Paul David Crews : The Appalachian Trail Killer

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  • Опубликовано: 30 июл 2024
  • Paul David Crews spent his life not getting along with other people. When he found someone else with something he wanted, he took it, even if he needed to kill them to get it.
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Комментарии • 924

  • @sameagain4968
    @sameagain4968 Год назад +255

    The courage of the other hikers to stay on the trail to help seek out that monster and bring him to justice actually made me tear up. Jeff and Molly sounded like lovely people.

    • @ThisIsJ.Nicole
      @ThisIsJ.Nicole Год назад +5

      Yes. I agree. I commend them for doing so.

    • @aleisaetheridge8682
      @aleisaetheridge8682 Год назад +7

      Exactly ,I'm so very very sorry for what happen to Jeff and Molly because they were attacked by the worst kind of monster and I commend the other hikers that wanted to stop that monster .

    • @Mansikkacake
      @Mansikkacake 3 месяца назад +1

      everytime I watch these serial murder stories make me realize that sadly the world is full of so unbalanced opposite mind of human being. Some are like those hikers who helped and molly's dad who are achieving so higher level of understanding of the humanity on good side, and the others are like this murderer, who never have chance or develop to even understand the beauty of the world.

  • @krystleday382
    @krystleday382 Год назад +80

    The hikers who decided to track down the killer are such badasses!!! I want to thank you!

  • @crashburn3292
    @crashburn3292 Год назад +465

    Lesson: When backpacking in the middle of nowhere, be more weary of an out-of-place human with a strange story than a any wild animal.

    • @Laura-tp8wz
      @Laura-tp8wz Год назад +22

      Yes-and watch and listen to the animals. 🕊️

    • @carsenarsen8634
      @carsenarsen8634 Год назад

      Humans are far more dangerous than any wild animal...

    • @jerkofalltrades5430
      @jerkofalltrades5430 Год назад +21

      And be ARMED ffs

    • @candice_ecidnac
      @candice_ecidnac Год назад +40

      Weary means tired. You mean wary, as in cautious.

    • @ruththinkingoutside.707
      @ruththinkingoutside.707 Год назад +17

      Yep.. I tell people the same thing all the time…
      Because in countless years of being alone in the woods, the only animal I ever had any problem with was a human.
      Changed the way I viewed things real quick..
      Bears leave you alone, so does everything else.. but “that guy” ? Nah.. that’s a straight up predator. 😖😖 awful.

  • @morticiaheisenberg9679
    @morticiaheisenberg9679 Год назад +156

    Much respect to the heroes that went out to look for this monster.

  • @nicholasschoonbeck6866
    @nicholasschoonbeck6866 Год назад +128

    Its always crazy to me when people try to blame drugs on their crime. As someone with more than one personality disorder & a life time of experience self medicating with drugs & alcohol, it is true that someone who is aggressive may become violent when using, you don't randomly rape & murder people.

    • @MargotMugs
      @MargotMugs Год назад +14

      Amen friend. The drugs contributed, not caused.

    • @LynnAgain83
      @LynnAgain83 Год назад +14

      THIS! Spent over a decade on mostly opioids and other prescription uppers and downers but also, cocaine & heroin.
      Never once had the urge or psychotic break that the defense was stating that monster had! Not saying it can't happen but facts are this guy's liked killing others, he liked to take from them what he lacked... A soul.
      Rest together, Jeff and Molly.
      I wish I could've met you both. What wonderful people you were and the kind this world has so little of it seems...😢

    • @sebastiandingleswitch3757
      @sebastiandingleswitch3757 Год назад +10

      My psychosis always only made me fear, not violent - i have an anxiety disorder - all it does is amplify your inner nature. You don't get drunk and cheat accidentally, you're a cheater who lost their inhibitions. This guy, lost his and that was his true nature. Hope he rots.

    • @tiffanybooth9979
      @tiffanybooth9979 Год назад +8

      Exactly. Every time I hear someone blame their actions on drugs, I think they must think I'm on drugs to believe that bullsh!t.

    • @sheskiwiw
      @sheskiwiw Год назад +7

      I think the biggest crime drugs have made me want to do is more drugs

  • @geejb5166
    @geejb5166 Год назад +24

    I held it together until I heard “Jeff’s sister decided to finish their hike” instant waterworks 😢 they seemed like such good, kindhearted people ❤

  • @melissagilliam9687
    @melissagilliam9687 Год назад +65

    You presented this story so well. Rest in peace Molly and Jeff.

    • @vivelajonny
      @vivelajonny 5 месяцев назад

      It's tragic, but it is also necessary in order for this content to be made. Start saying "Thank you" to these victims rather than wishing their deaths never happened.

  • @rickypilcher3618
    @rickypilcher3618 Год назад +28

    There is a difference between "animals of prey" and this monster. Animals of prey are not evil; they're simply moved by instinct and the need to eat in order to survive.

  • @benmcreynolds8581
    @benmcreynolds8581 Год назад +57

    This type of violence is beyond awful because the act of hiking in the woods with just yourself and maybe your dog is one of the most amazing experiences that i wish everyone could get to experience. You become so aware of your senses. Something that can only be experienced hiking by yourself.

    • @andraclark9993
      @andraclark9993 Год назад +2

      Yeah OK. 🙄

    • @lovepet4565
      @lovepet4565 Год назад +4

      Best comment
      Its my heaven hiking with my dog that's why though I have a large Doberman and now Pitt Bull they can sense good and bad people

    • @FallnAngL-dg7gx
      @FallnAngL-dg7gx Год назад +8

      @@andraclark9993You, my friend, haven't been quite fortunate enough to experience a 'spiritual awakening' ... It makes your comment... really sad.

