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[@ashcaston2490]

The fact that they had a kill kit ready in the trunk should've been enough to ensure 0 eligibility for parole. They knew exactly what they were doing.

[@tresfingeros]

Yep that makes it pre - meditated

[@carldrogo9492]

Nothing short of Capital Punishment was fitting.

[@jameseast294]

Still, young and dumb people. People deserve a second chance. All you people who want these ridiculously long sentences are hypocrites. This should be 7 years in prison, no longer. And longer is pure wicked.

[@voltron979]

@@jameseast294 how about if it would have been your mother..??? That’s of course if you even love her, let alone have one. Can’t wait for what people are going to reply to your analogy… 😶😶😏

[@ashcaston2490]

@@jameseast294 Young and dumb? Of course we all were at one point. But there's a big difference between sneaking out of the house to go drink/smoke with your friends, and murdering someone who considered you a best friend with a kill kit ready to go in your trunk. Call me whatever insult you'd like, but to me, some crimes outweigh that perceived notion of young innocence/ignorance.

[@ellen5245]

How can they be eligible for parole so soon? This was a brutal, premeditated murder. They should never be allowed out, ever. Sentences for cases like this are too lenient.

[@vert2701]

Woman/girls get shorter sentences for crimes like these, although such violence is rare from woman/girls when it does happen the courts tend to have mercy upon them. They are also much more lenient towards minors.

[@rogerd4559]

I pray that the judge in this case is hit by a bus

[@SS-du7tr]

Don't forget pretty & white. Ticked all 4 boxes for the judge, surprised they didn't just get probation

[@AlanWatts33]

Just kill them, don’t waste money on their lives

[@malhar__8932]

It's punishment for one murder. So there's a chance that they might not do it again, maybe they'll realise their mistakes after being in prison for a couple of year. That's their thinking. Plus they were minors when they did it. So 30 years to life seems pretty decent.

[@Tucker26]

That’s sad, I can’t imagine the terror and betrayal Skylar was going through. It’s heartbreaking that her last word was “why?”

[@moonspun4evr]

And those demons probably only admitted that to hurt the family even more.

[@selinakurz8754]

That is actually the only thing anyone can ask in this Situation

[@HousewerkRecords]

Unbelievable, they should never get out of prison.

[@iansutube]

It should never even be a possibility. No parole hearings for the family to concern themselves with.

[@tomtube1012]

I agree. But what they did makes no sense,. There's no motive given here. They were friends who drifted apart. But how do you go from that to this? (Also from those pictures, you'd never guess they were capable of such evil.) I get a feeling that a large part of the story is missing here.

[@iansutube]

The two who killed the other were romantically involved and they thought she knew it and would eventually spill the beans and wreck their high school reputation. @@tomtube1012

[@yutehube4468]

@@tomtube1012 In my group of friends we all thought one of them was a bit of a douchebag at times and maybe we should drive him somewhere, strip him and leave him there, but nothing we joked about ever happened and even when we joked about doing it, none of it ever involved harming him or wanting to. You can't explain why these girls did this, it's evil beyond what normal folks can explain.

[@ThatGuyJosh14]

@@tomtube1012 I 100% agree with you there is definitely a missing part of this story as I'm pretty sure you wouldn't just wanna kill your friend because they didn't like her or whatever.

[@glenwaldrop8166]

This isn't "mature audiences only", this is what every kid old enough to sneak out needs to hear.

[@alexandraaa1399]

I agree! I only sneaked once with a childhood friend of mine to go to a concert. I couldn't enjoy it because I was thinking the whole time "what if something happens to me and my parents don't know where I am". My friend was used to it though. I never did it again, they were very strict but I'm thankful for that now.

[@corygoskins]

@@alexandraaa1399 whenever my friends snuck out with me they would always be afraid of their parents waking up and finding out they weren’t there… not what would happen if something were to happen to them and there parents didn’t know where they were 😂more scared of what their parents would do lol

[@joshuasimber8588]

Tbf it could happen minus the sneaking out too though.

[@alkebulanawah4242]

You are very right

[@alexandraaa1399]

@@corygoskins well I dunno I've always been paranoid about everything wrong that could happen. Or should I say anxious? I guess that was just my problem. 😅 And let me tell you, sometimes being afraid of what your parents would say can save your ass big time! They only want their kids to be safe after all

[@Cjohnson87]

I remember this. Her father wept in court so bad during the sentencing. Losing your child is horrible, and losing it to this act of violence is even worse.

[@Petra44YT]

The other two sets of parents must be feeling rotten, too. They had a normal child, or so they thought, and now they have a child who is a murderer.

[@waynej2608]

The parents' pain must be beyond description. My heart goes out to them.

[@hrd5568]

And the people who killed them are people that she and her parents trusted, can't even imagine that pain

[@Fuego760]

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[@basedsalty6970]

The fact that both of them are eligible for parole so early is insane

[@JBJHonez]

I’ve explained situations like this to my kids years ago and they’re terrified of sneaking out and being out late because things like this happen. I have a teenage daughter and she’s cautious about how her friends are acting towards her and we talk often about how things are going g

[@celestialknight2339]

Good for you guys 👍🏼

[@cooljazz8]

"Nothing good happens after 10pm."

[@groweachday155]

Yeah, MrBallen's videos have definitely changed my perspective in a lot of ways and to have more awareness.

[@jimgray3346]

Great. Your kid will have no fun life experience because you've given her an irrational fear of sociopathic teenagers. Let kids be kids

[@jimgray3346]

@@brad7932 I agree 100%. Either you never sneak out at night or you get murdered in cold blood. There's no in between.

[@GothamandGomorrah]

You can see the pain in his eyes as he’s telling this horrific story. RIP Skylar

[@lorensr.bingham5217]

The Dad & mom! Well they’ll be haunted the rest of their life for all this cruel murder of their child ! It should never have happ Ed nd😢😢

[@millennium0101]

The way he gave the like button a break to ridicule himself is hilarious, we love you man were not mad.

[@bonds927]

Not mad but it did make me worry something was wrong 😂😂

[@earthwaterfall1498]

That was a good one 😆

[@noelletonnissen896]

yeah, this is how he fools you ignorants...

[@margaretlowe5220]

For Real! John has great humor!ooo

[@de4thbringer23]

This was perfect!

[@andriab8517]

I love that you added the little story about baby Skylar filling the tea cups with toilet water. I know it doesn't really pertain much to the actual story, but I loved it. It was a sweet lovely memory a dad shared with those who'd listen

[@MutarFuqueer]

That what makes him such a great story teller. It adds a level of humanity to the story. That story makes her a person, not just a victim.

[@TheDemonAngel28]

its fake. That story has been told over and over and over for quite some time now, really doubt that this is the origin of that "joke/skit"

[@rognogog5092]

@@TheDemonAngel28 can you elaborate how it’s fake?

[@darnellpervisknox5239]

I put it in my head dat she got da water from da tub faucet. R.I.P SKYLER!

[@maxlimbu3598]

@Taiga what she was just a small baby at that time why would his father punish her

[@lovemetal2467]

I remember this story. My Dad and I saw those two girls as psychopaths, and they never should've been given a possible parole date, especially the one that showed no remorse for what she did. I'm not a psychologist so I have no idea what causes a person to become a psychopath, but I know violence and bad parenting in the home can indeed screw up a child's mind and sense of right and wrong, as well as having respect and compassion for others. People like this are sick anyway you look at it unfortunately.

