The Kalamazoo Home Invasion

[@johnnywalker8326]

This story is so heart breaking. Chris did two tours in the Navy and he dies at home because some meth-fueled pos lost his mind and picked their home to break into. He not only stole Chris' life he stole his wife and daughter's happiness, peace of mind and sense of security. Disgusting and tragic.

[@tankthearc9875]

why wasnt he armed?

[@mouse9665]

Damn worthless tweakers are a waste of air! So sad 😢

[@DrLuke49]

@@tankthearc9875 even armed there is no guarantee that it would have ended with the POS intruder dead

[@tankthearc9875]

@@DrLuke49 that true but wondering why ex military wasnt , he had a fighting chance then ,

[@calebmoore2365]

Easy to say now could of, should of….I think what’s important is that he was able to get his wife and child out of the situation and keep them out of it and he even tried to de escalate it, sure if he had had a gun he could have lived, but it could have also caused a shootout that got his wife and child to get in harms way. He did the best he could in a terrible situation and is without a doubt a hero for saving his family….

[@redember9380]

Christopher is a real hero for protecting his family like this

[@dulcesousa3643]

You are so right my friend. 😊

[@mathewdecorse5748]

Did everything possible to keep them away from this guy. He did an incredible job.

[@auntkaz815]

Absolutely! I’m convinced that the intent was for all in the house to die. Apart from Christopher’s actions that would have happened.

[@johnnyboy7144]

Without a doubt, If Christopher didn’t separate his wife and child and get them into a different room, they all would have died… Christopher is a hero

[@lapinchechismosa]

He only had 2 choices, fight or flight, that’s it

[@shaungardner9623]

It’s truly messed up, killing a guy with no motive or have any connection to him. Makes no sense to me. Children will now have no father. Hopefully the killer never sees the light of day again.

[@wolfmama7879]

The judge sentenced him to prison for life no parole possibility. I hope he crosses paths with inmate in prison and loses the fight the second he walks in the prison.

[@snowsunnyjohns1]

🤬💯

[@cdd4248]

I wish, we as a community, could decide his fate.

[@GetCraftyLemons]

@@wolfmama7879 I hope he lives a long time to be an old, old man in prison! That's punishment!

[@pamelaapgar8184]

What an awful case, RIP Chris

[@seonaidcentz]

22 yrs old. What an amazing young man. All that he had accomplished in just the short amount of time being an adult. It's tragic that Chris and his family were robbed of the future they planned together.

[@azazello1784]

22 and already making kids.

[@gailainsley6939]

Yes. I couldn’t believe he was only 22. He did soo much in that time ❤

[@thatlovelyma4700]

​@@azazello1784So?

[@hannahhere5461]

I was very intrigued to click on this video because I’m from Kalamazoo. I immediately knew which case it was though. My mother used to date Haley’s father so I knew the family. I’ve been in the house this happened in, years before it happened. It was a very cute house right on the Kalamazoo River. When my family heard on the news and on Facebook about what happened it was shocking. No one could have expected it at all. Hearing the 911 calls makes it feel so much more real. Thankfully Haley has been able to heal more and has a very supportive partner now. She has two beautiful kids and has started going to college again. She still posts about Christopher often and says he is “my guardian angel” :) Hopefully that gives some people comfort after hearing their story.

[@denascleanbeautyboutique8259]

I will never forget that night. I live just 2 miles away and I have several friends who live on Proctor. This was hard for me to watch...I still pray for Christopher's family.

[@hannahhere5461]

@@denascleanbeautyboutique8259

[@BiGAnT269]

i have been on that exact road this happened in and it hurt to watch this video

[@BiGAnT269]

Do you still live in kalamazoo area?

[@hannahhere5461]

@@BiGAnT269 yes

[@reneegoode1155]

Hearing that babygirl asking for Daddy during the 911 call just shook me horribly. Especially since she had no idea she would never see him again.😔😤Omg Absolutely Evil and Senseless

[@nailahlemaitre2503]

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[@nailahlemaitre2503]

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[@Taswolf]

That bothered me, because I knew what was going to happen to him. My kid cried for her dad as soon as she could talk, and almost at two, she still gets really upset. Now she plays with her toys and I hear her sometimes saying no papa, like she finally realizes her dad isn't here. It's horrible.

[@thebyrd433]

That poor, sweet baby asking for daddy and her scared momma not being able to re-assure her was just terrible. Christopher is a real hero in every sense of the word. RIP.

[@metaldave1]

"I want daddy"... "I want daaddyy"... "Some days I just want to die already so I can be with daddy"... This crushed my heart hearing Charlottes voice & reading what she told her mommy. Christopher is indeed a hero, & saved his beautiful young family. My deepest condolences to all

[@twindrill2852]

Poor Charlotte. I hope she doesn’t give up and continues to live.

[@delishaenvy2564]

This just cut so deep. I cannot imagine what was rushing through chris' head in that moment trying to stay calm. Christopher you are a true hero and inspiration. Your name lives on in your son. Rest in eternal peace 💙 🙏 ❤

[@poppyfield1619]

Beautiful comment🕊🌹

[@TinkerMomLA]

Only in his son? He lives on in both of his children. Because he is their Dad.

