Britain's Biggest Search: The Case Of April Jones

What began as any normal day would soon turn into a nightmare for a family in a small Welsh community. It would soon turn into a search and manhunt that was unprecedented in the United Kingdom as detectives were in a race against time to find a little girl who had allegedly been kidnapped.
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[@MarGon.3328]

Kudos to her little friend who gave an amazing description of the perpetrator. So impressive for a 7 year old.

[@ellenday2155]

I know, what an amazing kid. I doubt I would have even noticed which side she got in the car let alone been able to remember it after days.

[@christopher9727]

Do you know Jesus Christ can set you free from sins and save you from hell today Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Romans 6.23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@christopher9727]

This is evil no one can escape God judgment of condemnation if they don't repent of their sins no matter what sin Do you know Jesus Christ can set you free from sins and save you from hell today Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Romans 6.23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@ladyvalkyrie7373]

To even remember the eye colour properly. Amazing little girl.

[@xjuliax09]

April's 7 year old friend gave so many details about this monster! Crucially the left hand drive car bit! Incredible!

[@elsienicole5663]

She’s a little hero 🥰

[@pimpindymepiece]

So impressive! I know enough adults that wouldn’t have paid close enough attention to a detail like that

[@Erebus.666.]

I was really impressed by that. Most adults couldn't do any better.

[@meganproffitt424]

I remember watching something related to the US Coast Guard and one of the coast guardsmen said that children always gave the best details!

[@lynnwilliams1480]

She’s grown up now. I hope she is doing well. How traumatized she must be.

[@NickPenlee]

When killers don't proffer the location of their victims then they should be denied ALL privileges, eg. no tv, radio, computer, books, letters, snooker, gardening et al; just feed them basic food and water for sustenance. Keep them locked up for 23 hours a day until they disclose the info. They may find their memory returning quite quickly. Then give them a bloody good hiding!

[@davids736]

I couldn't agree more, but unfortunately the rights of these evil bastards can't possibly be harmed, because there is a whole army of do-gooders out there who think these "are human beings too, you know, and we can't hurt their poor feelings or deprive them of their human rights.....".......pfft. Commit a crime like this against a child and you forfeit your rights.... simple, no?

[@whitedragoness23]

The hard part is getting the information out, you would need a skilled torturer to be able to keep him alive yet get out the info cause the killer is not revealing her body because he can deny, deny, and deny what he did to her body The fireplace evidence is very very disappointing because he was determined not to leave any traces and thought the fire would be enough

[@NickPenlee]

@@davids736 There are ways to inflict pain on a subject without having any visible signs. Police are known to hit crims with a telephone book where the weight produces impact damage without visible evidence. Years ago I heard from a prison officer that Myra Hindley was intentionally tripped and pushed down a flight of stairs and I suspect that others receive a similar treatment. In Western Australia four days ago an aborigine accused of abducting 4 year old Cleo Smith was seen in an ambulance donning a head bandage following his arrest by cops; so read between the lines. I believe there are ways to 'persuade' Mark Bridger to divulge certain info. and quite probably a queue waiting for the opportunity to meet him 'behind closed doors'. Another daily 'accident' down a stairwell perhaps.

[@docbainl9504]

@@NickPenlee yeh lil cleo he abducted her from her tent late at night and had a room full of babies and girls dolls then proceeded to take her from her tent for 18 days. That bandage well deserved.

[@bw6411]

There are some laws in place that if you don't reveal the location of the body then it will affect your parole..this needs to be a law in EVERY COUNTRY.

[@jessicawinkler7537]

Crimes against children should be punished so much harsher than they are.

[@tokyodoru]

I agree

[@nicolasrose3064]

There is something to be said for marching the "things" down a corridor and into a dank soundproof room, kicking "its" legs out from under "it" and putting the muzzle of a Magnum behind "its" ear and..... "KABLAAAMM"...... What is the objective of keeping the"things" in a facility with all the attendant services to "help" their incarceration be more bearable ?

[@scouseaussie1638]

Hang them

[@somuchfortalent]

Can’t do it. Too many bleeding hearts focused on moral signaling about rehabilitation.

