The Nightmare Next Door: The Case Of Lauren Giddings

In June, 2011, Lauren Giddings was studying hard to take the bar exam, and doing little else. So when a few texts and calls went unanswered, it wasn't initially alarming. But as hours turned into days, it was clear something was wrong. Where was Lauren Giddings?
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[@elmartell5724]

Imagine being a law student and still talking to the police without counsel. WILD

[@sandycromhout9850]

Total arrogance. Grandiosity.

[@2msvalkyrie529]

Nobody is convicted because of something said in a police interview . Whether with counsel present or not !! Evidence - either physical or circumstantial - are what convicts. ! Weirdos turn up at Police HQ every day confessing to crimes they didn't commit. Why do you think they're NOT convicted of the crime ? According to you they would be !!

[@I.pray.to.George.Carlin]

Lol the irony 😂

[@kcbarbo78]

It wouldn’t have mattered if he didn’t talk to them. There was a mountain of evidence.

[@aldinlee8528]

He was clearly in shock. It was the humanity side of him being confronted in that interrogation, and it was reeling from the actions and repurcussions of his ill side.

[@Marlaina]

The way he talks in the interrogation is so trance-like. It's eerie.

[@alex-qj9yw]

yeah! especially juxtaposed with his interview with the reporter.. so unsettling.

[@tankthearc9875]

these 2 detectives are the worst iv ever seen and iv experienced some and watched thousands

[@Baysidemom2]

the scariest thing is it's completely fake, he's doing it on purpose

[@alex-qj9yw]

@@Baysidemom2 i know right! it feels so forced. he really thinks that he has the ability to outsmart everyone else.

[@stuckerfam]

​@tankthearc9875 Did they get the conviction? The interrogation is not everything. I think I would have walked out from that weird, catatonic guy long before they did. I understand that their interrogation was not textbook, but this guy wasn't textbook either. They did their job with the timely collection of proper evidence. Nothing personal regarding my disagreement. Have a great day and keeping enjoying true crime. Take care.

[@SAMOANSTALLION1]

I like the Interrogation Officer 😂 You are F'd Up both ways 😂 "You dont have a girlfriend, and you will never have a girlfriend " 😂

[@williamtobin7282]

You never had a girlfriend... And now you'll be Somebody's girl friend 😂

[@jacquipeoples6147]

He will! 😂

[@aldinlee8528]

And that impresses you?

[@AustinTXSlasher]

I also liked him.

[@mommyshark1124]

​@@williamtobin7282I fckng died!😂🤣🤣🤣

[@sarahsm0kes]

Cutting someone up into pieces is absolutely horrifying in itself.

[@matthewella8280]

makes me feel sick even thinking on how he even cut her in half and dumped her in bin. same as in the UK a 16 year old her step brother cut her up into pieces using a electric saw he bought from the shop and stuck her in suitcases how u even do that makes me feel sick even just thinking on what that is

[@sandyfields678]

Evidence easier 2 get 4idvof.. just a creep.

[@allan9603]

Great channel, just wish the owner, narrator.., would answer some of these comments!

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

You don't say? 🤦

[@Quizack]

Especially when it's not even your Last Resort.

[@kevinmeeks5169]

His rights were violated?!?! Wtf about Lauren's rights when he was breaking into her apartment, peeping thru the windows and killing her. And his parents are fkn disgusting!!

[@chopsandtoots]

His parents are the fucking worst.

[@dasbruce5337]

Believe it or not, the safest place for this sicko is in prison. If he ever gets himself released the world will be against him and he will have no locked door to hide behind

[@michellemueller7288]

EXACTLY! That kinda shit always pisses me off!

[@tingting8586]

Disgusting parents raising evil child! Whole family just purely sick 😢 justice was not served for Lauren!

[@paulb5680]

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree

[@mahdialabdulsalam9590]

It always breaks my heart to see innocent people being assaulted by violent criminals.

[@Scipio_Americanus]

You deserve a halo😇

[@adambane1719]

@@Scipio_Americanus You need to get off the internet

[@carolynloughran5450]

@@Scipio_Americanus😂😂😂..right? Very strange comment to make. Makes me think that person might be a bit psycho 😮

[@gwynluv5447]

There's absolutely no possible way that he should be let out in 17 years. The prosecutor should've let it go to trial and shouldn't have dropped the CP charges. This monster clearly has no remorse for what he did and any parole board who ever thinks he should be set free, should be fired. When is this country going to get serious about crime? Stop dismissing charges. Stop concurrent sentences, stop ridiculous plea deals. Hold people accountable.

[@sophiebarclay7300]

he won’t get out anyways

[@brnoamik]

He's taken efforts toward appeal and best case scenario, he could get out within weeks.

