They Chose To Do It In Bali - BIG Mistake | Heather Mack

[@333yarii]

For those watching this case recently just like me, On January 17, 2024 Heather Mack was sentenced to 26 years in prison.

[@guardingthemoon]

Okay I almost didn't watch this video because I've watched so many about this girl already, but I don't recall ever hearing the crazy shit about Heather's mom that you're telling us. I'm over here like 🤯🤯, definitely glad I clicked on this video!

[@hallievanoutryve3109]

Thanks for this comment, I wasn’t sure whether to watch the video or not (bc I have already heard the case many times too, and Heather is just the worst, infuriating). Looks like her mom was kind of a dick too! But she didn’t deserve what happened to her.

[@ZaraV]

Hi Lisa! So glad! It’s hard when her mom was accused of weird shit too - def a fkd up situation!

[@nelixsulu6201]

Yea I remember watching a six year old KZbin video on the case and someone put a link in the comments under the video. When I a clicked on it, it took me to another YT video of Heather with some friends & Sheila. Sheila was cussing out Heather calling her a slut & a bitch & saying "Are you gonna fuck him too Heather?!!" And all her friends were just standing there awkwardly. Heather had this bewildering look on her face and it was obvious that Sheila had a drinking problem. Seems like the situation was doomed from the very start. However I still think Heather is a danger to society.

[@nelixsulu6201]

@@ZaraV Yea I remember watching a six year old KZbin video on the case and someone put a link in the comments under the video. When I a clicked on it, it took me to another YT video of Heather with some friends & Sheila. Sheila was cussing out Heather calling her a slut & a bitch & saying "Are you gonna fuck him too Heather?!!" And all her friends were just standing there awkwardly. Heather had this bewildering look on her face and it was obvious that Sheila had a drinking problem. Seems like the situation was doomed from the very start. However I still think Heather is a danger to society.

[@johnwood441]

@@guardingthemoon me as well. Zara has her own special way of offering interesting spins on the story's. Always a fav of both my wife and I.

[@igmugleska966]

I don’t feel sorry for Tommy at all. As you pointed out, he was older. He was making poor decisions the entire time, and consulted his friend on how to murder Sheila. They are both horrible people, and it sounds like Sheila wasn’t much better. I hope Heather is convicted and in jail for a long time. And I hope the baby girl can be adopted, maybe by one of the older Mack children. What a mess!

[@ZaraV]

I wonder what’s going to happen! Such a sad situation!

[@nelixsulu6201]

Yea I remember watching a six year old KZbin video on the case and someone put a link in the comments under the video. When I a clicked on it, it took me to another YT video of Heather with some friends & Sheila. Sheila was cussing out Heather calling her a slut & a bitch & saying "Are you gonna fuck him too Heather?!!" And all her friends were just standing there awkwardly. Heather had this bewildering look on her face and it was obvious that Sheila had a drinking problem. Seems like the situation was doomed from the very start. However I still think Heather is a danger to society.

[@crystalaltman8254]

I’m so glad I found you. I’m super sick and was looking for some true crime to chill me out (😂 only true true crime aficionados will get that) and this video popped up. I just started watching your videos last week and I’ve already watched MANY and you’re helping me rest and feel better with your great story telling and abilities and really soothing voice ❤…and that sounded much more stalkerish than I intended 😂😂

[@ZaraV]

Hahaha that’s so funny! Stalk as much as you want! Sucks that you were sick, totally feel you, house with a toddler and he brings home a sickness a day! Glad you’re feeling better and I hope you’re 100% soon! ❤️❤️

[@mirandaedwards1563]

I go

[@dustinaltenhurst7958]

This was the smartest murder to be honest. Do it in a global south country which have very lenient prison sentences since they don't often deal with much western style "crimes of sociopathy", play the damsel in distress in a country where it's much easier to convince "a poor fragile helpless woman can never do such heinous things", live in a fairly lax prison with focus on rehabilitation, and get out in 8-10 years.

[@ZaraV]

So true omg! Never thought of it that way! I was just like dude they could have been up for execution!

[@jessicam9805]

😍😍 I watch a handful of crime youtubers but I always click on yours first! You're amazing 👏

[@ZaraV]

Aww that makes me so so so happy! Thank you so much ❤️

[@tshimo_nano]

Its the same for me😂❤️she’s my number 1

[@ShannonsJourney]

Congratulations on the baby girl! I had my daughter when I was young(18) and now she graduates high school this week! Get ready for a roller-coaster ride because girls are so much fun but ALOT of work when they become 5 years old and onwards 🤣🤣🤣 also, my daughter is a Leo...August 17th! She fits the Leo role very well! 🤣

[@ZaraV]

Omg im already about to cry thinking about my kids grown! Nooo it happens too quick! Haha the leo role - I’m sure mine will too - the sass! 🤣🤣

