Pleasured With A Pickaxe. Born Again On Death Row | Karla Faye Tucker

[@ZaraV]

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[@Georgi_Slavov]

Hey,you look nice-even without make up.

[@sancho8521]

​@@Georgi_Slavov I know, right (?)!

[@Sheilla_Kanyima]

I love the "... or a lawyer" part. I'm a lawyer too & seeing fellow female lawyers makes me so happy. Go girl 💪🏾

[@andreamarksberry345]

Your view, Zara, precisely aligns with mine. Even if she did repent and was changed or saved, it doesn’t change the fact that she brutally murdered two people or the punishment which was chosen by our justice system. If we went around changing the sentencing given to criminals in court for them later being sorry and changing, what’s the point of it at all? It’s a slippery slope. I will note that I don’t agree with the death penalty except in very specific circumstances, but that was the sentence given.

[@aceykrew]

As an addict for 20 years. (Recently marked 1 year sober on 5/6) There is no way... no way.. i will EVER accept someone excusing their actions due to drugs. Unless its PCP or BathSalts I'll never believe that b.s.! So aggravating. 🙄😒

[@rhondacrowe2342]

Great job. Very proud of you. 😊

[@taylorcamp5379]

I agree!! Been sober off heroin and meth 2 years now and can never imagine doing anything like that! Congrats on 1 year!!!

[@perfectlyimperfect_8528]

Agreed. I’m going on 8yrs sober myself and any of the shitty things I did to get my drugs wasn’t the fault of the drugs. It was MY fault. That’s a huge part of sobriety, recognizing the hurt, pain, debt, chaos etc that you caused while in active addiction. And also, congrats on 1yr sober. That’s fckn A-MAZING!!! Keep your head up & push through each day. You’ll have really hard days sometimes but you got this!! You can conquer anything!! And don’t ever be afraid to reach out for help if you ever need it. Doesn’t make you weak it actually makes you stronger. Sobriety is something that you will be working on for forever. I’m so proud of you for your success this far & it may just be the internet but I’m here to talk if you need to chat!! ❤❤. Good luck & keep kicking ass!!!! ❤❤

[@Bobbikennedy]

Yes! Congrats on 1 year

[@jennfields1990]

Good for you boo. That's along time to be using and a huge accomplishment to be clean. I've been clean for almost 4yrs and started shooting dope at 19. Opiates have been a life long struggle but I've done almost every drug and never once have I done anything more than get into a couple fist fights. There's no excuse unless you are completely out of your mind .... schizophrenia, pure psychosis where reality has took a huge left, or something....is it a legitimate reason. If you can plan, drive over there, and complete it, it's not because of drugs

[@Litha_Light]

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[@sarawhite1756]

Her religion allowed her to repent for the crime she committed so that she may go to heaven, and not be banished to hell. It does not undo the murder that she so gruesomely committed. People use religion way to often as an excuse for their actions, or as a pass after the fact.

[@kristys.crawford3066]

I’ve known a lot of people that went to prison. Mostly my mother’s friends. I can’t count how many of them were “converted” or “saved”. Most of them went right back to their life of crime after their release from prison. So I’m very skeptical when a prisoner claims to be “born again”. As the saying goes, a leopard can’t change their spots.

[@mcnabbshelby1435]

Aside from the fact that it’s helpful to their case, which in my opinion it should NOT be, religion can be kind of like a drug to people. Maybe? A thought…

[@carolfisher2907]

If you have ever had the "born again supernatural experience" You would realize that the past you is dead. It no longer exists. You are a total new creation. Yes, you should pay what is required by law, however you will never be the same

[@sancho8521]

... just a way to stay somewhat safer while inside. Seen it myself a few times, unfortunately....

[@briewhite4583]

@@carolfisher2907I mean, okay, but that doesn’t negate culpability, like you said. She as a person is still responsible, regardless of who or what she claims to be now. The issue was her then

[@zuzukris4952]

I have been waiting for a true crime makeup artist to cover Karla Faye Tucker. Such a crazy story! You’re very good at this!