[@msreneerr1109]

He won't there's footage leading up to her death ​@@brnoamik

[@Carouselpics]

Exactly! 😢

[@jasonrublaitus7144]

That detective was savage 😆 “1. You ain’t got a girlfriend. 2. You ain’t never gonna get a girlfriend. “

[@s.larosa4141]

He’s going to be someone’s girlfriend hopefully

[@isitoveryet9525]

Detectives did a terrible job, which is why they got absolutely nowhere in that interrogation lol Insulting the suspect w goofy one liners may get you points on social media, but it did absolutely nothing to get any info that would’ve helped lead to a confession, which is the whole point

[@iolitelight]

​@@isitoveryet9525He wasn't joking, he was insulting this sicko. Do you think anyone was going to get a confession out of a law student who knows not to speak to police? How do you think he should have gotten a confession?

[@CIERATv]

hell yea. lol

[@rudolfgunther5304]

The detective might have been savage but he was right.

[@adamwelch6217]

"Lauren was my neighbour" Immediately speaking about her in the past tense

[@richieseager6130]

i didnt even notice that at first but such a give away they are guilty

[@cynthiamiller586]

Good catch!

[@ryankazmierczak1335]

Just like Chris Watts

[@mikenoble3126]

Sure

[@mom2babygkaterad946]

Absolutely!

[@brennuvargr4638]

He should never, ever, ever be released. Ever!

[@whichgodofthousandsmeansno5306]

He won't be.

[@unite4peace88]

It’s fiends like him that remind me to live a carefree, fun, full, life

[@johngilmore697]

Really? Tell us more, Mr science.

[@boobookitty1441]

Yea he’s “just a sorry pos that don’t give af” 19:10

[@blossom1643]

I Don’t understand Why it is even being Considered!!?? I guess you can pay “lawyers” to say Anything.

[@arveyilleszender5809]

I still love the narrator's voice. So clear. No fakeness, no vocal fry, no affectation.

[@sunnyday7843]

Vocal fry is so hard to listen to - I appreciate clear voices too

[@dariawells7438]

She reminds me a lot of Paige Christie.

[@JaBrandonSpoons]

I always imagine it’s Emily Blunt narrating.

[@ChrisAndCats]

She's clear, professional and empathetic towards the victims.

[@leeprimeau7912]

YES!!! I cannot listen to some of the KZbin true crime creators because of the vocal fry and just spending WAY too much time talking about nonsense before they even get to the actual content.

[@CrazyBear65]

When you move into an apartment, the first thing you do is change the locks, save the original to put back on whenever you move out. That way nobody else has a key to your place, not even the maintenance guy. How did this weird kid acquire keys to other apartments, and where did he acquire a master key? That's something that ought to be investigated, in my opinion.

[@mr.positivity883]

Even if you buy a previously owned home. You don't know who the people you bought from may have given keys to. From Maintenance People like the bug guy to crazy kids and uncles. Also change any locks on fences around the house for extra security

[@Positivefuture1-tk7ye]

Amen! That dude totally creeped me out! Awesome channel!

[@VioletJoy]

It's well known how he got the key. I'm not sure why it wasn't mentioned here. I don't remember the exact details, but he was able to steal the keys and make copies.

[@shay907]

So this happened to me once in my twenties. The maintenance guy would come in while I was out. Eat food, use the toilet and leave the seat up, and left my TV on stuff I never watch like CMT. The office did nothing claiming he wasn't out there the day I said he was .. as if he couldn't have been. So I changed my locks. They tried to come in later to fix something and of course their key didn't work. I was told I had to change them back or give them a key and sent the portion of my lease that required it.

[@chriswilliamson83]

Doesn't a skeleton key open ALL locks ???

[@denaturner8871]

So... his mom not only thinks he'll be free one day, but a Supreme Court Justice?!!?😮 Delusions run in the family then, huh.

[@JQ127-c4e]

The mother is probably smoking weed like her son. He's gotta be baked out of his gourd to walk around with hair like that.

[@user-jz6pq4zx3e]

Exactly. Someone should have fixed her pipes. Good Lord.

[@Tummyachesurvior]

Looks like mental issues run in the family. Lawyers always think they’re superior than others.

[@praytogodus]

Absolutely, it's pretty astonishing to hear such high expectations! It really makes you wonder about the optimism they hold, despite the odds. It's a wild thought, indeed.

[@detrafranks9325]

The delusions run deep holy crap!!!😢

[@bronte333]

He's vile. His family are shockingly delusional .

[@didi012578]

His mother saw him as a Supreme Court Justice one day!!!???😮😂 That's just crazy.

[@suzque63]

@@didi012578I was reading comments while I decide if I want to watch this…after seeing your remarks about his mother, I MUST watch! 😅

[@KackieJennedy]

​​@@cristobalbalenciaga7295Err... Except he is a convicted murderer? 🤔 I mean. Has the bar become so low that a violent p3do murderer psychopath is allowed to become a SC Justice? 😂 Wow. Are you Stephen's mom or what? 🙄 Holy cow.

[@ebayerr]

He will be eligible for parole in 2041.So,in 17 more years. He's been in jail about 10 years so far. He's 35 years old as of 2024.He'll be 52 years old in 2041.

[@quinn3974]

@@ebayerrThanks for the info!

