Kidnapper Tries to Manipulate Interviewer After Teen Victim OUTSMARTS Him | The Elizabeth Shoaf Case
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- Опубликовано: 22 авг 2022
- “It was like a vacation for her”
On September 6, 2006, 14 year old Elizabeth Shoaf was kidnapped by a man who claimed to be a police officer. Handcuffed, and “arrested”, she is taken deep into the woods where she discovers a secret underground bunker. For ten days, investigators look everywhere for the missing teen, without any clues, until Elizabeth is able to outsmart her captor, and her mom receives a shocking text message from Elizabeth herself.
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I love how she smiled knowing she was fooling him. I’m so glad she’s okay and that she came out with such a fire in her.
One of my favourite moments! She's very strong.
I hate that sneaky smile
@@IwasBlueb4 bro?
@@IwasBlueb4
Living well is the BEST revenge.
She deserves that smile 100%.
@@Earthbound369 Amen to that man!! ❤️ 💙 💜
I can’t believe the cops told the media that she texted her mother! Ugh. Never give away stuff like that during an ongoing investigation. They could have gotten Elizabeth hurt or killed.
Yeah wtf that was so stupid
Right??? Like she was smart and had already been telling him that she loved him and stuff but if he hadn't believed her it could had ended up different
The cops or mother are the ones who told the media. Medias to blame too but they heard that from one of them
Exactly very unprofessional of them,they need more training
Absolutely never divulge info that may jeopardize the kidnapping.
The idiots in media should have been arrested for endangering a child,that news bulletin could have gotten her killed.What an amazing girl and very smart,so glad she is OK.
I know right I was thinking the same thing! If she hadn't been as smart as she was telling him she loved him that whole time he would have definitely killed her for sending out that text. When I heard that they let that be announced in the news I couldn't fucking believe it! They should have a lawsuit cause they definitely would have won. The media could have just said that they received a tip that lead them to believe she was still alive to get larger groups of searchers to come back out without putting a huge target on her back when she was ALREADY fighting for her life! Totally shocking and disgusting!
I'm glad I'm not the only one thinking that, why on earth wud u announce a text message had been sent, there's 100s of reasons why not to do that, I'm so glad it didn't cost her her life, such a strong young woman x
Exactly...that info should never had left the Police
@@sarahkennedy9823 brave girl
What the hell was wrong with them.
The fact they published on the news that she got a text message could of cost her, her life. That wasn’t smart and I’m angry they let that go public. I’m glad she saved herself and is okay.
police know what they are doing avg youtuber doesnt they knew it would get him to come out and move
Who has released that information to the media should be charged for putting her life at risk and for being a complete idiot.
@@dianet2702 lol it was police
Can’t. Believe they told them that on public but it could be a tone pranking etc
could have*
Why is the media allowed to be so irresponsible? Reporting that mom had gotten a text message could have gotten that girl killed. Someone needs to put a stop to media intrusion!
The cops are the ones who gave that critical info away like it was nothing. Blame them.
@@laurenlongfellow9714 source?
@@ragnard0967 the law
@@laurenlongfellow9714 how do you know it was the police?
@@ragnard0967It says so in the video.
I love how they said “she saved herself” but those people in the media should have some consequences for leaking the texts!
But dude didn't realise 💀
Such a risky move!! Imagine the panic of seeing your own texts on TV like that.
Any journalist responsible for those disreputable press leaks, putting a child at further demonstrates a dereliction of duty and complete disregard for professional ethics.
they really put her in a situation where she could’ve got hurt bad. i would’ve been freaking out
Yeah, what the hell was that, I couldn't believe they would put her in so much danger, I'm just wondering who said it to media, the cops, her family?
Imagine what writing that text was like, having to press 1 button multiple times to get the letter you need, and trying to do it fast. This girl was so brave, and intelligent
Especially since those phones beeped every time and the buttons were loud
@@VergilTheLegendaryDarkSlayer I forgot all about that!
Lol seems weird but once u do it u get use to it and can actually type fast once u get the hang of it. Being the only option back then it wasn't brutal cuz it was normal.
back then we could use T9 predictive text without looking at the screen, it sounds weird to people who have only had smartphones but I do remember using it in class without looking to see what I was typing in like 2007 and I hope she was using a similar device function to help her feel like she was typing the right thing
To be fair, when I had a phone like that, I was able to type very quickly, and she was a teen when those were popular so I assume she was pretty fast at it as well. But then again the buttons tend to make a sound every time you press them so I just know her heart was pounding out of her chest with each letter.
The absolute incompetence to release that her mom got a text message is crazy. Every true crime story includes just the most insane incompetence by police / news
If the mom went to the cops with that text message and they decided to leak it, they are the STUPIDEST COPS ever. I could understand the mom panicking and going to the media, but cops are inexcusable. What a strong, sharp young woman bravo!
right when she said she was trying to text her mom I knew that was gonna end up happening. how dumb could the cops/media be?!