[@koheletsmoger2327]

Its very unfortunate that some people we are the closest with can be monsters.

[@hanniballecter8267]

being a psychopath is genetics, being a monster is almost always the result of bad parenting

[@TrashPanda90914]

You usually are born a psychopath. Sociopaths are usually the products of a broken home.

[@olivierdastein2604]

I'm tired of people always asserting that a child's misbehavior is the parent's fault. A child being a psychopath, as at least sheila seems to be, isn't something parents have control on. And it's true as well for less severe issues. I suspect that it's a way to assuage fear and keep thinking that the world is just : "bad things only happen to bad parents, and since I'm a good parent, my children will be fine." I believe that it isn't true. Good parents can have terrible children.

[@frankpeck1448]

True, to a point...but overall, you can be 'The Best Parent on the Planet', and if anyone, adult OR child, is so Hell-Bent on doing wrong, it makes absolutely no difference, as to how they're raised, with very few exceptions. I'd be more concerned of 'The Company They Keep'. There are mean-ass criminal parents out there, but some of those kids actually turn out to be decent citizens. Probably rare as hell, but still possible.

[@Enjyu_666]

When I was a child, there was a very painfully similair, horrific story unfolding just across the street I used to live at. A 14 or 15 year old girl disappeared for a week or so, before her absolutely mutilated, naked body was discovered in an aparment building space, where residents don't really go often. Turned out her two best friends, also 15ish girls at the time, had killed her in an unspeakably brutal manner, and had unseccessfully tried disposing of her body, in the process mutilating her even further. And all of that, because they didn't like how popular she was at school apparently, pretty, cheerful, well-liked, and rumor said there was a boy involved (as in he liked her, but was the love interest of one of the other girls or smth). Absolute tragic, 3 families destroyed, 1 life irrevertably lost, 2 - forever corrupt and depraved, countless friends and a whole nation left shaken and devastated! How...?! How do children get to this? How do can they come down to this conclusion, that erasing someone is an "option"? What needs to happen for them to even entertain this thought?!

[@mathblaster1897]

This nation has forsaken God on so many levels.. Causing spiritual problems within young people where moral guidance, and guilt no longer exist.. Just the justification of horrible acts of debauchery, and death sadly..

[@ilsegenora1822]

First of all a 15 year old is not a child. A minor but not a child. They know right from wrong and can be convicted as adults.

[@evolutionsfake]

I can't lie, this was the worst the like button has been treated in any video thus far, I can totally relate!

[@jayybabyy35]

Finally. We get it.

[@bowiebolissian1619]

HAHAHAHA same here, brother

[@ankinset]

the salmon in the ac during summer was pretty bad ngl

[@scottricklaroque7428]

Indeed, it's like I can totally feel his pain on this one, it brought tears to my eyes....again.

[@MrBallen]

Big time

[@timboslice8559]

Is anybody gonna mention how she tweeted “we really did go on three” like she was proud of it or something! That’s the thing that tells me she should never see the light of day again! RIP Skyler

[@rogerd4559]

the judge needs to be drawn and quartered for his heinous decision

[@rozannaeastland1247]

Its like others might have known they were going to do this and she was telling them, confirming that their plan had worked.....she needs life without the possibility of parole.

[@tresfingeros]

@@rozannaeastland1247 Agree 👍

[@tresfingeros]

@@rogerd4559 Agree 👍

[@tresfingeros]

Agree 👍

[@Landofsmiles999]

Bro, I was not expecting that turn of events. My eyes nearly popped out of my head. That poor girl, that's some crazy shit.

[@MyTube4Utoo]

I remember seeing this horrible story just after it happened years ago. It immediately reminded me of another tragic case that happened not far from where I live. It was the story of 12-year-old Shanda Sharer. What was done to that poor child by her "friends" was unimaginable. It was many hours of torture - pure evil! All because of the jealously of one evil person, at least at the time - Melinda Loveless. Two of the four perpetrators were sentenced to 60 years, one got 35 years (reduced from 60 on appeal), and one was sentenced to 20 years, maximum. The "ringleader," if you will, (Loveless) was paroled after 26 years, the other monster that had been sentenced to 60 years did 25 years, the girl that was sentenced to 35 years served 14, and the last girl did 9 years in prison. I just looked up the 'main' perpetrator / instigator, Loveless, and she's now 48-years-old and has been walking around a free woman for more than 4 years. She served her parole in the town in which I live, and, as far as I know, she still lives here. She may even still be on parole. I'd be surprised if she'd stay in this area if she's not on parole. That case happened in 1992. There's a 'Dateline' episode about the case, but if you watch it be prepared to be affected. I didn't read it all, but the Wikipedia article seems to be fairly complete, also. Sadly, Shanda Sharer's father, Steven Sharer, died of alcoholism in 2005 at the age of 53. There are obviously no excuses that can be made for the actions of those girls, but when everything came out in court it was shown how screwed-up most of their childhoods were. The father of Melinda Loveless, Larry Loveless, was arrested about a year after Shanda Sharer was brutally murdered, and he was charged with rape, sodomy, and sexual battery, with the state accusing him of abusing his wife, daughters, and other children. Due to the statute of limitations all but one charge, sexual battery, were dropped.

[@davefiano4172]

“Loveless”.

[@davefiano4172]

1.25X

[@nielszindel1151]

One of the worst cases imaginable. Delia Morris

[@PerkJai]

Sad fact is, she trusted them. They were like her sisters, and they did this? I can't imagine how she must've felt being stabbed continuously by her OWN friends. Being stabbed is very painful but knowing the people who are stabbing you, are your friends? That's worse than death. Those girls destroyed so many lives; Skyler's family and their own family. For which reason? They didn't like her. Rest in peace.

[@jannyhawkins7135]

Indeed, RIP.

[@dvonnlynch1607]

@@realnxmeless5489 literally uses the words “I can’t imagine”… but sure just go ahead and complain about nothing

[@SMaamri78]

@@dvonnlynch1607 Idiots usually complain about nothing .... They can't help themselves.

[@crissscoot2128]

@@realnxmeless5489 yeah, you should probably keep your thoughts to yourself if they're all like your comment.

[@izakat3478]

@@realnxmeless5489 lol neither do you so stop talking.

[@growwithlove568]

They don’t deserve parole. I hope Skylar’s parents go to EVERY hearing so these monsters can NEVER be free.

[@mnuttyV2]

they even posted on twitter griefing damn

[@janedoe3827]

Agreed

[@luckyshotig]

I hope they rot in jail. Skylar's parents have a great deal of patience, I would have ordered a hit on both of them

[@ironaston9858]

Women privilege, it was a man either life without parole or electric chair.

[@Sir_Loin_Of_Beef]

they deserve to get fried

[@randycolaianni4937]

That poor girl, Skylar. You are one of the best story tellers I have ever listened to and kept me on the edge of my seat. I was hoping for a nicer ending but that didn't happen. Thank you for this and my prayers go out to the parents of all three girls in hopes they have or will get through this tragedy. was Rachel paroled last year? I definitely hope not and hope they both rot in jail.

[@JBJHonez]

The fact that they didn’t check what vehicle everyone was owning after seeing the security tape baffles me. That would have been the first thing I would have done after seeing the tape

[@k3wld3wd95]

Skyler's parents need to make sure they attend Sheila & Rachel's parole hearings, and plead for them to be denied release.

