Wisconsin’s Jessie Blodgett case: Gifted musician-actress found dead in bed

An aspiring actress who made it her goal to change the world through music. But just as she started to realize those dreams, her life was taken by a mystery attacker in the early morning hours. From 2018: bit.ly/3bmTQ9t

[@JKaiserable]

That girl that disarmed him... what a legend, badass chick.

[@jessicaellina3878]

Melissa!! You are a champ!!! Bravo girl!! Such bravery and recall on those details. Wishing you a wonderful, happy life 🌝🌻

[@whatevergoesforme5129]

I believe she must have been his first victim just like the profiles of serial killers in Criminal MInds. He had not yet perfected his method so he made mistakes and had no confidence yet.

[@lightning5273]

The type of girl every dude wishes he could date!

[@nyxawesome9409]

If Melissa is ok, I would like to date her... even with the unfortunate events in the background... she is precious...

[@jessejames6722]

Dude looked weak.

[@allysonbenson9610]

I cant even imagine 😢 The mother asking "honey what happen to you" literally broke my heart.

[@lynnwilliams8295]

Allyson Benson me too. I have daughters and I can’t imagine going through this. Talking to her dead daughter, hoping beyond hope she would answer.

[@ashleygates9339]

Yes... 😞🙏😭 hard to hear makes me think of my 3 girls.....i couldn't even BEGIN to imagine

[@allysonbenson9610]

I got 3 sons 1 daughter... I. Cant. Even. Imagine.

[@lindacosta8048]

It made me cry 😢

[@jamielee7404]

@@lynnwilliams8295 I have three nieces. I broke down crying because oh my.... I can't imagine myself in that situation

[@spencerallegra]

When her dad said “I’m sorry I forgot the question.” I can’t even imagine being in her parents position.

[@passionatebliss4591]

He was clearly fighting off a moment of grief while trying to remain composed. When the moment passed he couldn’t get back to his answer. That got to me than any of the tears.

[@1rage17]

Yeah reminds me of when I talk to my therapist they ask me a question then when I respond with something that’s traumatic to talk about I always forget what question they were asking me. That’s why when he said that it really hit me. & that’s how you know it really triggers him when he talks about not being there for her.

[@deejayferguson5015]

The saddest part is the question was just "did you know she'd been murdered" but it's almost like anytime he thinks about it he just feels guilty for not being there to prevent it. Heartbreaking too because you can just tell they were great parents, but it's a sick world and unfortunately you can't be there 24/7 😞

[@aquacrimefighter2368]

“Honey what happened to you?” My heart absolutely breaks for that mother.

[@ebbysue1071]

I felt her hurt made me tear up

[@reneebell4795]

Yes it made me cry 😢

[@fidelitygaming6890]

Yep same that absolutely broke my heart for her mother I am in tears listening to that emergency call

[@weswaddell6911]

Me too. Heartbreaking

[@grimdrum2396]

Made me cry. So very very sad.

[@spandex7055]

Melissa Etzler deserves a lot of credit for her role in finding this sociopath, she is a badass for disarming a much bigger guy who also has a knife even while she was injured.

[@ashleewhittlesey7874]

Yes! She's great

[@threethrushes]

MVP.

[@sandyc6569]

😊👍

[@shelleynobleart]

And keeping the medderrfing knife!

[@oliviagreen7423]

And amazing that through the shock and trauma, she was still able to observe and remember crucial identifying info

[@johnallen2771]

My daughter was killed by a man she went on a date with about 25 years ago. He shot methamphetamine into her arm and she immediately had a heart attack. You don't have to tell a person that you're sorry you weren't there to help them or that you have remorse about it. That person knows you would have been there if you could have been. They know you loved them. You don't have to feel guilty for not being there.

[@anniemcmillen940]

♥️

[@NickanM]

I am so sorry for your loss. I had a loved one murdered in 2001, she was 18 years old and was assaulted/strangled by her 47 year old karate trainer. May your angel rest in eternal peace. 🌷🌻🌷

[@PhoenixRising87]

I'm so sorry. [hugs if appreciated]

[@NickanM]

@K Maxx Shut up child.

[@amandamartinez8884]

I'm so sorry for your loss, I also lost my grandmother (45) and uncle (12). They were both shot to death, my uncle died trying to protect my grandmother, it broke my heart when I got the news because he was like a brother, I always had a suspicion that my grandfather had something to do with it because he would get a lot of money off the insurance. Also he always had his cameras working and suddenly that day the cameras stopped working, plus he had an affair, also the time line of my grandfather never matched, the whole what He said. He said he had left for a hour but he took a lot longer, there was evidence on his phone, but since he was friends with the police & I was around 15, I didn't know if police would be part of it or not but now he has no more money and his mistress left him after he gave her everything. I'm so sad, I just pray that they went to heaven and now rest in peace, he missed everything that happened over these years, but now he'll just rest❤🕊

[@YS3Caero]

Her father is one of the most enlightened people I have ever known. The love he feels for his daughter is beyond any dark emotion and he wanted to pass it to the darkest person ever came across his life. An angel on earth. May his heart heal from this wound.

[@fitihab]

Beautifully said!

[@rulistening7777]

I wish we knew more about the killers childhood. And what that was like. He seems dead inside. Like he checked out a long time ago. I'm glad the father has allowed those capable of issuing justice to do so. I hope the killer receives due justice everyday.

[@JesusistheonetrueGod]

I can tell you haven't yet met The Righteous one. God will bring true jistice to the universe.

