There's a point where you're all, "I was right, I told everyone so!" But then again, society made fun of her and mocked her. I'm surprised she didn't die of a heartattack right there knowing the turmoil she must have been going through.
This pisses me off. He claims to be the guys friend but sleeps with his wife behind his back, kills him, marry his wife and then benefits from his life insurance. This dude is evil. The wife too.
Man, I am right there with you after watching this. I cannot believe the person who actually fired the gun and killed a man in cold blood with all the premeditation in the world, having had every opportunity to stop and NOT to go through with it, got full immunity from murder. Holy sh*t.
Holy shit, his mother’s words at the end are some of the most moving, tragic, heartbreaking I have ever heard in my life. She literally brought tears to my eyes.
@Brion Song Several of Mikes videos have brought me to tears. Parents losing children is something I can't really face, and I'm as hard as they come but damn... if anything happened to my mini-me that would finish me off.
But they got justice - the worst justice .... they lived free and rich for years and were then caught and jailed. So they got to know what "the good life" was, before being able to benefit of their life imprisonment and regret the whole affair. justice was had. How on earth though can you not be charged for murder when you admit to murdering your best friend so you can live wife his wife ? I truly hope its found out in prison and Brian gets "sentenced" by his cell mates.... If not for murdering his best friend to live with that woman, at least because he chose to testomony against her and try and get off free.
@@team3383 I agree it's ridiculous that the prosecution gave Brian such a sweet deal. It's frustrating when the prosecution just focuses everything on flipping one person and going after the other, with no regard to who is more culpable. It's just lazy. It's the easiest way to get a conviction but at the cost of letting the killer off easy. Tbh I think the case against Denise sounds extremely weak. It's all based on Brian's testimony and his testimony is basically "I brought him out there, I shot him, I hid the body, but Denise told me to do it."
@@warron24 Except after Brian got locked up for the kidnapping Denise wanted his ex wife to get a message to Brian's father to let Brian know "I'm not talking". Well, she'd already told cops all about the kidnapping so what else could she be referring to?
Inge Anderson it’s so sad that there are people so ready to rob others of lives over money and also the fact that it was his best friend and wife... terrible
It's disturbingly common. Killers will object to something far more minor (like family eliminators who wanted to "spare" their families from poverty), but find it totally okay to kill someone. It's just them trying to justify their own sick selfishness.
I read a while ago that Denise was mad at the Mom for continuing to search for Mike & advocate for reopening his investigation, so she restricted her visitation with the baby. It wasn’t enough that she killed the woman’s son, she took her only grandbaby away from her, too. So, she couldn’t even find comfort in the company of Mike’s daughter all these yrs. What an evil, petty, cruel woman! She got exactly what she deserved. I hope Mike’s Mom & daughter are able to come together & find peace with each other. RIP Mike🕊.
Hearing how he circled his friend who was in the water scared for his life and probably feeling so confused as to why his friend is doing this breaks my heart. What a heartless monster.
Yeah, and for all his tears on the stand, he testified for full immunity instead of taking a just punishment for his actions. He'll be out in 20 years but he'll have to move far away to escape the judgement of his community.
I'd be willing to bet Mike knew at the end why his friend was doing this. Moments like that can crystallize all those little clues that were fuzzy up until that point.
@Christian Milner the murder won't get him hit. It will be the snitch jacket that gets him. Inmates find out he's a snitch and it'll be hard on the tier for him
She probably convinced herself that it was as she claimed and she’d sold it as such for so long it became truth to her. Also, she thought that puddy was better than it was and he wouldn’t talk.
“Crocodiles are easy. They try to kill and eat you. People are harder. Sometimes they pretend to be your friend first.” Steve Irwin (I actually don't know if this quote is his, by the way)
Daytona Says What?! He died doing what he loved: Participating in the conservation of animals. Steve Irwin is an Australian hero, and a gift to the entire world. He knew the risks associated with wild animals. Yet he chose to take that risk, driven by his love for them. He was selfless and loving. And a top bloke.
"And tell me I didn't do things the right way. There is no manual to tell a mother what to do when her child goes missing." Everything about her statement broke my heart. From her mockery and dismissal to her seeing her son in her nightmares. Just absolute grief and sorrow. My heart breaks with hers.
There's something about the way she kept her hair in pigtails. Thinking about her waking up every day, putting her pigtails in and fighting her son. Powerful
The mothers statement choked me. I wish she got a huge settlement from the state for what those police officers put her through. To laugh and mock a elderly woman who is heartbroken over her missing child is so cruel and senseless. They should all be let go and find new police who have empathy and more than 2 brain cells.
I agree, but she doesn't seem like the type who cares about money ... justice and a proper burial were probably the only things she wanted (sad to say that the only thing a mom wants is to bury her son, but yeah).
I just really dont believe the cops were laughing at her. She might have felt slighted at the time and she has every right too but I just feel like blatantly laughing at her is a stretch.
Mike's mother was a lot smarter than the police. It sounds like she came up with the reasons why the whole thing didn't make sense, but no one paid attention to her. The whole thing is so sad. Denise and Brian are pure evil.
AshleyNT Fitness she never knew her father and ended up with all the money... I doubt she would think it’s as “messed up” as everyone is making it out to be
But those detectives did not help the old almost 80yrs old solved detectives in their twenties and thirties could not solve bcos laziness,for more than twenty denise Williams has been poisoning her poor daughter heart towards mike mother cheryl
His mother is the definition of: courage, bravery, persistence, determination and love.. that woman is a saint and I would cross the street to shake her hand - R.E.S.P.E.C.T!
That Mom is such a beautiful strong soul. What an amazing human being. Never once did she falter. She kept pushing until the truth came out. She is the true hero of this heart breaking story.
The mothers closing statement pulled on my heart strings when she said "there's no manual for when you lose your child". I pray she finds peace one day.
As she spoke I almost cried, so I imagined myself leaving my body and cradling her with love because it reminded me so much of what my mother would do in the same situation. I hope she felt all the love I and others have sent. She needs it for what she’s been through.
Mermaid Makes What a beautiful thought. This poor mama has been tormented for too long. And you’re right, Mike was there with her through it all, giving her the strength to get through it. Even if it felt like she couldn’t go on another day. She did. And she made it to the day where Mike’s death was finally vindicated and the perpetrators were FINALLY caught and punished. And it was all due to his mother fighting for years to uncover the truth. She never gave up. What a good mother. ❤️
She never gave up on attaining justice and truth. Hat's off to her and her family. I am sickened by the way people can so easily prove to backstabber's and killer';s of their alleged best friend's. I to had to learn to not have blind faith in blood family, the hard way. These lesson's can cut like a knife. God bless.
@@clairerose6907 It's heartbreaking. No words to describe. I wish there was a way to make her feel better, punish the authorities that ridiculed her. What they did to her would make any parent go totally insane. At least she received some justice with those evil people going to prison and the fact she never gave up may have helped in the end.