    • @Kthb80
      @Kthb80 Год назад +7

      @@andraclark9993thats sad, if you can’t understand that

    • @NickyBlue99
      @NickyBlue99 Год назад

      ​@@FallnAngL-dg7gx Can you have spiritual awakenings thru religion or is it only a nature thing?

  • @candice_ecidnac
    @candice_ecidnac Год назад +14

    "[His parents] were hoping the military would give him structure"
    Yes, teaching a troubled person to kill is always a good idea 😐

    • @vivelajonny
      @vivelajonny 5 месяцев назад +1

      Most people who go into the military do learn structure and discipline, and the high majority never kill anybody.

  • @mookyoh5951
    @mookyoh5951 Год назад +96

    You are a fantastic story teller Jiles. Appreciate your hard work. Peace from Rhode Island ✌🏻

    • @snakejones9965
      @snakejones9965 Год назад +3

      Try listening to DEADBUG says videos!

    • @mookyoh5951
      @mookyoh5951 Год назад

      @@snakejones9965 I'll check that out.
      Thanks ✌🏻

    • @FLo-jc7ig
      @FLo-jc7ig 10 месяцев назад

      Took the words right outta my mouth!!!
      Jules is the BEST storyteller by far. !
      Love you Jiles! 💙❤️💙

  • @Greg-1972
    @Greg-1972 Год назад +35

    After me and my wife graduated college and before Grad school in 94' we tried with another couple to hike as much of the trail as we could but only lasted about 2 weeks and a little bit of it done.I can tell you I would have never done it without a gun,it's too remote at some points and we usually got off the trail to sleep so no way would I do it unarmed.

    • @NickyBlue99
      @NickyBlue99 Год назад +5

      But guns are bad! You could just talk the murderer out of hurting you! Or call the cops!

    • @Greg-1972
      @Greg-1972 Год назад +3

      @@NickyBlue99 HaHaHa

    • @loyisad1211
      @loyisad1211 Год назад

      ​No one is banning guns you conservative oink. They are banning assault weapons. And instituting background checks.
      But without lying, your agenda falls apart so...

    • @kyliejones8827
      @kyliejones8827 Год назад

      ​@@NickyBlue99Or pretend to be asleep!

  • @erinesque1889
    @erinesque1889 Год назад +33

    My parents worked with a couple of people who were also murdered on the AT, in 1981. My mum said that they had gone on the trail and then they never came back and she and my dad didn’t know what had happened to them for some time. Their names were Robert Mountford and Laura Ramsay.

    • @shahidabdoullakhanzorovr1564
      @shahidabdoullakhanzorovr1564 Год назад +2

      Do you perhaps mean Susan Ramsay?

    • @erinesque1889
      @erinesque1889 Год назад +6

      @@shahidabdoullakhanzorovr1564 yes. Apparently her first name was Laura, and was listed as Laura Susan Ramsay.

    • @kassv2225
      @kassv2225 Год назад +2

      That murderer got out on parole then tried to murder 2 fishermen. Randall Lee Smith.

    • @aleisaetheridge8682
      @aleisaetheridge8682 Год назад +3

      ​@@kassv2225That disgust me to my very core and I hope that monster got locked up forever .

    • @michaelholshouser6248
      @michaelholshouser6248 Год назад

      ​@@shahidabdoullakhanzorovr1564 her full name was Laura Susan Ramsey.

  • @sinslaidtorest
    @sinslaidtorest Год назад +23

    I live near the Appalachian Trail and its honestly super scary how many people go missing or have bad experiences hiking it :(

    • @threzen4643
      @threzen4643 Год назад +5

      Right?? I live near the AT too and I can tell you this.. I will never go there alone.. Ever.

    • @sinslaidtorest
      @sinslaidtorest Год назад +5

      @@threzen4643 hell nah lol

    • @themoonsharksquirrel8937
      @themoonsharksquirrel8937 Год назад +4

      I live here too, and although it's beautiful, I'll never understand the appeal of the trail. Living here... you know how the mountains feel at night. Lord.

    • @waifunekofiaa3322
      @waifunekofiaa3322 10 месяцев назад

      I would probably never go hiking ever especially alone and even with people lol cause it’s too scary for me

    • @l.j.i
      @l.j.i 3 месяца назад

      @@waifunekofiaa3322 lol I LOVE hiking and camping and have done it alone many times - although in the Canadian Rocky Mountains (where we don't have guns)

  • @hotrodmercury3941
    @hotrodmercury3941 Год назад +36

    Honestly, I've been solo hiking but never unarmed. If It felt like I was too close to others, I would "disappear" I remember sleeping in a tree several times to avoid prying eyes. They didn't see me, I watched them.
    What's terrifying is these two completely trusted him.

    • @noahcole6390
      @noahcole6390 Год назад +1

      😅😮 11:22 11:26

    • @NickyBlue99
      @NickyBlue99 Год назад +20

      You should have looked higher up in the tree... because I was watching you the whole time from higher up in the same tree 😮😮😮😮

    • @jesikaneuhaus7143
      @jesikaneuhaus7143 Год назад +10

      It’s funny…..I thought, when I read that, tgat they likely did see you and think YOU WERE the creeper lmao lmao 😂🤣🤣😂

    • @jordannietos
      @jordannietos Год назад +3

      I try to avoid people because i know I'm armed and don't want people thinking I'm being aggressive. They're just day hiking but I'm sleeping in the wilderness. Different mentalities.

