The Santa Claus Kidnappings | The Disturbing Case of Amber Daniels
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- Опубликовано: 20 дек 2023
- "Is he going to kill us?"
On the early morning of December 4th, 1997, 10 year old Amber Daniels is standing in the middle of a dirt road, barefoot, in her pyjamas, faced with an impossible choice: run away on her own from the man who kidnapped her, or stay with him to try and save her sisters. What happened to her family the previous night, now known as the Santa Claus killings, would only be solved because of Amber’s courage, and she would make sure her kidnapper will pay for what he took from her.
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It's actually incredibly critical that he tells her it's okay if she doesn't pick a photo. One problem with photo lineups is that people can feel a need to pick something, which can lead to a false identification. One technique I've heard is that they show the photos one at a time but without letting the victim see how many there are.
Absolutely. He did very well from the footage we were shown, and she was/is so incredibly strong.
it was also clear she knew him as she identified the pic before finishing all of them
I found this out from a RUclips short of a tv show the other day and really thought about it. Well worded. I wish they emphasized it more but that’s why he has the job and I don’t. He knows what he’s doing 😅
@@HashPapiwell yeah he knows what he's doing. But people always get a job they aren't actually fit to be doing. Quite a few incompetent detectives but there's a lot more competent ones
@@Steve.._. Yea, you right 😂
He wasn't crying out of guilt, he shed tears because he was sentenced to death!!!
it's infuriating to me that he is still alive. the money spent to keep these kinds of people alive for so long is insane.
@@feelingtardyagreed. 20 years later of being fed and sheltered and he still hasn't been put to death. Who knows if it will take another 10 years and even if the death penalty will be retroactively abolished by then..
Many of the people on death row are on there for decades before they actually face their sentence.
@@feelingtardyFor real, what use is this person? If that's the best you have to offer the world then it's time to go.
I dont understand why chose the death penalty if they’re gonna still be alive to this day and haven’t really paid for their crimes
I'd say that reaction was the only human thing about him even if it was only for himself.
As a sexual abuse survivor myself, I have NOTHING but respect for Amber Daniels for her courage in exposing the evil that she experienced!
I am sorry for your past.
I'm sorry. I hope you found some peace. Stay strong.
@@Stary_flakes Thanks for your concern.
@@lunatic5162 Thanks for your concern. I have and I will!
@@geraldstamour1312 I'm so glad to hear that!
Amber is a hero. Incredible courage and love for her siblings.
That was SO disgustingly HEARTBREAKING!! I know I can't imagine myself taking the actions that she's taken in her shorter span of life!! Even as an adult I doubt myself more than I doubt her ❤❤
A difficult as it is to hear these stories it always impresses me the most when victims can forgive such evil. Forgiveness is the only thing that diminish the evil done to them and forgiveness really is for the ones who offer it. What a beautiful and inspiring woman.
@@melindamorrison1 People don't need to forgive in order to heal.
You are so right
@@AngelFox-mi4tt No you don't.
I feel so bad for the parents, and Amber. They really recovered from an alcohol addiction and turned their lives around, becoming loving guardians not only to their own kids but also other children in need, only to die like this. It's so unfair and sad. They deserved better :(
Another layer of messed up is they guy first target was the teen but she ran to parents and that ended with the 3 dying. But that daughter was the step dad's child. Her fixing her life falling in love at her rehabilitation and marrying was all leading to that enevitability.
@@thc-thehiddenclout2263
U do know that enviable means it was always gonna happen
The litteiral definition is
Unavoidable
With that being said tf is wrong with u that's not inevitable u cretion
@@thc-thehiddenclout2263 lmao if we start with your "logic" then it all started with the mom becoming and alcoholic as that's how she met the husband. Or with him becoming an alcoholic. We can also start with the REASON why she/they became alcoholics. Or why Scott's sister ended up in foster care. Or with the fact that the couple decided to foster kids. Etc etc.
Sorry but it's stupid and it makes no sense.
@@Romy--- the killer sent unwanted advances to the teen daughter, she is the man's daughter, they met in recovery, u can include the reason for them becoming alcoholics but I was really saying it's unfortunate and how things look in hindsight
It's truly heartbreaking. To know they overcame so much to meet an end like this. What a monster!
