The Sinister Case Of Mike Williams

Everyone said that Mike Williams had it all. He had a beautiful family whom he adored, a well paying career in real estate which provided them a lovely home, and a great circle of friends.
Early one morning in December 2000, Mike packed up his hunting gear, attached his boat to his truck, and set off to the lake to duck hunt, his favourite hobby. But he never came home.
What really happened to Mike would take almost two decades to come out...
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[@melissaclark6578]

Just so glad Mikes mother lived long enough to see her sons justice. Her statement breaks all mothers hearts.

[@serenhafwilliams-davies5915]

My mother would have the same reaction 😢

[@d_dpo]

I was crying just listening to her

[@juliesprik9479]

So glad Cheryl could finally have a real funeral for Mike. I still feel like both Denise and Brian should get life in prison for murdering Mike but I understand why the deal was made; to find Mike’s body.

[@garethfranks4223]

I was just gonna say that, she was so amazing.

[@JV-ut4fi]

God gave strength

[@jbmaitre5758]

Mike's mother just breaks my heart, she was ridiculed, called stupid, menaced, she never gave up standing on the corners of roads with her little sign begging someone to take her seriously - even the pastors from the church she used to stand by never giving up, actually told her to get lost and that she was an embarrassment and they didn't want her on their street!!! Cheryl must be the strongest little lady I know of my heart truly goes out to her I sincerely hope she is able to have a relationship with her granddaughter that she had ALWAYS been denied... May Denis burn in hell!!!!!!! RIP Mike xxx

[@jennirivera108]

A mother’s love! I’m glad she saw the perps were brought to justice. My heart hurts for her too

[@Azriel884]

So sad.... Shes got the fighters heart for sure. Sad the grand daughter wont reach out to her... makes my heart hurt

[@jonnylumberjack6223]

I'm astonished by her, and slightly ashamed of myself. When I saw them wheeling that little old lady in, with her hair in bunches, I too, underestimated her. She spoke beautifully and eloquently and reminded me that one should never judge a book by it's cover. It's a crying shame her granddaughter has been so taken in by her mother, but it's not her fault, she's been brainwashed by a very conniving woman. She will discover the truth one day, truth having the uncanny ability to come out, in the end. As for the dude who killed his "best friend" for his woman - lowest of the low. What a dreadful end he gave his poor friend. Unforgivable. Hearing him confess, I think he knows that.

[@12thDecember]

A mother _knows_ when something ain't right. She could feel it in her bones that what happened to her son was not an accident. Her granddaughter will hopefully gain some maturity in the years to come and realize that her grandmother was a victim of betrayal, too. I don't understand why the local retailers weren't questioned after Mike went missing, to see if any of them had recently sold a shovel or other suspicious items to Brian, especially since his affair with Denise was common knowledge. RIP, Mike. You deserved a better wife and for sure a better friend.

[@kristineguetschow9134]

Who is Denis?

[@callerway7520]

Her little BS statement in court saying that please choose her life over Brian's then finding out that she was behind it the whole time just shows you how evil twisted and vindictive that horrible woman is

[@kobked-x]

is she related to Killery Clinton by any chance?

[@carmeldelaney1086]

Bloody legal team of Denise Such crap people!

[@carmeldelaney1086]

And don't forget that you wanted the Insurance Money too

[@carmeldelaney1086]

Mike's Mother Is a rock

[@jeanbeans7926]

Her interview with the investigators told me she was full of BS and that she was in on it. Callousness incarnate. She wanted the whole shootin' match for herself. Heartless.

[@dimitriasimov2140]

Saddest thing is that her granddaughter still believes that her mother is innocent. Just how sad can that be. Not even questioning your mother about it, not even questioning her when she already declared her dad dead after just 6 months and freshly found evidence. Her granddaughter didn't even question Brian's marriage to her mother. How brainwashed can that girl be... is beyond me. Truly, truly sad. Hats off for Mike's mother fighting for all the years, hats off to her finally finding her son's remains and giving him a proper burial. I am sure she told herself "I will not die until I will find my son".

[@johnmc3862]

It’s instinctual for a daughter to do that. Who knows what lies her mother was feeding her.

[@caliblue2]

Just like Barry Morphew and his daughters

[@TPS_Report]

That is so heartbreaking that Ansley is so naive and brainwashed. I feel sorry for her. Especially after hearing all the evidence and witness statements. Her poor Dad is rolling over in his grave. What a slap in the face to him

[@TPS_Report]

How a child could know their mother so little is beyond me. I realized in my early teens that my mother was a narcissistic sociopath. Ansley clearly missed all the signs.

[@pikachubread]

it truly is sad. she probably doesn't want to believe that her mother could do something like that... if she admits it to herself, then she would be losing her remaining parent. but i feel like that's something you would constantly question

[@aliciah9538]

To see pictures of Cheryl holding signs, walking up and down fighting for her son, fighting for the truth to then seeing her being wheeled in court as this frail little old lady finally getting the justice her son deserves was amazing to see. She really did fight with everything she had in her body & soul. What a true warrior. A mothers love is unmatched 💯

[@fredajordan5704]

Alicia H : So very true, I do admire Cheryl a lot and wish her well.

[@y2k029]

And still sporting both pigtails hairdo like a boss... she's an awesome mother..

[@angelang222]

It touched my heart seeing her get to see justice.

[@troycambo]

And for what? A brief sense of justice and some plaudits from anonymous netizens? Now she is dealing with the ramification that her foolish quest for truth came at the cost of a normal life for her only granddaughter.

[@mitzietapper]

I love this mother iwould have done the same thing for my child .God bless a good mother.

[@citisoccer]

I've heard a lot of family testimony, but man, Mike's mom. What a human being and parent. I'm so damn glad she got the justice for her son, and I sincerely hope it took some weight off her heart.

[@nataliesharif7543]

Agreed. She is a force of nature if I ever saw one. Her devotion to her son is unmatched, simply amazing.

[@MsTinkerbelle87]

The definition of Mama Bear!