[@LindaHamilton-yu3qz]

When the reporter asked if HE KNEW THEY HAD FOUND HER BODY his world started to crumble & I’m definitely here for it !!!

[@projectmayhem2330]

The fact she had the world ahead of her, was chasing her dream and no doubt going to achieve it, makes it that much more tragic. She was living life to its fullest, something that the majority of ppl don’t do. Heart breaking

[@brnoamik]

They both did. Stephen & Lauren were both ambitious with promising futures. Whoever was at fault, they both paid a high price. 😢

[@suzanhodges415]

What person tells someone “not to worry” when someone breaks into your apartment and makes sure that you know they have been there? That’s a VERY dangerous situation!

[@tinkerbell5646]

i thought the same thing no offense to her bf but he gave her terrible advice and the fact that he wasn’t even concerned it made me raise my eyebrows

[@Faristol7]

​@@tinkerbell5646l thought the same - so much so that l was beginning to think that the bf had something to do with her disappearance before l realised it was the notorious Stephen McDaniels case. That boyfriend should have been horse-whipped.

[@sarahholland2600]

I think her boyfriend thought she was stressed out re studying so hard & was imagining it. He probably feels huge regret over that conversation.

[@Faristol7]

@@sarahholland2600 l don't understand why Lauren didn't decide to hot-tail it away for the weekend to study somewhere else after finding evidence of a 'creeper' being in her flat. Too nice, or too naive. Monsters live next door and crawl into your space whether you like it or not. Big shudder.😱

[@whichgodofthousandsmeansno5306]

Hindsight is always 20/20 but the first thing I would have done is installed a recording surveillance system. Maybe this advice can help save someone else who has a creepy stalker killer.

[@beekind5704]

Dropping Child exploitation charges is disgusting, if you’re willing to abuse a child you’re willing to kill. Letting the creep away with this allows all the other sick creeps to continue to abuse. I would implore Lauren’s family and the people of Georgia to get those charges reinstated and add a decade imprisonment for every image of an abused child that he stored on his computer.

[@n.o1987]

💯💯💯💯

[@laurenk6741]

It was a 'deal' for his confession and addmission of guilt. The addmision almost certainly guarantees he will never be freed, ever and subsequent appeals will be dismissed. The worst case scenario is the charges for exploitation could be weak, have limited evidence or loop holes.. so he may or not be convicted for a less serious crime and never provided a confession, also consider the family need for closure.

[@DeanJace0227]

It was a deal they needed his confession for a slam dunk case. He'll never get out he cut her up in pieces. He'll likely get killed..

[@ronnieterry4916]

Rzee​@@DeanJace0227

[@VioletJoy]

That was used in order to get him to confess. Sometimes it works. He'll never get out of prison.

[@filthhater5491]

When they said a torso had been found on the interview, He knew he was caught, you could see it instantly!

[@arthurswanson3285]

Exactly

[@DeanJace0227]

I love how the detective calls him a loser in pretty much every way possible to give him a reason why, lol 😂

[@cathybassett6432]

She knew something was up. We must learn to trust our intuition.

[@lilycalir6515]

Wish there was a hidden camera in her apt to catch this pos

[@VioletJoy]

Well, she was supposed to move out the very next day, which is probably why he chose that time to attack her.

[@VioletJoy]

@Truthologye Exactly. It's just heartbreaking.

[@bonnies.d.1121]

What could she do?(?!) She had bought and used some door-blocking device, but he found a way around that...and no one she told, apparently, took her suspicions seriously. The apt. mgmt. should have been much more careful about master keys...and hiring practices. He could not have had good references, especially for a position with such access to apartments.

[@raineiyall-fawcett1818]

Hands down the creepiest and most uncomfortable interrogation I’ve seen. I had watched coverage of this case before, but I appreciated the different details presented in this one.

[@tankthearc9875]

plus the two dedectives were awful

[@ChomoBidensMules]

"Your hayur was thayur, Steven!"​@@tankthearc9875

[@fredajordan5704]

To me the 2 detectives were rather good and they were patient with him as well. It`s very hard to deal with a suspect like him. @@tankthearc9875

[@JulieRushworth]

​@tankthearc9875 they where great, so how would you of handled him?

[@missindependent1973]

@@tankthearc9875what?? They were great….should never handle criminals like they are fragile 😂 they tell it like it is…he’s a vile POS

[@Cappadonna72]

Dude short circuited when the reporter mentioned police finding a body.

[@akdragosani]

He took that beautiful person away from this world in the most horrific manner.. Rest In Peace Lauren 🙏🏼

[@bhumphries1360]

"You're just a sorry POS"........best quote in this video. He's a monster!!

[@tankthearc9875]

good it was a slam dunk case these detectives sucked

[@V1124az]

Right!! I love that cop! Lol

[@tankthearc9875]

@@V1124az lol insulting him was a terrible way to interrogate him

[@bhumphries1360]

@@tankthearc9875 Good cop/bad cop tactics.

[@tankthearc9875]

@@bhumphries1360 Must have been bad /bad cop tactic that didnt work worth a lick , just some local country bumpkin , detectives.