[@jennifernelson4247]

the saddest part is every couple years the poor parents will have to continually be put through hell and attend parole hearings and stress of reliving it over and over. Justice system needs to have much stricter limits parole hearings for the victims families. the parents have a life sentence and these vicious, sociopaths get to spend their lives having every comfort the world offers prisoners now. Internet, ability to marry in prison and have conjugal visits, get medical care, get college degrees, great health care, tv and cable. Things many hardworking decent people cannot have. Prison to me means you lose all of life's privileges and comforts. You get 3 bland meals, hour of daylight, work yourself non stop, and can only check out a book occasionally for good behavior. But no these vile people are allowed to write books, profit, terrorize their victims from prison and live a better life than they did on the outside.

[@KnightGlint]

@@jennifernelson4247 Spoken like a citizen who lives in a bubble.

[@brandonr.4910]

@@KnightGlint Except she's not wrong... At all. I think you need to educate yourself a bit better on the current state of the judicial system and prison system.

[@dominus6224]

@@jennifernelson4247 You do realize jail is a punishment in which they try to reform, right? So it’s not crazy they’re able to get degrees and whatnot.

[@1mol831]

@@jennifernelson4247 marry in prison to whom? Other prisoners? When did they begin to have such a privilege? Prisoners are supposed to be kept at Atlantic slave trade conditions.

[@treasuretreereynolds1764]

I hope her parents show up at every single parole board hearing and demand they do not get out. As a mother and grandmother, and former psychiatric R.N., I don’t think I have ever run across such sociopathic girls. The parents deserve justice. May their beautiful daughter rest with the angels.

[@catspjs6229]

I hope so ! I can’t believe these little girls are even eligible. Here in Florida there is no parole.

[@foxyroxstar]

you're slightly a spoiler but along these lines I was thinking, no worse.

[@NeonBigDummy]

I think Rachel should get parole, but after 15 years. That gives her only one shot of getting out and she is guarenteed 15 years, and will probably get 30 years max. Sheila should not be able to get parole

[@cynthiakeller5954]

Buckeye woman I know does exactly that when her son's killer goes up for parole board hearing. She alone has been successful on keeping son's killer behind bars. It's been 18 yrs now.

[@mza2195]

@@cynthiakeller5954 that poor woman. I commend her bravery to go to every parole hearing. It must be so painful to do every time, but if it was my kid I’d do the same.

[@HeathOakrayzy]

Neither of those treacherous demons should ever see the light of day again in their miserable and worthless lives

[@kerriastrain14]

I've heard a couple of the stories you've told but I DEFINITELY prefer the way you tell them ❤😊

[@whlnmchl]

I’m a step father to an 11 year old girl and I can 100% say if this ever happened to mine, those girls better pray to never get that parole granted cause those prison walls are the safest place for them.

[@slucas6303]

Agreed. Those two should be hunted down when they’re out of jail.

[@gabediaz4396]

I'm not a father and can say the same

[@sirius4771]

Agree

[@LolaAnn98]

Yep! Agreed!

[@jonerving3843]

Y'all wouldnt do anything lol keyboard cowboys

[@mattorey5816]

How did it go undetected that the “mystery vehicle” was her best friends car for so long? Nice investigation.

[@rozannaeastland1247]

That was my thought also! The video looked clear enough to tell what kind of car it was........

[@bpj1805]

Because back then apartment building security cameras were potatoes.

[@love_cook]

@@bpj1805 even then , cops could have findout the cars rachel and sheila has , or have been driving.

[@carldrogo9492]

@@bpj1805 2012 ain't "back then"...at all!

[@jrodthegreat1]

@@love_cook yeah just solely on process of elimination even if they didn’t think they did anything.

[@kevinearner]

You are an amazing speaker and video maker. Probably the best. This is the first time I have seen your work so now I’ll definitely watch all your videos. Thank you and happy thanksgiving ❤🎉😊

[@alexanderhill1429]

Shows how evil people can really be out there in the world. As a father, stories like this really hits me hard. I pray that my daughter will come to me and/or her mother about anything that comes up to help avoid negative situations even like this.

[@thetaylorcooper5588]

As soon as you said “Skylar Neese”, my heart dropped. What happened to her was completely and utterly terrifying and wicked. But I would like to thank you for being aware of your tone and vocabulary in this series. you always address things boldly, yet respectfully.

[@MrBallen]

I appreciate that 🙏

[@cryptnick_]

@@MrBallen I'd wholeheartedly like to second what thetaylorcooper said (thank you, Taylor!)... You are always very respectful and I love listening to you telling stories, as painful and horrible they sometimes are. I wish you and all your fans a wonderful and safe Christmas time. Much love from Switzerland. 🙏🏻💗🇨🇭

[@mysticstudios1210]

As soon as I saw "teens" with three girls in the thumbnail, I knew it was Skylar Neese. I've come to expect nothing but respect and compassion for the victims from Mr. Ballen. Hooyah, Mr. Ballen, from a former ET3, nuclear side!

[@saraa0naiila]

You are absolutely right. He did a story about my friends godson's death and at first I was afraid to watch but when I did, he was absolutely respectful and considerate.

[@jannyhawkins7135]

Poor kid. Those girls are absolute monsters. Should’ve been given the death penalty when they reached adulthood.Also, wasn’t Sheila the mastermind?

[@HTNPSullivan]

Wow, Sheila is the definition of a psychopath. How awful for Skylar's parents. I cannot even get my head around this story.

[@justcoolin3384]

I’ve heard similar stories SMH. These kids need to watch who they hang around with. Sad.

[@originaleggsample]

I'm no psychopath but I can imagine how fun it can be for me to beat and torture such killer.

[@raizel2601]

@@originaleggsample im with you, making them slowly die so they have enough time to reflect on their action, cuz u know when they stab her she didnt die at all, the fact that she ask "why you doing this to me" dam

[@foam3132]

Anyone remember the slender Man story in 2012?

[@originaleggsample]

@@raizel2601 but the police is there to do the job, so I won't, unless it is personal involving my family member or loved ones.

[@MidnightzShadow]

Im so glad I’ve found your channel, I’m loving these stories you share, and I’m so excited for more videos to come!

[@umarari4395]

On behalf of the MrBallen community, you are welcome back John. We all hope you had an amazing break like you deserve.

[@MrBallen]

Thank you!

[@marchoo9849]

@@MrBallen money changed you. you used to make 4 videos. now u make 1. Good job. Mor*n.

[@ryanr4556]

@@marchoo9849 lol did you really censor "moron"?

[@donnadick8837]

@@marchoo9849, what’s the point in making money if you can’t enjoy it!?

[@nuggetsaurusrex]

@@marchoo9849 or maybe he just doesn't have the time/energy to make 4 videos a week after he's been doing it so long? I know if it were me I would have stopped long ago, so I'm so grateful for every new video he puts out!

[@mar-shagazorpazorp6431]

To all teenagers out there - please remember, high school and the ‘problems’ that come with it *will* pass. I’m still blown by the fact that Rachel is eligible for parole in about 2.5 years (spring 2023), and Shelia as well in 2028… Rest easy, sweet Skylar. You did not deserve any of that.

[@emilieb.7838]

I don’t understand why they are eligible for parole either… the crime was committed by young girls, it shows how truly evil they are. The should stay forever looked up.