[@Beckysinlondon]

“Honey, what happened to you?” I will never hear a more heartfelt question from a mother. 💔😭

[@randomblob8996]

Honestly broke my heart 💔😔

[@user-yn1hr6yy8o]

That got me 😢

[@_cocosunny]

The mom's 911 call was heart wrenching. My goodness. That's so sad

[@queenbutterfly4888]

Very sad

[@threethrushes]

The fact that you, and I, are moved by her 911 call, in a way proves that this call is genuine. Many murderers call 911 pretending to be in shock, but we never truly feel it. Not the way we can feel the raw shock and pain of Jess' mother.

[@KrystleVoss2013]

No mom should ever have to live this nightmare

[@sandyc6569]

@@threethrushes Agree!

[@jamielee7404]

I actually started crying. It's awful. It's your house, a normal day, your kid's asleep... Who the heck could think something so horrible could happen?

[@BeastlyGamer]

Hearing her poor mother almost brought me to tears...

[@sandyc6569]

same

[@suezannemarie292]

Same

[@lexiguesss]

I'm sobbing right now I could not even imagine

[@BeastlyGamer]

@@lexiguesss Don't cry sweetheart, just be safe and always alert. There are demons among us but there are angels too...

[@neojon4871]

I don't understand his motive, other than experimenting

[@maxmax6460]

"I can't prove that I'm innocent, even to myself." I think that's as close to a confession as they will get. My heart hurts for this family. What an amazing father.

[@amelia_k1082]

I couldn't have said it better than your comment. That dad is an amazing human being to have that kind of restraint and forgiveness towards his daughter's killer. I don't know if I could handle that.

[@kimward8263]

I found that to be a very strange comment from him.

[@user-sf7kl9uh7k]

Dan Bastard

[@leighhoppins9273]

@@kimward8263 Yeah it is strange i will agree, he is right though if he got angry and showed him sadness and Dan hurt him That would mean Dan won, he wanted to hurt her family by killing her

[@leighhoppins9273]

@@kimward8263 But having kindness and respect, towards Dan and other people By him saying he doesn’t label him in anyway, means he isn’t letting him control his or his wifes life He is going to make people happy and he is going to live life the way he chooses to, and ge is choosing to be happy and kind towards other people no matter what issues they have

[@bluesky5384]

Dang I have to be in awe of Melissa. Not only did she disarm the dude right after jogging, but she was able to provide so much detail about it.

[@godschildyes]

Agreed!

[@knucklehead4233]

She had him asking if he could go. lol

[@kimward8263]

She’s a bad ass!!

[@notwerkinginthishouse8634]

@@kimward8263 I wanna be like her

[@dinuxplay8003]

Honestly, that dude was pathetic. Any woman who was awake could have beaten his ass unlike in MOST cases where the male perpetrators are incredibly difficult to overpower by a mere woman. But in this case, even Jessie would have beaten his ass if she was awake. The dude had all the vile intentions but not the necessary know-how to follow through.

[@hennylynnxx]

That 911 call was the most heartbreaking audio I’ve ever heard

[@kingayy9267]

@Lisa crawford You have the benefit of hindsight, after learning what he did. Without that information, he looks like a kind of dorky, regular guy. He speaks eloquently and, according to the people who actually knew him, he was funny and charming.

[@SupremeCommanderBaiser]

The granny punshed to death by an intruder is worse for me.

[@ashleypatel5461]

@Lisa Crawford How dare you, HOW DARE YOU? -- "her parents dropped the ball". I swear you are tempting fate to drop the same level of anguish on you, as what they are living with, when you make a comment as ignorant as that. 😡

[@corriethomson4431]

@@ashleypatel5461 oh god spare me, fate doesn't give a damn what people think...

[@hanzkafka5958]

Yeah a big alpha like me, it choked me up a little I admit.

[@GhastlyCretin]

"Dan was one of the most intelligent people I've ever interviewed". Um, Dan got himself caught for a rape/murder at the start of the very first interview. A real genius, clearly.

[@Aint_no_senators_son]

He didn't say he was criminally smart. That's different than book smart.

[@GhastlyCretin]

Do you have access to this detectives inner thoughts and memories? Or have you chased the maniacs educational history down like a P.I.? I'm assuming he doesn't read much from the true crime genre? Do tell.

[@infinitewisdom4557]

Exactly. The father of the murdered girl speaking so highly of him. When in actual fact, he's anything but.....

[@whiteobama3032]

People tend to mistake being well spoken with being smart

[@jessicaellina3878]

The girl he,s attempting to kill and who overpowers him.."eeeerrr can l go now " 😏😏

[@carriev1]

It is no wonder Jessie was such an amazing young woman... her Dad, and Mom, are the definition of inspirational!! God bless their beautiful souls!! 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@godschildyes]

🙏🌹💐

[@American_Inquisition]

It’s truly heartbreaking to hear her mother’s 911 call; the worst i’ve ever heard

[@onemillionpercent]

her only child, her daughter

[@mjabdelrazzaq]

Try Bittaker and Norris tape from their killing spree. I heard one scream not from tape but from a KZbin video showing people literally running away from the courtroom while it was playing, and I couldn’t handle it. Absolutely horrifying.

[@maximumcaffeine6003]

They stopped a serial-killer

[@elduderino7767]

he probably is a serial killer - wouldn't be surprised if he killed at college and dropped out to escape the heat

[@DEADisBEAUTIFUL]

Yep. He even had a cereal box to go along with his evil killer persona.

[@guesswho175]

If he isnt a serial killer already he was caught before he could become one

[@renendell]

@@DEADisBEAUTIFUL That is a pretty sick and probably the kind of thing he thinks of as a joke

[@MK_1Ultra]

Well you gotta knock off a few more to get that title but he was on his way to be.

[@ememedem6476]

Daniel was a serial killer in the making. I hope the prison system take care of Daniel. Rest in peace Jessie. Praying for comfort for your family.