[@barbaramcastro]

Stalkers are truly terrifying. Rest in peace, Lauren. Be safe everybody.

[@tonyanastasio6959]

Truly creepy. Some people just don't seem human or do human things. So scary and upsetting

[@satob7690]

The reporter blew up the fact that a body was recovered. His shock was his stomach falling to the floor.

[@neige4221]

That pause when the reporter tells him of the discovery in the bins is so telling. I guess one would call that a mask slip moment.

[@loriw2661]

I watched the full interrogation of this guy. So freaking weird. It was hard to get through and it really makes you aware that there are super sick people out there.

[@TrulyCriminal]

It is a really unsettling watch

[@deathvalleybro9320]

@@TrulyCriminal please do the baraboo bone breaker. really disturbing.

[@fernfunk]

it's funny watching it at speed since he doesn't move AT ALL. how creepy for the interrogator that must have been...

[@HeyyMrsCarter.]

I did too, on JCS. I couldn’t stand to hear him talk.

[@gedhoughton9523]

All the appeals show he is a psychopath. He's not safe to be released EVER. Believing he has some superior complex of everyone in the courts, another trait. On that alone, I'd add more years to his sentence. No remorse, only crying for himself. Stay in jail.

[@badbassnine]

I totally agree with your comment lol.i mean it's obvious most psyhopaths are smart so I always wonder how they are so stupid to think they are superior enough to blag their way out of prison..it's laughable but whatever hope he is loving jail

[@boobookitty1441]

Those are two of my favorite detectives ever!! They also interviewed Tracy Jones and Brett Kelly …. I love the way the detective says he’s “just a sorry pos that don’t give af” 19:10

[@blossom1643]

Great coverage of a really gruesome story. The Scariest part-aside from the Sicko is the courts would even Consider letting this Thing run the streets Ever again!!

[@andafterallthistime]

The ending had me in tears. It's so sweet her sister named her child after her. May her name never be forgotten!

[@robertapreston4200]

The very fact that he pleaded guilty, explained how he killed her, and apologized to the family can NOT be ignored. His consistent appeals and behavior shows just how deadly he would be if he ever gets out. He got his fame and needs to continue to appeal to the courts to stay in the spotlight. What a freakn sicko. Keep him in jail and don't continue to bled the court systems in his behalf, taking valuable time, money, energy, and continuing heart ache from others waiting their turn to get justice.

[@mommyshark1124]

💯💯💯

[@yvonneedwards9407]

Lauren stopped his killing spree as he thought he was the most brilliant person on the planet. He’ll never get out of prison but in a box !

[@Solonneysa]

Someone once told me that appeals are a way for long-term inmates to find something to do. The ones with zero empathy don't care that it's court-trolling. They know they won't be released. They just like the attention.

[@robertapreston4200]

@Solonneysa . Sounds very feasible. If so, who is paying for these appeals, and why are they allowed when more serious newer cases are in desperate need of attention? Crooked lawyers milking the prison rich?? Our system is so flawed... but what can we do?

[@bec5250]

This is 100% why it is better as a woman to be called 'stuck up' or 'up yourself' than it is to be kind to the wrong psycho.

[@brads0107able]

I've seen the interviews with this guy so many times. This is the first time I've seen the whole case story. Thanks for upload

[@Baysidemom2]

when the reporter asked McDaniel about the body in the parking lot.... it was all over for this guy

[@mommyshark1124]

He was shook.

[@EJRAIKA]

He was trying to act shocked but he over cooked it lol

[@cowarddonnie-ji5yz]

Prolly he thought the trash guy already disposed it

[@msquietwoman]

The drastic difference between his news interview and the interrogation is just terrifying. It'd almost seem like two different people if we had not seen the switch flipped when he heard the body was found.

[@MsAdventure531]

He completely dissociated during the interrogation. …and near the end he talks like a very young child. Mental illness? Personality disorder? The effect of child abuse/trauma? Chilling

[@YouHadMeAtMoonPie]

IMO, he knew he was caught in that moment. It was truly chilling.

[@Faristol7]

​@@YouHadMeAtMoonPieTruly. The moment of truth. The camera caught it 'bullseye'!!!!!🎯

[@alex01101]

@@MsAdventure531 it's non of them, in the interrogation he knows he's finished so he's trying to fake mental illness in hopes it'll get him a lighter sentence.

[@jeffsurles8890]

This happened 5 mins down the road from me. I remember following this on the news. My buddies and i were drinking at my house and we were watching stephen do that interview. We all said the same thing. That guy did it!! Watching his demeanor change live on the air when they found her body. It was insane. Sat on that pink bench hundreds of times. Never knew it was in her honor R.I.P. Lauren.

[@quavehiphop9152]

That news interview he did was disturbing. It gives me the creeps.

[@FroggyBarnett]

I’d heard this story many times, but it actually took me a while to realise this was THAT case. Your story telling is so different. Thank you for covering this one ❤

[@pimpindymepiece]

Same here !!

