@jodylarson5317]

same ... i've watched all of these, but THIS one was a heartbreaker

[@VioletJoy]

It wasn't just bad police work. It went to trial and some of that information wasn't brought forward. There were a lot of mistakes made here between the attorneys, jury and police, among others.

[@kaycee5129]

And then to get out of jail abs be cleared only to pass away 6 months later. Heartbreaking on every level… 😢

[@thismomwantstoliveinflorid6750]

This is the comment I wast going to write

[@twizz420]

Guess you haven't seen the Ryan Waller case, then. That is probably the most infuriating and sad case I've ever heard of. It just goes from bad to worse to more worse, etc and then right when you think it couldn't get any worse again, it does. This Is Monsters did a really good video on the Ryan Waller case, where he had an interview with Ryan's dad and even clears up a bunch of misreported facts from the media and other youtubers.

[@paigeharms1991]

This is really sad. This happened 15 minutes away from my house & I never heard a single thing about it. I feel so bad. I'm sorry, Pete. I'm going to find out where he's buried if possible & go pay him a visit. I hope he's resting peacefully.

[@crow1994-bl]

"I hope he's resting peacefully." Do you realize how ignorant and idiotic you sound? The guy is dead. If you visit his grave, six feet under, his corpse is rotting away. That's what happens to your body when you die. Nothing more. "Resting peacefully"??? GROW UP!

[@nekophant0m782]

@@crow1994-bl calm down

[@reallifeproductions9776]

U lived 15 minutes from where it took place?

[@paigeharms1991]

@@reallifeproductions9776 yes. I live in the greater Kansas City area. On the Kansas side.

[@reallifeproductions9776]

@@paigeharms1991 dang thats crazy!! An only 15 min from there i suprised u didn't hear about it it wasn't publicize in the area?

[@elmariekotze5379]

Pete made his peace and thereby released himself from a prison of hate and resentment. The 12 years of imprisonment was a grave injustice towards a good human being. May his legacy live on for his family. Thank you Mike for paying tribute to Pete in such a respectful way.

[@cf4165]

That first sentence doesn’t make any sense

[@mwambak1438]

@@cf4165 it does make sense.

[@TeddyBullard]

@@cf4165 bruh given your profile name , I'm baffled that you don't understand the comment. Is English your second language? If so, understandable, and apologies. If not, please read more

[@journeysalkebulan]

@@cf4165 reading and reading comprehension is fundamental! 🙄

[@journeysalkebulan]

@@TeddyBullard lol! That's not his name he is pretending to be a Greek Philosopher yet can't understand a basic sentence. English isn't my first language however I can understand the basics.

[@mikebender8521]

I have to give my respect to the new DA, Mark Dupree . With out his initiative this case would have been forgotten. Great work Sir !

[@TheJungaloo]

A decent prosecutor is a very rare thing indeed.

[@bktraveling3204]

Exactly, you said it perfectly.

[@charleschurch8379]

He's the real MAN here.

[@nomadsteve5297]

@@TheJungaloo I don’t understand why the prosecutor is immune from prosecution for tampering with a witnesses

[@extragoogleaccount6061]

@@nomadsteve5297 Yes! Heads should be rolling over this case. People need to be liable. So much was missed. It was beyond negligence, it was criminal. I sure hope Pete's family has won some kind of suit to get at least some money to help with the kid's futures and for the wife to have care as she gets older. New DA is a hero, everyone else involved in that trial should be ashamed and disbarred. Cases like these are why I will never support the death penalty.

[@caitanya1991]

This one really tugged on my heart strings. Elder abuse is real, this poor man was just trying to protect his father. Rest In Peace Pete 🤍

[@tinydream]

This one made me cry, poor guy. Can't imagine going through that.

[@MrAlcline]

I'm a pretty hard none emotional person an this one really got me. Going home you an your family thinking we have 12 yrs to make up for. Then to be permanently taken from them 6 months later. SMH!!

[@MrAlcline]

M,?,

[@debodatta7398]

A Shawnee County district judge on Wednesday approved compensation of $826,301 to the estate of Olin L. “Pete” Coones, who spent 12 years in prison After all that 12 years of his life, ruining his reputation, his family getting ridiculed in the court of public opinion and dying of an undiagnosed lung cancer just 180 days after finally getting his freedom his family only gets $826,301 for all that... Kansas should be ashamed.

[@frankmarano1118]

@@MrAlcline Yeah the cancer part really got me because of how unfair that was. No happily ever after for him.. he should've lived another 30 years after his release..

[@pickford3152]

Truly, truly amazing man..The ability to forgive is so powerful. He died at peace, knowing he was exonerated..and I know a man like that is in heaven where he belongs. RIP Pete..years of punishment to an eternity in paradise brother😢

[@rastaoneeye]

Hope they, “the state”, gave his family money owed and also the inheritance.

[@leemac1561]

Oh they gave them the inheritance, after they tax it to death first

[@derekmackay3555]

I'm wondering about not just the state but how about all the assets he was owed that went to the daughter? What about at least recovering that?

[@BunnySlippers82]

@@derekmackay3555 I think his estate would have to sue hers and that would be incredibly expensive. Chances are there's not much money left, if any at all. What a shame.

[@hannahortiz9380]

Likely not based on what the DA said. They’re no longer pursuing charges does not mean the case was overturned which is the only time they are required to pay.

[@crimetimeAU]

@@hannahortiz9380 When the DA spoke at 18:31 The caption on the screen reads "Judge overturns murder conviction" I hope he sought compensation for the suffering he and his family went through.

[@zan8289]

Imagine being a juror and helping to put someone away for 12 years, only to find out information was held back by prosecution and the man was innocent, and then he dies half a year later when he finally gets out. The guilt would be awful.

[@unclebuzzyschurchofgroove6190]

I can't imagine what the jury was thinking to begin with! There was clearly a reasonable doubt from the beginning - i.e., a complete lack of physical evidence!

[@jeanforest8060]

Our judicial system has its limits, doesn't it? If only we were aware of it... I so often watch and listen to prosecutors and lawyers alike and tell myself this has got to be Hollywood, not real life, it can't be..