[@robincurtis8661]

😔😔😔

[@patriciamontoya9049]

I believe he is and has. Another Mule of the Devil. Sneak, seek and Destroy for their own sicko gain. Stay safe ppl.

[@JamieYAYme]

Well, as someone who spent time in jail (super minor issue) I can tell you that in jail, they actually hold the same morals we do. But they handle their views differently, they rape and beat people only if their crimes deserved it usually, that means the child rapists, and family murderers are put down, constantly. The inmates have families and girlfriends that they are dying to see, so when they hear you killed yours, they come at those people. Lot of jail heads are in for drugs and/or robbery/theft. I never realized this until I was in. But they are actually good people trying to improve themselves in there. Least in mine anyway, and I can only imagine how bad of a time he has had in 2 years.

[@amyandbaby7847]

Yes. I REALLY hope he spends actual life in prison. Not 25 years. Not 50. 100. 100years. This monster.... i dont even have words. RIP sweet girl 😔 much love and prayers to the family of Jessie. LOVE> hate

[@vivenrodrigo8685]

Oath. I can imagine him doing more if he didn't got caught. What a loser. Just cause he was frightened for life, he want to scare ladies. Disgusting

[@Amandavg]

This 911 call absolutely broke my heart. When her mom said “I don’t know what’s going on” the tears fell. I could feel her desperation and confusion in the moment. Sending love to her family! 😢

[@robertwilliam5527]

Her dad is such an incredible man. his forgiveness, love and hope for this world is on another level of humanity.

[@spiritualtaurus7942]

I won't lie, if someone did this to my daughter I don't think I could stop myself from killing them slowly. I know 2 wrongs don't make a right but it would be hard to stop myself seeking revenge.

[@reemclaughlin4260]

Totally agreed. ✌🏼

[@harmonyrosediy6773]

I agree myself

[@KrystleVoss2013]

Oh me too. My mental would do a 360 asap

[@fallingforyoudarling]

Two wrongs don’t make a right, but I feel you here

[@PrayThenBreathe1528]

It would be so hard not to go off on someone like that!! This broke my heart 😢

[@jillkoerber5192]

This happened in my town :( totally rocked the safe little town atmosphere to it's core. My mom was their mail lady

[@pinkgummybear766]

😭😭😭

[@zpinkychronicles3119]

@Jill Koerber....Omg

[@alyciamarie4163]

So sad 😞

[@Witchofthewoods.]

Just horrible ☹️ are her parents still there? I couldn't imagine that.

[@jillkoerber5192]

@@Witchofthewoods. I believe they put the house up for sale last year

[@TheRepublicOfJohn]

Jessie was as lovely, smart, ethical, just, and talented as this video portrays her. Jessie and I had just become friends a few months before she was killed. I wish I'd had more time with her. I've spoken to Buck before and after Jessie's murder and I can't think of a pair of parents who deserved this tragedy less than Joy and Buck Blodgett. But in a testament to their love as parents, I know how much they've devoted themselves to carry Jessie's thirst for justice beyond her death. It's been so long since her death but Jessie is still loved and remembered.

[@notwerkinginthishouse8634]

Hope you are alright.

[@CleeTorres_]

I am so sorry for your loss and the loss this family suffered. I’m glad you could come here and tell the world how beautiful she truly was. It sounds like she made a big impact in just 2 months. The absolute anguish in her mother’s voice just had me balling my eyes out. Make sure if you can, tell the family how much love and support there is out there for them from complete strangers ❤

[@onemillionpercent]

and it shows, those same qualities are reflected in her parents

[@skittletickler]

When the dad choked up saying “I couldn’t see her to tell her I was sorry for not being there when she needed her dad” just broke me. As a girl who’s dad ignored me when I needed him, and now as a mother with a daughter who’s dad ignores her when she needs him… all I can say is, I’m so so sorry for their loss. I cannot imagine the pain these parents go through knowing that happened to their daughter. My heart breaks for them both ❤️

[@BFRIZZLE909]

After my mom died my dad gave up, I used to be his favorite girl next to mom. I completely understand. Hoping the best for you.

[@skittletickler]

@@BFRIZZLE909 I’m sorry for your loss. Thank you for your kind words and I hope the best for you ❤️

[@faatemeheidari]

Melissa Etzler, YOU ARE A BADASS AND A HERO.

[@65FullMoon83]

Seriously! He was over 6 feet & 200 pounds. I don't think he realized how out shape he was & how fit & in shape she was. Gosh, she's a cool headed individual & her memory for details was pretty astonishing. Although I've got to say women generally imo have a much better recall for details than men.

[@JKaiserable]

@@65FullMoon83 that 200lb bit threw me off... dude looked 160... coulda just been camera angles though, doesnt take away from how much of a badass Melissa is, what a legend.

[@herbertisaac7576]

Q

[@danielc239]

Yeah how tough is she. Her memory is amazing. I’d have her in my corner

[@deb7412]

@rockman fan Her reward is that she's alive and she helped put the beast behind bars. Though still l'm freaked out by the fathers coolness and lack of emotional expression surrounding his own daughters very gruesome and sad end to her life. He too gives me the creeps!

[@naomianna20]

Can we talk about the amazing officer who ran the plate on the van!!!! He’s a true investigator

[@bmeo1234]

Honestly!!!! He sat there and went through all of the license plate numbers and said this is the one

[@aflamrecab1]

I am seriously confused about the significance of this one.I mean wasn't that a usual step in the investigation ?

[@ebbydirelle]

@@aflamrecab1 that’s what I thought .