It is heartbreaking, but also I'm glad she got to say in court that they ridiculed her. We've all been there, but at least she got a chance to speak her truth plus when it was unequivocally proven SHE WAS RIGHT!!! (And on a lighter note, I love her little ponytails. Sometimes I think I'm too old for ponytails but she is rockin' it. Inspirational for her strength AND fashion. ☺ Lovely woman. 💞)
Pretty rare that I even feel all that strongly about cases covered on this or other channels... But his mother's testimony made me literally sob. How horrible, the way she was treated. Thank goodness she lived to see some justice for her son.
I CAN'T BELIEVE I JUST BASICALLY POSTED WHAT YOU SAID!! It's good to know I still have feelings and sympathy, I said also. Wow. This was a BRUTAL video to watch...the mother...sheesh
This man's mother has been shown on other crime channels covering this story too . She is an amazing woman .........fragile as a doll but tough like steel .
They couldn't look into it further coz they have a job to do. They can't go off hunches for every case otherwise they will never get any work done. They work on evidence and there wasn't much to support murder
@@mistert4533 so? It’s still a missing persons case the mother came with varying information and evidence that he wasn’t eaten by gators stop defending lazy ass police work
@@cptfreeman8966 She came in with circumstancial evidence about the feeding habits of gators. Thats not hard evidence. Police have a law to follow and cant go by circumstancial evidence. Wake up to the real world
@@mistert4533The alligators not eating in cold water was circumstantial yes but what about the boat? Full tank of gas and in the wrong direction. His clothes being found months later without much water damage and not being ripped to shit? That should also have raised red flags. Gators feed by literally twisting pieces off a corpse. Face it bud they didn't give a shit and were lazy in doing what they are paid to do. The mom did a far better job than these so called professionals.
So awful that the mom had to deal with all that, the murder, the insurance end and these shitty "friends". If it were not for her persistance through out, her son's death would have gone the wrong direction. That lady has nerves of steel and my heart goes out to her and her family.
I was local when this happened and Mike's mom just broke everyone's collective heart. I'm so so glad that she finally got answers and that Mike finally got justice.
She was amazing piecing together those 4 pertinent facts about the location of the boat after the storm, how it was full of gas, that gaters don't eat in the winter ECT. Because I forgot the 4th point.
Hearing that momma's voice breaking and talking about how they bullied her so badly when all she want was to know what happen to your son. She said she can hear her son screaming and it will haunt her, my heart just broke for her so much.
THERE ARE FAR TO MANY STORIES IN WHICH THE POLICE LOOK DOWN ON US AS BEING UNWORTHY OF THEIR HELP. THE TIMES THAT THEY SAY A GIRL IS A RUN AWAY ONLY TO FIND HER DEAD. EXCUSES NOT TO HELP.
I tucked this one into my "watch later" folder for a long time, and after watching it tonight, it was worth the wait. I found Mike's mother's testimony about the complacency of public servants, and especially about her imagining what her son's last thoughts were, some of the most powerful first person accounts you've ever documented on your videos. Excellent compilation and presentation. There are many imitators, but only one "That Chapter."
How proud her parents must be that she didn't divorce her husband. She wholesomely choose to screw his best friend , help create a plan to murder him, and live out her garbage life on his insurance money. My heart breaks for the Mom who feels she did not protect him, and the daughter who never got to know her Father who adored her .
Thanks for mentioning the victim himself. People here only talk about the mother. Almost seems like they don't care about that poor guy... Any way. Strong mom, poor guy...
Margaret Warwick ...ditto on above and for mentioning the daughter, the other victim. I would go easy on the other commenters though as I think the mother’s pain is so spoken, palpable, and easy to empathize with that it does crowd out the other victims who are silent.
That poor guy. Betrayed like that by his best mate and wife. I can't imagine his last moments on earth. So heartbreaking... Horrible pair of narcissists!😡i hope they rot.
Imagine having your best friend betray you and in your final moments before your killed all the pieces start fitting together and you realize what had been happening for years. He had suspicion that his wife was having an affair but I doubt he believed it was his best friend. Until he was in the water.
This is why IDGAF about how long I've known someone. If you say and do something that makes me side eye you, I'll cut it off and learn to forget you. There's so many people in this world who aren't loyal and are extremely selfish. You never know, and there's way too many people on earth to stress over a few.
That Mama knew her son had met with evil. Her statement was heartbreaking and powerful. When she talked about how they made her feel crazy and wrong for what she was trying to do, my eyes welled up Her describing how she imagined her son felt in his last moments just about broke me because it obviously haunts her as it would any parent. I'm glad she got to see justice for her son and I hope she's able to move forward now 💔🥀
Although it sounds like crying, it’s actually a speaking/vocal disorder that certain individual suffering from it sounds like it. Just like stuttering.
I cried when I heard Cheryl's speech. I feel the ones who ridiculed her and called her crazy, should be held accountable in some way too. Cant even begin to imagine the pain she went through and is going through.
While it is wrong and i dont condone what was done to her,What you are saying is one if not the most idiotic things ive ever read. Good thing your not a judge or a lawmaker
Who is to say they felt proud of this moment when the truth came out. Easy to judge in hindsight but if I were that chief in charge then, I'd be heart broken knowing I failed the people.
Juan S he didn’t say anything about what he thought it should be, just the very vague “held accountable”. if everything that women said is true, about it being impossible alligators could’ve eaten him and them laughing at her and calling her crazy then i agree they should be held accountable in some way even if it’s minor. don’t be so hyperbolic.
I wanted to mention that I respect the Judge who presided over this case very much. I've watched several trials in his courtroom. Horrific case. Horrible tragedy in all aspects.
Cheryl, Mike’s awesome mother never gave up. I followed this case and when I learned of his wife’s arrest and Brian’s confession became so emotional, I had to pull my car to the side of the road. I was so happy that it all came out while Cheryl was still alive. I will never forget her and her cute ponytails. She is the type of person and mother, that anyone should strive to be. Rest in piece Mike, and mamma Cheryl. We love you sweet Cheryl ❤️
Wow, can't imagine how much pain this mother had to endure, 18 years knowing that your child was murdered and seen the true culprits free and richer by killing him while the police didn't even bother to listen to her logical arguments, Jesus Christ... I'm glad she could live long enough to testimony her son's death being avenged and to put her nightmares an end. It's impossible to listen to her accounts on the matter without being moved...
My mother always would know without even actually knowing… that I did something wrong, was in trouble or needed help. She always said “There is nothing stronger than a mother’s love and intuition”. This case is a prime example of that. Good on this beautiful mom to never give up!
I can't believe how badly she was treated by Fish and Game and the police. Even if they thought she was crazy, they never should have said it to her or treated her with contempt.
I lost my son, his remains were discovered. When I saw the image of this bereaved mother still searching for truth after 12.5 years it just broke my heart.
