Killer Thinks She’s Dead - Until Police Take This Photo | The Case of Lacey Phillips Seal

[@miawallace2306]

That poor mother. While she’s being beaten and violated in the worst way, she can hear her helpless daughter begging for her mommy. Then knowing you were about to die along with the anguish of being completely unable to do anything to save your baby must have been nothing short of hell for her.

[@thund3rbolt54]

@miawallace2306 Moms protect their children and give their lives in order to spare their flesh and blood's lives!

[@AA-ed6ek]

@@thund3rbolt54 All moms do not do that.

[@thund3rbolt54]

@@AA-ed6ek i'm mentioning the ones who love and devote theirselves to their children!!! like the one in this story!

[@BabyColinRobinson]

​@@AA-ed6ekany real one would. PERIOD

[@ZabberNow]

@@kendrawaddams3174 Idk if I'm reading this correct, but if it is, thats fucked up! You are definitely gonna go to hell for saying that dude.

[@tryguysmemevideos5877]

disgusting for him to use his wife’s sexual assault as an excuse to commit a crime to a mother and her daughter. just because someone hurt the one you love doesn’t mean you get to hurt others who are completely innocent. may mary phillips rest in peace and i wish lacey the best. (and the two other women.)

[@praytogodus]

Absolutely, using someone else's suffering as an excuse for committing heinous crimes is utterly reprehensible. It's tragic that innocent individuals had to bear the brunt of his misguided retaliation. My heart goes out to Mary Phillips, Lacey, and the other victims affected by these senseless acts of violence.

[@eugescarab]

It was all bs. He killed and rape before meeting his "wife". Who knows, maybe he raped her, maybe he forced her to say she was raped by someone else

[@prxncesslea]

and in top of that assaulted other women? make it make sense

[@proanimaluver6487]

He was grasping at straws. He just evil​@@prxncesslea

[@marissamate]

That was absolutely just an excuse too.. He's a serial killer, and he killed somebody before he even met his wife

[@siobhanmorrison3561]

“Don’t hurt my Mama” Kids are truly a gift.

[@Zequalsspace]

Im an 11 year old and....true words from a true soul❤❤❤❤

[@JustYourAverageCommenter]

⁠@@Zequalsspace If you’re actually eleven… Don’t be scared…. And don’t lose yourself trying to please others… trust me. I did the same…

[@fatiandsaloo]

true

[@TraflagarLaw624]

Fr❤

[@DontLookAtMyProfileXD]

❤❤❤😢😢😢

[@oiisO]

"her smile would light up the room" oh lacey dear you and your mom share that beautiful feature. you are as amazing and unstoppable as you let yourself become, and you are an incredible example of that. i don't know you and i'm only 17, but i am so proud of you.

[@skullrose8985]

@Ollis Hey,I just have to say your comment was beautiful & the fact you are only 17 you sound a beautiful person ✌🏼💜✌🏼💜

[@oiisO]

@@skullrose8985 oh wow thank you so much 🫶🫶🫶🫶 i forgot i even wrote this comment

[@CanMoose]

Yes, beautiful comment...her mother will live on in her. You are very wise for one so young...take care!

[@charliej7803]

@@oiisO nice comment

[@l.l.storrie3851]

That picture of Lacey with her eye wide open is absolutely horrifying. The brutality her eyes must have seen. The fear and terror shows in her eyes. Haunting photograph.

[@chriswelcome8102]

Okay, I don't know why it doesn't say he was executed in 2017, but there you go. Also the letter was given to his sister to open a year after his death which he confessed to the other murders

[@conniemorgan8402]

👏👏👏👏

[@mikeso2084]

Thank you!

[@hmbogi]

Thank you

[@chriswelcome8102]

@@LinzKZbin Maybe YOU need to pay attention. That was his sentence. Does not tell you when the sentence was carried out or if it was. Feel free to delete this now

[@rmsg7504]

Thanks for the update that should have been in the😢video

[@michhaynes7272]

How the hell is he even up for parole!!! He admitted to killing 2 other women, he is a serial killer, how does that make sense.

[@SUPER_WOLFMOON]

Right? They said he was sentenced to death? How is it that he came up for parole? Missing parts of the story...