And don't forget the media themselves as well. They made the choice to broadcast that knowing full well it very likely could have gotten that poor girl killed. They should have filed a lawsuit against them both...IF the cops had anything to do with it as well. The fact that the media endangered that poor girl's life when she was already stuck in a horrible situation just for ratings ffs should have cost them dearly! Both financially and legally.
It’s like they wanted her dead 💀
A lot of media has connections with the police. Maybe the police didn’t officially leak it, but I’m pretty sure that that’s where the leak came from
They literally put her in so much danger doing that. You’d think the media would know better 😡
Oh my god, I'm facepalming so hard, she literally sent a *secret* SMS to her mom from the kidnappers phone, and the police LEAKS that to the public?! Do they *want* the kidnapper to kill her?? I'm so glad it turned out fine.
They don't hire police officers for their intelligence I can tell you that right now they will hire anybody who can do five push-ups or less
The negligence is astounding.
And walking over the hideout several times and not notice it.
But what if the criminal didn't find out about the SMS? It was the reason he left the bunker...
@@user-wx5nx7zm6d it was still a very risky decision to leak those texts. There was that possibility that he would kill her and escape before anyone can discover the bunker.
Putting the text message out to the media was the worst thing that could happen smh. Shame on whoever did that.
lol police know better smoked him out
I love this woman so much. Her smile of pride through the story every time she mentioned something clever she did to fool him. He may have kidnapped her, but she trapped him in the end. And I love that she knows it. I’m so proud of her. 💕
hear here!
I hate it when officials say, "they just run away". Like that makes their disappearance ok in some way?! When a minor child disappears, go look for her/him!
Isn't that what they did?
They were just stating that the possibility of her rrunning away existed
@@crazzy9144 The reporters worded it that way & yes, they did. Having experience on searching for missing children, I know how important it is to begin immediately, & to watch what you say. Unless you've been thru it, it's hard to go on about it in texts. I was simply stating the obvious. God bless!
I fucking hate it too.. they just tryna make there jobs easier!
@@crazzy9144 that’s what they did in THIS CASE!! They usually DONT, obviously!! 🙄
Right cause even if they ran away, there is a reason, could be emotional, physical or sexual abuse, drug use, mental health. All things that a teen should get help for
Rape is one of the most vile crimes. I know we kind of glaze over it because it’s personal and a lot to share on tv. But to be forced to physically feel someone inside you until they are done is disgusting.
What I don’t understand is why there’s a universe in which this is even possible in the first place.
That’s why I don’t believe in the existence of a good god.
I agree, it's heinous.... I absolutely dispise how it is just spoken about and normalised... One of the most personal, and intimate human interactions forced upon someone and the power of consent taken from them. It is a vile and disgusting act from one human to another. Not to mention being done to an innocent child, my heart breaks for all thier stolen innocence 💔
I know its the worst.
@@geodude7116 that wasnt really geo, dude.
It's not just the act itself. It's the way that you're spoken to, or not, they strip away your humanity and make you a thing purely of their imagination. The entire experience is dehumanising and destroys your entire view of the world and your place in it.
And still some people believe that it's got anything to do with the victim in any way at all! If it hadn't been me that night, it would have been someone else.
You know what’s truly sick about this guy? I think he really did believe she wanted to be there. A grown ass man thought a 14 year old girl WANTED to be locked up with him. It’s so fucking twisted. I don’t know if I would have been as quick thinking at her age. She is an amazing woman. God Bless you and your family!
Why TF would the news station reveal the text message?!?! Omg how terrifying it must have been to watch him watch the news. Thank goodness she survived!!!
because the cops wanted them to doh
some cops probably sold the info for money sadly
He messed with the wrong girl. Such a strong young woman.
Very smart and brave
@@Predatalien8859 she’s strong mentally
@@Predatalien8859 shut up, Andy
@@Predatalien8859 That didn't come across as funny as you wanted it to, edgelord.
thx
It's good to see a judge who takes rape and kidnapping of a female seriously...
Fr in back in the days they did not give a shit about girls
Not like that in UK the system here is a joke 😒
If only ALL of them around the whole world were like that.
@@AuntyBec yeah, check out the trial for Gwangju Inhwa School for the hearing impaired
@@muffinman2889 this is when I like the US justice system pedos and rapists never walk a free man again, in the uk they’re out in 3 years
Imagine how many similar Elisabeth Shoaf cases are happening in this world right now that we just didn't know about, and that so many people are suffering
Probably everyday in my opinion
there are a few serie killers roaming around at all times and its really not safe for women to meet strangers online
@@tankthearc9875 From what I noticed most serial killers were either white or black
@@ninjapirate123 most are wht males in there 40s
@@tankthearc9875 true
Elizabeth is so BRAVE that she could smile while telling how she outsmarted her Abductor makes me proud! She's more than a victim she's a survivor!!!
did a part of her like him?
what the hell is wrong with you, dude? Are you really asking if "par of her liked him" because she was smiling out of being nervous or whatever during interview? Get help or... whatever, seriously.@@tankthearc9875
@@tankthearc9875ummmmm what a weird question…/ no she was happy what she was able to trick her
that smirk at 11:04, when she is talking about tricking him into getting caught. Girl deserved to feel so proud of herself right there.