[@Danny-mg1hu]

Those people are not losing any sleep trust me. They basically were lied to yes but it made no sense to convict Pete for one murder and not the other. At the same time there were no evidence no blood from him no fingerprints no nothing. This is why I don't like the jury system. You can easily manipulate them as well and some of those people don't like being there to begin with and they just want to go home.

[@annanderson7]

Well, the prosecutorial misconduct didn’t help at all. The prosecutor is who you should be mad at. They screwed this man on purpose! RIP Pete, may you find joy in the afterlife 🙏💕you were such a sweet soul!

[@ChA0s_AgeNt]

That's (unfortunately) what they're paid to do; it's the lions share of their job description, at least. Cops, judges, prosecutors, etc. are more likely to be dirty than not, & accountability is nearly nonexistant.

[@shrotcake]

He....is a bigger person than I would ever be. Such a forgiving, kind soul..I admire him and am SUPER angry for him. The psychological ramifications of being wrongfully incarcerated are huge and the fact he lost a chunk of his life behind bars is despicable. If people here are as angry as I am, I highly recommend that the Innocence Project is looked into and supported. They provide services and try to help exonerate wrongfully convicted people.

[@mickeyt9190]

Wtf are you talking about??¿?

[@LydiaMatthews5]

@@mickeyt9190 Pete WAS innocent, didn't you watch it?

[@Palangga2022]

@@LydiaMatthews5 they probably fell asleep

[@atlasfontaine5270]

The innocence project do great work. This poor guy, made me really sad. Probably one of the saddest stories I've seen here on That Chapter

[@TheSherryKazmi]

@@mickeyt9190 Wtf are YOU talking about??¿? The guy was innocent and the Innocence Project is a wonderful foundation that helps innocent people wrongfully convicted right the wrongs of our justice system. Do a little research.

[@NikkiTinAZ]

First time I actually got chills watching these videos is when Mike said Pete had undiagnosed cancer while in prison and then died soon after. So sad. RIP Pete.

[@holocaust_2.0]

This story has filled me with so much anger and sadness at the same time.

[@hoze1235]

the prosecuting team will never be held responsible for malpractice

[@atlasfontaine5270]

@@hoze1235 that's so infuriating. They should spend at least 12 years in prison. They're criminals who took a good man from his family. Makes me really sad and really angry. It's disgusting

[@julielevinge266]

Me to, this particular police force needs to be heavily investigated( not by them) perhaps if they’d done a little investigating, might have found out the woman was a thieving, manipulative, liar! That’s the persons word they took to lock a man up for what turned out to be the rest of his life! His defence should have quite a bit to answer for? How did they not investigate the person accusing their client????

[@julielevinge266]

@@hoze1235 So should his “defence” team? They didn’t investigate the one person who was accusing their client??? Seems like a massive paper trail of theft was just left untouched. Very sad story, also for all defence teams that actually do their job? What kinda DA gives go ahead on word of one person he was fighting ( cuts both ways)what a sicko she was!!!

[@picklep9812]

I’m beginning to see that millions of people are being influenced emotionally by millions of KZbin videos every moment. It’s part of a larger problem. Thank you for sharing your feelings. I appreciate

[@elizabethbauer4497]

What a fucking horrible person this woman took this guy away from his family for 12 years then to die 182 days later, it makes me so sad/mad for the family. What a beautiful man he was, RIP Pete.

[@peace4598]

I wonder if the legal system bothered to retrieve the money meant for Pete’s family from Kathleen’s daughter.

[@rabbitguts2518]

@@peace4598 considering some of it came from her job at the union I'd have assumed so since they have more push. if it had just been his dad she stole from they likely wouldn't have done anything tho.

[@therealdachshunddjangosmom]

@@rabbitguts2518 that's what i thought, too! Hi from Austria 🇦🇹 Happy Easter to you

[@UncleBuZ]

"if you've done nothing wrong you have nothing to worry about" riight

[@seanthe100]

Right as I age I learn more and more innocent people can be railroaded easily by our criminal justice system. The people that would tell you to just follow the law and you'll be alright just need to look at Pete an innocent man that suffered needlessly.

[@thehuntressdanni2972]

That is the most unsafe sentence (pun intended and not intended) you can say to someone in that country.

[@jumpinjohnnyruss]

And then when you show people cases like this as an example, it's "Oh, you watch too many stories. And how dare you use that man's pain to your advantage!?!"

[@keithh3725]

Riiiiiirght....exactly. I'm a testament to how that statement is BS....very similar to this....12years..and NO ONE listened or believed me.

[@WinteryMix84]

Saddest case I’ve seen on this channel. Thanks, Mike, for telling this story. Every DA in the country needs to follow that DA’s lead and open conviction integrity task forces.

[@BazookaTooth707]

"I didn't need a miracle, I needed the truth" that poor man

[@davidwalter2002]

I'm so glad there are people who fight for the innocent ones who are unfairly imprisoned. Pete's story is only one of many.

[@solothkaroftrinsic3852]

I would just like some consequences for the prosecution who forced the poor inmate to falsely rat.

[@ashnicole6096]

As much as those who are truly innocent deserve to be released and false imprisonment happens more often than you'd be aware. But I've heard that the innocence project has some wishy washy situations where they've gotten people out who weren't innocent. And that's scary. I wish there were really a way to tell. But this story is crazy. He deserved the help.

[@ashnicole6096]

Another thing, I had a friend who someone else used his identity and told the police he was my friend and caught like 3 felonies, and they went and arrested my friend in his place and luckily they caught the person on camera so he was able to prove it, but I couldn't imagine if he didn't have video proof. I have another friend who is in jail awaiting trial for a murder charge of his baby son, which everyone firmly believes even scientists have proven on his behalf that he wasn't who did it, that it was likely his sons mother. Yet he's sat in jail for 3 years fighting the case right now. Its so sad. Luckily he will probably be out soon, but it's so sad to see people arrested wrongfully and no way to really prove their innocence.

[@mariwuilleumier3026]

Wow, the ending actually brought tears to my eyes. So damn unfair. Sucks that Kathleen will never receive the karma that she deserves.

[@roseaduke8835]

Oh she very much is. Trust.