    • @hotrodmercury3941
      @hotrodmercury3941 Год назад +4

      @@jesikaneuhaus7143 just how I like it 😂. A tree blind can make you invisible with enough foliage.

  • @selestewithans
    @selestewithans Год назад +92

    I was brought to tears with this story ..Jeff and Molly died together and Mollys father was forgiving which is the hardest thing to do ..they were loved so much by their families. It Ass beautiful their family finished the couples hike and Molly’s father self published her book to keep their memory alive 😢 my heart goes out to their friends and family ..Rest In Peace Jeff and Molly ❤

    • @mauriceclark4870
      @mauriceclark4870 Год назад

      The plea bargain is wrong. Crews should have been executed. Within 24 hours. Not. Imprisoned to live out his life. And die of natural. Causes

    • @NickyBlue99
      @NickyBlue99 Год назад +1

      30:15 That red/blue/yellow book... back in 1999 when I was in grade 7 we saw a film (an old school film, like on a reel) in class with the exact same premise. Except the colours may have been different, I think it was blue green and red. It was made in the 70s probably. I think no publishers would agree to publish the work because that idea is straight up stolen. Not publishing a book because of how the writer died... that doesnt seem like something that would happen.

    • @simoneneveragain2939
      @simoneneveragain2939 Год назад +1

      So incredibly senseless. My heart is grieving for these innocent victims.l

    • @titohhh420
      @titohhh420 11 месяцев назад +1

      It Ass beautiful! Yes it is.

  • @joanysohayda7233
    @joanysohayda7233 Год назад +15

    I cant imagine how people can do something so extreme n then continue living for years n years refusing to give an explanation of how it all went down. Crazy ass world we live in. Thankful to have ur videos n ur wonderful voice

  • @archers.arrows
    @archers.arrows Год назад +111

    God, Molly's father. What incredible people.

    • @dobermommartha
      @dobermommartha Год назад +5

      What a wonderful comment ❤

    • @NickyBlue99
      @NickyBlue99 Год назад +3

      30:15 That red/blue/yellow book... back in 1999 when I was in grade 7 we saw a film (an old school film, like on a reel) in class with the exact same premise. Except the colours may have been different, I think it was blue green and red. It was made in the 70s probably. I think no publishers would agree to publish the work because that idea is straight up stolen. Not publishing a book because of how the writer died... that doesnt seem like something that would happen.

    • @shahidabdoullakhanzorovr1564
      @shahidabdoullakhanzorovr1564 Год назад +3

      ​@@amazonmandy That was his daughter. She meant nothing to you beyond some guilty pleasure viewing on RUclips. Who are you to say what he has a right to do or not do with regard to his late daughter?

  • @jillian7636
    @jillian7636 Год назад +12

    Our close friend hiked the trail after the killer was captured in the early 90’s. We we’re still terrified that something would happen to him because he hiked the whole trail alone but he fared well. I know he met with hikers who pointed out the journal entries the couple made. He made a point to look for their monikers afterwards. Thanks for covering this- we’re from Mass and I can tell you after hiking with this friend in the White Mountains of NH that I’m not cut out for this activity. It’s definitely god’s country though- breathtaking doesn’t begin to describe it’s beauty-especially up North. ❤J&M

  • @stefconway7861
    @stefconway7861 Год назад +35

    This is one of the saddest stories I've heard and my heart breaks for the families - finishing the trail and having others join them who were inspired by them must of been the most spiritual experience.... I am so glad at least she got that... to feel close to Jeff & Molly one final time 💔

  • @totallynotspooked
    @totallynotspooked Год назад +21

    I just hate when people blame their bad actions on their upbringing or drugs. Many people don't have good family environments but they don't decide to murder and rape people. It's always your own decision to execute that. I'm so saddend that Jeff and Molly's lives where taken in such a horrific way. They seemed to be wonderful people and deserved to have a good time on the trail and a good, long life together. RIP

    • @nikkydalby7126
      @nikkydalby7126 Год назад +3

      I’ve used several different substances & been addicted to opiates - I’ve never stolen from someone, Hurt someone physically, yelled at them or fought with them, etc. Blaming drugs is such a shitty excuse

    • @jxn1056
      @jxn1056 Год назад +2

      I agree 💯

    • @titohhh420
      @titohhh420 11 месяцев назад

      It's not an excuse, but some people turn into different people when they get high and especially drunk. It's your choice to partake though.

  • @analgas
    @analgas Год назад +5

    I should say bringing a 22 on a hike was a good idea.

  • @25Dec87
    @25Dec87 Год назад +21

    Tears at Molly's Dads statement to the monster 🥺😭😭😭😭😭😭 The Dad is a saint just as surely Molly was!

    • @joemoody2626
      @joemoody2626 Год назад

      His third eye is wide open

    • @NickyBlue99
      @NickyBlue99 Год назад +1

      30:15 That red/blue/yellow book... back in 1999 when I was in grade 7 we saw a film (an old school film, like on a reel) in class with the exact same premise. Except the colours may have been different, I think it was blue green and red. It was made in the 70s probably. I think no publishers would agree to publish the work because that idea is straight up stolen. Not publishing a book because of how the writer died... that doesnt seem like something that would happen.

