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  • Опубликовано: 27 дек 2013
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  • @48hours
    @48hours  Год назад +70

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  • @Azariachan
    @Azariachan 5 лет назад +9071

    Damn, the father was a badass. He gets shot, his jaw is ripped off in the process, he's bleeding everywhere and knows he's dying, and still he manages to write a message for the cops.

    • @angelahenderson1224
      @angelahenderson1224 4 года назад +245

      Azariachan yes! always thinking of his family first

    • @jonnamechange6854
      @jonnamechange6854 4 года назад +109

      So glad it wasn't his writing hand that got blasted.
      P.S. he wasn't dying

    • @amysimonbiz
      @amysimonbiz 4 года назад +12

      Azariachan IKR?

    • @derek6134
      @derek6134 4 года назад +72

      Azariachan yeah and yet the police botched or wouldn’t do anything for the investigation. What kind of reason could they have to leave out of the police log in the paper that a man, a police officer even, was shot? I’m glad the cops seem to at least be trying to protect his family though. So sad..

    • @line-katrinebjrnsdatterhal2305
      @line-katrinebjrnsdatterhal2305 4 года назад +19

      Azaruachan: Yeah exactly and he even did it two times,ones in the car and at the hospital 🤔😯❤

  • @KarlaRodriguez-ku3fp
    @KarlaRodriguez-ku3fp 5 лет назад +3268

    That town failed him. His fellow men in blue failed him. Glad he made it.

    • @luischavez4130
      @luischavez4130 4 года назад +29

      Kay Rod i see why it's a fine thin blue line now!

    • @wendythomas9361
      @wendythomas9361 4 года назад +18

      Brandon- Common enemy? Speak for yourself.

    • @courtneyjohnson3761
      @courtneyjohnson3761 4 года назад +38

      I'm not a cop. I rent cars for a living. And if a maniac came in and had a gun and we couldn't get away, and someone I worked with got hurt like that I would stop at nothing to make sure they were compensated and understood that they are a part of my life, even if that process took years. I'm the manager. I'm in charge. I freaking owe them something...

    • @75marklee
      @75marklee 4 года назад +3

      @Brandon Hart who's the common enemy ?

    • @netapando8088
      @netapando8088 4 года назад +3

      @@75marklee whoever it is at that moment in time: I-SIS, Russia, China, Korea, etc...

  • @rainermalia4151
    @rainermalia4151 Год назад +1565

    His surgeon is an artist. I understood him just fine, he sounds wonderful. This was a sickening story, but I was thrilled to see him alive.

    • @xxwhispersxx2856
      @xxwhispersxx2856 Год назад +101

      My heart literally stopped when they covered his injuries and I was waiting for that confirmation that he had died, and then when he appeared on screen I literally gasped. I am so glad this family made it.

    • @juliannaanthony1097
      @juliannaanthony1097 Год назад +44

      Mass General is one of the best hospitals in THE WORLD, not just our state. They saved my life last year; i should've died, twice, and my cardiac surgeon Dr. Langer gave me a second lease on life. Love that guy, he's a peach, too (& pretty cute 😂)!!!

    • @Kari.F.
      @Kari.F. Год назад +21

      Yes! That is some truly impressive reconstruction work right there! Not difficult to understand at all, but maybe it's difficult for him to speak this clearly if he has to speak more than a couple of sentences...

    • @TheLazyGamer91
      @TheLazyGamer91 Год назад +4

      I thought the same, I understood everything he said just fine.

    • @lisayork2624
      @lisayork2624 Год назад +14

      @@TheLazyGamer91 He had a voiceover talking for him.

  • @VicTheFigGuy
    @VicTheFigGuy Год назад +1147

    Everyone in the family is incredible from the father to the cousin who was literally ready to sacrifice herself to protect her little cousins! Gave me goosebumps

    • @pikabiga
      @pikabiga Год назад +35

      And the uncle who assembled the gun 😭😭

    • @abdielalvarez3962
      @abdielalvarez3962 Год назад +8

      So incredible strong

    • @imadaughterofzion5115
      @imadaughterofzion5115 11 месяцев назад +16

      Right?!!!! This one had me on the edge the entire time…thank GOD that entire family had the strength and will to survive

    • @jultru3278
      @jultru3278 11 месяцев назад +5

      Yes! I was thinking the exact same thing!

  • @Official.IntuitionQu44n
    @Official.IntuitionQu44n 4 года назад +4448

    When he said “I’m a little hard to understand” I just wanted to hug him 🥺

    • @amorrissey9264
      @amorrissey9264 4 года назад +60

      I thought it was weird that he said they wanted to use a voice over, but he said these are his words and this is his story...then they used a voice over anyway!

    • @amandarios448
      @amandarios448 4 года назад +259

      @@amorrissey9264 no he said. "Someone is going to do a voice over for me, I'm a little hard to understand. " Then he says "but these are my words and this is my story."

    • @nkne.7040
      @nkne.7040 4 года назад +16

      @@amandarios448 you are correct.

    • @TheKojak13
      @TheKojak13 4 года назад +114

      Me too! I felt so bad for him because he was very understandable but he must have felt embarrassed maybe which is so wrong he should beam with pride!

    • @jennynotfromtheblock8677
      @jennynotfromtheblock8677 4 года назад +4

      Same

  • @vix3075
    @vix3075 4 года назад +3709

    What I find odd is how everyone is referring to John in a past tense, John WAS this, John WAS that! Then boom John suddenly joins the interview!

    • @joywebster2678
      @joywebster2678 4 года назад +318

      Called building suspense in a production

    • @joan-lisa-smith
      @joan-lisa-smith 4 года назад +54

      Not very smart are you?

    • @vix3075
      @vix3075 4 года назад +278

      Jo Pearson it’s got nothing to do with intelligence....it’s building a false pretences...which is what I find odd! Just tell the story how it is!

    • @vix3075
      @vix3075 4 года назад +127

      my desire I’m well aware of what they’re doing but I personally find it odd...no need to build suspense just tell the freaking story as it was! 🙄🙄🙄

    • @alexbenavidez4500
      @alexbenavidez4500 4 года назад +65

      It's a rather cheap production trick to be misleading like that; you can question the shameless absurdity of it and still understand why it was done. It can be called odd, but really just seemed pretty disingenuious

  • @prissilladewitt4010
    @prissilladewitt4010 Год назад +650

    I yelled and started clapping when they showed his face announcing he had survived! Very moving testimony and I’m so glad he was the winner in the end.

    • @WhatsInAName0
      @WhatsInAName0 Год назад +23

      Sameeeeee here....i thought he was dead in the beginning 😭😭😭

    • @agnessylvia511
      @agnessylvia511 11 месяцев назад +3

      Me too

    • @chloscorner
      @chloscorner 10 месяцев назад +3

      SAME🥺

    • @nomesobrenome7905
      @nomesobrenome7905 7 месяцев назад

      You yelled?