She was smart trying to use the gun. And then she was a genius by walking him into getting himself caught
Lol
She’s so smart and brave
Agree!!! She's one tough, smart, wonderful girl, now woman. She didn't give up then, I hope she doesn't give up on herself now despite the awful trauma she went through. Live life to the fullest, you deserve good things happening to you. 👍🙏👏👏👏💕
She's brave
He got 400 years. I’m crying😪 you saved yourself and other people/children from being victimized. i hope the rest of her life is a cake walk.
SAME 🥰🥰
What’s a cake walk ?
@@loveyouloveme2323 it's an expression that means something goes really smoothly or is really easy 💕
👏
You realize that’s the wrong emoji right
She deserves all the good that comes to her. That was probably such a hard traumatic experience
PROBABLY ????????????
I‘m so very glad she managed to survive. Her ability to stay calm and rethink over and over again is incredible. Her 14-years-old courage and strength has inspired me.
What breaks my heart on top of her ordeal is how she described seeing the trees when she escaped. It made me think of all the abducted people who were ultimately robbed of that.
She was smiling a lot in the interview but i hope a lot of people know that some people do smile as a reflex when their sad or uncomfortable or more. I do that too. It's like a reflex to mask the pain from others.
yeah I also can laugh when I'm feeling very nervous, it's my coping mechanism I think. so I hope no one will doubt that she is the victim
Yea sometimes I laugh when talkin about death and I have no idea why
I do that when im uncomfortable, i hate it but its a reflex
Would there be anything wrong if she was smiling out of spite? I would be spiteful after an ordeal like that. Victims don't have to behave like victims. Some of them reveal just how angry and furious they are after fact. Victims have the right to be malicious after such an ordeal as she went through.
Spite and manipulation can be used as tools against an individual like this. Manipulating someone into a trap, for example. Which is technically what she did.
That doesn't make her any less of a victim.
I'm specifically talking this scenario. I'm not talking about women being spiteful and manipulative in *any* circumstances. That would be a green card.
If it were me, I'd have said whatever I could to make sure he was locked up for as long as possible, and I wouldn't apologise for being spiteful or smiling or even being malicious in regards to such an individual.
In fact, I would be terrible.
@@organisationxiv2927 I think she's proudly smiling bc she outwitted him, in spite of and despite his actions. I'm not convinced that such a young girl would be 'malicious' in a dark sense. She's home and safe in her parents arms.
The glint of pride in her eyes, she played that man for a fool and she survived. Hats off to her!
Yeah, I saw that. It's good to see her have so much pride in herself.
@@justinbarion2269 it is! I know it doesn’t negate the things she went through but she outsmarted him. She survived.
@@xXxKaley2013xXx That guy, creature, is a male. That is the only words you should be using when describing and when speaking of such creatures, either disgusting worthless waste, monsters or females and males. If a person have, even just the most basic slight sense in their head, a brain they would never use positive words for them like you did.
Sick!!!!!!!!!!!
That made me so happy!! I was like “go girl!”
Rapists should never get out of jail, especially those that target children. I hate that she had to be so brave against such a monster, but I am so grateful she made it out safely. Crazy how he sakes his head "no" @14:28 and still says that yes, she was a willing participant. Vile and disgusting
This is every parents' worst nightmare. I often feel paranoid of this happening to my children. No child/parent should have to go through this. These monsters needs to be erased from existence.
Sometimes, just sometimes, there are joyful endings such as the finding of Cleo Smith in Australia a few years ago.
I agree with you 100%! These evil monsters can't be rehabilitated. Why should our tax $ pay to keep them in prison? Anyone who sexually abuses a child should be put down IMMEDIATELY after trial.
God bless this brave, clever, strong young woman. She is truly an inspiration ❤
@@laurierice7687 I would like that, at the same time I also support improsonment IF they torture them every single day in the MOST brutal ways and might allow the victims to come take part. That would have been fun, although fairly uncomfortable, in which they could never be able to fight back and just have to deal with it until their body give out lol. Like, about food they can get fed something that barely keeps them alive, but is not exactly clean food.
LOL!
How dumb can the news be?! Kidnappers and killers often watch the news about their own cases. And the news tell the public that the mom got a message from the girl?!
That could've easily been her death sentence. Thank god she could make him believe that she didn't do that. But that could've killed her!