[@lilyyroz3046]

What about her grand daughter

[@d.howard4218]

@@lilyyroz3046 Unfortunately the granddaughter can't see past her mother's sins (@35.12).A real shame she can't see what a conniving & evil person she really is.

[@bobbiewalker7441]

What a wonderful mother so. Strong and love her son with all of her heart . Your heart break for her but God was with her all the way BW.

[@mikealman9259]

It sickened me that as a good "Christian" girl she wouldn't get a divorce. but she had no problem having an affair and plotting to have someone MURDER him. Mikes Mum is a wonderful, strong woman who will one day be reunited with her son and until then I hope she realises what an Inspiration she has been to countless others In her determination to see justice for her son, and that she can, finally find some peace.

[@BeaIEngio]

Public perception. It's all most Catholics care about. Most wouldn't do any of it in private.

[@iamdiamond1098]

May her soul Rest in peace

[@differenttakethanmost]

Wretched horrible woman his widow. Another “good Christian” POS. Goes crying to the police as a victim-- brilliant. Heartless, soulless, useless wench.

[@eveny119]

@@BeaIEngio What? She's not Catholic , she's ''Christian''. I find that most people who preach and proclaim being ''christian'' do the most un-Christian things .

[@seangildersleeve1270]

Hypocrites....people like these are hypocrites! If there is a hell, she will go there.

[@suzannelindsay2247]

Mike's mother deserves a medal. What a strong and courteous woman. Even when she was laughed at she NEVER gave up. God Bless Her.💗💗💗

[@JV-ut4fi]

God Bless Her

[@DarkHumour356]

Truly. An epitome of a mother

[@fraa888grindr6]

Mike's mother doesn't deserve a medal. It's called love. A parent's love for a child is unique and there's no greater loss to a person, than to lose their child.

[@roxannemoser]

Courageous as well!

[@elcheapo9444]

She has lost everything. What will that medal bring her? Both killers got away easy.

[@meganking3762]

Cheryl's testimony in court just killed me. When she said she wasn't there to save him I broke. I am so sorry for your loss Cheryl. My prayers are with you and your family.

[@slypen7450]

My favorite part is where Denise say's, "I'm not comfortable talking about this right now." That makes me wonder how comfortable she was lying on her back in motel bed planning Mike's murder. She should never get parole just for the way she treated Mike's mother. Who by God's grace got to testify and see this monster get incarcerated.

[@jeanbeans7926]

Good points.

[@tony.bickert]

Whose God’s Grace. The Christian god? Gimme a break. The two murderers were hiding under Christianity. Not that other religions are not just as hypocritical.

[@royroyalu]

This poor mother. She is an absolute angel and I pray that she has a moment of peace now that her baby boy is found. I just want to give her a hug.

[@Empots123]

Damn near broke my heart, God bless her 💔

[@royroyalu]

I just can’t fathom her pain over the years. The abuse she received and people mocking her. I wish we could all line up and just give her a big, long hug. And let her know how strong she is.

[@harristindal3217]

It made me cry 😢 during her impact statement

[@jMci726]

Does it get any better than mikes mom?! No! It doesn’t! I’ve heard this case at least a dozen times, and with it his mothers victim impact speech. And every single time I cry. We should all be so lucky to have a mother who loves us as vigorously and deeply as Mikes mother loves him!

[@raimarshallrai]

well said! thoughts are with mikes mom. horrible case. very sad

[@gabriellafox7948]

Amen 🕊

[@CBrown86]

Omg me too, her voice spoke directly to my heart. I wish I could give her a hug

[@PerfectTimingProductions585]

Every. Darn. Time.

[@thisisme3238]

RIP MIKE 🙏 YOU WERE LOVED

[@Angelica_Rodriguez39]

Cheryl is a beautiful and heartbreaking example of a mother's love for her child.

[@fredajordan5704]

ANgeica : So very true. What an extraordinary human being.

[@sararummelTx]

I lived in Florida and followed this till it was solved it's very sad because his mother wasn't beautiful skinny and rich I know you think that doesn't matter but it greatly matters

[@troycambo]

At the cost of her granddaughter. I think it would bring her cold comfort as she dies alone alienating her daughter in law and her only granddaughter

[@missJolie85]

@@troycambo Wouldn't you do that for you child? The one you birthed and gave life to? Someone viciously took his life away. The granddaughter is living and breathing, and you can pray that she one day will understand the truth. I believe not choosing justice, will eat you up inside, and it's not something that will just go away. Do you think it gives you warm comfort to allign yourself with the person who killed your child for visitation with your granddaughter?

[@CA_2960]

@troyvietnam Cheryl didn't alienate her granddaughter, she fought for justice for her, a gut feeling strange to understand but her life (the granddaughter) was also in danger of what escalated to be reckless actions of her mother. I empathise with the child and pray that God brings healing and clarity through all this. But justice was served, not vengeance.

[@optimisticcosmic]

This is one of the worst betrayals in human history. Your wife and best friend shooting you in the face with a shotgun and then marrying each other. What the hell?

[@KatieS-o3o]

Read the Bible you will get the answer to why the monsters in love killed him.

[@mikesanders8621]

Don't read the Bible, it's very derivative.

[@drawingdoritu]

Shit do what you want

[@matthewella8280]

was fairly obvious soon as the 2 million life insurance policy was done, and denise was quick at wanting the certificate that mike was dead

[@tmane1862]

I’m never reading the comments again before i finish the video. lol 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@nimmichagger165]

We all need a mom like this. What a courageous lady.

[@nerium.nerium]

All because Denise wanted to keep up appearances as a "Christian" and not get a divorce. And of course, insurance money. Just sickening. RIP Mike. And Cheryl, you are one of the strongest women I know of. Never stop fighting.

[@vishmael1028]

She was never a Christian. She’s a child of Satan

[@smurfiennes]

It’s all about the money. I don’t think she even cared if people found out that she committed adultery.