[@AlanaRenton]

Maybe they said son as he will carry on his name but yea he will live on in them both so so heartbreaking 😢

[@chawniey]

When a toddler says she wants to die to be with her daddy some days, well that broke my heart and tears began to well up in my eyes. Then to find out their newborn child was a son has left me weeping.. What a tragedy, a senseless crime against people who truly were innocent of provoking this maniac. Rest in peace, Christopher. And I will be praying for his family left behind in the wake of such a meaningless and cruel act.

[@azazello1784]

Her daddy was too young to have kids.

[@rubydown3329]

​@@azazello1784wish someone told your mom she was too old to have you. You're a sad example of the increased risk of having a mentally disabled child when pregnant at an advanced age 😢

[@azazello1784]

@@rubydown3329 Hey, you calm down... You are not my psychiatrist to diagnose me.

[@rubydown3329]

@@azazello1784 now you're clutching your pearls about someone on the Internet getting judged by someone who's never met them? Interesting 📝

[@justinknight3737]

@@azazello1784that’s a crazy thing to say. They were doing super well as a family, had money, a home, tons of youthful energy to love the kids, idk how that is your takeaway from all of this.

[@williemacon30]

I take my hat off to the husband of this family how he stayed so calm in a difficult situation is so amazing

[@loveforeignaccents]

No kidding!

[@sos-pl8pf]

He saved his family for sure. What a sad loss of life.

[@gordonaliasme1104]

Sounds like he should have been kept in prison. Not released. Justice was not served

[@marytygett4189]

Amen to that .

[@Jadene270808]

Same here and I'm normally a true crime stalker never ever comment. Most iv heard before. This was so heart wrenching.

[@marytygett4189]

Repeat offenders should NEVER be on the streets . Absolutely disgusting. Rest In Peace Chris . I’m so sorry this happened to your family 😞

[@LouiseHultcrantz]

Right? I'm so tired of hearing the same stories about people commiting crimes over and over and getting so many chances to commit new crimes. I'm sitting here currently watching the 2024 Olympics and I just keep thinking that, if you do something against the rules in these GAMES you get an adequate penalty and everyone has to do the time or get a warning or whatever and the judges are never pushing these rules because, rules are rules. But apparently if you go on FREQUENT meth rampages IN REAL LIFE you suddenly get a get out of jail free card because that isn't serious enough? Sorry for the rant🤐

[@appeasing]

what an absolutely senseless crime. such a young man, whose kids will never know him. Hope he’s resting peacefully

[@Eclipse1369]

I hope he’s reborn into another wonderful person

[@djuneconley5569]

Kaycee, you got it right! absolutely senseless crime, the father and husband only 22 years old.

[@captainobvious6070]

​@@CosmosChill7649 it's not the mental health system first, it's the education system first...males are raised in a privileged ways. Many and them feel like if they can't get what they want then someone else needs to pay for it, with money or with suffering. We don't see women doing these much or at all do we. That says a lot. The lack of empathy from men to do these things is because of lack of teaching and training them about equality, empathy etc.

[@stfuplsok]

@@captainobvious6070 the lack of love (esp. at home 1st) always comes number 1 before anything else follows.

[@twillastacy1014]

My entire heart goes out to Haley. I know what it's like to have PTSD and can't stand fireworks or any loud or unexpected noises.

[@beautifulsurprise9424]

The photo of Christopher and his daughter playing with her tea set just ripped my heart right out of my chest. The fact that she still has that photo and knows without a shadow of a doubt that her father made time for her and loved her makes me happy. It was a senseless killing by a deranged lunatic and I am so very sorry for that family that it happened.

[@ManyLegions88]

Wow we went from broken hearts to bleeding hearts and now your heart is being ripped right out of your chest. What's next? You going to feel like you've been decapitated?

[@beautifulsurprise9424]

@@ManyLegions88 Just sad because a man was killed for no reason at all. If that doesn’t bother you in the slightest it says more about you than it does about me…but continue moonlighting as a KZbin comments section comedian I guess.

[@ManyLegions88]

@@beautifulsurprise9424 I understand that my comment came off a bit too harsh. Honestly though, it's quite realistic, because it just keeps getting worse with how people describe their sadness. It goes from sadness to being offended to being angry and then back to being sad again and then angrier and then super offended and who knows what comes next? I'm not a comedian at all and I would never even attempt to be one. My comment wasn't even supposed to be comical but I do understand where you would get that feeling from because that's how most people are online now they're very senseless, and actually quite sadistic when it comes to their emotions. I try to be a little bit shocking to get people's attention, because it seems like that's the only way anymore, but I definitely didn't mean to aggravate you. It seems like I'm not getting through to anyone, so I may just call it quits and focus on myself and my daughter. I feel the pain of everyone and that pain alot of times comes out like a roaring lion. I can promise you though that I'm not a dangerous person and I do not have a criminal background that comes even close to that so I apologize for giving you the wrong idea about who I am. I am becoming quite immune to it though to be honest. I've always been misunderstood.