[@chelcb212]

Hey Zara! I’m late to comment lol, just found this one but I’ve been binging your videos (you are great!) and so glad to have heard this story through your voice! I went to Oak Park & River Forest High School with Heather and I guess Tommy (didn’t know him though). This case happened years ago but is still a shocking and disturbing story in our community and is talked about often. I have tons of anecdotes from folks that were actually friends with her and she seemed like a selfish person to say the least. It’s crazy and sad that her entitlement led her down this path, and so awful what her mother went through in her last moments. Despite Sheila’s past and overbearing/abusive relationship with her daughter (on both sides), she did not deserve what happened to her. She was a human being. Heather is back in Chicago now, in prison downtown, right where she deserves to be (not lounging around with Bali friends in the sun). Thx girl!

[@hamdiahshariff9317]

I’m first 🎉🎉 Just wanna say u r one of my fave KZbinrs I found u a couple months ago and I’ve already finished binge watching all ur vids. KEEP GOING AND HOPE U HAVE A HEALTHY BABY GIRL😊🥰

[@ZaraV]

Awww thank you soooo much you have no idea what that means to me! Thanks for your well wishes too ❤️❤️❤️

[@marymcdaniel6323]

I Love your Show I am old and sick and your makeup, attitude, voice and storytelling ability is the best distraction.

[@marymcdaniel6323]

I mean because it wonderful

[@Dreamzyo]

I can't believe this case! She seemed to have gotten off so easily for murder. Awesome video once again like always 🤩🤩

[@ZaraV]

Thanks - I know fight!

[@oneunicorn904]

That is definitely one of the very worst ones I’ve heard. That poor lovely girl. Zara basically said it all, so many horrible people involved 😢

[@jennifermccain6062]

I love putting your playlist on and listening to your videos while i do my cardio workout everyday I know that might sound weird but it motivates me.

[@Luvumj2]

Omg you are so gorgeous. Love your research on cases.

[@ZaraV]

Aw thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed!

[@jobeey]

Never heard of this story before. Good one! :)

[@ZaraV]

So glad jo!

[@noragerman5642]

It’s giving rich, mixed race Gipsy Rose

[@dianacosy9153]

Is this white lotus season 3

[@nancyshelden1735]

Oak Park is a very elite part of Chicago and in the early times was the very rich families lived there.

[@christyjenkins8429]

You know with all their money if the Mother really wanted to help her daughter they both should have gone into therapy to deal with his death because I feel like they would have done better if they had been able to cope with his passing and may have made things so much better

[@claudiaquewezance2472]

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[@AlexandraBolz]

This case is sad. Sheila was not as bad as Heather was trying to make her out to be. Is Sheila perfect? Absolutely not. But I don’t believe one single bit that she was an alcoholic and that she said the N word to Tommy. And that’s because she knew about the pregnancy before she and Heather left for Bali. Heather was horrible with her mother and every time police were called it was because of Heather doing something to Sheila, not the other way around like what Heather claims. And sadly Sheila’s sister says that she doesn’t look or think of a suitcase the same way again after knowing what Heather did to her own mother. No justice was served in this case.

[@nicky2011]

Yeah she's in jail over here now. And I'm glad because technically they plotted and planned the whole thing here in Chicago. So she's in custody at cook county jail!!

[@DrSidd-846]

i think your eye look rocks!

[@LeeAnnaHardman]

Did you ever do a part 2 on this case because I'd like to know what happened to them because I'm sure once he got back to the States the same thing happened

[@Platinum907]

👏👏👏👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽Great video, thank you.

[@mizz2ts86]

Yup…that guy is gonna give me the best life😂💀💀…that part tickled my soul…okay back to the video I go..

[@ZaraV]

🤣🤣🤣

[@aceykrew]

We have a lot of prisons & rehabs with a baby & toddler program in the US.

[@emmaspanjar1669]

I’m currently binging all your vids and you are fantastic!!! I’m curious about your accent, it seems mixed? I think you said something about living in both America and Australia but I can’t remember

[@ZaraV]

Hey! Sorry all my comments are so jumbled its hard for me to find any now! Sorry for my late response but yay thank you girl! Yes I’m from Australia! Never lived in America haha but I do have lots of family there!!

[@cshelton123]

I’m enjoying your shows!

[@LifeWithAllOfUs]

Please do an update when more happens

[@ZaraV]

I’ll keep an eye on it!

[@Shicole93]

Congrats on your baby girl! I have 3 of my own and my boyfriend has 2. My house has ALL the hormones! Lol. You’ll have a blast.💙🐼💙 Just be ready for all the attitude.

[@ZaraV]

Haha omg the attitude! 🤣🤣❤️❤️

[@brownsuga16117]

I watched some Crime show on this a while back, they didn't give as much details as you did and always do lol....That is why I love watching/listening to your stories

[@PilarPeach]

What a senseless crime, I hope that little girl has a better life however I doubt it. Excellent narration 😊

[@banditpoon714]

Congrats on a baby girl!