[@ZaraV]

Thank you for the support 🩷🩷

[@hannahmccarthy8377]

Religion has no place in justice and it’s truly scary to know there are people out there that will give murderers quite literally a pass, because they’ve claimed to have found god…

[@ashleemclean7929]

Yep. It’s cringey.

[@marymckay7154]

I'm a Christian, just saying, and I totally agree. Completely hypocritical but that is religion for some...

[@JesusismyRock773]

How does it give them a pass??? They will still spend the rest of their lives in prison. And if they were sentenced to death, they should still receive the death penalty even if they became born again Christians. But only God Almighty and the one in prison know if they really did become born again.

[@greg6162]

They weren’t given a pass they both died incarcerated. But, I believe she truly was saved and accepted Jesus Christ while in prison. It doesn’t excuse her actions of course, but she paid for her crime with her life and she knew she was going to be executed and accepted what she did. Her lawyers were more emotionally invested in her case than her

[@tantalize811]

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[@TheMotherReborn]

Who else is stoked for a mother's Day gift for all the mummies from Zara thank you so much

[@giapaul7973]

What kind of mercy was she asking for? That being on drugs excused her actions? I have read about killers who claimed they were on drugs but were still convicted. Was she trying to get not guilty by reason of insanity because that’s all I can think of that she was trying to do. Being on drugs doesn’t excuse her actions. The others were also on drugs. If she got her death sentence taken away than theirs should to for that reason

[@jessicam4072]

"For all you haters!" I love you Zara, you are queen love! ❤

[@susanm8738]

Happy Mother’s Day to all us Mommies out there!

[@kayashley81]

Hey Zara, I’ve NEVER heard of this case, I always get a little excited when it’s a new one! This one is absolutely fascinating. The amount of drug use at such a young age would be SOOO damaging to a growing brain I hope your well, & can I say your eyebrows and eye makeup look amazing! ❤

[@badnewsbecs]

18:28 get that bag girl So proud of you!

[@saritacruz3020]

It's not just about whether or not a murderer changes and becomes a "better" person. There is a punishment aspect, too.

[@chrismartin5450]

I absolutely believe redemption is real for some. Ultimately it’s between her and the Lord. You are so gorgeous Zara. New sub here!!

[@greg6162]

I agree and she knew she was going to die and was at peace with it. I truly believe she was saved and I’m glad because anyone that asks Jesus with penance will be given it. While she did commit the crime there’s also so much evil and outside forces that most people can’t fathom. I mean there has always been a satanic cult influence in this country and the world, but it’s being taken as joke and a lot of young people don’t understand what they’re dealing with. It’s just sad and unfortunate.

[@Nizhonibearcreek]

I hope all the mommies are having a wonderful day ..to all the mommies to be … all the mommies who have lost their babies … and the ones who slay it everyday HAPPY MOTHERS DAY.. you’re all amazing ❤A’HO ❤

[@bnlatin23]

I agree with you , she committed the horrible actions so she deserved the consequences. There are always choices to be taken in life , the persons that were murdered so violently did not have a choice . Every action has a consequence and that does not exclude women from consequences.

[@courtneynightingale1127]

Love the Mothers Day Treat!!!! Happiest of Mothers Day to all the Moms.

[@allilee2523]

Yay! It always makes my day a bit better when you post! Thank you! And what a blessing you’re posting today, it seems like KZbin is a content desert today, no one is uploading! Thank you, Zara!

[@banditpoon714]

Thank you for this wonderful Mother's day Gift! Hope you have an amazing Mothers day ❤

[@oragewoods5606]

Girlie bragged she climaxed every time she struck the victims. Hell no she should not have been spared just because she became saved. The fact that so many people supported her after what she did makes me sick.

[@grannysmith2965]

Becoming a Christian means that God will forgive her, but she still has to abide by man's laws and the court's judgement. As a Christian on death row, the best thing she can do is to witness to others and also have peace in knowing that she will spend eternity in heaven. Having said all that, I do believe there are criminals who use Christianity as a ploy to get reduced sentences, early release for good behavior, etc. For her sake, I hope she truly was born again.