[@chriswelcome8102]

He only admitted to killing 2 other women after he was dead. DNA testing proved he killed Lorraine Bennett. Apparently the letter he sent to his sister was in 2006 and was to be opened a year after his death, which is how he confessed to the murders of Lorraine and Regina Harrison. From what I read he was never up for parole, just appealing the death sentence

[@lorettascott5477]

This is bs and it NEEDS to Stop 🛑

[@Andy246.]

He was executed in 2017.

[@unseentruecrime]

It was a clemency hearing, in front of a parole board - on whether he should get life in prison instead of a death sentence

[@jamielee7404]

How is that possible that you keep trying to let a rapist and a murderer out? What is wrong with our legal system? You can be reformed if you stole a TV, not if you murdered someone

[@kyratetteroo1959]

google says hes dead so he isnt getting out either way

[@rosewelch1190]

I know this might sound silly but thank you for always talking so clearly I struggle a lot with an auditory processing disorder so being able to watch videos without subtitles is rare 💗

[@matthewblunderbuss4545]

Hey I also have auditory processing disorder, for anyone curious of what it's like it's been described to me as dyslexia but with audio instead of text.

[@rosewelch1190]

@@matthewblunderbuss4545 I have dyslexia as well and that’s a perfect way to describe it! Thank you!

[@rhondasisco-cleveland2665]

Neurospicy friend 👋🏼

[@Plowlady222]

It's an AI video, no one to thank

[@NotASnowflake]

How do you "come up for parole" when you have a death sentence?

[@serkotsins]

Yea, I noticed that as well. I assume it was a mistake is the writing that wasn’t caught? As much as I hate to say this, I am beginning to think that this channel uses AI for the script writing and doesn’t always catch the mistakes the AI makes. 😭 I’ve noticed similar hiccups in the wording prior to this

[@NotASnowflake]

@@serkotsins I did a bit of research and what I found makes sense. It says that he was sentenced in two different cases. One of which he was eligible for parole. So, he would be able to be paroled on one of the charges and all that means is that he stops serving time for that charge and the death sentence charge begins. In no way was he eligible for "parole release". I don't see the point in taking up time and money for a parole hearing on a dead man walking.

[@9sheri9]

I was literally coming here to comment the same thing about death row & parole hearing, this seems like sloppy editing on this one for real with a lot left out or something?

[@9sheri9]

​@NotASnowflake thank you for this research. This one was not very well put together. Unseen is usually better than this, makes me wonder what else has been missed in their previous uploads. Very disappointing

[@NotASnowflake]

@@9sheri9 I don't know how new Unseen is but I've caught two mishaps. On a previous video he said that one of the criminals got three years probation and in the next sentence said after he did his 3 years in prison and got out.

[@sweetie523]

Lacey, you are so strong! I am so happy you survived! Your Mom is extremely proud of you! ❤

[@shadowpixelgun3d532]

you're*

[@kermit8536]

not even you’re it’s just your

[@Lunarlime]

These reply’s are hella disrespectful

[@aayanfunkidstv5485]

YÆY chain

[@mwmulv]

How are you taking photos without confirming she's dead I'm confused wtf

[@NiecieSavo]

Gotta capture the evidence either way

[@zapatafa]

I presume since they already found one dead body, the focus shifts to recording the crime scene.

[@TimApple.]

​@@NiecieSavo Yup. Now you just turn your head back little girl and let me finish taking these pictures. Sounds pretty silly, don't it?

[@Blocks2Blocks3]

Its the 90s 😂

[@SchmidtBitch]

You're going to tamper with the evidence before getting it photographed...... yeah no you most defense would not

[@CherylMotherofSeven]

This video made me cry. The unending love she has for her mother, who so deeply loved her, was taken away. I admire her strength, courage and her commitment to walk in love amidst the tragedy she endured.

[@valerieabney7966]

What a brave, lovely child. She's a beautiful woman now, and I know her mother would be so proud of her.

[@sarahcullis1464]

Bless her heart, so polite in hospital. Its shows what a good job her Mum did.

[@praytogodus]

Absolutely, it's a deeply tragic and harrowing situation. The thought of experiencing such brutality while hearing your child's cries for help is utterly devastating.