    • @DellyDoo
      @DellyDoo 4 месяца назад +2

      The title "Live to Tell" that was flashed many times in the first 10 minutes didn't clue you in?

  • @chandamusgrave2792
    @chandamusgrave2792 Год назад +692

    The moment they put John on there I nearly collapsed. What a gripping story. What an incredible family. Every one of them. Wow. Just wow.

    • @nekograce7914
      @nekograce7914 Год назад +17

      Me too. Cried like he was my own family. 🤦🏻‍♀️ so thrilled.

    • @harinisrigiri4898
      @harinisrigiri4898 Год назад +8

      Me toooo. I burst out crying and my hubby got spooked lol

    • @FallenAngel9979
      @FallenAngel9979 Год назад +5

      Me too. Was so happy he made it!

    • @lilaimas3554
      @lilaimas3554 Год назад +1

      ❤❤❤❤ I’m not a
      😊🎉😢😮o😊k 😊

    • @lilaimas3554
      @lilaimas3554 Год назад +1

      I love you❤❤ Lila imas

  • @sharpi22
    @sharpi22 3 года назад +2354

    When she said he showed a police badge I was already thinking “what if it was a fake badge???” Glad it wansnt

  • @dyl2sick
    @dyl2sick 5 лет назад +3634

    the amount of anxiety i got while listening to the knocking on the door scene oh my god

    • @ambermedellin828
      @ambermedellin828 4 года назад +60

      Maddie same 😂😂 like they were knocking on my door haha

    • @annad9344
      @annad9344 4 года назад +61

      My mom knocked on my door and I freaked out

    • @kiaraomeara7338
      @kiaraomeara7338 4 года назад +11

      Same

    • @hannahweirdo2387
      @hannahweirdo2387 4 года назад +33

      same im just not good with this stuff in general yet im still watching this

    • @AshleyMintz
      @AshleyMintz 4 года назад +11

      Same here! They just kept doing it, lol.

  • @nicoleweiler1105
    @nicoleweiler1105 11 месяцев назад +268

    The mist messed up part of this story is how their town literally kicked the family out and gave up on them and the investigation into who shot John. That police department should be absolutely ashamed of themselves. Disgusting.

    • @e.sterling141
      @e.sterling141 9 месяцев назад +39

      Yeah. That department was either filled with cowards, or corrupt leaders. I'm leaning towards the latter. Sickening stuff.

    • @sarahhurst701
      @sarahhurst701 8 месяцев назад +20

      Strongly agree 💯. Despicable.

    • @ursamajr
      @ursamajr 7 месяцев назад

      @@e.sterling141both. it can be both.

    • @tropistan7735
      @tropistan7735 2 месяца назад +2

      ​@@e.sterling141but why can't it be both though?

    • @e.sterling141
      @e.sterling141 2 месяца назад +2

      @@tropistan7735 I suppose it could.

  • @Frosty0762
    @Frosty0762 Год назад +107

    I wish they would have just used his voice. Subtitles if needed. I could understand him perfectly. What a warrior and family of warriors. Rest easy John, you're a legend and a hero.

    • @JMD621
      @JMD621 Год назад +1

      You didn’t hear him. He said they used voice over.

    • @Frosty0762
      @Frosty0762 Год назад +13

      @@JMD621 um yes I did. He spoke the very first time he came on, saying that they were going to use a voice over but, they were his words.

    • @Frosty0762
      @Frosty0762 Год назад +4

      @@JMD621 ahhh I see you said "he said". 👀

    • @ohhemmgeeitsjeeti
      @ohhemmgeeitsjeeti 10 месяцев назад +11

      Uhm he’s still alive

    • @FairFeline
      @FairFeline Месяц назад

      @@ohhemmgeeitsjeetirest easy, not rest in peace. They aren’t saying he’s dead.

  • @sellci1044
    @sellci1044 4 года назад +6226

    This is like a horror movie, but the characters are smart.

  • @sunnythemartian
    @sunnythemartian 4 года назад +3293

    RUclips be like
    2013: nope
    2014: still no
    2015: no again
    2016: yeah still no
    2017: nada
    2018: not yet
    2019: wait for it
    2020: ok now let's put this in everyone's recommended

    • @ineedscaratits507
      @ineedscaratits507 4 года назад +10

      Ikr

    • @dannywgp3655
      @dannywgp3655 4 года назад +41

      Sarah Kibler i’m in tears at how funny this is, honestly funniest thing i’ve ever read thank you for that.

    • @meikepasucha5112
      @meikepasucha5112 4 года назад +10

      Hahahahahaaa, very funny and so true... :D

    • @KatzRool
      @KatzRool 4 года назад +18

      peak comedy achieved
      we did it reddit!

    • @sandrawest5149
      @sandrawest5149 4 года назад +4

      Yup.

  • @sabincka
    @sabincka Год назад +90

    This poor man even when he was unconscious he was terrified about his family. True dad/husband hero. I wish all the best to the family

  • @blondieb91390able
    @blondieb91390able Месяц назад +17

    The cousin saying she needed to "protect those children" while being one HERSELF...wow. This is one INCREDIBLE family.

  • @Nicolejeanettee
    @Nicolejeanettee 5 лет назад +4140

    Wow I did not expect John to pop up in the middle of the video. I’m glad he survived.

    • @kam0406
      @kam0406 5 лет назад +155

      Kind of the best surprise ever! So happy for this unexpected plot twist!

    • @fahimaegal1331
      @fahimaegal1331 4 года назад +8

      xNikNaks so am I

    • @justme-qj1mq
      @justme-qj1mq 4 года назад +122

      I looked for this comment .. so glad he survived but add spoiler alert bruh 😂😂

    • @maka1685
      @maka1685 4 года назад +56

      Thanx for the spoiler...

    • @mjmartinez3244
      @mjmartinez3244 4 года назад +5

      @@maka1685
      Same

  • @lifeoflovelymalyah4164
    @lifeoflovelymalyah4164 5 лет назад +3161

    That niece stood up like a G. She put her life on the line for those kids. A real stand up young lady. She never thought of hiding. She wanted whomever that was at that door to think she was the ONLY one there. GANGSTA!!!

    • @karenelizabethroyal8332
      @karenelizabethroyal8332 5 лет назад +57

      Truth.

    • @YouRemindMeOfTheBabe.
      @YouRemindMeOfTheBabe. 5 лет назад +140

      life of lovely malyah
      "For those kids"? She was only one or two years older than them. She was very brave and loving.

    • @Bravo-Too-Much
      @Bravo-Too-Much 5 лет назад +28

      You Remind Me of the Babe okay Literal McLiteralstein

    • @YouRemindMeOfTheBabe.
      @YouRemindMeOfTheBabe. 5 лет назад +18

      Aldo the Apache
      I guess you don't know the difference between a child and a young adult. Tsk, tsk, tsk, what a shame.