[@nerium.nerium]

@@smurfiennes she's a narcissist and appearances are everything to them.

[@niikkii_]

Right?! What a contradiction…let’s keep up my appearance as a “Christian” by not publicly getting a divorce, meanwhile I’m doing the absolute worst thing….cheating on my husband with his best friend and conspiring to kill him…because that’s totally the more Christian thing to do. See, this is why everyone automatically assumes every Christian is a hypocrite. There are just no words for her stupidity, selfishness, and heartlessness. That’s pure evil.

[@dinthecity2849]

Exactly… that word is a joke now a days… they think the can hide behind it

[@brittwall7391]

oh my gosh 🥺😭 mike’s mother having a vigil for him all by herself literally just ripped my heart apart. god bless that poor woman 💜 i truly hope she is somehow at peace now days.

[@rahulsharma-ht7ut]

Isnt it karma,where he used to kill those innocent ducks,just for hobby and fun,turned out to be place of his own murder,i hate hunters,you kill an innocent living creature just for fun or your adernaline rush

[@Doc-ql8mf]

​@@rahulsharma-ht7utThat was an extremely evil comment. I hope you don't eat any meat whatsoever. Nothing at all in your house should be made of leather to include your belts. There should not be anything in your family's life that pertains to an animal. If so you're an extreme hypocrite

[@stephenemery5113]

​@@rahulsharma-ht7utVery well said. My heart cries for innocent and precious animal death.

[@RClover2461]

"There's no manual to tell a mother what to do when a child goes missing..." Jesus, that breaks my heart. Incredibly sorry for Mike and his mother. What a sad, sad ending for a seemingly good man.

[@diannaperry8116]

That statement made me cry. She fought so hard to get justice for Mike. I am so glad she lived to see it.

[@immalawyer]

@@diannaperry8116 She didnt just lose her son, but also her stupid grand kid

[@ERock29]

That got me too! 🥺

[@warriormanmaxx8991]

@RClover2461 - Do you often write to "Jesus" on KZbin comments?? Ever get a response?

[@1961-v9k]

@@warriormanmaxx8991 hoe pedantic are you. Get a freaking life.

[@Gentleheart420]

One thing that brings comfort is while Mike was on this earth he was loved deeply by his mother. As a mother I can hear just how much she loved her son through her voice. What a beautiful reunion when they are together again. RIP Mike

[@liaateixeira6824]

Seeing Mike’s mother carrying the signs and marching on HER OWN is the most heartbreaking thing about this case, and the wife giving her the ultimatum when this poor woman was already all alone is horrible, I hope she pays for every bit of pain she caused all those involved!

[@xerxezrax]

how horrible that the grandchild isn't contacting mike's mother. that poor woman has lost her whole family. my heart absolutely breaks for her.

[@donitawhite8111]

That's how brainwashing works.

[@That0n3lady]

Yep, poor kid does not know the half of what her Mother was capable of apparently. I could tell from her restraining order request that she was bad news all the way. Too much going on in her head and too much out the mouth! She is where she belongs

[@artemismoon7655]

@anon Thankfully Mike’s mother didn’t lose her whole family. She has Nick, her other son, and another granddaughter. Still really sad that the Mike’s daughter was kept away from her father’s family, though.

[@nandanshetty1624]

It's not the grandchild she been fed lies throughout her childhood put yourself in her shoes

[@astrialindah2773]

I know! Her grandchild was her only living connection to her son.. I'm glad that Denise is rotting in jail!

[@ultimatewitcherfan6677]

Poor Mike! He was betrayed by his best friend in the worst possible way! He thought Brian was his best friend, but if Brian really was his best friend, would he have done what he did? Most likely not. Not only was he killed by his best friend, but his wife brainwashed their daughter after it happened. Denise is a cruel, heartless, manipulative person who deserves to rot behind bars. R.I.P Mike

[@gabbysmith5473]

HELL IS WHERE SHE WILL END IF SHE DOES NOT REPENT....HELL IS REAL!!! AND IS NOT A WEEKEND, IT IS FOREVER AND EVER. HELL IS IN THE CENTER OF THE EARTH... THE FIRE 🔥 OF THE VOLCANOS 🌋 COMES FROM THE CENTER OF THE EARTH 🌎 ONE SECOND IN HELL IS COMPARE TO ETERNITY. DEREK PRINCE MINISTRY. GOD’S ATOMIC POWER. THE BLOOD OF JESUS DO NOT MISS THIS TEACHING. IT WILL HELP YOU TO KNOW IF YOU ARE SAVE....

[@dianeosborne2147]

Not just his friend, but that evil creature he married…she wanted his friend and the 2 million…greedy unpleasant woman

[@jeanbeans7926]

Absolutely!

[@manichairdo9265]

Late comment but the rancid couple got insanely lenient sentences. It seems they also got the huge insurance pay out. No trial for that? There's nothing Christian about an adulterer, schemer and murderer. My only concern over Mike's lifestyle was his endless working hours (where his boss locked the building to stop him,) and leaving his wife and child to pursue his hobby if not at work. Not a healthy balance. Mike's mum was brilliant and I hope she found the peace and comfort of God after her victory.

[@wushulion]

Yup this brian guy is the classic pathetic jealous 'friend'. A pretender thats warm to your face but prays for your downfall. He's just an extreme example

[@h.y.w.7875]

Mike's mother's statement to the court was so articulate, powerful and very moving. I hope she has finally found some peace.

[@honeybunch5765]

Imagine how Mike's daughter must feel too? She grew up with a lie, the dad she knew and her mother murdered her father, denying her to have known him and now she lost the two parents she knew.

[@fredajordan5704]

@@honeybunch5765 Yes this is unspeakably sad. Maybe one day soo she`ll finally make contact with Cheryl. This would help her and Cheryl so much.