What an incredible and brave sister. Braving the brunt the sexual assault and risking her life to save them. A true leader at such a young age. It’s absolutely disgusting that anyone could do something so awful to such little babies.
Sgteffca❤🙏🏼
Frightening the strange sexual violence of disturbed incels.
I mean she didn’t really have a choice, also I’m sure she’s being a bit dramatic and making it sound worse than it really was.
@@MrGFloyd you’ve got to be kidding. Who thinks things like this?
@@MrGFloydwhat tf is wrong with you?
Being a victim of sexual abuse, I did the same thing when my abuser told me he would do the same to my sister. I was 12 and my sister was 10 (almost 11) i understand why Amber did what she did.
May Allah have mercy upon you and your family ❤
@@Keddimno thank you. We got out of that situation and I'm now married and have three beautiful children.
Sending you love and light❤
You are so strong, my love. Thank you for sharing this, I know it must be so hard. 🩵
God bless you both
The fact that someone can be THIS evil just to satisfy their sick and twisted desires is really horrible and hard to reconcile. Knowing that evil exists just to exist.... Poor Amber and her siblings. She was tough though, very tough. Not many adults could do what she did.
Humans are a mixed bag... Some absolutely lovely and prepared to sacrifice anything for others.. Most rather selfish who will stick their little finger out to help others but not they necks... The very selfish who will join the Boldhevik party after the revolution or join the Nazi Party after Hitler destroyed democracy..And the complete psychopaths..My fantasy is all the extremely nice people are transferrd to another planet to propagate their genes and ideology... What a wonderful world (planet) that would be...😊
We live in the bad place.
Look at one of his mugshots, and he's smiling.
I know.. the fact that him wanting to rape someone is worth all this pain and trauma is disturbing and disgusting.
That’s a bit harsh, we all make mistakes
Why can't she be angry? Victims can be angry at the abuser and still love their family. Two things can be true. I hate it that people try to force forgiveness on victims of child abuse. Haven't we been forced enough already??
Also, sometimes the past affects you even if you decide not to let it define you. Stop demanding that victims heal themselves on everyone else's schedule. It's blaming them if they aren't able to 'hurry up and be fine again.'
It can take a lifetime, and you can pass through stages of grief more than once.
it's takes alot of energy to be angry. why live her life angry, even though she has every right to be. sometimes we have to forgive so that we can move on.
Absolutely true! I was talked into forgiving someone who treated me with unacceptable behavior and I felt sick, not better. Eventually, I stopped forgiving their repeated offenses and have continued moving ahead on my own merry, happy way.
@@pooh_berrybearno, we don't.
You can be angry and be screaming upset. But, you cannot let it be your life. Like all emotions you have to accept your feelings and then deal with them and learn to move on. She cannot live her life and be only defined by what happened to her. The anger will fester and destroy the good in her. And be unable to enjoy the beauty in life
She cannot let the anger affect the beautiful child she has. Be unable to enjoy him and be a great mom if she is crippled by anger.
Be angry and rage. But, then learn to move on and live.
So talking shit to criminals makes you a good person or you're just as bad as them?
The sadness I can see from Amber's eyes. She was such a sweet courageous little girl. I hope she lives a very blissful fruitful life. Her parents would be proud of her.
I don’t believe her
@@MrGFloyd …dude
@@MrGFloydwhat a dickhead 😂 you ever heard if you have nothing nice to say then don't say anything.. but this little girl goes through all that and you have some disrespectful shit today. I pray you don't have a child go through something tragic and nobody believes them like you're claiming
This is one of the most brutal home invasions I’ve ever listened too (and I listen to A LOT of true crime)
fr same this is crazy
There's one which is much worse. But I don't wanna ruin your day.
The most brutal was the Groene slain and kidnapping for me. What the two kids went through was literally hell. Days and days of sexual abuse and torture, knowing their parents and brother was killed by the crazy guy they are with now and cannot escape. That was just too much.
@@johnnymentero6313 hence why they said one of the worst
@@Tanya49655
Right. I guess I missed that.