That girl was smarter than the news.
(My apologies for any grammar mistakes. English isn't my first language. But I had to get this little rant of my chest)
That’s a good point. They shouldn’t have said that.
Don’t apologise for your English. It’s been than most native speakers and you should be confident about it and proud you’ve learnt a second language. What is your first?
I thought exactly the same, that wasn't the best decision made, just so glad it didn't cost her her life x
This was my first thought as well.
But, then again, the leak IS what made him run, right?
I read it was the police that leaked it, at purpose. A big chance to take.
But,it worked, thats what made him run. And yes,it could have gone wrong. I recon , after ten days, they was pretty desperate. The statistic show,after a few days, the chance of the wictim being found alive,dimish . Fast.
Btw, if you have to exuse your english, then half of us need to apologie, a lot.
Sometimes i apologies as well,but mostly when i feel im not able to get my point across.
Just remember, RUclips are international. No one said it needed to be a perfect english,or even english at all. But, if someone understand the content, it should be ok.
Your english is way better then mine,i struggle especially with the grammar....
Totally agree.
@@bezzerwizzer6448 just because it turned out ok doesn't mean they shouldn't have done that. They should have absolutely not released that message until they knew she was safe at home with her family. You have to understand that by holding them accountable this will make sure they don't do something like this again.
When he said she was a willing partner I just couldn't believe it. He obviously picked the wrong girl. I hope this creep rots in jail. She was an incredibly strong girl. I hope she has a wonderful life.
He seems like he really believes it though....right?, he believes his lies to himself.
All predators are liars. He is a sick monster.
@@dagifelner9298 he believed her when she lied to him
@@anomaly3215 ah yeah, that makes more sense. thanks^^ :)
He died behind bars in 2021. He was sentenced to 421 years. Thank God she was smarter than him and made it out alive 💜
I loved her smile in court when he was lead away! What an amazing brave strong girl she was! Im glad shes living her best life now! Love how this one turned out.
Her boyfriend at the time looked like a nice kid. I hope he was able to help her after she returned. That has to be incredibly overwhelming for not just her but everyone around her. I watched the movie reenactment earlier before i saw this.
What's the name of the movie please
@@Humble_Beauty this is real wth?!!
Girl in the bunker. Just watched it.
he didnt want her after she slept with that guy and said she loved him
Stupid media putting out that info could have got her killed.
They should be reprimanded for that foolish mistake.
421 years?! damn that girl really won. love her. such a strong and smart woman.
Thats how red states handle monsters!
Now that's justice being served!
Girl must feel so proud of herself ❤🙌👏🏻
I don’t understand giving these ridiculous years like a human being can survival more than 100 years. No human I know can survival more than 100 years old 421 years why not just cut it to 100 years because we die at 100 years old
Yea, thats INSANE, i still wonder how a sentence longer than life can be served..
She had more common sense then the media leaking the text when she was still in harms way. We need more judges like that judge putting scums like him away for life.
3:12 ... I just started bawling like a baby for that mother. I felt the panic attack starting listening to her please for her baby's safe return. I can only imagine how she felt realizing her precious baby girl was taken. It makes my heart happy that this young lady was one of the lucky ones. She got home to her family. I pray she is able to fully heal and overcome what this monster did to her.
Media shouldn't have leaked that her mom received a text from her. Anyhow, still watching... how frightening for this poor, young girl. Thanks for the upload... you guys always kill it with these stellar productions! I don't know how many people are in your team, but this channel is top notch, and I love to see how many more subs you guys gain each week, well deserved!!!
to be honest, if they leaked it, it's most likely because the mom communicated it to the media herself. how else could they have known? she probably wasn't thinking and felt it would help find her, and didn't consider that it could have horrible consequences.
facts like why would they do that? They don't think the kidnapper would be watching and will probably beat up or even kill the victim for it? So dumb.
Media shares before they think.
@@smokejc I've seen a different rendition of this story and it was the police that decided to leak the text message
@@smokejc The media could have suppressed that information .........the police too......
I still think it was the stupidest move for the police department to leak out the text, knowing that criminals watch tv to gather information about their crimes. I hope and pray that it never gets to that extent for anyone, but in the event that it does, I hope they can be more careful with their evidences.
However that was what saved her, so it’s lucky that they did in this specific case.
It’s a hard gamble to even try and do.
One of the videos I watched the police took credit for bringing a victim home. I'm glad they pointed out that the girl saved herself. So sad that this happened 😢
What a smart young girl I’m glad she’s ok. Them days she was gone must’ve felt like a lifetime to her poor mother. I hope they have happy lives now.
Oh my god her smirk is priceless. Her mouth was saying "You should go I don't want you in jail I love you" But her smile was saying "This idiot"
I love how absolutely pleased she looks with herself for duping him!
@@dankuneasewaybill333 people deal with trauma differently.