[@terredee]

Me too. It wasn’t until I saw him talking with the news that I realized. McDaniel is just such a total creep, and Lauren was a such a lovely shining star. So unfair.

[@dawnitalutz1953]

I thought the same thing. It was told from a different perspective and told very well. It really personalized the victim. So very scary and sad.

[@praytogodus]

I'm really glad to hear that the way the story was told brought a new perspective to something you were already familiar with! It's amazing how a different narrative can shed new light on a subject. Thanks so much for your kind words and for appreciating the effort! ❤

[@sophritoh]

Same!! I was almost disappointed when I saw his face because I was excited to learn about a brand new case, lol. But he’s a full on freak🤢

[@Nick-66]

"He had no luck on the dating site Eharmony" No kidding! Definite swipe left. Very good video. Sensitively handled.

[@deescott8312]

Yup what a creepy looking toad

[@NickyBlue99]

I'd swipe right. And meet him in a mask made of under-roos

[@FallenAngel9979]

@@deescott8312Don’t insult toads

[@melodiechartier5173]

it's not his look but his demeanour, i've seen worse looking guys getting dates and women...

[@joen8529]

Wow. Ive seen this case elsewhere but didn’t realize just how creepy this dude actually was. Just wow.

[@foxywhitetip7387]

Aren’t they all

[@margieatchley5842]

This is so heartbreaking. A beautiful young woman,wanting to live life and wanting to be a lawyer. Such a tragedy. 😢 . He is evil!!!.

[@juliebean2806]

Shame on his parents. It's incredible they would defend this vile killer

[@Faristol7]

They raised him & chose to be blind to his deviances.

[@0J01H02]

I studied with Lauren at the American University in Bulgaria while she was there. She was a fantastic person - kind soul, loved to have fun, and an all-around uplifting person. She is missed!

[@SpringNotes]

Even tho I've watched Lauren's case from different channels; it's worthwhile to watch a respected channel. And I was not disappointed. You've brought so many different perspectives, which gave me a better understanding of this case. Thank you !

[@bobby_D]

One of the creepiest cases in history. A case that EVERY fan of TC should know and have seen. There are many crazy things that happened in this case. Scary. Sad. Heartbreaking and creepy.

[@Aabbcc8654]

I love the way this channel tells the stories! Straight to the point without the theatrics. Thanks for the work you do!

[@paddy160160]

Her videos are brilliant

[@amandagreene5772]

He's a creeper! If you haven't watched the interrogation of Stephen McDaniel, you should.

[@amandalidey329]

Same! I can watch crime documentaries all day. This channel is definitely one of my favorites as well. 🎉

[@amandalidey329]

​@@amandagreene5772He is very creepy. Not even creepy, evil & inhumane. That poor girl. She was trying to be his friend & she was beautiful. He should be ashamed of himself.

[@wonkydonkey8349]

Nah the monotone voice is so boring. I have mostly stopped watching because of their boring approach to cases. I like to know more about the victims but instead they use long streams of people talking … I used to be a patreon of theirs but got bored of the same style over again

[@NordicaTundra]

"He'll be a Supreme Court Justice one day" says his Mother. Oh my god.

[@americahasaproblem2632]

Kinda insane tbh

[@NordicaTundra]

@@americahasaproblem2632 Special kind of sick.

[@farzadbajoolkakaei8429]

Another life😂 supreme court Justice😂 he's lunatic

[@williamtobin7282]

SUPREME COURT JESTER

[@mommyshark1124]

😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@namubirujustine6214]

For someone to brutally murder an innocent woman and abuse her corpse is disturbing enough.but for them to fight so hard to prove their innocence when they know they did it angers me so much.thanks truly criminal

[@vitaAutLetum]

The detective told him, "You're never gonna get a girlfriend." He's somebody's girlfriend in prison now.

[@mary_nightmarish]

"No good deed goes unpunished." This woman was probably the first to ever in his life acknowledge him, and he became obsessed. It is so scary that being friendly towards someone can lead to your death. This world is screwed.

[@monicatomlinson5060]

He knew the refuse people were coming that day and he thought he had got rid of Laurens body, just in the nick of time! But you could see the shock in his face and body when the reporter told him a body had been found. What a deviant misfit! Poor Lauren, living next door to that!

[@badbassnine]

I know it's crazy right?! I don't believe much in divine intervention but this case and a few other true crime ones..I believe must have had some divine intervention and people were meant to know about these horrible murders 😢

[@esteemedmortal5917]

I relish seeing that moment. Cocky creep realized he actually wasn’t that smart.

[@budzion8800]

​@badbassnine sorry but no, an arrogant killer got caught due to his own errors. Divine intervention would have saved this girl, not help him get caught

[@TootieGayle]

That’s crazy! I didn’t even look at it that way but now I see it! The way he looked sick!

[@AsWeSpeak154]

Exactly. Thanks for that.❤​@@budzion8800

[@joejones9520]

theyve made the process so incredibly expensive, difficult and lengthy to become a lawyer that it's a wonder anyone still wants to be one.