[@Ben-fx8lg]

@@aflamrecab1 It was on a totally unrelated day months ago... Dan would go to that park often. And the cop was just running paltes.. And when they were talking about the knife attack and her describing that Van. He remembered that he ran it randomly months ago

[@user-po7eg8xp3t]

So he‘s a true Investigator for doing his job and being a cop ? 😅 that’s why the U.S are so f‘d up 🤣

[@poppysensei3858]

His big mistake was messing with this girl, Melissa. What a badass

[@denisebacher5040]

I’ve heard this story from many true crime shows and, with every listen, the mom’s 911 call breaks my heart. The pain in her voice… so gut wrenching.

[@mmbello]

That’s the most heartbroken thing a mother could ever experience... Walking to a room to find your daughter blue knowing she’s gone for good💔💔

[@1luv1988]

😢

[@LaPotraBellaca]

My cousin sadly experienced that last year

[@spiritualtaurus7942]

When i heard her mum cry after finding her daughter, my heart broke. Your home should be a safe place. Totally heart breaking.😢

[@Cottontailart]

@@LaPotraBellaca I’m sorry to hear that

[@UCONN_HUSKIES]

😩😩

[@alainewilliamson5610]

her dad came to my college to speak and hes truly an angel

[@reignman30]

Seems like the kinda guy who would be hiding in the closet, as a home invader slaughters his family TBH.

[@ieshabrown4707]

@@reignman30 smh you need serious help

[@godschildyes]

He did? What a true blessing! I wish I could have been there too! I'd have given h a bug hug and asked him to pray for me to have forgiveness like he does!

[@kristinasoule]

God!!! Hearing her mom scream in pain reminded of me when my mom died. My mom died of a brain aneurysm in 2019. My dad tried to wake her up and she wasn't waking up. He screamed for me and i came in and checked if she was breathing. I was shaking and I was soo out of it. I started screaming and that whole day I was off and on crying and her death finally hit me on the same day going to my aunts house. On the drive there I started shaking and crying again and fell asleep. It was sooo hard losing her, I was a big momma girl. We ended up getting her cremated but I have a good story about it. She was at the crematorium for a few days, and I was always thinking of mom before bed. I had a dream or a last visit with my mom. (When I was younger my mom and I talked about what happened if we died like it was normal, idk why tbh we were just a bunch of weirdos. I always said "You better visit me when you die, she laughed and said nah I would haunt you. Then we would laugh. She always wanted to be made into a ring. ) anyways when I had that first and last visit of my mom it was beautiful. It was nighttime and I was in front of a football stadium. I saw different people everywhere but there was a woman who was wearing a red shirt who's back was facing me. I automatically knew it was mom so I called out to her. She turned around and started crying, she told me how much she loved me and how she wished she could hug me and be with me. I cried and said i love you. Later that day when i woke up I noticed I missed a phone call from the crematorium saying that they cremated my moms body. I knew it was a last visit from my mom. Hug your parents and spend as much time as you can. Losing my mom changed me and my sleeping habits. I can't sleep as much and I get super stressed wjen its hard to wake up someone.

[@saritasamples100]

I really enjoyed your story. It is hard to lose anyone that u love. They will forever be in your heart. God is watching over them now. Thanx for sharing.

[@giajohn09]

Big hug to you 🤗

[@kingayy9267]

[@joanafairy]

I'm so so sorry for your loss, i wish all the best for you and your family, God bless you honey 🥺💗😔

[@anchoredminds5514]

Started to cry reading your comment

[@nwonomad]

She's the kind of girl I would have loved to be friends with, She was so talented and her music is beautiful...So sad RIP🕊️

[@ladyreverie7027]

That poor mother, discovering her beautiful brilliant daughter with all her hopes and dreams and potential, snuffed out. Heartbreaking. "Honey no, what happened to you?" 😭

[@tphvictims5101]

Hearing the phone call put me in tears. I’m glad they got the killer.

[@Itsgameover4u]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@ninachkah13]

That last speech of his sounds SOOOO fake. He probably went back to his cell, and was like "end scene. Nailed it"

[@Iuxinterior]

"these... shackles... that im wearing..." ok hamlet wrap it up

[@darkqueen1991]

@@Iuxinterior "hamlet" 😂

[@teddywap9569]

@@Iuxinterior 😂😂😂

[@susanalexander6721]

Yeah, Mr. Drama. He was accustomed to being the star, but not living in the real world. I don't doubt one bit he would have killed again.

[@Paratet]

@@Iuxinterior right? I was rolling my eyes. The kid is fucking delusional. The way he would get dressed and pretended to go to work. The way he addressed the woman he attacked after she embarrassed him (like he just fucked up an audition). He thought life was just another little community theater play.

[@makailabradley6504]

My boyfriend went to the same high school as her. He was much younger, but he told me that her parents and detectives went to the school to talk about it and showed the picture of her dead body and played the 911 recording. He said he had tears rolling down his face. This is so sad and even more sad that it happened so close to me. May she Rest In Peace.

[@a.evelyn5498]

They showed her corpse to a high school? That’s traumatizing. It also could deeply upset someone like myself who has lost loved ones from violent deaths. Not sure what’s the purpose of showing her corpse. Unless it was solely the photos shown here, showing hands & part of her neck. Even that is too much.

[@beekay9607]

Her parents seem like incredible, intelligent, caring people. I can only imagine how amazing Jessie was. Rest In Peace. 🤍

[@ChrisJamesProject]

As a father to a teenage daughter -- and one who watches a ton of crime docs...this was one of the most heartbreaking 911 calls I've ever heard. Poor family.

[@lboogiebella484]

Same I have two teenage girls gonna go check on them now 🙏🏽

[@reignman30]

Exactly! Dear killers, this is what a genuine 911 call sounds like.