    • @JuditaHoffman.
      @JuditaHoffman. 5 лет назад +66

      She was no "GANGSTA", that would be an insult. 🙄
      And she was also a kid herself. She was just a badass. A brave badass young lady. She was watching over younger ones. Acting like a momma bear, but only few years older than them. 😎Badass.

  • @aminoto-3
    @aminoto-3 Год назад +280

    John is far more of a forgiving man than I could ever be.. if I knew someone like Reine had put my family through all of that, I don’t think I could have stopped myself from giving him what he deserved..

    • @GSL0914
      @GSL0914 Год назад +40

      It’s truly amazing to witness. Revenge and hatred is heavy to carry around. Happy he and his wife walked away and chose freedom. God always has the last say…in this life or the next. Beautiful family.

    • @logicalblueberry
      @logicalblueberry Год назад

      I wished that he could have shot Melvin but I'm so glad he didn't. Revenge is never the answer and killing that horrible man wouldn't be worth spending the rest of his life in prison. It would have caused his family even more intense pain.

    • @granny58
      @granny58 Год назад +6

      Heneeded to be there for his family

    • @jonathanrayne
      @jonathanrayne Год назад +12

      I wouldn't have stopped myself.

    • @LAura-qr2ff
      @LAura-qr2ff Год назад +5

      The thing is, had he done that, no doubt someone would have come after his family in TN. They had found a form of peace there. He made the right decision.

  • @morganrichardson8859
    @morganrichardson8859 6 месяцев назад +22

    John's wife is something else - so loving and strong. She kept that family together through the most unimaginable situations. God Bless her.

  • @youwish2783
    @youwish2783 3 года назад +4893

    The fact that he wouldn’t go down until he heard that his kids were safe the definition of a REAL man and a hero!

  • @torikelley1983
    @torikelley1983 5 лет назад +1629

    everyone in 2019: but was it a real police badge?

    • @neeks6369
      @neeks6369 5 лет назад +120

      😂Lol me at that part

    • @michellestratford9753
      @michellestratford9753 4 года назад +213

      I was thinking exactly the same thing! I miss an innocent time when we believed people and were safe to do so😔

    • @g0i2023
      @g0i2023 4 года назад +18

      @@michellestratford9753 But really. When was that?

    • @joianne6237
      @joianne6237 4 года назад +112

      Right! Im screaming “dont open that door! Kids, Stay In The Attic!!!!”

    • @unknownf5376
      @unknownf5376 4 года назад +70

      Yo exactly my heart dropped for a second

  • @Nicole-is-global
    @Nicole-is-global Год назад +448

    This was such a touching story, such a loving family. So glad he survived.

  • @lotuspocus76312
    @lotuspocus76312 Год назад +39

    "What if someone wants you dead, but you live to tell."
    Nailed it. 🎯

  • @patriciamccormick9321
    @patriciamccormick9321 2 года назад +2785

    John’s wife became the family breadwinner, never stopped standing by her husband and emotionally supported their kids when he couldn’t. She is the unsung hero of this story.

    • @spefix5447
      @spefix5447 2 года назад +14

      Yea I read that story

    • @loverofthewordofgod4156
      @loverofthewordofgod4156 2 года назад +32

      A woman of valor!

    • @Walamonga1313
      @Walamonga1313 2 года назад +59

      An actually strong woman. If this happened in 2021, she would have cheated and divorced him

    • @christina1764
      @christina1764 2 года назад +76

      @@Walamonga1313 Nope my family and I have been going through something similar from 98-2013 and I did none of the things you mentioned on the contrary I was by my husband's side allso as it was very dangerous
      But you are right, many forget the words for Better or worse etc. As they said yes to when they chose to get married

    • @Walamonga1313
      @Walamonga1313 2 года назад +13

      @@christina1764 Well that's great and I commend your family for it

  • @dudie812
    @dudie812 5 лет назад +4877

    To the niece..... You ROCK girl. Protecting those kids and not thinking about yourself...WOW

    • @sarbiacarmona510
      @sarbiacarmona510 4 года назад +73

      she’s a real one

    • @tarezlee4171
      @tarezlee4171 4 года назад +48

      Badass!!

    • @mariannelackner3746
      @mariannelackner3746 4 года назад +6

      I am pleased you have found peace at last

    • @kseke25
      @kseke25 4 года назад +13

      They should have never been in that house knowing how that guy was.

    • @jessicarattle4164
      @jessicarattle4164 4 года назад +10

      Bobby Jones hope you don’t have kids 🤦🏼‍♀️

  • @JBeezyJesusFreak
    @JBeezyJesusFreak Год назад +192

    This is one of the most amazing stories I've ever heard. This family unit stuck together through it all. The police force and the city did this man and his family wrong but they still moved on with their lives and ketbthe bitterness and resentment go. Give this family all the medals and the medical team that helped John. Wow. Just wow.

  • @nidhigritty3102
    @nidhigritty3102 Год назад +45

    What a badass!!! And his wife what an amazing women! Can u imagine the amount of stress and sadness she endured as well as her husband and kids. I’m so happy they are still together.

  • @VarsshaC
    @VarsshaC 4 года назад +2623

    Kudos to the niece who stood up and thought of safety of the her little cousins when she herself was so young. Unbelievable. Brave like her uncle.

    • @derricksmith2948
      @derricksmith2948 3 года назад +23

      Yes wasn't she amazing...and still is. Xoxoxo to you sweetie. Thanks for that reminder of her heroics. Peace and BLESSING to you.

    • @VarsshaC
      @VarsshaC 3 года назад +13

      @@derricksmith2948 thankyou.. i needed some peace and blessings.. God bless you too..

    • @mariasalas3888
      @mariasalas3888 3 года назад +18

      That’s exactly what I told my husband, that girl have nuts! So brave

    • @PianoGesang
      @PianoGesang 3 года назад +11

      @@mariasalas3888 And she became a gorgeous woman too

    • @aceiam4370
      @aceiam4370 2 года назад +17

      Da whole damn family is a perfect definition of heroism

  • @Alexa-vj8md
    @Alexa-vj8md 4 года назад +1864

    John looks absolutely incredible! Wouldn’t have known he was shot at all!

    • @RosalieF1
      @RosalieF1 4 года назад +32

      He does have a big beard though .. and can't speak :(

    • @BlurryNova
      @BlurryNova 4 года назад +64

      @@RosalieF1 the beard is most likely hiding the scars left behind from the attack

    • @danielgoncalves5067
      @danielgoncalves5067 4 года назад +82

      @@RosalieF1 we heard him speak! And actually I thought the injuries would be much worst visually speaking specially considering the year it happened.

    • @kseke25
      @kseke25 4 года назад +5

      Yeah, except for his speech may be. I keep looking at where?