[@tanvimungale8825]

I am so sorry for Lauren, her life was so tragically and brutally cut short. It is unfathomable that she was killed by someone she was so kind to, yet the fact that she is not the only woman to experience this is so heartbreaking. Thank you to Lauren’s family for all the wonderful work they have done to keep her memory alive, and thank you as always to Truly Criminal for covering the case with utmost respect ❤

[@ShelbySays]

I have watched several videos on this story from several creators and not one has ever focused so much on LAUREN and it was so nice to hear more about her life and relationships outside of this freak of nature who took her from the world. Thank you!

[@jamiewilson9262]

Agree!

[@HopelessSinner]

Well said, I agree 👍

[@CJLOVE23]

Oh no. This guy. What a creep. Will still watch because as always, wanted to say Truly criminal is my absolute favorite true crime channel. You’re always so empathetic to the victims and I always end up crying at the end. Thanks for covering Lauren. Even though it’s a hard case to listen to

[@amandagreene5772]

This guy is a real creep. I hope he's having a bad time in prison.

[@PeppermintPJ90025]

I didn't realize which story it was until he was being interviewed by reporters. Truly a weirdo.

[@muttonchopsgayever]

He must have sent a real picture of himself to eHarmony. Thank God.

[@myselftik]

If you watch true crime, you've seen at least 2 videos on this case

[@mencot89]

@@myselftikoh yes, I realized it was the same case Ive watched on other channel but of course Truly Criminal did a better job. What a fcking creeep!!

[@KeithThaStallionAllen]

You stood your azz out there on that dam media running your mouth 😂

[@ttoastt]

So refreshing to see a video about this case where you speak so much about Lauren, who she was and what her family have done in her memory- rather than a video all about Steven and his interrogation tape. She deserves to be spoken about in this way, who she was to those who knew her and how she made people feel should take centre stage of her memory not what happened to her at the end. I think about this case from time to time and it breaks my heart to think of what could and would have been. She would have been so successful in her field that much is clear, she had a very bright future ahead of her. I hope her family are doing ok- well, as ok as they can. Excellent job on the video guys, as always.

[@Jimking666]

I initially wondered why you would cover this, then realised that you’d made the best video on this case that exists, by a country mile, I’ve literally seen them all.

[@TrulyCriminal]

Thank you so much, genuinely that means a lot 🖤 We realised we knew the interrogation tapes but nothing about the whole case!

[@carolball5764]

I concur!!

[@melodyblanchard2017]

same

[@praytogodus]

That's incredibly flattering to hear, thank you! It's always a goal to provide a unique and comprehensive take on any subject, especially one as complex as this case. Knowing that you've seen all there is out there and still find this the best, really means a lot. Thanks for the huge compliment!

[@Katze5335]

@@TrulyCriminalyou and your sister have made an amazing channel, I’ve been watching for years. Cheers

[@derekstocker6661]

With the way he treated her and her body, how could any court not give him a real life sentence with NO chance of parole. We are now told that he will possibly never get out of prison but with his other offences alone he should have received many years incarcerated, and Lauren's murder should have made sure of no chance of parole. RIP Lauren.

[@deescott8312]

Right

[@KayBacci]

A horrible story beautifully told. I love little Butterbean. ♥️ What an adorable name for an adorable dog. Lauren should have had a long and successful life. I'm so sorry for her family and friends. 😢

[@chouavang4705]

Sicko. He was fascinated with her because he was lonely and never had anyone treat him well or friendly. I hope he rots in jail forever.

[@vaska1999]

I'd think that people would start off by being friendly and then pull away only as his bizarro self emerged more and more into the light.

[@kevinfed668]

One of the strange things mentioned in this video is that this creep had access to other units in the complex by having their keys. How would he have gotten them ?

[@bonnies.d.1121]

He was on the maintenance staff at an earlier time and either kept a key or had access to the master key.

[@purplechicklover]

Beautiful woman. Heartbreaking story. I pray her family can somehow find healing after such a tragic loss.

[@i-work-at-enron]

It's a relief every time you upload a video. I've found that most true crime channels these days are just going on autopilot with their content and are getting lazy with their titles (just search "when a killer realizes...etc etc" and you'll get a sense of what I mean) but you do a good job humanizing the victims and sticking to what makes you unique. Thanks.

[@patriot350]

I have watched numerous videos on this case. This is by far the best depiction I’ve ever seen. Great job!

[@cali.girllivinnnevada8]

I think that “Butterbean” is the cutest dog name I’ve ever heard 🥹

[@michellereale1372]

Jesus....

[@Danica.Powell]

Yeah I know! It's adorable isn't it.

[@RedheadLondon]

My friend called her dog Cupcake.

[@Danica.Powell]

@@RedheadLondon that's pretty damn adorable too.

[@Danica.Powell]

@@RedheadLondon me, on the other hand, I have a cockatoo called Nigel 😂😂😂😂

[@benjamintriplett3]

I feel like that " Strong Breeze" was Laurens way of helping the police find her body.