[@sonquatsch8585]

i agree with this...this was the most heartbreaking. there was another one that cwd did that was nearly as heartbreaking. a father loses his daughter to a sociopath in texas. they were from louisiana. the father was not able to handle the interview and broke down. jessie's father should be put in touch with the other girls father...his life was over with the murder of his daughter and clearly needs desperate help. he said in the interview he is filled with hatred and he hates to see people happy.

[@Indiemakeuplover]

Agreed

[@fatherless..]

I can free like that’s heartbreaking

[@mishkaw9983]

Jessie had such a bright future with her music she was really talented

[@MrOTcomputer]

Yeah she did. As sophisticated of a society we have today, we really should have a way of finding these monsters before they strike. I mean during the interview he is suddenly honest with the detectives because .....well because he doesn't really care.

[@missmisery5727]

@Lisa crawford haters going to hate

[@alyciamarie4163]

@Lisa crawford really? Was her piano playing annoying as well?!? Who says that? What did you gain from your comment?

[@hollymarie7312]

@Lisa crawford that is an ignorant thing to say about someone who was murdered. I'm not sure why that was necessary.

[@lolalourve9760]

Jealousy is a disease! Get well soon🤜🏻🖤

[@gee1993]

And I couldn't tell her I was sorry for not being there for her as her dad....... This hits hard. It literally tore me.... May God give this family Peace

[@rissa3163]

I remember meeting her for the first time when I did a summer program in middle school to get ahead in orchestra and she was a helper. She was so nice and a wonderful player. It's still shocking to me that someone would do something so heinous.

[@user-sf7kl9uh7k]

She was murdered by Dan Bastard

[@MDNite-bl8gk]

Wow. Jessie's father is a beautiful human-being.

[@robwalsh9843]

He's a deeply compassionate man

[@sanjanamisar]

I know! My heart goes out to her parents! Just so beautiful and gone 😞🥺❤️

[@ashleypatel5461]

Yes he is!!

[@idc_cope]

Definitely giving me cool dad vibes

[@smvelvet46]

I'll say....

[@sabrinapittsley2304]

He made the statements all about HIMSELF a total narcissist.

[@queenofthorns4053]

Love is greater than hate! Wow!!! Beautiful statement by her father!❤️

[@nirvanasatori6298]

The mothers pain.. "Oh honey, what happened to you?" I can't imagine the pain of that, I also couldn't imagine finding my only baby like that as well. My condolences to the family. 😭💞

[@olivedog1880]

No parent should ever have to see that, let alone their ONLY CHILD

[@ilovevivi7201]

Doesn't matter if you have only 1 or 5 children, there is no difference..

[@olivedog1880]

@@ilovevivi7201 I agree, but I only have one child, so I would literally die if something happened to him. So I’m just speaking from how I feel l guess. But you’re right, it shouldn’t ever happen to anyone’s child

[@Jae-lg6nv]

I know what you mean, Olive Dog. My daughter died and it is a pain that never goes away. However, because I have an older child, I have someone else to help me move forward. Another reason to keep going. ♥ I just wanted to let you know that I get what you meant.

[@olivedog1880]

@@Jae-lg6nv thank you so much ❤️ so incredibly sorry for your loss. My aunt lost my cousin when she was almost 3 from hydrocephalus, but she has another child, who is like a sister to me, so that kept her going. Nobody should ever lose a child, ever. And I’d be lost if something happened to my son. Thank you for understanding what I meant, cuz I meant no harm to anyone. Losing a child has to be the worst thing in the world. You’re in my thoughts and prayers ❤️

[@susanalexander6721]

Absolutely. I have one child and have certainly thought about it. No child can be repaced, but if you have others, you have a reason to try and go on.

[@laceyelizabeth816]

Wow her dad is a class act. Can't believe he handled himself so well when addressing his daughters killer.

[@Aint_no_senators_son]

He is a much better man than me.

[@VanillaUchiha56]

The type of person we all inspire to be but fall short of. I know i wouldn't ve able to look at my childs killer and tell them I forgive them.

[@WADAPBITCH71]

He’s amazing

[@zeuszo_o1593]

I’d kill the killer if that was my daughter

[@elishh8567]

Mee roo. For sure.

[@ariaaa_g]

RIP Jessie 🖤 Melissa is such a strong woman! Just incredible

[@ambreeniram2268]

Oh my God, the pain I felt hearing her sweet voice singing. I respect the father who is an Angel, forgiveness is greater than hate and anger. May her soul rest in peace.

[@rockerwoman]

I hope Jessie’s parents are blessed beyond measure for the rest of their lives. Beautiful people. What a tragedy. RIP. 🥀

[@outlawJosieFox]

I wonder whether they feel too old to adopt? They seem like great people

[@jessicaellina3878]

@@outlawJosieFox Before anybody shouts me down.... l know it,s no way comparable to their beautiful girl... but a dog can bring tremendous comfort to people who are extremely sad. They seem to have a 6th sense for helping with grief.

[@samantham8696]

@@jessicaellina3878 I think this is a wonderful idea. It is amazing how intuitive pets can be, and all the joy they bring into peoples lives.

[@samantham8696]

@Mr. Glasshalffull Perhaps you should rethink your “glasshalffull” title. Glasscompletelyempty seems more fitting for you

[@realtimebiblicalinterpreta6972]

I wish them all the blessings in the world. I am so sorry for your loss

[@SM-xn2rt]

I have known Buck Blodgett for a really long time. He was my chiropractor and one of nicest guys on this planet. The way he spoke on the show is exactly what he is like. It was heartbreaking to hear this happened to Jessie. I met her once when she was very little. I've watched Crime watch for a while now and this one was hard to watch. 😥

[@kingayy9267]

Have you seen the Blodgetts since Jessie passed?