[@houstonrogers9964]

Real talk

[@haarshanhaarshan7553]

My eyes are wet too...it really breaks my heart to learn that he lived only 6 months as freeman...he deserves to live longer and happier..RIP

[@rhaq101]

she will in Jahannum

[@tecumsehcristero]

Karma only happens in the next life. I'm sick of you westerns misusing a hindu concept

[@intensity.density2208]

This is one of the saddest stories I've ever heard. The poor man didn't get to enjoy his freedom. I'm glad he was found innocent and left this world by people knowing that. I hope his family is doing okay

[@rabbitguts2518]

in some small way at least he got to spend his last months free and die in the comfort of home surrounded by people who love him

[@emke9326]

Sad beyond words. Happy to know he left this world a free man. RIP, Pete.

[@jamesbennett9620]

@eM Ke - Yes, a free and INNOCENT man.

[@ummglick]

A majority of one.., a rare man of integrity and compassion

[@CocoAvalon]

1.Jail/prison witnesses should NEVER be used or trusted, UNLESS there is recorded evidence to prove it! 2. Our elders are always in danger of people like Cathlene, so check on your elderly neighbors and family to make sure they're okay!

[@agcons]

Agreed. Friends of my family had a great aunt who was the financial victim of a louse like Whatsername. No beatings, etc., but a slow steady draining of assets. The family got it back before their aunt died by confronting the "caregiver" and promising not to press charges. That didn't stop them from telling everybody, though: they had the receipts. The "caregiver" moved to another town.

[@mikaelafox6106]

@@agcons One can only hope a “caregiver” like that lives to an age where they likewise need a caregiver. And I hope karma repays them and that the “caregiver” is cognizant enough to know what’s going on.

[@Gos1234567]

Check out John Grishams book "an innocent man".The same jailhouse snitches were basically used for various cases to put away innocent men.Its ridiculous as almost 100% of the time they just say what the police tell them to say to get a reduced sentence.Dont know why judges or juries put any stock in their testimony

[@AKKK1182]

That's why ex-prisoners will tell you to keep your mouth shut and never talk about your case. You give these rats one unpublished detail on the case and their story will be seen as valid, because they had insider information.

[@83gemm]

I have a hard time trusting ANY eye witness. Memory is so easily influenced and some people are just assholes. Video footage? Ok. Becky and Steve relating what they saw? Nah.

[@SoYxProductionsx]

Holly shit.. The end of this gave me chills. That's the most heartwarming, straight to devastating end to a story I've ever seen.

[@easley421]

Absolutely shocking

[@NbSkaz]

Yes 100%. A positive was that he was free and proven innocent in his lifetime. Seems like such a big hearted, dignified and forgiving man too. There should be more like him in the world. RIP Pete and love to you.

[@kentbetts]

This is maybe the weirdest case yet on That Chapter. The lady was evil. Her face looks like a bad person. She took the job because she wanted to take money from old people. And the jailhouse witness .... I really feel that jailhouse informants should be banned from the legal system.

[@sunshine3914]

@@kentbetts Yeah, but had the police detective(s) had actually done their job, they could have easily discredited his tell about when the Jeep was sold, making him less credible. Instead, they’re huge slackers, with a success rate of less than 20%... even less, whenever you consider how many times they get it wrong.

[@florcitabs]

I'm literally crying by the end of the video

[@Tomdog83]

Amazing how these ENTIRELY circumstantial cases have grown over the years. Absolutely ridiculous how often it happens.

[@wendymathews1030]

You’re a stand up guy, Pete. Rest In Peace.

[@michpratt1]

We should be able to prosecute the prosecutors on this case, especially whoever threatened the informant with more jail time if he didn’t lie about Pete. This poor guy and his family. First his dad is stolen from him, then his dad’s estate, then HIS life. Scary thing is This could happen to anyone

[@abuzaine3956]

It is extremely rare that prosecutorial misconduct is ever prosecuted....

[@Handletakenlol]

The first people God will speak to on Judgement Day will be judges and lawyers

[@seanthe100]

Right that's maximum level botched. If the evidence isn't there it just isn't.

[@Darkstar-se6wc]

Yeah, qualified immunity has got to go.

[@luciuscornelius7177]

Not sure why you'd believe anyone threatened the informant with anything, given that he's an out and out liar. He was chancing his luck that he's get something out of it. I can't understand why 'jailhouse snitches' are considered legit witnesses, seems to devalue any legal system that'd use them.

[@shannonjackson9778]

That was just heartbreaking. I'm glad he got to pass away with the world knowing he was an innocent man but it's just devastating he had his life stolen by a spiteful woman and shitty policework.

[@stephenalex4345]

it's such a sad story. The police threatening the informant with more time if he didn't lie about Pete, make me sick to my stomach.

[@Darkstar-se6wc]

@@stephenalex4345 - Not the police, the prosecutor.

[@bleukreuz]

Sad thing is, if he were to die in prison in the 12 years he spent there, they will probably not reopen the case and find the truth, so he would have died falsely accused as murderer

[@stephenalex4345]

@@Darkstar-se6wc Here in the UK it's the police who interview jail informants. Then they pass the evidence to the prosecution. I didn't know it was the prosecution who go straight to the jail in America to get evidence. Sorry for the misunderstanding.

[@coreybell1402]

Mike, the love we hold for you in the states is real. I by far think, THAT CHAPTER is hands down the best channel on KZbin

[@beeirving783]

How about a round of applause for Mark Dupree? He was the new prosecutor who didn’t have to, but chose to take a look at old cases to ensure there wasn’t any convictions of innocent people. Pete had used a few of his appeals and he was still incarcerated. He had to be at the point where his appeals were exhausted or almost exhausted. I’m actually surprised Pete’s attorney never looked at the civil case to look into the lady’s history to see if there were things that could help Pete. Subpoenaing those files could’ve shown her history of fraud, embezzlement, etc… either way, Mark Dupree found the missing pieces and got Pete acquitted. Crazy thing is, he didn’t have to look at old cases, he could’ve just focused on the date he started and everything beyond that. When a wrongful conviction by a prior prosecutor came up, he could’ve looked at either that particular case or then chose to review all of the cases.

[@nicolenotizieeamici]

Totally !!!

[@jumpinjohnnyruss]

I'm betting that this kind of review is much less likely when the present and former prosecutors go to the same country club.

[@antjobert]

Thank you to the new DA who came into his job wanting to find the truth and actually serve justice. I'm glad Pete was able to have some months with his family before he died. RIP Pete Coones. We know you were innocent and didn't deserve any of this.