[@ZaraV]

Thanks Brandi! So excited!

[@aceykrew]

Really bazaar that she came back to the States & be arrested immediately (unless she had no choice & they sent her ass back to Chicago) I wouldn't have come back. 😶🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Crafty_Susie]

I've heard this story before, but I was unaware about the part when she came back to the US, and you are so right why would you not have done your research on any other charges that could have been out there, this was sad all the way around.

[@ashandemi]

Yesss! 💜

[@ZaraV]

😘😘😘😘

[@cassidybrown5198]

Heather is an idiot for going back to the states - she could wait for Tommy to get out - I think it’s crazy stuff like this is done and they let her keep her daughter in jail wtf? Do we think the daughter will resent her mom? Who has her daughter now?

[@sancho8521]

...Hi Zara, so much I need to say. Stopped at Tommy thing; NO, I don't feel sorry for him (second biggest pet feeve, I hate stupid people, first being litterers) This whole story is just sad. Sorry Shiela, you two didn't need a vacation, you needed therapy, lots of therapy. Thanks for the hard work you put in, these can't be easy - Daniel in mid Missouri

[@ZaraV]

Yeah it’s hard and when I think about the fact that he was just plain stupid it is harder to feel sorry for him! Nice to know your name Daniel!

[@sancho8521]

@@ZaraV Why thank you Zara! I've been thinking about changing my handle back to my name but at least wanted to give you that respect. Do you know what a "Sancho" is? ; )

[@ZaraV]

Haha I know what it is!

[@sancho8521]

@@ZaraV Clever girl

[@brier-ashleychildress2516]

ZARA! 🤣🤣🤣 I’m cry laughing “You better watch what ya writing to people!” instead of… “Don’t plan to murder others”

[@ginettedejesus6861]

I’m obviously catching up with your videos (I enjoy your videos). I had heard of this case a while ago (maybe yrs) while she was still in prison, but I’m glad you covered it because there’s more to it. I wasn’t aware that she now has pending charges, here in the states (which I’m glad she is) but also, she made some videos, found them in Tick-tock (I believe while she was still in prison) confessing that Tommy is innocent, that she began plotting killing her mom while she was still in Chicago, that she would send Tommy messages and prior to him seeing the messages she would delete them. She confessed that she send and deleted these messages because this is the way she framed him because she didn’t want to go to prison by herself. So, in these videos she was apologizing to Tommy (I’m glad she did) and yes I do feel bad for Tommy because it appears that he was most definitely framed for the murder of her mother. I also wonder when the case/pending charges will take place, here in the state of Illinois?

[@hgillespie73]

I have heard of this tragic event before. I liked your perspective, and coverage of it. I agree with you, Who is going to protect Stella? Is Heather going to siphon Stella's money ? I'm definitely curious to see what comes of the charges here in the US. I do feel bad for Tommy on a way. Just a idiot, love bombed dolt. I wish his mother did get custody of Stella. Just sad all the way around. No winners here. Hopefully Stella grows up and can overcome the hardships she never asked for. What a shame.

[@ZaraV]

Hey Heather! Thanks for your kind comment. Yup I feel really sorry for Stella and I really hope there is someone else watching out for her. You're so right about tommy! So so curious what happens next hey!

[@memorymalunga670]

I thought they were rich. Why were they shoplifting?

[@allilee2523]

Actually, in the US we do have plenty of prisons which allow mothers to keep the baby with them until the age of two! It’s not at every prison but is becoming much more popular as it lowers the rate of women returning to prison and is much healthier for baby! We also allow female inmates to have cats and dogs as apart of training programs and therapy programs! Inmates train service animals and therapy animals and are allowed to keep the cats.

[@candicespencer8008]

Having a shitty day and seeing this pop up made it better 😊

[@ZaraV]

Aw so happy Candice! Hope your day picked up later!

[@katelynelliott7284]

You should cover the Barbie and Ken murders! I feel like you would be intrigued by how crazy they were!

[@ZaraV]

Yes! Love that case - but I think it’s been done heaps! If more people went me to cover it I will!

[@katelynelliott7284]

@@ZaraV I also heard about the case of Ebony Simpson! It's the Murder of a young Australian girl who was brutally murdered by a stranger.

[@allilee2523]

@@ZaraV pleaseeee cover it

[@AlexandraBolz]

@@ZaraV I get how you feel. It’s been done so many times.

[@johnwood441]

It's okay if you do the same story as someone else. You have a unique and interesting spin on them.