    • @NickyBlue99
      @NickyBlue99 Год назад

      ​@@joemoody2626 That sounds like some demonic shiet

  • @33Jenesis
    @33Jenesis Год назад +16

    His lack of empathy was done in baby and toddlerhood from receiving no love and nurturing. It appeared to be irreversible and have no cure, not even with adoptive parents’ positive influence.
    Jeff and Molly were gone too soon. They could have become great parents and contribute to community. AT is dangerous because how close to town the sections are. Anyone can wander into the trail to hide or do crime. Quite a lot of crime against hikers happened on AT.

    • @dinabaughman8731
      @dinabaughman8731 Год назад +2

      Yes, he sounds similar to Mary, the little girl who wanted to harm her adoptive parents and her little brother.

  • @GigiRulesTheRoost
    @GigiRulesTheRoost Год назад +32

    You really are such a great story teller and narrator. What a terrific voice and delivery

  • @MVP-XD
    @MVP-XD Год назад +29

    You’re voice is so relaxing while telling these nightmare stories. Great story telling, I enjoy this channel. Keep up the incredible work Jiles.

    • @ttx3
      @ttx3 Год назад +1

      the best voice for such wonderful tales ❤

    • @BkBk-gy6vr
      @BkBk-gy6vr Год назад

      ?

  • @kerrylevey8746
    @kerrylevey8746 Год назад +37

    I've been a true crime enthusiast for years & have watched many different docos. But I have to say that "This is Monsters" is the best channel & the narrator, Jiles, is wonderful to listen to.
    Jiles, your true crime stories (while horrific) are very interesting ••• I could listen to your voice for hours! Please, keep up the excellent work!
    Kindest regards from Australia 🇦🇺

    • @OneBadAssMoMo
      @OneBadAssMoMo Год назад +2

      Agreed! I watch a lot of really good channels but, TIM is in a league of its own.

  • @jayson6791
    @jayson6791 Год назад +26

    The father's words brought a tear to my eye and the sister completing the hike was so sad yet gave a beautiful rememebarance to her sisters final walk when alive. RIP to all the victims of this monster

  • @joshuahale8621
    @joshuahale8621 Год назад +25

    I hiked the AT in 2011 I was 22 then. I started it from ME alone. No one told me most people start in GA. I only had a backpack and a tarp. It was the hardest hike Ive ever done and Ive hiked thru AZ to TX. I enjoyed the AT so much I have a tattoo on my arm. Id do it again but with someone. Water was the hardest thing to source and my food was oats and peanut butter. Waking up to get moving was becoming a motivation. Id get 25 to 30 miles a day in. In the whole time I was on the trail I only ran into maybe 8 people. You start to really get to know who you are. I ate blueberries with blackbears in VT and pissed my pants when I came across a lone bull moose. Thanks to the guy in VT for the bottle of wine and a fat steak, I ate it and popped the bottle on top a mountain that night. I hate the state of New York the people are assholes and I think I met a murderer on one of my hikes to town on a hwy. If I do it again im bringing my gun. A note to anyone wanting to try doing it dont sleep at the lean tos thats where the day hikers stay to camp. They're annoying and skip walking thru NY. You cant live life being scared but you can being aware and prepared

    • @irvvalenzuen3135
      @irvvalenzuen3135 Год назад +4

      imagine going into the wilderness without a gun 😂

    • @serkotsins
      @serkotsins Год назад +4

      ⁠you’d be surprised how often ppl don’t

    • @penskepc2374
      @penskepc2374 Год назад +4

      New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont's topography is no joke. Nothing in the east compares

    • @NickyBlue99
      @NickyBlue99 Год назад +4

      But guns are bad! Just talk it out with the bad people! You can maybe make them change by telling them that since they are poor and oppressed that it isn't their fault how they are. Maybe you could call the cops? Or maybe just tell them how bad of a person you are for being privileged and all that. They'll understand!

    • @ThePinsay
      @ThePinsay Год назад

      ​@@NickyBlue99 u hate guns eh?

  • @vivienneclarke2421
    @vivienneclarke2421 Год назад +11

    Once again,,those of us who suffer insomnia thank you for these 3 a.m. uploads !!

    • @plt1969
      @plt1969 Год назад +1

      4am here and was just going to say the same thing, insomnia is tolerable when you got Jiles to tell you a good story about a nasty monster

    • @jamierupert7563
      @jamierupert7563 Год назад

      Yep, 3am for me too.😂

    • @houseofsolomon2440
      @houseofsolomon2440 Год назад

      ☑️

  • @micheleshively8557
    @micheleshively8557 Год назад +10

    Hey Jiles and monster family 💚 hope your father's day was great and everyone is safe! I'm not really awake, just a bathroom break. Have a great week 😊

  • @1972dsrai
    @1972dsrai Год назад +6

    Coming from London, UK the US sometimes scares the hell out of me, you could literally bump into monsters like this anywhere it seems and especially when you're out hiking or camping. You need a gun to protect yourself from humans rather than any wild animal.

    • @jamierupert7563
      @jamierupert7563 Год назад

      Do you realize how big the US is????

    • @jordannietos
      @jordannietos Год назад +1

      You're not wrong. People are very violent here because of our lack of healthcare. Until we address our countries needs, people will snap.

