Mike saying "Please shut up" when Lori insisted that what happened to Larry was a tragic accident and that she never intended on taking his life away from him was how I felt during her rambling accident justification speech
Her story about making the drug filled smoothie for herself, but he took it, kind of falls apart when you consider she changed his will to benefit her kids more than his.
I don't think it falls apart because there is very little motive to murder him. She already stole and gave her children the money, and if you change the will and then kill him then that will is not going to pan out because you don't want everyone to look into it. Events of getting fired and realising that she is going to get arrested aligns more with suicide then murder. So we have weak motive, so it is possible that truth is somewhere in between. Like for example she planned to kill him and her self but she chickned. On the other had if she was so willing to die why she didn't do it when situation went from bad(5 years in prison and fucked up relationships) to worse(life in prison). It just feels like we are missing whole story here.
@@MarkoLomovic Somebody who cares so little for other people that she was willing to steal a massive amount of money from their relief funds probably cares more about herself than she cared about her family, too. No one that selfish is going to take their own life...... they think they can find a way out of their troubles. If she was going to kill herself, she would have drank the Benadryl BEFORE she took a nap. The will-changing maneuver was just one more way for her to steal, which she seemed adept at doing.
Not at all, im going on what has been stated in the video. Hence my comment on it. I dont think her stating that she made the smoothie for herself, and he took it, or that she changed the will to benefit her kids, may or could have happened. They stated in the video that is what happened.
A few weeks ago I heard a coworker say from across the hall, "Let's give it a go!" I excitedly said, "Mike?? That Chapter??" She said, "Who? What???" She's now subscribed lol.
I've been watching these for about 4 years now. Rewatched some older videos last night and the difference is crazy. No offense but you're a pro now. A genuine professional and it's obvious when you watch your new stuff. Thank you very much for what you do and I'm looking forward to what your channel will be in another 4 years.
Glad he grew into his skin and let go of feeling the need to be somber in delivery, without giving up his respect for victims, etc. That's the most notable change. Edit: Many misinterpret the gallows humor and sarcasm as disrespect for the victims and subject matter, couldn't be further from reality. People that think this, from my exp talking to them, usually don't watch full videos, and ones that do seem to want to hate any hint of humor to alleviate the weight of the subject matter. Blows my mind, as it's the main reason he's my #1 for general True Crime coverage.
Mike is so funny! Love the way he tells the story. He’s the best. You know you’re good when other RUclipsrs try to imitate you and fail miserably.💕 Keep ‘em coming, Mike.
Its beyond sad to hear someone that grew up knowing what it was like to not have a home or be considered poor and in need of help would then grow up to steal from organizations that strive to help those exact causes. People like that get zero sympathy from me. She prayed on the weak forgetting she once lived in their shoes. Awesome vid mike thanks for all you do
She was stealing for her children who apparently had financial problems. I am not surprised by her actions considering her fear of poverty was probably really strong.
@@n.d.m.515 people often don't realize that poverty is manufactured the way it is. It is systemic violence brought upon by capitalism. In a better world, charities wouldn't exist because there would be no reason for them to exist in the first place. Food for thought. Charities are but one symptom of the harm done by capitalism.
"All tourists are annoying and when I am a tourist I am annoyed at myself." Lol. You have to love Mike. So entertaining even when the subject is always dark!
Sounds like a bot. All his negative comments are filtered. RUclips features negativity filters. Circle jerk of pride and praise. Maybe some constructive criticism could improve his channel. Criticism is not allowed. Mike is a terrible host. Especially considering the dark subject matter. Inappropriate and annoying, never once has been funny.
It has never been funny in **any way** Ironically or unironically, never. He's actually starting to make me hate irish people in general. At least he pays my taxes now.
"Please, shut up; please, shut up..." I agree, Mike. Nothing but a rambling bunch of hooey. Your content is always amazing, Mike - you're my favorite storyteller!! Take care of yourself - we love you, too! 😊
@@KaladinVegapunk 😂 “I wish I could time-travel to tell my 10 year-old self not to steal candy from the corner store...... in the way that I did. I could have gotten away with it if I used another technique”
She was so serious about killing herself that the everything plus extra stress of her husband dying made her do it the next day anyway..... oh, wait......
It'll never cease to shock me how people can be together for so long, in this case almost 2 decades, and the one partner might as well be a stranger to the other because even after all this time, her husband never really knew her or what she was capable of. I'm sure he never would've thought she could do this to him, his kids, or the people she signed on to help. It's just sad. I feel so bad for all her victims.
It’s crazy though how people will witness awful character/integrity breaches and still say, “yeah, they did that, but they’d never do THIS…”. My mom was a psychopath, she lived to a ripe old age off that general human supposition
@@irisgreene4175 to your point, in the Jeffrey MacDonald "Fatal Vision" case, the defense had lined up all kinds of character witnesses who would say MacDonald wasn't capable of murdering his family. The prosecutor said "We will convict him on the basis of the physical evidence alone. Because things can't lie. But people can -- and do."
16:16 - Mike, you were SO CLOSE to the perfect joke with this. You should've said "Things got RUFF for her" after mentioning Dog the Bounty Hunter lmao
This lady's attorney Sold Her Out !!! I myself found her Suicide Story quite Believable, and, as a juror, there is Just NO Way that I would've voted Guilty if she had been tried for his murder. Perhaps her attorney realized that there was no way for her to get a Fair Trial once her Embezzlement Conviction became Public.
@@tinawindham6958 not I, in my opinion if she had planned to take her life why did she (illegally?)change his will a few weeks prior, wouldn't she updated hers instead? Only leaving his children 20%
@@gaylebynumcardosa7034 It's not just weird; it's incorrect. One cannot 'emphatically know' anything - that's not what 'emphatic' means. Not trying to be a dick but... well, I think bigger crimes are afoot here, actually.
I always like when Mike says "I love you" at the end of each video. Makes me feel all warm inside and brings a smile to my face. Does anyone else feel this?
In fact it bothered the first time I heard it and ever since. He's saying "I love you" to 1.5 million people who would have to MEET him just to move up from "unknown individual" to qualify as a stranger. To him I'm a number. In no way am I a human to him. I might not even be human. Maybe I'm a bot. How could he "love" me-- he's never met me! He doesn't know I exist. If I die tonight he'd never know-- or care. Is he Jesus, extolling his love for all mankind? Or is it just a phrase with no meaning, impact or consequence? Because it has no meaning, impact or consequence. Mike gives me the impression of being a genuine guy. But that is the most disingenuous thing I've ever heard anyone say, and a sad cheapening of the power of the phrase "I love you" said with genuine emotion to an actual human. I find it sad.
Umm, someone needs to make a gif of Mike doing the "shut-up, shut-in, shut-up" for the uptight & long-winded person who is so offended. Lol The love ya and wink are great! He loves the support and I can't help but smile every time!
i couldn´t stop laughing at the bear in the photo of Larry and his wife. Mike, thank you for all your amazing videos. i was diagnosed with autism almost 2 years ago and am struggling with my mental health and juggling that with being a single mom, having almost no ´me-time', making the tuesday and friday extra special. lots of love from Holland!