    • @kaylaeyley9705
      @kaylaeyley9705 4 года назад +1

      Alexa omg sameeeeeeeee

  • @nitzannudelman8566
    @nitzannudelman8566 Год назад +62

    I watch a lot of crime stories, but this one....I'm actually crying over this story. I was is shock when they put John on the screen and I realize he survived. When he came back home and said 'I'm done', I was so happy for him for getting to that place after planning and planning a revenge. Finally he let go of the anger and returned to his life... this family is amazing. And I was so anxious as they kept interviewing his wife alone, I kept wondering the entire time if they had split up at some point, and that last moment where they're together on the beach, that was the happiest part for me. They truly all healed as a family and managed to stay together and live a good life despite what had happened.

  • @chloscorner
    @chloscorner 10 месяцев назад +40

    Disgusting treatment of a man who trained and lived to protect the town. John, if you're still with us, we can understand you perfectly. You brought up your family to be as strong as yourself, as are your brother and niece. You sir are someone everyone dreams to look up to. I'm angry that you didn't get the justice you deserved and hope your later life is peaceful and happy.

  • @zahranianindyani4152
    @zahranianindyani4152 4 года назад +1913

    That town failed him and his family
    Edit : i never thought i was going to have this many likes,

    • @alexandralaye41
      @alexandralaye41 4 года назад +3

      Love eating, I 2nd that!

    • @rnupnorthbrrrsm6123
      @rnupnorthbrrrsm6123 4 года назад +32

      Yes they did, it’s so sad that anyone has the manipulative power to put such fear into a police force and town that it paralyzes them.
      I hope there wasn’t law enforcement being paid off to avoid investigating and prosecuting these crimes.

    • @lackerbitandersson6241
      @lackerbitandersson6241 4 года назад +1

      Worst kind of crime

    • @Indy__isnt_it
      @Indy__isnt_it 4 года назад +6

      @@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123 someone deleted the police log entry before the paper was even printed with the previous day's police activity. Someone "paid" to have that entry removed. Shouldn't even be a question. The cops were being bribed by these criminals and they lived in fear along with John Busby. Cannot imagine their life on the run. Happy they now have some peace. Although brothers were never mentioned throughout the entire video, which I find a little strange. Sis never really talks about the except in general, when they all had to go into and hide in the attic. **Never watched a 48 hours #livetotell episode prior, this was well done. But I want to know more...... to know they are all truly happy, and still support each other.

    • @Indy__isnt_it
      @Indy__isnt_it 4 года назад +4

      I was 13 when this happened, we had no internet for news to go viral. You got your 30 or 60 minute news on TV, what they chose to show you on any given day. Can't imagine someone NOT stopping a criminal like this today. The sheer number of suspected fires alone should have had him off the street. Appreciative of all I have, and the protected rights to live a free life.

  • @kaitlyncipko2864
    @kaitlyncipko2864 4 года назад +2190

    They need to make a movie out of this. Make this story known and some money for that family

    • @Walter-white891
      @Walter-white891 4 года назад +23

      People get murdered all the time so i dont think so

    • @TupacNation
      @TupacNation 4 года назад +145

      @@Walter-white891
      But sometimes s story is amazing and worth telling, even just John surviving was amazing and a story worth telling

    • @Bricore
      @Bricore 4 года назад +3

      Yeah they probably going to put it life like they always do

    • @carlmanvers5009
      @carlmanvers5009 4 года назад +8

      Unless a family member writes the story and options it to a film company they won't get paid for it.

    • @baddiewiththebad2430
      @baddiewiththebad2430 4 года назад +2

      its a show ....

  • @sherylmcginley9168
    @sherylmcginley9168 Год назад +87

    Wow! So glad he survived to tell this story. As a daughter I would have been so grateful to have my father no matter his injuries. He seems to be a great one.

  • @mercedesmartinez8352
    @mercedesmartinez8352 Год назад +27

    John is a hero. And Melvin's narcissistic mental illness caught up with him, so poetic justice there. Truth will always prevail. God wins.

  • @MandenTV
    @MandenTV 4 года назад +6800

    John’s a badass. Shot and still wrote a message. Always thinking of family first, like us men are supposed to. He’s the kind of man I want to emulate and aspire to be.

    • @heretostartdrama2086
      @heretostartdrama2086 4 года назад +114

      @@lele35md
      Yooo i would marry a man who will protect me :u

    • @junaidfaiz
      @junaidfaiz 4 года назад +16

      Seems like u don't have a family to work with.

    • @MandenTV
      @MandenTV 4 года назад +59

      J M Sorry?

    • @fynntasticmovienight
      @fynntasticmovienight 4 года назад +54

      Throw communists out of helicopters dont throw communists out of helicopters!

    • @regularseagull7426
      @regularseagull7426 4 года назад +21

      @@fynntasticmovienight oops already did it

  • @louisvilleslugger3979
    @louisvilleslugger3979 5 лет назад +1673

    Damn this was just sad, John if you ever read this, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!

    • @ylinares38
      @ylinares38 4 года назад +26

      Amen👍👏💞

    • @anonymousgamer3509
      @anonymousgamer3509 4 года назад +12

      Jim A shut up troll

    • @evangeline77x
      @evangeline77x 4 года назад +24

      @@anonymousgamer3509 whoever was trolling they've since deleted their comment.

    • @rnupnorthbrrrsm6123
      @rnupnorthbrrrsm6123 4 года назад +7

      Absolutely....Amen....what an incredible strong man and family !!!

    • @corneliawissing7950
      @corneliawissing7950 3 года назад +6

      I admire this entire family.

  • @fredotlogetswe3047
    @fredotlogetswe3047 Год назад +46

    These people are a special; John, the niece and the mother. I have never seen such bravery, grit, forgiveness, support, love. Wow

  • @DawgMama
    @DawgMama Год назад +18

    John is a super beefcake. Courage, duty, integrity. A good cop.

  • @johnchan754
    @johnchan754 5 лет назад +2370

    Anyone else wanted to jump for joy when you found out the dad survived.

  • @rubyruby6358
    @rubyruby6358 3 года назад +2749

    The cousin is awesome for protecting the kids. She was going to take one for the team. Very brave.

  • @T3361t
    @T3361t Год назад +37

    I admire John for being so honest about how he felt and the revenge he wanted. I admire him even more for being able to overcome those feelings and move on with his life for his family. I admire his family for their strength, courage and tenacity.

  • @Verawnique
    @Verawnique Год назад +29

    Having to give their beagle away is heartbreaking for a child....glad this man survived. Shame on the Falmouth Police Dept.

  • @gothgurl2809
    @gothgurl2809 5 лет назад +1032

    John....i burst into tears when you appeared on the screen! And you are not hard to understand at all! You are a hero! Bless you and your family!