[@nm2795]

I agree. That is in no way enough time for taking someone’s life. As a mother myself if somebody done that to my sons, honestly for own safety they would need to be in jail for protection from ME!! I just can’t imagine the pain her parents and True friends felt. May she Rest In Peace

[@mr3817]

Someone needs to hunt these animals down if they ever get let out...

[@kyoakland]

That's some real white privilege shit there I know people that got longer sentences then that for using drugs and getting cought

[@claudelandi510]

"Eligible" only means a Parole board will look into the case...and determine if they are WORTHY of Parole....Charles Manson was up for Parole...many many times...BUT never got Paroled...he died locked up....something tells me Smiley face...will not get Paroled...

[@sah4128]

My friend had a camp in Brave, PA. When I’d come home from college, we’d go to his camp. And there was a hill in the woods we would drive up and have a fire and drink. This was probably the 2015-17 range. Knowing that spot is probably the spot from this video… I just got legit chills man

[@ecollen]

What a shocking incident. But congratulations on being able to present it so clearly. Good speaker, mate!

[@scruffymakaveli6870]

If Rachel didn't have a nervous breakdown and remained silent, they would've gotten away with murder. Crazy to think a couple of teenagers could carefully plan to kill someone for such a petty reason. Teenagers are scary.

[@s0lastsummer7]

I have to disagree, I believe shelia's narcissism would've eventually led to their being caught. She was absolutely DYING for the attention when the rumor mill was in action -- kids at school were suspecting them because there was an additional rumor that Skylar caught the two of them getting a little frisky with each other. Shelia was not gonna be able to keep the secret forever -- Facebooking "we really did go on three" ?! 🤦🏻‍♀️ she wanted to get caught sooner or later.

[@eggrollsoup]

@@s0lastsummer7 Maybe Rachel caught onto this and knew they would get caught, so she had a mental breakdown about it maybe even after a not so friendly discussion with Sheila. Either that or just the guilt/remorse really set in on Rachel because she wasn’t a complete psycho like Sheila.

[@v00n2000]

@@s0lastsummer7 what exactly does that mean 'go on three'?

[@uniqueurl]

@@v00n2000 one two three .. and hit with the knife ?

[@ianengelbrecht4764]

@@v00n2000 they counted to 3 and then started stabbing skylar.

[@paolasalas1431]

The fact that Sheila was able to pretend to search for Skyler along with Skyler’s parents is what really upsets me. I hope she strays in prison for the rest of her horrible life

[@timothysmith8667]

This is one of the most horrifying stories I've ever heard because those girls look so damn innocent they just look like they all would have been friends and happy why would they do such a thing I wonder what's really going on in their life like what's the backdrop like the backstory like was that one girl a Satanist or something I like to know what she's studied and what her you know like like I'd like to know her background like who her parents were the one that did the killing the one that stabbed her all those times like to know if she was into like like satanistic stuff and maybe that would describe more of why she was like that

[@michaelevans7882]

@@timothysmith8667 its not always the case. Some people just are like that. It can be tied to a psychological issue, could be pre abuse behind closed doors. We may never know.

[@FUBARguy107]

According to other people's comments they are eligible for parole soon. The video also says one girl is eligible in 2023 and the other in 2028

[@nemanjadikic8039]

@@timothysmith8667 like like like like like likelike like… 😂😂😂

[@e.sterling141]

Well, i dont know if this is confiremed, but there was someone saying that at a sleepover of the 3, Skylar had woke up to the other 2 girls having sex together. Supposedly Skylar was really upset and confronted them and said she was going to tell people. So people think this is what motivated the girls to murder her. Again, i dont know if its true, but Id believe that Skylar at least told someone, and that person is the one giving this information. And it would at least give a motive to why these 2 monsters murdered her. Or...Sheila is just a psychopath who charmed and manipulated Rachel into helping her kill Skylar because she just felt like it. That girl has no soul.

[@stonecold6385]

I used to work in the oilfield in that area. That map he put up gave me chills. That's exactly how I drove from Morgantown to the main area where drilling was happening.

[@philipkuriger3420]

Both girls should have been given life without parole

[@newagewade4592]

The passive aggressiveness towards himself at the beginning was one of the funniest intros I’ve seen. It made me think of the way I talk to myself. I love it!! 😂

[@oddforestcritter]

😂 yeah, that was good

[@erikastewartdaboss9246]

That was awesome!!! I just love him!!! 🤣💘

[@jonahgeremia1921]

Almost good enough to make me forgive him

[@smoshrocks92]

It actually made me like the video for once 😂😂

[@Shnickers123]

How can you put a laughing emoji after this story…sick man sick…

[@ceemor3404]

The part where he explains where Sheila called Skylar's parents is after the police got the footage from a nearby convenience store on the road where the town ends and where able to spot the Rachel's car jetting down the highway. Once that footage was retrieved the narrowed it down to Skylar's and began interrogating them. *Fun fact* : The video was bound to get deleted as the shop owner ran out of memory in his CCTV storage,police got a hold of the footage just in time.I dont they could have ever solved it without it as a starting point.

[@meerasnuwar12]

Well they didn’t solve it. They solved it because Rachel confessed.

[@ceemor3404]

@@meerasnuwar12 I guess youre missing the whole enchilada.Rachel said in previous interviews said they went to a party,then changed the story multiples times.The reason why she caved in was when they saw the footage of Skylar bouncing in their car they knew who the supposed perpertrators were.The pressure was too much,they were getting summoned on a regular basis under very heavy interrogation,their stories were crumbling thats why she confessed.They were done.

[@rjds1800]

With "friends" like that who needs enemies?! Wow, this is a sombre lesson in not ignoring possible warning signs or gut feelings. Hope no one ever has to find out they have fake friends like this.

[@vozz4826]

I love how MrBallen doesn’t just tell us the stories. He tells us their background, and makes us feel a little connected to these victims

[@LDW12887]

Yea, literally a wikipidea reading bot

[@TRAINAlytics]

@@LDW12887 Far from it. The "tone" of most Wikipedia articles - the way they're written - is noticeably different from the tone of MrBallen's videos.

[@RachaelTownsend74]

This is the slender man story I'm pretty sure

[@ThatGuy206]

@@TRAINAlytics I don’t think he literally meant a Wikipedia reading bot. If he did he’s not too smart lol.

[@user-rt5ho4vu1e]

I can not agree with you more, MrBallen actually takes his trade serious and does the best to make the best and I do want to say any one else that is involved my appreciation goes to you as well!

[@jasoncoopersmith]

This is the second teenaged-girl-murdered-by-friends case I’ve seen you cover. I’ll be very conscientious of my daughter’s friends when she’s older.

[@doritoreiss8089]

Gotta also make sure your kid isn’t the bully…

[@dashpratt4097]

There were two murders and there are 7.9 billion people the chances are low:)

[@zoegartham312]

I was just thinking the exact same thing. This sounded very familiar to an older video he covered where the 2 "mean" girls started spreading rumors about the 3rd one sleeping around not once but twice and then ultimately killed her. Probably the same story you are thinking of here too. Karen Severson and Laura Doyle is the case, the video was posted about a month ago on his channel.