[@ellamayoxoxo9510]

🥺😔

[@melissatucker4800]

I belive this 100000% I used to tell mely kids after my dad passed the wind was him saying hi to feel it 🥰

[@mommyshark1124]

😩🙏🏽🕊

[@VioletJoy]

Really? I've never understood the belief in superstitions.

[@Noogsie_47245]

I believe this 100% I've had same kind of experiences with my Dad.❤

[@LLace]

*STILL WAITING FOR THAT PRISON JUSTICE*

[@SerenityChaos1975]

Well, done! I almost skipped past this video because I had seen others covering the case but, this was so much more thorough and in depth than the rest. I only watch true crime that focuses on the murdered and refuse to talk about the perpetrators as they don’t deserve the notoriety. Lauren was a firecracker and a wonderful human being. The world is worse off without her in the world and all the other strong and determined women who were born into this world but whose light was extinguished far too soon.

[@amandalidey329]

That is so sad, the fact Lauren was really the only girl who was really nice to him even tho she wasn't interested in him "like that" she still tried to be his friend & what he did to her is inhumane. I pray her family finds peace & he lives every single day in prison being haunted. If it wasn't for the victim being so against the death penalty, he's really lucky they respected that, or he definitely should have been sentenced to death. The gruesome details of what he did to her. Evil.

[@praytogodus]

It's heartbreaking indeed. Lauren's kindness and her attempt to be a friend in a situation like that highlight such a tragic aspect of this story. It's a stark reminder of how inhumane actions can devastate lives and families. The respect for the victim's beliefs regarding the death penalty adds another layer of complexity to the case. Her family's strength and wishes are truly admirable. I join you in hoping that her family finds some form of peace amidst such a profound loss.

[@lenajacobs501]

Lauren's parents should have just asked the judge to give him the death penalty. He don't deserve to breathe the same air he took away from Lauren. What the hell is wrong what these creepy men? Murdering innocent people is not the answer. And then he has child porn on his laptop. What a POS this slime bucket is. Hope someone puts hands on him in prison.That would be REAL justice.

[@tylerthompson1842]

Tbh I’ve seen a lot of cases you guys cover, but you do it in such a fresh way, from a unique perspective, along with a world class narrator, it’s really enjoyable to watch

[@mariannepfly1906]

I agree, I almost didn’t watch because I know the story but as usual far more details and context here and the aftermath details and appeals etc. great lots of new info I didn’t know

[@TenaciousTD]

I feel like they really honor the victims better than many other channels, never victim-blaming, and they don’t interject their personal opinions. They tell the story in an unbiased way while focusing on the victims and their families.

[@IamTHEMumma]

This was so incredibly in depth for a short You Tube doco. I've seen parts of the interegation before and a few updates but not so much as this. Thank you for a tribute to Lauren.

[@MyAccountForCommenting]

"You should always be nice to people. Just because someone looks different doesn't mean they are." No. You should definitely go out of your way to avoid weirdos. I grew up in the inner city during the crack epidemic. You learn to recognize and avoid eye contact with unstable people and to look unfriendly & unapproachable. As an adult, I've been out with people who obviously didn't grow up like me. Once, people I was with started entertaining a convo with a random guy on the street who I could tell wasn't 100%. At one point, he got rude, so I got them to let him walk ahead, and he just started a convo with the next group of people he encountered. They didn’t realize he had problems. I told them they needed to learn to recognize crazy people. We live in a dangerous world. This is not Mayberry, unfortunately. It is definitely not your duty to be nice to everyone.

[@pyxelated2468]

As soon as his face and goofy hair popped up on my screen I said “oh, this effing guy!” This case has been covered by many true crime channels and I watch it every time because the way he sits still like that and doesn’t even adjust his position or scratch his face! I was in boot camp and and the amount of discipline it takes to stay still that long is insane

[@Anothervoiceinthecrowd]

This case is infamous but did I still watch the Truly Criminal coverage? Damn right I did! Really nice to hear more about Lauren and her family who are so often forgotten about. "I'yean" .... the Stayvan McDaniel interview is notorious. What a strange individual.

[@kimmyfreak200]

stayyyyven!!

[@crowdedcar]

So glad you pointed out “I’yean” 😂😂😂 like you’re studying for law but you don’t have good diction???

[@KackieJennedy]

Awfully botched by the yee haw "detectives", let's add.

[@TenaciousTD]

I’m so glad someone finally focused more on Lauren. I feel like she’s barely talked about, and Stephen McDaniel gets all the coverage. She’s the victim. So many other channels forget that in favor of his creepy ass interrogation.

[@Faristol7]

Strange'is such a good way to describe him. He's beyond 'weird' and beyond being simply a 'creepo'. Strange and very disconcerting - like a true life vampire.

[@zpurplex]

I've seen several channels cover this case and still learned something new. I like how you always keep it on point and without any noise. So glad I found your channel!

[@MissElvenLover]

He's so creepy and disassociated.....