I have seen this story before but only heard about Mike's mom's speech in this channel. Mike (TC) did an amazing job telling this story. Mike's mom's speech broke my heart. The saddest speech I have ever heard and here I am crying at work. I don't have kids yet but I feel for her, the pain is so raw. Miss Cheryl, I pray for you. Sending you lots of love and light. ❤
@chris kibodeauxShe said in this video herself, that she was ridiculed for not believing that her son drowned and got eaten by alligators. Why argue over things like this?
@chris kibodeaux You’re saying that just because she said it that it doesn’t make it true, at the same time saying that it didn’t happen because you said so. Makes sense. You’re dense.
I remember her from the news throughout the years. What a precious woman. Mike seemed like such a nice guy. That murderous hag of a wife didn’t deserve him. The poor daughter- she lost all of her parents.
Man, the mother’s statement had me crying. Hearing Brian describe how he drove around him in circles...the image is horrifying. His “best friend” taunting him. I’m so glad the mother got justice she deserved.
I think him circling Mike was more to assess the situation, think about what to do next (his original plan had just failed), prepare/load his gun, and to work his way closer to him, since some motor boats can't turn on a dime. But still, horrifying image, and the mother's impact statement was absolutely heartbreaking.
I think because she got away with it for so long, that she thought she'd never get caught. Plus obviously he loved her a lot, she didn't thing he'd snitch on her. You were wrong "lady". Enjoy prison!!
@Kitten Lyric You seem to be really adamant with your view as you've replied the same thing to multiple comments now. You think this somehow has to do with sex of the person or something. Without him, there would have been no justice at all. They had to offer him immunity because that was the only thing that would get him to give up the location of the body. It sucks, but I'd rather him get immunity so Mike's mom and loved ones can get closure. Also so that snake of a wife of his to get punished as well. Karma will come to Brian in the end.
It was the other way round. _He_ thought _she_ would tell on him after the divorce, and he was the killer, so he made a deal to blab first. The 'complete immunity' deal he got was just too good for premeditated murder and conspiracy - and it seemed like he had made plans to kill her too.
@@maltinamaltina2665 True, but without that, without a body, it would have been hard to get him or her. They knew they already had him for 20 on kidnapping. To get her, to them it was better than not.
@@gomahklawm4446 This is clear. Especially from the point of view of the prosecutors. Family members though may well have been dissatisfied with Winchester not being charged at all for blasting Mike Williams in the face with a shotgun. Truly getting away with murder. Remember, the kidnapping beef was a completely separate case and already settled. You can't get much more 'premeditated' than this murder. There's a case to argue it was planned two years in advance.
I have seen some dark and terrible things on the Internet. Things I even wish that I’d never looked at. But little, if anything, broke my heart the way listening to his mother’s story at the end did. “They laughed at me” that woman was in agony
Listening to the mother talk about losing her son was especially hard in this video and heartbreaking. A mother knows things no other people will ever know, and I hope she can live with some peace knowing what happened to her son. ❤️🙏🏼
I cried hearing Mike’s mom testimony. All those who laughed at her and called her crazy are just as guilty as his wife and best friend. May they all burn in hell. Knowing that a sweet old lady is suffering everyday, kills me.
sbluewoody and vice versa! He was quick to divorce his first wife for her after killing his best friend but couldnt IMAGINE divorcing his co-conspirator. And though he says it, it definitely wasnt just in fear of her saying something. He was ready to kill her too
Hearing Mike Williams' mother grieve in this way was horrible. Rest in peace, Mike. I hope nothing but the best for your poor daughter. The burden that young lady must bear is immeasurable and unutterable. Peace be with you, miss.
She is far from being "poor" with millions inheritance in the bank. There's a recent photo of her for some beauty pageant and she looks a lot like her mother. From what her grandmother was saying since very young she grew up not knowing her father's side of family. By all accounts she grew up with love and care from her mother and stepfather and has had an effluent life. She would not have any memory of her father since she was a baby then. If you want to feel sorry for someone, Mike never got to be around his child, never got to live a full life and how his family grieved for him. I also feel for Brian, how he must have been tormented by the guilt that eventually led to the story came to light.
Whenever there is a parent suffering at the loss of a child i get 100% emotionally moved as if i lost a child. I get anxiety and go thru the grief process picturing my child.
You have to be pure evil to plan and perpetrate a heinous crime like this. Picturing him hanging on to a stump, staring at his best friend, wondering why he's doing this, is utterly heartbreaking. I've followed this story for years, and I'm so glad there's finally justice. Especially for his mom.
His mother's statement at the end is the first time I've cried over one of these videos. It was absolutely soul crushing. I'm glad after almost 2 decades, she saw some form of justice served.
His mother was incredible, I hope she finds some peace after the truth finally came out. Didn't want to divorce because of reputation? BS! It was all about the money.
i love the mother's passion for justice. She has everyone in tears... I remember this case, I didnt believe he was eaten by alligators. Im so glad she got to live to see them go to prison
Hearing Mike’s mother’s testimony broke my heart. He sounded like a good man, raised well by a loving mother. I hope she’s found some peace now Mike’s got justice.
Jesus. Hearing Mike's mom's speech was heartbreaking, but the fact she held on for years to make sure her son had justice is so heartwarming. Angels do exist, and she's one of them. God bless her and her family, and I hope she can at least sleep a little better now that these monsters are where they belong. Merry Christmas and happy holidays, everyone ❤️
I started getting chills and tears in my eyes when the mother was talking about how her son's death has haunted her for so long. My heart goes out to her. I wish those police officers took her seriously, I hope they got some form of karma for treating her like she was crazy.
His mom. My heart is absolutely broken for her. I cant imagine losing one of my children, and more so I can't imagine losing my child in such a horrible way. Thats a pain beyond the comprehension from anything I've experienced. His mother never gave up, and fought to find justice for her son. I hope she can began to heal now that everyone knows what really happened to her child and those responsible are being held accountable. She has endured so much for so long. God, I just want to give her a hug.
Shame on those who ridiculed that poor grieving mother.
...yes. AGREE 100 PERCENT. THAT IS HORRIBLY SAD. DAMN.
It's really depressing and sad really.
Briana Cunningham EXACTLY. They should've been begging for her forgiveness.Just pure shame.
@1onefix1 ehhh?! What now?
1onefix1 Okay brah. You went on a rampant wear and tear there.
Let’s relax.
His mother speaking is just heart breaking.
Sad that an old lady had to solve her own son's murder on top of the grief
@@worsethanjoerogan8061 exactly. That's just beyond words messed up.
made me cry when she spoke.
There's a point where you're all, "I was right, I told everyone so!" But then again, society made fun of her and mocked her. I'm surprised she didn't die of a heartattack right there knowing the turmoil she must have been going through.
true that
This pisses me off.
He claims to be the guys friend but sleeps with his wife behind his back, kills him, marry his wife and then benefits from his life insurance.
This dude is evil. The wife too.