[@brownskinkaydence1033]

U can tell her mama raised her well she said yes maim and no sir all through the whole interview 😢

[@vanlifebae]

That doesn't dictate if a child is raised right

[@christie8532]

@@vanlifebaeThank you, the main ones causing chaos out here in the world 🌎

[@marteumar8429]

@@vanlifebaeit does

[@XoxoxIsa]

​@marteumar8429 no it does not.

[@ingridfong-daley5899]

Do the cops not have a policy of checking for a pulse before they start photographing dead bodies?

[@peteri8924]

Not the morons in US police forces they don't care

[@yvonnewilson2242]

Actually, it's not like that across departments. Some want photos showing the state that the scene was originally found in. Some don't allow you to touch the scene until coroner arrives...it literally varies believe it or not.

[@kwiiycute]

@@yvonnewilson2242🫡🙌

[@LemonSte]

Okay but you also have to check that someone is still alive SO YOU CAN HELP THEM ​@@yvonnewilson2242

[@jiggnorth3593]

He probably already had his camera out whenever he opened the door and seen her laying there. Took a picture, and then she looked towards him. It's not that crazy.

[@beckyjohnsonify]

Godspeed to you Lacey. Keep going to those arrangements and tell them he should STAY in jail. You are so brave and still standing strong. Your mama is so proud of you I know!

[@JJW77]

You do excellent investigation work and narration without unnecessary fanfare. Thank you!

[@suzanne3639]

How could the guy who murdered 3 women be up for parole later? He was on death row then they have the daughter of woman murdered by him years later speaking out against his being paroled? Did somebody really mess up this reporting? This makes no sense.

[@shaun5047]

It was actually a hearing to see if he should get life or the death sentence. It was held in front of the parole board. lol I’m guessing the narrator messed up.

[@suzanne3639]

@@shaun5047 Thank you for explaining !

[@Lifeewithgrace25]

Wow. Thank you for taking your time to acknowledge these victims.

[@MyDearMuse]

I love how you cover these tragic cases, theres no sponsor in the middle its no dilly dallying. The way you edit and talk about the case and not making it about yourself is so respectfull in comparison to many other true crime youtubers. Love to clean and listen to your podcast, keep up your good work❤

[@virg0_lem0nade]

"dill dollying"? Huh?

[@beevonerd]

​@@virg0_lem0nadeLike dilly-dallying, I assume. Context clues, bruh. 👍🏿

[@praytogodus]

Thank you so much for your kind words and appreciation. I'm glad to hear that you find the coverage respectful and focused on the cases themselves. It's important to handle such sensitive topics with care and empathy. Your support means a lot, and I'll continue striving to provide informative and respectful content. Thank you for listening! ❤

[@aeongies]

@@praytogodus why are you replying to a comment clearly meant for unseen and not you lmao

[@SaltyCrap]

@@aeongies Hahaha that's just like when I say 'thank you' to someone and my sister (who's mostly unhelpful) says 'you're welcome', just taking advantage of the situation I guess 😂

[@jayboley9683]

Lacey was such a brave little girl and very well mannered.

[@ColleenLytle-sq8tx]

I am so grateful that Lacey survived - it's horriffic what men can and will do - but the blessing is that she survived. I pray she grows strong, stronger than what happened to her. "You live the life you're given, and you do it to the best of our ability." well said, Lacey. xx

[@IfUSeekAndy]

This channel is legit one of the best True Crime channels on YT. Glad I stumbled upon it!

[@ActuallyEkamSandhu-vx2zx]

Hi

[@lilsbourne]

So nobody checked if she is alive first? What if the victim is barely breathing? They just started to make photos assuming everybody is dead??

[@Yourdad_slayyy]

He’s a detective not a doctor

[@jiggnorth3593]

Yall are really overthinking this. He probably already had his camera out whenever he opened the bathroom door and snapped a picture real quick to preserve evidence.

[@geraldstamour1312]

As a trauma survivor myself, I have NOTHING but the utmost respect for Lacey Phillips Seal and her courage in exposing the evil that she experienced!

[@Ang3lWxlf]

Tell me the story pls Also, sorry to hear

[@geraldstamour1312]

@@Ang3lWxlf To make a long story short, I was abused as a child.