[@anonymoustruth8025]

@@zoegartham312 Missy..killed by Karen and Laura

[@asphaltspreader]

Correction. It was Dateline NBC not 20/20 and it is still titled "Dateline NBC ✹ SOMETHING WICKED ✹ Lesbian Sex Secret leads to the Murder of 16 Year Old Skylar Neese". As lurid as the title is, the documentary is excellent. Many interviews with Skylar's parents, etc.

[@Lp0tr33]

Nice retelling of this story. I remember watching this story told on the iD channel that was focused on Cameras.

[@kirstenmyrie1999]

This is the story that always gets me. Out of all the true crime I consume this one is it. The fact that it happened right here in my home area is insane. Those girls better never be let out of jail.

[@captaincumrag]

It seems like Skylar had already accepted the fact she wasn't a part of the friend group anymore, there was literally no reason for them to do this. She didn't even WANNA hang out with them anymore. Those other girls definitely should never get parole. They were just looking for a reason to be sadistic and heinous.

[@jameseast294]

You are wrong. You are just looking for a reason to be unforgiving. America is sick, use are all out of touch with reality, use are all heartless. Do you know what is like to have someone you love in prison for 20+ years? Murder should not be a sentence longer than 7 years.

[@captaincumrag]

@@jameseast294 yeah well, Skylar's parents will NEVER get to see their child again. Can you imagine THAT? At least these girls families can still visit them in prison. I don't believe in giving psychopaths a chance to reoffend. They ruined a lot of lives, Skylar's life, her families lives, and now their own families lives and that's just the heavy consequences of commiting such an awful brutal crime.

[@jameseast294]

@@captaincumrag Let me tell you a story. There is a girl I love. She had electroshock therapy done to her as a child. From that day forward, she had a split personality which included a bad personality. Now jerks like, lobbied for mandatory sentencing, so no discretion could be used. This lander her in Jail for 21 years, until 2030. (Australia's version of three strikes) You inhumain jerks, just want revenge so use can "feel" safe. Deserve neither safety, or forgiveness for your wrongs.

[@captaincumrag]

@@jameseast294 see, that's more understandable, and I think circumstances should be considered. Especially since electroshock therapy has proven to be ineffective and cause brain damage. However each case is different, and I'm talking about this particular case. Just like how everyone shouldn't be locked up forever, not everyone deserves forgiveness either. It's not a black and white issue and it doesn't make me a "jerk" lol. Sorry about you're girl but it's not really relevant to this particular case, or my opinion on it.🤷‍♀️

[@jamfucked]

Thanks for the insight, Captain Cumrag

[@ChiTownsFinest1225]

Half of us stalked you more than the psychos you tell us about. Welcome back Ballen, we sure did miss ya.

[@katie3657]

😆

[@Lettea1]

I did do a bit of stalking over the holiday.

[@glitterBombBaby]

Lol. Facts though....

[@MrBallen]

Hahah thanks!!

[@brucedunford2754]

Sure did

[@babswhite8190]

Just do you know..im addicted to your channel!! What a grace from reality! Thank you!! You've hit a vein not broached since pre tv!! Bravo!! Very smart!!

[@jeffers7176]

I remembered this story. But you left out their big secret. Those two girls were having a lesbian affair with each other and they became paranoid that Skyler knew and would eventually tell others about their affair so they decided to kill Skyler.

[@ddn1472]

Ah again.. lgbt people problem apparently 😞😞😞

[@richardworrell9781]

Woe! That is an important point!

[@rosesofpositivity4492]

What's even more damning about this is the fact that Sheila actually came to "comfort" Skylar's parents. Skylar's mom even let her in Skylar's room where they both cried, not knowing that she is hugging and crying with her daughter's killer. 💔 Those girls are truely sociopaths and they should never ever be released from prison. I've watched their story on 20/20 years ago and it really made me more vigilant of people around me. RIP Skylar. 🕊

[@Janie_Smyth1979]

Oh wow, yeah it definitely makes you think. I remember the Shanda Sharer murder she was my age when it happend. She was killed by another girl and her jealous girlfriend who knew the gf was eying Shanda. Always a disturbing situation, but ever more unbelievable when the murderers were friends with the victim.

[@datheamore6395]

Sheila was a psychopathic narcissist and Rachel was just a manipulated pawn who was still in the love bombing phase and went along with whatever Sheila planned because she was her "bestie." It doesn't excuse Rachel's part in what was done to Skylar, but sociopaths do not have nervous breakdowns that lead to confessions of murder. And considering how little remorse Sheila exhibited during the trial indicates that she reveled in the attention and had no guilt whatsoever. Sociopaths can feel some moments of guilt, but psychopaths aren't capable of true remorse or empathy... they can mimic it very well but they don't experience it the same way most people do. Sociopaths have a better chance of responding well to therapy than psychopaths typically unless the affected party finds it absolutely necessary to change.

[@chrischeetham1652]

You know, it's crazy, but the other story Mr. Ballen did about a similar situation in I believe the 80's if I remember correctly. Anyways, same scenario pretty much, 2 friends plot and carry out murder on a 3rd, and the mastermind behind the plot then goes to comfort the poor girls grieving mom, and even weaseled her way into moving in with her. It just adds a completely different sickening level of evil to the entire thing.

[@MH-jc3uj]

@@chrischeetham1652 Which video is that, please?

[@morganablackwater2017]

Sheila is a sociopath or even psychopath... Other one is not as weight of what they done caused her mental issues. Don't label things names you think mean something bad without actually thinking what you doing. Not all psychopaths and sociopaths kill actually most of them don't. And you don't have be one to be a dangerous killer...

[@karak2113]

Exactly why I say "I'd rather be alone, than in the company of people who make me feel alone"

[@tamtam777]

Exactly! I wonder if these girls especially the smirky one was into the occult cuz normal happy teen girls don't do this kinda weird stuff!

[@jackx4311]

Neither of them should EVER be let out of jail. They'll do it again.

[@frumbo7394]

I disagree

[@danstephensen9032]

One of my Sons served Federal time there. He transformed himself as he engaged in Indian sweat lodge Ceremonies for purification. Really a beautiful Town. Keep these stories coming!! Always fascinating 👑👑👑👑

[@kaylamercer7814]

I feel like I avoided a similar situation once in my life. I had 2 friends I was cool with but they had a friend who never liked me despite my best efforts, and one day they asked me to come over and hang out with them, but this third person who never liked me and was never nice me was being suspiciously nice and trying so hard to convince me to come over, but I denied the offer. A few months later for some reason I can't recall (I'm 25 now I was probably 17 or so then) we got into it on Instagram, she was being rude about my art and through messages she admitted to having mean intentions that day. She said they were all going to basically make fun of me the entire time behind my back/to my face and I still to this day think they were planning something much worse. To this day I don't have many friends and I have no faith or trust in anyone I meet. I can't say for sure they'd murder me but still, if there are and teenagers reading this, don't feel so alone and willing to do anything to fit in with a friend group. The chances of you having any of these friends into adulthood are so so small, and it's okay to be a loner. Get yourself into art, movies, and other forms of healthy expression and know that one day you'll have the love and acceptance all people long for. Life is a journey and all these mean people are just lessons to take at face value. Xoxo Also always love yourself enough to be okay with that bit of loneliness. You are valuable, you are strong, and you will have happiness in your life. 💓

[@brandonbarrows5265]

Not enough likes on this comment

[@geno5299]

Not having many friends is a peaceful privilege.

[@stejer211]

Tl,dr: Don't have friends because they will try to murder you.