I get why the death penalty can take so long to be implemented but come on. He murdered 4 and raped a child. That child is a grown woman now so why is this guy still alive?
20 minutes to convict, but over three months to be sentenced? Guessing that he had appeals to run the clock out? IDK, but if I were in GA, I’d be advocating for his sentence to be carried out.
I agree. I think they should be allowed to give the person an incentive to go early.
For instance, if they agree to donate their organs they give them a chunk of money… half for their family members half for victims.
Then they get to die on the operating table which is completely painless for them.
They also get to make their death have meaning and benefit others.
I agree 💯. He's been in prison using tax payers money to get fed everyday. With his heinous crimes he should've been gone a long long time ago
the fact that her mom and step dad changed their life and bettered themselves and helped other children. it’s so sad , they didn’t deserve this at all. may they all rest in peace ❤️🕊️
What a sweet innocent little girl she was. How anyone can look at her, and wish to do something like this to her and her family is almost unfathomable. Furthermore how such a monster still hasn't had its breathing privileges revoked is beyond me.
Dear Amber, we lost my granddaughter to violence. I can't even imagine how you have come through this multiple trauma, multiple abuse. But-what choice, right? May You be blessed with comfort and the good memories along with all the heart - wrenching times. Love to you and your siblings.
I'm so very sorry for your loss. 🕊 ❤
Im sorry for your loss
@@Bumblebee129 Kind of you. Thank you, Jennifer.
Wow! Never underestimate the strength or courage of a child! I’m proud of you Amber, and I’m so sorry for all that you and your family have gone through.
I’m glad UNSEEN uses the name of the victim instead of the POS killer
"I will always be the better person"
What a statement.
that is heartbreaking hearing how as a 10 year old, she has to force herself to stop crying while being assaulted to protect her younger sisters ):
what a strong little girl and young woman. She overcame and did not let this destroy her. Instead she took the lessons of her mama and poured that into love for her own child.
This is heartbreaking. Despite everything she was dealing with she still had the presence of mind to protect her siblings all while being a child herself. 😢. I pray that she finds peace and joy despite it all 🙏🏾
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This case is super tragic. The worst part is that he was close to the family and knew their house. Amber and her siblings trusted him. He murdered their parents brother and violated Amber. He deserves nothing more than a death sentence. Lot's of respect to Amber for her bravery. She turned her pain into power and her trauma into triumph.
Anyone else think someone dressed up as Santa kidnapped them or just me
They caught the killer. And no, he wasn't dressed up as Santa. The name of the town was Santa Claus
@@SilentThundersnowyes, but the title of the video elicited a different mental picture.
@@Waiter_Demonyep but smart click bait 🤷♂️
That could be interesting as a true crime thing
@@ceiliascupcakesstories8808not for the victims
“I stopped crying, because I didn’t want him to hurt them,” that just broke my heart..
it's hard to reconcile that people can just be evil
Why did i think there was a man posing as santa? Lol
The name of the town is Santa Claus. Lol
Lol
Why is that funny?
And bacon county next to it 😂
Haha me too 😂🤦🏻♂️
though they didn't have many years with their mom and dad, they were really nice and loving people that will be remembered as such. glad amber can live on the legacy of a loving family. and also it's totally okay to be angry or to forgive, each person chooses. i'm just happy she is happy now and she saved many other people from that monster.
She saved her sisters and herself. Thank god for that Farmer. They did what they could do. She's a strong woman.
the fact that she forgives him after all of that is crazy, more power to her and i hope she is doing well ❤️
This is one of the saddest stories ever. Thank goodness she saved her sister's and herself. She was unbelievably brave and strong. Her parents would be proud. They need to carry out his sentence and give them some kind of justice. 🙏🏿♥️
This is by far one of my most favourite TC channels. Your videos are *SO* well made. Thank you for another amazing, albeit upsetting, video! 💕
what I love about this channel is that they focus on the victims, not the criminals
same!
exactly! i love true crime but not the people who talk only about the killer/criminal. Unseen gives the victims a chance to share their terrible story
Agreed
Same here! I also like the way he talks :)
So sad and just senseless. That man ruined this family for what 😢😢
I was 20 when this happened and I’ve never forgotten how brave and smart this girl half my age was/is! 😊
When she said that she miss her mom, i cried because I know what it's like to miss a parents that so close to you and knowing that they never came back 😢😢😢
Killed with their own firearms ☹️
Amber must have been a very smart and resilient little girl.
