Defendant's Brother Testifies - Parents Dismembered Trial | COURT TV
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- Опубликовано: 3 янв 2022
- ON THE STAND: Defendant #ChandlerHalderson's older brother, Mitchell Halderson, took the stand today. Chandler is accused of killing and dismembering their parents.
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Who can imagine losing both parents to murder? Let alone at the hands of your sibling. This poor dude. He looks completely lost. My sincere condolences go out to him 🌹
Murderers are so selfish!!! They destroy so many lives in so many ways. I have so much empathy for victims of crime. peace
I think he is doing very good actually
@@juliashelley2939 yeah he seems pretty indifferent. Like ok whatever
@@juliashelley2939 no he’s not. He is so distraught & extremely angry
@@chrismaloney2108 you don’t read people very well at all. This guy is distraught & angry & working very hard to keep it together
This poor guy has lost his parents to a brutal murder and lost his brother who had committed that murder. He is a man who has suffered so much but is brave enough to také the stand.
This case certainly went to court quickly.
I feel so sad for him😢
I am so glad he has a fiancé. I can’t imagine the pain he is going through to know his own brother murdered his parents because they found out about the brother’s lies.
i felt like he really had to restrain himself when having to identify his brother....i cant even imagine
Yeah its just absolutely terrible.😔
The brother is such a good witness. Very composed and brave.
Right? direct, specific answers.
I feel so sad for this man. He's lost his whole family for nothing!
He lost his family for a reason.
i completely agree. it pained me to watch and listen to his brother try so hard to testify…… against his own brother that mutilated his parents. tragic on so many levels
but what could the reason possibly be there is a lot of confusing stuff about this case ?
@@andrewgraves9636 I think we know that is just a way of saying that the parents were killed for 'no good' reason.
@@minarosered6699 i’m saying the only reason I am tuning in is to find out that reason. The crime itself is horrific, ghastly, and left field. I am most interested to know the exact why and how, aren’t you?
Brother is fortunate he wasn’t also murdered and dismembered
@@bribriTDWP Why are you so "sure" when it appeared that the brothers had a good relationship. When children kill their parents, the parents really messed up their child with a lot of mental (and/or physical) trauma. It's takes deep rooted pain for a child to kill their parents.
@@gordthor5351 Not true for every case. There's always an exception to the rule.
@@gordthor5351 I've seen cases where a child kills a grandparent who was nothing but kind to them. Pretty sure there have been numerous cases of girls who killed their parents or mother because they weren't allowed to continue their relationship with an older boy. Parents did nothing but try to help the girls, no abuse to be found. If you pay attention there are plenty of these types of cases.
Same thought I had especially after he had given him a "bullet" as a get well " gift. ...I think there was a message in that gift. 🤔
@@gordthor5351 The email and text messages didn't show signs of abuse. The defense attorney didn't cite any.
His pain is so evident. My heart breaks for him.
I feel so so so bad for him and the rest of the family! He’s trying so incredibly hard to be strong! 💔
😥 😔
My heart breaks for him and his family. You can see and feel his hurt❤
He seems weird to me. I don’t trust him.
I feel so sad for this guy he lost everything in such a savage way. He seems like an intelligent and kind young man I hope he finds peace in his life.
The brothers lucky he wasn't murdered also. That gift of the bullet is scary in itself.
Thank God he wasn't a basement kid like the brother! He would had been killed too! Or he would have been in on it !
@@meachbeatsproductionsmbp2460 a basement kid?
@@anitabigcoffee basement kid, grown adult still leaving on parents. Didn't work or go to school and lied about it. They wanted him to work and be independent so he killed them!
A totally normal family ended up with a psychopath in their midst. Absolute horror.
The psychopaths brother doesn’t seem exactly normal.
@@angelwings7930 he seems fine, nerdy and introverted but fine.
@@angelwings7930 how would you act in the middle of this living hell?
@@angelwings7930 The brother ‘doesn’t seem exactly normal’ because he probably isn’t feeling exactly normal right now. I mean, just how normal do you actually think a person should be when their mum and dad has been killed, cut up, burned and buried by their brother? Not to mention, this man is sitting in a courtroom answering personal questions in front of goodness knows how many complete strangers, oh and it’s being televised and going out to the entire world? Sorry but in my opinion, comment is coming across as judgemental and bitchy.
@@angelwings7930 I get what you’re saying despite ppl feeling offended here. It’s probably just the way it was stated.