[@lilitheden748]

What a genuinely good man Pete Coones is . He lost so many years of his life and isn’t mad at anyone. Unbelievable in these times. Sad he had to go. I wish you the best Pete wherever you are.

[@MrRyan-wu4jx]

Maybe, we really only have the interview to go off of. He might’ve spent all his other time resentful as hell and was just trying not to sound like a whiner.

[@ACiDiCAnGeL]

@@MrRyan-wu4jx Everyone betrays you to the farthest extent including your own father and the American justice system; you have the right to "whine" and be a little resentful if you want to be.

[@MrRyan-wu4jx]

@@ACiDiCAnGeL agree 100%, I’m just not crazy about how often people on here make definitive conclusions about someone over a brief news interview or how they dress or act in court. I love Mike but he has a habit of making every victim out to be a loving, caring, saint as well.

[@santosdr2]

inspiring, and makes me think what it means to be a good man. I can learn from him.

[@santosdr2]

@@MrRyan-wu4jx Well. the thing about being a saint, no one ever said you never were a sinner. You can do things that are admirable even after having done some major transgressions, after all isn't that what redemption is about. He even said he thought he would be angry, but sometimes you can't help but feel what you feel. Forgiveness truly is an emotion. It sweeps over you unexpectedly, just like most emotions. When the conditions are set and met, and there is room for its presence. then it becomes known. and or experienced.

[@Daeja123]

Oh man, how incredibly sad, and cruel... Poor Pete, this brought tears to my eyes.

[@Miralee01]

Thank God for the new DA who thought to start checking for case integrity. How heartbreaking this family was wrecked by this evil woman. May Pete rest in peace, I am so sorry for his family.

[@andrewgoatley9057]

I'd like to know what happened to the DA and prosecution team, that allowed this miscarriage to take place.

[@mosesyang4222]

If God were real God would've kept him out of jail for being innocent

[@gordonaliasme1104]

What a terrible miscarriage of justice. Who won? The woman who killed herself and framed the poor old guy ? No one. Sometimes I despair of the human race. Time to watch cartoons ... 🙃

[@502tamales5]

I could never EVER be like Pete, forgiving everyone that didn’t believe him. The crazy thing is, things totally pointed to him being the perpetrator. It’s so sad he only had 6 months to spend with his family. RIP Pete.

[@uacbpa]

I perfectly understand. I'd be quite bitter too.

[@TatTvamAsi2772]

I thought the opposite. I thought it was blatantly obvious he was innocent but the law screwed him.

[@mommy2libras]

The only thing that "pointed" to him was Kathleen's call to her mom. Which to me sounded weird anyway. Like why the hell would you ca.l your elderly mother at 2am to say someone's in the house about to kill you and not call the cops? That sounded dodgy from the second I heard it. And mom didn't even call the cops and tell what she'd heard until later, which was why they originally thought murder suicide. Absolutely NOTHING else indicated Pete as the murderer. And I'm sure there's a few friends and family who will say how sweet and nice she was but with all that shit she pulled, I'm betting there are just as many who will tell you that Kathleen was a crazy manipulative asshole. I bet there are at least 3 people in that town who she believed "crossed" her and they'll tell you just how "sweet" she really was.

[@hotsoup1001]

Forgiveness is a kindness to yourself, not your enemy. That anger will eat you alive. Of course that's easier said than done.

[@orsonleighgrant]

Christ, that poor poor man. This story breaks my heart 😔

[@david6532]

blame the cops they and the solicitor's were totally unprofessional.

[@davidboatwright-td9bq]

I live in KCK... wrongful convictions and pressure to take false pleas plagues the community I live in and haunts many of our lives to this day. Brings me hope to see justice finally taken in the city I call home

[@kv1648]

Was the former prosecutor ever held accountable for this absolute railroad job? And I mean prison time, not a civil penalty. Did they get him/her or are they still out there in some official capacity, still bringing misery to others?

[@DocterWaffles]

nope. in fact, ed brancart is now in a higher position as the deputy attorney general of kansas, so it's even less likely (not that it was likely to begin with) that he'll face justice.

[@debodatta7398]

A Shawnee County district judge on Wednesday approved compensation of $826,301 to the estate of Olin L. “Pete” Coones, who spent 12 years in prison After all that 12 years of his life, ruining his reputation, his family getting ridiculed in the court of public opinion and dying of an undiagnosed lung cancer just 180 days after finally getting his freedom his family only gets $826,301 for all that... Kansas should be ashamed.

[@kv1648]

@@DocterWaffles That's awful! Power without accountability is a dangerous thing. There's a lesson here those in power failed to heed.

[@DodgeMeitschi]

off topic but holy smokes, your eye looks so similar to mine it‘s a little spooky!

[@Barabel22]

They’re NEVER held accountable in these kind of cases, nor corrupt cops or judges. It’s maddening.😖

[@auburnanger6679]

Wow, I didn't see that coming. My heart breaks for him. Dealing with a parent with dementia as well as finding out he's getting abused. It only got worse and worse. Yet, he was so calm and not full of anger after it all. A true gem of a man

[@braetonwilson4296]

Forgiveness is reserved for the strong. A weak person can never forgive.

[@Prawnsacrifice]

@@braetonwilson4296 sure they can I do it all the time 👍

[@braetonwilson4296]

@@Prawnsacrifice then you're not weak my friend :)

[@ericminter445]

"Truth is stranger than fiction, but is because fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; truth isn't." Mark Twain

[@superwildside4585]

earth is flat

[@youngcracker9517]

@@superwildside4585 how did you find out?

[@susangutierrez-chadwick2220]

This really broke my heart. I just sat for a bit after the case and cried. Such a loss to the whole family. More so, I am truly in awe of this sweet gentleman for his courage and forgiveness. God Bless his family.

[@sweetnothingsirobot3032]

Imagine the person who physically/mentally/financially , beat the hell out of your father ,stole your inheritance by taking advantage of your deteriorating dad and then sending you to prison and ruining your name BUT you are such a good person your willing to brush it off as working to much and making mistake . This guy was a Saint

[@sarahwatterson5706]

19:36 That they offered him a 5-year plea deal says a fucking lot. That right there tells you that they knew their case was shit and that there were things they didn’t want to come out at trial. Speaking of things not coming out at trial; did anyone ever get in trouble for the evidence that was withheld? Or what about those who had pressured the jailhouse snitch? Was there any accountability? Because certain city employees didn’t just act with inadequacy but they full-on acted with, at best, negligence and, at worst, a criminal mindset. It’s absolutely infuriating. To see the strength and grace Pete has after what he went through is truly inspiring.