  • @mainwitchmeg
    @mainwitchmeg Год назад +38

    A months long hike already sounds like my worst nightmare, let alone being joined by a lunatic POS 😤 Thanks for giving us the best channel Jiles! 💜

    • @emo_penguin420
      @emo_penguin420 Год назад +6

      Lol! I'm more of a "glamping" type myself 🙃

    • @morticiaheisenberg9679
      @morticiaheisenberg9679 Год назад +3

      Lol!! Seriously, I agree with you both! No thanks

    • @mainwitchmeg
      @mainwitchmeg Год назад +1

      @@emo_penguin420 Same!😭

    • @LiftingStress
      @LiftingStress Год назад

      Wow! You're gorgeous! I agree, I'm fine doing my walks in a park carrying mace lol

  • @okay5488
    @okay5488 Год назад +16

    You can read me any story, any time. You are such an engaging storyteller and I really appreciate your time and effort into these videos!

    • @weeza55
      @weeza55 Год назад +4

      I think Jiles could read a telephone directory and we would all still listen!

    • @AMYV3
      @AMYV3 Год назад +1

      Right !!!! I’m in 🤭

  • @sethb-t6402
    @sethb-t6402 Год назад +6

    Why are you inferring a pistol on a hike is a bad idea? 😅 I’d definitely pack something larger than a .22 if I’m out in the wild

    • @itsyaboyj0j0
      @itsyaboyj0j0 3 месяца назад

      Americans keep creating their own problems and just don't have the self awareness to realize how funny and stupid they sound lmao

  • @crazeekells
    @crazeekells Год назад +5

    Jiles you are the MAN. There's just something about your voice and how you articulate the story. Itsso nice to finally put a face to the voice i been listening too. Thank you and heres to season 12!

  • @itiswhatitis7639
    @itiswhatitis7639 Год назад +4

    Jiles, THIS STORY HITS VERY CLOSE TO HOME 😳. I LIVE ONLY 5 miles from Springer Mountain.
    I have walked that trail as a kid. Even at that time it give me this strong UNEASY feeling.
    I WILL NOT EVER GO UP IT AGAIN!! It’s one of those thing you just can’t shake off.
    Like GARY MICHAEL HILTON, National Park killer, you did a story about. That happened 5 minutes from my house. I get chills when I go around that area.
    Grow up here all my life, all we worried about was bootleggers and moonshiners.
    This tells you times have changed.
    I would like to Thank You for doing such a great job telling us all about MONSTERS!! Even though they are in our backyard.

  • @biggietaters69
    @biggietaters69 Год назад +14

    So grateful for this channel. Thank you for telling stories that need to be told.

  • @spacecowgurl57
    @spacecowgurl57 Год назад +21

    I am conflicted with feelings. Molly's father gave me a profound understanding of a parent seeing a monstrous experience and flipping it. I can feel the utmost forgiveness. But then Geoffs mother takes the anger and rage at only a Mother's wrath can appeal. ❤

  • @nessanoelle6951
    @nessanoelle6951 Год назад +6

    I’m so glad I discovered your channel and podcast, Jiles. They make an excellent companion for cooking and cleaning :)
    Much love from Australia 🇦🇺

    • @meumnomen
      @meumnomen Год назад +2

      I listen when I'm in the shower and getting ready for work lol

  • @krystleday382
    @krystleday382 Год назад +7

    Thx for always telling the stories everyone else isnt and I love your voice!!! What a tragedy!! These two lovely ppl find each other and get to do once in a lifetime adventure and this evil man comes and takes them from this world!!!!

  • @_HimToo
    @_HimToo Год назад +6

    The monster's brother shoulda went to prison as an accessory. All he had to do was notify the cops after Paul left. He failed at life!

  • @jwarchild
    @jwarchild Год назад +7

    Oooo shit! New season baby! Thanks for all the extremely hard work you're doing Mr Monsters, you've been killing the true crime game for years now. Keep that shit up homie!

  • @alison4316
    @alison4316 Год назад +5

    I come from a long line of naturalists, much of which has hiked at least part of the AT. My Great Uncle David was instrumental in setting up parts of the trail. The Appalachian Trail will always hold a special place in my heart ❤️ Though I, unlike many of my forebears, have never hiked it 🤷🏼‍♀️ One of these days......

  • @moongemu
    @moongemu Год назад +6

    Almost cried about hearing others finishing the trail for them, 😭

  • @volusize
    @volusize Год назад +5

    Its very rare i hear a true crime story that ive not heard before. Thank you Jiles for another incredible telling of a unique one. It appear the bears arent the only things to watxh out for 😅😅❤❤🇬🇧

  • @TracyK6066
    @TracyK6066 Год назад +4

    There's a general hikers etiquette to be friendly and look out for fellow hikers. It's sick that this was taken advantage of.

  • @canileaveitblank1476
    @canileaveitblank1476 Год назад +15

    For my safety, I’ll always carry, knowing it is better to ask for forgiveness, than permission.

  • @scionixx9568
    @scionixx9568 Год назад +14

    A gun is good on a hike like that but it’s to protect you from animals and monsters like this.

    • @KenKaniff-dw4jw
      @KenKaniff-dw4jw 6 месяцев назад

      Act like your livesteaming if walking by crazys

    • @l.j.i
      @l.j.i 4 месяца назад

      It's obvious that you've never backpacked before...

  • @JabberJawz.
    @JabberJawz. Год назад +12

    Mollys father is a very kind man.

  • @pmvirag
    @pmvirag Год назад +28

    It’s so nice to see who the voice belongs to after I’ve been watching a few years.

    • @mookyoh5951
      @mookyoh5951 Год назад +3

      Same! Peace ✌🏻

    • @angelabordack
      @angelabordack Год назад +9

      He’s been showing his face. He has a personal channel if you’re interested, “Jiles with a J”.