[@Faristol7]

​@@ManyLegions88You sound a bit 'hyper', tbh.

[@teresajennings1243]

This is the most horrific thing imaginable...a young family enjoying a nice evening together, and a total stranger invades their home. So tragic. Chris was so brave, making sure his wife and child were able to hide from the stranger. So sorry for the wife and child. This is an exceptionally good podcast, have come to enjoy watching these on a regular basis. So thank you!

[@loveforeignaccents]

How is this considered a podcast?

[@Areniapixie]

@@loveforeignaccents They have it on Spotify in podcast format too

[@loveforeignaccents]

@@Areniapixie Oh, okay. Thanks.

[@teresajennings1243]

@@loveforeignaccents Well I am old lol, maybe I don't understand what a podcast is ... I will say then, an excellent video then. Whatever.

[@christinamorales1475]

To see this happen to a man who actually has his life on track and is taking care of his family and a loving manner... Makes me so pained to know there's men out here not even close to the man he is and living life🥺

[@lucidgreen.]

He was only 22 and had so much to live for. He died protecting the ones he loved. Rest in peace, hero. You will be remembered as a devoted father and amazing husband.

[@brianakelley123]

Wow this was intense. I was praying he would make it, but I knew he wasn’t going to. So sad, hearing his daughter say she wants her daddy when he’s downstairs protecting them with his life. Just heartbreaking.

[@djuneconley5569]

I know Briana it was so hard to hear, I too was hoping Christopher would make it. So so awful.

[@frantrictantric]

The biggest failing here is in that the killer was not sent to the morgue.

[@carolinebrennan3864]

1000% agreed. That "thing" does not deserve air to breathe...

[@cherylwhite4195]

This is probably the most saddest and shocking story that I ever heard of this young man was trying to do the right thing by his family and live a righteous life and this occurred to him for no reason he didn't even deserve this

[@ManyLegions88]

Do you have any connection at all with reality? You sound like a grown person that just landed on Earth.

[@jeangrey5952]

Go watch the Junko Furuta case

[@cherylwhite4195]

@@jeangrey5952 I didn't watch any of the video that you recommended because I personally watched the one that I was writing about that was pertaining to the story that I wrote about

[@jeangrey5952]

@@cherylwhite4195 Just go watch when I get the chance

[@kittysuzie]

The worst one I’ve heard from this channel was how an elderly couple was buried alive by someone they were close to… authorities uncovered the bodies to see them clutching each other 😞

[@KellySilva-pw8qj]

Why was he out/released??? Over & over again these judges let these evil people out!!! These “judges” NEED TO BE HELD RESPONSIBLE!!! Enough is enough

[@OCmenacemafia]

Also shows how "effective" the prison system is. Turns criminals into monsters

[@sissykim3975]

Judge? Try prosecutor. Go to youtube page 68 shotts. They have been charging him with illegal things and not honoring his ppo against a neighbor. That town the perp is from on here is a mess. They charge the innocent and let the bad guys go.

[@thetruthhurts3318]

I think the justice system wants things like this to happen to be honest

[@sissykim3975]

@@thetruthhurts3318 IDK. I know its happened here numerous times. And the sheriff of polk county said he went to some conference and they were talking about it there the prosecutors not charging people and asked them to start doing their jobs. We need reforms everywhere.

[@absolutelyheretical7132]

@@OCmenacemafia Not at all. They always use this as an excuse to be weak on crime. Truth is they were already monsters and that's why they get sent to prison. A leopard doesn't change its spots.

[@lindseywarren44]

This one broke my heart in two. I don't usually comment on these videos unless it is to compliment the channel on their excellent work. But this one really shook me. Such a horrible, horrible crime. Those precious children and his beloved widow. I cannot fathom how awful having a complete stranger coming into your home with guns - while you are relaxing of an evening. So tragic and such a terrible waste of precious life. RIP and Bless this family and their loved ones.

[@reeferseasalt]

I came here to see who also started crying... this is so tragic... I feel so hard for his poor wife and precious baby...

[@bonzie321]

So tragic. Always have a several hand guns stashed around your house in different places- grab one as soon as you hear anything. That dude should have had few a bullets through him before 911 was even called

[@jamesclark8931]

I know It made me tear up especially when I heard his daughter say she wanted daddy OMG!!! Such a sick individual

[@lindseywarren44]

@@reeferseasalt So scary to be at home, where you're supposed to feel safe and feel your family is protected.... just to have some rando come in with guns. I just can't imagine how awful and terrifying. Such a senseless crime. My heart goes out to his widow and children.

[@lindseywarren44]

@@jamesclark8931 I have to say I struggle not to become jaded over these sorts of things. I watch a lot of true crime (this is an exceptional channel, btw). This case truly touched me and caught me off guard with how much it made me cry. I am a widow myself and I just feel for her. Bless

[@MontagZoso]

That picture of Christopher having a tea party with his daughter on the floor with her teddy bear really got me in the heart. Absolutely senseless murder. One deranged meth head with guns, and an innocent beautiful family is destroyed.. Just horrific.