I thought it was weird how she was smiling that way though. :/
@@jasmineirvin1089 no it wasn’t. she was telling us the moment she was able to convince her child predator kidnapper to leave her and run away. i’d say that was a pretty good moment in her life so i’d be smiling too.
@@dankuneasewaybill333 Why are you so hard pressed in this comment section about that.... she's a 14 year old child...
@@jasmineirvin1089 Not weird at all. She SHOULD be pleased with herself. She outsmarted and outwitted a kidnapper and rapist and saved her own life when she was a child. It's not weird. It's awesome and she should be damned pleased.
What an amazing young one. Her bravery and cunning are what brought her home to her family.
Did not develop PTSD, soooo happy for her. But other invisible wounds might still be there, all the best sweetheart!
Now THAT'S a proper sentence. I'm so tired and so sad from all the stories of violent assaulters who get light sentences and go on to harm others over and over, leaving so much anguish in their wake. Sentence them for each individual violation, and run them consecutively with no option for parole, just like this judge. Don't leave an opportunity for it to happen again.
It's sickening when these monsters get out just to re-offend again! It's proven they do the vast majority of the time often learning tricks to hide their crime better 🤬
If you haven't seen the case of Cherish Perriwinkle by Dave's Lemonade here on yt and you can handle it look her case up. Her story made my blood boil I wanted to reach out to that monster and just murder him myself!
For anyone who has ever read ‘Lovely Bones,’ you will understand when I say I cried at this outcome. Every parent’s nightmare that this should happen to their child and how few could actually survive it? Beautiful Lizy, that smile is worth a million pounds. Keep on living the life you were meant to and cherish your loved ones. Brave, brave girl. With love from England xx
Yes, I’ve seen the movie. It’s amazingly similar. Better ending, thank God!
That movie scared me as a kid
Good film that. Gave me the creeps.
I watched Lovely Bones, several times. I cried so much, where it was hard to breath. The real store is terrifying.
Lovely Bones is a favorite movie if mine and made my boys and my girls watch it for so many obvious reasons but I didn't know it was a book!! I'm definitely going to buy it!!
Now that’s a great Judge! All charges served consecutively and no possibility for parole!
this girl is so inspirational.
and she looks SO MUCH like her mama
SexuaL assault is RAPE why are they so afraid of saying the word? What a brave girl she is, yep you DID beat him Elizabeth. Stay strong
Because RUclips can ban the video for using the word , why ? Idk 🤷🏻♀️
They'd get demonitized
@@anaz5918 they don't ban the video, it gets demonitozed. And I think saying SA also does it, because most people say SA and not the word
Tbh RUclips has changed so now any small word that’s a little vulgar will have the video taken down it’s stupid tbh but it is what it is
Not all SA is r4pe though… e.g. groping etc
I am so sorry that this travesty happened to her. I am also so proud of her poise, intelligence and strength to survive and prosecute this monster. God bless her and her family.
Your empty words are rubbish
Why do You Say that?
@@sahttr_5097 say what?
Very well said ❣️
I'm a hard ass. This made me almost cry. I wait for the words from the judges when state the different amount of time each offense garners and then they add. CONSECUTIVE!!! Right! Make sure these dirt bags never see the light of day.
Elizabeth, I cannot express how proud I am of you. You went through an horrific ordeal but you did not let it break you. You saved yourself and you also saved other young women by making sure that piece of human filth got locked away for the rest of his life. You are brave, sweetheart. Brave. Love from Ireland.💖🇮🇪
I recently found your channel. You do an incredible job of telling a detailed story in 20 minutes, as opposed to some programs dragging 20 minutes on information into an hour.
She is so freaking smart!!!
Outsmarted her captor!!!
I am elated she is safe and sound.
I'm not disappointed that he's speaking like this, I'm happy so that the world can see how they really think and how manipulative, controlling, lying that they are. We know he's full of it but now we can see how he manipulated her and anyone in any courtroom where any judge can see the sickness in his head.
Most of the sex offenders that I work with will say something like she was moving around in my direction and she was wearing clothing for me to look at her, she wanted me, she kept bugging me.
It's so gross that they say that kind of stuff. Maybe this minor WAS trying to seduce you. You're AN ADULT. You know it's illegal and immoral, even if the girl was shaking her hips at you and begging to have sex with you (which I mean, pretty much no kidnapping victim was actually trying to seduce their kidnapper). When you're the adult, you take responsibility, and that means NOT having sex with a minor no matter how much you think they're trying to seduce you.
@@FrenkTheJoy You are so right, I agree. When I'm doing case management or doing my part-time job and they're around me as soon as they see me and it can be on a bad day and I'm not perfect but they'll talk about how beautiful I am and try to follow me around and sit with me and talk about their family but you can see it in their eyes before I look at their chart because they want to get around to whether or not you have children.