    • @justlucky8254
      @justlucky8254 Год назад +1

      @@angelabordack I think he has even more channels. I believe he has one dedicated to him and his family immigrating to New Zealand and the entire process involved and all that stuff.

    • @angelabordack
      @angelabordack Год назад

      @@justlucky8254 The 3 I know about are This Is Monsters, his Somewhere Sinister channel and Jiles With a J. I wasn’t aware of a fourth channel.

  • @Topher760
    @Topher760 Год назад +4

    So sad. What are the odds this couple would run into that psychopath? R.I.P

  • @achristine80
    @achristine80 Год назад +5

    I’m in Texas, and I’ve never experienced the Appalachian Mountains, but they terrify me! Maybe it’s because I’m a true crime/paranormal junkie? I’ve heard so many strange and horrible stories happening within them (shivers).

    • @laurasexton9039
      @laurasexton9039 Год назад +1

      I I've at Harpers Ferry below the trail. It is eerie here. My sister calls my road the creepy road.

    • @jordannietos
      @jordannietos Год назад +1

      Ever been to lost maples or enchanted rock? I've hiked both alone. It's lovely, but I never did it without a knife. Being that alone makes you wonder.

  • @racheleverett123
    @racheleverett123 Год назад +5

    Your voice is so soothing. Thanks for the content!

  • @sallyh.6362
    @sallyh.6362 Год назад +6

    Oh no. I’ve already watched enough true crime to wonder if I’ll ever be able to go camping again and to have a healthy fear of the appachean trail, which I believe is inhabited by at least a few wanted men, some of them feral by now..

    • @serkotsins
      @serkotsins Год назад

      As much as i do not believe in the supernatural, Mr. Ballen’s missing 411 stories have solidified a fear of the woods for me. Even disregarding the “supernatural” aspect of 411 cases, the woods are just scary in general

  • @shaneh2755
    @shaneh2755 Год назад +4

    Thank you for the content. I listen to your videos while at work. I like the fact that your voice isn't annoying and you do a great job telling a story.
    Keep the videos coming!!

  • @rochelleagosto8937
    @rochelleagosto8937 Год назад +3

    Thanks for all the time you spend on treating us with your soothing voice!

  • @prestonandcats9745
    @prestonandcats9745 Год назад +4

    Usually great, but, flannel + jeans + boots + bags + grubby = a hiker. Why wouldn't that be a hiker?
    Edit, oh and who wouldn't carry a firearm on a wilderness trail?

  • @Wimmig43at339
    @Wimmig43at339 Год назад +7

    As always, excellent work. Keep it up dude!

  • @pumpthebrakes
    @pumpthebrakes Год назад +4

    I got my “it’s never a mannequin “ tee shirt! Frickin love it Jiles ❤

  • @suedoiron6321
    @suedoiron6321 Год назад +35

    Molly’s Dad’s words to a Monster really gave us all an open window to see so clearly & profoundly who his daughter was, incredible people. 💔

    • @Wonderland1865
      @Wonderland1865 Год назад

      Her father’s an idiot and sounds very delusional

  • @grumpygremlin2379
    @grumpygremlin2379 Год назад +2

    Stumbled upon this hour old upload in the middle of the night while up with insomnia. Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you.

  • @Katclem77
    @Katclem77 Год назад +8

    Molly's dad is a much better person than I. I would NEVER forgive anyone who killed my loved ones. And I certainly wouldn't have decent words to say to them. I'm not faulting him at all by saying that. I just know I personally wouldn't be able to do it. I have heard people forgive these monsters to free themselves in order to move on and for other reasons. That's not my style. I'm more along the lines with her mother. Regardless, neither of them deserved the horrible fate handed to them years ago by that diabolical, depraved piece of sh-t. Rest in Peace, Geoffrey and Molly. 🙏 I'm glad this video ended on a high note. Thankfully that dreg of society is dead. Hope he's enjoying eternity in hell.

  • @alexthomas962
    @alexthomas962 Год назад +3

    I will be purchasing that book- “The Red, The Yellows, and The Blues”. The words of Molly’s father brought tears to my eyes and Paul didn’t deserve that kindness.

  • @evphex
    @evphex Год назад +22

    Another story proving the value of being armed on your hikes, no matter how peaceful you may be.

    • @NickyBlue99
      @NickyBlue99 Год назад +9

      Better to have and not need, than to need and not have.

    • @Peepeepoopoo5543
      @Peepeepoopoo5543 Год назад +2

      But they were sleeping?

    • @k20z3keith7
      @k20z3keith7 Год назад +1

      "You haven't lived long enough if you've never seen a compassionate hand kill."- Nietzsche

    • @jordannietos
      @jordannietos Год назад +1

      It could be a wild animal or a person. Regardless, it's always a good idea to have a plan

    • @tinydancer867
      @tinydancer867 Год назад +1

      Always remember this 1 very True Quote from us Southerners…
      “An Armed Society is a Polite Society”!
      That Quote has been around for Centuries, and there a reason for that. It’s bc it’s TRUE! Stay safe & Armed y’all! Much Love from North Carolina! ❤️🤟🏻🇺🇸

  • @sharmenbaby1
    @sharmenbaby1 6 месяцев назад

    Oh my goodness, this one had me sobbing on my way to work. I love how you gave time to talk about them as individuals, their passions and their loving family and friends.