[@PixieMermaid-fz9rt]

This one was so heartbreaking. I couldn't stop crying after Charlotte was saying she wanted her daddy and even though I knew going into this there would be a terrible crime, I still hoped so dearly that somehow, something would change and that the whole family was rescued and that everything would be alright. I hope Haley's family, friends and community surround her with a circle of support to help her get through this horrible tragedy and loss.

[@fannycraddock99]

Not all heroes wear capes. That was utterly heart-breaking. RIP Chris who will forever be watching over his family.

[@theoniway2323]

I thought I had become desensitized to true crime stories but this one is just incredibly touching and senseless! Heartbreaking. I hope Chris’ widow and children are safe and have found peace despite everything. Thank you for honoring Chris’ life by sharing his brave yet tragic story

[@angelang222]

While not becoming desensitized I have found a way to not let the stories linger. This one hit me so much harder than I ever expected though

[@Anatomy4556]

This has hit so hard emotionally. He died young. May he rest in peace

[@skreemqueen7520]

I just commented something very similar. This case brought me to tears.

[@jeanneg9374]

This one hurt my heart to the core. One life taken so senselessly and so many left broken. To Christopher and his wife, I'd like to thank you for your service. You took a vow to protect at all costs. He did two tours and returned home. Never in a million years did he expect to have to show his courage and bravery in his own home where you should feel the safest. He died a hero. He lived his oath to the very end. Not just by his service to our country but by protecting what was most precious to him, his family. God Bless him, his beautiful family and all his loved ones left behind. 🙏

[@nikkimclay5474]

Amen 🙏🏽

[@tami.1111]

Beautiful comment💗🙏🏻

[@mj13727]

This comment is so well written. Made me start crying again.🙏🙏🙏

[@spiralrose]

Dude, everything else he said was on point but stop kissing his ass because he was in the military. He didn’t get drafted, he’s signed up for that. You sign up for a job, you do the job well. It’s condescending to thank him for doing a job that he was supposed to do

[@jeanneg9374]

@@spiralrose first off I am from a military family so back the f**k off. Second of all you obviously don't know proper etiquette. You thank anyone who served our country no matter what the reason but especially those who DID CHOOSE instead of being drafted. For you to pick that out of the who situation to jump on just shows how out of touch you are with society.

[@LadyAstarionAncunin]

Always lock your doors. Never take it for granted, no matter what neighborhood you live in. People like this are walking around neighborhoods just looking for any opportunity.

[@tinabloomfield7228]

The door was locked....he broke in.

[@sherrylouise9495]

Amen! We live in the country on a dead end road and I always make sure my doors are locked, even during the day.

[@snow.flower]

locking doors aren't enough. you need a good security system, cameras all around your home, and a loaded gun just in case.

[@billycasper289]

Real life horror for sure mental illness is so common these days could happen to anyone of us. In any country in the world

[@beaby1977]

The doors were locked they said that he broke in.

[@surajnambiar6544]

Rest well Chris! Not easy for me to get teary but this episode definitely got me.

[@obiwann785]

The picture of Christopher in his camouflage gear, holding his tiny baby girl, broke my heart

[@jimmyfabs78]

Completely devastated everytime I hear children on 911 calls involved in horrible situations. Their little voices haunt me.

[@Katiek22]

This was heartbreaking to watch. Jesus. Chris did everything right and the cops were RIGHT THERE. Absolutely senseless

[@reeferseasalt]

This made me cry :'(

[@krandle7788]

From the second that phone call started I was sobbing, just a tragedy 😢

[@GetCraftyLemons]

@@reeferseasalt Me too like a baby!!!

[@trossk]

Cop blaming?

[@Katiek22]

@@trossk Oh not at all!! I’m just saying it’s so scary to think that he could do everything right and it still ended in his death 😔

[@DRB3three]

The photo of the man having a tea party with his daughter.. choked me up a little. This was a good man, a good father, and this POS takes his life for no reason. You never know when your time is up. Let the people you love know you love them. Don't hold grudges or feel there is always time down the road to make things right.. do it now. Stay safe

[@zyrrhos]

You knew when this story started that this animal had a long criminal record and this could have been entirely prevented.

[@Lenergyiskey358]

Yep. I reckon lawyers should start getting these families in and sueing the parole boards or whoever it is that keeps letting these people out of prison. There are so many deaths that are by men getting out with a full and violent rap sheet and killing people. If they thought they could be sued then they may think twice. There has to be some kind of threshold where they default to life in prison to protect the public.

[@sheeetfaced]

One of my best friend’s is very close to Hailee. She’s a wonderful person who is finally healing from this tragedy. It’s very hard for her to watch these as he was the love of her life - she has come a long way and i’m proud of her i wanted to add one more thing: She would like permission to tell this story. Nexpo refused to acknowledge her (yet she’s the victim) about it. Please reach out to her. She’d rather tell you. thank u for ur time

[@sheeetfaced]

edit; i also live in Kzoo MI - this city isn’t safe.