    • @RosalieF1
      @RosalieF1 4 года назад +8

      The voiceover was someone else's voice. He communicates by writing notes (like when he told the uncle he didn't want the gun)

    • @Squeemez
      @Squeemez 4 года назад +26

      @@RosalieF1 He talks at 25:55

    • @tillitsdone
      @tillitsdone 8 месяцев назад

      Nice story, but I didn't burst into tears

    • @autumn007
      @autumn007 5 месяцев назад +1

      ​@RosalieF1 He did talk when he introduced himself, then the voice-over told his story.

  • @pekisrangel5899
    @pekisrangel5899 4 года назад +783

    Honestly if I was a cop in that town and John got revenge I'd turn my head and say "nope I don't have any idea as to who would do such a thing to Melvin"

    • @nola1439
      @nola1439 4 года назад +27

      teresa rangel well to be fair that’s what they did to this man. They turned their head and said “nope don’t have any idea who would do such a thing to John”
      Eye for an eye 👎 you’re no better than Melvin when you do the exact same thing
      Put him in maximum security prison for life.

    • @normanosborn3181
      @normanosborn3181 4 года назад +70

      Anna shut up

    • @aspenmontgomery409
      @aspenmontgomery409 4 года назад +17

      @Xganics because @anna has an intellectually valid point?
      Can't have that!
      Yeah yeah, I'll say it for you, 'stfu'. 😫😁

    • @shayparanihi
      @shayparanihi 4 года назад +19

      Stfu Anna.

    • @jeanmyers1787
      @jeanmyers1787 4 года назад +4

      teresa rangel Me too

  • @janelleblaylock2715
    @janelleblaylock2715 Год назад +41

    What a beautiful family . They endured the worst of the worse and came out survivors. You are all true heroes ! Bless you !

  • @Mikmikmouse
    @Mikmikmouse Год назад +45

    I’m in tears. Such an intense story, but the ending was as good as it possibly could have been. I am so happy this family got to find peace again.

  • @nkne.7040
    @nkne.7040 3 года назад +2073

    This story should be made into a movie, with all profits going to John and his family.

    • @kimkatz2444
      @kimkatz2444 3 года назад +22

      True

    • @DavidHarrisActor
      @DavidHarrisActor 3 года назад +24

      It would make a terrible movie because the dad just rolls over and lets a criminal dominate his whole life. No revenge. No retribution. It would be frustrating and unwatchable.

    • @Jorendo
      @Jorendo 3 года назад +51

      @@DavidHarrisActor There are more kind of movies then just action movies. As a drama or thriller it would work well.

    • @sandralouth3103
      @sandralouth3103 3 года назад +12

      That is a capital idea. Maybe the cop(s) on the take might be identified too. In a way they are equally guilty.

    • @Boredtalker247
      @Boredtalker247 3 года назад

      They can’t do it to everyone so no

  • @Nokzima
    @Nokzima 4 года назад +644

    Dad looked like a model! He is still beautiful! Lord take the scars physical and mental from this family. I just can't imagine innocent people having to live this horror. So sad

  • @sheribrougham4863
    @sheribrougham4863 Год назад +31

    Shame on the town that abandoned the officer after what he and his family went through. Some one could have taken that guy down.
    The family is amazing.

  • @eucliduschaumeau8813
    @eucliduschaumeau8813 Год назад +40

    I saw a longer show about this several years ago, which went more into the back story of who shot him. Apparently, Melvin was a local goon who had a lifelong reputation as a violent psychopath. His whole family are the kind of people you don't want living anywhere near you. So glad the family were survivors, who were able to beat the odds and get on with their lives. True Evil does exist out there and sometimes is passed down genetically.

  • @melissasaint3283
    @melissasaint3283 4 года назад +848

    That cousin is a *top quality* cousin, God bless her.
    She is an excellent argument for the value of extended family.

    • @ispartacus1337
      @ispartacus1337 4 года назад +6

      Theres an argument against the value of extended family?

    • @janetgood6332
      @janetgood6332 3 года назад +13

      @@ispartacus1337 depends on the extended family....

    • @kentjensen4504
      @kentjensen4504 3 года назад +4

      @@ispartacus1337 Well, the Marxists have been trying to destroy the family for over a hundred years. But, no, they have no sincere arguments, only hatred, madness, and lies.

  • @amandam.2120
    @amandam.2120 4 года назад +1310

    This is a remarkable story but so upsetting that he says “he’s hard to understand”. It makes my heart truly break for people who say that, especially when he’s not all that hard to understand. An outstanding man.

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    • @750dollarman2
      @750dollarman2 Год назад +6

      Wonderful story! One of the crime story that has a satisfactory ending. Great guy, dad and mom, daughter and cousin. How come the two boys weren’t in the film? :-)

    • @zxy78267
      @zxy78267 Год назад +9

      I thought he spoke very well.

  • @lectriqueblu7478
    @lectriqueblu7478 Год назад +15

    I was delighted to see John is still alive. He has made a miraculous recovery from the brutal attack.
    Thankyou for the videos.
    Every blessing.

  • @danielbrofford3885
    @danielbrofford3885 8 месяцев назад +11

    John, I’m so freaking proud of you I don’t even know enough of the English vocabulary to explain how proud I am of you

  • @_.xgrace
    @_.xgrace 4 года назад +2170

    Me in the knocking scene:
    i’m safe in the comments i’m safe in the comments i’m safe in the comments i’m safe in the comments

    • @vix3075
      @vix3075 4 года назад +27

      Itz -Gracie unless the knocking is on your door 😱😱😱

    • @_.xgrace
      @_.xgrace 4 года назад +8

      Vix 30 scaryyy

    • @rosiebrockway9333
      @rosiebrockway9333 4 года назад +6

      Itz -Gracie SAME

    • @regularseagull7426
      @regularseagull7426 4 года назад +6

      It's not safe it's not safe it's not safe it's not safe

    • @TupacNation
      @TupacNation 4 года назад +4

      What knocking o didn't hear that, must have been your door aaaahhhhhh

  • @robinroundtree1899
    @robinroundtree1899 5 лет назад +236

    Awe "he won't go down" he's fighting to keep his family safe. What a man!!! They don't come like that much anymore.

  • @rebeccamd7903
    @rebeccamd7903 Год назад +65

    Everyone showed extreme bravery and goodness in this story. They’re a very strong family!

  • @Liz-hz6dd
    @Liz-hz6dd Год назад +26

    I know it’s called “live to tell” but I was so happy to see John share his story near the end. What’s a fighter! ❤

  • @lindauribe6872
    @lindauribe6872 5 лет назад +782

    This hurts me to watch this. A good man and family.. My husband was a cop for 33 years and put in hospital 3 times..I just lost him.. He too was a good man.