[@AuditClerk]

It was deeply moving indeed ... I wept profusely. It was simply stated & from the heart, and for all that she endured for her son, I cannot help but have the greatest of reverence for her. In time, she'll be united with her son ... and I can only imagine how his arms will open wide to embrace her with so much love & gratitude. May God be with her until that day ... ❤

[@troycambo]

She sounds like a glory hound. Prioritised her futile quest for truth over her granddaughter's chance at a normal life

[@icarrus4u]

What a story! The mom deserves a medal. Her speech touched my soul. 🙏🏽

[@arr204]

The mother’s testimony ripped my heart out. Unbelievable courage and love from her throughout the years. May God bless her.

[@Sharon_L_W]

Mike’s poor sweet mother. She knew things weren’t right and did so much, never giving up, to fight for answers. As heartbreaking it is seeing her wheeled into the courtroom so fragile physically, and knowing the emotional toll all of this has taken on her, I’m so glad she was alive long enough to get that closure. She got to find her son, give him a proper burial, and hopefully have some sense of peace knowing her battle for justice and the truth wasn’t wasted. She’s a warrior.

[@nurnuri8442]

So proud of her..💙💙💙

[@annickgladzah2272]

She is. Anytime some died on an important day of his/ her life, psychopath comes into my mind. Happy day for others are their worse. Difficult to understand this psychology 😭

[@TecTitan]

I try to imagine myself old enough to have a few kids when my wife passes and one day an adult offspring of mine goes missing, How do I tell myself they're not alive? I imagine knowing they aren't contacting anyone they know and they aren't coming back would be a sign, but I'd lose my whole friggin mind over it. I'd tell myself they're alive one day and be convinced I'll never see them again the next day, I'm sure I'd be crushed by not knowing

[@AuditClerk]

A warrior angel!

[@shannoninalaska]

To give the grandmother the ultimatum to drop the search and inquiry into her own son's disappearance or you lose your granddaughter is very cruel, cold, and actually very telling of the character and lack of integrity she possesses.

[@a1klopper]

Couldn't agree more. Blows my mind that divorce is taboo, but murder apparently does not form part of the Ten Commandments. Denise has no moral compass, what a sanctimonious bitch.

[@beardahn2331]

Unfortunately, it sounds as if she passed it along to her daughter and Cheryl will never get to see her granddaughter bc of it!

[@troycambo]

Yes it was manipulative but the gran was equally foolish and stubborn. What's done is done and her foolish quest didn't achieve anything but destroy her granddaughter's chance for a normal life.

[@thetamiakisrex_xxx5217]

@@troycambo rubbish. Her own mother destroyed her chance for a normal life. Her grandmother fought for justice for her son.

[@TPH250290]

@@troycambo Yep, just let killers get away with it! If it wasn't for the grandma that girl could be living happily with her killer mom and killer stepdad now!

[@lexiaaforever437]

I remember this case so well . I was glad he was honest about everything he did . The true thing that gets me is Denise is such a Sloppy woman. She had no care in the world for her husband . She had an affair with his friend then kill your husband off because you don’t want him anymore . How Vile is that . All for insurance money .

[@nurnuri8442]

They both r disgusting....

[@yolandascholten2012]

Lucky for Cathy that she didn’t have life insurance and got a divorce rather than knocked off.

[@janebailey8032]

She and he are both vile!!

[@Huda-vl8bx]

I wonder what if Denise’s daughter is not from Mike?! What if Brian is her father!!😱

[@adotintheshark4848]

she's also ugly. I don't know what both Mike and Brian saw in her. Maybe women are in extreme short supply in that area?

[@julieannejoolz]

To tell the grandma an ultimatum either you drop the search for truth or youll never see your grandchild anymore, is so callous and cruel. Bless the grandma for continuing the fight for the truth. I feel sorry for the daughter knowing her mother helped to murder her father..its shocking..imagine she lost her dad and then her mother in such a shocking way! 😢

[@gamerforlife123100]

Plus it was so obvious that Denise was strongly involed in the "disappearance" of Mike...No woman who loves her husband would have spoken those words ever

[@BSIII]

I'm happy that Mike's mom was able to get closure. This case always hits me somewhere deep. Mike seemed like a great guy, and was betrayed by the people he loved dearly.

[@charlesfaure1189]

She got a measure of justice. She never got closure. There's no such thing.

[@BSIII]

@@charlesfaure1189 you're not wrong.

[@yukiefromoz2573]

I've watched several docos on this case. Cheryl stood out not just because of her cute pigtails but the relentless amount of work she put in every single day to find her son was just amazing. Now THAT is a mother who loves her child! And she read her statement in court so well, so defiantly. She's a strong woman for her age. I'm glad she got answers about her son whilst she was still alive.

[@peacelove7437]

Her pigtails are adorable🥰❤

[@Sinclair80]

The last image and realization Mike had was his BEST friend of many years pushing him overboard, not helping him as he fought for his life and then aiming and shooting him. Heartbreaking for poor Mike. The evil some people inflict on others just blows my mind.

[@manditoemya8478]

I know I just can't seem to wrap my brain around some of the evil things people have done/did to another person, especially if your a friend, lover, Partner, child even a stranger. I honestly feel the same way about someone purposely hurting torturing or starving and just abusing an animal....any animal, animals are actually kinder than people and smarter lots of the time....One day there will be no more evil or tears....

[@gimbiyarus]

I cried like a baby hearing his mum address the judge of having sleepless nights about the last moments of her son. I just want to give a warm hug. Such a strong woman.

[@lvg3368]

I cried so much when Mike’s Mom spoke in the court. You can feel so much pain in her words and voice. “I am a fighter not a victim. There is no manual to tell a mother what to do when her child goes missing” 😢💔

[@pompokkko]

You just know that Mike had the best of parents. Despite their humble beginnings, his parents persevere for their children to have the best option, as far as they could. Even with Mike's death, his mom went such a length to find him. Despite the pain, she continued and had initiatives what to do, who to ask, etc. Her speech is so painful but you could obviously tell her unconditional love. Moms are just the best. 😭

[@lizlarsen1653]

True karma that Denise reported the attempted “kidnapping” and thought she could get Bryan put in prison for years while she went scot free. She made the wrong enemy by testifying against him. Kudos to the authorities for offering Bryan immunity to give up Denise. A sweet deal all around.