  • @christinaann3667
    @christinaann3667 Год назад

    Mr. Crews, I am a retired high school teacher; few things I ever watch on RUclips consume my every thought. You write with such clarity and organization. Of course, the subject matter is more than absorbing. But keep in mind that many famous long-term shows like "Dateline" and "20/20" cover much the same subject matter that you do. As good as those shows are your program is magnificent. Thank you!

  • @rasheed7934
    @rasheed7934 Год назад +4

    I would rather walk through alleys at midnight in Detroit before wandering through the hinterlands risking running into people like this guy.

  • @m.ccheddarbox874
    @m.ccheddarbox874 Год назад +120

    Sorry.. but doing coke and drinking alcohol does not turn you into a murderer. I would have been a serial killer in my 20s if that was the case!

    • @JMD1965
      @JMD1965 Год назад +8

      He never said that... But if underlying mental issues are there, you're pushing your luck self-medicating.. But I dress. Enjoy your high.

    • @andyhayward1261
      @andyhayward1261 Год назад +14

      @@JMD1965he said he did coke and alcohol in his 20s, I think that heavily implies he is not high now

    • @Spidaface666
      @Spidaface666 9 месяцев назад

      Facts

    • @darylemmanuel4747
      @darylemmanuel4747 8 месяцев назад

      Doh! 🙈

    • @hannahlowe794
      @hannahlowe794 8 месяцев назад +3

      I think the defense uses these excuses in order to perform their duties as a defense lawyers. I’m sure they think he’s a monster but are upholding their jobs and reps as defense lawyers.

  • @hrd0109
    @hrd0109 Год назад +2

    I was raised similarly to the Duggars. Ive been in therapy for 5 years trying to recover from being abused in every way a daughter can be by her sick father and willfully obtuse mother. I used to be super religious and now Im deconstructing; I broke the cycles with my own kid (hes 21 and functional), but as an adult, Im convinced I shouldnt exist unless Im actively making others around me feel powerful.
    Make no mistake: homeschooling and religion with the intent to keep a child from "the world" is absolutely a cover for severe abuse. And the kids may survive, but thriving is a dream that may not be realized.

    • @dukeduke2790
      @dukeduke2790 6 месяцев назад

      send an email to soft white underbelly💯

  • @nimzedz6055
    @nimzedz6055 Год назад

    I LOVE that you're on camera now! We can put a face to that lovely voice and it definitely adds to your videos. So glad these videos are doing well for you. I enjoy your sarcastic quips too. Well done!

  • @paulharvey7193
    @paulharvey7193 Год назад +3

    When I was a teen I ran away from home because of abuse. I ended up homeless on the streets and while it was not a nature trail I was in the jungle every day and night trying to survive and not get raped and killed by the human monsters that were out there hunting for innocents. The only reason i survived out there was a loyal homeless dog that I bonded with and shared my food with and an old timer from the streets gave me a gun to protect myself. The dog would warn me of people approaching or even if they were looking at me so I always was ready for whatever was coming and was never caught off guard and I had that gun and was ready and willing to use it. Word of advice kids stay off drugs stay off the streets and never turn your back on anyone.

    • @CaseyAvalon
      @CaseyAvalon 9 месяцев назад

      I am so glad you made it out. You should consider writing your experiences or maybe even make some videos, idk just my opinion. Wish you the best ❤

  • @kristyw89
    @kristyw89 Год назад +3

    Omg I have been suffering from acute boredom all night at work! Thank goodness this just popped up!

    • @cautionTosser
      @cautionTosser Год назад +1

      hey! Why you are watching vids at work? Get back to work. :P

    • @kristyw89
      @kristyw89 Год назад

      @@cautionTosser I work as a clerk at a hospital, but in the middle of the night, everything is dead quiet when an the patients are asleep and there's nothing for me to do but sit and wait for someone to wake up

  • @violagentsch
    @violagentsch Год назад +2

    You got the perfect voice for telling stories and capture my attention to listen and enjoy.

  • @blueindigoqueen7077
    @blueindigoqueen7077 Год назад +1

    I literally was just in the middle of listening to ur podcast! Thank u fir this little gem 💙💙

  • @ameliaearhart666
    @ameliaearhart666 Год назад +4

    This is so sad, what a horrific intrusion into such a sacred place, destroying the lives of so many. RIP❤

  • @jerkofalltrades5430
    @jerkofalltrades5430 Год назад +4

    "He has mental problems and was on drugs"...... and? Bury him under the prison

  • @Ibereebee83
    @Ibereebee83 Год назад +2

    Dude I have followed your show since day 1 ep 1. Love your work and getting to put a face with the voice! Keep it up!❤

  • @jenniferbailey5914
    @jenniferbailey5914 Год назад +1

    You have the best voice in the business……it’s pure butter! Keep up the great work. Love every episode!

  • @michaelarthur1352
    @michaelarthur1352 Год назад +12

    Best true crime channel there is no matter what. I've said it a lot and will continue to do so. Keep pumping out amazing videos man.

  • @Fredericksburg91
    @Fredericksburg91 Год назад +4

    Great narrating and appreciate the occasional commentary. Poor hikers, and the third victim.

  • @rgee3972
    @rgee3972 Год назад

    It's so good to see your face. Although i don't really watch so much as listen but you've been part of my routine for over a year now. I love true crime stories and for me your channel is by far the best. I look forward to each new episode.

  • @a.p.3556
    @a.p.3556 Год назад

    Your voice is so calming but makes me interested in the story at the same time. Please don't stop making videos

  • @lovetruecrime158
    @lovetruecrime158 Год назад +11

    You deserve your own TV show. You were born for this.