You’ve got this hon. You have answers now and can start on the road to dealing with your autism. And single parenthood is a struggle but totally worth the effort when their little self loves on you! You’re doing great I promise 😊
Holy cow girl! Sounds like you have your plate full. It’s hard being a single Mom. I don’t know how it feels to have Autism but I hope you are ok. Mike sure is a great treat to watch isn’t he?! Take care of yourself sweetheart 💗
You are doing great and this internet stranger is so proud of you for taking care of yourself, and trying to be the best version of yourself for your kiddo. Don't forget that autism doesn't make you less awesome or worthy! It just makes you a spicy human ❤️ keep going, you got this.
@@Adderallyall thank you so much! And you're right, it's totally worth the effort. When my daughter is happy, i'm happy and her smile always makes my day!
I was for sure waiting for the life insurance dance! What a story..she had a good life by all accounts and still decided to mess it all up. Piece of work, this woman. Thanks Mike! 👍⭐🇨🇦
Out of all the true crime you-tubers and podcasters I watch and listen to, Mike, you are still my favorite. You can succinctly tell a story with humor and necessary facts better than any of the others!
I had a big laugh when the dispatcher said “Ok, tell me what happened” and the lady calling in the body replied with something along the lines of “Well nothing has happened, but there’s a dead body on the shore right in front of our house” HOW does finding a dead body on the shore in front of your house = nothing happened!? LOL
I mean, no crime was committed on their front lawn, it just kinda turned up on its own. 😂 I work human remains detection and recovery with my dogs, so I don't think it would even occur to me to call the emergency line. Just, like, come collect the corpse when it's convenient, y'all.
My favourite thing is finding out someone else at work or a friend watches TC too. The thing everything says and we say it almost simultaneously is ‘let’s give it a goo!’ Great to see how many people have excellent taste and how wide Mike’s content has spread xxx
Mike, you've become an old friend to me, and we've never met. Thank you for all the work you do on entertaining us!! Tuesdays and Fridays are my days!!!
Mike, the most consistent man I've ever had in my life. Give it a goo? Why yes I think I shall. Mike you are appreciated and your content is top notch my friend. Thank you for all you do.
@@brendaredmond4678 so very true. My friends have joked that I need a sound bite of himself saying "Go ahead James, give it a goo!" And "Hey you!" And "I love ya!" All for ringtones on my phone cause that's all it'd take for me to be over the moon lol
She would have gotten away w/it if his body hadn't washed up. She must be kicking herself she didn't throw him over into deeper waters. (Two hours to find the phone...they weren't on a cruise ship, lol)!
I think she killed him because he would have found out that she made her daughter's 80% beneficiary of his will. That's worth more than the half a million she stole.
I look forward to Tuesday and Friday every single week for notifications from your channel. Thanks for being the best at what you do and consistently delivering quality content to all of us ‘nonexistent people’.
Hi Mike -- thanks for your hard work with these. My mom - she's 80 - I recently introduced her to your videos. She adores you and says she wants to wrap you in a blanket & feed you. I laughed so hard! She also says she likes you even though you use 'nasty language like a naughty boy'. I'm still laughing... but thanks, eh? Do you good, so take care of you too.
Lori reminded me so much of Stephanie Lazarus with her facial expressions and tone of voice when recounting the events with the authorities. It doesn't prove her guilt, it's just uncanny.
I thought for sure we were getting the life insurance dance in this ol chapter. Genuinely shocked that didn't factor in. She had a place to stay if he threw her out - jail. Love & hugs from across the pond, Mike 🥰
@@MrRyan-wu4jx Good point - we didn't get the insurance dance, though. Sad she didn't just woman up and admit what she'd done. She would have been out at some point. Now she's gone for life.
Just looking at that footage of Lori, I know she did it. Just the thought of losing my wife would have me a ball of weeping and gagging on snot in horror. She couldn't be more relaxed.
@@ErebuBatyeah, but tourist towns WANT the tourists to come or they lose their income. (Think about the places that struggled the most during Covid-19 when everyone hunkered down.) So staying at home is to their detriment and not a viable answer to the question. I know it was intended as a joke answer (I hope?), but it would be detrimental if people took it seriously, or I’d have laughed and moved on. 😉
What makes this channel kind of perfect is the fact that Mike is just…imperfect? That’s a praise, not a criticism. I’ll elaborate. What I mean by imperfect is, it seems that Mike has a loosely written script that he goes by; talking points, even. But his delivery is not always perfect. A word gets stumbled over here and there. His reaction to certain details of the story seems to be real world, rather than one that’s been predetermined. Like he’s almost just shooting from the hip as he tells the story. Those little idiosyncrasies kept in, not edited over, are what keep bringing me back. Like, there are pauses after a sentence while he searches for the right word to use. I love the loose edges. It doesn’t have to be so clean cut. His personality is conveyed through the storytelling. Which, in turn, gives the channel personality. So again, nothing but praise. Edit: Tree
Imagine killing someone because you did something wrong and are scared of the consequences. Literally doesn't make sense to me at all, great video as always man.
She finds his phone 2 hours after he fell in while 'driving the boat' .... Suspicious as hell. I'm only halfway through. You do such an amazing job at story telling.
I love how at 21:59 she's baring her soul to the court, trying to explain away the murder with yet another BS story and apologizing so deeply to the victim's family, and she casually flips her hair back as non-chalantly as if she were going over her grocery list. The completely disconnected automatic and clueless self-centred primping of a narcissistic sociopath.
So many killers think making up a story about harming themselves will garner enough sympathy that it will get them off with a lesser charge. All it shows is that they may suffer from sociopathy since those are the types of people who would lie about something so serious.
Possibly the most warmly charismatic and refreshingly genuine content creators on this platform and up there with those we would likely all miss terribly should they ever, god forbid, stop uploading. Such a down-to-earth personality, sparkling wit, cheeky sardonicism, and add to those a potent amalgamation of thorough researching and masterfully immersive and compulsive storytelling, and you have yourself a channel, and a beautiful Irishman, that/who brightens even the darkest and dullest of winter days. 💜✌️
Ugh . How we supposed to trust anyone after this !! Yikes 😳 money money money 💰 . Thanks for another great case . Sorry to the children of Larry . I hope they got his things .
@@crazychase98 well I agree with the “to many shitty people out there “ but we aren’t all bad . So I guess if you keep a attitude like that, it’s good that you’re chasing the money . 🤨🤔😯
@@shawntanac3172 Never said all nor do I hate women if that's your implying. But im a stats and facts guy not looking good for a guys to be in relationships based on facts alone. Then you got divorce and all that other nasty stuff.
@@crazychase98 I totally get it ! That case freaked me out too . Messed up world we live in when you can be with someone for 12 years I think it was and then kill him cause she knew he would kick her out anyways? Larry was a good guy . And I cannot believe that women did that . I guess you just never know 😓 . Trust is hard enough . Then “shit happens “
This happened in my town/city and everyone suspected that she was guilty from day 1. Kinda bizarre to see my "local" story on your youtube that Ive been watching for years now!!! Give it a goo!
Just 1 minute into her story you already know she's BSing. A) She wouldn't say "couldn't find him", it means she mentally already closed the case. B) She wouldn't be sitting there telling stories if she really wanted him back, she would be fighting tooth and nail to keep looking. Her facial expressions and the way she talked immediately reminded me of that cop who got interrogated by partners about an old case, pretending she's not a suspect, forgot her name.