There's a special that I watched on Frontline yesterday if you're interested it's called Predator ON THE RESERVATION. A DOCTOR MOLESTED ANYWHERE BETWEEN 3000 AND 600 and because there is a shortage of doctors especially on the reservation for native americans, they kept him and transferred him around from reservation to reservation without telling the next Hospital for fear being sued and they would often give him a good recommendation. They called him a Candyman because on the reservation everybody gets free housing and a lot of young boys would hang around his house and he was a single older doctor and when they looked in his basement they saw over a hundred games over 300 of every single candy along with kids movies and in that Community they're already struggling 30% under the poverty number of regular communities so those kids would be homeless and hungry or just need money and as they got older they will continue to show up at his house and do things.
Other doctors at the hospital complained because he would only see young boys and he put a couch in his office but the nurses would see the face on those children coming out of there and knew they have been molested but I'm assuming they were worried about their own jobs and did not report him and a lot of the kids that are older and testify say it why didn't you guys help us we were kids and you knew what was happening. Of course he said the boys from age 5 through their self at him and wart hygi jeans around him and wanted him and that he refused them but they bugged him to death.
My ex husband is a pedo. I was 15 a baby when I got with him. He was 5 years older than me. He cheated on me, but with a 15 year old. I left him & seen a doc who told me I was actually his first victim. He too would do the same thing! I don’t talk to him anymore but now he’s out of prison only served 10 year’s, he would try to reach out to me. Nope!
@@lindajones5172 how vile! The thing is, the people who knew and didn't say anything are complicit and just as guilty in my opinion as the perpetrator. I couldn't live with myself if I didn't report it!
Exactly. It's weird how so many people I know don't want to admit that demons like this walk among us. But yes, they do.
You’re doing a really good job with these videos! I’ve been watching them while I work. Keep up the good work and thank you for telling their stories
Why do I keep watching your videos when they make me cry? Compelling work!
This real case reminds me of The Lovely Bones in a way (with the underground bunker and the age of the victim being similar as well as the crime being committed but sadly there was no escape there). It’s truly amazing that Elizabeth was able to outsmart this man, she’s so strong.
I thought the exact thing, I'm glad she was able to escape.
I thought the same thing… and so happy she escaped!!!
This girl is a fucking genius. I love her so much omfgggg the way that she was smiling as she spoke about how she told him that she loved him and stuff is just gold, shes incredible.
Thank you for this inspiring story! I hope the rest of Elizabeth's life is as amazing as she is.
Her smile gives strength to all her courage is undeniable her heart is strong... God bless this child.
1. it's disgusting how they gave that man a platform just for ratings, how is it even legal to interview criminals like that is beyond me.
2. the news releasing the fact that her mother had received her message was so dumb, she could have been killed but luckily it wasn't t he case.
3. 15:27 Seeing her smile is so satisfying, I wish more victims would get the justice she got and that they lived to see it happening like she did.
Well do a majority of the people actually like him? Think about it, he’s just making a fool out of himself. The audience is smarter than that and we all know these vile criminals have fucked up issues and are untrustworthy of their words. I think knowing that people are publicly humiliating him is the positive outcome of every rapist/sexual abuser’s interview. YOU get to make fun of them, however you want. These losers will rot in jail.
I agree they shouldn’t give criminals like this the air time, but because of his stupidity and her cleverness this should be the exception
The interview helps people see how these monsters can act, think, talk, lie and deceive and be so utterly delusional in their sick mental states and look so complacent with themselves. It’s disturbing to see how they think this is ok with no shame or remorse. It’s sociopaths and psychos that act this way…
@@CuriousCat777 Leaking crucial details during an open investigation where the child is still in the arms of the predator is not a good idea. You don’t sacrifice the life of a child to “teach others how murders behave.”
@@myishenhaines1706 As you say, the leaking of the text was not a good idea, it could have had deadly consequences. On the other hand, the interview took place immediately before his trial began, so it didn't put anyone in harm's way.
So glad to hear a story where the mother gets their child back safe. That girl is a genius for navigating that situation exactly as she did. She was able to manipulate her captor and got him to lower his guard and underestimate her. Solid snake couldn’t of done better at escaping a captor. She beat him.
The sneaky smile is everything she knew she had manipulated him and got him out for her escape
Unseen please please keep up with these videos. Always makes me feel great that these monsters are caught by there survivers! Fantastic!!!!!
Nice sentence! We need more judges like him. Her son is adorable, and I'm glad it sounds like she is thriving. 10/10 video, guys; keep up the amazing work!! I always love when you upload! Have a great rest of your week as well.
So pleased this monster will never walk this earth a free man again. In the UK, where I'm from, if someone is given a life sentence, this can mean 20 year's and even then, they can be released early for "good behaviour". In America when someone is handed out a life sentence, it's exactly that.