[@rageintothelight]

Yep they should be hanged or beheaded like they used to for any crime or do what they did to the innocent victim

[@BeardedDragon-pj3lw]

Aprils friend is a little angel. Without her I don’t think they’d ever have caught him. Rest in peace April 🥺

[@christopher9727]

.... Do you know Jesus Christ can set you free from sins and save you from hell today Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Romans 6.23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@christopher9727]

Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Holy Spirit Can give you peace guidance and purpose and the Lord will John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@enigmadrath1780]

Refusing to disclose the location of a body is one final cruel, spiteful act to hurt those you've already devastated .

[@wrangelinhabitant161]

Cruel misfit. No soul, no dignity. Dad man walking.

[@JehanineMelmoth]

I remember the 'leave a light on for April' campaign. Just in case she had escaped, and was wandering lost and worried, we all left a light on at night so that she might come and knock on the door. All over the country we waited and hoped...

[@racheltessier3268]

I live in Canada and during leave the light for April campaign we left our yard light on and I prayed that she would be found safe it broke my heart when I had heard what had happened to April my heart breaks for her family and all who knew n loved her

[@tbelho]

Aww this broke my heart. No child should ever be murdered. They have done no harm. I want to cry out loud. My heart ache.

[@aquamina766]

Special place in hell for anyone that even thinks of harming a child…

[@SteRDLK]

What if the child is a little shit?

[@randymctavish3728]

hell doesn't exist

[@BOTN-nn6fo]

@@SteRDLK wtf is wrong with you dude ? Ask for help ...

[@HK-vy3fh]

And animals. And good adults. Etc.

[@DarkAngel71180]

@@BOTN-nn6fo says the person watching this video for sheer entertainment 🙄 shut your self righteous ass up.

[@docbainl9504]

"Paul could not understand why April hadn't visited him in hospital." Imagine having your heart broken twice as a mother. Your daughter died. Now your husband is slowly perishing without the memory of so. I'm sorry this happened to your family. April visits you in hospital every day Mr Jones and she's with you in spirit. Rest in peace April.

[@shahidabdoullakhanzorovr1564]

Maybe it's a good thing he doesn't remember?

[@louwinters508]

@@shahidabdoullakhanzorovr1564 it is a good thing and a bad thing. My grandmother was distraught after my dad died. She has dementia and she would ask for him. Saying that she couldn't find him. She believed he was being kept from her. Now I doubt she remembers anyone.

[@einienj3281]

@@louwinters508 My grandma has Alzheimer's and she doesn't remember my uncle dying, she is sometimes a bit angry, that my uncle doesn't visit her.. my mom and aunt decided, that it's better for her to be a bit angry, than to get her heart broken over and over again..

[@louwinters508]

@@einienj3281 oh definitely it is probably better.

[@docbainl9504]

@EinieN J oh that's so sad. Sorry to hear.

[@paigeleigh2554]

Seeing April's Mum cry is absolutely heartbreaking. I am so sorry for the loss of this beautiful little girl.

[@Nyx_therian1893]

Yes. That part broke me down. I couldn't imagine myself having to go through that pain.

[@paigeleigh2554]

@@Nyx_therian1893 , it would be unimaginable! X

[@paigeleigh2554]

@D-jj5dy brilliantly said! X

[@Julieannejoolz1]

On top of the evil he perpetrated against poor little April and her family, it was so utterly cruel of him not to tell them where her body was. That is so disgusting. He will rott in hell.

[@BZBBLAHBLAH]

He has 6 kids, did anyone ever check if they were abused?

[@wrangelinhabitant161]

🙏!!! TRUE

[@jimmykray9583]

They definitely were

[@ashisingh9060]

Is it only me, or do you all also get emotional when you see people coming up and helping out for finding the missing people.....I mean 100s volunteered to search for her.....I feel so good that even though evil exists people are trying to help out recovering it!

[@hoedanook8181]

It only takes óne rotten apple .....

[@veronicasanacion]

All volunteers are marvelous.Except for one monster.

[@rachelmartin3631]

What makes me sick is the perpetrator showing up to "search" knowing full well the person is dead, or they're holding her. The guy in Ohio who held the three girls captive for 10 years showed, hugged the parents, and pretended sympathy. Knowing full well he had them.

[@kinneyshoes1]

Yeah, it's only you...

[@amyrivers4093]

​@@dddayesq5061and often they are criticised for things they had no control over.

[@12creampuff]

My heart just completely broke when I heard they found those fragments in the fireplace and bathroom. I was somehow hoping this poor child would be found alive. Truly heartbreaking.. My deepest sympathy to her family.. May April, this little angel, Rest in Peace.. Prayers for the repose of her soul.