Yes idk how someone should act in this situation. They also have him answering at an awkward angle which is dumb…
I also am hearing many red flags… things like his mom was a helicopter parent but it’s because she cared… If anyone understands this dynamic and the defending of a parents actions, even when they aren’t healthy actions… they will see some holes develop as far as the psychological building blocks.
I am NOT saying the moms raising of her kids lead to a psychopathic murderer. I AM saying that some of the actions of the mom sound reminiscent of possible personality disorders. If there was a family history of psychological disorders/personality disorders It will affect kids. I see a few tale tale signs in this brother. I wish more ppl could learn from these things rather (without blaming or being defensive) in order to bring attention to mental health BEFORE things like this end up happening.
Very challenging for the brother....it is hard to imagine having to deal with your parents murdered and dismembered by a sibling. I also really appreciate that the judge and attorneys don't seem to be pandering to the cameras.
It is heartbreaking to see the pain on his face from the loss of not only his parents, but his brother as well. I lost my parents way too early in life. Dad had a heart attack at 51, momma passed at 61 of a broken heart. She drank very heavily after losing my dad and though she quit drinking after a series of strokes, her organs were throwing in the towel. I can't imagine my sibling taking their lives. That is just another reason not to harm your family member. They not only lose that person, they lose you as well.
I’m so very sorry for your losses!!!
Very sorry for your loss.
I'm so sorry. So sorry 😞 😔. I'm going to pray for you 🙏 😌 ❤️ ❤️
Yes, It must have been quite the low time of your Life...sounds like you have developed empathy for others...not a bad thing at all.
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This killer has for to be one of the sickest individuals I have witnessed in a trial.
About like Joel Guy from Tennessee
So right on! I'm into true crime, and this one is about as brutal as it gets.
@@lc-bb6bd yes, I thought that too. Mom’s Head in a stew pot Joel Guy!
@@SheezaPI I know. I feel so bad for those parents. She worked all her life and was retiring only to get murdered by her own child and have her head end up on the stove. And to think I get upset when my adult kids get disrespectful.
He gave his brother a gift which was a bullet with the words, "get well soon"? Wtf!!!
I feel so bad for this young man!! I’m glad he has his fiancée,and her family to be there for him through this nightmare!! Bless you young man.😢
Can't imagine what he's been through!
The pain and anger he must feel is unthinkable. I wish him to be strong and go through this ordeal successfully.
The whole bullet thing is so scary - plus some! Was his brother threatening him? If so he is so blessed to still be alive and able to go on with his life ! I pray it will be a happy life!
That gift, "get well soon" bullet, what the ....!?!?
Wtf is up with all these people killing their parents!!? Even more sick, dismemberming them!! This guy & Joel guy Jr. There was a guy in Canada too. He didn't cut them up, but just as horrific. He listened to his mom moan in pain all night as she died.
Can't help but think that the push that's been going on for a few years (decades) to take away parents rights has something to do with that. Often this push comes with smearing the parents to their children and alienating them.
With technology and computers and gaming, alot of children are becoming antisocial and alot have awkward socializing skills. Parents are literally raising Adult children. Some of those children have no respect for their parents. They have been and given everything too them, without working hard or knowing what it is like to work for something. When parents stop giving in and change the rules. The kids get mad and believe they are owed. I also heard children are killing their parents for insurance money, cause it might bring them wealth faster.
Whoa! I don’t think I have heard of the one in Canada (and I am in Canada). I completely agree with your comments on murdering your parents. I couldn’t even imagine hurting my parents let alone killing them. It was just over some stupid lies. I don’t understand how people can do these horrific things.
So sad for the brother to testify, he is sooo anxious, grimacing often after each answer, he is going to need counseling for a long time!!! So extremely sad 😢 He can’t even look at his brother!!
I couldn’t either!
Is that what it is? Grimacing? Poor dude
Poor guy.. lost his whole family 🥺
And having to explain this for the rest of his life. Just awful.
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I’m sure he’d much rather have his family.
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Yeah, you’re right. I guess because I would never do something so evil, I would rather have my family over money. Both would be nice tho. But you’re right.
@@bugsbunny7205 You are as bad as the monster! I rather beg for money in the street and have my parents alive. I don't know how people like you and him exist!
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Makes sense.