[@MDCxThePG]

It does't sound like evidence was witheld. It sounds like the defense just didn't use it in court at the time. They thought their case was winnable on just the fact of his alibi being so strong.

[@user-bj3jn1sq7y]

And what about the guy that said Pete had admitted to him that he'd done it?

[@yelenas2495]

Both cases were shit but luckily for them 12 clowns had no problem convicting a man based of it. Just like 12 clowns set Casey Antony free.

[@Gos1234567]

@@yelenas2495 The jury system is so fcked up.Average people are not that intelligent,you could basically get a guilty vercidt against you because they dont like the way you dress or look.

[@demartin975]

@@Gos1234567 “the *justice* system is”. There. FIFY

[@davidmayberry3190]

Round of applause for that district attorney 👏👏👏👏 most DA's will never let it go or help someone get out of jail no matter what evidence is put in front of them.

[@jessicamilestone4026]

Oh my god! What a wonderful man. He is so gentle and genuine. I've actually got tears running down my face. This is so unfair! 😢😩😫

[@elizabethflickinger4369]

I started watching you while I was in active addiction. Today I’m 6 months sober and still watching. ♥️

[@KellyinMemphisDD214]

Congratulations!! 🤗

[@CristyB66]

Congrats!! Great job 💪🏻

[@normacook8325]

Way to go Elizabeth! Congrats!

[@margemayberry4636]

Wooohoooo, congrats..a day at a time!

[@sandrawagner6504]

stay strong

[@YIKESMF]

What a tragically sad story for Pete, but at the end of it all I am glad his name was cleared and he went home to his family before he passed. Thanks again, Mike, for another great upload.

[@cougar2013]

This was my top comment. I wish there were spoiler alerts for comments :/

[@drebk]

@@cougar2013 gotta know you can't scroll comments with ol Mikey

[@shawnreallydoesshit]

Thanks for the spoiler pal

[@nikninja2233]

Totally agree but I definitely can understand where the cops were coming from, it was laid out pretty well tbh

[@yayaminah7908]

My heart breaks for this man and family who endured so much turmoil. This is one of THATCHAPTER’s stories that hurt.

[@bigbubbarampageplays1313]

Rest in peace Pete. You lived an honorable humble life and spread peace rather than hate. I applaud you and know that you're getting your second chance at life above the stars.

[@Optics2024]

That’s so sad he died shortly after being released. But at least he knew people knew the truth before he died. RIP Pete

[@htunno5862]

I tell myself: “at least Pete’s wife and family believed in him and stuck by him. He had a family to return to”. More often than not many families can’t survive the stress of having a family member being in prison (whether it’s rightly or wrongly convicted) or a family member requiring excessive medical attentions and break up 😢

[@nthomas87]

I have to disagree. The families of those who are wrongfully convicted are staunch supporters of their family member and fight like hell to get people to listen. Signed, A wrongfully convicted person myself

[@timothy2935]

Thats so sad and wrong. No principles anymore nvrmnd love

[@bm-ww8kb]

@@timothy2935 because the principles of yesterday were so pure

[@dakotathacker3821]

The "justice" system literally killed Pete.

[@uglyfxxx6981]

Seriously disgusting. We need to charge prosecutors for withholding evidence. Bet that it stops rq.

[@actionjackson4982]

The American Justice System at it's finest.

[@pearlbonnie1369]

The justice system did not literally kill him. Cancer literally killed him.

[@Tracymmo]

@@pearlbonnie1369 Cancer that went undetected and untreated in the inadequate prison healthcare system.

[@Maketoful]

@@Tracymmo who said it was undetected? it was undiagnosed.. and that could very well be because Pete himself didnt notice any symptoms and sought out help for it (Its actually very common)

[@beagoodhuman473]

I was still giggling inside from the closed captioning translating “third case” to “turd case” when the devastating news of Pete’s death was revealed. Wiped that internal smile right away. What a depressing story. Made even more so knowing that he wasn’t angry and raging about those lost years in prison. What a kindhearted man. Such a damn shame he didn’t get more time with his family.

[@MickeyMallone.]

One of my grandfather's "caretaker"s kept him doped up, took advantage of his finances, very quite possibly physically and definitely emotionally abused him, but escaped with her life. If we ever did get ahold of her, there wouldn't be a trial because we'd just turn ourselves in proudly. This man was incredible with his ability to forgive, and he could have taught us all something about it. It's a travesty that he passed away from a painful, withering disease instead of peacefully of old age shortly after he was freed.

[@hardyzme]

This is very worrying. I hear so much about the elderly abuse by these caretakers. We need to come up with a strict vetting system for the workers and a strict surveillance and accountability system.

[@StainsStainsStains]

@@hardyzme “strict vetting system” In America, there aren’t even enough bad people who are willing to work these jobs, let alone good ones. Plus the entire industry is for profit, ensuring low wages which entice fly by night employees who couldn’t care less about doing a good job. In America, an elderly person is lucky if they only have to sell their home to pay for a nursing home and only endure negligence and occasional medication theft. They might even get a bath or two during their remaining years! The unlucky ones get beaten, manipulated, sexually abused, stolen from, and left to die by nursing homes and workers. Aren’t people wonderful?

[@StainsStainsStains]

I hope you catch her and do what needs done.

[@MissaPality]

@MickeyMallone Elder abuse is such a terrible crime. I see it often in the financial arena with my job. You better bet if I see anything that could possibly constitute elder abuse I report it to a specific department that investigates and escalates when necessary. See something, say something. I hope you all catch that person. I believe in karma so if the law never catches up with them, karma will.

[@sharonbrown6595]

I worked as A caregiver for years. And never ever would I allow anyone to leave me a cent. One time they bought me a Christmas present and I refused to take it. Why because I feel I am being paid to do a job not to receive gifts ect. This little lady would give me money for the meals I prepared for her( it was her groceries) and when she wasn’t looking I would put it back into her purse. Taking advantage of the elderly can be done so easily, she had also given me her wedding rings and her husbands watch and I would take it because she got so upset when I wouldn’t take it. When she wasn’t looking I put it back. Why would anyone accept an inheritance from a client…… I just don’t understand. Give it to the family as that’s where it belongs. You r not there to do anything but take care of the loved one not inherit a thing.