[@Ang3lWxlf]

@@geraldstamour1312 omg I’m so sorry

[@geraldstamour1312]

@@Ang3lWxlf Thanks.

[@realamarica]

Jack Jones got to live another 20 years after his conviction. Appeal after appeal bought him more time to live, 20 years more than he gave Mary Phillips, and much longer than he gave his other murder victims.

[@hmbogi]

This is why we should render 1st aid before assuming someone is dead.

[@-Moon_The_NightWingdragon-]

These cases are absolutely horrifying.

[@Katt-y1c]

It’s kinda true but I love watching cases ❤

[@-Moon_The_NightWingdragon-]

@@Katt-y1c samee!! I just can't resist them!

[@Fruitcake_enjoyer2763]

Fr it's like they're scary and don't wanna watch them but also watch them cuz they're interesting

[@-Moon_The_NightWingdragon-]

@@Fruitcake_enjoyer2763 Yea

[@Katt-y1c]

That is the reason why I watch them as well @@Fruitcake_enjoyer2763

[@Andy246.]

How can he be up for parole if he was sentence to lethal injection?

[@Thisismetman]

He was executed in 2017.

[@rongarrett1366]

Jack Harold Jones Jr. was executed on April 24, 2017, after spending 22 years on death row.

[@TheMagicalNotebook]

This is one of the most tragic cases I’ve seen, it really hurts me how this parasite of a person was sentenced 15 years to death after the tragic death of Lacey’s mom.

[@annmarieschantz9724]

Your strength and courage moves on in the many women you give a voice to. God bless you Miss Lacey for the courage you have ❤❤❤!;

[@AndreaS-Og]

For real. Those (I'm assuming at least 5) minutes could have been life or death. ALWAYS CHECK FIRST!

[@katherinedempsey853]

I agree your Mom is so Proud of you Lacey, you keep doing you stay strong ❤

[@TheodoreTheDog_WillTheOwner]

Man you are so good at making Documentaries I love your channel

[@Tanya49655]

So they just started snapping pictures without even checking the girls pulse isn’t that their first priority??? They didn’t check anyone just said oh she looks dead good enough for me

[@praytogodus]

It's deeply concerning to hear about such negligence. Checking for vital signs and ensuring the well-being of the individuals involved should always be the first priority in any emergency situation. It's crucial for responders to assess the situation thoroughly before taking any further actions. Neglecting to do so can have serious consequences, and it's important for protocols to prioritize human life above all else

[@scruffyrat7226]

Happened to me too. Cops took pictures before they realized I was alive. Found out from the paramedics it happens all the time. I feel like the cops meant well but were poorly trained, generally it seems to be an administration issue. Good thing we have medical staff assess "bodies" after cops to be sure.

[@vickianderson3321]

What an amazing child! So very polite from asking to be untied to politely addressing the adults caring for her&needing help only she could give. What a precious gift God gave that family who didn't know where she&her Momma were&she pulled everything into focus and relived that horror.😢 Brave&smart....may God Bless her in her life shattered when so young,but saved by His hand&her strength🌹🙏💖

[@alicial1239]

I’m convinced that killers pick out people with the most light emanating from them. In a crowd of people, they can choose the one who “lights up a room”. It’s not a cliche.

[@ScarlettStrippoli-ce8ks]

The “I’m not gonna hurt your mama I’m gonna hurt you” true terror

[@christie8532]

And still hurt her mama 😥

[@nnnnumb]

"dont hurt my mama" got me in tears (sad tears)

[@Pushpops503]

I usually never cry when I see these videos but I may have just bawled my eyes out. This family did not deserve this at all and I am glad they got justice.

[@indianastones6032]

Such a strong and brave young lady!!!! Truly remarkable!!!

[@SnackCOREDUCK]

This is heartbreaking ❤ May all the people that died in this video rest in peace. May lacey philips have a great life. ❤❤

[@catherinecoetzee8888]

My heart go out to lacey. You went through he'll but will never be alone. I went through hell in 1997. Always know there are more that servife out there.

[@B1B1B1B1-1]

They lived in a place called Bald Knob??💀

[@LaLuna82]

I was looking for someone on my wave length 🤣

[@peggypeggy4137]

I don't think I would want to live there. I would be blushing every time someone asked me my address. 🙃

[@travelintheresa7884]

How’s he come up for parole with a death sentence?!?