All the stuff that may seem unrelevant will play out later in the trial. Pay close attention. The attorney knows exactly why she is asking this man these questions. Very intelligent
We all know how it works but i'm sure everyone knows he is guilty. Most of these questions are annoying and personal. The justice system doesn't work and is for people to advance their careers and make money off of people's suffering.
irrelevant
If the questions were not relevant there would be an objection.
Think of starting out your young adult life with this burden on your shoulders. He seems like a nice guy. Having diabetes at such a young age is another blow. I hope he can leave this frightening experience behind and lead a healthy, joyous life with a wonderful family of his own, and success in all of his endeavors.
He’s not young. He’s like 50
@@c.l.888 He is actually 25 or 26
Omg, I feel so sorry for him. How can you deal with the loss of your parents and ..in that way? His brother is an evil beast.
Bet he wishes he was an only child! The brother actually did something with his life instead of making up a whole life. So I doubt they had such a bad childhood. Definitely not anything to cause enough rage to kill his parents. It's merely because all his lies were exposed! That's sick
This fine young man is a credit to his parents.
I feel for him too. I just can't imagine what he is going thru. 🙏🙏🙏
The fact that he wrote "get well soon" on a bullet is pretty creepy.
I would have given it back and said F Off. I don't get that.
"has recently gone back to work" poor kid slipped and used present tense referring to his mom. can't imagine the nightmare it must be to lose your parents this way.
Why would he give his brother a gift of an engraved bullet….
Because he has a warped mind. Nothing says "love" like a bullet. WTF? The parents are victims of the victim they created. Babies aren't born bad. We all are a product of our environment.
I was thinking he either gave him a bullet because they played video games together or....he was jealous of the attention he was getting over being hospitalized and planned to do something egregious to him later and the bullet was a sick and twisted joke to him.
@@gordthor5351 did you even watch the video or you just going to keep spreading your nonsense in the comments. Why would the older brother be normal by your logic.
@@gordthor5351 true but we know more about how the brain functions and murderers aren't wired the same. They are either born like that or it can develop due to trauma, drugs etc. Not all murderers had a bad childhood, parents aren't to blame for everytime.
Because he's insane!
Feel so bad for him you can see his nerves understandably giving evidence 😪
Mitchell was a very credible and knowledgeable witness. I'm sure it was extremely hard for him to do.
I think the shock will take a long time to get over
Shocking how two brothers can be so different. It is clear Mitchell is very distraught throughout this testimony. He had no relationship with his brother. This is surprising as they were very close in age.
Exactly! This right here says a lot to me. It’s very rare for 2 brothers this close in age to not have a close brotherly bond as young adults. Something is seriously wrong with the younger brother.
@@TaraVon Yes, exactly. The other thing that makes this case totally baffling is trying to understand --how two incredibally loving parents -as they were described --could have raised a son to become such a monster. What want wrong?
@@luketimber4679 Seems they went easier on the younger kid. They weren't doing him any favors.
@@onawal931 Yes the baby in the family is nearly always coddled. I know because I am one.
One was a good son and one was a bad seed.
He can even look at his brother, he is deeply hurt 😢
This is an heinous crime I can't even begin to know what Mitchell is going through or what he has to live with... His whole family gone for nothing .... The start of this was with a lie which lead to murder
It's unimaginable losing your parents this way but at the hands of your younger brother I hope and pray he some how gets through in the best way and lives a happy life❤️🙏
Poor guy. He said his mom has recently gone back to work. Has, not had. He still speaks as if they're still alive in some answers. 😭 edit: I think if the older brother had been at the house, he would have been killed, too. That "get well" bullet is creepy as all get out. 😳
To be diagnosed with diabetes then have your parents murdered by your brother, what a tough time for this poor man. He has lost his family and his health all so soon. I cant even imagine.
I remember a husband doing this because he wasn't going to school to his wife.The kind of person to do this thinks he can get by with anything!
What? A husband killed his parents? Bc he wasn't going to school...or to his wife? Huh?
The brother is very honest in the stand he no's he has to hold his own and get justice for his mom and dad
Prayers for Mitchell - He's really shook up - I can't imagine what he's going thru! 🙏
That is a weird gift to give
It’s how he lost his parents it’s so unbelievable.
Hope Mitchell buys a lovely home and fills it with kids .
Hope his diabetes is controlled well and all his moms friends attend his wedding 💒
Chandler gifting him a bullet is soooooo sinister.