[@loc5377]

I don’t know if I would or could have convicted her on the words of a killer. The only other evidence was a phone call with his ex wife where even then she didn’t admit anything. I think it is probable that she conspired, but this is one case where I can’t believe she was actually convicted on such circumstantial evidence.

[@gaylakenney5939]

@@loc5377 I’m sure they found more than that. Brian and Denise are having an affair and then husband winds up dead, then they wind up married with his money, you can’t tell me there is nothing wrong with that picture.

[@mariapilarme]

Yes she thought she will always win. She was pushing her luck. If she would never report anything no one will figure out what happens. Totally karma.

[@alextapia2107]

14:00 she is cold heartedly confessing to the police as someone trying to cover-release herself from a hidden and a more serious issue. That is why emotionally she is not as someone spontaneously struck by the events experienced in her declaration to the police but actually her talking is cold hearted and calculated. To me she is unconsciously accusing herself as having a part on her husband’s dead.

[@troycambo]

@@loc5377 :"woman are weak and frail and can't possibly do anything horrible"

[@charnewyngaard9598]

I have no idea why Mike’s Mom’s victim impact speech hit me so hard. I watch these shows in my break time, in a public place but I couldn’t hold back the tears. I am praying that her granddaughter somehow, by means of a miracle, starts building a relationship with her. So happy that’s she was alive to see some sort of justice take place for her boy that she fought so hard for.

[@lcam9241]

Couldn't agree more.

[@jodinarrowpath9998]

Same…I sat here and cried

[@rahulsharma-ht7ut]

Isnt it karma,where he used to kill those innocent ducks,just for hobby and fun,turned out to be place of his own murder,i hate hunters,you kill an innocent living creature just for fun or your adernaline rush

[@hi_flops]

I thought I was the only one brought to tears by her speech. She fought so hard for the son she loved very much.

[@superwoman6413]

It is because it was pure raw sadness, as I had rarely openly heard in public...

[@benburns1180]

Imagine sleeping with your best friends wife behind his back and then not only running off with her....but killing your best friend by trying to drown him and as he's screaming and flailing, you shoot him in his head point black. Absolutely disgusting. Two greedy psychopaths in love is a dangerous game. RIP Mike x

[@goudagrishhdoe8925]

A dangerous game… thus not a game at all.

[@leochaniamentha169]

Yeah, amount of betrayal in this case is unbelievable, listening Brian testimony in the court.

[@davidjma7226]

And she was such a pious Christian believer. Oh yeah.....

[@jenniferhuff4895]

I think she also cheated on Brian with someone named Chuck.

[@jenniferhuff4895]

@DHAMBAAL He is mentioned in the phone conversation between Kathy and Denise. I am not sure which minute that is in.

[@juanc3242]

Her behavior was very telling about her involvement in the disappearance of Mike Williams. Her rush to declare him legally dead, the ultimatum to the grandmother, the insurance policy on Mike 6 months before his death, her marriage to her ex and Mike's best friend. All that paint a picture of very cold person. Capable of anything to get things her way!

[@sleeplesssoul143]

Not just cold but vulgar and indecent woman!

[@Kofi_Mensahs_BurnerAccount]

Mike’s mother’s victim impact statement was heartbreaking to hear. No parent should be on any judicial stand reiterating the effect the death had on the family.

[@whereisCarmenSandiego]

Miss Cheryl, I wish I could give you a hug and tell you that your unwavering love and commitment to your son, and the strength you showed in never giving up on getting him justice, is the most pure and real example of unconditional love. Your spirit is that of a warrior who will NEVER let anyone or anything break you. ♥️

[@cbw56]

well said

[@divinedevil]

Hats off to Mike's mother for relentlessly pursuing the authorities to get justice for her son. Her picture carrying the banner alone was both inspiring & sad. Her statement in court teared me up. Evil partners in crime should remain in prison for the rest of their sodding life. RIP Mike!

[@judicrothers2542]

Cheryl is an absolute inspiration. Her victim impact statement she read out in court was heartbreaking.

[@leonachau3599]

I cried hearing her statement at the end.

[@troycambo]

She selfishly prioritised her sense of justice over a normal life for her granddaughter.

[@jeanbeans7926]

The best I've heard, bar none.

[@missJolie85]

@@troycambo That's what you do for your children. She might had to sacrifice her relationship with her granddaughter, but she is alive and breathing and will come to realize on day that her father viciously taken away from her, and that she was kept away from people who loves her. You might choose comfort over justice, but I believe that it will eat you up inside and you will be a restless soul until you die.

[@SuccessfulOnSunset310]

@@troycambo Go to sleep, Denise. No one is buying your nonsense. How did you get a phone in prison?

[@cw4608]

It is sad that Ainsley has been manipulated into thinking her mom is innocent. Poor GMa Cheryl, so sad.

[@gatdemun]

That moms speech at the end gets me every time. I never get tired of this story I’ve seen it so many times from different sources and I can’t but feel so much admiration for that woman. RIP Mike your mom got you Justice.

[@juliannefost6351]

This case always makes me so sad for mike. I can’t imagine what was going through his mind - here he is in the water, trying to get back into his boat and seeing his best friend aim a gun at and shoot him. So heartbreaking 😞

[@muhammadsaleem5695]

💔😭 feeling more for Cheryll 😓

[@chelseapthib36]

Right 😪 having that as the last thing he saw. I feel for his daughter.. then her awful mother takes her away from her paternal family, all she has left of her daddy. People who use their children as pawns make me sick. My brother's wife does that to my parents... she gets butthurt over nothin, then will take the kids away. The last time she was offended over a joke, she made my brother pack up and move them to Tennessee (were from Louisiana). We haven't seen or spoken to them since 2018. I doubt my niece and nephew even know who we are or remember us. It hurts everyone involved.