  • @simplydepressed
    @simplydepressed 7 месяцев назад

    you have a talent telling a story - well put together, clear and without silly distractions.

  • @lissa4798
    @lissa4798 Год назад +1

    I’m convinced Paul was born a monster.
    Thank you for all you do, I miss when you added the police interrogations 😁 think I’m starting all over and going way bk to season 1. Have a great day

  • @TheUnitedDrills
    @TheUnitedDrills Год назад +286

    For the algorithm 📊

    • @snakejones9965
      @snakejones9965 Год назад +18

      Then start listening to DEADBUG Says. He has good true crime videos.

    • @magocka
      @magocka Год назад +7

      ​@@snakejones9965 he has the best ones!

    • @ElizabethT.
      @ElizabethT. Год назад +7

      I don't get it... please explain?

    • @chaw1032
      @chaw1032 Год назад +13

      ​@@ElizabethT.Commenting solely for the sake of the Channel etc.

    • @jamierupert7563
      @jamierupert7563 Год назад +25

      Yes, comment for the algorithm. Give this man the credit he deserves!!!! Love your storytelling! One of the best!!!!😊😊😊😊

  • @RareDolo
    @RareDolo Год назад +3

    great channel

  • @NosyBody-vy1mf
    @NosyBody-vy1mf Год назад +1

    Hey, this is the man behind the storytelling “this is monsters”. Nice to finally see you, keep up the good work. Thank you!

  • @ameliarhodes5000
    @ameliarhodes5000 Год назад +3

    I was hiking the AT in Georgia, almost all of it in starts and stops around this time. Ran into a few strange characters. I never carried defensive means. Never would have occurred to me until I met one or two characters that I needed to be prepared for the worse case. Given the changes in the world if I were still hiking today, I'd first get a carry permit and have a gun holstered with me at all times. (It may be illegal to hike with a weapon. But I'd rather get a fine than be butchered in a trail shelter.)

  • @maddielu5286
    @maddielu5286 Год назад +3

    I was just on the trial for a day's hike in VA 😅 and dream of hiking the whole trial some day. This came right on creepy time 😅

    • @thegreencat9947
      @thegreencat9947 Год назад +1

      A warning?

    • @maddielu5286
      @maddielu5286 Год назад

      @@thegreencat9947 who knows, I still want to go. I am planning a 3 days hike sometime this year😅

    • @thegreencat9947
      @thegreencat9947 Год назад +1

      @@maddielu5286 Good...don't let it dampen your desire to hike...just be more aware of your surroundings. 👍😀

    • @maddielu5286
      @maddielu5286 Год назад

      @@thegreencat9947 so true, thanks

  • @miannahmacc
    @miannahmacc Год назад

    I absolutely LOVE the way you talk 💗 Thank you for all the good content.

  • @geofreak75
    @geofreak75 Год назад +2

    Love your channel, Jiles! Long time subscriber!

  • @lindahamilton3569
    @lindahamilton3569 Год назад +3

    Jiles, please tell me that once you get settled in the Netherlands You'll plan to keep doing your show's?, Especially THIS IS MONSTER'S? And please have safe blessed travels when u make your move, all the from Kentucky ,much love and appreciation!!!

  • @derkeheath5172
    @derkeheath5172 Год назад +31

    Recently read the book "Trailed" by Kathryn Miles, about murders on the Appalachian Trail and other U.S. trails. It was a really sobering account of how woman, and in particular lesbian women, are targeted on trails and how there are almost no officers/rangers in charge of policing hiking trails. It's a good true crime read.

    • @berniekatzroy
      @berniekatzroy Год назад +3

      The trail really is no mans land. Ive looked more into and it scary to think these forrest people are just out there.

    • @bobbyboucher5309
      @bobbyboucher5309 Год назад +6

      Lesbian women? How would the killer know who's what? Not everything is a gay hate crime ffs.

    • @vinciroth
      @vinciroth Год назад +4

      ​@@immachine1565 wow that's a fuckin stretch. He probably goes after women because they're generally weaker

    • @deegralak-roe
      @deegralak-roe Год назад

      ​@@immachine1565 Why do you think lesbians have a lot of time to hike? Don't they have normal jobs or what?

    • @bobbyboucher5309
      @bobbyboucher5309 Год назад

      @@immachine1565 The socks n sandles thing too!

  • @jamjam8793
    @jamjam8793 Год назад

    Your narrations are great! Have a good week off and stay safe!

  • @RoyalCam9
    @RoyalCam9 Год назад

    My mom got me hooked on your channel! Becoming my favorite channel, Subscribed 🙌🏾❗️

  • @irr1sss
    @irr1sss Год назад +3

    This is such a heartbreaking story.

  • @joemegna447
    @joemegna447 Год назад +18

    At 27:50 what Molly's dad said to her killer was very touching. I wish I had the spiritual strength to be that forgiving, but under those same circumstances, I don't think I could.

    • @lucarossi9453
      @lucarossi9453 Год назад +7

      Hes a coward for saying that. No father forgives their childs killer period

    • @shahidabdoullakhanzorovr1564
      @shahidabdoullakhanzorovr1564 Год назад +2

      ​​@@lucarossi9453 Well, what else can he do? Let the hatred eat him up? In this neutered society, they're not going to give him five minutes alone in a room with the guy.

  • @teenmomAT14toRN
    @teenmomAT14toRN Год назад +1

    Thx we love your voice and content. ❤