"He had a stroke" not "I think he was having a stroke." No one would have made a declaration like that, especially someone who isn't medically trained. Even a physician would have reported what they observed, not give a diagnosis.
Dear Chico Skidmore: This narrator is just a Wannabe Comedian who Failed at his Profession, and tried his hand at True Crime instead !!! That you would love his Coarse Jokes about a topic as serious as Murder really doesn't reflect well on your Character. I only come here to learn about new cases, but You Can Be Sure that I Hold My Nose all the while that I'm here. I would trust some of the Murderers that he presents more than I would this Miscreant. That he has such a large fan base only proves that PT Barnum was correct when he observed that "There's a Sucker born every minute !!!' In fact, I'd bet even money that most his American audience even voted for his fellow Moron, Donald Trump !!!
_Someone better let Lori know she can still get generic Benadryl on commissary if she wants to still drink one of her famous Isenburg pink smoothies. Or don’t maybe lol._
I knew Lori professionally during the time this story was evolving. I still find it shocking. Of all the people I have known, she is one of the last I would have expected to commit such atrocities. It was so crazy to watch this story gradually be revealed in the local press.
Meanwhile I have a step-mother who is disgustingly materialistic, and a heinous human... I’ve been shocked my dad has survived being married to her since the 90s. Granted she’s drained him dry financially, and he got fired as a COO from his company after embezzling a ton of money for them (they chose to not prosecute), but she’s yet to kill him for an insurance payout. People can be surprising/unpredictable.
@@anti-ethniccleansing465 I know a man who remarried a gold digger (along w/her grown adult gold digging son). And he waits on her hand & foot and spares no expense. You just have to figure they must both get something out of doing it. You know the adage, you teach people how to treat you.
“Turfed out on her hole” - another Irish gem. You should do an episode using just Irish slang and colloquialisms and put on a thick accent, as well. I would love to decipher that.
This is my absolute favorite true crime channel. I'm obsessed with it. Mike is amazing at telling these stories. Even the ones I thought I was already familiar with ❤️
He has a way of telling stories (even those stories we’ve heard over and over) that grab your attention and keep you focused and entertained. I especially love how he wears the same shirt in most videos!!! He’s definitely my favorite RUclipsr- EVER.
Not sure if it was the mr ballen binge lately or not but I'm glad I found your channel. Laying here w my dogs on me, one of which is suffering w cancer you guys have given me some kind of escape and for that you have my eternal gratitude 💘
Mike, you are one of a kind and the best at what you do. People may try to replicate your format and similar content, but you will always be number one 😉
He's definitely an inspiration for me. I wanna start up a crafting and crime channel and seeing how he kinda seemed more nervous at the beginning and has gotten comfortable on camera gives me hope lol. Now if i could stop binging his videos long enough to do my own research for my so far non existent channel lol
This needs to be the tag line on some Mike-merch. "Where true crime feels like a warm hug." It's so true though. I'm always smiling at his witty delivery.
Yea mike im just echoing the sentiment that many others have been saying, these videos are fantastic. No clickbait, no shameless add plugs, just straight to the point with tasteful humor sprinkled about. You've grown quite a bit and every single video is compelling to watch. You do it in a concise and respectful manor and all of us are extremely grateful. I still believe its a grossly underrated channel. Keep up the stellar work bud.
I love how Mike cuts through the rubbish in this and his other videos! Like he says, Lori didn't love Larry, she murdered him so as not to be 'kicked out on her arse'. Too bloody right!
My god …. This guy literally researched this so hard as he does for every case and he knows how to make the best story my goodness I’m gonna rewatch all his vids now I’m really missing mike these days
I love how you research the area and have random details (not related to the case your discussing) tossing in to help bring us into the story so we want to hear more. You are wonderful at story telling😉
The fact you've handled a shit ton more cases than anyone else on RUclips is one thing, but the humor and just personality is head and shoulders above them as well, too bad the Ghoul Boys are gonna concentrate on ghosts so I cant dream of the collab
@@tony3x Single handedly is a complete over exaggeration lol, if you are really into True Crime you’ll find a lot of people who have been doing this for years and made even longer videos with more info. We can like Mikes method without tearing down other hard workers or pretending they haven’t contributed.
My days just aren't quite right until I hear another ole' one from our pal Mike! Literally the only true crime channel that can tell a traumatic story but leave you feeling uplifted. Keep em coming Mikey!! We love ya brother! 🙏
I plan during the week what my meal will be for Tuesday and Friday night to go along with the new episode. This is my new version of partying at the age of 60.
So I see that this video had been posted 3 minutes ago and click on it. Almost 2,000 views in that time. That's amazing and Mike is awesome and deserves all the love he gets.
It's another creepy example of the "partial truths" told by murderers. Her initial story of how he went to look at the engine, got a horrible look on his face, and he went over the side of the boat was 100% the truth. The part she skipped was the reason for the horrible look and reason he went over. It's got to be horrible to figure out your spouse is killing you. She's kind of like an older version of Jodi Arias in that way.
@@rocketamadeus3730 and i think her "suicide" benedryl drink was a half truth...i think she put it in a drink he usually drank, once he figured it out the horrible look was she admitted it, he fought for his life but due to the drink he was sluggish and couldnt fight her off ..she pushed him off the boat and she slipped and hit her nose
My question would have been, how did you manage to chug about for two hours with a broken motor? Is the idea that he had his stroke conveniently moments after completing repairs? Also if you saw him go over the side, why bother moving the boat at all? It's a lake, not a river; you already knew where he was.
@@lordrosemount The fact that he showed up further away on the shore tells you that there are currents in lakes also, but you’re right, he can’t have drifted that quickly
I love it when he tells us to go and that he loves us at the end. It's so sincere and always make me smile. Have started saying 'love you' back to him. Think I've been watching too many.
@@tracyd693 Mr ballen is good too and Dave's lemonade or twisted minds however Mike is still my favorite. Makes one feel okay with being curious about murder and or mystery cases lol
Ever noticed that there's always more comments about how great Mike is than there is about the case being covered? That's because everyone is here because we just love this guy, he could talk to us about anything and we'd still listen!! Seriously tho, keep up the great work Mike, proud to say I've been a follower for years and seeing how much your channel and following has grown makes me do a happy dance! It's totally deserved, nobody covers a case with just the right amount of humour than you!!
My husband was admitted to hospital last Wednesday and came within a hair’s breadth of dying. Your videos, even though there have only been two in that short time, have been an extremely welcome relief.
Hope he is all better ASAP and you can laugh together about Mike’s life insurance club dance and watch some episodes together over cup of something nice💞
PS Mike, you REALLY have a gift. 🎁. I REALLY hope you enjoy doing these stories because you're just so good!!😊 Your humor, how you put the videos together and can't forget the "I love ya!!" at the end that brings it all together. Hope you stay well and thank you so much for sharing your talent with us!!💗
I appreciate you Mike as a really good researcher, storyteller, and comedian...but also for often expressing your love for your listeners at the end of your shows. That's not common from men in media, and it's nonexistent in the True Crime Genre. Bravo Buckaroo!