[@JohnGarnerIII]

Than you are the witness to a horror brought to a family that never deserved it. Thank u for speaking up.

[@JohnGarnerIII]

I bet the killer is lurking in your comments.

[@Skipbo000]

lie much?

[@louiserobinson410]

Her father is an extraordinary man

[@pennyforbes6367]

That Father's courage and grace is inspiring

[@mfr3640]

Her family is absolutely incredible. Even my heart aches for a girl Ive never met but know deserved a full life, free from pain and violence. RIP Jessie, you deserved so much better but your memory will live on forever in your music and your angelic voice. ❤️❤️

[@BERTDELASPEED]

A friend that turns to an enemy is the worse type of friend

[@medicamedico4335]

Preach 🙌🙌

[@kam9910]

Not an enemy, a psycho path..

[@maewest4015]

Very true and sad

[@zaperator4449]

For sure

[@ms_ga_cali1613]

FACTS!!! They know you like a book

[@garyhooper3064]

HE hasn't seen the sun for four hundred days. Stay far away from narcissists.

[@Discosaturn]

You can tell he doesn't have any dose of Vitamin D consumed in his body.

[@ginafrancis1585]

Yeah- I felt like taking out my tiny violin when I heard that. “Feel bad for me- my poor pitiful little man self hasn’t seen the sun in 400 days-“ wha wha...😒In the meantime his victim is DEAD.😤 He deserves what he gets in prison.

[@DottieMinerva]

Meanwhile Jesse will never see the sun again because of him.

[@LaPotraBellaca]

Dani exactly

[@garyhooper3064]

@@DottieMinerva in his twisted mind, he wouldn't be in prison it weren't for this poor girl. Sick.

[@erinsylovesthemountains4046]

The parents are a true inspiration. I am so very sorry for your loss. Thank you for promoting love and an end to violence in the midst of your tragic loss. God bless.

[@imissmybed3469]

Dan is in prison, being ‘taken care’ of by other prisoners. This is a comforting thought.

[@threethrushes]

There is grief, and then there is the grief that Jessie's mother has in that 911 call. I almost feel as if that level of grief is too private, too powerful, raw, and elemental to be made public. Heart-breaking.

[@Mckinley-mick]

It was so painful for me to listen to. Gut wrenching pain and love mixed.

[@starr9dust]

i imagine she will never ever want to see or hear this video. it’s def an interesting point - perhaps we never should have heard it either.

[@jenniferleedy6024]

😔

[@cindyt2420]

That was difficult to listen to! You could feel the anguish and it put tears in my eyes 🥺

[@threethrushes]

@@cindyt2420 I must admit, that a tear leaked from this middle-aged, hairy biker too.

[@JamieYAYme]

Whoever did the perp sketch, definitely needs to be fired. Witness had a perfect description yet they drew the unibomber. C'mon.

[@BrookeKatherine.]

To be fair she said she didn’t get a good look of his face, just what he was wearing and his car lol.

[@hogsandsooners]

They can only draw what is described to them.

[@JDMOokami]

They draw what’s described and I believe they show the finished sketch to make sure the witness agrees that it matches what they saw. Though I’m not 100% on that detail.

[@lynsatsanab8455]

😅😅😅😂

[@niks8521]

Jamie Yayme: 🤣😂🤣 yes honey, yes!

[@JohnWilson-os5wy]

That call to the police from her mother is absolutely heartfelt.

[@crazyamericanredhead]

This is so heartbreaking. A promising life cut tragically short. I cannot imagine the tremendous pain and grief the parents have/are suffering.

[@narxos5494]

The killer going to the victim’s vigil and being completely willing to talk to the police is CLASSIC ‘serial killer’ behavior, they compartmentalize their actions and their egos always get them caught lol

[@tala9817]

Notice how he "cleverly" found a way to brag about it too by telling them about the story he's writing.

[@rogerdavidson1006]

He's going to be really happy in Prison,Sorry ass Dude.

[@kyyyyyyyyym365]

Exactly it's disgusting

[@Christislord7100]

Narcissistic

[@bridgetbyrne5470]

Makes you wonder if he dropped out of college because he started attacking women there first, and he was close to getting caught.

[@lynnwilliams8295]

I have two daughters, 18 and 22. I can’t imagine in my worst nightmare what her family is going through. The 911 call is heartbreaking.

[@melissapantony4129]

That Dad is amazing to be able to forgive him ! Letting go of hate sets you free ...but it's so hard to do 💞 Bless them all xoxoxo

[@kingayy9267]

The mother's EMS call is so very sad! Her confused shock as she realized what happened was absolutely heartwrenching.

[@tabbysmithfield3794]

Melissa is my hero for the day....wow, good for her for surviving the attack and her description of him!

[@jamielee7404]

She didn't just survive, she truly kicked his butt! These people are cowards, of course he started whining as soon as she decided to fight. I can't imagine being such a loser. I just can't. So many people go through hell, I went through so much abuse and I admit I really struggled with my temper and I almost went down the wrong path but darn it not like this. I fought bigger guys, not sleeping girls

[@DDDDdJagr]

@Allen B Yep! I heard she has a 197 IQ!

[@joe3114]

What a wimp he’s 6’2” 210lbs and this cute girl disarms him lmao. She’s a savage I’m glad she survived

[@markymark443]

I love how she just straight up did the uno reverse card on his ass when he came at her with a knife 😂 serves him right for preying on innocent, vulnerable people for no reason tbh.

[@justbrowsing1278]

He’s another perfect example of someone, based on his appearance, that you’d never consider dangerous - absolutely terrifying.