Thanks for watching! ❤ And yes, that judge's speech is such a satisfying moment.
@@foshoy7548 Yeah, same for Canada, too. Not that I'm from there, but watching a series on Canadian crimes, and the life sentences turn out to be just that... about a 20-year minimum. So ridiculous!
@@foshoy7548 In the US "life" usually means they're eligible for parole after 25 years. The words "without parole" are included in the sentence if that's not the case. We say "25-to-life" colloquially to refer to the sentences for the most serious crimes.
Heck yeah! I absolutely can't stand it when child rapists...or hell ANY rapist...is given like a 10 yeah sentence that they'll probably only serve half of because a lot of judges think that the pedophile registries will be enough to keep that under control and it's absolute bullshit! Instead of handing out so called life sentences that allow for the possibility of parole...where they can pretend to have found Jesus and gotten a free education on manipulating our legal system...the smart judges hand out sentences of several hundred years like this one did, where the 30% mark for trying parole will be close to a hundred years is the best way to do it so they don't get out. And even though I do support the death penalty for capital cases, alot of times it's way better to not sentence them to death because death sentences automatically come with special appeals, as well as flat out having way more appeals. Plus they get bigger cells they don't have to share and their own tvs in their cells cause they don't go in common areas, their own gyms and showers and outdoors areas it's ridiculous. The best way to be certain a sick fuck like this guy dies in prison is to give him a hundred years on each count he is charged with to be served consecutively...so one at a time so 4 counts would be 400 years vs serving them concurrently which would mean 4 counts served at the same time so it would be a hundred years...so consecutively is 400 years so it would be at least a hundred years before he came up for parole, if at all. When a judge wants to really stick it to someone he does exactly what that judge did. And bless him for doing so!
Anyone else’s mouth drop open over the fact that they broadcast the mother receiving a text message?
In so many cases, the police stay mum for years over pertinent evidence that could possibly benefit towards catching a killer…but, here…they and the media thought, “hey, THIS info should be released to the public ASAP!”
I’m stunned.
Yep my first thought was way to put a child in danger if I seen this on any other true crime I wouldn't have thought she made it after that. All that ran through my head was she is going to now explain how hurt she got from it.
The bravery of this young woman is just astounding, she is absolutely beautiful and so incredibly smart. She is someone who we can look up to.
It is so important to see these stories of survival and that success in the end does happen more than we know. Lots of great work by all parties involved to save the day. Blessings to all.
I'm so glad she was able to outsmart him. And I'm even more glad that she can feel pride in that victory. Well played young lady, well played.
This sound eerily close to lovely bones... But Lizy was smarter than her kidnapper, bless her soul. May she continue living a full and happy life ❤️
Came here to say the same thing- lovely bones is one of my favorite movies. This girl is incredible for surviving though this 🥺
Same.
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That was one of most disturbing movies I've ever seen. My girlfriend couldn't sit through it.
To think it happens in real life is horrifying.
@@Earthbound369 yeah, the movie is definitely heart wrenching- its one of the only movies that makes me cry everytime- it always reminds me just how seamlessly some real life predators can be and to always be vigilant no matter what.
Yes the underground bunker and all...creepily similar
I almost cried. This young, brave woman is the epitome of strength and courage! 🙏🙌
I'm so glad the ultimate outcome was so wonderful for her & her family. Not that her experiences won't impact her for the rest of her life, but I'm so thankful her resourcefulness, fortitude & perseverance lead to her eventually coming home...
I did something similar to the person who tried to rape me when I was 11, luckily he was not a kidnapper. When he started the abuse I pretended that everything was fine and that I just needed to get something real quick. It worked, I saved myself and he couldn't finish. I did it because he was an adult there was no way I could physically defend myself. I thought about screaming, but I was afraid he would get violent and then I wouldn't stand a chance being small and very fragile.
I saved myself, luckily, because later on I found out that no one would have saved me. He was family and people supported him after I tried to report him, even though I was a quiet kid whose only hobby was reading and kept the pets.
I am so sorry you had to go through that trauma.
God bless you fellow warrior. I was 11 too. Same situation. I’m 60 now and it’s still like yesterday.
You are smart and brave. I believe you and support you; shame on your family for supporting the would-be pedo-rapist. I hope there are better times ahead
Did you try reporting it to a childline or the police or something?
She's an absolute hero. Her bravery and intelligence likely saved many future victims from this monster. The sentencing in this case was satisfying, for once. In so many of these cases, the perpetrator is freed far too soon and often times with the mentality that they can leave no witness/victim alive to prevent going back to prison. She is directly responsible for his long sentence as she had the bravery to testify in court. She is amazing.
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful and inspiring story. We need to bring these events to light as much as other crime stories with horrible endings. I feel we can learn so much more from a survivors perspective, while understanding others who lost their lives. Learn watch react and change the ending. What a beautiful young woman who is now another little girls hero.