[@Adelicows]

Why does Haley need permission to tell her own story?? She can tell her story all she wants

[@sheeetfaced]

@@Adelicows She does have permission to tell her OWN. It’s bigger KZbinrs - SPECIFICALLY NEXPO - who blatantly ignored Haylee and her family. That’s what the issue is here. She has asked REPEATEDLY for people to stop. Ask HER if YOH can tell her story for her. Please re-read my prior message.

[@infinitewisdom4557]

I don't quite follow. What are you trying to say, exactly!!!

[@sheeetfaced]

@@infinitewisdom4557 Idk how this is confusing to anyone. Hailee, the mother of Christopher’s TWO children, wants PERMISSION when KZbinRS tell HER STORY without ASKING HER FIRST BEFORE UPLOADING. jesus christ ITS HER STORY AND ITS DISRESPECTFUL AS FUCK WHEN NOBODY ASKS HER FOR HER PERMISSION ESPECIALLY WITH THEIR TWO YOUNGER CHILDREN.

[@stacyhart8312]

This one was a tear jerker, I think partly because Chris was so young, but seemed wise beyond his years. 💜

[@reeferseasalt]

I'm still crying lol :(

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

Evil is out there. Be aware of it. Protect your loved ones and yourself from it.

[@ArtCurator2020]

@stacyhart8312 - You are pathetic !!! You make it sound like you personally knew the victim but all you REALLY Know about him is the "tear jerker" rendition given in this Soap Opera Narrative !!! Grow Up & Get A Life !!!

[@mencot89]

Yup. Dude looks like a really nice person. Very sad. Bad things happened to good people.

[@MLD051]

Heartbreaking.,May he rest in Christ 🙏🏾

[@pollylewis5984]

A completely heartbreaking episode. Unfortunately, there are so many people walking about with demons. They make so much grief in the world.

[@reeferseasalt]

You said it Amen

[@renrut_7389]

Hearing their poor daughter say ‘I want daddy’ during the 911 call was almost too much to bear.. this story was truly heartbreaking. I can’t imagine how hard this must be on the family, but I hope somehow, someday they are able to live fulfilling & happy lives. It seems impossible.. but I’m sure they’re holding one another closely, & hopefully that keeps them strong.

[@sherriestone94]

I am so glad I found this channel ,you are so good at telling these stories ,I found myself praying they would all make it out alive ,such a sad story.

[@hallieh3926]

this one was indescribably devastating.. my heart breaks for this family.. i cannot imagine the depths of loss. all all all my love to christopher’s precious wife and family. he was a hero.

[@vegasjk27]

So scary and heartbreaking. This could happen to any of us. I hope Chris's wife finds the strength to recover and continue on with her life, though she will be forever traumatized.

[@dancer49lives6]

I'm so hardened to the stories on true crime channels, but this one hit me SO HARD. My sincerest condolences to Chris' family, friends and colleagues. 🙏

[@ameja777]

This is so incredibly sad. Christopher was so young and hopeful and loving. Breaks my heart for his wife and children and parents. I pray for peace on earth 🙏

[@narelle-creative-arts]

Absolutely devastating…hearing the audio from that night just makes it feel like you are there…Christopher I’m so sorry you lost your life..to Hayley and your two children may you find a reason to smile again. RIP always Chris😢💔💐

[@Stitch-w7k]

I've heard and watched almost everything there is to see on this case. This is the best presented I've seen so far. Well done and thank you. This case just eats me up even more that it already did before. Seeing how happy Christopher ad Haley were with their little growing family. It makes me absolutely sick that Christopher was taken in such a random, not doing anything wrong, horrific kind of way. May he rest in absolute peace and may Haley find the strength to go on without Chris. I pray for her and her beautiful babies.

[@heatherydew3361]

I have probably watched thousands of true crime docs/programmes, but this one left a mark. The heroism of Chris, protecting his family and being killed in such a senseless act of one absolute POS, just broke my heart. Then hearing about their little girl saying what she did...there are no words. At least life means life in the US, and not 20 years knocked down to 10 for 'good behaviour' whilst living better than most elderly people in this country. The UK could learn some lessons from the US penal system.

[@sophiejameson4064]

Except that the US has a far higher homicide rate than the UK so those long sentences aren't working, are they?

[@heatherydew3361]

@@sophiejameson4064 is that down to the US being much bigger so more people therefore more homicides, or is that based on the percentages? I'm sure the gun laws have a part to play too, but let's not get into that! I think for the families though, when someone kills your loved one because they were drink driving and only get 5 years in the UK, a life sentence in the US must make them feel like justice was done. (Not sure if that's the best comparison, but you get what I'm saying). It just feels like the world is getting more violent though, and I'm not sure what the solution is!😔

[@michellemcavoy1874]

Yes this was hard to watch, I kept thinking,please don’t hurt this family…

[@thebeasters]

Heroism of Chris, not the worthless pigs

[@Liam95_]

I watch a lot of true crime KZbin and true crime docs on Netflix but watching this one hit me really hard. A young man with a beautiful family and with his whole life ahead of him at the very young age of 22 - had it cruelly snatched away by a lunatic who should have never been released from prison. He is a hero and my heartfelt condolences go out to his family and friends. RIP Christopher.