How sad for this guy to have to do this!
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I hope the brother has grandparents or aunts and uncles who will take them into their hearts and help him find his way through this tragedy.
This gentleman will get over this, marry his love, have children and lead a happy life. My words to god’s ears! 🌹
Maybe. But his brother stole his future children their lovely grandparents. That will never be mended. It's heartbreaking.
Too Bad there weren't Two Mitchell's!! Wow...What a fine young Man...I hope Mitchell's Fiancé sees him thru this terrible episode of his Life, that they have a family and Mitchell is able to move on.
His Brother is a Monster!
His pain is evident. I can’t imagine his torment. I’m unaware of this case previously but a closed head injury is in the history of more than one serial killer.
Who's head injury, Chandler's fake one? He had a mild concussion and greatly exaggerated it and made most of it up.
I stand corrected. I hadn’t realized he was lying about his injury.
The examining doctor said there was no evidence of injury despite CT scan, MRI and examination of the spinal column, so they treated it as mild concussion to be on the safe side (so they didn't get sued if he had a relapse). Didn't even find a bruise, but took his word for it and gave him a sheet of instructions in case more symptoms developed. Which he used to fake more symptoms.
Who gives an engraved bullet as a gift??? WOW!
Deranged sociopaths unconcerned with being seen as "normal"
The Judge in this case is a Judge who is an example of what a Judge should be like. He was just so very nice and respectful. Thank you Sir for being who you are.
Monstrous.
Sounds like Joel guy jr I knew that murder would’ve opened the door to more of the same type of murder
"Open the door"... I hope you know Joel Jr was not the first, Many disturbing people came before him..
It does! Omg!
It has to be insanely hard to be in Mitchell’s position. Personally, I wouldn’t be able to forgive my sibling. What Chandler did is beyond forgiveness. His actions were incredibly evil, selfish, and illogical. His blatant arrogance, lack of accountability, and seeming lack of awareness for the destructiveness of his years of lies to his family, fiancé, her family, and both of their friends makes it so much worse.
So sorry for your loss, so sad God Bless you
Maybe he's already all cried out have you thought about that???
That's very true, the trial is 6 months after the events. But he did avoid looking in Chandler's direction, even when asked to identify him.
Only just heard of this case...I don't suppose anyone knows WHY this kid allegedly murdered his parents? I thought Joel guy jr topped it with the gruesome murder of his parents but here we go again. Wow what a cruel way to die..RIP to the parents
This channel has the opening statement live. Senseless act… trying to cover up his lies I suppose. Really tragic story.
He just didn't want to admit that he was an idle, lying, abject failure, which his father had just discovered.
This and Joel guy junior case , they're spoilt with no clue how hard their parents worked to get where they were in life. What a waste, 4 really decent parents gone and 2 lads that just lost all their privacy dignity wealth and freedom
Chandler also has a brother whose immediate family was wiped out for no reason, although Mitchell is engaged and living with fiancé, and Uncle Brett, his father's brother, (former police detective elsewhere) I think will stand by him.
This is so sad. But on a side note, I hate when attorneys ask intrusive questions that don't connect to the case just so they can get a running start on their examination. As an expert witness, I have stated, 'I don't see the connection' so I wasn't forced to answer. Like asking him if he was in a relationship. That's none of her business. He wasn't suspected of participating in the murder. They have even asked me where I lived. I state, 'I'd rather not say.' I remember a witness to a murder was on the stand and the attorney asked her what university she was going to. She stated, 'I'd rather not say for my privacy.' The prosecution was told to ask more relevant questions. And the way the prosc keeps saying 'okay' is cringe-worthy.
I hope this young man is doing O.K. and got some counseling. With his Type I diabetes I don't know how he held up under so much stress. I feel so sorry for him too.
Prayers for Mitchell. Completely heartbreaking. 🙏🏽
So he gave his brother a bullet?!? Hmm that says a lot!
This poor guy is breaking my heart..... omg: so sad.
Lives changed forever. Robbed of his life with his parents. His parents life robbed from them. The devil is a murderer, he comes to steal, kill and destroy. That murderer son was doing the bidding of the evil one. Horrible.
Such a strong man❤
Very interesting. Now where is the rest of it?
He is trying hard to keep it together I think, poor guy
Damn shame
What kind of monster cuts up another human being?? Especially parents, even if you hate them to dismember is 👿 evil.