I was just breaking the pain barrier on my shakti mat when your notification popped up. I'm going to lay here for another half hr listening to you now. Bliss 😊
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“Even when I’m a tourist, I’m annoyed with myself”-true and classic Mike-ism.
Mike saying "Please shut up" when Lori insisted that what happened to Larry was a tragic accident and that she never intended on taking his life away from him was how I felt during her rambling accident justification speech
I’m not even there yet but thumbs up bc I know full well I’m set to agree with this comment.
They're always way too wordy with the explanations.
@@rocketamadeus3730 And her lawyer looked like he wanted to push her off a boat.
Watch the guy sitting behind her attorney- rolling his eyes. LOL
@@catserver8577 I vote for you as "Commenter of the Day". That was a perfect line! 😄
Nothing gives me more comfort than Mike and his “Hey you!”
Me too.
Same!
I feel the same way! I always say "Hey Mike" back.
True that!!! 🤩
Yeeesss❣️
Her story about making the drug filled smoothie for herself, but he took it, kind of falls apart when you consider she changed his will to benefit her kids more than his.
could have been her last ditch effort to help her kids tho. he may not have even known about the change
I don't think it falls apart because there is very little motive to murder him. She already stole and gave her children the money, and if you change the will and then kill him then that will is not going to pan out because you don't want everyone to look into it. Events of getting fired and realising that she is going to get arrested aligns more with suicide then murder.
So we have weak motive, so it is possible that truth is somewhere in between. Like for example she planned to kill him and her self but she chickned. On the other had if she was so willing to die why she didn't do it when situation went from bad(5 years in prison and fucked up relationships) to worse(life in prison). It just feels like we are missing whole story here.
@@MarkoLomovic Somebody who cares so little for other people that she was willing to steal a massive amount of money from their relief funds probably cares more about herself than she cared about her family, too. No one that selfish is going to take their own life...... they think they can find a way out of their troubles. If she was going to kill herself, she would have drank the Benadryl BEFORE she took a nap. The will-changing maneuver was just one more way for her to steal, which she seemed adept at doing.
@@MarkoLomovic not having to fess up is not a small motive for spouse killing in the sense that it's pretty common.
Not at all, im going on what has been stated in the video. Hence my comment on it. I dont think her stating that she made the smoothie for herself, and he took it, or that she changed the will to benefit her kids, may or could have happened. They stated in the video that is what happened.
A few weeks ago I heard a coworker say from across the hall, "Let's give it a go!" I excitedly said, "Mike?? That Chapter??" She said, "Who? What???" She's now subscribed lol.
lol that’s awesome!
It’s an awesome community 💪🏼
Haha we have the same name
Goo*
So you got her to have a goo at having a goo? NICE
No better way
To begin and end the day
Than hearing Mike say
*“Let’s give it a goo”*
And *“I love you”*
Especially the I love you part gets me every time
Truth
Proof positive he’s inspiring!
Truth! He's amazing.
@@yvonnepronk-dijkhuizen2108 yeah the “i love you part gets me too & im a guy lmao”
I've been watching these for about 4 years now. Rewatched some older videos last night and the difference is crazy. No offense but you're a pro now. A genuine professional and it's obvious when you watch your new stuff. Thank you very much for what you do and I'm looking forward to what your channel will be in another 4 years.
He has come a long way. Great job Mike.
Glad he grew into his skin and let go of feeling the need to be somber in delivery, without giving up his respect for victims, etc. That's the most notable change. Edit: Many misinterpret the gallows humor and sarcasm as disrespect for the victims and subject matter, couldn't be further from reality. People that think this, from my exp talking to them, usually don't watch full videos, and ones that do seem to want to hate any hint of humor to alleviate the weight of the subject matter. Blows my mind, as it's the main reason he's my #1 for general True Crime coverage.
Been watching Mike since 1897 and he only continues to get better
After 4 years who wouldn't improve with practice and seeing how others do it???
@@Sick_Boy I agree 100% I often see people make negative comment in regards to his humour, it is misunderstood I believe.
Mike is so funny! Love the way he tells the story. He’s the best. You know you’re good when other RUclipsrs try to imitate you and fail miserably.💕 Keep ‘em coming, Mike.
That poor dude spent his whole life caring about that woman and she just so callously kills him
@@littlebear1771 by what existing?
@@amadortv971 Maybe they mean by ignoring red flags and wanting to only see the good in someone???
No he didn't. He stole her from her husband 14 years before she killed him.
@@amadortv971 By turning a blind eye to the signs that the person they fell in love with could be an abusive narcissistic psychopath
Its beyond sad to hear someone that grew up knowing what it was like to not have a home or be considered poor and in need of help would then grow up to steal from organizations that strive to help those exact causes. People like that get zero sympathy from me. She prayed on the weak forgetting she once lived in their shoes. Awesome vid mike thanks for all you do
She was stealing for her children who apparently had financial problems. I am not surprised by her actions considering her fear of poverty was probably really strong.
Yup, no pity. She's a selfish cow and a murderer.
@@n.d.m.515 people often don't realize that poverty is manufactured the way it is. It is systemic violence brought upon by capitalism. In a better world, charities wouldn't exist because there would be no reason for them to exist in the first place. Food for thought. Charities are but one symptom of the harm done by capitalism.
@@BleedForTheWorld but then you have all the good it brings too so I dunno if you can blame capitalism for this women being a scum bag
@@n.d.m.515 Yeah, but that is the reason abosolutly everyone steals. Greed
"All tourists are annoying and when I am a tourist I am annoyed at myself."
Lol. You have to love Mike. So entertaining even when the subject is always dark!
That was priceless.
And when Mike says ``you know'' what the name Isenberg reminds him of, guessing Mike means ``Breaking Bad?''
Right!! His little side comments 👌
Sounds like a bot. All his negative comments are filtered. RUclips features negativity filters.
Circle jerk of pride and praise. Maybe some constructive criticism could improve his channel. Criticism is not allowed. Mike is a terrible host. Especially considering the dark subject matter. Inappropriate and annoying, never once has been funny.
It has never been funny in **any way**
Ironically or unironically, never.
He's actually starting to make me hate irish people in general. At least he pays my taxes now.
Mike is so great at keeping things light hearted and funny while greatly respecting the victims and making sure they get the recognition they deserve.
“Shut up about the lake already 😂😂😂.”That killed me!
🤣🤣Mike uyadelela
"Please, shut up; please, shut up..." I agree, Mike. Nothing but a rambling bunch of hooey. Your content is always amazing, Mike - you're my favorite storyteller!! Take care of yourself - we love you, too! 😊
Hahaha honestly like wtf she says she wish I could go back.. And tell them I killed him..
What??! Not.. You know, not murder him?? Hahaha
@@KaladinVegapunk 😂 “I wish I could time-travel to tell my 10 year-old self not to steal candy from the corner store...... in the way that I did. I could have gotten away with it if I used another technique”
She was so serious about killing herself that the everything plus extra stress of her husband dying made her do it the next day anyway..... oh, wait......
I about fell over when I was heard that!
All she knows is lying
My love life consists entirely of Mike saying "I love you" at the end of his videos. Love you too, Mike! 💕
For real 💔🙈🥰🥰
On god bro 💕
Me too...and I'm perfectly fine with that. ❤️😁❤️
He just about manages to say it... like a shy boyfriend.