[@southernstateofmindhelps]

This is 1 of the most heartbreaking cases I've heard! 😭 I have to give you props on new info & I've never seen the police body cam footage!

[@irishgel2966]

This is so heartbreaking. 🥺😭 What a beautiful and loving father Chris is. He did everything to save his family.

[@socialbutterfly4146]

In their new home! Watching a movie! Relaxing. In what should have been the safety of their own home!!! Infuriating and heartless!! This is so heartbreaking. This young man had his entire life ahead of him 😩💔😩

[@maury0009]

It’s unbelievable things like these still happen in 2022. I can’t even imagine what that poor woman felt like when she was told her husband was gone 💔

[@kuroneko7022]

What does the year have to do with it when they’re even allowing convicted felons to buy guns without a background check? This degenerate should have never been released. Things will get much worse - wait and see.

[@tessaducek5601]

2022? More so due to meth and crack!

[@martint8986]

Didnt happen in 2022 fyi.

[@dude-man]

"Still happen" ?? Seriously? you must be delusional. Its only getting worse, every single day.

[@loveforeignaccents]

@@martint8986 The OP didn't say "that this happened in 2022" but rather that these things still are happening in 2022. Get some Q-Tips to clean out your earwax, boy.

[@aqua-mina]

Just terrifying waking up to an intruder in your house. The one place you should feel safe…

[@loveforeignaccents]

It didn't say they woke up to the intruder though. They were already awake.

[@belmum1689]

@@loveforeignaccents So what , it still would be terrifying

[@loveforeignaccents]

@@belmum1689 Absolutely. I just like accuracy when dealing with the video content so as not to mislead anybody.

[@dude-man]

... and the first place you should lock all your doors at all times.

[@dude-man]

... and the first place you should lock all your doors at all times.

[@abrownie5498]

Haley’s statement broke my heart. I never comment on things but this had me in floods of tears. I couldn’t imagine losing the love of my life let alone with 2 children. So incredibly senseless

[@jadejadejade999]

I never really get emotional listening to these cases, however, this one felt like it hit close and brought me to tears. I'm so sorry this happened, I'm so so sorry. I hope Haley and her babies will one day find peace w what happened, my heart goes out to them. Great respect and condolences to a true hero.

[@ericsanger4408]

This is literally right down the street from me and this is incredibly tragic. Chris was amazing.

[@misska7535]

Listening to this horrific story & the actual events are truly sobering, oh man! 🤦‍♀️💔 I feel horrible for this family. How quickly evil can slide in is crazy. Prayers for the families. Great job again telling this gut wrenching story. I thank you for another upload my friend. Knowing there baby is right there through this ordeal is heartbreaking. God bless 👑🙏🏻🕊💝💝

[@laurenc7601]

This young man did everything right, protected his family and was calm with the instruder. He was killed for no reason 😢. These cases really hurt💔. I hope his wife and kids will find peace after this💜

[@smugandsmarmy]

I’ve heard this story before and I’d like to commend you on the absolutely perfect way in which you covered it; you’re always so respectful of the victims but this time truly touched my heart. Thank you for the tireless effort and kindness you always provide!!!

[@ChristinaDunbar-cp7fm]

I just want to say I have seen this story several times. This is the best and easiest to follow that I have seen. Well done.

[@sinda_hella]

This is one of the most heartbreaking videos I’ve ever watched. RIP Christopher. I hope Hayley and Charlotte are living a good life.

[@lisawargal]

I have never had a true crime story gut me as much as this story did. Last week 2 people across the street from my home were shot and killed in a similar manner. This really, really just brought that night back in full force. My heart is broken for Chris, who lost his life, and his wife and daughter. This one hurts.

[@pieternel101]

I agree Lisa. This story is sad. I am sorry for your neighbours. Horrid how we treat each other. Just horrid.

[@bonzie321]

So tragic. Always have a several hand guns stashed around your house in different places- grab one as soon as you hear anything. That dude should have had few a bullets through him before 911 was even called

[@scientistatwork4667]

I'm so sorry. We must get guns away from people with mental illness and high risk behaviors for starters. 😪 I think you should stay away from such videos because you're still in trauma. I hope you're seeing a doctor or seeking help for this. Take care of you.

[@cannasaurus_jess]

Such an absolutely unnecessary loss of life. No matter what, always lock your doors and every single window in your house because you just never know. What a brave young man, and incredible husband 😢 Rest in peace, Chris🤍

[@mroakleysgti]

The one that should have lost his love was the intruder meth head.

[@emilyc8958]

Thank you for covering crimes that no one else does

[@katelinkeeney8903]

Yes this

[@30secstomrvs]

I lived in Kalamazoo and some areas of the city are scary. I always locked the doors. I hope she overcomes this and heals her trauma. There's so many people broken in this world.

[@corinachorley7212]

How utterly heartbreaking and horrific. Such a young man who had already achieved so much in life with so much more ahead of him, with his beautiful family. What an incredible and amazing man, an absolute hero. His poor, poor family. Tragic doesn’t even begin to cover it

[@tammygalloway4086]

Very scary that you are not completely safe in your own home. My heart breaks for this family and hearing what their little daughter said oh my just gut wrenching.