[@kalenna26]

This is definitely one of the most tragic stories involving a child I have heard of. My heart breaks for this family. 🙏

[@princesabonita79]

same

[@suzimonkey345]

😔😢😔

[@faithnaidoo7647]

And Sarah Payne.😢😢😢

[@mk-ee7vx]

me tpo

[@denagustafson6070]

Every single time a child is harmed, it’s devastating and tragic. This case broke my heart.

[@rullmourn1142]

It's great that her friend noticed the left-hand drive, a big help, that.

[@jessicaeubank4332]

I have cerebral palsy. For people with cerebral palsy, things that are scary or stressful will cause our muscles to spasm or lock up. It is involuntary and incredibly painful - that poor girl.

[@malkamusik]

Truly disturbing knowing such evil lives among us.

[@redwoodtrail]

It’s terrifying. As a mother, I’m trying to do everything in my power to prevent my children from ever experiencing any of the horrific danger we all know exists everywhere but also doing everything I can as a parent to make sure my children don’t grow into monsters. Based on most true crime, the monster generally has ensured of some of abuse in their childhood so providing a stable, healthy home with loving relationships is key to helping in preventing that outcome.

[@suzimonkey345]

It’s incredibly rare for anyone to become a MONSTER who’s capable of these things. Of that tiny number, most have a history of abuse as you say…the remaining number mostly have a history of untreated mental health issues. There’s an ongoing debate between how much is “nature vs nurture”. We do know that it’s a combination of both but some are genetically predisposed to be violent &/or find in very hard to control their actions because of damage to the brain. We know that addictions often play are part in criminality & addiction has a hereditary aspect… Do you think we will fully understand these things in the future?

[@suzimonkey345]

I believe that sexual violence & attraction to children are sexual preferences. I do NOT believe that therapy can change ones sexual preference!

[@Maz-zb9uf]

Serious being a sexual attention to children is NOT a sexual preference there is no excuses for this disgusting behaviour

[@benp1697]

Amongus

[@TaniaAndSnowy23]

This was so horrific it is still so fresh in my memory. This little girl was enjoying her well deserved extra play time credited for her good behaviour in school. So completely unaware of this monster who would take her life, and ruin a families life too, along with devastating the small community little April had lived in. She would of been 16 year old now. 😢 ❤ R.I.P April ❤

[@mommyshark1124]

🙏🏽🥺

[@kevinwallace962]

String em up all of them ...Paedophilia is the worst crime there is and should be dealt with accordingly .

[@141Lav]

I will never forget this case imagine how intelligent her friend was to even think about the left-hand drive I wouldn’t even think about that when I was that age thank God she was so intelligent God bless them God rest April in peace 💕❤️💕

[@jonnawyatt]

It's a pity god didn't prevent it from happening.

[@briangatt2956]

@@jonnawyatt He never does

[@Dai-ms4bx]

She was probably asked questions and then the Police came to that conclusion

[@lktzu2821]

Her family didn't even get a body to bury. Truly heartbreaking to see the tiny coffin. 😔

[@whitedragoness23]

He needs to give her body, or what remains are left. If there is none he needs to come clean. The guy has done so much Damage and harm

[@deee1776]

@@whitedragoness23 her burnt her in his fire, so there was no body.

[@daniellee5147]

@@whitedragoness23 He burned her body there's nothing left...

[@whitedragoness23]

@@daniellee5147 I figured that would be grim reality that he burned her fully down to ash. But I didn’t want to get to technically it’s hard to burn a body and the horrors of what he did to what ever wasn’t fully burned to ash He’s a wtf kind of person. He is a real life nightmare.

[@daniellee5147]

@@whitedragoness23 yeah he's definitely a monster

[@zoehopwood8463]

This particular case hits home with me .. I was up in North Wales in hospital waiting to give birth to my first daughter ... Was constantly on the ward television... Still cry over April and remember her around my daughter's birthday each year ❤️

[@johngilmore697]

It's all about you.

[@Abii-od2tr]

@@johngilmore697bro what 😂

[@alinasauciuc5640]

My daughter is 5 just now I can’t even imagine the pain that mother went through and poor little angel that lost her life 😢😢😢🥺

[@suzimonkey345]

I don’t know how any loving parents survive such trauma! I’m still shocked that there are comments here criticising the way in which she cried, “suspiciously” without enough tears for the noise she was making in the press conference!!! WTF 😳😔🤬🤯 So many parents endure the added pain of press & “conspiracy” fans attacking them at their most vulnerable & fragile time of their lives! I hate to imagine the agony…

[@alisonpurvis5335]

All of this breaks my heart !! Just cant let children of any young age have freedom at all ..well even as they get older not much easier ..soooooo many sickening preditors everywhere !!!! Our laws far too soft in this country !!!!