My heart breaks for him. He's doing such a great job. I wish him the greatest future one could have. 🙏❤😊🙋♀️
The monster was jealous of his brother. The bullet with "get well" written on it has dark meaning to it.
This is heart breaking.
My boys are 18 months apart as well. They are so close (they act as if they are twins). Even if these two were half as close as my two this would be even more unbearable. What a tragedy. That poor guy lost his immediate family all around the same time (assuming he’ll never speak to his brother again).
I'm the same boys 16 months apart so close .
I just don't understand why, how, and no one sensed anything.
Who gives a loved one a bullet with "get well soon" on it?! 🚩
Parents: What types of games did you play? “A wide array, but generally first person shooter games.”
I feel so bad for him! You can tell he is trying so hard to keep it together. He did so well..I wonder if he has had any contact with Chandler at all?
My heart goes out to the rest of the family who loved these two people and especially the brother. I am sure it is a given each person that was close to these two individuals will need extra help from a professional to try and cope with this. It's hard just losing your parents but the way they died is making this so much more intense. On top of that not my business but I think I would burn that house down just so I wasn't reminded of this horrible horrible situation. I'm not sure who would want to buy a home where something so gruesome had occurred.
I can’t imagine what his brother must be going through. Losing your parents, and having to testify against your own brother
Lost his family in one day. Hopefully he and his girlfriend can create a new healthy family. "Evil Lives Here" needs to have him on their show.
Maybe, but I doubt this guy wants to talk about it on camera again anytime soon. Or at all.
🙏🏼💔 sending love and condolences ✌🏻
This is so unfair to him, he didn’t deserve to lose his parents the way he did but now on top of it he has to testify at his brothers trial for the murder of their parents. So he’s also lost his brother now too. So incredibly sad. I hope he can cope, poor thing.
Heartbreaking.Just heartbreaking.I hope his fiance will be supportive.God bless him.
Whew this is so sad😭😭😭
Such a sad situation, my heart goes out to the loved ones. Did anyone notice how it seemed like when the brother was being interviewed she seemed to be asking about his brother’s fall and did he have any knowledge of lingering symptoms. Are they really trying to say that’s why it happened, a side effect of injuries from a fall??? Hope not..
No, that was also all lies. No injuries, no concussion, not even a bruise.
WTH, How can his brother give him a bullet that says Get well soon. Did Chandler have intentions to use a bullet on his brother. I feel so bad for this brother. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family and Friends. I'm Sending my Sincere Condolences. RIP you two Angels 💐
My exact thought, that was very telling, in my opinion
It wasn’t his birthday, it was bc he was in the hospital.
Thank goodness Chandler wasn't smart enough to set his brother up for the murder.
Making it a double homicide by gun shots.
This broke my heart
I cant imagine how difficult it is for him to cope up and move on.
My God...this poor young man. My heart is breaking for him 😔💔
The bullet with Get Well written on it LOL
That gift, the bullet…. Was he going to kill his brother next ? To collect the insurance and the house for himself
If that was his idea, it was a total failure. Without proof of death, it's complicated to inherit someone's estate, property or money. So he disposed of their bodies, presumably so that they'd never be found? Failure
My heartfelt condolences to his brother. I can't imagine and feel so bad him losing his parents and who he thought his brother was. I wish him good people in his life.
I feel for Mitchell. All my thoughts and condolences to u and ur family. It must be heartbreaking, and almost an surreal ,painful experiance. All prayers to you.🙏🙏🙏💖💖
I would be mad if I had to talk about my medical condition on the stand as just a witness. Seems like his brother should of been protected from having to answer about his diabetes.
*should have been protected
The brother was okay with it. The prosecution reviews major points with their witnesses! If he didn’t want to reveal the diagnosis, he wouldn’t have.
@@birdgirl1516 true but how is it relevant though? Funny questions being asked, like video games etc.
@@honeybunch5765 It’s to put the witness at ease before getting into the nitty gritty.
In the grand scheme of this family's tragic murder and dismemberment, revealing that you have diabetes in a court of law is pretty far down on the list of concerns for anyone.
Mitchell I am so sorry for all the pain that you had to go through I know it was difficult to testify against your brother you did what you had to do I am very sorry
why did you interrupt his testimony?
Truly my thought. I hate when they do that. It's not necessary
Praying for him and his family😇😔🙏
IT WAS JUST GETTING GOOD