[@andreapoulieva6717]

The statement "Carla followed her mom into prostitution because she wanted her to be proud of her" just broke my heart. I have two daughters, aged 5 and 2, and I just can't wrap my head around Carla's situation and start in life.

[@IsraelisOverhated]

I just love your channel so much. You're the only true crime channel I will watch if I've already seen the case from another channel. I just love your voice it's so relaxing. Also I love watching your subs so up every day.

[@ZaraV]

How sweet are you?!! Thank you so much for your support - I can only keep going because of awesome people like you 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

[@rubyjeanalbers9330]

Happy Mother's too all the ladies out there, be it pet mama's and baby mama's❤❤❤❤❤ Thank you Zara for your upload, made my day!!

[@Kristen_Cook]

As a recovering addict, yes they do change you and cause to do things you never would have otherwise BUT those things are lieing, stealing, manipulating & the worst, driving while under the influence (depending on your drug of choice or alcohol. as well as saying you don't really mean, but not murder! I'm so sick of these people using addiction as a excuse for willingly killing someone! Nor do I believe she "found God" or that she married the preacher out of love, she was playing a role hopping to get pardoned. She should have went into acting she could have made it big in Hollywood.

[@mr.garlicman3134]

I remember the night they executed Karla Faye Tucker. I was about 12 or 13 years old. And I have always watched Serial Killers documentaries and stuff. And it was a Tuesday night when they Executed Karla Faye Tucker. I was talking about her to my mom asking if i should stay home and watch her Execution on the news. Or go to wheelchair basketball. I decided to go to my Wheelchair Basketball practice and at exactly 6:45PM I looked up at the clock in the school gym and she was gone. It was very hard i felt sorry for her but i knew she was at peace afrer she was executed. I played wheelchair basketball for almost 12 years and have a lot of memories of my career but i will never forget that day as long as I live.

[@MelissaModsMetal]

Well what a lovely surprise! Happy Mothers day!!❤❤

[@shambles1238]

I’m so early for the first time ever. So hype to see you again 😊

[@susanlaws223]

Your makeup looks awesome today! I am loving listening to your channel. Thanks for all of the interesting crimes. 😀

[@skyewartooth5848]

Zara v is one of the greatest up and coming beauty slash true crime youtubers out here. I live for your videos

[@reneadial]

I’ve been waiting for ur notification the past few days & was soo excited when I seen it earlier today 🤗🤗 … I’m at work now 🏥 👩🏻‍⚕️ & just getting to finish it. Have a great week girl! 🤍

[@ashandemi]

Happy Mother’s Day 🩷🩷🩷

[@perfectlyimperfect_8528]

Uhhh I find it very disturbing & concerning that these literal children were hanging out & doing hard drugs w a biker gang…. That means these men were at minimum 18, but more likely they were in their 20s and older. What in the actual hell are they doing w 12-16yo kids?!?? A whole damn gang of pedophiles… right bc that’s exactly what our world needs 🙄

[@tantalize811]

Girls who hang with these grown ass men know exactly what that life is about. 😌

[@mcnabbshelby1435]

So I just spent the entire day in the hospital with my dad (most of which I was just in the waiting area) but at one of the points when I was actually able to be with him, we got talking about true crime and murders… he told me some story that did sound familiar to me but I’m not exactly sure what he was referencing. But it was a woman who had stolen an unborn baby (and killed the mother) and I guess they were debating the death penalty for her…. I was thinking like, where is the debate? That’s heinous. It’s the worst of the worst. If you support the death penalty for men, it should be the same for women.

[@christiehutchins1597]

I would love to see what you can dig up on the case of PeeWee Gaskins out of South Carolina. I read a book on him, and holy moly was it a horrific and unbelievable case. Thanks Zara 💜

[@perfectlyimperfect_8528]

OMG YES!! He was certainly a character that’s for sure!!! I’m a freelance writer/investigative journalist and I’ve researched good ol’ PeeWee & his crimes. Like I said, he’s certainly a character

[@perfectlyimperfect_8528]

Bailey Sarian did a great video on him that I recommend watching I’d still love to see Zara cover him too though.