[@TNT-km2eg]

Kayla Marcer You confuse comment section with psychiatric couch

[@ashleyzito5414]

we were the good ones. thats why :) youll find true love.

[@Jayt2143]

Story Update, Skylar’s Father spoke at Rachel’s parole hearing, emphatically expressing his hatred and anger, toward her, and still overwhelming sadness for his daughter. I can’t imagine what he is still going through. Her parole read denied. They remain in the same prison together.

[@ChicagoShnozzlers]

Thank fucking god, appreciate the update.

[@blahblahblinx]

justice

[@kesh4171]

@@blahblahblinx Nah Justice would be to let the family stab those 2 murderous demons to death. An eye for an eye is the only way we get back to a healthy society.

[@nehshawhitehouse733]

Good in some cases, hopefully they will do they the same for Sheila's hearing in 2028 and keep her in prison for the crime

[@user-np8sc7yk4y]

Good!

[@EdgangGang]

Your the best MAN I love ur videos keep doig these story telling videos, ur the greatest person you make my day better honestly idk what to watch anymore lol ive watched all ur videos no i have to wait every week for another post lol

[@deadman1191]

Watched this one quickly again since it popped up today. When he mentioned they are up for parole in (May) 2023, thought I would look into it. They are trying to play into the BS we all see going on these days. "During the testimony portion of the hearing, Shoaf said that she and Eddy were in a relationship, and felt that if they were exposed, they would face consequences." > Shoaf remains in the Lakin Correctional Center where her projected release date is April 2028. > Eddy is also serving her sentence in the same facility. Her first parole hearing is currently scheduled for May 2028.

[@maosenju5444]

The toilet water thing had me. She was truly a humorous child, may she rest in peace.

[@jaysmith4657]

Waiting for this comment

[@ianmangham4570]

That's bollocks

[@-._.-KRiS-._.-]

That's not humor, that's resourcefulness.

[@rogerd4559]

I was waiting for the narrator to say how the father died a horrible death from drinking the toilet water

[@SS-du7tr]

@@rogerd4559 same, he made such a point of it I thought it was going to have some ominous repercussions related to it

[@barbieanson3687]

Ballen. That was the best “lemme call myself out with my infamous like button harassment suggestions” I have ever seen. Laughed my butt off. Btw...welcome back! We missed you!!

[@ibanheadhunter8317]

Yes

[@yourdashingheroidol7909]

What the F are you talking about? He was talking about the "Like button", not himself. If you play it back, he says "like button", not "Me" or "Johnny while we're young"! , I replayed it thrice, so trust me! :)

[@chrissiebrewer3271]

I agree

[@mariguanestico]

Ye that was GENIUS

[@sadpool]

@@yourdashingheroidol7909 i hope this is satire

[@TimG2553]

This is definitely one case that’s deserves Life with no parole pure evil

[@Nauda999]

this dude knows how to tell a story.

[@nicholasadams9535]

Hey man. I just wanted to say this. I just passed my two years of sobriety and my life is so much different than it was. When I took myself to treatment, I found your videos and in one of your videos you explain that you didn't want to be knows as the person who never made it anywhere. I thought about that a lot and kept it in my head. Two years later I live in a condo on the beach, I have dirtbikes, fast cars and everything I've ever wanted. What you said made me sober up and do the things I loved as a kid again, and keep working to better myself. You made me feel like Nick again. So thank you. I love the stories, and I hope this channel takes you and your family to wherever you want to go. Thank you for your service.

[@ashtrix8413]

Good on you Nick!

[@MILlz0]

I hope Mr. ballet replies to your words. Good on you and congratulations for reaching sobriety!

[@lmarie8611]

Dude, yes!! I don't even know you but I'm proud of you! Fantastic accomplishment and I wish you nothing but the best in the future 🙂🙂

[@positividad3]

UP

[@katehughes4116]

Wow, how amazing of you to share this. It really picked me up to read your story!

[@michellebolyard1388]

Thank you for handling this so tactfully. My youngest daughter got along great with Skylar, but I thank God every day that she didn't get along with Shiela or Rachel at all.

[@MrBallen]

Oh my goodness! Such a tragic story. Glad your daughter is ok!

[@michellebolyard1388]

@@MrBallen , something else sad is that my oldest daughter and her family lived in the home closest to where it happened and they never heard anything.

[@merkcityboy834]

I hope those girls don't get out but the sad thing is they will justice is never really handed down in life hopefully they'll answer for it in the after life I grew up in gangs an drugs been around alot of death but this is by far one of the saddest stories I've heard poor girl didn't deserve that..

[@racheld23biscuitsmom42]

Do you think if it weren’t for Sheila coming in the picture… Skylar would still be here?

[@bananapee86]

Oh no Sheila could had her to! RRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@JPrice601]

My son was murdered in 2020. I feel these parents pain. What a living hell it is to go through this. Please watch your children and be up their azz. Idc what they say. Love them everyday. God Bless

[@michaux6000]

great story, thanks.

[@georgiabartholomew6850]

This was horrific. I can’t even imagine “friends” turning on each other like that. Those two girls are pure evil, and should get no parole.

[@killer92173]

It's arguable that MAYBE Rachel should get Parole, but NOT Shiela!! I hope those inmates give her hell!!

[@sabinanatasha]

@@killer92173 Why

[@Aerogrow]

@@sabinanatasha eh; 16 year old; if you believe in rehabilitation, yada yada... Someone this young; I would be taking a closer look at the parents, teachers, etc...; there is a nature vs nurture question on what lead these teens to murder. Born as narcissist psychopaths; or learned sociopathic behavior from abuse. Two girls in same school/grade being born psychopaths? Fairly unlikely and highly suspect, going guess there is more to this story.

[@mach1mach299]

As horrific as this is, I can absolutely imagine this happening. Girl cliques at that age can be fucking brutal.

[@glitteringsunshine4306]

Maybe we should ask them to reveal the cruel, bizarre things that were done to them when they were little girls. That viciousness has to come from somewhere.

[@BryantHayward67]

So incredibly heartbreaking that any person can think this way, much less act this way toward anyone! Especially a person that they have been friends with for so long. 😢

[@trinitycrecy1663]

Just started following u. But I really like ur narration. Ur good

[@l.v.2569]

Don’t burn yourself out! I’d rather have a story once a week than none. Gotta balance your family, yourself, and your creativity/work. Bailey Sarian takes one month a year off and one week a month for her mental health constantly researching such dark stuff. You deserve that time too! ❤️

[@karlynicole5866]

Would love to see her and him do a video collab together!!? We should start a petition! 🤣📜🗳🤣

[@darillus1]

tbh, the only way he was going to get his channel to sky rocket was to post multiple times a week, but now hes got every one hooked once or twice a month is fine

[@WashingtonSoldier]

He hasn’t uploaded in two weeks fym

[@rohanplantboyjames6812]

Wish I could take an entire month of work. Actually I wish I could have 2 full days in a row of work, that'd be so cool. One day, dreams are free.

[@donnaclayton8644]

Agreed 💯

[@pandasrbomb]

i’m from morgantown. growing up, my mom always had a hard time allowing me to hang out with my friends after fights. i never understood the paranoia but now that i’m an adult i completely understand. you did this story and Skylar justice. love you💛

[@kinluke]

Same here. I only understood everything when I grew up.