[@rosadelamora3134]

This guy gives me Bryan Kohberger vibes! The superiority complex, loner, just his awkward persona. Thank you for keeping stories of Lauren and other victims of these crimes in the forefront, to remind us for every monster...there is a family and community that never recovers

[@katielainedesigns]

Yes! Major BK Vibes!

[@dimitrageorgiadi5087]

​@@katielainedesignsa complete incel like BK.

[@Ilanahnah]

Yep

[@catiecatlover]

Your channel is the only true crime one I will watch. Your soothing voice, combined with zero theatrics to get "shock value" just facts with empathy for the victims in cases.

[@davidvonslingshot]

Ai voiceovers are always soothing!

[@hannevanbakker9021]

​@@davidvonslingshot that is not an AI voiceover

[@Katiee0592]

ALWAYS listen to your intuition. It’s a sixth sense. Some of us have a very strong intuition and it’s a gift. Use it. Listen to it. Trust yourself. The worst thing that can happen is you are wrong. If you ignore it, well… the consequences can be serious, or even deadly like this woman.

[@momo.431]

I am so glad to have found this channel. Your narration is so refreshing and respectful. Thank you for all your time and efforts. R.I.P. Lauren.

[@ma53jg]

Your channel always provides exceptional narration, great story-telling & compassion for the victims. Thank you!

[@lornaginetteharrison7168]

How do his relatives explain away all of the images of extreme child abuse on his computer? I suppose the police planted all of that too? Disgusting that they’re aggravating Lauren’s family members by continuing with their ridiculous denial of his guilt. The McDaniel family is disgusting all round.

[@lizleague7084]

Love the interrogator. He wasn't having any of it.

[@madlift]

What an amazingly well done presentation! Great use of media sources coupled with strong, clear storytelling. You found A LOT of new ground to cover in a story that's already been covered by many, many outlets. Very impressive!

[@americahasaproblem2632]

39:10 - Stephen’s dad said he hopes the truth comes out??? Your son had child pornography on his device!! that alone should have humbled you - so disrespectful. Thoughts and prayers to her family / friends

[@chinarebecca]

This is so sad, what a shameful waste of a young woman with so much to offer the world. The perpetrator should never be released, what a depraved animal. Truly Criminal is by far the best true crime channel on KZbin. You always stick with the facts, no need for crass sensationalist tactics and above all, show genuine compassion and empathy for the victims. Keep up the brilliant work.

[@JayDee-ut5yg]

This is such a sad case!!! She warned everyone and if she had of received help it would most likely be a totally different story!! If only her dad could come over to help her pack and get out of there that last night when she called him or even her boyfriend..... somebody!!! Or tell her to stay with a friend until they could get there the next day to get her moved out. She was such a beautiful, intelligent young lady and should have had a chance to live her life!!! Hopefully the killer will never see the light of day on the outside of that jail cell because he is sick in the brain!!!

[@tracey8698]

I didnt realise id watched this before until about 10 mins in, I've got to say youve done this better than any other true crime channel,this was really in depth alot of stuff i didn't know

[@tracey8698]

For somebody clever he really wasn't that clever after all

[@yagurl_]

Thank you for covering the story from the victims point of view first. almost every video I’ve seen on this case focuses on the defendant exclusively . RIP Lauren

[@elizabethbolloni2749]

he should spend his whole life in jail. no parole. no nothing.

[@foxywhitetip7387]

DP is that this deserves

[@saulleyva2858]

I’ve seen so many vids on this case, & I got caught off guard that it was THIS case. Great coverage

[@sadgrlbex]

Same. I had no idea until I saw steven

[@kayw5562]

He looks creepy..so sad of a story, but i love how the detective told him how he got on the news and ran that mouth, now he has no words! Not crazy

[@Danica.Powell]

The sad thing that I've only just realised after watching your video is that I remembered it because of HIM, not because of Lauren. Thank you for focusing this on Lauren. I will remember her now. In my defence, he is SO FKN STRANGE!!

[@SB-eh5gd]

Amen !

[@SB-eh5gd]

I had no idea what the case was till this

[@Danica.Powell]

@@SB-eh5gd me either, I thought I'd never seen it before until that hairy prick popped up and I was like OH.

[@Tokessssss]

discovered this channel recently and I like how you tell the stories from the victims perspective. You give all the details that are available down to the end. thanks for the upload

[@hibaali3797]

23:25 I LOVE IT WHEN THE DETECTIVE SAID ONE YOU DON'T HAVE A GIRLFRIEND AND TWO, YOU NEVER WILL.... STEVEN IS WHAT YOU DESCRIBE AS WHACKO JACKO AND HIS MUM WHO THINKS HES INNOCENT....Lauren I pray your in peace and your parents have beautiful memories of you...🎉 25:49

[@caesandraseawell1518]

Devastating.He was never intimidated; he remained in complete control. I think his family never knew his true self. He festered into a truly despicable monster. “I mean” I cannot imagine him actually becoming a lawyer and working with clients or colleagues. I hope universities keep better track of master keys. May Lauren’s light continue to shine bright.