[@christiehutchins1597]

@@perfectlyimperfect_8528 oh thanks, I will definitely check it out, I haven't seen anyone cover his sicko butt yet..lol

[@keda3852]

I'm so sad, I only found you recently and I've just spent 2 weeks binge watching all 92 videos, just finished the last one! now I don't know what to do with myself 😂 I have a case suggestion, Shirley leach in bury, Lancashire, UK. Quite interesting as the killer wasn't caught for years. He even got a job at the crime scene, my uncle used to work with the sicko x

[@collegegrad2955]

I agree when you do the crime gotta pay the price!

[@mirandax0x]

Happy mothers day, Zara!! ❤

[@donnagardner3932]

This is a tricky one. Thank you for giving us all lots to think about. And I agree with you, she chose to do the drugs. Lots of love from Wyoming USA

[@kellirempe3672]

I feel like she just found a new addiction with claiming a new found faith while in prison. No longer able to get that high from drugs and alcohol, she found something new to fuel her addictive personality.

[@BriLyraM528]

GO AHEAD GURL!!!!! FLASH THAT ATTORNEY DEGREE!!! LOL 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💪🏻😆 Thanks for blessing us with an early vid this week and Happy Mums day from a New Yorker

[@eo5852]

Happy mothersday to every mom out there!🧡 (I might just be hearing things but I keep hearing a bass or drumming sound when u tap your brush or blender on your face, it really distracted me but It has never happened before so i thought i should just say Something in case u did Something new?) Sorry if that sounded rude, LOVE love love you and your content🧡

[@kennedymariaxo]

happy Mother’s Day ❤

[@aritrihore8198]

Hi Zara! Suggesting the dircord killer and the burwari case once again ❤

[@sakaiahreign3365]

Karla Faye Tucker should have a movie about her life.

[@mirandax0x]

33:09 I don't think if someone has or has not found "religion" it should have any bearing on their sentences. I can sympathize with her starting using drugs at such a young age- but she was not a child when she commited this crime. And you are very right, as a recovering addict myself, and with a cousin around my age who has struggled with addiction as well. She always gets clean and on the right track when shes been incarcerated in the past- its a much different level of strength and determination to be able to get and stay clean on your own accord. Great coverage ❤

[@jabellatv3240]

Happy Mothers Day 🌸 🥰 ❤!!!!

[@christinamurphy8645]

Wooohooo!! Early bird club!! Happy Mothers Day, Zara!!

[@xueshanna]

Yess! This year is flying by! i cry about it too. How fast my kids are growing. I honestly believe they are messing with our time/timeline making ppl age quicker.. (cern)

[@giapaul7973]

You can practice any religion you want but it can’t excuse murder

[@lenamaynard5493]

It says specifically "an eye for an eye" so if she truly believes in God, she accepted the vengeful God from the OT

[@tatianabacca5]

In this case, it definitely seems like her "conversion" had something to do with it. Overall, I think in most violent criminals have a surprisingly big group supporting them. Looks and personality can make people support even the worst human alive.

[@alanamacneill88]

Happy mothers day Zara❤️

[@kaitlinannwright24]

Yeah, gaining religion after committing murder is great if that truly helps the person change, but it doesnt change what happened and religion should be an excuse after the fact.

[@Vera.H.N]

I completely agree with you, it is a very dangerous situation, for me, it should always be up to the victims' family, they should be given the opportunity to decide the murderer's fate, i know that it's not how things work but this is the right thing to do in my opinion. Also, if a murderer chooses religion, good for them, i hope they get a better after life, but it still doesn't change their actions here so... Tough luck i guess

[@Mishacanttouchthis]

I love your whole look! And your accent!

[@alexduff6264]

Hey Zara; being a fellow Australian, I am wondering if you could cover the unsolved case of Lee Ellen Stace? She was a 16 year old murdered in my home town....

[@AlainaRene87]

Dude why are you so beautiful mamas?? I hope you babies and dad are doing well!! ❤

[@TA-cm9yi]

Good afternoon from Black Diamond Alberta ❤ happy mama's day😊

[@Litha_Light]

Those lashes 😍😍😍😍

[@chaniecereed8681]

Hi Zara! Why is it weird to me that you posted on a Sunday LOL! I hope you had a great Mother’s Day! 💕

[@antisocialotis]

do we usually post on sundays? isn’t it usually tuesdays? or are we getting 2 this week?