It'll never cease to shock me how people can be together for so long, in this case almost 2 decades, and the one partner might as well be a stranger to the other because even after all this time, her husband never really knew her or what she was capable of. I'm sure he never would've thought she could do this to him, his kids, or the people she signed on to help. It's just sad. I feel so bad for all her victims.
It’s crazy though how people will witness awful character/integrity breaches and still say, “yeah, they did that, but they’d never do THIS…”. My mom was a psychopath, she lived to a ripe old age off that general human supposition
The devil whispers
People change.
alot of people are just together out of "convenience"
@@irisgreene4175 to your point, in the Jeffrey MacDonald "Fatal Vision" case, the defense had lined up all kinds of character witnesses who would say MacDonald wasn't capable of murdering his family. The prosecutor said "We will convict him on the basis of the physical evidence alone. Because things can't lie. But people can -- and do."
16:16 - Mike, you were SO CLOSE to the perfect joke with this. You should've said "Things got RUFF for her" after mentioning Dog the Bounty Hunter lmao
Lori: I know that my husband would still be alive if it wasn’t for me…
Everyone else: No kidding
Also, "I EMPHATICALLY know that I am responsible for Larry's death." Uh, yeah. We do too. Weird way to use the word 'emphatically' but whatevs.
This lady's attorney Sold Her Out !!! I myself found her Suicide Story quite Believable, and, as a juror, there is Just NO Way that I would've voted Guilty if she had been tried for his murder. Perhaps her attorney realized that there was no way for her to get a Fair Trial once her Embezzlement Conviction became Public.
Unbelievable
@@tinawindham6958 not I, in my opinion if she had planned to take her life why did she (illegally?)change his will a few weeks prior, wouldn't she updated hers instead? Only leaving his children 20%
@@gaylebynumcardosa7034 It's not just weird; it's incorrect. One cannot 'emphatically know' anything - that's not what 'emphatic' means.
Not trying to be a dick but... well, I think bigger crimes are afoot here, actually.
I always like when Mike says "I love you" at the end of each video. Makes me feel all warm inside and brings a smile to my face. Does anyone else feel this?
It's so nice how he makes us, his audience, feel so appreciated every video. It's that and his sense of humor that keeps bringing me back!
In fact it bothered the first time I heard it and ever since. He's saying "I love you" to 1.5 million people who would have to MEET him just to move up from "unknown individual" to qualify as a stranger. To him I'm a number. In no way am I a human to him. I might not even be human. Maybe I'm a bot. How could he "love" me-- he's never met me! He doesn't know I exist. If I die tonight he'd never know-- or care. Is he Jesus, extolling his love for all mankind? Or is it just a phrase with no meaning, impact or consequence? Because it has no meaning, impact or consequence. Mike gives me the impression of being a genuine guy. But that is the most disingenuous thing I've ever heard anyone say, and a sad cheapening of the power of the phrase "I love you" said with genuine emotion to an actual human. I find it sad.
Umm, someone needs to make a gif of Mike doing the "shut-up, shut-in, shut-up" for the uptight & long-winded person who is so offended. Lol
The love ya and wink are great! He loves the support and I can't help but smile every time!
Only weird ass people do. Very lonely or something, buddy? Abandonment issues?
@@jamespfitz
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''A town with (squirt squirt) watersports and (beep beep) cars'' while documenting a tragic case, you are a true artist man, much love from Spain
i couldn´t stop laughing at the bear in the photo of Larry and his wife. Mike, thank you for all your amazing videos. i was diagnosed with autism almost 2 years ago and am struggling with my mental health and juggling that with being a single mom, having almost no ´me-time', making the tuesday and friday extra special. lots of love from Holland!
You’ve got this hon. You have answers now and can start on the road to dealing with your autism. And single parenthood is a struggle but totally worth the effort when their little self loves on you! You’re doing great I promise 😊
Holy cow girl! Sounds like you have your plate full. It’s hard being a single Mom. I don’t know how it feels to have Autism but I hope you are ok. Mike sure is a great treat to watch isn’t he?! Take care of yourself sweetheart 💗
You are doing great and this internet stranger is so proud of you for taking care of yourself, and trying to be the best version of yourself for your kiddo. Don't forget that autism doesn't make you less awesome or worthy! It just makes you a spicy human ❤️ keep going, you got this.
@@Adderallyall thank you so much! And you're right, it's totally worth the effort. When my daughter is happy, i'm happy and her smile always makes my day!
@@stephanieann8115 thank you for you kind words! Where would we be without our dose of a little Mike twice a week right?
I was for sure waiting for the life insurance dance! What a story..she had a good life by all accounts and still decided to mess it all up. Piece of work, this woman. Thanks Mike! 👍⭐🇨🇦
I love when he does the insurance thing:) Cracks me up. I actually rewind it real quick and rewatch it a second time... every time.
@@Peace-lr7mt same!
Yeah she really killed him for no reason
HAHA
Me too!!
I was FOR SURE he was gna boogey down to the ‘LI Dance’!
The life insurance dance is my favorite part
Out of all the true crime you-tubers and podcasters I watch and listen to, Mike, you are still my favorite. You can succinctly tell a story with humor and necessary facts better than any of the others!
He’s a narrator. That’s it!
My thoughts exactly!
Channon Moon: My thoughts exactly!
25 minutes is about right
You haven’t listened to mr ballen then
I had a big laugh when the dispatcher said “Ok, tell me what happened” and the lady calling in the body replied with something along the lines of “Well nothing has happened, but there’s a dead body on the shore right in front of our house”
HOW does finding a dead body on the shore in front of your house = nothing happened!? LOL
I mean, no crime was committed on their front lawn, it just kinda turned up on its own. 😂
I work human remains detection and recovery with my dogs, so I don't think it would even occur to me to call the emergency line. Just, like, come collect the corpse when it's convenient, y'all.
My favourite thing is finding out someone else at work or a friend watches TC too. The thing everything says and we say it almost simultaneously is ‘let’s give it a goo!’
Great to see how many people have excellent taste and how wide Mike’s content has spread xxx
I really want a t-shirt with That Chapter logo and "Let's give it goo!"
I've been watching for tree years
I walked into my mom's house the other day and was greeted by Mike's face in the living room TV 😂
I'm your friend! North cali
Mike, you've become an old friend to me, and we've never met. Thank you for all the work you do on entertaining us!! Tuesdays and Fridays are my days!!!
Mike, the most consistent man I've ever had in my life. Give it a goo? Why yes I think I shall. Mike you are appreciated and your content is top notch my friend. Thank you for all you do.
Spot on A hundred and Terdy Percent!
@@tanyamarienorton hey you..
I agree with you 100% I have never been able to count on a man like I can Mike. When he says hes going to be there hes there.
@@brendaredmond4678 so very true. My friends have joked that I need a sound bite of himself saying "Go ahead James, give it a goo!" And "Hey you!" And "I love ya!" All for ringtones on my phone cause that's all it'd take for me to be over the moon lol
Agreed!
I had to watch this as Lori Isenberg was my mom's neighbor in Coeur d'Alene. I'm definitely going to share this video with her.