Brandon EV evil like these two always find each other
Man, I am right there with you after watching this. I cannot believe the person who actually fired the gun and killed a man in cold blood with all the premeditation in the world, having had every opportunity to stop and NOT to go through with it, got full immunity from murder. Holy sh*t.
Brandon EV with friends like that ...
I feel like he had remorse
Great, or sorry, greedy evil minds think alike.
Holy shit, his mother’s words at the end are some of the most moving, tragic, heartbreaking I have ever heard in my life. She literally brought tears to my eyes.
You and me both, Brother!!
Hearing the mum talking about her son's last moments is soul-destroying.
It broke my heart ....
yeah. wont be forgetting that any time soon.
😢😢😢
Everyone deserves a mother like that. I hope she finds peace.
@Brion Song Several of Mikes videos have brought me to tears. Parents losing children is something I can't really face, and I'm as hard as they come but damn... if anything happened to my mini-me that would finish me off.
I feel bad for the daughter, imagine being 19 and finding out your mom and the man who raised you for most of your life had killed your dad .
But they got justice - the worst justice .... they lived free and rich for years and were then caught and jailed. So they got to know what "the good life" was, before being able to benefit of their life imprisonment and regret the whole affair. justice was had.
How on earth though can you not be charged for murder when you admit to murdering your best friend so you can live wife his wife ?
I truly hope its found out in prison and Brian gets "sentenced" by his cell mates....
If not for murdering his best friend to live with that woman, at least because he chose to testomony against her and try and get off free.
Hahaha SONS OF ANARCHY 😆
@@team3383 I agree it's ridiculous that the prosecution gave Brian such a sweet deal. It's frustrating when the prosecution just focuses everything on flipping one person and going after the other, with no regard to who is more culpable. It's just lazy. It's the easiest way to get a conviction but at the cost of letting the killer off easy.
Tbh I think the case against Denise sounds extremely weak. It's all based on Brian's testimony and his testimony is basically "I brought him out there, I shot him, I hid the body, but Denise told me to do it."
i feel bad for the mother, how the police had called her crazy, how strong she was to fight for her sons justice, where no one else did.
@@warron24 Except after Brian got locked up for the kidnapping Denise wanted his ex wife to get a message to Brian's father to let Brian know "I'm not talking". Well, she'd already told cops all about the kidnapping so what else could she be referring to?
the fact that she didn’t wanna get a divorce because her values or whatever but was fine with an affair and murder... amazing
Right. Ridiculous
Especially since she ended up divorcing the other guy? .. must’ve been about the money. Smh :’( gives me the chills.
Inge Anderson it’s so sad that there are people so ready to rob others of lives over money and also the fact that it was his best friend and wife... terrible
It's disturbingly common. Killers will object to something far more minor (like family eliminators who wanted to "spare" their families from poverty), but find it totally okay to kill someone. It's just them trying to justify their own sick selfishness.
the value of other people’s lives is purely subjective on how their existence benefits them. Sickening.
I read a while ago that Denise was mad at the Mom for continuing to search for Mike & advocate for reopening his investigation, so she restricted her visitation with the baby. It wasn’t enough that she killed the woman’s son, she took her only grandbaby away from her, too. So, she couldn’t even find comfort in the company of Mike’s daughter all these yrs. What an evil, petty, cruel woman! She got exactly what she deserved. I hope Mike’s Mom & daughter are able to come together & find peace with each other. RIP Mike🕊.
This is 💯 true. I’ve obsessed over this story for years. The mom broke my heart.
Hearing how he circled his friend who was in the water scared for his life and probably feeling so confused as to why his friend is doing this breaks my heart. What a heartless monster.
Yeah, and for all his tears on the stand, he testified for full immunity instead of taking a just punishment for his actions. He'll be out in 20 years but he'll have to move far away to escape the judgement of his community.
@@nhmisnomer punk ass, no he wont
@@nhmisnomer He should have gotten a life sentence for what he did.
I'd be willing to bet Mike knew at the end why his friend was doing this. Moments like that can crystallize all those little clues that were fuzzy up until that point.
@Christian Milner the murder won't get him hit. It will be the snitch jacket that gets him. Inmates find out he's a snitch and it'll be hard on the tier for him
His mother's speech at the end broke my damn heart. First time an episode made me cry. Had to pause it to catch my breath. That poor woman.
Me too... I just couldn't hold my tears in. So hearttbreaking 😭
True 😔
Same! 💔
First time I cried in one of these stories. Listening to her made me so sad. I can only hope she finds any sort of comfort any way possible
same here that was intense ♥️
Hearing the mother’s testimony at the end has me in tears. Such raw, unadulterated grief.
Denise Williams daughter might not be Mike’s. DNA test I would recommend.
Same, I'm sobbing... I am devastated for her even now.
Yeah that broke my heart.
i'm a hard person, but i could feel what she was going through in that moment.
The judge sounded like he was boohooing too when he was delivering his sentence.
That mother’s speech was extremely powerful. So raw and true and honestly heart-breaking.
She is right. The police gaslight her yet she was right all along
This deserves to be a movie from the mother's perspective. That woman's conviction was incredible.
Agreed.
I agree that poor mum 😢
Yessss
Wow. I absolutely agree with you
The woman playing the Mom would have to be incredible. That speech she gives at the end is gut-wrenching.
She's such an idiot to go to the police on someone who she planned a murder with. But I'm so glad she did because it got her caught.
she probably thought she already get away from it ... getting too proud
"Florida woman goes to cops about Florida man..."
We're talking abut an idiot who thinks that murder is better than divorce. Doesn't look like she's good at making judgement calls.
She probably convinced herself that it was as she claimed and she’d sold it as such for so long it became truth to her. Also, she thought that puddy was better than it was and he wouldn’t talk.
Yeah that part completely baffles me. I can’t even begin to understand how her logic works.... except that she’s a Christian. Lol
“Crocodiles are easy. They try to kill and eat you. People are harder. Sometimes they pretend to be your friend first.” Steve Irwin (I actually don't know if this quote is his, by the way)
But what about stingrays?
JohnnySixString You got me there... 😢
How did that work out for him?
Daytona Says What?! He died doing what he loved: Participating in the conservation of animals. Steve Irwin is an Australian hero, and a gift to the entire world. He knew the risks associated with wild animals. Yet he chose to take that risk, driven by his love for them. He was selfless and loving. And a top bloke.
Anonymous I can only think of the norm McDonald comment about the guys death, “46? that’s a ripe old age for a crocodile hunter.” Lol.
"And tell me I didn't do things the right way. There is no manual to tell a mother what to do when her child goes missing."
Everything about her statement broke my heart. From her mockery and dismissal to her seeing her son in her nightmares. Just absolute grief and sorrow. My heart breaks with hers.
I hope she learned to cope I really do
That part got me as well
Devastatingly sad isn't it? Xx
Poor mother. My heartbreak for her 😢
Mike's Mother - what an amazing and courageous woman!