[@seanprice2990]

The best trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist

[@reignman30]

Nah, he'd be my first suspect. Dude is a little off socially, and all the dummies in this story mistook it for intelligence. Based on all the stupid mistakes he made, I'm struggling to figure out why anyone thought he was intelligent. Oh yeah, I was just writing in that park over there, the one where I dumped all the incriminating evidence.

[@alexandersupertramp1095]

Like Ted Bundy

[@Skipbo000]

is that how you determine dangerousness? by the way people look?

[@judymcnamara7439]

Yes, THEY WALK AMONG US....... British Podcast about Crime.... One of the BEST

[@Baybievokalz84]

She was a beautiful girl that had a beautiful soul & voice!!! RIP JESSIE!!!💛🙏🏾

[@MakeupMobster]

That 911 call was completely heartbreaking to listen to. Probably one of those most emotional one I’ve ever listened to.

[@ambrosesantinac3196]

I really don’t understand how someone could just decide to kill someone like that

[@MrOtto3101]

No empathy for the person combined with a "rush" that only losers will ever know whats like

[@melissam597]

Especially a friend 😕

[@janetdouglas1272]

I can. It is the proliferation of sadistic pornography that is now everywhere & available to anyone at anytime. Snuff films are especially popular. It is the degradation of our society and culture, and it is only getting worse.

[@urielflores9927]

we live in a sick world, that's for sure

[@philiptucker7590]

Sociopaths have no emotion….period. The only seek to use others for their own personal gain

[@Whynotcreate]

The moms voice is so heart breaking. Every parents worst nightmare

[@ooohwaffles]

The mom’s 911 call was absolutely gut-wrenching. Made me unable to breathe for a minute, and I’ve heard hundreds of these from crime shows. By far the worst. 😭 I wish I had never heard it.

[@ladyterrestrial1679]

Im always amazed and inspired by the parents in these tragic situations. The amount of strength it must take to move on and keep the memory of their deceased ones alive and then continuing to fight for them everyday. That's real love. I hope they find peace.

[@newlife8610]

When Daniel turned around to say his last words he looked just like Ted Bundy did when he turned to talk about how he was suffering!!! CREEPY, SO CREEPY

[@Ali-kb8gr]

Yes! That stuck me as well. Complete psychopath!*He's so self absorbed. These personality types just make my blood boil. * or Sociopath. Or just Evil. 🤔

[@catherinedouglas4974]

EXACTLY what I thought.

[@elizabethmchugh9811]

I caught that too.The fakery,self- pitying and narcissism that Bundy exhibited is evident in him.

[@Ibmyselfman]

I worked with Jessie and she was incredibly sweet and thoughtful. It's an impeccable talent and a great mind wasted from this world

[@everythingharsh]

Sorry for ur loss

[@brandonwest620]

I’m so sorry for your and her family and everyone that knew her loss. 💜to you from London England

[@Ibmyselfman]

@Mrs Verve I'm sorry to hear about your son. Know how glad he must feel, knowing you're thinking about him, and his love for you, in this moment right now

[@brandonwest620]

Mrs Verve I’m also sorry for your loss. I lost my younger sister 37 years old in April and I can imagine what you are going through. As I haven’t left my mums side since as she is obviously devastated. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family love from England. Stay safe and stay strong.

[@Crosby-uq8kh]

I knew her too😂 don’t lie

[@deejayferguson5015]

I've watched about a million of these and this has to be the most heartbreaking 911 calls ever ... You can tell she called immediately and you're literally hearing her process the tragic loss of a daughter and the circumstances in real time.... I actually thought for a while I'd become desensitized to these things but wow just wow 😞

[@i_palindrone_i]

Mothers calls like this for their children always gets me in these, I don’t have kids but I can’t even imagine

[@MajDARKRAGE01]

I'm Here Because Of Mr Ballen, So Sad My Condolences 🙏 To The Family Very Heartbreaking.

[@sha8808]

The mom's 911 call is so ...ugh man. Just heartbreaking. :(

[@localfan8174]

Her parents are far stronger than most people to be able to survive that and go on to create a foundation in her honor. They’re pretty remarkable humans. She was so talented and intelligent. I think her killer was jealous or obsessed, or both.

[@courtneyryan1075]

Alright last thing, her parents are incredible, especially her father.. the grace he showed in the courtroom was remarkable. The fact that they’ve started a nonprofit to help stop violence against women.. wow. You people deserve all the happiness in the world. Truly one of a kind people.

[@izzyiding5073]

I live there and I used to go to school with Jesse and she would play violin in the hallway she was the sweetest

[@estb.mcmxciii3012]

Her voice while calling 911 "Honey, noo!" sounds so heartbreaking. I'm a 27 year old dude andif i was the one receiving that call and hearing that mother id probably shed some tears also..

[@alexxx5749]

Ok

[@vanityplates3125]

Idk how 911 operators handle some of these calls. I would be truly haunted.

[@CocoAvalon]

The dad has such a beautiful spirit! Makes me so happy to know that people like him exist!

[@zeuszo_o1593]

Him forgiving the man just makes the man more comfortable with what he did though

[@JohnnyRamirez86]

@@zeuszo_o1593 But hatred won't make him think anything either. Hatred only leads to more hatred. Show love and kindness to everyone even though they may not deserve it. It shows your loving character and inspires others to do the same.

[@zeuszo_o1593]

@@JohnnyRamirez86 okay then. If you support murderers having a clear mind full of happiness then go ahead. Just don’t go crying one tear if someone kills someone you love. I don’t care if it’s negative to hate someone. If someone kills my sister you wanna know what I’d do? Next time I see his face I would brutally kill him. You might think different. But the truth is, forgiving something for this kind of crime is exactly what the killer wants. Plus, you hating them won’t make more hatred, since they are literally in jail. I’m just saying, if you forgive anyone for this bad of a crime (especially against you’re own family) then you are making their life easier. You don’t make anything better. Love and kindness solves nothing against pure evil. I give props to your positive mindset, as mine obviously isn’t as positive, and you can believe what you want, but I’m just saying, forgiveness, love, and kindness isn’t what this person gave to the girl, and he shouldn’t get any in return.