Yikes! Scary to think monsters live next door!
@@andrewthomas891 even scarier to think you could be living with one as her husband was.
"I stole a bunch of money..so naturally I must kill my husband"??? This woman is twisted and is right where she belongs! Great story Mike! Thank you!
Duh bro. I mean after all. 1+1=2. Makes perfect sense.
She musta had a couple of sups
She would have gotten away w/it if his body hadn't washed up. She must be kicking herself she didn't throw him over into deeper waters. (Two hours to find the phone...they weren't on a cruise ship, lol)!
she has the same logic as people that kill their spouses because divorce is a sin
I think she killed him because he would have found out that she made her daughter's 80% beneficiary of his will. That's worth more than the half a million she stole.
Am I the only one who waits specifically for the “I love you” at the end? It makes my whole day.
Yes.
You are definitely not the only one!
It puts a smile on my face every time!
@@kathleen5296 warms the heart…that’s what love does!!! 💜❤️💜
@@momfrini Yes, it most certainly does! ❤️
I look forward to Tuesday and Friday every single week for notifications from your channel. Thanks for being the best at what you do and consistently delivering quality content to all of us ‘nonexistent people’.
He's great. He does say "hey" to me twice a week, so...
@@Hey___you he say’s it to me to lol aren’t we the lucky ones lol 😂
He says it to me 4 times a week! I'm a Patreon, I watch the early release, then I watch it again.... obsession? 🤣
Feel exactly the same way!!😊
@@Hey___you And he loves us.
Hi Mike -- thanks for your hard work with these. My mom - she's 80 - I recently introduced her to your videos. She adores you and says she wants to wrap you in a blanket & feed you. I laughed so hard! She also says she likes you even though you use 'nasty language like a naughty boy'. I'm still laughing... but thanks, eh? Do you good, so take care of you too.
Aww, that was adorable! I’m in my 50s, but I’d love to wrap him in a blanket and feed him too. 🙂 Tell your Mom “Welcome to the Mike Club”! 👍❤️
He is aborable
Why do people think creators care about your probably overly exaggerated stories? Stop trying to insert yourself into successful peoples lives
@@ookalar665 bro… shut up. Let people be happy. Are you okay?
@@krusher181 no and no oh and no
Lori reminded me so much of Stephanie Lazarus with her facial expressions and tone of voice when recounting the events with the authorities.
It doesn't prove her guilt, it's just uncanny.
It's is very uncanny how many narcissistic/ anti-social ( the actual DSM verbage of anti-social) people seem to follow the un-written play book
I thought the same!!!
I thought the exact same thing.
I will never forget the Stephanie L interrogation! Classic!
YES! I thought the same. There's definite similarities.
I thought for sure we were getting the life insurance dance in this ol chapter. Genuinely shocked that didn't factor in. She had a place to stay if he threw her out - jail.
Love & hugs from across the pond, Mike 🥰
Me too, i was waiting for the disco lights 😂 altho the will was something similar
It did though. She changed the policy so it benefited her daughters more than Larry’s kids.
@@MrRyan-wu4jx Good point - we didn't get the insurance dance, though. Sad she didn't just woman up and admit what she'd done. She would have been out at some point. Now she's gone for life.
The daughters help steal almost $1 million and get probation. Make it make sense.
Just looking at that footage of Lori, I know she did it. Just the thought of losing my wife would have me a ball of weeping and gagging on snot in horror. She couldn't be more relaxed.
Best quote:
"Tourists are generally annoying, but tourists are always annoying. Even when I'm a tourist I'm annoyed at myself"
I live in a tourist town and we lovingly refer to them as terrorists LOL
@@oncoucharrest5910 genuine question, how can I be a good tourist?
@@de341f6 stay home
@@ErebuBatyeah, but tourist towns WANT the tourists to come or they lose their income. (Think about the places that struggled the most during Covid-19 when everyone hunkered down.) So staying at home is to their detriment and not a viable answer to the question.
I know it was intended as a joke answer (I hope?), but it would be detrimental if people took it seriously, or I’d have laughed and moved on. 😉
@@theladyinblack3055 Yea seriously - tourist towns are called that for a reason.
4:28 I was already bracing for the inevitable but picturing the thought of "Then she tripped over a space heater" broke me
Lol yeah. He "accidentally" drank her drink, then accidently fell off the side of the boat, then she accidently tripped trying to save him.
Mike posting is a highlight of the day. As usual his storytelling never disappoints.
What makes this channel kind of perfect is the fact that Mike is just…imperfect? That’s a praise, not a criticism. I’ll elaborate. What I mean by imperfect is, it seems that Mike has a loosely written script that he goes by; talking points, even. But his delivery is not always perfect. A word gets stumbled over here and there. His reaction to certain details of the story seems to be real world, rather than one that’s been predetermined. Like he’s almost just shooting from the hip as he tells the story. Those little idiosyncrasies kept in, not edited over, are what keep bringing me back. Like, there are pauses after a sentence while he searches for the right word to use. I love the loose edges. It doesn’t have to be so clean cut. His personality is conveyed through the storytelling. Which, in turn, gives the channel personality. So again, nothing but praise.
Edit: Tree
Exactly!! It seems genuine instead of tightly scripted. So we get to know him a little bit. Love, love Mike and his videos.
Cogent analysis
It's the Irish storytelling gene. He knows that being told a story and being read a story are two different experiences.
@@haplessasshole9615 Very well stated!!!
off the cuff!
Imagine killing someone because you did something wrong and are scared of the consequences. Literally doesn't make sense to me at all, great video as always man.
She finds his phone 2 hours after he fell in while 'driving the boat' ....
Suspicious as hell.
I'm only halfway through.
You do such an amazing job at story telling.
And just so happened to not bring her phone onto the boat that day either...hmmm.
Thanks. I forgot that part. I was tossing back her statement in court as plausible for the last 10 mins- and now im not. 💁
I was nine mins into this one and I thought for sure that he was about to do the life insurance dance!
"If you're still listening"
You're the one channel I listen to all the way through, just to hear you say "I love you" cause we love you too Mike!
Mike is one of the best storytellers ever!
I love how at 21:59 she's baring her soul to the court, trying to explain away the murder with yet another BS story and apologizing so deeply to the victim's family, and she casually flips her hair back as non-chalantly as if she were going over her grocery list. The completely disconnected automatic and clueless self-centred primping of a narcissistic sociopath.
Agree. A pathological liar that cannot stop.
So many killers think making up a story about harming themselves will garner enough sympathy that it will get them off with a lesser charge. All it shows is that they may suffer from sociopathy since those are the types of people who would lie about something so serious.
And they don't realize how bad their stories are. Who goes boating on a lake with a spouse to kill themselves?
Possibly the most warmly charismatic and refreshingly genuine content creators on this platform and up there with those we would likely all miss terribly should they ever, god forbid, stop uploading.
Such a down-to-earth personality, sparkling wit, cheeky sardonicism, and add to those a potent amalgamation of thorough researching and masterfully immersive and compulsive storytelling, and you have yourself a channel, and a beautiful Irishman, that/who brightens even the darkest and dullest of winter days. 💜✌️
Ugh . How we supposed to trust anyone after this !! Yikes 😳 money money money 💰 . Thanks for another great case . Sorry to the children of Larry . I hope they got his things .