The grief that the old mother had to go through for all these years is unfathomable.
Unbearable pain for his mother 😭 bless her heart ❤️
People...That mother is the best mother of all time. She never gave up on her baby. So sad for her.
No she's not. MY mother is the best mother of all time.
@@asimghaffar8148 NO MINE!
Snizel Ummm....No. MINE is!!!
There's something about the way she kept her hair in pigtails. Thinking about her waking up every day, putting her pigtails in and fighting her son. Powerful
I hope someone loves me that much at least once in my lifetime
The mothers statement choked me. I wish she got a huge settlement from the state for what those police officers put her through. To laugh and mock a elderly woman who is heartbroken over her missing child is so cruel and senseless. They should all be let go and find new police who have empathy and more than 2 brain cells.
Money can't help a person who truly greives
1000% agree.. losing a child is the worst pain in the world. to be laughed at is unspeakable by ignorant shits. i hope they rot in hell :(
I agree, but she doesn't seem like the type who cares about money ... justice and a proper burial were probably the only things she wanted (sad to say that the only thing a mom wants is to bury her son, but yeah).
I just really dont believe the cops were laughing at her. She might have felt slighted at the time and she has every right too but I just feel like blatantly laughing at her is a stretch.
Mike's mother was a lot smarter than the police. It sounds like she came up with the reasons why the whole thing didn't make sense, but no one paid attention to her. The whole thing is so sad. Denise and Brian are pure evil.
His mother’s remarks broke my heart. That poor woman knew and they ignored and ridiculed her when all she wanted was justice for her son.
Imagine growing up without your father and finding out that your mother killed him 18 years ago
exactly. its crazy no one is mentioning this
Oof
@AshleyNT Fitness ....you are ABSOLUTELY RIGHT ON THAT COUNT. SOUNDS GOOD. MESSED UP SITUATION...VERY. HOPE THE BIMBO ROTS.
AshleyNT Fitness she never knew her father and ended up with all the money... I doubt she would think it’s as “messed up” as everyone is making it out to be
Not just the mother . Dad's 'best friend' too . God save us from such partners and friends .
There is no manual to tell a mother what to do when her child goes missing. I just did what God put on my heart to do. --- powerful words
But those detectives did not help the old almost 80yrs old solved detectives in their twenties and thirties could not solve bcos laziness,for more than twenty denise Williams has been poisoning her poor daughter heart towards mike mother cheryl
I've watched this video twice and the mother's statement made me tear up both times. Haunting.
I cried
@@tonyelsayed6420 same, her voice tone alone is devastating
Yeah, almost about as powerful as when that bus killer said that god told him to kill and cut that head off.
His mother is the definition of: courage, bravery, persistence, determination and love.. that woman is a saint and I would cross the street to shake her hand - R.E.S.P.E.C.T!
felt so bad when she said they laughed at her.
That Mom is such a beautiful strong soul. What an amazing human being. Never once did she falter. She kept pushing until the truth came out. She is the true hero of this heart breaking story.
The mothers closing statement pulled on my heart strings when she said "there's no manual for when you lose your child". I pray she finds peace one day.
I believe they will be together with God. Be Blessed!
His mother’s speech at the end messed me up. I’m sitting here ugly crying.
Me too. It hurt so much... I feel so bad for her...
lavender fields Excellent point. I love this comment. ❤️
As she spoke I almost cried, so I imagined myself leaving my body and cradling her with love because it reminded me so much of what my mother would do in the same situation. I hope she felt all the love I and others have sent. She needs it for what she’s been through.
Mermaid Makes What a beautiful thought. This poor mama has been tormented for too long. And you’re right, Mike was there with her through it all, giving her the strength to get through it. Even if it felt like she couldn’t go on another day. She did. And she made it to the day where Mike’s death was finally vindicated and the perpetrators were FINALLY caught and punished. And it was all due to his mother fighting for years to uncover the truth. She never gave up. What a good mother. ❤️
That hit me pretty hard as well. Usually doesn't happen but that was painful to hear.
Knowing Mike spent his childhood and life, as terribly short as it was, with such an amazing mother, gives me some comfort.
Well said 👍
❤🫂🙏🏾
His mom is a hero. Unbelievably inspiring.
so happy his mom didn't give up . there's nothing like a mothers love
Nothing at all. Not even a father's love . And I'm a father.
@@jarretjordan3837 - a shitty father, then.
It is truly the purest form of unconditional love.
N O T H I N G !!!
I wouldn’t know. My parents didn’t want me. So, I’ll have to respectfully disagree.
His mom is a great woman. The true hero in this story
A mother's love knows no bounds.
Poor lady... Amazing woman. There is no instinct like a mothers instinct.
God you look like my sister lol . It's almost creepy
She never gave up on attaining justice and truth. Hat's off to her and her family. I am sickened by the way people can so easily prove to backstabber's and killer';s of their alleged best friend's. I to had to learn to not have blind faith in blood family, the hard way. These lesson's can cut like a knife. God bless.
Absolutely. She must of been an amazing mother.
The mother crying on the stand, broke my heart so completely. What a horrible way to spend 20 years.
Same here 😭poor mother bless her heart ❤️
I just got to that part, it ripped me apart so much when she was sobbing, saying “I wasn’t there to help him”. God, that just kills me.
@@clairerose6907 It's heartbreaking. No words to describe. I wish there was a way to make her feel better, punish the authorities that ridiculed her. What they did to her would make any parent go totally insane. At least she received some justice with those evil people going to prison and the fact she never gave up may have helped in the end.
It is heartbreaking, but also I'm glad she got to say in court that they ridiculed her.
We've all been there, but at least she got a chance to speak her truth plus when it was unequivocally proven SHE WAS RIGHT!!!
(And on a lighter note, I love her little ponytails. Sometimes I think I'm too old for ponytails but she is rockin' it. Inspirational for her strength AND fashion. ☺ Lovely woman. 💞)
Pretty rare that I even feel all that strongly about cases covered on this or other channels... But his mother's testimony made me literally sob. How horrible, the way she was treated. Thank goodness she lived to see some justice for her son.
I CAN'T BELIEVE I JUST BASICALLY POSTED WHAT YOU SAID!! It's good to know I still have feelings and sympathy, I said also.
Wow. This was a BRUTAL video to watch...the mother...sheesh
This man's mother has been shown on other crime channels covering this story too . She is an amazing woman .........fragile as a doll but tough like steel .
How can you be anything else as a mother to your child
@@00Discourse00 Very very true .
Listening to her at the end of the video, that choked me up. I feel so bad for her. I am glad that her son got the justice he deserved.
His mom actually made me cry. She just knew and they didn't give a shit to look into it further.