[@leighsmith4090]

I cannot stop crying for Pete. Thank ya Mike for telling his story. Wow, that one was a heart hurter.

[@Khali_Kaze008]

This is truly one of the most heartbreaking cases I have seen in some time. This poor man spent the last years of his life falsely accused and imprisoned for a crime he never committed simply because the system is lazy and flawed. I bet the truth of how many other innocents who are facing this same fate would be shocking. Bless him, I hope he is at peace. And if Hell does exist, I hope there is a special circle specifically for this lady.

[@Sara.Rose.]

This was truly a sad sad case with such a tragic end. Pete sounded like such a great, honest guy. I’m sure his dad was a lovely person too and sadly nice people are always taken advantage of, by horrible individuals like Kathleen. Rest in peace Pete 💛

[@GutRot1113]

5:29 That is like the most chill conversation with emergency services I've ever heard. I'd be screaming down the phone telling them to get the 5-0 over to that house as quick as physically possible! Pete really got screwed over in every way possible. It's heart breaking to know he died just 6 months after he got out. I hope his family sued the ass off of everyone responsible for robbing this poor guy of his life.

[@ThornePleiades]

Spent his golden years wrongfully imprisoned, then didn't get too much time after being released to live his life freely. How awfully sad. But at least you left this world an honest, good man, Pete

[@stephhudson4948]

This man, is by far, a bigger person, than most ppl. What a huge heart he had

[@333SarahBeth]

As soon as you said the caregiver of a dementia patient was the beneficiary of the latter's estate, alarm bells went off. That's almost always the result of elder abuse. I worked as a temp of the estate section of a large U.S. nonprofit, and I know we had to follow really strict rules around wills. We had to reject anything from an estate that had been changed when: the person had cognitive issues, including dementia and alzheimers; within a certain period of their death; and/or when directed by a paid non-family caregiver. These scammers would often make some donations to some nonprofits to make it seem more legit. It's natural for a vulnerable person to grow attached to the person who they see keep them alive on a daily basis, and it is unethical for someone paid to take care of them to take advantage of that bond. Anyways, great video!

[@CovidConQuitTheCensorship]

Yep alarm bells went off here too. No-one in a trusted position like that, with a very vulnerable patient should be allowed to take their money

[@Tracymmo]

Yes, instant alarm bells. But as a fundraiser, I never considered how donations could be misused that way. I don't think I've run across anything fishy, but it's good to know.

[@absolutelyheretical7132]

Prosecution and informant should get life without parole tbh. Pete should have been awarded all her assets and millions in compensation from the state...

[@johndoe5432]

This honestly has to be one of the most tragic stories I've heard on this channel. As someone who's one of five children who loves his Dad very much, this is both infuriating and heartbreaking.

[@tailbrain2313]

Cxxxzz

[@JCMthebrand]

It’s a decent slice of how railroading the criminal Justice system can be….and why everything that can be done to hold it accountable should be. Period.

[@mydogsioux]

Well said JCM.

[@RedBloopCreature]

This is one of the most disturbing cases I’ve heard…

[@bsidegirl9069]

Right? Like wtf

[@jimmyzhao2673]

So sad for Pete. Spent 12 years in prison, It was heartbreaking to hear that he was offered a plea deal for 5 years

[@addie_is_me]

I had trouble following it. Can you tell me why she was willing to actually die for revenge? Because she was caught having stolen money?

[@lsmithgoose]

Same! 12 years in prison for a crime you didnt commit is one thing, thats enough! But someone abused your father and when you tried to advocate for him you and you are made to believe you are overreacting, noone hears you. THEN that offender has the audacity/gall/there are no appropriate words, to after that torture, get back at you like that. For catching you out for abusing elderly people. Decades of being "into true crime" and this really is one that has caught me off guard.

[@zetectic7968]

@@jimmyzhao2673 What is worse is that people who refuse a plea deal and protest their innocence are often denied parole because they won't admit their guilt, so they serve the max sentence.

[@ChristionGirl45]

"He had a better chance of busting through the wall like the Kool-aid man!" Dammit Mike! I'm all invested in this serious story. And then you go and say that. And I bust out laughing! Thanks a lot! 😅

[@Amber-YAHUAHdaughter777]

Hahaha i swear this always happens when im watching him. N my husband b like... I thought u was watching a crime show.... Lmaooo😅😂😂

[@shimel10]

That was hilarious

[@audreymuzingo933]

I SCREAM-laughed, scared the F out of my poor ancient cat. Now I need to see an old Kool-Aid commercial. "Oh YEAHHHHHH!"

[@stupidmango387]

Got me googling for kool-aid adds. (Didn't know that reference) hahaha

[@thehuntressdanni2972]

Yet this is part of why we love him hahaha 😆

[@Iluvmysontate]

Oh wow of all your videos this one really truly BREAKS MY HEART!!! How horrific!!!! What about the Prosecutors office errors & the witness claims of being pressured and threatened? Surely there was some justice to be? If you play dirty in one case, you do it in more!! What does sad misjustice

[@shreemoyee_art]

This sounds so unreal, how can someone kill themselves and their spouse just to ruin someone's whole life? The levels of evil people can go to just boggles my mind.

[@kme]

I don't understand that mindset either. To be so... vindictive and nasty to someone... I just can't even comprehend it. (I mean over and beyond the 'usual' every day vindictive and nasty stuff ppl do. This is next level...)

[@anngreen3495]

She was one twisted mess of a human being. Every single thing she did hits me like ice water. And to top off what appears to be years of depravity, how did she manage to shoot herself in the back of her own head?

[@flyesthuman]

She’s a witch

[@beno1129]

@@anngreen3495 She most likely held the gun upside down. It's so annoying that the evidence against her (gun residue, blood spatter) was ignored on the basis of a phone call and a dodgy informant.

[@j.j1999]

She knew she was fucked anyways from frauding so many older people but it’s still mind boggling how she went to that length

[@CG-rr3wi]

I feel guilty quickly judging Pete. Thank you for the story. I’ll never forget him nor his family!