Just found you channel, I love your narration style!
Smooth and soothing against the juxtaposition of the subject matter.
Keep it up ^^
Her ability to understand what was happening to her and that this was because of an evil man who could be fooled rather than blaming herself and letting him control her is amazing. There are adults that aren't as sound minded as this young lady is.
This is very similar to the story of Elizabeth Smart!! A smart young woman named Elizabeth who knew how to take control of a grim situation and control her fate!! This man is sick!!!
"We didn't save her, she saved herself".
I'm crying for Elizabeth and Cheering for her at the same time.
Such haunting words that were said with pride in her incredible self preservation and self reliance.
But, the reality of what that child had to endure is sickening.
I can imagine the trauma she went through. Thank God she is alive and well🙏
This one was so impactful! Seeing Elizabeth older but seeing her tell her story when she was younger was so powerful. Thank you again for showcasing these stories
I didn't tear up till he described how she decided to walk the last bit. She was damn well walking out of there, and I felt her pride, her strength and her determination. Clever and resourceful girl. Her family must be so proud.
What a brave and resourceful young lady, to get away from that monster. And what a piece of s*** that guy is to say she was complicit 😡😡😡
Whoever leaked to the journalists that she had sent a text put her in so much danger. Leaking the info could have killed her, but anything for a quick buck right? Anything for a story?
That smile when she said she thought he should pack up and leave... She's amazing ❤️
"She could have gone home" - Puts handcuffs and a chain around her neck
Who knows if he was lying or not. He may not have been.
@@adamburling9551 They literally found the handcuffs, chains, and even the fake police badge. You’d have to be an actual idiot to believe a pedophile over his kidnapped victim, especially with an entire bunker of evidence against him.
@@adamburling9551 that’s a fucking lie lol
Wow what an insane story. Great upload!
She is so strong and smart she handled herself better than most adult woman!!!GOD BLESS HER🙏🙏🙏
This kid’s resilience was amazing. I love that she so quickly saw surviving this ordeal and outsmarting her abductor as the accomplishments they were. No doubt she also has gone through a lot of really emotionally harrowing moments when things come back to her, but she figured out how to play this guy and it kept her alive. That’s awesome.
Her mom makes me wanna cry seeing how much she cares
That was painful :(
Right? I wish my mother gave a crap me. I lost one of my daughters not long ago and she just used the situation to make money off a personal go fund me account that wasn't used to help my family in any way, then took the money to move from NY where I had been supporting her for 10 years since my dad died even though I was a single mother of 3 and she got 2500 dollars a month for my dad's social security and I allowed her to live in my house rent free then right after my daughter died out of nowhere she just took the money she raised and moved to Texas and couldn't even bother to be there more me emotionally as she left like a week after my daughter died. So yeah I'd give a hell of alot to have had a real mother... At least it taught me how to be a real mother to my kids...even when their dad abandoned us.
@@izzysmomma8734 Wow, I am so sorry to hear about that. Thank you for being a strong mama for your kids; they will appreciate it one day. I will keep you in my prayers.❤️❤️
@@jackiee147 awww thank you Jackie that's very very sweet of you! We can use all the prayers we can get, that's for sure. I appreciate it so very much ❤️
6:24 it's so weird how she smiles when she says that
Awwww I’m so proud of you Elizabeth you definitely are a strong person. Wish you and your family nothing but the best moving forward.
How dumb are the police, publishing the fact that she had sent a message? Should they not have kept that quiet? ;Come on guys!
this one made me cry ... how can anyone do this???? im so glad she got out
I'm happy you made it. I'm sorry this happened to you.
Have been where you have suffered. Thank you for your strength. I know i gained mine thinking of my family. You brave little girl. I was 16yrs old. Am 55yrs now. But to me it happened yestday. It never goes away. Much love to you. 🧡
WOW!...Well done Baby girl...You out smarted your captor and you were able and strong enough to put his ass, where it belongs...That SMILE was PURE MAGIC!...It was lovely to hear how you are doing now...Might I say, your Baby is DROP DEAD GORGEOUS and you will SURVIVE anything that life may chuck your way...Mama Shoaf, may you never have to feel such pain EVER again and BLESSING to you, your courageous daughter and the rest of your whanau ( word ' family ' in my National language )
thx
New Zealand/Aotearoa! Kia ora 😊
I sincerely hope that she has gotten counseling. The effects of trauma show up in ways that people don’t expect.
Yes all "victims" usually get offered free counseling. I'm not sure for how long and if children get longer care. I've always wondered that
I remember seeing this in high school and I didn't understand why she was smiling in the interview I realized as an adult that it was because she was hiding the pain and discomfort
What brave strong girl. As a Dad of 3 daughters and having a grand daughter I’d be so proud of my kid outsmarting an evil sick man.