[@scottnewton9619]

The good law abiding citizens always seem to pay with their lives and all too often, the vile perpetrator is out on bail or early release. Sad beyond words.

[@cjb2749]

I want to know why the violent offenders get unlimited chances; being arrested and released over and over again until they eventually commit a crime that gets attention from the public, THEN the courts finally put them away, acting like justice has been served. Meanwhile, the prisons are full of non-violent offenders who have been sentenced to 10, 20, 30 years for being addicts, committing financial crimes, etc?! Talk about messed up priorities.

[@mrsmerily]

@@cjb2749 i dont understand your logic tho... those just for being addicts could have been him. So everything is nice and easy in your world?

[@cjb2749]

@@mrsmerily no, I currently live in the same stupid nonsensical world that you do, but I'd LOVE IT if I lived in a world dictated by common sense instead. Violent offenders shouldn't be getting all of these get out of jail free chances to re-offend, while non-violent offenders spend decades in jail for failing to pay taxes or committing "crimes" that don't hurt anybody but themselves.

[@thetruthhurts131]

​@@cjb2749addicts are a problem. They are future violent criminals

[@nicwelch]

@@cjb2749Nobody is serving time for simply being an addict. That’s a myth that has been busted over and over again.

[@clare1971]

He was so incredibly brave and my compliments on the lady on the line trying to talk him down too

[@Waynejack2373]

All videos on here are touching, but this one really got me. Absolutely heartbreaking...

[@loliver9660]

The revolving door system of justice in this country is appalling. How many crimes does a person have to commit before it's determined they can never be rehabilitated and there are no second chances? Why is it that innocent people have to be killed in order for justice to be served accordingly, and even then, it's never enough?

[@thetruthhurts131]

In my opinion, 2 strikes should be it. You get 2 felonies, and you get 40+ years

[@julezmmm]

Ooooh no, now I remember this case. This one stays with me. I lock my house up like Fort Knox and my husband talks smack about it but too bad, you don’t know other peoples intentions. This is one of my biggest fears. This poor family has been through an absolute nightmare. My heart goes out to his family.

[@tinawindham6958]

Dogs have such great instincts , I rely on mine to let me know if anyone is outside . I pity the fool that wants to come in here with three dogs and one glock

[@valerieodonnell6764]

We had an intruder once due to a back sliding door being unintentionally left unlocked. We think he was only looking for money because he left after encountering me in my room without any confrontation. You better believe I have never left a door unlocked again. I know a determined person can find a way to break in but I believe if that door had been locked he would have moved on to the next house. Keep locking your house like Fort Knox! No shame in that.

[@professionalcommenter]

Show him this video and tell him that you don't want him to die. That might change his mind.

[@aliveli-hq6zk]

Incredible episode with audio recordings and real police footage.. I felt every moment.

[@loveforeignaccents]

Yep, this one was absolutely intense!

[@jordiimichael9579]

Ok this story absolutely scared me. Probably the most out of all of Truly Criminals stories. I can’t even imagine the trauma his wife and child have to endure.

[@skreemqueen7520]

I watch and read a lot of true crime. This case really touched me. I was brought to tears when I realized Christopher was killed. He seemed like an amazing man , serving our country and then becoming a wonderful husband and father. My sympathy to his loved ones, especially his wife & children. May he rest in peace 🕊️

[@kellyc6380]

My heart breaks for this family. He truly was a hero. Thank you for sharing this ❤️

[@mingulay29]

It is a credit to the maker of this video that she makes us feel we are there with Christopher and Hayley but not in any voyeuristic or morbid sense. The tone of the voiceover totally excludes that. We feel but can never truly know the sheer terror of those 40 interminable minutes. They are both heroes.

[@elainec5801]

This is so incredibly heartbreaking. I can't imagine what an ordeal Haley has had to endure. My heart just breaks for her. Christopher is a hero indeed. I'm glad that William will never have the opportunity to hurt anyone like this again.

[@royroyalu]

Thank you for your tireless commitment and work ❤️ These videos give light to the victims with a name and story, not letting them sink into darkness. Thank you 😊

[@BruceyBoye]

Well narrated series, I've been bingeing on your whole series so far, I wasn't sure if this was an AI voice over for a few days as I've never heard a voice I could listen to for more then a day, I'm really impressed at the content and factual way your series has been produced! Well done and thank you for making a fact packed educational channel, definitely impressive, keep up the brilliant work :)

[@reganhovey1541]

I live in Kalamazoo… This is one of the saddest things that’s happened in our city, but unfortunately it keeps getting worse and worse by the day. The shootings, killings, breaks ins, need to stop.

[@carminek1473]

I live in kzoo too. Crazy having this happen so close to home.

[@loveforeignaccents]

Just started in and these pictures of this lovely couple and their baby are so absolutely lovely, but I know something tragic is obviously going to be happening. Also, anyone who signs up to be a volunteer firefighter, you know is a great person, because they could make huge money if they didn't volunteer, but had taken an actual paid position as an occupation; as well as anyone that joins the service in my book! Thanks for the upload & hope you ladies are having a fantastic weekend, doing whatever your hearts desire!