[@bsidegirl9069]

Been there, done that . It probably won't happen again, I really learned from that same mistake regarding another case.

[@kamlawilliams6549]

Me too. Just knew he did it. Welp, I was wrong.

[@jhavajoe3792]

Yeah. I felt dumb after the story unraveled, but it's not common the killer to have that extent of twisted depravity.

[@elizahhoward3923]

For some reason I always thought it was her from the beginning

[@GotLotsaFaith]

This has to be the most intricate and tragic case I have heard of. The frame job, the mistakes, the greed, the murders, the wrong man in jail, the new AG, the new look at the case, the corrections, the new findings, the truth, the overturn, the incredible attitude in the aftermath; then the cancer, and the rapid, ultimate demise of this non-criminal. Great job Mike, you're on a roll with this stuff. Keep it up! With admiration, from Boston

[@brianpj5860]

If i was pete, i would haunt the descendants of kathleen as a curse for all ages. And If i was petes sons, i would make sure kathleen had no descendants…..

[@LaSouthernGemini]

Well stated. I could not have summed it up better.

[@angelwings0076]

I took my kids to Boston and then Salem in 2017! Such beautiful cities! I'm from Chicago originally but if I was given a chance, I'd move there!!!

[@dshine4571]

@@brianpj5860 sound like Michael Myers lol

[@jacintatonia3198]

Well said

[@mckid2683]

Geez! This was the saddest story. I didn't expect the bit at the end where you said he had lung cancer n died 180 days after he got out. Another sad story. Your delivery is great as always. Loved watching your channel grow deservedly. Keep it up bud

[@sophh9408]

“I don’t hate anybody” this story genuinely broke my heart I teared up a bit when he was interviewed after being released

[@ItsJesusLol]

❤️

[@bennlloyd12]

I was all good until Mike started his next sentence 💔

[@imlistening1137]

With all that extenuating evidence, especially like the fact that he had already sold the Jeep the con said he drove over to the house, why didn’t Pete’s lawyer speak up?? Geez, Louise.. what a kind man he seemed to be. May he RIP…

[@VioletJoy]

I wish we knew more info. I was wondering the same thing.

[@Auron710]

Probably did not matter to the jury, sometimes they just see a motive and that's all they need to be sure he did it. That is incredibly flawed I know, it shocks me how easily someone that did nothing wrong can get convicted. It should be innocent until proven guilty, and if you cannot find his dna or prints or proof he was at the scene of the crime then you cannot find him guilty. Otherwise we are all in danger of getting locked up because some family member, neighbor or co-worker we have beef with died.

[@imlistening1137]

@@Auron710 very true. People arrogantly think they can just “sense” or “feel it in their gut” when someone is guilty. Ugh.

[@qty1315]

@@Auron710 In Mexico, the system is reversed. You're guilty and have to prove you're innocent.

[@caseywebb410]

@@qty1315 That's what @Auron 710 was saying. He said "it SHOULD BE innocent until proven guilty", which implies that it's not.

[@southernbelladonna78]

This is actually one of the saddest stories. Not the saddest ever, but definitely on my top ten. Just unbelievably sad. No one deserves what happened to any of the victims.

[@cjinpa5713]

I have just been down a few weeks rabbit hole here on Mike’s channel when going through to see which ones I’ve missed and noticed this one. I’m swearing about how rotten that woman was and how the justice system bit the big one a couple times and mad and happy he got those 180 days with his family. This one kicked me right in the heart. Feeling all kinds of ways.

[@jordanhoward2364]

" I didn't need a miracle, I just needed truth, and I got the miracle of truth"....that's powerful...

[@dtp_golf]

It's as if he lived just long enough to make sure his name was cleared for his family's sake, and held on for 6* months after his release to give his loved ones the time, wisdom, and love they would need to go on without him. What an incredibly empathetic, pure human being this man was to be free of all anger and regret. I pray I'm as content and understanding someday... mainly to show my kiddos and family how peaceful and free life is when you forgive and let go. 🙏

[@Felibar311]

180 days is almost 6 months. But otherwise, spot on.

[@chandrabrown1622]

Absolutely agree. I was done crying and then your comment started me up again! I also pray I can a great a human as Pete was...💜💯

[@dtp_golf]

@@Felibar311 thanks for that!

[@dtp_golf]

@@chandrabrown1622 Absolutely. You'll achieve it, mainly because you want to 🙂

[@chandrabrown1622]

@@dtp_golf Thank you. As will you!!💜💯

[@valerierodger7700]

For all the heartbreaking stories that we see on this channel, this one hits harder. I'm sure that he spent his final days at peace, simply grateful for those months that he had with his family, thankful to be amongst them in his final days - and somehow, that just makes it even worse. He deserved so much better.

[@ThePumpkinToad]

Pretty much my exact thoughts as this video came to an end. What an awesome example of a human being.

[@themadhi-hatter6849]

Final days in peace?, I've watched 3 of my family members die of cancer, NOTHING peaceful about that.

[@valerierodger7700]

@@themadhi-hatter6849 _he_ was at peace - being at peace does not mean things are peaceful. To quote an old Buddhist saying: pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. The past is gone, the future does not yet exist, there is only now, and what you choose to make of the moment. He accepted reality and chose to appreciate whatever time he had with his family, rather than allow his final days to be consumed with bitterness and anger over something that was in the past and cannot be changed. I've watched family members and others die of cancer, as well as other terminal diseases. Some peaceful, some not so much. People face suffering and death differently. One young woman I knew who exemplified inner peace and acceptance in the face of death said that she never really lived until she found out she had terminal cancer, and only then she learned to appreciate every moment that she had. I would say that she spent her final days at peace, but I would never say that her death was peaceful.

[@samuelstewart875]

@@valerierodger7700 thank you for that. I needed that little nugget of wisdom to put things into perspective at this juncture in my life. I guess you never know who reads your comments and who it may help😉

[@SalsaConMesquite]

I've been rewatching your aul ones and this one has probably got to be the saddest one I've heard in a minute. I'm genuinely in tears right now for this man.