[@ThenDarknessFalls]

It's just weird how complete sociopaths can just blend in. Sheila trying to assist with the investigation, all the while knowing everything ... And the fact she can be released is why we need less capital punishment bias for female perpetrators. Just evil.

[@pandasrbomb]

@@ThenDarknessFalls i agree. she needs to stay in prison for life. i have a feeling she won’t get out and i hope i’m right.

[@rromi7207]

@@pandasrbomb yep i hope so

[@pandasrbomb]

@@ThenDarknessFalls rachel on the other hand, i could see her getting out. i don’t think she should be free but i think she needs to be in a mental hospital. i definitely think it was Sheila’s idea more than anything and she probably manipulated Rachel into helping. could be wrong, but those are just the vibes i get.

[@natashaankrom]

grew up in the same town as her. I’m only a 2 years younger than her actually. it scared everyone. I still watch videos about it more so just to remember her atp. always felt so bad for her and what happened. so glad Rachel didn’t make parole.

[@JamesScholes]

Who needs enemies when you have friends like Sheila and Rachel.

[@Alex-lt1yy]

Can’t believe I came across this video because Rachel Shoaf was denied parole literally 12 hours ago! Love to see it!

[@Ben89420]

Glad to hear that

[@thomasschwarting5108]

Wow, cool!

[@user-xu4sx7fp8y]

Oh wooooow, glad to hear that

[@user-xu4sx7fp8y]

That’s sooo cool

[@user-xu4sx7fp8y]

They both must rot in prison or better still death sentences is their portion

[@KingChiggy]

How deranged do you have to be to look at your friend that you've known for almost your entire life and be like "I dont like this person anymore. Let's kill her instead of just...not being friends". These girls have SERIOUS issues.

[@jaimealvarezmd7245]

Thanks Cap'n obvious

[@josealexi5141]

that's 80% of women under 30. SERIOUS mental/psychological problems.

[@davidbowick7830]

There was literally no reason to say this. What the hell?​@@jaimealvarezmd7245

[@TrashPanda90914]

He left out the real motivation of the video. The killers were gay and thought Skylar had figured it out and would tell their families.

[@DL-cd7ew]

Welcome to what it is like in the 2023 dating world for a man. There were women who made up allegations just like to "get rid of him" and I faced serious time. Luckily, their story came apart within 15 minutes of court. Moral of the story? In 2023, don't trust any woman if you love your life.

[@Tenebrous227]

Parents don't take chances. Make sure you have surveillance cameras covering each of your kid's windows

[@derilluminati]

i think they should interest more about her. I think they (parents) were just ignoring her or didn't teach about how bad marihuana is. I would never touched things like theese, because i know about its harmfulness. And wtf about her friends, they were real psychopaths english is not my native so sorry if i wrote something wrong

[@Tenebrous227]

@nitereqqqq120 Marijuana didn't kill her, humans did. Had they already had a surveillance system in place she would never have been able to sneak out

[@Mr.McWatson]

"with friends like these who needs enemies" takes on a whole new meaning

[@makeminefreedom]

They took something that can never be replaced. Neither of them should ever get out of prison.

[@trawlins396]

But they will. Which stinks. If that was my daughter they'd wish they'd stayed in.

[@godammichael]

@@trawlins396 good thing they'll never feel like apart of society cause why would anyone even go near them after what they did

[@beamis86]

They should totally be out of the cage so they can pay the parents. Pay and pay and pay. It won't bring their daughter back but they also will get paid instead of paying with taxes to keep those two in a cage. Plus it will help economic production by them working to get money to pay to the parents.

[@rastagyaljenjenn]

@@beamis86 Those deplorables can work in prison making license plates. They'll NEVER deserve to be out of a cage. They should've given them the chair.

[@beamis86]

@@rastagyaljenjenn How does that help the parents?

[@marcio___]

The more I watch your videos the more I realise that being lonely is a lot safer than being around people you consider as your "friends"

[@victoriabracken6480]

I completely agree. I have two children myself and let me tell you , I am so paranoid that something will happen to them

[@SaintAliaOfTheKnife]

I had to take a break from true crime. I became agoraphobic, because of other things, but watching Bailey & John made it worse & I had to stop. But here I am. & probably shouldn't be. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@stevenmael]

Predators always go for the doe standing alone away from the pack, youre only as safe as you make yourself.

[@joshboyfuture9698]

You can't live in fear guys. Maybe this statistic will help. 70% of murder victims are criminals with felony records. Don't put yourself in situations and around people that you know are dangerous. Now the other 30% are the thing to worry about but that's actually a small percentage and that's why we all make such a big deal. Nobody's making videos of drug dealers killing people over drug debts because that happens every day and it's not a shock. Also buy a gun get a permit for said gun and take it f****** everywhere with you. Better to have it and not need it

[@markmcelroy1872]

@@joshboyfuture9698 I would totally watch a true crime channel where they cover random drug dealers getting murdered because they insulted their neighbor's sister.

[@ronaldharris5562]

That’s deep. I’m from out that way in Uniontown, PA. Never heard about that . Morgantown is so laid back that this is unthinkable.

[@daikatana1969]

This is something every teenage girl should know and be wary of. Teenage girls can be great-dad of 3 of them talking here-but the level of drama and catty mean-spirited hatred in the hearts of so many nowadays is scary.

[@bavv7056]

This is a teenage thing not a woman thing. I’d think that as a dad of 3 girls you’d have more emotional intelligence.

[@daikatana1969]

@@bavv7056disagree completely. This kind of thing runs the gamut. You don’t need emotional intelligence to figure that out. Maybe you’re the one lacking

[@jakerice468]

I am from morgantown and this case shattered the town. everyone looked for her, national news crews flooded the town, but there was simply no answers for months. as soon as everyone lost hope the brutal reality came out. he did an amazing job telling this sorry, coming from a person just 3 years younger than skylar that lived just blocks away.

[@shuffman8094]

Tragic. I’m so sorry.

[@TheShadowBannedBandit]

Do you know if there's any information about Shelia's home life? She's defiantly a psychopath, and most of that starts at home so..

[@DrLuke49]

@@TheShadowBannedBandit some people like Sheila are also born psychopaths

[@JayFal68]

It's an awful story 😢

[@lauriegialone5757]

I too am from Morgantown and you are so right about how it destroyed our bubble of feeling safe and this beautiful young girls whole world. I still send love and prayers to her parents

[@mitchlamping530]

I’d say the worst part about this story is that Skylar was a only child and her parents were such great people it just adds to the sadness

[@justinhopper1261]

i don’t know what else to say other than i LOVE this freaking guy man.

[@conureron3792]

Chilling….heartbreaking too for Skylar.

[@JustinOhio]

The fact that nobody figured out that was Sheila's car in that video is insane. That's such an easy thing to determine and as soon as her mother was told that they "dropped her off around midnight" I immediately suspected that was a lie. It would have been so easy to match Sheila's car to that video, not that it would have made a difference but still.

[@the_Punisher_]

Exactly, the police should’ve been smart enough to realize that it’s Sheila’s car.

[@mariakan1598]

Besides that, why did the police never consider them a suspect/search the car/search the house? At the very least they were the last people who saw her alive (if their story was true)

[@cynthiakeller5954]

I wonder about that too.

[@kellyshaw7271]

Police were totally inept like usual.