[@williemacon30]

No this man protecting his whole family has lost his life this is an angel

[@Bg54321]

What a tragic case. Chris was unbelievably brave to remain so calm and protect his family. It just isn’t right William continues to live and Chris is no longer with us. RIP Chris and i hope his family will be ok.

[@saraphillips6468]

I am from this city- and had never heard of this case. Thank you for this respectful coverage. May Chris Rest In Peace and may his family find peace 😭💙#kalamazoostrong.

[@ambramarrs7325]

This is so horrifically sad. Thank you for sharing their story- I really like the soothing tone of your voice as you tell your stories 😊

[@Unscheduledsandwich]

This story since it broke has reminded me to deadbolt my door every time no matter what . This is horribly tragic and Chris did everything he could Rest In Peace brother .

[@nadinejackson3740]

The photo of him having a tea party with his baby girl, has me bawling. My daughters lost their dad at a very young age, and it is tough on them.......life is so unfair sometimes. RIP Christopher 💔

[@reeferseasalt]

I'm so sorry 💔

[@nadinejackson3740]

@@reeferseasalt thank you ❤️

[@dulcehajjar5826]

I can’t even look at That monster face !👿 Rest In Peace 🙌 Christopher 💔✝️

[@simplymarisa8]

Your channel is still my fave as far as true crime. The first one I found and still watch!

[@plnkfloydian7814]

It’s horrifying how you could be doing everything right in life and still be visited by such tragedy

[@mickeybeavison1053]

Military man without a firearm to protect his castle is incredible

[@barbwall3678]

I thought the same thing.☹️

[@firenze5555]

Does anyone else find the part at 14:45 absolutely the stuff of nightmares? Terrifying.

[@bikesrcool_1958]

Feels like the Mandela catalog. That stuff terrifies me. Imagine being on the other end of that call…

[@snippetsordinarylife]

Very few true crime stories get me all teary, but this one sure did. What a brave man Christopher was. My heart is with his wife, daughter and the son who will never get to meet his father. May they eventually find a semblance of peace

[@sarahreay16]

This case is heartbreaking. A little boy never meeting his hero daddy. A little girl who said I just want to die already to be with daddy. Utterly heart wrenching. RIP you true hero. Sending love and support to his family and wife. I don't think I've ever cried so much over watching cases. But this one 😢💔

[@mariolab2891]

I don’t often tear up over these videos despite finding all of them tragic, but this one really hit me. I often think it’s so unfair that with what little amazing people we have in the world, they are lost at the hands of monsters like Willian who are then kept alive in prisons. Chis was the true definition of pure bravery and love. May his memory live on in his beautiful children

[@cookworld_d]

Words cannot describe my grief. This is so sad. Omg... .😭😭😭

[@ginnykang943]

I used to live in Kzoo, so it's crazy how close this hits to home. Chris was a true hero for putting his family first and keeping calm throughout this nightmare.

[@oohsotracy854]

I grew up in kalamzoo 😢

[@annewagner196]

I still live there. While I love the place, it seems like the violence is getting worse. There seems to be a random shooting every day.

[@MhzToinette]

@@annewagner196 I moved here with my sons 27 yrs ago when Kalamazoo had barely one murder a year. I didn't want my boys growing up in crime ridden Detroit. Now I'm scared for my grandchildren to grow up in this area. My daughter who was born here has lost several of her childhood friends to violence. I don't know how the Kalamazoo area went a quiet family oriented place to someone getting shot or killed every other day. I remember when this happened, I couldn't believe it then and although it's happened to a few other families since I still can't believe this is what we've come to.

[@annewagner196]

I get it. It is an absolute shame. 😢 I'm sorry for your daughter's losses 💚

[@toagoodhome46]

Oh, this is just heartbreaking. Thank you for your thorough and sensitive coverage - the perfect balance.

[@princessofhardrock3934]

This case is so heartbreaking! And with William’s history, it could have been avoided if he had been in prison or a mental hospital from previous crimes!😢

[@fancyme.alter1311]

I so agree, why must we as a society wait until a life is taken before we act?

[@xMsNoobx]

To me once they are a repeat offender put them down like we do vicious dogs

[@nikkimclay5474]

drug rehab he wasnt mentally ill, he was a career criminal & actually should not have been an addict upon release, so he was just evil, escalating in crime

[@mjanny6330]

@Fancyme Alter because society has become obsessed with "rehabilitation" and "everybody deserves a second chance"

[@fancyme.alter1311]

@@mjanny6330 second chances are for God to grant not mortals

[@jessicacorcoran8849]

Your channel always has such in depth material on what ever episode you're doing. So good, I enjoy your channel a lot

[@nurit920]

Thank you to Chanelle truly criminal for covering this case, one of the most tragic and sad cases I've ever heard. I can't even imagine the situation 💔 Christopher is a hero! God bless his family, I hope his wife and kids are safe and secur and living a good life. So sad. R.I.P. BELOVED CHRISTOPHER 😢💔🙏