[@rialimpe]

What he did is inhumane and yet he got a lighter sentence lmao.

[@dalefc9331]

Bit like the innocent ducks probably felt when Mike aimed a gun at them and blew them away I guess.

[@chelseapthib36]

@@dalefc9331 do you eat meat? Beef, chicken, pork, venison... any meat at all?

[@Sharon_L_W]

When she testifies / gives her victim impact statement saying “I’m asking you to sentence him to life in prison.. it comes down to my life or his and I’m asking you to please choose mine” - that is seen in a whole different light once she’s found to have plotted to murder her husband. She pathologically chooses her life over everyone elses..

[@gabriellafox7948]

@Leigh Jacobs I thought the very same thing. And when I saw his stare at her with absolute vitriol as she walked past him, the raising of his upper left lip, I knew that she had part to do with it and that she was going to pay with him squealing on her! She knew all along and put his mother through absolute hell! Yeah no, sorry, not sorry, Denice will have a special place in the next world..

[@eadweard.]

@@gabriellafox7948 You can't know anything from someone raising their lip.

[@nurnuri8442]

Hehehehehehe...she is mad women.

[@gabriellafox7948]

@@eadweard. Actually you can. Ask body language experts.

[@eadweard.]

@@gabriellafox7948 The idea that you can know what someone's thinking because they raise their lip is scientifically-illiterate idiocy.

[@benisaten]

That testimony from Mike's dear mother is so heartbreaking. What a great mother and an amazing person. Such a sad case. This one was hard to listen to. My deepest respects to her. From 🇨🇦❤️

[@rmsiq148isstruggling3]

My heart goes for Mike's mother. Mother's love is the most wonderful thing in this world...

[@imsleepingbeauty]

Cheryls final comment at the end had me sobbing. Im so sorry this happened to her son and that she suffered for 17 years, but im so glad that she lived long enough to see her son get justice.

[@CJLOVE23]

This is an extremely sad case! Made me sick! Imagine your wife and best friend hatch a plan to kill you. Horrible 😭 RIP Mike

[@Beastmode-zx9gm]

On your wedding anniversary at that, terrible.

[@deyadna]

The worst betrayal you could expect, I wonder how it feels the last moment before you die and knowing the reason is you were stab in the back by two people you cared the most. Sad, lonely, disappointed, doesn't even have time to let the anger sink. Truly the worst, no punishment in life could repent their evil doing.

[@proughboy]

“We were both doing prison ministry 😭” Well good news, Denise. Your capacity for prison ministry just increased by a ton 🙂

[@alaskayoung3413]

First thing I thought too lol.

[@flenzy]

The minute the Mike's mom was told by her DIL that if she pursued Mike's death as a murder, she wouldn't get to see her grandchild, that told me everything about her guilt.

[@margaretImhappy]

Exactly

[@MissLeanneJD]

Cheryl’s statement and perseverance made me sob, I just wanted to reach out and give her a big hug. What a remarkable and resilient woman she is, truly an inspiration to us all, she deserves the absolute world! ❤❤

[@jeanbeans7926]

I hope she realizes just what an inspiration she is too.

[@humanlexpression8718]

His story is heartbreaking. So much betrayal and pain caused to him and his family. I’m so glad he finally received the justice he deserved. Great work on this case, thank you for all you do!

[@rachaljay3759]

RIP Mike. Some of us would love to have a "Mike" in their lives.... I'm glad they both went down for it. Prayers to his mother and brother. xo

[@joshoshea3194]

What's really upsetting & frustrating about this case is that if the granddaughter does believe that her mother is innocent, why the heck does that mean she should disown her own grandmother!? She's pretty much the only family she has left not to mention a loving and HONEST one. Hope she comes around.

[@treeoftrees7523]

Her mother has poisoned her against Mike's family

[@evolutiondl1492]

Since Denise hated Mike's side of the family her daughter must have grown up having similar feelings towards Mike's mother. Also, since she lost her father, her mother was the only person close to her so at this point she has been brainwashed. She thinks her mother is an angel and her father side of family are a bunch of troublemakers. Hopefully one day she realises that her mother was putting on a mask all these years and Mike's mother is the actual good person in her family.

[@julieblount5674]

all three of Denise's sisters think she's innocent too...that she was framed

[@gaylakenney5939]

@@julieblount5674 her sisters that’s not very convincing.

[@julieblount5674]

@@gaylakenney5939 I'm just stating what they believe. I think she's guilty

[@loopylocks7746]

Never heard of this case but as soon as I heard about how much life insurance he had taken out at the beginning I automatically knew it was the wife without listening to anything else. Mike sounded like such a descent guy. God bless him

[@aridyaacob9528]

The grandchild should know about the insurance.

[@kevinbernard9791]

His mother is the cutest and so glad she was still alive when this evil woman got her comeuppance to see her get what she so long deserved.her speech had me in tears 😢 she's a HERO

[@RClover2461]

The empathy you have for the victims and their families are just so commendable, which is why your channel remains one of my favorites. In the end of the day, these are not just characters in a story, but are REAL people who had to go through unimaginable horrors. Keep up the good work.

[@JamesSmith-cm7sg]

Mike's mom is the real deal. Never underestimate a parents love.

[@ingabrown3916]

You better believe it I have a son and I'm with him when he's right but if he ever does anything like what Brian did our relationship as mother and son is over that means you didn't trust me enough to talk you off that ledge if Denise loved Brian he would've known the minute she asked him to take the life of her daughter's father that's her babies family forever not her's she was a signature away from a divorce and she chose the hardest way out for greed

[@Kerriangel]

So a missing person can only be declared legally dead after five years; Denise does it after six months; threatens Cheryl if Cheryl tried to get the police involved, Brian and Denise marry after and Mike had a $1.5 million life insurance policy… Yeah; more than a few red flags there

[@neilsun2521]

She was asking about the payment after only 19 days.