[@wanniluv8671]

This

[@xamdaxamda]

How can you feel sorry for a cold blooded killer??!! 😳😑The only people I feel sorry for is the mother, the mother’s siblings & her friends and baby Stella- the real victims in all this mess-

[@timp1955]

Hi Zara 👋😊

[@timp1955]

Hi Zara 👋😊😘

[@sandis700]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it 1000000 more. STOP GIVING YOUR KIDS EVERYTHING! STOP SPOILING YOUR KIDS AND PUNISH THEM!! punish your children! Be a parent! There are so many cases where the child is spoiled, allowed to do anything they want, and not punished properly where they turn on their parents or parent! Giving your kids everything does not help them!! My parents never hit us but if my dad gave me that one look I would piss my pants and stop doing what I was doing! All this without laying a hand on us!

[@Boing2699]

Yeah this case is an ugly combination of lack of discipline and lack of room for heather to grow, lack of help for her while grieving, etc. it seems like her mother kind of thought she could buy her daughters love and buy her daughter’s healing after the death of heather’s dad. I feel like if heather had been properly loved my her mom after her died died, she wouldn’t be looking for the rest of that love in deadbeat guys, she wouldn’t have felt entitled to other people’s money and possessions (her mom encouraged her shoplifting habit and then seemed to think she could just be all “stop that, silly. Let’s go to bali.” When her daughter did something bad to her, bc if it was something bad to someone else she didn’t really do anything). I do really think that if heather’s dad had lived longer and/or her mom had been a good, supportive mom, heather would have turned out a lot better. She could have grown up to be incredibly talented and accomplished like her dad/kinda like her mom, but she was treated as her mother’s support system when their husband/father died, instead of like a young child who just lost the most important person in their life. All of that being said, what heather did was despicable and I’m glad she’s in prison. It just makes me sad to think this horrible thing could have been avoided.

[@adrianaibarra1054]

Binge watching, 19/115. I got this 😅💗

[@MariaJones-hd4es]

Thats crazy...it sounds like Heather was living the life of riley in the prison especially to have had her daughter wirh her foor the 1st 2 years n then weekly visits?!?! Tommy seemed to be infactuated with Heather n went along with what she said to kill her mother. The problems were between heather n her mum n Tommy seemed to kill (help kill) her mum because of the problems with Heather n her mum. I really hope Stella haves a good life n hopefully Heather has sorted herself out to be the best mum she can be to that little girl (although i personally dont think she should have custody)

[@Brat0064]

I feel that they both got off very light for murder. Also, the estates should be under a court appointed conservatorship. Otherwise Heather may squander it all or worse yet murder her daughter to get it all. We’ve already seen what she does when she’s not getting her own way.

[@depp_baby]

girl shoulda stayed in bali i feel sad for stella poor bbygirl

[@suzimonkey345]

🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹

[@foxglovethealchemist4350]

You talmbout Jimmy Mack. That's what he was called, Jimmy. JIM.

[@sandis700]

F Tommy! I feel not an ounce of sympathy for him! He wasn’t a child! He was an adult!

[@FknNefFy]

I like your channel a lot but ☝🏻I think you should leave the images up LONGER.

[@ursaMinor1]

What she did is definitely wrong, but I can only imagine that growing up with a racist golddigger of a mother wasnt exactly the best environment for her as a person of color. Her momma broke her.

[@PuertoRicanqueen90]

Honestly i believe her mom was saying things like that... I can only imagine the racist stuff heather was hearing.. Not sayinh it was right she died but it makes sense why Heather was obviously hating her mom

[@kayashley81]

I get so excited for these videos I literally wait til midnight! Also I’m following you on insta & I’d love to see you post more!! My names Kayla if you see me spamming hahahaha

[@ZaraV]

Haha I see you Kayla! You a real one! I will def try and post more I’ve been neglecting my IG! What would you like to see more of?

[@Nizhonibearcreek]

Oh I’m sorry Heather is selfish?? He is the reason his daughter is in jail to begin with , he killed her grandmother, he killed her to get what he wanted … he is just as selfish.

[@pamelachandra6434]

I think parents have to cut it off when kids are extremely aggressive …. Disrespectful and selfish ……. Only they want to use parents as their ATM machine for cash … Love can’t help you to restore relationships… best way of outcome is to let go and if that child repent and comeback embrace that kid … I know it’s hard to do what I am saying but at least it can save life and dignity … this murder was well planned but lack escape plan and she is very sadistic …

[@sandis700]

Please please do not do cases where every single true crime KZbinr has done! I feel like it’s unfair for less known cases. I hate when KZbinrs do Jeffery Damer/ John Wayne gacie/ken and Barbie/ Ted bundy/ etc etc etc! We have heard all those stories, and the lesser known cases deserve some spot light! You’re doing great! Do not fall in the same pattern as other KZbinrs, trust me you’ll get more viewers that way.

[@freespeech2161]

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[@ZaraV]

Thank youuuu ♥️💖💖