[@thebigjimmyd]

Keep in mind this was WV. A state not exactly known for its intelligence. Their idea of progress is fewer deaths in the coal mine.

[@thatwasweird954]

I almost didn't watch this video, because I've heard this story endless times. But MrBallen really made the story new, with details I hadn't heard before. He's so good at doing that.

[@jayalmond4462]

I did the same thing

[@eyepeeoh]

I didn't even recognize the case until the security footage at 14 min. Gifted orator

[@candicetaylor2043]

Yup

[@izzymiller2058]

Like the toilet water tea cups! Omg.

[@c.r.f.4412]

You got that right

[@rbilleaud]

What is wrong with kids these days? I am seriously stumped as to why kids, and girls in particular, seem to completely lack empathy. My daughter was victim of "mean girls" in high school for the simple reason that she exitisted. Why? It's completely baffling. What compels people to be mean for no particular reason? My daughter isn't weird or unattractive or really anything out of the ordinary. Fortunately, she survived that nastiness and is a well adjusted young adult, but I REALLY want to understand what's going on. Is it the parents, the media, WHAT?

[@maszallicra705]

The Judge who handed the decision of Eligibility for Parole should be sentenced to Perpetual jailtime!! What a BIAS!!😄😂

[@glitchy_stormcloud8158]

3:40 I love how despite the dad knowing he drank toilet water that’s still one of his fondest memories. What a good dad.

[@cw7147]

😂 I just came here to post about that before the story takes a hard turn

[@Runescape.]

thats an old joke and not true, many comedians have told it over the years.

[@perolden]

Actually, even if you don't clean your toilet bowl after each use, toilet water is cleaner than most creeks in the wild. Those creeks are full of remains of dead animals, urine from animals and poop from animals. All open water resevoir have this, even if household water is somewhat treated, toilet bowl water is perfectly fine, just ask your cat

[@bohemianhh]

That's an old story been going around for years. No idea why they decided to co-opt it for this.

[@Jeff-sp7bg]

Most toilet water is just as clean as faucet water. That is if it's been flushed and the bowl cleaned lol

[@laurenecarter246]

As a mother of a 6 year old girl, this utterly terrifies me. I know this is a rare case and doesn't happen every day, but it makes you want to bundle them up and protect them forever.

[@Rothnacum1]

Show her this video when she's 12 or 13. Heavy drugs: Take her to a detox clinic and let her hear the "smart" junky speak how he got there. Suicide thoughts: Tell her that the moment you take your life we get to see our lifes grafic/ pulse where you can see there were to come greater heights of happiness than ever before but you cant come back. Good luck in life

[@Gbhbbgvsbnjhhdchhb]

Bad parenting…. The next generation are monsters… obviously some worse than others…God have mercy on Skylar’s parents… what they must be going through

[@Ashleyflatt86]

I have 2 teenage daughters, 15 and 16. And this chills me to my very core! Girls are mean and I've told my girls to nvr ever fully trust anyone like this. Girls at this age are so naive and wanting to have a friend and be liked. And in the same they're also very nasty and vindictive and cruel. I remember my high school years and I hated it. Even still to this day I still do. That poor girl😢

[@kopawhite1399]

I feel for all of you and for them too, around this age range most people think any teens who are not in a bad crowd would ever do this. But no one can know what's going on in teens, children, or adults mind. Not just the nice neighbor, quiet kid in class, but anybody can do this horrible

[@savannahjohnson633]

My daughter is almost 14. Ive shared this case w her. Because it scares tf outta me

[@aiwaiwou3556]

In first 5 minutes, one thing really surprised me - he talks about 16 year old finishing a night shift. Is it legal in US for children to work nights? That surely sounds unlikely

[@BT1919]

Stabbing your best friend in the back. Literally. The ultimate cowards

[@gillieography]

Love how you called yourself out 😂. Well played, but everyone needs a break and balance between work and life, even when work is KZbin. No worries!

[@VE-cu1dj]

This! That's what I came here to say too! : )

[@sandecox6031]

I was thinking the same thing 😂

[@deeznutz1966]

This!

[@laughallthewaytohellx]

i literally came into this video like “oh he’s not gonna comment on going missing for 3 weeks like a 411 case?” but he redeemed it lol

[@donovanweflen1583]

Felt that was a callout to me with my everyday life!! It's okay we are all trying our best :)

[@FinalQueue007]

The fact they were given a chance for parole is just mind boggling

[@lagoonrd4173]

Especially Sheila smirking away disrespectful

[@jinamarasinghe9380]

If they were coloured they would not have got it

[@stansmith4054]

@@jinamarasinghe9380 Hello, racist!

[@flippensweet3]

#brokensystem

[@jinamarasinghe9380]

@@stansmith4054 please explain how I'm racist?... Im eager to know!

[@lorensr.bingham5217]

It’s a shame! So sick for so called friends to do that to another friend! I guess you must somehow know where your children are 24/7 if possible😢😢😢😢😢

[@ekrak0ski87]

I used to sneak out a lot as a teenager. Walk the streets and through the woods by myself in utter darkness, go to bonfires with random people I didn’t know, met up with drug dealers and ran around with them. Always drugs were involved. I’m lucky nothing bad ever happened to me. An acquaintance of mine went missing around when I was 15, after sneaking out at night to do something or meet someone, and he was never found. It didn’t stop me. I still wonder what happened to him, and what might have happened to me if I were as unlucky as he was.

[@Jared_Wignall]

When normal people don’t want to be friends with someone, they just stop being friends with that specific person. They don’t just up and kill them. This is a truly sad story.

[@djrychlak4443]

You haven't met Terry Wasinski.

[@RaeRae_7_7_7_]

It’s way beyond sad,it’s vile & despicable.

[@bobburger9152]

This is senseless premeditated MURDER! At the VERY LEAST THESE TWO should have gotten LIFE WITHOUT ANY CHANCE of early RELEASE! I THINK THE DEATH SENTANCE would be appropriate!

[@kyoakland]

They're psychopaths that's why

[@Tiorickyzx]

Sounds about white

[@gaylasmith5279]

Unbelievable. The level of betrayal was beyond cruel. Also, every parent's worst nightmare. Glad to have you back. Hope you enjoyed some wonderful family time.

[@amnesiacwhaleshark2413]

Imagine how the parents felt after finding out their daughter was killed by the person they trusted.

[@skydude2485]

@@amnesiacwhaleshark2413 My mothers best friend’s son killed her father, so the killers grand dad. While sitting on a toilet, he had known mental issues but nothing ever violent. The grandad went next door (they lived in the house next door) to check on herbie the son and brought him pizza. Used the restroom and herbie shot him and killed him. Lost her son and father in one day. He also burnt the house down to try and frame it and all. He’s in a psych ward since and that was 17 years ago or so.

[@Vedurin]

It's sick ! It's not simply cruel or whatever, it's sick ! Kids being convinced they would have to *kill* each other ?!?!?! What the heck !?

[@philliam111]

@@jeegunugger1871 its not the place to make stupid jokes. Have some respect

[@Andy.G8]

@@philliam111 Who are you to say when an appropriate time to make a joke is? Sad situation but policing peoples thoughts? Lmao

[@randycolaianni4937]

For those that may not know and are interested, Rachel's parole was denied and my understanding is that she and Sheila are eligible for parole in 2028. If this information is already available somewhere within all the comments here, I apologize for the redundancy. I hope neither one ever gets out of prison.