[@charmaineswaddle2286]

@@suzimonkey345 people can be really cruel it’s awful…

[@maluzbayon]

​@@suzimonkey345 hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhw

[@danikatana1581]

Thank you for telling her Aprils story in detail while maintaining respect for her and her family. There are many youtubers who tell the story of these cases n treat it just as that:a story. Forgetting that there is a victim who deserves the recognition that they were snatched from this world and a family left behind forever grieving.

[@jess_jeff7549]

I agree, im a huge true crime fan and often people get so caught up in the details and theories. They forget that the person is gone from their family, friends, work, and everything they've done in their lives. When murdered we have no idea the pure fear the victim felt, pain, torture, waiting for someone to come save them💔

[@pipparice2043]

33:33 "it had been reported that Mark Bridger had been attacked while in prison" Oh no. What a shame. 😐 anyway

[@opeitsme2727]

Oh darn. That's too bad 😂

[@bvnisvlngm1643]

Oh thank god. How severe, was it life threatening?

[@racheltessier3268]

@@bvnisvlngm1643 oh we can only hope that it was serious in prison if you commit crimes against a child you get special treatment the treatment this monster mark Bridget deserves

[@wynterblackwell3640]

@@bvnisvlngm1643 sadly no. but maybe those prison mates of his could have a little reward offered, some extra privileges to the one who manages to the information of where April's body is. I mean, you know, talk to Mark, coax the info out of him very nicely. Just a friendly chat. Nothing else. (definitely on one would hear any screams, what are you talking about?)

[@trishhill7563]

11:48 Bless her mother's heart. She was begging for her baby, as mother I can't even begin to comprehend. How can someone be so evil that they can harm an innocent child? It sickens me. Rip little Miss April. You're in God's arms now. 💞💖💞

[@skreemqueen756]

My heart breaks for April’s family. What a blessing and a curse for her father to not remember the murder but not understand where she is or why he hasn’t seen her. That breaks my heart even more for her mother. God bless them.

[@nadia-tp1xv]

Great video April should never be forgotten, mark bridger is just all monster he targeted April's sister and when he couldn't get her he took April instead. I will never not believe he doesn't have a hidden history of abusing children.

[@peterjongsma2779]

How did they hone in on him so quickly?

[@nadia-tp1xv]

@@peterjongsma2779 mostly his van description from the child who saw him lifting April into his van.

[@forest5658]

Because his van was left hand drive, which was pretty rare for that area I think.

[@darkamora5123]

@@forest5658 yeah anywhere in the UK having the driver's side on the left is unusual.

[@AshleyLovesTheLord]

When the momma lost it and started hard crying in that press conference (at 12:41 time mark), I lost it with her. I can’t even begin to imagine what she went through. Poor woman :(

[@gaiasclea6115]

Please never stop doing these videos!! These precious souls need their stories told. Thank you! This case in particular shattered my heart.

[@lallu316]

Such a sad story. My heart broke, near the end where the father couldn't recall that April had passed and wondered why she hadn't visited :-(

[@katiebear]

Please cover the unsolved murder of 14 yr old Caroline Glachan. Murdered in 1996 Scotland. It’s barely spoke about and it was a brutal murder of a child.

[@katiebear]

Breaking news! Three people have been arrested in connection with Caroline’s murder just today! 2 men and 1 woman. 25 yr old cold case solved! Please cover this story!!

[@suzimonkey345]

Millie Westbrook posted a video but that was 10 months ago while the case was still “unsolved”…

[@missychan63]

@@suzimonkey345 "Mollie" 😉

[@rae6982]

@@katiebear reading this gave me chills, im so happy she got justice. terrible that it was unsolved for so long :(

[@eddbabel8126]

Hanging needs to come back for that skum bag. My heart goes out to her family. The owners of the cottage have my respect for knocking it down. We all know why he got brain cancer,God love his wife.