[@suzanneridenour5020]

2 million dollar... the other 500k was in a different policy

[@rinibarwoto6419]

Agree

[@ATFADL]

This was a bewilderingly conspicuous plan. I mean, why didn't they just take out an ad for "Hit Man" in the local paper. I have no idea how any sane person would expect to get away with it.

[@fullercorp]

Mike's mom's testimony was heartbreaking. CAN you imagine her son flailing in the water knowing his bff did this.

[@Glenfern]

My heart was breaking for this beautiful, special Mum Cheryl. How you fought for justice and won is a credit to you. Mike was a beautiful son and taken from you was heartbreaking. May he Rest In Peace 🙏🏻⚘❤

[@eringobragh236]

This poor mother talking about her son is just heartbreaking and devastating. Nobody loves their children more than good and loving parents and Mike's mother is the total embodiment of that never ending love. RIP Mike and God rest your beautiful soul. Your mother is one mighty woman. ☘️ 🇮🇪 ☘️ 😥💖

[@Empots123]

Absolutely 💔🙏🏼😪

[@tehilasunshine9757]

she was very eloquent in her speech, gifted, talented, effective communicator

[@nyabis8044]

Mike’s mother continuously fighting for justice for her son is tragic. I can’t even imagine.

[@appeasing]

Mike’s moms statement at the end gave me chills and brought me to tears. I’m glad she was able to get closure and find her son justice 💗

[@c.o3301]

What an incredible testimony from Cheryl. I can only imagine what a fabulous man Mike was being raised by such a wonderful mother.

[@JonBlackstone]

This story hits my heart like no other crime story. There’s something about the pictures and films of Mike. He had an unmistakable kindness in his countenance. When I think of the person he thought was his best friend shooting at him and clearly trying to kill him it breaks my heart. The cruelty and betrayal is too much to take. The fact that Brian and Denise think they are Christians is an indictment of the terrible state of Christian leadership in our culture. People parading as pastors who aren’t teaching God’s word. Make no mistake, these people are not Christians. Jesus forbid his disciples from using violence (even to stop those who came to arrest him). These two are just straight up, cold blooded killers. During the trial it appears perhaps Brian has had an awakening by confessing and repenting of his sins. To confess and repent is at least a sign of a change of heart. But Denise denies her twisted, evil betrayals to this day. She’s far to busy serving herself to have room for God in her heart.

[@suejohnson8457]

And Denise being so against divorce! But murder she’s ok with?

[@JonBlackstone]

@@suejohnson8457 Agreed! I hate to say this; but I lived in Nashville for 10 years (the Bible Belt). There are more churches per capita in Nashville than any other city in the U.S. but Nashville is home to the worlds largest adult bookstore and countless strip clubs. I'll never forget during the Gulf War one of the local strip clubs wrote "God Bless Our Troops" on the marque outside. In other words going to church in the south is more of a cultural thing than an authentic desire to follow Jesus. It's what I call "cultural Christianity". Of course that's happening all over the country; but it becomes really obvious when you live in the south. Brian and Denise strike me as classic examples of that kind of "Christian". They prayed, and went to church at the same time as they were going to strip clubs, getting drunk, making lesbian sex videos, committing adultery and ultimately murdering the man they were committing adultery against. Think about that for a second. Both Brian and Denise actually talked about scripture as they were considering how they would murder Mark. I don't believe you could find a more profound example of how people can be so deceived about the state of their own wickedness and Godlessness. Personally it has made me look very deep into my own heart; and to ask God to reveal any wickedness in my own heart. As the Bible tells us, "The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? “I the Lord search the heart and examine the mind, to reward each person according to their conduct, according to what their deeds deserve.” Jeremiah 17:9-10

[@Pitoonya]

Yes, they started sleeping with each other before Mike and Denise were married, so lust came first, then the insurance policy, which his best friend draws up for him. Then they plot to kill him over it. The love of money is the root of all evil. Poor Mike and his Mom. 😢

[@Pitoonya]

​@@JonBlackstone P. S. I lived in Memphis in the early 1980s so I know what you mean. It's even worse now. I moved to Florida 20 yrs ago. Psychic places everywhere (which is against God's word bc it is divination. God wants us to come to Him, not Psychics.) and of course all the things you mentioned, strip clubs, etc. Northern Florida is actually the most 'Southern' part of Florida in terms of Christianity, as it borders southern States.

[@Pitoonya]

@@JonBlackstone @suejohnson8457 I agree with you both. OnlyKidWithCamera, you sound very kind and have a deep feeling of compassion and empathy for ppl. It's nice to hear truth and understanding in the comment section. ✌️ and ❤️ to you both in the New Year of this very disturbing world we live in.

[@poorweakcua6372]

Imagine telling the mother of a murdered son not to talk about and look for her son. SMH some sick people in this world indeed.

[@felipachuau3687]

I just cannot think of what it would be like for Mike's mother. Just imagine knowing that your son was murdered but you get ridiculed and ignored by people when doing so much for justice to be serverd... and for so many years! She is a true fighter and I've so much respect for her. I hope she finds peace...Prayers and love to her❣️

[@lollipopsfordays3610]

I remember hearing about this story a few years ago and that sweet old mama with her little piggy tails and her signs all alone and how she persisted to find the truth stuck with me. It’s just unfair someone would have to endure so much suffering. She did good though. I hope she can find peace.

[@Fee212]

The utter hubris of her going to the police like that baffles the mind. How very dare she?

[@lyial9830]

I've seen this story on another YT channel and they interviewed his mom. She is so adorable, so, sorry for her loss.

[@youtuber6193]

I’ve watched every single one of your videos and dozens of other true crime on KZbin and nothing has moved me as much as hearing Mikes mum speaking in court. Knowing how hard she fought for him and hearing everything she’s done for him has me in more tears than I’ve shed in years, and I didn’t even know she existed an hour ago. What an *absolute legend* of a lady, I pray her grand daughter reaches out to her as she will one day regret it if she doesn’t.

[@legalbeagle2916]

Cheryl - what an incredible woman and mother. God bless!