[@melissaridner8857]

Personally I don't believe in the death penalty, an eye for an eye makes the whole world blind and it doesn't make any sense to kill people to show that killing people is wrong. I do believe that Karla's transformation was real and I really wonder if she'd been exposed to religion at a young age if her life would have perhaps taken a different path. Yes the crime she participated in was deplorable but I still think she had something to contribute to humanity even if it would have been from behind bars.

[@raianimakedem4527]

People find god in different stages of their life. But killing someone and converting to religion stating ‘if I am saved, I would devote my whole life’ from my view, she was only trying to avoid death penalty. If she had found god, believed in Jesus, she would have rather much accepted her death sentence believing she should be punished for her crimes. Btw love your videos Zara!! I wait to listen it every week. You are amazing 🤩

[@sancho8521]

Hi Sweetie 🎉 I'm back! Love your work/dedication...

[@rachelrae860]

Hi Zara,,I have tried leaving you so many comments but you tube is not letting me comment what I want so I just wanna say happy mothers day🌹. I love your personality so much with just a little bit of sass that I love ❤. I'm not sure why you tube is flagging me but I wanted to say so much more and it was so sweet🌹🌻🥳🌟😊😍💋❤️😇🤗 I've never heard of this case. How very sad this case is😢. I'm honestly shocked that she got the death penalty cause your right women back then usually would get life just my opinion. I love your makeup today. It looks gorgeous 😍

[@nicolerosep]

No but seriously biting your tongue is no joke! I have mine pierced and that wasn't even as bad as biting my tongue 😫

[@niominati]

OMG YES I been saying that like we’re basically half way thru already. 😂

[@maryannfascetti6421]

I believe in redemption. Women deserve the penalty as men. Aileen Warnos. I may not have spelled her last name right. She got right with Got. Only she wasnt trying to get off death row. She actually gave up her appeals so she could be executed sooner.

[@lauranavone3357]

Big hug from Buenos Aires 😊

[@suzannestrong9671]

Love your eye makeup

[@ayantuinthenow]

I think her transformation is exactly what the criminal justice system should be aiming for. Not the religious conversion but the rehabilitation. I personally don’t care if someone gets to rehabilitation through religion or other means. And while I understand that the victims and families want punishment, I don’t think that’s productive. That’s why we don’t allow victims to sit on the jury or determine sentencing. The science is pretty definitive that rehabilitative solutions for dealing with those who commit crime work and punitive systems don’t. In fact, punitive systems lead to an escalation in criminal activity. And it’s thoroughly unsurprising that George W Bush, the war criminal, opted for state sanctioned murder even in a case where the inmate was rehabilitated despite all the odds (and I mean all the odds because incarceration carceral system in the US is essentially anti-rehabilitative)

[@tigerkitten8352]

It tears me cuz she was under 25 when she did these things and her brain wasn't even fully developed. And she was stunted due to drugs. I am opposed to capital punishment cuz it doesn't do anything but waste money. I don't think either should have gotten the death penalty. They should have gotten life in prison. I don't think religion should be brought into the justice system, especially bc Christianity will be highly favored in America and that has been nothing but trouble as it is. But if someone finds religion in prison, cool. It doesn't mean you should get out any sooner. Religion shouldn't be the reason someone chooses to be a good person.

[@geraldinecoyne9120]

Love your channel, can uou do the Elaine O Hara case, it's an Irish one. Thanks ❤ sending love from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@Shicole93]

Happy Mother’s Day, beautiful!!!💙🐼💙

[@katanabanks6672]

Happy Mother’s Day

[@lisaloreewade56]

Do you ever broadcast old cases that were in the Houston area that were cold but recently solved

[@giapaul7973]

I don’t think those drugs would of lasted that long. If she was addicted to those drugs since she was a kid than she would of had to take a lot to get that effect. Even than they wouldn’t have lasted that long

[@HRH-THO-II]

Redemption is real for sure but that does not and cannot supercede the punishment set forth by a jury and issued by the judge, the Governor etc..