[@jenniferbrown8314]

Her little friend was pretty awesome with her description

[@forest5658]

Her father not being able to remember like that is just .... ? .... So sad....the whole thing....a real sad one. RIP April Jones x

[@britth5333]

Evil monster. She was right outside her own home and in a neighborhood where they felt safe. How horrendous for her family. Poor sweet girl. I just can’t imagine my child going missing. Crying helplessly until you have no more tears to cry. Then just do it again.

[@browneyez7500]

One of the most horrific child murders I’ve ever heard of. Thank you Truly Criminal for always being so respectful to the victims & their families

[@emmylafoo1986]

Aprils little friend did so well giving police all those details!! I hope she is doing well now…so so sad

[@joannethomas5729]

Do they use search dogs in England?

[@wynterblackwell3640]

hopefully the fact that she helped catch who killed her friend helped her get past the fact that it happened in the first place.

[@dumplingdisaster9860]

18:18 Caroline Dickinson went to my secondary school back in 1996. I didn’t know her, as I was only born in ‘98. But I remember learning what happened to her, and how incredibly sad it makes the whole school feel knowing what happened to her :( There’s a grand piano in the old hall that’s dedicated to her in her memory. Truly sad 😞

[@jonnylumberjack6223]

There's an ex screw (prison officer) here on KZbin, he has plenty to say about Bridger. He said Bridger was the only prisoner he ever met (and he met a lot of very bad people!) who he really, really disliked, on a pretty visceral level.

[@shahidabdoullakhanzorovr1564]

Channel name?

[@H.Liddell]

Do you happen to know the name of his channel?

[@jonnylumberjack6223]

@@H.Liddell Can't remember. If you find an interview he did with LadBible on here (their "minutes with ........" series), you'll be able to track it down.

[@H.Liddell]

@@jonnylumberjack6223 ohh I think I actually seen that video! I will go back & try to track down the name of his channel. Thank you for replying 😃

[@jonnylumberjack6223]

@@shahidabdoullakhanzorovr1564 sorry, wasn't notified of your reply. See above though!

[@DustfeatherOfFire]

I remember travelling through Machynlleth around the time this happened and seeing the ribbons. Heartbreaking case and my condolences go out to the family and community :(

[@rhyfelwrDuw]

Same here! It was heart breaking seeing all the ribbons! :(

[@DinoInATux]

I was only very young and we always drove through the area when visiting family. Never realised that was what the pink ribbons were for, utterly terrible that this happened to anyone let alone such a small girl who was only a few years younger than me at the time.

[@chastity5214]

This was great footage of a terrible unimaginable crime. Thank you for taking the time to report this case for little Miss April. As if losing April wasnt enough, her father develops a brain tumor. I cannot imagine how the wife felt everytime he asked about April not being there😭 That is extremely emotional😭

[@mynonmignon]

Cancer can come from depression. To me, that pos MB is responsible for poor Mr. Jones condition.

[@lilxmiget]

I remember this like it was yesterday, me and my friends drove from Cwmbran up to Machynlleth to search for her 💔 Heartbreaking to find out what happened to her. Rip little one.

[@louisej3664]

Same. Only I am in New Zealand so just want to say thank you to you and your friends.

[@pwuredespise]

I live near Cwmbran but i was a few months old when this happened.

[@katjaxxx7353]

thank you for helping

[@KhanaHatake]

It's terrifying that someone with 6 children had such disgusting things on their computer.

[@wynterblackwell3640]

it didn't sound like he was a father more like a sperm donor....

[@thedaskains5222]

As a mother, I can imagine the horror and utter grief April's family has gone thru. No greater loss is there for a parent than losing their child. May God comfort them.

[@HdHd-hp6qz]

Especially letting your child out to play with out an adult at 5 years old with a disability.

[@ick.zosted]

​@HdHd-hp6qz bro shut up plenty of kids go out to play w their friends yes even at 5 & don't get murdered. It's not her parents fault that she met an absolute monster of a man that particular day & it's really messed up to imply such fault lies w anyone but the POS who killed her.

[@kamya7104]

Listening to her mother breaking down is truly truly heartbreaking. RIP sweet angel ❤️

[@elsienicole5663]

She wasn’t crying tears…..not during the press conference anyway. That struck me as very odd. I pay very close attention to stuff like that. Not saying she had anything to do with April’s death but how could you not be crying real tears in a situation like that?