[@JohnnyRamirez86]

@@zeuszo_o1593 Oh I will shed tears, but will not show hatred. Love and kindness is the way. Being angry is what the person wants from you. His hatred with your hatred changes nothing. Love changes people for the better while hatred doesn't. It will only lead you to the spiraling path of hell. Don't let it over take you.

[@NOs-1991]

Hearing her mother's voice was so heart breaking 💔 it literally made me cry my eyes out 😢.

[@glamrockgirl4208]

She had such a beautiful voice WOW! That little piece of that song of hers at the end made me burst into tears. RIP!

[@sophian9105]

Jessie’s parents are some of the most amazing people I’ve ever seen.

[@ShaneMichaelJohn]

Mr. Blodgett is much stronger than I could ever be. If someone hurt my son or daughter I'd literally turn into the Punisher, I know rage doesn't heal anything but I couldn't imagine feeling any other way. Let's hope that I never have to be put in that position. What happened to Jessie was a tragedy and highlights two very important facts: 1) Many crimes of passion involve people that are well known to the victim 2) If the police in this story were inhibited from running a random license plate neither of these cases would have been solved, take a minute to think about that.

[@LokiPii]

Agreed! I have so much respect for Mr Blodgett.

[@mphthdsn]

Ngl I looked at this and I was like “yeah sure random guy on the internet talking about the punisher, probably 300 pound 12 year old” then I looked at your pfp and I was like, “assuming that’s him he might actually be credible”

[@savinabees9220]

Her beauty comes from her parents...and will live on. Thank you for Choosing Love over Fear.

[@19Cen.Cal93]

When I was younger I use to binge watch these shows all the time. But now that I have my own kids I can't watch these without sheading tears. It scares me to send my kids out into the world alone.😢

[@nuckinfuts7610]

Damn, imagine not only knowing the person who killed your daughter, but advocating for his innocence when he becomes a suspect. The level of evil, the amount of diabolical calculation and betrayal is quite literally breath taking. This murderer is a special kind of piece of shit. And Jessie's dad is a vision of love and humanity....a special kind of wonderful.

[@breezy3725]

Your statement deserves a lot more likes.

[@deb7412]

Nuckin Futs I agreed with all you said except about the father. He is seriously creepy and devoid of emotion. And that is the reason why he "the father" can forgive his daughters killer, because he gets the killers actions and mindset as he shares similar traits himself. He the father is cold as steel and ice to his very core! There is something very unsettling and emotionless about him "the father" that I find equally as unsettling as I do about the killer. The father a calculated unsettling character himself, and why I thumbed down as he unsettles me completely.

[@nuckinfuts7610]

@@deb7412 you're a special kind of judgey.

[@hexelvex2625]

@@deb7412 wow, Karens will even mercilessly come out of the woodwork to express how complete strangers should act on camera after they lose their only daughter. There's no limit or shame to your level of awful. You're a special kind of Karen.

[@alyciamarie4163]

@@deb7412 wtf are you talking about?!??!! People forgive bc it helps heal their heart. I have heard many victims say the anger at the killer was literally killing them so they choose to forgive. It doesn’t mean they condone what they did.

[@morecoffeeplease2745]

He couldn’t wrestle the knife outta the girl’s hand while she’s holding the blade??! Yeah makes sense why he was asking for her permission to leave.

[@skychieftain]

Girl had serious adrenaline rush

[@techlife9853]

Jessies father ..saying he forgives him ....was so amazing ..truely decent human ...men like him make this world such a wonderful place to live

[@delynnaycock9534]

34 minutes in...this dad is amazing ...and his forgiveness is incredible...what a wonderful organization

[@aprilmae13111]

So unfair what happened to Jessie and her family. How dare that boy take advantage of her goodness and heart.. taking her away so young! He will be forgotten.. left alone and sad in prison. Yet, beautiful Jessie, her voice, her message, and the love her family has for her will live on forever. ❤️

[@gayledimitri5887]

aprilmae13111 Very well said! 🙏

[@maureengomez5341]

I am so sorry for your loss...the Mom's 911 call was too much for me.

[@Riarouge]

“I’m sorry I forgot the question” that’s so sad, her father is so distraught and broken that he isn’t even thinking straight

[@evablanton7380]

What a beautiful family that Jessie was a part of. This incredible, loving family was such a bright spot in all of this. They were blessed to have Jessie, as she was to have had them.

[@californiacobra527]

Oh he most definitely is a sociopath for sure! The way he spoke to her parents and the judge in court at the end of his sentencing hearing was like he was reading a script and it totally came off as if he was the main character/star in some dramatic tv show like Law & Order. I don't think he realizes people see right through his arrogant act because sociopaths don't know how to feel remorse or empathy. They don't know how to act like a genuine/sincere human being.

[@passionatebliss4591]

He really thought he was saying something profound in his statement. Like the judge hasn’t seen hundreds of sociopaths before. They are all the same. Convinced they are fooling someone. Unable to comprehend that people aren’t buying their bull.

[@clairey6407]

Jessie would be so proud of her Dad. What a special guy.

[@brittanystein7363]

The mom’s 911 call was so heartbreaking. You can really feel the devastation coming from her voice. It is just so sad. 😓

[@RealityChick77]

What a loss. The father is just a beautiful soul and I wish her family so much happiness until they see their beloved girl again. I’ll pray for the young man to acknowledge what he did, and try to earn the forgiveness he was graced with