As a man I'm chasing the dollar never a women. And if a women chases me she's out of luck. Way to many shitty people out there.
@@crazychase98 well I agree with the “to many shitty people out there “ but we aren’t all bad . So I guess if you keep a attitude like that, it’s good that you’re chasing the money . 🤨🤔😯
@@shawntanac3172 Never said all nor do I hate women if that's your implying. But im a stats and facts guy not looking good for a guys to be in relationships based on facts alone. Then you got divorce and all that other nasty stuff.
@@crazychase98 I totally get it ! That case freaked me out too . Messed up world we live in when you can be with someone for 12 years I think it was and then kill him cause she knew he would kick her out anyways? Larry was a good guy . And I cannot believe that women did that . I guess you just never know 😓 . Trust is hard enough . Then “shit happens “
This happened in my town/city and everyone suspected that she was guilty from day 1. Kinda bizarre to see my "local" story on your youtube that Ive been watching for years now!!! Give it a goo!
I lived there as a kid, the images kinda took me back.
Just 1 minute into her story you already know she's BSing.
A) She wouldn't say "couldn't find him", it means she mentally already closed the case.
B) She wouldn't be sitting there telling stories if she really wanted him back, she would be fighting tooth and nail to keep looking.
Her facial expressions and the way she talked immediately reminded me of that cop who got interrogated by partners about an old case, pretending she's not a suspect, forgot her name.
Stephanie Lazarus :)
"He had a stroke" not "I think he was having a stroke." No one would have made a declaration like that, especially someone who isn't medically trained. Even a physician would have reported what they observed, not give a diagnosis.
@@Tracymmo exactly what I thought
She obviously did it but "if they were innocent they would act differently" is still not how people work
@@Tracymmo truth! I had my first stroke and thought it was a heart attack.
Holy shit this video has some instant classics. “Squirt squirt water sports” and “please shut up please shut up” fuckin love it Mike lol
"Mmm, seasickness."
Been a fan for a bit and I love your bits that you throw in while telling the story. Keep it up.
at 20:33 sooo good luck!
A little mal-de-mer lol 😆
Please...please...shut up. I was laughing so hard! 🤣
Dear Chico Skidmore: This narrator is just a Wannabe Comedian who Failed at his Profession, and tried his hand at True Crime instead !!! That you would love his Coarse Jokes about a topic as serious as Murder really doesn't reflect well on your Character. I only come here to learn about new cases, but You Can Be Sure that I Hold My Nose all the while that I'm here. I would trust some of the Murderers that he presents more than I would this Miscreant. That he has such a large fan base only proves that PT Barnum was correct when he observed that "There's a Sucker born every minute !!!' In fact, I'd bet even money that most his American audience even voted for his fellow Moron, Donald Trump !!!
It Really Blows My Mind that YT has Arbitrarily Shut Down SO Many good channels, while it allows his Garbage Mouth to still flourish !!!
_Someone better let Lori know she can still get generic Benadryl on commissary if she wants to still drink one of her famous Isenburg pink smoothies. Or don’t maybe lol._
Thank me? No, thank you Mike. Seriously. You put a lot of work into these stories and videos so consistently and they're always on point. Thank you!
I knew Lori professionally during the time this story was evolving. I still find it shocking. Of all the people I have known, she is one of the last I would have expected to commit such atrocities. It was so crazy to watch this story gradually be revealed in the local press.
Meanwhile I have a step-mother who is disgustingly materialistic, and a heinous human... I’ve been shocked my dad has survived being married to her since the 90s.
Granted she’s drained him dry financially, and he got fired as a COO from his company after embezzling a ton of money for them (they chose to not prosecute), but she’s yet to kill him for an insurance payout.
People can be surprising/unpredictable.
@@anti-ethniccleansing465 If she cancels their newspaper maybe he should buy a copy everyday just to keep up w/what's been going on.
@@anti-ethniccleansing465 I know a man who remarried a gold digger (along w/her grown adult gold digging son). And he waits on her hand & foot and spares no expense. You just have to figure they must both get something out of doing it. You know the adage, you teach people how to treat you.
BS
@@isabellind1292 Was she attractive?
“Turfed out on her hole” - another Irish gem. You should do an episode using just Irish slang and colloquialisms and put on a thick accent, as well. I would love to decipher that.
I'd like to see a video about Ireland. C'mon, Mike...let's give it a goo?! @thatchapter#
The fact that Larry took her with all those kids , it blows my mind, poor guy , poor judgement.
Cannot get enough of your story telling style Mike!!! Thank you for being so great at it & lending dark humor to these events!!!
This is my absolute favorite true crime channel. I'm obsessed with it. Mike is amazing at telling these stories. Even the ones I thought I was already familiar with ❤️
Oh yes! He's very good. He's my fave too!💓
Mike should try and push for his own TV show in the States!
He has a way of telling stories (even those stories we’ve heard over and over) that grab your attention and keep you focused and entertained. I especially love how he wears the same shirt in most videos!!! He’s definitely my favorite RUclipsr- EVER.
I swear, this is one of my favorite channels on this platform. Everything about it is so well done. I love ya Mike, keep up the good work.
Not sure if it was the mr ballen binge lately or not but I'm glad I found your channel. Laying here w my dogs on me, one of which is suffering w cancer you guys have given me some kind of escape and for that you have my eternal gratitude 💘
Love Mr. Ballen..
Mike, you are one of a kind and the best at what you do. People may try to replicate your format and similar content, but you will always be number one 😉
Right? I get so annoyed when other guys try to make their videos exactly like him!
@@GastedFlabber k
He's definitely an inspiration for me. I wanna start up a crafting and crime channel and seeing how he kinda seemed more nervous at the beginning and has gotten comfortable on camera gives me hope lol. Now if i could stop binging his videos long enough to do my own research for my so far non existent channel lol
Funny I've never seen anyone even attempt to replicate this. And I follow just about every true crime youtuber there is. Example?
@@michaelriley6296...... K
What I love about Mike and this channel compared to other channels is the fact he's never banged on about liking and subscribing
I never thought that the telling of horrific crimes could feel like a warm hug, but here we are.
This needs to be the tag line on some Mike-merch.
"Where true crime feels like a warm hug."
It's so true though. I'm always smiling at his witty delivery.
With the exception of children being harmed or murdered. I will actually pass on them as much as I hate to miss an episode. I just can't stomach it.
Mike you never cease to amaze me with your abilities in putting That Chapter together. Thank you for your work and dedication to your fans.
Yea mike im just echoing the sentiment that many others have been saying, these videos are fantastic. No clickbait, no shameless add plugs, just straight to the point with tasteful humor sprinkled about. You've grown quite a bit and every single video is compelling to watch. You do it in a concise and respectful manor and all of us are extremely grateful. I still believe its a grossly underrated channel. Keep up the stellar work bud.
I love how Mike cuts through the rubbish in this and his other videos! Like he says, Lori didn't love Larry, she murdered him so as not to be 'kicked out on her arse'. Too bloody right!
My god …. This guy literally researched this so hard as he does for every case and he knows how to make the best story my goodness I’m gonna rewatch all his vids now I’m really missing mike these days
I know right...the research my God!!!! Talented is a understatement.