[@nailgirl94]

That’s what I’d like to know too!! I always thought the Death Penalty = Life?? So, if he were to get paroled, are they just gonna have him come on back to the prison once the State is ready to kill him?? (Yes, sarcasm, lol).

[@kellytew107]

She was beautiful, inside and out, it seems. I’m so glad Lacey survived and was able to help get that monster convicted. He should not even be up for parole, ever.

[@Smolsmols]

The fact that she was there for 12 hours is absolutely insane. what a strong little girl.

[@RiffRaffMama.]

Wait... how do you become eligible for parole if you have a death sentence???

[@dor701]

he was executed in the 2017

[@zainab8263]

You are the best true crime channel ever cause you are the only ones focusing on victims ❤

[@absalomfillipus9136]

The killer is a monster.They hit a child like nah.Thats messed up

[@lisawilson105]

Saying that lacy was in the bathroom for “over 12 hours” is incorrect. Think about it. The guy got to the office right before her 4:00pm dentist appointment and the police showed just after 12:00am. Can’t imagine why the family would wait until it got to be so late. It would have been the first place they looked had they looked. I feel bad for them. The guilt must be awful. RIP Lacy’s momma.

[@caroler4297]

I think k it was 12 hours from the time the killer last attacked her.

[@dianaandablo7759]

I feel so bad about what happened to her 😢

[@OnlyJalenPhd]

So sad! My heart breaks for the whole family.

[@CloneCommanderQutibahAlFarouqi]

That not excuse for his horrible actions!

[@jacksondavis2927]

He's fucking despicable

[@lovey9286]

The only shock is that they didnt check her pulse beforebgetting the camera out.

[@nailgirl94]

15:07 How does he come up for parole while on Death Row? If you get a Death Sentence, parole isn’t an option, right?? So confused right now, haha. *I’m not asking to be argumentative or hateful, I am genuinely curious/asking! 🤔

[@johnmonk66]

so the child was there, in pain and bleeding, and no one checked her vitals? how many people have died while cops stood around waiting for someone to show up and take pictures?

[@firefly.dreams]

Almost like the police didn't even clear the scene before sending crime scene in.

[@June28July]

Cops are not paramedics

[@firefly.dreams]

@@June28July They know basic first aid, at bare minimum they should have checked her vitals but they didn't even know she was there. Stop that.

[@June28July]

@@firefly.dreams Some injuries are too serious for basic first aid.

[@hazelhadley-britt6396]

Yet more armchair detectives who have never done this type of work and who know more.

[@vikkiledgard8483]

If your other videos are similar to this one then I'll be subscribing. Brilliantly done, no time wasting, and total respect for the victims. This kept my attention throughout. 👍👏♥️♥️♥️

[@FullTimePatient37]

It's 1995 how can't you tell the living from the dead!

[@karenk3458]

RIP! This is such a sad story!

[@dawsonduke3333]

Why would you not check her pulse before snapping photos?

[@lindush94]

It could be because of shock at what he encountered... I guess there is no other explanation

[@jaydaozenen4830]

I’m so sorry to lacy may ur mother rest in peace. It just broke my heart that ur daughter didn’t meet her gran mother I’m so sorry to the other people he hurt all of u just rest in peace we will always remember you❤😊

[@user-pt1cz4ot1e]

*WHY DID NO ONE CHECK THAT CHILD????!!!!*. Terrible police work.

[@Jupiter-p7f]

You explain cases so goodly.

[@Jupiter-p7f]

Lmao

[@LaLuna82]

@@CMWBNSis it AI??

[@aeongies]

@@CMWBNS i didn’t think it was ai?

[@Linarenaee]

I’ve literallly been waiting for your next vid😂😂😂

[@ashleybonanno3043]

I remember when this happened because I lived in Searcy, Arkansas at the time, which is not too far away from Bald Knob; we're in the same county(White). Everyone was noticeably scared to get around to doing their normal daily things. 🥺

[@jocbt]

Had to go back to see if I heard that right, "Bald Knob" Arkansas? LOL!