[@justginab]

Poor guy, the way he even took the high ground at the end. Heartbreaking. RIP Pete 😓

[@sarahwatterson5706]

Oh wow… I wasn’t prepared for that ending. That’s completely heartbreaking that Pete didn’t even get to enjoy a year of freedom before he was gone. Also, how many other prisoners are in jail right now with undiagnosed illnesses, like lung cancer? You can feel how you want to feel about prisoners - what they deserve and what they don’t - but I’m pretty sure we don’t withhold medical treatment in United States’ prisons. Knowing that there are innocent people in prison just makes it that much more maddening.

[@armandomejiatakara818]

Huh! Bite your tongue Sarah. Prisoners don’t get shoved into nursing homes that are lethal to them. How many ppl have died because the media, big pharma, and joe biden lie about hydroxychloroquine and Ivermectin, and who knows what other lifesaving meds are being withheld from the world for purely selfish reasons. But I digress, Sarah, violent terds DO get better treatment than say, the elderly.

[@MoonbeamBear61]

Pete's likely in heaven now, enjoying his eternal reward. That woman at the heart of this got her just dessert. What a coward...

[@gorillaguerillaDK]

Yes, the US "justice" and penal system is horrible! It could learn so much from countries like Norway!

[@gorillaguerillaDK]

@@armandomejiatakara818 LMAO

[@sixthsenseamelia4695]

@@armandomejiatakara818 Translation; Blah blah blah. Blah blah. Blah? Blah blah. Blah blah blah blah blah blah bah!

[@sammxciv]

EDIT FOR THOSE SEEING THIS AS TOP COMMENT. IT IS A SPOILER! DO NOT READ BEFORE WATCHING! - - - Bless Pete, the fact he isn't mad or hating anyone shows he had a big heart. I hope he's resting in peace and with his father now.

[@yayakelley7771]

Yes he was such a good soul. But I’m pissed off enough for the both of us. It never, ever should have happened.

[@sonyaethaniel]

This is the first time I've seen the very first comment not be about how adorable Mike is. I don't even read the comments on this channel anymore because of it. No offense Mike. Cheers! 🥃 Edit: I haven't watched the video yet but the story must be pretty intense. Let me give it a go.

[@yayakelley7771]

@@sonyaethaniel but Mike really is adorable! 😊

[@sonyaethaniel]

@@yayakelley7771 yeah he is.

[@yayakelley7771]

@@sonyaethaniel I think my hubby might be a bit jealous of ole Mike even though I’m old enough to be his mom. I squeal like a schoolgirl when I see he has a new video up!

[@shaunna6673]

Thank you for covering this case. I shed tears for Pete and every other wrongfully convicted person. I'm so thankful the justice was finally served.

[@mrouth5691]

This story was very well put together. Pete’s graciousness is just beautiful. May his soul Rest In Peace

[@studiosinger]

Interesting you should write this. I’ve seen many of this channel’s outstanding videos and decided to stop by to state this one was the most confusing of them all.

[@maryhirsch8044]

Stories like this is why I am against the death penalty. A sad, heartbreaking story for sure. Even though most of your stories are sad, you have a way about you that always leaves me with a smile on my face. Your biggest fan!

[@Autumnpearly]

I see where you’re coming from. They just did terrible police work. I still believe in it but I feel there should be like stipulations they have to follow. And on top of that most spend their whole life on death row anyways.

[@kodiiayyeee256]

U know how many people sitting on death row are innocent

[@Cautionary_Tale_Harris]

I support the Death Penalty in cases where there are no questions about guilt. There are tons of videos on this channel where I think, "Why would we house, feed, and care for this monster for decades?" (The Comic Book Killer.) Then there are others where I think, "Hmm...I have some doubts." (The woman in Texas who is on Death Row for killing her two little sons with a knife.) I guess my point is I definitely support the Death Penalty under certain circumstances.

[@IamAW]

​@@Cautionary_Tale_Harris I don't think anyone is worthy of taking a life they didn't give.

[@Cautionary_Tale_Harris]

@@IamAW The way I see it, that's like saying, "No one is worthy of cleaning up a mess they did not make." I just finished watching the case of Adam Matos. He killed his ex-girlfriend's mother with a hammer, killed her new boyfriend with the same hammer, shot and killed her father, then shot her in the face. Afterwards, he "lived" in their house amongst their corpses for several days before dumping their bodies. There is no question about his guilt. My question is why would you want to house, feed, and care for this 'mess' for the next five or six decades?

[@somebody4244]

Not just an innocent man, but also a decent man. Breaks my heart. He looked so old for 64 years old, this is a tragedy. RIP Peter 💔

[@gypsysoul0543]

I just looked up your biography Mike and you were born on the same day as my oldest son who passed away 3 years ago. I enjoyed finding out a little about you. You are absolutely the best true crime story teller on KZbin for sure. Mr.Ballan running very close behind you

[@raoulkurvitz6305]

The same thoughts. And what I like in both Mike and MrBallen most, is that they different in their styles. Sorry for your son, GypsySoul... R.

[@anabsolutelynormalseraph3599]

Damn, wasn't expecting to have a little cry so early in the morning. Poor man.

[@gryphonshire]

OMG! At first, I thought for sure he was the guilty one. Then that "caretaker" turns out to be only taking care of herself after all.... What an evil woman. Thanks, Mike, for telling us another gruesome story of how wicked we humans can be. You never fail to surprise us, even if we don't like to admit our craving for the creepy. Of course, your animated delivery with appropriate facial expressions deserve an Emmy nomination at least! 😁

[@lisabelle7553]

This case is heartbreaking on so many levels. To know that Pete endured knowing his father was being abused and being unable to help him. His poor dad. Then on top of that to be charged with a heinous crime and being set up by the same evil person who abused your dad. The level of evil and this is mine blowing. Thank you for sharing the story Mike.

[@scharf74]

My only question is, why didn’t Pete tell the cops about the bruises and abuse before the trial? And the life insurance changing the bene without a POA??? No one was suspicious of a CAREGIVER getting jewelry, Life proceeds and the house???? Pete wasn’t watching his Dad’s bank account to see $40k slipping away? Who paid Kathleen? She paid herself every month? The first victim was the Dad… I think she killed him… But how did she shoot herself in the back of her damn head????

[@alonnahcasey8556]

Gotta love it when somebody says I'm innocent,and by God he was,but I'm so sorry 😔😔 he's gone now, and feel so sorry for his family, Thank you Mike, for giving him the credit he was due