He's gotta have a researcher doing the digging for him.
I love how you research the area and have random details (not related to the case your discussing) tossing in to help bring us into the story so we want to hear more. You are wonderful at story telling😉
I was here when 15 minutes ago meant 200 likes.
Now it's 1.3k in 15 minutes!!! You sir have made it and I'm so glad to be a fan to see that growth!
Thank you Mike!
Your content never disappoints.
The fact you've handled a shit ton more cases than anyone else on RUclips is one thing, but the humor and just personality is head and shoulders above them as well, too bad the Ghoul Boys are gonna concentrate on ghosts so I cant dream of the collab
Yeah you’re right, this man has over 400 videos !!! He single handedly carried this genre for years man
@@tony3x Single handedly is a complete over exaggeration lol, if you are really into True Crime you’ll find a lot of people who have been doing this for years and made even longer videos with more info. We can like Mikes method without tearing down other hard workers or pretending they haven’t contributed.
"head and shoulders" lol
(We can only see his head and shoulders. Get it.)
There is something amazing in spending an hour or so confessing to a crime WITHOUT EVER ACTUALLY CONFESSING.
I watch out for you like I watch out for the sunrise! You brighten up my days Mike.
My days just aren't quite right until I hear another ole' one from our pal Mike! Literally the only true crime channel that can tell a traumatic story but leave you feeling uplifted. Keep em coming Mikey!! We love ya brother! 🙏
I plan during the week what my meal will be for Tuesday and Friday night to go along with the new episode. This is my new version of partying at the age of 60.
Gotta say, I was a little disappointed there was no "insurance dance" Thought for sure she was after it. Thanks again for making our day! ❤️✌️
Like most of us, I truly smile so wide when Mike so genuinely says he’ll see us again and love us 🥺 we love you Mike! YOU stay safe too!
Best true crime on RUclips. Hands down my favorite channel. Bravo Mike.
over 50 comments in less than a minute ❤️ i’m so proud of you Mike, watched your channel blow up. wonderful content per usual too
Probably bots.
Aww, Mike, we always watch to the end. My wife wouldn't tolerate it without hearing you tell her you love her.
🤣😅😂🤣😅😂❣
I’ve watched so many of these. This is one of the very very best. The timing and framing of the “shut up” remark over her testimony was art.
So I see that this video had been posted 3 minutes ago and click on it. Almost 2,000 views in that time. That's amazing and Mike is awesome and deserves all the love he gets.
Broke my foot and was diagnosed with Covid today but with a Mike video it brings the quality of my day up a bit! 😀
Wishing you a speedy recovery in all things! Get some good rest ❤
I hope you feel better soon
Broke my toe a couple weeks ago.and today i tested pos for covid too.time off work sucks but im glad Mike is on....
Get well soon!
It's another creepy example of the "partial truths" told by murderers. Her initial story of how he went to look at the engine, got a horrible look on his face, and he went over the side of the boat was 100% the truth. The part she skipped was the reason for the horrible look and reason he went over. It's got to be horrible to figure out your spouse is killing you. She's kind of like an older version of Jodi Arias in that way.
Or there was a brief struggle when she pushed him, and that's how she got the bloody nose.
@@rocketamadeus3730 and i think her "suicide" benedryl drink was a half truth...i think she put it in a drink he usually drank, once he figured it out the horrible look was she admitted it, he fought for his life but due to the drink he was sluggish and couldnt fight her off ..she pushed him off the boat and she slipped and hit her nose
@@CharlesChristinaWH Well, at least the boat took some revenge.
My question would have been, how did you manage to chug about for two hours with a broken motor? Is the idea that he had his stroke conveniently moments after completing repairs? Also if you saw him go over the side, why bother moving the boat at all? It's a lake, not a river; you already knew where he was.
@@lordrosemount
The fact that he showed up further away on the shore tells you that there are currents in lakes also, but you’re right, he can’t have drifted that quickly
I love it when he tells us to go and that he loves us at the end. It's so sincere and always make me smile. Have started saying 'love you' back to him. Think I've been watching too many.
Naw, it’s all good! We ALL love Mike! ❤️👍
Loving his story telling, humor, and his personality is all good. I’m new here and I’m falling for all the 👆.
Lol “ Please, please shut up” you always have me rolling. Thank you, love all your chapters, Mike!!✌🏽💜
"Hey you and welcome" thank you for blessing us twice a week with your friendly smile 🙂
I am finding myself waiting for 3:00 every Tuesday and Friday. The most consistent thing in my life. Love ya Mike!
Same! And he's always on time too 💯🥰😂
Same! But I'm in Aotearoa so it's a Wednesday around 9am and Saturdays when he uploads. Fav channel on YT
It’s half 8 evening time in uk now!
@@dappppppppt my favorite too! I'm a huge true crime dork and Mike definitely has the best channel on YT.
@@tracyd693 Mr ballen is good too and Dave's lemonade or twisted minds however Mike is still my favorite. Makes one feel okay with being curious about murder and or mystery cases lol
The please shut up at the end is gold. Love you, too, Mike! Thanks for making me laugh. It is much needed these days.
I always have to stay until the very end to see that smile and hear that I love you! Makes my day! Much love and support Mike! 💕
Ever noticed that there's always more comments about how great Mike is than there is about the case being covered? That's because everyone is here because we just love this guy, he could talk to us about anything and we'd still listen!! Seriously tho, keep up the great work Mike, proud to say I've been a follower for years and seeing how much your channel and following has grown makes me do a happy dance! It's totally deserved, nobody covers a case with just the right amount of humour than you!!
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My husband was admitted to hospital last Wednesday and came within a hair’s breadth of dying. Your videos, even though there have only been two in that short time, have been an extremely welcome relief.
Did you put him in the hospital? Life insurance?
Too soon Frisco, too soon.
She looks like she’s young & in great shape. Why’s the hubby in the verge of kicking the bucket? Something shady going on with those two
Hope he is all better ASAP and you can laugh together about Mike’s life insurance club dance and watch some episodes together over cup of something nice💞
What was wrong with him?
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Mike, you REALLY have a gift. 🎁. I REALLY hope you enjoy doing these stories because you're just so good!!😊
Your humor, how you put the videos together and can't forget the "I love ya!!" at the end that brings it all together.
Hope you stay well and thank you so much for sharing your talent with us!!💗
Well said! 😎👍
One of my favourite channels, Mike your storytelling is legendary.
I still love it when Mike says "hey" to me.
Thanks Mike and everyone who works on these episodes on this channel
I appreciate you Mike as a really good researcher, storyteller, and comedian...but also for often expressing your love for your listeners at the end of your shows. That's not common from men in media, and it's nonexistent in the True Crime Genre. Bravo Buckaroo!
I love how Mike talks about cases that aren’t well known to me.
Another great story as told by Mike with the adorable ending wink that makes my day!😉😃👍
That ending was seriously cute.
Only boys from Ireland can make a wink that cute. Trust me.
I was just breaking the pain barrier on my shakti mat when your notification popped up. I'm going to lay here for another half hr listening to you now. Bliss 😊
Hey you Mike thanks for being the voice of sanity in an insane subject. Love your sense of humour. From SA 🇿🇦🇿🇦