    • @RachelSmith-vm2jt
      @RachelSmith-vm2jt 5 лет назад +15

      🤗❣️

    • @solowilliams8427
      @solowilliams8427 5 лет назад +46

      Linda Uribe May he Rest In Peace. Sorry for your loss

    • @thereseember2800
      @thereseember2800 5 лет назад +26

      May angels tenderly cradle him in heaven and surround and comfort you🙏🙏🙏

    • @83prettyblack
      @83prettyblack 4 года назад +16

      I'm sorry for your loss.May you feel his love always.❤

    • @jasonlopez5913
      @jasonlopez5913 4 года назад +7

      Linda Uribe sorry for your loss ❤️

  • @trinomial-nomenclature
    @trinomial-nomenclature 4 года назад +313

    You *DID* win John.....you did!
    Your first win was from *surviving!*

  • @stephaniearmstrong9979
    @stephaniearmstrong9979 Год назад +18

    Hearing the mother describe her husband was so heart felt.

  • @keke8880
    @keke8880 Год назад +13

    Why would the cop show up in an unmarked car with a rifle and knock at the door all creepy like that, go to the back and do the same, and THEN reveal he was a cop coming to watch the house?! Scared the crap out of those kids

    • @hotcakesjubaby7300
      @hotcakesjubaby7300 3 месяца назад

      Right ✅️

    • @Ais-eb9bk
      @Ais-eb9bk 3 месяца назад +1

      That's exactly what I was commenting. If I had been that cousin I would not have trusted that guy at all. I wouldn't have even gone to the window. I would have grabbed the phone and tried calling the police.

  • @taisworkout
    @taisworkout 5 лет назад +632

    Somebody send this to a Hollywood director!

    • @ShayPeee
      @ShayPeee 4 года назад +75

      Tia Time yeah. Because the Reine family is still living in Farmouth actively and people are still afraid of them! Somebody needs to let them “Smell the smoke!” 😂😂

    • @snowbird6855
      @snowbird6855 4 года назад +17

      @@ShayPeee
      Organized crime and biker gangs etc operate the same way and they become untouchable

    • @amberpurcell2073
      @amberpurcell2073 4 года назад +3

      Seriously.

    • @antoniamizrahi498
      @antoniamizrahi498 4 года назад +7

      Tia Time yes...it’s Boston Matt Damon and Ben Affleck!!

    • @sweetpea7455
      @sweetpea7455 4 года назад +1

      asap

  • @ebonypegasus9864
    @ebonypegasus9864 8 лет назад +2823

    I don't understand why it matter how many years after such a horrendous crime is committed, the person is still guilty and still should stand trial and face punishment. Statute of limitations my ASS. that family still suffered at the hands of that man. That young niece was baby sitting those three kids, was incredibly brave to hide them and risk herself instead. amazing woman, and an amazing family.

    • @girl4spidey
      @girl4spidey 7 лет назад +149

      honestly, I don't understand why they don't sue the hell out of that town.

    • @marinadoshkevich4863
      @marinadoshkevich4863 7 лет назад +25

      We have laws, you know? You can't just point and say, hey that is a bad guy, he needs to be in jail. No matter how true, you need to follow due process. Otherwise INNOCENT people will end up in jail too. If he had been killed, there would be no statute. The truth is, they had a better family life then most people. Certainly better then mine. My parents were bastards. If someone shot them, i probably would have celebrated. So don't make this more then it is.

    • @ebonypegasus9864
      @ebonypegasus9864 7 лет назад +177

      Marina Doshkevich I dont care how much time passes after a crime, the person should still be accountable for that crime. this "law" lets them get away with it if enough time passes and that's just not right.

    • @elissaedwards9810
      @elissaedwards9810 7 лет назад +18

      Marina Doshkevich he's a freaking arsenest 😠 he could set his freaking prison on freaking freaking fire

    • @kameroncoleman9293
      @kameroncoleman9293 6 лет назад +20

      He's dead now!

  • @Venissaesi796
    @Venissaesi796 5 месяцев назад +5

    I’m watching this in 2023 and I’m happy that John didn’t die🙏🙏…… I was so relieved he didn’t die

  • @odonata9838
    @odonata9838 5 месяцев назад +15

    The fact that both the father and his family survived is a true testament that good can triumph over evil. As long as people are willing to make sacrifices. I do think the legal system and local police department should have done more for the officer and his family. It's scary to know a clan of criminals could control a town with impunity and evade the justice system.

  • @ayekatya
    @ayekatya 4 года назад +1024

    This was published in 2013 and I’m in 2020 right now but this really breaks my heart the town failed that man and his whole family it’s so disappointing .

  • @richardkmoch2208
    @richardkmoch2208 4 года назад +690

    ok but can we appreciate his uncle for a minute? he did an absolute chad move, even tho it was illegal, he just wanted revenge for his nephew

    • @mrs.dr.spencerreid3992
      @mrs.dr.spencerreid3992 4 года назад +57

      Policajt23 - Amen. Took amazing strength to walk away from revenge!

    • @michelewilliams1367
      @michelewilliams1367 4 года назад +21

      I would have taken it. Who would have prosecuted? Everyone feared the guy. He would be dead, so no more worries.

    • @LalitKumar-cu5iu
      @LalitKumar-cu5iu 4 года назад +7

      Policajt23
      Illegal is what is against the law.
      Men make law as a collective, man may break the law in person when upholding the law is unbearable to him.

    • @justhitwick
      @justhitwick 4 года назад +2

      I really smiled at that. Like let's go get em nephew.

  • @adyamonologues
    @adyamonologues Год назад +40

    Since, the beginning it looked like Jhon didn't make it... But as he appeared on the screen it felt like someone you loved came back to life.My eyes got filled with tears. I'm very happy that he did survive.

  • @karenbaldry8096
    @karenbaldry8096 11 месяцев назад +13

    What an incredible family. I was over joyed to realise he survived.

  • @denismith
    @denismith 3 года назад +1163

    He is one strong man! Those doctors who fixed his face did amazing you can't even tell he had his lower face destroyed
    I cried when I seen he survived

  • @Jujubes666
    @Jujubes666 8 лет назад +978

    Oh my God I'm so relieved that John lived.

    • @mitrabandoo3136
      @mitrabandoo3136 6 лет назад +1

      Julia Massoud you are very beautiful

    • @nicolevillafuerte4983
      @nicolevillafuerte4983 5 лет назад +10

      Julia me too he is truly a strong man

    • @itssmia8298
      @itssmia8298 5 лет назад

      Julia you mean Shon

    • @livhonestly
      @livhonestly 5 лет назад +1

      Me too 😮

    • @iraynalee3570
      @iraynalee3570 5 лет назад +6

      Me too overjoyed wonderful god gave him strength to pull thru and be with his family ❤❤

  • @rickipacaci1338
    @rickipacaci1338 Год назад +7

    Beautiful family torn apart and thank G-d they stayed together and survived.

  • @tracygonglik936
    @tracygonglik936 Год назад +7

    John Busby..GOD BLESS YOU YOU'RE A FIGHTER...I THANK GOD you made it through this

  • @marmitenot.
    @marmitenot. 3 года назад +734

    They did a damn good job putting him back together...he is still a very handsome man!