[@beljw8749]

@@elsienicole5663 She was sobbing when appealing for whoever took her to bring her home she was probably all cried out! She was absolutely heartbroken I can't imagine going through the loss of a child this man or I should say monster even has 6 kids himself!!! Rip April 🙏💔😢👼

[@elsienicole5663]

@@beljw8749 Whenwas the mother sobbing? At like what point in the video (just give me the time so I can see it). And yes of course this is a tragedy, I couldn’t even begin to imagine. I do understand being all cried out, however, if that’s the case then whatever but you certainly don’t fake it for the public, that just looks bad. It also makes you look suspicious.

[@deee1776]

@@elsienicole5663 probably guilt had a part to play, for allowing a 5 year old to play out IN THE DARK as well!!

[@joeyjones7979]

@@elsienicole5663 What a shit comment.

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

I’ve watched and read a lot about April, and the story just seems to get more and more powerful. April was a beautiful cheeky child that should have been safe in her area with her friends. This individual is a real life monster a real life boogie man and he is disgusting. I’m not going to waste words or time talking about him. I often think about April’s family and siblings. Especially her older sister that featured often on tv and spoke about her feelings for her sister so beautifully. I really hope that she is doing well, that the whole family is doing well. They all spoke so wonderfully about April and so genuinely expressed their emotions and love for her and for each other. Thanks for sharing this video with me, much appreciated. 🙂🐿

[@KKKaTTT123]

I can't even imagine. God rest the soul of this innocent angel and bring some glimmer of peace to the family.

[@chelseapthib36]

My heart just shattered hearing all this. You showed much respect to April and her family. Such a tragedy when a beautiful, young life is taken. I believe shining light on these cases, as horrific as they are, remind us all of the evil that lurks among us. And that we should always be aware of our surroundings. Such a shame when you cant even let your children play outside. I grew up in the late 80s/90s, I remember being able to run out the front door, yell to my parents "bye Mom I'm going play!" and hearing her respond with "be home before the street lights come on!" If only times could be as simple as they were back then. Rest in your pink paradise, April. 💞💕💔

[@STdoubleDs]

This is one of the few channels that gets an instant like before the video even starts.

[@LionsBoxingChelmsfor]

As a Senior Murder investigator - Truly Criminals documentaries are thoughtfully presented and really well researched. Well done

[@poppyfield1619]

I totally agree. Truly Criminals' documentaries are factual and respectful to the families of the victims. No drama. Clear and consise. Thank you..

[@angelasimmons5626]

I also totally agree LionsBoxingChelmstor. This crime channel is the best one & most respectful one I’ve ever watched. Now I can’t watch any others but Truly Criminal.

[@lXlQueenofScots]

Thank you for all that you do ❤

[@helenatyeo6840]

Can i ask why people were not asked that same day who owned a left hand drive car ...??

[@kasparov6471]

​@@helenatyeo6840 I buried my bird alive should i go to jail?

[@Drsanairshad]

I watched so many of these videos, but it was the first time I cried like a baby thinking the horrors the poor little April had to go through.

[@SamanthaGBeauty]

I find it crazy that they put up road blocks 14 hours after she got abducted when the 7 year old said she was taken in a car…? Maybe she could have been saved. My heart breaks for the family.

[@clareinglesby6043]

Living in SW with a five year old daughter at the time, remember this like it was yesterday. I still think of her parents often and wonder how the family are doing. We all sat and watched April's mum's heart break like no other parent I've seen. Rot on earth MB, then go rot in hell.

[@anablogs9284]

Your attention to this case and the way you presented it shows your love for her and her family. ❤️

[@les_5184]

Omg, I couldn't IMAGINE having your child kidnapped. My nephew and I went to the park one day and he decided to hide in one of the slides, I started screaming his name and he wasn't answering back. My screams quickly turned into a full on panic and I felt like I was gonna have a heart attack (mind you it had only been a few minutes) until he popped out and said "Titi, I'm right here!" I strongly reprimanded him and let him know that he is NEVER allowed to not respond when I'm calling his name. God, it was absolutely terrifying! I feel horrible for April's family, Mark is exactly where he needs to be and will rot in hell when he leaves there. RIP Angel ❤️

[@julz3tt3]

Phew. That must have been horrifying for you. It's like we can't take our kids, neices or nephews anywhere without being right beside them at all times. I remember stranger danger in the 90s being huge and on the way to school my sister and I were approached by a young man, tall with dark hair and jeans, he offered us a bag of lollies each if we walked to school with him. My little sister immediately agreed, I took her by the hand and yelled NO, I ran back home as we had only gotten about two mins away from our house across the road. From that day forth, Mum walked with us no matter how close the school was.