They couldn't look into it further coz they have a job to do. They can't go off hunches for every case otherwise they will never get any work done. They work on evidence and there wasn't much to support murder
@@mistert4533 so? It’s still a missing persons case the mother came with varying information and evidence that he wasn’t eaten by gators stop defending lazy ass police work
@@cptfreeman8966 She came in with circumstancial evidence about the feeding habits of gators. Thats not hard evidence. Police have a law to follow and cant go by circumstancial evidence. Wake up to the real world
@@mistert4533The alligators not eating in cold water was circumstantial yes but what about the boat? Full tank of gas and in the wrong direction. His clothes being found months later without much water damage and not being ripped to shit? That should also have raised red flags. Gators feed by literally twisting pieces off a corpse. Face it bud they didn't give a shit and were lazy in doing what they are paid to do. The mom did a far better job than these so called professionals.
@@mistert4533 no the entire scene was suspcious af... boat ditched in the middle of some random place...tank full of gas... made zero sense...
His mum’s words in court. I cried.
How absolutely heart breaking for her :(
Heartwrenching
Yes, it was heartbreaking to listen to her anguish. Poor woman.
So awful that the mom had to deal with all that, the murder, the insurance end and these shitty "friends". If it were not for her persistance through out, her son's death would have gone the wrong direction.
That lady has nerves of steel and my heart goes out to her and her family.
It was so heartbreaking that it even seemed the judge was about to break down in tears.
@@misao6397 I noticed that, too. 😭
R.I.P. Mike Williams. You were the victim, but your Mother is the Courageous One. Because She did not give up, Justice was served
I was local when this happened and Mike's mom just broke everyone's collective heart. I'm so so glad that she finally got answers and that Mike finally got justice.
Cheryl is a treasure, with her beautiful pigtails. I hope she's found some closure.
She was amazing piecing together those 4 pertinent facts about the location of the boat after the storm, how it was full of gas, that gaters don't eat in the winter ECT. Because I forgot the 4th point.
My grandmother wears pigtails like that so I am crying forever now.
@@spiritwalker9903 That he knew not to wear waders on the lake. Poor guy.
God bless her soul. What a story.
Yes she is god bless her
Hearing that momma's voice breaking and talking about how they bullied her so badly when all she want was to know what happen to your son. She said she can hear her son screaming and it will haunt her, my heart just broke for her so much.
THERE ARE FAR TO MANY STORIES IN WHICH THE POLICE LOOK DOWN ON US AS BEING UNWORTHY OF THEIR HELP.
THE TIMES THAT THEY SAY A GIRL IS A RUN AWAY ONLY TO FIND HER DEAD.
EXCUSES NOT TO HELP.
I tucked this one into my "watch later" folder for a long time, and after watching it tonight, it was worth the wait. I found Mike's mother's testimony about the complacency of public servants, and especially about her imagining what her son's last thoughts were, some of the most powerful first person accounts you've ever documented on your videos. Excellent compilation and presentation. There are many imitators, but only one "That Chapter."
How proud her parents must be that she didn't divorce her husband. She wholesomely choose to screw his best friend , help create a plan to murder him, and live out her garbage life on his insurance money. My heart breaks for the Mom who feels she did not protect him, and the daughter who never got to know her Father who adored her .
Thanks for mentioning the victim himself. People here only talk about the mother. Almost seems like they don't care about that poor guy... Any way. Strong mom, poor guy...
Was going to post a comment, but yours says it all perfectly.
Margaret Warwick ...ditto on above and for mentioning the daughter, the other victim. I would go easy on the other commenters though as I think the mother’s pain is so spoken, palpable, and easy to empathize with that it does crowd out the other victims who are silent.
Margaret Warwick I know like stop caring about your image and start caring about how much of a shitty person you are . Sooo selfish
Adultery and murder ok; divorce not ok.
Tomorrow is mother's day. Happy mother's day Miss Cheryl !
Aww how sweet... Thank You🌹
Sherlock Moms. Awesome.
@James L. spoken indeed like a teenager with a joker pic as an avatar lmao
Mama knows
That poor guy. Betrayed like that by his best mate and wife. I can't imagine his last moments on earth. So heartbreaking... Horrible pair of narcissists!😡i hope they rot.
Prison's too good for them
Imagine having your best friend betray you and in your final moments before your killed all the pieces start fitting together and you realize what had been happening for years. He had suspicion that his wife was having an affair but I doubt he believed it was his best friend. Until he was in the water.
Possibly Money Bribed to cops & people of law System. Afterwards that evil woman ( mike's wife ) had 2.5 million dollors.
Oh, they’re gonna rot. They better be praying for forgiveness and just hoping there isn’t a hell
This is why IDGAF about how long I've known someone. If you say and do something that makes me side eye you, I'll cut it off and learn to forget you. There's so many people in this world who aren't loyal and are extremely selfish. You never know, and there's way too many people on earth to stress over a few.
That Mama knew her son had met with evil. Her statement was heartbreaking and powerful. When she talked about how they made her feel crazy and wrong for what she was trying to do, my eyes welled up Her describing how she imagined her son felt in his last moments just about broke me because it obviously haunts her as it would any parent. I'm glad she got to see justice for her son and I hope she's able to move forward now 💔🥀
Money doesn't change you, it brings out who you really are.
So true
I like that interpretation.
"It will haunt me forever".... To hear that poor lady say that about her son being killed by his friend... Heartbraking.
Sounds like even the judge was crying after the mother´s speech.
I noticed that too. I don't blame him. Also, we share the same first name.
I thought so too, but if you check out the Dan Markel case you'll see that same judge. He just talks like that.
I sure was...heart wrenching. I couldn't imagine that kind of pain.
@@deepsleepoperative9055 I noticed that too....Is that a condition of some sort, or just the way he talks?
Although it sounds like crying, it’s actually a speaking/vocal disorder that certain individual suffering from it sounds like it. Just like stuttering.
His mother’s statement broke my heart. 😢 I’m so glad she finally got the answers she was looking for. They are terrible answers, but answers.
I cried when I heard Cheryl's speech. I feel the ones who ridiculed her and called her crazy, should be held accountable in some way too. Cant even begin to imagine the pain she went through and is going through.
Yeah, some people should just cease to exist
While it is wrong and i dont condone what was done to her,What you are saying is one if not the most idiotic things ive ever read. Good thing your not a judge or a lawmaker
Who is to say they felt proud of this moment when the truth came out. Easy to judge in hindsight but if I were that chief in charge then, I'd be heart broken knowing I failed the people.
Juan S agreed.
Juan S he didn’t say anything about what he thought it should be, just the very vague “held accountable”. if everything that women said is true, about it being impossible alligators could’ve eaten him and them laughing at her and calling her crazy then i agree they should be held accountable in some way even if it’s minor. don’t be so hyperbolic.
All those government officials owe that lady who was right all along and never gave up.
His mother is one of the most strongest people in the world!
True that. She never gave up and achieved her goal.
Benches like 350
She is amazing. She should be made a detective with all the research she did.