    • @switzerland93
      @switzerland93 3 года назад +38

      Same thing I thought the man was shot in the face with a SHOTGUN o.o kudos to the doctors u cant tell at all.

    • @RC-ib4vh
      @RC-ib4vh 2 года назад +16

      I thought the same thing!! Amazing doctors

  • @stupidfrog
    @stupidfrog 4 года назад +810

    The guy who was shot is one of the most badass men I've ever heard of.

    • @Kerrviii
      @Kerrviii 4 года назад +11

      Cornflack my dad

    • @c.calliecoleman1531
      @c.calliecoleman1531 4 года назад +9

      With that beard he reminded me of a Paul Bunyan type guy. And with how he looked after his family, and how the police, at least gave them that 24hr guarded protection, even for his kids in school, I would say this is one guy who has his heart in the right place.

    • @violetxbearbear60
      @violetxbearbear60 4 года назад +20

      Reminds me of my dad, my dad was killed 2 months before my birth, he told my mother to name me Shyanna, he died saving a little girl from a monster who had already raped her, and then tried killing her, my dad jumped in the way and was shot straight in the heart, thankfully other officers were around to rescue the little girl and capture the man. I wish I had gotten to know him.

    • @whereiskat2478
      @whereiskat2478 4 года назад

      Cornflack I was shot and I don’t get any recognition😤😤jk my case was open and closed very quickly and not as scary as this haha.

    • @rebeccajelenawang4306
      @rebeccajelenawang4306 4 года назад +7

      @@violetxbearbear60 I don't have a clue who you are or if your story is correct,but if it is,I am really sorry.I'm not religious but I wouldn't be surprised if your dad is watching over you.Somehow,somewhere...(And your mum) I've met some real evil ppl.There are far too many of them & they're all over,in North America,Arabia, Asia,North Africa & every corner of Europe too.(Grew up in North West Eu(Basically Scandinavia,the UK,Germany,the Benelux,was in a cult+)But I concider myself somewhat lucky since I've also happened to meet/know quite a few, but very good ppl too.The evil ppl.I talk about are narcissistic, sosiopaths,psychopaths,they're dealing with Munchousen by proxy etc.Some of the so-called good ppl.I happened to come across have just turned up,then next minute or so,well they simply just vanished.I never got to thank those ppl.They made me wanna go on with my life.Your dad must've been one of these so called"angels in disguise"ppl.Not being crazy,but from my own experiences my gut tells me there are more between heaven and earth than what meets the eye.You r dad is with you.He could be your guardian angel,who knows..What you probably do know though is that he will always be in your💗A dear one never walks away. Wherever you go,whatever you do he will be there.Most likely the way you(And the lady he loved)prefer.Because there are ppl. who knows how to care.I strongly believe that's one of the reasons why I'm still down here.The story about John & his family upsets me,it's truly heartbreaking....His family didn't desvere any of it, nor did he.The Marvlin guy lived for 74 yrs,nearly my age x 2,which I concider far too long for being such a horrible person.The police didn't serve the family any justice either.Still believe in Karma though.John & his precious family turns out to be the winning team after all at the end of the day.💞

  • @shotgun4257
    @shotgun4257 11 месяцев назад +9

    God bless you John, you are a hero. Great man, great husband, great father.

  • @randayousef3323
    @randayousef3323 Год назад +13

    Usually in a case like this the victim would be dead .. It’s so nice to hear the story from the Survivor himself not just from his family and friends ..

  • @tessajones9393
    @tessajones9393 4 года назад +527

    The door knocking part. So stressful. Why am I watching this before sleeping?!

    • @ydggoddess4653
      @ydggoddess4653 4 года назад +7

      RIGHT!!!!! OMG

    • @kaylaeyley9705
      @kaylaeyley9705 4 года назад +4

      Tessa Jones sameeeee ima die

    • @BulaTribe
      @BulaTribe 4 года назад +5

      Lol me too!! Almost midnight and had to get up and make sure everything’s locked up haha

    • @redier7340
      @redier7340 4 года назад +2

      I like to eat strawberries

    • @cccarter9858
      @cccarter9858 4 года назад

      Yeah. Pretty scary......right.... That is the part that got me tensed up.

  • @avalonpark1574
    @avalonpark1574 5 лет назад +1881

    And his wife, hands down that woman stuck with him during all this. There is no weight of gold that can amount the wealth of a good woman. No man can not pay for a good woman, no man is that rich.

    • @kissazoto8125
      @kissazoto8125 5 лет назад +31

      Well said my dear x
      I like ur profile picture btw 😍😍

    • @bestofseinfeldclips
      @bestofseinfeldclips 5 лет назад +53

      Yes, a "good" woman is a very rare find. Very valuable, indeed.

    • @nadiamccall4311
      @nadiamccall4311 5 лет назад +17

      weird not sure if it's the cold or what (it is snowing outside) but your words gave me chills. Beautiful Avalon Park

    • @ajomalley8682
      @ajomalley8682 5 лет назад +101

      The truth is that it is hard to find a good man or a good woman.
      Both are elusive.

    • @Sindollx666x
      @Sindollx666x 5 лет назад +85

      Incredible woman. Like my mom, who raised and cared for her baby boy, who was severely disabled from birth 1984 thru death 2007. She took _immaculate_ care of him, and went through SO MUCH. My dad wanted to put my brother in a home, he never would've lived and had the love he got if that happened he wasn't supposed to live to be 1 year old and he made it to 22.
      There should be awards for people like his wife, and my mom.

  • @zariballard
    @zariballard Год назад +12

    This story never gets old. Its a remarkable tale of family, courage, resolve and love. I will read their book. Blessings to this family.

  • @st4849
    @st4849 Год назад +7

    I've never heard such a shocking and inspiring story at the same time. Full respect to this man and his wife. Their strength is unbelievable. I'm glad John looks and sounds so good. I didn't even feel the need for the voiceover.

  • @colettucex
    @colettucex 4 года назад +1270

    side note: Melvin’s first wife went missing, and his second wife was shot dead in her home (while he was in prison.) this guy needs every inch and aspect of his life examined.

    • @ilikeyoutube836
      @ilikeyoutube836 4 года назад +19

      He's dead now though

    • @askey3474
      @askey3474 4 года назад +7

      Kym Jacobs is he ?

    • @ilikeyoutube836
      @ilikeyoutube836 4 года назад +3

      @@askey3474 Yes

    • @qraee
      @qraee 4 года назад +4

      Sketch af

    • @craigsmith157
      @craigsmith157 4 года назад +29

      @@askey3474 It is stated at the end he died in November 2013.

  • @cafefloofy8931
    @cafefloofy8931 2 года назад +855

    John is an absolute unit being able to survive that. I’m happy he lived

    • @lindaholly4918
      @lindaholly4918 2 года назад +28

      Yes, and it just goes to show you to be kind to people. No matter if they appear to have it all together, you never know what people are going through. Or maybe what people have been through.