[@tommiegnosis]

Um, 12 year olds can't consent so no it's not "statutory" rape it's just rape. She also did NOT lose her virginity because she was 12 and can't consent, she was raped.

[@HollerMa71]

Gosh, I'm 6 minutes in & it's already BAD. As soon as you showed the pic of the 3 girls, I said "Oh, she must be adopted"! Then...The Banditos!! They aren't just a bike club. They are Outlaw bikers! (Think Hell's Angels irl) or Sons of Anarchy in fictional terms.

[@terridemaio2926]

No Excuse

[@jaay23.-.]

We have the same BIRTHDAY 🥳 11/18/97 thou

[@Jordys_Cursed_Camera]

I'm really surprised she didn't get a pardon because a Pope can pardon someone for any crime. It's a weird fact I learned awhile back. You can bet her death was 1000 times more comfortable than the 2 people she brutally murdered though.

[@LINKINPARK262]

Seems like everyone finds Jesus on death row...

[@terridemaio2926]

Hi zara..iveNeverHeard.of this case

[@Unholy__grace]

I think she received more attention because she was beautiful and damaged and that in itself, for some people made her more “sympathetic” than other women who have found religion in prison after committing murders.

[@Mikalapaige000]

What was the name of the gang? Because I heard Bendy Toes and I'm pretty sure i heard wrong 😂😂

[@stormyanngraves]

You know, I guess it’s nice she was a born again Christian. Nice that she was a good person when she was sober. I guess it really only depends on your views of her childhood and the fact that she became directionless and hopelessly lost within severe drug addiction at such a young age. Which is sad but it doesn’t absolve her of her crimes. What she did was horrific. Her life was taken because she took 2 lives herself. And… idk at least she felt positive that she was going to see god. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@tialynn7830]

The death penalty in the US is so broken and messed up. Yes, men are executed more than women and that's not right but regardless the whole system is broken. Why is it that one person commits a crime and is sentenced to death while another person does the same thing and gets life? If there isn't a set of rules across the board for everyone then capital punishment should be done away with. Personally, I don't think anyone should ever be executed especially mentally ill people like Aileen Wournos. She was so sick by the time she was put to death but she was made an example of by men that were pissed she had killed men. In the state I live in mentally ill people are put to death with a frightening regularity. Also, a person as young as Carla was when she started using drugs has no idea who she actually is. Her developing brain hasn't been allowed to develop normally and keeping her alive would have been good to learn from. There's room for a lot of learning about people that tend towards violence. Why and how they end up like they are. The death penalty isn't an answer to ending violence but learning about people and why they do what they do is an answer. Just like all the gun violence happening now could be answered by learning why people act like they do. Just blame it on mental illness but don't try to learn about mental illness is pointless.

[@junederksen9205]

Anyone can be forgiven/saved. Whether it’s real or not…not for us to judge. The sentence received still must be carried out. If her conversion was real…she lost nothing and gained everything.

[@apriljk6557]

yeah if we start reducing sentences based on the religion of the perpetrators, that's a violation of the Constitution and unfair to non-religious people.

[@sharonmontano4924]

Bendy Toes! A famous biker gang!😂

[@carolfisher2907]

The mercy you show others will be the mercy you are shown on judgement day

[@aureliobaltazar6043]

God have mercy on her soul.

[@annehedonia156]

I think the issue for me was her horrendous childhood, if you can even call it one, and the fact that ol' Georgey Boy, Jr. claimed to be some big Christian (to get elected, of course), and HE had no forgiveness or mercy. I thought he was cruel, actually. Just a big hypocrite all the way around, IMHO.

[@clintonedgerton827]

Karla Faye tucker 😮😢 missed god bless her life past in future sade case set her free face to face Jesus ❤😢😮

[@HollerMa71]

It's not our place to judge whether or not her salvation was real. That is between her & God I will say, though- Receiving forgiveness from God for your SINS does not absolve you of the CRIMES that you committed. Those are two very different things.