I wanted to mention that I respect the Judge who presided over this case very much. I've watched several trials in his courtroom. Horrific case. Horrible tragedy in all aspects.
Cheryl, Mike’s awesome mother never gave up. I followed this case and when I learned of his wife’s arrest and Brian’s confession became so emotional, I had to pull my car to the side of the road. I was so happy that it all came out while Cheryl was still alive. I will never forget her and her cute ponytails. She is the type of person and mother, that anyone should strive to be. Rest in piece Mike, and mamma Cheryl. We love you sweet Cheryl ❤️
Wow, can't imagine how much pain this mother had to endure, 18 years knowing that your child was murdered and seen the true culprits free and richer by killing him while the police didn't even bother to listen to her logical arguments, Jesus Christ... I'm glad she could live long enough to testimony her son's death being avenged and to put her nightmares an end.
It's impossible to listen to her accounts on the matter without being moved...
Listening to Mike's mom read while sobbing really really broke me
My mother always would know without even actually knowing… that I did something wrong, was in trouble or needed help. She always said “There is nothing stronger than a mother’s love and intuition”. This case is a prime example of that. Good on this beautiful mom to never give up!
I remember seeing his mother stand on the corner of Apalachee pkwy in Tallahassee holding a sign. This would have been 2001, 2002.
Wow that's so sad. It puts it in perspective I was a little kid then all that time she has known this and been heartbroken about loosing her son.
Poor woman...doing everything she could to bring her son home...
WOW!! I am so heartbroken for this mother she will never see her sweet boy, but she was able to get him justice.
2002 I was 6 years old. Crazy.
@@Thragg__ Same, i was 6 years old on 5th December! i was born in 1995.
The Mother's speech made me cry like a little girl.. there was so much hurt and pain in her voice. 😢
I'm glad she finally got closure. She knew in her heart that her child was harmed. The power of a mother's love.
I can't believe how badly she was treated by Fish and Game and the police. Even if they thought she was crazy, they never should have said it to her or treated her with contempt.
@@zarasbazaar exactly. She was in so much anguish from not knowing what happened to her child. They could've been nice and comforting to her.
Me too, I feel for all his family, the misjustice for so long and the truth really fucking sucked evil stupid people
Your profile pic made me cry its scary
I lost my son, his remains were discovered. When I saw the image of this bereaved mother still searching for truth after 12.5 years it just broke my heart.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine.
💔💔💔😔
I hope your heart heals one day 😓
Please accept my deepest sympathy 💞
*I’m so sorry...* 💔
I have seen this story before but only heard about Mike's mom's speech in this channel. Mike (TC) did an amazing job telling this story.
Mike's mom's speech broke my heart. The saddest speech I have ever heard and here I am crying at work. I don't have kids yet but I feel for her, the pain is so raw.
Miss Cheryl, I pray for you. Sending you lots of love and light. ❤
That woman is gold, I hope she got a public apology from all who ridiculed her for being a good mother! Bless that woman!!!
@chris kibodeaux did you watch the whole thing? That Old Lady was ridiculed by the local calling her crazy?!
@chris kibodeaux did u not watch the video ? You get a grip idiot
@chris kibodeauxShe said in this video herself, that she was ridiculed for not believing that her son drowned and got eaten by alligators. Why argue over things like this?
@chris kibodeaux What? She told that herself. I believe her over some crazed commenter on RUclips.
@chris kibodeaux You’re saying that just because she said it that it doesn’t make it true, at the same time saying that it didn’t happen because you said so. Makes sense. You’re dense.
A Mom always knows. Her heart doesn’t lie. A moms love transcends everything. 🙏🏼❤️
🤣🤣🤣. The heart is the most wicked muscle in the whole body.
@@tdeveritt yeah youre right but even than, God gives justice and pave the way for this woman.
God bless her and God did speak to her.
Anytime I thought about doing something as a kid my mom knew
This isnt even remotely true
Plenty of mothers out there who don't care about there kids
That cute, sweet and frail lady should be called " Mom of the century "
Most definitely
Facts. So sad... Reminds me of my mother. Just heartbreaking.
@@kck08bro30 Same. Wasn't able to hold back the tears when she spoke at the end.
I remember her from the news throughout the years. What a precious woman. Mike seemed like such a nice guy. That murderous hag of a wife didn’t deserve him. The poor daughter- she lost all of her parents.
@@kelligray1848 Poor daughter because she lost her father. On the other hand she's very lucky she didn't have to grow up with a monster of a mother.
Every time I hear his mother's victim impact statement, I feel like sobbing. It's such a visceral moment of grief.
Man, the mother’s statement had me crying. Hearing Brian describe how he drove around him in circles...the image is horrifying. His “best friend” taunting him. I’m so glad the mother got justice she deserved.
“God told me Mike was not in Lake Seminole...” heart wrenching but such a sober statement.
I think him circling Mike was more to assess the situation, think about what to do next (his original plan had just failed), prepare/load his gun, and to work his way closer to him, since some motor boats can't turn on a dime. But still, horrifying image, and the mother's impact statement was absolutely heartbreaking.
17:00 his mother's testimony here straight broke my heart, the devastation in her voice was palpable
The pain in the mother’s voice is so heartbreaking
Man, I wish I had never heard the victim's mom talking about her dead son. That poor woman. 😢
I feel so bad for Mike’s beautiful mother. Wherever she is now, I hope she’s at peace.
I think because she got away with it for so long, that she thought she'd never get caught. Plus obviously he loved her a lot, she didn't thing he'd snitch on her. You were wrong "lady". Enjoy prison!!
@Kitten Lyric You seem to be really adamant with your view as you've replied the same thing to multiple comments now. You think this somehow has to do with sex of the person or something. Without him, there would have been no justice at all. They had to offer him immunity because that was the only thing that would get him to give up the location of the body. It sucks, but I'd rather him get immunity so Mike's mom and loved ones can get closure. Also so that snake of a wife of his to get punished as well. Karma will come to Brian in the end.
It was the other way round.
_He_ thought _she_ would tell on him after the divorce, and he was the killer, so he made a deal to blab first. The 'complete immunity' deal he got was just too good for premeditated murder and conspiracy - and it seemed like he had made plans to kill her too.
@@maltinamaltina2665 True, but without that, without a body, it would have been hard to get him or her. They knew they already had him for 20 on kidnapping. To get her, to them it was better than not.
@@gomahklawm4446 This is clear. Especially from the point of view of the prosecutors. Family members though may well have been dissatisfied with Winchester not being charged at all for blasting Mike Williams in the face with a shotgun. Truly getting away with murder. Remember, the kidnapping beef was a completely separate case and already settled.
You can't get much more 'premeditated' than this murder. There's a case to argue it was planned two years in advance.
I have seen some dark and terrible things on the Internet. Things I even wish that I’d never looked at. But little, if anything, broke my heart the way listening to his mother’s story at the end did. “They laughed at me” that woman was in agony
Balanced only by the fact she lived to be proven absolutely right! God love her!