    • @thisisme3238
      @thisisme3238 Год назад +6

      @@lindaholly4918 Agree, so true.

    • @microwavedmetal
      @microwavedmetal Год назад +7

      Hold up…John survived getting shot in the face 😳

    • @Dakestheman
      @Dakestheman Год назад +3

      @Microwaved Metal --- And with a damn SHOTGUN no less!! It truly boggles the mind to think about it... The man is a beast for sure.

    • @sabairshad7686
      @sabairshad7686 Год назад +1

      I almost cried when I saw him because I did not think he would survive that.

  • @tontonmarie5786
    @tontonmarie5786 Год назад +5

    I just clicked on this to listen to while doing laundry. I’m so glad he LIVED!! I literally scared my dog by yelling “he lived!?!”. This family is amazing.

  • @Nadine-cq6rq
    @Nadine-cq6rq Год назад +9

    Sitting here with tears in my eyes. So emotional family Story. Wish you all the best. Kind regards from Hamburg ❤

  • @LouieBee
    @LouieBee 5 лет назад +239

    John is a warrior. A man of the old code refused to die for the sake of his family. I hope I can be that strong

  • @snakeufaceu9759
    @snakeufaceu9759 4 года назад +1319

    Can we appreciate the wife for a moment: she stuck with her husband and family through him almost dying, distancing himself during his recovery and constant anxiety if they will live through to the next day. That’s what a great mother and wife should be

    • @ladyshasha1035
      @ladyshasha1035 4 года назад +85

      That's not how just a WIFE should be but a significant other PERIOD

    • @blondieandinunya9806
      @blondieandinunya9806 4 года назад +25

      For sure she is. They just sure don't make them like they used to, that's a damn fact. Music & people! Lol

    • @violetxbearbear60
      @violetxbearbear60 4 года назад +9

      @@blondieandinunya9806 wow...she actually reminds me of my mother

    • @0.zaidae
      @0.zaidae 4 года назад +2

      snakeufaceu why wouldn’t she? She would be in danger anyway

    • @snakeufaceu9759
      @snakeufaceu9759 4 года назад +8

      Bloxburg tips :3 i mean people are different and some decide to abandon their families when the situation gets sticky or uncomfortable or hurtful for them

  • @dennishrmn1
    @dennishrmn1 Год назад +11

    What a strong man, to live through that and still be around today, taking care of his family. I have nothing but pure admiration for him, and that's not something I say easily about anyone.

  • @bungalobill7941
    @bungalobill7941 Год назад +10

    Such a shame that he never got real justice. So glad that he healed body and soul.
    It took a much bigger man not to carry out revenge.

  • @xxdogemandiedgamingxx5219
    @xxdogemandiedgamingxx5219 4 года назад +531

    The town did John and his family dirty. Just glad that John survived.

  • @angelinalu4720
    @angelinalu4720 4 года назад +699

    “Melvin Reine died in November, 2013”
    me: FRICK YEAH

  • @sharonhutchison5923
    @sharonhutchison5923 Год назад +6

    Our dad's, as children, could move mountains. They could see around corners and could hear into the middle of next week. They were ten feet tall and could conquer any super hero.
    They were our heros.

  • @thisisme3238
    @thisisme3238 Год назад +44

    People like Mel Raine always think they get by with causing hardships to other people. In the end people like Mel Raine ALWAYS get their just rewards. So glad that John lived through this and that he and his family are finally safe. ♥️

    • @martiguesmarc819
      @martiguesmarc819 Год назад

      I think the former president trump is the same thing ,they hold everyone by something he is very dangerous

    • @tapoemt3995
      @tapoemt3995 Год назад +6

      Dying of old age and Dementia 34 years later is a just reward?

    • @dmac7403
      @dmac7403 Год назад +8

      Your niave he got to live his full life and never had to pay for his 💩.

    • @SmellyMellyization
      @SmellyMellyization Год назад +3

      @@dmac7403 The end of his life was miserable it sounds like. And his afterlife? I shudder to think what it is. I think he will get more than his just reward.

    • @anunnakicrown
      @anunnakicrown Год назад +1

      End of his life was chefs kiss, it wasn't dementia lol

  • @janetskene3413
    @janetskene3413 3 года назад +1034

    I am filled with admiration for this family.
    It’s horrifying how the father ended up being punished by his community for being brave.
    I applaud his fearlessness; never compromising and refusing to capitulate to the bullying from the psychopath Reine.
    His beautiful wife remained loyal to her husband and their children throughout it all! Such a superb family .

    • @alubaludaplayz4989
      @alubaludaplayz4989 3 года назад +30

      Society is very cruel, everyone is ignorant when something like this happens.

    • @jeanniebnorissel9440
      @jeanniebnorissel9440 2 года назад +4

      .

    • @sendhelpuser1335
      @sendhelpuser1335 2 года назад +2

      Oop you made a spelling mistake there. Here it’s “family.” not “family .” You welcome haha I’m the smart kid haha

    • @christina1764
      @christina1764 2 года назад +26

      @@sendhelpuser1335 Maybe you're smart but I find you annoying

    • @ashleyj7011
      @ashleyj7011 2 года назад +9

      @@christina1764 🤣🤣🤣

  • @vardyparty3577
    @vardyparty3577 4 года назад +452

    When the man said he had a badge I screamed don't believe him coz I thought he took the badge off John's corpse 😳😳

    • @joan-lisa-smith
      @joan-lisa-smith 4 года назад +23

      John wasn't a corpse tho, he lived, maybe watch the story

    • @jasminepascasio3702
      @jasminepascasio3702 4 года назад +36

      Ik I legit thought it was the stupidest thing to answer cuz it could’ve been someone pretending

    • @adiarainfoster
      @adiarainfoster 4 года назад +19

      @@joan-lisa-smith Um, at that point in the story, they had not even revealed that he had not died in the end. However, I agree that it was very obvious he was not a corpse since he was at the hospital having surgery, which they said. But the Vardy may have been thrown off by them all talking about him in the past tense during that part of the story. I suspect the writers did that to throw us all off and make us think he didn't survive until they were ready to reveal that he was still, in fact, alive.

    • @c.calliecoleman1531
      @c.calliecoleman1531 4 года назад +8

      I thought that too for a minute.

    • @julzogelviee
      @julzogelviee 4 года назад +7

      EXACTLY WHAT I SAID. I WENT "DONT DO IT ITS A LIEEEE!!!!!" but then it was true and i wenr "knew it all along"

  • @rebekah9110
    @rebekah9110 Год назад +18

    Your father is tough as nails. I believe most people would've succumbed to such a devastating disfigurement. Not because doctors couldn't save them but because of the way they would've looked. As I was watching, I just knew he wasn't going to make it. I'm SO happy he did. When your father spoke during this documentary, I had no problem understanding him. Also, he STILL looks like a movie star. He's an incredibly handsome man. God bless you all 😊