I can't imagine going all through that. I really hope they're all doing great today.
Amber is no doubt brave as hell and a smart, smart girl.
But that doesn't change the fact that no child should ever have the lives of them and their own siblings at risk. All of that pressure. One single slip up and your beloved sisters are dead. As a child. Let that sink in. A 10 year old girl, coming to terms with the fact that something horrible is probably about to happen to her ASWELL AS her siblings. And she has one chance, one goal. To survive.
Hopefully the girls got to stay close. I'm so sorry for them. I hope the rest of their lives are filled with nothing but peace of mind.
Not all heroes wear capes, AMBER WAS SO BRAVE!SHE BOUGHT JUSTICE TO HER FAMILY!
I just stumbled across this channel and now I can't stop binge watching this channel is better than the forensic file. Best editing I've seen in a while.
This is just genuinely good production ❤❤ It's attention grabbing, very authentic, and as TRUE as it is alarming!! I hope I see more channels and projects under your direction and knowledge for my whole lifetime
She’s so brave.
I hope she realizes her incredible strength telling her story. I cannot imagine the trauma she endured and still battles to this day.
The way she described the day she was reunited with her mom made me cry… u could tell she was just happy to be in a stable home with her family.
not only Unseen but also unheard! Thank you I had never heard of this case 😢
i enjoy these videos. it seems so interesting how a little girl can survive. hopefully no one ever gets in these situations
Unfortunately, many around the world are _currently_ experiencing this exact kind of situation/abuse. As long as there are humans, there will be human atrocities. 😢
@@that.ll_do_pig its super sad :(
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To be that brave, protective & strong at 10 years old, wow im just amazed. What a hero you are, Amber ❤
What a wonderfully brave and admirable person. The power of forgiveness to heal. Thank you, Amber. You are an inspiration.
Amber is a hero and a very smart woman today and was a very smart child who kept her self and her sisters alive 🙏🏼
Even if you hated him you'd still be the better person. You don't have to forgive anyone to be the better person bc victims like this are always the better person.
Murdering 4 people, two of them kids, just to stick yourself in a little girl... Cases like this are what the death penalty is for.
I'm a grown man sitting here weeping watching this.. God bless these children..
so underrated this channel .. another amazing documentary
it’s a really heartbreaking story and she kind of opened my eyes with the last sentence. as a victim of sa myself, i struggle to not hate him but she’s right. i can’t change my past but i can make my future better…
also i wonder if she’s still in contact with her sisters
There was no hesitation when looking at the photos,what brave girls they are! RIP to all those who lost there lives🙏💙
Great team work for justice! Prayers for the surviving kids
Ive wayched a documentary on this case and it was horrific. I hope the girls have healed and that pos is still in jail!
Sending love to you, Amber ♥️
I'm so glad I found your channel!!
Why do these always give me chills?
Because it goes to show you never really know anyone
Because they are supposed to... If they don't is the moment you are probably a monster.
@@ashanator1991I guess I’m a monster 💀🤷🏽♀️
@@Uhhsheaa if people being ☠️ and children being taken doesn't bother you then yes you are a monster.
Because people like that are allowed to exist?
Why wasn’t he charged with r*pe?? All the inmates should know what he’s done
Thank you so much for the videos you post!! The amount of time you used and always nailed it 🎉
I just stumbled up on this channel. And wow!! This is amazing research, and narration! Subscribing right now!!
Great coverage
7 children in the house and shotguns in an unlocked cabinet? Maybe not a great idea...
The girl is a hero god bless her she saved her sisters what a great sister.
this was the PERFECT video to fall asleep to on christmas eve. thanks for this!