[@anthonymayfield9147]

r.i.p to the mom

[@SARR-f7o]

Why are the years 1900’s to 2000’s so horrible omg

[@zardox78]

Cop 1: "Did somebody clear that little room right there?" Cop 2: "I dunno. I guess so." Cop 1: "Good enough for me! Let's get forensics in here."

[@melanieallen3655]

Oh no...I can feel the trauma as listening2 this tragic story..😢

[@Callme_sunny-1]

Thats just sad 😭😢💔

[@Cienfuego1989]

Im so sorry 😭😭😭

[@naruto-kun6079]

The photos of her officially traumatised me.

[@Bloomcarriedwinx]

its so sad how people like this still exist

[@Varkyorsomethingstupid9963]

OK here’s a thing imagine having Been beaten severely strangled, and basically left for dead and then all of a sudden you wake up with someone taking photos of your “dead body”, not knowing that you’re alive

[@praytogodus]

That's a horrifying thought. To wake up in such a vulnerable and traumatic situation, unaware that someone is taking photos of you, must be absolutely terrifying. It's difficult to imagine the fear and confusion someone would feel in that moment.

[@Varkyorsomethingstupid9963]

@@praytogodus true I have Ben threw venerable situations in the past I even was taken advantage of by one of my moms ex boyfriends

[@praytogodus]

Thank you for letting me know that!@@Varkyorsomethingstupid9963

[@duke3326]

Now that's one tough little girl right there. She was a selfless human being and that made her indestructible.

[@JamieBedford-b3x]

How could someone do this to a mom and an 11 year old this is just cruel

[@lindenknights88]

Just want to say thanks for these vids and the time that gets put in.. imvestigating, editing and commentary, appreciate actual good narration other than most of these channels nowdays that just use an AI generated commentary and voice

[@angelabordack]

They didn’t check Lacy for signs of life?!?! That’s basic emergency care, cops or not. Wtf?!?! Always check for signs of life and perform CPR!

[@Naina_khan520]

I think the officer that found lacy probably thought that she was alrdy checked by the other officer and that's why he didn't check on her

[@CjMoody-iy8ze]

Not true

[@angelabordack]

@@Naina_khan520 That could be true.

[@angelabordack]

@@CjMoody-iy8ze How is it not? I’m genuinely curious.

[@melissadwiggins]

I've given you the perfect case to cover! Please do Alison Botha's story! I'm going to keep posting until you do!😊

[@falynoliver81]

Can someone tell me how a man on death row was on parole????

[@kyratetteroo1959]

it doesnt matter he was executed in 2017 so hes dead either way

[@Starlightdragons-l9j]

This is sad😢

[@christie8532]

He didn’t even wear a mask

[@TheGamersState]

Unseen, I'm sorry to keep asking this, but what is the music you play at 1:05?

[@madzazmarland3785]

What a strong young lady. ❤❤❤

[@thecaptainsnark]

she should never have had to go through the process of appealing his parole over and over

[@SPiRAh]

I can’t believe I’ve never heard of this case! It happened just 60 miles from where I live. I guess bc I was only a teenager at that time.

[@AutumnTheAxalotl]

having a filled in teardrop tattoo means you have killed a family memeber. Most people don’t know this so it could not mean anything but considering the person someone might want to look into that

[@kpopfantasie-lolz]

"Back from the dead back from the dead" Jokes aside, Poor mom, She probably felt like killing herself, I'm so sad there is still people like this in the world.

[@justme6773]

How can he ever be up for parole? I thought he was given the death penalty.

[@sohanarahaman8070]

Pretty terrifying hearing the story.😳😢

[@rochellestarr9538]

She is still proud of you!!!!

[@babygirlc1000]

His reason for y he did what he did is complete nd utter bs…. So because ur wife had somethin that happened to HER nd not U go unsolved mainly because she didnt press charges, that meant it was ok for u to not only do the same to another woman but also murder her?! Nd him admittin to murderin two other women when he was a teen is another reason y im callin his reason bs he did it because he wanted to just like he did to the other two victims

[@teresamendoza185]

Shes like "there carving my name in the grave again" "im back from the dead"

[@sammygirl6910]

Just a tip. Evading capture. Not evading captivity. Great content.