[@tardismole]

Beautifully put together. I live in Wales, not close, but this affected everyone. It changed everyone's lives. My grandson is now the same age April was when she died. My thoughts for her and her family.

[@McRambleOn]

Well done. Appreciate the extra details and thorough storytelling as well as personal accounts/context; you’re always so respectful and do a wonderful job creating tasteful, professional, sympathetic pieces.

[@alison__16]

This case really broke my heart, she was only out there as a reward for doing well at school. It's a heinous world when you can't even let your child have a treat!

[@Zerochimp]

This one really got to me. Thank you for covering it with dignity and respect for everyone involved.

[@inuchan74]

Wow I have seen this case a few times on different shows and learned so many details here that were left out of the others. I feel so bad for her mother now having to deal with her father in his condition, and not knowing why April is gone. My great grandmother got to the point where she couldn't remember that her son, my grandpa, had died years before. She would ask us where he was, why he hadn't visited. At first my mom would gently remind her that he was gone and it was really horrible. She would go "oh..." and her face was just heartbreaking. It wasn't long before we stopped telling her, it was too painful for everyone. Instead we would make up a story about him having to work that day and how much he had wanted to come and see her, that he wanted us to give her a big hug for him, ect. It made her so happy. My own brother died 15 years ago and I have told my mom that if she ever forgets I will do the same for her. I wonder if they are able to do that for April's dad. I hope so.

[@pickledragonrebel]

So sad. What an amazing witness her 7yr old friend was....i doubt it would have been solved otherwise

[@eugeneoreilly1130]

Itsssss TIMEEEEEEE!!.....Best part of the week. Thank you x

[@davidtaylor4975]

Another very well researched and presented video. Such a sad one, hadn't heard about April's father forgetting the whole thing until now.

[@Joanna7428]

I remember this little girl missing, I can't begin to imagine what her parents went through and still go through. My youngest child looked a lot like her at a similar time, it is gut wrenching. Sympathy to her family, it is so sad.

[@loveforeignaccents]

Wow, that was a sad one, yet very touching with how many hundreds of people/volunteers pitched in. I can't imagine how scared April must have been and the pain that she endured. I feel horrible of course for her family, but I think that dad might just be better off not having any memory of her being murdered. Just an all-around tragedy on this one, but you always present your stories with such compassion, it makes these cases that need to be heard a bit easier to listen to. So thanks, ladies, and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

[@user-ps2mi9ze5v]

Another perfectly covered case by Truly Criminal. I'm surprised you don't have a million subs! Rest in peace April 🕊️🙏

[@ginag1662]

I live an hour away , it hits home and I still have my pink ribbon 🎀 for her x rip baby girl x

[@natashacutiepie6074]

Of course he didn't give up the body. He didn't want them to see what he had really done to her. Pedos are some of the biggest cowards on Earth. They bring harm to the most innocent & will break down crying if they get caught like they are the victims.

[@SirBobertThe3rd]

Things like this are hard to watch. Especially when you're a parent.

[@mamihoodmoments4u]

This is so sad, no body to bury or grief. Just an empty coffin with empty hearts. My condolences to the parents. So heartbreaking 💔

[@pragashni_adhd_duchess]

that friend of April must be commended for her role in solving this case.

[@mallymakings2853]

I remember this. Such a beautiful, precious girl, taken by a monster. I cannot even begin to imagine the total heartbreak her family have gone through. Rest in peace, April. 💗

[@ellkmlmhmd]

This is #1 crime channel on KZbin. I always feel that a thorough research is done. Thank you,

[@dawnyg2951]

This case is utterly heartbreaking 💔. RIP beautiful girl x

[@Bee-qo2en]

A child should be able to play out on their bikes without purely evil adults taking away their lives. Truly tragic.

[@bravolima7394]

Change the consequences and it may just happen

[@semoneg2826]

Unfortunately avid do exist so we as adults have to be on the alert....can't imagine what this family is going true

[@janetpendlebury6808]

@@bravolima7394 These things happened when the death penalty was around in the UK. Death penalties do not deter murderers, if that was so then the USA would be virtually murder free.