Listening to the mother talk about losing her son was especially hard in this video and heartbreaking. A mother knows things no other people will ever know, and I hope she can live with some peace knowing what happened to her son. ❤️🙏🏼
I cried hearing Mike’s mom testimony. All those who laughed at her and called her crazy are just as guilty as his wife and best friend. May they all burn in hell. Knowing that a sweet old lady is suffering everyday, kills me.
it moved me to tears, too. The pain she endured and still endures is just heartbreaking.
@C Lee Explain why its necessary sometimes, because it only happens in the US.
No Diggity I don’t think that’s true? Is it? There are no immunity deals ANYWHERE else??
My heart broke hearing her.
@@sometimesometimenot None here. (UK)
Didn't believe in Divorce.. but murder was ok..🤦🏼♀️
All about the public image
Can't divorce first husband but your second husband you can divorce no worries...
sbluewoody and vice versa! He was quick to divorce his first wife for her after killing his best friend but couldnt IMAGINE divorcing his co-conspirator. And though he says it, it definitely wasnt just in fear of her saying something. He was ready to kill her too
@@verucababy Also I'm guessing the stigma around divorce was greater in 2000 than in 2016
And adultery
Hearing Mike Williams' mother grieve in this way was horrible. Rest in peace, Mike. I hope nothing but the best for your poor daughter. The burden that young lady must bear is immeasurable and unutterable. Peace be with you, miss.
She took mom's side but that makes sense cause it's all she's ever known. Might even believe she is innocent for real.
She is far from being "poor" with millions inheritance in the bank. There's a recent photo of her for some beauty pageant and she looks a lot like her mother. From what her grandmother was saying since very young she grew up not knowing her father's side of family. By all accounts she grew up with love and care from her mother and stepfather and has had an effluent life. She would not have any memory of her father since she was a baby then. If you want to feel sorry for someone, Mike never got to be around his child, never got to live a full life and how his family grieved for him. I also feel for Brian, how he must have been tormented by the guilt that eventually led to the story came to light.
@@cz964 I sure wouldn't wish an 'effluent' life on anyone lol
Whenever there is a parent suffering at the loss of a child i get 100% emotionally moved as if i lost a child. I get anxiety and go thru the grief process picturing my child.
You don't really need enemies when you've got a friend like that.
friend=girlfriend
And a wife.
the poor guy was surrounded by snakes
His Mum. His beautiful, true, real, loving, honourable, human mother. Damn you bastards!
man, i cried so hard at the end there,his mother is such an angel,love her
You have to be pure evil to plan and perpetrate a heinous crime like this. Picturing him hanging on to a stump, staring at his best friend, wondering why he's doing this, is utterly heartbreaking. I've followed this story for years, and I'm so glad there's finally justice. Especially for his mom.
💔 "i will see my son clinging to a tree stump, knowing his best friend is trying to kill him.." 😭
Right? You can only have any enemy if you've had a friend 😭
@@arock7462 that is so sad :(
Cried my eyes out....
😭😭😭
😭😭😭
That poor mother.
I have something in my eye. Both eyes.
God honestly that hurt to listen to. You could tell that he was everything to her. Awful.
I couldn’t help myself from crying. That poor woman just wanted help, and she was right all along.
heartbreaking listening to her speak :(
Her statement at the end was really, really hard to listen to. Heartbreaking.
I feel so bad for him. His "friend" throws him in the water, watches him panic and then kills him. I can't even imagine. I cried when his mom spoke
His mother's statement at the end is the first time I've cried over one of these videos. It was absolutely soul crushing. I'm glad after almost 2 decades, she saw some form of justice served.
His Mother awesome. She reminds me of my mom. 1920 - 2013. rip mom.
She brings tears to my eye's.
She's looking down on you buddy🙏🏻
Yes, she is and mine is as well (2020). May they both Rest In Peace. God bless 🙏🏾
💖
His mother was incredible, I hope she finds some peace after the truth finally came out. Didn't want to divorce because of reputation? BS! It was all about the money.
i love the mother's passion for justice. She has everyone in tears...
I remember this case, I didnt believe he was eaten by alligators. Im so glad she got to live to see them go to prison
murder: just fine.
divorce: NO WAY JOSE!
It is all about money
She wanted to divorse the killer, but did not want to divorce the victim. I would say it had something to do with the kids too.
Yeah, I dont really grasp that concept... my husband just got busted having an affair, Im pissed, however, I would never kill him.... smh
@@ashleighcoffey8963 he needs a psychological evaluation, for having an affair, while having such a beautiful wife.
@@themindofjonathan3686 You my good sir, have just made my day, and made me smile. Thank you, Ive not smiled in a long time. 😊
Gosh I’m so desensitized to true crime cases.... but this one genuinely breaks my heart. 💔 Mike seemed like the greatest guy.
Same here.
True :(
Yeah when he wasn't slaughtering innocent ducks.
No wonder. Look at the mother that raised him.
@@lorimiller4301 Found the vegan idiot.
Hearing Mike’s mother’s testimony broke my heart. He sounded like a good man, raised well by a loving mother. I hope she’s found some peace now Mike’s got justice.
I doubt she found peace.
As do I.. that speech tore my heart out.. tough lady though to stick with it so long..
Jesus. Hearing Mike's mom's speech was heartbreaking, but the fact she held on for years to make sure her son had justice is so heartwarming. Angels do exist, and she's one of them. God bless her and her family, and I hope she can at least sleep a little better now that these monsters are where they belong. Merry Christmas and happy holidays, everyone ❤️
Mother Williams's final note hits like a hammer, every time.
Probably one of the most powerful victim impact statements I’ve ever heard
i know i almost felt like mike was my son just listening to it...i felt every word of her pain
@9:37 “Not a hunting gun, but like a gun you would kill someone with -“
Ooookk, Karen! 🙄
I think she was talking about one of those scary black rifles.
she meant a handgun, not a shotgun or rifle.
she is blond, have a little indulgence.
@@auang Blond is masculine, the correct term is blonde.
Lmao!
I've watched almost every That Chapter video. This is the only one that has ever made me cry. That poor momma. I'll never unhear her broken heart.
I started getting chills and tears in my eyes when the mother was talking about how her son's death has haunted her for so long. My heart goes out to her. I wish those police officers took her seriously, I hope they got some form of karma for treating her like she was crazy.
His mom. My heart is absolutely broken for her. I cant imagine losing one of my children, and more so I can't imagine losing my child in such a horrible way. Thats a pain beyond the comprehension from anything I've experienced. His mother never gave up, and fought to find justice for her son. I hope she can began to heal now that everyone knows what really happened to her child and those responsible are being held accountable. She has endured so much for so long. God, I just want to give her a hug.
Everyone needs a mother and a friend who is so tenacious. What a saint.
First time I've ever cried watching this channel. That poor mother.
Listening to Mike's mom talk like that brought tears to my eyes.