“I knew she was going to be my best friend” 😭😞
Just looking at Amber in the beginning of the video, brought tears to my eyes. Things she has to go through and the love for her sisters and what she did to save her sisters, it really tourns my heart. I think Jerry was born a pedophile and after two years, he exactly knew where to go and can easily get inside and kidnapped without any hesitation, it doesn't looks like it's Jerry first time. He must have done before. I'm just imagining Amber's state of mind inside Jerry's vehicle. Jerry was threatening Amber using her sister's. She knew if she doesn't do what Jerry says, he was going to harm her sisters. Amber's could have left her sister's and save herself but she didn't. She was a brave girl, even after what she has gone through, she can still thinks straight....I think others won't be able to do what Amber's did after what she has gone through.
Unbelievably brave Amber & children. I am so sorry this happened to you all 😘💔
What a brave little girl! Thank you for the video. My favorite channel
Thats messed up.What he did is just beyond disgusting.
What a brave girl who has now grown into a smart lady. I'm so Glad she is living her life
“Nothing takes the past away like the future, nothing makes the darkness go like the light”
unseen is the best crime documentary channel ever, and his vids are underrated asf. all love from norway❤❤❤❤
Why!!???? devastating !!So smart and intuitive!!!! Bless you, Amber!! ✨❤️
I'm really happy that Amber has been able to manage what happened to her and not let it control her life... However... There were 4 other children in this story that survived... What happened to them? Are they ok? Everyone handles grief and trauma differently. I hope they are all doing equally as well. And is Amber still best friends with JoAnn?
Bless that farmer
I understand why she did
She is very brave
As a child sa victim
When the abuser called my sister to do the same
I stopped him
But i couldn't fully stop him as i was only 8
You do such a good job honoring the victims. Thank you.
He said it was like a dream to him?? Not a nightmare?? Tells me all I need to know.
I guess the nightmare came when he was caught.
My own sister is one of the biggest abusers in my life. As in, if this had been us, had I made the sacrifices Amber made, had I let myself get assaulted by someone and given up my chance at escape for my sister's safety, she would've very publicly accused me of doing nothing to save her and made me out to be just as bad as our kidnapper. I may not understand Amber's dedication to making sure her sisters stayed safe, but I sure as hell respect it. She was strong as hell as a child and she's strong as hell as an adult retelling this story. What an incredible woman.
I never understand how victims can forgive their attackers. I know its part of their healing but it must take a strong soul to actually forgive them and commend the survivors in these stories for their bravery and strength.
I've been victim of domestic abuse (emotional and physical). I don't forgive her, but I've let go of the hate. And how far I've come since then and how strong I've become and she's still in the same situation as 20+ years ago. I pity her but don't forgive her!
The fact an ad of a girl telling Santa what she wants for Christmas showed up 😭😭😭😭
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Its so incredibly sad that their mother overcame so much and wanted to help so much only to be murdered by someone so evil and selfish
"Why dont you like Christmas?"
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Why is he still a burden on taxpayers?
I also feel sorry for the boy who was hiding under the table and the baby being left to cry in the house and for the police officer who found those survivors like there were dead bodies in the house and surviving children.. that is so fucked up :(
This is messed up I'm really proud of her for saving her sisters life and not dying herself ❤
The death penalty should be 5 years after the incident not 20+ years and making the victim having to wait knowing that person is still alive
all these videos bring a tear to my eye
Great Ambar ❤❤❤ sending love from far far away..
Normally I'm against the death penalty but this man deserves none of the breaths he takes and the money he probably costs the US just by living in a prison...
I feel so bad for the parents. They were strong and recovered for their children and even welcomed more children into a loving home. Only to meet a horrible fate bc of an awful person.
This is tragic. Wow.. what a sad story. 😢 May God bless the survivors. Crimes against kids should be the dealt with capital punishment.
I listen to these stories all the time while I'm at work. This one is making me tear up alot 😢 ❤️ poor kid lost everything, an stays strong an now has her own family. She's incredible. Love her to bits an hope she lives the amazing life she deserves 👏 ❤️
This poor woman I hope she can recover from that trauma
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"So I stopped crying." The immense sadness and praise that washed over my body.
I had a narcissistic ex who was a dreadful abuser. I never forgave him. I certainly couldn’t forgive a man who killed my family.