[@bjbrown6884]

This is the most sickening case. The cold calculated murder of Mike is beyond my comprehension. I hope that they rot in hell for what they did to this man.

[@Oliver-Closeoff]

There is no hell, that's why there is prison.

[@janebailey8032]

No worries there! They will rott in Hell!!!

[@kimmyfreak200]

imagine trhe mom being screamed at for trying to find her son....that made my blood boil... denise is evil

[@ellemarie9603]

@@Oliver-Closeoff you will see hell soon don't worry

[@ellemarie9603]

@@Oliver-Closeoff you will see hell soon don't worry

[@brianprue2548]

This has to be one the saddest cases ever. The grandchild has been fed lies all her life and doesn't want nothing to do with Mike's family. Mike was killed by his best friend and his wife and then they don't get life in prison after countless years of lying. Mike's mother speech at trial was truly heartbreaking and sets an example of never give up.

[@shumailakhan7321]

Hats off to Mikes Mother , her speech break my heart. The way she was consistently following to bring justice for her son is absolutely amazing. What a strong woman and strong mother she was.

[@jaywalker690]

This case has always broken my heart the worst, out of any of the others I’ve ever known. Just trying to imagine how terrified Mike must have been for those few moments he was in that water, makes me so sad. When his body was recovered over a decade later his wedding band was in his glove with his bones. 😭

[@JC71]

I’ve cried every single time I’ve seen a video of his mom crying and talking about how good his son was. Such a sad story:🥺

[@crystaltumilty1787]

Great job on putting together this video. I have never hurt so much for a family I don't know. Mike's mother is truly a angel on earth. I look up to her for never giving up on her son and family. I appreciate all the hard work y'all have done. Thank you.

[@thelifeofnikkimarie9445]

A mother's intuition is never wrong. Cheryl showed such amazing determination, strength, courage, bravery and faith through her fight for justice for Mike! It breaks my heart to know what happened to Mike and Cheryl being denied ever having a relationship with her granddaughter. I pray that one day soon she will be able to have some type of a relationship with her granddaughter before God calls her home. Cheryl, you are so inspirational. I pray that you can now find some peace and know that you have made your son so very proud! God bless you sweetheart ❤️

[@troycambo]

Never wrong? Plenty of goose chases would say otherwise

[@amygerges6974]

Mike and Cheryl were incredible people Mike’s character was obviously shone because of the greatness of his mother. Hats off to you The Great Grandmother Cheryl Ainsley is truly missing out on her biggest blessing-YOU!

[@Blonde_Somnambulist]

What an impressive Mum she is. Her torment spoke from the core of her being , and every word was born from profound grief. The pain was palpable, I felt it in my own body as she spoke , having an involuntary sob that caught in my throat , my tears flowed with hers . This is the the power of her emotion, and the emotion is the purest love . It is powerful , transcendent and uniquely human . Emotion such as this can be a transformational force. Shes an amazing woman.

[@dejamike88]

My heart breaks for Mike’s mother, but I’m glad that she got to see justice!

[@julz3tt3]

❤❤❤

[@electraleigh]

Mikes mum is so strong and inspirational, her impact statement breaks my heart. I remember watching this story on true crime daily several years ago before Brian was arrested for kidnap and they seemed to believe that Denise was involved. Especially as she drove off and refused to talk to the cameras!!! Poor Mike seemed like a really good guy and deserved so much better. RIP

[@Azriel884]

Mikes mother looked so cute in the trial, so sad why she had to be there.... I hope she has found peace... seems like a sweet lady... ☹️

[@pimpindymepiece]

Her cute lil pigtails 🥺

[@Helen-sound]

That has got be the most heart breaking line In Mike’s mother’s statement ‘ There is no manual to tell a mother what to do when her child goes missing ‘.

[@Jaguar763]

Thank God for working through Cheryl and bringing Mike’s killers to justice. I cried listening to his dear mother’s statement 😢. I hope his daughter will one day open up to her late father’s family

[@susanalexander6721]

This total creep didn't believe in divorce, but had 0 problem with murder. 0 problem collecting 2 million for his death. Blessings to Mike's Mother and daughter. You courageous woman. Never give up on a missing loved one.

[@zzzbbbooo]

I shed tears over this poor victim's darling elderly mother, fighting tooth and nail for truth and justice for her child, such incredible devotion and tenacity.

[@Cindy.m.R]

My heart broke even more when seeing his mother alone holding a vigil, the pain she must of been feeling

[@tessema2]

Betrayed by both a best friend and a wife! I can not imagine what mike felt the very moment his friend threw him from the boat! So sad!!!

[@alisong2328]

I watched another program on this case, where the police said they weren't sure Mike was aware of all the insurance policies taken out on him. Denise and Brian could have easily arranged for the policy or policies without Mike's involvement. Mike's mom is the true hero in this case.

[@LupusWarriorBreeze]

God bless Mike's Mother. The hell she must've went through not knowing where her son was or what actually happened to him. However, with a Mother's intuition she knew all along the "story" of what happened wasn't right, so she pushed on for answers and for justice for her son. There is nothing greater than a Mother's love. 💕

[@stellamansilla1848]

Betrayed by his wife and best friend, evil at its worst! Mothers impact statement so moving and heartbreaking!

[@tjacobs990]

A mother’s love knows no end. Both the wife and so called friend should not be shown any mercy ever.

[@Eliseloveslife]

This case hits me harder than ANY other case. Something about Mike’s face… look at the life and love in those eyes. He was so loved. ❤

[@SolielRiego..]

I saw this before on a different channel, but I didn’t know that he is that hardworking and came from a humble family background. Cheryl indeed is a true fighter. I’m happy that she was able to witness justice prevail for her son. I even watched Brian’s confession in court. Brian started talking after his relationship with Denise went downhill. If that hadn’t happened, justice wouldn’t have seen the light of day.

[@beastyboyBlue]

Mikes Mom was a remarkable mother. God love her for what she went through for years.