[@browneyez7500]

Another fantastic case presentation my lovely Sisters! RIP sweet beautiful little April. She’s wrapped in God’s warmth & love & safety❤️

[@blacklivesmatter4918]

This case left so much sadness in its wake. I feel so hurt for the family and what they went through. I pray for them to have peace and happiness despite all the pain they endure daily because of their lost.

[@Piper79h]

There is evil in this world. May God and love triumph in the end. God bless that beautiful baby girl. RIP April Jones. 🙏🏼

[@mcizzy533]

A tragic case all round. How can someone do something like that to a child? It’s beyond belief.

[@angelabordack]

When this case happened, we heard about it in the States. My heart breaks for the family ❤️

[@memphis6694]

The moment he said I know why your here, I lost it. Tears just rolling out my eyes, but sadness was immediately replaced with anger. When I finished with him, he would remember exactly where he put her.

[@psw4763]

He's a true narcissist and evil person.

[@Joanna7428]

For cases like these just to say, I believe in capital punishment.

[@timgreen2426]

The death penalty is a powerful tool to get murderers to reveal locations of their victims. They often will confess & provide location to exchange death sentence for life in prison instead.

[@SteveMHN]

Life in solitary confinement is a far worse punishment, it's mental torture. Knowing that you will never get out, after a month he will just be trying to think of ways of taking his life and there's no way of doing it.

[@stevie-ray2020]

Death is too much like the easy coward's way out! That's why kiddy-fiddlers like him need to be neutered, & I don't mean chemical-castration!

[@ykgirl1967]

This is just heart wrenching. My thoughts are with her family.

[@nursyakirahharon9162]

This is so heartbreaking and left me with tears. I pray for the family peace. Rest in peace, little angel

[@susySoravia]

I remember meeting April’s mum. I can never forget the pain in her eyes. I lost my child only 5 years earlier and I recognise the mother’s pain. Rest in peace little one

[@wendyfoster5579]

I can’t imagine the sick sick mind of anyone who would harm such a precious 5 year old girl. Does not deserve to ever be living in public again.

[@madisontaylor17]

My mouth dropped when you said he had pictures of holly and Jessica I just watched that video last night

[@hotpotlover2139]

As tragic as this story is; The whole community coming together! Wow just wow so so hardworking and diligent

[@mpjh0108]

I’m all for a fair court system etc but ppl who commit crimes against kids deserve torture idec

[@tammybowen8928]

Brought me to tears. I remember this well and am from South Wales myself. My daughter is 5 🥺 Poor father wondering why she hasn't visited him, but a blessing in disguise that he can't remember the horrific ending to her short little life. 😢 Rest in paradise April 🙏

[@otterpopknott6149]

You did an amazing job on this video. Thank you for letting the world know what a wonderful family April has. And the creep is exactly where he belongs.

[@Luna.3.3.3]

Crimes & abuse to children really gets me heart broken and *Sickened* No matter how many of these crime stories I watch, these are the ones that make me SO angry. I wish every hell, real or imaginary upon these vile perpetrators

[@alexkador285]

love your channel, truely gripping. please do the Lars Mittank case one of the most bizarre cases I have ever read about

[@iamthesoulfulone]

This story brought me to tears. May she rest in peace.

[@Harmeetsingh-om8sv]

Always heartbreaking to see when such beautiful souls are taken away from us. The fact that her body wasn't even found is pinching me down. I can't imagine what April must have gone through and what her family is going through. I am sorry April, this world doesn't deserve you.

[@tracyrolltide8804]

Love your channel ❤ it was in my suggestions. I like how you tell the facts and get to the point. You're really good at what you do. Have a great day and I look forward to more cases from you 😀

[@lolasmom5816]

We have a case like this happening in the US. A delivery driver took a child from in front of her home. Someone saw a child alive in the delivery truck. The driver was quickly arrested but he told police that he had accidentally ran over her and took her body away. The police knew that was a lie bc she was seen alive in his van. The next day he told police where he left her body. Thank God this family got their child's body unlike April. I dont think there's anything left of April to find other than the fragments they have. That monster made sure her family could never get her back. He wanted to keep her forever

[@jneenie7910]

Broke my heart when this happened, remember when it was first announced on the news. When you are little you scare yourself with your imagination of monsters, ghosts etc yet it’s people we should fear the most. Pure evil disguised as a human! 😣😢

[@LissC09]

Always think about little April, remember following this story and praying she’d be found safe, so heartbreaking 💔 some absolute monsters in this world